Rachel Thong Wei Ern (汤 玮 恩)was born at 10.18am on 25 July 2011. She weighed 3.21kg at birth. Her length was 48cm and head circumference was 34.5cm. She was born naturally.
Anne all ready to give birth.
Rachel was actually originally due 21 July 2011, but didn’t seem to want to come out. So we set a date with the gynaecologist to induce labour on 25 July 2011.
Wouldn’t you know it, Anne started having contractions at midnight on 25 July 2011 but waited till 5+am before waking Scott up to send Josiah to her parents’ house & her to the hospital.
The doctor only came at 9am to check on Anne. Dilation was already 7cm. Too late for any painkiller. The doctor & matron was very surprised & hurriedly sent Anne to the labour room. Here is Scott, all dressed up to witness Rachel’s birth.
Rachel is born. She cried very very loudly & for a long period.
Still crying.
Nicely wrapped up.
The proud daddy – second time.
Koong koong, poh poh & Josiah koko came to visit. We could hear Josiah coming because he was squealing with delight.
See how delighted Josiah was.
Rachel holds on tightly to mummy.
It was time for Josiah to drink milk. He enjoyed climbing onto mummy’s hospital bed to lie down. Before his milk, he was climbing all over the bed.
Josiah & Rachel’s 1st photo together. They are looking into each other’s eyes.
Rachel could smell Josiah’s milk & started to cry for milk too.
Rachel’s toes as compared to Anne’s finger.
Rachel’s hair is blonde. Scott’s nickname for her is blondie.
Many others came to visit – immediate family, relatives, church friends & colleagues. But we were all to excited about Rachel’s blonde hair to remember to take photos.
Mummy, Daddy & Rachel – photo before leaving hospital.
Rachel is back at home & lying on the sofa. We thank God that she did not have jaundice.
We had a confinement lady who came everyday from 9am to 4pm for 30 days to cook & help to take care of Rachel.
Most peaceful when both kids are asleep.
Uncle Steven came to visit. There were many other friends & relatives who came too. Thank you very much!
Josiah sticks to whoever is carrying Rachel.
Oooooo….
From August 2011 onwards:
The many faces of Rachel.
Rachel’s play gym.
Rachel adores her Josiah koko.
Finally asleep in daddy’s arms.
She can lift her legs up.
Still single eyelids.
Taking over Josiah’s car seat.
Rachel & toto (Anne’s great grandma)
Josiah has a new rattan chair.
She sleeps very soundly on her front.
That’s how big her foot is.
All bundled up after a warm bath.
Daddy swaying Rachel to sleep. She bawls every night around 9.30pm & it takes a lot of effort to lull her to sleep.
