Breast Milk = Liquid Magic

Breast milk is so awesome.

Sunny started having diarrhea recently due to teething, and the diarrhea caused diaper rash. After a weekend in disposables (thanks to daddy and grandma), his diaper rash broke out really bad!  It was all red and swollen and the skin broke. My poor baby. And I didn't have any diaper rash cream. I read online that breast milk can replace diaper rash cream so I tried that. Lo and behold. After two applications of breast milk on affected areas and letting it dry before putting new diaper on got rid of the rash completely! I mean his butt doesn't even have the slightest hint of pink! Amazing stuff. 

Then I tried drinking it because I had a sore throat... ..... .....

I just couldn't drink my own body fluid... 

I gotta try some of the other ones, especially mosquito bites!

Here's from the website:

Diaper rash

Breastmilk can heal a diaper rash as well as any rash cream on the market. Even better, there is no risk of allergic reaction to make the rash worse. Simply rub in a few drops of breastmilk on the affected area as often as needed, and allow to air-dry before putting a diaper back on. 

Dry, cracked nipples

Nursing mothers often experience dry, cracked nipples, especially in the first few weeks of nursing. Lanolin is often recommended in this instance, but breastmilk works better. To heal and soothe, simply rub a drop or two of breastmilk into the nipple immediately after nursing and allow to air-dry. 

Sinus, ear, and eye infections

If you or your child has a sinus, ear, or eye infection, a few drops of breastmilk will work wonders in clearing it up. Breastmilk has natural antibodies which kill infection without the harmful side effects of synthetic antibiotics, and can be administered as often as necessary without risk of overdose.

Makeup removal

Breastmilk can be used in place of cold cream to remove makeup and soften skin. Simply rub onto skin and rinse clean.

Eczema and acne

Simply rub a few drops of breastmilk into the affected area and allow to air-dry. Repeat as often as necessary to soothe and heal. Breastmilk contains natural moisturizers that will keep skin supple, which speeds the healing process.

Mosquito bites, cuts, and scrapes

Breastmilk can help relieve the itch and heal bites faster and more naturally than commercial bite remedies. A few drops of breastmilk applied to a cut or scrape before bandaging can prevent infection and speed the healing process.

Sore throat

Breastmilk is wonderful for easing the pain of a sore throat. Babies can get relief every time they nurse, but for older children and adults, a cup of expressed breastmilk can have the same effect. 

Chemo patients

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment often have severe nausea after treatment. These patients can use breastmilk to calm their stomachs, help with digestion, and strengthen their weakened immune systems.

Burn patients

Burn victims can use breastmilk to help heal and protect their skin. The fat in breastmilk is an excellent skin soother and softener, and the antibodies help prevent infection.

Organ transplant patients

Patients who receive donor organs often use breastmilk to help fight infection after surgery. Organ donors can also benefit from the immunity-boosting properties of breastmilk while healing from their surgery.

These are only a few of the miraculous healing benefits of breastmilk. Who knew that our bodies could produce a substance with so much power? Breastmilk truly is liquid magic. 

Godfather Seeloong bought him an elf suit

Gnawing on a piece of Asian pear

Gnawing on boiled broccoli. Boy! I'm
ready for solids!

Uncle Neil! Sunny is just a tad older than his uncle!

Development Milestones

So I'm looking up the milestone chart to see if Sunny's hit the marks. He's doing so well! He's been hitting the "advanced skills" column with the except of rolling over. we need to do more tummy time with him...
He's be saying "dada" for a couple weeks now, and he's been able to sit without support for may be 2-3 seconds.  This week he started to bring the bottle toward his mouth. He was doing that with his toys and towels a couple weeks ago. He's also been playing with his hands and he loves the clicking sound I make with my tongue :)

Child's Age	Mastered Skills (most kids can do)	Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)	Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
1 month	Lifts head when lying on tummy Responds to sound Stares at faces	Follows objects briefly with eyes Vocalizes: oohs and aahs Can see black-and-white patterns	Smiles, laughs Holds head at 45-degree angle
2 months	Vocalizes: gurgles and coos Follows objects across field of vision Notices his hands Holds head up for short periods	Smiles, laughs Holds head at 45-degree angle Makes smoother movements	Holds head steady Can bear weight on legs Lifts head and shoulders when lying on tummy (mini-pushup)
3 months	Recognizes your face and scent Holds head steady Visually tracks moving objects	Squeals, gurgles, coos Blows bubbles Recognizes your voice Does mini-pushup	Rolls over, from tummy to back Turns toward loud sounds Can bring hands together, bats at toys
4 months	Smiles, laughs Can bear weight on legs Coos when you talk to him	Can grasp a toy Rolls over, from tummy to back	Imitates sounds: "baba," "dada" Cuts first tooth May be ready for solid foods
5 months	Distinguishes between bold colors Plays with his hands and feet	Recognizes own name Turns toward new sounds Rolls over in both directions	Sits momentarily without support Mouths objects Separation anxiety may begin
6 months	Turns toward sounds and voices Imitates sounds Rolls over in both directions	Is ready for solid foods Sits without support Mouths objects Passes objects from hand to hand	Lunges forward or starts crawling Jabbers or combines syllables Drags objects toward himself

On to the next chart: 7 to 12 months


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Updates on teething problem

Sunny is still refusing to nurse except when he's sleeping at night. He will kind of take the bottle but only a little. He wants to chew on my hand though. Wish I know what to do...  I'm going to try putting this teether in the refrigerator and then give it to him cold so it'll help numb his gums a little and see.
Oh one cool thing he's able to do now... He can grab the bottle with his hand and bring it to his mouth!! yay! Go Sunny!

Ugh, the pain of teething

I think Sunny started teething.  He's been super fussy these few days, refusing to nurse. He would wake up in the middle of the night crying. I gave him some teething toys to try, and he kept gnawing at them. I wish he would start nursing. I read that walking around while nursing helps, so now my neck, shoulders, and arms are so tired.  My poor baby.

Sunny's Christmas Card

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Picture with Santa!

I took Sunny to the mall to take pic with Santa. Boy it's expensive!!! $40 for 30 seconds with Santa, and 4~5 small sheets of print outs. Geez! But lucky for Sunny, he's the only child right now so we spend $$ on him! I also got to take great pics around the area single-handedly, one hand holding on Sunny since he can't sit yet, one hand holding the camera. I even sat him on the stroller handle so that I can take a picture above ground with the Christmas trees as background. Turned out great though!

Recent pics!

One of my absolute fav!

Halloween costume with my music teacher!

Boy am I ready for the cold winter!

I love mommy!!

Twins!!!

Playing with drums in music class.

What's this thing that makes so much noise?

Exercise with daddy!

hm... I learned to grab binkie by myself!

a couple of videos

 

Holding the rattle!!

Ms. Vanessa said that this is something that 4~5 month olds do. Well Sunny's only 3 months old! What a smart baby!! :D

Happy Baby!!

woke up in the morning smiling!!! 

LOVES shower time!! 

Kindermusik music and dance class.
He LOVES the interaction with other
kids and the instruments!

Love the shirt. It says "Home Grown"
and the matching pants has pictures
of veggies

HUGE smile when I turn music on

Genius Daddy

Allen's really impressed me with his techniques when it comes to baby caring...

look at this picture:

Well, I've been the one waking up in the middle of the night to change baby since he was born. One night I was just so exhausted so I woke Daddy up to change his diapers.... This is how I found the baby in the morning... Note where Sunny's left hand is... I guess Allen didn't open his eyes when he changed baby...

And one time after giving Sunny a bath, I went into the shower while Daddy dressed him. When I got out, I picked up baby, and felt his back all wet with poop! Guess what? Daddy forgot to put diapers on him.

But Daddy is also very good at calming a fussy baby. His first method is growling at a crying Sunny. It works very well. Just shout at his face and he stops crying... Another way he did is to just push his lips shut and he stopped crying... weird eh? But it only works with Daddy... unfortunately.

Not yet 3 months old already watching
TV with daddy... yes he's actually
watching TV

a feeble attempt to smile

I carried him for 8 months in my stomach
and now i have to carry him outside

took fussy Sunny out for a walk

came home he was asleep until I put him
down *doh*

Geez, where did all the time go?

Ugh, been so busy with school and work! Finally today off and I've been running errands all day with Sunny.  I brought a bottle with me and fed him during lunch, so I didn't pump until 5pm... from 8 am to 5 pm.. I leaked everywhere, not good.

2 months and a week old. Last visit to the doc put him at 11 lbs 6 oz, and 23.25 inches. Compared to other babies his age, he's 53% in height, which is awesome, but 20~30% in weight and head circumference. So he's just super tall :). Hope he'll catch up with weight and head size soon!

So Sunny's been having reflux, the doc increased Zantec and it's helped A LOT! He's not as fussy as before. But he's also super constipated. Went 4 days w/o poo. Doc told us to use glycerin suppository... oh boy. within 2 mins he exploded w/ poo and it was SOOOOOO STINKY! It made my eyes water. Immediately jumped in the shower to wash him off.  We doing prune juice every day now. :)

He also started sprouting rashes on his face and body. Doc said it's eczema. Poor Sunny.

Since I started working week after labor day, Sunny's been going to an in home day care. It's great because they  have webcam so I can watch Sunny on my iphone throughout the day. She's great too. They listen to music and watch veggie tales!

This morning I brought Sunny to his first class!!! Kindermusik! We sang and danced and did a bunch of other smart stuff! Other babies are over 6 months old. Sunny is the littlest, but he had fun! kind of. slept through the first half of the class but I think the music and the sounds really stimulates him nonetheless. the other babies all look very smart. Early start makes him smart!! yay!

what a smile!

I've been trying to get a pic of this face
for so long, finally got one! haha

oh! what's going on?

Ew, yucky medicine from the nurse!

Twins!! I know, right?

HAHA he smiled for daddy!

Can't really see it but his face is really
red!