Here's Nicky in Berkeley Marina helping daddy out by holding on to the tripod so it wouldn't tip over. (sure..)
sniff sniff.. my baby is growing up so quickly!! He's starting to talk BA BA 2 nights ago too!
Oct 11, 2007
Aug 29, 2007
Nicky 360!
YES!! Finally!!! 5 and a 1/2 months and Nicky finally made his first 360 all by himself!! It was last night 8/28 around 8:45pm when we were all in Grandma's living room watching TV. And he did it right in front of us! First he was doing his usual 1/2 turns to get his fingers, then he turn a little further and got to his tummy. Struggled a little and continued turning around and made his way on his back again!! It's too bad daddy wasn't there to see it.
He since made 2 more attempts to his tummy, but was too tired and got frustrated and couldn't complete the whole routine.
GOOD JOB BABY!!!!! (Hopefully a video of it will come)
He since made 2 more attempts to his tummy, but was too tired and got frustrated and couldn't complete the whole routine.
GOOD JOB BABY!!!!! (Hopefully a video of it will come)
Aug 26, 2007
Nicky's First Cold!!
Nicky got his first cold and a whole lots of first times last weekend. Along with all 5 other kids in Grandma's day care caught the cold, Nicky was no exception and showed signs of having a cold on Thursday (sneezing and a runny nose)but the cold didn't seem to bother Nicky at all except the fact now Grandma keeps on wiping his nose. By Friday he has a light fever and a cough that's accompany by a wheezy breathing sound. Called the advice nurse after we got home from a nice dinner in fisherman's wharf (how dare these parents!!!) And to my surprise, the nurse asks us to go to emergency room or get a doctor appointment next day. We chose to go to Nicky's first ER and headed down to Redwood City Kaiser ER. And that was mistake number 1. After the nurse did a brief check up on Nicky, making sure he has enough oxygen in his blood. We were left to hang in the packed waiting room.
THREE!! I MEAN THREE HOURS of wait and no one in the waiting room got in for treatments. And there were babies and kids that were stripped down with only a blanket wrapped around them (I think they have high fever) and they waited longer than us. Alex slept on the benches while I held on to Nicky who sounded asleep. Finally by 1am-ish, I decided that it's better off that we all get some good rest and attack what seems to be non-life threatening wheezing that Nicky has the next morning. So we left ER.
So for the next two days, we visited Redwood City Kaiser's pediatrics, which we must say was a far better experience. The staffs were all very knowledgeable and polite. Everything was done efficiently & we didn't have to wait. Dr. Klus and Dr. Ho were excellent doctors and patiently explained everything to us. We were very grateful. It turns out Nicky got Bronchiolitis, where the cold virus infected his lung passageway and cause it to swollen, making it hard for Nicky to breath. Did two days of the "mist treatment" that Nicky hated in every single way. Now he's on the inhaler for the rest of the week and getting better everyday.
THREE!! I MEAN THREE HOURS of wait and no one in the waiting room got in for treatments. And there were babies and kids that were stripped down with only a blanket wrapped around them (I think they have high fever) and they waited longer than us. Alex slept on the benches while I held on to Nicky who sounded asleep. Finally by 1am-ish, I decided that it's better off that we all get some good rest and attack what seems to be non-life threatening wheezing that Nicky has the next morning. So we left ER.
So for the next two days, we visited Redwood City Kaiser's pediatrics, which we must say was a far better experience. The staffs were all very knowledgeable and polite. Everything was done efficiently & we didn't have to wait. Dr. Klus and Dr. Ho were excellent doctors and patiently explained everything to us. We were very grateful. It turns out Nicky got Bronchiolitis, where the cold virus infected his lung passageway and cause it to swollen, making it hard for Nicky to breath. Did two days of the "mist treatment" that Nicky hated in every single way. Now he's on the inhaler for the rest of the week and getting better everyday.
Aug 21, 2007
Nicky Solid Food video
Even though this is his third meal, I think it is still well worth to uploaded to show you all his first meal:
the second one is a bit more interesting since the first one you'll see my hand more than him eating
the second one is a bit more interesting since the first one you'll see my hand more than him eating
RASH RASH RASH
ok, never never never going to have "house pan fried noodle" anymore. Nicky got a pretty bad rash on his face after I had some of those in ABC restaurant in Foster City. His face was bright bright red.
In fact, probably wouldn't go there any time soon.
In fact, probably wouldn't go there any time soon.
Aug 2, 2007
My favorite chair in works
Found this picture posted on Daddy Types and couldn't help but post it on my own blog. The Charles Eames Fiber Glass Rocking Chair (white). We have one of those at home and we love it and we love it and we love it just a little bit more.
=)
Aug 1, 2007
Paci weaning
Yes, as of yesterday. Grandma and I are upgraded our paci weaning to code orange. Meaning we want him off it!! And we mean it!! See paci fly and go bye bye!!
Hope we'll get him off paci and that he doesn't need to be held to fall asleep by the time remodeling at home is done.
Hope we'll get him off paci and that he doesn't need to be held to fall asleep by the time remodeling at home is done.
Jul 30, 2007
Visiting SF MOMA
Sunday we went to SFMOMA, another Nicky's first trip. Alex held on to him through out the whole visit and Nicky was just having a lot of fun be comfort being with dad (plus a bib that is soo conveniently located at the tip of his lips)
I don't know how artsy this kid gonna be, though he did make some comments here and there of some of the paintings. And he likes the larger ones than small little photographs
Photo taken inside SFMOMA, where I also lost my camera phone to the old security lady. (well, it's not like I have the Jesus phone, so it's somewhat ok)
I don't know how artsy this kid gonna be, though he did make some comments here and there of some of the paintings. And he likes the larger ones than small little photographs
Photo taken inside SFMOMA, where I also lost my camera phone to the old security lady. (well, it's not like I have the Jesus phone, so it's somewhat ok)
Kite Festival
Alex and I hadn't been to the kite fest. for the longest time. This year, we were able to catch it and took Nicky with us for some outdoor fun. Generally I think he enjoyed it, more so of the company of all the grand parents then looking at kites.
Jul 3, 2007
Hubby's first group ride!!
Hubby's first Newbie Group Ride pictures uploaded! Sounds like tons of fun and learned a great deal! Interview with him to follow!
Meanwhile, I was at home hugging my very huggable baby!
Jun 7, 2007
We were soo lucky last weekend
So last weekend Alex and I were in for some action on the road. Friday while we were in the city, a long ladder and plastic tube flew out of the truck in front of us! Then Saturday a really reckless driver who was bumper carting in interstate 80 were inches from siding us, the driver drove off at high speed and recked a mirror off one of the car in front. Thanks for Alex's amazing driving skills and calmness, we were not harm in anyway. Scare the cr@p out of me though.
Jun 4, 2007
DIAPER COUNTDOWN
ok, so Nicky did a 4 days without poop strike until yesterday. That's the longest time by far. Hopefully we wouldn't be seeing that often.
May 28, 2007
Alex and Turkey
There's been siting of a couple of wild turkeys wondering around in Hercules, and this one has been circling around our place every once awhile. See Alex there taking shots of the bird. This one isn't afraid of alex at all.
May 23, 2007
A day out in the park
the three of us and alex's mom strolled along golden gate park last weekend. The day was so nice, and Nicky was being very cooperative in general.
It was a very nice day indeed.
It was a very nice day indeed.
Life, who's in control?
Until now, I always had believed that one controls his/her own lifestyle and destiny. If there's one thing that is imprinted into my heart since my stay in the states, is that I get to choose how to live and thrive. No fortune teller telling me what and who I am. No one to restrain me to follow my dreams.
I am who I am
as long as I play responsibly.
I don't feel like I'm in that situation anymore. things don't always turn out the way I want and I have no way to change it otherwise. My life, without going into the specifics, now has constrains, compromises, jealousy, frustration, and lack of time and sleep. All the buggies that I can't get rid of.
.. and I start have this ringing in my head.. argh..
I am who I am
as long as I play responsibly.
I don't feel like I'm in that situation anymore. things don't always turn out the way I want and I have no way to change it otherwise. My life, without going into the specifics, now has constrains, compromises, jealousy, frustration, and lack of time and sleep. All the buggies that I can't get rid of.
.. and I start have this ringing in my head.. argh..
May 16, 2007
Baby's two months old
Today felt like the longest day of my life. Nicky stepped into his two months, meaning my maternity leave has come to an end, and grandma started to take care of him today.
I've learned last couple months that many things were easier to said than to endure. I swear I can handle the pain of labor but end up screaming for epidural like a mad woman. I said I probably couldn't wait to get back to work by two months and now I experience great sense of lost.
Hubby had given me the greatest gift that I was able to stay with Nicky to bond and love the first two months of his life without interference by others. I cherished and cherished every seconds of this two months like life ends at the end of the path. Perhaps it is my fault that I hold dear to these moments with such intensity that now it is so hard to let go. I can't hold on to the baby forever, but today when I'm not caring him, I felt a very intense sense of lost, every single seconds of it. And all I can do is grab my computer and hide behind it, pretending that I'm browsing the net and typing with my shaky fingers.
Babies don't wait for you, they dont wait for you to go to bathroom when they decide to eat. They don't stop changing, growing, learning, so you better keep up. They don't hold still in time, no matter how hard to hug them. Time flies, it flew so quickly it terrifies me.
Until today last 9 months has been the happiest, memorable days of my life. No fear, no worries, just a lot of love. I might not have married the greatest dad in the world, but I married the greatest husband on the planet.
I'm scare, I feel lost, my heart hurts, and to top it off baby decide to cry like he never ever did before when I finally had a little time alone with him at night. I really feel like shit right now. (and probably why Nicky is crying too since he can sense my emotion)
I guess here is the true test of life, I need to be strong. Women now holds more than one role in modern life and I truely wants to continue to succeed in my career at the same time be a great mother and wife. For the first time in life, I truely understand why 24 hours a day is too short. Sleep should really postpond til death.
A new chapter has started, it involves letting go, it involves a lot of changes, it involves telling myself I can't do everything.
I'm so fucking scare.
I've learned last couple months that many things were easier to said than to endure. I swear I can handle the pain of labor but end up screaming for epidural like a mad woman. I said I probably couldn't wait to get back to work by two months and now I experience great sense of lost.
Hubby had given me the greatest gift that I was able to stay with Nicky to bond and love the first two months of his life without interference by others. I cherished and cherished every seconds of this two months like life ends at the end of the path. Perhaps it is my fault that I hold dear to these moments with such intensity that now it is so hard to let go. I can't hold on to the baby forever, but today when I'm not caring him, I felt a very intense sense of lost, every single seconds of it. And all I can do is grab my computer and hide behind it, pretending that I'm browsing the net and typing with my shaky fingers.
Babies don't wait for you, they dont wait for you to go to bathroom when they decide to eat. They don't stop changing, growing, learning, so you better keep up. They don't hold still in time, no matter how hard to hug them. Time flies, it flew so quickly it terrifies me.
Until today last 9 months has been the happiest, memorable days of my life. No fear, no worries, just a lot of love. I might not have married the greatest dad in the world, but I married the greatest husband on the planet.
I'm scare, I feel lost, my heart hurts, and to top it off baby decide to cry like he never ever did before when I finally had a little time alone with him at night. I really feel like shit right now. (and probably why Nicky is crying too since he can sense my emotion)
I guess here is the true test of life, I need to be strong. Women now holds more than one role in modern life and I truely wants to continue to succeed in my career at the same time be a great mother and wife. For the first time in life, I truely understand why 24 hours a day is too short. Sleep should really postpond til death.
A new chapter has started, it involves letting go, it involves a lot of changes, it involves telling myself I can't do everything.
I'm so fucking scare.
May 14, 2007
My VERY FIRST Mother's Day!!
Yes, after waiting for 3 decades. I finally hop into the mommy wagon and tasted my very first mother's day. The feeling is simply wonderful, as the fact that I'm a mom really start kicking in!! A dream came true, and it is a beautiful one.
We didn't really celebrated Mother's Day per say. Partly because we were exhausted by the full day of going out the day before. (technically, we celebrated Mother's day a day ahead) We had dinner with my parents and my sis & sis-in-law. My mom was quite excited being Grandma!! (she doesn't say it, but you can see it all over her face!)
like what my hubby said, everyday is mother's day for me now. And I cherish every moments of them.
sweet!
We didn't really celebrated Mother's Day per say. Partly because we were exhausted by the full day of going out the day before. (technically, we celebrated Mother's day a day ahead) We had dinner with my parents and my sis & sis-in-law. My mom was quite excited being Grandma!! (she doesn't say it, but you can see it all over her face!)
like what my hubby said, everyday is mother's day for me now. And I cherish every moments of them.
sweet!
May 9, 2007
MOOO!!
Baby's first set of Moo mini. They turned out great!! It's fun to have. I'm sure I"ll make use of them .. someday. They are my first set of "physical" photos of the baby, everything else are in digital format.
for those who doesn't know about Moo. Go to moo.com and check it out!
for those who doesn't know about Moo. Go to moo.com and check it out!
May 8, 2007
Dadda? or Mamma?
So, who does Nicky look like? Now that he is almost 2 months old?
We can't tell by the looks for it, the census is split quite even between us two.
However, I do notice there are some characteristics that Nicky has picked up from dadda. For instance, they both talk in their sleep. They even response to each other when they sleep talk. Another thing is they both choke on food easily. Burps & farts endlessly.. and he really got alex's mouth. Soo cute! =)
We can't tell by the looks for it, the census is split quite even between us two.
However, I do notice there are some characteristics that Nicky has picked up from dadda. For instance, they both talk in their sleep. They even response to each other when they sleep talk. Another thing is they both choke on food easily. Burps & farts endlessly.. and he really got alex's mouth. Soo cute! =)
May 7, 2007
a little update
1. So Cha-siu blog will be out completely. There's no point of getting Nicky his own blog, he is center of my attention already, keeping Cha-siu means leaving this blog behind.
2. I've been doing a lot of flickr since baby is born, so you will able to view Nicky's picture at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/asicyonu/
2. I've been doing a lot of flickr since baby is born, so you will able to view Nicky's picture at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/asicyonu/
and then... 6 months later..
Wow, has it been 6 months since I've post on this blog? I guess it has. 6 Months ago,it seems like it was just weeks ago, weather is nice, Hubby took me to Golden Gate Park and "wobble" around the lake. Nicky still inside my tummy, kicking me occasionally.
a little shy of 2 months from now. I was in the delivery room, screaming at the top of my lungs and threw up every bits of liquid in my stomach. And then I had Nicky, and a traumatized hubby.
now, with Nicky next to me, barely falling asleep, letting his body to grow stronger by the day, his character more appearance by the hour. He is no angel, but he is our little sweetheart.
it has been a quick 6 months, but it's the most amazing 6 months I've experienced.
love,
Amy Chu
a little shy of 2 months from now. I was in the delivery room, screaming at the top of my lungs and threw up every bits of liquid in my stomach. And then I had Nicky, and a traumatized hubby.
now, with Nicky next to me, barely falling asleep, letting his body to grow stronger by the day, his character more appearance by the hour. He is no angel, but he is our little sweetheart.
it has been a quick 6 months, but it's the most amazing 6 months I've experienced.
love,
Amy Chu
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