It can be fixed!! that's the only sentence that I kept focusing when I got out of the gynae after he was showing that our second baby was having a cleft. I had no idea what it was and still hoping it was false alarm. However, I must be prepared and the words gynae mentioned “it… Continue reading A View from Matthew’s Dad
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Magna-Tiles Clear Colour 100 Set
I have always love open ended toys for my kids to play because it teaches you to create and build many things. During N 6thyears old birthday, I bought him a Magnatiles toy as his present. I have been eyeing this toy for so long. So far, for 3 consecutive months both of my boys… Continue reading Magna-Tiles Clear Colour 100 Set
The Second Surgery, Cleft Palate Repair
Matthews cleft lip had been repaired during his 3 months old but it did not stop there as his palate needed to be repaired as well. Generally, it could be done when the baby is older or at least before he/she started to learn to speak. But for us we did it during Matthew’s 10… Continue reading The Second Surgery, Cleft Palate Repair
Cleft Lip Surgery
On 18 July 2018, Matthew was exactly 3 months old, it’s also the day he was admitted to Hospital to perform his 1stcleft lip surgery. His weight also has reached the minimum requirement (min. 6 kg) to do the surgery; which is great. But before that, there were few things need to be done before… Continue reading Cleft Lip Surgery
Training Cup
Since he was a baby, my second son has been drinking using special spout. When he grew older, I started to introduce him to drink from a straw bottle and he was able to sip the water very well. I was so glad with his development. At his 18 months of age, he started to… Continue reading Training Cup
The Care
We have been fortunate that we have known earlier about Matt’s condition so that we can prepared ahead. One in every 700 babies are born with a cleft, just like my boy, with parents that will do anything, just like us. Somehow, I must say we are blessed. At KK Hospital, Matthew is well taken… Continue reading The Care
The research, plan and decision
There were many emotions and questions after receiving such a news, after I went out from the gynecologist room that I do not know what to do. I was shocked and overwhelmed then, I was at a loss. For the next four months, I worried, waited, and readied myself for the birth of my baby.… Continue reading The research, plan and decision
My Pregnancy – Finding out that my 2nd child is having cleft
On 29 August 2017, I was taking my pregnancy test and found out that I’m pregnant with my second child. I was so nervous yet so happy that our prayer had been answered. My head spinning that I’m not so prepared that it will be that soon! Few days later, I shared this big news… Continue reading My Pregnancy – Finding out that my 2nd child is having cleft
JANOD Vehicles Magnet Book
People have long known that puzzles present many benefits for children as they develop. I read an article once about the three basics of what puzzles do for your child. When our child is alone with a puzzle, you can expect three basic skills to be built: Physical skills- from holding puzzle pieces and turning… Continue reading JANOD Vehicles Magnet Book
The Three Little Pigs: Puzzle, Coloring and Match the numbers
Hi! Still continuing with The Three Little Pigs activities, I stumbled upon Cassie, 3 Dinosaurs Blog who make a great free printable for toddler. Little N did some puzzle and coloring. It’s a great activity to learn about color and match the pictures. N still need little help from me to match the picture though.… Continue reading The Three Little Pigs: Puzzle, Coloring and Match the numbers