Nathan @ 3.5 mths old

Nathan has since become more responsive, stays awake longer and plays longer too. Some of the things he could now include:
(a) Follow the musical mobile in circular motion.
(b) Turn his eyes towards noises, esp dad and mum's voices.
(c) Smiles spontaneously, sometimes laughs in his sleep too.
(d) Lifts up head at 45 degrees, almost lifting his chest off too, but can't flip over yet.
(e) Likes being kissed on the hands and tickled at the sides.
(f) Makes more noises, mainly the vowel sounds.
(g) Pays attention when you talk eye to eye with him, seems to learn to understand.
(h) Learns to turn his head around to watch TV... which is a bad sign eh?
(i) Still very active, kicks alot during changes.

Unfortunately, he still struggles with gas in his tummy, and over the past 2 days, been crying quite a bit. I teared alittle last night seeing him in such discomfort. His cries can be very saddening, he would choke, and cry till his voice sounds coarse. Any parent's heart would go out to him.

I've been praying with him everyday, any time of the day, esp when he starts his crying spree. I wouldn't have been able to manage if without the Lord being with me during this time. May he give me the strength to hang in there, and more importantly, joy, despite the difficulties of the child.

Next week would be a great challenge, cos I'll be home alone with the baby, as daddie's away at reservice. sob sob, God, please help!!!