Your first illness

Christmas has come quickly and gone. We had lots of fun at home with daddy and mummy's friends,  and you were a little tired bub exhausted from playing with your jie jies.

And probably from all the play and busyness,  you had an ear infection and cold. Mummy's heart melted when I see your running nose, hear you coughing through the night, and feel you burning up. Thank God we brought u to the doctor last night. It pains mummy to feed you with panadol and antibiotics,  but these will make you feel better.

Get well soon my dear. Be that happy and cheeky bub that you are. Daddy and Mummy's prayer is that you will fight away all the infection and virus,  and be 100% once again.

Love you...

First day at work....for mummy

Time flies... Mummy spent almost every moment with you for the last 7 months. And now it's finally time for Mummy to go back to work...tomorrow.

Mummy promise you I will try to be brave tomorrow and not cry. More importantly,  Mummy pray that you will be braver than me, and take on to your new adventure at Auntie Shareena's in your usual happy self.  Even if you do miss Mummy and cry, I pray that God will comfort you, and set His peace upon you to remove any fear in you.  You're a happy gal. Share your joy with Auntie too OK?

You're a big gal now. There will be many more new things coming your way. But remember Daddy and Mummy will always be with you, loving you and protecting you. We love you more each day for your are our little bundle of joy and God's answer to our prayers.

Now, Mummy just pray that I will not miss out on any of your Firsts. Save them for Mummy OK?

Love you lots.

First formula bottle

You had your first taste of "artificial " milk today.  Mummy decided to let you start a few weeks early after yesterday's little drama when you couldn't fill up on Mummy's breast milk, and nearly emptied the stash of frozen milk.

Mummy never knew it was this hard to give the bottle to you. It seems like  I'm giving you second best food.  My only prayer is that your little tummy will be tough and accept the formula easily, and your body will take in all the extra nutrition and start putting on weight again. Mummy feels sorry that your weight has fallen from the 90th percentile to the 50th. I want my chubby Phoebe back! Hee...

Love ya... with lotsa cuddles 

Your first "seat"

You can manage a few minutes sitting on your own now. Not the tripod way, the hands-free way! Daddy and Mummy are both excited and proud of you. 

You seemed to be growing at such a fast pace.. Mummy might miss your growth if I'm not alert enough.. :p

It's a joy to see you waking up bright and happy every morning... and sleeping soundly every night.  It's OK you still wake up for your milkie time.. Mummy treasures these moments of holding you close and letting you fall back asleep.  Soon you will grow out of this phase too...

You know what makes Mummy's day? Hearing you laugh and chuckle as we play. That's the most melodious sound in the world to me.

First "swim"

You tried out your little inflatable pool just now.  Took you a while to be at ease sitting in the water... but you were soon splashing about and getting water all  over your face.

What a nice way to enjoy some time out on this hot spring day!  :)

First achievement

You really surprised mummy last night. We were in your room listening to lullabies and preparing for bed...

And you rolled over and reached out to touch the control button on the mobile. Mummy knew you were trying to switch it on. You kept trying.. your little fingers couldn't quite pushed the on button and mummy was so very tempted to help you...

But you did it all by yourself!  And twice!  Daddy and mummy are so proud of you.  Remember my love, never give up trying.  It will seem difficult at first,  it's the part where you put in all your effort that matters. and  that's what daddy and mummy pray for you. That you will always be challenging yourself, and be happy trying to overcome anything.. and you can always count on us for support.

Love you! 

First day at daycare

You are such a brave gal. Didn't cry when mummy said goodbye. But mummy did. Had to drive off quickly if not mummy's tears would come and won't be able to drive.

Mummy is thinking of you every moment.. pray you are having a good time with the other babies. Mummy knows you are stronger than me.

You seemed to know something is going to change this morning. You had the serious look and was looking intently around Aunty Shareena's house when she held You.

Mummy misses you so much already... see you in 3 hours and 59 mins...