Easy days with Roy

Roy is crawling about the place faster and faster each day. He is the most contented little baby. Sleeps 11 hours overnight, is easy to get to sleep for a morning nap, and if he misses his afternoon nap which he is less keen on, he just plays the day away testing each toy in his way. He'll eat whatever you put in front of him, and is getting very good with his own cup now. He is not the slightest bit interested in holding his own bottle though, and he just reclines back like a little baby expecting to be served. I know he enjoys the 1-1 attention, and I quite like it too, so I am happy to indulge him.

His hearing is rather bad. He's got very bad glue-ear, and is only hearing loud sounds - it is apparently worse than most kids with glue-ear. We had to see an ENT last week after he failed his hearing test a month ago. Just have to get him checked out again in 2 months time, and then we'll reassess. With his sister's lack of speech at the age of 3, last thing we want is Roy's speech delayed because of poor hearing. The ENT was talking of grommets, but we shall see.

Playtime with sis

Roy is now commando crawling about the place, and busy getting into everywhere. He's keen on bottom shelves & cables at the moment.

He's teething of course, and carrying a heavy cold at the moment, but he's still sticking to his blissful routine of a 11-12 hour sleep overnight and usually 2 sleeps a day. I'm also lucky that he is a fantastic eater. He is an eating machine, whatever is offered goes in.

I had his hearing checked this week, and he failed due to huge fluid build-up. He had an ear infection a few weeks ago, so we have hope it will clear on its on. We still have to see an ENT Surgeon, but they wouldn't do grommets at his age - especially with his cardiac condition. The ENT will be able to give a more thorough review of his hearing function, which the audiologist though was OK other than the fluid. He doesn't babble much which is why I got it checked. He's only saying dada dada, but you'd usually be getting more than that by 9 months.

Kitchen cupboards

Here is Roy's new favourite spot in the kitchen. For those who also follow Sheena Time, she used to hang out there when she was a baby.

Nine months now

Roy is travelling along well. Unfortunately he had a fairly average holiday to the beach this year. He had a heavy cold, so was not his smiley self. He's mostly over that now.

He had a birthday party to attend today, and was keen on the watermelon. As you can see, he is also keen on lamb cutlets.

His big sister is much more excited about playing with Roy now he's a lot more interactive. Bath time MUST include both of them now, so no quick baths in the baby-bath anymore for Roy. He is also a necessity whenever we go - anywhere basically. Roy-Roy-Roy (which is what Sheena calls him) has to tag along, even if it is just into the kitchen or down to the rumpus.

He started one day of creche last week, as I've been planning my return to work in May. He was fine about it, but didn't sleep well. Particularly in the afternoon. He is the sort of baby that can manage on a short nap, but I am not the sort of mother to encourage that, so I hope that he can get used to it enough to rest well.

Unfortunately for me on the work-front, I've been made redundant, and got a payout, which I only found out on Tuesday. I am feeling very neutral about it - not excited, not devastated, just it is what it is.

Something Fishy

Roy's had an ear infection, but he's on the mend after antibiotics. He is almost back to his best, and tonight he had grilled fish for dinner after too much sweet stuff for brekky and lunch. The jelly and yoghurt is so easy for him to eat, and since he was off his food for the past couple of days I was happy for him just to get something in. Not that he is fading away or anything... He is a bit of a self-feeder, and likes to take control of the spoon. He usually lets me get the first few mouthfuls in, then he likes to take over.

Here is a clip of Roy's tummy action - worth a watch.

Swimming and Sleeping

Roy had his first swim today at the local pool. Quite an exciting little experience for our little boy. Eyes of wonder looking at the other swimmers and the water fountains were fun. He's had a long afternoon nap since.

A very sad day here in Victoria. The bush fires impacted lots of towns about 30 minutes away from us. Fatality rate is so far 138. At the town of St Andrews where we regularly go to the farmers market lost 12 people alone. Helicopters have been flying overhead carrying burn victims to the various hospitals. A very sombre day. Must be horrible having babies in those fires. Big hugs for my babies last night.

Ooohhhh

Ooohhhh, isn't he lovely.... showing off his two front teeth.

Such a easy little baby at the moment. So settled and happy.

He has started finger food. Bread pieces and some pieces of mango today. The bread was a hit because he could pick it up easy, but the mango proved to be too slippery.

Life is a big joke at the moment. Its all giggles and fun.