It’s now 5 months since we laid eyes on Charlize. She has been keeping us busy. From cooing to smiling, her repertoire of behaviour is increasing by the day. Still my favourite time is when she looks at you and gives you the purest of smiles. That will make my day anytime.

Her feeding pattern is changing and she now appears to dislike her milk, often refusing to finish her bottle. It appears that this problem is rather common at this age. We have tried to change the milk formula several times but these expensive efforts were in vain. If ever you have tried baby formula, you will then understand the aversion to the milk. It certainly does not taste pleasant at all!! Can milk manufacturers make something that tastes better??

As we scour through books, the internet and friends, we realise that the most important thing is to enjoy the process of the baby growing up. Sure she has some feeding difficulties, but she is still growing and is very active. We are now trying some semi solid foods and it appears that she is getting better at feeding.

It can be very energy sapping taking care of babies. Makes you wonder how single parents handle their children!!