Facing Separation Anxiety

Eight months old Oliver clung to me. He wanted no one but his mummmy to hold or cuddle him at nights. When we visited Oliver's grandma place, he would cry for my attention. When I walked across the living room, Oliver seated in his high chair would cry when he spotted me. He would hold out his hands signalling for me to carry him.

I felt proud of this "mummy only" attitude of Oliver, yet also helpless over it. I wish I can spilt into multiple bodies. This will however come to pass. I can imagine many years later, I will look back at now and wish Oliver will again crave for my attention.

Apprehension

Oliver was given this train set from a friend during his first month baby shower. I decided to take it out from the cupboard before I forget. My memory these days was exactly the size of a bird's brain.

Just like facing any other new toys, Oliver was always apprehensive about them in the beginning. He would observe the train for a while before his monster self surfaced. This weekend was full of surprises for Oliver. We also bought him a beach ball that he enjoyed kicking with his legs and hitting with his hands.

We also headed to Botanic Gardens finally!!! Stayed there for less than an hour before we packed off heading for home. Well, Oliver was so stricken with hunger pangs. Sorry, mummy's fault. I bought only one feeding out.

Living on the edge

More interesting sleeping styles kicked in this month, including sleeping at the edge of the bed. I suspected he had inherited these habits from me.

Sleeping on tummy

Oliver was very active in his sleep recently. He would turn to his sides, moved up and down the bed. Having a bolster was no help at all. Three days ago I found him sleeping peacefully on his tummy. Why now? Months ago, I was trying so hard to get Oliver to sleep on his tummy to prevent him from having flat head. But he just couldn't sleep on his tummy. Now that he can, there is no hope for his flat head already.

Precious moment with great-grandma

Grandma was stricken with colon cancer and looked very weak. She told me that she could not see those photographs which I passed her. It worried me when she told me to get new clothes and shoes as birthday gift for Oliver. But Oliver's birthday would only come four months later. She is a strong woman and I really admire her strong courage and perseverance. Oliver, how I wish you can grow up faster and have more time with great grandma.

3rd Hep B Vax

We visited Outram Polyclinic today for Oliver's 3rd Hep B jab. Every time when we visited the clinic, it brought back memories of those days when Oliver had jaundice. We had appointment to see doctors there almost every other day. Poor Oliver had to have his blood drawn for testing. The nurse there were very skillful as compared to the doctor in KKH. I had seen the doctor in KKH drawing blood with droplets of blood all over Oliver's clothes. The waiting at times took hours and I had to let Oliver latch on in one of those appointment rooms. It was really quite a relief when Oliver's jaundice improved.

Major overhaul of hairdo by Boon Heng

The hair cut took about 3 weeks to complete.

Making Milestones

Just before crossing his mark of eight month old, Oliver achieved quite a bit of milestones this week. 1) He can move around quite well with his butt, except falling flat once on his face at home. So he ended up with a little red nose. 2)Found him not longer lying on his tummy. He was on all fours but still stucked in one position. 3) He ate one full cup of porridge without any difficulties. 4) He played tricks with Boon Heng when Boon Heng shooved his hand away from his mouth.