tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148678032012-01-24T01:41:44.244+08:00Irish + TaiwaneseVLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16764655364755222291noreply@blogger.comBlogger11351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14867803.post-40936374825332779412011-08-17T16:10:00.002+08:002011-08-17T16:13:03.291+08:00

It's our first time to see how fast she can fall asleep. Perhaps the bath in the afternoon works, perhaps the breeze makes her feel sleepy, perhaps it's time for nap... however, it's so funny to see her this way... never think my baby girl can be so cute.

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Síne's first play date in swimming pool. But accident happens, she has no fun in swimming but biting her own toes, but this time, it's not her toe, it was her friend's toe... oops...

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Síne is 5 months old and she is on 3~6 M clothes finally. She is small in her age, and we are trying to feed her more, hopefully she grows better. Her feet is about 10 cm, we got some shoes from Chris' daughter. Also, I bought a pair of shoes from Inch-Blue and Mothercare. Those shoes should keep her busy for a while.

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It's Síne's first time to gallery and she gonna see the master piece - Picasso. We come with a friend who has a 4 months old baby boy, yes, we met on the same group on facebook. We are the first time to visit the Museum of History and the facilities are new, but the nursery room is so simple and it's shared with stuff rest room. TPE city wants to be an international city, but there are so many

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Síne grows 2 tiny tooth! She has been cranky for weeks and she was happy when we gave her the cool teether. We are kind of expecting but we don't think it'll come so early. My mom keeps saying my first two tooth pop out when I was 4 months old. Síne doesn't drool much and her cranky I though it was normal, part of growing. Not only her tooth, her hands and feet are getting bigger. I miss holding

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It's 99's first lunch date with 35 babies. I join this group which is a bunch of new mother who has their baby who was born in Jan to Mar 2011. We all face the same problem, the same issue, the same process. In this group, we back up each other and give the spirit support. We can talk after pumping at night, before head back to bed, we can share information, not only for baby, but also for us.

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It's 99's 2nd time in swimming pool, but we take her to the adult pool this time. So DC can walk in the pool with his girl kicking. 99 is not afraid of water which is a good news. She knows how to kick and she likes it. Next, we will teach her how to dive. Well, maybe it'll be too fast. We'll see then.

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This is 99's first time in the pool. She has a good time.

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alright, it's just for real. If you are going to eat or whatever, don't watch it then.

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My parents are going to take a holiday in the South of China and we are going to stay at home with Grandpa. Actually Grandpa is more clear than before, but normally only happens at night. Grandpa is getting weaker every time I see him. It takes Síne for a while to get used to have boys around her and tries to fit into their schedule. We take an afternoon nap together in JP room (with

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Síne makes Grandparents have a better day by seeing her in the morning. Dad will come to our room as soon as he hears Síne and he will take her down stair and talk to her for a while. I can see it as routine. Since we are down to KHH and it's so hot, so I am going to try to free Síne from nappy. It works, just I have to learn how to count her frequency. I can't do it in TPE, not only there has

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Joan is good with Síne. Hide & seek is totally new to Síne and she has fun with Joan this afternoon.

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This baby gym is more like jungle thing and Síne likes the music, but she is kind of freak out when we put her in it. So, it'll take a while. Now, boys are having fun in this baby gym, especially Duncan. Hopefully Síne can pick up from Duncan then. Daniel really looks after Síne, minds her teething thing all the time and makes sure it's whipped before hanging back to her.

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My parents are going to China for holiday, so I take Síne down to KHH for few days. I am sure Grandpa like our company. Down in KHH, I have many helpers to take care Síne, don't even mention Daniel and Duncan who look after Síne so well. Mark likes to take Síne out for a walk, no matter day time or night time. Same to Joan, even giving her a bath, both of them enjoy the time. This time, I find a

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It's our first time to clean 99's mouth. She has the white staff on her tongue and my mom won't accept it was fur. Anyway, we clear it up and see if 99 can put on some weight by clear her tongue more often.

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It's 99's 4th month celebration - Saliva collection. no idea if it's right word to it. It's the way that elder gives their best wish to the baby. The new baby will carry a string of cookies on his/her neck with red string. 12 elders will break the cookie and put the cookie on the baby's lip and say: "May this cookie will dry your drooling and bring you a baby boy next year" "May this cookie

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It's a 4th month celebration in TW tradition - Saliva collection. In the old time, they named the baby on the 4th month and the baby would be introduced to the family (to other relatives) due to low surviving rate. Until now, only the saliva collection is still hold on the 4th month. We should put 12 cookies in the red string and go around 99's neck. The elder will meet the baby and break the

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Síne starts to move around~ up / down / turn / everywhere... this baby gym keeps her busy, but not for long any more...

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The rain doesn't stop and we do need it so much; otherwise, we will have water shortage. The rice paddy can't start coz of water limit. 2nd uncle is taking his time off, there is not enough water and he needs to take a rest after 2nd surgery. I just wonder how long he would go on like this. Last time, after the surgery, Doc told him to take a rest for a year and turn out he did the gardening in

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We caught Síne woke up on her own and tried to reach out for her feet. She didn't cry or try to move / roll over. We found her woke up in different place, away from her pillow, so we gonna be careful if she might fall off bed.

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It's 99's 4th month clinic visit and she turns out well. Compare with other kids in the same age, she is alright. Actually we make more friends in facebook, with the other babies who was born around Jan to Mar. Many thanks to Vivid who gives us her daughter's swimming helper. I got the diaper for swimming pool. 99 is so ready to go to swimming pool...

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Amanda's sis has a baby girl and it's her full month celebration. They place their order on the same company like Daniel but different package... yummy... The package is so cute, like a train, kids will love it; don't even mention the candy and honey cake inside... I am so happy, another happy girl celebrates her full month...

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Happy Mother's Day... to me... I never think I can celebrate this day, until Síne comes alone. 6 years, we did try many ways and get help from Chinese/Western medicine. I nearly lost my faith being a woman. I don't have a "friendly environment". I am mature enough and be able to handle a baby, why can't I have one yet? Well, when we moved into this new apartment, we decided to take a break and I

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Alright, I know Síne should sleep in her own crib, but I have to feed her twice per night, it'll be easier to keep her in middle on the same bed with us. And now, she could move around, it'll be better for her to get back to her crib. And here we are, she won't sleep in her own crib, not even for a minute. Summer is here, I take out my old blanket. It's my blanket 30+ yrs ago and now, Síne can

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It's been 3 months to go to Paggy, I need a hair cut badly and also I need Paggy to confirm my hair problem - I am loosing hair... Paggy says it's normal to new mommy after birth around 3~4 months. Well, my hair amount is more than triple to standard, so now, it's alright to Paggy. Actually she admits it's better for her to cut my hair like this. Be honest, I was a bit worry. Meanwhile, Paggy

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Síne doesn't like to face down position, but we gonna train her neck. Since her full month, she keeps her head up over 3 mins and now it's about double timing, but she won't cry if she gets tired. She is getting better, but still don't like to be face down. The other kids starts to turn over, but Síne hasn't start yet. But she does turn 90 ~ 180 degrees.

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Out of no where, she starts to laugh at this game. I am training her arms and try not to let her sit down for long. We do this before her nap, so I can burn out her energy which makes it easy on me. How can she have so much energy? She can recharge in an hour during day time. OMG, she is the reason I lost weight so fast. I don't know how long I can keep up with her, but I will try my best.

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Síne is 4 months old now and she drools a lot, so I get this Combi teether (it's for 6 months old, but I figure she likes it better) for her and I am right. She loves this teether and she can chew it for over 30 mins. The bright colour catch her eyes and she likes the sound when she shakes it. DC said Síne uses her tongue to lick on the shape to build up the 3D image, I guess I have to clean this

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Síne is 4 months old and we should shop some rice powder to let her try. We get company - Auntie Sandy who is 3 months pregnant and we show her how to trace some goodies with her "mommy-to-be logbook". At least, she is in better shape and enjoys her food more now. I get a small jar of apple mash and 2 boxes of rice/fruit powder. The powder will be mixed with breast milk, so let's wait and see

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It's kind of routine that Síne stay in gym while Dave is working and I can do some house work. Somehow, we hear Síne laughing. She is talking and laughing, amazing. We know she is growing fast now, taller and heavier, day by day. I start to miss the little baby on the day she was born.

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Síne is 16 weeks today and she's so adorable. She can fall asleep on her own; the day time nap is nearly an hour and the afternoon nap is around 3-hour. She wakes up around 8AM and goes to bed around 8~9 PM, still needs to be feed twice at night, but she's quiet and not even awake. Many thanks to Yvonne who send so many toys to our Síne baby. We haven't buy any toy for her yet, but Auntie Yvonne

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Finally, my mommy bag arrives. I bought it on Saturday and due to the misunderstanding, I finally get this bag. I was so close to cancel the deal... after reading some mommies sharing their experiences with different bags, finally, I find this bag. Singing, see my dream bag - Beside-U BFY-233 Upminster (mommy bag). It's a backpack, also can use on stroller. There are 6 bags inside and it's light.

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This is Síne's 1st spoon, we take the egg yolk coz of its fat. If she reacts well with it, we will try it again and then, later on, we can try something else, like the rice powder and fruit.

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Isn't it a beautiful start a day to wake up beside this gorgeous baby girl who smile at you? Well, she wakes up with smile most of the days. She smiles more when it's a sunny day.

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Well, Síne has sweaty feet, I think it's from DC. But the chew finger so early, is she teething already? We don't know yet. She drools a lot and likes to bite our fingers. Her fists are her favourite, and I look forward to see her bite on her toes. These days, it is easy to get her laugh at any move. I should put on youtube and share with you. Síne still naps very short during day time, so I

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Ian, this is the JP noodle shop which Dave calls you for. This noodle shop is so good, we can live a day on it. It's unlike the JP noodle shop in DUB, this shop serves only one soup base (pork stock), but with 3 different miso type (thick / sweet / creamy). The belly pork can melt in your mouth and the veggie are stir fried perfectly. I can't take too much salt yet, but I can finish this soup.

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Some of Síne's milk is due and the best way I can think of to use them is milk soap. I make appointment with Mia before we head back to TPE and Alex is free today too. Ha, we get so many help and few hours work, voila, the soap is done. Many thanks to Alex who do most of hard work. Many thanks to Mia who give us the formula. And now, we gonna wait for 2 months, Síne can use her own soap.OMG, it's

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I love to use this string, easy for me to get around. It's 100% cotton and it's so light. It's like a bag, Síne loves to sit face forward, so she can see what's going on. It's nice to me coz we could do breastfeeding, although I am not comfortable to do it in public.

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First night back to TPE, Síne continues her 9~9 overnight sleep which impresses her Daddy. The morning naps are no problem, but too short... TPE is warm, but not as good as in KHH. TPE is like Spring warm and KHH is already in middle of summer. Be honest, on the way back, I already miss the sunshine. The heat is different. You can get tan in 5 mins in KHH.

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Oh, it's a great day, the sun shine and the warm weather. Síne got 4 bites on her head over night. I tried to get the baster, but it was too small and too fast. As soon as I found out, I stay up to check on her..... mosquito, I hate you, how dare you.... But interesting thing is Síne doesn't over react like Dave after the mosquito bites. I wonder it's coz of her TW blood?Out of no where, Síne is

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It's a handful day coz Grandpa still misses the ex-helper and gives it out on new helper. It'll take him a while to get used to the situation. But, I think this new helper is good coz she knows how to take care elder and save her energy and not to hurt herself. She might gets training before comes here. Anyway, as soon as Grandpa can get used to this, we can be out of hook soon. I can't see him

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I don't want to complain but it's kind of difficult to jump into 28 degrees (in KHH, TPE was 21 degrees). 99 is hot most of time and I am more worry about her loosing fluid (she sweats a lot, especially her feet, OMG...) My parents still insists 99 take a light jacket in the morning (in 26 degrees, OMG...) KHH is hot hot hot... boiling hot. We are delightful to see Grandparents' smile. Grandpa

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It's a good day coz we are going home - KHH. Grandma miss us big time and the helper is going home for good, Grandparents will like our company. It's amazing that Síne sleep thru on the high speed train, she wakes up when we arrives KHH train station. We are lucky coz many nice ppl offer to help (on luggage / ticket / seat...). I though the manner was dead long time ago, but it does live in

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Happy Mother's Day! It's my first Mother's day and I really enjoy it, although my baby can't call me mommy yet. Now, Síne does give you a smile and she means it. Sometimes, if you are lucky, she will laugh. It's most beautiful sound you can hear her laugh. After 9 months pregnant and 3 months training, I am a mom (half way, Síne can't talk yet, let's wait until she makes her own decision and then

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Síne is going to be 3 month old. This is her first cut by herself. It happens so fast, I turn around, there is a small cut on her face. It's her finger nail. These days ,she keeps pumping her face or tries to scratch and then this happens. OMG, I really want to cut her fingernails so short, but I am afraid to hurt her. She is old enough to get ride of groves. Be honest, whenever I take Síne

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Baby gym and Giraffe Sophie are 99's first toy. She has been so active, so we let her stay on it for 30~60 mins everyday. She is not used to Giraffe Sophie yet, as you know she doesn't like rubber kind stuff. I hope she can find out it's more fun to chew on Giraffe Sophie than on me.

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99 is 10 to 11 weeks old. She starts to smile and mean it. Sometimes, she will laugh with us, she just do it. These days, she became chatty. Every morning, she chats with Dave and I more than half an hour. It was so much fun to talk to her. We talk to her like to each other, no baby talk; and she responds well. She still catch me during my meal time, but she will let me eat first sometimes now.

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My mom has came to TPE to help us out since last October. Well, she was baby sitting for Chris & Mia until 99 was born. Later on, she was kind of in between. Thank you so much, my dear Mom. After 99 was born, there are so many things I need to learn. I was so panic when 99 cried at night; my Mom took over and calm us down. When I was in hospital, DC was busy at work, my Mom took care of three of

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The studio gave us free photo shot after 99 is born. Actually, in the shop, we bought another 20 photo shot for 99. We'll do it when she is 1 year old. That'll be a milestone. Another good news is I reach 10% target, I cut down 1 kg for sure. 9 more kg to go...

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We received Daniel's 2nd daughter's full-month cake. It's the traditional one - honey sponge cake. I was going to take the same one, but my Mom thought we should get something different. That's why we chosen "the piece of cake" - the chocolate roll. All relatives and friends said it tasted so good, well, we only tried one piece, can't really remember. I'll try it after 99 is one year old then.

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Auntie Candice moved back from Japan and she got 2 set for 99. We gonna show them off faster coz 99 grows so fast now. It's for 3~6 months old but she has reached the hight. Do you think it's Zebra or Tiger? Zebra is 99's good friend now coz she only can see two colour, I think...

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After 8 weeks, 99 has more responded to our reaction. She can see in 2 meter far, sometimes, we catch her watching telly (in large single colour panel). She will follow the sound and trace the direction. Her eye lash grows so fast and long, plus her big eyes, OMG, that's a pretty eyes. I know I should let her sleep in bed, but she likes to fall asleep on me. We live in high density complex, we

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Happy St-Patrick's day! It's my first drink in a year and it's a pint of Guinness. Yummy, and it's so cold... Well, DC finish my pint coz I have little Miss to take care of. It turns out she likes Carnegies. All the waitress are crazy about her. Some people think she was a doll until she opens her eyes. 99 enjoys the music, they put many Irish folk songs, well, even for IRA songs. Da, they do

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As we guess, Duncan cried when we skyped KHH. It's Duncan's first time to be away from Joan. Of course, he would cry when he saw Joan. But it was so fanny when I claim Duncan made Síne cried and he gonna take the responsibility to stop her crying before we all went to bed. And he did, he calm her down and he was so proud of it. I can't image if I can let Síne sleep over one day or go to KHH by

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We came out to celebrate Mia's birthday in Tiffany restaurant where we found the delicious crape. It's cold out there, but we were so happy to share this delicious food with my mom and Duncan. Yes, Duncan is here coz he had been talking about TPE since New Year. Well, we'll see if Duncan can stay with my mom this week, without crying for homesick. While we were out in downtown, my Dad called us

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It's 99's 2nd clinic visit and she was so brave. She's kind of sleepy when it's her turn. We arrived early, so we could meet up with the other kids. Wow, 99's out of average for sure and she likes to talk which impress the other parents too. 99 is 56.5 cm, 5.5 kg.

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Síne is 2 months old now. On the bath tub photo, we can see the different. She really grows bigger. We are still learning to be good parent, fit our schedule together and figure out her cry. DC keeps saying I would understand her cry, it's been 2 months, I still have no idea. She drinks 9~13 times a day and still makes such big deal before she poo. These days, she is more talkative, DC enjoys

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We were busy these days to delivery Síne's full-month-cake to all relatives. It's kind of TW tradition that giving full-month cake (fried rice 油飯 for girls; fried rice油飯 with red shell egg and chicken leg for boys; nowadays we use cake) as return favourite from receiving red envelope from relatives. This day is 4th auntie, my cousin is going to try the tube baby, wish them good luck. Their

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yap, still working on delivery the cakes. 5th uncle couple were the first visitor to hospital but due to the hospital visitor rule (visitor hours), they didn't see us. Now, we bring Síne over and auntie is so happy. She hasn't hold a new born baby for a long time. This time, we are lucky to see my cousin Anne who comes home for Spring break. There is another reason to visit uncle. My 1st

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Happy Valentine's Day to everybody. Síne gets present from Gaga and Mags. It's so lovely to see the card and those tiny clothes. 99 is like the other girl, no tear when she puts on new clothes. She really enjoys it when we do make over. She loves it. OMG, I can't image Cynthia brings her out for shoes shopping. She looks so cute in every outfit.

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Síne hasn't do poo for couple days and makes us very nervous. These days, she eats ok and sleeps almost alright. I have checked with many mommy and the breastfeeding association that she should be fine. Dave keeps doing massage and exercises with 99. We'll see if it works then. Last time he did the exercise with 99, she poo in 30 mins. This time, it's longer and we are still waiting.

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It's a sunny day, so we go out for a trip. We go to Mia for lunch, kids are really interested on 99, especially her daughter. Later on, we go to visit my auntie (my Dad's sis).

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99's first clinic visit and she is so brave. It's a regular visit and the Doc looks nice and willing to answer all our question in 3 language. hahaha, he might know we are handful in advance. However, it's good for 99 to be in clinic maintain calm.

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99 is 30 days old and she gets visitors. My friends from primary school and college comes to say hello and brings her gift. Chu is still trying to have a baby, so we let her try to hold 99 and makes her terrified, she has to sit down and hold 99 in her arms. Hsiao has 2 beautiful girls and time flies, they are teenagers now. It seem like yesterday when I visited her when her 1st daughter was born

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Great grandma comes to visit with 3rd uncle and his family. See the warm sunshine, that's what we miss in cold TPE. Duncan catch the chance to be the big brother. Well, I have to wait for couple more days to be released. According my parents' way to count, coz of C-session, I should go for 14 more days after 99's full month. My freedom is so far away...

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That's 99.

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It's the first day of Year of Rabbit and kids are in the mood for transformers. With 3 boys and 2 girls under the same roof, we all wake up early. I am still in lay-in-day, so can't go anywhere; still on limitation of food and drink. Really look forward to try something else soon. My Dad just brings out the issue, coz I had C-session, so I should have 49 lay-in-day. OMG, I really argue with him

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Happy New Year! It's the CNY eve and we are all here to say good bye to the Year of Tiger and say hello to the Year of Rabbit. Kids are excited about New Year and the red envelope. Duncan wants to share his envelope with his Grandpa, well, he really loves him that much. After dinner, Mark brings out this Chinese liquor - Mao Tai. Wow, 52 %, it's really strong.Happy New Year~~~

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Here we go, the major things we come down early is to catch the deadline for 99's registration and to meet Great grandpa. We need to register 99 and then take her into national insurance. I read about the supplement for register a new born baby, but I don't know it's so efficient. I couldn't go out yet, so Joan helps me out. Every new born baby registers in KHH will receive this file holder with

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99 won't let us tide up her hands and she likes to sleep with hangs around her face. I don't know it's coz of cold air or what. However, she looks cute.As you can see, DC is proud to finish a fish by himself. He can eat the fish and clear the bone out.

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It's the first dinner we have all Lin family together this year. Wow, we come into a big table now, 10 adults and 5 kids. 3 boys in the house can really make a lot of noise. We are going to celebrate this new year and I am still on special diet..... watching the others enjoy the feast.

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Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday ever, the movement starts early this year, so we book the high speed train 2 weeks ahead and finally we make it.

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It's a big day coz 99's cord dried off. She is growing up days by days. Can't believe she is 3 weeks old now and I get "Mommy hand" already. My hands are sore from picking her up and putting her down. Although she is only around 4 kg, but try it more often really causes physical injure.

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My diet is on 3rd week and my weight doesn't come down as fast as on the first week... orz... I need to work it out somehow. I do put on girdle day by day and my mom and Dave really help me out big time. Compare to my weight before 99 came along, I still have 5 kg on me; but I'd like to go for loosing 15 kg plan. They said it works on the first 3-month, so I still have 2.5 months to go. Add oil!

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During the 30-day, I won't be able to touch water, so my mom will help us out with 99's bath. Of course, Dave will have fun to learn. Also, as you can see from the photo, we do have different way to dress up the new baby. We tide them up, but 99 doesn't like to be tided up, so her hands are free. And I found out, she does like to suck her fingers. Well, we don't want to see that, so I will try

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We are home!!! That's really something when we put 99 down to her own bed. I couldn't image that pic few weeks back before we head to hospital.

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We are going home!!!

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It's time to go home. Well, I realize that I haven't step out my room for days. Never take the photo in the entrance, there is reception area and 24-hour secured door. The new couple can choose to keep their baby with them in room or in nursery room. There are 11 rooms in nursery center and 3 nurses in one shift. Be honest, 99 has their attention all the time and we really appreciate their

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While we are in nursing center, the nurse will give us daily lesson, step by step to prepare new mommy. The nurse will teach me some lesson in the morning and test me in the evening to make sure I remember it. I am glad to tell you that I pass the test. My last lesson is to give a bath and I passed it. Not too bad for the new mommy, isn't it? Now, we are ready to go home. Well, I am not sure, but

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Many many many thanks to my dear Mom who helps me thru this period and being my tutor to guide me thru some unhappy time. I am so lucky to have DC and my mom helping me this month and I have such good appetite to finish the food and herb tea. My weight is still going down and stays stable. I am on the 2nd week menu, still have space to reduce before the 4th week menu. I'll work harder than. Mags,

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It's very sweet that Amanda brings a dark chocolate cake to us. You have no idea how many food I miss since I start this special diet. I know it's just goes on for couple weeks, but I can't wait to finish it and start the real food. DC owns me a nice meal, including the dessert. Look at my little one, she is so cute, even she has hiccup. Normally, she gets pissed off while hiccuping. Somehow, she

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Thanks to Grandpa Lin's blessing and the beautiful words for 99. We have more regular sleeping schedule in nursing center, 99 is up every 2 ~ 3 hours. I guess the light doesn't do any matter to her. While staying in nursing center, I plan a facial appointment and it is good. At least, for someone who stays in the same room and can't go anywhere, this is a treat.

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Finally Dad makes the trip to visit us, he picks up the coldest day to come and he doesn't bring his new jacket (orz...). We are so worry about him might catching cold on the way or while he stays in TPE. Well, we have heater in the house, he should be alright then. Dad is very happy to meet 99 and she even gives him many smiles while she is asleep. Another proud gaga.Many thanks to Ting to visit

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99 is gaining weight and I am loosing weight, great! I am on the 2nd week and the food changes to different menu; the 1st week menu is to loose water and the 2nd week menu is to help uterus healing better. Also, as you can see on photo that I put on girdle to help me stay in shape. I'll try couple months and let's see how it work. Somehow, DC and 99 like to sleep in the same post. I took so many

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99 is a week old now, Dave is still working on her name. I know he gets 3 names, so far. It'll be out soon, let's wait and see then. Now, what's up with 99 then? She was born a week ago, 3748 g, 52.5 cm. This week, her weight was down and up again, the lowest one went down to 3384 g, that's the reason why the nurse put 99 on 40 cc formula milk once. But lucky us, on the same day, I started to

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Alright, after 99 is born, it's time for me to start 30-day lay-in with special meals. No salt, no soy sauce, just original food taste with chinese herbs in different weeks. Because of C-session, I can't have any food on the day. It starts from the next day. It's 3 meals (rice/veggie/soup each) plus 2 desserts and 10 packs of herb drink. Each paper box is one day portion and it's made by center

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Finally, DC doesn't need to stay in that small cold hard sofa in the ward. The nursing center provides double bed (the only problem is too soft, difficult for me to get out of bed without using my tummy muscle), so all three of us can stay in the same bed. Kidding, 99 still has her own bed in the trolley. They even provide a safe in the closet (same in the hospital ward). See the view? I really

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We move into the Postpartum nursing center today, actually, it's on the same floor, on the other side of nurse station. It's an independent department with their own medical team. The facility in the room is much better than in the ward. OMG, it's like in the hotel room and we even get a nice river view. The main reason we choose to stay here for 10 days after discharge from hospital is we need

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Hey everybody, sorry to keep you waiting. Here we present you our daughter - 99. She is born on 6th Jan and she weights 3748 g, 52.5 cm. Can't really see her eyes colour yet, not mine, not DC, we wait for the time settle then. I had C-Session, so I need more time to recover. Here I have DC and my mom to take care me. We found this food company to delivery 30 days meal for my first month. I'll

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Finally, we check in hospital this afternoon, see how lucky I am to get this window bed. I can have the view of Danshui river. We really enjoy the view... It's a great day, warm and sunshine make it better. I am brave today coz I didn't cry when the nurse took 3 tubes of blood. The amazing thing is I put on another 2 kg in 2 days, or just my jeans is too heavy? Anyway, this weight is my record

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