Milking time

I think we've had or are having a growth spurt - bubba seems to want to feed more randomly. The downside of this is that my milk supply is up, as is my empathy for those poor dairy cows! The upside, of course, is that baby does not go hungry. I am resisting the urging of others to start her on solids because, as you can see from the photo, Mummy's milk seems to be providing enough nourishment at present.

Tummy time

Zoe is much happier on her tummy than she has ever been, due mainly to lots of practice these last few weeks [although she still finds it pretty exhausting]. This apparently develops her back muscles, and will eventually lead to crawling. All this practice means Mummy has spent a lot of time on her tummy too, encouraging and praising bubba for all her hard work.

Baby milestones

Bubba Zoe continues to amaze her Mum and herself this week. She's realised that you can splash water while having a bath, and does so with much vigour. We have also discovered our feet, and like to play with them when on the change table, which is very cute, except when trying to clean a dirty bottom; now both feet and hands need to be kept clear of the offending mess. Unfortunately, Zoe's first tooth continues to give her grief - I'm sure I felt it a few weeks back, but now, nothing but red gums and much saliva. Poor dear - I remember how much pain can be caused by wisdom teeth.

Have had a busy week, putting Aunty Melissa on the plane back to Sydney on Tuesday night; then joining a Breastfeeding Awareness Week morning tea at Mullumbimby Hospital with about 30 other mums 'n bubs [we all crave cake and company] followed by a middle eastern dinner at Aunty Litza's house, cooked by her Mum yesterday. Today we visited Great Uncle Ken at Lismore Base Hospital [he's okay], then went in to my work at the Uni for a presentation. So it's been early to bed tonight. Tomorrow, we rest.