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I had my 2^nd appointment with my paediatrician, Dr Lim Kwang Hsien, last 12 June 2013 to have my immunization jab at Kinder Clinic, Mount Alvernia Hospital. The shot didn’t hurt much that’s why I only cried a bit.

Just an update on my measurements – at 2 months and 7 days I already weighed 5.106kg (2kg more since I was born).  Mommy is happy with my length at 53 cm. She likes it and hopes that I will have a towering height when I grow up… =)

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2nd Month

For my 2^nd month, we went to Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA, Singapore) in the morning to have my Special Pass for Infants extended so that I can still legally stay in Singapore as a foreigner in the country. After our business with ICA, we went malling at Vivo City. We took the green line MRT from Lavender Station which is next to ICA building to Outram Park Station; then transferred to the purple line from Outram Park Station going to Harbourfront Station where Vivo City is located. All the while, my brother Hendrik looked after me, kept me safe and entertained while having my first train ride.

~ Fyodor's first train ride ~

 

At Vivo City, we did a bit of shopping. Hendrik bought his favourite “Cars” toys and Mommy bought me some clothes. We also bought my 2^nd month cake there.

~ Happy 2nd month Fyodor! ~

 

Just before heading home late in the afternoon, we lounged at Starbucks and at the same time to wait for the heavy downpour to stop.

 ~ Fyodor Sigmund @ 2 months ~

 

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1st Month

I celebrated my full-month (05 May 2013) in the church. It was special because it was the first time I attended church since I was born. It was more special because I received the Ordinance of Naming and Blessing a Child.

It was customary in the church where I and my family attends, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to bring a newborn to the the elders of the church and bless him in his name. My Daddy led the ordinance together with Bishop David Lee, Brother Jason Lim, Brother Kevin Koh, Brother Arun, Brother Irvin Yew and Brother Michael Ang.

I was given the names FYODOR SIGMUND LISONDRA SEBASTIAN. Fyodor is of Russian origin meaning "God's gift"; Sigmund is of German origin meaning "victorious protection"; Lisondra is my Mommy's maiden name; and Sebastian is my Daddy's surname.

After church, we got us a small cake to mark the occasion. =)

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Hello World!

Three (3) weeks ago, I stepped into this big wide world. 

I was delivered via LS Caesarian Section on 05 April 2013 at 1248 hours at Mount Alvernia Hospital (Singapore). I was 2980 grams heavy and 53 cm long.

~ well, hello there! ~

Mommy's OB, Dr Ng, wasn't able to do the operation as she was not feeling well that day, so she arranged for another colleague of hers to take care of Mommy and me. At first, Dr Ng asked if we wanted to move my delivery by Monday (08 Apr 2013) so that she can attend herself. But, we cannot wait anymore. Mommy, Daddy and Hendrik wanted to see me already. And so, Dr Dolly Wee operated on Mommy. We read some reviews about this Dr Dolly Wee on our way to the hospital, and we were quite happy with what we read as they were all positive reviews.

Mommy and I stayed in the hospital for 3 days. Family and friends visited and brought presents for us (well, for me mostly ^_^). Apart from Daddy who was with us in the hospital everyday from morning until evening, Hendrik also visited every afternoon. He is a very caring and sweet brother.

~ Hendrik's new buddy ~

~ with Daddy and Mommy on our way home from the hospital ~

Now, I am spending my days and nights at home sleeping most of the time and Mommy breastfeeds me every 2-4 hours.

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Nanny Issues

Mommy and I are on our 36^th week now. Almost everything is ready for my arrival.

There is one important thing that my family is trying to resolve though – my soon-to-be nanny. Lola will be staying with us until maybe only a week after I come out, and then she needs to be back in the Philippines. She also has things to do and attend there. Actually, Lola’s return to the Philippines has been delayed for 3 months now. I am sorry about it, but Mommy and Daddy are trying their bests to find someone to look after me and my brother while Mommy and Daddy are at work. Mommy will be on maternity leave for 2 months when she has given birth to me, but she also needs help when Lola is not around; more so when she goes back to work after her leave.

My family has encountered a couple of difficulties in their efforts to look for Lola’s replacement in looking after my brother and eventually, me. We tried relatives but to no avail. We had tried Mommy’s contacts who have signified their interests, but would only commit after they know the result / outcome of something that was of priority to them. It was like there were conflicts of interests and that looking after my brother and me was not their main concern. We had also tried a friend’s relative to the point that Mommy and Daddy shouldered the expenses needed for processing of her passport so she can travel to Singapore. We had even waited for almost 2 months for the passport to be released as [we were told that] express or rush passport processing which only takes a week was not available at that time. The reason being was the passport-making machine was spoiled. Now that the passport has been released just last week, they had given us another reason to delay their travel to June! This is not good anymore. After all we’ve done – we promptly provided their financial needs just so they can process the passport and we also patiently waited for it to be released – now they are giving us another reason not to travel yet because they failed to check on something important. Mommy and Daddy decided that we don’t wait and count on them anymore as they don’t have a sense of urgency and they don’t feel the magnitude and importance of having someone to help us especially now that Mommy is giving birth to me in April and that Lola needs to be in the Philippines also.

We have contacted another prospect, and we are really hoping it will work out this time. God willing, we are expecting her to be in Singapore next week…

 

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Pregnancy Shoot

Over the past weeks, Mommy and I had 2 photo shoot sessions with Daddy as our photographer.

The first shoot was just in our bedroom showing Mommy's tummy.

"Hill Climb"

Photographer: Daddy

Lighting Assistant: Hendrik



The second session was an outdoor shoot in Bishan-AMK Park.

Photographer: Daddy

Assistant: Tita Claire



"7 Months"

"A Moment In My Tummy, Forever In My Heart"

"Happiness"

"Life Is Magical"

There will be a third round of photo shoot to be held most probably this Saturday, with Hendrik.

I think my family is already excited to see me. I am too!  =)

8 more weeks to go.



Update: 08 March 2013

The third (and probably the last) pregnancy shoot was held at Punggol Park.

"Call Me, Baby"

"He's So Excited"

 

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5th Month

Mommy and I are in the middle of our 2^nd trimester. Mommy is doing well now. No more morning sickness. No more sensitive smell. She can also eat now without vomiting afterwards or even the feeling of it. She’s also feeling a bit energetic now. She has started taking the bus and train to work. Before, she used to take the cab every morning to work (which is very expensive) because she gets very tired easily.

I am also doing fine. My second trimester screening last week was okay. The results showed that Mommy had a low-lying placenta, but when we had our regular check-up with Dr Ng last Saturday, she said that it’s not low-lying anymore. She was quite happy with how Mommy and I are both doing. She added that as I grow bigger, the placenta will move up, so nothing to worry about. Mommy and I will still be careful especially that we will be travelling to Bangkok by the end of this month for our regular family overseas trip. 

My movements are also getting noticeable by Mommy. Hendrik also tried to feel my movements. One time, Mommy held his hand and placed it on her belly. I tried my best to make contact with him and I succeeded! Hendrik felt my movements, but he doesn’t want to feel it again. He was quite afraid. =) Maybe later on when my movements are very distinct and strong, he won’t be afraid anymore.

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