Baptism 22.05.11

"Lord, as we gather together at St.Ambrose Church today, we ask for your blessings on our son Kevin. Hold him and let him always feel your loving presence."

"Lord, we ask for your blessings on the parents, grandparents and Godfather of Kevin. May they guide him with their own example of love and always be ready to listen, to comfort and to priase."

1 month old Kevin

At 4 weeks, he weighs 5.2kg, drinks 150ml and sleeps 3-4hrs. In the evening, he will fuss for 4hrs before he gives up & sleeps !

I am still waiting for my fussy little man to settle into a routine, hopefully before my mom leaves in Aug. Right now, I have no sense of time. I am always rushing and I dont have enough sleep !

Its really not easy taking care of 3 children (even with my mom's help!) but I cannot imagine my life without them =)

8 days old Kevin

Kev is such an angel. He will always be a reminder for me to stay strong and positive. When I found out I was expecting, I knew it wouldn't be an easy 9 months. I was constantly worried about how the little one was doing inside. I felt guilty I wasnt resting enough or eating as well as I should be.

Now when I look at him, I know things happened for a reason.

Hes 8 days old today and hardly wakes up unless its time for his milk.


Jie jie is so proud of him !

Pregnancy week 39 - Birthstory

Our precious son, Kevin Low Jun Xuan, arrived on the 18th April 2011.

18th April @ 4.30am, felt mild contractions. Wanted to wait for more regular contractions but decided to check into the hospital.

6am - reached hospital. Midwife did a CTG.

7am - 5cm dilated.

9am - Gynae broke my water bag and immediately dilated from 7cm to 9cm.

Baby was delivered before 10am, without any pain relief or epidural. He weighed 3.67kg.

I am truly blessed with a smooth 39 weeks pregnancy and a fast labour. My husband has been very supportive and loving. I love my kids, they are so understanding.

4 days old little Kevin after a big feed

Pregnancy week 38

Baby is engaged already and comfortably baking inside me. I doubt he will be out anytime soon. Kayla and Kieran were induced at 40weeks 2 days so my feeling is, I will have to go through another round of painful induction ! My mom arrived in Sydney last Wednesday - FINALLY !! I really need a good rest until I deliver. My back, hips and left rib hurts due to too much walking and bending. Plus Richard has been very very busy with work so mom really came at the right time ! Thank God :)

Pregnancy week 32

Doc said my baby is very low lying now. I need to rest more & walk less for the next 6 weeks. Its really difficult to manage alone during the day on weekdays. Since school term started in Feb, kids go to bed by 730pm and wake up at 7am everyday. So I get to relax, watch tv & sleep early every night too.

Cant wait for my mom to come on the 30th March. Her presence makes a big difference !

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Kayla's 1st PE day

Every Thursday, sports uniform (including white sports shoes & hat) is to be worn.

This morning I was overwhelmed with emotions when I saw my little girl walking to the school compound, looking lost and insecure, searching for familiar faces. My heart broke. I know she will be alright because she has always been very independent & calm for her age, but I just couldnt help feeling sad.

Kayla goes to Kindy

Kayla's 1st day at St. Ambrose Catholic School. She will be there for the next 7 years. No tears, no anxiety, only excitement & smiles all the way to school.

We are so proud of her !


Summer uniform

Kayla's best friend, Gabriella, from pre-school

Kieran, 4yrs 3mths

Kieran will be a kor kor in 12 weeks time. He has progressed so much over the last 6months. Definately more vocal now. He loves his big sister and always look out & look up to her. Hes not ready to continue pre-school in Feb, without his sister who will be in Kindy. Most of his little friends will be in Kindy this year too, so it will be a whole new experience for him.

I am sure he will be fine.

A different kind of pregnancy experience

I worry alot for this pregnancy. I am so used to the maternity care in Singapore & so comfortable with my female obstetrician, I am quite nervous to have a baby here.

I am seeing a male obstetrician at a private hospital now. It is next to a very good children's hospital which I feel is very important, in case of any emergencies. Most of the tests (down syndrome/oscar, 20wks scan, blood tests etc) are carried out at another specialists centre, unlike the one-stop service at Thomson Medical Hospital where I delivered my two children.

Maybe because I am older now, I worry sick after a test is done & chase after the poor doctor for the report. Last Saturday, I went for the Glucose Tolerance Test to check for Gestational Diabetes. I had to drink 300ml of glucose (yucks !) and blood levels are checked after an hour. After 3 days of prayers, very grateful to know my glucose level is NORMAL.

Hopefully no more screenings till baby arrives.

Tooth fairy, pls come another day

(Backdated: photo taken on 7th Jan'11)

My 5.5yo Kayla has just lost her first milk tooth & her first permanent tooth can be seen breaking through.

She has requested daddy to give her a coin instead so she gets to keep her tooth.

Pregnancy week 27

Almost in my last trimester. Everything has been great, except for the horrible acid reflux at 21 weeks ! I couldnt sleep, eat, walk and even sit properly. The annoying thing was I didnt lose weight ! Sigh.

Like my other 2 pregnancies, I have a low placenta. Doc. told me there is a good chance it will move up and it did move slightly from my check up yesterday. Baby has also turned head down. Please remain in that position, little one.

Its getting quite difficult to bring my 2 kids to places alone now. We are at home most of the days. I am trying to cut down their TV time so the day seems REALLY LONG. Even though its hard to stick to the usual routine (before pregnancy) and my energy level is low, I try to be best mom I can.

Very grateful for a wonderful husband and kids.