31st July 2008
Today, Ziona and Yvonne visited Xavier and once again, brought gifts for him...Xavier...my dear son..when you have learned to talk, you must remember to thank them, including Auntie Janet and Auntie Sheree for all the gifts ok....
I think Xavier is a very lucky boy...becos since birth, he has been receiving lots of gifts from people around him and today, his Ka Ka Yee also brought him a automated rocking cradle..though it is a pass down from Ka Ka Yee's sister-in-law, it looks brand new and just now tried putting Xavier in it and he seems to enjoy it. Oh dear..what if he refused to sleep in his cot in future, how?
But thank god that when brother bought the cot, it can be dismantled and be fixed into a bed. Xavier will be able to sleep in it when he is about 3 years of age.
Benjamin's Birthday...
Do I look "cute"?
Sitting up all by myself...
See my proud face....
The Day I'm known as Xavier Matthias
Father Lau praised me for not crying..I'm a brave boy...
Chloe....and Me....
Dun be scare of me...I'm a nice boy you know...
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Story of Baby Even
30th July 2008
Was surfing the web, hoping to find more information on immunisation for Xavier. He has been feeling rather grouchy for that past 2 days and he is not sleeping enough. His BCG jab has finally 'erupted with a little pus' and I guess this is uncomfortable for him. But there's nothing I can do for him as the nurse from KK already told me that pus will appear from the injection point. I will just have to keep it clean and to let it dry up by itself.
From my intense surfing, chance upon a website that tells of the story of a baby named Even from Taiwan. It is very sad to learn that Baby Even is born with heart problem and she has left this word at the age of 8 month old. After reading the diary of her mother (with my limited chinese), my heart went all out for the mother. And this has also made me more thankful that God has blessed me with Xavier, a healthy baby although I was not eating enough nutritious food during my pregnancy for fear of putting on too much weight.
Anyway who happen to see this website, you can read the story of Baby Even at
http://www.babyhome.com.tw/album.php?mid=74940
I am very sure you will feel equally sad as well....
Was surfing the web, hoping to find more information on immunisation for Xavier. He has been feeling rather grouchy for that past 2 days and he is not sleeping enough. His BCG jab has finally 'erupted with a little pus' and I guess this is uncomfortable for him. But there's nothing I can do for him as the nurse from KK already told me that pus will appear from the injection point. I will just have to keep it clean and to let it dry up by itself.
From my intense surfing, chance upon a website that tells of the story of a baby named Even from Taiwan. It is very sad to learn that Baby Even is born with heart problem and she has left this word at the age of 8 month old. After reading the diary of her mother (with my limited chinese), my heart went all out for the mother. And this has also made me more thankful that God has blessed me with Xavier, a healthy baby although I was not eating enough nutritious food during my pregnancy for fear of putting on too much weight.
Anyway who happen to see this website, you can read the story of Baby Even at
http://www.babyhome.com.tw/album.php?mid=74940
I am very sure you will feel equally sad as well....
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Hepatitis B Jab Number 2
24th July 2008
Xavier went for his hep B jab today. Once again, I did not enter the room for fear of hearing his cries. Went in after his jab and there he was, crying loudly. John and I had to pacify him for quite a while until he stopped. After going home, Xavier was lethargic for the whole afternoon and my father had to carrying for almost the whole afternoon until her finally dozed off. Think the jab really affected him a bit. Now I'm getting worried cos it was said that the rest of the immunisation will caused fever and that will make Xavier feel worse.
How I wish that he can grow up faster so that he will be able to face the immunisation better than being injected unknowingly.
Anyway...Xavier is now 4.4kg and 53cm in length...No wonder for the past few days when I was feeding him, I felt that strain on my arm. But this is cause for celebration. I remembered when he was born, he was smaller than expected and he seemed to be so tiny. Most important of all, he was not feeding well, drinking only 20 to 30ml each time(including those amount that he will spit out each time). Now, he is drinking 120ml each time and sometimes, still not enough for him. Haha.
Xavier went for his hep B jab today. Once again, I did not enter the room for fear of hearing his cries. Went in after his jab and there he was, crying loudly. John and I had to pacify him for quite a while until he stopped. After going home, Xavier was lethargic for the whole afternoon and my father had to carrying for almost the whole afternoon until her finally dozed off. Think the jab really affected him a bit. Now I'm getting worried cos it was said that the rest of the immunisation will caused fever and that will make Xavier feel worse.
How I wish that he can grow up faster so that he will be able to face the immunisation better than being injected unknowingly.
Anyway...Xavier is now 4.4kg and 53cm in length...No wonder for the past few days when I was feeding him, I felt that strain on my arm. But this is cause for celebration. I remembered when he was born, he was smaller than expected and he seemed to be so tiny. Most important of all, he was not feeding well, drinking only 20 to 30ml each time(including those amount that he will spit out each time). Now, he is drinking 120ml each time and sometimes, still not enough for him. Haha.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Baby Shower
21st July 2008
Yesterday was Xavier's baby shower...after some rough calculation, some 100 guests turned up for it. For a while, we are kind of worried that the buffet catered will not be enough.But all thanks to Xavier's grandfather, his friend who owned the catering business provided us with a buffet spread enough for 130 people. As for the cost, it is based on friendship price..so I am not going to reveal it here.
We had a tiring day, with having to deliver the cakes to friends and having to do the setting up of the location. John's head almost burst (according to him) but we were glad that the whole event was a success.
Here, we would like to thank all the relatives and friends for all the gifts they have given to Xavier and please do rest assured that all gifts will be kept properly and safely for Xavier till he is of age to use them.
Yesterday was Xavier's baby shower...after some rough calculation, some 100 guests turned up for it. For a while, we are kind of worried that the buffet catered will not be enough.But all thanks to Xavier's grandfather, his friend who owned the catering business provided us with a buffet spread enough for 130 people. As for the cost, it is based on friendship price..so I am not going to reveal it here.
We had a tiring day, with having to deliver the cakes to friends and having to do the setting up of the location. John's head almost burst (according to him) but we were glad that the whole event was a success.
Here, we would like to thank all the relatives and friends for all the gifts they have given to Xavier and please do rest assured that all gifts will be kept properly and safely for Xavier till he is of age to use them.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Baby Shower
18th July 2008
It will be Xavier's baby shower in 2 days time and we are expecting more than 100 guests....wondering if we are being too extravagant for a one month old baby...but I'm excited about what the guests will say about the gifts we have prepared for them..especially the box from culture joy.
Here's a picture of the gifts we prepared for our guests.
It will be Xavier's baby shower in 2 days time and we are expecting more than 100 guests....wondering if we are being too extravagant for a one month old baby...but I'm excited about what the guests will say about the gifts we have prepared for them..especially the box from culture joy.
Here's a picture of the gifts we prepared for our guests.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Xavier's Development
15th July 2008
It's been a few days since my last entry and for the past few days, I've sort of understand Xavier's behaviour and trying my best to be a good mother to him. Just measured him. He is now 48cm in length and his head circumference is 35cm.
And from today onwards, I'm going to speak to Xavier as if he understands what I am talking about...hopefully this will help him in his learning ability in future..I know I am a bit Kaisu..but what to do..in today's society, if we are not kaisu, the child will lose out in future....
I don't need him to be anyone great in future but he must be at least able to support himself in future....be a doctor maybe??
It's been a few days since my last entry and for the past few days, I've sort of understand Xavier's behaviour and trying my best to be a good mother to him. Just measured him. He is now 48cm in length and his head circumference is 35cm.
And from today onwards, I'm going to speak to Xavier as if he understands what I am talking about...hopefully this will help him in his learning ability in future..I know I am a bit Kaisu..but what to do..in today's society, if we are not kaisu, the child will lose out in future....
I don't need him to be anyone great in future but he must be at least able to support himself in future....be a doctor maybe??
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
3 cheers for Xavier..
10th July 2008
Today's mark the end of all blood test for jaundice for my dear Xavier....According to the doctor...his jaundice level has gone down to 51 and is officially discharged from the test...Isn't this a good news?
For the first time today also, Xavier cried very very loudly during the extraction of his blood. Usually he will let out a soft squirm before going back to sleep. But today, he cried till his face turned red. John said he was probably affected by the other baby who was crying very very loudly, thus affected the mood of our Xavier..
Anyway, it is a good thing that he no longer has jaundice and also, the next visit to the polyclinic is for his hepatitis B jab. However, I'm considering switching him to a pediatrician as the waiting time at polyclinic is really very long.
Today's mark the end of all blood test for jaundice for my dear Xavier....According to the doctor...his jaundice level has gone down to 51 and is officially discharged from the test...Isn't this a good news?
For the first time today also, Xavier cried very very loudly during the extraction of his blood. Usually he will let out a soft squirm before going back to sleep. But today, he cried till his face turned red. John said he was probably affected by the other baby who was crying very very loudly, thus affected the mood of our Xavier..
Anyway, it is a good thing that he no longer has jaundice and also, the next visit to the polyclinic is for his hepatitis B jab. However, I'm considering switching him to a pediatrician as the waiting time at polyclinic is really very long.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Preparing for Baby Shower...
8th July 2008
Xavier's baby shower is coming a slightly more than a week time and I am so busy with the preparation...Haha...for a moment...preparing the guest lists made me feel like I was preparing for my wedding 3 years ago.
I've already placed order for thank you gift from sweetchocolate for my colleagues in school and for jon's colleagues as well. Now I'm contemplating if I should order more for all the guests who are turning up for the baby shower...and that will mean more money to be spent....Better cosider if it is necessary.
Yesterday, John and I went to the town council to book the pavilion for the baby shower and was glad that booking was available. Hotel...Too expensive..Home..Too messy...so the pavilion is the best choice..children will be able to run wild in the open space.
Dad has already helped me to booked the buffet for the event and I trust him to order good food for the guests. Afterall, the buffet he ordered for my wedding lunch was fantastic and the guests loved them.
Xavier's baby shower is coming a slightly more than a week time and I am so busy with the preparation...Haha...for a moment...preparing the guest lists made me feel like I was preparing for my wedding 3 years ago.
I've already placed order for thank you gift from sweetchocolate for my colleagues in school and for jon's colleagues as well. Now I'm contemplating if I should order more for all the guests who are turning up for the baby shower...and that will mean more money to be spent....Better cosider if it is necessary.
Yesterday, John and I went to the town council to book the pavilion for the baby shower and was glad that booking was available. Hotel...Too expensive..Home..Too messy...so the pavilion is the best choice..children will be able to run wild in the open space.
Dad has already helped me to booked the buffet for the event and I trust him to order good food for the guests. Afterall, the buffet he ordered for my wedding lunch was fantastic and the guests loved them.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Mummy and Xavier
7th July 2008
This is one of the first decent photo I have with Xavier. Took a few at the hopsital when I just gave birth but those were really hideous. Although John said that which woman will look prim and proper immediately after delivery, I was still not convinced enough to upload any photo that I have taken with Xavier. This is not the best of course as I am still in the process of losing weight. Today is the first session of my post-natal massage and there are more to come. I hope after the whole session, I can at least look more decent and to take proper photographs. Most important of all, I want to look decent for the baby shower.Sunday, July 6, 2008
Visit from Sister Eunice
6th July 2008
Today, Uncle Joseph, Auntie Constance and Sister Eunice visited Xavier. Eunice was so excited about carrying Xavier and although she was a bit reluctant at first, after a first attempt, she got the hang of it and wanted to carry Xavier again and again. Mommy Gena and Daddy John are very happy that Eunice is so excited and concerned over this cousin of hers and we are very sure that Eunice will be a very good sister to Xavier. We know Eunice will also be a very good role model to Xavier as he grows up.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Cause for Celebration
3rd July 2008
Hooray! Xavier's jaundice level has gone down to 160 range, lower than the 231 measured last Monday. Finally, his polyclinic visit has been lengthen to once a week, instead of once every 3 days. I was quite worried at first, after reading so much about baby boy having higher level of Jaundice as compared to girls. I cannot imagine having to ward Xavier into hospital and watching him exposed under that whatever light. If that ever happen, it will break my heart.
Hooray! Xavier's jaundice level has gone down to 160 range, lower than the 231 measured last Monday. Finally, his polyclinic visit has been lengthen to once a week, instead of once every 3 days. I was quite worried at first, after reading so much about baby boy having higher level of Jaundice as compared to girls. I cannot imagine having to ward Xavier into hospital and watching him exposed under that whatever light. If that ever happen, it will break my heart.
Midnight Awakening...
2nd July 2008
Daddy John has been waking up in the middle of the night to feed Xavier for the past 2 nights and we realised that Xavier must be fully fed in order to ensure that he doesn't wake up within the next hour. But this means we need to prepare more milk and to be prepared for wastage. My dear son....Mummy really wish sometime that you can grow up the very next day and to be able to run about by yourself. But it is ok.All Mummy really want now is for you to feed healthily and to grow up strong and fit so that you can wrestle with daddy when you grow up ok??
Yesterday Daddy John bought two bottles of wine and sent it to the hospital for Nurse Song and Dr John Tee. Nurse Song was not on duty and we did not manage to thank her in person but we managed to pass the wine personally to Dr Tee and to expressed our thanks to him. After that, we went to Novena Church and to give an offering of thanks to God for the wonderful gift he has given to both me and John.
Daddy John has been waking up in the middle of the night to feed Xavier for the past 2 nights and we realised that Xavier must be fully fed in order to ensure that he doesn't wake up within the next hour. But this means we need to prepare more milk and to be prepared for wastage. My dear son....Mummy really wish sometime that you can grow up the very next day and to be able to run about by yourself. But it is ok.All Mummy really want now is for you to feed healthily and to grow up strong and fit so that you can wrestle with daddy when you grow up ok??
Yesterday Daddy John bought two bottles of wine and sent it to the hospital for Nurse Song and Dr John Tee. Nurse Song was not on duty and we did not manage to thank her in person but we managed to pass the wine personally to Dr Tee and to expressed our thanks to him. After that, we went to Novena Church and to give an offering of thanks to God for the wonderful gift he has given to both me and John.
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