Me and Poey Chin are so happy!
We just came back from our monthly checkup. Since it’s the fifth month, we went for a detailed scan, and the highlight of the scan was a 4D real time ultrasound scan.
If you have not gone for one of these scans before, it’s basically the same as a normal ultrasound except that it’s using a bigger machine, and it costs five times more 
This machine is also able to generate a 3D ultrasound image, so you can see baby’s face and the shape of baby’s body parts.
The doctor started off looking at the different parts of baby’s body like the arms, legs, lips and forehead. Doctor said that everything looks normal. Then doctor took a look at baby’s spine, and we could see on the screen baby’s spine looking nice and straight. Doctor said baby has a very nice backbone. *proud*
Doctor then asked us a question. “Do you want to know baby’ sex?” We said yes.
Doctor said, “You are having a baby girl.”
Everyone, say hello to baby Rachel Chang!
We tried for almost 10 minutes but we could not get a clear screen capture of her face. She either kept covering her face with her hands and feet, or turned away from the ultrasound monitor.
Doctor magnified the sound of baby’s heartbeat and it was beating strong and fast! Like a horse galloping, doctor said.
In this photo it looks like she’s deep in thought. It takes a while to get yourself oriented, but you are looking at baby’s face, and she is either sucking her thumb or covering her mouth.
I’m so thankful that baby is developing normally. And I can’t wait to meet my little princess.
I’m starting to worry now about future teenage boys going after my daughter. I’m starting to worry if it will be safe for her to play in the playground. I’m starting to worry if I can let her out of my sight for even one second.
Five more months to go!
January 19, 2008 at 14:44
Hhahahhahahah.. u r so worried about everything..relax. it’s going to be okay! but i think it is an anxious process but happy one!
Adino: Thanks for the assurance
January 19, 2008 at 18:09
I like the sound of Rachel. Nine yrs older can or not. Benghui is an only child. Let’s make preparations n arrangements for a wedding HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Adino: No problem hehe… quickly teach BengHui how to become a millionaire
Update: Poey Chin says, “What!? How can you marry off our daughter without my permission!”
January 20, 2008 at 07:18
have you thought of a name yet?
Adino: Chinese name not confirmed yet, but we’re going to call her Rachel.
January 20, 2008 at 07:56
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
little girls are the bees’ knees!!!!!!
Adino: Thanks!!!!
January 20, 2008 at 10:02
“Sugar, Spice, and everything nice?” quoted from Powerpuff Girls?
I didn’t know that you’ve already decided on the name “Rachel”!
Congratulations!
Adino: Not from the Powerpuff girls, but there’s a saying that girls are made of sugar and spice, and all things nice
January 20, 2008 at 10:16
Congrats
Intro to my daughter, can?
Adino: Sure can
January 20, 2008 at 11:13
Congrats …. welcome Rachel ….
Adino: Thanks Ram N, and thanks for visiting my blog!
January 20, 2008 at 14:15
A big warm welcome to Rachel Chang! *hugs*
Not to worry, Adino, you’ll be a great father.
Adino: I hope so
January 20, 2008 at 21:55
Congratulations Adino and Poey Chin! Haha!
You guys must be soh happy! Hee… I tumpang happy too!
God bless you loads! Glad you decided on a name! I like Rachel…
*smile*
Adino: Yeah, we’re very happy. Maybe next time Rachel can play with Kyra
January 21, 2008 at 09:08
congrats adino and poey chin for first giving your girl a beautiful name, not something like lavender or petunia,really happy for you guys.even though it’s freezing like crazy.if she wanna study overseas in future, u can send her here, everything taken care for.;)congrats once more.
Adino: Thank you for the offer. Ooh, lavender sounds good.
January 21, 2008 at 09:40
That’s definitely a good choice of a name for your girl
I am as excited as yourself in waiting for her birth
The feeling of anticipation et all is God’s gift, really. How marvellous are His creations 
Adino: I can’t believe I almost chose Aeris
God is indeed the wonderful designer, and each baby is a miracle in itself!
January 21, 2008 at 09:49
That is so sweet! Congrats and don’t worry, you’ll have at least 4 years to go before you need to start worrying about playgrounds etc
Adino: Thanks. In four year’s time we may all have to hire a personal bodyguard in addition to a maid
January 21, 2008 at 09:56
That’s great! My sister is pregnant 4 months with a boy (God help his paternal grandmother, who is already suffering with 3 ‘Ultraman’ grandsons) and she’s already frantic with baby clothes and Lamaze procedures. Is baby Rachel your first baby?
PS: Congratulations and good wishes to all your family. And good luck to your wife!
Adino: Four months pregnant and already preparing Lamaze! We haven’t even started looking for pre-natal classes yet
Yes, Rachel is our first baby. Thanks for your kind wishes and thanks for visiting my blog! 
January 21, 2008 at 12:46
yay yay finally!
one little sis..
can hug mei mei not?
Adino: Sure can!
January 21, 2008 at 21:34
i attend DUMC d..so hope to see my mei mei there ah! =p
Adino: That’s great news! Hope to see you around, but I haven’t seen your photo, don’t know what you look like
January 22, 2008 at 15:41
For me, I’m starting to worry my baby girl turns out as naughty as me.
Adino: Don’t worry la… usually girls will follow after their mom
January 22, 2008 at 16:17
Congratulations Adino and Poey Chin!
Adino: Thanks!
January 23, 2008 at 13:35
ahha…
nevermind u post up baby rachel’s pic then when i bump to her..i will just hug her..
wakakkak…
but i attend sunday 10 am..
don think u will be there rite?
Adino: It depends, sometimes we go on Saturday, sometimes on Sunday. If we go on Saturday, we will usually sit around the front left side, if we go on Sunday, we will usually sit on the front right side. See if you can spot us
January 23, 2008 at 15:27
congratulations! *big smile*
yet to learn the art of looking in the ultrasound scans…
without guidance i usually dont know what i’m looking at..
Rachel’s a nice name.. is she gonna have small eyes like you? haha..
Adino: Thanks. I don’t know… I hope not
I’d like her to have big eyes like my wife.
January 24, 2008 at 10:56
Congratulations! She’s gonna be such a creative cutie
Adino: I hope so
January 24, 2008 at 22:12
ha?
i also sit on the right side front worr..
nvm nvm u mail me if u are going on sunday..lol..
Adino: Sure
January 25, 2008 at 08:57
Congratulations on ur baby gal. Your worries sound so familiar!! My hubby said the same things, haha.. guess all fathers think the same!!! Just leave her into God’s hand, I’m sure she’ll be a good little gal! ^_^
Adino: Hehe… my wife says I’m an old fashioned man, with old fashioned thinking
February 1, 2008 at 16:22
and it’s a girl!!!! CONGRATS BIG GUY!!!!!!
:D:D:D
Adino: Thanks