Saturday, December 27, 2008
Fountain for sale
I have a fountain for clearance. Full set - pebbles, bricks, wooden deckings, container, etc. Selling @ $250 (neg). Self collection at Woodlands
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Tricycle with basket
Tricycle
Price reduced to $8 on 27 Dec 08
- Used tricycle
- Basket behind
- Condition : 6/10
- $10 self collection at Woodlands
- Basket behind
- Condition : 6/10
- $10 self collection at Woodlands
Price reduced to $8 on 27 Dec 08
Lucky Baby Nifty 4pcs Drying rack cum organiser (RESERVED)
Lucky Baby Nifty 4pcs Drying rack cum organiser
- Ideal for bottles of all shapes and sizes
- Holds up to 4 sets of milk bottles and accessories
- Plastic cover keeps milk bottles, teats and other feeding accessories dry, clean and hygienic
- 2 sides locks for secured locking
- $3
- Self collection at Woodlands on Weekdays evening or weekends
- Meet up at Paya Lebar during Weekday office hour
- Ideal for bottles of all shapes and sizes
- Holds up to 4 sets of milk bottles and accessories
- Plastic cover keeps milk bottles, teats and other feeding accessories dry, clean and hygienic
- 2 sides locks for secured locking
- $3
- Self collection at Woodlands on Weekdays evening or weekends
- Meet up at Paya Lebar during Weekday office hour
Lucky Baby Handy 6pcs Drying rack cum organiser (RESERVED)
Lucky Baby Handy 6pcs Drying rack cum organiser
- Ideal for bottles of all shapes and sizes
- Holds up to 6 sets of milk bottles and accessories
- Plastic cover keeps milk bottles, teats and other feeding accessories dry, clean and hygienic
- $5
- Self collection at Woodlands on Weekdays evening or weekends
- Meet up at Paya Lebar during Weekday office hour
- Ideal for bottles of all shapes and sizes
- Holds up to 6 sets of milk bottles and accessories
- Plastic cover keeps milk bottles, teats and other feeding accessories dry, clean and hygienic
- $5
- Self collection at Woodlands on Weekdays evening or weekends
- Meet up at Paya Lebar during Weekday office hour
Item for Sale - BN Fleece Blanket
Blankets
- 2 pieces of Fleece Blanket - Yellow and Pink
- Unopen / Brand new
- Machine washable
- $5 each
- Self collection at Woodlands on Weekdays evening or weekends
- Meet up at Paya Lebar during Weekday office hour
- 2 pieces of Fleece Blanket - Yellow and Pink
- Unopen / Brand new
- Machine washable
- $5 each
- Self collection at Woodlands on Weekdays evening or weekends
- Meet up at Paya Lebar during Weekday office hour
Item for Sale - Fisher Price Cradle Swing
Fisher Price Cradle Swing
- Bought during Taka Sale 2 years ago
- Used 1 - 2 times only
- Battery Operated
- 6 speeds
- Can change the direction of the swing
- Comes with washable cover
- Motorised Duck mobile
- Suitable for NB to toddler
- Can adjust the seating - laid back (for younger babies) and sit down (toddler)
- Price $150 (self Collection @ Woodlands)
- Bought during Taka Sale 2 years ago
- Used 1 - 2 times only
- Battery Operated
- 6 speeds
- Can change the direction of the swing
- Comes with washable cover
- Motorised Duck mobile
- Suitable for NB to toddler
- Can adjust the seating - laid back (for younger babies) and sit down (toddler)
- Price $150 (self Collection @ Woodlands)
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Bishan Junction 8 - Hello Kitty Show
Today went shopping at Bishan Junction 8 and happened to catch the Hello Kitty Show.
Angeline is so worried that Daniel will touch her. Want to watch but scared at the same time.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Arrival of baby Ashlyn
Finally it's my turn to write my labour story....
Made an appointment to see my gynae, Dr Benjamin Tham on 1st Sept 08 at 1155am. Waited till 1pm to see him at his clinic.
Did a check on me and said that everything is alright with baby so I asked if I can be induced anytime cos I am feeling very sick. Backache with pain at tailbone, tummy feeling cramps but not regular contraction, with episodes of dizziness.
He told me that since I am over 38 weeks already therefore if I really wanted to induce labour, he’s ok with this decision. So he asked if I wanted to induce labour on the same day. We were so shocked by this suggestion – we were waiting for this day to happen but never expected to be on the same day.
We agreed and went to pick a time to induce labour and we finally decided to come back to KKH at 6pm.
We brought the kids out for lunch and headed home to get prepared. After taking the hospital bag, we still have time to write some emails and go online to play some games to relax ourselves.
5.00pm
Reached KKH but was early therefore went to Kopitiam to get some food.
530pm
Got to Delivery Suite to “report”. Was told that they are going to give me Pitocin instead of breaking my water bag.
I was thinking that if I am given Pitocin then it’s going to be a long wait. I was told that after the first pill, I will be waiting in the ward until I have contraction. In the next few hours, if no contraction, a second pill will be given to me with the maximum of 3 pills.
6.00pm
At this point of time, I was like “HUH!!!?? Waiting game again…. But not given any choice. But when the nurse checked my dilation, I was glad that I was 3cm dilated and after confirmation with my gynae, I was told that instead of this arrangement, I will be induced by breaking the water bag. YES!!! We were so happy after hearing this.
7.30pm
Doctor on duty came by to see me and decided that it’s time to break my water bag. So out came the water but no pain…. Waited and waited ….. slight contraction started coming after 830pm.
8.30pm
Midwife came and checked on me… only 4-5cm dilated. Water is low and contraction is regular but not intense enough. Waited and waited again.. Managed to joke around with my hubby and watched the TV while waiting. Hubby went to get his dinner before my contraction got regular and stronger.
9.30pm
Contraction became regular and more intense but still can tahan…. Dilation is only 5cm. Still a long way to go but midwife did informed us that as this is the 3rd child, dilation can be fast and labour can start anytime so she prepared everything just in case things got too fast.
10.30pm
Contraction became VERY intense. For someone that doesn’t have any idea what is contraction all about, this is very scary. I didn’t expect that contraction can be so painful and so unbearable.
I have to use the “laughing gas” as pain relief. My hubby had to stand by my side to hold on to my hand to support me. By then, I was crying to myself cos the pain is so intense that I feel that the baby is pushing herself out.
But the midwife told me that I was only 7cm dilated therefore I can’t push. Therefore I dared not open up my leg at all just in case the baby came out naturally…
11.00pm
At this point of time, I went “MAD”….due to pain. I wanted epidural (for the first time and for my last pregnancy) but with 7cm dilation and I can’t keep still, the doctor in charge hesitated to give me that shot at the spine.
11.15pm
Midwife said she can feel that head of the baby already so everyone is the ward started to panic. I started to dilate very fast and I went crazy… I was screaming in the labour ward like no body business due to the pain.
By 11.30pm, baby Ashlyn is out to see the world. I was lucky enough that there was no tear therefore no stitching is required.
Made an appointment to see my gynae, Dr Benjamin Tham on 1st Sept 08 at 1155am. Waited till 1pm to see him at his clinic.
Did a check on me and said that everything is alright with baby so I asked if I can be induced anytime cos I am feeling very sick. Backache with pain at tailbone, tummy feeling cramps but not regular contraction, with episodes of dizziness.
He told me that since I am over 38 weeks already therefore if I really wanted to induce labour, he’s ok with this decision. So he asked if I wanted to induce labour on the same day. We were so shocked by this suggestion – we were waiting for this day to happen but never expected to be on the same day.
We agreed and went to pick a time to induce labour and we finally decided to come back to KKH at 6pm.
We brought the kids out for lunch and headed home to get prepared. After taking the hospital bag, we still have time to write some emails and go online to play some games to relax ourselves.
5.00pm
Reached KKH but was early therefore went to Kopitiam to get some food.
530pm
Got to Delivery Suite to “report”. Was told that they are going to give me Pitocin instead of breaking my water bag.
I was thinking that if I am given Pitocin then it’s going to be a long wait. I was told that after the first pill, I will be waiting in the ward until I have contraction. In the next few hours, if no contraction, a second pill will be given to me with the maximum of 3 pills.
6.00pm
At this point of time, I was like “HUH!!!?? Waiting game again…. But not given any choice. But when the nurse checked my dilation, I was glad that I was 3cm dilated and after confirmation with my gynae, I was told that instead of this arrangement, I will be induced by breaking the water bag. YES!!! We were so happy after hearing this.
7.30pm
Doctor on duty came by to see me and decided that it’s time to break my water bag. So out came the water but no pain…. Waited and waited ….. slight contraction started coming after 830pm.
8.30pm
Midwife came and checked on me… only 4-5cm dilated. Water is low and contraction is regular but not intense enough. Waited and waited again.. Managed to joke around with my hubby and watched the TV while waiting. Hubby went to get his dinner before my contraction got regular and stronger.
9.30pm
Contraction became regular and more intense but still can tahan…. Dilation is only 5cm. Still a long way to go but midwife did informed us that as this is the 3rd child, dilation can be fast and labour can start anytime so she prepared everything just in case things got too fast.
10.30pm
Contraction became VERY intense. For someone that doesn’t have any idea what is contraction all about, this is very scary. I didn’t expect that contraction can be so painful and so unbearable.
I have to use the “laughing gas” as pain relief. My hubby had to stand by my side to hold on to my hand to support me. By then, I was crying to myself cos the pain is so intense that I feel that the baby is pushing herself out.
But the midwife told me that I was only 7cm dilated therefore I can’t push. Therefore I dared not open up my leg at all just in case the baby came out naturally…
11.00pm
At this point of time, I went “MAD”….due to pain. I wanted epidural (for the first time and for my last pregnancy) but with 7cm dilation and I can’t keep still, the doctor in charge hesitated to give me that shot at the spine.
11.15pm
Midwife said she can feel that head of the baby already so everyone is the ward started to panic. I started to dilate very fast and I went crazy… I was screaming in the labour ward like no body business due to the pain.
By 11.30pm, baby Ashlyn is out to see the world. I was lucky enough that there was no tear therefore no stitching is required.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Regular visit to Gynae
From this week onwards, I will have to visit my gynae on a weekly basis. Was praying very hard that I can get approval to induce pregnancy on 16 Aug 08. It happens to be my 36th weeks and it's Regi's birthday too. But too bad, Dr Tham said that baby is still very tiny - 2.2kg now therefore not advisable to induce unless I want to see her in NICU.
Which parents would want their baby to stay in NICU for 2 weeks before discharge?? Although I am having all the difficult times in carrying her, I will have to "tahan" for another 2 more weeks to make sure that she is of standard weight then she can come home with me on the same day.
All parents hope and pray hard that baby will come out healthy. Me too... so no matter what happen, I will have to endure all the pains that I am experiencing now. By the way, I think me having pre-natal blues too. Sleepless nights since I am on medication to control contraction. I kept having negative thoughts and horrible (maybe scary) dreams too. Am I mad or normal?
I do hope that from today onwards, me off the medication and I can sleep better too. Was given some flu medication so that I can sleep better at night. Hopefully this medication can help me get some sleep without any dreams or rather nightmare.
Here are some information on the baby from MumCentre Singapore:
Month 8
- She is about 30cm in length
- Close to 2kg in weight
- May settle into birthing position with head down
- Will be able to survive if delivered now
Month 9
- Fully developed by end of the month
- May weigh about 3kg
- Should be head down by now and positioned close to cervical opening with feet up under breastbone
- Bones in the head are sofy and flexible to allow passage through vagina during delivery
- May have longer periods of inactivity due to cramped space
- Organs and body systems are maturing and ready to function on their own
I was about 53kg before pregnancy and currently (as of today) 67kg - ADDITIONAL OF 14KG already... oh no.. how am I going to lose all the weight after delivery???
Which parents would want their baby to stay in NICU for 2 weeks before discharge?? Although I am having all the difficult times in carrying her, I will have to "tahan" for another 2 more weeks to make sure that she is of standard weight then she can come home with me on the same day.
All parents hope and pray hard that baby will come out healthy. Me too... so no matter what happen, I will have to endure all the pains that I am experiencing now. By the way, I think me having pre-natal blues too. Sleepless nights since I am on medication to control contraction. I kept having negative thoughts and horrible (maybe scary) dreams too. Am I mad or normal?
I do hope that from today onwards, me off the medication and I can sleep better too. Was given some flu medication so that I can sleep better at night. Hopefully this medication can help me get some sleep without any dreams or rather nightmare.
Here are some information on the baby from MumCentre Singapore:
Month 8
- She is about 30cm in length
- Close to 2kg in weight
- May settle into birthing position with head down
- Will be able to survive if delivered now
Month 9
- Fully developed by end of the month
- May weigh about 3kg
- Should be head down by now and positioned close to cervical opening with feet up under breastbone
- Bones in the head are sofy and flexible to allow passage through vagina during delivery
- May have longer periods of inactivity due to cramped space
- Organs and body systems are maturing and ready to function on their own
I was about 53kg before pregnancy and currently (as of today) 67kg - ADDITIONAL OF 14KG already... oh no.. how am I going to lose all the weight after delivery???
Friday, July 4, 2008
Preparing for Arrival of No. 3 - Checklist of Purchases
Seems that Hospital Bag Essential check list is a long list with lots of unnecessary items... haha... we should see if this is just as bad as that.
Baby's Room
Baby's Cot
- Wind up mobiles (passed down by Angeline)
- Mattress (passed down by Angeline)
- Blanket (passed down by Angeline)
- Bumper (passed down by Angeline)
- Cot sheets (passed down by Angeline)
- Mattress protector (not necessary, right?)
Changing Table (Optional)
Chest of Drawers (having a cupboard for her)
Clothes
- Pacifiers (bought)
- Mittens (bought 2 pairs and will dig out Angeline's)
- Bootees (bought 2 pairs and will dig out Angeline's)
- Nappy (dun think will use that)
- Nappy liners (will have to decide later)
- Cotton buds (bought)
- Blouse / shirts - long and short sleeves (bought 2 pairs and will dig out Angeline's)
- Suits - pants and long shirt (bought 2 pairs and will dig out Angeline's)
- Handkerchief (have to go market to look look see see)
- Safety pins (not necessary)
- Face towels (same as handkerchief?)
Cotton balls (bought)
Nail Clippers (bought)
Cream to prevent nappy rash (bought)
Oil for wind (bought)
Ziplock to store soiled pampers or nappies (not necessary)
Gripe water (not necessary)
Baby Bathing
- Wipes (buying soon)
- Baby bath tub (sharing with Angeline)
- Bath mat (sharing with Angeline)
- Bath towel (buying soon)
- Bath sponge (not necessary)
- Baby soap / bath lotion / shampoo (sharing with Angeline)
- Cotton buds (bought)
- Baby Oil (bought)
- Baby powder with puff (bought)
- Tissue paper (got supply at home)
- Diapers (need to buy more - bought 1 pack of Huggies Ultra NB only)
Care of Umbilical Cord Stump
- Sterile swab applicators (cotton buds can?)
- Sterile cotton swabs (cotton wool can?)
- Sterile container for cord spirit (optional)
- Cord spirit (may not be given by hospital)
Feeding Baby
- Milk bottles and small size teats (bought 2 tiny bottles for her)
- Bottle scrub brush (shared with Angeline)
- Warmer cum carrier bag (not necessary - thanks to nursing rooms available everywhere)
- Thermometer (household necessity)
- Large pan / pot (for sterilising) (using whatever at home)
- Tongs (to handle hot bottles) (not necessary, can use chopsticks)
- 6 bottle electric steam steriliser (waste $$, electrical bills going up every month liao)
- Milk container (can share with Angeline)
Accessories
- Playpen (too young)
- Walker (passed down by Angeline)
- Stairgates (no stair at home - haha)
- Rubber protectors (more for Angeline than baby)
- High chair (huh... Angeline is using one now and not baby's turn yet)
- Bouncers (what's that?)
- Stroller (shared with Angeline)
- Baby carrier (dunno whether to buy or not)
- Pram (Stroller and Pram??? What's the diff?)
Toys & Playstuff
- Rattle (too young)
- Mirror (too young - maybe Angeline will need another mirror)
- Baby gym (ehhhhhh.... maybe yes maybe no..... see first)
Mummy care
- Maternity Dress / Pyjamas with front opening for breast feeding (so troublesome??)
- Breast cream (see first)
- Cotton ball (bought)
- Nursing pads (depends)
- Disposable panties (ehhhhh. see first)
- Sanitary pads (DEFINATELY! SUPER SUPER CAN ABSORB ONE!)
- Bedrooms slippers (have one at home)
- Breast pump (Yee sien is passing hers to me)
Other optional items
- Electrical flask (Who doesn't have one at home)
- Claypot or double boil claypot for mum's confinement soup (of cos have one at home lah)
Baby's Room
Baby's Cot
- Wind up mobiles (passed down by Angeline)
- Mattress (passed down by Angeline)
- Blanket (passed down by Angeline)
- Bumper (passed down by Angeline)
- Cot sheets (passed down by Angeline)
- Mattress protector (not necessary, right?)
Changing Table (Optional)
Chest of Drawers (having a cupboard for her)
Clothes
- Pacifiers (bought)
- Mittens (bought 2 pairs and will dig out Angeline's)
- Bootees (bought 2 pairs and will dig out Angeline's)
- Nappy (dun think will use that)
- Nappy liners (will have to decide later)
- Cotton buds (bought)
- Blouse / shirts - long and short sleeves (bought 2 pairs and will dig out Angeline's)
- Suits - pants and long shirt (bought 2 pairs and will dig out Angeline's)
- Handkerchief (have to go market to look look see see)
- Safety pins (not necessary)
- Face towels (same as handkerchief?)
Cotton balls (bought)
Nail Clippers (bought)
Cream to prevent nappy rash (bought)
Oil for wind (bought)
Ziplock to store soiled pampers or nappies (not necessary)
Gripe water (not necessary)
Baby Bathing
- Wipes (buying soon)
- Baby bath tub (sharing with Angeline)
- Bath mat (sharing with Angeline)
- Bath towel (buying soon)
- Bath sponge (not necessary)
- Baby soap / bath lotion / shampoo (sharing with Angeline)
- Cotton buds (bought)
- Baby Oil (bought)
- Baby powder with puff (bought)
- Tissue paper (got supply at home)
- Diapers (need to buy more - bought 1 pack of Huggies Ultra NB only)
Care of Umbilical Cord Stump
- Sterile swab applicators (cotton buds can?)
- Sterile cotton swabs (cotton wool can?)
- Sterile container for cord spirit (optional)
- Cord spirit (may not be given by hospital)
Feeding Baby
- Milk bottles and small size teats (bought 2 tiny bottles for her)
- Bottle scrub brush (shared with Angeline)
- Warmer cum carrier bag (not necessary - thanks to nursing rooms available everywhere)
- Thermometer (household necessity)
- Large pan / pot (for sterilising) (using whatever at home)
- Tongs (to handle hot bottles) (not necessary, can use chopsticks)
- 6 bottle electric steam steriliser (waste $$, electrical bills going up every month liao)
- Milk container (can share with Angeline)
Accessories
- Playpen (too young)
- Walker (passed down by Angeline)
- Stairgates (no stair at home - haha)
- Rubber protectors (more for Angeline than baby)
- High chair (huh... Angeline is using one now and not baby's turn yet)
- Bouncers (what's that?)
- Stroller (shared with Angeline)
- Baby carrier (dunno whether to buy or not)
- Pram (Stroller and Pram??? What's the diff?)
Toys & Playstuff
- Rattle (too young)
- Mirror (too young - maybe Angeline will need another mirror)
- Baby gym (ehhhhhh.... maybe yes maybe no..... see first)
Mummy care
- Maternity Dress / Pyjamas with front opening for breast feeding (so troublesome??)
- Breast cream (see first)
- Cotton ball (bought)
- Nursing pads (depends)
- Disposable panties (ehhhhh. see first)
- Sanitary pads (DEFINATELY! SUPER SUPER CAN ABSORB ONE!)
- Bedrooms slippers (have one at home)
- Breast pump (Yee sien is passing hers to me)
Other optional items
- Electrical flask (Who doesn't have one at home)
- Claypot or double boil claypot for mum's confinement soup (of cos have one at home lah)
Preparing for Arrival of No. 3 - Hospital Bag Essentials
Although this is my 3rd pregnancy, I have almost forgotten what is needed for the arrival of newborn. It seems so long long ago since I prepared myself and family to welcome a new member in HO FAMILY!
Was checking the net and saw these 2 helpful checklists - Hospital Bag Essentials and Checklist of Purchases. Hope they are able to help me to make right packing.
Hospital Bag Essentials
For Admission
- Identity cards for both husband and wife
- Letter from Gynae
- Money
- Booking Slip for Admission
- Birth Plan
- Blood results given by gynae
For Mother
- 3 night dresses, preferably with buttons in front for breast feeding
- 1 set dress for going home
- 1 pair of bedroom slippers
- 1 pair of socks for your feet
- 3 nursing bras
- 10 disposable maternity panties
- 1 box of maternity sanitary pads
- 1 box of tissues
- 1 bag of toiletries : soap, comb, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, facial soap, eyeglasses,
contact lens case and solution
- 1 face towel
- 2 plastic bags for soiled clothing
For baby
- 3 blouses / shirts
- 3 pairs of mittens and booties
- 3 wrapping blankets
- 1 packet of disposable diapers
- 1 box of tissue
- 3 handkerchiefs
Optional Items
- Books for reading
- 1 packet of biscuits
- Digicam
- Camcorder
- Cell phone
- Extra bag to bring home gifts
Was checking the net and saw these 2 helpful checklists - Hospital Bag Essentials and Checklist of Purchases. Hope they are able to help me to make right packing.
Hospital Bag Essentials
For Admission
- Identity cards for both husband and wife
- Letter from Gynae
- Money
- Booking Slip for Admission
- Birth Plan
- Blood results given by gynae
For Mother
- 3 night dresses, preferably with buttons in front for breast feeding
- 1 set dress for going home
- 1 pair of bedroom slippers
- 1 pair of socks for your feet
- 3 nursing bras
- 10 disposable maternity panties
- 1 box of maternity sanitary pads
- 1 box of tissues
- 1 bag of toiletries : soap, comb, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, facial soap, eyeglasses,
contact lens case and solution
- 1 face towel
- 2 plastic bags for soiled clothing
For baby
- 3 blouses / shirts
- 3 pairs of mittens and booties
- 3 wrapping blankets
- 1 packet of disposable diapers
- 1 box of tissue
- 3 handkerchiefs
Optional Items
- Books for reading
- 1 packet of biscuits
- Digicam
- Camcorder
- Cell phone
- Extra bag to bring home gifts
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Piggy Bank for Angeline
My mum recently bought a piggy bank from Mini Toons. Take a look at how happy Angeline is when she is with her piggy bank.
This is the first night we got the piggy bank. She insisted in sleeping with this toy.
The next morning, she continued to hug and hold on to this new toy. I think she really love this piggy very much.
An exclusive picture of her as a traditional Jap girl -
Special Gift from Taiwan
We have so many different kinds of cigs for sale in Singapore. But have anyone seen this type of cig in Singapore??
It's so 'girl' lor...... Take a look at the cig and it's so cute! 
At the bottom of the filter tip, it has a heart shape. Don't expect to blow out heart shaped smoke! Sorry to disappoint smokers - not that fantastic!!
Comes in a rose printed pink box....
It's so 'girl' lor...... Take a look at the cig and it's so cute! At the bottom of the filter tip, it has a heart shape. Don't expect to blow out heart shaped smoke! Sorry to disappoint smokers - not that fantastic!!
A Trip to Botanic Garden
We went to Botanic Garden on 8 June 08... It's an interesting place to visit. We had a walk around the garden, took some pictures and enjoyed a peaceful afternoon at this place.
Look at the aloe vera. It's so big!
These are frangipani trees. Look at the branches - they look like trees from the fairy tales! That's my brother, William, posing! Welcome to my Enchanted Garden!
There's a story behind this tree - The story of 100 year old Giant.
Look at this ... a hole in a tree. I doubt we can see this kind of tree in our parks.
Look at the aloe vera. It's so big!These are frangipani trees. Look at the branches - they look like trees from the fairy tales! That's my brother, William, posing! Welcome to my Enchanted Garden! There's a story behind this tree - The story of 100 year old Giant. "On one stormy day in 202, a giant tree at Singapore Botanic Gardens was struck by lightning. It slowly died. In memory of this majestic giant, the trunk was conserved. It was moved here in 2007. Around the trunk are parts of large roots from other tropical trees. These are arranged to create an area for hide and seek".
Hide and seek?? I doubt so. I think it's more for the elves? Dwarfs??
Spending a weekend at this garden is something different from the places that we went to with the kids. Not so crowded... no shopping, no noisy music, etc.. just trees, plants and families with kids.
After walking around for some time, we had a rest at the cafe at the garden entrance. Look at this pair - Angeline taking her drinks while Regi looks so tired. Haha.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Pregnancy Journal Part 5
Just went to Motherhood Fair 2008 yesterday. Bought a set of pyjamas for my girl and some clothes for my new baby... hehe.. was so excited buying all those tiny clothes. There are very cute and when I came back with my purchases, my girl is also very excited with them.
I think she is as excited as us now. But I am not too sure if she will get jealous over the new additional family member. Just hope that she will be able to treat the new member well and not be jealous over her.
Me starting to count down to my due date - 12 Sept 2008, another 3 months to go. YEAH.. my baby is getting "naughty" - doesn't let me sleep and rest properly especially at night. Her kicks are getting stronger and my tummy is not as big as what she wanted. Hehe... :)
I am very curious how does she look like.. will she look like me or Regi??? But I think as long as she is healthy, I should be contented and happy. I think even my colleagues are getting nervous over my growing tummy. They are getting prepared for my delivery in case I deliver in office as I have the intention to work til my due date is near.
I am not too sure if this is the right choice. Cos I don't want to waste my maternity leave but I also want to take some time off before my delivery to accompany my girl before my little little girl is out. Any advice?
I will post my pregnancy photos soon online. I do hope that I can lose my weight after my delivery as soon as possible. Otherwise I will have to work hard to lose those weight before I go back to work. Hehe. Btw, me not taking many pictures for this pregnancy. Refused to accept the fact that my body is so FAT! Haha...
I think she is as excited as us now. But I am not too sure if she will get jealous over the new additional family member. Just hope that she will be able to treat the new member well and not be jealous over her.
Me starting to count down to my due date - 12 Sept 2008, another 3 months to go. YEAH.. my baby is getting "naughty" - doesn't let me sleep and rest properly especially at night. Her kicks are getting stronger and my tummy is not as big as what she wanted. Hehe... :)
I am very curious how does she look like.. will she look like me or Regi??? But I think as long as she is healthy, I should be contented and happy. I think even my colleagues are getting nervous over my growing tummy. They are getting prepared for my delivery in case I deliver in office as I have the intention to work til my due date is near.
I am not too sure if this is the right choice. Cos I don't want to waste my maternity leave but I also want to take some time off before my delivery to accompany my girl before my little little girl is out. Any advice?
I will post my pregnancy photos soon online. I do hope that I can lose my weight after my delivery as soon as possible. Otherwise I will have to work hard to lose those weight before I go back to work. Hehe. Btw, me not taking many pictures for this pregnancy. Refused to accept the fact that my body is so FAT! Haha...
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Pregnancy Journal Part 4
It's the 5th month of the pregnancy, I am left with only 5 months to go.... I am so happy. Went for a detailed ultrasound scan on 21 April 08. Baby was so comfortable in the tummy that she didn't want to wake up at all during the scan therefore the whole scanning process took me more than 1 hour to complete. Haha... Everything went smoothly except that she doesn't want to turn around for the doctor to see her spine. So in the end, we end up talking to her through my tummy...
Guess what, I told her that she better turn herself around so that we can take a picture of her spine otherwise Daddy and Mummy are not going shopping for her clothes... then she starts turning herself around (a bit only lah). So funny... it shows all women like to shop for clothes and that applies to babies in the tummy too.
Forget to tell everyone who read my blog... I am going to have another princess. Hopefully she will be as cute as my little Angeline. Talking about Angeline, I was so surprised that she loves babies so much. My sister in law just gave birth to a baby girl in March and when Angeline saw her for the first time in the hospital, she kept telling me how the baby cries, how the baby sucks and eats her hand, etc. And whenever we meet up with the baby, she will always be around with the baby. For eg. when the baby cries, she will rush to the diaper bag to take her pacifier for her, when we said that baby needs to change her diapers, she will rush out for diaper, etc.
When my mum is feeding the baby, she will be there to "supervise" her, making sure that my mum will turn the milk bottle so that the baby can drink her milk. Haha... this is not what I expect from a 2 years old girl. I do hope that this behaviour will remain so that she will care and love her little sister and not jealous over her.
Coming back to my pregancy, my gynae advised me to take a blood test to test for Down Sydrome. I wonder why is there a sudden need for me to take this blood test after my detailed scan result is out. Is there something wrong with my baby? I do hope that nothing will go wrong with her. I got so worried that I was having nightmares during the night. I kept wondering what if something is wrong, what if....... so many questions in my mind.
When I asked my female colleagues, they told me that it's a normal practice for gynaes to ask for this test, as a precaution measure only. So nothing to worry about at all. But somehow I feel so worried, scared and I can't do anything at all. I will know the result only in 3 weeks time (my next appt with my gynae). I really have no idea how am I going to go through these 3 weeks.
Just take it easy to make things easier for me or to call up hospital to ask for report in one week time? I have no idea at all. Just pray hard that my baby will be fine in my tummy and when she is out to see the world. I believe that she will grow up to be a good girl just like Angeline.
Guess what, I told her that she better turn herself around so that we can take a picture of her spine otherwise Daddy and Mummy are not going shopping for her clothes... then she starts turning herself around (a bit only lah). So funny... it shows all women like to shop for clothes and that applies to babies in the tummy too.
Forget to tell everyone who read my blog... I am going to have another princess. Hopefully she will be as cute as my little Angeline. Talking about Angeline, I was so surprised that she loves babies so much. My sister in law just gave birth to a baby girl in March and when Angeline saw her for the first time in the hospital, she kept telling me how the baby cries, how the baby sucks and eats her hand, etc. And whenever we meet up with the baby, she will always be around with the baby. For eg. when the baby cries, she will rush to the diaper bag to take her pacifier for her, when we said that baby needs to change her diapers, she will rush out for diaper, etc.
When my mum is feeding the baby, she will be there to "supervise" her, making sure that my mum will turn the milk bottle so that the baby can drink her milk. Haha... this is not what I expect from a 2 years old girl. I do hope that this behaviour will remain so that she will care and love her little sister and not jealous over her.
Coming back to my pregancy, my gynae advised me to take a blood test to test for Down Sydrome. I wonder why is there a sudden need for me to take this blood test after my detailed scan result is out. Is there something wrong with my baby? I do hope that nothing will go wrong with her. I got so worried that I was having nightmares during the night. I kept wondering what if something is wrong, what if....... so many questions in my mind.
When I asked my female colleagues, they told me that it's a normal practice for gynaes to ask for this test, as a precaution measure only. So nothing to worry about at all. But somehow I feel so worried, scared and I can't do anything at all. I will know the result only in 3 weeks time (my next appt with my gynae). I really have no idea how am I going to go through these 3 weeks.
Just take it easy to make things easier for me or to call up hospital to ask for report in one week time? I have no idea at all. Just pray hard that my baby will be fine in my tummy and when she is out to see the world. I believe that she will grow up to be a good girl just like Angeline.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Pregnancy Journal Part 3
As my tummy grows bigger, I have lesser clothes to wear to office. This morning, I tried to put on my favorite jeans but it can't fit me at all already.
Every day, I got to stand in front of my wardrobe and start thinking what to wear. Though it's only 16 - 17 weeks, but my tummy looks so big. I feel like a pig now. A pig that can't wear presentable clothes, a pig who eats non stop, a pig that sleeps alot too..... :(
I wonder how am I going to go through the rest of the weeks and months. Even if I start to count down now, I think I will die from that. If I am not wrong, I have another 160 days more. Sucks!!!
160 days is about 5 more months to go... At this rate that I am going, I doubt I can continue walking like a normal person by the time I am 6-7 months pregnant. Luckily this pregnancy is going to be my last one and after delivery, I will concentrate on getting back to my normal size before i go back to work. I can't imagine if my colleagues start telling me that I still look pregnant!!!!!!!!
Have to start planning for my colleagues what to do in times of emergency. Maybe I can start shopping for baby stuff... again? It's a tiring and expensive shopping trip lor. Maybe should start asking arounf for babt stuff first before I spend money buying them. Baby stuff is NEVER CHEAP!
Every day, I got to stand in front of my wardrobe and start thinking what to wear. Though it's only 16 - 17 weeks, but my tummy looks so big. I feel like a pig now. A pig that can't wear presentable clothes, a pig who eats non stop, a pig that sleeps alot too..... :(
I wonder how am I going to go through the rest of the weeks and months. Even if I start to count down now, I think I will die from that. If I am not wrong, I have another 160 days more. Sucks!!!
160 days is about 5 more months to go... At this rate that I am going, I doubt I can continue walking like a normal person by the time I am 6-7 months pregnant. Luckily this pregnancy is going to be my last one and after delivery, I will concentrate on getting back to my normal size before i go back to work. I can't imagine if my colleagues start telling me that I still look pregnant!!!!!!!!
Have to start planning for my colleagues what to do in times of emergency. Maybe I can start shopping for baby stuff... again? It's a tiring and expensive shopping trip lor. Maybe should start asking arounf for babt stuff first before I spend money buying them. Baby stuff is NEVER CHEAP!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Pregnancy Journal Part 2
It seems a long time since I logged in to write about myself. I am currently 16 weeks now and the baby is growing very well.
For the past 2 weeks, hubby went for reservist and I am all alone. Very bored and tiring for me. No one to talk to after the kids are asleep, no one to watch tv with, etc.... Having to take a train to and fro is very tiring for someone that faints easily... haha..
During these 2 weeks, I fainted once at Yio Chu Kang train station in the morning and nearly fainted at Yishun station in the evening. Doctor has warned me about my low blood pressure and i didn't know that it's so low til I had tummy pain last Friday.
Was supposed to see gynae on 31 Mar 08 but because of tummy pain, I asked to see the gynae earlier on 27 Mar 08. To my surprise, my gynae was telling that my blood pressure is about 95 / 58 which is on the lower side and my baby is very low for this pregnancy.
Baby is normally lower during the last term of pregnancy but due to 3rd pregnancy plus dunno what, my baby is considered very low at this stage of pregnancy. That means there's a risk of miscarriage at any time. Some people will be asked to rest in bed for the rest of the term but my gynae said that it's ok for me to continue to work as long as no stress, no standing and sitting for long period of time, and if I spot any abnormalities - bleeding, tummy pain, etc. to go to hospital to see him immediately.
I think I should be alright. I saw my baby sucking his / her thumb in the scan.. Very cute. Although I have no idea if this is going to be a boy or girl, how he / she looks like, I wish and pray hard that the baby will be born healthy.
I will be going to see my gynae by end of April. By then, I should be able to know if it's going to be a boy or girl. Just pray that everything goes smoothly for both of us.
For the past 2 weeks, hubby went for reservist and I am all alone. Very bored and tiring for me. No one to talk to after the kids are asleep, no one to watch tv with, etc.... Having to take a train to and fro is very tiring for someone that faints easily... haha..
During these 2 weeks, I fainted once at Yio Chu Kang train station in the morning and nearly fainted at Yishun station in the evening. Doctor has warned me about my low blood pressure and i didn't know that it's so low til I had tummy pain last Friday.
Was supposed to see gynae on 31 Mar 08 but because of tummy pain, I asked to see the gynae earlier on 27 Mar 08. To my surprise, my gynae was telling that my blood pressure is about 95 / 58 which is on the lower side and my baby is very low for this pregnancy.
Baby is normally lower during the last term of pregnancy but due to 3rd pregnancy plus dunno what, my baby is considered very low at this stage of pregnancy. That means there's a risk of miscarriage at any time. Some people will be asked to rest in bed for the rest of the term but my gynae said that it's ok for me to continue to work as long as no stress, no standing and sitting for long period of time, and if I spot any abnormalities - bleeding, tummy pain, etc. to go to hospital to see him immediately.
I think I should be alright. I saw my baby sucking his / her thumb in the scan.. Very cute. Although I have no idea if this is going to be a boy or girl, how he / she looks like, I wish and pray hard that the baby will be born healthy.
I will be going to see my gynae by end of April. By then, I should be able to know if it's going to be a boy or girl. Just pray that everything goes smoothly for both of us.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Pregnancy Journal Part 1
28 Dec 07
Decided to try the kit to see if I am pregnant.... NEGATIVE! Aiya.. waste money on test kit liao. Nevermind.. tell myself to test again few days later. Cos quite a strong feeling that I am going to be pregnant leh.
1 Jan 08
I have a feeling that something is wrong with me. Feeling so bloated for no reason recently. Went to get another test kit from Watson's. FAINT LINE! What does that mean? Pregnant or not pregnant?? Dare not confirm anything yet.
2 Jan 08
Checked with Human Resource on maternity benefits in case I am really pregnant. But was told that maybe no benefits for contract staff. Very disappointed. But wrote an email to MOM for advice so now waiting for reply.
3 Jan 08
Went to company doctor for confirmation of pregnancy. Was told by GP that the line is too faint to confirm pregnancy. Therefore she concluded NEGATIVE! Was a bit disappointed by that result. Hubby was quite disappointed too cos he told his colleagues the "good" news already.
But feeling is strong so we believe that I am pregnant and decided to try another kit as I was having all the symptoms - nauseam dizziness, etc.
4 Jan 08
Down with fever and pain near tummy area. I had an operation before to remove my ovarian cyst last year so I thought.. Oh no... I am getting the cyst again. Didn't go to work today. Went to see GP immediately in case I kena the cyst again.
Told GP about my discomfort and I have missed my menses (last menses 3 Dec 07). He asked if I am pregnant but I told him my company doctor did a test for me yesterday and it's was NEGATIVE. But he didn't believe so he insisted I do the urine test again.
Faint line (the same as company doctor) but this time round, GP congratulates me, saying that it's POSITIVE = PREGNANT! So he gave me some vitamins and folic acid to take and advise me to see my gynae as soon as possible.
6 Jan 08
Both hubby and I decided to spend money on the last test kit before we confirm this pregnancy. Bought the test kit - POSITIVE ( 2 clear lines now). Happy and worried at the same time. Booked an appointment with gynae in Feb cos dun want to waste $$ so early on checkup when there is nothing much to see. Hahaha....
8 Jan 08
Called up hospital to change appointment cos my tunny is getting sharp pain these 2 days. Better go check first as me worried about getting cyst during pregnancy or is the wound causing me the pain?? Changed appointment to 12 Jan 08.
12 Jan 08
Today is a busy day for us. I have gynae appointment at 1pm then colleague's house warming then family dinner in the evening.
Went to see my gynae at Ang Mo Kio Central - Dr Benjamin Tham. He's a nice doctor. Somehow, he will put you at ease with his attitude and looks. Haha. Anyway he told me that I am about 4-5 weeks pregnant so nothing much to see now. Just saw a sac and embryo through the scan monitor. Asked him about my pain, was told it could be due to stretching around tummy area but everything is ok.
Fixed another appointment 3 weeks later - 2 Feb 08. Doctor said might be able to see something by then. Hope to show Andy and Angeline their little Di Di or Mei Mei soon.
Decided to try the kit to see if I am pregnant.... NEGATIVE! Aiya.. waste money on test kit liao. Nevermind.. tell myself to test again few days later. Cos quite a strong feeling that I am going to be pregnant leh.
1 Jan 08
I have a feeling that something is wrong with me. Feeling so bloated for no reason recently. Went to get another test kit from Watson's. FAINT LINE! What does that mean? Pregnant or not pregnant?? Dare not confirm anything yet.
2 Jan 08
Checked with Human Resource on maternity benefits in case I am really pregnant. But was told that maybe no benefits for contract staff. Very disappointed. But wrote an email to MOM for advice so now waiting for reply.
3 Jan 08
Went to company doctor for confirmation of pregnancy. Was told by GP that the line is too faint to confirm pregnancy. Therefore she concluded NEGATIVE! Was a bit disappointed by that result. Hubby was quite disappointed too cos he told his colleagues the "good" news already.
But feeling is strong so we believe that I am pregnant and decided to try another kit as I was having all the symptoms - nauseam dizziness, etc.
4 Jan 08
Down with fever and pain near tummy area. I had an operation before to remove my ovarian cyst last year so I thought.. Oh no... I am getting the cyst again. Didn't go to work today. Went to see GP immediately in case I kena the cyst again.
Told GP about my discomfort and I have missed my menses (last menses 3 Dec 07). He asked if I am pregnant but I told him my company doctor did a test for me yesterday and it's was NEGATIVE. But he didn't believe so he insisted I do the urine test again.
Faint line (the same as company doctor) but this time round, GP congratulates me, saying that it's POSITIVE = PREGNANT! So he gave me some vitamins and folic acid to take and advise me to see my gynae as soon as possible.
6 Jan 08
Both hubby and I decided to spend money on the last test kit before we confirm this pregnancy. Bought the test kit - POSITIVE ( 2 clear lines now). Happy and worried at the same time. Booked an appointment with gynae in Feb cos dun want to waste $$ so early on checkup when there is nothing much to see. Hahaha....
8 Jan 08
Called up hospital to change appointment cos my tunny is getting sharp pain these 2 days. Better go check first as me worried about getting cyst during pregnancy or is the wound causing me the pain?? Changed appointment to 12 Jan 08.
12 Jan 08
Today is a busy day for us. I have gynae appointment at 1pm then colleague's house warming then family dinner in the evening.
Went to see my gynae at Ang Mo Kio Central - Dr Benjamin Tham. He's a nice doctor. Somehow, he will put you at ease with his attitude and looks. Haha. Anyway he told me that I am about 4-5 weeks pregnant so nothing much to see now. Just saw a sac and embryo through the scan monitor. Asked him about my pain, was told it could be due to stretching around tummy area but everything is ok.
Fixed another appointment 3 weeks later - 2 Feb 08. Doctor said might be able to see something by then. Hope to show Andy and Angeline their little Di Di or Mei Mei soon.
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