Goodbye Ji Chek December 31, 2007
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I am in deep grief
as I bid my Ji Chek
whom loved me so dearly
even before I understood what love is
- Goodbye -
*****
- Who would have thought this to be the last family portrait? Taken Dec 2005 -
Friday, my aunt (Gu Gu) from Penang called close to midnight. Through her frantic sobs, ‘They says he cannot be save already,’ I made out that my Uncle had been knocked down by a motorcyclist. Nah! She is just exaggerating, I thought in denial. My dad and I frantically tried to contact his wife and daughter. The dreaded call finally came half an hour later to confirm our worst fears - my beloved uncle has passed away. Nah! That can’t be. It is just a dream, and I clung on to that delusion as I crept into bed.
My uncle was working in a departmental store. He had done the closing and was heading home. As usual, he had asked his wife and daughter, who were also working together, to wait for him at the bus stop while he tie the loose ends before catching up with them. As he was crossing the road, an 18 years motor cyclist knocked him down. The impact was so great, his legs broke and he bled profusely from multiple injuries. One of the food vendors whom witnessed the accident ran to the bus stop to inform his wife and daughter. Unfortunately when they saw him, we was barely breathing and was pronounced dead when they reached the hospital.
I just came home from my uncle’s (Ji Chek, as how I address him in Hokkien) funeral, hauling a heavy heart, laden with all kinds of emotions, from sadness, exhaustion, guilt, anger to relieve and feeling comforted. Grief over the lost of my Uncle. Sad that his family, especially his wife whom he loved so dearly, whom had never spent a day of her live without him since they got married, lost her soul mate. Guilt of not saying proper thank-yous for cycling all the way to the market to get me my favourite fried cempedak, for never forgetting my lor bak whenever I visit, for taking the trouble to go down town and spending money to buy biscuits from Him Heang whenever we go home. Angry at that irresponsible driver, whom must have been speeding. Exhausted, as we were so short handed at the funeral. But seek solace that he did not suffer, as he passed on.
My uncle was a humble man and the wake was simple. But the funeral was really grand. Relatives, friends and people from everywhere – newspaper man, neighbours, the lady that delivers the family tingkat, the hawkers that he patronised regularly, suppliers that he had worked with, promoters under his charge and close to a hundred colleagues (and bosses) took time off during the extremely busy festive sales season [New Year's eve], to send him on his last journey.
*****
Your smile, your warmth, your love and your sincerity will live in our hearts forever.
Two Blogs Too December 11, 2007
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yiHang has been bugging me to help him set up his very own blog. “Because Kong Kong also have blog already,” was his reason! I taught him how to download photographs from the camera, upload selected ones and publish to his entries. I was pleasantly surprised that he has been diligently writing and updating. He would type in the content and I would edit his spelling and help him improve on sentence construction. I hope this is a good start to picking up the love for writing.
I told him to “Just choose 2-3 photographs that you like, and write 2-3 sentences.” And everyday, he would check the number of hits and see if he has any comments. I’ve promised to help him ‘advertise’ his blog, so please do give our kid blogger your support at www.yihhang.wordpress.com and leave him some comments. *wink*
And yes! My dad caught the bug too. But of course, the wise old man had written so many articles for publication, just cutting and pasting all his masterpieces for archiving will take him months. I bought him his domain, www.sbchua.com. So please also give our ‘Kong Kong’ blogger your support too.
One after another December 1, 2007
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It has been most tiring with one falling sick after another.
Two days after Xiang recovered, our baby, Xuan caught the bug. Fever soared to almost 40 degrees and the whole cycle of monitoring, sponging, feeding medicine, keeping vigil through the nights repeated. Usually, we would set the alarm and wake up in the nights to check the temperature, but there was one night we were too tired and only woke up when Xuan suddenly cried very loudly. Oh my gosh! He was as hot as a piece of coal ! Suppository never fails to bring the fever down but it must be really painful because every time I insert it for our baby, he struggles and cries.
Last Saturday was Hang’s Christmas concert. For the past four years, I never miss his performances. We were looking forward to see his role as the inn keeper in the nativity. I was all dressed up but the very last minute, with a heavy heart, I announced to hubby, “Go ahead without me. Xuan is sick and he needs me more. Tell Hang I am sorry.”
Just when we thought the battle was finally over when Xuan recovered, Hang caught the bug. I ran out of leave and had to steal time home to see them during lunch hours.
We are exhausted. But soon this will blow over.
Soon.
Lets talk about work and school November 13, 2007
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Meal time is war time everyday, with the boys whining, fighting, spilling drinks, etc. Its the time of the day we want to get over and done with, thus we would feed them quickly, sometimes bribed them with sweets and other times threatened with punishments.
- My mum can whipped up a banquet in an afternoon -
When I was young, family dinners, especially on weekends, were grand occasions where my parents along with grandma, uncles, aunts, whom lived under the same roof, tucked into the sumptious home-cooked food served on a big round table for eight. We chatted, laughed, discussed and argued about anything under the sun. As a child, amidst all the interesting juicy gossips about neighbours and relatives, I picked up life lessons, traditions and values. We did not realise it then, but our family were bonding at dinner time in a way that wasn’t possible during the course of an average day.
I wanted to introduce the family dinner hour. Since last week, I make it a point to set a side time to have dinner with the boys. Everyone helps to lay the table and light the candles. The boys feed themselves (never mind the mess!) and while we leisurely tuck into our food, we take turns to relate the days happenings.
Hang talks briefly about school while Xiang reports his behaviour. Everyday for the past week, Xiang would say, ‘Today, I kick/never kick my friends. So I sit/ never sit on the Naughty Chair’.
We need more practise. I tried to model to the boys by sharing enthusiastically about work, the problems I face, the things that makes me happy and makes me sad. I am confident that soon, dinner time will be a lively hour where we learn about each other and from each other.
Yesterday, Xiang ran to me and enthusiastically requested, “Lets have dinner and talk about work and school, okie!?”
Lets say, it’s a start.
Fatherhood November 10, 2007
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Having a doting father
who
lavishes us with
Love
Care
and Attention
is a Blessing.
Trying Times November 8, 2007
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This few weeks have been trying.
Hang was having difficulty adjusting to his dentures initially. He took them out often. Ulcers started to develop on the third day. “You still have to put them on even if it hurts,” I screamed! I was impatient, frustrated and losing confidence believing that the dentures were badly made.
Help poured in over the weekend. My sis arranged for Uncle Andrew and his daughter to take a look at Hang’s dentures when we were at her place for lunch. They assured us that the dentures were very well made. During the weekend, Uncle Ngoi travelled all the way from Jurong to visit Hang and gave us the same assurance. Leanne, who’s grandson is also affected by HED called long distance from Perth to share her experiences. And of course the encouraging comments from all of you warmed our hearts.
Hang’s guradian angels must be looking after him for he adjusted very quickly thereafter. The pain was bearable even though the ulcers had not healed. He was willing to put the dentures on for a good part of the day, only taking them out during meals (Yes! He still needs to practice eating with his dentures) and bedtime. On Monday, he had fun showing his removable teeth to his friends at school. During the week, his speech improved eliminating the need for theraphy. And somehow he found a way to stop the lower dentures from ‘floating’ and flying out!
Thus, the only challenge left is to chew with this set of ‘magic teeth’ as Xiang enviously calls them.
*****
Xuan came next in line. He has always been small weighing merely 2.6kg at birth. He has a small appetite and comsumes only 2oz – 3oz of milk per feed, when he should be taking at least 6oz to 7oz. I noticed that he has not grown much. We weighed him and plot his weight against the growth chart. I was frantic when it revealed that he had dipped from 25 percentile to less than 5 percentile!
That weekend, I was again consumed by uncertainty and fear. The first sign that something was wrong with Hang was when his fail to thrive.
“Is my baby alright?”
I brought him to the pediatrician on Monday. Dr Yong says that there is no cause for concern as Xuan is growing fine, reaching his milestones. Thus, that evening, our prince was once again in our embraces, as we savour every little moments with our baby who is growing quicky by the day.
*****
And finally, its Xiang, who is down with viral fever causing his temperature to fluctuates, peaking at 40.3 degrees! I’ve sleepless nights, waking up every other hour to check his temperature, to feed him his medications and to sponge him.
In a nutshell,
This is
Parenthood.
Scrapbooking November 7, 2007
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Just like the K-dramas, scrapbook-ing is yet another obsession I cautiously steer away. But recently, I found THE perfect reason.
A wall!
Yes, this wall at the entrance of our home. Many visitors were attracted to the photographs. So, I ambitiously declared that I wanted to cover yet another corner of our home with my work of art. And of course, June’s masterpieces inspired me. She pointed me to Shabby Princess for a start. And I’ve been hooked since.
I’ve been using photoDraw with great ease for all my graphic work since time in memorial. The problem is I could not save images at high res for printing. Thus, scrapbooking is a good opportunity for me to pick up Adobe Photoshop.
These are my first two attempts after days of trials and errors! More to come.
Dentures October 25, 2007
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When I am down and overwhelmed with a sense of helplessness my life comes to an illogical standstill. I stop thinking, stop working, stop eating, stop sleeping and simply stop living.
And today, I am yet again engulfed with this dreadfully familiar senselessness.
yHang got his dentures this evening, after months of visits to the dentists for fittings, etc. We have been preparing him and telling him that it might be painful and that he must endure the discomfort. He says that he will try and has been looking forward to getting his removable teeth!
Thank goodness, the upper dentures fit perfectly and comfortably. Unfortunately, the lower one merely sits on his very thin gums with no teeth, except for a molar to hold it in position. As a result, though there is no pain, the dentures ‘floats’ around in his mouth and he finds it extremely difficult to talk.
“Mummy, can I take off the dentures because I want to play with Ye Ye. Its difficult to talk with the dentures on,” he requested. I encourage him to have them on. He took them out for dinner and went off to play without them later. I reminded him to put them on again. I knew he was reluctant. It’s just too bothersome for an active six-year-old who wants to get on with his life, playing. But, without any protests at all, he says, “OK, Mummy.” The whole evening, he tries and he tries and he tries to talk without extruding the lower dentures.
And suddenly, his lower dentures flew out when he talks too loud! Everyone, including himself, had a great laugh.
But my heart really aches. Terribly.
Here I am encouraging him, he tries, but I am not even sure if it is possible to talk with that darn floating denture. I felt so helpless. I really hate this feeling where I don’t know what is the next step I should take. I really loath seeing my beloved little one tries, tries, tries, tries …. and failed.
Typical October 17, 2007
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She
I spent quite a bit on costume jewellery today
He
How much?
She
Err … about $200+
He
Don’t worry. I buy for you.
*****
She
Oh NO! I lost the new ring I just bought. I am so careless!
He
Don’t feel bad…Its not that expensive. Sure can get something nicer.
旧的不去，新的不来
*****
She
ALAMAK! I kena Saman lei! I drove into bus lane!! Fine $120!!!
He
aiyoh..u…har….[No scolding. No nagging]
*****
He
You want me to fetch you to school?
She
No need lah. Its just 5 minuites walk only
He
You have books to carry. Its OK. I will wake up early to drive you there.
*****
He
Nice eye shadow. Make your face looks bright.
She
Really? You like it? They also have in shades of pink. You buy for me?
He
No problem. Go get it.
*****
She
[Think]
[Think]
[Think]
EH! HOW COME U TREAT ME SO NICE HUH!!?? YOU DID SOMETHING WRONG izit??
你跟我从实招来!!!
*****
[Verdict : I am but a Typical woman]
Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden October 16, 2007
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The doting father was on leave and wondered where to bring the bunz for the evening. Read about this green leafy wonderland, the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden . The garden was official opened to public early this month. It aims to cultivate an appreciation for plants, nature and the environment among the young through play and exploration in a garden setting. Beautiful place to spend a serene evening , strolling hand in hand with the man while the kids expend their energy climbing tree house, run in the water play area …
One big garden
Two relaxed parents
Three playful boys
Plenty of space with lush green plants
Lots of see and play
Three active children
Two tired parents
One happy family
M.I.A September 4, 2007
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Yes. I’ve been Missing-In-Action. Blogging, Home schooling, etc came to a halt since the arrival of Xuan. The family, especially me, have been trying to settle into a new routine. Still trying.
About Me
I am back at work after the luxurious 3 months maternity break. So far, managing well with the workload. I try to go home early but lugged back tons of work to mark at night, after the boys are in bed. With new initiative like flexi-work hours for ‘young’ moms, I can start work late (8:30am) once a week. Lost some weight. Trying hard to get back in shape and style. Still breastfeeding my baby and babying my boys.
About Biz
Received a truly impressive gift for Xuan’s full month. It was Eyeore carrying a beautiful bunch of flowers which unfold into rompers, socks and face clothes for my baby. Since then, Yvonne and I have been busy setting up our online business to bring beautiful yet useful gifts to babies, mommies and daddies. The basket of flowers in the photo above is a custom made gift for a baby girl. The items include diapers, rompers, socks, mittens, booties, face clothes and a Mickey rattle. Orders are already streaming in. Will update once our website is ready.
About the Boys
Xuan is such a good natured baby whos full of smiles. He loves to talk. A little small in size but healthy and bright otherwise. I could spend the whole day cuddling him. He’s learning to turn now.
Hang spends lots of time in school preparing for his graduation. He’s so grown up all of a sudden. His love for Xuan is evident. The big Gor Gor would spend time, talking to his lil brother and carrying him.
Xiang is still full of mischievous – never a moment we could keep our eyes off him. Just this evening, Xiang, with a wand in hand, cried, “MAGIC! MAGIC!” and the next thing we saw, his little baby brother was covered with a blanket and the magician tried to turn him into a rabbit.
According to his teacher, the only thing that keeps him occupied, and out of trouble is work. He loves to draw and colour. We are amazed and amused by his drawings!!
Ohhh..how I wish time will come to a standstill.
A lifetime is not enough for me to spend with my boys
A lil get-together August 8, 2007
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In the kitchen
One o’clock in the morning
preparing
Octopus Cupcakes
Monster Sausages
Sugar Coated Flowers
Chocolate Fruit Fondue
Ice Creams
for
A dozen babies 3-year olds.
And their mommies
Plus Por Pors & Nai Nais
Just to put a lil smile on my lil rascal’s face.
***
Special Thanks to all the Por Pors for Bee Hoon, Lychee Jelly, and Glutinous rice.
Istana Art Competition August 6, 2007
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So, we were at the Istana last Sunday with our budding artist.
We were shock to see the whole place packed with thousands of people, with their canvases and paints at 8:30am on a Sunday morning.
This time round, Hang did a bit of practice at home. He drew on a BIG piece of paper. But was handed a small piece, half the size of his practice paper at the registration counter. The paper was filled up after he drew the Merlion, the Indian and Malay figures, so I gave him the idea of turning the paper the other way round to complete his masterpiece. Kinda unique because you get two different views by turning the piece 180 degrees round.
On The Spot Art Competition
Ages 8 and below
- Merit Award -
Xuan’s Milestone August 3, 2007
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Our little baby is not so little anymore. He’s all so cutie and cuddly. He smiles, laughs, gurgles, when we talk to him. And I thought I just gave birth to him yesterday.
Xuan is such a good baby. He only wakes up once at night for feed, a very short feed. When he’s a wake, he plays on his own in his cot. He seldom cries and asks to be carried but when we carry him, his little chubby face lit up and starts ‘talking’ to us. Unlike the two older boys who needs to be rock to sleep, Xuan sleeps on his own when his little stomach is full. And YES!, he wee wee and poo poo in the toilet bowl too.
The only complain I have – Xuan’s a BOY!
He aint’ heavy July 25, 2007
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Look.
My bread.
It’s a car.
Vroom!
[Xiang] Mummy, see, Gor Gor bring toys out from playroom.
[Mummy] Xiang Xiang, don’t always fight with gor gor.
[Xiang] Naughty Gor Gor!
[Mummy] Don’t you like Gor Gor? Don’t you like to play with Gor Gor? Don’t you like to be friend with Gor Gor?
[Xiang - Pouting] NO!
[Mummy] Huh!? No? You don’t like Gor Gor to be your friend?
[Xiang] He’s not my friend.
He’s my BRUDDER!
Being There July 25, 2007
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sharing my ice-cream
Went back to office and ended up with my boss for an hour. Some issues. I was worried, bothered, disappointed, frustrated, upset. With the concoction of emotions, I picked up the phone and called hubby.
He rushed down to Novena to meet me. His company, over a quick, unpalatable and non nutritious set lunch, I felt much better. But he insisted to indulge me with two scoops of my favourite ice cream, to make double sure.
We visited Mary, before he headed back to work.
It’s indeed a blessing to have someone whom we could count on.
All the time.
Anytime
I am thankful, I found that someone.
Soul Mates July 25, 2007
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The couple watching the sun sets from the study.
Somedays. Maybe, most days,
Life as a stay-home-mom can get really high strung.
Sometimes. Maybe, most times,
She started nagging, scolding and yelling.
But more than often,
The man helps her to take a step back, relax and laugh at herself.
Soul Mates.
Playmates July 14, 2007
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Educationist. Disciplinarian.
I AM
PLAY-er. SPOIL-er.
He is.
No wonder the kids look forward to spending time with him. 
[Hang] “I like PaPa playing with me. It makes me happy. He’s funny. Yesterday, we played catch at the playground at Kong Kong’s house. We ran and ran like mad. PaPa brings us swimming. We play shark attack. It means PaPa must hide and we use water gun to shoot him. I like PaPa to sleep with me at night
[Xiang]: Me oso! I LIKE OSO!
[Hang] Papa is my favourite.
[Mummy] Hrmph!
[Hang] You Too, Mummy! But we are talking about PaPa now,right!?
X.I.A.N.G July 14, 2007
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I’ve enjoyed picking my older boy from school. With a broad smile he would run to me, hug me and eagerly relate the day’s events to me. Since I am on maternity leave, I’ve the privilege of picking Xiang from school daily. However, this is a completely different experience altogether.
Sometime ago, the teacher said,
Xiang Xiang’s Mummy, see, Xiang Xiang wore his shoes wrongly but refused to change them. He keeps digging his nose in class.
Not too long ago, the teacher said,
Xiang Xiang’s Mummy, Xiang Xiang kissed a girl in class today. He grabbed and kissed her.
Recently, the teacher said,
Xiang Xiang’s Mummy, Xiang Xiang bit his classmate today – on the thigh – see, got bite mark and a bit red!
Most recently,
I lost the courage to pick him from school.
The lil’ monster coiled the broken yoyos and made them into head gears for his self-invented tribal dance.
He’s undeniably mischievous.
Really cute .
Truly amusing.
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Budding Artist June 30, 2007
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National Children’s Spot Art Competition 2007.
Group A (6 and below 6 years)
1st.
Yes. He won.
But we were not at all pleased.
A couple of weeks back, Hang came home from art class and handed me a half completed art competition entry form. “Are you sure you want to join?” The competition was held yesterday in conjunction with Thomson Community Day. Friday night, he stayed over at his grandparent’s home and thus Saturday morning was a great rush to get him to Toa Payoh for the competition. He did not pack his materials beforehand. So, we had to hunt for drawing board, mats, etc the very last minute.
Since it was free expression for his category, I’ve been asking what he would like to draw. He never gave much thought about it and only decided to draw Changi Airport on the way there. “Easy. I can draw control tower and airplane. No need to draw humans (very difficult to draw humans) because all of them are in the airplane already!”
Thought he has some aptitude, Hang never take art seriously. He has been asking us to allow him to stop his art lessons [so that he can stay home on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons]. Frankly, the only reason why we send him for lessons is to pry him from the computer and television.
In the car, Hang was looking at the prizes. “Please lah! Don’t think of winning. You din’t even prepare OK!? Just take part for the experience and have fun!”
We were late. When we reached the open field, many children had started drawing. At the registration counter, I almost fainted when I saw the size of the drawing paper. It was DOUBLE the size of the usual ones! “Hang, FORGET ABOUT AIRPORT!” Just draw an owl. You’ve done one in art class! Fold the paper into half. Print over the other side as reflection.” [Recalled the idea from this site]
He did his work half heartedly looking eagerly to play at the game stalls and playground instead. I was furious, having to remind him all the time to stay focus and complete his work! “Blend the colours properly! Concentrate! SEE! SEE! Out of line already! C’mon lah, you are the one who wants to join then do properly, blah blah blah ….”
He completed his work at super speed and handed up half an hour before the competition ended! And spent time at the exhibits collecting pamphlets and souvenirs! We went home for a quick lunch. We were all exhausted and Papa was even thinking of not going back for the prize giving ceremony. Thus I thought he was joking when he called to tell me that he won the first prize! He came home with $150 cash prize, a gold medal and some presents.
Frankly, we did not expect him to win. Which was why Papa did not bring the camera for prize presentation. And Papa had to even confirm with the MC that it was Hang who won before ushering him on stage to receive the prizes! In fact, we did not even encourage him to take part. But since he decided to participate, we expect him to take pride in his work. We were disappointed with his SIMPLY BO CHAP attitude.
But what made me really proud was, he used part of the cash prize to treat everyone dinner. He kept $30 for himself and spent to rest on both his brothers. “Gor Gor will buy you all VCDs okie!?” He even gave Xiang his brand new box of colour pencils, “Didi din’t win, so I share with him my present.”
We teased, “Hang, if you don’t treat dinner, then you have more money for your toys” We beamed with pride as he replied, “I promised eveyone I will treat dinner already. A promise is a promise.” and added, “But my budget only $100 okie, if over $100, then everyone have to top up!”
Hang handed us another application form, and annouced, “First prize got $300!” It reads, Istana Art Event. 5th August. 9am – 11am, with fine prints, Provide One Way bus transport for participants. Please assemble at 6:50am. Bus leaves at 7:00am
“Err … SO EARLY! This time draw owl wont win one. Must draw human – racial harmony stuff you know- so let’s FORGET IT lah huh!?”
[Just want to keep this talent of his at the non-competitive level]
Wedding Anniversary June 29, 2007
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It’s not the flowers.
But the effort,
to put a smile on my face.
And seven years of togetherness.
Thank You.
My Baby, My Breast June 29, 2007
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“I am not only giving him milk and food, but a bond that lasts through adulthood.”
I took this photo of newborn Xuan calmly suckling at my breast to capture the precious moment from a nursing mother’s point of view. Wanted to submit this photo for the Story of Love competition but doubt I could make it for the closing date, which is tomorrow.
Xuan was merely 2.6kg at birth. Just before his full month, he was a whopping 4kg! He’s 6 weeks now and I am sure he must have put on another couple of hundreds grams from the last we weigh him.
And I am proud to say, just like the older boys, Xuan thrives on breastmilk solely. I had difficulty breastfeeding Xuan initially. I am glad I persevered and worked out a healthy supply. Gosh! I even have excess to give to a friend’s newborn!
Xuan’s appetite is insatiable! After suckling on the breasts for a half an hour, he needs to take a bottle of supplement breast milk before he drifts off to sleep. Usually, I will feed him on one side, pump the other side and gets someone to bottle feed him so that I could catch up with some rest.
The night feeds are the worst, without much help. He could suckle for more than half hour and cries the moment unlatched. I was so lacking in sleep, I had no choice but to feed him expressed breastmilk using bottles. He would take 2 oz in less than 10 minutes and goes to sleep, full and satisfied, before waking for another feed in less than 3 hours!
But seeing how chubby and happy he is, all scarifices worthwhile.
Fatherhood Bliss June 18, 2007
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Not long after the sun has risen.
The rowdy boys jumped into our bed, shouting in chorus
“Happy Father’s Day!”
The yet shaven Papa, clad in singlet and boxers, with beady eyes and ‘funky’ hairstyle, unwrapped their hand made gifts.
Totally soaked in fatherhood bliss.
Xuan’s Full Month June 18, 2007
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Xuan is One Month Old!
But days of changing diapers, burping baby, milk expresso a plenty.
Doting Father Loving Hubby June 7, 2007
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Many of the blog entries keep records of stuff that I do with the bunz and for the family, but the man is no less a doting father and a loving husband.
The trio has been spending lots of time and ran countless of errands together. Two weeks back, on the way to visit the bunz’ grandparents, they made a detour and headed for a triple scopes banana boat ice cream at Swensens. They also spent a lazy Sunday morning dipping in the pool. Last week, they went to the library and lugged home a bagful of books and CD-Roms. On Monday, despite his tight working schedule, the man took half a day off to bring the bunz for shopping and the movie, Shriek 3.
And in morning, he will bath the little one before heading for work. Though he tries to help with the night feeds and pacifying the crying baby, I insisted that he gets a full night’s rest as he needs to work the next day.
*****
Thanks dear, for taking the kids out, for helping out with the baby, leaving me time to rest and recuperate.
Super-Heroes June 4, 2007
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Yvonne & Clarence bought these superhero outfits for the boys.
Ain’t’ they cute?
The moon June 3, 2007
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The baby nursed.
Then he pooped.
And nursed again.
And pooped again.
And nurse, slept, woke, … nurse, slept, woke, … pooped AGAIN!
By dawn, I were exhausted.
But the man commented that the moon looked good.
And in each other’s arms, we stood by the window for a very brief moment, admiring the the golden ball that was hanging high above the sky, hidden partially by some clouds, against the breaking day.
When he went back to slumber, I took out the camera.
To capture that very brief moment spent in his warm embrace.
I can be so hopelessly romantic.
At dawn.
