Jevon was born on June 30th in Denpasar and it has been 5 day now that we have had him home. Dr. Zakaria attached a clip to his navel, which irritates him a bit. Dr. Zakaria said the wound would heal up after 5 days and until now we have been getting him checked every day by a nurse from Puri Bunda. The 'skinny nurse' as Ika calls her, is very nice and bathes Jevon. She usually arrives in the morning but today came after work at 3.30pm. The charge for her visits are 40,000rp which while I don't want to pay for too much longer, are worth it in the initial stages. We will hire a local nanny but eventually but like having someone with some medical experience to check on him.
Last night Ika's mother looked after Jevon and said he only needed changing twice. I like Tracey's idea about getting him used to day and night. The way we have it now is all backwards, they put him in the shady downstairs room during the day so he sleeps, then have in our bedroom at night with all the lights on, that's why he's up all night. I will try to drill this point home but expect some kind of superstition that says otherwise.
Ika is really taking to being a mother and she's glowing.
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Nick, Don’t worry too much… You will get used to what works for both of you soon enough, Parenting is totally trial & error!
I learnt from having maddy that turning a musical soft lit up toy on above the cot really only entertains them & therefore kept her awak, so I removed it & simply put her too bed & after a few days it was the norm…
This time no musical mobile & stuff to attract & enterian baby as I think it does just keep them awake!
But it will all work out fine… Look at all the zillions of people living in the world, I dare say each & everyone of them has their own views & ideas about raising a baby, but routine is great, once you are used to having Jevon, as it is a huge change in your lives!
But a Miraculous one!!!
Best of luck!!!
I just wanna say; you have a nice job.
Thank’s
Hey Nick,
Yep, listen to Trace, she is right on the money. Also, when I used to feed the kids at night I used to turn on only a small lamp and keep things quiet and peaceful, let him know it’s not play time. He will get the hang of it. You are doing a great job. It can be difficult with the in-laws looking over your shoulder, but rest assured that’s not just a Bali thing. My hubby had to put up with my Mum & Dad for the first couple of weeks too. The thing about having a new bub is everyone has advice for you (me included) listen to what sounds right to you and dump the rest, but accept ALL offers of help!!