Today (Sat), we set off on a bold mission. To conquer Orchard Rd and do what no parent with triplets (not that I know of anyway).. Shopping and have lunch (together and at the same time). Alas, we tried and failed and only manage to get this great pic of the family with Dr Nair. All is not lost though. We did have lunch .... but not at the intended place... and we set off from home.. all tired.
Today's experience taught us NOT to plan. Net time, we just GO GO GO. Planning is for wimps! :-)
Lov,
Mom & Dad & Family.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Friday, May 26, 2006
Joanne - She's awake too!
Yeah.. Jared and Joanne got up about the same time and I manage to capture them on "film".
Almost a week !!!
Short one today... It has been almost 7 days now since Sharon and the babies have moved back to stay with her parents. The family is coping with the changes and the babies are getting used to the different environment and childcare techniques. I would be heading in for my annual reservist soon (30/05 - 10/06) and I'm not too sure if I would be staying out.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Jillian - Happy Babe!
Here's a pic of Jillian taken with Daddy's new mobile phone, Sony Ericsson w810i.
She's staying with Sharon's parents now.. so they are getting into the flow of how the Lee's do things. :-)
She's staying with Sharon's parents now.. so they are getting into the flow of how the Lee's do things. :-)
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Jared.In.Arms
Jared...(03) In the wise words of Arnie -> "Who is your daddy and what does he do?" bwhahahahha
Jillian.In.Motion
Jillian...(01) begin carried one morning after taking her shower. She's pretty grumpy and was moving alot hence the slightly blurred picture.
Joanne.Taking.It.Easy
Joanne...(02) Hi hi.. my daddy took this picture of me while I was lying in bed. I don't want to sleep yet!!!! Can you see my hands waving behing? hiiiiiiiii
Monday, May 15, 2006
The long awaited updates... Sorrie guys!!!
As you all can imagine, it's been really tough with the 3 babies at home. It's been about a month now since we have been staying at my parent's place over at Bedok and things are about to change again. The current arrangement with my parent's is taxing out everyone and we need to get additional help to get through this period. Considering our options, Sharon's parents suggested that we hire another maid and move back to their place in Hume. This is also taking into consideration that Sharon is going back to work in July and the extra help and hand is needed. So it looks like it moving time again back to Hume. Hume is not very big so I might have to either sleep in the hall or with my Brother-in-Law. I could always sleep at my own home in SK or go back home to my own parent's place in JLB (Bedok). As with most things.. all this is rather fluid and WILL change as we go along. Pray for us to find a workable solution to this...
Some details on the babies now... the babies are growing well and they just started on their Vacination cycle.. they just got their BCG jab on Monday (8th May 2006) and the next jab is on the 12 of June. The follow up one could induce a fever in them so we need to be monitor them closely. Jared's crying is rather distinct with a lowly growl.. whenever he cries, you know it's him. Joanne is the fussy-pot. She take no nonsense from anyone and will scream her lungs out whenever she is taking a bath, feeling hungry or just not in the mood to sleep. Jillian is a bit milder but she is picking up on the 'attention-seeking' bit from her younger sister. She has been rather constipated so the PD recommended a new milk formula for her. She is on Dumex and the rest is still on Similac. Not the cheapest milk on the market but since it is for our children.. we have to try and give them the best.. as would any loving parent. :-)
Will post some updated pics of them when I can.. till then, take care and God Bless.
Luv,
Mom & Dad
Some details on the babies now... the babies are growing well and they just started on their Vacination cycle.. they just got their BCG jab on Monday (8th May 2006) and the next jab is on the 12 of June. The follow up one could induce a fever in them so we need to be monitor them closely. Jared's crying is rather distinct with a lowly growl.. whenever he cries, you know it's him. Joanne is the fussy-pot. She take no nonsense from anyone and will scream her lungs out whenever she is taking a bath, feeling hungry or just not in the mood to sleep. Jillian is a bit milder but she is picking up on the 'attention-seeking' bit from her younger sister. She has been rather constipated so the PD recommended a new milk formula for her. She is on Dumex and the rest is still on Similac. Not the cheapest milk on the market but since it is for our children.. we have to try and give them the best.. as would any loving parent. :-)
Will post some updated pics of them when I can.. till then, take care and God Bless.
Luv,
Mom & Dad
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Just over a month...
Yupz.. the babies just celebrated their 1-month. Alot of relatives and friends came to share in the fun. Thanks goes out to all who came and thank you for the gifts. :-)
Here are some pics of the babies.
Dr Nair with us.
Here's them on show... during the 1-month celebrations.
Here are some pics of the babies.
Dr Nair with us.
Here's them on show... during the 1-month celebrations.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Parenthood.. 26 days in.
This parenting thing is not as easy and with 3 at a go, the effort required is three fold. As mentioned by Sharon, we need all the help we can get and it's not easy getting them. Current arrangement as it stands, Sharon's mom stays in with us most of the days.. except for the weekends and my mother swings by daily from Bedok and leaves at around 6pm. My mother is with us everyday but only during the days as she has to rush back home and look after my younger sister (16yrs old). My mother does not drive and so she has to either gets a lift from my retired dad or take a 1hr 30mins journey to my place in Sengkang. She has to do this almost everyday. :-(
So when night comes around, with Sharon's mother not around, we are left alone to fend for ourselves. We do have a maid with us, but she is there mainly to do the housework and to cook for us. The maid has alot of catching up to do before we are pleased with her performance. So with that, you know we can't depend on her for anything major unless we have to.
Also mentioned by Sharon, I have a day job and it's not easy working in the day and not getting enough rest at home. So far since the babies are back, I haven't had any decent sleep and I don't think Sharon has either. What I worry is if one of us falls ill, then we are in trouble as it means we would be down a pair of helping hands.
With Sharon's mother taking a 1 month holiday to China in April, we have to seriously consider how we can manage with just the two of us. Yes, my mother will still be around, but how can they handle 3 babies and still expect Sharon to rest in the day (since she tries and cover the night feeds). Not many options left and one of them is to consider moving back to my parent's place in Bedok. This would help as my mother will always be around and to add to the goodness of this, we have very nice neighbours.. the Chongs! who we can call for help if required. (I hope! :-) )
Pray for us to get thruogh this period. We need all the help we can get.
Love and hugz,
Mommy & Daddy.
So when night comes around, with Sharon's mother not around, we are left alone to fend for ourselves. We do have a maid with us, but she is there mainly to do the housework and to cook for us. The maid has alot of catching up to do before we are pleased with her performance. So with that, you know we can't depend on her for anything major unless we have to.
Also mentioned by Sharon, I have a day job and it's not easy working in the day and not getting enough rest at home. So far since the babies are back, I haven't had any decent sleep and I don't think Sharon has either. What I worry is if one of us falls ill, then we are in trouble as it means we would be down a pair of helping hands.
With Sharon's mother taking a 1 month holiday to China in April, we have to seriously consider how we can manage with just the two of us. Yes, my mother will still be around, but how can they handle 3 babies and still expect Sharon to rest in the day (since she tries and cover the night feeds). Not many options left and one of them is to consider moving back to my parent's place in Bedok. This would help as my mother will always be around and to add to the goodness of this, we have very nice neighbours.. the Chongs! who we can call for help if required. (I hope! :-) )
Pray for us to get thruogh this period. We need all the help we can get.
Love and hugz,
Mommy & Daddy.
Friday, April 07, 2006
Jared is home..... i.e. All the Babies are home =)
Hi, all the babies are finally home.... Jared came home on Wednesday when we brought Joanne for her 1st check up with her PD. Joanne weighs approx. 2.27kg, Jilllian wweighs approx. 2.02kg now..... Jared will be catching up with big sisters soon..... =)
And as expected, it's a "mad house", with millk feeds, crying, sleeping & lastly clearing of soiled diapers. And trust me, these babies "poo" alot......lots of help is required, both grandmas have been mobilised to help out as much in the day, while I usually cover the night feeding with Gene. It's a tuff job man....!!!! =) I'm sleep deprived. I usually try not to disturb Gene unless I really need his help, but he hears their cry too.... so I guess we have to sacrifice some of our sleep and we understand what most parents go thru now, but ours is triple the effect all at one go..... So here's what Gene and I have worked out, he'll go to bed earlier and then he can try to cover their early morning feeds while I'll stay up late to cover their wee hour feeds.... so lets see if this pattern works for both of us. =) hahaha..... I'll keep all posted.... maybe other triplet parents can use our arrangements as well.....
We'll post more photos as we go along and when we can afford the time.... stay tuned.....
Luv,
Dad & Mom.
And as expected, it's a "mad house", with millk feeds, crying, sleeping & lastly clearing of soiled diapers. And trust me, these babies "poo" alot......lots of help is required, both grandmas have been mobilised to help out as much in the day, while I usually cover the night feeding with Gene. It's a tuff job man....!!!! =) I'm sleep deprived. I usually try not to disturb Gene unless I really need his help, but he hears their cry too.... so I guess we have to sacrifice some of our sleep and we understand what most parents go thru now, but ours is triple the effect all at one go..... So here's what Gene and I have worked out, he'll go to bed earlier and then he can try to cover their early morning feeds while I'll stay up late to cover their wee hour feeds.... so lets see if this pattern works for both of us. =) hahaha..... I'll keep all posted.... maybe other triplet parents can use our arrangements as well.....
We'll post more photos as we go along and when we can afford the time.... stay tuned.....
Luv,
Dad & Mom.
Monday, April 03, 2006
Jillian is back home!!!
*snaps* *snaps*
Guess who called in the morning.. the PD! Yupz... he gave his green light on Jillian and she was back home with us in the afternoon. With them together, it still hard to tell who is who. Ha! Features aside, you can still tell who is who by their size... as Joanne is a bit bigger.
Jared should be back home soon so this week things are set to be exciting. Stay tuned! ;-p
Love and Hugs,
M & D
Guess who called in the morning.. the PD! Yupz... he gave his green light on Jillian and she was back home with us in the afternoon. With them together, it still hard to tell who is who. Ha! Features aside, you can still tell who is who by their size... as Joanne is a bit bigger.
Jared should be back home soon so this week things are set to be exciting. Stay tuned! ;-p
Love and Hugs,
M & D
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Sleepless Nites... and tots
Hahaha.. as expected, we haven't been getting enough sleep at night. The first nite was bad cause whenever Joanne made any noise, I would wake up. Not good. Second night is better and now, I'm getting used to it. Whenever Joanne requires a feed or changing, Sharon would wake up and do the required. Sounds bad for the husband not to do anything right? Well, I try to offer help if I can but I would be really tired out the next day.
With the rest of them coming back next week, it's gonna get even tougher and with how things are happening around here. We might need extra help and might consider shifting back to my parent's place. There are pro and cons with doing that, but I guess, there would be more pros than cons.
Joanne has been eating well and her habits are pretty predictable. It's either "feed me" or "clean me". I don't about the other two.. I just pray we can manage them.
Today at church during homily, Father talked about persistence and to look forward towards the goal/target. hmm..... Something to think about as I end today's blog entry.
Lov,
Mum & Dad
With the rest of them coming back next week, it's gonna get even tougher and with how things are happening around here. We might need extra help and might consider shifting back to my parent's place. There are pro and cons with doing that, but I guess, there would be more pros than cons.
Joanne has been eating well and her habits are pretty predictable. It's either "feed me" or "clean me". I don't about the other two.. I just pray we can manage them.
Today at church during homily, Father talked about persistence and to look forward towards the goal/target. hmm..... Something to think about as I end today's blog entry.
Lov,
Mum & Dad
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Joanne is home!!! (triplet 2)
Yes people.. she is home. She's setting the pace on which the rest of them would follow. :-p
Here's a pic of her ....
Here's a pic of her ....
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Updates.. updates...updates.
Finally came about to registering the babies with the Singapore Government. The counter staff over at ICA tried her very best to help register the babies in running sequence but only managed to register the girls in sequence with the boy skipping one number. Does not matter tho.... important thing is that they are Officially Singapore Citizens! Next step, claim baby bonus x 03!!! muahahahaha.
Joanne (the middle one and the biggest one) will be coming home sometime this week. Yeah!! *snaps* *snaps*. This is even without her touching the 2kg mark. The PD gave the go ahead provided that Sharon was ready to take her home. Take home process involves the ability to look after them and feed them accordinly. This is going to be so exciting as it sets the pace for the rest of sister and brother to follow. *snaps* *snaps*
Will update the blog as soon as she is back home... stay tuned!
Lov,
Mum & Dad
Joanne (the middle one and the biggest one) will be coming home sometime this week. Yeah!! *snaps* *snaps*. This is even without her touching the 2kg mark. The PD gave the go ahead provided that Sharon was ready to take her home. Take home process involves the ability to look after them and feed them accordinly. This is going to be so exciting as it sets the pace for the rest of sister and brother to follow. *snaps* *snaps*
Will update the blog as soon as she is back home... stay tuned!
Lov,
Mum & Dad
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Kangaroo Care...and Chinese Names.
Today Sharon did Kangaroo Care with Jillian and Jared. I won't go into the details but here's a link to more info. Jillian was a bit more fiesty as compared to Jared and I could see that they both enjoyed the closeness with the mommy. We would be doing more of this as it is supposed to help them with their developement. And what did I do? I bottle fed Joanne for the first time and burped her as well. When trying to burp her, I could not really tell if she already burped as I kept on thinking that the burp would be something like what I usually did... *buuuuurp*
Some more good news, the doc said that if Joanne gets any better, then she can be discharged earlier even she did not reach 2kg. yeah!!! I think that's good cause I really want to bring them home.
Today we also managed to confirm on the chinese names for them with the help of some of Sharon's relatives. It was not easy. I wonder if the other races have such a tough time with naming their kids. hmmmm
Lov,
Mommy & Daddy
Some more good news, the doc said that if Joanne gets any better, then she can be discharged earlier even she did not reach 2kg. yeah!!! I think that's good cause I really want to bring them home.
Today we also managed to confirm on the chinese names for them with the help of some of Sharon's relatives. It was not easy. I wonder if the other races have such a tough time with naming their kids. hmmmm
Lov,
Mommy & Daddy
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Day 7. Laying on the fat...
Yup.. they are ok and what they need to do is lay on the fat. Once they reach the target 2kg, they will be taken home with us. Yeah!!!
Sharon had her stitches removed today and it's healing well. I have a baby delivery theory.. for mothers to be. Pain will come.. it's a matter of when you want to get it. Normal labour.. you would be in pain for as long as required.. and if epidural is used.. If you opt for C-section, then your pain would be later than.. which is the case for Sharon. So, take your pick. Pain before or pain later.
Sharon also has been making steady progress on the "food" production. Soon, we really can churn out cartons of them. hahaha.
Today, Sharon got a chance to visit the babies and it was the first time, Sharon had a chance to touch them. As she touched them, she would offer comforting words and it's really really amazing to see them reacting to you. ;-p
I hope the babies can come home soon.... I miss them so much.
Lov,
Mom & Dad
Sharon had her stitches removed today and it's healing well. I have a baby delivery theory.. for mothers to be. Pain will come.. it's a matter of when you want to get it. Normal labour.. you would be in pain for as long as required.. and if epidural is used.. If you opt for C-section, then your pain would be later than.. which is the case for Sharon. So, take your pick. Pain before or pain later.
Sharon also has been making steady progress on the "food" production. Soon, we really can churn out cartons of them. hahaha.
Today, Sharon got a chance to visit the babies and it was the first time, Sharon had a chance to touch them. As she touched them, she would offer comforting words and it's really really amazing to see them reacting to you. ;-p
I hope the babies can come home soon.... I miss them so much.
Lov,
Mom & Dad
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Day 6. The babies are growing well.
Hi all,
Thanks for the prayers thus far. The babies are doing well and Joanne might be the one to set the trend for the rest to follow to come on home with us. ;-p.
The food supply has been steady and they are also on a formula mix if required. Today when I visited them, Joanne was just given her feed and she was up. I did snap a pic of here.. but as usual, I need to really sit down and process them for upload.
I've also got their Chinese names with me. I visited a Geomancer today and he did not charge me for the names... typically, for single to double names, he would charge $100 to $200. But in the case for the triplets, it's FREE!! yeah... I like freebies!!! He said that it's not like everyday he gets a triplet walking in to ask for names.. so when he does get it, it's free. You only have to present him with the babies one month celebration food. *snaps* *snaps*.
As mentioned by the mommy, we would be heading down to visit the babies tomorrow and if we can I will snap some mommy and babies pics as well. Till tomorrow then..... nite nite!
Lov,
Mom & Dad
edit: Some pics taken today.
Thanks for the prayers thus far. The babies are doing well and Joanne might be the one to set the trend for the rest to follow to come on home with us. ;-p.
The food supply has been steady and they are also on a formula mix if required. Today when I visited them, Joanne was just given her feed and she was up. I did snap a pic of here.. but as usual, I need to really sit down and process them for upload.
I've also got their Chinese names with me. I visited a Geomancer today and he did not charge me for the names... typically, for single to double names, he would charge $100 to $200. But in the case for the triplets, it's FREE!! yeah... I like freebies!!! He said that it's not like everyday he gets a triplet walking in to ask for names.. so when he does get it, it's free. You only have to present him with the babies one month celebration food. *snaps* *snaps*.
As mentioned by the mommy, we would be heading down to visit the babies tomorrow and if we can I will snap some mommy and babies pics as well. Till tomorrow then..... nite nite!
Lov,
Mom & Dad
edit: Some pics taken today.
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