Well, just from the antenatal class at least.
Today was the last class in the course me & Mummy signed up for. It's been rather interesting, & while much of the information was already available in books & the Internet, it was quite different when actually presented to you in practical terms.
We had a short revision of all the things covered & the teacher had ran through a short scenario of what might happen when the 'little one' (as she calls him) decides to come. I think the one thing that I did realise was the helplessness that one could feel at the onset of labour, knowing that everything will be up to Mummy & Matty. But, I know you guys will be there to help... Guess it will be a full-on family effort, right? :)
We concluded the class with the video of a delivery. This was one of the things Daddy was really looking forward to because of all the warnings he got about how gross it actually was. But then, it didn't seem that bad...
After that, we did the pre-registration for admission to cut down on the paperwork to be done on THE DAY. So, besides the packing of the bag for THAT DAY, I guess we are just about all in readiness to receive your brother.
Tuesday, 26 April 2005
Sunday, 17 April 2005
In the Holy Land...
Daddy is in Israel now on a working trip. While it's a Sunday, the Jewish working week is Sunday to Thursday so it means that after breakfast, Daddy & his colleagues are all going to work... :(
Last night, we were hosted to a dinner at a Fish restaurant. It was amazing the amount of food was available. By the time we worked through the appetisers, we are all pretty full already. :p But then, the main course arrived!
Israel is a pretty young & old country. Modern Israel has only existed for just about 50 years, but the modern Jews claim the history back to biblical times. While the ancient history is interesting, espacially for christians, Daddy is also quite impressed with the history of the modern state over the years & all that they have endured.
Just across the street from Daddy's hotel is a pub which was bombed by terrorists years ago. A monument to the people who died still stand there. In Jerusalem, a Holocaust museum stands to remind us of the atrocities that humans can commit on fellow men. It's sobering but an important lessons for all future generations.
Last night, we were hosted to a dinner at a Fish restaurant. It was amazing the amount of food was available. By the time we worked through the appetisers, we are all pretty full already. :p But then, the main course arrived!
Israel is a pretty young & old country. Modern Israel has only existed for just about 50 years, but the modern Jews claim the history back to biblical times. While the ancient history is interesting, espacially for christians, Daddy is also quite impressed with the history of the modern state over the years & all that they have endured.
Just across the street from Daddy's hotel is a pub which was bombed by terrorists years ago. A monument to the people who died still stand there. In Jerusalem, a Holocaust museum stands to remind us of the atrocities that humans can commit on fellow men. It's sobering but an important lessons for all future generations.
Saturday, 16 April 2005
Feet in the Air
The arrival of Baby Matty felt a lot closer than what Mummy thought when Dr. Lim told us that he is ready to be delivered by 9 June. Mummy used to think that I seem to be forever pregnant but as we pass the 7th-month mark... that was not the case.
Baby Matty is doing well and his head has turned downwards... which means that natural delivery is possible. With his head in the downards position and his legs obviously upwards... I can feel his feet sticking out at my upper abdominal every now and then.
Daddy is now away on a working trip in Israel and will only be back next Wednesday. His plane should be touching down at Frankfurt in another 2 hours for a transit. Boy... don't we all miss him!! :)
Baby Matty is doing well and his head has turned downwards... which means that natural delivery is possible. With his head in the downards position and his legs obviously upwards... I can feel his feet sticking out at my upper abdominal every now and then.
Daddy is now away on a working trip in Israel and will only be back next Wednesday. His plane should be touching down at Frankfurt in another 2 hours for a transit. Boy... don't we all miss him!! :)
Thursday, 14 April 2005
Mummy & Daddy Love You...
I hadn't been looking forward to today. I thought that the memory of it would make it an all round lousy day. But then, I remembered the promise we made to the two of you; to celebrate your life & the short time you spent with us & decided to stick to that promise.
I thought it was an ironic coincidence that today is also 30 weeks exactly for little Matty. As we look forward to his arrival in 10 weeks (or less), I thank you 2 boys for opening our eyes to the wonderful world there is.
When little Matty grows up, we'll make sure he (& your other little siblings) know about the wonderful older brothers they have looking out for them.
We love you... Take care...
I thought it was an ironic coincidence that today is also 30 weeks exactly for little Matty. As we look forward to his arrival in 10 weeks (or less), I thank you 2 boys for opening our eyes to the wonderful world there is.
When little Matty grows up, we'll make sure he (& your other little siblings) know about the wonderful older brothers they have looking out for them.
We love you... Take care...
A Year On...
Time does fly. It has been a year since this blog was started. But I have my reservations about time healing all wounds. Mummy and Daddy are feeling better but somehow emotions still got the better of us as we approach this day. Nothing as overwhelming as what we felt a year ago… but the scar somehow remains and the sadness lingers around.
As we look forward to the arrival of Baby Matty and celebrate the beginning of a new life… we will never forget to celebrate what’s gone but forever precious to us, regardless of how short the life was. We will always remember that we now have three babies and not just one.
We miss and love our two angels… always.
As we look forward to the arrival of Baby Matty and celebrate the beginning of a new life… we will never forget to celebrate what’s gone but forever precious to us, regardless of how short the life was. We will always remember that we now have three babies and not just one.
We miss and love our two angels… always.
Thursday, 7 April 2005
Teach Me How to Cut My Toenails... Please!
Mummy and Daddy went for our first antenatal class on Tuesday and followed by a lecture on Wednesday. Guess that it is only the first week and nothing extremely interesting.
Most of the topics touched on are things which we would have read over and over again in reference books and forums... but it was fun getting the massage from Daddy though.
The minute Mummy got home... I have completely forgotten about the right way to get into bed without spraining myself. Simply too exhausted to actually think that much.
I think they should also teach us how to cut our toenails without hurting our back... taking into account the big tummies we have. Mummy is finding extreme difficulty in reaching for my toes to cut my nails. I never expect such a simple task to become a back-breaking affair. Why is it that nobody has told me that so far?
Most of the topics touched on are things which we would have read over and over again in reference books and forums... but it was fun getting the massage from Daddy though.
The minute Mummy got home... I have completely forgotten about the right way to get into bed without spraining myself. Simply too exhausted to actually think that much.
I think they should also teach us how to cut our toenails without hurting our back... taking into account the big tummies we have. Mummy is finding extreme difficulty in reaching for my toes to cut my nails. I never expect such a simple task to become a back-breaking affair. Why is it that nobody has told me that so far?
Sunday, 27 March 2005
Why No Ultrasound Scan?
After a painful wait of four weeks wondering how much bigger Baby Matty has grown... Mummy was anxiously looking forward to seeing Baby Matty again yesterday.
It was such a disappointment when all we got was hear Baby Matty's 141 beats a minute heartbeat through the doopler. There was no ultrasound scan done.
Sigh... looks like we got to wait for the next visit on 15 April. Hopefully we get to bring back some more photos to put into the album then.
And yes... Mummy is still underweight (recorded at 55.9kg) even though she has been eating like a pig lately. Darn, I think I need a reference guide on how to be a bigger pig.
It was such a disappointment when all we got was hear Baby Matty's 141 beats a minute heartbeat through the doopler. There was no ultrasound scan done.
Sigh... looks like we got to wait for the next visit on 15 April. Hopefully we get to bring back some more photos to put into the album then.
And yes... Mummy is still underweight (recorded at 55.9kg) even though she has been eating like a pig lately. Darn, I think I need a reference guide on how to be a bigger pig.
Wednesday, 23 March 2005
Matty's 1st Beemer
After Daddy's last car servicing, we were given a bunch of vouchers for use to get things from the BMW shop. So, rather than the usual T-shirts & umbrellas, we got this little car for Matthias.
(Took the picture with Daddy's phone so it isn't too clear...)
It looks really cute, and it's the same colour as Daddy's real Beemer. I guess Matty will be a bit too young for the car for now, but hope he has a good time zooming around in that!
(Took the picture with Daddy's phone so it isn't too clear...)
It looks really cute, and it's the same colour as Daddy's real Beemer. I guess Matty will be a bit too young for the car for now, but hope he has a good time zooming around in that!
Sunday, 20 March 2005
Just 95 More Days to Go
Although Mummy has been complaining that I seem to be forever pregnant... the due date doesn't really look that far away with just another 95 more days to go.
We are pretty much done with our shopping... only a few more items to get. I thought it was a good idea to get most of it done while Mummy is still physically up to making shopping trips. Squeezing through the crowd with a big tummy is not an easy task. And yes... we seemed to have bought too many clothing for Baby Matty. Mummy is starting to worry that Baby Matty might not even have the chance of wearing them all before he starts growing out of them... which also means more shopping trips when the time comes.
Mummy's energy level is going down again as we approach the third trimester. I can hardly bend over nowadays and get breathless more easily. To make it worse, Mummy wakes up in the middle of the night a few times just to make trips to the loo... either that or having endless dreams. Boy... its a no wonder that I can't seem to get enough rest. I am so looking forward to my maternity leave.
The experience of being pregnant gets more and more exciting as we advance further... with all the power kicks and punches from Baby Matty. Baby Matty does get more fidgetty nowadays... probably trying to make himself more comfy in there. Nothing too painful as what most people described... just a little ticklish. The joy of the whole experience is undeniable needless to say.
Meanwhile, Mummy is trying hard to put on weight. My last recorded weight was 55.4kg, 3 days ago. So far, Mummy has only put on 3kg from the first gynae visit... underweight for a preggie. Ideally, I need to put on around 10 to 15kg for the whole pregnancy. I have serious doubts that I can get that far... and can only try. I wonder how some people can actually put on 20 to 30kg? Hopefully with the daily intake of chocolate milk (eeewww... I hate milk), it will help Mummy gain some weight other than just providing Baby Matty with the calcium he needs.
We are pretty much done with our shopping... only a few more items to get. I thought it was a good idea to get most of it done while Mummy is still physically up to making shopping trips. Squeezing through the crowd with a big tummy is not an easy task. And yes... we seemed to have bought too many clothing for Baby Matty. Mummy is starting to worry that Baby Matty might not even have the chance of wearing them all before he starts growing out of them... which also means more shopping trips when the time comes.
Mummy's energy level is going down again as we approach the third trimester. I can hardly bend over nowadays and get breathless more easily. To make it worse, Mummy wakes up in the middle of the night a few times just to make trips to the loo... either that or having endless dreams. Boy... its a no wonder that I can't seem to get enough rest. I am so looking forward to my maternity leave.
The experience of being pregnant gets more and more exciting as we advance further... with all the power kicks and punches from Baby Matty. Baby Matty does get more fidgetty nowadays... probably trying to make himself more comfy in there. Nothing too painful as what most people described... just a little ticklish. The joy of the whole experience is undeniable needless to say.
Meanwhile, Mummy is trying hard to put on weight. My last recorded weight was 55.4kg, 3 days ago. So far, Mummy has only put on 3kg from the first gynae visit... underweight for a preggie. Ideally, I need to put on around 10 to 15kg for the whole pregnancy. I have serious doubts that I can get that far... and can only try. I wonder how some people can actually put on 20 to 30kg? Hopefully with the daily intake of chocolate milk (eeewww... I hate milk), it will help Mummy gain some weight other than just providing Baby Matty with the calcium he needs.
Sunday, 13 March 2005
Baby Fairs
Looks like Singapore is now awashed in pregnant women & babies & all the retailers are cashing in on it.
Mummy & Daddy did go to the Taka Baby Fair & although it wasn't much cheaper than normal, there were lots of free gifts. We didn't quite spend enough to get the little car, but still got plenty of toys, although it's going to be awhile before Matty can play with some of them. The whole trip was damned stressful, not because of the money spent but everywhere you turned, there was a pregnant woman or a kid running around, so have to be extra careful not to hit anyone!
Right after that, Isetan had their Little Tots Fair as well. More shopping by Granny & Daddy & Mummy also rounded out the rest of the things that we needed. We've managed to get pretty much everything that is needed for now is a couple of bedding sets for the cots (although we managed to get a really cute one at Aussino) & some disposable diapers for Matty.
The one last project we have on the table is the fixing up of the living room and Matty's room. We've pretty much shortlisted it to three designers, based on examples of their work that we have seen, so we'll be getting contacts & sitting down with them soon.
Mummy & Daddy did go to the Taka Baby Fair & although it wasn't much cheaper than normal, there were lots of free gifts. We didn't quite spend enough to get the little car, but still got plenty of toys, although it's going to be awhile before Matty can play with some of them. The whole trip was damned stressful, not because of the money spent but everywhere you turned, there was a pregnant woman or a kid running around, so have to be extra careful not to hit anyone!
Right after that, Isetan had their Little Tots Fair as well. More shopping by Granny & Daddy & Mummy also rounded out the rest of the things that we needed. We've managed to get pretty much everything that is needed for now is a couple of bedding sets for the cots (although we managed to get a really cute one at Aussino) & some disposable diapers for Matty.
The one last project we have on the table is the fixing up of the living room and Matty's room. We've pretty much shortlisted it to three designers, based on examples of their work that we have seen, so we'll be getting contacts & sitting down with them soon.
Monday, 28 February 2005
Getting Ready...
Wow, it's been awhile since Mummy and Daddy has written here. Guess we have both been busy.
Chinese New Year came and went and this year with all the usual festivities and food. Using this 'excuse', Mummy as been 'feasting' in an effort to get her weight up as Dr Lim has already 'cautioned' her about her low weight gain. She certainly didn't want another chiding from Dr Lim. In the end, she managed to gain a couple of kilos but still got a chiding because she should have gained more weight. So, it's back to feasting for Mummy.
Baby Matthias finally cooperated enough (just) for Dr Lim to check his heart flow and everything's fine and normal. During the check-up, he was really active and we finally realised that the movements we have been feeling this time wasn't kicking but his fiddling with his fingers. Of course, right after we said that he wasn't kicking much, he decided to give Mummy a big one, just to remind us that he's listening. We were joking that Babby Matthias takes after Daddy in this way, say something about him & he's likely to try prove you wrong.
Everyone is getting ready for Baby Matthias's arrival. Mummy, Daddy & even Granny is getting into shopping sprees, getting the necessary diapers, milk bottles, and cots for him. We were at Taka last Sat after Mummy's checkup and there were lots of stuff that looks like we should buy. But a nice saleslady has suggested to get them at the Baby Fair this coming weekend. So, this friday, Daddy & Mummy will be taking leave to beat the weekend crowds at the Taka Baby Fair.
Last night, Mummy thought of you boys again as we approach April again. We feel so sorry that while Baby Matthias seems to have everything getting ready for him, while you guys had nothing. I guess in the end, nothing will change that all three of you are special in your own little ways and the two of you will always have a very special place in our hearts.
We love you... Take care...
Chinese New Year came and went and this year with all the usual festivities and food. Using this 'excuse', Mummy as been 'feasting' in an effort to get her weight up as Dr Lim has already 'cautioned' her about her low weight gain. She certainly didn't want another chiding from Dr Lim. In the end, she managed to gain a couple of kilos but still got a chiding because she should have gained more weight. So, it's back to feasting for Mummy.
Baby Matthias finally cooperated enough (just) for Dr Lim to check his heart flow and everything's fine and normal. During the check-up, he was really active and we finally realised that the movements we have been feeling this time wasn't kicking but his fiddling with his fingers. Of course, right after we said that he wasn't kicking much, he decided to give Mummy a big one, just to remind us that he's listening. We were joking that Babby Matthias takes after Daddy in this way, say something about him & he's likely to try prove you wrong.
Everyone is getting ready for Baby Matthias's arrival. Mummy, Daddy & even Granny is getting into shopping sprees, getting the necessary diapers, milk bottles, and cots for him. We were at Taka last Sat after Mummy's checkup and there were lots of stuff that looks like we should buy. But a nice saleslady has suggested to get them at the Baby Fair this coming weekend. So, this friday, Daddy & Mummy will be taking leave to beat the weekend crowds at the Taka Baby Fair.
Last night, Mummy thought of you boys again as we approach April again. We feel so sorry that while Baby Matthias seems to have everything getting ready for him, while you guys had nothing. I guess in the end, nothing will change that all three of you are special in your own little ways and the two of you will always have a very special place in our hearts.
We love you... Take care...
Tuesday, 8 February 2005
Happy 1st Anniversary
Today is Chinese New Year Eve, as well as the 1st wedding anniversary of Daddy and Mummy. Oh yes... we are going to have a big bang celebration later - the reunion dinner!
To make up for the lost opportunity to celebrate our 1st anniversary, Daddy and Mummy went to Pan Pacific Hotel for buffet last Sunday and stuffed ourselves with loads of food. We haven't really had the time to spend some quality time alone. Weekends are always filled with housework or spending time with our respective families... so it was a good change to be able to do something different.
Mummy has been able to feel Baby Matthias move, kick and punch more frequently for the past 1 week. Its quite an exciting experience. Feels like a little mouse running around the lower abdominal area. But of course the bad part is that if Mummy lies in a position that is uncomfy for Baby Matthias, he will retaliate with a punch or kick almost instantaneously. If Mummy refuses to budge... more punches and kicks will be served. Luckily, Baby is more active during reasonable hours like in the morning and late afternoon... and not some unearthly hour.
Baby Matthias finally got his first cute (I think he would want to be referred to as handsome) outfit last Sunday.
To make up for the lost opportunity to celebrate our 1st anniversary, Daddy and Mummy went to Pan Pacific Hotel for buffet last Sunday and stuffed ourselves with loads of food. We haven't really had the time to spend some quality time alone. Weekends are always filled with housework or spending time with our respective families... so it was a good change to be able to do something different.
Mummy has been able to feel Baby Matthias move, kick and punch more frequently for the past 1 week. Its quite an exciting experience. Feels like a little mouse running around the lower abdominal area. But of course the bad part is that if Mummy lies in a position that is uncomfy for Baby Matthias, he will retaliate with a punch or kick almost instantaneously. If Mummy refuses to budge... more punches and kicks will be served. Luckily, Baby is more active during reasonable hours like in the morning and late afternoon... and not some unearthly hour.
Baby Matthias finally got his first cute (I think he would want to be referred to as handsome) outfit last Sunday.
Sunday, 30 January 2005
Baby Matthias (for sure)!
Yesterday was the detailed scan for the baby with the other Dr Lim. Basically, it was a detailed check of everything for your little sibling, from head to toe. Every part of the baby was carefully documented, from the size of his head, to his limbs & even counting the number of digits on his little hands and feet! It was quite an eye opener, compared to Dr Lim's ultrasound scanner. During the scan, we also confirmed that you have a little brother. I think the grannies are dissappointed as they wanted a little granddaughter to dress up, but Daddy's granny (belonging to the older generation) was obviously very pleased for a great-grandson.
Your little brother, unfortunately, was not being too coorperative during the scan, so Dr Lim missed out on one last scan for the blood leaving the heart due to how he decided to lie in Mummy's womb. So, during the next visit, we'll have to try again. Mummy has been asking him to "kick kick kick" every night. Obviously, he heard her as he was rather active during the scan, moving his legs & waving, but he just refused to cooperate to give a good view of his heart.
It was a little apprehensive for Daddy going into that room with Mummy as that was where we had seen you guys for the last time. But, knowing that you are keeping an eye on your baby brother brings some happiness to know that you are around.
Your little brother, unfortunately, was not being too coorperative during the scan, so Dr Lim missed out on one last scan for the blood leaving the heart due to how he decided to lie in Mummy's womb. So, during the next visit, we'll have to try again. Mummy has been asking him to "kick kick kick" every night. Obviously, he heard her as he was rather active during the scan, moving his legs & waving, but he just refused to cooperate to give a good view of his heart.
It was a little apprehensive for Daddy going into that room with Mummy as that was where we had seen you guys for the last time. But, knowing that you are keeping an eye on your baby brother brings some happiness to know that you are around.
Tuesday, 4 January 2005
Baby Matthias (or so we were told it could be)
We are finally out of the woods as Mummy is 4 weeks into the second trimester. Starting to gain lots of confidence as we get this far.
Saw baby yesterday and he was really active... kicking and punching away. Dr Lim said he thought he thought he saw a boy. Guess we will find out for sure at the next checkup on 29 January when we go for our first detailed scan. Anyway... all we pray for is a smooth pregnancy and a healthy baby to hold.
Can't wait to feel the first kick from baby :)
Saw baby yesterday and he was really active... kicking and punching away. Dr Lim said he thought he thought he saw a boy. Guess we will find out for sure at the next checkup on 29 January when we go for our first detailed scan. Anyway... all we pray for is a smooth pregnancy and a healthy baby to hold.
Can't wait to feel the first kick from baby :)
Saturday, 1 January 2005
Wishing for a Happier New Year!
The end of a year signifies another new beginning.
Year 2004 has been a roller coastal ride with all the ups and downs. Hopefully there will be more happiness for the coming year.
We finally bought the first item for baby - a cot. Still looking forward to a smooth checkup this coming Monday. Promised myself that if everything goes well from hereon... I will stop putting on hold doing more shopping for baby stuff.
It is starting to really get on my nerves that my two mothers have been trying to run my life over every little thing. I think I am really losing complete control of my life. I can't decide how I want to manage my time, my house or even what to buy for my kitchen. It is a big irony when they think that I am over-exerting myself when I try to do more... but at times felt that we are not able to take care of ourselves that's why we still fall back on them over certain things. Maybe I should stop being a coward and learn to say "NO"... but the thought of making them upset will make me stop in my tracks. I have given Daddy the full authority to give me a hard smack on my head should I be what my mothers are today.
Year 2004 has been a roller coastal ride with all the ups and downs. Hopefully there will be more happiness for the coming year.
We finally bought the first item for baby - a cot. Still looking forward to a smooth checkup this coming Monday. Promised myself that if everything goes well from hereon... I will stop putting on hold doing more shopping for baby stuff.
It is starting to really get on my nerves that my two mothers have been trying to run my life over every little thing. I think I am really losing complete control of my life. I can't decide how I want to manage my time, my house or even what to buy for my kitchen. It is a big irony when they think that I am over-exerting myself when I try to do more... but at times felt that we are not able to take care of ourselves that's why we still fall back on them over certain things. Maybe I should stop being a coward and learn to say "NO"... but the thought of making them upset will make me stop in my tracks. I have given Daddy the full authority to give me a hard smack on my head should I be what my mothers are today.
Sunday, 19 December 2004
Who Are We to Judge?
Year 2004 is finally coming to a close. As usual, mummy and friends had our "Christmas slumber party"... save and except that for this year Mummy wasn't allowed to stay over.
It seems like everyone has been pretty caught up with our own lives lately... our jobs, housework, church etc. But other than that... nothing has changed.
Something rather unusual happened yesterday though. While waiting in line to use the washroom... a Japanese middle-aged lady wheeled her handicap father into the Ladies obviously to use the cubicle for the handicap. Of course like most other women... at that very moment I frowned upon seeing a grown up man in the Ladies. The thought however dissipated shortly when it dawned on me that maybe she was alone and nobody could have helped the poor old man. However, it wasn't long before the old man started wheeling himself out of the cubicle with the daughter calling out to him from right behind. Obviously the old man was feeling embarrassed... and his action left his daughter feeling upset with him.
The daughter probably didn't have a choice but to put up with the blatant stares from onlookers... but at the same time overlooked her father's feelings. The father in guard of his pride neglected the position his daughter was caught in.
Sometimes in life... we need to make tough decisions... decisions that may not necessary be right but probably the most appropriate one in the prevailing circumstances. So who are we to judge another person for the decision he or she made?
It seems like everyone has been pretty caught up with our own lives lately... our jobs, housework, church etc. But other than that... nothing has changed.
Something rather unusual happened yesterday though. While waiting in line to use the washroom... a Japanese middle-aged lady wheeled her handicap father into the Ladies obviously to use the cubicle for the handicap. Of course like most other women... at that very moment I frowned upon seeing a grown up man in the Ladies. The thought however dissipated shortly when it dawned on me that maybe she was alone and nobody could have helped the poor old man. However, it wasn't long before the old man started wheeling himself out of the cubicle with the daughter calling out to him from right behind. Obviously the old man was feeling embarrassed... and his action left his daughter feeling upset with him.
The daughter probably didn't have a choice but to put up with the blatant stares from onlookers... but at the same time overlooked her father's feelings. The father in guard of his pride neglected the position his daughter was caught in.
Sometimes in life... we need to make tough decisions... decisions that may not necessary be right but probably the most appropriate one in the prevailing circumstances. So who are we to judge another person for the decision he or she made?
Saturday, 11 December 2004
Close Brush
It's been a crazy week for everyone...
Auntie Kai Ling got dengue fever and was admitted to hospital last Sunday. We were all so worried as we read so many articles in the papers about people who die from dengue fever. It was only upon more research that we knew that while it is very serious, it is hardly fatal in all cases.
Nonetheless, it was an anxious week for all, as Auntie Kai Ling's platelet levels were monitored daily for improvement. It all came about on Friday, when the levels start reaching safer levels that we all breathed a sigh of relief. Today, if the doctor checks that everything is ok, she'll be able to be discharged to come home.
Mummy has been really busy at work for the past week as well. However, with her Boss going away and the Christmas holiday coming, hopefully, things at her office will slow down. Tonight is her office's Dinner & Dance & poor Mummy's so tired that she's still thinking about whether to go. She's having a rest now & we'll see how... Shhhh...
Auntie Kai Ling got dengue fever and was admitted to hospital last Sunday. We were all so worried as we read so many articles in the papers about people who die from dengue fever. It was only upon more research that we knew that while it is very serious, it is hardly fatal in all cases.
Nonetheless, it was an anxious week for all, as Auntie Kai Ling's platelet levels were monitored daily for improvement. It all came about on Friday, when the levels start reaching safer levels that we all breathed a sigh of relief. Today, if the doctor checks that everything is ok, she'll be able to be discharged to come home.
Mummy has been really busy at work for the past week as well. However, with her Boss going away and the Christmas holiday coming, hopefully, things at her office will slow down. Tonight is her office's Dinner & Dance & poor Mummy's so tired that she's still thinking about whether to go. She's having a rest now & we'll see how... Shhhh...
Saturday, 4 December 2004
A Wave...
This morning was our checkup with Dr. Lim. I guess Mummy & I tend to approach these visits with a bit of trepidation; but the sense of relief and joy after seeing the baby always fills us with a sense of hope and happiness. Today, we could see his/her little hand as well as his/her head; we couldn't make out the legs but they're there somewhere. We can't be sure if it was just Dr. Lim moving the ultrasound sensor, but both Mummy and Daddy are quite sure we caught a little wave from the baby. :)
Mummy has been really busy with work and the house. Sometimes, she amazes me with the amount of energy she has and can put into everything. As I told her the other day, she's the best wife that anyone can hope for & she's the best Mummy to you guys and the little baby growing in her.
Mummy has been really busy with work and the house. Sometimes, she amazes me with the amount of energy she has and can put into everything. As I told her the other day, she's the best wife that anyone can hope for & she's the best Mummy to you guys and the little baby growing in her.
Saturday, 27 November 2004
A Rose By Any Other Name...
Mummy & Daddy have started thinking of names for your baby brother/sister. For a brother, we had decided on Matthias. According to a baby's name website, this name is used in German and English. Its source is Matityah, a Hebrew name meaning "God's gift". For a sister, we had thought of Seline the last time. But watching TV the other day, the name Shervahn came up. Daddy thought this was rather unique. This name's (with Irish Gaelic usage) source is Jehane, a Norman French name meaning "God's grace". Mummy liked it too, so for now, we're going with this pair of names. Now, just counting down the months & weeks till we see him/her.
Thursday, 25 November 2004
Perfectionism Can Be Imperfect Too
Looking at the date of the last blog entry is another reminder of how busy life has been... and the reminder that with every change in the life's direction... adjustment to expectations and daily routine are inevitable.
Attended an in-house workshop on competencies at work yesterday. Initially I had expected myself to sleep through it like most seminars and workshops... surprisingly the workshop was very insightful and kept me up from morning till late afternoon.
It started to dawn on me during the workshop that one of my biggest incompetence right now is the inability to learn on the fly... and the cause is due to me being a perfectionist and being adverse to risk. How true! Very often, I want to get things right even from the start... because I don't want to make myself look bad infront of others or disappoint myself. As a result, fear will engulf me whenever I'm faced with a new situation... but will quickly jump in to try and solve the issue without fully appreciating the cause... just so that I can live up to being efficient. At the end of it... I make mistakes... taking me even farther away from being perfect.
Attended an in-house workshop on competencies at work yesterday. Initially I had expected myself to sleep through it like most seminars and workshops... surprisingly the workshop was very insightful and kept me up from morning till late afternoon.
It started to dawn on me during the workshop that one of my biggest incompetence right now is the inability to learn on the fly... and the cause is due to me being a perfectionist and being adverse to risk. How true! Very often, I want to get things right even from the start... because I don't want to make myself look bad infront of others or disappoint myself. As a result, fear will engulf me whenever I'm faced with a new situation... but will quickly jump in to try and solve the issue without fully appreciating the cause... just so that I can live up to being efficient. At the end of it... I make mistakes... taking me even farther away from being perfect.
