December 30, 2008

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.

December 29, 2008

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.

December 28, 2008

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.

December 26, 2008

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

December 25, 2008

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!

December 24, 2008

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!!!! :(

December 22, 2008

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

December 19, 2008

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




December 18, 2008

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

December 16, 2008

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......

December 14, 2008

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. :)

December 13, 2008

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.

December 12, 2008

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 ~

December 11, 2008

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.

December 9, 2008

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...

December 8, 2008

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.

December 5, 2008

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.

December 4, 2008

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!