Because we stayed in the hospital for less than 3days and the fact that Bubba's fontanelle had still a wide gap, we were advised to a see a General Practicioner within 5-10 days from discharge. And we did last July 23.The GP had a thorough check and gave him a clean bill of health. And a very good news that Bubba had gained his birth weight just in one week after discharge from the hospital. He lost 10% of his birth weight when we were there because my colostrum was really nowhere in sight. That due to my traumatic delivery of him. We even gave...
31 July 2007
26 July 2007
First Day Out
Of Bubba, that is.. at 6 days old.Last Friday (July 20), Bubba had his first excursion. MCJ was going to mail Bubba's birth registration and go up to Medicare to have Bubba's name added to his card. Since the Medicare's office is in the mall, we decided to tag along. And while we were there, we changed MCJ's private health insurance cover to include our cherub.Bubba was asleep when we left the house and was partially awake when we were at the Medicare.He is on a 3-hourly feed and it was due when we were at the MBF's kiosk that we have to rush to...
What's in a Name?
We've been brainstorming for his name even while I was preggy, may he be a boy or a girl. Now that he's out, it took us almost a week to decide the spelling of Bubba's third name hence the registration of his birth was a bit late. We've finalised his name but we haven't decided what would be his nickname. MCJ suggested that we stick to what is familiar, that is Bubba. That's what we call him while he was still in my belly. Maybe will just decide himself what he wants us to call him later on. Btw, Bubba's name is Jens Christian Immanual. (I'm planning...
19 July 2007
Hello World!
I'm Jens! I joined you in this world last July 14 around 0056. Daddy was too anxious that I will be born on Friday the 13th so, Mummy and I collaborated for me to come out a little bit late. :)I weighed 6.8lbs and 49.5cm long.. with Mummy's build I was way too big for her so expect to see her walking like a duck until now. :) Thanks for all your messag...
