Turkey Thigh, Here i Come

Yay!! Went for docs visit today, Gabe's weight has increased to 3.675kg from last 2 weeks...good boy baby!!

Now, hopefully you'll put on more and be upgraded soon to Turkey category...Mummy can't wait to see those rolls on your thighs..

Everything looks good for the lil boy, he can fly home in December too...

Tender Juicy Thighs

We were at our favorite shopping mall the other day, and Gabe had to feed, so we went to the nursery. Given how many people go in n out, we'd be rich by now if we collected money per entry. It doesn't help that the nursery was confortable and had full facilities, even individual nursing rooms for moms...cool..

As we were feeding Gabe, we looked at all the babies that come in & out...and realised...their thighs were the size of turkey drumsticks.....juicy, chubby and rolly....i'm not kidding..i dunno wot those moms feed them or what the moms eat, but yes, those thighs were really really chubby...

Then, we looked at Gabe's....and looked at each other...then took the cloth we had and covered his thigh which had become exposed....ok, we weren't embarrassed (ok, maybe a lil)...the rooms was pretty chilly u know....

Let's put it this way..Gabe's thigh has some long way to go before they reach the "Turkey" status..at the moment, let's just categorise his as "chicky"...developing...

Sample of Turkey Thigh


Gabe's Chicky Thigh

PaPa Feeds Gabe

Terry always say "you must be patient with Gabe, he is slower than others, but he can do it, just must be patient:..."you have no patience one"...

Yes, Daddy dearest, showed how patient he was ysesterday during Gabe's last feed at 11pm..The photos already show some positions Daddy tried to make Gabe drink faster n wake up (which he always does abt 20min into feeding..is this normal?)..and the video, well shows how Daddy lost it and tried to fasten process by squeezing the nipple and squirt milk into Gabe's mouth since Gabe refused to suck anymore. Daddy also suggested we look for those plastic bottles whereby we can squeeze for him instead of Gabe having to suck...yes what a patient daddy. Plus, poor Gabe got scolded so many times during the feed...He thinks i'm exaggerating when i say how difficult it is to feed Gabe at times, especially when it takes him a good 60mins to finish a puny 60ml!!!!





Gabe says..."what did i do?"


Daddy holds Gabe while trying to use the laptop at same time...

Milk to Donate..Anyone???

Ok this is bad..my fault actually...Gabe's milk bank is running dangerously low on supply. This wasn't always the case. When he was in the hospital, he had over supply, even my fridge was full of his milk. But i think somewhere along the way, my fried up brain miscalculated. I thought he had alot in the freezer, so i slacked in my pumping...then one day when he suddenly began to drink more, i realised...there wasn't as much milk left..in fact, what supply i had could only last him maybe 2-3 days.

So i quickly in a state of panick, started pumping, only to realise that my milk supply had dropped drastically. I used to be able to pump at least 180-240ml per time. Now, it's a mere 90-120ml, at best 150ml per time. And Gabe has started to pick up on his feedings, his intake is about 500ml per day now. I think it was due to my diet as well, whereby i started to eat much lesser so it kinda affected supply as well.

So, after a few days to trying to increase by pumping, there was not much improvement. LAst resort, i bought this Amoma Milk Up Blend Tea that's supposed to increase the supply. Ordered it online. Got it today, just took my 1st tea bag tonight. It's caffeine free...So we'll see how the effects are, will keep you guys updated. If it doesn't work i think Gabe will need a mix of formula...

Help Mummy, I'm Stuck

Ok remember few posts back i mentioned how Gabe sleeps in weird positions? Well this time, his super flexi neck got him stuck..I woke up n found him in this position, neck at near 90 degrees and he was whimpering...pitifully, asking for my help...ahahah

Thank goodness i heard him n woke, otherwise he'd be stuck for dunno how long...but it's quite a beautiful position eh? Looks like some artistic pose..

San Yi & Uncle Ken Have Come n Gone Home

Gabe's San Yi & Uncle Ken came to Tokyo on 15th Aug - 23rd Aug....we sent them off to Haneda Airport last night...

Gabe had a wonderful time as he went out often...otherwise poor Gabe would just be staying home all day coz Mummy is too tired and lazy to go out. Since his birth, he has now ventured to Shibuya and Harajuku...so happening...but the heat was terrible when we went to Harajuku. It was i think near 36 degrees and by time we met San Yi, i was sweating like a pig. Plus the sling was so uncomfortable...my shoulders n neck ached like crazy after that...sorry Gabe, nope Mummy ain't doing that again anytime soon.

Shibuya was a much cooler affair as it was abit cloudy and cool that day so we had fun with Gabe sitting outside Shibuya 109 waiting for San Yi, he kept looking around and smiling. San Yi i think had a fun time buying stuffs, her luggage probably full. I had a good time too, managed to shop around for shoes and clothes thanks to dear Uncle Ken who lovingly pushed Gabe around while we shopped. Plus, he carried Gabe + stroller up n down those terrible flight of stairs at the train stations..Thank You Uncle Ken.

San Yi however did fulfill her aunty duties by feeding Gabe n changing his nappy. Uncle Ken played with Gabe too and carried him. What a fun week we had.

We're sad to see them go, but Gabe will be seeign them again year end...yay!!!

Uncle Ken with the latest fashion accessory...nappy bag





san yi so happy at Shibuya 109




uncle n nephew bonding moment..awwwww

A Hard to Capture Moment

I finally managed to snap him smiling while he was awake.....ain't that smile precious!!!

He was being scolded for not sleeping, so i guess the lil fella tried to charm his way out...sure worked..

Here he is all dressed up in his cute lil shirt that Grandma bought. We'll be meeting San Yi & Uncle Ken soon...more pictures will come later on..

Also, this was just after his bath, i tried to comb downthe hair, but look at the pic & you'll know i failed to comb it flat..it just keeps going upwards..looks like as though his hair just got bombed...