6/12 Amna

Amna is now 6 month's old. 

she turned 6/12 on 3rd July, the date of our 4th Annivesary.

this post will be about my breastfeeding journey with Amna Nabeela.

Alhamdulillah, our journey together has not been difficult. Thanx to my previous experience in breastfeeding of 1 year and 10month with Ayra, this time around, it feels much lighter. 

i even taught her how to feed while lying down during my confinement because i really could not bare waking up almost every hour for her feeding needs. and yeah, she is a fast learner. 

she is like her big sister in a lot of ways. they feed almost every hour when they were tiny babies. they woke up like every 2 to 3 hours to feed. and dont get me started on the growth spurts! 

amna is more attached to me even when she is 4 months old. she has the separation anxiety too early. much much too early. her eyes would follow me every where, even if i was only going to the kitchen! and she would scream non-stop, on top of her lungs, just for me to carry her.

definitely separation anxiety.

ayah cannot calm her down.nope.

the sound of my voice can trigger her cry. a cry to be picked by only me.

sweet... but im tired.

other than the attachment, amna doesnt like to feed underneath my scarf. she likes it bare. 

well,now i am in trouble dont i.

like she wants mommy's boobies to be displayed. or her nose doesnt get stuck with my baju. or tudung. and her head is not sweating because of the coverings. 

i had to rush to the babyroom whenever she started to whine for feeding.

and she is easily distracted! any noise will make her stop and stare.and pause. and get back on the road. again dear, mommy really has ample time kan to wait..

-_-

she has started on her solid food about 1 week plus prior her 6 months birthday. i made purees of apple, yam and pumpkin. yam is a no no for her. and apple is a yes yes. 

i use the method of preparing just like the one i prepared for ayra. but, instead of steaming, i boil. 

i am short of time. so boiling is faster. 

she wants to grab anything that she can, including my spoon, Kakak's hair, the bowl of ice cream, rice, remote, books, my drinks. and her mouth would go like 'i want i want that looks yummy oh my'.

she is growing up fast! 

tuptup she is 6. 

she is rolling now. rolling like a roller. fast.but she doesnt like doing that for too long. mommy's holding her is much nicer. and calmer and warmer.

and mommy's hands are developing cramps especially at night time

 (coz she likes sleeping on my arm instead of the soft pillow)

so, as time flies, the next thing i know, she can walk.

and run around and play together with her Kakak.

oh i cant wait!