The second Hep B jab and rotavirus

Kyan had his second dose of Hep B today with the rotavirus vaccination. Now i'm still monitoring every now and then to make sure he doesn't have fever *frowns*

We highlighted to Dr Vanessa about his fussiness over feedings. She said his nephew is also like that...but generally if he's drinking a range of 400ml to 800ml per day is ok (400ml on the low side and 800ml on the high side, 600ml is normal). However if he's drinking less than 400ml we gotta bring him back to the clinic for fear of dehydration. So guess we shouldn't expect too much ba?

She checked on kyan and highlighted that he's ok other than his rashes on neck (which have now developed into an infection already) and diagnosed that it has been a very long time since the rashes were there, and she was right. We tried applying "shen long powder" but she did not encourage that, and prescribed western medicine cream and powder instead. So now we got to be diligent in applying.

Dr Vanessa also highlighted that kyan has teething symptoms when we asked her to check, so teething gel was prescribed. Teething will also affect appetite.

And we are so desperate that we are trying spoon feeding now...haiz...it works sometimes yet not...so tough to feed him now *double frowns*...was i that fussy during my pregnancy? Maybe i was thats why kyan is like that.

Happy 4th Month!!

Happy 4th month to my little boy!

Ok that was yesterday...pardon me for the delay as i was trying to upload the videos and photos of the shaving and swimming process...and i wasn't very lucky in doing so to speak. Anyway we brought kyan to hwa xia for a clean hair shave and dip in the tub. Surprisingly little one was super calm during the shaving process and made no fuss at all! After that he had a dip in the pool...he did cry for abit but after that can see he enjoyed it. He was so relaxed that he actually fell asleep! Wanted to do the massage for him but didn't, as we went for lunch first and nigel fell asleep so we all head back home instead. The photos during the shave were abit blur, since I couldn't get the cam to work and had to use the hp instead...how timely! Grrrr....

Getting ready to be shaven...sobz!!

There....see my hair gone...gone...gone....


Ok mummy..i'm closing my eyes....tired....



Swimming swimming! I'm a mer-boy! (mummy's definition of a mermaid-boy :P)


Ok great i've fallen asleep in that cosy hot pool...or rather a tub

And mummy upon reaching home took some photos too! This is mummy's solo photo with me after four months! The last solo photo was in the hospital!! (as to what mummy recalls...OMG rite!)

And more photos! I can sit straight now?! haha...no la, see my cushion behind???

ok mummy thats enough i'm getting bored liao!

I want my BALL!!

Mummy snatching my ball away....how can!!

The challenge comes from...FEEDING!!!

Kyan's been totally rejecting milk already...he hates milk?! OMG then how i was wondering...don't babies before 4months survive on milk alone? Sometimes i think it gets pretty sick drinking only milk for that 4months...no wonder kyan became really fussy.

Its a challenge feeding him everytime. Poor mil who feeds and take care of him more than his parents.

Tried spoon feeding with milk and he doesn't like too. These days we had to feed the hard way, either force (which of course there was no other way) or wait till he's in a sleep mode so he drinks while in lala-land.

A few days ago, daddy fed him when he was sleeping. The next moment when he put him up straight in a sitting position, kyan cried immediately...i'm serious! It was an immediate reaction. WHY? Cos he realised he drank milk when he saw the empty milk bottle!!!

Ahhhh how clever the in-generation kids are these days? Well don't try to fool them mind you.

Even before we even put the teat in his mouth, he cries and shift his head away when we put the hanky on his chest and lay him almost horizontally...he knows he's going to drink milk!

How clever is that?! Have i eaten too much fish oil and DHA pills when i was pregnant? HAHA!!

Third Month Photos

Some photos of kyan at the third month...

My little sunshine

This is my little sunshine....he brings joy to my life.... =D

Second scan visit....updates

I'm pretty much used to breastfeeding already. Its been a whole three months+ since the day kyan was born and i was breastfeeding since then. Its been a tough journey, but i know it is all worth it.

I'm been even trying to stretch my pump sessions to 3x daily instead of the usual 4. This means to say a pump interval of about 7 to 8 hours. And i'm glad to say, i've been quite successful in doing so. Engorgement happens much less already (my guess is my breasts are already used to making that amount of milk and my milk level has adjusted to kyan's needs), and milk supply seems to have gone back up again since my food poisoning incident. Now i can sometimes yield 300ml+ per pump again with my manual avent pump (yes now i love my avent manual compared to my ameda electric as i can express more with the manual pump). Its as good as it gets though i don't need so much milk since kyan is now drinking only 140ml every 3.5 to 4 hours, sometimes even lesser. But the reinstated milk supply has boosted my confidence i may be able to carry on for another couple of months or so (at least when kyan turns 6months of age).

Kyan, as usual hates to drink milk. He just hates it to the core. Maybe he likes formula better..but i still insist on giving him the best, that is...breastmilk.

Haiz...the things we mummies go though.

Kyan is a talkative boy...smiley and cheeky too. Knows how to melt out hearts. His emotions can be extreme though. One moment he is smiling cheerfully and the next moment, he's a shrieking naughty boy. He has unclenched his fists and started to pull his clothes everytime, and putting the beanie bag into his mouth. Really must keep a watch out already, so that he don't cover his face with it.

Yesterday brought him for his second heart scan at Mount E. Dr Wong said that his heart is now functioning normally and the holes have closed as he was doing the scan. Good news for celebration! And kyan laid still while the doctor was performing the scan, so much that he said kyan is a very good boy! I laughed and told him he's a little terror! Wait till he goes back home and shows all his true colors *LOL*

Ok update on some buys.
1) Narforye Air-Flow cooling mat
2) Narforye Nylon Multi Purpose Bag
3) Maclaren Quest stroller
4) Teethers
5) Anti-mosquito patch from korea
6) Photo frames for kyan's photos