Looks so snug in his stroller.
Red Hot Baby coming through!
Red Hot Baby coming through!
Proud father & Son!
Cutey Boy!
Baby Devon
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Baby in Stroller
We tried putting Devon in his stroller (a red maxi-cosi mounted with 2 adapters on a Quinny Buzz base). Devon looked very contented in his stroller!
Friday, September 26, 2008
My Personal Fathering Targets
Hmm... since I'm in the mood to update the blog, let's make hay while the sun shines.
MY PERSONAL FATHERING TARGETS
1) Carry baby properly
MY PERSONAL FATHERING TARGETS
1) Carry baby properly
I can carry Devon comfortably now in both arms if he doesn't struggle. However, I need to expand my repetoire of positions to (a) 2 hands cradling in front of me and (b) carrying on my shoulder, with baby peeking over my back. However, if Devon struggles and "rigidifies" himself and starts crying, I tend to get flutstered. My wife says I sound like an old auntie, going "aiyo.. aiyo...", whenever I get panicky.2) Burp Baby
Managed to burp him once in a while, but the way I hold Devon during burpingneeds some working on.3) Diaper Change
I can change diapers fairly well now by myself. I have learnt how to prevent being splashed by Devon (which had happened to me 4 times), but inadvertently, Devon's clothes still get stained (need to work on that... hmm)4) Baby Showering
Have not tried out yet. Popcorn Mama will be trying out this week for the first time before our confinement lady leaves.5) Baby Feeding
I can perform the necessary setup for the breast pump and sterilizer, and do the cleaning and sterilizing. I have fed Devon through a bottle about 3 times successfully so I think I'm good to go here.6) Baby Coaxing
Discovered yesterday that Devon can fall asleep if I sing to him continuously... Will try that again tonight. Seems he prefers Emil Chou to Jay Chou.. heheh.
Full Month Preparations
Have been busy with work and the full month preparations for our baby.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday 1st Oct
Things to do
Wednesday 1st Oct
- Need to bring Popcorn Mama to cut hair (I'm cutting my 8+ weeks unkempt hair too)
- Full Month Anniversary @ Popcorn's great grandmother's home, in the morning.
- Lunch at Takashimaya Crystal Jade.
- Bring Devon to maternal grandmother's home for a bit
- Drop Gang-Jie (our confinement lady) at Feng Lian's (our masseur, Gang-Jie's good friend) home. (Last day with us for her! I understand that she needs to stamp her passport and rush off to another job - her new client had delivered 8 weeks early!! Luckily, she's still in Singapore, so we can still bring Devon to look for her occassionally.)
- Nothing much happening, except Popcorn Papa needs to come back late from work as he is organising a soccer league for his company.
- Need to be at SICC for Baby Celebration by 10 am.
- 81 Cakes from Gobi arrive (need to pay an additional $269.50 as I changed the figure from 51 cakes to 81 cakes) @ 11 am.
- Guests arrive from 11 am to 3 pm.
- Go back to rest and recuperate (3pm to 7pm)
- Shangri-la for my mum's friends get-together (should be back early to rest after the long day)
- Zzzz time
- Probably go out for a walk at Botanic Gardens, weather permitting.
- Popcorn Papa will take leave to bring Devon out to jia-hong (it's a hokkien word. Closest translation I can think of now is shopping)
Things to do
- Need to confirm the change in numbers at our Saturday's venue (outstanding)
- Order 81 cakes from Gobi (done)
- Print out and give out invitations (done)
- Check out vaccinations for Devon (Popcorn mama called KK hospital yesterday, apparently Devon doesn't a 1 month vaccination if he gets the 6-in-1 vaccination in the 2nd month)
What Popcorn Papa did in his free time
Now my hobbies have been whittled down to the following (in order of most time spent now)
- Mainly playing PSP - easy to start/stop games while taking care of babies
- Sometimes playing some magic (once every 2 weeks? mostly at my home)
- Origami (I think I have folded a baby origami somewhere, I'll take a pic of it next to Devon and post it here) - only managed to fold one model since baby Devon popped out.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Paparazzi Parents
A newborn baby is comparable to the most sought-after celebrities, hounded by the clicks & flashes of cameras. The only exception is that the paparazzi are none other than us, the parents, who are determined to capture every detail we can of our precious little one. :)
Here are some random shots taken over the past few days which we would like to share.
Devon with his eyes wide open
A heartwarming shot I love of Papa & baby bonding. Delvin was helping me to burp Devon after a feed.
Cousins sharing
Here are some random shots taken over the past few days which we would like to share.
Devon with his eyes wide open
A heartwarming shot I love of Papa & baby bonding. Delvin was helping me to burp Devon after a feed.
Cousins sharing
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Bringing Home Baby
The very next day after the birth of Devon, the doctor swung by our bed & certified a clean bill of health for both mother & baby.
Evon fed Devon before we left & during the feeding session, I placed my finger in my son's small hands. I had read somewhere that the grip of the baby is enough to support it's own weight (although I strongly suggest that readers don't try this at home).
I made at least four trips up & down the hospital to shift ten flower gift displays down into the car. After packing up all our things, we, together with my mother-in-law & Aunt Gina, took our precious bundle of joy & went down to the first floor pick-up point. My mum had earlier reminded me not to bring the baby down to the basement carpark due to the possibility of inhaling fumes from the vehicles & a belief that the baby should leave from the main door instead of a side entrance.
Here's grandma holding Devon all bundled up.
I drove home carefully at a snail's pace & when I reached home, my mum, my sister & her 2-month old baby, Louis, were at the door to receive us.
We placed our baby in his cot & he looked absolutely beautiful and serene sleeping inside it. We placed our nephew, Louis, next to Devon for a group picture! Isn't that cute?
We then placed our Pupsik bean sprout husk bag over Devon & wondered how we managed to get such a beautiful baby.
Evon fed Devon before we left & during the feeding session, I placed my finger in my son's small hands. I had read somewhere that the grip of the baby is enough to support it's own weight (although I strongly suggest that readers don't try this at home).
I made at least four trips up & down the hospital to shift ten flower gift displays down into the car. After packing up all our things, we, together with my mother-in-law & Aunt Gina, took our precious bundle of joy & went down to the first floor pick-up point. My mum had earlier reminded me not to bring the baby down to the basement carpark due to the possibility of inhaling fumes from the vehicles & a belief that the baby should leave from the main door instead of a side entrance.
Here's grandma holding Devon all bundled up.
I drove home carefully at a snail's pace & when I reached home, my mum, my sister & her 2-month old baby, Louis, were at the door to receive us.
We placed our baby in his cot & he looked absolutely beautiful and serene sleeping inside it. We placed our nephew, Louis, next to Devon for a group picture! Isn't that cute?
We then placed our Pupsik bean sprout husk bag over Devon & wondered how we managed to get such a beautiful baby.
First Poop!
Once I was transferred to my ward, we requested for Devon to be brought in with us for our very first family bonding session.
All was well with the cuddling & hugging when all of a sudden, Devon started screaming his lungs out.. gosh, this little one sure has huge vocals! Esther came by to visit then & she told us to check his diaper (thanks experienced mummy!) & what we saw was a tar-like, sticky substance on his diaper. Esther clapped her hands in glee & quickly rounded us up to take a picture of Devon's first poop which is called meconium.
Meconium is the earliest stools of an infant. Unlike later faeces, meconium is composed of materials ingested during the time the infant spends in the uterus, intestinal epithelial cells, lanugo, mucus, amniotic fluid, bile & water.
We've never been so happy to see poop, but this shows that Devon's digestive system is doing fine & as parents, it's little things like this that matter, isn't it?
Ta-dah!
All was well with the cuddling & hugging when all of a sudden, Devon started screaming his lungs out.. gosh, this little one sure has huge vocals! Esther came by to visit then & she told us to check his diaper (thanks experienced mummy!) & what we saw was a tar-like, sticky substance on his diaper. Esther clapped her hands in glee & quickly rounded us up to take a picture of Devon's first poop which is called meconium.
Meconium is the earliest stools of an infant. Unlike later faeces, meconium is composed of materials ingested during the time the infant spends in the uterus, intestinal epithelial cells, lanugo, mucus, amniotic fluid, bile & water.
We've never been so happy to see poop, but this shows that Devon's digestive system is doing fine & as parents, it's little things like this that matter, isn't it?
Ta-dah!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Devon's First Foray
Hello Everyone!
Yes, I have popped! On 3rd September 2008!
It was indeed an experience of our lifetime, although no drama stories of waterbag bursting or me screaming & writhing in pain in the backseat of our car while Delvin rushes me to the hospital as it was an induced birth. :)
We have been really busy with Baby Devon so I only have some time now to log in & update everyone.
Here's a brief summary of my birth story.
On 2nd September 2008 at around 4:00pm, I went for my 38-week check-up & my routine test showed that my blood pressure was very high at a reading of 149/96!
At 4:10pm, I proceeded to do the CTG scan, baby movements are active & no contractions were detected.
At 4:40pm, we went in to see my gynae, Dr. Tan & everything is good. We told Dr. Tan of our decision to induce (after considering for a week when she gave us this option) due to my high blood pressure & concern over the umbilical cord seen around Devon's neck during the 3D scan. Moreover, I was getting really heavy & uncomfortable.. we really did not like the waiting game.
Dr. Tan gave us the green light & asks us when we would like to induce & we told her we are ready anytime. She called to ask if there were any vacancies in the delivery suite & fortunately there was one available straightaway. Some blood samples were then taken from me. She adviced me to opt for epidural as it'll help to lower blood pressure & I agreed, although my initial plan was to go drug-free, if possible. But most importantly, it's the well-being of Devon & myself.
At 5:30pm, I was made to sit on a wheelchair & I was being wheeled to the delivery suite. I changed & waited for Dr. Tan to arrive.
I was then hooked onto the CTG machine, the reading on the right shows my contractions & the reading on the left shows baby's movements.
At 6:00pm, Dr. Tan arrived & did a check for me. I was already dilated 2.5 to 3cm. She ruptured my water bag & the amniotic fluid was gushing out like a dam being released. Hmm... the water is very nice & warm.. no wonder babies love it in our wombs.
Here's Papa Popcorn all geared up for my labour
At 7:15pm, I was administered epidural. I felt all warm & fuzzy, really nice feeling.
At 7:45pm, oxytoxin drip was given to start contractions, but I couldn't feel a thing due to the epidural.
From 7:45pm to 2:40am, all I did was to sleep, watch tv & suck on ice cubes. At 2:40am, I was checked again for dilation & I was only 5cm dilated, so slow!
Here's me waiting for the labour, looking not that presentable.
At 5:00am, I was checked again & I was 9cm dilated already! Yippee.. the nurse told me that I can get ready to push in around an hour's time.
At 6:00am, Dr. Tan arrived & checked me. Yes, I was fully dilated. The epidural was lowered so that I could feel the contractions. I was told to try to push but it was not successful as I couldn't feel a thing.. no sensation to push at all. Dr. Tan asked me to wait for the sensation so as not to waste my precious energy pushing.
At 6:40am, the contraction pains started coming in strong & I started to feel the sensation to push. I tried my very best to push with all my might but Popcorn refused to come out. I tried & tried, with Delvin holding my hand, mopping my perspiration off my face & giving me moral support, with the help of three nurses who came in to hold my legs & Dr. Tan was at the end of my bed. Another doctor, Dr. Goh was also called in to push my tummy to assist baby to be pushed out. Finally, after much effort & some burst blood vessels on my face & my right eyeball, Baby Devon arrived! He weighs 3.355kg, length 50cm & head circumference 34cm. Proud Papa Popcorn had the honour of cutting his umbilical cord.
The feeling was indescribable when the nurse placed him on my chest immediately after the birth & I shed a tear. Though he was all bloody & gooey, Devon looked beautiful to me.
Fresh out of the oven
Our precious bundle of joy
Yes, I have popped! On 3rd September 2008!
It was indeed an experience of our lifetime, although no drama stories of waterbag bursting or me screaming & writhing in pain in the backseat of our car while Delvin rushes me to the hospital as it was an induced birth. :)
We have been really busy with Baby Devon so I only have some time now to log in & update everyone.
Here's a brief summary of my birth story.
On 2nd September 2008 at around 4:00pm, I went for my 38-week check-up & my routine test showed that my blood pressure was very high at a reading of 149/96!
At 4:10pm, I proceeded to do the CTG scan, baby movements are active & no contractions were detected.
At 4:40pm, we went in to see my gynae, Dr. Tan & everything is good. We told Dr. Tan of our decision to induce (after considering for a week when she gave us this option) due to my high blood pressure & concern over the umbilical cord seen around Devon's neck during the 3D scan. Moreover, I was getting really heavy & uncomfortable.. we really did not like the waiting game.
Dr. Tan gave us the green light & asks us when we would like to induce & we told her we are ready anytime. She called to ask if there were any vacancies in the delivery suite & fortunately there was one available straightaway. Some blood samples were then taken from me. She adviced me to opt for epidural as it'll help to lower blood pressure & I agreed, although my initial plan was to go drug-free, if possible. But most importantly, it's the well-being of Devon & myself.
At 5:30pm, I was made to sit on a wheelchair & I was being wheeled to the delivery suite. I changed & waited for Dr. Tan to arrive.
I was then hooked onto the CTG machine, the reading on the right shows my contractions & the reading on the left shows baby's movements.
At 6:00pm, Dr. Tan arrived & did a check for me. I was already dilated 2.5 to 3cm. She ruptured my water bag & the amniotic fluid was gushing out like a dam being released. Hmm... the water is very nice & warm.. no wonder babies love it in our wombs.
Here's Papa Popcorn all geared up for my labour
At 7:15pm, I was administered epidural. I felt all warm & fuzzy, really nice feeling.
At 7:45pm, oxytoxin drip was given to start contractions, but I couldn't feel a thing due to the epidural.
From 7:45pm to 2:40am, all I did was to sleep, watch tv & suck on ice cubes. At 2:40am, I was checked again for dilation & I was only 5cm dilated, so slow!
Here's me waiting for the labour, looking not that presentable.
At 5:00am, I was checked again & I was 9cm dilated already! Yippee.. the nurse told me that I can get ready to push in around an hour's time.
At 6:00am, Dr. Tan arrived & checked me. Yes, I was fully dilated. The epidural was lowered so that I could feel the contractions. I was told to try to push but it was not successful as I couldn't feel a thing.. no sensation to push at all. Dr. Tan asked me to wait for the sensation so as not to waste my precious energy pushing.
At 6:40am, the contraction pains started coming in strong & I started to feel the sensation to push. I tried my very best to push with all my might but Popcorn refused to come out. I tried & tried, with Delvin holding my hand, mopping my perspiration off my face & giving me moral support, with the help of three nurses who came in to hold my legs & Dr. Tan was at the end of my bed. Another doctor, Dr. Goh was also called in to push my tummy to assist baby to be pushed out. Finally, after much effort & some burst blood vessels on my face & my right eyeball, Baby Devon arrived! He weighs 3.355kg, length 50cm & head circumference 34cm. Proud Papa Popcorn had the honour of cutting his umbilical cord.
The feeling was indescribable when the nurse placed him on my chest immediately after the birth & I shed a tear. Though he was all bloody & gooey, Devon looked beautiful to me.
Fresh out of the oven
Our precious bundle of joy
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