As far as this space is concerned.. I feel like an ultimate loser!
I mean, look, I promised to get back last time and it's been more than 2 weeks!
Two weeks whaaatttt??
And that's only with one kid. ONE. Satu. Uno. Aaaannddd not working (which is awesome btw wuhoo!). I wonder how does other working mums with 2 toddlers and a baby manage to write consistently! I think discipline is key - which is what I'm lacking, like totally.
Anyway, Noah is a little over 2 months-old!
Apparently, it *does* get better, guys. I mean, he now sleeps through the night (sttn) - who would've thought, it's not a myth! Having said that though, sttn in babies is actually when they sleep at 5-hr stretch, so not quite the 12-hr that I initially thought. Hehe, but 5-hrs, for a sleep-deprived mama here, that's already heaven. Counting my blessings, Alhamdulillah!
Few weeks ago we went to London to get his passport done. We knew it would be convenient to have his passport photos ready so I flashed out my DSLR at him. Look at this. I so cannot!
Little grumpy gump at 7 weeks. THAT MIDDLE PICTURE THOUGH.
We chose this one just because it was the most symmetrical. Apparently he could pass as my parents' sixth child. Haha! I think it's the head..
Oh, we call it the "fat & furious" look. HAHAHA.
Anyway, on to London.
I was nervous.
Super nervous.
Especially because I have never breastfed in public.
What happens if he cries? Do I just whip my boobs out?
It turned out a huge success Alhamdulillah!
The initial plan was to carry him in a baby carrier. But Adam thought we should take the stroller as well. Which turned out as the best decision ever. Other than sushi buffet, of course.
We took the train from Northampton to London.
And then the bus around London.
Daddy at work.
I had a nursing cover with me, so the first time I fed him was on the train. In front of strangers commuting to work. It felt pretty strange, but no one batted an eyelid. Such a liberating experience. Really, honestly. The whole trip, not just the nursing in public, lol. I never thought I would say that but it really was.
Parenting confidence level: 999
We met a nice family at Malaysian High Comm - apparently their baby shares the same birthday as Noah - 15/5/17 how crazy!
While waiting to collect his passport, we had our sushi fix.
And I'm officially an expert at eating single-handedly.
We also found out Noah isn't too impressed with sushi, haha.
The place is called Sushi Eatery, located in Soho area. The food is amazing. It's all-you-can-eat for just under £20pp. The sashimis are especially wonderful. It's Malaysian-owned, all the more reasons to love it!
So that was it - his first trip to London.
You're officially a Malaysian citizen, young man!
