A little off today

Erin has not been her usual self today. Moaning and groaning and generally being miserable. At first I thought it was more teeth. Then her temperature shot up for a couple of days to 39 degrees and I suspected Rosella. At bathtime on day 3 of the start of the temp she was covered in spots. Brave little bunny, she had Rosella. Two nights she slept in a sleeveless onesie next to me on the bed and rolled around groaning from discomfort. I gave her as much paracetamol as she was allowed and one time when I sponged her down she didnt even flinch from the tepid water. Glad she is on the mend now. In time to still get some work in before my exam on Tuesday!

Another day another tooth

Erin has 3 teeth now. They are all on her bottom gum. She has been chewing furiously and has a stash of Bonjello and Teetha which she objects to taking. I have to pin her down and squash her little cheeks together to get her mouth to open. 80% of the powder reaches its location, the rest is all over her face.

More controlled

Today I noticed that Erin can go from the lying to sitting position in a sideways movement. I think she watches Owen and wishes she could be more mobile. She is forever watching his every move and trying to get over to things as quickly as he does. It is a race against time.

A full nights sleep

Joy has come to the Morris household. Erin slept through the night for the first time. I was really shocked and got up at 4am to check if she was still breathing. She continued to sleep soundly. I on the other hand could not get back to sleep and so my day began really early.

A trip to SA to meet Granny Lynne

The car was packed and we were off to the airport in Dusseldorf to start our 24 hour journey to SA. First it was a 2hour ride to Germany, then a 7.5hour flight to Dubai (landing at 3am our time!), a transit time of 3hours, then an 8.5hour flight to Durban. After that a 1.5hour drive to Eshowe. The first flight both cherubs did not travel very well but on the second flight Erin slept the whole time except to wake for her feeds.

First vaccination!

I was transported back to my squeamish days when I had to take Erin for her first vaccination. The needles and her cry for 15 mins afterwards was distressing. Erin has put on 2.815 kgs since her birth and now weighs 6.995kgs, is 62cm in length and has a head circumference of 41cm. The nurse was very happy with her cooing, interaction and lying on her tummy. She did suggest Erin has a bottle of formula for her last evening feed to help her sleep through the night.

Second vaccination

Time flies and again the trip to the clinic for the second vaccination was done alone. Erin was very good and did not cry as much this time. She has really grown in both directions - weight 7.930kgs (increase by almost 1kg since the last visit), 67.5cm in height and 43.5cm head circumference. Something has to be said about mothers milk!