Newborn Screening

Last Nov. 22,2007 I received a call from queen mary hospital about KC’s new born screening, the laboratory said that KC has positive in one of the of the five disorders in Philippine newborn screening program. I was so afraid,when the nurse said that it is not critical I become calm. The pediatrician told me that there will be confirmatory test. Tomorrow me and my wife will go to PGH for the confirmatory test.

These are five disorders being screened

1. Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) – lack or absence thyroid hormone,if not detected or treated can cause from mental retardation.
2. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) – is an endocrine disorder that causes severe salt loss,dehydration and abnormally high levels of male sex hormones in both boys and girls. If not detected and treated early babies my die
3. Galactosemia (GAL) – is a condition in which babies are unable to process galactose, the sugar present in milk. Accumulation of excessive galactose in the body can cause many problems,including liver damage and cataracts.
4. Phenylketonuria (PKU) – is a rare condition in which the baby cannot properly use of one building blocks of protein called pheylalaline. Accumulation of excessive of pheylalaline in the blood can cause brain damage.
5. Glucose-6-Phospate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (G6PD) - is a condition where the body lacks the enzyme called G6PD. Babies with this deficiency may have hemoclytic anemia resulting from exposure to oxidative substances found in drugs,food and chemicals.

Glucose-6-Phospate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (G6PD) is where KC is positive, hopefully in confirmtory test she will be negative.Pediatician said that if positive KC will be going for diet treatment

Baby Clothes, Basic Layette, Feeding and Bedding Needs

Baby really need in the first weeks at home? The answer is - not much. This baby needs checklist will help you choose the basic baby items, often called a layette, that a baby needs to have in the first precious weeks of life.
Baby Needs: Clothing and Layette

5-10 onesies or rompers, depending on how often you want to do laundry
5-7 baby sleepers or nightgowns
1 cold weather sleeper if necessary
5-7 pairs of baby socks
1-2 newborn hats, depending on climate
Baby Needs: Diapers and Bath Items

2 packs of disposable diapers or enough cloth diapers for at least two days. Newborns can soil up to 10 diapers per day.
1 pack of disposable wipes or 10 cloth wipes
Waterproof pad for diaper changes
3-5 baby washcloths
1-2 hooded towels, if desired. Adult towels will work, too.
1 bottle of gentle baby wash
Baby nail clippers
Digital thermometer
Baby Needs: Bedding and Feeding

3-4 fitted sheets for crib, cradle, co-sleeper or bassinet
5-7 lightweight blankets
1-2 heavier blankets, depending on climate
10 burp cloths
5-8 bottles, if you're bottle feeding
Breastfeeding pillow, if desired
That's it! While there are many baby products on the market that make a parent's life easier, most are wants, not needs. While it may be tempting to buy every gadget on the shelf, remember, your baby will be just as happy with the basic items that he or she really needs.

For Baby

This song appears on seven albums, and was first released on the rocky mountain high, the countryr oads collection and reflections albums, and has also been released on the greatest hits vol 1,
Es, country classics and voice of america albums.

I’ll walk in the rain by your side
I’ll cling to the warmth of your hand
I’ll do anything to keep you satisfied
I’ll love you more than anybody can

And the wind will whisper your name to me
Little birds will sing along in time
Leaves will bow down when you walk by
And morning bells will chime

I’ll be there when you’re feelin’ down
To kiss away the fears if you cry
I’ll share with you all the happiness I’ve found
A reflection of the love in your eyes

And I’ll sing you the songs of the rainbow
A whisper of the joy that is mine
And leaves will bow down when you walk by
And morning bells will chime

I’ll walk in the rain by your side
I’ll cling to the warmth of your tiny hand
I’ll do anything to help you understand
And I’ll love you more than anybody can

And the wind will whisper your name to me
Little birds will sing along in time
Leaves will bow down when you walk by
And morning bells will chime

Words and music by john denver

Red Alert

When KC’s crying we noticed that she’s always turning into a reddy face, I was so afraid when she’s crying. Some says that it’s dangerous, some says its normal.We gave her milk when she’s crying or take her up. Then she’ll stopped crying.Me and my wife take care of her a lot.KC’s need more supervisions.

Breastfeeding

Mae’s tried to breastfeed but her nipple is flat or inverted. KC cant suck it.Mae’s nipple need to be pull.Every morning she exercised it. Breastfeeding is the best choice for baby. Breastmilk changes naturally to more baby’s nutritional needs at each stage of development. However, breastfeeding isn’t always easy. It might need a little help.

My First Baby has Born

Last Sunday I woke up early in the morning to play basketball, I saw my wife and said to me that there’s something liquid form are leaking her #*$%!. I quickly tell my mom that there’s something leaking,Mom says its natural,at exactly 10am me and my wife decided to go in our OB.When we was there the midwife called quickly our OB,then our OB came,She observed mae for many hours,after waiting for many hours, ourOb said that mae will have a czesarian operation,I was shock because I knew it was normal delivery,you know, czesarian was very expensive,then I called my mom that mae’s is having czesarian. At exactly 6:00pm my and our OB went to the Queen Mary Hospital to go for czesarian operation. 6:36pm my first baby has born.Im so happy to see my first baby. She’s very beautiful of course.Hehehe. After 2 ½ days of recovery our OB decided that we can go home.Im so happy that we will go back home.