Happy New Year to Everyone!

We are thrilled that 2007 is coming to an end, its not that we had a lousy year but enough excitements for the year. Ha.

We are looking forward to year 2008 for a more rewarding year. Can't wait to see Darius grow well and happy. Happy new year to everyone!

Here's Darius latest photo to welcome year 2008

Hilarious shots...

I find these shots quite hilarious, hence post them out to make your day sunnier. Uncles and Aunties out there reading Darius blog, don't be silent readers leh. Pls feel free to make comments to make this blog more lively :)

Dreamer Sleeping style

Superman Sleeping style

Yummy doggy..

Pacifier leftover marks

So comfy in new "sofa"

Still in dreamland but desperate to get out of bed...

Out of sleeping range, nearly hit against the cot

Trying hard to master flipping kungfu. Another failed mission
Aiya, can't flipp then relax one corner.. Don't waste time, do exercise..

Darius's 3rd month

Missed the posting on Darius first and 2nd month as he was recovering then. Hence back post his picture at 3 week old, 1 month plus old and 2 month plus old photos along with his 3rd month photo.

3 week old

1 month plus old

2 month plus old

3rd month old

1st time Daddy away

This is the first time Daddy is away from us after Darius is born. Daddy is bounded for Korea Biz trip this time. We had dinner at crystal jade then send daddy to the departure gate. At this young age, Darius still don't know how to miss daddy but certainly daddy will miss him. Can see lots of emotions in Jere's eye.. hee... dear, don't scold me for blogging ur feelings out. Just want darius to know how you feel when he read this blog next time :p ..

Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year!

Christmas mood is all around.. Brought Darius to Orchard road last week to see christmas lightings, he is so excited and curious about the lightings. To all our family and friends, wish you an advance Merry Christmas and a Happy 2008.

Day out at Ikea

Ooo aircon... Darius sure know how to enjoy. Once we reach Ikea, he went to his dreamland. Daddy n Mommy first trial out with Darius was pretty smooth. Ikea is very child friendly, from parking to diaper changing and feeding is no haste. See daddy can handle without trouble also.

Within the same week, Darius went to Ikea again. This time round with Mommy, Wa-gong and Wa-po.

Reflux problem pls go away...

As Darius had reflux issues, he tends to regurgitated milk. We usually hold him in 45 degree position for 30mins after his feeding to prevent regurgitation. When he was 3 weeks old before he went to KK, he only surfaced as a kan cheong drinker. After KK incident, doctor suggested he might be having reflux, prescribed medication for him. Thereafter, he will throw out mouthful of milk. As he grows older, not sure if its bcos he had more strength or condition worsen, he merlions out the milk approx once a day. As older generation might suggest this is normal, but I don't think so leh... if its flowing I'm find with it but throwing out milk leh.. Moreover this reflux problem is giving him a lot of discomfort during and after feeding.

Recent 2 occasions after carrying him for almost one hour, he dozed off and I put him back to his cot. After a short while, he cries out, I went to him saw that his face is wet with regurgitated milk flowing out his mouth but almost getting into his nostrils and ear. I held him tight, comforting him and cleaning him up. In my heart, I was angry about myself not darius.. I feel lousy why I didn't hold him longer and create the chance of danger. Back in my mind I keep thinking, what if the milk gets in the nostril.. what if he didn't cry to alert us.. what ifs... really no idea how can I do a better job.. sigh.. reflux problem pls go away...

New Hair Style

See what Daddy and Mommy did to my hair. Still ask me to pose and smile to camera, I can't see how I look but certainly feels weirdo when ppl mess up my hair.

First time taking my carseat

This is my new personal car seat in my Daddy car. I simply doze off the moment engine is on.. zZzzZ

1st offical bath time

Don't frown your eyebrown yet. I do get sponged by mommy twice a day and wash my hair and bottom but didn't get into water yet. Today is my first visit to gong gong, mah mah, gu gu and kimi kor kor. Mah mah demo bathing me to daddy and mommy, err... should I say its a free demo to whole family :p .

Sweet Dream

I was having a sweet dream after my favourite milk time. Mommy captured my picture without my permission again, single handed while holding on to me somemore. Hold me tight, don't let go of me hor..

Back to SengKang Home

Hello everyone, been sometime since we made any posting. We are moved back to Sengkang home last weekend and daddy & mommy are once again adapting to life without wai-po's help to wash my clothings, cook for time and share the feedings. Tough job but sooner or later we have to get use. Before we came back, we took some photos. Our first family photo.

I express my feelings too...

My mommy like to standby her camera to capture my candid shots, sometimes I entertain her but sometimes it fustrates me. In fact to capture my shots aren't easy, I moved very swiftly so catch me only if you can.. ;p

My new toys

My colorful play mat :)

My rocker... but mommy just let me rest, no rocking yet :(

Do not disturb me with my hippo else I get angry ;)

Infant and Children CPR Certifed now

Cisco certifed had been common milestone for Daddy and mommy but little did they expect that Children CPR is in the portfilo now. Ha.. Anyway, my daddy and mommy are Infant and children CPR certifed now. Cool right ?

Baby Darius back from KK

Hello everyone, thanks for all your well wishes. Darius was discharge on last friday evening and daddy, mommy and wai-po been taking shifts to take care of him round the clock so no time for blog updating.

(Darius: Hello uncles and aunties, I'm back...)

As doctor adviced that little darius is still under 3 months (uncorrected age) hence we were urge to reduce exposure to too many ppl especially the weather is erratic and there are viral flu spreading around. When an adult is down with viral flu infection, it takes about 2 whole weeks to fully recover so can imagine the suffering for a little baby for 2 whole week or more. Seeing Darius suffered some much discomfort (went thru series of test, drips, suctionsfor phlem) for 10 days in KK, we are not taking chances for things to happen again; we are offically limiting vistors and outdoor trips as preventive measure. So don't be offended if we ask to excuse ourselves if you are had, having or going to have flu (we know u won't cos those reading this blog are close enuff friend or relative that we can speak freely :p).

(Unwell)

(Recovering)

(Recovered)

We believed all close friends and relatives are truely concerned about darius health and wants the best for him like us. We will give regular updates in blog with lots of darius cutie pictures.

Happy 1st month to Baby Darius

Thanks to all for your generous gift to darius. We feel fortunate that we have lots of supportive friends and relatives showering us with endless comfort over this period. Sincere apology for calling off the buffet luncheon, we will certainly be back in action during Darius's 1st year old. For now, hope darius boy can recover from his viral infection soon.

Excited about life

Today is Baby Darius first trip out, visiting Dr Tan for his baby checkup. Like any baby, he seems to be amaze by everyday things and making those adorable "gahgah" noise over things like sunlight, cars and loud horns.

Home Sweet Home...

Baby Darius is back home yesterday. He had been visited by a lot of uncle, aunties and relatives. Being the first day home, daddy and mommy were abit exhausted due to the day and night feeds. Nevertheless, happy doing it for darius so long he finishes the milk.

See baby darius is so contented entertaining himself... give us more smile darius :)

A gentle reminder

Couple of days ago, my dear friend sms me reminding a phase that I told her years ago when she encountered some personal problem "Always tell yourself that there's someone who is in a situation far worse than you". In the past, every time I encountered problems I remind myself this phase and look forward and tackle problems instead of dwelling over it. However this time, I admit that I really lose it.

Until days ago, during my visit to my boy in NICU ward. I witnessed a Caucasian mummy whom had been very positive about her twin gals since delivered at 28weeks suddenly broke down when her elder twin had fluid detected in her lungs, oxygen level drops to unsafe level that might harm the brain development. Looking at her, my heart goes for her and started to turn teary. Although I don't know the babies in the ward but I can feel that each little baby is striving to live. Each feed, test and cries they made is urging the parents to be strong for them as they are trying their best. I managed to wake up my idea and digest what my friend reminded me. Thanks my dear friend.

A step closer to home

(I'm growing slow and steady... No more tubes from today, so happy... smile..)

Darius managed to downgrade to NICU level 1. We were so glad to see him without tube and manage to finish 36ml of milk at faster speed. Thought his little hands are still bruised with needle hole that pains our heart. Currently he is only on apnea monitoring. We hope that doctor can give green light to bring him home soon.

Darius is learning to suckle

Darius is at his week 35 today, still learning to suckle. Doctor says its normal for 35 weeker to start learning, in fact we are already pushing him to learn from week 34. He was having a bit of jaundice yesterday, hopefully it doesn't increase. Nurse Mary Jane arranged mommy to be in hospital today during feeding time to try latch on and also bottle feed him. Doctor updated that Darius will be downgraded to nicu level 1 tomorrow if everything goes well for his breathing today. :)

While mommy was busy trying out new things with Darius; Daddy was busy at ICA today to register birth cert. Darius chinese name is Lim Kai Zhe.

Do I look like my daddy or mommy?

Today Darius tried a bit on bottle sucking, he tried hard but got tired after a while; the remaining milk goes for tube feed. Had a photo session with darius today, so far we have mixed comments from people around us on look alike.

Darius open his eyes to welcome daddy and mommy

Today baby darius opens his eyes when daddy and mommy visited him. First time for the past week that he opened both his eyes wide open for a period of time before he catches his beauty sleep again.

BB Darius get well soon

BB Darius is one week old today. Seems like it only yesterday that our Darius was born and we are already preparing for BB food. Mommy is working hard making milk for Darius and myself a milk man, delivery milk to the hospital for you.

I know Mommy is sad for the past few days, but with Daddy consoling and Darius BB maturing well everyday. Mommy sadness will be gone soon.

BB Darius, continue to be strong and mature soon. We miss you.

Love Daddy.

Friday and Saturday Visit

Yesterday visited Darius and he slept soundly almost throughout our visit. We didn't want to disturb him hence just quietly talk to him to be a good boy.

21st Sept (Fri)

Mummy carried Darius during our visit today and Darius give us a smile too. He looks sleepy but was giving a few light crank when the other baby disturbed him with loud cries. Everything was happy moment today till late noon when Doctor Toh called Mummy to update that Darius had another episode of Apnea (Skip of breath) during bottle feed after we left; hence he will be back to tube feeds and monitor for couple more days. Doctor Toh consoled that most baby only start to mature at week 34 onwards hence let's give our baby more time. Mummy felt very heartache when she heard this, tears just flows with anxiety, worries and fear. Hope Darius can do better the next time but let's give him sometime.

22nd Sept (Sat)

Giving BB an English name

We have decided english name for our BB. He will be named Darius, its origin from Persian with the history related to a Persian King. Meaning for Darius in most books indicate " rich and powerful". Daddy like this name very much and had been suggesting this name since we started to brainstorm about names, but Mummy keep it on hold for better option fearing that the elderly can't pronouce correctly. In the end, Mummy agree on naming as Darius for 2 reason, 1)Mummy brain is growing coconut now, can't process much as Darius arrive much early than expected; 2) Darius pronounce as Dare re yees.. sounds like a brave and strong name for our brave boy.

Chinese names comes in later while we sort out with the Si-Fu.

Thursday Daddy visit to BB nursary

On today visit to BB, found that BB is easily irritated by the noise, kicking and punching in the air when there are noises from other BBs and beeps from the machines.

Really feel the BB energy, that he wants to go home soon and spend good quality time with Mommy and Daddy. BB keeep it up, you are going home soon.

BB photo during hospital stay

Needless to say, its heart wrenching to go home without BB after discharge from hospital. Every visit to NICU ward to see BB seems so short stay. We misses BB very much but as confinement restriction, Mummy can't visit BB twice a day. Every visit turns mummy into crying baby but reckon it can't be help. Daddy visits BB almost twice a day, talk and bond with BB to encourage him.

17th Sept (BB under monitoring)

18th Sept (BB looks so lovely and less bare with clothes on). Tried some bottle feed today.

19th Sept (A little small hiccup, BB needs to be monitored for breathing. Back to tube feed. )