Smelly ears in babies

Posted on November 28, 2009November 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My little baby of 4 months has been suffering from SES (Smelly Ear Syndrome) ever since she was born. She is so full of shit that it oozes out of her ears. For the longest time, I would clean and clean her ears.......click to learn what next.

Frustrations of a Stay at Home Mom

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I know the grass is always greener but today, I had one of those days. Yes, THOSE days. You know, those days when you just want to scream out loud in an open stadium? Those days when you just want to smash everything.......click to learn what next.

Father babysits 3 month old baby

Posted on November 20, 2009November 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

So last night was THE DAY. Everything was planned to perfection and of course, I've told you many a time that every time I do that, perfection gets chopped and crushed into a million pieces. In a blender. I had brought out a.......click to learn what next.

Fisher Price Newborn/Toddler Bouncer

Posted on November 13, 2009November 13, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I recently read that this Mom with 3 kids is looking for a 2nd hand bouncer like this and must admit that I felt a pang of guilt that we had it. And boy, did we have it easy! You see, our Nana.......click to learn what next.

Baby T2 is 3 months old

Posted on November 11, 2009November 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

How time flies! T2 is already 3 months old *gulp* She is doing extremely well and managed to fight the killer flu that her sister brought home from school recently resulting in 2 weeks of no school driving Mommy absolutely bonkers. T2 now.......click to learn what next.

How to foster family bonding with a baby

Posted on November 10, 2009November 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

One of the ways we spend time as a family with T2 is by snuggling up to her in her little baby gym and smothering her with lots of love, chatter and laughter. Not forgetting lots of kisses and cuddles........oh, we are so.......click to learn what next.

T2 and Nana

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Look how T2 loves her Nana too...... OY!! Enough of pictures, Mommy!! Alright, alright. Last one for the road. Happy Halloween!

Sisterly LOVE – then and now

Posted on November 1, 2009October 31, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I've always wanted a sister. Tee is so lucky she has a sister. And T2 is so lucky to have a sister like Tee. T2 at 2 weeks old. T2 needed some getting used to her sister's rough handling. Hahaha.... T2 at 11.......click to learn what next.

My Harley Baby

Posted on October 23, 2009October 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

That's my girl. T2 that is. I'll tell you why. Whenever she gets mad and I'm carrying her upright, she starts kicking her left leg downwards continuously like she's about to start a motorbike ignition.This girl really knows how to scold. For instance,.......click to learn what next.

Learning to string your Dad round your little finger

Posted on October 20, 2009October 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My 10 week old baby, since she was 6 weeks old has been spoilt rotten by her Dad. Every night after our dinner, I would go put Tee to sleep, and he would carry T2 the entire night from 8 or 9pm right.......click to learn what next.

The Birth Story of T2

Posted on October 15, 2009October 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

It's funny how when you expect something, the exact opposite happens. This always happens to me.....before you read this, I suggest you only do if you have lots of time (i.e. after the kids are asleep) and go get that cup of coffee........click to learn what next.

Routine Doctor’s Visit at Two Months Old

Posted on October 7, 2009October 6, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Wow! I never expected my breasts to be so powerful! T2, from the day we came back from the hospital (55 days later) has grown a stretchy 11cm in length (can you believe that?! who in the world grows 11cm in less than.......click to learn what next.

Manipulating your father

Posted on October 6, 2009October 4, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

T2 has become increasingly manipulative. She knows how to get what she wants ALL THE TIME. Here she is smiling secretly when we were out at Wendy's one day because she got her Daddy to walk her around and around and around till.......click to learn what next.

In attempt to dupe Baby T2

Posted on October 4, 2009September 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

On the night that T2 wanted the boob like forever, I tried pushing gently an Avent pacifier into her mouth and she vomitted. *GUILTY* It was the smallest sized pacifier we could find but it is still too big for her tiny mouth........click to learn what next.

Vices of babies

Posted on October 3, 2009September 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

You heard right. T2 has become a boobaholic and a sleep-in-armaholic. I'm not sure if having vices at such a young age is healthy but the experts claim so. You must always respond to your babies cries. You are not spoiling them. Babies.......click to learn what next.