Dear Diary, February '22
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MILA IRIS 🎈 you are 1 year old, now the adventure really begins.
February is a special month for us even more so this year as Mila turned 1 and my mum turns 60! Having a week together with granny was super special, we ticked off a few places in Dubai new and old that neither of us had been to yet included the new Ain Dubai, the worlds biggest and tallest observation wheel, the Dubai Miracle Garden and Expo 2020.
We were spoilt by Park Hyatt Dubai for Mila’s 1st Birthday, enjoying the day by the family Amara pool before heading to Noépe, a stunning alfresco restaurant overlooking the creek harbour and downtown skyline, for lunch. Sadly the week passed quickly but it will be treasured for a long time to come.
I attended baby sensory classes from her early months, not only for her development but also for myself to meet other mums. My anti-natal classes were restricted to just myself and River due to covid so prior to having Mila I didn’t meet any one else who was due around the same time as me. Fast forward a year and we have a circle of great friends, both the mums and our babies. Subsequently it has meant that over the last two months Mila has had A LOT of 1st birthday parties to go to. It’s sweet she has had a group of babies to grow up with in her 1st year and we will miss them and the mummies when we leave.
Also having a little close mummy network has really helped with all the little questions your have in your 1st year of parenthood. 1 such question is teething. I never knew that it can cause painful rashes on their bottom and give many sleepless nights. I also never knew that some babies can be born with teeth where others take up to a year to get their first one. What I’ve learnt through having other Mums going through the same stages is thats it’s great to share help, tips and advice but crucially it’s so important to remember all babies are different. They hit milestones at different points and will have different needs. For some mums I know this can be unsettling if your baby seems ‘behind’ or hasn’t passed a milestone that others in the same age bracket have, but just know that all babies will level out in time. Of course it’s important to keep an eye and be aware of any major issues early but don’t fret, I feel motherhood is a mind field as it is and stressing about whether you baby has 1 or 4 teeth by the time they are 6 months isn’t something to loose more sleep over. Trust me, those few hours are very. much. needed. How are you finding teething? have you long gone that stage now or are you right in the thick of it? Let me know and give your tips in the comments below.
Of course my advice is not medically recommended but I just hope I’m an extra mama to talk to and to share stories with. If you have any question I am always hear to answer as best I can. Just drop them in the comments below.
