He's turning ....

It is one of those things you need not teach but Luca is learning to turn and very soon, he will end up on his tummy.

In the mornings when we check on him, he no longer sleeps in the original position he was last left in. He turns not on the sides but in a motion like the hands of the clock - in circles.

It's the beginning of constant monitoring as we are afraid once he is ready to flip sides and that's when trouble starts. ; )









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A terrifying experience ..

I didn't think it would ever happen to me as I have always been very careful. I always checked and double checked but it just happened.

I found myself stranded and at moments I felt breathless. There was nothing I could do as I was stuck inside.

I could only hear voices outside and that made me feel even more vulnerable. It would be big trouble if they caught me trying to escape.

I sat there on the only seat available in the little cubicle and had no available sources of communicating with the outside world and kept asking myself how I ended in such a situation.

I wish I could scream and shout for help but again, it would compromise the situation and too much is at stake. Really.

I could only take the chance when it comes. I sat and waited for the noise outside to subside and only after almost twenty minutes did I see the opportunity to escape.

I had only one chance to break free and it has to be successful if not trouble will only follow. The noise faded and slowly died off.

I opened the door and looked around. I could only depend on the mirror in front of me to survey the surroundings.

Most doors were closed except for a few which seemingly looked empty. I prayed and hoped no doors would swing open.

I took a deep breath and made a dash out of my cubicle. As I reached for the door knob, I prayed again that no one would be on the other side.

Afterall I wouldn't want to be caught in the ladies restroom.

My. It sure was a frightening experience for me at the Sky Park.


















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A little bump ...

It caused us to worry and think negatively about what's growing from Luca's butt but thankfully the doctor confirmed it is nothing but a BCG scar.

I burst out laughing when I heard the diagnosis. A BCG scar, why didn't we think of that? Silly us. That's why.

It taught us a lesson. As parents, let's forget assumptions and hit straight to the doctor whenever things don't seem that right because the Internet sometimes give the wrong answers.

I read about the possibilities. Boils. Bacteria. Virus. Thankfully it is none of the above.

Well, that's the journey of parents. We get overly excited, worried and concerned when things aren't right.

That's parenthood for us!

















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Can't believe am writing this.

I watch as you fall asleep

And wake only when you decide to

Your tiny hands move my world

And those tiny feet walk the hardest journeys with me

The strength of your smile can cheer my lousiest days

And your wailing cries ach my heart

Luca you naughty rascal

Even the prettiest woman has never charmed me like you did

I love you but mummy loves you more












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Luca is talking ...

He starts off with a smile and slowly responds when you talk. Not with words you can understand but just looking at the shape of his mouth sure amuses me.

I guess it's the beginning of baby talk and the ah goo ah gee starts.

Two nights ago, I lectured my little rascal. It was 3 in the morning and he needed his fix of formula milk and he wailed non stop thus the pacifier was shoved into his mouth.

He sucked on it for a while before spitting it out and landing the sterilized pacifier on the floor. He cried further.

Ignoring his pleas for a pacifier, I looked into his eyes and reprimanded him for his naughty behaviour and that he has to acknowledge the fact that he dropped the pacifier and not me so he needs to live without it as least for the moment.

He looked at me with innocent eyes as if he understood what I said and kept silent until his mummy was ready with the botlle in hand.

The moment mummy arrived with the milk. He giggled as if to say yahoo ....

The innocence of a child.









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Floods in Singapore

I used to think Singapore is very much favoured by our Creator and therefore kept us away from natural calamity but it seems like we aren't His favourite anymore.

Flash floods have been occurring way too often and it leaves me thinking why is it happening more often now. Has the climate changed this drastically or have we really been played out by our own drainage system?

The Singapore I used to live in didn't seem this prone to floods. It is no joke to have vehicles semi submerged under water and our tourist belt filled with enough water to fit a boat's use.

These days I too get concerned when I park in the basement but it is inevitable because in my own home, that's where the car park is.

I know. Friends from abroad might think I am making a big fuss as it is common in their country but not for spoilt Singaporeans like me. We should have the best brains in government, the best infrastructure and supposedly the best drainage.

Was this what the government intended to do? Build an urban reservoir in the middle of town? I doubt it but let's see how things progress.

For sure I can tell you if you think the current government is doing lousy and don't know what's best for our nation, try opting for the opposition in the next election.

And I promise you can obtain cars cheaply because buying COEs for sampans will sure cost much more as that will only be the form of transport left for us in Singapore.

So don't risk it people. We know who the real brains are in Singapore and let's hope the floods can be prevented and improvements can be made to the drainage systems really soon.




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A Jab in his thigh ...

It didn't take too long before Luca screamed in tears at Kinder Clinic on Saturday. It was time for his bi-monthly immunization, a pain where every infant goes through and also a pain where parents feel even though the needle didn't even come close to me as a father.

He wailed for a mere 30-45 seconds and I sure was proud of him. Not a cry baby like his dad -me.

Towards the evening, his body reacted to the vaccine. A climbing temperature which indicated fever. Slight but still worrying. After all, it's the first time for us all.

The fever went on and off and a few drops of panadol prescribed by the doctor helped but the little rascal spits the red liquid out everytime we force it into his mouth.

It's Sunday now and the fever still persists. Will have to monitor him and make sure he feels better. Hopefully after tonight, he won't get a temperature till another 2 months later - his next jab.


















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A new milestone ...

Luca's neck is fit enough to be able to sit in his little rocking chair and enjoy a different view of the environment around him.

He also seems to be smiling more and responding very much to voices around him especially that of his mother's but ignoring me most of the time.

In the car, X-Japan records have given way to children's nursery rhymes and the car boot is filled only with a baby stroller.

That's how much life changed for us as we look forward to Luca sleeping through 6 hours without disrupting my already deprived sleep. ;)
















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