Dangerous Act

Since Alfred is strong enough to stand, he is now growing beyond our expections. He is no longer a boy that can sit quietly on his seats which does not make us worry. Nowadays, we have to be alert when we put him on the high chair. Let see from the pictures what this boy can actually do.

He is trying to get his momme attention with his smile

Pointing at the cartoon

Looking up at the ceiling fan backward (this is the 1st time he did this)

Trying to pull himself up

Getting back to positions

Trying the other side

I told him to seat, he show me this face

He is getting wild by pulling his leg up on the dashboard

Looking at momme proudly

p/s : I'm going to post more picture on facebook later..more dangerous acts :)

Checkup at SDMC

I have made a mistake.
I’m so regret I have actually chosen government hospital for Alfred checkup. They really disappoint me. People said government hospital has been improving but it doesn’t. Maybe in term of services, yes, but when it come to knowledge wise, the doctor are too young, barely even some of them are at my age or younger where I got to know from their name tag. The same questions were being thrown at us each time of our visit like : Why? How come? Any family members have the same condition? But my hubs suggest we should still be going to the government checkup since we have come so far with that hospital and most of Alfred medical records are with them. Should I or shouldn’t I? His next checkup with them is on May. I will have the time to consider.

I have opts for private hospital for Alfred checkup to look out for 2nd opinion. After getting medical report from the government hospital, I’m pursuing to my company doctor for recommendation. They recommended me to Dr. Choy, a genetic pediatrician at Sime Darby Medical Centre. The first visit was ok, he explained to me things I should know about dwarfism, a copy of note on dwarfism and few question about his breathing, his physical movements and etc. He will review him every 3 months to monitor his grow. I’m lucky because my company covered all medical expenses for Alfred. The not so lucky stuff was Alfred insurance coverage was rejected by 2 insurance companies. Well, we will try our very best to get Alfred cover with insurance, at least a fund plan for his future educations.

Last Saturday, Alfred had his 2nd checkup at SJMC with Dr. Choy. We rose concerned on Alfred tongue that creates an “M” shape. Old folks said children with “M” shape tongue will have difficulty in pronunciation but Dr. Choy said that we need to monitor when Alfred learn to talk more as he grew older. Apart of it, his running nose is getting worse when flu turned greenish. Dr. Choy given him medicine to control his flu, nasal drops and will be monitored for another 6 weeks. If the symptoms still persist, then Alfred will have to send to ENT for further investigation. The last concerned is his spine. We notice his spine is getting curvier when he sits but when he stands it seemed to be lessened. Dr. Choy worried that lumbar kyphosis might occur and he recommended us to Dr. Taayah, a consultant rehabilitation physician.
The appointment was fixed yesterday. We went to see Dr Taayah and we discover that she is a nice lady doctor. Alfred was asleep when it is his turn. We gave Alfred x-ray which he took when he was 5 months old. At that time, the kyphosis is seemed not appeared yet. Well, after 15 minutes of understanding Alfred situation, we have to interrupt Alfred sleep. Well, that boy did not cry when I wake him up but he cried out loudly when the doctor touches him. Later, Dr Taayah called up Dr Anthony from German, basically he is based in Singapore to help on analysis and evaluate on Alfred spine. Alfred cried even louder when Dr Anthony examined his spine till I can feel that he is shivering. Poor boy!! After several discussion and suggestion, Dr Anthony will have to bring his gadget to custom made a seating seat (sort like car seat as described) for Alfred body as his body is too small for a brace. But Alfred will be needing an x-ray before the custom made things proceed. I wasn’t so understand the seating seat concepts as far as I concerned. I wet through Tonya's blog and achondroplasia website but I don't find any explaination closer to that recommendation. Since I have no one to compare or check with, I will have to bear with that recommendation first. Dr. Anthony will bring example for us to view on the next appointment for more understanding. Dr. Taayah encourage us to let Alfred stand more and gave him lot of activities like swimming, assorted toys and thinks of something that we can help him to strengthen his muscle as his hand and legs which is rather soft as described by her. The next appointment will be on 24th March.

Valentine's Day

We don’t have any romantic dinner nor candle dinner instead we have a family valentine’s dinner. We went to Hawaii Steak House at Seremban, my hometown in Negeri Sembilan. We ordered steak of the house, Maryland Chop, herb and cheese hotdog, salad, soup of the day and sizzling chicken chop. As for Alfred, he is getting some of my French fried and hot dog. For the past year, me and KS used to celebrate this anniversary of love just the two of us. We never celebrated Valentine’s Day with family and this is the first time throughout my life journey. Surprising!! We all enjoy the dinner very much. Reynard can’t be sitting still any longer. He is learning to walk now at 10 months while Alfred pointing here and there to get my attention when I’m talking. He likes the electronic lantern light that hang on the entrance of the steak house which dimed every 30 seconds. Each time the light dim, he shouted, “Eeeee” and “OOOO” while pointing at it. He didn’t eat much as the food was not so suitable for him either. After the dinner we headed back to my in law house for him to get some porridge. After a while at my in law house, we were sitting at the living hall and my lil’ Alfred constantly pointing at the sofa demanding something from me. Then, my mother in law told me that he want to sit on the sofa. So, I get him seated on the sofa. Again, he keeps calling me by touching my hand (since he still not learning to called me MOM and that is the way he kept people attention on him) and pointed at the top of the sofa. I was wondering what he want actually, and again, my MIL said he want to stand. I was shocked!! Stands?? Alfred really surprised me. He could stand all by himself plus shaking his butt showing to me he is dancing. Apart of it, his aunty Kah Wee interrupted, “show you another one”. Another ONE?? This time, he did a turn around when he is sitting. Ohh!! Too much surprised. I was overwhelmed. I never expect him to stand alone plus an extra of unexpected dancing while standing this early. I thought I could only see him stand or walk when he reached 2 years old or maybe further since he is rather small.

I actually make a video to post all these picture but it's seem not working. So, here is goes picture on Valentine’s Day..

Alfred waving goodbye to me!!

Bored??

The Dinner

Funny faces..

And finally, Alfred is standing.

I'm sad because I can't download video of Alfred does a turn around here. I'll try to post it later.

Alfred Achievement

I guess this will be the longest post I’ve ever post. I’m too crazy on Alfred video and I want to share em' all. His impression, reaction, laughter and his smile really melt my heart.

Alfred Achievement

Pa Pa = Daddy (He even know how to called Daddy beside than pa pa)

Pak Pak = Uncle Ting Kok (KS Elder Brother)

Chang = Uncle Foon (KS brother in law)

Ku Ma = Aunty Mei Wei (KS Elder Sister)

Jie = Aunty Kah Wee (KS younger sister)

Suk suk = Uncle Kah Hin (KS younger brother)

Ko Ko = Hao Siang (Alfred Cousin Brother, Ting Kok Elder Son)

Di Di = Hao Khang (Alfred Cousin Brother, Ting Kok Younger Son)

WORDS THAT ALFRED KNOW HOW TO SAY

ANIMAL : Duck, Bear, Pig, Dog, Bird

NATURE : Sky, Star

COLOR : Blue

FRUIT : Apple

BODY : Buttock, Leg

HAND GESTURES

Bye Bye, Show No More, Stomach Full, Wash Face, Pee Ka Boo, Flying Kiss, Put back “things”, Show his teeth

NOTE : Do you notice Alfred doesn’t know how to called momme yet? I’m jealous, Daddy.

Here the video Alfred putting back his bottle caps.

Dancing with Chinese New Year Song

Let’s see how Alfred show his dance when the song played and how he reacts when the song ends.

Alfred favorite song is I’m Your by Jason Mraz. I’ve noticed that every time the song reach the chorus part, Alfred will sing it out loud, and of coz not words, just arr..arr..arr..arr. I just love it. I guess the word “I” starting the chorus make Alfred sing it out loud. I’ve compile 4 different version of the chorus parts. Do enjoy Alfred singing...

Well, as I mentioned earlier on the previous post, we bought a Driving Learning Toy for Alfred. We definitely make a right choice. You’ll notice how Alfred reacts to the toys. His reaction, his impression was momme favorite. He even asked me to dance along. That why the camera is a shaking. Sorry for poor recording.

Alfred, momme and daddy love you so much.

Chinese New Year 2009

We have a good Chinese New Year celebration this year. Spending time with Alfred for 10 days was countless moments. On New Year eve, we had our annual family reunion dinner. A family reunion dinner is a must before New Year. It is a family gathering in Chinese tradition. On the first day of Chinese New Year, we are giving out ang pow to children and singles. The red angpow symbolizes good luck. Definitely, Alfred is one of those happy little boy whom received ang pow. Alfred like the red color on the ang pow packet. He even know how to Gong Xi Gong Xi (hand gesture) before he take the ang pow which make his momme so proud. We, eventually spend the whole week of holiday visiting relatives and friends. By default, the time staying at home is so less and Alfred had been getting around too much causing him miss his afternoon nap, his meal schedule all ran out, getting to bed late night and getting up late early in the morning like daddy and mommy. We have already known that he will be a bad boy when he returned to his daily normal routine at grandma house. Chinese New Year finally ends yesterday. It was Chap Goh Mei, also known as Lantern Festival.

Here is the snapshoot of Alfred during CNY.

1st Day of CNY

At grandma & grandpa house

At uncle Ting Kok house

2nd Day of CNY, Home

3rd Day of CNY - Visit relative house, photograph with cousin, Reynard

I will post Alfred video on CNY soon. He is so cute with all his funny character.

Arrival of Little Khang

Good news!!! A new family member. Finally, after struggling nearly 11 hours at the labor room, my sister in law, Joey safely delivers a baby boy on 17 Jan 2009 at 3am in the morning. He is named Leong Hao Khang. Khang mean healthy in Chinese proverb. He looks exactly like his elder brother, Hao Siang. There are now Three Little Prince in Leong's Family.

CRASHHHHH!!

Arrghh!! I so devasted!! My hard disk of 320GB crash cause me losing all my precious photo of Alfred. After checking up with the backup, I’m only saving photo of Alfred from his new born till Aug 08. Most of all his current picture, video, talking, all GONE!!!! Arrghhhh…I’m so sad!!! WHY???

Luckily I only download a few picture on early in the morning of 1st Day of Chinese New Year because my camera memory card full. Thank GOD!! I will have photo to post for Chinese New Year soon.