尹小小の奇妙旅程

Journey from Hell to Heaven

2009-03-31T21:47:00.000-07:00

In the afternoon we were admitted to a room in RGH's old maternity wing where I was given medication for induction...still smiling and didn't feel much pain yet...and later we were sent home to wait...to wait for contractions...

The legendary "assessment room" = staff room = storage room...where I felt like I was in hell...from 2:30am to 7:00am I endured 4+ hours of contractions and extreme pain...I still remember the wall right beside the pillow...where I kept hitting my fist on it when the contraction is soooooo painful...

The room has no air conditioning...and nurses would come in and grab equipments / coffee / hot water while I was lying on the bed crying in pain...and DrewBaba only had a small office chair to sit on while going thru the pain with me...

Finally after waiting and waiting and pain and more pain...we were rushed to this nice delivery room (finally) where NokNok was born within 1/2 hour...Dr. A almost didn't make it back to RGH for delivery...and I delivered without any pain relief...no epidural no nothing...NATURAL BIRTH (??????????!!!!!!!!!)...didn't know how I managed to go thru those few hours...if it wasn't our Lord and DrewBaba beside me every moment...I couldn't have done it...

I still remember every moment of that night and morning...it was pain that I've never experienced before...extreme pain I really thought I was going to die...I've said a million times I want to give up...just take my life...but at the end of the suffering there was a heavenly gift waiting for us...thank God!

Meaning of the Name

2009-03-14T19:39:00.000-07:00

Lucas

Origin ~ Greek
Meaning ~ light giving, luminous, illuminating

Christopher

Origin ~ Greek & Latin
Meaning ~ carrier of Christ, having Christ within

耀

Pronunciation ~ "Yiu"
Meaning ~ to shine, to illuminate, to reflect, to be bright

We pray that Lucas will shine not for his own sake but for our Lord’s. It'd be a blessing for him to grow and become a responsible disciple, to illuminate God's grace among his generation.

諾

Pronunciation ~ "Nok"
Meaning ~ covenant, promise

We pray that Lucas will remember the covenant between God and His people, He'll never forsake them and His love endures forever.

馬太福音5:14-16

你們是世上的光。城造在山上是不能隱藏的。

人點燈，不放在斗底下，是放在燈臺上，就照亮一家的人。

你們的光也當這樣照在人前，叫他們看見你們的好行為，

便將榮耀歸給你們在天上的父。

Matthew 5:14-16

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.

Instead they put it on its stand,

and it gives light to everyone in the house.

In the same way, let your light shine before men,

that they may see your good deeds

and praise your Father in heaven.

Birth Announcement

2009-03-14T18:03:00.000-07:00

Chinese New Year Feast @ Home

2009-02-27T14:02:00.000-08:00

小貓Mama Craving for Milkshake

2009-02-19T23:34:00.000-08:00

Very good and tranditional chocolate milkshake from White Spot!!!! Yummmmmmy!!!! But how come 小蟲Baba is only having Caesar salad??? =p

小貓Mama Craving for Pasta

2009-02-19T23:28:00.000-08:00

But didn't expect the portion to be this BIIIIIIIIIIIG!!!! Anton's on East Hasting, Burnaby...

自小養成閲讀習慣

2009-02-15T22:22:00.000-08:00

小貓Mama loves to read!!! Chinese books...English books...Christianity books...cook books...love stories...suspense stories...biorgraphy...everything!!!

Learning to be a reader at a young age sure opens a big window towards the big big world out there!! Hopefully 尹小小 will learn to become a reader as well and appreciate all the knowledge from the different books.

Since learning to be a parent is a long and tough journey, CannisMama has been reading lots of books during the 9 months. Thanks to the local library, there are many good books with very useful information ne.

尹小小's Gifts from Overseas

2009-02-15T22:07:00.000-08:00

Many thanks to our dear family & friends from overseas...you are all spoiling 尹小小 with all these wonderful gifts ne!!!!! =)

差不多了

2009-02-09T23:05:00.000-08:00

差不多時候到了,尹小小快要來這世界,真快的要當媽媽了!

心情很mix…但每次心裡害怕的時候,便想起這詩歌…

無論在任何崗位,第一及第二段也是我的心聲!

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歷煉荊途
May Chan and Jimmy Chan
© 2007 AFC Vancouver

神，你的聲音，
當天叫我甘心擺上了這一生。
深相信主的恩典引導我，
讓我充滿著昐望，
期待你再返的光芒！

隨著你聲音，
今天以信抵擋心裡試探擾侵。
多得你准許艱苦試驗我，
讓我可靠著耶穌，
行在這逆旅為你高歌。

仍然盡心敬拜，仍然盡性呼應，
仍然盡意宣告，是我主得勝！
前路任主帶領，
就算面前荊棘滿路，我深知道，
神用永遠大愛捉緊我，
神用最偉大救恩把我釋放。

榮耀裡你是我的盼望，
何用怕至暫至輕苦痛境況？

Dining Around the World in 270 Days

2009-02-07T10:48:00.000-08:00

Food is always something that 小貓Mama & 小蟲Baba loves and makes our lives sparkle...we particularly enjoy trying different cuisine around the world!

In the past 9 months while 尹小小 is inside the belly...we did try many flavours and hopefully 尹小小 will learn to appreciate these different tastes as well! Let's call this experience "dining around the world in 270 days = 9 months x 30 days!

It's always a pleasure to dine out with our buddies...meet our little friend...Rachel Cheng!!!! She's already a "dine out veteran" by age 1...hopefully 尹小小 will be accommodating like her and we can still dine out together as a family after 尹小小 is born!

Featuring ~ Piato Estiatorio on 4th Avenue

Com temporary Greek restaurant...good food...good price...good ambiance!

http://www.piato.ca/

Happy Birthday Nathan!

2009-02-07T10:37:00.000-08:00

尹小小 is so blessed to have many buddies from the church family...it'll be wonderful to see them growing up together! To celebrate little Nathan's birthday...HedyYeeYee & YvetteYeeYee & us decided to made a diaper cake for him...it's our 1st time making it...and 小蟲Baba did help rolling all the diapers for us...not bad for our 1st time heh? =)

The Christmas before you were born...

2009-02-03T14:09:00.000-08:00

尹小小...do you know...the Christmas before you were born was a very memorable one...not just to 小貓Mama & 小蟲Baba but to many of us living in Vancouver...

We had a very beautiful White Christmas...but it was also one of the snowy-est winter in 30+ years...airport was closed...schools were closed...snow was piled up to people's knee...and cars parked along the road were hidden by the heavy snow...

小貓Mama & 小蟲Baba got stuck in the snow for 3 hours trying to get home from Vancouver to Richmond...小蟲Baba tried to push our car uphill (with 小貓Mama & with 尹小小 inside)...those few weeks were absolutely chaotic...but again...thinking back now...every moment is memorable...

We will always remember going thru this winter with you in 小貓Mama's tummy...you were kicking and kicking all the time...while it's super cold and snowy out there...you were warm and cozy inside...

Just so you know...when we saw the beautiful snow and the power of severe weather...we remembered this beautiful world was wonderfully created by our heavenly Father...and so are you...so enjoy and be a responsible person and take good care of the Father's world in your generation!

又越過高山又越過谷

2009-02-03T13:03:00.000-08:00

So far all has been well in the past 9 months...but there were still 2 incidences that kinda caught us by surprise and scared us for a moment or two...glad all turned out well...and it only made our experience with 尹小小 more memorable...

Incident #1: "Did I suffocate 尹小小????"

We never knew 小貓Mama is actually a belly sleeper until at around 7 months...one night 小貓Mama woke up noticing she was sound asleep with her belly down...OMG...all the weight was on 尹小小 for who knows how many hours????!!!! Probably it has been at least a few hours because the pajama was even imprinted on the belly!!!! Immediately 小貓Mama turned over and felt blood flowing to the belly...尹小小's little heart was pounding sooooooooooo fast as if he's trying to revive himself (usually we cannot feel 尹小小's heartbeat under normal situations)!!!!! But suddenly after about a minute of super fast heartbeat...尹小小 stopped moving...oh no!!!!

So 小貓Mama woke up 小蟲Baba and asked him to call the emergency nurseline...of course 小蟲Baba was just coming to his consciousness in the middle of the night...seeing a crying wife asking him to call the nurseline...saying, "I might have suffocated 尹小小!!!!"...he freaked out big time not knowing exactly what happened!!!!!!!!!!

So we called the nurseline....after 10 min. of admin. procedures finally we got to speak to a RN...

RN: Is baby moving?
小貓Mama: [sob sob...] I don't think so...
RN: Do you see blood?
小貓Mama: No...
RN: Do you see water leaking?
小貓Mama: No...
RN: Are you in any pain now?
小貓Mama: [sob sob...] No...
RN: The handbook says you should lie on your left side and observe baby's movement...if you are still concern...call your doctor or go to your closest emergency room...
小貓Mama: Okay...thanks...[sigh...I already know these la...]

So after resting on the left side for another 15 min...slowly we feel 尹小小 kick kick again...whew~~~~~what a relief!!!! And that concludes our 1st 午夜驚魂 experience...

Incident #2: "You might need an emergency surgery????"

Since Christmas time (again...around 7 months) 小貓Mama has been complaining about a sharp pain on top of her ribs but only on the right side...just right under the breast bone...and the pain usually comes after a meal...at first we thought it was just normal...maybe 尹小小 was just kicking too hard inside???

So at our regularly check up...we casually bring this up with the doc...thinking she would say it's no big deal like many other pregnancy discomforts...however the doc replied: "It might be your gall bladder...either stones or an infected gall bladder can cause such pain...you might need an emergency surgery to remove the stones or gall bladder if it gets any worse. I'll send you to an immediate ultrasound to confirm."

What????!!!! Surgery while I am 7 months pregnant??????!!! That's crazy!!!!!!! The following days waiting for the ultrasound was just like years...小貓Mama & 小蟲Baba keep praying and praying that we'll be able to handle anything that comes up...even if it's a bad news...

Thank God there was actually an appointment available on Dec. 24 at 8am (!!!!!) so that we don't have to wait until after the holidays when the lab might be even more busy...so amidst the huge Christmas snow storm that week...小貓Mama managed to drive herself (in the little convertible) early in the morning for the ultrasound appointment...

Thank God again...the sonographer was a really kind lady...she checked everything carefully...gall bladder...kidney...stomache...and told 小貓Mama everything was okay (usually they are not allow to comment on the result...but she said she didn't want me to worry about it over the holidays...what a thoughtful and kind lady!) And she even showed 小貓Mama the progress of 尹小小 on screen too...what a bonus!!!!

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To many people...these might be small things and not worth mentioning or remembering...but to us...there are funny moments/worry moment/scary moments/silly moments/frustrated moments...every small step of the way reminds us our Lord are with us!!!!

全球唯一Hello Kitty醫院

2009-01-17T22:54:00.000-08:00

台灣彰化縣這間婦產科醫院，全間以卡通人物Hello Kitty為主題，由大堂裝飾、床單、病房號碼牌等，都印有Hello Kitty圖案，是目前全球唯一獲正式授權採用Hello Kitty圖案的醫院。

Hello Kitty主題醫院的育嬰室內，初生嬰兒蓋著印有Hello Kitty圖案的毛氈，就連醫護人員也穿上相同案的工作圍裙，令整個房間洋溢著可愛輕鬆的氣氛。

小蟲Baba: [滴汗 -__-"] No!! No Hello Kitty for 尹小小 please!!!!

小貓Mama: [Too bad...] Don't worry...it's exclusive in Taiwan!!!

尹小小 Bedroom Reno Phase III

2009-01-03T09:39:00.000-08:00

After another evening of hard work and effort by 小貓Mama (verbal effort ~ directing), grandpa & 小蟲Baba (physical effort ~ actually moving things around), we're finally very close to being done with 尹小小's bedroom!! We've progressed from the decluttering phase to the furniture moving phase, now down to the decoration phase. Can't wait to put up the window valance, the table lamp, the bedding, the paintings, etc.

Not bad considering we've turned such a messy storage room into a nice nursery now!!

Before...

After...

小蟲與貓與尹小小の新年拍拖日

2009-01-03T09:07:00.000-08:00

Because of the snow storm in Vancouver these past few weeks, also most of our friends are out of town on vacation, we had a very quiet and relaxing (*boring*) holiday this year. No party-ing, no countdown celebration, just stayed home most of the time.

After the snow eased off a little after Christmas, finally, we had a chance to head outside and find somewhere to go. Lunch and tea at Secret Garden!!! And of course, 小貓's favorite sweets there, the mini scones!

Mama's Biggest Sacrifice...So Far

2009-01-01T22:19:00.000-08:00

Yup...this is my laptop wallpaper (thanks to HedyYeeYee, the photographer)...it's a big bowl of Chrishi Don!!!!!!

I have to say...so far 尹小小 has been a very nice baby...I haven't been suffering much during the past 7 months of pregnancy...but the biggest and most torturing sacrifice so far for me is NO SASHIMI!!!!!!

It breaks my heart everytime I see pictures of fresh sashimi...not to mention having the real thing in front of me but I can't eat any!!!!! I have decided...as soon as 尹小小 is born...my first dine out meal will be fresh sashimi for sure!!!!!

Uni...Ikura...Sake...Toro...Amaebi...Ika...wait for me!!!!!! >.<

尹小小 Bedroom Reno Phase II

2009-01-01T22:07:00.000-08:00

Thanks to grandpa and DrewBaba's effort...尹小小's bedroom is looking better and better everyday...hope we'll get it all cleaned up and decorated by the end of January...

Our Ideal Family Van

2008-12-17T23:47:00.000-08:00

Honda Step Wagon!!!!! It's "ying" and cute at the same time, small enough to drive around town, yet big enough for the family. And DrewBaba said it comes with really cool body kit and little window curtains that makes it look like those celebrity's "bo mo che" in Hong Kong!!!

Too bad it's not available in North America!!!! Why do we only get those ugly-big-american style vans here????!!!!! >.<

Belly@Week 28

2008-12-17T23:41:00.000-08:00

小蟲與貓與尹小小の拍拖日

2008-12-17T23:32:00.000-08:00

想買但忍手冇買のUn-Necessary Necessity

2008-12-15T15:31:00.000-08:00

Environmental Friendly Cleaning

2008-12-15T15:25:00.000-08:00

Does anyone know if we have something like these local in Vancouver, that are good for both the environment and baby's health ne?

Mama's Philosophy

2008-12-13T15:02:00.000-08:00

Ever since we first expected 尹小小, we already knew, being parents is only a temporary assignment. 尹小小 doesn't belong to us, he is not "created" by us and he is not "ours" but God's. Of course we love him lots and for sure will spoil him, but we want him to have a chance to walk his own path of life. We know it's easier said than done, but somehow, we try to keep this thought in our minds all through the past few months and not to take control in our hands, so far so good, we'll keep reminding each other.

Lately, I've been reading some books about being a new mom and taking care of infants. One step at a time, I think our own mama & baba's philosophy is being shaped. It's really tricky not to do too much, yet not too less, not too tight, yet not too loose, gotta think about how to strike a balance.

Suddenly I realize, it must be tough for our Lord to watch us live thru our ups and downs everyday. He cares so much about us that He wants to protect us every step of the way, yet He still give us the freedom to live our own destiny. Just like our heavenly Lord, as a mama & baba, all we want is to experience life with 尹小小 together, the rest is up to him & Him!

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Good quotes from "First Time Mom" ~ by Dr. Kevin Leman

"Everything changes, forget what you were able to get done before you had a child. Every word must take on a new definition. For instance, the words "clean", "schedule" and "routine" will have to be redefined in the first few months of your new baby's life. In time, a "routine" will only mean you get minimal things done in order to survive. For some of you, this won't be hard; for others of you, it 's going to be a real stretch to learn how to lower your expectations.

Here's why I think it's so important that you do lower your expectations. Your little gift from God could care less about your housework, your need for sleep, or your need to work out at the gym, and your need to see your friends. All the baby cares about is to be warm, comfortable, cuddled, talked-to, fed, and rested. If you try to do everything you did before you had a baby, you may grow resentful toward your child. The problem is not your child - he's acting like all children act! The problem is your belief that bringing a child home won't appreciably change your schedule or your ability to get things done, relax, and play.

In the first 10 days, I want you to bond with your child. You and your husband is his WORLD and he totally depends on you two. This is your time to let the rest of the world run on its own while you simply focus on getting to know each other."

"You needn't worry about damaging your child's psyche by letting him cry. The fact is, babies need to cry. It's healthy for them physically, and until they can speak, it's the easiest way to communicate. When dealing with a very young infant, I think it's best to respond immediately to crying. As the child gets into the first two months of life, though, you need to pull back a little bit.

I say this because in dealing with your baby's cries, you need to find balance. On the one hand, your baby is a hedonistic little sucker who will wrap you around his tiny little finger if you let him. On the other hand, he is completely dependent on you and has a difficult time letting you know exactly what is that he needs. If you comfort your baby every time he grimaces or frowns, you're probably going overboard. If you are hovering over your child, responding to everything he does, you're going to train him that being fussy is the best way to get attention.

You just need to learn that sometimes babies cry for no good reason, and there's nothing you can do about it. You can take it personally whenever your baby is the slightest bit unhappy, as if you could "cure" everything. But you know what? Your husband loves you, but he can't take away your headache, stomachache, or cramps! You can put ointment on your baby's bottom when he gets diaper rash, but there's still going to be some discomfort.

It's unrealistic to think that you can have a baby who is perpetually happy. As long as we live in the real world, there are going to be disappointments, limitations, and occasional hurts and pains. Both babies and moms have to learn how to live with them."

尹小小's Picnic Day

2008-12-10T10:34:00.000-08:00

尹小小 & Mama in Car...and DrewBaba too of course!!

Although I'm holding everything...but NOP!!!!...of course these food are not just for me...they are for all 3 of us...

Tonkatsu...Korokke...Menchi Katsu...

Kobe Beef Bowl...

Buta Don...

尹小小置新裝の旅

2008-12-04T09:13:00.000-08:00

Week 27 - Officially 3rd Trimester

2008-12-04T08:30:00.000-08:00

"Your baby can open his eyes and blink now."

His 1st Pair of Shoes

2008-11-28T18:49:00.000-08:00

One day after work...DrewBaba said with excitment...

Baba: "I bought something for WanSiuSiu...this is really cool and will possibly prepare him for his dream career!!!"

Mama: "Meh ar??? What dream career ar???"

Baba: "Check this out!"

Mama: "Ng hai ar wa??? Your dream career ja gwa??"

Baba: "Hehehehe, I'm gonna teach him how to drive as soon as he can step the paddles, kids as young as age 6 can start to learn and drive Go-Kart here!!!"

Mama: " What???!! WanSiuSiu has to learn and play piano wor!!!!"

3D Ultrasound@Week 26

2008-11-28T18:38:00.000-08:00

Grandpas and grandma are so excited to meet WanSiuSiu for the 1st time! ^^

Hi son... Hi Baba...

Pretend to be shy...

Crossing leg...kick kick kick...

Yoga pose????!!!! Touching his nose with his toe? I don't think Drew can do this pose now...maybe he used to!!!! Hehehehee...

Altho grandma says his nose looks really like DrewBaba, and many people say he is a "cake stamp" of DrewBaba, but we think at this angle, WanSiuSiu actually kinda looks like CannisMama ne!!! ^^

Doctor says, "Shut up!"

2008-11-25T23:14:00.000-08:00

Still many people are commenting on the size of my belly, mostly being small (still!!!) So finally I went to my OB appointment last week, and I asked the doc if my belly size is normal.

She did a whole bunch of check ups and measurements, and then said, "I am the one measuring you, and I am the doctor, not them. I say baby's growth is normal and perfectly fine, some people carry it big, others not, some people gain a lot of weight, others not. So next time, anyone comment on your belly size, tell them - YOUR DOCTOR ASK THEM TO SHUT UP!!!!!"

I totally didn't expect her to say that, what a funny doctor! =)

Ready to Rock & Roll

2008-11-25T23:09:00.000-08:00

Finally...DrewBaba assembled 尹小小's stroller...it's huge!!! But looks great and feels really comfy!! =)

公主想食乜の愛心靚湯+巧手美食

2008-11-24T11:28:00.000-08:00

People have been asking if I have any special cravings so far, like sweet or sour or spicy food, actually I don't. I was just eating more or less the same thing as I did before I have 尹小小, plus, I can't eat too much in one sitting anyway.

But I noticed, for some reason, ever since I have 尹小小, I fell in love with Chinese food again. I have always prefer Western food over Chinese food, often I'd go for steak and pasta or even burger rather than Chinese. But I still remember when we were in Vegas back in July, they have all these nice buffet at the resorts and hotels, however all I want is wonton noodle soup and I was driving Drew nuts!!!! A bowl of hot noodle soup or a simple dish of something with rice, just serves my tummy right. Actually, I noticed I get heartburn after a meal of steak or burger now with 尹小小!!! >.<

So although 尹小小 is a CBC, I guess we don't have to worry about 尹小小 not appreciating our Chinese heritage, 尹小小 certainly prefers Chinese food!!!! =p

But I have to say, thanks to my wonderful mom, dad, dad-in-law and other aunties, I am being spoiled with a lot of yummy food and nutritious soups everyday. Different daily soups is just a regular routine now, but I am surprise my mom would go all the way to cook me the food that I just casually said I want.

Like one day, I just casually said, "I want to eat 蘿白糕 & 蘿白牛腩!!!" Next thing, before I know it, mom made a whole batch of 蘿白糕 just for me!!! And she even made and froze 4 boxes of "蘿白牛腩" just before she left to Hong Kong!!!! Hehehehe...so spoiled!!! =)

蘿白糕+花膠湯

咸肉菜飯+釀上海小白菜

八寶鴨

超多料の響螺花膠湯

OMG!!!! 超多花膠!!!!

Ultrasound@Week 19

2008-10-31T11:41:00.000-07:00

At 19 weeks...this is the first picture of 尹小小...see the little nose...and the legs and feet...

And chubby face on this one...it's like 尹小小 is being pushed against a mirror or something...see the little hands pushing...probably 尹小小 doesn't like the pressure from the ultrasound device...looks a little cranky...oops...hehehehee...

Cute Maternity Tees

2008-10-31T11:17:00.000-07:00

Swimming inside the belly!!!!

2008-10-31T10:47:00.000-07:00

Finally at around week 20...I started to feel a little something swimming inside my belly...it's a funny sensation!!!

At first...I didn't know that was it...I thought it was my stomach's digestive movement or some gas inside...but soon it became more obvious and periodic...so I know it must be 尹小小!!! It feels like a little fish swimming inside...doing somersault!!

I tried to put my hands on top of the belly...and I can feel it from the outside too! I asked DrewBaBa to do the same...and he noticed the jump as well!!! It's so amazing!!!!!

One night...we tried to tap on each side of the belly...and we noticed 尹小小 would response to our taps and kick back on the same side...it only worked for that one night tho...probably 尹小小 needs more practice!!

Gar and Don told us we can try to shine a flash light on the belly and see if 尹小小 will response...we'll try that later for sure!!

And lately...尹小小 has learnt to complain with movement as well...whenever I wear a pair of pants with a tighter waist...or sit in the car or the office for too long...尹小小 would perform the somersault inside...it's like..."Mama...please get up and walk around...it's so crowded inside...kick kick kick!!!" OMG...what a little bossy boot!!!

Finally...we feel 尹小小 is really inside...growing and living...and we're thrilled!!!!

256-229-202の戰利品

2008-10-22T12:56:00.000-07:00

Yup...this will be WanSiuSiu's baby bag!!!!! Can't believe we got it at 40% off!!!!!!!! Thanks DrewBaba for driving us around all day to a point he get cramps in his legs, oops!!!! =p

And wait...DrewBaba actually bought one for himself too!!!! It looks soooooooo 型!! BTW, nop, of course the guy in the picture below is NOT DrewBaba and that's not WanSiuSiu either!!! But he'll be just as cool!!!

CannisMama's Knitting Project

2008-10-15T23:46:00.000-07:00

I used to hang out at this Richmond knitting craft store few days a week back in my college years, but I haven't been knitting for years. Now I have the perfect reason to pick up this fun craft again! So here we go, the very first 温暖牌 for 尹小小, 1/3 of the way done, not bad heh??!!! =)

尹小小's Shopping...So Far

2008-10-15T23:12:00.000-07:00

Baby clothes don't have to be blue or pink only...see how many grey ones I found (mostly from H&M)!!! Love them all!!!

DrewPaPa's favorite...little owl sleeper from H&M!!!

CannisMama's favorite...cute onesies from H&M!!!

All the blankets and accessories we found!!! ^^

Belly@Week 20

2008-10-15T22:58:00.000-07:00

Lately, every mom that I met had the same comment, "Your belly looks a little small for 5 months wor!"

At first, I took them as kind & casual comments and it doesn't really bother me, but after hearing the same comments 10/20/30 times a week, I started to worry.

So I checked with our family doctor, she said my belly's size is okay because every woman is different. For my size, total weight gain should not exceed 15-20 lbs. by the end of the term, so far, I've gained only 2 lbs. which is perfectly fine. Whew ~~~

But regardless, people still say the same thing when they see me now, "Is baby growing okay? You are not even showing yet..." What???!!! I guess it depends on what I wear that particular day. OMG!!! From now on, I will know, not to comment on M-T-B's belly size, it just freaks them out big time!!!! >.<

Week 19 & 20

2008-10-15T22:53:00.000-07:00

"Your baby may be able to hear you now. Your baby is practicing swallowing."

A Wedding@Week 18...尹小小去飲

2008-10-10T23:05:00.000-07:00

Ultrasound@Week 7

2008-10-08T00:03:00.000-07:00

This was from almost 3 months ago, confirmed there is only one baby inside (no twins this time ^^), and also 尹小小's due date will be March 3rd, 2009. All is well, 尹小小's heart beat is 140 bpm, very healthy! =)

We are scheduled for another ultrasound this coming Thursday, 尹小小 should be a lot bigger by now, can't wait!!!

會係點嘅樣?

2008-10-03T15:29:00.000-07:00

好似我o甘樣? Will baby look like Andrew?

定係好似我o甘樣? Or will baby look more like Cannis?

Belly@Week 7

2008-10-02T00:40:00.001-07:00

Side view taken about 2 months or so ago...still not showing much...stay tuned for most recent belly pictures!

營養豐富の早餐

2008-10-01T23:34:00.000-07:00

Yup...bird's nest with milk...this is what I eat first thing I get up everyday...hopefully 尹小小 will be 又白又滑...and won't 浪費小蟲Babaの血汗$ la!!! =)

Ouch!!!

2008-10-01T23:27:00.000-07:00

Blood tests and needles become an usual thing for mom-to-be's...thankfully...we have this clinic in Richmond with lots of experienced and nice nurses...it actually didn't hurt that badly so far...

But wait...I just noticed...the brand of the gloves is called "HEDY"???!!!!! =D

Week 18

2008-10-01T23:22:00.001-07:00

"Your baby's ears now stand out from his head."

Week 17

2008-10-01T23:20:00.000-07:00

"Your baby's bones are hardening."

Week 16

2008-10-01T23:17:00.001-07:00

"Your baby's heart pumps 25 quarts of blood a day."

Week 15

2008-10-01T22:47:00.000-07:00

"Boy or girl? It's now possible to tell."

Dop...Dop...Dop...

2008-09-02T09:39:00.000-07:00

About 2 weeks ago, we went to see the doctor for regular check up again. It was 尹小小's week 12 and the doctor said we might be able to hear 尹小小'a heartbeat with an doppler ultrasound device.

At first, she ask me not to worry because not every baby's heartbeat can be heard at week 12, and it's difficult to locate the baby around the tummy.

So we put the device on my tummy and slowly move around, it sounded like mis-tuned radio frequency, rather loud. The doc said it's not a quiet environment inside the womb, so baby is used to hearing the world, almost like under water inside but louder.

After some searching, finally we found 尹小小's heartbeat, it was cute and amazing, like dop...dop...dop...dop...dop!!!! Very quick ne!!!! ~~~~~

The doc counted it and said it's 153 bpm, very healthy and strong!!!

Can't wait to see 尹小小 again in ultrasound at around week 20, hopefully by then we will know if 尹小小 is a boy or girl la!!!

More Congrats and Blessings

2008-09-01T15:04:00.000-07:00

We're so blessed with so many family and friends around us sharing our joy!! 尹小小 is being spoiled already!!!!

Another congrats message from YS Biu Jei ~ New Jersey, USA...

"Cannis, did I hear correctly that you and Andrew are expecting? Congratulations! We're so excited for you! It's about time for a Wan baby - first one of the generation, right? Hope you are feeling well."

Week 14

2008-09-01T15:00:00.000-07:00

"Your baby can grimace and squint."

Week 13

2008-09-01T14:56:00.000-07:00

"Fingerprints are new this week, and they're one of a kind."

Week 12

2008-08-18T08:50:00.000-07:00

"Synapses are forming in your baby's brain."

Week 11

2008-08-11T10:30:00.000-07:00

"Your baby is busy kicking and stretching."

Summer Camp 2008

2008-08-05T09:53:00.000-07:00

We all had a great time at the summer camp this year, it was cozy and relaxing, good for me and 尹小小. At first, I thought we were going to really busy and tired, because 小蟲 is the chairperson this year. But end up, TWU's arrangement for us was perfect, the meeting place, the parking (so that we can drive around the campus instead of walking), everything was awesome, praise our Lord!!!

Can't imagine next year's summer camp, we will already have 尹小小 with us! Time flies, we are already in double digits week = 10 la!!! 1/4 of the time has passes, 3/4 more to go!!!!

In the camp, during one of the sessions' praises, when a sister shared her struggles of being a mom, I was so touched that I've made a commitment to my Lord.

I truly know and believe 尹小小 is not "mine" and "God's", it's not "our achievement" but instead a "temporary assignment" for me and 小蟲, to learn to become a family, and to bring up a person that pleases God. So I have committed to Him, I will let go and let God. Not that I don't love 尹小小 and don't want to take the responsibility, but I know my Lord will protect 尹小小 every step of the way if I let Him. I trust in Him!!

I will not make 尹小小 the centre of the universe, our lives will still focus on serving Him and shining for Him. One day, if the Lord has to take 尹小小 away from us for any reasons, to work or testify Him in anyway, or even if He takes 尹小小 away from us permanently, I will still hold on to the hands of my Lord and trust in Him.

You all be my witness!

And this is the part of the song that really touches my heart, I know there are many other Christians before us and around us, who are setting a good example of being Christ-following parents, and I can see, our God is real!!! ^^

回望歷世見證叫我內心多驚訝，如雲彩光輝包圍天下，當天信徒甘擺上代價，來報答主愛無價。

Week 10

2008-08-05T09:50:00.000-07:00

"Your baby's hands now meet over her heart."

Is it really okay?

2008-07-29T13:38:00.001-07:00

This past week, I was feeling very well, TOO well. I sleep well, I eat well, I don't feel like throwing up at all.

Is it really okay? Shouldn't the first trimester be the toughest? And shouldn't I be really sick?

Is 尹小小 growing okay? Too bad we do not have see thru eyes like ultrasound, don't know how 尹小小 is doing inside, is 尹小小 still alive ma???

Sigh, sick 又驚, not sick 又担心, 真煩!!

Week 9

2008-07-29T13:34:00.000-07:00

"Eyelids now cover your baby's eyes."

All We Need is a Doctor

2008-07-29T12:50:00.000-07:00

Never imagine something this simple could get soooooooo complicated, or maybe we are taking so many things for granted living in Canada.

All we need is a doctor, IN RICHMOND!!!!

Don't know since when, BC Women's Hospital decided to reinforce their rules of "Vancouver Residences Only". They will only take expecting moms who resides in Vancouver and no other cities. In the past few months, some people were able to get thru loop holes and still got in. But the past month or so, things became really strict and they even check MSP and BCDL for confirmation of addresses, no if/and/or/but!!!!

And because I see a family doctor who is in Vancouver, all her obstetrician referrals are also in Vancouver, and they deliver at BC Women's only, so none of these OB's can take me as a patient.

My family doctor asked me to find myself either a Richmond family doctor, or an OB who are willing to deliver at Richmond General Hospital.

This past week, I was at a panic mode. At week 8, I still do not know where I will have 尹小小, and I am due for a whole bunch of blood tests, but still no obstetrician.

I phoned RGH, they said they have a maternity clinic that I can go to, as long as I have a family doctor, this would be my last resort.

Thanks to dear Mabel, who were asking around for me, finally we found a female, young, Chinese family doctor in Richmond who is willing to take new patient!!!!! ^^

I went to see her yesterday, she was super nice and was willing to explain to me in detail what will happen, and answered a lot of my questions and concerns. After all, it's my first time!!!! And she has referral to a very experienced female OB who will deliver at RGH, so everything is finally settled.

Bonus is, her clinic is new and very clean, with free parking and also very close to our home. It would make our lives a lot easier later when we have to bring 尹小小 to see her.

Also, at first, I didn't want to deliver at RGH because their facility is older, and also they only have shared rooms. But last time I called, the nurse at RGH told me, they are undergoing renovation now, and by the beginning of next year, they will have a brand new maternity wing with private rooms for moms and babies. She hopes I will be able to get into one of the new rooms by the time 尹小小 is born.

Another experience of God's providence, better outcome than we can ever imagine and ask for.

"When you can't trace His hands, trust His heart!"

天上來的祝福

2008-07-26T23:52:00.000-07:00

Pui Pui & Andrew,

Congratulations!!!

大姑姐告訴我妳已經有了兩個月baby, 我們真的極之開心(特別是妳大姑姐,但她叫妳別再養貓貓了); 是否所有人都極之興奮, 電話沒停過喇? 因我們家很久沒有baby了!

好好保重身體, 及多多休息, 大肚婆大曬, 知道冇?

Anyway, 在此送上我及思思深深的祝福, God Bless You!

All the best,
肥家姐 & 瘦家姐 (思思)

Too Good to be True

2008-07-26T23:48:00.000-07:00

These two weeks I am feeling a lot better, actually too good to be true. No more nausea, no more dizziness, energy came back so that I can concentrate back on the audit work. And a big bonus, maybe because I was eating healthy, and also eating breakfast everyday, I lost 5 lbs. ne!!!!!!!!!

On the other hand, Drew had leg cramps the other night, and he also felt nauseous, how come all the sickness went to him instead??? ^^

If that's all the sickness that I'm gonna get, then I have to say, 尹小小 is quite an easy going baby ne!! ~~~~~

尹小小's First Set of Wheels

2008-07-26T23:38:00.000-07:00

Ya, it's kinda early, but Drew can't wait to get the first set of wheels for 尹小小, heheheheee!

Actually it's because our dream stroller is on sale, at $400 less than the regular price, we decided to buy it early. So here we go, ready to hit the road anytime!!! ^.~

http://www.bugaboo.com/

Week 8

2008-07-26T23:27:00.000-07:00

"Your baby can bend his elbows and knees."

Reality Check

2008-07-09T18:22:00.001-07:00

Dear sisters,

It must be the power of prayers, I woke up today feeling a lot more energetic, finally I can focus on doing some work. I was falling asleep at client's yesterday, but is a lot better today.

Thanks Mabel for your encouragement.

Actually that's exactly what I am thinking about this morning, why am I doing this? I am getting a little scared, am I really going to able to commit to this path for life? Do I really want to be a mom? What if he/she is a sick baby, would I give up and get mad at God?

I still can't imagine myself "wholeheartedly willing" to carry BB all night when he/she cries, or to give up things that I want for BB. All of this still very foreign to me, like when I feel sick now, I don't really feel joyful cuz it's something I "wanted" to do badly and I'm willing to sacrifice. To some extend, it feels like I was more determine when I decided to adopt Sophie and KingKong, than wanting to be a mom this time, very scare ar!!!

Cuz you know, some of you girls dream of being a mom for many years and it's like a dream come true, but for me, it's like okay either with or without BB, guess I just have to keep exploring myself before our Lord.

Then on my way to work this morning, I was listening to some hymns CDs, the songs reminded me being a mom is no difference than any other part of our lives, just like our career and our "see fung" and our finance and many other areas, always learning to let go and let God.

In any situations, hold on tight to His hands and not the "things" and"people" in life, it's not about me, it's about Him. Suddenly it makes me feel much better knowing it's not all on my shoulder, but our Lord is carrying my load as well, even sometimes when BB makes me feel loaded and scared.

Thank God I have 9 months to prepare for this, and thank God I have you all cheering on my way!

Princess vs. Queen

2008-07-09T18:19:00.001-07:00

Dear sisters,

Thanks for everyone's encouragement, makes me feel like a PRINCESS already (still refusing accept the title "QUEEN" yet), hahahaaaa...

Still need to pray for my energy at work (I almost fell asleep at client's today afternoon) and also my appetite...

An example of how bad it is now: all I feel like eating tonight was Campbell's ABC soup, but for that small can of soup, it took me 3 sittings and 2 hours to finish. After every few sips, I felt full up to my neck, urg!!!! =#.#=

Fresh fruit and ABC soup are my new best friend...

And you girls are right, I was so sick when one of the people at client's today brought back Chinese food take out for lunch, OMG, that smell was horrifying!!!! ~~~~~

I know it's not a big deal cuz all moms-to-be have been thru, so I shouldn't make it a big fuzz; but thanks for being here, and thanks for listening. ^^

C

Thank God we have sisters around!!!

2008-07-09T18:14:00.000-07:00

Dear sisters,

Thanks again for sharing our happy news this past week, we're feeling like we're in the clouds, excited yet surreal. And having you all beside me cheering and hugging means a lot to me, love you all.

I still have no idea when is the due date (I think maybe around end of Feb. or beginning of Mar.?) since my cycle was all messed up before, it sure was a surprise from God since we didn't expect to conceive with my health situation.

Anyway, please keep me and BB in your prayers:

1. I have been feeling very sick since I got back from Vegas, can't eat, wanting to throw up all the time, day and night. For someone who enjoys yummy food like me, it is a torture, whenever I smell food, I get sick. When Drew asked what I want to eat, I don't know. I force myself to eat only to make me feel "less sick", sigh! All I can eat are clear soup and plain noodles, congee, veggies, very light things, sucks!!!!

2. My parents are strongly oppose with us keeping Sophie & KingKong, they're happy about baby's arrival soon, but they said really harsh words to scare me so that I will give my precious kitties away, so sad I cried all night yesterday! Also, in the coming year, I won't be able to take any allergy remedies, so that means I can only "say ding" and suffer when I get allergic and sneeze. But the force of sneezing is so strong sometimes that causes me cramps, so worry and don't know what I should do. A part of me is thinking, me and baby will be okay with the kitties, I shouldn't give up so easily cuz I am responsible to take care of them for life, it's not right to give them up and God will protect us. But a part of me is thinking, it's not fair if BB really end up getting sick due to my "stiff neck" decision. Dim suen ne?

3. I have been feeling tired all the time, I hate being so "weak" and "dependable", can't do anything but to lie down and rest all the time, so "useless"!!!!! I guess it will take a while for me to adjust, can't be so "tough" and "go, go, go, go", it's driving me nuts! Also I am worry about work, since I have a busy work life, have to travel around and carry the heavy audit bag, I hate it when I cannot do things. =(

Yet, I am still thankful for this new and very special "responsibility", and I am thankful for you girls around me. Whenever I think feeling sick sucks and I feel like crap, I know some of you have been thru this and is okay now, so I have hope I will be okay soon. And even if you haven't been a mom yet, I know you will be praying for me and BB, and I will get well soon.

Please pray for us, and until the 3 months is up, we will try to keep it low key.

Love you all,
Cannis & BB (Wan Siu Siu / Petit Petit Wan ~ as Drew calls him/her >.<)

Stroller

2008-07-09T18:01:00.000-07:00

Drew is a car fanatic, and of course, the first thing that comes to his mind is WanSiuSiu's first ride, the STROLLER!!!

We really like this Bugaboo Bee, even before we have WanSiuSiu, we're amazed by it's sleek and smart design. But then we just realized, it doesn't fit any car seat but the Graco ones, but Drew likes the PegPerego car seat instead, so we're not sure, but it's okay, we have 9 months to shop.

And Drew is already looking at a Recaro sports car seat for WanSiuSiu when he/she's older!!

When it comes to rides, Drew is REALLY dead serious! ~.~

Twins?

2008-07-09T17:53:00.000-07:00

My dad's side of the family actually have strong history of twins...

Drew was wondering, would it happen to us? Then we would need to get a double stroller instead! But it would be nice cuz I only need to suffer once and get two children, that's very efficient!!! ~~~

But, would our lives become like "Jon & Kate +8"??????? Ho scary wor....

Week 7

2008-07-09T17:49:00.000-07:00

"Your baby has slightly webbed fingers and toes."

Week 6

2008-07-09T17:48:00.000-07:00

"Your baby's tiny heart is beating."

Week 5

2008-07-09T17:46:00.000-07:00

"The components of your baby's brain are beginning to grow."

Week 4

2008-07-09T17:45:00.000-07:00

"Your baby-in-the-making is now an embryo."

Week 3

2008-07-09T17:43:00.000-07:00

"Your baby-to-be is making a home in your womb."

Week 2

2008-07-09T17:34:00.001-07:00

The doctors actually count from the week of the last period, as week zero, that means by the time BB is concieved, it's already week 2!

"One sperm beats out all the others and reaches the egg."

Baby Development

2008-07-09T17:28:00.000-07:00

I found these really helpful websites that gives lots of information about being a mom-to-be and about the development of BB. Since we still do not know the exact due date for WanSiuSiu, I don't know what week I am in. The last time I get a negative test result at the doctor's was the end of May, I guess WanSiuSiu is in week 6 or week 7???

www.babycenter.ca
www.todaysparent.com

It says YES!!!

2008-07-09T15:20:00.000-07:00

A few days before our 2nd anniversary, I felt a little *different*, so I did a test on myself, and guess what, it says "YES"!!!!!! What a pleasant surprise!!!

Then I planned to tell Drew about it...

I told him I have an anniversary gift for him and made him guess what it was...

Drew: Can I carry it around everyday? (Thinking it might be a watch or something?!)
Meow: You can if you want to.
Drew: Can I put things in it? (Thinking it might be a wallet or something?!)
Meow: Sometimes.
Drew: Can I fit it in my pocket?
Meow: Nop.
Drew: Would it makes me look really cool?
Meow: Yup, probably, you'll be really proud!

Then I showed him the test, he first went blank *, then started smiling and I can see him up in the clouds, so happy!!!!!! ^_______^

So here we are, 2 years after being Mr. & Mrs., we're now expecting Wan Siu Siu (nick name Drew made up for BB)!!