Confinement Month

Had a wonderful stay at Mt Alvernia Our Lady's Ward, St John's Room 327. We are lucky indeed as it wasn't that crowded during my period of stay. In fact, when I checked into MAH at 1plus in the morning, the stretch of delivery wards were all empty and I was the only one there before another soon-to-be mummy joined me next door.

We were given a double bedder as no single rooms were available, it was very comfortable too as I didn't have a neighbour, plus the room was so nicely furnished. I slept for a couple of hours from 5plus in the morning before I was woken up to feed Raeann and for breakfast. Poor Hubby Chris had some shut eye on the chair and had to go grab a bite downstairs as no food was provided for him hee... The nice nurses there got us a single room from 12noon onwards and it was great! We could watch tv together and Hubby Chris could stay overnight with me too! =)

After Hubby Chris called the confinement agency, we were told that the nanny Muxiang whom I requested for was not available! Heard too many horror stories about confinement nannies, hence Hubby Chris told the boss to get us a good one as there were only two of us, both equally blur over how to take care of a newborn! Luckily our confinement nanny Ya Mei Auntie is very nice! Plus she took good care of Raeann too so I still had enough rest. I miss her pan fried Salmon fillet with shredded ginger and soy sauce! Yummy~ =)

Raeann was admitted to KKH on the 5th day as she was having jaundice! Poor Raeann had to stay there for 4D3N for phototherapy and a few more times of heel pricking sessions at the polyclinic. =(

Confinement during the warm April and May months wasn't easy! I bathed everyday but I managed to tahan and washed my hair only on the 6th day! Afterwhich I had a hairwash every 2-3 days with the herbal bath water hee... My massage lady Lisa is real good too! A pity I am allergic to the jamu, hence I did away with it for the wraps from day 3 onwards. I practically looked 6mths preggie after I've popped Raeann but my tummy flattened on the 5th session of massage and wrap! Real cool! =)

It was indeed boring to stay at home for the whole month, I went jalan jalan with Hubby Chris a few times and I ate Fillet O Fish outside with milo! =D

Baby shower went smoothly on 16 May 2009 (Sat) and many thanks to all the friends and relatives who took time to attend. My deepest apologies to those whom I did not invite as we did not have enough space and we were afraid we didn't have time to chat with everyone of you too. Baby Raeann has gotten lotsa gifts! =) Thank U!