I'm a Big Big Boy

This is Christian @ Week 2 insisting on holding his own bottle.
Yup, he IS holding his own bottle now @ Week 5 during his feeds, any interference by the mother warrants a big "smack" (no kidding) from him.

Baby C is a big eater. He is gulping 90ml of milk every 2 hours. That is a whooping 1.08litre of milk daily. The mother cow aka yours truly have being pumping Fenugreek pills and drinking papaya soup daily to increase the milk supply. So far, mother cow is still playing catch up.

Born at 3.62kg, Baby C is now approaching 6kg at week 5 and has grown 8cm in length too.
The pediatrician commented that C is putting on weight at a very fast space.
No wonder Baby C has outgrown all the Newborn and S-sized diapers.

Oh pls dont inherit mummy's fat genes!

How should a true blue Christian behave?

So, how should a Christian behave?


See no Evil


Hear no Evil


Speak no Evil

Awww... Isnt Baby C a true blue ermmmmm Christian? :)

Naming Baby C - Christian 智義

This entry is written for Baby C. I think its so important for him to know how he is named.

Christian 智義

A few months before we were married, I was doing my devotion one day as usual when I felt the Lord impressed upon my heart:

" Your first born will be a son and he will be named Christian"

I was startled as we weren't even married yet. I laughed it off dismissively yet knowing it was such a CLEAR impression. I kept it in my heart, withholding it even from Adrian.

6 weeks after we were married, we discovered I was pregnant. We subsequently spent the bulk of my pregnancy in the States (what a blessing!). We were required to go for our detailed scan at the Newport Hospital, Rhode Island on 5th Feb 2010. Before we left for the hospital that afternoon, I told the husband:

E: " This baby is gonna be a boy"

A: "How do you know?"

E: "Trust me, I just know. Its definitely gonna be a boy"

So the rest is history, our little baby was named even before he was born. Christian, Christian, isn't God amazing? Just like what the the bible says in Ephesians 1: 4 that "He chose us in him BEFORE the foundation of the world", Baby C is God's precious!

During the bitter winter months in Newport, Adrian and I spent the bulk of our time wrapped in thick blankets, holed up in our tiny couch at home, reading to Baby C and praying for him. One verse that constantly popped up in our prayers for Baby C and our reading was:

Proverbs 31:8-9

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.

你 当 为 哑 吧 （ 或 作 不 能 自 辨 的 ） 开 口 ， 为 一 切 孤 独 的 伸 冤 。
你 当 开 口 按 公義 判 断 ， 为 困 苦 和 穷 乏 的 辨 屈

Christian 智義
智 = Wisdom, as the Book of Proverbs is also known as the Book of Wisdom
義 = Righteousness, as taken from the verse itself

We believe Proverbs 31:8-9 would be one of the verse to which Christian's life is anchored.
I dont know, "to speak up for the poor and helpless", does that mean Christian would be the next Attorney General of Singapore? :)

To my darling angel,

we pray you will grow up in wisdom and in stature, having the favour of God and Men. Walk in righteousness, know that you are called to live a life greater than yourself. Daddy and Mummy love you very much, and we will do our best to help you walk in your Divine Calling

Be a man of wisdom and righteousness

The Birth Story

Have been so swamped with chores since Baby C's arrival. Everything revolves around Baby C's schedule, I hardly have time for myself. But I'm really enjoying motherhood. It's such an immense joy to watch Baby C grows each day and to be part of it. Despite all the sleepless nights, Baby C is such a wonderful blessing :)

So, after a month, I've finally going to blog about the Birth Story.

I was scheduled to be induced on the 23rd July 2010.
Adrian and I checked into Mt. Alvernia hospital at 0000Hr. We checked in via the A&E department. The friendly nurse at the entrance whisked a wheelchair for me immediately upon hearing I was there for delivery. Perhaps they were expecting a screaming and yelling mad woman howling out in pain anytime soon, just as was seen on TV! I had to reassure them that "It's really ok, I'm here for a scheduled induction, I'm perfectly ok to walk to the labour suite!"

Moments before leaving for the hospital

While waiting to admit, we were told that there isnt any single or double bedder available in the maternity wing. The only available room was a four-bedder. We had made a booking earlier, having been told that 23rd July is probably the "lull period" for the hospital, we chose the particular day to be induced. I guess it was a hot date for babies to check into the world!

Adrian was insistent on having a single suite, since there was none, he told the nurse promptly that we would come back the next day instead for the induction. I for one was totally HORRIFIED. I was so prepared mentally to give birth that I told my husband on the that even if there is only a manger left, I'm still going for it!

The nurses were very nice and converted a single suite at the pediatric ward for me.
Having settled all the paper work, we begun our 22 Hr labour process!

1am:
I was given my first dose of Prostoglandin

For those who are wondering, Prostaglandin is a hormone-like substance, which helps stimulate uterine contractions. The nurse inserted a tablet containing prostaglandin into the vagina to ripen the cervix. Urghhh trust me, the process is no-fun at all! I went to sleep right after that, having told to expect a 2cm dilation in the morning. Apart from the slight contraction and discomfort, it was an uneventful night.

7am:
I was again given a second dose of Prostoglandin when there isnt any dilation at all, 0cm! I was getting a little distressed at this point. The discomfort and the long wait is wearing me emotionally. The constant Vaginal Examination (VE) was uncomfortable and painful. I'm wondering when is the ordeal gonna end.

10am:
Dr Wong came to check on me. The VE was so painful that I cried in pain uncontrollably. Dr Wong was really surprised at the emotional outburst and he ordered epidural for me.

11am:
Dr Pay, the anesthesiologist came and administer epidural. I was so grateful for some form of pain relief. She was calm, collected and very reassuring

2pm:
Dr Wong came to do another check. He burst my water bag. I was so traumatized by his first VE that I cried upon seeing him walking through the labour suite's door. I think he was rather taken aback, not expecting himself to have traumatized a patient so badly.
2cm dilated at this point (Phew!!!). Was told to expect delivery around midnight.

I really think epidural is God's greatest gift to women!
The long wait before the final push was uneventful. I wasn't aware that I couldnt take any food or beverage after epidural was administered so it was a HUNGRY wait. I will be more prepared the next time.

Within the 7 hours before the final push, we heard 4 babies checked out in the other delivery suits. Their loud wails resonated throughout the suite and are sweet to the ears, and we were more anxious and excited to meet Baby C.

Waiting in the delivery suite

Contractions intensifying

9pm:

10cm dilated! The pushing begins. Arghhhh, it was a tedious process.

I huffed and I puffed and ........

Hello World! Baby C checked in on 23rd July , 1009pm

Mummy was too stunned to react to Baby C

A rather big head 35.5cm


15 mins after birth. A rather alert Baby C


Grandma and Jiu-jiu waiting outside the delivery suite to catch a glimpse of Baby C

1st picture with Mummy. ALAS! we forgot to take a picture of Baby C and daddy :(

My little angel



Baby C, you will always be Mummy's precious