E has arrived!!

After much anticipation and waiting in the hospital for about 30 hours, E finally arrived. But it must be said that the timing was perfect. (Disclaimer - this statement and the paragraph that follow are made by a passive participant in the birthing process. The passive participant has never experienced any uterine contractions nor gone through any form of pain that is half as excruciating. Apologies in advance to any mother, in particular my better half, if the descriptions are inadequate, inappropriate or downright wrong.)

The early admission meant that Andrea could have a night's rest before the big day. Being in the hospital allowed her to have greater peace of mind as she knew her antibiotics which had to be administered at least 4 hours prior to birth would be given in time. Then came the whole day of waiting, which allowed her to clear her emails and buy those much needed bedsheets, where else but online. She must be one of the few women who contribute to retailers on the other side of the globe, while on the delivery bed. Awesome!!

Alright, I'm taking a dig at my wife, but what I'm really trying to say is that she was a scene of serenity and calm before and during labour. A real champion of a mother.

Some photos of Elijah Choo Zhong Yi.