Mothering lately has had its challenges, I think it will always have but the trick is using these challenges as another opportunity to learn about myself, work at what we like to call “issues” in my life, it’s all yoga really!
Updates…
After a lot of indecision and trying out some pureed food and spoon feeding I decided to stick with BLW (baby-led weaning). I’m feeling more convinced about my choice and hav e found an excellent blog that inspired me to keep going. Maybe is just me being positive but Theo seems to eat a lot more, it’s still all about getting him at the right time but think it’s a really good idea and anyhow even with the spoon he wants to grab food off the spoon and play with spoon so looks like he’s making the decisions here.
Sleeping is not really going too well, not sure what it is. I’m still partially co-sleeping, as in Theo spends some time in his cot (which is by my bed) and most of the time in bed with us. The only thing I don’t understand about co-sleeping is that you clearly need a bigger beg and I thought that the whole idea was to sleep… he still wakes up loads..
I was just checking out the Shanghaimamas group (really wish I had chosen a different name for my blog as so many people get us confused… if only i had discovered it before i bought my url…anyhow it’s a great group and always read great stuff on it, well done shanghai mamas!!) and found out about this great site about bringing up babies diaper free, it is so cool!! I was toying with the idea and had already asked my ayi how she did it… Might try it out from tomorrow, would be great to not have to wash poo off the diapers, and is surely the most eco way out there.
Off to get some mummy time or maybe write up more posts on info I gathered recently… wish I had more time for this site..
I found this company at the Farmer’s market at the Portman, they had a great selection of herbs and apparently they can deliver for free. I still haven’t ordered anything but seems like a good option especially as often City doesn’t have what I want.
Shanghai Original Beautiful Western Garden,
SKYE T. LONG Marketing Manager
931 Ye Xin ZHi LU, Wushe Town
Songjiag Modern griculture Zone, Shanghai
Tel: 5787 8304, 8306
Fax: 5787 8305
Mobile: 1370 1608 733- 1358 5948 549
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I’ve been meaning to post about this very interesting alternative form of healing for ages… It took me a while to understand how it works and how it could help but after Katja’s last talk at IMSG Puxi I think I have the hang of it and find it fascinating.
Katja is a wonderful smily person and as a mother herself understands the challenges of bringing up a little person, she is a certified Kinesiologist and Life-Coach.
Katja practices here in Shanghai and with her work helps others find the answers and causes to problems. Seems like the answers are all hidden in our bodies just takes the know how to find where they are hiding.
For more on kinesiology go here.
Below I am copying Katja’s flyer as this can give a better intro to her work with babies and mothers and mothers-to-be.
Integrative Kinesiology and Life-Coaching
Maybe you would like to free yourself from heavy “baggage”?
Maybe your baby or toddler is excessively crying and you don’t know why?
Maybe your child shows other “strange” symptoms no-one can understand?
Maybe you are pregnant and you are scared of what’s coming?
Maybe you wish being able to deeply relax and find inner peace?
Maybe you just want to feel better?
The Kinesiology muscle-test helps to uncover, recognise and heal mental blocks and problems occurring in all parts of your life.
The results are astonishing, because of going deep in the unconscious level.
Some examples where integrative Kinesiology can help:
Shorten the recovery time after surgery
Chronic and psychosomatic illnesses
Psychological and emotional problems:
• Burn-out syndrome
• Relationship problems
• All sorts of issues related to family, sexuality, profession, identity…
• Recurring feelings like anxiety, melancholy, anger and loneliness
• Support throughout difficult times and conflict situations
• Support in taking decisions
• Weight problems, eating disorders and other addictions
Babies, Toddlers and older children
• Excessive crying
• Food intolerance
• Birth trauma
• Social problems
• Learning difficulties
• Concentration issues and ADHD
To learn more about Katja’s work visit her website
I found a really good more environmentally friendly way to store breastmilk in the fridge or freezer. I was using disposable milk bags before but I ran out and couldn’t find any in my local malls so was recommended the Avent VIA Breastmilk Containers by a couple of other mums. They stock them in Les Enfant and are around 150rmb for 10 cups. They are pre sterilized and can be reused up to 4 times (think you can probably use them more times if they are still in good conditions). Then they can be recycled. The good thing is that if you have an avent bottle you cand fit the nipple right on the cup and go ahead and feed you baby without transfering the milk to a bottle, and they also fit on the Avent pump.. I don’t have neither but I am still finding them pretty handy.