miserable mommy

Today, baby Joel is due for his 1st appointment with the paediatrician on Day 6. We brought him there happily, and even took pictures for him at the clinic while waiting. He looks happy and alert and so very cute (yes, i'm obsessed again).

His weight dropped to 2.6kg on the first few days (which doc said was normal for all newborns), but today, it went up to 2.8kg. We were glad he's growing! ;)

Doc tested his neck muscles by turning him in ways we couldnt even imagine trying...and said he's got a strong neck. Phew... But when it came to his colour...he said that Joel needed a blood test for jaundice. The results came out 45 mins later, and we were told that baby needs to be hospitalised. (It was a 16, and anything above 15 would require babies to be hospitalised.) We did the admission for him and brought him to the room for his "indoor tan". We were told of the possible side-effects and that treatment would be for the whole day except for feeding times - i.e. almost 24 hours.

I was sooo sad i couldnt help crying... It was so painful for me to leave him for even a day. I didnt think i would be sooo affected by it and would love someone this much - so soon.

On a lighter note, Daddy Elvis said we'll lunch out since baby is not with us. So we went for lunch at Soup Restaurant at Royal Plaza on Scotts. It was nice, but my face looked otherwise. After that, Daddy Elvis went for a haircut before we head home. Didnt think that i can get to shop in Orchard during my confinement period! But i sure wished Joel was with us.

Baby, please get well and come home tomorrow. I miss my baby sooo much. :_(