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July 18, 2008 at 1:43 am · Filed under Uncategorized
I had been home for more than a week now.
I was scheduled to born on July 3, 2008. Mom and Dad got up early that morning, and did a final bag check. Around 7:30 am, they said goodbye to Ya Ya and Ma Ma, and left home. It was an overcast morning, and there were not too many people on the street. A few were on their way to the office, with coffees in their hands, and A few students with sleepy eyes were being delivered to their school. Mom and Dad walked along Lee Garden, Caroline Hill Road, and Cotton Path, arriving at St. Paul around 7:45 am.
After getting all the paper work done, Mom and Dad sat at their designated room (508B) and waited, and shared the last moment before my birth. Around 9:30 am, a nurse came in, and signaled mom to get prepared. She first had to go into a preparation room. By the time she came out, she was on a rolling bed. Mom was very pale from anxiety, but the thoughts of the imminent birth to her son gave her strength. Dad accompanied her to the operating room on the third floor. The workers pushed her inside, and Dad waited at the entrance of the operating room. That was a long, long wait, or at least it seemed that way. Looking out from the window, the sky was beautiful, with white clouds and blue sky. It had been raining really hard in the past few days, and the air had been deeply cleansed. Around 10:30am, Dr. Fung came out, asking me one last time that I indeed insisted in watching the birth. He then disappeared into the room, getting Mom prepared.
Dad was led into the operating room around 11:05am. Dr. Fung was already busy making cuts and other maneuvers behind the hanging blanket, and Mom was laying motionless on the operating table. She was being administered a half-anesthesia, so she and Dad could share the experience. That was very brave of her. Around 11:20, the voice of Dr. Fung got excited. The anesthesist signaled Dad to get up and take pictures. Dad started the camera, and captured the moment that I was pulled from Mom’s belly. I was quickly awaken, and started crying normally. A nurse took me to the cleaning table, where I was being tidied up. Another nurse led Dad to watch me being thoroughly cleaned, while Dr. Fung was busy continuing with the operation. I was brought to see Mom, and said Hello :-)
I was brought to the fifth floor, while Dad hanged around a few more minutes inside the operating room. He was then asked to leave, while Dr. Fung finished up the procedures. Dad waited outside the operating room. Dr. Fung came out around noon, congratulating Dad, and announcing my weight at 2.8 kg. This was a bit lower than the pre-birth estimation, but that’s ok. Mom had to wait 15 more miniutes still, so they can be sure there were no immediate complications from the operation. She came out of the room around 12:30 pm, a good three hours from the time she left 508B.
They went up to the room, and Mom was transferred onto the hospital bed. She was doing ok, and was already beginning to feel a bit of tinkle on her left leg. She would need to stay on the bed, and could not have any water or food in the next 6 hours.
Ma Ma and Ya Ya came and see them, and Ma Ma brought some lovely roses. Around 1pm, they went to the nursing room, trying to see whether I was ready to see them. Of cause I was. I was eager to see them too.
Hello :-)
Mom checked out of the hospital on Monday, feeling pretty good and with little pain. I, however, had to stay for another day. I needed to do a bit more sun-tanning. In total, I was under UV light for two solid days, giving me a nice tan. It helped me decompose some of the excessive bilirubin that I had accumulated in my system. Oh well, a day alone at the hospital wasn’t too bad after all. The nurses and aunties were very nice to me, and I got to know my fellow room-mates.
On Tuesday, I got a “all clear” from Dr. Chan, and I was ready to go home. It had been raining really hard in the past few days, and today was no exception. In the morning, there was a “yellow” rain warning. Dad called Auntie Vivian for help. He came to the hospital around 10 am. Did all the paper work, and we were ready to go by 11 am. We waited at the lobby for a little bit, and we went home in Auntie V’s Lexus. Auntie Y also came along for the ride. It was a comfy and short ride home, and we said thank you to the aunties. Dad then walked me up the 4 flights of stairs. Mom was at the door to welcome me home. Ma Ma was there too, giving me my first hug.
Coincidentally, I arrived home at 11:20 am, July 8, 2008, exactly 5 days from when I was borned.
July 3, 2008 at 1:41 am · Filed under Uncategorized
After nine months of joy, waiting and anxiety, the day has finally arrived for both of us. We are honoured to have the privilege to welcome you to the world, and to share a great portion of our lives together. Your arrival will surely make our view of the world change. We hope we can show you a bit of our experience so far, help you develop your individual thinking, and allow you to lead a life that you think are worth living. If fate permits, we hope you will make this world a better place, for you, and for everyone. Most importantly though, be yourself.
It was my idea to invite you to become part of our family; your mom was smarter than that, but loves me enough to play along. Occasionally on the journey, I would have my doubts, but in the end, I do believe this is the right thing to do. Your mom’s body did deteriorate a bit during carriage, especially dexterity of her hands. I hope she will make a full recovery after delivery. This is not your fault at all, but a natural consequence of the process, and the decision that I made.
Our lives are going to change after your arrival. Then again, everything does change. Life is but an experience, and we hope you will find yours interesting.
Best of luck, and we look forward to meeting you in a few hours.
Your parents, Cicy and Roger
July 2, 2008 at 1:39 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Mom and dad made the last checking and preparation today (July 1 is a holiday in HK, the hand-over day). Mom found some nice cloth at Muji, and made me some pillow covers etc.
I had been moving around a bit inside mom’s tummy; must be getting ready to come out…
June 28, 2008 at 1:37 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Mom and dad went to see Dr Bill this morning. This was the last regular check up before my birth. Everything went ok. My estimated weight now is 7lb 1oz. The head is a bit big with diameter at 9.55 cm. After that, we went to Sheung Wan with grandpa to have fish-bone congee.
This weekend has been a busy one for mom and dad. Birthday of Auntie Winnie and Uncle Jakie are coming in a couple of days. We went to meet Auntie Winnie at One Bar around 2:30pm. Mom was nice enough to organize a 100-Day-Old party for me. The plan is to have a tea party at One Bar, and introduce me to the gang. Sound like fun, although I won’t get to eat the adult food yet. We then went to Four Season for high-tea. My first time there, and quite an enjoyable experience. Mom had lots of treats, and decaff coffee. Although it was a bit rush (we had to return the table by 4:05pm), we enjoyed it immensely. A bit of window shopping afterwards, of cause, at Lane Crawford. Dad went upstairs to the roof to take photos, and the rain storm came in. He got some interesting shots, but he got a bit wet. Time to go home and feed Mignon and Bo. On her way home, mom picked up some more supply for me. I am fully stock now…
Then 6:30pm, we went to Tin Ha Tai Ping to have dinner with Jakie. This is mom’s favourite, and probably mine too. It was nice and quite, and food was good. Nine O’clock. Time to walk home.
June 20, 2008 at 1:34 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Only 2 more weeks to go. Mom had been feeling quite a bit of back arch lately, especially at night. May be it’s me trying to stretch out. Quite often, she needs to lay down after meals, so her stomach can relax a bit. Hang in there, Mom, I will be out soon…
Dad went jogging this evening. Although it rained a bit, the cloud broke, and the full moon shrine onto Happy Valley with full force. Quite a view. After all these rain lately, Hong Kong night sky has not been this clear for a long time.
Mom and Dad had dinner with Auntie Vivian, Auntie Yvonne, Uncle Cousin, and Uncle Wallace yesterday, just before Grand Ma and Grand Pa arrived from Vancouver. My name is pretty much fixed. Chinese version is ; English is Ching Fung, or Yeeching Fung. Quite like it.
June 14, 2008 at 1:32 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Wow, only 3 more weeks to go. It’s raining again, but Mom and Dad went out for a walk after dinner anyway. This is going to be the last weekend before Grandpa and Grandma come for visit. They found me a diary, to record my eat time, nap time, and poo time. Do I ever going to see it?
Mignon Cat, my big brother, has the pimple problem coming back. Hope he will make a full recovery very soon. At least weekend is coming up, so Dad can take care of him.
June 12, 2008 at 1:32 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Mom and Dad went to see Dr. Uncle Bill last Sat. He estimated I now weighted over 5 lb. No wonder mom now feels my weight quite a bit. Sorry Mom. Three more weeks to go…
Hong Kong had a lot of rain on the day we went to see Dr. Bill. There was so much water on the street that Mom would not let Dad go to Sheung Wan to have his weekly congee at Sang Kee.
Mom tidied up all my clothings, and organized them inside a cabinet. All my stuffs should be ready now. Grandpa and Grandma are coming next week. Mom and Dad are going out for dinner this Sat. This is going to be their last weekend alone. Hehehe…
May 14, 2008 at 1:30 am · Filed under Uncategorized
It has been a while since my last post. I am now due in 7 weeks. Mom and Dad are now savoring every moments before my arrival :-)
They ordered a high-chair for me over the weekend. It can be adjusted to different height, and can lay flat to become my temporary travelling palace. Great idea… They also got me a Baby Bjorn. Hurrayyyy… Now I am sure I’ll get a front-row seat wherever Mom and Dad go.
I must have grown a lot in the past few weeks. Mom’s tummy is now fully developed, but she is still beautiful.
Mom and Dad went to the largest art fair in HK tonight. Uncle Yunbo was there with the gallery representing him. Auntie Joan was also there. They went to dinner with RMIT classmates afterwards. Had Shanghai food. It’s always good to have dinner with good friends.
March 17, 2008 at 1:16 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Head Measurements
head measurement (Jan 26, 2008)
head measurement 1 (Feb 23, 2008)
head measurement (Feb 23, 2008)
Body Length
body length (Jan 26, 2008)
Heart Beats
heart beats (Feb 23, 2008)
March 6, 2008 at 11:52 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
Dad has been lazy, and has not helped me keep this page updated. I am officially in wk24 now, but mom still has not felt any kicking from me. I guess I am getting too comfy in here.
Dad finished his half-marathon after all, although he walked half of the way. His time was 2:14:45, which I guess is ok for a first-timer. He went back to Vancouver, and brought back a bunch of old clothes from my cousins. Second batch so far (the first was from auntie Joanne). BTW, she gave birth to her second girl yesterday (Mar 15) afternoon.
Mom and dad are getting ready for their trip to Kyoto Tuesday. This is going to be their last big trip before my arrival, so hope they’ll enjoy and have a good time there. I am sure they will pick up some nice stuffs for me. Hehe…
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