katherine2302
Member
bess..thanx..i'll call mothercare n check wif dem b4 goin down
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katherine2302
Member
shuigal..Sis Tay frm MAH??Ani website or wat?
thanx xiaowanzi..i'll call b4 goin
thanx xiaowanzi..i'll call b4 goin
katherine2302
Member
shuigal..alamak..wat a waste.If not our babies can hav alot of nice dresses liao.Haix..tried 2 look onli oso dun hav luck
katherine2302
Member
bess..
tats wat my family hav been sayin..haha
tats wat my family hav been sayin..haha
katherine2302
Member
hee..Janae will jia you 1.Thanx bess n shuigal.She's gettin cuter day by day.I love 2 smell her..haha
rhyea,
my bb also got myshield (hospitalization insurance) foc cos both adult must buy so that kids enjoy FOC.this early Jan, we applied again, but his life insurance still in processing. we paid the $$ and the financial planner said can backdated the insurance date once it got approved. now insurance co getting medical records fr hospital (think will need 4-6 wks to do tat).
my bb also got myshield (hospitalization insurance) foc cos both adult must buy so that kids enjoy FOC.this early Jan, we applied again, but his life insurance still in processing. we paid the $$ and the financial planner said can backdated the insurance date once it got approved. now insurance co getting medical records fr hospital (think will need 4-6 wks to do tat).
virgoaries
New Member
Hi all/Maple,
My girls are both in SCN now. In fact, my bigger twin is discharging today and i will be picking her up from KK later...so very anxious and excited..she is finally coming back home after almost 1.5 months!!
Doc told me yesterday my bigger twin has stage 2 ROP on right eye and stage 1 on the left eye. Last week, she only has stage 1 ROP on right eye...so her ROP is advancing
. Should i be worried?? (Doc said he not trained on eyes so cannot explain to me confidently and asked me to check with the eye doctor as outpatient on my next visit). Do i need to pay any special attention when i bring her back home? for eg - avoiding bright lights etc??
My girls are both in SCN now. In fact, my bigger twin is discharging today and i will be picking her up from KK later...so very anxious and excited..she is finally coming back home after almost 1.5 months!!
Doc told me yesterday my bigger twin has stage 2 ROP on right eye and stage 1 on the left eye. Last week, she only has stage 1 ROP on right eye...so her ROP is advancing
katherine2302
Member
bought Janae wif my husband 4 her jaundice check @ polyclinic 2day..finally her jaundice lv has dropped till 99.No more painful blood test 4 her..am so glad..heehee
kaylas_mom
Member
Hi Maple,
You do not allow PM. i wanted to ask you if i could interview you for an article i am writing for a parenting magazine, to share your experience. i think it will benefit other mummies who may not take part actively in forums, and who feel alone when they experience problems in their pregnancies.
My article is on Caring for Your Premature Baby. I myself have a premature baby, born 33 weeks at 1.35kg (Very Low Birth Weight) due to Intra-Uterine Growth Restriction - she did not grow well in the womb. I also suffered from preeclampsia in my final weeks before giving birth, and my blood pressure was so high i was forced to stay in hospital for 8 days! my baby was also in NICU for 1 whole month.
i was very depressed and sad but not knowing any friends with similar problems or where to seek help or support, i felt all alone. i eventually wrote an article about my ordeal and a magazine has picked it up and will be publishing it in Feb, hence i can't use it again.
If there are any mummies out there with premature babies who are willing to share your experience, pls PM me. i'm sure we can help other moms-to-be who may suffer from similar problems, or at least warn moms-to-be that pregnancy isn't always smooth-sailing but there is always help and advice available.
You do not allow PM. i wanted to ask you if i could interview you for an article i am writing for a parenting magazine, to share your experience. i think it will benefit other mummies who may not take part actively in forums, and who feel alone when they experience problems in their pregnancies.
My article is on Caring for Your Premature Baby. I myself have a premature baby, born 33 weeks at 1.35kg (Very Low Birth Weight) due to Intra-Uterine Growth Restriction - she did not grow well in the womb. I also suffered from preeclampsia in my final weeks before giving birth, and my blood pressure was so high i was forced to stay in hospital for 8 days! my baby was also in NICU for 1 whole month.
i was very depressed and sad but not knowing any friends with similar problems or where to seek help or support, i felt all alone. i eventually wrote an article about my ordeal and a magazine has picked it up and will be publishing it in Feb, hence i can't use it again.
If there are any mummies out there with premature babies who are willing to share your experience, pls PM me. i'm sure we can help other moms-to-be who may suffer from similar problems, or at least warn moms-to-be that pregnancy isn't always smooth-sailing but there is always help and advice available.
katherine2302
Member
bess..
heehee..i simply can't resist e temptation of smellin n kissin her lor.Tryin 2 put her 2 slp now =( like its takin 4eva..i almost slpin but her eyes still super big.Hav facebk??
heehee..i simply can't resist e temptation of smellin n kissin her lor.Tryin 2 put her 2 slp now =( like its takin 4eva..i almost slpin but her eyes still super big.Hav facebk??
katherine2302
Member
yeah..Janae is finally slpin.
hi virgo,
i juz took my bb for ROP review this aftnn.
i hope wedlink mit help u understand more bout it.hope it's useful.
http://www.schepens.com/retinopathy_of_prematurity.htm
i juz took my bb for ROP review this aftnn.
i hope wedlink mit help u understand more bout it.hope it's useful.
http://www.schepens.com/retinopathy_of_prematurity.htm
Hi All,
So long nvr post liao, dunno where to start sharing about Jerlynn...recently I got really lazy, lazy to even sit by the PC for too long, and end up only play some FB games and post some pics...Lazy even to bring her for her Rehab follow-up and her Pneummococal Jab which is due...Bad Mummy!
I was looking at her when she was taking a nap one day, and realised that she has grown soooo much...*tears rolling down cheeks* I used to keep saying her legs are soooo short, but then that one day, I think she has long legs...hahaha...dunno why so emo...
Think cos I will be ready to get back to work soon, and gonna miss my SAHM life with her liao....
CNY coming... enjoy CNY and will start looking out for jobs...anyone has Kangtao for me, PM me wor...keke
This is Jerlynn's "1st CNY"...last CNY she was still in SCU, no chance to doll her up...This year, all of us compensated her with lots shoes and clothes...she can wear til the 15th loh! Hahahahaha
Now I'm the one sianzzz, cos "Black" is my colour and I can't wear on CNY...thus I realli can't find any suitable clothes to buy for myself to hide my super fat figure...
<font color="0077aa">Re: Premmie Clothings</font>
New mummies, dun buy too many pieces wor, cos our little fighters really grow damn fast, and very soon will not be able to feed...
U can try buying Tie-string Kimonos which might last longer...
<font color="0077aa">afcai,</font>
I'm started feeding Jerlynn Chwee Kueh too! I gave her to try recently, cos I rembr u said HX loves it..and she loves it too...but she only eats one piece for Breakfast...
So long nvr post liao, dunno where to start sharing about Jerlynn...recently I got really lazy, lazy to even sit by the PC for too long, and end up only play some FB games and post some pics...Lazy even to bring her for her Rehab follow-up and her Pneummococal Jab which is due...Bad Mummy!
I was looking at her when she was taking a nap one day, and realised that she has grown soooo much...*tears rolling down cheeks* I used to keep saying her legs are soooo short, but then that one day, I think she has long legs...hahaha...dunno why so emo...
Think cos I will be ready to get back to work soon, and gonna miss my SAHM life with her liao....
CNY coming... enjoy CNY and will start looking out for jobs...anyone has Kangtao for me, PM me wor...keke
This is Jerlynn's "1st CNY"...last CNY she was still in SCU, no chance to doll her up...This year, all of us compensated her with lots shoes and clothes...she can wear til the 15th loh! Hahahahaha
Now I'm the one sianzzz, cos "Black" is my colour and I can't wear on CNY...thus I realli can't find any suitable clothes to buy for myself to hide my super fat figure...
<font color="0077aa">Re: Premmie Clothings</font>
New mummies, dun buy too many pieces wor, cos our little fighters really grow damn fast, and very soon will not be able to feed...
U can try buying Tie-string Kimonos which might last longer...
<font color="0077aa">afcai,</font>
I'm started feeding Jerlynn Chwee Kueh too! I gave her to try recently, cos I rembr u said HX loves it..and she loves it too...but she only eats one piece for Breakfast...
david, always forget to update u... my colleague's relative has asked the doc if her bb has malrotation but doc said no.. now the bb has stablised, back at home with a tube to put on wgt untl they run further tests...
tree ice, craydon 11kg at 27mths is good! my gal is 11kg at 36months!
virgoaries, congrats on the birth of ur princesses! maybe u can check on the medishield which is now 'auto issued' for newborns? better than nothing (no insurance).
xbliss, u hit 3digit when u r preggy? i cannot imagine u being 3 digit!!! good to go for gym. i rem i conceived kate after i went for my aerobics class (maybe it build up my health)...
rhyea, good that u managed to get some insurance
lilac, what is Dr A's explanation for waking him up for feed at night?
katherine, congrats! 2kg is a good wgt!
kaylas mommy, just a suggestion. perhaps u can also do a brief summary of the different scenarios (we have so many examples here) so that the readers will know that premmies are not so rare (u will eb surpirsed on how many pp have never known of any premmie in their life and thinks its very rare)
gingal, wah..jerlynn have so many pretty clothes liao u still get her > 15 new ones for CNY? lucky gal hahahaa
tree ice, craydon 11kg at 27mths is good! my gal is 11kg at 36months!
virgoaries, congrats on the birth of ur princesses! maybe u can check on the medishield which is now 'auto issued' for newborns? better than nothing (no insurance).
xbliss, u hit 3digit when u r preggy? i cannot imagine u being 3 digit!!! good to go for gym. i rem i conceived kate after i went for my aerobics class (maybe it build up my health)...
rhyea, good that u managed to get some insurance
lilac, what is Dr A's explanation for waking him up for feed at night?
katherine, congrats! 2kg is a good wgt!
kaylas mommy, just a suggestion. perhaps u can also do a brief summary of the different scenarios (we have so many examples here) so that the readers will know that premmies are not so rare (u will eb surpirsed on how many pp have never known of any premmie in their life and thinks its very rare)
gingal, wah..jerlynn have so many pretty clothes liao u still get her > 15 new ones for CNY? lucky gal hahahaa
katherine2302
Member
<font color="aa00aa">gingal</font>,
nice to hear fr u. yup, there are lot of new mummies here.
yup, time flies....our premiee has grown... hmmm J still has rehab?? who is looking after J when u work?
re:Chwee Kueh
haa..HX dunno eat this for months...but he enjoyed it every morning (except sat off Chwee Kueh day). now, he ate 2 of them in the morning, 2 scoop of cereal with 2 sco0p of milk and a small piece of bread after his morning 150ml milk half an hr later. if he is full, he will not ask for more. if not, he will make noise in his walker.
we will buy 12 Chwee Kueh from a stall (no chai po and oil) so can last him 5-6 days. my mum will take it out and pour boil water over it for a while b4 let him consume.
re:clothes
wow...model for J?
<font color="0000ff">bloom</font>,
tx weight also at 12kg. up and down ard 11-13kg.
<font color="119911">kaylas mommy</font>,
maybe u can join the preemie fb cos most infos on the reason why we have premiee is there.
nice to hear fr u. yup, there are lot of new mummies here.
yup, time flies....our premiee has grown... hmmm J still has rehab?? who is looking after J when u work?
re:Chwee Kueh
haa..HX dunno eat this for months...but he enjoyed it every morning (except sat off Chwee Kueh day). now, he ate 2 of them in the morning, 2 scoop of cereal with 2 sco0p of milk and a small piece of bread after his morning 150ml milk half an hr later. if he is full, he will not ask for more. if not, he will make noise in his walker.
we will buy 12 Chwee Kueh from a stall (no chai po and oil) so can last him 5-6 days. my mum will take it out and pour boil water over it for a while b4 let him consume.
re:clothes
wow...model for J?
<font color="0000ff">bloom</font>,
tx weight also at 12kg. up and down ard 11-13kg.
<font color="119911">kaylas mommy</font>,
maybe u can join the preemie fb cos most infos on the reason why we have premiee is there.
tree_ice
Member
Sgal,
Thanks~~ I delivered my bb at TMC
My 1st was a premature born 34wker 1.5kg at KKH.
Yan,
Thankss.. His weight is 2.94kg, but didnt discharge with me cos he got jaundice.. But good thing is he discharge the next day..
And no leh, didn't get chance to buy and eat.. hahahaa.. good also la.. can go on diet..
Thanks~~ I delivered my bb at TMC
Yan,
Thankss.. His weight is 2.94kg, but didnt discharge with me cos he got jaundice.. But good thing is he discharge the next day..
And no leh, didn't get chance to buy and eat.. hahahaa.. good also la.. can go on diet..
kaylas_mom
Member
Hi Bloom,
Ya i actually want to present different real-life scenarios too but that will depend on how many mommies can share their different stories...
So far i have 2, Jasmine and Maple.
Hi Afcai,
Thanks for the heads-up. Just joined the FB group! am so sad to see there are so many mommies suffering.. so many babies born premature and spending so many weeks in hospital. but its really good to have a support group and know that we are not alone in this.
Ya i actually want to present different real-life scenarios too but that will depend on how many mommies can share their different stories...
So far i have 2, Jasmine and Maple.
Hi Afcai,
Thanks for the heads-up. Just joined the FB group! am so sad to see there are so many mommies suffering.. so many babies born premature and spending so many weeks in hospital. but its really good to have a support group and know that we are not alone in this.
fightingdad
New Member
Hi Mummies,
Long time did not posted. Danya went for her post surgery follow up yesterday. We suffer another set back.
Her first emergency scar did not heal well. There is a opening in her hernia underneath her first scar.
We just have to monitor for the time being. She will need to go through another surgery to repair the opening.
I am seriously asking God, how may more challenges does he want us to face. I am feeling so miserable and frustrated. How much more pain Danya has to go through at such a tender age.
Long time did not posted. Danya went for her post surgery follow up yesterday. We suffer another set back.
Her first emergency scar did not heal well. There is a opening in her hernia underneath her first scar.
We just have to monitor for the time being. She will need to go through another surgery to repair the opening.
I am seriously asking God, how may more challenges does he want us to face. I am feeling so miserable and frustrated. How much more pain Danya has to go through at such a tender age.
lilac_lavender
Member
David, I am so sorry to hear about Danya's situation. I really pray that she will overcome all these issues really soon. Continue to look to the Lord for His grace and strenght.
<font color="0077aa">Bloom</font>
No la, not I bought all the clothes la, some are bought from her God-ma, Grandma etc...
Me not spending alot this CNY, minimise spending, abit "Boh Lui" liao... haha... even my own clothes also headache now...
<font color="0077aa">Sgal, katherine</font>
Sorrie I read this thread late again, but I think I saw u gals in the FB Group liao...keke... Paiseh Paiseh for my slow response...
<font color="0077aa">afcai</font>
Yup, she still need to go rehab session, not discharge yet...
If I start work, I think my mum and my MIL will take turn look after, maybe split 3 days each...I also dunno how to arrange yet, cannot bias, cos both also wanna look after!
Chwee Kueh, Jerlynn still not used to it... so only can managed one piece... it will be 200ml milk, then 1 hour later Chwee Kueh or one big piece bread, and then 1-1.5 hour later 200ml milk...
She is still like a Baby leh..can drink abt 5 times 200 mls milk a day... I think one-year old should cut down abit on milk liao right? maybe wait til she CA 1 year bah..maybe she will not drink so much...hahaha
but she can still eat 2 full rice bowls of porridge a day, despite the milk, and she still has not put on weight for a long time... dunno wat's wrong...she has stayed stagnant at 8.7kg for i think about 1.5 month liao...
<font color="0077aa">Tree_Ice</font>
Salute to u also... can ask Dexter "dong" til 38+weeks...keke
<font color="0077aa">David</font>
Don't let this make u feel down... Be there strong for her..I'm sure u will overcome all these soon...will pray for Danya!
No la, not I bought all the clothes la, some are bought from her God-ma, Grandma etc...
Me not spending alot this CNY, minimise spending, abit "Boh Lui" liao... haha... even my own clothes also headache now...
<font color="0077aa">Sgal, katherine</font>
Sorrie I read this thread late again, but I think I saw u gals in the FB Group liao...keke... Paiseh Paiseh for my slow response...
<font color="0077aa">afcai</font>
Yup, she still need to go rehab session, not discharge yet...
If I start work, I think my mum and my MIL will take turn look after, maybe split 3 days each...I also dunno how to arrange yet, cannot bias, cos both also wanna look after!
Chwee Kueh, Jerlynn still not used to it... so only can managed one piece... it will be 200ml milk, then 1 hour later Chwee Kueh or one big piece bread, and then 1-1.5 hour later 200ml milk...
She is still like a Baby leh..can drink abt 5 times 200 mls milk a day... I think one-year old should cut down abit on milk liao right? maybe wait til she CA 1 year bah..maybe she will not drink so much...hahaha
but she can still eat 2 full rice bowls of porridge a day, despite the milk, and she still has not put on weight for a long time... dunno wat's wrong...she has stayed stagnant at 8.7kg for i think about 1.5 month liao...
<font color="0077aa">Tree_Ice</font>
Salute to u also... can ask Dexter "dong" til 38+weeks...keke
<font color="0077aa">David</font>
Don't let this make u feel down... Be there strong for her..I'm sure u will overcome all these soon...will pray for Danya!
kaylas_mom
Member
David,
you have to be strong and continue to pray for your little girl. she is a fighter and so are you-don't give up! be strong for her and your wife, and put your trust in God that all will eventually be well.
you have to be strong and continue to pray for your little girl. she is a fighter and so are you-don't give up! be strong for her and your wife, and put your trust in God that all will eventually be well.
kaylas_mom
Member
Hi Mommies and Daddies,
Just wondering whether your preemie baby had any complications after discharge from NICU?
My baby was diagnosed with SD (hole-in-the-heart)...does anyone have any experience in this?
Just wondering whether your preemie baby had any complications after discharge from NICU?
My baby was diagnosed with SD (hole-in-the-heart)...does anyone have any experience in this?
fightingdad
New Member
Hi Kaylas,
Danya has 1. Her cardiac check up is due in Feb. The last screening, she has a 2.9mm holes. Doc say that it will be close when our warrior start growing up.
Danya has 1. Her cardiac check up is due in Feb. The last screening, she has a 2.9mm holes. Doc say that it will be close when our warrior start growing up.
hole in heart is almost prevalent for all premies. will heal with time most cases, some require surgery. For my boy's case, his already closed on its own by the time he was discharged by kkh. don't think it will be anything serious cos he can still run and run and run.... but i will take precaution once he goes for strenuous activities like swimming.
David,
sorry to hear about the set back... but i would like to let u know that the day will come when danya will overcome all her difficulties. She has already braved big storms, what's left is no feat for her.. take heart. hernia surgery , though minor, is still a surgery. I can understand what is going on for u cos my boy had to go thru that too. We are all here for danya and ur family
bloom,
tks for the greetings. yes, i am still there. hehe. i din hit 3 figure during preg.. tk goodness. else i think i will go into depression. hahaha. now trying hard to lose some wt before i ttc. wat to do.. i like children leh!!!! and i have so many idols here... kkf, tree_ice, fairylander... heheheh..
David,
sorry to hear about the set back... but i would like to let u know that the day will come when danya will overcome all her difficulties. She has already braved big storms, what's left is no feat for her.. take heart. hernia surgery , though minor, is still a surgery. I can understand what is going on for u cos my boy had to go thru that too. We are all here for danya and ur family
bloom,
tks for the greetings. yes, i am still there. hehe. i din hit 3 figure during preg.. tk goodness. else i think i will go into depression. hahaha. now trying hard to lose some wt before i ttc. wat to do.. i like children leh!!!! and i have so many idols here... kkf, tree_ice, fairylander... heheheh..
fightingdad
New Member
Hi Mummies,
The Hernia opening is not that worrying. I am worry about intestine binding. Intestine tends to bind easily with other parts of body. The worst case thing could happen is another twisted intestines.
To make situation more challenging, Danya is throwing out mucus almost after every feed. Already went to PD for 2 time and PD still believe is reflux. Her weight gain is poor despite seeing the dietitian.
All these challenging situation just not helping.
The Hernia opening is not that worrying. I am worry about intestine binding. Intestine tends to bind easily with other parts of body. The worst case thing could happen is another twisted intestines.
To make situation more challenging, Danya is throwing out mucus almost after every feed. Already went to PD for 2 time and PD still believe is reflux. Her weight gain is poor despite seeing the dietitian.
All these challenging situation just not helping.
kayla,
Yes, Jerlynn was discharged with hole in the heart (PDA not closed), bleeding in the brain, anemia... The first 2 was healed eventually by its own.
David,
I assume the PD u went back to is KKH's neonat? They have a very strong team there and high chance is as what the neonat says 'it's reflux'... Don't make urself worry too much ok?
Dietitian won't be of much help but worry u on her weight gain now, with their analysis on growth chart and feeding amounts etc... So I feel don't need to take their words too seriously, just hear from the doctor...
Danya is still gaining weight right? Even if it's a teeny weeny bit each day? As long as she is not losing her weight, I think gotta wait for her reflux prob to get better before she can gain more...
We hope to see the optimistic David back soon, and hear good news of Danya... Will pray for Danya, in the meantime, let God do his work and have Faith in him...
Take Care
Yes, Jerlynn was discharged with hole in the heart (PDA not closed), bleeding in the brain, anemia... The first 2 was healed eventually by its own.
David,
I assume the PD u went back to is KKH's neonat? They have a very strong team there and high chance is as what the neonat says 'it's reflux'... Don't make urself worry too much ok?
Dietitian won't be of much help but worry u on her weight gain now, with their analysis on growth chart and feeding amounts etc... So I feel don't need to take their words too seriously, just hear from the doctor...
Danya is still gaining weight right? Even if it's a teeny weeny bit each day? As long as she is not losing her weight, I think gotta wait for her reflux prob to get better before she can gain more...
We hope to see the optimistic David back soon, and hear good news of Danya... Will pray for Danya, in the meantime, let God do his work and have Faith in him...
Take Care
Hi, everyone!
It's been a long long time since I last posted. First of all, Welcome all the new mummies, hope you can find all the support here!
David
Like you, during those time back, I always asked God how many challenges he wanted us to face. As time went by, I have learnt to entrust everything in life to God. He will heal us, and so does our babies. The outcome may be different for everyone, but please have faith. I know whatever I said may not help much, but please continue to be strong for Danya and Diana, and remember you have a group of mummies' support here. If you do need any help, please do let us know!!!! Will continue to keep your family in prayers!
It's been a long long time since I last posted. First of all, Welcome all the new mummies, hope you can find all the support here!
David
Like you, during those time back, I always asked God how many challenges he wanted us to face. As time went by, I have learnt to entrust everything in life to God. He will heal us, and so does our babies. The outcome may be different for everyone, but please have faith. I know whatever I said may not help much, but please continue to be strong for Danya and Diana, and remember you have a group of mummies' support here. If you do need any help, please do let us know!!!! Will continue to keep your family in prayers!
Some updates for Xavier.
He just celebrated his 1 year birthday (8 and half mths CA) last weekend. Went to follow up check last wed, and doctor is reassured that his lungs is getting better and we are ready for COld cold Shanghai. wow, at last! Doc gave Xavier H1N1 vaccine (half dose), I was really hesitant about it, knowing all the horror stories, but seems like his doctor was really persistent. So at the end, i gave in ...since doc mentioned it's crucial if we are going back to Shanghai in march while it's still the flu season. Well, was scared the whole dayyyyy...but at end, Xavier had a very slight fever only (37.5) and it subsided very fast. I am so proud of my little boy, who once got hospilised due to vaccination, he is now so grown up and stronger!
Yet, there are still things to worry (that's normal being parents? non-stop worrying!). He didnt gain much weight for a long time....ever since he started solids! hmmm..i thought after he started solids, he would actually gain more weight, but it's the opposite. Sianz. He lost interest in milk! Now one day if he could take more than 300ml, i will be happy liaoo.. Last time his normal intake was 900ml when he was on full BM, now even if i give him milk without solids, he doesnt drink much. Weird thing is he never seemed to be hungry, never cried for milk. Give him milk, he is unwilling to suck, sometimes need to spoonfeed him, sigh..took an hour to finish 130ml just now
He is 7.3kg for sometimes already, 68.5cm..Still lower than 3rd percentile. Well, guess cant think too much abt weight, as long as he is eating.. I am still breastfeeding, but my old stocks are going to finish soon, 3 more days and we are done. Got to start mix feeding !! A bit relieved actually, now I only pump 2 times a day, more relaxed.
As mentioned, I will be going back to Shanghai in March. My hubby is coming over for CNY, after 4 months of not seeing him, finally he is coming
haha..i am very excited !!
Any chance to have a gathering again before i go?
He just celebrated his 1 year birthday (8 and half mths CA) last weekend. Went to follow up check last wed, and doctor is reassured that his lungs is getting better and we are ready for COld cold Shanghai. wow, at last! Doc gave Xavier H1N1 vaccine (half dose), I was really hesitant about it, knowing all the horror stories, but seems like his doctor was really persistent. So at the end, i gave in ...since doc mentioned it's crucial if we are going back to Shanghai in march while it's still the flu season. Well, was scared the whole dayyyyy...but at end, Xavier had a very slight fever only (37.5) and it subsided very fast. I am so proud of my little boy, who once got hospilised due to vaccination, he is now so grown up and stronger!
Yet, there are still things to worry (that's normal being parents? non-stop worrying!). He didnt gain much weight for a long time....ever since he started solids! hmmm..i thought after he started solids, he would actually gain more weight, but it's the opposite. Sianz. He lost interest in milk! Now one day if he could take more than 300ml, i will be happy liaoo.. Last time his normal intake was 900ml when he was on full BM, now even if i give him milk without solids, he doesnt drink much. Weird thing is he never seemed to be hungry, never cried for milk. Give him milk, he is unwilling to suck, sometimes need to spoonfeed him, sigh..took an hour to finish 130ml just now
He is 7.3kg for sometimes already, 68.5cm..Still lower than 3rd percentile. Well, guess cant think too much abt weight, as long as he is eating.. I am still breastfeeding, but my old stocks are going to finish soon, 3 more days and we are done. Got to start mix feeding !! A bit relieved actually, now I only pump 2 times a day, more relaxed.
As mentioned, I will be going back to Shanghai in March. My hubby is coming over for CNY, after 4 months of not seeing him, finally he is coming
Any chance to have a gathering again before i go?
lilac_lavender
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I feel like crying after reading David's post. It must be really tough on Diana and yourself. I don't know what comforting words I can say but asking you to press on. I trust in Him that He will see the family through all these obstacles one by one.