MaMa & Baby Chloe's Doctor Appointments

Today, PaPa brought MaMa & Baby Chloe for Checkup. We arrived at Dr. Ravi's Clinic at about 10am. There were not many patients but we waited for an hour and MaMa went in herself for consultation. I overheard MaMa complaining about the Consultation Fees that Dr. Ravi charged her (RM280) for a follow up which is very expensive.

After that PaPa & MaMa brought Baby Chloe to Dr. Patrick Clinic at 7th Floor. Yeah, PaPa fixed both appointment at the same day since both doctors are at the same building. But, Baby Chloe don't understand at all, every time I get really hungry when it's my turn to see Dr. Patrick. Same goes today, Dr. Patrick saw me crying when I enter his room. I guessed he must be thinking Baby Chloe is a naughty girl. MaMa, please tell Dr. Patrick that Baby Chloe is not naughty, she was just hungry.

The nurse at Dr. Patrick's clinic checked my weights and length. Baby Chloe weighs 4.85kilos and 53cm in length today. We were told Baby Chloe's weight is slightly above average and my length is also average. Dr. Patrick also confirmed that Yellowish or Greenish Stools are normal for Breastfed babies. Also, commented that my blocked nose is manageable and not a concern.

Dr. Patrick rocked me to stop me from crying and he also commented that Baby Chloe needs to be entertained all the times, probably because too many people carry her at home and I am used to being carried. Undeniable, I love the feeling of being held because I felt warm and loved. MaMa also complained to Dr. Patrick that I didn't sleep well at night which keeping MaMa awake throughout the nights for the whole one month. Luckily, Dr. Patrick is a very understanding man, he told MaMa that Baby Chloe needs time to adjust and recognise the differences of Days & Nights. *Phew* Finally, Someone stands up for me and not name Baby Chloe a Naughty Girl. I cannot distinguish what's morning and what's nights. I only know, MaMa always say Good Morning when the day is bright and shows me chirping birds. When the day turns dark, I will feel the Air-Cond and Music playing from the Stereo. Perhaps, that's the differences and I will learn it as soon as possible. Dr. Patrick also provided two suggestion to MaMa -
(1) Buy a Sarong and constantly rocked me to sleep : BABY CHLOE LOVES THIS OPTION!!!
(2) Start to train and change Baby Chloe's habit by placing Baby Chloe on the Cot and left me to cry. Do not jump into Baby Chloe immediately whenever Baby Chloe cries, give it one minutes or so before check on me. : BABY CHLOE DOESN'T LIKE THIS OPTION!!! :P

Baby Chloe had the Hepatitis B Injection today at my right thigh. It was a little painful and I cried. MaMa immediately hold me tightly and walked me around to calm me down. I was temporarily calmed, however, I couldn't suppressed my hunger any longer and blurted out loudly until MaMa went to the Breastfeeding Room to seek assistance from Ms. Lee, the Breastfeeding Expert. Ms. Lee fastened MaMa with her Nursing Pillow and placed Baby Chloe at the Football hold position, then she helped MaMa to make Baby Chloe latch on properly. I suckled as usual but MaMa said it was not painful and the position was right. MaMa, maybe you can try it again since PaPa already bought you a nursing pillow.

Ms. Lee also checked at Baby Chloe's tongue and noticed that I had the white stains on my tongue. Ms. Lee told MaMa to clean Baby's tongue every times before and after feed, otherwise MaMa's nipple will have a high possibility in developing fungus after breastfeed Baby Chloe. MaMa learned something new today again.

Desperate for New Wardrobe

It's been 5 weeks since Chloe's birth, and my size has not changed much. Why is that so, I asked myself repeatedly and I have no answer to it. I am 7kilos heavier now compared to my pre-pregnancy weight. I was able to fit into a size 26 jeans and now I am struggling with a size 30 jeans. All my closets are in size XS or S and now I can't even fit into a size L. WTF!!!! Sorry, it is so frustrating that I can't control myself from swearing. My honest brother were very straight forward by calling me a WHALE. Well, I appreciate his honesty even though it is a little mean. Rather than hearing my hubby and mum said, 'what do you expect? You just gave birth!'

There were some activities going on last weeks e.g. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Friends visiting from Singapore etc, which means YEAH~! Finally, I am picking up some of my social life back but also which means spending 1 hour to find an outfit that is suitable for my WHALE size. Even spending 1 hour of searching, nothing fits my sizes means nothing! Even if I managed to squeeze myself in, I looked horrible wearing them. IN CONCLUSION, I am physically ruined!!!!! My hubby consoled me not to be upset; being healthy now is the most important thing. Once I am fully recovered and fit; he will accompany me to go for exercise and regain my pre-pregnancy size. He is so sweet~~! But I know, he will not have the time for it. I am not even sure I will have the time to go for my facial and slimming session as before since I will need to go home to see my Baby Chloe after work.

But I believe as long as I have the determination of returning to my pre-pregnancy weight, I am sure I can achieve it in a matter of time. Meanwhile, I desperately need to go shop for new outfit to regain my confidence and then set up a healthy diet and workout plan.

Baby Chloe's first experience shopping in Pavillion, Kuala Lumpur

Yesterday, PaPa & MaMa brought Baby Chloe to Pavillion to meet up with Godma Elaine, Kristin JehJeh, Uncle Tony & Uncle Jason. Godma came from Sydney to KL just to see Baby Chloe, hehe, I feel so special.

I could see PaPa was estatic because he finally able to drive My Ferrari out in the Shopping Mall, certainly I was placed comfortably by MaMa in my Ferrari and PaPa was my exclusive driver lor. He pushed me around and looked for a restaurant that can park my Ferrari. Eventually PaPa chose KAMPACHI Japanese Restaurant to have our lunch for its spaciousness. PaPa had Unagi & Sashimi Set, MaMa had Gyu Don Set, Godma and Uncle Jason had KAMPACHI Maki and a Tempura Set to share, Uncle Tony & Kristin Jeh Jeh left for Pepper Lunch, and needless to say I had my most nutritious milk from MaMa for lunch.

After lunch, I felt a little sleepy and Papa hold me. Unfortunately, PaPa's Body Heat was making me a little uncomfortable and I started to Wu Nga to notify PaPa "Sorry, Please let MaMa carry me." :P ** Just Kidding ** Uncle Tony was excited to see Baby Chloe and PaPa handed me to Uncle Tony for him to hold me. Surprisingly, Uncle Tony is very experience with babies and he made me feel really comfortable that I fall asleep very quickly.

PaPa and MaMa brought Baby Chloe to Parkson but MaMa didn't manage to buy anything. PaPa was a very responsible driver and he made sure that my Ferrari is parked at a appropriate place. Even though I was very thrilled about my first shopping; I was too tired that I slept throughout the journey.

But it was so fun ridding on my Ferrari, strolling around one of the most trendy & classy Shopping Mall. I love shopping.

PaPa MaMa, can you bring me shopping again.

MaMa is sick

I hate to be sick! I have to keep myself 3 feet away from my Baby Chloe. Luckily, expressed milk will not be affected since I am having a mild fever & sore throat which means Baby Chloe still able to continue to be fed with breast milk. Although I did not breastfeed Baby Chloe exclusively, since I was discharged till now I have been expressing breast milk to Baby Chloe without fail, trying to cope with her high demand. Because I was sick last night, my mum helps me to take care of Baby Chloe overnight. I told her to feed Baby Chloe with Formula so that she could sleep through the night without waking up so often. And this morning, my mum told me that she vomited after she fed her S26 Infant Formula. I recalled during her fullmoon, my mum also fed her Formula once and she vomited afted the feed. I am not sure this is good or bad. Good is Baby Chloe is getting the best nutrient, Bad is what happened if I could not produce any milk anymore, what if after I started work, I no longer cope with her demand especially when she is older with a bigger appetite? Gosh...

Anyway, MaMa is sick! I was acting strong on Christmas Day when I was at my ILs' apartment. They were nagging so much about taking care of myself during my confinement period, told me to consume tonnes of gingers, enzymes, DOM, vitamins...etc etc. And now I GOT SICK!!!! If they knew I was sick yesterday, they would probably laughed at me for not listening to their advise. In fact, the moment that I got sick I was a little nervous. I was very worried that all the old sayings will come true for I did not listen to their advises at all. I was thinking I thought the rheumatism will only come 2o years later?? My sickness will only come 20 years later too. Why now? Darn! It started with a sore throat after an afternoon nap. Then, later I felt my body temperature fluctuated like the KLSE. I believed I was sick and I wrapped myself up with long sleeves, long pants, two quilts and sweat it all out which was quite effective because the next morning I didn't feel cold at all and sore throat was getting better. After analysing, I think I was having too much ginger and recently I did not have enough water. Plus, I had a URUT session at the Christmas Eve's Morning with the Full Blast Air-Cond. I think this are the reasons!!!! Not because I did not have enough ginger, not because I did not consume vitamins, not because I did not consume enzymes, definitely not because I drank Plain Water during my confinement period, definitely not because I bathed with Luke Warm Water during my confinement. I INSIST! Call me Stubborn or in Denial. I Don't Care!!!! Hahaha...I choose to believe in what I believe!!!

In order to get a speedy recovery, I went to Dr. Loo today to get the Antibiotic and Lozenges. After two dosages, I felt a little stronger. I just have to remind myself that Plenty of Water is necessary otherwise nothing will help.

Baby Chloe, MaMa will get well soon la. MaMa already misses you so much for not able to carry you for one day!!! :P Now, PaPa gets all the credits because he's the only one who is able to take care of you at night. Sob Sob Sob :( PaPa is a good PaPa, he always prioritise Baby Chloe that he can even sacrifice his beauty SLEEP. He has never done that to anyone or anything but just you. PaPa loves you so much, but don't forget that MaMa also loves you a lot. :P

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve, Baby Chloe celebrate my very first Christmas with Papa & Mama at home. Grandma prepared a feast which looked very delicious, unfortunately Baby Chloe is too young to taste the sumptious Chicken Pie, BBQ Pork Ribs, Onion Soup, Salad, Apple Pie, Red Wine. Yum Yum!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

When Caring becomes Naggy

I thought I will never have any problems with my MIL since we are not living together. Besides, since they day i was pregnant, my ILs didn't really show much of an interest which made me feel really comfortable and easy.

Now, after one month of confinement under my mum's supervision, my ILs suddenly becomes very CARING and WORRIED about my well-being. Well, I really appreciate their advices but after many many many advises, it became a little naggy. When a little naggy became continuous nagging, it turns to annoying. My MIL even purposely called up her sister to let her know that I looked unhealthy. And her sister ended up calling me with a good gesture to tell me to take care of my health, don't walk so much, lie down as much as I can. Gosh! Let me go please. Even my mum and granny are letting me go, why can't she just let me go. HELP! I did a very wrong thing calling hubby and complained to him about my unhappiness.

I am thinking, should I call her directly and let my MIL knows how I feel about it or I should just swallow it all by myself? Sigh!!!

Somebody, Help!!!! I guess when Baby got sick, they would probably thinks that I am not a good mother. Shit! Baby Chloe, please don't even get sick. Be super healthy!!!!! Is it possible for anyone not to get sick for all his or her life??? Tell me!!!! :(

Fullmoon Party

Thank you, PaPa & MaMa hold a Fullmoon Party for Baby Chloe on Saturday 20/11/2008. It was my first time meeting so many people including PaPa & MaMa's relatives and friends. They are so nice because all of them praised Baby Chloe is CUTE! :P Other than that, Uncles and Aunties also brought Baby Chloe a lot of gifts and angpows. Baby Chloe appreciates all the generousity and kindness!! PaPa thanks for putting so much effort ($$$) and efforts to put up a great party for me. I like the Tea Light Candle placed on every tables, I particularly love the balloons.

Happy 1st Month to myself & Thanks PaPa & MaMa for bringing me to such a warm family.

Some Photos of Myself on my Fullmoon:

Mama and Baby Chloe

Great-Grandma & Baby Chloe

Young Grandma & Baby Chloe

Myself, Baby Chloe

Sexy MahMah & Baby Chloe

Bravo, Baby Chloe

I must say I am very proud of my Baby Chloe today. We made an appointment with Aunty Jenny to shave her today, I was expecting lots of Wu Nga Wu Nga but it turned out Baby Chloe did not make any noise and Aunty Jenny was able to complete her mission within an hour.

Aunty Jenny told me that she took more than an hour to shave my cousins' babies, and today she used only approximately one hour to shave my baby. :) Baby Chloe did not complain and stayed really calm when Aunty Jenny did her job. Bravo, Baby Chloe !

Hubby and I decided to shave her because
(1) to complete the so called customary act - to get rid of the "SHOU" (smell??!!) - simply because babies came out from vagina. I am totally against this stupid idea, who doesn't come out from there unless is a C-Section. RIDICULOUS!!! But this is not the reason why we shave our baby. But in order to respect the elderly, and we have to shave our baby in order for her to pray to our ancestors.

(2) believing that she will grow nicer hair after shaved.

(3) for cleanliness purpose - somehow I feel there is some stain hidden under her plentiful of hair. So, I want to make sure no more stain or dirt on my baby's head.

I know Baby Chloe will not mind PaPa and MaMa made such a decision. Don't worry, Baby, your hair will grow nicer in a short time. Uncle Andrew said Baby Chloe is not longer cute! Who said so! You are my baby and you are always cute and pretty to PaPa and MaMa.

This is Baby Chloe BEFORE SHAVE :

Grandma & Baby Chloe

Mama & Baby Chloe

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These are the process of SHAVING

Aunty Jenny, Grandma & Baby Chloe

PaPa, Ah Yi, Grandma, Aunty Jenny & Baby Chloe

Lady in Pink is Aunty Jenny, the Hairdresser.

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Baby Chloe AFTER SHAVED

Baby Chloe's first attempt to turn

I know it sounded too early for a 3 1/2 weeks old baby to turn, but this afternoon I really saw her attempting to turn to her right. However, I think she didn't know how to adjust her head position and perhap's did not have enough strength to do the full turn.

Baby Chloe, don't rush and be patient. Two more months and you will know how to turn slowly.

:P

Guilty MaMa

This morning I was a little moody after a pump. Sigh..For the past two weeks, the morning pump was enought for 3 feed, and this morning's pump I was only struggling for a ONE FEED pump. Gosh. It is getting tougher and tougher. I was thinking to myself, ain't it suppose to be easier and easier if I continue to do it? There is an obvious decreased in milk volume, and I am getting a little bored pumping milk every 2 - 3 hours. It even makes me feel depressed when I cannot cope with Baby Chloe's demand.

I was thinking of giving up. I was trying to persuade myself that I have done what I can do, I can't help it if there is no more milk for Baby Chloe, adapt to it and switch to formula. I was complaining to myself about the pain that I have to go through, the time that I have to spend to get the so called best milk for Baby Chloe. I am a whiner my husband always said.

*Sigh* Complain is afterall a complain. How can I simply give up the best for my Baby Chloe. GAM BA DEH......

Sleepless Nights

These few days, there are two Pandas walking around the house, either feeding baby, carrying baby or rocking baby.

Baby Chloe is getting a little naughty and starting to know how to demand something from the two Pandas at home. Last time, after a feed, she would actually go to sleep. Now?? She knows how to ask for someone to carry her, to sing to her and rock her to sleep. It is easy during daytime, as she usually gets to sleep within an hour after a feed. Maybe my mum has an experienced hands and can easily get Baby Chloe to sleep.

Baby Chloe turns into a monster in the night. My mum's last shift is usually between 10pm to 12 midnight. From there, I will be totally in charge of Baby Chloe. Recently, her trend became a little annoying as she woke up at 2am cried for hunger and only got to sleep at 5am. After I fed her with 80ml of milk, she would usually pooed at that time too. So, I changed her diaper. After changing her diaper, her two eyes opened widely gazing at you, it seems like she's asking for something. So, I tried to carry her and sing to her, she would smile occasionally with her half-closed eyes but not asleep. Then, I tried ti put her down on her crib, covered her with blanket. In less than 5 minutes, she started to Wu Nga Wu Nga again. I always asked myself what did i missed? I fed her, I changed her diaper, I sang and rocked her. What else? Something, I was too desperate to get her to sleep that I would nurse her even with my sore and cracked nipples. It only worked once and the rest of the time it doesn't work. Then, I would feed her again with 40ml or 60ml depending on the timing. Still not willing to go to sleep yet.

At about 4am, I couldn't take it anymore as I was toooo sleepy. With no choice, I woke Panda Papa up and cried for help. From there, he would take over until 5am. Haha~~

This had happened three nights consecutively already. I hope tonight is not like this again. Otherwise, Panda Papa cannot go to work on time tomorrow. :)

My Urut Lady - Kak Nani

Today is my 8Th massaging session, and I am getting used to the strong fingers pressed and it no longer feel so painful as compared to my first massage session.

To recall my first Urut Session, I was looking forwards to it and thinking that "TIME TO RELAX". It didn't turn out the way I thought it would be, infact it was painful and the Chili Hot that is felt in every parts of my massaged body is rather unpleasant. She used some kind of Chili or Menthol Cream to massage using both her strong hands for 1 1/2 hour; then wrapped my tummy with a bandage. It was even more terrifying the amount of sweats that I shed after massage could actually bathed me except it was smelly.

However, I must say it is quite effective. I was carrying a tummy that looked like 6 months pregnant; and after ONE session of massage it became 3 months. After 8 sessions, Not pregnant anymore but there is a tummy which contains of FATS which I need to go through extensive exercise after 6 -8 weeks of birth.

Guess what? Kak Nani is already 61 years old, but she doesn't look like 61 at all. Her skin looks young and smooth, her body is better than many aunties out there, her strength is enough to make my thighs bruised, her voice is clear and strong. She's a cheerful lady, even though she's 61, she prefers to be called Kak Nani than Makcik. :) She is never stingy to share her secret of beauty and always advise me how to keep a good body shape in a healthy way. She also encourages me to exercise after 100 days; and that I should be patient to wait for the 100 days first before I start any exercise.

She is always packed, and she's willing to travel no matter where you located (but of course within Klang valley la) with a reasonable charge too. Kak Nani's contact is 0163050108 in case anyone needs her service. :)

Greenish Baby Stools

Recently, I found Baby Chloe's Stools are a little greenish. Well, it's still very grainy and mustard-yellow in colour, just a little greenish occasionally. The Chinese always believes that when babies' stool turn greenish because they are frightened. I rather find out the scientific explanation for her greenish stool. After gathering information from the Internet, greenish stools happened when babies do not receive enough fats & calories. I must admit that I have been slacking a little while pumping my breastmilk in which I have shorten the time of pumping to only 5 minutes for each side. And this explained why Baby Chloe is having greenish stool. Due to my laziness, I was only pumping the foremilk & not enough of hindmilk which contains more nutrient in fats & calories.

*Sigh* Not only that... I have shorten the time of pumping and also reduced the pumping session as compared to last week. And because of all these laziness, my milk production is decreasing which I noticed two days ago that it has reduced from 180ml to only 120ml. My breasts were swollen last weeks and a little painful too; and I thought I will have enough milk for my babies that I purposely reduced the number of pumping in order to get rid of the pain.

Sorry la, Baby Chloe, MaMa will do better la.

I must set a schedule of milk pumping; plus I am going to make sure that each pump for one side must last for at least 10 to 15 minutes. I will also make it a point to do at least one nighttime pumping to ensure enough milk continues to be produced for my Baby Chloe.

This is me - Baby Chloe Chan Wyn Lam - 2 weeks old

Hello, Uncles & Aunties. This is Me - Baby Chloe Chan Wyn Lam - in 2 Weeks old. I was born on the 22nd November 2008, 3.5Kgs. My Papa is Mike Chan Yee Sing & My Mama is Chris Yee Poh Poh.

Aww~~ Sleepy Chloe

KeKe ~~ Happy Chloe

Frowning Chloe

Playful Chloe

Sleeping Chloe

Tongue Girl Chloe

Little Princess Mike ~ I Got PaPa's features ~

Sleeping Again ~

Earth MaMa Angel Baby Nipple Butter

I find these products are really good and I want to share it with Moms who might need it :- (1) Earth Mama Angle Baby Natural Nipple Butter : This is a lanolin-free balm made with organics ingredients. It is safe for both Moms and Babies, do not need to wipe it off before breastfeeding. It keeps your nipple moisture to prevent from soreness and cracked. :( However, my sore and cracked nipples are in severe stage, I still get cracked nipples due to frequent pumping using my Medela Mini Electric. I have tried Lasinnoh lanolin, it is too sticky and it makes my nipple stick to my bra all the time which eventually drag the period of healing. Another good way, to sooth sore nipple is to soak your nipples in a warm salt water. I did not try hydrogel which is also recommended from the Internet, it looks tedious to use hydrogel as it requires lots of washing before and after use. Oh, it is also good to purchase the Medela Nipple Protection, it looks like a shell which allow your nipples to breathe and not stick to your bra pad.

(2) Earth Mama Angle Baby Bottom Balm : So far, I have used it on my baby's bottom. TOUCH WOOD la, no rashes. I also used it on her face where redness appeared. I applied on her hands where mosquito bites are. Very effective, after 1 day, all these bites and redness disappear. Good good good! It's only RM 49.90 and you just need to apply very tiny amount each time.

(3) Earth Mama Angle Baby Stretch Oil : To be honest, It didn't really work on me. It doesn't help me prevent from my stretch Mark. Stretch Marks happen due to individual skin elasticity, but MAYBE if I did not apply it, my stretch marks would probably turn worse from just BAD. Anyway, I love the smell, the essential oil just calm you down before your sleep. This is very expensive as compared to Bio-Oil & Palmers, it cost about RM 119.00 if I am not wrong.

You can get all these easily online from http://www.momslittleones.com/ or from Bebehaus in One Utama. Try to get a discount from Bebehaus, they would give a 5% or 10% discount depending on your total purchased amount.

My Baby is frightened by Me??

Baby Chloe slept half way and cried in shocked, my mum immediately carried her and rocked her to sleep. Oh My God, what did i do this morning? Why is she frightened? She got up frightened a few times till now.



I was awaken by Baby Chloe's crying at 9am, immediately I checked on her and fed her 70ml of milk. When I tried to burp her, she vomited half of the fed milk. It happened from time to time, so I just softly said sorry to Baby Chloe. She could be overfed or I didn't burp her properly. Then, she pooed! Waited her "Poo Finale" for 5 minutes, then I personally bathed her since my mum went for her Yoga Class.



Surprisingly she din't cry this time when I bathed her just now, and she looked very happy with the bath. Then I turn her back side up, thinking that I can wash her back and buttock properly this way, I think i accidentally chocked her with some water. Sob Sob Sob. Immediately, "Wu Nga Wu Nga". Gosh.. I shouldn't have done that since I am not so expert yet. Without hesitation, I carried her and hold her with my right arm while my left hand quickly grab the towel to wrap her up. I pat her chest to calm her down and start apologizing even though she might not understand it. GUILTY la! I made sure she's clean and swiftly transferred her to the cot. Dressed her up, fed her and got her to sleep.

After a while, I heard Baby Chloe crying. This crying pattern is totally different from her normal cries. Usually, when she's hungry or needs a diaper change; her cries are usually loud and clear. This time round, her cry was short and sounded a little terrified. I put her near me while she was sleeping on the travelling sleeper to make an observation. Within half an hour, Baby Chloe cried in fear again while her body jerked. OMG, what did I do to my baby.

Up to now, 5.10pm she cried in fear twice. Will continue to observe...

Upgraded!!

My Baby Chloe is no longer satisfied with her 60ml of milk. We are trying to increase the volume to 80ml. Sometimes, she is able to finish with no vomiting but sometimes she would vomit if we fed her 80ml. Then, we tried to decrease it to 70ml and she would complain within half an hour asking for more. Perhaps, the pumped breast milk's thickness varies from time to time. If it contained more fats, she would be satisfied with just 60ml, if it's too watery, even if we gave her 80ml, she would still complain.

Anyway, her appetite is definitely upgraded from 60ml to 80ml. Yeah, My Baby Chloe is growing.

Blocked Nose & Sticky Eyes

Baby Choe Says :

This morning, papa & mama brought me to visit Dr. Patrick for my blocked nose & sticky eyes. My nose was blocked since the first day of birth, it is making me uncomfortable especially at night. According to Dr. Patrick, my sticky eyes caused by a duct that connect from my nostril to my eyes. MaMa was so worried when she saw me with the right eye with discharge non-stop. Papa suggested to pay Dr. Patrick a visit and get it treated before it got worse.

Dr. Patrick asked PaPa & MaMa does anyone in the family has nose allergy. MaMa gazed at PaPa and nodded to indicate to Dr. Patrick that PaPa has nose allergy. But PaPa immediately defended himself and exclaimed : " No, I don't have Nose Allergy", MaMa insisted that PaPa has Nose Allergy and it just got treated recently only. Dr. Patrick smiled and told PaPa not to be so defensive, just answer Yes or No. He added that he's not trying to blame PaPa's for Baby Chloe's blocked nose but to gather more information in order to understand about Baby Chloe's problem. Then, Dr. Patrick continued by asking does anyone smoke? PaPa answered suspiciously "CASUALLY". Again, Dr. Patrick emphasized to PaPa that he just need to give him a Yes and No answer and he is not trying to be offensive. Haha...So funny. I saw Dr. Patrick and his nurse laughing at PaPa's answer. Dr. Patrick told PaPa since he's only smoking CASUALLY, he might as well quit it to ensure Baby Chloe's health. PaPa was reminded that he should get shower and clean up before touching Baby Chloe's after any CASUAL smoke because PaPa's breath will actually pass the nicotine to Baby Chloe.

Dr. Patrick also suggested that MaMa should put Wow Wow outside the house to prevent any worsening of nose allergy. Since Wow Wow is MaMa's first baby, MaMa told Dr. Patrick that Wow Wow cannot survive living outside the house. However, Dr. Patrick understood that it is very difficult to change this condition since Wow Wow has been with MaMa for 10 years. MaMa, don't worry la, I love Wow Wow also. And I know that Wow Wow loves me, she's always trying to peep at me to make sure that I am comfortable. Wow Wow stays with us always.

Baby Chloe's 13th Day Old

I was awoke since 6.30am after feeding my baby. My mum saw me and she said she needs to go to office to settle some works. Without hesitation, I told my mum to go back to office and I will take care of Baby Chloe.

Hurray, it is my very first experience bathing Baby Chloe. I got Baby Chloe for sun bathing for 10 minutes, then bathed her. Before even I started, she seems to know that I am putting her into the bath tub and started roaring "Wu Nga Wu Nga Wu Nga". I did not panic at all since I was warned by my mum that she would scream during her bath. I tested the temperature of the water with my right hand while holding Baby Chloe on my left arm. The water was warm as instructed by my mum, and i dabbed a little of water to Baby Chloe's chest and there went Wu Nga Wu Nga again. Wow, Loud & Clear. Ignored her complains, i quickly put her into the bath tub while holding her tightly to make sure she doesn't slip away. I started with her little feet, toe to toe. Then, her legs, backside, pipi, then her body front and back. Washing her hair is a difficult task!! How to wash? She was crying, kicking & moving vigorously. How am I suppose to wash her hair and hold her tight? Eventually, I lifted her up and covered with a bath towel and then wash her hair while holding her on my lap. Luckily my mum and granny were not there, otherwise they would probably screamed at me. I did not spend too much time washing her hair, and swiftly rinsed off the shampoo. mm~~ Smell so babyish! I love my baby so much. Hahaha...

Immediately I dried her up in the bath room and transferred her to her beautiful cot. Massage her with Johnson Baby Moisturizer Lotion, apply Nappy Rash Cream, Powder her body and backside. Subsequently, got her changed into Pink Clothes, Pink Mittens, Pink Booties and wrapped her up with a piece of white nappy.

*Phew* Job completed. It was quite challenging for a first timer like me. But satisfying!

It will never go wrong to feed her after a nice bath; she was so enjoyed with her 60ml of pumped breast milk. However, it is not so fulfilling for me as I still couldn't breastfed her directly. Something told me that the process is not wholly completed.

After putting her to sleep, then it was my turn to SHOWER. Yeah. My mum told me to wait till Saturday but I couldn't wait any longer. I STINK! STINK! STINK! Had my face mask applied and soak into sitz bath for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes of soaking, I jumped into the shower area and had all the pleasure to wash myself from HEAD to TOE.

What a good day!

Baby Chloe's crying night

For some reasons, Baby Chloe was acting very abnormally last night. She did not want to go to sleep, eating habit were not stable anymore, and started to vomit a lot. We were guessing either she was over-excited about yesterday's visitors or maybe she is becoming an angry baby. I was told that baby always cries for a reason i.e. hunger, wet diapers, lack of sleep, too cold, too hot or sick. Oh No, my baby is sick. But but but, she looks healthy to me other than a little blocked nose. I had adjusted the temperature, I fed her with bottle, I breastfed her, I checked her diaper. Nothing was wrong. Hubby and I was awake the whole night for baby. We tried singing lullaby but it didn't work too. *Sigh* After struggling with baby Chloe for a long hour, finally I think she was tired of crying and slept.

My hubby suddenly turned to me and exclaimed "Bi, I will get you a Confinement Lady for our next child" Haha, My hubby surrendered, but I am not giving up. I want to try to take care baby myself.

First Saturday with PaPa & MaMa

Baby Chloe says:

Today is Baby's Chloe first Saturday with PaPa & MaMa.

In the morning, grandaunt SiGor & Auntie Agnes with Baby Hugo came to visit me. Then, later in the afternoon, YehYeh & MarMar came also to visit Baby Chloe. They took turn to carry me and I am very happy to meet up with them. I can see YehYeh & MarMar are very excited from their smiles.

The 8th Day - The Best Hair Wash

Finally, the day has come. Haha...my day to take a proper shower without gingers and my hair wash day. Woke up early in the late morning, waited until 11am. I quickly prepared myself to my bathroom with my invisible checklist: XL T-Shirt, Long Pants, Nursing Bra, Underwear, Sanitary Pad, Nursing Pad, Two Towels, Body Powder, Doves, Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner. What did I missed?

Anyway, I brought in all the necessity with me to a wonderful shower and the best hair wash ever. mmm~ smell nice! I was a little skeptical about the "Wind" will penetrate into our body and cause sickness at the later stage. Come on, who doesn't get sick at the older age? But in order to obtain the next chance of getting a perfect shower & hair wash, I better follow instruction closely. I was told to shower in HOT water, and drink a glass of HOT "Hong Zhou Dong Sam Shui" (Some Chinese herbs). Sigh, I was totally wet even after shower due to extensive perspiration. Shhhhhhhh...... Better than nothing lah!

Can't wait for another 7 days .... Gosh...

Medela Mini Electric & Fenugreek Seed for Lactation

Yeah, after a lengthy struggling with my Medela Electric Pump, I managed to pump 100ml of milk this morning. For the past few days, I was only striving for 40ml to 50ml maximum. The Pump of course playing a big part as it help to stimulate the milk duct since my baby is not able to suckle my sore nipples yet. This pump is very convenient, it can be operated by either batteries or electric cable. The suction can be adjusted accordingly. Very Very convenient. The down side of this pump is that it is very noisy and the motor is very fragile. I was told to handle with extra care, once it is dropped and broke, I can never repair it. Luckily, my Baby Chloe does not get affected by noise, so I can pump my breast milk while watching Baby Chloe sleep. Simple, Easy, Convenient!!!!

However, I must say that other than the superb pump, Fenugreek Seed plays an important role which increases my breast milk.

It was a coincidence that hubby and I bumped into the Organic Shop when I was 7 months pregnant. The staff recommended the Fenugreek Seed to us for milk production. I was already planning to breastfeed my child, so without hesitation I bought the pack of Fenugreek seed. I was a little doubting then, and I actually chucked it aside after I brought it. Haha.

I was desperate for Breast Milk, so I started taking the Fenugreek Seed Drink two days ago. It is a herb used by Indians. Fenugreek seed is now introduced to nursing mothers to increase inadequate breast milk supply. Fenugreek is a stimulator of breast milk production and I read from internet that it actually able to increases in milk production of as much as 900%. Fenugreek is also currently an alternatives medication for diabetes. In recent research, fenugreek seeds were experimentally shown to protect against breast cancer.

Just after two days, it doubles up my breast milk for my baby. :)

Crystal Pink Urine

Oh My God. I saw "Blood" in Baby Chloe's urine. I couldn't control myself but to burst in tears and call my mum immediately for help. My mum rushed back home from office and sent us to the Clinic.

Before I get to see Dr. Patrick, the nurse told me that my baby is not weigh 3.25Kgs. This even got into my nerves and started to panic. Kept asking myself why why why? Why Baby lost weight just in 5 days old? What happened? The nurse saw my panicking face, and immediately comfort me not to worry so much. Fluctuation of Weight for baby is very common, especially newborn. Some gained a lot of weights, some lost weight. But She told me that my baby will gain her weight back eventually. Ya, but how come lost weight I thought.

Finally, we got our turn to see Dr. Patrick. I saw him the diaper that showed "Blood" in my baby's urine. He immediately said, "Don't worry, this is not blood. This is called Crystal Pink Urine. If it's blood, it should turn brownish by now. You see, it is still pinkish. Don't worry, this is very common in babies." Dr. Patrick told me that this is due to lack of food intake. OH MY GOD? Did i starve my baby? Am I too stubborn to insist on feeding baby breastmilk even though I didn't have enough for her. Am I too stubborn to stop my mum from feeding her too much of Formula Milk? Was I too panaroid with after feeding formula, baby will not take my breastmilk anymore? It's all my fault. I told Dr. honestly that I forced baby to have breastmilk and trying to cut down on Formula. I feel slighly better when Dr. Patrick agreed with my decision. He said breastmilk is the best food for babies. Nothing can replace it, not even the best Formula. He repeatedly advised me to be patient and persistent with the breastfeeding concept. Unfornately I still can't breastfeed directly as my sore nipples are not healed yet. Dr. Patrick re-assure me that the pumped breast milk is still better than any Formula in town. He advised that I shouldn start breastfeed her directly once my nipples are healed.

What a frightening day! RM50 of Consultation Fees resolved my day.

2nd Day of my Confinement

Confinement is something that i fear - Ginger, Rice Wine, Sweat, No Shower, No hair wash, Constipation, Hemorrhoids, 5 Meals a day etc. All that I heard from friends.... Scary ~

No matter how many times I told my mum that I want to cut down on ginger, my mum stubbornly insisted that I must consume enough Ginger to let out my "wind". Knowing that she spent so much effort to stay back home to cook for me, I ate my meal reluctantly in order not to disappoint her. Baby Chloe is a little "yellow", and I read that I should not consume any ginger if my baby has jaundice. By the way, I am trying my best to breastfeed my child. Sigh... Confinement!

To be honest, my mum is not so traditional as others. I think because she did not follow exactly during her own confinement. So, she is very lenient as compared to others. She allows me to take fruits, hehe, I had two apples today. She used brown rice instead of high carbo white rice. Her cooking is tasty and yet not so oily. She also allows me to drink boiled water. Enough fluid is very important for me otherwise I will get sick and unable pump milk for my baby. I also get to shower and hair wash on my 7th day which I have negotiated for quite a while. Already can't wait for the day to come.

My both nipples are sore since the 3rd day, maybe I didn't latch baby properly causing baby suckle at the wrong angle. Well, both are sore and slightly bleeding, and hubby immediately bought me an electric pump for me to enable baby to enjoy the benefit of breast milk.

Today is my first day of using the electric pump but I couldn't pump anything yet. Feel a little upset that I can't provide milk for my baby. I have no choice but to feed baby temporaly S26 Gold Formula Milk. :(

D-Attack

Surprise Surprise Surprise. My Baby Chloe surprised us on the 22nd November 2008, she is two weeks early. Maybe she knows that her MaMa no longer hold the weights.

It's all started on the 21st November 2008 about 11.00pm while Hubby and Andrew were watching Planet of the Apes. It felt like the menstrual pain that attacked me every month, and the pain was mild. Further to that it was irregular, the pain lasted for one minute and gone. I notified Hubby about the contraction and he started to note down the contraction time. The pain lasted for one minutes and gone for 20 minutes or so. Maybe Hubby was too into his Planet of the Apes, he stopped timing my contraction pain and concluded that it was a Braxton Hicks (False Alarm). But the contraction continues irregularly until the next morning before dawn, and the pain increased but is bearable. I tried to wake Hubby up and let him know about my pain, he ignored me and said "Bi, Your tolerance level is lousy! Go to Sleep and don't complain! ". I was so angry and started crying alone with the irregular contraction. I sort of convinced myself that this is a false alarm because my due date is two weeks away.

I managed the contraction using lamaze breathing that I have learned from antenatal course that we have attended. It somehow worked quite well, and I managed to go through the night until the next morning without any sleep. The contraction was bothering me still and my "Darling Hubby" was in deep sleep and totally ignored me. My mum saw me acting abnormally and she insisted that I should go to the hospital immediately even though it might be a false alarm.

Initially I was a little stubborn and told my mum that the contraction is irregular, it should be a false alarm and I shouldn't rush to the hospital. During the antenatal course, they mentioned that the contraction should be regular otherwise there is no point to rush to hospital as they will send you home anyway. Therefore, I decided to call up the my gynae to make sure before any move. Well, my mum was right, the gynae said he couldn't tell whether or not it was a false alarm but I should immediately go to his clinic first.

My mum sent me to the clinic and Dr. Ravi confirmed that I was already 3cm dilated and I should be admitted to the labour room immediately. I was happy and excited, gosh, good girl I thought, My Baby Chloe is coming to see us anytime soon. Finally, my "deary" husband realised that "IT WAS NOT A FALSE ALARM AND HIS BABY IS COMING SOON". I didn't want to inform him but I had no choice, I needed him to register for me because he got the "Yellow Card" which we have pre-registered earlier on. Besides, second thought, I need him to be with me to go through the labour, I was not confidence enough to go through it alone. HaHa..Anyway

I was admitted to the labour room at about 11.00am. I was given a rob to change and I was put on the bed with my belly attached with devices to track baby's heart beats and my contraction movement.

The Midwives and Nurses there were very helpful. They came into explained everything to us and assured us that everything will be taken care of as long as I request for it. They also explained to us that I have three choices of pain management :
1) Epidural
2) Pain Killer
3) "Laughing Gas"
It was about 1pm, I couldn't decide which to go for, and I was advise to wait and see since I was able to take the pain at that time. The actual pain started at about 2pm and all the while I was using breathing to control the pain. However, to be honest, at that time my breathing technique gone a little haywired. The afternoon shift Midwife, Sharon, came in and suggested that I have already dilated about 6cm, so I should opt for the pain killer. Again, the painkiller jab didn't lasted long and as the contracted became more regular and noticeable. Hubby was by my side all along and helped me with the breathing. Painkiller was not good enough, I combined it with the gas. I wasn't sure whether the pain was too prominent or the gas was not effective at all, I felt the contraction so much that I totally lost control of myself, starting whining a lot. Luckily, Hubby guided me through with the breathing. Finally, the actual labour started and ended within half an hour. I was half dead at that time as the gas was making me very dizzy. All I know that my girl was right in front of me, I could not use any words to describe the joy and happiness to hold my child in my arm. Happy tears came and baby was carried away for cleaning and diagnose.

I was so glad that everything is over, and all I can say that all the complains that I made earlier on and all the pain that I gone through, it is all nothing compare to having your baby right in your arms.

Happy Birthday, Baby Chloe. 22/11/2008.

1st Day at Home - I am 3 days old.

Baby Chloe says:

Today is my first day back at home. I can see PorPor, TaiPor, PaPa, MaMa, WowWow and Kakak(s). MaMa still feeling unwell or inexperience to handle Baby Chloe, therefore, PorPor is the one who take care of me. I feel very warm at home, especially the long awaited Nursery, I love it so much. Everything is so well prepared and Baby Chloe feels so comfortable living in a beautiful place. Thank you, PaPa.

Sorry, MaMa. Baby Chloe didn't mean to hurt you the last two days. It was first experience learning how to suckle. I know MaMa is trying very hard to breastfeed Baby Chloe so that I can be healthy. MaMa, take a rest first la. I will learn better.

I am Home!

Diarrhea during Pregnancy

Being pregnant is already a tough task, with diarrhea it makes everything seems like never ending suffering. Couldn't sleep properly, couldn't eat properly, stomachache, vomitting etc. Uncontrollably, tears burst out and started to complain to hubby. Unfortunately, Hubby is also sick. What a day. He couldn't even take care of himself. Kept on telling me that he needed rest, he couldn't move, he felt sick, ached everywhere etc etc etc. HELP~!

Engaging!

Baby Chloe says:

PaPa always asked Baby to engage, engage, engage. Every nights, i hear this word "engage" but PaPa a, what does it mean? Does it mean that I have to put my head into MaMa's pelvic bone? PaPa, baby doesn't know how to do it a, but I will try again la. Sorry to disappoint you today. Dr. Ravi told you that I have not engaged yet. Give me another week, I will try again la.

18 Days to D-Day

Counting down is making the D-day seems further and further away. Even strangers on the street can tell from my facial expression and body language that "I can't wait for my baby to come". I have been getting this comment from strangers lately. It's weird and yet exciting.

Being pregnant is a joyous thing but also a difficult task as the process involved major physical changes and emotional instability. I have to talk myself over to accept these comments like "You are Big!", "How come you are so fat?" "Did you wife become uglier during her pregnancy?" "Why you walk with your legs apart?" "Why you look so......" Well, to be honest, it is really not easy to accept all these harsh comments. They just made me feel depressed sometimes. Other than these comments, the "everlasting" marks keep on expanding from the inner tummy to the outer ring. My staffs looked at me like a monster when i could actually finished my portion of food, and giggled outside the pantry. And, I overheard them saying "Wah, Chris' appetite is like a monster!" Gosh, How can I not wish the D-day to be here NOW and get over with all these marks and comments. Emotionally, I have to go through all these craps and forcing myself to laugh it away. Physically, I have to go through the increasing weights of my tummy and breasts which slow down my mobility. Come on, Who goes to the toilet 5 times in one night!?

I started to resent being pregnant when I was week 33. I started to worry and start telling my hubby about my feeling towards my baby. Well, he is a man and he is not going through what I am going through so I do not blame him for not reacting to my complains and worries. Then, I seek alternative - and my only choice - my mother. She told me I cannot put all the blames to my baby, this is the process that every mother has to go through. She told me to be patient and I won't feel all these nonsenses once I see my baby healthily smiling at me.

I am not angry at my baby nor am I resent her existence. I love her so much and I can't wait to see her. These mixture of feeling love and resentment just made me confused. I want Baby Chloe and I love her but the process of it just made me feel a little disheartening sometimes. There is no one that you can share all these feelings, especially when your good friends also unintentionally hurt you with their honest comments sometimes.

Nevertheless, I want to see my baby, I want to love her, kiss her, hold her, feed her, dress her, bath her, play with her, read to her......

Other than myself feeling "can't wait for the baby to come", my hubby is also very thrilled. He's playing with the stroller every now and then, making sure the stroller works properly. He's stroking my tummy every night and get close to my tummy "Baby, go find mummy's pelvic bone and sit with your crown there and prepare to come out la" Frankly, when hubby openly showed his excitement of baby's arrival, it just made me feel everything is worth it.

Week 37

I have been counting for the D-day to come, and it has finally getting closer and closer for me to meet my baby. Just went to visit my gynae yesterday, 11/11/2008, which is also an important date that Hubby and I have marked the journey of our very first happy marriage year. Dr. Ravi told me that my baby's weight is approximately 3.3kilo, and he also mentioned that this baby size is slightly bigger than average especially for my size. I started to worry, and so many things pops up my minds. Dr. Ravi told me that it is still early to judge whether I need to go for a C-Section or not. He said give it another 7 or 10 days to see how baby's crown can engaged into my pelvic bone. Dr. Ravi is a very careful person and he didn't want to mention too much, he advised me to relax, just wait and see till the last minute. We can never know what will happen eventually.

I was a little upset after knowing that baby's size is slight bigger than average. I know, it is a good sign that my darling is healthy and developing very well. Dr. Ravi also keeps on mentioning baby's development is very good and healthy. I love to hear that and I am ecstatic, happy, excited, delighted, most joyous to know the fact that I have a healthy baby. However, I couldn't stop myself from thinking about what will happen on the actual D-day. I want a natural birth if it's permitted, I want to minimise the tear if it's possible, I want to avoid epidural if I can take it, I want PaPa to enjoy with me for the process of my baby's birth. If it's a C-section, PaPa is no longer involved in the process, well, he can but I don't think it is appropriate anymore. So many ifs popped out and made me slightly moody for the whole afternoon.

No matter what it is, the most important issue is still the health of baby. I want her to be healthy and happy. I don't care whether I can make it through natural birth or by C-section, I don't care how severe my stretch marks can be, I don't care how much fats I have to gained, all I care is my baby.

Relax and let it comes naturally and everything will turn out what it is suppose to be eventually.
3 More weeks to go, and I can't wait to see baby Chloe.

Baby Chloe, PaPa and MaMa are ready to bring baby home to our one happy big family. Love you.

Stretch Marks

OMG, The Stretch Marks getting severe every day. I've tried many creams & oils to apply on my bump, but it just doesn't seem to help at all. Everytimes, I looked at bump on th mirror, the scars just made me feel really unhappy. I have to talk to myself each time and convince myself that it is worth it.

I am the unlucky one whose skin doesn't have enough elascity to get away from the terrfying stretch mark. My gynae told me that there is nothing that i can do about it except keep applying the so called strech mark cream (which doesnt work on me at all).

I started to get the stretch mark on my week 33 and within 3 weeks, which is week 36, my bump grows rapidly and the stretech inevitably showing up. I can feel it with my eyes closed which stroking my bump. Gosh. They are not just stretch MARK, but when you touched it, it feels like wrinkles.

I just bougth the Baby Angel Strech Oil, which was highly recommended for stretch mark PREVENTION. Well, I have no choice but to purchase it to PREVENT further stretch mark. I went to many websites and bookstores to look up cure for strech marks. Haha..I was a little obsessed maybe, Infact there is no such thing as prevention if your skin cannot take the rapid grow or your skin doesn't have the elasticity. And, I just realised that the stretch mark will never disappear. It may only get lighter as times pass, and no laser or any treatment can get rid of the horrible stretch mark. The only thing that I can get rid of it is to go through a TUMMY TUCKING.

All I can wish now is to quickily see my baby face to face so that I can stop myself from thinking about the stretch marks and starts feeling all the sacrifices are worth it.


Baby Chloe..... Mama can't wait to see you.

Breast Feeding Reminder

Notes from Gleneagle Ms. Lee
(1) 8 Feeds a day
(2) Every Feed should be min 20 minutes to max 45 mins
(3) Burp Baby after every feed
(4) If possible breastfeed baby up to 6 months old
(5) 5 minutes massage for each breast before feed
(6) Should express breastmilk every 4 hours
(7) Keep Breastmilk in freezer can last up to 6 month. Thaw for 24 hour before feed
(8) Keep Breastmilk in Fridge can last 24-48 hours.
(9) Breastmilk can last maximum of 4 hours in Room Temperature.
(10) Recommended Nipple Cream : Lansinoh (Made of Sheep Fats)
(11) Recommended to buy Nursing Pillow to ease breastfeeding.
(12) Food to avoid : Black Bean, Cabbage, Brocolli & Guava
(13) Food to boost breastmilk : Papaya, White Fungus, Red Dates & Octopus

PaPa is Home

Baby Chloe says:

PaPa is finally home with Baby Chloe & MaMa.

Last night, MaMa went out dinner with YehYeh & MahMah. We supposed to have Vegetarian for dinner in Bangsar Telawi 3 but YehYeh refused to dine at the restaurant as there were no customers dining at all. He insisted to leave and Mama suggested Alexis which is right opposite the Vegetarian Restaurant. While waiting for PaPa, MaMa also followed YehYeh & MahMah to visit PaPa's "SAM SAM" means Baby Chloe's ... ** Dunno how to address in the traditional way. Anyway, YehYeh is an inpatient man, we stayed for about half an hour and he rushed everyone home. MaMa ended up at MahMah's place waiting for PaPa's call lor.

PaPa waited 45 - 50 mins for his luggage. By the time PaPa bought his train ticket to Sentral, it was already 11.20pm. The train arrived KL Sentral Sharp at 11.50pm. MaMa & Baby Chloe saw PaPa walking towards us, and we felt excited? thrilled? emotional? dunno how to describe but overall we were both so happy to have PaPa back with us.

After picking up PaPa, We went to Tawakal for HOKKIEN NODDLE (*PaPa's fav, but cannot tell YehYeh because YehYeh sure nagged at him*).

By the time, we got home it was already 1.30am. After showering and 10 mins of F1 race, MaMa decided to bring Baby Chloe to bed and PaPa also followed. Finally, after one week of torturing. I can feel PaPa's giant hands stroking Baby Chloe, I can feel PaPa's beard poking MaMa's stomach while kissing Baby Chloe... Papa is home.

PaPa is On his Way Home

Baby Chloe says:

By MaMa's estimation, PaPa should be arriving Dubai Airpot by 10.45am Malaysia Time, and Departing from Dubai to Home at 2.20pm Malaysia Time. Can't wait to see PaPa. MaMa is going to wait for PaPa to arrive Dubai so that PaPa can get online and chat with MaMa if he's not tired. MaMa is planning to go Midvalley after lunch to buy spectacles, Baby Chloe helps to search everywhere at home, bad news.

Guess what PaPa??? PorPor is cooking claypot chicken rice & salty vegetable tofu soup for lunch. Too bad you are not here to taste it. I am sure it is gonna be delicious. Yum Yum.

Waiting for PaPa to be Home!!! Excited!!!

PaPa Away From Home - Day 5

Baby Chloe says:

PaPa, Please come home now. MaMa is very sad. Come home and rub rub MaMa's feet and she will be fine again. PaPa, Baby Chloe misses you a lot!!

PaPa Away From Home - Day 4

Just when i thought I miss PaPa less, I received an sms from PaPa telling me how much he misses MaMa and he can't wait to be home to be with me and Baby Chloe, and uncontrollably the watery eyes reminded me how much I miss PaPa. Two more nights to go.

During my Pregnancy period, PaPa is being very caring and nice to MaMa. Send me to work every day, pick me up from work for swimming, Yoga classes, dinner. Sometimes, when he is free, he will come to office to pick me up for LUNCH. Practically, we are seeing each other for more than 12 hours a day, and he made me feel so secure and protected. Maybe it is because of Baby Chloe, he unknowingly shows more care and loves to me. However, I would like to believe that it is 50% for me and 50% for Baby Chloe. Because of Baby Chloe, PaPa & MaMa's bonding become stronger day by day. Perhaps this is what we called FAMILY and I am really building up a family together with the one that I love. Thank you, PaPa.

Now, I am on PaPa's bed with Baby Chloe blogging... wish you are here with me to nag me to hug me to love me to massage me to kiss me..... Miss you.

PaPa Away from Home - Day 3

This is the third night that hubby is not at home with me and baby, getting used to it and not crying anymore. HaHa, Shameful, it took me two days to stop missing him so much. I cannot imagine life without him.

As usual, I got up at 7.30am and prepared myself to work. I had French Toast & a cup of Hot Soya Drink at home and then went to work together with mum in one car.

Wen called and came to have vegetarian lunch with me, haha, poor Wen. I think she did not enjoy the vege lunch so much. I didn't know whether I did the right thing to tell her that i very much dislike her critics towards me and baby. I don't really understand why is she always making fun of baby and say something bad about baby every single time that we see each other. Guess what, she did it again today, I couldn't control myself but to open up and let her know that I really mind. But I must clarify that I wasn't angry all these while, it just made me feel uncomfortable. I totallty understand She didn't mean to hurt me or baby, just that she is so used to talking to me like that. Maybe she is right, I am over-reacting/sensitive. Well, my mum told me that this is so called the nature of mum to protect baby. Hope she's not angry or feel bad after what I told her my feelings.

After lunch, I received a sms from hubby to greet me and baby morning, told us that he spent 40 franc to buy milk, yogurt, bread, fruit, chips & juices. This is so him!! He described how beautiful & tranquil in that little Basel town and once again he told me and baby that he wants to bring us there next time. I also received a called from my Father-in-law asking me did hubby contact me? Have they arrived Basel? I felt so proud and happy at that moment and wanted to tell him that "hey hey, I have already received THREE sms from him since he arrived Zurich, didn't you?" Haha, but I didn't do that!!! I just told him that I JUST received a sms from hubby and that he was preparing to leave for the exhibition. Immediately after the phone call, I sms hubby to at least send his parents a sms to let them know that everything is fine. Because I want baby to do this to PaPa & MaMa next time!

Had rice & spinach for dinner and orange as dessert. Yum Yum. After that, I did all the usual thing, shower, apply cream, watch Astro and here I am blogging, hopefully dar dar can get to free WiFi zone and read my blog.

Dar, u know what? Baby knows how to hiccup even though she's still in the womb. How amazing. Quickily come back and I will let dar dar feels how is baby hiccup feels like, it rythmic. So cute.

You must be thinking usually I would blog with Baby Chloe's perspective and why not this time.
1) I want to write down how I feel about Wen's critics and I want to clarify I was and never angry with her critics.
2) I want to let dar dar knows, other than Baby Chloe misses you a lot. Me, your wife, your darling misses you a lot too.

3 more nights to go....

PaPa Away From Home - Day 2

During working hour, MaMa was occupied with her work and didn't have much time to think of PaPa. Fut her to that, PaPa is getting smarter and smarter with technology and Internet. He was able to locate Free WiFi at Dubai Airport and got online with his Communicator. MaMa and PaPa manage to msn each other for a while in the morning.

PaPa should be on the way to Basel from Zurich Station. MaMa checked online, it is only an hour ride from Zurich to Basel. PaPa sms MaMa and told MaMa that it is very beautiful scenery and he will try his best to take some good pictures to show MaMa & Baby.

Yoga Class was cancelled and MaMa was home early. This is the second night without PaPa at home. MaMa had dinner alone while watching Astro, browsing all the channels like what PaPa always does. After dinner, MaMa went straight to shower, had her hair treatment done, applied stretch mark creams on her thighs and tummy. The stretch marks are getting more and more visible but because PaPa is not around, MaMa didn't care much about the stretch mark. She quickly got everything settled and quickly got online to write to PaPa. Hopefully, PaPa has the access of free Internet in Basel.

Oh, PaPa, Wow Wow is in the nursery room with us. Don't worry, PaPa. Baby Chloe will make sure Wow Wow doesn't sleep on your pillow la.

MaMa & Baby Chloe is lying on PaPa's bed now. Missing him a lot....