Life Lately – Milestones, Weaning Wobbles & the Sweetest “MAMA”

To all my fellow mamas—hello again! I’ve been a bit quiet lately as I was navigating some personal things. During this time, I’ve had the chance to reassess, reflect, and grow. It’s funny how life unfolds—sometimes unexpectedly—but I truly believe everything happens for a reason. I’ve always been a positive person, and I’m holding onto the belief that things eventually fall into place, just as they’re meant to.

Now, onto the good stuff—Philip has been busy hitting new milestones! He seems to grow a little more every day, and I honestly can’t believe how quickly time is flying. It feels like just yesterday I was in labour for 24 hours, and now—just like that—he’s 7.5 months old!

As a proud mama, I’m thrilled to share that Philip is now almost sitting up on his own with no support. He’s also getting really close to crawling and—drumroll—he’s teething! (I’ll be writing a dedicated post on teething once those bottom two front teeth make their full appearance—my little bunny!)

Weaning, though… it hasn’t exactly been my favourite experience. A couple of weeks ago, we had a truly frightening choking incident. Philip choked on a turkey mince and sweet potato purée. He went silent, turned blue, and stopped breathing. My heart absolutely stopped. Thank God we had taken baby first aid classes. My husband managed to remove the food from Philip’s mouth in time. He threw up, coughed, and finally cried—which, in that moment, was the most beautiful sound. It was the scariest moment of my life.

Since then, I’ve decided to pause baby-led weaning. I’m traumatised, to be honest. For now, I’m pureeing everything and spoon-feeding him. I’ve never met an adult who doesn’t know how to eat, so I’m not in any rush to have him handle big chunks and “figure it out” on his own. Last week, we visited a private paediatrician who is also a nutritionist, and her advice was to continue with purées for now and gradually move toward lumpier textures over the next few months. Philip is growing well, thriving, and still loves breastfeeding—so do I! It remains our special bond, especially during feeds and cuddly sleepy moments.

And in other (less glamorous) milestones—Philip’s poos have changed! Solid food has brought… smellier nappies. Who knew I’d be so invested in bowel updates? (Ah, motherhood!)

But the absolute highlight lately? Philip now says MAMA! The way he looks at me and babbles “ma-ma” melts my heart. It’s the most beautiful sound, and I’m soaking in every moment of this new stage.

Next week, we’re heading off on a trip, so stay tuned—I’ll be sharing all about travelling with an older baby very soon!

Thanks for sticking with me, mamas. This journey is full of ups, downs, and unforgettable moments—and I’m so grateful to share it with you.