The day after - family together [PHOTOS]

The day after - Saturday, Nov 5th, 2005 - for the first time both Mommy and Daddy got to see Baby Elijah together. It was the first time since the delivery we were together as a family. Elijah was still in the ICU. But we were happy to see that he was not required to be in an incubator. Elijah slept in the bassinet-trolley like any full-term baby.

In the afternoon, Daddy brought Koong-Koong and Por-Por to the ICU to see Elijah. Only parents were allowed entry. So KK and PP could only catch a glimpse of Elijah through the glass door.

Later in the evening, we saw Elijah again and this time he was awake. We were thrilled to see him awake for the first time since delivery. Ah Kong says Elijah has Daddy's eyes.

Mommy is recovering well. She could walk a few steps at a time, although she needed to be wheeled to the ICU to see Elijah.

Elijah in ICU
A favourite photo with the grandparents.

So relaxed
Although you came into this world without due notice,

you look so calm and rested. No incubator was required.

Seeing you for the first time

Mommy had been so worried about your condition.

Mommy felt better after seeing you for the first time in ICU,
since you were born.

A photo op for Daddy
Daddy had escorted you to ICU soon after delivery.

This is just an excuse for Daddy to take a picuture.

Recovering well
Mommy feeling much better after seeing you in ICU.

Eyes wide open
Later that night, Mommy and Daddy visited you in ICU again.

For the first time, we saw your eyes opened.

A playful moment
Only a day old and you're already so playful.