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Coming up, testing Linus in the next entry.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
I bite you
I was wrestling with Lucas during dinner. He refused to eat but demanded to get food from all dishes. If I tried to deliver a small piece into his mouth, he just pushed my hands away.
I was furious then punished him. He was forced to stay in a little carpet for 2 minutes. He cried and struggled. After the punishment, he was willing to sit still and ate a little bit more. After the meal, I wanted to hug him again, but he just rushed to Daddy.
I felt quite exhausted and desperate. Maybe I was a bit moody, I just thought too much... I worried I would not be able to communicate with my sons when they reach adolescence, and I could not manage their radical and rebellious behaviours partly due to the enormous hormonal changes inside their bodies?
Tears dropped and crawled down my face.
After awhile Lucas came back to me, I held him tight. We watched Playhouse Disney together, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck were speaking English. I understood Mickey perfectly but I could not hear even a word from Donald... Well, was he speaking human language? I wonder.
It was time to feed Linus. I was holding this chubby angel, he could drink more than 5 oz. each time. After the feeding, I talked, sang and massaged him. He was a cheerful and simple baby, he smiled back to me always. How could I take my eyes off him? He was just too adorable.
It was sleeping time of the kids, I said "I love you" and kissed their foreheads and lips. Lucas could not pronounce "love" correctly, instead, he replied "Mommy, I bite you!" and smiled sheepishly.
I was furious then punished him. He was forced to stay in a little carpet for 2 minutes. He cried and struggled. After the punishment, he was willing to sit still and ate a little bit more. After the meal, I wanted to hug him again, but he just rushed to Daddy.
I felt quite exhausted and desperate. Maybe I was a bit moody, I just thought too much... I worried I would not be able to communicate with my sons when they reach adolescence, and I could not manage their radical and rebellious behaviours partly due to the enormous hormonal changes inside their bodies?
Tears dropped and crawled down my face.
After awhile Lucas came back to me, I held him tight. We watched Playhouse Disney together, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck were speaking English. I understood Mickey perfectly but I could not hear even a word from Donald... Well, was he speaking human language? I wonder.
It was time to feed Linus. I was holding this chubby angel, he could drink more than 5 oz. each time. After the feeding, I talked, sang and massaged him. He was a cheerful and simple baby, he smiled back to me always. How could I take my eyes off him? He was just too adorable.
It was sleeping time of the kids, I said "I love you" and kissed their foreheads and lips. Lucas could not pronounce "love" correctly, instead, he replied "Mommy, I bite you!" and smiled sheepishly.
Oscar
We used to bring Lucas to one restaurant in our neighbourhood for casual meals during weekends. There is a waitress likes him a lot, but every time she mistakenly calls him Oscar instead of Lucas. I just feel too embarrassed to correct her.
I construct a scene in my mind, like those plots in melodrama - Lucas, the young man who goes back to his hometown when he has grown up, all old neighbours who knew him since he was a child recognized him. A old lady came over and held this young men's hands tight, then said, "Oh Oscar, so nice to see you again!! Wow, you are so tall, I still remember how you looked when you were a toddler...." Lucas plasters a freak broad grin on his face, he is too embarrassed to tell this lady that his real name is Lucas...
I construct a scene in my mind, like those plots in melodrama - Lucas, the young man who goes back to his hometown when he has grown up, all old neighbours who knew him since he was a child recognized him. A old lady came over and held this young men's hands tight, then said, "Oh Oscar, so nice to see you again!! Wow, you are so tall, I still remember how you looked when you were a toddler...." Lucas plasters a freak broad grin on his face, he is too embarrassed to tell this lady that his real name is Lucas...
Thursday, May 08, 2008
I am a breadwinner!
After longer than 3-month maternity leave, I have resumed my work this Monday.
The feeling was not that fluctuating as last time when I was just a mother of one kid. Now I still missed my two angels, but I did not feel desperate, I know I can contribute my family in various ways.
My mom visited my babies everyday to ensure everything is on the right track. My nanny is also very helpful. Mom told me that Lucas talked to her and said "Mommy goes for work and Daddy goes for work". He is a very mature baby.
Anyway, I am happy to be one of the breadwinners in my family.
The feeling was not that fluctuating as last time when I was just a mother of one kid. Now I still missed my two angels, but I did not feel desperate, I know I can contribute my family in various ways.
My mom visited my babies everyday to ensure everything is on the right track. My nanny is also very helpful. Mom told me that Lucas talked to her and said "Mommy goes for work and Daddy goes for work". He is a very mature baby.
Anyway, I am happy to be one of the breadwinners in my family.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
I always want to protect you
Linus was a premature baby and that is why I always feel he is very delicate and fragile.
I always make him curl his body and embrace him tight in front of my chest, which is like the pose he was in my tummy.
I love this photo, it is a bit out focus but I still love it.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
He is so bossy
I can't believe I listened to him...
Lucas wanted me to wear a pair of wedge when I was going to put my feet into the sandals. I turned down his suggestion politely, then he whined.
Then I gave in. I went out with those wedges.
When had he became my personal stylist??
Every time before we go out, we let him to decide what pants and shoes he can wear that day.
Jeans are always his first choice.
Between sandals and sport shoes, he usually cannot make up his mind. However, once he has made the decision, do not try to change it, he will never give in....
Oh my goodness, how come I gave in then??
Lucas wanted me to wear a pair of wedge when I was going to put my feet into the sandals. I turned down his suggestion politely, then he whined.
Then I gave in. I went out with those wedges.
When had he became my personal stylist??
Every time before we go out, we let him to decide what pants and shoes he can wear that day.
Jeans are always his first choice.
Between sandals and sport shoes, he usually cannot make up his mind. However, once he has made the decision, do not try to change it, he will never give in....
Oh my goodness, how come I gave in then??
New hair cut
Finally, we convinced Lucas to have hair cut in salon.
He managed to sit on my laps and stayed still when the stylist trimmed hair at the top. However, when the scissors slided near his ears, he struggled and screamed for rescue. Then we had no other choice but to hold his head with some force and distraction to allow the stylist to finish her job. Thanks god it did not spend too much time.
See Lucas's new hair style, isn't it nice?
We treated him a cup of ice milk tea afterward, you cannot imagine that it is his favourite.
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Recently, Lucas loves singing, his 'play list' includes ABC, My Bonnie, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Row Row Row your boat.
This morning he sang ABC with me and woke Jeff up. How sweet!!!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Mammal
I find myself expressing breast milk. I am amazed by the fact that I am really a mammal. I can feed my babies by the milk generated from my body.
Every time when I look at Linus's chubby face, I could not help not to squeeze it gently.
He can now interact with people, if you talk with him, he will reply 'ah' or 'un-gu', which sound like angelic melodies.
And his tooth-less smile can melt me down. This morning when I called his name, he opened his mouth big and curled up a little bit, then I kiss him on his lips.
Linus I love you!
Every time when I look at Linus's chubby face, I could not help not to squeeze it gently.
He can now interact with people, if you talk with him, he will reply 'ah' or 'un-gu', which sound like angelic melodies.
And his tooth-less smile can melt me down. This morning when I called his name, he opened his mouth big and curled up a little bit, then I kiss him on his lips.
Linus I love you!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Bubbles
All kids love bubbles, I become friends with some kids in my estate because I let them play my bubbles.
I love playing with children, their imagination, clarity and intelligence impress me a lot. When kids are in 3-5 years old, they enjoy babble nonsense things with you. Last time I chatted with a little boy where the car park of our cars were. He said his car park was in a wardrobe, I told him mine was under my bed. So funny.
When children grow bigger, they love to tell you everything they know, even you have no idea about who is Dave or Mia they mention. I always enjoy to be their listener, even though I do not understand what he/she talk about.
When you look through their eyes, you can see hopes and bright future.
I love playing with children, their imagination, clarity and intelligence impress me a lot. When kids are in 3-5 years old, they enjoy babble nonsense things with you. Last time I chatted with a little boy where the car park of our cars were. He said his car park was in a wardrobe, I told him mine was under my bed. So funny.
When children grow bigger, they love to tell you everything they know, even you have no idea about who is Dave or Mia they mention. I always enjoy to be their listener, even though I do not understand what he/she talk about.
When you look through their eyes, you can see hopes and bright future.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Q&A
Recently, I love playing Q&A with Lucas, is silly but interesting.
For example:
Me: "Lucas, do you love apple?"
Lucas: "Yes."
Me: "Do you have any girlfriend?"
Lucas: "Yes."
Me: "Is Felicia your girlfriend?"
Lucas: "Felicia."
Me: "I ask, is Felicia your girlfriend?"
Lucas:"......" (avoids to answer)
Me, holding a piece of chocolate: "Do you love chocolate?"
Lucas, doesn't answer me, but takes my chocolate and puts it into his mouth.
Me, holding a banana: "Lucas, is this an apple?"
Lucas: "Yes."
Me: "Do you really know what is Yes and No?"
Lucas, with no hesitation, and replies loudly: "YES!!!"
Me, holding a panda: "Lucas, is this an elephant?"
Lucas: "No!" (sounds like I am a big idiot.)
Me: " Who is your girlfriend?"
Lucas replies the name of his nanny....
Me: "Do you know what is a girlfriend?"
Lucas: "Girlfriend??!!" (avoids to answer)
For example:
Me: "Lucas, do you love apple?"
Lucas: "Yes."
Me: "Do you have any girlfriend?"
Lucas: "Yes."
Me: "Is Felicia your girlfriend?"
Lucas: "Felicia."
Me: "I ask, is Felicia your girlfriend?"
Lucas:"......" (avoids to answer)
Me, holding a piece of chocolate: "Do you love chocolate?"
Lucas, doesn't answer me, but takes my chocolate and puts it into his mouth.
Me, holding a banana: "Lucas, is this an apple?"
Lucas: "Yes."
Me: "Do you really know what is Yes and No?"
Lucas, with no hesitation, and replies loudly: "YES!!!"
Me, holding a panda: "Lucas, is this an elephant?"
Lucas: "No!" (sounds like I am a big idiot.)
Me: " Who is your girlfriend?"
Lucas replies the name of his nanny....
Me: "Do you know what is a girlfriend?"
Lucas: "Girlfriend??!!" (avoids to answer)
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Well built Linus
See how well built Linus is!! Thanks god he grows into a strong baby.
When people pass by or when you are feeding him, he makes eye contact with you, or even focuses on you. It is amazing.
Starting from last few days, he loves to touch anything in front of him by his little hands.
Little brother, keep it up!!!
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
奶咀
成長，是充滿跌碰和挑戰。
我們正替朗朗戒掉奶咀。這對他確是一項考驗，因為他在我肚裏二十週時，我們己經在超聲波檢查時看到他啜手指了。
這幾晚他跟我們睡時己不用奶咀，這是他和我們睡覺的條件。但是下午時他不肯午睡，不停的哭和鬧情緒，我抱著他，看見他雙眼皮垂得不再低時，他又哭起來。
看著他滿懷心事的臉，我知道他要甚麼，但總要硬著心腸。
我輕輕地問他﹕「你是不是要奶咀？」
他的眼淚立刻收起，兩眼發光。
「但是你知道嘛，已經沒有奶咀了。」我說。
他怔著，像收到一個噩耗，說不出話。慢慢地他又想哭，卻哭不出來。
之後我亂編了很多個「不用啜奶咀的聰明孩子」故事，又唱很多歌逗他睡。最後朗朗雖然沒有睡，但他已經心情平伏過來，他樣子告訴我他已經接受這個沒有奶咀的事實了。
希望如此。
我們正替朗朗戒掉奶咀。這對他確是一項考驗，因為他在我肚裏二十週時，我們己經在超聲波檢查時看到他啜手指了。
這幾晚他跟我們睡時己不用奶咀，這是他和我們睡覺的條件。但是下午時他不肯午睡，不停的哭和鬧情緒，我抱著他，看見他雙眼皮垂得不再低時，他又哭起來。
看著他滿懷心事的臉，我知道他要甚麼，但總要硬著心腸。
我輕輕地問他﹕「你是不是要奶咀？」
他的眼淚立刻收起，兩眼發光。
「但是你知道嘛，已經沒有奶咀了。」我說。
他怔著，像收到一個噩耗，說不出話。慢慢地他又想哭，卻哭不出來。
之後我亂編了很多個「不用啜奶咀的聰明孩子」故事，又唱很多歌逗他睡。最後朗朗雖然沒有睡，但他已經心情平伏過來，他樣子告訴我他已經接受這個沒有奶咀的事實了。
希望如此。
Monday, April 07, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
Lucas's new book - Around the World with the Little Einsteins
It is a magnetic play set with a travel scrapbook of the team, 8 play scenes and magnetic stickers. Acutally it is suitable for children above 3, but Linus just love it, and he will not put anything that with no good taste inside his mounth, including these magnetic stickers.
The adventures are taken place in Grand Canyon in USA, Versailles in France, Tahiti in Pacific Ocean, Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Egypt, South Africa and Antarctica.
A great educational set, even for adults!!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
超級難纏的小傢伙
我在說朗朗。
他要求的不是甚麼，只是要你24小時也陪著他。
陪，不是說他在玩時你可以在旁看書，他會幫你合上書並扔到一旁。
當你上網時他會爬上你的大腿，嚷著要看巴士火車飛機或Little Einsteins。你只好乖乖上google搜尋圖片。
我與謝菲被他弄得筋疲力盡，私人時間只有在他睡著的時候。
還未提及立立弟弟......
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Linus's first outing
Apart from those body checks, today is Linus's first leisure outing, the very first time he left home and took a little 'adventure'.
We chose Sai Kung as the first visit spot. The weather was a bit hot by still nice. We could see the sea breeze.
It was really funny that no matter when we went, people looked at us in dismay... I am not sure if it is because we brought two really little babies with very close age, they wondered if we had not idea about birth control... Or the way I carried Linus was a bit odd in somebody's eyes... sometimes I carried Linus straight and let his head leaned on my chest... Or both...
I heard a old lady who passed by said, 'See! Now people carry baby in such way!'
In the afternoon we visited my parents. They were more than happy. My mom and dad did not want to take Linus off them... and at the same time, what I should do was to stay with Lucas and not let him feel neglected.
The babies are very tired and hoped they sleep tight tonight.
Beach boy Lucas
I should have written this blog earlier this week.
We had visited Little Aunt in Repulse Bay and spent an hour in the beach with Lucas in the last day of Easter holiday. He is really a born-to-be beach boy. What in his mind at that moment was just sand... He did not even look at those bikini chicks.
Jeff kept taking photos by his new lens, we were his models.
After we went back Aunt's home, I bathed him and let him eat chips and chocolates. In dinner time, he insisted to drink our red wine. I thought he would not love the taste once he tried. Instead, when he was having a sipping of wine, he knew how to rinse it in his mouth and felt the aroma, then he urged for another gulp.
Of course I stopped him at once.
After dinner, he asked for chocolates again...
He slept very sweet that night. What a great day.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
川字掌及黑眼圈
現在差不多是零晨，剛餵過立立。
他是一個非常固執的寶寶，不只硬頸，背脊也很硬，如果他不肯讓你掃風，他會挺得背部像木板般，誓要躺下來。
看看他的手紋，是川字掌。媽媽說川字掌的人很堅持己見。
我的右手也是川字掌，我媽和婆婆也是。
三小時後立立會再肚餓，我要爬起床再餵他。餵夜奶最折騰人，我也熬出黑眼圈來。但是看著他越見脹鼓鼓的兩腮，怎麼辛苦也覺值得。
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
中大歷奇之旅
今早我們到中大崇基用早餐。坐在室外雅座，看著校巴經過，朗朗興奮得很。(還有，他目不轉晴看著行過的女孩，笑得很燦爛。真是虎父無犬子。)
餐廳大柱上貼有Ms./Mr. CCBA的poster。我覺得很有趣，很有Miss California或Miss Phoenix之類選美的感覺，亦顯現這所大學的兼容及多元性。
之後我們到了崇基公園散步，那兒像一個完整的小型生態系統，有青蛙，珍禽，毛毛蟲，荷花等等。
走到運動場旁的一段，我看見一名金髮洋妞兒在跑道上跑過，當我告之謝菲，他以為我說謊以戲弄他，他說那兒沒可能有如此美好之事。我再告訴他那女的是穿上bra top及短褲，他說我越描越誇張，沒有人會信的。直到洋妞兒再跑到我們跟前，他才閉嘴。
春天的中大很舒服，在產假結束前要多點去啊。
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Breast-feeding
Frankly, I am very exhausted about breast feeding. As it needs much energy to generate the milk, every time when I express the milk, I am falling asleep. Sometimes I even wet all my clothes and the pump is misplaced.
However, for the sake of my kids' health, I shall not give up at least these first few months. Hopefully I can continue to breast-feed when I get back to work.
A huge challenge is ahead, hopefully I have enough strength.
However, for the sake of my kids' health, I shall not give up at least these first few months. Hopefully I can continue to breast-feed when I get back to work.
A huge challenge is ahead, hopefully I have enough strength.
Full term baby
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| Linus, why do you raise your hand? You can pee on your diaper and no need to ask for a bathroom visit |
Finally, Linus reached his full term last week.
He weights 9 lbs now, looks exactly the same as a new born baby in full term, if not a bit bigger.
There is really no short-cut.
He is very chubby and a really huge double chin, sometimes I feel he looks like a Buddha.
Do you think he is handsome? He is very macho, I guess he will be a sunshine sporty boy.
He weights 9 lbs now, looks exactly the same as a new born baby in full term, if not a bit bigger.
There is really no short-cut.
He is very chubby and a really huge double chin, sometimes I feel he looks like a Buddha.
Do you think he is handsome? He is very macho, I guess he will be a sunshine sporty boy.
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
U turn is better than no turn
Being a parent, I concern a lot about the recent flu outbreak, infants and children are the most vulnerable group of the flu infection in this spring.
We have executed several hygienic practice - wash hands frequently and thoroughly, stop bringing Lucas to playgroup/clubhouse and measure Lucas's temperature in every morning.
The government made good decision to close all primary schools, nurseries and kindergartens for at least two weeks, even though it was an U-turn they made, as yesterday the Health Chief Dr. Chow said the closure of schools was unnecessary.
Hope the diseases can be controlled soon, and all kids have happy Easter Holiday.
We have executed several hygienic practice - wash hands frequently and thoroughly, stop bringing Lucas to playgroup/clubhouse and measure Lucas's temperature in every morning.
The government made good decision to close all primary schools, nurseries and kindergartens for at least two weeks, even though it was an U-turn they made, as yesterday the Health Chief Dr. Chow said the closure of schools was unnecessary.
Hope the diseases can be controlled soon, and all kids have happy Easter Holiday.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
June and Annie
Now I understand why Lucas always hides behind me or buries his head into my chest when he is meeting girls, it is because he is interested in girls!!!
This morning I asked him which are his favourite characters in the Little Einsteins. When I pointed to Leo and Quincy, he said 'No', but when I showed him June and Annie, he smiled sheepishly, and he likes June (the girl in purple dress) the most!!
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Blessing
When I am looking at my two little boys, I feel my life is full of blessing. I have two adorable babies, both are my little angels.
And Jeff, he is always my guardian angel.
How lucky I am!
And Jeff, he is always my guardian angel.
How lucky I am!
Friday, March 07, 2008
Prickly heat
Linus was having prickly heat (heat rash) on his face, chest and behind the neck in last few days. It is a common baby skin problem which caused by the blockage of sweat gland.
We then cleaned the affected areas by Avene spring water and applied a thin layer of aloe vera on face, and Johnson baby powder on his body where tiny red bumps appeared. The problem was solved within hours.
To prevent its reappearance, we then tried to keep his skin dry and cool. Now is 5:36am, he slept sweetly next to me after the feeding, with no irritation caused by the prickly heat. =)
We then cleaned the affected areas by Avene spring water and applied a thin layer of aloe vera on face, and Johnson baby powder on his body where tiny red bumps appeared. The problem was solved within hours.
To prevent its reappearance, we then tried to keep his skin dry and cool. Now is 5:36am, he slept sweetly next to me after the feeding, with no irritation caused by the prickly heat. =)
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
119 lbs and 8 lbs
119 lbs is my current weight, I am having a very good progress.
6 weeks had passed since Linus was born. I have a final postpartum check up today. My body recovered steadily, and I can start having aerobic exercise. I am planning to jog in every early morning.
Linus reaches 8 lbs, is a sturdy baby. His face is chubby and looks like a marshmallow.
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Lucas is very emotional these few days, all his big teeth are coming out at the same time, he cannot sleep well and is lack of appetite, on top of these, the arrival of his little brother made him jealous. He is very rebellious in last few days. I have no choice but lectured and punished him several times. Punishment is the last resort and I always try to avoid using it, thanks god it works and he behaves very good today, and I can revive the praise tactic - highlight and appreciate his good conduct in an exaggerating way. Cheerful smile is shown across his face again!!
Monday, March 03, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Handsome Linus
Linus has a pair of big eyes, honey tone skin, chestnut colour hair, and neat eyebrows.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Weight-losing progress
I have burnt out around 15 pounds of fat within this month. My current weight is 121lbs. A very good progress.
Breast-feeding surely helps me a lot, and my little secret - Cindy Crawford A New Dimension DVD guided me back into shape progressively. It is my good workout 'friend'. I have owned it for many years. I did this workout everynight before my wedding (even it is a post-natal workout, I didn't know why I chose it at that moment), and also helped me to get back into fitness after the first child birth.
Hope I can be slender again soon.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Can you see any difference?
The upper one is Lucas in his first month, the bottom one is Linus. I took this picture this morning. I think even I cannot distinguish which picture is from who when I get older.
Little Einstein's temptation
I am now sitting in front of the desktop, two browsers are showing, one is this blogger, another one is Little Einstein's website.
Lucas is sitting on my laps, he loves to attach me every minute. He always says 'Little Einstein', either pointing to the TV or walking to the computers.
I don't let him watch too much TV, but I have no choice when I am using computer, to let him stick with me, and find something to entertain him. Frankly, I am totally bored to the website because this morning is the thousandth time browsing there, but Lucas is still very enthusiastic to it.
Lucas loves Miffy when he was very young, then Noddy, now he is so sophisticated and chooses to be Little Einstein's fan. It is interesting that he is humming those famous classical music when he is happy.
Lucas is sitting on my laps, he loves to attach me every minute. He always says 'Little Einstein', either pointing to the TV or walking to the computers.
I don't let him watch too much TV, but I have no choice when I am using computer, to let him stick with me, and find something to entertain him. Frankly, I am totally bored to the website because this morning is the thousandth time browsing there, but Lucas is still very enthusiastic to it.
Lucas loves Miffy when he was very young, then Noddy, now he is so sophisticated and chooses to be Little Einstein's fan. It is interesting that he is humming those famous classical music when he is happy.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Er... Q3 boy again sometimes
Well.... Linus sometimes cries for milk at the third hour after the last feeding. Don't worry, it doesn't mean he drinks lesser, instead, the amount of milk reaches 4 oz. (110ml) per feeding. We are a bit shocked. His appetite is actually more than a full term baby now.
This baby always surprises people.
This baby always surprises people.
Lucas enjoys an English play group
Lucas attended his first English play group this afternoon, which organized in the club house of our estate.
The teacher is a Caucasian young girl, there are three other kids in the class.
Lucas did not feel comfortable in the first song singing session, but he loves the book reading session a lot. The teacher taught all about colours, Lucas could speak all colour names in the little book and everyone praised him, he was the best in the class and the teacher gave him that book as a gift (but it was collected after the class).
After that, Lucas becomes more confident and open to others. He even waved bye-bye to two complete strangers who just passed by, when we walked back home.
Encouragement is a key driver of learning for children.
The teacher is a Caucasian young girl, there are three other kids in the class.
Lucas did not feel comfortable in the first song singing session, but he loves the book reading session a lot. The teacher taught all about colours, Lucas could speak all colour names in the little book and everyone praised him, he was the best in the class and the teacher gave him that book as a gift (but it was collected after the class).
After that, Lucas becomes more confident and open to others. He even waved bye-bye to two complete strangers who just passed by, when we walked back home.
Encouragement is a key driver of learning for children.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Q4 Boy
Linus was a Q3 boy in hospital - His feeding time is in every 3 hours. Most other full term babies are instead Q4 babies, their feeding time is in every 4 hours because they are bigger and with better sucking ability.
Today, Linus becomes a Q4 boy, because he can drink 90ml (more than 3 oz.) in every feeding. Great!!! That means he is growing very well, and at the same time, he is glowing. You can see his video as below!!
Today, Linus becomes a Q4 boy, because he can drink 90ml (more than 3 oz.) in every feeding. Great!!! That means he is growing very well, and at the same time, he is glowing. You can see his video as below!!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Linus is doing well
Linus came back home more than one week. He is in good shape, with good appetite, and now reached 2.6kg.
This morning I discovered he had a little double chin!!
Well done Linus!
This morning I discovered he had a little double chin!!
Well done Linus!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Lucas loves singing
Lucas loves to sing when he is happy. He used to sing ABC song, but recently, I find that he sings 'I swear'...
His voice is so tender when singing this song. Even though 'I swear' are the only two words of the whole song he knows how to pronounce, I am very impressed, this is one of my favourite golden oldies.
It reminded me that his cousin Isaac loved to sing 'That's why you go away' when he was 4 years old. He could sing the first two sentences - "Baby won't you tell me why, that's a sadness in your eyes..."
Kids are cute!!
His voice is so tender when singing this song. Even though 'I swear' are the only two words of the whole song he knows how to pronounce, I am very impressed, this is one of my favourite golden oldies.
It reminded me that his cousin Isaac loved to sing 'That's why you go away' when he was 4 years old. He could sing the first two sentences - "Baby won't you tell me why, that's a sadness in your eyes..."
Kids are cute!!
Saturday, February 09, 2008
I have two babies
Suddenly I have a weird feeling, I just can't believe I have two babies now. Life is a miracle, but for me, they are more than miracles. Even though we experienced all those hindrances in pregnancy and child birth, I know that God love me a lot, he sent me two precious little things.
Linus is gaining weight. He is 2.6kg now, and performs well in milk-drinking, since we have switched the teats from Pigeon to NUK. My milk production is excellent, everyday is a good harvest day. You see? The whole system operates in perfect harmony.
See these two young men in the pictures, I am wondering how they look like when they are 20. I will be no longer young, but hope that I still look fab effortlessly with good composure and great fashion sense, and they will be proud of their mother. ;)
Linus is gaining weight. He is 2.6kg now, and performs well in milk-drinking, since we have switched the teats from Pigeon to NUK. My milk production is excellent, everyday is a good harvest day. You see? The whole system operates in perfect harmony.
See these two young men in the pictures, I am wondering how they look like when they are 20. I will be no longer young, but hope that I still look fab effortlessly with good composure and great fashion sense, and they will be proud of their mother. ;)
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Linus's 12th day - Getting heavier
The doc told us Linus can come back home tomorrow. Hurray!!!
Our room had been transformed in a perfect nursery room. The crib and all baby stuff are ready. Jeff had set a heater and a humidifier to control the room temperature and humidity. We had also selected the outfits for him. Everything will be fine tomorrow. Jeff joked that he will bring along his camera and all lighting equipments also, he will take loads of photos when baby is discharged.
Linus finished 80 ml milk in one feeding this morning, when I fed him in hospital. He surprised nurses because he can only have 60 ml/ feeding in last few days. A nurse said he is a good baby when I am present.
I am proud of you Linus.
Our room had been transformed in a perfect nursery room. The crib and all baby stuff are ready. Jeff had set a heater and a humidifier to control the room temperature and humidity. We had also selected the outfits for him. Everything will be fine tomorrow. Jeff joked that he will bring along his camera and all lighting equipments also, he will take loads of photos when baby is discharged.
Linus finished 80 ml milk in one feeding this morning, when I fed him in hospital. He surprised nurses because he can only have 60 ml/ feeding in last few days. A nurse said he is a good baby when I am present.
I am proud of you Linus.
Linus's 11th day - Getting heavier
I feel quite exhausted but insist to go hospital twice. Linus can come back home soon, so I should try to feed him more, under the guidance from nurses.
He is a good kid, could finish the whole bottle both times.
He is a good kid, could finish the whole bottle both times.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Linus's 10th day - I can feed him again
What a good progress Linus achieved. Today I could bottle-feed him by myself, he could finish 60ml.
This evening, when we were going to hospital with Lucas, the damn traffic jam trapped us on the road for an hour. Luckily nurses allowed us to see Linus even we missed the 'visit time'. This was the first time the two brothers met. Lucas stared at Linus from the window, and kept saying 'Dei Dei'. Seems he likes his little brother.
This evening, when we were going to hospital with Lucas, the damn traffic jam trapped us on the road for an hour. Luckily nurses allowed us to see Linus even we missed the 'visit time'. This was the first time the two brothers met. Lucas stared at Linus from the window, and kept saying 'Dei Dei'. Seems he likes his little brother.
Linus's 9th day - Left the incubator
Well done Linus, he could stay with other baby in the nursery room in the 9th night. Yes he is still tiny, but you can see he is getting well-built.
Friday, February 01, 2008
Baby-mo
I hate reading those Hong Kong pregnancy or parenting magazines. They just drive me crazy, the content is usually about abnormality during pregnancy or diseases threatening children, or how to cultivate a little genius in order to enter elite schools. Come on, give me a break.
What a surprise that there is an exception in the market - Baby-mo. It is a Japanese parenting magazine but the translated and tailor-made version is available in Hong Kong. All topics are interesting in Feb vol., such as DIY hairdo for babies, 10 mins recipe, etiquette for family visits during Chinese New Year, etc. Not to mention that all baby models are adorable!!
Highly recommend to all mothers.
What a surprise that there is an exception in the market - Baby-mo. It is a Japanese parenting magazine but the translated and tailor-made version is available in Hong Kong. All topics are interesting in Feb vol., such as DIY hairdo for babies, 10 mins recipe, etiquette for family visits during Chinese New Year, etc. Not to mention that all baby models are adorable!!
Highly recommend to all mothers.
Lucas and his most favourite cartoon - Little Einsteins
Lucas is an artistic baby. He loves drawing, reading, music and Little Einsteins.
It is a series from Disney and the Baby Einstein Company launched for preschoolers. 4 little kids - Leo, Qincy, June and Annie travels over the world (and the universe) with a little rocket. All journeys filled with classical music from Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, etc, is a fantastic educational tool.
I was surprised when Lucas said the word 'allegro', after Qincy said so, and he is excited when seeing all those music notes.
http://atv.disney.go.com/playhouse/littleeinsteins/index.html
It is a series from Disney and the Baby Einstein Company launched for preschoolers. 4 little kids - Leo, Qincy, June and Annie travels over the world (and the universe) with a little rocket. All journeys filled with classical music from Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, etc, is a fantastic educational tool.
I was surprised when Lucas said the word 'allegro', after Qincy said so, and he is excited when seeing all those music notes.
http://atv.disney.go.com/playhouse/littleeinsteins/index.html
Linus's 8th day - No need additional oxygen supply
Linus performs great, he doesn't need extra oxygen supply in the afternoon, his breathing is steady.
Still in a incubator, should be observed for several more days.
Still in a incubator, should be observed for several more days.
Linus's 7th day - baby in incubator
Linus's still in a incubator, with oxygen supply. Everything is on a right track.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Linus's 5th day - baby in incubator
He is getting stable, all tests are fine, no infection so far. He can drink 50ml per feeding, weight 2.15kg.
Monday, January 28, 2008
They look alike
Lucas and Linus look like each others. Both have parents' distinctive features (=P).
The picture at the left hand side is Lucas in his day 1, his skin tone is fairer. Linus is at the right hand side, he is a bit darker, but nurses told me probably it is because he is premature and blood vessels underneath the skin are very obvious.
I am so proud because I have two handsome sons!
The picture at the left hand side is Lucas in his day 1, his skin tone is fairer. Linus is at the right hand side, he is a bit darker, but nurses told me probably it is because he is premature and blood vessels underneath the skin are very obvious.
I am so proud because I have two handsome sons!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Linu's 4th day - baby in incubator
Linus's experienced some ups and downs starting from 3rd day midnight, he had been sent back to a incubator for extra caring. Thanks god he is stable again inside the box.
I have delivered him some breast milk in the morning and also night time. The nurses suggested me to touch him and talked to him while standing outside the incubator.
Surely we worried but have strong confidence on him. He is a tough baby, I am sure!
Linus, I will come again tomorrow. I am learning baby massage, I am sure you will love it.
I have delivered him some breast milk in the morning and also night time. The nurses suggested me to touch him and talked to him while standing outside the incubator.
Surely we worried but have strong confidence on him. He is a tough baby, I am sure!
Linus, I will come again tomorrow. I am learning baby massage, I am sure you will love it.
Linus's 3rd day - Mammy will wait for you at home
I couldn't hold back my tears when I discharged from the hospital, leaving Linus there for a few more days, hopefully.
The nurse was very very nice and allowed me to take photos of him before I left.
Linus, mammy is waiting for you, I will prepare the best breast milk for you.
Linus's 2nd day after birth
Linus was very well in the 2nd day, he could leave the incubator for quite a long period.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
他的名字叫天立
我同Manki已想好了弟弟的名字. 叫"天立",有沒有特別意思?當然有啦.
子日""吾十有五而志於學，三十而立，四十而不惑，五十而知天命，六十而耳順，七十而從心所欲，不踰矩"
Manki 生天立正是三十(sorry! 說了你的年齡:p) ,至於呢句點解,自己google下啦.
還有"頂天立地",堅強正直之意.
子日""吾十有五而志於學，三十而立，四十而不惑，五十而知天命，六十而耳順，七十而從心所欲，不踰矩"
Manki 生天立正是三十(sorry! 說了你的年齡:p) ,至於呢句點解,自己google下啦.
還有"頂天立地",堅強正直之意.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Somersault
Guess what, the little baby in my tummy is very active. My doc told me he turned himself upside down early in the 28th week, but now he had just done another somersault and returned to his original position in the 31st week.
We can only confirm whether he can settle in upside down position 2 weeks later.
*****
My doc noticed that I gained 2.4kg within 3 weeks. The growth rate reached the margin, she asked me not to eat too much sweet and carbohydrate.
I am very determinate and decide to control my weight immediately. Tonight, I didn't eat any snack as usual after dinner, and I had 30 minutes prenatal yoga. This is my mission in the remaining 8 weeks.
We can only confirm whether he can settle in upside down position 2 weeks later.
*****
My doc noticed that I gained 2.4kg within 3 weeks. The growth rate reached the margin, she asked me not to eat too much sweet and carbohydrate.
I am very determinate and decide to control my weight immediately. Tonight, I didn't eat any snack as usual after dinner, and I had 30 minutes prenatal yoga. This is my mission in the remaining 8 weeks.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Muscle sore and night leg cramps
My tummy size is increasing. My body is heavier and my legs can't support very well, every night I have muscle sore and leg cramps. I couldn't sleep well in the past few days. I was almost awake in Friday night.
We will have a check-up again tomorrow afternoon, should discuss with my doc about the C-section arrangement. I should confirm with my bosses when and how long of my maternity leave will be within this week.
Cross my fingers!!
We will have a check-up again tomorrow afternoon, should discuss with my doc about the C-section arrangement. I should confirm with my bosses when and how long of my maternity leave will be within this week.
Cross my fingers!!
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Amazing memories
Thanks Jeff, Mui Mui and cousin for giving me such a happy afternoon last Sunday. Without your help, I cannot have such a nice 'pregnancy album'!!
Little baby, thanks for keeping me in such as nice shape even in my third trimester. I am a lucky expecting mom.
Week 30
I am in the 30th week of pregnancy. Little baby seems turned himself upside down already, because I can feel his legs in my upper tummy, kicks me sometimes right under my rib cage.
I remember when Lucas was inside me, he loved to kick my rib cage in the 8-9 months, sometimes even caused me pain. My doc said it was normal.
The feeling is funny when you have a little creature crawling inside your body!!
I remember when Lucas was inside me, he loved to kick my rib cage in the 8-9 months, sometimes even caused me pain. My doc said it was normal.
The feeling is funny when you have a little creature crawling inside your body!!
Friday, January 04, 2008
Super nanny is back
Finally our super nanny, Ah Sa is back. I did worry she wouldn't come back.
We preempted Lucas about Ah Sa's return in these two days. When he met her, he was a bit shy but could not hide his pleasure. Ah Sa carried him immediately and Lucas did not struggle. He remembered and missed her a lot.
Tonight, we resume out late night life - checking emails and web surfing with light switch on!!
Hope everybody has a sound sleep tonight!!!!
We preempted Lucas about Ah Sa's return in these two days. When he met her, he was a bit shy but could not hide his pleasure. Ah Sa carried him immediately and Lucas did not struggle. He remembered and missed her a lot.
Tonight, we resume out late night life - checking emails and web surfing with light switch on!!
Hope everybody has a sound sleep tonight!!!!
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