monthly milestone: 3 months

Scarlett turned 12 weeks last friday. Can you believe it?? It only felt like she turned two months just yesterday but oh how fast time flies i'm not kidding. It has been such a delightful month watching her grow, change and developing new habits!She is smiling alot, laughing, kicking like a crazy person (forceful kicks too I might add), cooing, gurgling, discovering her mighty fine fingers, realising that her fingers/thumbs/fists are great for sucking, sleeping through the night!(hallejujah! 7.30pm to 6.30am!!)

I also have to add how far I've come along. To be honest I'm very proud of myself havng come so far and how much I've accomplished during this past 3 months on my own. The me 3 months ago was completely different from the me now and I'm giving myself a big pat on the back.

Three months ago, I was scared, depressed, struggling, no confident, worried, overwhelmed and lonely. It was a new territory for me and I didn't know what I was doing, what I should be doing. I had to cope with breastfeeding issue, colicky baby, my c-section infection and no sleep. I had no support here in Perth because both John and I are pretty much on our own here as both our families are overseas so I was coping everything on my own during the day when John was at work.

But now, I feel like I'm a change woman/ mother! I'm confident, chilled and very happy! I'm no longer depressed and enjoying every minute of it. Now I cook, bake, do all the house chores, have the time to surf the net and exercise. I walk bubs to the library for baby rymthe time and mothers group every week. I made mummy friends and meet up for coffee and are currently planning to go for evening walks to the river when the crazy stormy weather decides to go away. I'm loving it. Having to have that wonderful and supportive husband of mine also helped tremendously. He's the rock of my life - don't think I could have done it without him.

When I reflect on the above, I am really amazed at the things I've achieved. When I decided to turn things around at the time when I thought I couldn't do it anymore, it was the best thing that I've ever did for me and my baby. At times I do wish that our families were within close reach to share these joyous moments but oh well, we do what we can don't we. There's always skype!


Happy 3 months our precious little munchkin! We already couldn't imagine life without you! You certainly brought much joy into our lives and we love you so very much! xxx