This morning as we were getting ready to leave the hospital, we were still contemplating on what to name the pumpkin.
I was starting to lean towards Nicola or Nicolette, when I decided to search alternative Greek N names again. Found a website that had Natasha listed as having Greek origin, derived from Anastasia which meant rebirth/resurrection.
I had been against Natasha initially because other sites had said it was another form of Natalie, and it was Russian etc. But when I found the alternative meaning, it sort of resonated because she was born so close to Good Friday and Easter. That was justification enough for me and before we could change our minds, we agreed on Natasha Sonali Lim and filled out the birth registration form. However the queue for birth registration was too long, so she couldn't get her birth certificate before we checked out.
Yesterday morning when the doc came to check in, he noticed we were in a temporary ward and told us to request a change to the nicer ward upstairs. I had thought our room a tad spartan but was ok with it, but he put in a change request on our behalf too.
Someone came to deliver a complimentary cake from the hospital and give us a goodie bag.
Anjali, Mitra and Sabrina were the first visitors of the day who popped in while I was enjoying my Indian meal. They were followed shortly by Ma, Kevin, Swana, their new maid Lita, Arlyn, Nat and Gigi. I would have liked to have a quiet moment for Nat to meet her sister but it was not to be.
All Nat did was peer into the bassinet but she was soon playing in the room, entertained by the Elmo balloons Swana bought her and Gigi. We gave her a gift on behalf of the new addition, she wasn't too impressed!
After everyone left, I was left to my own devices. Nick went to attend mass and while he was out, a nurse came to inform me they had secured me a room at ward 81 and to get ready to move. I packed up and a porter came to help move all our stuff.
The new room (Ward 81, Bed 23 - same combi as when I had Nat!) was a LOT nicer! Soft yellow lighting, brocade curtains, wall mounted LCD TV, big sofa bed, wallpaper and a hotel-looking loo. Hmm, wouldn't have minded staying here a few more nights!
Uncle Barry, Uncle Gilbert and Mildred came to visit in the afternoon when Nick came back from church. Nick was the milk nazi all over again, perplexed by the fact he could only get Natasha to drink 15 ml from the formula bottles when the nurses managed 30 ml.
Pops came by in the evening, together with Swana and Kevin who brought Nat. Kaelash, Jeanette and Riley paid a visit, so did Kenny, Felina and Sarah.
There were no visitors at the hospital today, but Swana and Kevin came again to help us carry stuff home. We received a second goodie bag and cake - I guess this ward wasn't aware we had already received it in the earlier ward. Heh heh.
Shortly after we got home though, the Sees came to visit bringing nonya kueh from Glory. I whacked a few apom bukuahs before Ma could see! Kavi and Siva paid a visit too, and so did Ben, Wendy and Daniel who happened to be in town again.
I was starting to lean towards Nicola or Nicolette, when I decided to search alternative Greek N names again. Found a website that had Natasha listed as having Greek origin, derived from Anastasia which meant rebirth/resurrection.
I had been against Natasha initially because other sites had said it was another form of Natalie, and it was Russian etc. But when I found the alternative meaning, it sort of resonated because she was born so close to Good Friday and Easter. That was justification enough for me and before we could change our minds, we agreed on Natasha Sonali Lim and filled out the birth registration form. However the queue for birth registration was too long, so she couldn't get her birth certificate before we checked out.
Yesterday morning when the doc came to check in, he noticed we were in a temporary ward and told us to request a change to the nicer ward upstairs. I had thought our room a tad spartan but was ok with it, but he put in a change request on our behalf too.
Someone came to deliver a complimentary cake from the hospital and give us a goodie bag.
Anjali, Mitra and Sabrina were the first visitors of the day who popped in while I was enjoying my Indian meal. They were followed shortly by Ma, Kevin, Swana, their new maid Lita, Arlyn, Nat and Gigi. I would have liked to have a quiet moment for Nat to meet her sister but it was not to be.
All Nat did was peer into the bassinet but she was soon playing in the room, entertained by the Elmo balloons Swana bought her and Gigi. We gave her a gift on behalf of the new addition, she wasn't too impressed!
After everyone left, I was left to my own devices. Nick went to attend mass and while he was out, a nurse came to inform me they had secured me a room at ward 81 and to get ready to move. I packed up and a porter came to help move all our stuff.
The new room (Ward 81, Bed 23 - same combi as when I had Nat!) was a LOT nicer! Soft yellow lighting, brocade curtains, wall mounted LCD TV, big sofa bed, wallpaper and a hotel-looking loo. Hmm, wouldn't have minded staying here a few more nights!
Uncle Barry, Uncle Gilbert and Mildred came to visit in the afternoon when Nick came back from church. Nick was the milk nazi all over again, perplexed by the fact he could only get Natasha to drink 15 ml from the formula bottles when the nurses managed 30 ml.
Pops came by in the evening, together with Swana and Kevin who brought Nat. Kaelash, Jeanette and Riley paid a visit, so did Kenny, Felina and Sarah.
There were no visitors at the hospital today, but Swana and Kevin came again to help us carry stuff home. We received a second goodie bag and cake - I guess this ward wasn't aware we had already received it in the earlier ward. Heh heh.
Shortly after we got home though, the Sees came to visit bringing nonya kueh from Glory. I whacked a few apom bukuahs before Ma could see! Kavi and Siva paid a visit too, and so did Ben, Wendy and Daniel who happened to be in town again.
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