RBJTimban’s Crib

Ethan Brody was born to my 22 year-old daughter, Fionula, on the 3rd October at around 2.30 a.m. He weighs 3.2 kg and cries very loud. Ethan is my second grandson, while his cousin, Iskandar Zulkarnain, 2 years older, being the first and is Theodore’s first child.

The name “Ethan Brody” is his parents’ choice, while “Insol” is my wife’s choice. His parents had been searching the internet for the baby’s name and final came to conclusion. Before his birth, my daughter had asked me which Iban name would suit the baby. I told her if it is a baby boy, I prefer they name him after my dad – “Timban”, while my wife would prefer “Insol” (i.e. her dad’s). But anyway, I did not mind much on the child’s naming. As long as it is easy to say, read or spell.

Now Ethan is a few days old and his mum is recovering. My wife and I are taking into account all the proper dietary to ensure her health and her baby’s. Yesterday my wife took Ethan to the clinic for his first medical check-up. The medic took his blood sample and as his jaundice is noticeable, they found that his blood-sugar level is 7.0, which I believe is quite high for a very young baby like him.