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!