Just to warn others, this entry is without any pictures. Not that we are tired of snapping our beloved ehem ehem, but my battery for my digital camera has gone low and silly of me, not remembering where I misplaced the charger for that. *still looking* I promised more pictures now that Irfan is 7 weeks 3 days old today.

We went to see my GP today. I first met Dr Kathryn Degaris from Brighton Clinic the night I lost Elman at the Sandringham Hospital. And that day, as she realised how devastated I was, she looked me in the eye and said, please let me be your GP for your next pregnancy and I will ensure this won't happen. I trusted her then, and I am glad I did.

She overlooks my general health from that point on, and ensuring that I am recovering well physically and emotionally after Elman and preparing my body for the next pregnancy. And, I hit bull's eye, when I got Irfan. And she was so protective over his pregnancy so were all her other staff. We went for lots of check up with her, and she arranged for a lot of scan and monitor them well. She made sure everything is going in order and when we realised Irfan was getting big than normal babies, she recommended Caesarean and I agreed with her. And when I had Irfan, she came to the hospital and checked me at my ward. And then on, we met her several times again as she monitors my health recovering from Caesarean and Irfan's health & development. Undeniably, she is the perfect doctor - and I am so lucky I got her.

Today as we met her, for the last time, since we due to migrate soon, I can tell how happy she was for what I have achieved. A healthy baby and my dreams once shattered, she has relived them. I owe her too many thanks for assisting us in being blessed with Irfan and I hope, God will always protect her. Her bubbly and friendly approach will always be missed. Though she wished us the best and bid us farewell, I wished someday I see her again.

Thank you, Dr Kathryn. You gave us hope and you made it happened. You are special in our hearts, especially in mine. And her other staff, was going goo-goo-gaa-gaa over Irfan and insisted that he is a gorgeous baby. And as we told them our plans to leave for Singapore, they were a little sad not seeing this lil guy anymore and last I heard they say, "Daniel, we knew you before you were born. Way before"... well.. yes u did.

And Daniel Irfan Parker is a healthy baby as claimed by Dr. Kathryn Degaris. I am healthy too... except I have a slight problems, I lost appetite for 3 weeks before when I had fever and I lost weight drastically. 5 kilos to be exact and I should start being a glutton to gain weight again. Because loss of weight can affect my breastmilk production and it wouldn't be fair on Irfan, would it?

I went up to the farm last weekend. For those who wouldn't know, the farm is where my in-laws resided with their 400 cows (they are dairy farmers) and located far out in the countryside. As usual, fantastic hospitality. As soon as we arrived on their porch, we have them coming over to give us an extremely huge hug and kisses. That's my in laws. Funny, how sometimes strangers treat you like family and family treat you like strangers. Anyways, Mother Rae was meant to take me out shopping to Echuca town but she fell sick the next day. And 2 days after that which is today, she has undergone a major surgery and is now recovering well in the hospital. We have got to see her before we leave.

Leave for where, you might wonder! Good news is insyaallah, we are migrating back to Singapore by August this year which is only 2 months from now. Hopefully, as confirmation comes next week, a Mauritian lady will be taking over the business sometime end month and as settlement completed, we are packing our bags and set to go. Go HOME.
But there is many things to get done before migration. A long list indeed and I give myself a month to have that settled.

Irfan, my lovely baby boy is now 7 weeks 3 days old. How time flies! It feels as if it was yesterday when I am still pregnant with him. And today he is in front of my eyes 24/7. He talks so much more now, like nagging sometimes with the baby language. And many times I have told him to keep his saliva in his mouth, yet he insists to make bubbles with them. And he smiles at me now and winks at strangers (cheeky boy!) Overall, he is healthy and tomorrow is his regular fortnightly check up with the Maternity Healthy Nurse and we will know how much heavier and taller my son has grown since 2 weeks ago. He sleeps so well, and Paul & I only get up once a night to change his nappy. And speaking of nappies, it is much lesser in quantity and he only poo once a day (normal, not too worry). I am counting the days when he gets to 3 months and we can play will him all day.

Also, a nice lady (waitress) from an Asian restaurant we frequently dine, gave us a gift. It is the "buai-buai" that our grandmothers and mothers use to dodoi us to sleep. The one that is hanged from the ceiling and a baby is placed in the cloth. (i'll put up a pic of it when its ready and when I find that battery charger!) So traditional and I would love to see if Irfan likes it.

It's June 30th soon and over here, we need to submit tax return ourselves. So I am preparing so much documents for the business, Paul's and mine tax return to submit to our accountant. And next year, I can finally not have to do this anymore cos it is hassle.

I'll have to mess up this house or clean it if I have to - to find back that charger. Cos it is only fair, I put Irfan growing pictures. Tell me, you wouldn't want to miss his 7th week pictures would you? I know huh, I am such a Kiasu & Kanchiong Mother!