Dear Jayden

Today marks Day 6 of your life. Its so hard to believe that you are finally out in the world, instead of inside Mummy's tummy. We've had a couple of rough nights, where you just would not settle down to sleep, but other than that you've been a dream to have.

Your Bilirubin levels were abit high, so today we had to take you in to the hospital for monitoring. You were very brave as the nurse took your blood (yet again)... such a little trouper. Anyway, we were estatic to learn that not only had your levels decreased from 279 to 244, in the space of a day, you had also gained 120grams - you now weigh about 3.33kg. This should keep Grandma and Grandpa happy too, as they were really worried about you.

Looking at you, so peacefully sleeping in my arms, we just melt (Yes, especially Daddy). A part of me really wants to keep you in this stage - waking up every 2-3 hours and feeding (YES, sore boobs and all), but we know this isn't possible.

A part of me never really wants to expose you to the big world out there. Please know that every moment is precious and is treasured. We really wish that we could document every minute of everyday of your life, but know that this isnt possible.

Everyday, you are growing, learning and exploring. We just ask that we'll be able to keep up with you.

Love,
Mum and Dad

He's finally here!!!!

Jayden Nicholas Pak (Chinese Name to be picked soon) was born on 22nd December 2010, at 6.51pm, at the Adelaide Womens and Childrens Hospital. All digits intact with err.. a shall we say, healthy set of lungs.



Our happiness complete.



Jayden with Grandma..


And one very excited Grandpa..



Juusstt onnee more..




Thank you for all your presents, gifts, cards and well wishes.. We love you all.

Maternity Leave and all in-between..

I started 1 years worth of Maternity leave on Monday. You'd think it be easy, but its Day 4, and I have barely had the time to myself to sit and reflect and just relax.

Day 1 was.. interesting. The Big Wet weather brought thunderstorms, which resulted in my roof leaking in 2 places.. hence Dad Josh and I have been frantically cleaning out those damn gutters, been up on the roof repairing (okay, not me). Josh was up on the roof 2 nights ago at 1am, 3am and 5am..

But it will get better.
I still cant believe that in less than 3 weeks we'll have a tiny bubba out in this world.

And there's still sooo much to be done till then...