We had problems with Daniel’s sleeping habits. At night, he wants to be held and lulled to sleep but wakes up as soon as I put him down. He has been keeping his nanny awake throughout the night and when he sleeps, it doesn’t usually last for more than three hours. As expected, he would be sleeping during the day when everyone else is awake.

My husband and I want what’s best for Daniel. We know that it’s vital to make wise decisions for his benefit as early as possible. Of course getting parenting advice wouldn’t hurt. In fact, it is a good way to start but if some things go out of hand, you should be flexible to try something new. Try to see what will work best for you and your baby, such as doing different things during bedtime. You’ll find out that your baby is unique. In my case, I would usually sing for Daniel at night so as early as two months old, he already has a favorite song, which puts him to sleep fast!

You can also try to change your baby’s feeding time or check if his pajamas are soft and not too scratchy. Otherwise, see to it that you use special detergents made just for baby clothes. You can also hang his clothes and beddings out in the sunshine to dry. Sun-dried clothing can make him feel very comfortable when going to sleep. Since we use a laundry service, I just see to it to press baby’s clothes before he wears them. You also need to make sure that there are no bugs or critters in his bedding or clothes to so he stays comfortable all the time.

We also make sure to bathe Daniel at night then feed him after. I am also fond of holding and playing with him right after his bath time and he always likes it! I find it relaxing for both of us so I take advantage of it while he’s still young.

If the baby gives you a hard time during the night when you try to make him go to sleep, start your rituals early on so that it won’t be long before he actually sleeps. The rituals will eventually tire him and indicate bedtime for your baby, as you tuck him into bed.

We’ve been lacking rest since the arrival of Daniel despite having my mom and my mom-in-law come over for a couple of weeks. Our condo is in disarray because we barely have time to keep everything in order, since the day I fired our helper. In fact, my husband and I could barely spend quality time together other than staying at Shangri La on Valentine’s Day (thanks for the nice surprise, Sweetheart!). Other than that, we’re just tired parents to a seven week old boy.

So we devised a way to make parenthood a more relaxing responsibility for both of us. We decided to relocate to Iloilo this March so we can have family members at our beck and call. That way, we can get back on our feet and focus on what we do. Traveling on the side won’t hurt either as long as we are assured that Daniel is in good hands.

I expect the rest of this month to be more hectic. If we were lost balls in high weeds in the last few weeks, we kinda figured out everything now. My way of dealing with all this hurly-burly is my acquisition of a crisp and girly planner and a diary from Michelle Simone. Spontaneity didn’t work well for me these days so I will try the OC route this time.

And so we are excited to finally pack our belongings and relocate to our new humble abode– a Spanish house adorned with everything antique, an ornate door and a 12-seater dining table. The house is nestled in a guarded and exclusive 5,000 sq meters property, its area festooned with green grass, shady trees and some salvaged items from the Spanish era. This would be a culture shock for us since we are used to seeing busy streets and people here in Makati. I say, it’s refreshing to be in a quiet environment. It’s like being exiled in paradise

Anyway, there’s really nothing much to miss in Manila except our Church. Besides, if we really miss Manila for some reasons, it’s just a 45-minutes plane ride from Iloilo. For now, being near our relatives is our priority.So that’s all for now. I better get some sleep before I fall asleep on the table. And I need to remind myself that tomorrow is my birthday.