Akemi is officially a chunka munka. She is 15lbs 5 oz. The doctor says that she's 90th percentile for weight and height. Jonathan is still crossing his fingers that she'll be a future basketball player. =)
I'm starting to feel a cold coming on and gonna sleep as much as I can before I start work next week. I think it's from all the stress that is caused by myself. tee hee.. I need to learn to 'chill'.
Okidoki, off to nap before I pick Akemi up from daycare.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
=(
Jonathan left for Shanghai yesterday. He'll be gone for 16 days, but who's counting. It'll just be me, Dior, and Akemi. I start work next Tuesday, so it'll be interesting to see how I manage to get myself ready for work in the mornings with no help. I just feel really bad for Dior, who doesn't get too many walks any more.
Lately I'm finding myself to be really depress. I didn't get depress after the pregnancy or during the 3 months of taking care of Akemi. But lately, I'm just really sad about the whole daycare situation. Finding another daycare won't resolve the feeling. It's more just having someone else take care of my child. It's starting to really hit home for me. I often find myself wondering as I'm changing Akemi's diaper and listening to her babble away, whether any other person would enjoy the current moment as much as I am.
Lately I'm finding myself to be really depress. I didn't get depress after the pregnancy or during the 3 months of taking care of Akemi. But lately, I'm just really sad about the whole daycare situation. Finding another daycare won't resolve the feeling. It's more just having someone else take care of my child. It's starting to really hit home for me. I often find myself wondering as I'm changing Akemi's diaper and listening to her babble away, whether any other person would enjoy the current moment as much as I am.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Daycare and Bottle feeding update
After 2 full days of only giving her the bottle, Akemi is finally taking the bottle. It has been pretty hard pumping for two days straight. I miss bonding with Akemi when I use to nurse her. The daycare lady strongly recommends that I continue to give her the bottle but when I spoke with the lacatation consultant, she tells me otherwise.
The lacatation consultant feels that Akemi is still adjusting to being cared for by another person and may be hesitant on taking the bottle. The consultant also recommends the 'opposing view of the daycare lady' and suggests that I continue to nurse her when I'm home with her to prevent my milk supply to go down.
Jonathan thinks I should nurse her tonight and see how Akemi does with the bottle tomorrow.
The Breastfeeding Group at Huntington Hospital is great. The lacatation consultant was completely understanding and sympathetic. She gaved alot of insight and most of all she has given me confidence.
I'm suprised at how fast the day goes when Akemi is in daycare. I've been running around doing errands, cleaning the house, laundry, and I finally set up a 529 plan (College fund). I submitted the paperwork today and started a monthly automatic contribution to her college fund. I need to recalculate our monthly budget to see how much we can put away for our retirement also.
Next, I just got to research Life insurance and create a will. Then I should be done with some of the preliminary paperworks for Akemi.
Other random news, my highschool is featured in Sports Illustrated this month. Here is the link to the article : http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/highschool/05/20/punahou0526/index.html
Maybe one of these days, our little girl can go there. 'wishful thinking'. I love going to school there.
The lacatation consultant feels that Akemi is still adjusting to being cared for by another person and may be hesitant on taking the bottle. The consultant also recommends the 'opposing view of the daycare lady' and suggests that I continue to nurse her when I'm home with her to prevent my milk supply to go down.
Jonathan thinks I should nurse her tonight and see how Akemi does with the bottle tomorrow.
The Breastfeeding Group at Huntington Hospital is great. The lacatation consultant was completely understanding and sympathetic. She gaved alot of insight and most of all she has given me confidence.
I'm suprised at how fast the day goes when Akemi is in daycare. I've been running around doing errands, cleaning the house, laundry, and I finally set up a 529 plan (College fund). I submitted the paperwork today and started a monthly automatic contribution to her college fund. I need to recalculate our monthly budget to see how much we can put away for our retirement also.
Next, I just got to research Life insurance and create a will. Then I should be done with some of the preliminary paperworks for Akemi.
Other random news, my highschool is featured in Sports Illustrated this month. Here is the link to the article : http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/highschool/05/20/punahou0526/index.html
Maybe one of these days, our little girl can go there. 'wishful thinking'. I love going to school there.
Monday, May 19, 2008
What nipple do you like? [Jonathan]
So recently Akemi stopped accepting the bottle. It has been really frustrating because we spent so many weeks early on getting her to take the bottle. It was our fault I guess for not being consistent. It was also really baffling because we got her to take it a week ago--but then she stopped cold turkey again. Akemi is definitely one stubborn girl (must get it from her mom).
On top of that, we started taking her to daycare. I know its been harder on Karen than me since she has been the one staying home with Akemi for the last few months. So now the idea of letting someone else take care of our little girl was causing some mixed emotions. For me I felt some relief because Karen would have some free time. But also that meant that we were trusting someone else to give her the love and attention that Karen would normally give her during the day.
Karen told me today that when she dropped off Akemi, they put her straight into the pack and play. Then we Karen went to pick her, the caretaker had put Akemi on her stomach for tummy time, but she was just lying there crying her head off! I was furious when I heard this. Is that what we're paying you for? To let our girl just lie there and cry??
So needless to say, its been a rough week. I had a throat infection last week which kept me home. It was nice actually to be home with the family--but I couldn't really do much with Akemi because my infection was contagious. So I had to wear a mask whenever I held her or tried to feed her.
Tonight we are going to try to hold out and make Akemi take the bottle all night. It's really hard because Akemi is stubborn. She just holds out, but it's sad because she cries and we know she's hungry because she keeps sucking on her hand or anything that goes near her mouth. She cries so hard that she puts herself to sleep. For me it's maddening and frustrating, but it also makes my heart drop when I see my baby suffering. Karen says its tough love, getting her to take the bottle. I know she is right. We just have to patient.
On top of that, we started taking her to daycare. I know its been harder on Karen than me since she has been the one staying home with Akemi for the last few months. So now the idea of letting someone else take care of our little girl was causing some mixed emotions. For me I felt some relief because Karen would have some free time. But also that meant that we were trusting someone else to give her the love and attention that Karen would normally give her during the day.
Karen told me today that when she dropped off Akemi, they put her straight into the pack and play. Then we Karen went to pick her, the caretaker had put Akemi on her stomach for tummy time, but she was just lying there crying her head off! I was furious when I heard this. Is that what we're paying you for? To let our girl just lie there and cry??
So needless to say, its been a rough week. I had a throat infection last week which kept me home. It was nice actually to be home with the family--but I couldn't really do much with Akemi because my infection was contagious. So I had to wear a mask whenever I held her or tried to feed her.
Tonight we are going to try to hold out and make Akemi take the bottle all night. It's really hard because Akemi is stubborn. She just holds out, but it's sad because she cries and we know she's hungry because she keeps sucking on her hand or anything that goes near her mouth. She cries so hard that she puts herself to sleep. For me it's maddening and frustrating, but it also makes my heart drop when I see my baby suffering. Karen says its tough love, getting her to take the bottle. I know she is right. We just have to patient.
Akemi's 1st day in daycare
I was holding back tears when I dropped Akemi off at daycare. She showed me her pouty lip when I took her out of the carseat and handed her to the daycare assistant. The assistant immediately placed her in the pack-n-play and I started to get sad as I wonder whether she'll just be laying there all day, staring at the ceiling with no one to play with her. I asked them later if they will give her tummy time but she only said about 5-6 mins. The rest of the time, Akemi will be in her crib or bouncer chair. I keep telling myself she's in good hands. At least she'll hear the rest of the kids sing songs and watch them learn their ABCs and numbers. 'sigh'
Around 3 pm, I went to pick up Akemi to only find her laying on the floor screaming as the daycare assistant watched closed by. I kept wondering, 'Do they not see this? Do they not hear her?'. I didn't know what to say. I just walked in and grabbed my little girl and held her tight. I felt like crying but I held back. I held her tight and secretly in my heart, I kept apologizing to her that I left her there. I didn't know what to say to the lady. I just wanted to get out of there and go home.
The daycare lady told me that we should hold out on breastfeeding Akemi till the next day. When I got home, she took 1 ounce from me and took another 2 ounces at 8pm. Hopefully she'll start to learn how to feed from the bottle again.
Tomorrow is a new day. We'll see how Akemi does. Jonathan plans to come with me and talk to the daycare lady.
Around 3 pm, I went to pick up Akemi to only find her laying on the floor screaming as the daycare assistant watched closed by. I kept wondering, 'Do they not see this? Do they not hear her?'. I didn't know what to say. I just walked in and grabbed my little girl and held her tight. I felt like crying but I held back. I held her tight and secretly in my heart, I kept apologizing to her that I left her there. I didn't know what to say to the lady. I just wanted to get out of there and go home.
The daycare lady told me that we should hold out on breastfeeding Akemi till the next day. When I got home, she took 1 ounce from me and took another 2 ounces at 8pm. Hopefully she'll start to learn how to feed from the bottle again.
Tomorrow is a new day. We'll see how Akemi does. Jonathan plans to come with me and talk to the daycare lady.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
New phone
I finally got a new phone this weekend. I resisted getting a phone for such a long time because
1. I didn't want to spend the money
2. I only use it to call and text
3. I don't need any cool techie stuff
4. I was worried that all my numbers will be deleted by accident.
So after weeks of looking around, I caved in and got the Blackberry curve. It got to a point where I couldn't read the phone numbers on my phone, so I figured it's about time.
So guess what happened! The AT&T guy was trying to be helpful and was copying my phone numbers onto my sim card. I kept telling him I save all my numbers on my sim card directly. Well he accidentally deleted all my numbers when he was transferring phone numbers onto the sim card. I have no idea what button he pushed but by the time, I use my new phone, I was LIVID! Where did all my numbers go?
This is the very reason why I don't get a PDA and why I have a addressbook on paper. Jonathan keeps trying to convince me to get a PDA to manage my addressbook and calendar appts. Well I guess I can't blame technology when it was a HUMAN that made this mistake. moron.
Anyways, it's taken me over 2 hours to type all the phone numbers back into my phone. The good thing that came out of this, is that I have received emails from friends I haven't heard for a long time. So I guess some good came out of this icky situation.
1. I didn't want to spend the money
2. I only use it to call and text
3. I don't need any cool techie stuff
4. I was worried that all my numbers will be deleted by accident.
So after weeks of looking around, I caved in and got the Blackberry curve. It got to a point where I couldn't read the phone numbers on my phone, so I figured it's about time.
So guess what happened! The AT&T guy was trying to be helpful and was copying my phone numbers onto my sim card. I kept telling him I save all my numbers on my sim card directly. Well he accidentally deleted all my numbers when he was transferring phone numbers onto the sim card. I have no idea what button he pushed but by the time, I use my new phone, I was LIVID! Where did all my numbers go?
This is the very reason why I don't get a PDA and why I have a addressbook on paper. Jonathan keeps trying to convince me to get a PDA to manage my addressbook and calendar appts. Well I guess I can't blame technology when it was a HUMAN that made this mistake. moron.
Anyways, it's taken me over 2 hours to type all the phone numbers back into my phone. The good thing that came out of this, is that I have received emails from friends I haven't heard for a long time. So I guess some good came out of this icky situation.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Saving Money is like Dieting
I worked deligently on a monthly budget for the Fu household and had it all typed and organized in excel. Jonathan and I tired hard to not eat out and cook at home, but then a series of events started to happen.
1. Water heater blew at 5am = $1000 to fix
2. All FOUR of my tires are worn = $600 to replace
3. Bathroom sink cracked = TBD
4. My phone died = $100
So after weeks of eating at home, in a series of event, all the money we saved went out the door. I was so excited to get the economic surplus money to only see it placed into my tires. At least, I spent it for a worthy cause, but I sooo wanted to go on a 'guilt free' shopping spree.
So in the midst of me, dwelling in the pool of paper receipts, I realize saving money is like dieting. You have to be discipline and do it every day at every meal. It takes only 1 huge event (like eating an all you can eat buffet), where it can go out the door.
1. Water heater blew at 5am = $1000 to fix
2. All FOUR of my tires are worn = $600 to replace
3. Bathroom sink cracked = TBD
4. My phone died = $100
So after weeks of eating at home, in a series of event, all the money we saved went out the door. I was so excited to get the economic surplus money to only see it placed into my tires. At least, I spent it for a worthy cause, but I sooo wanted to go on a 'guilt free' shopping spree.
So in the midst of me, dwelling in the pool of paper receipts, I realize saving money is like dieting. You have to be discipline and do it every day at every meal. It takes only 1 huge event (like eating an all you can eat buffet), where it can go out the door.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
More pictures
Akemi is a little Diva!! I saw these sunglasses and had to get them for my little girl. Jonathan keeps commenting how before we had Akemi, I use to tell him that I wouldn't buy her too many clothes or stuff, but I'm finding myself unable to resist. I was surprised that she didn't mind the sunglasses.
For Mother's day, Jonathan made me dinner! It was sooo yummy. Filet minon with gorgonzola cheese with garlic shrimp and sweet potato.
He also got me a large bouquet and a card! Too bad that we keep forgetting to take pictures of the 3 of us. We celebrated on Saturday and on Sunday we took Jonathan's mom out for brunch and his stepmom out for dinner at the Queen Mary.Brunch at the Westin was pretty good. I enjoyed some nice cold mamosas!
Queen Mary was a little bit creepy since I heard it's haunted. Just going to the restroom was scary! It was so dark and small! The food was ok, but seeing the sunset was nice!
Next year, it would be nice to celebrate Mother's day on the actual day for myself! I think I'm going to request that. =)
Here is an old picture of Akemi and Uncle Lawrence. Lawrence and his girlfriend, Elsa, bought Akemi some space socks!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Counting down...
I'm starting to get a little bit sad that Akemi will be going to daycare in a few weeks. She'll be starting on the 19th to slowly get acclimated to her environment. She'll be there from 9am to 2pm.
I noticed at the daycare, they just have the infants sit in the bouncer and have it facing the rest of the kids during circle time. It made me kinda sad since I wonder whether they interact with the babies there. I can imagine Akemi sitting by herself in a bouncer, staring out with no one to play with her. 'sigh'
Our goal is to have Jonathan drop her off in the morning around 7:30-8am and I'll pick her up at 4:30pm. It's still a full day but at least I'll have a little bit more time with her in the evenings.
I just wonder how I'll juggle work and picking her up. My job is definitely not a 8-5pm career but maybe it'll force me to prioritize things more.
Other news, Akemi is starting to clasp her hands. It's really cute. I've been trying to get a picture of it but she always stop when she sees the camera. =) Our little girl is definitely growing. She's grown out of all the 3 months clothes and because of the weather, Jonathan went out and bought more winter clothes for her. I can't believe she's already 14 lbs!!!
Oh, Jonathan got a new car! A white Nissan Murano! We found out that the car seat does not fit in his Acura CLS, so he went car shopping.
I noticed at the daycare, they just have the infants sit in the bouncer and have it facing the rest of the kids during circle time. It made me kinda sad since I wonder whether they interact with the babies there. I can imagine Akemi sitting by herself in a bouncer, staring out with no one to play with her. 'sigh'
Our goal is to have Jonathan drop her off in the morning around 7:30-8am and I'll pick her up at 4:30pm. It's still a full day but at least I'll have a little bit more time with her in the evenings.
I just wonder how I'll juggle work and picking her up. My job is definitely not a 8-5pm career but maybe it'll force me to prioritize things more.
Other news, Akemi is starting to clasp her hands. It's really cute. I've been trying to get a picture of it but she always stop when she sees the camera. =) Our little girl is definitely growing. She's grown out of all the 3 months clothes and because of the weather, Jonathan went out and bought more winter clothes for her. I can't believe she's already 14 lbs!!!
Oh, Jonathan got a new car! A white Nissan Murano! We found out that the car seat does not fit in his Acura CLS, so he went car shopping.
Friday, May 2, 2008
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