jericbilo

Apr

26

More Maya Media

Here are new videos of Maya:

Fair warning that these videos are quite repetitive. It’s quite boring unless you’re a huge fan. You’ll see more from my YouTube account here

I’ve also opened an account with Picasa just to see what they’re like. Here’s a link to my My Public Gallery.

Feel free to comment on the pix.

Categorised in What's up with me

Feb

05

I mentioned previously that it hasn’t “sunk in” yet that I have a little girl, or a dad. At the time of writing, it still hasn’t. I change nappies and give her baths and burp her when needed. I have fun with her of course when she’s up for it. I beleive I have bonded with her very well. She seems to recognize me, or my scent, or the way I hold her. Yet, I’m still not sure what the signs are that it has “sunk in”. If the feeling that it has sunk it means that there should be a change from a state before she was born to now that she has been born, then I’m not sure that there’s been much of a change. I may have prepared myself all too well for this time that I may have adapted too well to the situation. I’m not sure. I also try to enjoy the experience now yet still look forward to what she’s yet to do like smile and sit up.

It may have already “sunk in”, I just didn’t notice it.

Other updates

My dad arrives tomorrow around noon. I’m really looking forward to that. It’s about time someone from my side of the family has seen the baby in person. I really wish my mom could come.

We have an appointment to register the baby on Wednesday. Thursday means I’m writing the ”Life in the UK” test for my ”Indefinite Leave to Remain” status. It’s like a Permanent Resident status.

Who woulda thunk it?

Categorised in What's up with me and baby

Jan

30

Maya Sarah-James Bilo

5 Comments

Maya was born on the 21st of January 2008. We’re just really happy to be able to share her arrival with all of you. Thank you for your support. Thank you for the gifts. We do appreciate it.

It’s been more than a week now and this is only the first time that I’ve attempted to write about her in this blog. Maybe because I was waiting for that realization that I’m a daddy. I do say it. I know it. I’ve changed many nappies(diapers), given her a bath, and tried to experience as much with her as possible but I don’t think it has really sunk in yet. This may be due to my upset schedule. I’m on paternity leave at the moment and I’m looking for my groove.

As for mommy, she’s recovering really well. The doctors gave her a really good scar. I can hardly tell there was anything there. The emergency caesarean was routine but I was really nervous at the time. When the surgeon and the assistant arrived, it only took them 5 minutes and we heard our very first cry. She had a full head of hair. She reminded me of Jai and when he was born. I thought he looked just like me in this picture.

Maya is growing everyday. She’s feeding more and more often and she’s sleeping a lot more. Her poop has changed colour to a healthy yellow. All the pipes are working. She’s looking more and more like mommy each day, imho.