Over the past few weeks, things have been a bit of confusing for both my wife and myself. But I am glad to say that we have both ’settled-in’ (in regards to our baby’s complication). I have to say that I have never realised how much of preparation work is required for the would-be parents. Getting baby cot, strollers, making the house and bedroom more baby-friendly (meaning clean the room, etc), baby clothes, baby names (in a way, we have actually decided on the name), etc…

We are just glad that there are a few friends who have offered to loan us their baby strollers, baby cots, clothes, etc… If you believe what the old folks say, the baby will be ‘easier’ and more ‘comfortable’ when using hand-me-downs. The more hands the item’s been through, the better it is for the baby.

It was also nice to receive calls from family and friends offering to help us find out more about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia from their local hospitals (these are friends staying overseas). Some even offered us a place to stay should we decide to go overseas for treatment. Others have included us in their prayers. We are so touched!

But I think for now, we will just stick to getting the treatment and surgery from UMMC. We have confidence in the doctors at the UMMC. But yes, we are also reading up, surfing the net, asking around, etc to find out more about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. No harm in having more knowledge and options.

Two week ago, I bought two children’s songs CDs. It took me a while to find those CDs. And honestly, I forgot how to sing most of the songs on the CD. Seriously, how many can still remember the lyrics to songs “How much is that doggy in the window”?

Just last week, my wife bought a toy for our baby… Can’t remember what that toy is called… It’s the thing that plays music when you pull the string. But I told my wife the string was to short (the song ends very fast). Oh well, maybe we’ll get another one for our baby later.