1 month

Scarlett turned a month old last week. I can't quite believe my baby is one month old already. It seems like I'd only gave birth to her last week. Time really flies dont they? Already, I can't quite imagine life without her.

In chinese culture, baby's one month birthday calls for a celebration. Usually the new parents introduce the newborn to families and friends. Guests usually give the baby 'red envelope' (with money) as a gift and sometimes baby girls receive jewellery. The parents would also hand out red-dyed hard boil eggs to guests as a symbolize of happiness and renewal of life.

I'm not a very traditional person, but mum thought it would be a nice touch to do a little one month celebration for Scarlett, given that she is part chinese and all. So she did some red eggs while I baked a chocolate cake. At dinner, she cooked us some awesome noodle dish - She claimed that we have to eat noodles as noodles represent longevity or something. Nothing fancy, just a small touch to commemorate the occasion.

Of course, what is a celebration without gifts. Mum gave bubs her first gold jewellery, a baby anklet.

Happy 1 month our precious one. We love you very very much! xxx

One month milestones:

- loves getting baths
- loves milk
- farts like a trooper
- makes lots of noises when sleeping
- loves being rock to sleep
- sleeping through the night but wakes twice for night feeds (2.30am and 5.30am)
- getting chubbier
- looking more like daddy