I bought these Yoplait Yogurts in a pack of 4 from Cold Storage. There are two flavour - Vanilla & Banana. Baby Chloe still couldn't finish the whole cup of Yogurt, so papa has to finish the balance :P. As usual, she has this very weird looking expression when I fed her Yogurt. However, she didn't really reject it which I think it is a good start.
She is now 9 months and I think I am not introducing enough variety of food to Baby Chloe. She doesn't even like Ribena or Puree that I bought from the supermarket. She still sticks to her porridge. Oh My God, she is a "china" girl, like Chinese food and not western food. LOL. Well, I will slowly expose her to more different kind of food - sweet, sour, bitter and salty - in moderation.
Her third teeth has come out on the 30th August but I didn't have the time to update the teething chart, will try to do it this week. Because of teething, she is starting to bite me & papa whenever she gets the chance. PAIN~~
She is now learning how to walk with the support of furniture around. However, she does not have enough strength to hold too long, usually she would sit down whenever she feel tired. She is getting very very naughty lately. I mean really naughty like throwing tantrum, and show her anger by rejecting me from carrying her. She starts to kick her legs and shake her hands when she is grouchy! When she wants it, you can never say no to her because she is so persistently demanding! *sigh* Papa is the loser most of the time because he cannot bear to see her cry & scream. Mama never wins too because if I scold her, she would have nightmares for consecutive three nights - which is even worse - so I decided to give in to her for NOW!
Baby Chloe is sleeping now, and I should go and rest now before she starts her "nasty" play. Good Night!
September 1, 2009
August 27, 2009
An Article
I always wanted to express my feelings towards my daughter, and I think it was my language capability that had prohibited me from doing so.Today I read this article coincidently and it has totally described my feelings as a mother. I must say I admire this guy for his appreciation towards his wife, and it touches me so much for a husband to be so understanding and loving towards his wife. I wish my husband can think the same too. But, this does not mean that their effort is any less than a mother, it is just that his appreciation makes me feel how important I am to my Baby Chloe. Let's me share the below article :-
今生今世
早前， 请了假， 到槟州看年幼的女儿， 享受天伦之乐。
宝宝 还未懂得认人，见到爸爸不喜亦不怒，就似平常一般。他重6。7公斤，护士说，体重恰好，不过轻也不太重。就这样普通的一句话，话，我亦不禁窃喜，但凡与宝宝有关的都能令我动容。
对于4个月大的婴儿来说，世界是新奇的， 宝宝对自己的手指亦是好奇。她有时会静静躺那里，一直看着自己的手指。她似乎不知道那是属于她的，对她而言，手指更象是“鸡腿”一味往嘴里塞，允的不亦乐乎。内子喝她一声，她却也懂得妈妈不好惹，把手指从嘴里拿出来，两只眼睛无辜地转动。
不吃手指的时候，宝宝喜欢“蠕动”这样的形容有点奇怪，只是我实在词穷。她的双脚不停往前撑，可是又不懂得用手配合，只有把头贴在床上，向前“蠕动”。 别小看这个动作，一转眼，她可能就会翻出来，敲到地面。一回，我们一时不察，她就这样“蠕”出床来，头部落地，放声大哭。
她的哭声是越来越洪亮了，我听了不觉烦厌，反而有点欢喜，要不是怕她不舒服，要不是怕噪声扰及他人，我倒不介意常听这哭声。
当然，宝宝也常笑。笑。我最爱的是，早上起来，看她伸懒腰，然后凑上前去对她说GOOD MORNING，二她就对我笑了。 我怀疑，婴儿都识魔法，他一笑，我就受感染，笑得比她更开心。有时候，我们在聊天，她以为我们与她说话与她玩，自个儿在那里大笑起来，令我们忍俊不禁。
偶尔，我会想，她的第一句说出口的话是什么？我希望是“妈妈”。在生儿一事上，我总觉得妈妈付出更多更伟大。我宁愿宝宝以后爱妈妈甚于爸爸。当初，内子产下宝宝后，我曾说过，以后要教宝宝， 如果爸爸妈妈同时掉进大海，一定要先救妈妈。这一些，宝宝以后会懂吧！
看着宝宝，我是无限感慨。曾经我亦与她一样，初临世界，浑浑噩噩，只懂得哭与笑，没有言语，没有思想。以后，宝宝就会与爸爸一样，渐渐长大，涉足世界，尝得悲欢离合，面对问题与困扰。宝宝会长大，我会衰老，总有一天，她将离我们而去，追逐自己的理想与人生。那一天，终会到来。
作者 ： 张庆禄
- End -
I want to apologise to the author of this article because I do not know how to pronouce his daughter's name - haha - so I couldnt' find out the HAN YU PIN YIN - I replace it with "BAOBAO" (means Baby).
Sometimes I really complain about Baby Chloe's crying but I must admit that I kinda enjoy it. Her crying is so SWEET! Hahaha... It is an amazing thing to get a response from her whenever we try to convey a message to her. It is such magical moment when she smiles at me and chuckles! I love Baby Chloe!
今生今世
早前， 请了假， 到槟州看年幼的女儿， 享受天伦之乐。
宝宝 还未懂得认人，见到爸爸不喜亦不怒，就似平常一般。他重6。7公斤，护士说，体重恰好，不过轻也不太重。就这样普通的一句话，话，我亦不禁窃喜，但凡与宝宝有关的都能令我动容。
对于4个月大的婴儿来说，世界是新奇的， 宝宝对自己的手指亦是好奇。她有时会静静躺那里，一直看着自己的手指。她似乎不知道那是属于她的，对她而言，手指更象是“鸡腿”一味往嘴里塞，允的不亦乐乎。内子喝她一声，她却也懂得妈妈不好惹，把手指从嘴里拿出来，两只眼睛无辜地转动。
不吃手指的时候，宝宝喜欢“蠕动”这样的形容有点奇怪，只是我实在词穷。她的双脚不停往前撑，可是又不懂得用手配合，只有把头贴在床上，向前“蠕动”。 别小看这个动作，一转眼，她可能就会翻出来，敲到地面。一回，我们一时不察，她就这样“蠕”出床来，头部落地，放声大哭。
她的哭声是越来越洪亮了，我听了不觉烦厌，反而有点欢喜，要不是怕她不舒服，要不是怕噪声扰及他人，我倒不介意常听这哭声。
当然，宝宝也常笑。笑。我最爱的是，早上起来，看她伸懒腰，然后凑上前去对她说GOOD MORNING，二她就对我笑了。 我怀疑，婴儿都识魔法，他一笑，我就受感染，笑得比她更开心。有时候，我们在聊天，她以为我们与她说话与她玩，自个儿在那里大笑起来，令我们忍俊不禁。
偶尔，我会想，她的第一句说出口的话是什么？我希望是“妈妈”。在生儿一事上，我总觉得妈妈付出更多更伟大。我宁愿宝宝以后爱妈妈甚于爸爸。当初，内子产下宝宝后，我曾说过，以后要教宝宝， 如果爸爸妈妈同时掉进大海，一定要先救妈妈。这一些，宝宝以后会懂吧！
看着宝宝，我是无限感慨。曾经我亦与她一样，初临世界，浑浑噩噩，只懂得哭与笑，没有言语，没有思想。以后，宝宝就会与爸爸一样，渐渐长大，涉足世界，尝得悲欢离合，面对问题与困扰。宝宝会长大，我会衰老，总有一天，她将离我们而去，追逐自己的理想与人生。那一天，终会到来。
作者 ： 张庆禄
- End -
I want to apologise to the author of this article because I do not know how to pronouce his daughter's name - haha - so I couldnt' find out the HAN YU PIN YIN - I replace it with "BAOBAO" (means Baby).
Sometimes I really complain about Baby Chloe's crying but I must admit that I kinda enjoy it. Her crying is so SWEET! Hahaha... It is an amazing thing to get a response from her whenever we try to convey a message to her. It is such magical moment when she smiles at me and chuckles! I love Baby Chloe!
August 25, 2009
Bad Sleeping Pattern!!!!
Baby Chloe is already 9 months and she is still not sleeping through the night. Well, I must admit that there is an improvement since 2 months ago that she only wakes up once in the night for milk, and immediately after her feed she would go back to her dreamland. That's not too difficult to deal with. Unfortunately, her sleeping pattern had changed a little after she recovered from her fever.
She is sleeping very late (12midnight - 1am) since last week, and have a very bad habit of crying before her sleep. I know I should not scold her, but her persist ency makes me scolded her uncontrollably. Hey, She understands what is "scolding", because immediately after I scolded her, she started to cry more. When I told her that I don't want her anymore, and passed her to her Papa, she cried even louder until I hold her myself. She would stop crying for a while when I carried her, but after a minute or so she started crying again to demonstrate her anger over my scolding, I THINK!. :P *sigh* She is very very naughty and stubborn. Hopefully, this is my misjudgement. Well, too young to judge anyway, plus she is still so young I shall "guide her to the right path" as a mother. (** hahaha, sounded so important! Papa & Mama will try out best la!)
She is sleeping very late (12midnight - 1am) since last week, and have a very bad habit of crying before her sleep. I know I should not scold her, but her persist ency makes me scolded her uncontrollably. Hey, She understands what is "scolding", because immediately after I scolded her, she started to cry more. When I told her that I don't want her anymore, and passed her to her Papa, she cried even louder until I hold her myself. She would stop crying for a while when I carried her, but after a minute or so she started crying again to demonstrate her anger over my scolding, I THINK!. :P *sigh* She is very very naughty and stubborn. Hopefully, this is my misjudgement. Well, too young to judge anyway, plus she is still so young I shall "guide her to the right path" as a mother. (** hahaha, sounded so important! Papa & Mama will try out best la!)
Gerber's Graduates Puffs - Fruits
I told my brother to get these snacks from NTUC Singapore, SGD 6.99 (I think). Baby Chloe loves it. He bought me two flavours - Strawberry & Banana.
It is a Star Shape Whole Grain Rice Puff with your choice of Flavour of either Veggie or Fruit Flavour. Unfortunately, I did not manage to find these in KL/Selangor. If anyone knows where to get it, please let me know. :) It is not too sweet and melts in mouth too. I am not too sure about the nutritious part, as far as I am concern SNACKS are usually not so healthy. But I guess it is alright to have it once in a while. :p
Baby Chloe is able to use her thumb & index finger to pick up the little star and put it into her mouth. Of course, she is still not able to control her fingers fully, so she sometimes needs to use her hands to push in the tiny little star puff into her mouth. It is so cute to see her do that especially when the puff drops out of her hands, and her head will start to turn around to search for the tiny little star puff. *Cutie*
I usually give her piece by piece to make sure that the one in her mouth is been swallow properly. With her impatient attitude, before she could eat up the little piece in her mouth, she was already making noise for another piece. Greedy!!! :PAugust 15, 2009
My Baby Chloe is sick - Part II
Being a mother is a big big task, Mama has to be extra extra strong both physically & mentally. Gosh, It was totally insane and devastating to me! Baby Chloe's fever did not subside and it remained at high temperature even after Uphamol & Anti-biotic. I understand that these medications are not wonders over night, but seeing Baby Chloe suffered just stressed me up. I would rather myself be sick and not her! Well, Yesterday morning, her fever did not subside and we decided to go to Dr. Patrick again for advise, we worried that the high fever will lead to convulsion.
Temperature was taken at Dr. Patrick Clinic and it read as 39.5C. Dr. Patrick checked her lung, again her lung is clear. Ear & Nose are perfectly okay, except for her throat which was a little reddish due to the infection. However, Dr. Patrick suggested that her fever should not stay so high constantly, he said it might be the possibility of the H1N1 or Rotavirus. Due to her high fever, Dr. Patrick decided to take a swab test. He told us that if it's Negative means 50/50 chances of H1N1, if it's positive it is 95% of H1N1. We thought no harm give it a test, because we knew that it will not be H1N1. But, We decided to admit Baby Chloe into the hospital so that it will be easier for the nurse and doctor to assist us in monitoring Baby Chloe's fever.
The hospital was surprisingly full, so many cases are waiting for admission while we were trying to register Baby Chloe for admission. At the end, the only choice left was a 2-bedded room. All Doctors agree that Hospitals are the higher risk for H1N1, I have already put Baby Chloe a risk to admit her and now to share is even higher risk, and there is no way that Hubby and I could accept a two-bedded room. We rather monitor Baby Chloe's fever at home. So, we have decided to go home but Hubby went up to Dr.Patrick for more advise on the treatment. While my mum and I were waiting in the car with Baby Chloe, I received a phone call from my hubby. He asked me strange question like when was I sick, what was the temperature etc etc etc.. Then I asked with my voice a little trembled " Is it positive?" Hubby said "Ya," I could her Dr. Patrick said to Hubby, " Get your wife to send Baby Chloe to the clinic first." Then, we went to the clinic with Baby Chloe again. The results stated INFLUENZA A - Weak position. I was terrified and stunt, and did not know how to react. How could my Baby Chloe be infected with H1N1? Uncontrollably burst into tears! Dr. Patrick said the qu0ta for H1N1 for the hospital is full, he recommended us to Prince Court.
We quickly went to Prince Court for admission. I was still in shock, other than crying, I didn't know what to do. Dr. Anna told us that the result put everyone in a very difficult situation. It is a Yes and No kinda thing. The word positive means YES 95% of H1N1, the word Weak could means NO could means YES. Of course, even the test showed NEGATIVE, it means 50/50. So what the hell is a WEAK POSITIVE? I was devastated, other than crying, I couldn't keep myself calm at all. So, eventually, we have no choice to put Baby Chloe on Tamiflu ( A medication which believe it will helps in H1N1 Dr. Anna said).
We waited until 3pm and we were sent to WARD 5 - infact during the consultation Dr. Anna did mentioned about the isolation ward - but I was not thinking well at that time. Hubby and I were both shocked when we were outside WARD 5. The entrance was tightly closed, and everyone who entered MUST wear a proper mask. We were both shocked and realised that something was not right. WARD 5 is a super high risk WARD for my Baby, and she is not even confirmed with H1N1, how could I be so stupid to put her at such a high risk, especially at her most vulnerable state. So, Hubby shouted to open the door! I was dumbfully walked into the WARD without even thinking properly. Initially, the nurse refused to open the door, LUCKLY Dr. Choy at the counter saw us both panic, and ordered to open the door and send us out. He took a glance at Baby Chloe's swab test report and told the nurse, "Let them out, She's not even confirmed with H1N1, tell them Dr. Choy said so". The nurse quickly let us out. I was panic and not over with shocked, while holding Baby Chloe tightly with tears. Doctor explained to us it was a procedure for them to put anyone with positive result in an isolation ward,unfortunately,the only way to be tested with H1N1 is to go to the government hospital and all the private hospitals do not have the facilities to do so. In order to eliminate the chance of widespread, those with POSITIVE shall be admitted to the isolation ward for treatment.
I finally asked "Dar dar, I don't understand at all. Baby Chloe only has High Fever, She doesn't have any flu or cough. She did not vomit and she eats well, how can they determine or make assumption that Baby Chloe is infected with H1N1?" We were too panic to think, and eventually we went up to Dr. Anna and she agreed that it will put Chloe at high risk if she was warded there. What the F88K! Then, why put us there? In the end, we insisted to be admitted to the normal ward. The stupid test result is really putting us at the GREY area, WEAKLY POSITIVE!!! Negative means 50/50, what's WEAKLY POSITION? It could be just normal influenza.
After a long huuhaa, we were sent to the Children's WARD - WARD D! Come on, children there are all with high fever too!!! But I totally understand that I shouldn't be selfish and I have to safeguard other's children too, so I ISOLATE ourself in the ward room and didn't come out at all.
Baby Chloe was fed with 5ml of Panadol (125g) and 2ml of Tamiflu, and she was too tired after a long day and slept.
Her fever finally gone down, and it was 38C, Yes, to me this is already an improvement. First, it is no long the terrifying 39 - 40C. Plus, I could feel her body temperature was not as high as the first day. Gradually, her fever subsided and I was so glad!
In the night, her fever slightly went up to 37.6C and she was given another dose of panadol at about 11pm. Then, her fever slowly subsides again. At least, Panadol is controlling her fever, unlike the Uphamol, after many dose still remained high. (Perhaps I was too nervous and impatient, should have waited for another day, but who can guarantee? Convulsion, Brain Damage or any other illness was my worried at that time - by the way, just a piece of information, I was informed that convulsion would only happened if there is a sudden rise in temperature) Anyway, It was pleased and relaxed the moment her temperature was being controlled.
Throughout the night, nurses came in and out to monitor on the temperature, and it was all perfect. No fever, therefore they did not give her any medication at all.
However, this morning at about 10.30am, her fever came back a little at 37.4C. But at least there is a good improvement to me. Dr. Anna advise since we had started the Tamiflu, might as well finished it up, she said it is easier to be treated within 48 hours - well again, she was trying to imply the H1N1 influenza. She still could not CONFIRM that Baby Chloe is infected H1N1 or normal influenza flu. HELLO?? Her fever has subsided???? No Vomiting? No sigh of flu! Naturally, slight cough after a NORMAL INFLUENZA FLU is common. Anyhow, I hardly hear her cough, up to now is only three times! Is that considered coughing? YOU TELL ME!
PHEW, after a long horrifying incident, we are now finally back home! Baby Chloe is sleeping soundly on her sarong.
Well, treat it as a hotel stay (Not that I like to come back again)! We had the most beautiful view in town while sleeping. Overseeing KL night lit up with our famous twin towers, Kl towers and all other sky scrappers. Beautiful sight indeed. Nice Hospital, very comfortable and very modern. Not so expensive, but I think what they need now is to attract more famous doctors to attract more patients!
BUT the best place to live in town is always MY OWN HOME. HOME is the best place in town even without beautiful sight! HOME is where we belong to!
I wish Baby Chloe to be healthy and happy forever and ever!
Temperature was taken at Dr. Patrick Clinic and it read as 39.5C. Dr. Patrick checked her lung, again her lung is clear. Ear & Nose are perfectly okay, except for her throat which was a little reddish due to the infection. However, Dr. Patrick suggested that her fever should not stay so high constantly, he said it might be the possibility of the H1N1 or Rotavirus. Due to her high fever, Dr. Patrick decided to take a swab test. He told us that if it's Negative means 50/50 chances of H1N1, if it's positive it is 95% of H1N1. We thought no harm give it a test, because we knew that it will not be H1N1. But, We decided to admit Baby Chloe into the hospital so that it will be easier for the nurse and doctor to assist us in monitoring Baby Chloe's fever.
The hospital was surprisingly full, so many cases are waiting for admission while we were trying to register Baby Chloe for admission. At the end, the only choice left was a 2-bedded room. All Doctors agree that Hospitals are the higher risk for H1N1, I have already put Baby Chloe a risk to admit her and now to share is even higher risk, and there is no way that Hubby and I could accept a two-bedded room. We rather monitor Baby Chloe's fever at home. So, we have decided to go home but Hubby went up to Dr.Patrick for more advise on the treatment. While my mum and I were waiting in the car with Baby Chloe, I received a phone call from my hubby. He asked me strange question like when was I sick, what was the temperature etc etc etc.. Then I asked with my voice a little trembled " Is it positive?" Hubby said "Ya," I could her Dr. Patrick said to Hubby, " Get your wife to send Baby Chloe to the clinic first." Then, we went to the clinic with Baby Chloe again. The results stated INFLUENZA A - Weak position. I was terrified and stunt, and did not know how to react. How could my Baby Chloe be infected with H1N1? Uncontrollably burst into tears! Dr. Patrick said the qu0ta for H1N1 for the hospital is full, he recommended us to Prince Court.
We quickly went to Prince Court for admission. I was still in shock, other than crying, I didn't know what to do. Dr. Anna told us that the result put everyone in a very difficult situation. It is a Yes and No kinda thing. The word positive means YES 95% of H1N1, the word Weak could means NO could means YES. Of course, even the test showed NEGATIVE, it means 50/50. So what the hell is a WEAK POSITIVE? I was devastated, other than crying, I couldn't keep myself calm at all. So, eventually, we have no choice to put Baby Chloe on Tamiflu ( A medication which believe it will helps in H1N1 Dr. Anna said).
We waited until 3pm and we were sent to WARD 5 - infact during the consultation Dr. Anna did mentioned about the isolation ward - but I was not thinking well at that time. Hubby and I were both shocked when we were outside WARD 5. The entrance was tightly closed, and everyone who entered MUST wear a proper mask. We were both shocked and realised that something was not right. WARD 5 is a super high risk WARD for my Baby, and she is not even confirmed with H1N1, how could I be so stupid to put her at such a high risk, especially at her most vulnerable state. So, Hubby shouted to open the door! I was dumbfully walked into the WARD without even thinking properly. Initially, the nurse refused to open the door, LUCKLY Dr. Choy at the counter saw us both panic, and ordered to open the door and send us out. He took a glance at Baby Chloe's swab test report and told the nurse, "Let them out, She's not even confirmed with H1N1, tell them Dr. Choy said so". The nurse quickly let us out. I was panic and not over with shocked, while holding Baby Chloe tightly with tears. Doctor explained to us it was a procedure for them to put anyone with positive result in an isolation ward,unfortunately,the only way to be tested with H1N1 is to go to the government hospital and all the private hospitals do not have the facilities to do so. In order to eliminate the chance of widespread, those with POSITIVE shall be admitted to the isolation ward for treatment.
I finally asked "Dar dar, I don't understand at all. Baby Chloe only has High Fever, She doesn't have any flu or cough. She did not vomit and she eats well, how can they determine or make assumption that Baby Chloe is infected with H1N1?" We were too panic to think, and eventually we went up to Dr. Anna and she agreed that it will put Chloe at high risk if she was warded there. What the F88K! Then, why put us there? In the end, we insisted to be admitted to the normal ward. The stupid test result is really putting us at the GREY area, WEAKLY POSITIVE!!! Negative means 50/50, what's WEAKLY POSITION? It could be just normal influenza.
After a long huuhaa, we were sent to the Children's WARD - WARD D! Come on, children there are all with high fever too!!! But I totally understand that I shouldn't be selfish and I have to safeguard other's children too, so I ISOLATE ourself in the ward room and didn't come out at all.
Baby Chloe was fed with 5ml of Panadol (125g) and 2ml of Tamiflu, and she was too tired after a long day and slept.
Her fever finally gone down, and it was 38C, Yes, to me this is already an improvement. First, it is no long the terrifying 39 - 40C. Plus, I could feel her body temperature was not as high as the first day. Gradually, her fever subsided and I was so glad!
In the night, her fever slightly went up to 37.6C and she was given another dose of panadol at about 11pm. Then, her fever slowly subsides again. At least, Panadol is controlling her fever, unlike the Uphamol, after many dose still remained high. (Perhaps I was too nervous and impatient, should have waited for another day, but who can guarantee? Convulsion, Brain Damage or any other illness was my worried at that time - by the way, just a piece of information, I was informed that convulsion would only happened if there is a sudden rise in temperature) Anyway, It was pleased and relaxed the moment her temperature was being controlled.
Throughout the night, nurses came in and out to monitor on the temperature, and it was all perfect. No fever, therefore they did not give her any medication at all.
However, this morning at about 10.30am, her fever came back a little at 37.4C. But at least there is a good improvement to me. Dr. Anna advise since we had started the Tamiflu, might as well finished it up, she said it is easier to be treated within 48 hours - well again, she was trying to imply the H1N1 influenza. She still could not CONFIRM that Baby Chloe is infected H1N1 or normal influenza flu. HELLO?? Her fever has subsided???? No Vomiting? No sigh of flu! Naturally, slight cough after a NORMAL INFLUENZA FLU is common. Anyhow, I hardly hear her cough, up to now is only three times! Is that considered coughing? YOU TELL ME!
PHEW, after a long horrifying incident, we are now finally back home! Baby Chloe is sleeping soundly on her sarong.
Well, treat it as a hotel stay (Not that I like to come back again)! We had the most beautiful view in town while sleeping. Overseeing KL night lit up with our famous twin towers, Kl towers and all other sky scrappers. Beautiful sight indeed. Nice Hospital, very comfortable and very modern. Not so expensive, but I think what they need now is to attract more famous doctors to attract more patients!
BUT the best place to live in town is always MY OWN HOME. HOME is the best place in town even without beautiful sight! HOME is where we belong to!
I wish Baby Chloe to be healthy and happy forever and ever!
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