More of Cadence

On the day I was to be discharged, I broke down and cried so badly in the hospital because I couldn't leave with Cadence who was still in NICU. In all, she stayed 9 days in intensive care.

But her stay in the hospital also meant I needn't be cooped up in the house! Thankfully it was the one week school break so I had GG to fetch me to and from hospital. So after going to the hospital to deliver my milk and to breastfeed her there, I'd go jalan jalan with Cadence and ate outside food. SHIOK!

Cadence without the help of oxygen on the second day.

Cadence and I. This is in the room where mummies like me could breastfeed the babies. When I learnt that I could finally carry her, I was overwhelmed with indescribable emotions. Strange huh? I had to breastfeed her and made sure that she was able to latch properly in order for her to be discharged. Of all three kids, she's the one who could latch the best! I absolutely did not feel any pain at all. Maybe it's because she mouth is real small.

GG and Cadence. This was also the first time he carried her.

Her stay in the hospital bought us some time to prepare the house for her. After we brought her home, it was still quite easy for us coz she slept a lot. So since I had time at home, I took pictures of her.

This is Cadence when she was about 3 weeks old... I think. Can't remember now.

Her favourite pose. I read in a book that says when they pout their mouth into an 'O' shape, it means they are surprised! Not sure about what though...

She's struggling to stay awake after her bath.

Cannot fight the ZzzZz monster any longerrrr.

Jared loves Cadence very much and wants to kiss her all the time. At least he knows that he has to be gentle, unlike Natalie.

Jared carrying Cadence for the first time. He was thrilled. We were not.

Can see Jared's eyelashes?? Sooooo long hor?

This was taken last week. So she was 5 weeks old.

"Excuse me daddy, please remember NOT to use the flash on me!"