Friday, February 29, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Constipation??
The daddy says I'm a bad mummy to post this pic. Am I? This is way to cute not to share, no?
Taken when Jarrett was pooing..
Taken when Jarrett was pooing..
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Jarrett's up!
At week 8! Jarrett has always refused to do tummy time. Each time we tried, he would simply lie there and start crying and screaming, not even bothering to try lifting up his head a tiny little bit. So on the 17th Feb, we just thought to try our luck and guess what! The little guy just surprised us with this sudden development and stayed upright for quite a while, until he remembered it was milk time that is. LOL...
Jarrett and the tub
Jarrett has some major issues with bathing. He's super terrified of it. He used to love it in the first 3-4 weeks, always calm and happy in the tub. But in recent weeks, whenever we put him in the there, he'll start crying and screaming in fear. It has gotten so bad that whenever we change his diapers or clothes, he'll start crying too, thinking it's bathing time again. We have tried all sorts of ways, introducing bath toys, songs, tapping his chest, placing wash cloths on his chest. U named it, we most probably have tried it.
In desperation, we have resorted to stripping down and bathing with the little one. We have tried it twice so far, and both times worked. He sobbed a little at the begining, but he'll remain quiet and calm after a while but this cannot be a long term solution cos 1) I cannot ask my MIL to do the same thing when I am back at work and 2) It's rather dangerous showering with a slippery baby, esp one who is struggling so much.
In desperation, we have resorted to stripping down and bathing with the little one. We have tried it twice so far, and both times worked. He sobbed a little at the begining, but he'll remain quiet and calm after a while but this cannot be a long term solution cos 1) I cannot ask my MIL to do the same thing when I am back at work and 2) It's rather dangerous showering with a slippery baby, esp one who is struggling so much.
Jarrett fallen asleep halfway through his bath. We think it was because he was so scared he "fell" asleep.Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Jarrett with Godpa Adrian
Visiting Godpa on CNY. Showered with lots of love, with Godgrandma (?) looking on.
Jarrett loves his Baby Bjorn, a gift from Godpa. He loves to people watch from it and loves the rocking motion so much that he always Zzzzz after a while.Jarrett's 1st CNY!
If I charged $5 for each pic taken with him (as suggested by my bro), I would have been able to earn quite a pretty sum that day..haha...Saturday, February 09, 2008
Week 7, Day 6
At week 7, day 6, Jarrett has managed to sleep through the night for the first time! We are hoping he'll keep to this new sleeping routine and not a one time thing due to the exhaustion from the CNY holidays.
Monday, January 28, 2008
When he gets cranky.....
..we'll try all sorts of methods to calm him down. Strangly, whenever we place him in weird position, it helps! This is one of them which totally cracks us up but if it works, who's complaining rite? He even fell asleep and stayed that way for quite a while.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Jarrett's 1st outing
Our first official outing (PD visit and grandparents house not counted) with Jarrett was a success! The little fellow was most well behaved and didn't fuss much, which is good cos it means more outings in future.
At the end of the day, Jarrett was exhausted! A trip to the mall, and then to mummy's office and finally Grandmama house might have been too much for a 4 week old baby.(not looking too good in his car seat cos Jarrett has reflux and we didn't want to take the chance of him puking all over his new Maxi Cosi, thus the waterproof sheet. So bad of us...)
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Jarrett and his throne
The Papasan bouncer is just too comfy, within mins, Jarrett fell asleep.
Thank you Uncle Mervyn, Aunty Brenda and Baby Kayden!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Hip hip hurray!!
5 weeks post delivery and my favourite pair of Levis is back in action after 6-7 months of hibernation!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Our wedding cake
Kept in the freezer for 1 year 10 months, served on Baby's full month celebration.This is a western practice, believed to bring luck or something, I can't really remember.
I just thought it will be fun to do so, but needless to say, most didn't dare to go near it after hearing it was nearly 2 years old. Haa....only Adrian and Jean were game enough to eat a slice each. None of us got sick ok! Plus I soaked it with good whiskey the night before.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Breastfeeding
It's not easy. Infact, it is extremely difficult in the first 3 days before the milk "comes in", esp. so for 1st time mummy who has never breastfed before. You will have to face countless people telling you that the baby is starving each time the baby cries. Couple that with the post-natal hormones, it can drive you crazy. The only ones telling you to try harder and stick to breastfeeding are the lactation consulatant and most of the nurses. Other than that, most people, especially the grandparents, were telling or rather nagging at me to feed baby with formula. Even the PD was telling me that, never mind that he should know better than anyone that colostrum is best and enough for babies in the first few days after birth.
And then there is the 1-2 hourly feed, which is especially tough in the wee hours in the morning. It's the worst at 3am when you are most sleepy and half the world is sleeping.
I am quite surprise alot of people still believe cow's milk is better than breastmilk. A girlfriend was shocked Baby Jarrett's on total breastfeeding and said she's doesn't believe in it. This is coming from a very educated and well read mother. No offence to those mummies who give their babies formula milk, I am just very pro-breastfeeding and believe that by doing so, I am providing my child with the best nutrition. There are many articles and books on the benefits on breastfeeding. Not only is it good for the baby, it is also good for the mother. It reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, osteoporosis and high blood pressure in later life. It has also been shown that babies on breastmilk score on average 8-10 point higher in IQ tests. The list of benefits goes on...I'm thinking the MOH should try harder in educating the public on the good of breastfeeding. Apprently, not enough is done.
I am not pointing the finger at mommies who formula feed their babies, it is very much a personal choice. I just wish more people are aware of the benefits of breastfeeding. "Cow's milk is for little calfs, and breastmilk is for babies", that's God's idea when he created the world ;-) I'm sure He created the cow with the intention of using it as a spare, not as a replacement.
Oh btw, I "fired" my PD. I much prefer to work with someone who shares the same values as me, that breast is best and yes, Baby Jarrett is eating well. Infact, we find his little double chin quite adorable.
And then there is the 1-2 hourly feed, which is especially tough in the wee hours in the morning. It's the worst at 3am when you are most sleepy and half the world is sleeping.
I am quite surprise alot of people still believe cow's milk is better than breastmilk. A girlfriend was shocked Baby Jarrett's on total breastfeeding and said she's doesn't believe in it. This is coming from a very educated and well read mother. No offence to those mummies who give their babies formula milk, I am just very pro-breastfeeding and believe that by doing so, I am providing my child with the best nutrition. There are many articles and books on the benefits on breastfeeding. Not only is it good for the baby, it is also good for the mother. It reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, osteoporosis and high blood pressure in later life. It has also been shown that babies on breastmilk score on average 8-10 point higher in IQ tests. The list of benefits goes on...I'm thinking the MOH should try harder in educating the public on the good of breastfeeding. Apprently, not enough is done.
I am not pointing the finger at mommies who formula feed their babies, it is very much a personal choice. I just wish more people are aware of the benefits of breastfeeding. "Cow's milk is for little calfs, and breastmilk is for babies", that's God's idea when he created the world ;-) I'm sure He created the cow with the intention of using it as a spare, not as a replacement.
Oh btw, I "fired" my PD. I much prefer to work with someone who shares the same values as me, that breast is best and yes, Baby Jarrett is eating well. Infact, we find his little double chin quite adorable.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Baby Jarrett
Little Jarrett loves bath time! 
We named this the Shrek pussy cat look
and this is the chickpea face which we abs adore!
Fashion shoot? Ha..
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas!!!
Taken on Christmas morning. 10 day old Jarrett wearing his Christmas prezzie from Aunty Tricia.The Delivery
4.30am: Woke up from bad cramps. First thoughts "Oh no..another false alarm?" Started timing and like before, it was irregualar but definitly stronger intensity than before. Dozed on and off.
7.00am: Hb was up and by then cramps were really quite strong, enough to get me in tears. Wx started timing the contractions.
8.00am: Contractions coming in a every 5-10mins. Called the gynae and was told to admit myself and get monitored.
9.00am: On the way to GlenE, contractions slowed down both in frequency and intensity. Decided to stop over at Caltex for petrol and breakfast at Dover. Had fried carrot cake thinking it will be a long time before I am allowed to have any. By the end of breakfast, contractions got even more irregular. Called up clinic and was told to monitor by myself.
10plus am: Went to Botanic Garden for a drink and bump into Tricia who's back for a holiday from London. But I was too grumpy to be decent company. Contractions still irregular, infact it slowed down a lot, to almost every 20-30mins. Decided to move on. I felt bad glowering at Tyler too.
11 plus am: Reached Centerpoint. Wx went off to meet his classmates for discussions and I went shopping by myself. When in Mothercare, I was hit with a strong contraction. A salesman even offered help, but I continued onward to Gap and Robinsons. Somewhere along, Wx came to meet me and we got really clueless what to do. Decided to head home, but I called up Agnes and she advised drinking Rasberry tea. Gosh..I never knew pure rasberry tea is not easy to find in local supermarts/organic shop. In the end bought Rasberry, Strawberry tea from Great World Cold Stroage and guess what, bumped into Tricia again.
2pm: Reached home and we both Zzzzzzzzzzzz.....mild contractions on and off.
5.30pm: Contractions started again. Mum called and asked for ward and bed no. She thought I had delivered.
7.30pm: Contractions strong enough to make me lose my appetitie and snapped at the Mr. Went to the loo and realised I was spotting.
8.00pm: Head out to GlenE for the 2nd time that day. Told Wx the cramps were really bad, if it was another false alarm, I would get the hospital to give me painkillers!!
9.00pm: Got admitted. Midwife did a VE check. It was so darn painful and gasp! bloody too!Only 1-2cm dilated.
9.30pm: Given enema.
9.45pm: Midwife asked if I wanted epidural. Contraction hit! Midwife was very nice, waited till it passed and told me not to wait till I got too distress then ask for epidural. I also rem. Dr Chew saying no epi. once 5cm dilated. Was told 126 reading on the CTG scan means maxi pain. I experienced the 120 score, it wasn't nice. Chicken out and asked for epi.
10.15pm: Was given epi, all done within 15mins, quite painless too. Impressed with the doc who came in slippers.
10.30pm: Side effects of epi kicked in. Die..felt dizzy and nauseated. dosage lowered and i could actually feel contractions w.o pain.
12am (16Dec): Only 2 cm dilated. Things dun look too good. Nurse said if still not much progess, had to be induced by 5am. Puked twice cos of the epi. Shivered too. Felt darn awful and told hb there will be no 2nd baby.
4am: 4-5cm dilated. Nurse didn't look very happy with the progress.
4.45am or so: both hb n I decided to catch some sleep but suddenly nurses rushed in, on all the lights n started running round the room, preparing for delivery. One of them told me baby's heartbeat was dropping. another checked n said i was fully dilated. Another said she called my gynae to come immediately and said I had to deliver ASAP with forceps cos baby had to come out now!! Both Wx & I were so scared, confused and lost. Didn't help tat the nurses look very anxious too and when one commands my gyane to do anything, it must have been dead serious. The whole time I just grabbed onto Wx and kept thinking "Shit! I dunno how to do this!" Amazingly the doc arrived within 10 min, apparently he lived rite behind GlenE and he too came in slippers!
Seriously i dun rem much of wat happened then. Nurses and doc were rushing, I was just scared stiff. When told to push by the nurses and doc, i was so lost it was hilarious. i didn't know who to listen to. so i did the next best thing, just anyhow push. 3 push, baby was out!!! The actual labour was very short, according to Wx, it probably only took 3 mins max.
So saturday was the real thing. My mum now thinks she has a crazy daughter who refused to get admitted when she was in labour. Anyway, thanks a lot to Midwives Christie, Yang and Mila who took great care of me and baby! The only regrets were that Wx didn't get to cut the cord and see the birth from the Dr's view cos I was grabbing on to him so hard that he forgot to tell the Dr. abt the cord and couldn't move away from my side. Hahahaha....
And oh..the suffering started once the epi. worn off..Ouch, ouch and ouch from the stitches!!!
7.00am: Hb was up and by then cramps were really quite strong, enough to get me in tears. Wx started timing the contractions.
8.00am: Contractions coming in a every 5-10mins. Called the gynae and was told to admit myself and get monitored.
9.00am: On the way to GlenE, contractions slowed down both in frequency and intensity. Decided to stop over at Caltex for petrol and breakfast at Dover. Had fried carrot cake thinking it will be a long time before I am allowed to have any. By the end of breakfast, contractions got even more irregular. Called up clinic and was told to monitor by myself.
10plus am: Went to Botanic Garden for a drink and bump into Tricia who's back for a holiday from London. But I was too grumpy to be decent company. Contractions still irregular, infact it slowed down a lot, to almost every 20-30mins. Decided to move on. I felt bad glowering at Tyler too.
11 plus am: Reached Centerpoint. Wx went off to meet his classmates for discussions and I went shopping by myself. When in Mothercare, I was hit with a strong contraction. A salesman even offered help, but I continued onward to Gap and Robinsons. Somewhere along, Wx came to meet me and we got really clueless what to do. Decided to head home, but I called up Agnes and she advised drinking Rasberry tea. Gosh..I never knew pure rasberry tea is not easy to find in local supermarts/organic shop. In the end bought Rasberry, Strawberry tea from Great World Cold Stroage and guess what, bumped into Tricia again.
2pm: Reached home and we both Zzzzzzzzzzzz.....mild contractions on and off.
5.30pm: Contractions started again. Mum called and asked for ward and bed no. She thought I had delivered.
7.30pm: Contractions strong enough to make me lose my appetitie and snapped at the Mr. Went to the loo and realised I was spotting.
8.00pm: Head out to GlenE for the 2nd time that day. Told Wx the cramps were really bad, if it was another false alarm, I would get the hospital to give me painkillers!!
9.00pm: Got admitted. Midwife did a VE check. It was so darn painful and gasp! bloody too!Only 1-2cm dilated.
9.30pm: Given enema.
9.45pm: Midwife asked if I wanted epidural. Contraction hit! Midwife was very nice, waited till it passed and told me not to wait till I got too distress then ask for epidural. I also rem. Dr Chew saying no epi. once 5cm dilated. Was told 126 reading on the CTG scan means maxi pain. I experienced the 120 score, it wasn't nice. Chicken out and asked for epi.
10.15pm: Was given epi, all done within 15mins, quite painless too. Impressed with the doc who came in slippers.
10.30pm: Side effects of epi kicked in. Die..felt dizzy and nauseated. dosage lowered and i could actually feel contractions w.o pain.
12am (16Dec): Only 2 cm dilated. Things dun look too good. Nurse said if still not much progess, had to be induced by 5am. Puked twice cos of the epi. Shivered too. Felt darn awful and told hb there will be no 2nd baby.
4am: 4-5cm dilated. Nurse didn't look very happy with the progress.
4.45am or so: both hb n I decided to catch some sleep but suddenly nurses rushed in, on all the lights n started running round the room, preparing for delivery. One of them told me baby's heartbeat was dropping. another checked n said i was fully dilated. Another said she called my gynae to come immediately and said I had to deliver ASAP with forceps cos baby had to come out now!! Both Wx & I were so scared, confused and lost. Didn't help tat the nurses look very anxious too and when one commands my gyane to do anything, it must have been dead serious. The whole time I just grabbed onto Wx and kept thinking "Shit! I dunno how to do this!" Amazingly the doc arrived within 10 min, apparently he lived rite behind GlenE and he too came in slippers!
Seriously i dun rem much of wat happened then. Nurses and doc were rushing, I was just scared stiff. When told to push by the nurses and doc, i was so lost it was hilarious. i didn't know who to listen to. so i did the next best thing, just anyhow push. 3 push, baby was out!!! The actual labour was very short, according to Wx, it probably only took 3 mins max.
So saturday was the real thing. My mum now thinks she has a crazy daughter who refused to get admitted when she was in labour. Anyway, thanks a lot to Midwives Christie, Yang and Mila who took great care of me and baby! The only regrets were that Wx didn't get to cut the cord and see the birth from the Dr's view cos I was grabbing on to him so hard that he forgot to tell the Dr. abt the cord and couldn't move away from my side. Hahahaha....
And oh..the suffering started once the epi. worn off..Ouch, ouch and ouch from the stitches!!!
Baby Jarrett!
Born on the 16th Dec 2007, 5.17am
Birth Weight: 3.125kg
Very alert right after birth. Only 2 cries were heard.
The Ngs!
Day 3 at home. One of his favourite poses. Superman!!!
Or the fortune cat!
Birth Weight: 3.125kg
Very alert right after birth. Only 2 cries were heard.
The Ngs!
Day 3 at home. One of his favourite poses. Superman!!!
Or the fortune cat!Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Snug & Cozy
After 4 false alarms and regular cramps for the past week, I am dead tired. Somehow, the false alarms only happened at night, and always in the wee hours. At one point, I really thought the baby's coming. Woke up from pretty bad cramps on Sunday morning and had regular contractions for about 2 hours, but around 5.30am, the cramps kind of slowed down to every 30mins or so....
Went to the gynae yesterday and he said to return and see him again later this week. If I have dilated by then, we will go for a planned delivery (note: not induced) if I really cannot take it anymore.
Our conclusion, baby must be feeling really good and happy inside my small but snug and cozy tummy and apparently, "Anytime now" can turn out to be a long wait.
Went to the gynae yesterday and he said to return and see him again later this week. If I have dilated by then, we will go for a planned delivery (note: not induced) if I really cannot take it anymore.
Our conclusion, baby must be feeling really good and happy inside my small but snug and cozy tummy and apparently, "Anytime now" can turn out to be a long wait.
Saturday, December 01, 2007
False Alarm
We are both exhausted! False alarm can be so not fun!
1. It got us all anxious
2. Timing contractions takes patience
3. For a first timer, I wasn't even too sure if what I experienced was indeed contractions.
The experience
2.30am: Loo visit
2.45am: Half asleep/awake, felt some aches and cramps in lower belly, and had trouble trying to remember menses like cramps meant contractions!
Decided not to tell the hubby yet since I wasn't sure what was happening.
3.04am: Another bout of cramps, this time round quite sure it felt like menses cramp but still decided to monitor myself.
3.22am: Cramps again. Decided to get hubby to time contractions. Hubby got all excited and anxious and starting going round the house to gather things for the hospital.
3.40am: Loo visit again, not sure if I was having another bout of cramps but felt like a mild one. Got hungry and ate a piece of cake, cos I remember Brenda's advise about eating before admitting myself into the hospital. Also remember Doc's instructions to remove nail polish before admission, so got the hubby to do that since I couldn't reached my toes (since don't noe when) and I thought it could help to calm the Mr. down.
After that we both settled back in bed, there was some mild cramps here and there, but decided it should be a false alarm and I was too tired to care (!!! hahaha) and went back to sleep.
1. It got us all anxious
2. Timing contractions takes patience
3. For a first timer, I wasn't even too sure if what I experienced was indeed contractions.
The experience
2.30am: Loo visit
2.45am: Half asleep/awake, felt some aches and cramps in lower belly, and had trouble trying to remember menses like cramps meant contractions!
Decided not to tell the hubby yet since I wasn't sure what was happening.
3.04am: Another bout of cramps, this time round quite sure it felt like menses cramp but still decided to monitor myself.
3.22am: Cramps again. Decided to get hubby to time contractions. Hubby got all excited and anxious and starting going round the house to gather things for the hospital.
3.40am: Loo visit again, not sure if I was having another bout of cramps but felt like a mild one. Got hungry and ate a piece of cake, cos I remember Brenda's advise about eating before admitting myself into the hospital. Also remember Doc's instructions to remove nail polish before admission, so got the hubby to do that since I couldn't reached my toes (since don't noe when) and I thought it could help to calm the Mr. down.
After that we both settled back in bed, there was some mild cramps here and there, but decided it should be a false alarm and I was too tired to care (!!! hahaha) and went back to sleep.
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