Thursday, November 12, 2009

First day out of confinement

Ok.. the first day of "freedom" was disastrous! Without Grandma around to help, Mummy suddenly felt so lost, no knowing when she should take her shower and her meals. Of course, the timing should revolve around Leanne but she was so unpredictable!

Needing a solution, Mummy decided to put the MIM sling to good use as it could at least freed up her hands to do some simple stuff. After great efforts trying to put Leanne to sleep, this girl finally took a nap in the sling. That was when Mummy managed to take a quick shower and her lunch.

For the rest of the afternoon, Leanne just refused to nap, either requesting to be latched on or be carried. Mummy thought it may be a good idea to stroll to the nearby mall to buy some stuff and also dinner for all. Leanne was probably not used to the spacious stroller that was used for the first time. Upon reaching the mall, she started wailing loudly at the payment counter. A "kind" auntie attempted to touch her. Upon seeing her intention to pacify Leanne, Mummy responded that it was ok and she could handle. This auntie suddenly turned "crazy" and started using vulgarities to scold Mummy, claiming that she should thank her. As the auntie was making a nuisance of herself at the mall, Mummy quickly apologise and "thank her" and make her way out of the shop before things turned unpleasant. After giving Leanne a comfort feed at the nearest nursing room, Leanne was happy and awake when they made their way home. It was indeed a demoralising first attempt for Mummy to bring baby out by herself.

Daddy and Lleyton reached home at around 5.30pm. Mummy quickly took her dinner with them (and Leanne in sling) and settled down for the evening as Daddy left for his class.

6 comments:

Corsage@A Dollop Of Me said...

You've done so well! That lady is crazy. Sometimes people think they are doing us a favour by wanting to 'step in'. But really they don't know the baby and we don't know them! Good that you protected Leanne and walked away from the scene.

I still can't figure out the MIM sling!

Daddy and Mummy said...

yes, felt exactly what u said! I was afraid she may kick the pram or do something to Leanne..

The sling comes with some practise.. I can't do it v well still, only use at home and try in front of the mirror. I am looking forward to using the Baby Bjorn again.

josiah n faith said...

hey, u're done with confinement! when's good to meet up?
there are a lot of such crazy ppl around. just ignore them lah. Leanne looks nice and chubby now.

I can't do the MIM sling either. back to my trusty baby bjorn

Daddy and Mummy said...

let's arrange to meet up soon! I'm be on leave till Jan.

How many months was Eliana when you started using baby Bjorn on her?

Corsage@A Dollop Of Me said...

I've already started using the Baby Bjorn! But it doesn't look as chic as a sling or a pouch. heh. And it doesn't seem as cozy for the bub too!

josiah n faith said...

i've got 3.5 more days of leave to use by end of the year. so we can meet on a weekday. let me know which day/time is better.

I put her in the baby bjorn from when she was about 6 weeks old. she didn't really like it though, cos I think it's really hot in there...