It’s a BOY!

September 3, 2013

Three weeks ago, my little bundle of joy arrived into this world. He decided to give mummy a surprising kick the day before my birthday so my water broke, and he was delivered the day after my birthday after a painful 38 hours of labour! Thinking back, I had no idea how I was able to pull it through. It’s only been 3 weeks but I felt it’s been a decade. My whole world has changed since his arrival – being a parent is what matters to me the most now. Yes, the pregnancy, the labour and post delivery recovery were all difficult, but it’s all worth it every time I look at my precious little beautiful boy. He brings the utmost joy and happiness to my family. And just like every mother, he is the cutest and most beautiful baby in my eyes.

I have mostly recovered after locking myself at home and stuffing myself with loads of food for confinement (which is an Asian thing) for the past few weeks. I will be on maternity leave for 6 months which I hope will allow me to lose all the baby weight and update my blog as much as I can.

{ 77 comments… read them below or add one }

Yishan September 3, 2013 at 12:30 pm

Congrats Reika!! He’s gorgeous~~

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Reika September 3, 2013 at 12:36 pm

Thank you! 🙂

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Amy September 3, 2013 at 12:40 pm

Congrats Rieka ^____^

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Wen September 3, 2013 at 12:40 pm

Oh wow!! Congratulations Reika!! He looks absolutely cuddly 🙂 I’m terrified of the concept of labour and think you are absolutely brave to get through 36 hours of it :0

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Wen September 3, 2013 at 12:40 pm

*38 hours. Omg.

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Josie September 3, 2013 at 12:43 pm

Hi Reika.
My first time commenting here.
Congratulations on your baby boy arrival.
Enjoy motherhood and take good care.

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Shoko September 3, 2013 at 1:02 pm

Congrats Reika! Omedeto!!
What a painful but priceless birthday present you’ve received 🙂
Wish you and your family all the best!

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faye lu September 3, 2013 at 1:34 pm

congratulations reika – he’s so precious.
you’re going to be a wonderful mum .. and he’s going to be one stylish lil man, watch out ladies!!

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bellyhead September 3, 2013 at 1:45 pm

Reika,
He is beautiful and you are a radiant mom! Congratulations on the birth of your new son and best wishes to your whole family!! <33

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Sarah September 3, 2013 at 2:24 pm

Congratulations Reika! Beautiful little boy you have there! I delivered my little boy bundle 3 weeks ago too! 😀

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NeenaJ September 3, 2013 at 2:57 pm

Congratulations! It’s good (for you) to know how much strength you have in reserve. Best wishes for your little one!

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wj September 3, 2013 at 3:41 pm

Congrats!
I’ve been following your blog since as long as it existed (I think). I am excited to know that you have become a parent. I feel I am growing with you! 🙂

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Angela Jessica September 3, 2013 at 4:19 pm

Reika, had always been a silent reader 😀
but I decided to comment now

Congratulations on the baby boy! ah now you’re a mother. A beautiful mother. GBU and family all the time.
Stay beautiful.
Will be reading and waiting for more posts to come! on beauty stuffs and.. on the cute baby!

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onlyfr33b33 September 3, 2013 at 4:27 pm

WOW! 38 hours?! You’re an incredibly strong woman! Congratulations on your little bundle of joy =)

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Sheila September 3, 2013 at 4:44 pm

Congrats Reika! He’s beautiful!!

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Makeup Remastered September 3, 2013 at 5:15 pm

It’s a mothers prerogative to think her baby is beautiful – but he truly is! Enjoy very moment!

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Christina September 3, 2013 at 5:24 pm

Congratulations! He is adorable!!

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Martha September 3, 2013 at 6:05 pm

Congratulations! Enjoy your time at home with your little man 🙂

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Silka September 3, 2013 at 6:29 pm

Congratulations, a happy and long life for your beautiful little boy!

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Claire September 3, 2013 at 7:09 pm

Congratulations!!! I have a son and I think they are the most fun, little person that anyone could ever imagine. Enjoy motherhood because you know there will be more challenges to come.

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Miss Louise September 3, 2013 at 9:06 pm

38 hours?! That’s insane! Congratulations

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Vera September 3, 2013 at 10:38 pm

Congratulations Dear Reika! I am sooo Happy for you and your family! Was checking on your blog and thinking:”She probably is a Mom now!!! He is so sweet and adorable! You look beautiful! Love your makeup! You such an inspiration! God Bless!!! My daughter just turned 2 years old on August 31. But I already miss the time when she was as a newborn. Remember smelling her all the time! It is such addicting smell – of your baby! Enjoy every moment of it!!!

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Debby September 4, 2013 at 2:01 am

congrats Reika!

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Elizabeth September 4, 2013 at 2:20 am

Awwwww congratulations!!!! He’s beautiful, just like his mama 😉

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Bonnie September 4, 2013 at 2:37 am

Ohh the photos are beautiful – you and your little man are gorgeous, so touching! Enjoy these precious moments with him and take care of yourself as well 🙂 Congratulations to you, your hubby and the new addition to your family!

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Mai Gek September 4, 2013 at 3:09 am

Congratulations! Love the photos, so happy!

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Joey Chong September 4, 2013 at 5:39 am

Congratulations Reika!!
Love the pictures, looking forward to more updates on your blog =)

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Maria September 4, 2013 at 5:52 am

Congratulation, Rei!!!!

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Karine September 4, 2013 at 7:21 am

Congratulations, Reika!! You both look gorgeous!!

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Evelyn September 4, 2013 at 8:14 am

Congratulations Reika! Bubs is so gorgeous just like his mummy! I’m expecting my first baby (it’s a boy too!) in two months so I’m really excited to follow your journey into motherhood and gain some tips on how to be a ‘yummy mummy’! Didn’t think it was possible but your blog has gotten even better with your new addition 🙂

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Tina September 4, 2013 at 9:13 am

He is beautiful and you are positively glowing! Congratulations, you must be a very proud mama! :)))

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Elaine September 4, 2013 at 10:32 am

Congrats my dear!!!! Take care and talk soon! Rest well! Xoxo

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Sarah September 4, 2013 at 12:46 pm

I was kind of wondering if maybe you had already given birth! Congratulations!

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Reika September 4, 2013 at 1:13 pm

Thank you for all of your lovely responses and sweet thoughts!

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Ava September 4, 2013 at 5:27 pm

Congratulations, Reika! You look absolutely radiant and happy!

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jeslynj September 4, 2013 at 5:30 pm

Congrats, Reika! Thank you so much for sharing the pictures with your readers 🙂 He is beautiful just like his mother. I absolutely love your blog and I can’t wait for you to post more about your new life with your baby. Enjoy your maternity leave! Wow six months is a nice, long leave. I’m happy for you!

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Kate September 4, 2013 at 7:59 pm

Best wishes to you both, my dear! As expected, a beautiful baby for a beautiful lady!

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Wendy September 4, 2013 at 8:06 pm

Congrats Reika. Both you and your baby look very nice. He has lot of hair : )

Your delivery reminds my experience 4 years ago, like yours my water broke first and the labor took 22hours.

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Lorrie September 4, 2013 at 9:20 pm

Congratulations!!!! Even as a boy, this little man will grow with the same amazing fashion sense as his mom! Hopefully, I will deliver my bundle of joy in 2 months healthy. I really do look at you as an inspiration, you have an incredible fashion style.Again congrats from NYC.

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CJ September 4, 2013 at 11:31 pm

so happy for you..

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Rachel September 5, 2013 at 12:42 am

36 hours is insane! Congrats! He is beautiful just like his Mom! 🙂

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Nelly September 5, 2013 at 5:08 am

Hi Reika, congratulation on the baby boy!!! Best wishes for your family & take care 🙂

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Krystalkat September 5, 2013 at 5:16 am

Congratulations Reika!!! You’re both so beautiful and I wish you and your family lots of love and joy!! n___n

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tiffany September 5, 2013 at 5:46 am

hi reika, congratulations to you and your family!

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Ningning September 5, 2013 at 7:21 am

Oh goodness I’m writing with iPad and the spellchecker is truly bonkers! Here’s a DECENT version of my previous post:

I’m glad you’ve got a boy!

As a mum myself, you will realize that the only thing now that you do for yourself is put makeup on! Anything else will revolve around you and your baby and family now! So yeah, now you have even more chance to splurge on yourself for prettiness! Hehe!

Congrats and I look forward to your new posts as a mum! I wanna see if your makeup routine changes! Stay beautiful!

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Irene September 5, 2013 at 8:05 am

Congratulation, such a great news!! He is very handsome indeed, hope you have a good rest and looking forward to reading you updats.

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Janice September 5, 2013 at 12:25 pm

Congratulations!!!!!! He looks absolutely adorable!!! Makes me clucky. Look forward to your updates on your family and make up!!

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Ariya September 5, 2013 at 3:44 pm

congrats! I am so happy for you 🙂

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Eileen September 5, 2013 at 3:57 pm

In the time I’ve been flowing your blog, I’ve always been impressed by your beauty, but none of that gorgeousness comes close to the expression of pure and deeply abiding love that is reflected in your expression as you gaze at your child. Congratulations to you, your husband, and your little one!

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Cream September 5, 2013 at 9:02 pm

Congratulations ! You have such a beautiful baby ! And you are stunning too even if having a baby is a lot of work you are still preety and feminin, you definitly are a model for women to me !

Kisses from France for both of you !

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Yan September 6, 2013 at 9:51 am

Congrats!!! **throws confetti**
So happy for u and you have such an adorable hairly boy.

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Ra September 6, 2013 at 9:37 pm

OMG Reika! You are blessed. May your little one have a wonderful, long life! Congrats!!

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Sabrina September 8, 2013 at 12:18 am

Congratulations! He is so precious and you look like you’re glowing!

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elliade September 8, 2013 at 12:55 am

Congrats!! You and your baby looking good! Have a good maternity leave!

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ahhhsoneo September 8, 2013 at 5:19 am

He is so beautiful, congratulations and job well done.

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Petrina September 8, 2013 at 10:53 pm

Congratulations dear ! He is beautiful

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Monica September 9, 2013 at 3:41 am

Congratulations Reika 🙂

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Renee September 9, 2013 at 10:34 am

Congratz Reika!!!! Such a gorgeous boy. Wishing him a healthy baby & you take care. 🙂

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Roxanne September 9, 2013 at 11:06 am

Hello there,

Congrats on being a mother! Loving your blog, am a follower.

xoxo,
Roxanne C.
Laced Ivory – Singapore’s Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Blog

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Jenni @ lifeandlensofbeauty September 9, 2013 at 1:27 pm

Congrats on being a mother Reika!! All the best to you and your baby boy!

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Eugenia September 10, 2013 at 3:05 am

Congratulations and many blessings! He is absolutely adorable and while it’s a huge “ouch” to 38 hours of labour, that little angel you now hold was worth every minute of that! My daughter is now a lovely young woman of 19 who has just begun university, but I will never forget the day she was born & how much love there was in that moment…and every moment since! Enjoy watching him grow – every instant is precious!

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Reika September 10, 2013 at 12:13 pm

Thank you all! So touched by all the warm wishes 🙂

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Cindy September 10, 2013 at 1:39 pm

Hi Reika

Congratulations hun! You deserve every happiness, what a cute little boy!

x Cindy

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Elaine September 10, 2013 at 10:57 pm

Your baby boy is so adorable! I hope you all the luck and happiness!

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Diana September 11, 2013 at 7:50 am

Congratulations he’s beautiful. 38 hours! You’re brave! It took me 5 and 12 hours with my sons and was really tired.

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Yi September 13, 2013 at 4:08 pm

Congratulations, Reika. I can feel your happiness through your pictures and your words! I wish the best for your family!

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Joyce September September 15, 2013 at 1:57 pm

Congrats on entering a new phase in your life, Rei!
Enjoy motherhood, savor every minute of it!

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Angela Liu September 15, 2013 at 4:20 pm

Congratulations!!! It’s my first comment here too! I pray for the best for you and your Baby! So Cuteee!!!

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Jess September 21, 2013 at 12:07 am

Please apologize this belated comment, but I lost all my blog reading list, since I lost my mobile phone during my trip to London a few weeks back… Anyways…

CONGRARULATIONS, Reika!! I feel so happy for you! I’m sure you will be a great mum! ♡

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Dovey September 23, 2013 at 4:34 am

Hi Reika,
Congratulations on your handsome little boy! I wish both of you all the best in all the wonderful days to come 🙂

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Kate September 24, 2013 at 12:33 am

Congratulations!! He looks adorable!!!

-Kate

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Jessica September 26, 2013 at 4:54 am

Hi Reika,

Hello Beautiful Mum and Baby!

Congratulations!!

Jessica

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midnitedesire October 8, 2013 at 11:53 am

A big congratulations to you and your lovely family.! 🙂

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Rowena October 9, 2013 at 3:32 pm

I had my little boy almost exactly a year before you. It passes so quickly – such a cliche! But it does. One thing I thought I’d be able to do on my maternity was do lost of catching up then I realised – babies take up 99.9% of your time 🙂

Hope you are enjoying mother hood 🙂

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Reika October 11, 2013 at 11:26 am

I know what you mean – time flies and I am also spending 99.9% of my time on my baby, and the other 0.1% to catch up on my sleep lol!

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sophia October 13, 2013 at 4:21 pm

Congrats, both you and baby look beautiful!! Looking forward to all your updates!

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Laura October 30, 2013 at 12:23 pm

Late to this post, but CONGRATS! You both look beautiful – and happy! Enjoy this special time 🙂

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