Went to the pediatrician early morning today with the intention to get her vaccinated. Ended up just doing a regular checkup cos she was having on and off fever yesterday with highest temperature at 38 degrees, hence not suitable for any vaccination. She has to recover for at least two weeks before she can get her injections.
Dr Tan says children are most prone to illness during 7 to 9 months old (Miley is 1 week to 7 months) as their immunity passed down from mummy would have been used up by the 6th month. Teething could be the cause of fever too. We’ll just have to be extra careful by keeping her away from anyone who is sick and monitor the seriousness ourselves by watching out for 4 things: Appetite, Sleep, Energy and Mood.
Miley’s still a happy little girl today. She’s very fine. ;)
Miley’s first overseas trip
Some discouraged us, that it will be very troublesome, that we won’t enjoy ourselves as much and Miley wouldn’t know anything anyway. Definitely not those who had spent the week with us in Kyoto and Osaka from 24 to 30 April - Yan Yan, Mike, Eekean and Charlene.
No doubt more preparation work had to be done prior the trip. Miley was one week to six months old during the trip. Warm clothings, thermal wear, stroller, baby carrier, medicine and a portable bathtub was part of our luggage. The weather turned out warmer then expected, average 23 degrees, which wasn’t too bad just that the jackets never left the luggage.
We departed on a night flight and Miley slept almost throughout, not affected by the change in air pressure. We did try to feed her during take off and descending as advised but I think she was more annoyed that we disrupted her from her sleep. Return flight was during the day, she was wide awake and demanded us to tour the plane! Cathay Pacific’s service was good. Besides the ‘goodie bag’ we received on each flight, the leading stewardess made sure we had everything we needed and served one of us meal in advance so that one party can take care of Miley while the other was eating.
My advice to parents who intent to bring their kids on travel is to go somewhere that you are familiar with unless you are with a tour. It’s our second time to Osaka so we knew what to expect and wasn’t pressured to cover many areas. It was quite a leisure trip with mornings sightseeing and afternoons shopping. It helps to have easy going travel mates who loves kids and always enthusiastic when Miley was offered to carry!
One thing we never expected was the non existence of soy milk in the city! When our soy milk powder ran out, never did we expect not to find it at a huge departmental store like Takashimaya! No baby products were found at the grocery section at the basement. Was directed to the baby’s department on level 6, but they only had one brand, no soy. Went to Baby-R-Us, had more brands but still no soy! Unbelievable! Someone later told me that cos breast feeding is widely adopted in Japan and most mothers leave their job after delivery hence the low demand for powder. Anyway, no stress cos soy was for supplement and Miley’s primarily on mum’s milk.
In general, the experience was enjoyable. Still ate a lot, shop a lot and spend all the Yen we brought. No regrets but I’ll still love a trip with just us. Depends where we are going next. :)
A random video of Miley taken and posted just 3 days ago has received over 24,000 views and still counting!
Power of celebrity blogger + laughing baby!
My friends surprised me with a cake at a super quaint little cafe for my birthday! I’m the happiest luckiest girl in the world! :)
Celebrated Yan Yan’s birthday at Monsieur PePe ムッシュ・ペペ at Nara.
Recently she has been moving her mouth as if she’s chewing something. Worried that she might have put something dangerous into her mouth, my mum inserted her finger in and felt something rough and hard at her lower gums… Miley has teeth!
Miley
… now weights about 6.7kg and 62cm tall.
… didn’t poop for 6 days and got grandma worried and finally did last night.
… rashes on her face is getting better. Moisturise, Moisturise, Moisturise!
… is starting to wear her 6 to 9 months clothings.
… only wants mummy and 奶奶 to carry her to sleep at night. Not daddy.
… was dressed in a bunny suit on Easter day.
… is starting on rice cereal.
… likes the song BINGO
… laugh out loud at the beeping sound of the cashier scan.
… recently upgraded her status to 表姐 with the arrival of baby Noelle.
… is going for her first overseas trip in less then 2 weeks!
… is everyday smiley.
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Miley is having a fever now from yesterday’s vaccination. A common side effect for children so not to worry. I’m sure both grannies are taking extra good care of her now. Check out her photo a second before and after the jab. ;D
Coincidentally, Nancy gave birth 2 days ago at the same hospital and since we were at Mt A, we popped by for a surprise visit to Miley’s newest cousin Noelle! She’s 2 days old, so small and cute. It was only 4.5 months ago when Miley was that small! :)
Also collected her first passport yesterday that carries a MTXX photo of her smiling. Didn’t expect this picture to be approved cos firstly, it’s not on a white background but slightly yellowish due to photo filter and secondly, the dimension didn’t match their sample on the website. I guess they are more lenient towards children. She’s now ready for her first trip!!! ;)
Final stop at DiGio bridal to visit Casey, Jeslyn and Vanness! Our Bridal Melbourne photoshoot team! It’s been 2 years since we last stepped foot into the shop and their first time meeting Miley! Will visit again when she’s older. ;D
Such an eventful day!
Visits to the doctor
Poor Miley visited the doctor twice in a week. Last week for rashes on her cheek due to irritation to her saliva. She would rub her cheeks after sucking her fingers and then sleep on it. Yesterday, for rashes on the body and vomiting after formula feed. Doctor suspect allergy to cow’s milk so we’ll have to monitor and if needed switch to soy milk. Meanwhile mummy needs to work harder as baby will be dependent on her. 加油 Mummy & Miley! :)
