Cure for eczema

Aloe Vera gel acts as a miracle cure for Davian's eczema skin. Initially I thought it has something to do with my diet or his milk formula but it seems to be the environment factor which causes his condition. Partly it is genetic because I have eczema too. Ever since I started to apply aloe vera gel on his face and bathe him with cetaphil, his skin is getting better each day.  =)

As a precaution, I continue to feed him with hypoallergenic formula.

Davian's development update

Milk consumption: Average about 900 ml to 960ml
Poo pattern: 4 times a day
Weight: 4.7kg

Age: 1 month 21 days
Weight increase since birth: 2.25 kg

Lactation Tea

Was given this pack of tea to try, and it really works! I have an increase of 40ml of milk supply for my baby now =)

 

 

 

Useful information for calculating baby's needs

Use the weight of the baby to estimate the amount of breast milk to leave for each feeding. The following example calculates a 12 pound baby's needs

• Round the baby's weight to the nearest half pound (12 pounds).
• Multiply this weight in pounds by 3 (12 x 3 = 36).
• Divide by 8 to get the number of ounces of breast milk to leave for each bottle-feeding (36/8 = 4.5).
• Therefore leave 4-5 ounces of breast milk for each feeding.

Source: http://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/articles.asp?id=429

The stubborn fats that doesn't goes off

After giving birth I have shed a total of 9.7 kg including the weight of baby (2.45kg), placenta and some water weight. The day after delivering my baby i'm still weighing about 56 kg, in about a month time I managed to shed 6 kg off. That could be the wonders of breastfeeding. Though I didn't latch my baby often but pumping milk does help to lost as well. But there is still 4 kg to my pre-pregnancy weight.

Have read some article from the web and get to know that the body has this intelligence to reserve about 10 lbs of  body fat for producing breastmilk incase the body doesn't receive enough nutrients from food. Once wean off, the fats will shed off automatically. True enough, I have 4 kg of fats left to be burned which is equivalent to 10 lbs of fats.

Well hope what I have read is true, otherwise I will be stuck with a buldge tummy and the unsightly weight. Though I hope to lost the extra weights but still I would like to provide the best for my baby. Still pondering if I should continue to breastfeed my baby after 4 month. By that time it will be difficult to deliver breastmilk for my baby as he will be staying with my in-law during the weekdays.

Poo incidence from Davian

Brought Davian out yesterday evening to J8 for shopping and dinner. He always has lots of surprise for us especially during meal time. When I was feeding him at the foodcourt while waiting for dear to buy food back, he actually poo and stain my clothes and it actually drips out to the floor. At that moment I was so helpless as dear was not around and I was frantic looking for tissue to clean myself up. He has not been pooing during the day and this was a great surprise for me. Even the pamper he is wearing is not able to hold the poo as it was too watery.  Luckily dear managed to come back on time and I brought Davian out to change him.

I always thought as long as it is within the capitaland mall, it should be a child friendly place with nursing room facilities. I was so down in luck yesterday when I need one to change him. On the floor where I was, there isn't a toliet and I proceed to the next level down and the nursery room is under renovation...signz! Davian is looking at me guiltily and didn't make much noise, he must have known mummy is angry and anxious at that moment. I proceed to another level down, and finally there is one nursery room available. But to my surprise there isn't a changing table and I got to put him on the basin top to change him. Was looking for tissues in the room but there isn't any. Water filter without water! OMG! I am really dissapointed with the mall facilities.After then I realised they are going through some renovation and the nursery rooms may not be ready for use.

Davian's Drinking and Poo Pattern

Things getting better, started to monitor Davian's drinking and poo pattern and realised he isn't drinking too excessively. As what I have recorded yesterday, he is drinking about 960ml of milk and at his age according to the milk recommendation from the milk formula feeding is about 900ml for a 1 - 2 month old infant. He is drinking more frequent but less quantity which is a good sign as this helps to aid in his digestion.

Since yesterday, he managed to drag from 1 hr to 11/2 hr having 2 1/2 oz of milk (BM + FM). Formula milk doesn't last him longer than he is having breastmilk. This actually allow us to have more time for ourselves especially during a shopping spree.

Today, it is even better. He can drag for about 2 - 3 hrs till the next feeds, and he can sleep longer too! Yeah, time to slightly increase his feed and this will last him longer and he could sleep better too. His poo pattern has also lessen which means his body starts to absorb the nutrients he is taking in.

Time to pamper myself with a gift!

I'm a person who doesn't go for branded but somehow this time I wish to get a branded bag for myself just to reward myself for being a tough mummy these few months. Went shopping at IMM and happened that we came across COACH having a one day sale and I have bought myself this bag below. Nice and handy when shopping with baby. No more carrier bag for me! =)

 

 

Pleasant Surprise from a reader!

When I was queuing for my turn to pay at KKH clinic, a lady beside me was trying to chat with me. But at that moment of time my queue number was called and so I didn't get to chat with her. When I was at the counter she was beside me and she came to say hi to me and asked if i'm " Michiko Yoshikuni", that moment I was quite shocked because that was my blog name! Yeah! She says she has been reading my blog and she finds it inspiring. I was so touched to hear what she had said.

Thanks friend for been a loyal reader and i'm sorry that i didn't have much time to catch up with you and to get your name. You did mentioned to me that you have actually tried the 4th time but not sure if you are doing artificial insemination. But no matter what you have decided to do, all the best to you! Stay positive and continue to perserve to see result. I believe as long as you are determined, god will grant you your wish. =)

If you are still reading my blog, do private message me here and introduce yourself to me. I will be able to help if you need any advice. =)

 

Post delivery checkup with Dr Matthew Lau

Went for my followup review today. Feel a bit excited to be able to see Dr Matthew Lau again. Ever since I started to see him as my gynae, he has became somehow my idol.. haha. Initially when I was attached to him, I was a little sceptical and rejected him. I chose to go for Dr Loh whom everyone says he has a magical hand for baby. But now I see him differently as a gynae, he is so friendly and caring and another compliment about him is he always try to be punctual  for his doctor appointments with his patients. I have never seen a gynae so dedicated to his job and patients and I feel so glad to have him as my gynae. Had wanted to take a picture with him but I dare not request for it..lol. Wanted to show Davian who is the doctor who has successfully helped mummy to conceive him and also deliver him.

We reached the clinic slightly late by 15 mins and not long after heard the announcement that he has a day surgery and will be late for 10mins. But not long after I saw him walking to the clinic with his surgery wear and his assistant was a bit shocked to see him as she has just made the announcement. As I say he always try to be puncture for all his appointments =)

We waited for another 15 mins and its our turn. The 1st thing he is concerned about is my baby, "how's baby?" This is what I like about him, always so caring! The next moment my husband pushed baby in with a stroller and he took a few glance at him. He even encouraged us to try for our 2nd pregnancy naturally as he says though our 1st child is conceived through IVF doesn't mean we are not able to conceive naturally. This is what I am planning for my second child, to conceive naturally. If I decide to go for IVF again, I will definitely go for him! He mentioned my hus sperm in the bank could be extended till we are ready for the next procedure.

He suggested me to do a papsmear test today as I was way overdue for it. Since I have not been doing my checkup for so long, I agreed to do the papsmear test. The next test will be one year later if I intend to continue to do the test at KKH.

Well...in my heart I feel a bit sad though because I can only get to see him 1 year later. Or maybe slightly earlier if I am planning to do another IVF with him =)

Hectic days taking care of Baby Davian

Life has not been easy all these while coping with baby alone at home. He is a light sleeper and drinks frequently once every hour! I never know young infant can drink that much and so frequent and this has made my days during maternity leave a nightmare. Not sure how long I can endure but as days goes by I seem to be able to cope better with sleepless nights and carrying him around throughout the days.

Trying very hard to kick his bad habit especially cradling and it seems to work a little. Try not to carry him immediately when he cries or turn cranky. Leave him crying for awhile before carrying him to calm him down and put him back to sleep again. Try to drag as long as possible before carrying him and hopefully he will forget about it. At least when its time to sleep at night, he is able to fall asleep by himself with a swaddler wrapped around him and with the lights dimmed.  This is some routine I have established and it works!

Sweetest Moments Photogenic Contest

Sad...Davian is not the winner. It's ok, I will take part in such contests for Davian again. Though this time is unintentionally but i'm quite honoured that Davian's photo is selected for the contest. =)

Happy One Month Old!

He is such a darling boy! "Kiss Kiss!"

 



Confinement aunty is leaving! Sob Sob

Aunty is leaving and in my heart I felt so heavy, not sure if I am starting to miss her or is it beacause her stay with us all these while has made me feel so ease? She has been such a great help to me during the past one month and without her I think I am going crazy with my baby and sleepless nights too. Now my night mare starts and here I am facing the reality soon... T_T

Sweetest Moments' Photogenic Baby Contest (March 2013)

Cool! The photo I have submitted for Davian's full month cake was selected for contest. We are one of the 20 finalist of the month "March".

Dear Roxanne,

Congratulations! Baby Davian is one of the 20 finalists in the
"Sweetest Moments' Photogenic Baby Contest (March 2013)! Your little
prince has been selected from numerous beautiful entries by our panel
of judges, and now she stands a chance to win attractive prizes worth
up to $1000.

All finalists will be posted on Sweetest Moments' Facebook page on 1st
April 2013. The most number of "Likes" or votes* will win the top 3
prizes. Voting will start on 1st April 2013 and end on 8thApril 2013
at 5pm. You are encouraged to share the linkhttp://www.facebook.com/Sweetest.Moments.sg/app_292725327421649
on your facebook profile to start your rally for votes now! Get your
friends to spread the news

!