Minchu's Twelfth Week - Father's Day, Second Vaccinations & Growing Strong

June 14 - June 20, 2025

Hello again, dear readers! Your increasingly strong and charming correspondent, Minchu here, reporting from my twelfth week of earth-side adventures! This week brought my first Father's Day celebration, my second round of vaccinations (handled like a champion!), and some awe-inspiring new skills. Let me tell you all about these exciting developments!

👨‍👧 My First Father's Day Celebration

This week started with a very special occasion - Father's Day! I'm still learning about all these special days, but this one was clearly about celebrating Appa.

Here's what I observed about Father's Day:

Everyone was talking about how special it is to be a "new father"
I made sure to be extra charming and gave Appa my best smile
Ajo got lots of attention too - he's been a father much longer!

I noticed Appa taking extra photos of us together. I'm making his first Father's Day pretty special by being adorable! 👶

💪 Amazing Physical Development

This week marked some incredible milestones in my physical abilities:

My neck is now strong enough to fully support my head! Appa says I bob my head around like a doll, though!
I can lift and hold my head up during tummy time for extended periods
I've been practising turning to my side more frequently. Sometimes I almost make it over (but not quite intentionally yet)
I can track objects with my eyes much better now. Everyone shows me colourful things, and there's so much to see
Tummy time has become much more enjoyable and productive
I'm constantly holding my legs now - Appa says I look like a cannonball

🎯 Alphabet Card Mastery

One of my proudest achievements this week was showing off my alphabet card skills! I can now:

Track the cards with my eyes as Appa shows them to me
Make my special "aaooo" sound when I see the owl card
Focus intently on the pictures and seem to recognise patterns
Show clear interest and engagement during our "lessons"

The adults are convinced I'm going to be very smart. Well, of course I am! I've been telling them this for weeks! 📚

🏥 Second Vaccination Adventure

Thursday brought my second round of vaccinations, and I'm proud to report I handled it much better than last time!

The Vaccination Experience

I got to ride in the car and look out the window during the drive
Appa came with Amma and me this time (much better team support!) - the place was empty! Wonder where the other babies went
Received one injection in my thigh and two sets of drops
Cried a bit but recovered much faster than before

Recovery Champion

This time I had much less fever and discomfort
The adults gave me Crocin when needed, but I bounced back quickly
Slept well and maintained my cluster feeding schedule better
By the next day, I was back to my normal charming self

Appa and Amma were much less worried this time around, probably because they've learned I'm pretty resilient!

📊 Minchu's Week 12 Stats

Weight: 6.16 kg (chunky baby status achieved!)
Head Control: Almost steady and strong
Vaccination Recovery: Much improved from last time
Alphabet Card Recognition: Special sounds for specific cards
Side Rolling Attempts: Multiple successful partial rolls
Tummy Time Duration: Extended periods with excellent head control
Temperature Communication: Clear and effective

💭 Deep Baby Thoughts

I've been thinking about how much stronger I'm getting. Just a few weeks ago, I could barely hold my head up, and now I can control it almost completely! It's amazing how quickly things change when you're a baby.

I'm also starting to understand that the adults have their quirks and preferences. Appa likes his technology projects, Amma focuses on my immediate needs, Ammamma has her traditional ways, and Ajo is getting more comfortable with baby care. It's interesting to be part of this family dynamic!

🔮 Looking Forward

As I complete my twelfth week, I'm feeling very accomplished. Next week promises more adventures as I continue to grow stronger and more coordinated. I'm determined to master that intentional rolling, and I'm excited to see what new skills I'll develop.

The adults keep saying I'm "growing so fast," and they're right! Twelve weeks ago, I was just a tiny bundle, and now I'm a strong, interactive little person with my personality, preferences, and impressive physical abilities.

Until next week's adventures!

With champion-level vaccination recovery and Father's Day charm, Minchu 👶

P.S. The joli continues to be the best invention ever, especially when I need recovery naps after medical adventures! 🎪