Addition & Adjustments

We expected that with the addition of our precious little boy, there will be adjustments in our lives. One newborn = more things to do & less sleep. Compared with our first experience with Shanna, many things are easier this time round i.e. breastfeeding. But we still have our share of challenges :)


Ian's jaundice level was rather high (200+ range) due to his blood type being different from mine, and also as he wasn't feeding enough being too sleepy all the time. He was admitted for photo theraphy for 1 day, and subsequently the doctor recommended to top up each direct feeding with EBM in a bottle. It worked, he gained a lot of weight since then and his jaundice level is going down quickly now, thank God. He is eating about 3 oz every 3 hours now.


We also discovered quickly (to our dismay) that Ian's body clock is tuned to American time zone. He is very active & awake in the middle of the night 12-6am and sleeps too soundly during the day. It is very challenging for me as I am a person who really needs sleep. Thankfully I have my Mummy's help now. I am praying hard that he will adjust soon to the right day & night.


Ian is a contented and lovable baby. I think he looks more like his Daddy, what do you all think?

Shanna has been adjusting too, so far so good. She's her Daddy's girl now. She likes to help with Ian & 'play' with him. She can't wait until 'Di di grow up and run with me, Daddy chase after us'.

~Audrey