We are 4 months old now.
We are excited, happy and peaceful.
Yes, Sherif
is 4 months old now. So, I have officially been a mother for 4 months now.
Even though I would not believe them, people always said that everything would become easier by the end of the 3rd month, but now I see they were right.
Night’s sleep gets longer as from the month 3. Surely, though, I talk to Sherif as much as possible, play little games with him, and make him a little tired during the day for the night’s sleep to be longer.
I know the troubles of those sleepless nights and days in the first months. I have gone through so much, be it forgetting the meal on the stove or crying from exhaustion. Still, in month 4, you reap the fruits of enduring the lack of sleep during these first months. Hold on, girls!
Waking up feeling rested is really good for both me and Sherif . Now he is happier and more attentive during the daytime. He turns his head and checks the source of the tiniest sound and wants to touch anything I hold in my hand.
I read that they learn by touching, watching and hearing in these months. I had bought lots of toys long before Sherif was born. The colorful rattles, rings of different colors and sizes, the music box, and cloth and plastic animals of various colors are Sherif ’s favorites.
Actually, Sherif ’s favorite toys are his hands and feet. He sticks his tiny fingers in his mouth and nose. Oh, don’t forget the feet! He tries to stick his toes in his mouth as well. It is really sweet to watch.
Sometimes I turn on and off the lights in the room. He likes this light game so much, and it is worth to see the smile on his face.
He also loves the musical toys we have hung above his bed. And most of the time, I sing to my son the songs I have made up.
I massage his whole body before going to bed at night. And as he has fattened enough, I kiss and tease him so much.
As he grows up, my son gets even cuter and becomes easier to care for, for now.
I have recently started to think of having a second child. I think if I have my second child sooner, there will not be a big age gap between my children, and they will get along with each other better.
When I mentioned this to our doctor at one of Sherif ’s routine control visits, he told me that I needed at least two years before having another baby for both the baby’s and my own health.
My sister is 15 months older than me. I want Sherif so much to grow up with his brother or sister just like we did, but of course, health comes first. On the other hand, I am really confused about this.
Should I wait for a while to have another baby?
I would be so glad if the ones who have experience in this issue could write.
