Zachary Xin Zhe Tan

Finally the title for my blog post does not revolve an exotic fruit or vegetable!!!  Our baby boy is here! Though he was due on the 14th of Sept, he arrived on the 16th (8 lb 13.4 oz, 22 in).  Sometime after being induced, major major major menstrual like cramps, an epidural (thank you GOD!!!), the tapering off of the epidural (oh so painful!!!!), an episiotomy, and a vacuum suction our sweet baby Tan finally arrived!!!  Just typing brings me tears.  Ok ok, refocus otherwise I won't ever finish this post.  Though the delivery process didn't go as we had anticipated we couldn't be more happier with the sweet reward of our labor.  The recovery process has been quite uncomfortable.  Some how I missed the chapter on recovering from the possible pregnancy outcomes when your baby doesn't just pop right out!?  But again, looking at Zachary makes it all worth while.  Since then our lives have been everything except dull, from changing diapers to sleep deprivation to kissing & hugging our baby, we are just starting our on our life long lesson on parenthood and the sweet and sacrificial love that it entails.

ML





On our way to his first doctor's visit.  This was before the explosive diaper surprise!!!
Thank goodness we had a well prepared diaper bag!!



I've learned to appreciate the use of a stroller in the apartment. 
Quite useful during bathroom & shower time!!!