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| Caleb a few hours after his birth |
After nine long months of waiting, HE, my cherub, my little one, my new man, has finally arrived. On the fateful day of September 25, at exactly twenty seven minutes past one o'clock in the afternoon, Caleb Hendrik greeted the world with his cries. And so as one Indian saying goes, "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced..." Surely, everyone was elated upon his arrival.
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| Caleb on oxygen inhalation |
However, his first few hours was not easy. He was distressed that necessitated for oxygen inhalation and other contraptions. At a very early age, he had to undergo tests and endure numerous needle pricks. It was indeed a pity knowing all these things should happen to such a powerless, helpless little creature. Worst of all, I couldn't take him home with me when I was advised with an MGH (may go home) order.
So far, he has been doing good. His sucking improved. His color is turning pinkish. His abnormal breath sounds almost gone. He just needs to complete treatment before he can be finally sent home.
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| My Little Henry: The Love of My Heart, The Soul of My Soul , The Light of My Life |
A New Mom's Thought
Holding your own flesh and blood for the very first time stirs up this emotional joy inside. I could not exactly name it. I'm not even sure if anyone has already come up with a term to name it. As I cradle Caleb into my own arms, I thought to myself, all of nine months now, he is everything I wanted, he is everything a cherub in heaven would look like. So, it must be true...that, once you finally see your child, you'd forget all discomforts and pains you have experienced and encountered during your pregnancy and delivery. Caleb is my bundle of joy.
Sleeping, he looks so tiny and helpless. I can't help but feel the need to protect him from everything vile and wicked. :) I would want him to feel that his Momma would always be nearby for him.
Every time I look down at his tiny face, I wish that I could assure him of a life that's easy and happy. But, I know the truth - that life can't always be that way. All I can do is be behind his every step, catch him on every fall, welcome him back when he goes astray, love him unconditionally. We hope to teach him to be strong so that he can rely on his own strength and learn to depend on himself.
