Nuggets of A's Day Ten of Life

Amanda's arrival : 10 Day Special (Day Ten)

Another happy day for mommy.. as we get to go out again! This time with Wayne too, even happier.

#1 Follow up jaundice test

Amanda had to go for another jaundice heel prick (*dread*) to make sure that her levels had reduced from 3 days back. Again, she screamed... while we could only stand outside and hear her cry. Sigh, why can't they at least allow the mommy to be inside with her. Anyway, good news, her jaundice reading was at 170 down from the previous 234. That meant Amanda is well on recovery and no further heel pricks needed (whew!).

#2 Breakfast

Since we were out, we gladly took the opportunity to have breakfast outside! Our first meal outside, the  four of us. We had breakfast at Cafe Manuka at Paragon. Just a quick one, but enough to leave me with a big smile. Amanda of course, slept through the entire 'meal', while kor kor Wayne was busy eating and playing.

#3 Steadily gaining weight

Amanda's now 3.440 kg, up 0.165 kg. Can't wait to fatten her up so she will fit prettily in her many dresses! 

#4 Family photos

Rare days where I look decent, so had some family photos taken. I try not to bathe and wash my hair so often, if I can bear with it, once in 3 days, but that usually leaves me pretty gross looking by day 2 as my hair oils up really quickly. Grandma, grandpa and San-yi were over as well, so we all took some shots with Amanda.

  

    Only noticed that one side of mei mei's socks had dropped off while I was viewing the photos - happens all the time! 

    We have since gotten her tighter socks!

     Mei mei yawning!!

And this wraps up a summary of Amanda's first ten days in this world. It has been a hectic first ten days, with us 'learning' to cope with a new baby, trying to find a routine and juggling everything else in our lives. It has been a roller coaster ride of emotions, with low and high moments, but it has been enjoyable and I'm sure it will only get better. We are excited and we are looking forward to the rest of our days with little Amanda, who just like kor kor Wayne, would be bringing lots of joy to us and the people around us. We love you A.