Josiah has arrived!

Introducing the latest addition to our family - Josiah Lee Yi De. He was born at almost full-term (39 weeks and 5 days old) and is the biggest of my 3 babies!

Vital Statistics

Birth Date: 09/09/10, 10:40am

Weight: 3.72kg

Length: 51cm

Head Circumference: 35cm

Praise God for a smooth pregnancy and delivery here in Sydney! And the best part is, everything is free of charge - we did not have to pay a single cent (other than for the additional ultrasound scans that we requested for) even though I went for an elective caesarean. It was truly a joy to see Josiah coming out of the womb rosy and chubby. The midwife said he has "thunder thighs" for a newborn! He has a really loud and hearty cry and sends our hearts melting with his cute little expressions and antics. We may be biased, but we think he's the most beautiful baby boy ever! 

As for me, I am feeling the effects of having a 3rd caesarean in less than 5 years (4 years 8 months to be exact). The recovery seems to be taking longer this time round and more painful. Thankfully our parents are all around to help out with the cooking, household chores and handling the kids, if not I can't imagine how we would survive!

Janelle and Janine have been absolutely adoring sisters to their little baby brother. Janelle loves to carry di-di and cuddle him, and she always coos "he's so cute!!". Janine loves to kiss and touch di-di, though we are a bit wary because she tends to forget how strong she is in comparison to a little newborn! We thank God for our family and for this new bundle of joy 

"For you created my inmost being; 

       you knit me together in my mother's womb.

 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; 

       your works are wonderful, 

       I know that full well."

- Psalm 139:13-14 -