Issac's first few days in Mother Earth!!!

Hi All Uncles/Aunts,

I'm well but daddy and mummy are not feeding me well.... that's why I kept crying and crying till I almost lost my voice...

But I should thank daddy and mummy for taking a lot of nice photos of me ;-)

Till next time when I have more photos... See Ya!!!

Let me wish everyone a healthy and prosperous 2008....

Issac Goh...
- 5 Days old

The best Christmas of our life.......

Yes, Issac has arrived..... today, 21 Dec 2007 @ 3:03pm!!!



For those 4D freaks, here are some numbers for your next bets

• He weighs 3.09 kg (3090)
• His head measures 34 cm and he is 49cm tall (3449 & 4934)
• He arrives @ 15:03 (1503 & 0303)
• He arrives on 21 Dec 2007 (2112 & 1221)
• Mother is staying in room 4410 (4410). Wrong room number given (1058)

What else, what else... There's no end buying 4D, so that's about all that he can give you... Best of luck in your betting, he says........

"I'll update everyone on each step of my growing up", Issac. Good nite!

3kg Round Baby

The last scan was a surprise.... baby has grew to 3kg from 2.6kg a week ago... yah that's just an estimate...

Remember a few weeks ago, he was "SLIM" but the last scan he's round ;) That's a good sign that he's growing.... Jocelyn has been complaining that her tummy has grown and she's just like Humpty Dumpty... haha!!!!

Last night I actually saw his feet running through her tummy and I was trying to catch it with my hands.... Was so excited.... This boy is really playful... But when I went to get my camera to take a video of the movement, he decides to stay still... :(

We are really looking forward to holding him in our arms....

Happy Issac?!

Doc thinks that bb looks happy ah. Coz' his mouth appear to be smiling. What do you think?
He looks very chubby to me though... hehe
See the cheeks?

Remembered that he has quite a nice pointy nose bridge.

But, can't quite see it in the picture nowadays.

It was also on this day we saw him putting his 1 feet beside one of his hands. Don't ask me how he managed this feat. I'm clueless. Wonder if he'll continue to do it when he's out. If he does, time for proper yoga classes! hehe...

Also saw him sucking his fingers. Greedy Issac? Hmm...

Skinny?

Just had another visit to the gynae last Sat..... Baby's doing fine but the scan showed that he's not putting enough in his body.... Doc commented that the head size and leg length are European size... Hmm, think about it, he didn't measure them, how will he know??? In the end, my lucky wife got 4 days MC to rest at home, that's the beauty of being pregnant hor!!!!

So now, 4 days at home with my mum and the maid... not sure what kind of havoc will happen this week. Hopefully the house is peaceful while I'm away....

Till the next visit this Sat.... See Ya!!!

Superstition during pregnancy

Yah, the title says it all................... believe it or not!!!

We have our fair shares of superstition from my mum and friends, but are they fact or fiction? Truth or Coincidence? No one can tell... as the saying goes, be safe than be sorry. Therefore, these will always linger around and more will be added, because everyone will want a healthy child and a safe delivery to both mum and baby...

Hmm, what should I do to the 37" LCD that I just bought, the computer table and the sofa that will be coming soon.... Guess I have to wait till after baby's 1st month before anything can be done.... But what a waste right? So I'm going to change my TV (without mounting) and fix up the computer table, the mounting of the LCD TV and the delivery of the sofa will wait till after baby's 1st month. ;)

By the way, did anyone tell you that you should not move anything in the house? Then how are we supposed to prepare the baby's room? Tsk tsk.....

Links :

• http://www.pinky-mychild.com/features/pregnancy/dontyou.html
• http://liparent.com/pregnancybirth/nypc_agebyagepb_oct2007.shtml
• http://www.helium.com/tm/459693/heard-pregnancy-superstitions-before
• http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01351/infantpreg.htm
• http://www.chinatownconnection.com/chinese-superstitions.htm
  

Dato S C Chew - Give it a miss

It's the most stuck up gynae I've come across..... And all because of the front desk...

I think the doc is ok, but the front desk, they sucks......

This is how it happens........

We were recommended by our good friend to her gynae (S C Chew). We knew it's not going to be cheap but decide to go ahead..... We were then referred to another doctor to look into some problem my wife is facing..... And finally she managed to conceive.... That's a happy news indeed!!! We were referred back to S C Chew as this doctor does not do delivery. OK, fine....

When we got back to S C Chew, we were very happy and knowing from others regarding "package" We decided to check with them.... Again and again, the gynae asked us to check with the front desk, apparently he leaves it to them..... That's where the problem started. We were told again and again that the package can only start after the blood test done from week 28 onwards..... OK we wait. Nearer that date, we checked with the front desk again and was told next visit, without any instruction.... Next visit, as Joc didn't fast, we were told that she can't do the blood test and was pushed again to the next visit..... Next visit came and we managed to get the blood test done, BUT................. we were told that the package can only start after the test result is out....... And we wait again..... Next visit, doc didn't even go thru the test result with us.... So I complain BIG time lah..... Know what, the front desk got mad that we complained and said that they entertained mainly foreigner (they earn more from them) and that there is a long long queue.... we can switch gynae if we want to...... @ 32 weeks, we do have a choice but for safety of the baby and mother, we decided to go with S C Chew...... And know what..... They mentioned that we pay now and the next visit onwards, the package will start..... that is I still have to pay for the last visit, although technically, we're on the package..... CRAP FULL OF CRAP...!!!!!!

We've decided not to recommend anyone to them and this is going to be the last time we will see them... They are so high-handed and proud that they have a long waiting list.....

Just to add on, they are also inflexible with the payment... only accept CASH!!!!! Once there's this family from Indonesian who got a refund from them, guess what, they were paid cheque.... As they are going back to Indonesian, they wanted at least a CASH Cheque so that they can immediately get the money and save the hassle of having to bank it in back in Indonesian and waiting for it to clear.... God knows how long that will take.....

So the next time you choose your gynae, do check carefully the details esp how the package works.... it's not cheap raising a child, and it's definitely not cheap during pregnancy as well!!!!

You make your own decision.......

Mad Mad Dad/Mum-to-be

Issac vs Gareth ???

It was fun the last few days thinking of a name for our little handsome prince.....

We were worried that the name will sound funny and together with my surname will make him a laughing stock in his life...... therefore we are so careful that the name doesn't sounds funny when u pronouce it in Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Mandarin, etc...... eg... Lampard, Dan.....

Finally I chose Issac versus Jocelyn's Gareth, which she likes it very much...... Still I think that Issac is a nice name.... it means "Laughter" or "Laughing One"

As for Gareth, it means "Gentle"

So what do you think?

Guess I'll still stick with Issac :P

52 days to delivery...

52 days... how time flies.... remembered it was the very first scan months back when we realized that a new being is coming to this world. Now, we are patiently waiting.....

What to expect? Will he be naughty? Mischievous? Clever? Cute? BIG? small? Tall? Short? It's anyone's guess.... But at least he didn't gave Jocelyn too much problem inside her, except performing some somersault ;)

We had a busy weekend getting things for him. Were really lost when we were looking around on what to buy and what brand is better. Luckily our little angel, Joslyn, came to our help and we really got quite a lot of stuffs to begin with. Guess new parents will always face this problem...

We were also happy for our good friend, Melvin and Elaine, on having twins... While buying my baby's stuffs, we realized the cost of having a child, so what about 2? Guess they will manage...

Names, names names.... what should we call our little charming? Any suggestions?

The countdown starts...

Time flies!

Bb's 32 weeks old already. At most, another 8 weeks to go.
Kind of hard to believe. Time to start the shopping too!

This scan's kind of interesting.
Doc didn't give the pic though... Bb's mouth is opened. Seems to be yawning away or something. And the hands move quite a lot.
Had a hard time trying to capture a good photo-profile of him though. His hands are blocking his face! But, we finally did have a photo-profile of him.. His face look chubby! But his head-size is above average though his stomach shows he's a bit thin.
Again, Doc, gave the same advice. Rest more!


After we left, Mac was saying... I should've pre-empt Bb to pose for the photo... I went... Eerrmm... I kind of "talked" to him the nite b4. Asked him to wave & say "hello". But i guessed, i forgot the part of asking him to turn & pose for the photo..

Like real huh. Hehe...

My tummy's getting bigger. Always complain that the tummy's skin is tight. In fact, it always feel like it's going to "burst" after meals!
Mac's very happy with the tummy growth though. Each time he sees it grow, he give a silly smile... hee...

Just kenna nagged to go to bed. Zzzzzzz....

4th Sept 2007 (25 weeks)

Finally, here's the photo to Bb's scan...
Been busy, tired and lazy! hah!

Bb's 25 weeks now.




Btw, it's also Mac's birthday... See.. Bb did an unusual pose as Daddy's Bday present.. Hehe...
Wonder if I have been doing too much Yoga... Bb's also practicing!
Couldn't get a good photo of him. It's blocked by his legs :?

But... hmm... Doc says.. Bb is growing ok. But he 's thinner compared to last time. Asked me to rest more. Luckily didn't suggest me to eat more.. haha...
Then again, it's kind of tough trying to sleep with a weight permanently stuck on the tummy! Turning from side-to-side requires conscious effort. And... if I lie a bit too much onto the side of my tummy, Bb will remind me he's there! I get tickled or kicked.

How's baby growing????

Yes, we've been missing for a long while.... Coz we've been busy. Just changed my job and got to relax a while before I start work. Yah, bebe, you better behave when you come out, daddy is changing job to get you better quality milk powder, diapers, baby cot, stroller, bath tub, milk bottles, etc.........

We did a scan on 4 Sep and yes, yes, we are too lazy to scan the picture.... but we'll do it this week so that you can see for yourself what bebe is doing inside Joce. We actually saw bebe doing a diving posed... those that divers do when jumping off the diving board with the legs straighten....

Bebe is european size.. but somehow Joce tummy is not up to standard leh. Maybe there is lots of space inside her for bebe to hide ;)

Shall sign off before my boss walk past...... stay tune for the images to be uploaded... adios!

The Result....

The result is finally out!
Did a detailed scan.. Verdict..
We've a European-sized baby.. AND.. a very contented & well-fed bb. Wonder what have I been feeding it. Boy or girl.. hee... Read on...

See.. a contented & sleeping baby..
Wasn't moving much when Doc was doing the scan. Tat was about 1 hr after breakfast...



*psst* A trait of the father. Take a nap after meal.. hehehe...


Hmmm.... What do u think of this?!?
The head & stomach is the same size!
Can u imagine that?
Doc's advice.. Don't eat too much.. Hmm.. I didn't even eat much to begin with. Who'll have thot the bb got such good appetite huh!


And! Finally.. The frequently asked question.. hehe...
Boy or girl....

I don't quite understand the picture. But... The doc confirmed it..

It's a BOY!






Got any suggestions for names?????

The MIL Story

Already reached my tolerance limit towards mum-in-law (mil). I leave her way of living alone. But she doesn't do the same for me. Want to meddle with my things in the room... Where I should place my furniture. Give my tibits away without asking.. Tell me what I should wear... Tell me what I can and cannot eat when she know nuts about proper nutrition even for herself. Fancy taking packet Guava Juice to cure diabities?! And she ate pineapple during her pregnancy!
She better not interfer with what I can or cannot do during confinment...How I should take care of the child... What I should feed the child.

Well.. just wait & see..

Somemore, come end December, we'll have a total of 5 adults & 1 baby to a 2 bedroom & 1 toilet flat. And the mil can't control the bowel movement.

I foresee "World-War-3" approaching.

Still don't want to get a new place?!

Who's testing who's tolerance limit?

Will I reach the day when I have to decide to "runaway" from this uncessary irritations?
Definitely prefer it not to be an option.. But neither am I in the position to resolve the situation.

Mother vs Wife

The topic says it all……

What's with this thing about Mother and Wife thingy???  Can they just possibly stay together and MTOB. *&%^*#$

The worst is we are the ones that are caught in between.  Side the mother, wife complains, Side the wife, mother not happy.  How can we make both happy and I'll definitely be the happiest of them all.

It all started when Mum was making a comment about the dress that wife is wearing. Saying that she should have bought a slightly bigger dress so that she can wear it again when the tummy gets bigger… What's wrong with the comment???  At that moment, I sure know that the fuse in my wife will go off….  And yes indeed, it happened when I was watching my favourite programme of the evening…. 

Tell me…….. Howwwww??????

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New Gynae

Today marks the day that bebe is safe. That's right, Josc is pass the first trimester. Time for her to take up some exercise and bet she just can't wait for that to happen....

The tummy is growing by the day and she's complaining as much as well. Not about bebe but her growing tummy ;) She's saying she's feeling like a "Putt-Tao-Ong" (Laughing Buddha) Front see, side see, her tummy is still not there yet....

We visited the gynae that we first met and recommended us to Dr Charles Lim. He is really professional. He didn't even collect any consultation fee after scanning Josc on her first visit. Immediately he directed us to Dr Charles.

The scan today was longer than normal. We could see bebe's body and limps forming. Even the facial parts are formed. But bebe looks like an alien now... Dr SC Chew even recorded a small clip of bebe moving in the womb. Showed it to Mother and she's not facinated as well. Guess it's a generation gap kinda thing...

Boy or Girl? Everyone must be guessing and we are getting question on the sex of bebe. To us, bebe must be born healthy and the sex do not matter to us. Initially the scan did not show anything and Dr Chew also did not notice anything.... but towards the end of the scan, I thought I saw something at the botton (scan from below). Looks a lot like a small wee wee and 2 balls.... Dr Chew mentioned that he thought he saw it too but on the safe side, did not confirm the sex... Guess we'll have to wait for the next checkup next month ... *(^*#$%&@

The OSCAR Test (6 Jun 07)

An expensive test - $189. But got to say.. it's an amazing experience.
It's done via an abdominal untrasound scan to check the thickness of the bb's neck & see if there's nose bridge visibility and a blood test. The test helps to screen for Down syndrome, Patau and Edward syndromes with approximately 90% accuracy.
hmm.. strange experience.
First thing that made me wonder if i'm seeing things was: the small one bouncing up & down! Never knew that the bb can bounce! The last time, i was still joking with Mac.. Since i'm taking his bike for the 1st trimester.. What if we've a bouncing bb?!?!? It better not be bouncing when it's here in this world!
After, it was busy kicking & waving around. The feeling is really strange coz' the scan reminds me of the old black & white movies, that has halting images.. hmm..
Think if the scan was a 3D one, we could've seen what our bb looks like :P

Come to think of it.. Our bb's such a "show-off"... hmmm.. Must be a boy?!?!? What do u think?

It's growing very fast. now, it's 57mm already.
Eeehh... Can't really imagine myself with a huge tummy. eeehhh....

The hands and legs are showing...

Can you imagine the baby growing in you?

In the first few scan, we can only see the sac and the baby shaped like a BIG curled "sperm".

Today, we were totally surprised that the tiny little arms and legs have grown. The hearbeat is 140/min, that's when mine beat after a 2.4km run.

We really can't wait to see it getting bigger and bigger ;)

Will be going for the OSCAR test to detect early sign of Down Syndrome. Pls pray hard for us that the baby is healthy as can be....

Baby Scan

We had a scan today.... the baby has grown to 17mm. Isn't it amazing!!!!

We wanted to take a picture off the TV monitor but guess the result wasn't good due to the phone camera. Luckily we got a copy of the printout. Will scan it in and post it again...

Stay tuned!!! Coolzzzz

Sick Sick Sick

Mac has been feeling sick for past 3 days.... hope the virus is not transmitted to Joce. It will be very troublesome if she catch the flu virus and it might affect the baby.

So no contact... including morning and night kisses.... :(

Joce is having the next scan on 18 May..... Hope we can get hold of the photo. ;)

Blogging via email

I'm trying out blogging from my email account.

If you can view this, then it works… hurray!!!!

Windows Shopping ....

Today we went to Robinsons to shop for birthday presents for a 4 year old boy and 1 year old baby gal. Got a spiderman boxing gloves with a "sand" bag for the boy and a trainer potty for the little gal.

At the same time we take the opportunity to see the prams available, stuffs required for Joce. They are really EXPENSIVE!!! That's the cost of bringing up a child. :(

Testing the Breast Pump

Hubby had fun when "window" shopping for baby stuff @ Robinson, Centerpoint.
He tested a breast pump on a rubber object, complete with a teat!

Kind of embarassing coz' a family walked past!

Our first life....

We have decided to keep track of the progress on the pregnancy.....

Had our second scan today. Very excited to see that the baby is developing well. Probably into his 6 weeks. We can actually see the beating of the heart which is about half the size of the baby.