Arrival of Baby Rishyen.

It has been more than 4 months since I last posted anything here. Didn't have the chance to post anything since I delivered due to limited internet access and super busy with the newborn.

Finally after months and months of excitements and tensions, my baby boy was born on the 02 Aug 2009 weighing 3.36kg. Can't describe how happy and proud I was despite of many obstacles I've gone thru bringing him into this wonderful world. Life has changed since he was born. I have a small little family of my own now(Hubby, Baby and me). =)

Will tell you in the next blog what I've gone thru to be able to hold this beautiful cutie pie. It's truly an amazing child birth experience for me as he is my 1st baby.

Government or Private Hospital.

Gosh! It has been nearly a month since I did my last post! Anyhow, thanks to all for still popping by to check it. Last month has been extremely busy for me with work, shopping, preparing things for Baby and usual medical check-ups.

I've been going for 2 check-ups a month. 1 trip to the government clinic and another trip to the private clinic. I will required to do the government clinic check-up as hubby and I had decided that I will deliver in Putrajaya Hospital (semi-govt). Therefore, they will require my check-up / well being records so that it's easier for them to take over / monitor me when I'm admitted for labour pain. As I'm already in my trimester period, I am required to go see the doctor every 2 weeks and will gradually increased the visit to once a week nearer to my estimated due date(EDD). My EDD is on 14 Aug 2009.

Hubby and I had thought and measure the pros and cons of delivering in a government hospital or in a private hospital. We've considered the govt Hospital - Putrajaya / Serdang and the private Hospital - Sunway Medical / SJMC. After a tour to the listed hospital, we have decided on Putrajaya Hospital. Why Putrajaya Hospital you would wonder? Some says it's too far and some are sceptical about it. Being a semi-gov hospital, the charges is fairly cheap compare to the private ones and it's a very friendly orientated hospital. Delivery charges in private hospital for a normal birth cost approximately RM 5-6K++, while for C-sect it will cost approximately RM 10-12K++. Well I was shocked when I learn the figures from the doctor. As for the semi-gov Hospital, it only cost approximately RM 700 for normal birth and RM 1k+ for C-section. WOW....ya that's my reaction when the nurse gave me this info. We had a tour around the ward / nursery and delivery room and it's quite satisfiying I must say. Looking at the amount we can save and the clean / friendly environment, we have decided on Putrajaya Hospital and immediately register / pre-book myself. Furthermore, it's only a 15-20 mins drive from my house. So many had deliver their babies there, so I guess it should be ok.

It wasn't easy to decide which hospital we would want to bring baby to the world until we really go and see it for ourselves. Hubby and I are glad that we can slashed off this task from the ever long task list. Yeah!

Newborn Checklist.

Being a 1st time parents, we've got a list of things that we will need to buy and here is our list :

Our Newborn Checklist.

For Daily Use :

1) Baby Napkins
2) Diapers
3) Bottle Brush / Cleanser / Detergent
4) Feeding bottles (10)
5) Pacifiers / Keeper
6) Wipes / Wet tissues
7) Sterilizer / Bottle Tong
8) Bottle warmer / Flask
9) Nappy Liners / Rash Cream

Baby Care / Bathing:

1) Bath Foam / Shampoo
2) Bath Mat / Sponge
3) Bath Towel / Face Towel
4) Baby Powder / Lotion / Oil
5) Cloth Detergent
6) Cotton Buds
7) Nasal Aspirator

Cot / Beddings :

1) Mattress
2) Bedding Sheets (3-5 sets)
3) Baby Pillow & Bolster
4) Blanket / Cot Bumper
5) Net Bouncer
6) Baby Cot
7) Baby Play Gym
8) Musical Mobile
9) Baby Rattle / Crib Toys
10) Play Pen

Clothing :

1) Bibs
2) Diaper Pants
3) Mittens & Botties
4) Long Pants & Shirts
5) Shorts & T-shirts
6) Hats
7) Handkerchiefs
8) Romper

Outing :

1) Baby Stroller
2) Nursery / Diaper bag
3) Car Seat
4) Travel Changing Mat
5) Bottle Warmer
6) Stroller Toys

Others (optional) :

1) Baby Monitor
2) Night / Crib light
3) Mosquito Net & Stand

Nursing :

1) Breast Pump / Storage Kit
2) Breast Pad
3) Nursing Bra / Dress
4) Nipple cream / Shield
5) Post Natal Girdle (Bengkung)
6) Feeding Pillow (optional)


Ok, that's our list. I guess that's all we need at this moment, not sure if we have left out any other things. Even if we have, we'll just get it later lar.

Preparation for Junior's arrival.

Another 2 more months to go before, our little bundle of joy arrives. I really can't wait to hold him in my arms and start kissing him. Yes, it's a little boy we are expecting and we couldn't be happier. =) It's our 1st child so it doesn't matter if it's a girl or a boy. Which ever it is we will love her / him lots and that's for sure.

These past few days, I've been dreaming that I've gave birth and I'm holding our baby in my arms. Is this normal? Or am I being extremely desperate? Anyway, hubby and I are so excited as my EDD is getting nearer. We are now so busy preparing for Juniors arrival because we want to make sure that we have everything we need to welcome Junior into the world. We been going around shopping and looking at things which we might need. Nowadays, baby things are not cheap at all but I think it's worth spending the $$$ as it brings joy and happiness to our family.

We managed to save some $$$ on the baby cot, hubby's aunt gave us one as her twin girls are already big now and don't need the cot anymore *(Thanks Aunty Sheki). Hubby is all so excited with the ideas of painting it and setting it up. While I'm now at the moment of finding a perfect place in my wardrobe to put all the stuffs that we have bought for Junior. Need to do a lot of washing of new clothes and nappies cloth too. All this preparation has made hubby be coming more responsible and I think he likes it that way. I'm so proud of him.

Well we are only half way there with all these preparations. Busy, Busy, Busy but EXCITED, EXCITED, EXCITED....hahaha..