Minchu's First 10 Weeks: From Birth to Rolling Adventures - A Complete Journey Recap

March 29 - June 6, 2025

Hello, wonderful readers! It's me, Minchu (officially Vedavit, but you can call me Minchu), and wow - what a journey these first 10 weeks have been! Appa suggested I create a recap of my adventures so far, and honestly, I'm pretty impressed with everything I've accomplished. From my dramatic arrival to my recent rolling experiments, let me take you through the highlights of my earth-side adventures!

If you haven't been in touch, this will bring you up to speed in no time! You can also catch up on my latest adventures in my fifteenth week milestone.

🌟 The Grand Arrival (Week 1)

March 29 - April 4, 2025

My journey began with quite the entrance at Alfa Clinic! Those first few days were a whirlwind of bright lights, masked faces, and discovering what this whole "breathing air" thing was about. The highlights:

• First discoveries: Learning about feeding, sleeping, and the art of strategic pooping
• Coming home: The arati ceremonies and meeting my extended family
• Milestone moment: My umbilical cord fell off - officially cutting ties with my old home!
• Favorite activity: Sunbathing on the terrace with Appa
• Special skill: Peeing on Ammamma and Appa (a talent I'd perfect over the weeks!)

👑 The Naming Ceremony (Week 2)

April 5 - April 11, 2025

Week two brought my first major celebration - the Namakarana! This was when I officially became Vedavit (meaning "one who knows the Vedas"), though five names were whispered in my ear. Talk about having options!

• Big celebration: My naming ceremony with decorations, snacks, and lots of photos
• Travel adventure: My first trip to Mysore in a car (slept through most of it like a pro)
• Cultural immersion: Punyahavachanam ceremonies and banana tree planting
• Social butterfly moments: Meeting Ninja, Jojo, Anjana Aunty, and so many others
• New skills: Perfecting the art of peeing during sponge baths - timing is everything!

🔬 The Scientist Phase (Week 3)

April 12 - April 18, 2025

This was my experimental week! I discovered I'm basically a tiny scientist, especially when it comes to elimination communication (EC).

• Weight milestone: Crossed my birth weight at 3.68 kg - cue the celebrations!
• EC adventures: Successfully peeing in buckets... and on everything else
• Home renovation: Appa transformed our room into a floor-level living - much more cosy!
• Physical development: Mastering tummy time and attempting forward motion
• Research project: Conducting extensive studies on optimal peeing locations

🌞 The Social Butterfly (Week 4)

April 19 - April 25, 2025

My fourth week was all about social connections and battling Mysore's summer heat!

• Milestone alert: Reached 4.0 kg - getting chunky and proud of it!
• Summer survival: Becoming best friends with the coolest during hot days
• Family reunions: My Bangalore family visit (complete with a surprise poop greeting for Atti!)
• Social calendar: Meeting neighbours Jeevan Uncle and Niveditha Aunty
• Skills development: Perfecting my grip strength and "poop face" technique

📞 The Communication Expert (Week 5)

April 26 - May 3, 2025

This week, I became quite the social media star with my video call performances!

• Virtual socialising: Video calls with Ajji, Uma Ajji, Sudha Ajji, and Manju Doddappa
• Heat management: Mastering the art of staying cool during Mysore's peak summer
• Sensory exploration: Discovering the delights of doddpatre leaves and mango smells
• Growth spurts: Approaching 5kg and feeling like a proper mudgar (as Appa calls me)
• Consistency skills: Keeping everyone guessing with my unpredictable poop schedule

💩 The Poop Chronicles (Week 6)

May 3 - May 9, 2025

Week six was dominated by my impressive digestive performances and important sleep research!

• Epic achievements: The "jet-poop" that caused quite the cleanup operation
• Sleep experiments: Perfecting my 2:30 AM wake-up call (very consistent!)
• Sensory adventures: Teakwood and cucumber sniffing sessions
• Professional photoshoot: My 1-month photo session (better late than never!)
• Communication development: Expanding my cry vocabulary for different needs

🏥 The Brave Warrior (Week 7)

May 10 - May 16, 2025

My most dramatic week yet - facing my first vaccinations like the brave soldier I am!

• Battle scars: Three injections and sweet drops at PHC - I survived!
• Recovery period: Managing fever and feeling peculiar for a couple of days
• Social visits: Dammu ajjo's family, Akhila maami's family, and Srirang maamu with pizza!
• Golden hour discovery: Experiencing magical sunrise moments on the balcony
• Sensory growth: Fresh mango and coriander leaf sniffing adventures

🏈 The Rugby Master (Week 8)

May 17 - May 23, 2025

This week brought revolutionary feeding discoveries and post-vaccination recovery!

• Game changer: Mastering the rugby hold feeding position - absolute perfection!
• Solo parenting test: Handling Appa's Bangalore trip like a champion
• Communication boom: Developing an extensive vocabulary of coos, grunts, and special sounds
• Recovery success: Bouncing back from vaccinations with renewed energy
• Preference development: Discovering I have strong opinions about fan speeds and feeding positions

For more on my vaccine adventures, see my brave vaccination story.

🤧 The Weather Warrior (Week 9)

May 24 - May 30, 2025

My ninth week featured my first cold and mastering new comfort positions!

• First illness: Successfully conquering a stuffy nose with minimal drama
• Revolutionary comfort: Discovering the magic of side-lying feeding positions
• Grip mastery: Intentionally grasping and shaking rattles (and bonking myself on the head!)
• Cultural exposure: Listening to A. Kanyakumari's violin and watching Thatha perform
• Temperature preferences: Developing very specific opinions about clothing and room temperature

🎪 The Rolling Pioneer (Week 10)

May 31 - June 6, 2025

My most recent adventure brought my first rolling experiments and Joli luxury!

• Major milestone: Accidentally rolling from belly to back during massage time!
• Luxury living: Experiencing the magnificent joli swing-bed
• Family reunions: Meeting Ajji, Vasanthi Ajji, and Bhaskar Thatha
• Mango season finale: Final sniffs of the season's finest mangoes
• Movement experiments: Working on intentional rolling (harder than it looks!)

📈 My Amazing Growth Stats

Looking back at these 10 weeks, I'm pretty impressed with my progress:

• Weight journey: From newborn to 5+ kg of pure cuteness
• Physical development: From floppy newborn to rolling experiments and strong neck control
• Communication skills: From basic cries to sophisticated coos and interactive sounds
• Social abilities: From startled newborn to charming family members and video call star
• Feeding mastery: From learning to latch to rugby holds and side-lying marathons
• Sleep evolution: From round-the-clock confusion to (somewhat) predictable patterns

🏆 My Greatest Achievements

Feeding Innovations: Mastering rugby hold and side-lying positions Social Skills: Becoming a video call sensation and family charmer
Physical Milestones: Rolling, improved head control, and intentional grasping Artistic Expression: Perfecting the timing of dramatic poop moments Communication: Developing a sophisticated vocabulary of baby sounds Cultural Participation: Surviving my naming ceremony and various family traditions Medical Bravery: Conquering vaccinations and my first cold like a warrior Scientific Research: Extensive elimination communication experiments

🤔 My Deep Baby Philosophy

Through these 10 weeks, I've learned that life is about balance - sleeping and eating, crying and cooing, charming everyone and keeping them on their toes. The adults seem amazed by everything I do, which is both flattering and amusing. Did they forget they were babies once, too?

I've discovered I have strong preferences (fan speeds, feeding positions, clothing temperature), and I'm not afraid to express them. Communication is key, whether it's through strategic cries, well-timed coos, or perfectly placed pee attacks.

Most importantly, I've learned that being surrounded by love makes every new experience, from scary vaccinations to exciting rolling attempts, manageable and even fun.

👀 Looking Ahead

As I start my journey into week 11 and beyond, I'm excited about:

• Mastering intentional rolling (both directions!)
• Continuing my joli adventures before I outgrow it
• Developing even more sophisticated communication skills
• Meeting more family members and making new friends
• Discovering what new foods will smell like (I'm very curious about this "solid food" concept)
• Perfecting my sleep schedule (maybe giving the adults longer stretches!)

💌 A Message to My Fans

To everyone who's been following my adventures, thank you for joining me on this incredible journey! From my dramatic arrival to my rolling experiments, you've been there for every milestone, every poop catastrophe, and every adorable moment.

The adults keep saying I'm "growing so fast," and looking back at these 10 weeks, I guess they're right. But don't worry - I'll keep being adorable, surprising everyone with perfectly timed developmental leaps, and maintaining my reputation as the most charming baby in Mysore!

Keep following along for more adventures. Trust me, if the first 10 weeks are any indication, we're in for quite the ride!

🙏 Special Thanks

Amma: For endless patience with my feeding experiments and 2:30 AM wake-up calls Appa: For balcony walks, vaccination support, and becoming my photographer Ammamma: For morning cuddles, oil massages, and being my sleeping companion Ajja: For watching over all of us and keeping everything organised Sindhu Mai: For the best oil baths and massages All my family and friends: For visits, video calls, and making me feel so loved

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That's a wrap on my first 10 weeks! Here's to many more adventures, discoveries, and perfectly timed poop moments ahead!

With rolling skills and Joli comfort, Minchu (aka Vedavit) 👶

P.S. If you missed any of my weekly reports, you can catch up on all my adventures in the Minchu Tales section. Each week has been its little adventure! For my most recent updates, check out my 100-day celebration and rolling mastery.