Shanghai Mama

I always find it really hard to find natural cosmetics here in Shanghai maybe this is an idea for the future.

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’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