Your Daily Food Intake @ 6 months

At 6 months, mummy gives you 2-3 meals a day. Your milk intake has reduced from around 20-24 oz to 16-20 oz daily. We've changed your milk to PROMIL (Wyeth) Step 2. Your S26 (Wyeth) Step 1 was only for babies under 6 months. There's a nice vanilla smell to the new milk. You show no preference to either milk.

Your new diet includes:

Breakfast is usually Nestum Rice with milk added from the tin. It's nice, sweet and smells yummy too. You take this very well. I think we have a little sweet tooth baby in our hands.

For lunch (and sometimes dinner when the time and your mood is right) mummy feeds you pumpkin/carrots boiled with rice into porridge and then blended. No salt or sugar for taste. I read and hear this is not good for you at this stage. Grandma insists mummy put a little flavoring so you can enjoy it better. I'm still considering. We'll wait and see how you take vegetables. Within the next three days, mummy will experiment with some spinach. Yum!

Snack time. You take OJ from the bottle now. We still get that funny look from you at the first taste of the juice. After a few sips you seem to be ok with the whole tangy flavor. Mummy just got you Farley's Rusks. You enjoy rubbing the biscuit on your gums to soothe the irritation from teething. Fruits - bananas you take with a little water to ease swallowing. Again you seem to like sweet stuff. Today mummy is going to give you some papaya for the first time. We'll see how things go.

mummy

xxx

Another reason for our trip to KK....

This is your great-nenek. She can't wait till you visit again. Great-nenek can't forget your face and wishes grandma could kidnap you for a month! Hehe.

The Face Of An Angel

Who's lovin' her chiu-chiu?

Hey there baby boo, why the angry face?

Your first experience in those baby chairs attached to supermarket trolleys. We are at TESCO Kajang.

This is you with those folded in lips - your lips are sealed! Oh, and your daddy looks a little nutty here!

You're My Everything

You're a falling star, You're the get away car.
You're the line in the sand when I go too far.
You're the swimming pool, on an August day.
And you're the perfect thing to say.
And you play it coy, but it's kinda cute.
Ah, When you smile at me you know exactly what you do.
Baby don't pretend, that you don't know it's true.
Cause you can see it when I look at you.

[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
You're a carousel, you're a wishing well,
And you light me up, when you ring my bell.
You're a mystery, you're from outer space,
You're every minute of my everyday.
And I can't believe, uh that I'm your man,
And I get to kiss you baby just because I can.
Whatever comes our way, ah we'll see it through,
And you know that's what our love can do.

[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.

So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La

[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
You're every song, and I sing along.
'Cause you're my everything.
Yeah, yeah

So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La

Baby Boo

This is mummy's name for you right now. Isn't it the cutest?

So much has been happening with you. Let me see....

1. You have no problems turning over and supporting the upper half of your body with your forearms. It is an almost instant process which surprises me every time I see you do it.

2. On the 16th November 2007, while still groggy from waking up in the morning you kinda uttered your first syllable. You sounded something like this, "laaah". Mummy was shocked and shed a little tear. Can't imagine what your first word will be. If you say "mama', you would send mummy floating in the clouds for at least a week.

3. There were these few days (a month back) where you would fold both your lips in and seal your mouth. You refused to open not even for nenen. We'd make you smile and still your lips would be tucked in. I will soon post a shot of you doing this. You melt my heart.

4. Recently, you started to roar like a lion. You sound a little like a baby monster. Mummy is tickled-pink every time you do this. Which is only during the late evenings, I'm not too sure why. Geram oh. Cubitttttt!

5. About a week ago we started giving you OJ. So funny the look on your face when I gave you your first spoon. Such a different taste to your usual nenen. We will continue to give you teaspoonfuls at a time till you are used to the flavour.

6. Mummy is thinking that maybe this weekend we will experiment with some smashed bananas. You seem so eager to eat solids. However, the way your tongue moves, like its pushing food out of your mouth instead of down your throat suggests otherwise. I got to think this one over.

7. It's so hard to get you dressed and undressed. You are constantly rolling over to your side, distracted by all the things around you. Wanting to grab everything and put it all in your mouth.

8. Mummy is convinced you are teething. You get good sleep during the night except for the 2-3 times you let out little whimpers and complaints like you are experiencing discomfort. Mummy has to tap that cute butt of yours till you are in peace again. I read that teething causes babies restless sleep. Sometimes during the day, mummy helps you out a little. Mummy makes sure her hands are real clean and rubs those little gums of yours. You seem to enjoy this very much.

9. You give me more and more reasons to love you. Everyday it gets harder for me to leave you, so difficult to say good bye at the door. Sometimes I just give you a quick peck and rush off, it's easier than long goodbyes. But mummy is always sure to explain to you everyday before I leave that I have to go to work and that you will have a good day and that I will be back as soon as possible and spend the rest of the day bonding with you. Mummy always reminds you to drink lots of nenen and get enough rest, sleepy sleepy time.

I love you.

mummy
xxx

The Main Purpose For Our Trip To KK

L-R: Kung-Kung, Po-Po, Mummy, Grandma, Little You, Cousin Shannon and Aunty Otta at Kung-Kung's shophouse in Papar, Kota Kinabalu.

We were in KK for a week from the 13th-20th September 2007. Mummy wanted you to meet your great grandparents. Kung-Kung is pretty weak so he didn't get the chance to carry you but he did give you the gentlest kiss. Po-Po managed to have you in her arms for a while. She could not help but sniff you over and over (coz you smell so yummy).

Scare No. 3: COLIC

Monday, 15th October 2007 night you gave mummy a huge scare! Daddy and I went browsing around for electrical items for our house and decided to bring you along. You seemed fine throughout, napped a little. When we got home, you were tired and cranky. We had some visitors but you were not in the mood to entertain. So mummy hugged and sang you to sleep. Not five minutes after putting you down, you woke up crying. I changed your diaper thinking maybe the wetness was causing you discomfort. Then mummy cradled you again but you wouldn't stop crying. In fact, you started wailing from the bottom of your lungs. Poor baby. I get a little worried. Mummy feels your forehead, its fine no fever. I take your clothes off and wipe you all over to get you nice and comfortable. This does not help. I get Kakak Mon to call daddy. He comes up and I pass you to him. He tries to calm you while mummy pats your bum. This doesn't help. Then I tell daddy to get the Yu Yee oil and rub it in his palms. He then presses his heated palms firmly on your belly. I give you your cucut. You are calm for a minute. By now mummy is pretty sure it is angin. Moments later, you are screaming again. How it hurts to see you suffer. Mummy is close to tears. I have it in my mind that if things don't improve we should go the the clinic. Daddy's thoughts are the same.

After a while we rush you downstairs. As I walk downstairs with you in my arms, you are instantly calm. We get in the car and you are quiet except for the little unavoidable sobbing after a wailing session. Before we reach the clinic, you are asleep. Your pediatrician is closed. So is your back-up pediatrician. It's a public holiday. We drive around a little longer. I tell daddy that we need not bring you to the doc. You tummy is settled and it would be silly to disturb you. We go home. Tired but relieved. Mummy cannot control her feelings and starts crying. I hold you for a long time before putting you down in your cot. You sleep like an angel. Every little movement you make from then on startles me. But deep down I know you are fine. You wake up for a feed 5 hours later and you are farting like a little baby machine gun. I smile till the sides of my mouth ache. I thank God for you.

I love you.

xxx

mummy

My Little Marshmellow

Have you seen anything more adorable? Marshmellow was given to you by your Aunty Yolanda. Those are grandma's strong arms that are holding you up.

14th October 2007

At 6:20pm on this day you flipped over all by yourself for the very first time. You have been flipping over many times but always with someone's help. You mastered the whole turning over thing but never had enough strength left to pull your arm out from under you. You developed this technique of slowly twisting your body around moving it away from your arm and eventually freeing it. This is a very long and tiring process and you have since given up on it. On Sunday you flipped over as usual (real professional) and suddenly you pulled your arm out from under you. Just like that! Mummy was so proud. I wish I had the camera. I clapped and smiled. You cooed and gurgled, looked up at me and smiled. Ah, melt my heart. You are very good at suporting your upper body weight using your elbows. It loks tiring but you seem to enjoy it because you stay with your head up this way for quite some time. Maybe you feel a sense of accomplishment. Or maybe you just like the view from that angle. Sometimes you push you butt up in the air, it almost looks like you are ready to crawl. In no time you will be. How fast you grow and develop.

I love you.

xxx

mummy

On friends

Hi there sweet pea,

Mummy got this made-my-day sms from your Aunty Sel on Friday:-

"Friends are a treasure. There are friends that will come and go. Then there are others that can't seem to leave you alone. These are the ones you want to hold onto."

Mummy has been blessed with the best set of friends ever! Never underestimate the importance of your true friends, your friends forever. You will meet many people in your life time. Some will remain acquaintances, some you will get to know a bit better and then there will be those precious few who no matter where you go, what you do, no matter how much time passes or episodes you experience together, will be there with you no matter what - be it in body, mind or spirit. As in many relationships, there will be trying times that will test the strength of you bond but with friends forever, it will pass. And you will know that you will never be alone. Of course there's always God and mummy and even daddy but it's always good to have a Plan D.

mummy
xxx

The best that I can be

Mummy truly wishes she could breastfeed you.

There was some complications in the beginning. I think I introduced the bottle to you too early. This caused a little nipple confusion. Maybe I didn't try hard enough. I don't know. I wish people were more encouraging. I felt like I was starving you. Never really knew if I had enough to give. You were hungry so soon after a feed. You couldn't latch on properly. Of course none of this is your fault. I did not provide you much to latch on to. You seemed so frustrated.

Now there is no supply and no demand (for my breast) neither. You are 100% on formula. It tears at my heart, thinking that I could not do this for you. I could not give you the one thing that only a mother can give. The one special thing that only the two of us can share. My privilege for my baby! I want that bond so much. I want you to need me and I want to be there for you. In that way that only I can. I cry inside when I am reminded that this is something I cna no longer do for you.

Mummy feels like she's lost that chance. I love you beyond words or expression. I love you unconditionally. You bring new meaning to the word love. To loving another. I want you to know that and remember it always.

Hey there Elil....

Oh it's what you do to meeee....
Oh it's what you do to me.
Oh it's what you do to meeee....
Oh it's what you do to me.
What you do to me.

Love,

mummy
xxx

The New Addition

Eli the Elephant. You like Eli's bright red color. You are fascinated with the colorful ball he carries and the purple and yellow hoops he has. Eli has big elephant ears and a long red trunk.

This is the quilt that grandma made. It's beautiful isn't it? Grandma misses you terribly and loves you so so much.

The Weekend

We had a big celebration for you this Saturday. All your tata's/pati's friends were there. Daddy's friends too. Not forgetting cousin Shannon, aunty Otta and uncle Allen. You got so many gifts; too bad you are too tiny to get all excited over them. Don't worry mummy was excited for you. It was a nice evening although you were passed around from one aunty/uncle to another aunty/uncle so many times. I'm sure that must have been tiring. But you were the star of the night so I guess it was expected. You knocked out only at 12.30am. As usual at night mummy will lay you down on your side snuggled in between your two tiny bolsters.

Cool eh?

So cute you looked (eee geram, gigittt!). That night mummy lay down on the rug by your bed. I was didnt want to lie down in my own bed for fear the squeeking noises the mattress makes might wake you up. What a surprise I had minutes later when I got up to check on you. You were sleeping soundly on your belly! You tiarap yourself! Mummy is so proud of you. I am sure it took a lot of energy and effort to turn your little 7 week old self over.

This was taken yesterday - lunch in SS2. Daddy carrying Shannon. Shannon carrying Elil

Why the frown sweetheart?

Everyday...

Everyday...

...you give me more reasons to love you.
...I love you more.
...you teach me more about yourself.
...I want to hug you more, squeeze you harder, kiss you all the time, smell you all over (except the diaper area when you have pooped).

...I sing to you. Talk to you.
...I can't tell you enough that I love you.
...I don't look forward to going back to work.
...I cannot imagine my life without you.

...I thank God for you. Pray for you.

...you grow a little. Your chin just gets a little heavier, the folds on your thighs a little deeper, your chest a little wider, your feet a little longer.

...you try your best to communicate with mummy. Through your wide eyes, or your flapping hands and kicking feet, through the little sounds you let out.

...it gets a little harder to carry the whole 4.2kg of you. I still do. Still love to.

...you don't know the joy you bring me.

...you remind me more and more of an angel.

love

mummy

xxx

Mega Mall

Yesterday was your first trip to Mega Mall. I don't think you enjoyed it too much. We brought you around in your brand spanking new stroller. You don't know how long daddy and I waited to use that thing. 5 whole months! We forgot to bring your quilt and pillow along so you weren't very comfortable. I could tell you were soaking everything in. A whole new environment. The noise, the hustle and bustle of people all around. The strange faces staring at you admiringly, oogling.

This morning you did the funniest thing. You had your usual adorable smile on but at the same time your body started shaking, almost vibrating. It was like you were laughing uncontrollably except in silence but the whole body movement was there. Reminded me a lot of 'tickle-me-elmo. So cute. Mummy wished she had the video camera rolling. Boy I just want to squeeze you and kiss you and never let you go.

A few days ago you said your first word. Well, it wasn't a real word but it was clear and it sounded like you were talking to me. You went, "Ah ah-yee" real loud and clear. Mummy was shocked. Again I wish I had the video camera at hand.

The last two nights have been good. I think you are starting to follow a schedule. The longest time you are awake is early evening, from around 8.30pm - 11.30pm. When you are tired you get a little cranky and insist (cry your lungs out) on having your nennen. You have this habit of falling asleep 2 seconds after the bottle is in your mouth. Once your eyes are shut, mummy has to hold you for at least 20 minutes before putting you down in your cot. You wake up otherwise. Your next wakey-wakey time is usually 3.30am - 4.30am. Usually you are up for an hour. Enough for one feed - nowadays you gulp down close to 5oz (babs!), burpy time and rock-you-to-sleep time. At around 8.00am you start to let out little whiny noises - hints that you want to be carried. Mummy waits for you to cry out a little before picking you up. This is usually at 9.00am. You drink your 4oz and fall asleep right after. Bath time is around 12 noon. You love the water (thank God). When were done dressing you up, you like to roll around in your cot for a bit. Doggy and Roo entertain you. Sometimes you fall asleep all on your own and other times mummy makes you nennen before you shut eye. Its an experience just watching you sleep. The perfect, peaceful little angel.

love

mummy
xxx

Nappy Rash

Blue Frock

Yesterday you had a bit of a nappy rash. Mummy & Aunty Otta noticed it when we gave you a bath. It was entirely mummy's fault. The night before mummy noticed your diaper was full and heavy but mummy didn't change it. You were making pushing noises and I was convinced you would poop so decided to wait before changing you. Unfortunately, you poop-pa-di-dooped only at 9 in the morning. By then it was too late and you were already sore. Poor thing. So after your bath, mummy slathered on a thick layer of nappy rash cream and powdered you all over. This morning your rash is nearly gone, phew! From now on mummy will make sure to change your diaper before it gets too full ok sweetheart.

Mummy was going through your drawers yesterday and realized that you have so many beautiful/adorable/cute little outfits that actually fit you. And if I don't put them on you now you will outgrow them in no time. There is this NEW white pyjama set that mummy got which you have never worn. No chance of fitting it now! So this morning, after your bath I put you in this blue frock (inherited from cousin Shannon) with embroidered flowers on the bib. Unfortunately, we don't have matching panties to go with it so I paired it with Mickey Mouse undies. They don't quite go together. You still look as cute as ever.

More of the angel....

Taken this morning - just had your bath & 3.5oz of milk - life is perfect

In the arms of Aunty Otta - burpy time

Mummy was changing your diaper in this shot - no complaints from you.

You in your new cot - looking snug

The morning of your full moon - grogginess

Aunty Otta

You and Aunty Otta during your full moon. Aunty Otta loves you very very much

Let me introduce you to your friends...

Doggy, mummy fish Lama and baby fish Nemo, Roo

Doggy. Doggy is your very first friend. He is Australian. The two of you met through daddy. He is the first to wish you good morning and the last to wish you good night. Every single day. You and Doggy will be friends forever.

Lama & Nemo. Lama and Nemo have been hanging around for some time now (since they moved here from Seremban) but you made friends only this morning. You think they're very interesting and colorful. You like the funny rattling and scratchy noises they make.

Roo. Mummy introduced you to Roo. Mummy works with Roo's daddy. She bounced by one day and decided to stay. She is here to make sure you are always safe. Roo will tuck you snugly in her pouch whenever you need her.

mummy
xxx

Some pix from last night

mummy and baby

pati, tata, uncle allen

mila and ati

grandma, you, aunty elaine, aunty punie

iyerr...chubiness

the little princess

Happy Full Moon Sweetheart!

You turned one month old yesterday. Mummy wants to get you something to celebrate your birth but has yet to figure out what. I was thinking of something pewter, a baby's rattle maybe. We could get your name and date of birth engraved on it. And it will be yours to pass down to your first born. Our heirloom.

We planned on celebrating your full moon this Saturday. A pretty big gathering of family and friends. But daddy is away and he won't be back till the week after. So we've postponed the do to the following Saturday. Sadly grandma won't be around then, she goes back to KK this Sunday.

Mummy felt a it sad that we had nothing planned for the actual full moon day so grandma and grandpa suggested all go out for a nice dinner. Great! We dressed you up in the cutest two-piece. A little cotton number with tiny blue flowers and smocking. You looked like an angel. Everyone was there for the dinner (except daddy of course who was miles away) - Pati and tata was there, grandma, aunty otta, uncle allen, shannon, aunty punie and elaine, mila and ati too. Don't be too disappointed that daddy couldn't make it. He 'dropped in' for a while via video conferencing. Ah, thank God for 3G. Daddy saw how perfect you looked and wished he was with us.

I love you my little baby!

mummy
xxx

Her Royal Cuteness

Day 26: Sleepyhead

Day 26: 2 seconds later, she's wide awake!

Day 26: Lookin' handsome?

Day 25: Fresh after her bath

Day 22: Check out the elephant socks!

First Scare: The case of colic

You didn't get much sleep yesterday. Usually you fall asleep after a feeding. But yesterday something was not right. You tossed and turned shortly after being put down. It was the same after every feed. I know it was not hunger, and we checked your diaper plus we burped you several times. Mummy didn't know what to do. I hugged you and sang to you. Grandma suspected angin in your little belly. So we went to the store to get you gripe water and yu yee oil (some chinese traditional oil for angin). Then later in the evening, you got worse and started crying non-stop. Even mummy's nipples couldn't soothe you for long. We gave you a teaspoon of gripe water and grandma rubbed a bit of yu yee oil on her palms and gently pressed them on to your little belly. The moment your skin felt the soothing heat from grandmas palms, you stopped crying. Moments later you farted and farted and farted. Within an hour you were calm again and all you wanted was milk. So mummy fed you until slowly you fell asleep. Ah, the relief! You don't know how much it hurts mummy to see you in any pain or discomfort. Thank God for grandmas!

mummy
xxx

Your Greediness

It was only yesterday you started taking 3 oz of milk. For two weeks you were gulping down 2-2.5 oz per feed. Today you were taking 4 oz every feed! Wow! I'm impressed. Looks like you will be piling on the chubbies pretty darn fast. Your'e already developing daddy's double chin.

We put you down on your side during your afternoon nap today. Didn't use the usual double bolsters to keep you snuggled tight. Your arms and legs were free to move about. However, your sleep was restless and you kept waking up and letting out gentle whines. Then mummy put you on your belly (tiarap) and you slept like a log. You are so strong, you love lifting your head and have no problems turning your head from one side to the other while 'tiaraping'.

Your sight is improving by the day. Yesterday mummy noticed you were actually looking and focusing on me. No more vacant look in your eyes. You see me. You can also smell me and know everytime when I'm in the room.

mummy
xxx

Mozzie Attack

Yesterday morning I picked you up from your cot and got the shock of my life. The whole left side of your face was covered in mozzie bites! My poor little baby. What did they do to you? I counted 14 bites all together. 1 on your nose, 1 on your chin, 1 on your ear, and another 11 on your cheek. You were asleep on your right side so they couldn't get you there. Mummy felt so bad. I wish I could have prevented it. Today daddy and I are going to get you one of those giant and hideous I must add 'tudung saji's' from the baby store. And we thought we took all the anti-mozzie steps - put up those magnetic mosquito nets, door closed at all times, mosquito spray, etc. but alas those mozzies were 1 step ahead of us. Thank goodness the little red marks have disappeared and you look 'normal' again.

mummy
xxx

Everchanging

Day 5: Wide awake

Day 10: Sprawled on daddy's lap

Day 12: Getting the chubbies already!

mummy
xxx

You are so beautiful to me...

Those eyes of yours. You have this perpetual intense look. Like you are constantly in deep thought. I think you take after your mummy who thinks way too much. Sometimes mummy puts you down in your cot thinking you have fallen asleep but seconds later your eyes are wide open and you are glaring at me. No half-asleep drowsy-eyed look, just this wide awake stare. I can't help but admire you.

Let's talk about your frown. The folds in your forehead make you look way beyond your 18 days. You do this most of the time in your sleep particularly when you're being moved around or disturbed. I think you get this from your mummy too. You especially dislike motorbikes and there are loads of those speeding by throughout the day and night. Sometimes mummy just gives those riders the evil stare when they go by. Other times mummy just wishes she had a shot gun. Somehow I never noticed how disturbing the traffic can be until 18 days ago. I can't help but want to protect you always.

Your smile. You even manage to let out a smile (though a lopsided one) while you're latched on my breast. Even in your sleep. You are probably having sweet little baby dreams. Let me see, what would a sweet baby dream be like? Probably you floating about up in the clouds surrounded by nennen bottles hanging from trees with 'rockabye baby' playing softly in the background. Now that's a cool baby dream. I can't help but love you more and more with every smile.

The sounds you make. Oh boy, do you make a lot of noise for such a little human (that's what your grandma calls you). You cry only when you're hungry. You let out gentle grumbles when you're colic-ky or sometimes when you need a diaper change. You love the water and taking baths, so no noise there. You like being 'handled' as in diaper or clothes changing is fun. No complaints as long as someone is touching you. So manja redi! Let's talk about the other noises. 4 words - small person, big fart. Oh and when you poop you're like a machine gun. You can really fill those diapers. Hmm...what next? Nennen time! How could I forget? You gulp down nennen like you've been starving. Mummy has to pull the nipple away so you can catch your breath and so you don't choke yourself. You are quite the greedy one. Must be from your daddy! Hehe. I can't bear the thought of not 'listening' to you everyday.

Today mummy left you alone in the room thinking you would drift off to sleep on your own. Grandma and mummy went downstairs and brought the baby monitor with us. In the middle of lunch, we heard some noises through the receiver but it seemed more like movement than cries. After 3 'noises' mummy couldn't help but check on you. So I ran up and heard you crying your heart out. Your face was red and tears were rolling down your cheeks. Mummy quickly swept you up and brought you close to her chest. You stopped wailing immediately. I kept telling you how sorry she was and sang to you softly. This won't happen again.

mummy
xxx

You Are My Sunshine

This is our song - not just ours but daddy's too. I sang it to you everyday when you were still inside me. I sing it to you still.

You are my sunshine,

My only sunshine,

You make me happy,

When skies are grey,

You'll never know dear,

How much I love you,

Please don't take my sunshine away.

Sometimes I change it a little, like this....

You are mummy's sunshine,

Mummy's only sunshine,

You make me happy,

When skies are grey,

You'll never know baby,

How much mummy loves you,

Please don't take mummy's sunshine away.

Today you are 16 days old. You were up for a long time this afternoon. Couldn't seem to get enough of mummy's breast. You'd fall asleep hanging on to me and everytime I put you down, you would wake up instantly, hungrily searching for my nipple. Then we tried the bottle; you sucked on that till the last drop. Still we couldn't put you down, you kept wailing. Finally, mummy cuddled you close to her chest, whispered sweet nothing's in your ear and pat you gently on your back and you dozed off in no time. It was such a special moment for mummy. Something only you and I both shared. It was our secret moment. I love you....

mummy

xxx

10 perfect fingers, 10 perfect toes!

God gave me you on the 9th June 2007, an angel! Could there be a more perfect baby?

The softness of your skin. Your tiny, fragile body. Your milky breath. The little baby sighs you let out in your sleep. The first tiny yelp from your lungs that first morning at the hospital. Your hair so light and fine. So long your nails!

You were eager to see the world and came a little early - two weeks to your due. We endured a long labor you and I, 35 long hours, 2 shots of pentadine, the gas and 1 epidural to be exact.

How to describe my feeling at our first meeting when the doctor lay you on my belly? Getting to know you for 9 months and seeing you for the first time. Your eyes were wide open, searching. Curious from the start. It seemed like forever before you started crying. How amazing and miraculous the sight of you! Mummy was in tears.

Your doctor, Dr. Idora is special. The two of you have something very important in common. She too was born on the 9th June. We must wish her on your birthday every year. Be sure to remind mummy.

Looking at you, staring at a little miracle. I still find it hard to believe that it was you inside me all along. Growing inside me, totally dependent on mummy. A miracle. A gift. I thank God for you. I love you....

mummy

xxx