Wednesday, November 5, 2008

The Fussy Mother

The things I fuss about:

General:
  1. Is his shit the right colour and consistency? (His loosies drove me crazy, therefore the constant need to monitor...)
  2. What is his next meal and how much time do I have to get it ready?
  3. What veggies did I give him yesterday?
When traveling:
  1. Do I have EVERYTHING he needs in one tiny bag?
  2. Do I have all his medicines with me?
  3. Is his diaper and baby wipes easily accessible?
  4. How dirty is the destination going to be?
  5. What facilities are going to be available there?
  6. Will Vidur adjust to the new environment?
  7. Will others put pressure on me to feed him every time he cries?
  8. No new food to be introduced
Guess all mother's fuss atleast a little when it comes to their first child. By the time we have the next, we are used to the whole mother routine. When we plan to go out, getting his bag ready is a big task. I need to mentally tick things off in my head. His bag must have:
  • Food for atleast two meals incase we get stuck outside
  • Spoons (incase he drops on or I am not able to wash it for the next feed)
  • Bibs (he is very messy when in a naughty mood so i throw in extra bibs) and soft cloth wipes
  • Diapers (2-3)
  • Nappy cream (he gets a rash very easily)
  • A set of clothes (incase he dirties the one he is wearing)
  • A packet of baby wipes
If I am taking him for a movie:
  • A blanket ( the theaters are typically very cold..... brrrrrrr)
  • A pair of socks
  • A full sleeved shirt or a jacket
So, yes I fuss. And, think I know what is best for my kid.

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