...... Postpartum!
Throughout my pregnancy with Lexi, I have been restricting my Starbucks run to once a week. After Lexi was born, I was even more careful with my diet because of 坐月. So anything with caffeine is a no-no! Now the first month is over and I am able to enjoy more food, my lovely hubby made this yummy latte for me. So needed and so satisfying!
Throughout my pregnancy with Lexi, I have been restricting my Starbucks run to once a week. After Lexi was born, I was even more careful with my diet because of 坐月. So anything with caffeine is a no-no! Now the first month is over and I am able to enjoy more food, my lovely hubby made this yummy latte for me. So needed and so satisfying!
Today marks one month from Lexi's birth. What an accomplishment for Lexi and Mommy!
Lexi now sleeps for 3 to 4 hours at a time. She likes to sleep during the day and wake up during the night. She can take 3 oz of formula at each feeding. She would also nurse as well. Her little sparkly eyes like to follow me around. I think she can recognize mommy's face! Mommy likes to dress her in Dwell Studio baby clothes. The patterns are so cute yet not too baby-ish and the material is so soft and comfy.
Daddy has been such great help as well. He works out of the house. He is super busy with his workload during the day, but he would still help with the 3am feeding. What a relief for me! He is also an awesome chef! With the limited food choices during the first month after delivery, he would still be creative and make some great tasting meals for me! I love him so much!
Happy Birthday to Grandma! - Nicholas and Alexis
Today is grandma W's birthday! Nicholas was so exited to get to write grandma a birthday card. He wrote grandma's name on the top and his name on the bottom. He also drew two beautiful flowers on the left as well.
We celebrated at Koi Garden last night! We ordered way too much food and everyone enjoyed them very much. Here is a picture of the birthday grandma, grandpa, and her lovely W grandchildren!
Today is grandma W's birthday! Nicholas was so exited to get to write grandma a birthday card. He wrote grandma's name on the top and his name on the bottom. He also drew two beautiful flowers on the left as well.
We celebrated at Koi Garden last night! We ordered way too much food and everyone enjoyed them very much. Here is a picture of the birthday grandma, grandpa, and her lovely W grandchildren!
I want to thank Grandma W for taking care of me after Lexi was born. She would prepare all the special meals, Chinese chicken soup, red date drink for me to help me heal faster after delivery. She would take care of Nic so I can rest any time. I am basically worry free when grandma is around. Thank you for all the love! <3 <3 <3
Lexi has been having baby acne since week 3. It's all over her tiny little face. I am kinda expecting this cuz Nic had it when he was a baby too. However, starting on Monday, I see a yellow crust forming on her eye brows and on the ear loop. I am not very sure what that yellow crust is so I took Lexi to the pediatrician. I was lucky to get an appointment within the same day.
Dr Ash told me that Lexi has two different very common baby skin conditions. One is baby acne, which needs no treatment and will eventually go away. It will last approximately 3 months. It won't leave any scar on her face. When Lexi was still in my belly, she is exposed to all of my hormones. Once she is out, the hormones stopped and she develops this acne.
The other condition is called seborrhoeic dermatitis. If it's on the scalp, it's commonly called cradle cap. But it started on her eyebrows. Dr Ash explains that all I need to do is to massage some baby oil on the area before bed time. Then, wash with a damp wash cloth the next morning. It will help keep the area moist. This condition will last approximately 4 months.
Gosh, 3 to 4 months!!! Lexi won't be getting another photo shoot in a few months. I hope her skin gets better so she will have lots and lots of cute pictures for my blog!
BTW, Lexi weighs 8lb 10oz at 4 weeks of age. That's ONE pound and one oz since she was born! Dr Ash wants her to gain an ounce per day though. But she is only gaining about 3 quarter oz per day. Eat more Lexi. Don't be a lazy bump and just sleep all day. You need to wake up every 3 to 3.5 hours to eat! Mommy will be waking you if you don't wake up!
Dr Ash told me that Lexi has two different very common baby skin conditions. One is baby acne, which needs no treatment and will eventually go away. It will last approximately 3 months. It won't leave any scar on her face. When Lexi was still in my belly, she is exposed to all of my hormones. Once she is out, the hormones stopped and she develops this acne.
The other condition is called seborrhoeic dermatitis. If it's on the scalp, it's commonly called cradle cap. But it started on her eyebrows. Dr Ash explains that all I need to do is to massage some baby oil on the area before bed time. Then, wash with a damp wash cloth the next morning. It will help keep the area moist. This condition will last approximately 4 months.
Gosh, 3 to 4 months!!! Lexi won't be getting another photo shoot in a few months. I hope her skin gets better so she will have lots and lots of cute pictures for my blog!
Nic has just recovered from his viral infection. I felt so bad that he stayed home for the whole week. So Saturday, we took Lexi and Nic to the pumpkin patch nearby. This is the first outing for the four of us. Ricky was so excited that we get to break in the sit and stand stroller for the first time. Nic is so happy that he can get out to breath the fresh air. It was such a nice sunny day to be outside!
We had a great time picking out pumpkins and going on the rides. We will probably be going to other pumpkin patches before the season ends. =)
We had a surprise when we got home! Uncle Augie and his older son Calvin came to visit Lexi. It was so nice catching up with him. Thank you for the awesome gifts! We love it!
Alexis Kaitlyn
September 26, 2011
7 pounds 9 ounces, 19 inches
You are finally here. After 39 weeks in my belly, I can finally meet you for the first time. Although the delivery was not as smooth as I wanted to be, and you have to spend two days in the nursery hooked up in IV and oxygen, you are the healthy sweet baby girl that I have always imagined.
On the morning of September 26, I felt a fever. I called my OB/GYN immediately and she told me to go to the hospital to get checked and she would meet me there. When I got to the hospital and changed to the gown, the nurse noticed that I am already bleeding. I started feeling the contractions being very frequent and stronger by the minute. The nurse started getting me settled on the bed, starting an IV. More and more medical staff showed up in the room. They said my water was probably broken 2 days ago and that I was having an infection. I was so freaked out when I found out that I didn't have time for an epidural. Luckily, baby really wanted to come out and quick. I think I only pushed 5 times and baby was out. Phew! I am now a mother of two!
I only get to take one quick glimse of Alexis and the Pediatrician had to work on her. We quickly learned that baby's heart rate was elevated and flat due to the infection. Baby also had trouble breathing on her own. She looked pale. The good thing is her cry was loud and strong. She was immdiately taken to the nursery. They took an x-ray of her chest and found some shadow in her little lungs. She may have breathed in some meconium when she was still in my belly. She was hooked up with an IV and oxygen was given to her. Mama was missing her so much but I was too weak to get up to see her. I was still having a fever and my blood pressure too low to stand up and walk.
Luckily, Lexi was doing so well that she was discharged after two nights. I have to stay an extra day to make sure that I have no more fever. We get to go home on Thursday September 29. Ricky spend the 4 days with me and my in-laws made sure that I had nutrious meals at the hospital. My parents and my brother visited me as well. My friend Matthew and Sindy also paid us a visit. I am so blessed to have such loving family and friends.
