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Just a quick note saying we got a flat! I had a viewing last Tuesday, signed the papers and got the keys the same day. It's been hectic since, the place was in a squat like state, apart from that we didn't have to bother ripping the carpet off and that it's double glazed and the kitchen fitted in newly.
We painted every inch of it which took longer than I thought it would. Anyways it's done now, the floor is put down today and I'm having my first night of many over there today with Lileeva. We literally had to buy everything (Big bits like sofa, washing machine, fridge, and little bits like kettle, towels, blinds and many many more.) and the delivery is coming tomorrow any time from 07am.
Most importantly it's quiet and has gas central heating which can be set on a timer so long, peaceful and warms sleeps on the way.

(This is the place we first bid for as 'Urgent' band and we came out 4th. The people in front of us must have gotten other places, so it's all ours now! Well happy!)

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My pregnant friend has found out the other day that she's having a girl!
I already packed a bag for her with newborn stuffs which are small for Lileeva. We were going to keep them, but most of them were presents from other people and we won't anyway be needing them in the close future, so we aren't at the end playing tight haha! Only packed the pink ones though as we figured it's good to have some on stock (You never know, right?!) and kept the unisex, white and colorful grows.

I miss being pregnant so much!
If I knew we would be fine -mostly money wise- I would want to have another one already. The age difference wouldn't be big and if the next one would be a boy we would be 'done'. Anyways, Lee said he doesn't want to have another baby just now, maybe in 4-5 years time, when Lileeva will be more independent and can take care of herself on a way. Makes sense really, but aww! He also said we probably will be constantly having girls in the future cause 'God' wants him to be surrounded by women haha!
Watching a program of a family having 15 kids didn't help either. Meh! I was even thinking of girl names (Scarlett is quite nice in my opinion...), even though we kind of hope Lileeva will one day have a little brother.
Ah fuck it. One day...

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I could capture a cheeky smile too! Yay!

Unfortunately Lileeva is still ill. Lee said it has probably something to do with the BCG, apparently it makes babies ill, I absolutely forgot that the doctor mentioned this. Anyways, we had her first immunisations done on Wednesday and the nurse said it's better not to give medication for her cold unless it's really necessary, cause this way her immune system is getting stronger, fighting by itself.
Getting them couple of injections the other day didn't go down too well. Two massive needles, one in each thigh, and have to admit looked very painful. Half of the needles have disappeared in her little legs, through the muscles, I think they went right close to the bones. Not nice. She was a brave girl though, obviously cried (Wouldn't you, really?!) but fell asleep after. Her thighs are still swollen up a bit, but by the look of it she already forgot about the needles. Have to repeat it in 4, then 8 weeks time. Boo.
Apparently in the UK there is an option, and if I didn't want her to have these injections I don't have to take her, but we are talking about London... So many dodgy immigrants (Why hello there!), bringing in diseases, no thanks.
This not eating thing worries me a little, she's roughly having 600ml daily instead of 900ml. I know she's little (Neither me or Lee are tall or super chunky.) but if it won't be changing until our next appointment with the GP, I will mention it and ask for advice. Hopefully it's only cause of the illness though.
I became a bit more confident in parenting but since she's got the cold and being a little moody I hear her crying all the time. I know she is asleep, I can see her through the window when I'm out for a fag, but my mind is playing games with me. It'll surely go away again as soon as she gets better. I hope.

We came out first of the bidding last week again! The council said I can keep bidding but to be put on the shortlist and to be contacted (By letter... Hello, what century is this?!) can take up to 3 weeks. Anyways, I just called them, it has apparently been sorted in the system yesterday and the letter is on the way with all the information. If still no news til the end of next week I'm going to have to bug them...
Weird though, last night I had a dream about getting a flat. Hmm...

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I know it's still early, but we were talking about when to start to feed Lileeva solids.
My midwife said it can wait until the 5th-6th month, Lee's mum said we can introduce them around 3 months...
So I had a look up (Google still is my best friend in parenting wise.) and the main things are to look out for:
- Baby to at least double her birth weight
- Sitting up pretty much by herself comfortably
- Eyeing adults' foods
Lileeva already does the latest haha!
I reckon we will start with jarred solids, cause whenever she is ready it still won't be the time for fresh fruits, also the moving is ahead us too (Sooner or later.) so that will be easier. I do want to make her purees myself though during the summer and this site seems to be brilliant for recipes and advices.
I can't wait for her to mess around with it, bet we all be covered with baby food during each feed.

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Oh, just realised I didn't even post a picture of her smiling, even though she does quite a lot, for a while now. It's pretty hard to capture, but Lee done a good job.
Wonder when will she start to laugh... She makes little noises sometimes when she smiles though, so that's a good start.
She also copies us and looks like she desperately tries to talk to us as well!

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Lee made me opening my birthday presents earlier, yesterday.
It's mainly in this blog cause I got presents from Lileeva too! Well...
First of all a cute card, and a nice heart shaped silver necklace with 'Mum' written on it. She has the same, a little heart fits in my heart, says 'Daughter'. We have to wait til she gets older to wear it, but still... Aww. Now to get Lee a ring with 'Dad' on it and we are all sorted.

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So it was a lucky Friday the 13th and happy second month to Lileeva yesterday.
Laura came over early afternoon for some cuddles, then I took her out to the park then to Lee's parents.
That's about it really, nothing special going on.
Lileeva isn't any longer in the newborn nappies, they got swapped to small ones, just as the disposable ones, just using the last of size 1's and there they come the size 2's.
She has a cradle cap situation going on lately but we didn't buy any special shampoos cause Lee's mum told us it didn't make any difference on Alfie's head but oil. So that's what we are using and seems to be working.
Feedings are still pain in the bums, she eats less than she supposed to and takes forever to drink her bottle. Usually about an hour but the last, night time one can take up to two hours! Probably the wind builds up throughout the day (I try to burp her every time, not even once during a bottle.) and it causes her belly aches, but comparing how she was before it's still alright. I mean, least she's not on pain all day, just once a day, for a little while, if that.
She's a bit moany nowadays cause I think she's got the cold. Little coughs and sneezes, and even been sick a couple of times after feedings the past days. Still, ain't too worried, she's a strong little pea and will be fine soon.