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23 Mar, 2010

Vi is feeling…

Posted by: blissfule In: Perth

... much

much

better!

~ ~ ~

I'm so impressed that you guys are far more interested in the health of my children than in winning a free CD. Don't forget that you're very welcome to enter the giveaway if you want.

Thanks to all of you for your love and prayers!

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Tags: months 4-6

22 Mar, 2010

croup!

Posted by: blissfule In: Perth

Vi helped us learn a few things about croup this past weekend that I thought might be useful to share here.

Vi's first ever visit to a hospital;
Ben took this picture while we were waiting to be seen by the doctor

the admitting nurse gave Nikki and Michael some colouring sheets;
it was also Michael's first ever experience of a hospital

Croup is akin to laryngitis, and the reason it's dangerous is because it narrows the narrowest part of the throat, making it difficult to draw breath.
Croup is contagious and is currently going around Perth.
While suffering, Vi was much more comfortable upright on Ben's or my back in a carrier than in any other position.
Because one of the steroids is more difficult to store than others, doctors at the hospital give a different steroid than doctors in general practice.
Perth's children's hospital, Princess Margaret, has studied croup extensively over the years, and they give the lowest steroid dose in all of Australia.
They used to keep children in for two nights of observation following treatment for croup, but they let us go after just half an hour since we live nearby and can easily return to the hospital if necessary.
We took Vi in for treatment after a few difficult nights at home. Because of the low drug doses, Vi's quick improvement, and the excellent care we received, I wouldn't hesitate to take my children to the hospital much more quickly if croup hits our family again.

Vi perked up just half an hour after receiving a low-dose steroid

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Tags: babywearing, months 4-6

18 Mar, 2010

two front teeth

Posted by: blissfule In: Perth

Vi's first tooth erupted on the 6th of March, and it was followed closely by the second tooth.

Early tooth pictures are tricky, but so worth it!

Related posts:

Nikki's first tooth - 25 September 2007
Michael's first tooth - 24 October 2008

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Tags: milestones, months 4-6

16 Mar, 2010

Vi’s chat show :: episode one

Posted by: blissfule In: Perth

Hello, and welcome to the show! We have a terrific program today, including a workout routine, a book review, and live singing entertainment.

My local library gave me this book to review. I enjoyed it, though I do think the author could have done more to develop the plot.

Bored with your usual workout routine?

My new combination of full-body pushup

and splits is sure to spice things up!

Don't forget to stretch before and after, and consult your physician before beginning any new workout regime.

And finally, I'm pleased to present world-famous duo Nikki and Michael to wrap up the show with a song.

Thanks for joining us today!

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Tags: months 4-6

14 Mar, 2010

proms in the park

Posted by: blissfule In: Perth

Tonight we enjoyed the Western Australian Youth Orchestra production, Proms in the Park. Accompanied on several songs by Western Australian Opera soloists Stephanie Gooch and Stuart Laing, WAYO performed perennial favourites to an appreciative audience spread out on blankets and sitting in lawn chairs on the Burswood foreshore.

We packed salami, crackers, cheese and apple slices and ate and clapped through the programme from 7 to 9pm. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, except possibly Vi who is working hard to acquire new teeth. Ben wore Vi on his back in a mei tai and walked around with her quite a bit at the beginning and again towards the end of the performance.

Since we parked far away, I got the the chance to wear both the older children while walking to the concert. As the last encore finished, Nikki said, "I want to ride, Mama," and Michael echoed, "I do want ride too!" I put Nikki on my back in the Ergo and Michael on my front in an improvised knotted ring sling made from a custom-dyed purple Osnaburg wrap.

This was a fantastic free evening out, and as long as the kids don't take too long to recover from being up so late, we'll be back next year!

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Tags: babywearing, months 4-6, music, preschooler, toddler

08 Mar, 2010

pink and blue stripes

Posted by: blissfule In: Perth

A happy Baba home from work and holding baby Vi.

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Tags: Ben, months 4-6

04 Mar, 2010

the spoon is better than the food

Posted by: blissfule In: Perth

Vi has tried banana, avocado, and apricots.

She still prefers the spoon!

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Tags: food, months 4-6

25 Feb, 2010

Vi’s chat show :: promo pictures

Posted by: blissfule In: Perth

Vi has a way of making those around her feel special.

She smiles so much when people talk to her that she is a natural choice for hosting her own chat show.

Six months into the series, the producers have just released several new head shots to meet growing demand from all of Vi's fans.

For those of you who haven't seen the show, Vi insisted we include a sample from her favourite segment: "Fashion DOs". Bottom ruffles are very NOW.

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Tags: months 4-6

21 Feb, 2010

Vi’s first bite

Posted by: blissfule In: Perth

Six months old tomorrow, and Vi took her first bite today.

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Tags: food, milestones, months 4-6

15 Feb, 2010

sitting up

Posted by: blissfule In: Perth

Vi surprised us this weekend by pushing herself up into a sitting up position on the playmat. She continued to sit up while snacking on Duplo and grabbing a book.

Note: the video doesn't have any sound. I decided it wasn't the time to stun the world with Nikki's and my rendition of We Gather Together.

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Tags: milestones, months 4-6, video

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Posts Tagged ‘months 4-6’

Vi is feeling…

croup!

two front teeth

Vi’s chat show :: episode one

proms in the park

pink and blue stripes

the spoon is better than the food

Vi’s chat show :: promo pictures

Vi’s first bite

sitting up

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