Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Signs that you are a mummy #01
2. You are late but you kept looking and kissing the baby.
3. You go out for facial from 1.30pm to 5.00pm and you called home to ask if your baby has drank his milk and did he cry.
Growth Spurt
6pm - Zachary woke up. Mommy latch him on
6.35pm - He fell asleep while feeding. Mommy let him rest for 3 minutes. No reaction from Zach (still asleep). Mommy got up and wanted to put Zach down in his cot. He woke up and found my breast automatically.
6.40pm - Mommy sat down again to nurse.
7pm - He fell asleep. Mommy got up and managed to put Zach down in his cot.
7.05pm - Mommy had her dinner - smelly papaya + fish soup and chicken. It was a quick dinner cos the soup has a really bad fishy smell.
7.15pm - Zach calls out for attention again. First signal which was ignored..
7.20pm - Zach calls out for the 2nd time.. mommy carries him and he starts searching for my breast again. Maybe he is hungry
7.23pm - Sat down and nurse him again
9pm - Zach empties mommy's pair of breast!! He was 'milk drunk' (as usual) and fell into deep slumber..
Arrgghh.. my breast was never as sore as these few days! He must be going through the phase called Growth Spurt which usually happens at the 3rd, 5th or 6th week. I kept thinking my breast will not be able to produce enough milk to satisfy his hunger or mabbe he is juz taking mommy's breast (nipple actually) as sucking ice cream? Hehe.. after his feed, my nipple will have the 'pins and needles' feeling which is due to milk being produced for his next feed. This is when mommy will assist by drinking more warm fluids like red dates tea, warm water, Milo or Horlicks.
Get that negative thought off my head as it will affect milk production!! I think of nothing but how to increase milk supply, how to store more milk for future usage.. all is MILK MILK and MILK. What does Kathleen drink? Red dates and plain warm water..gotcha and you think I was going to say Kathleen drink MILK? Wrong.. she hates milk!
It is not even one month and I am at the verge of giving up breastfeeding. Well, maybe not breastfeeding but latching on. It's quite tiring. I must think of an alternative. Read from magazine that it is best to breastfeed for at least 6 months to give baby a good headstart. 5 more months to go, can I take it? By the end of the 6th month, I will prob:
1. Turn into a milking woman / cow
2. My breast will sag
3. My nipple will drop off or go out of shape
4. My cup size will be smaller which is a good thing
5. I will be so sick of Milo and Horlicks and McVities Digestive biscuits
6. Zach will take mommy as his milk provider!!
Seeing Zach growing day by day is really heartwarming.. but what I want to see is more flesh. He is still skinny to me but I realised when I carry him, he is a tad bit heavier but how heavy? Not sure cos hv not weigh him since his second week. Fingers crossed by the next visit for his first 6-in-1 jab, his weight would reach 4kg? Mommy's target..
A picture of Zach that never fails to brighten up mommy's pain.. Notice his face has some heat rash which breaks my heart.. another phase. Oh well, it will phase out soon..
Friday, December 26, 2008
Life during confinement
We (mummy and Zach) were discharged on 08 Dec 2008 with Zach having slight jaundice and Dr. Keoy suggested that we strip him naked except for his diaper and sun him every morning but with the cooling December weather, and Zach being so 'skinny', I was reluctant to do so.
Due to my emergency case, I do not have a confinement lady for the first week hence my mom have to stay back and help me out. She will cook and bathe the baby as well as wash baby's clothes. I am really grateful that my mom was there to keep me sane though I did lose my temper a number of times due to lack of sleep. Zach was really cranky the whole week, trying to get used to the surrounding. I moved to his room and he practically cry every 10minutes or so and being first time mom, I supposed he is hungry. My breast became his comfort zone. One night he even slept while sucking. I too dozed off and before I knew it, he woke up on his own and began sucking again. Cute! All these comes with pain.. my c-sect wound of course. Getting down and up the bed umpteenth times every night really made me wanna cry at times. At one point, I thought my stitches were going to burst cos it was so pain..
The following week went by without much hiccup as my confinement lady is here and she took care of Zach except for the feeding. I still nurse him all the time to create the special bond between us. There are times when remarks such as "I think Zach is still hungry cos he is still licking his lips" "How much milk does Zach takes now?" Err.. who knows since I latch him on completely. The ultimate question "How much milk are you pumping per session".. what does that got to do with her? In my mind, I was thinking, you are my confinement lady whose job is to take care of my son and I and it is your responsibility to ensure that I eat proper food that can boost my milk supply!!! Hahaha...this will be my response if she ever passes such comments again.
As mom is not around and hubby do not know how to do grocery shopping, I did go out a few times. Actually almost twice a week. No choice, I still need to eat, my confinement lady still need to eat. I go to places like the wet market (once a week) and Compass Point (that's to do last minute Christmas shopping for hubby). Occasionally I will go to the provision shop near my block to purchase some small items. Hehehe.. what confinement?
I did wash my hair after 7 days despite my mom's protest. She was lecturing me about the consequences of washing my hair so frequently but I turn a deaf ear. There is a time when I washed my hair and did not manage to blow dry them as Zach was crying for feeding, I got another long long long lecture. Now that she is in Malaysia, I wash my hair every alternate day and I shower twice a day! What a bliss...hahahaha
One thing that I love during confinement is that I do not need to wash any dishes but I knew I will be doing massive clean up after that - the whole house smells of meat and fish! The food is nice especially pao shen with chicken and the chicken essense that my confinement lady made! Yummy..
On a nicer note to end this blog, I started my massage 2 days ago and received a good comment from Mdm Nadia that I have good skin and no flabbiness at my tummy area. In fact, my tummy was flat when I started the massage and now it is much firmer. I can even fit into my pre-pregnancy shirt but yet to try on the pants! Shall try once I finish the session.. kambatei!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Surviving motherhood
Thursday, December 11, 2008
My birth story
Zach's cot all set up to welcome him back home
I'll always keep this pix to show how blown up I am
Zachary came out crying - he's clean thanks to coconut drink!
Mummy's first kiss to Zach - overwhelmed with emotions..after 9 months
No longer hubby and I, there is little Zach joining us in our life journey
And the journey continues...
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Mummy's popping tomorrow!!
Gynae called shortly after that saying that the blood test result is out and it is confirmed that I have pre-eclampsia. She wants to see me so I scheduled it to be tomorrow, 9.30am. However, I still felt abit uneasy because my heart has been pumping very fast and hard since last night that I could not really sleep very well. And I could feel my veins are swelling and my feet do have bruises forming which I do not think it is a good sign..
I called them back and told the nurses that I wanna see the gynae today instead and they agreed cos Dr Soong also wanted to see me by today. Well.. I can only think of more bad news?? True enough, she said my condition is different and it is progressing very fast and she is not comfortable with the forming bruises which means that my blood is not circulating well and today's BP reading is extremely high! She said I can choose to deliver from tomorrow till next Tuesday - she let me choose! Me and hb wasn't exactly prepared and hence we ask her the pros and cons.. seems that baby is safe just that mummy's life is in danger cos of the high BP.
Decision made: We opt for c-sect tomorrow, 05 Dec 2008. Operating theater is full so the operation have start at 7.15am and because of my high BP, I have to 'check-in' by 11pm tonight for monitoring.. because of this last minute arrangement, we rushed home to prepare Zach's cot, wash the final load of his stuff and as for my parents, they hv to purchase last minute air ticket to fly out here by tonight!! They were so unprepared for all these..well, who is right?
I called my CL and she can't make it in time for my discharge on Sunday. Her current assignment will only complete on 15th which means I have to 'beg' my mom to stay back and help me out with the confinement.. I guess I will not dare to carry the baby for the first few days..hahahaha!!
I will post loads of Zach's photo and the birth story tomorrow.. :)
Stay tune..
A little hope
I failed my urine test - which I never failed before even before pregnancy because I am a water tank. I drink litres of water daily so when they found out I have high content of protein in my urine, the alarm rang!
My blood pressure shot up higher compared to last week. I did not really paid any attention to it since it was unusually high for the past few visits. Nurse Alice will always take up to 4 readings to get a good result. This time round, she did twice and both readings were high. I was sent in the room to do a CTG first so that I could rest and relax! Why are they always asking me to relax and calm down? I actually felt relaxed and calm leh when doing the pressure test or maybe all these while my relax and calm definition is wrong??
Only consolation, my CTG is okay, baby is moving and he is so cute today. Nurse Alice was in the room chatting with me (I think it's her way of keeping me calm?!?) and Zach kept moving about..hahaha! I thought I experienced several contractions but when the contraction readings were high, I actually felt out of breath - a feeling I've been getting quite often lately. Even now at wee hours in the morning, I couldn't sleep because I could feel my heart pumping too fast and I am getting breathless.
Met my gynae and she is worried that I may have preeclampsia (read more here). Well, the symptoms are all there coupled with my excessive swelling yesterday which I must say, I can't even recognise myself cos my face n eyes are so swollen! She said "Girl, why not I induce you next week? I worried that this is pre-eclampsia and is harmful for the baby". Nothing prepared me for this. Hubby wasn't with me.. no one to discuss with etc.. I do not know my options. Anyway, guess she understood and we proceeded with scanning the baby - Zach put on 200g since the last visit which means he is now 2.7kg at 37 weeks. Smaller compared to other mummies babies but as long as he is gaining healthy weight and still moving ard, I have no other worries. Doctor also did a VE for me, cervix is still closed! Which means baby is not engaged!! Arrgghh..so she said, may need to do a c-sect!! Last thing I need is another scar on my abdomen..since I alr had one last March. I told her, I do not mind inducing but I really want to try natural birth if possible.
I guess, now the only way is to wait for further lab results - she sent me for blood test and urine test. I was to collect my urine for the last 24hrs into this super huge 5 litre container..hahaha. It was damn funny to lug that container around. So far the collection has been good and I have not wasted a single drop of my urine (which was said will affect the outcome).
I have been talking to Zach asking him to get engaged ASAP..hahaha so that mummy don't have to go through the pain of c-sect and I am sure he do not want to see his mummy suffer..hehe, I hope he can hear mummy's plea for help. By next week, he should be engaged since he will be 38 weeks..praying hard and keeping my toes and fingers crossed!!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Counting down - 2 or 3 more weeks!
Mummy's tummy at 36 weeks 4 days
LCD Photo Display
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Still here
Not only the weight gain is high, even my blood pressure was high. I had to take up to 5 readings before the reading was satisfactory..I knew in advance it would be high cos I do feel more breathless lately.
Enough of mummy, Zach did not grow much over the last 2 weeks, onie managed to put up about 200g and is now 2.5kg which I still feel he could put on more. Dr's advice if want him to put more weight, I hv to eat more..how to?? Then I will hv problem losing those weights leh..dilemma!!
As usual, gynae predicted that I will pop anytime after 37weeks which is about 1.5weeks from now..which means I have to finish clearing all Zach's stuff by then..tonnes to do!! I can't wait till then because I m having difficulty sleeping and waddling to work everyday is such a chore! Hahaha
Saturday, November 15, 2008
I can't wait!
As the due date is drawing near, I am experiencing more heartburn, fatigue, feeling sleepy most of the time, loss of appetite, swollen and painful feet!! It does makes me irritated at times and I did woke up middle of the night crying because I couldn't find a comfortable position to sleep!! I am glad hubby is understanding and sleep at the corner of the bed most of the time so that the big fat whale can toss and turn anytime.
Kath's trotter
Next week will be an exciting time as we will be taking some pregnancy pics - keeping my fingers crossed that hubby knows what he is doing and taking..hahaha
Anticipating the arrival of Zachary...
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Washing mama
Daddy: Wah! My baby's socks is taking over daddy's hanger
Zach's clothes - its so cute seeing these mini clothes hanging in my kitchen
The cot which is outside the study room
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Counting down - 8 more weeks
My tummy at Week 32 + 1 day
How I am feeling now? Abit scared - been having weird dreams ever since. I have not done alot of things. Note that I said done and not shop because I have finish all the necessary shopping (I think) but after all the shopping, there are follow-ups to do.. Baby's clothes need to be washed, his nursery not done yet, actually nothing has been done. This mummy only knows how to shop and shop and shop! HahahaZach's clothes all sorted to be hand-washed or machine-washed
I was mentioning abt weird dreams but I also have some weird thoughts that I don't know who should I ask, hence I asked my dear hubbyMe: How will I know if my water bag burst?
HB: Err..how would I know?
Me: What if the bag burst when I am sleeping, there goes our Simmons bed? What if it burst when I am in the living room, who will clean up the mess?
HB: Why are you asking me all these when you know I do not know the answer??
Me: I don't know. Maybe because I also do not have the answer?
HB: Don't worry, you will know when the time comes
The above conversation happens multiple times but each time with a different topic. His end statement will always be the same, I will know when the time comes. What if I don't? Is mummy nervous? Very!! Is mummy excited? Yes, I can't wait to give Zach his first kiss!!
I've been getting really breathless lately and it always occur after dinner when my heartburn is at its peak. My feet hurts because I walk alot and its really swollen. I feel my walking shoes are getting tighter each day but I do not want to buy a new pair since I seldom wear flats! Wonder can I wear my Crocs to work? All the above is not a complaint from mummy, is merely a phase that all mummies have to go through but the moment I feel Zach moving happily inside me, responding to my touch, my tapping, my singing (yes, I do sing him nursery rhymes daily), my chit chatting, every pain or sleepless night I have is nothing!! How I wish hubby get to enjoy all these with me though he is with me all the time but somehow I know the feeling he get is very different from me!
Better stop, I can talk abt Zach the whole day long!
* As I am blogging, Zach is kicking me!*
Monday, October 20, 2008
Baby Zachary Tan
It was my last week in my 7th month (31weeks). Another 9 more weeks to go and we will welcome Zach to the world! As I visited my gynae this morning, she told me Zach is growing well, 1.7kg at 31 weeks and his due date is about 23rd - 24th Dec. However, it is usually an early birth for first born, or so I heard. Me and hubby is hoping Zach will come out on 24th Dec though, will be special to hv a Christmas Eve baby but nevertheless, whichever date, we are still happy.
- Hospital Pre-admission - Checked
- Necessities for Zach - Checked
- Necessities for Mom - Checked
- Breastpump - *Still considering which model*
- Confinement Lady - Checked
- Post-natal massage - In progress
As my birthday is around the corner, hubby gave me an early birthday present! A 4D scan of Zach. Zach was very relaxed in the morning, as my tummy is soft but the wait made him restless, he finally fell asleep and not moving alot. The whole scan process took nearly an hour. Enjoy the video..
Zach has very prominent features, defined by the eyes, mouth and chin. Can't really tell at this point he resembles daddy or mummy more. Keke..
Besides this 4D scan, hubby bought baby bag for my birthday as well! I am a generous mummy, will not need any birthday gift for myself, anything and everything purchased for Zach will make me very happy.
Mummy bought Care Bears while Daddy bought Elmo for Zach!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Inquisitive Baby
This morning I realised there is a bump on my right and start asking hubby to touch. The bump was still there few minutes later, then I realise it's probably baby's head. Could it be he trying to be kepoh and listening to what daddy and mummy talking?
See the bump?
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Stroller Tips
Still blur.. to find out the tips, click on the title above
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Lucky Charm
Alot of people says that pregnant woman are always very lucky hence no one really wants to play mahjong with them. However, whether I am pregnant or not, I never won any mahjong game so far, nor have I won any gin rami game with my family too! Not me, not even hubby dearest.. we can lose $100 plus per session of mahjong game and I ever lose few hundred in gin rami..hahaha! Not that I am complaining about this because I am totally okay abt not winning - I always say that gambling is not the way to wealth..our precious darling may not want us to play mahjong or buy 4D (waste of $$) but we are lucky in another way!
1. I have very smooth career..my bosses took care of me which I am quite surprised!!
2. Hubby just got promoted with a very good increment - this is good news since he just got promoted earlier this year
3. I won the 1st prize in lucky draw during my department's offsite trip to Putrajaya last week. This is my first lucky draw win since I knew what is lucky draw..wahahaha
4. I won $100 Robinson's voucher during the D&D lucky draw
Isn't the above luckier than winning other ppl's money? Baby definitely is our lucky charm and to reward him, the Robinson's voucher will be used to purchase all his stuff.. he is also a very lucky baby cos mummy is buying nothing but the best in everything for him! Even his maternal grandparents is doting him before even seeing him..they are alr thinking of what toys and what clothes to dress him up with and not forgetting how to deco the nursery room back in Klang!!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Week 28 and still counting
My tummy @ 28 weeks..slightly stretched and my navel is poping out soon.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Joy Ride
I can juz put my hands on my tummy the whole day just to feel his movement. And sometimes I can see my tummy moving from left to right because baby is shifting his position! Such joy that only a mommy can understand!!! Wonder how much weight will our precious gain this time round? Finding out on 23 Sept 08
I will need to go for glucose test this Saturday and I will need to fast from 12am till end of the test (which will take up to 3hours). How to survive without a drop of water and expect to have urine the next day leh?? Puzzled..
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Scrapbooking for Love
She ordered some of the stuffs online via http://www.joann.com/ but bulk of it were purchased at a scrapbooking shop @ Plaza Singapura. Initially it was quite tough, not sure on how to create a creative LO but soon after seeing how others do it, referencing some magz, she concludes that she's improving..
Scrapbooking is indeed an expensive hobby but it does gives me joy to create every details during my pregnancy and every firsts, seconds that our precious will go through in future.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Weight Watcher
I was at 23 weeks 2 days and weighs 60.2kg as oppose to 56.9kg 4 weeks ago. I gained approx. 4kg within 4 weeks, way beyond the 500g per week quota!! *Gasp* Dr. Soong advised me to watch what I eat, which she explains, out of the 4kg I put on, baby only gained 500g because his previous weight was 324g and as at Friday, he is 800g, and this concludes that the remaining weight is mine!! Wonder where did it all go?? Must be to my expanding butt...gosh..
After gynae's visit, we went to Isetan Baby Fair and bought baby a play gym, which is sold for $99 (a steal considering Taka was selling at $129).
As we were about to head back home, I saw this bag which I fell in love immediately. Within a short 5 minutes, $350 flew off from my wallet!!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
As the pregnancy moves on..
1. Not as agile as before..can be explained by me falling down even when walking abit too fast.
2. I became hairier - I noticed hairs has been sprouting around my abdominal area and it is so unsightly!
3. Belly button - I gauge that by the mid of 6th month, my belly button will popped-out completely. The surrounding area of my navel is bruised for reason I can't explain.
4. Baby's movememt - Baby's movement is more frequent and prominent..I can sense his feeling at times based on his kicks and punches. My tummy will turn hard when he is not happy or not in the mood but will be soft when he is happier..
5. Breathlessness - I can't squat for long now.. I get out of breath easily and the growing tummy is hindering it..I am not complaining. Happy that baby is growing
Expanding tummy at 22W+4D. Notice all the veins forming - carrying nutrients to baby
Last week, I bought a baby heartbeat monitor thinking to listen to our precious' heartbeat. As I settled on the bed with hubby ready to listen to baby's heartbeat, he kicked on the device so hard that not only can I feel it but it can be seen..I tried again and he kicked it away again!! Baby not happy that mommy n daddy wants to feel his heartbeat! Hahaha.. end up I told baby that we will try again next week (which will be tonight)! Let's hope baby is cooperative..As I am counting down to Week 40, anxiety has also kicked in.
Me: Next week I will at Week 23, another 7 weeks to Week 30 and will be another 10 weeks before I POP!! What if my water bag burst when I am sleeping or walking ard the house? It will be messy right?
Hubby: Dear, why are you thinking abt messy?
Me: Of course, who will clean up the pool of water? What if it is on our bed? How?
Hubby: Don't worry abt such thing..you should think abt baby only and not how messy the house will be, haha
Easier for him to say, he don't have to be the one cleaning..hehe
I have alot of thoughts and vision on how the baby will be when he is born..how will he behave, what activities will we be doing with him, etc etc.. I can't wait!!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Marriage & Parenthood Package
- Enhanced Leave Measure (2mths 4 weeks to 2mths 8 weeks)
- Enhanced Baby Bonus ($3K Cash Gift to $4K Cash Gift + $6K matching CDA)
- Enhanced Childcare Subsidy ($400 infant-care subsidy to $600)
- Enhanced Childcare Leave (existing 2 days child care leave to 6 days child care leave)
We raised a ruckus!! Online petition, writing to REACH, calling MCYS, presses, etc etc.. finally it worked.
22nd Aug, minister announce again that they will back-date the above M&P package to 17th Aug 2008. Hip! Hip! Hooray! Baby get to enjoy the benefit after all..
Hubby's comment: Baby is a rich kid even before he is born - why? Mummy will maximise govt's contribution and put the fund into FD as part of his growing up fund.. baby's future is secured.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Shopping spree
As I was packing our precious' essentials, I realised we have bought those that are required. Today, we confirmed on a Rocio 4-in-1 cot which is going at 50% at the Taka Baby Fair. It's a steal at $359 with some freebies..Delivery will be on 8th Nov 2008..don't want them to deliver it too early since I will prob not be ready to clean up the room.
Feeding essentials - mostly from Pigeon. Need 2 more 4oz baby bottle. Will be targetting NUK
Booties and mittens, baby wrap and Pupsik plush pad! Not forgetting, soccer socks
Bibs purchased at Mothercare, Kiddy Palace, Pumpkin Patch and Aussino..
Baby's hat - not very practical but I am sure he will look very adorable!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Baby's Detailed Scan
One week before our scan, we both kept talking to baby on what the scan is all about and how baby should be cooperative with the sonagrapher. True to our words, baby is very cooperative and the whole scan took only 20minutes compared to others that took much longer! The sonagrapher took a few pix and measurement and then explained to us!! Yeah..100% confirmed a boy because we can see his 'asset'..wahahaha!
Baby's feet - all 10 baby's toes can be seen
Baby's genatalia (XY, means BOY!!) and thigh (Femur)
Measurement: 31.5mm
Baby's weight at the moment is 324g.. average weight!!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
The Kick
There are times when my tummy is very obvious in the evening but surprisingly no one will give up their seat for you in the MRT! This is especially true if you are taking the East-West line.. well, this is Singapore and Singaporeans for you..
Counting down to 2nd Aug 2008 - where we will be going for the detailed scan!
Hb managed to feel the baby's kick two nights ago. Baby is very active at the wee hour of the morning especially so after I went for a pee! He was kicking furiously and I took hubby's hand and put it on my tummy. He felt it immediately and since then he will place his hand on my tummy every night! I feel so loved!
Monday, July 21, 2008
A Scare
The pain was unbearable at night, at one point, I think the baby is kicking on my bladder that made me get up to go to the toilet, aish.. I have a very active baby coming up. Hahaha... but the abdominal pain is still lingering. Happening every 5 to 10 minutes. No matter how I sleep; face up or lie on my left, the pain is still there..I began to get worried.
I woke up tired today and still having pain.. I called the gynae's clinic and told the nurse about my condition. She ask me to monitor for another 2 hrs and ensure that my tummy is not hard as then it may be a sign of early contraction and may result in premature birth!! Imagine how scared and worried I was when heard of pre-mature birth.
By 11.3oam, the pain still persist and that's it, I took a cab straight to TMC and saw the doctor. The cause? Could be due to a stretched I gotten when vacuuming the floor yesterday or cleaning out my shoe cabinet or.. I've gotten a yeast infection!! Something common for preggers.
The cure: Some pills to be inserted and some cream to ease the pain on my abdomen.
Fun part: Doctor was kind enough to do a scan for me. Saw baby's head and all his 10 fingers and toes clearly. He is counting his fingers, literally lah..
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Infant Care or Nanny?
In order to know more about our neighbours, I went down several times to the provision shop nearby to buy some stuff and observe the 'aunties' ard..Hmm.. they don't really meet my standard (I have some standard minimum requirements) hence, infant care is next up.
My colleagues and I sprang a surprise visit to The Little Skool-House premise at our office building. First impression is good. They took all our temperature and we even hv to sanitize our hands. We were shown ard the place - it is huge!!! A special room for kid's assembly, music room, shower room, dining area, play area, nap area, etc.
When we saw the infant room, I am impressed again! It's built just like hospital's baby room. There is a special room for baby's nap time. They encouraged mom to come down during lunch time to feed and bond with baby. They even have a room for breastfeeding!! Yeah.. the principal mentioned that we can leave our breastpump there as well..Good for me..
Of course there is cons as well. This means that I may need to drive to work, ERP gantries, sigh. High cost - though may be offsetted by the staff price we will be getting and some govt subsidy.
Here's the link: www.littleskoolhouse.com
Next up, need to consult my parents first.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Baby Boy for Us!
My tummy at 17 weeks 5 days
Hubby asked Dr. Soong to confirm the baby's gender when we were at her clinic on Saturday. Baby was very shy, crossing leg and lying still all the time. And you know what, the doctor's ultrasound screen can't even fit the baby's pic. Baby is now 12.2cm and she mentioned that he is a tall baby and very big size too!! A funny moment, Dr. Soong said she can't confirm the gender cos baby is not cooperative. She said "Maybe baby's birdie flew away alr..." Hubby looked so shock!! I knew what he was thinking. We bought so many baby boy's stuff and if it is a girl, what are we to do? HahahaAs my parents were ard, I wanted them to catch the first glimpse of their grandson (though not confirmed), we invited them in.. our baby is indeed cheeky, once my parents were in, he opened his leg so wide, we can all see 3 white spots - his testicles and penis!!! My tears start to roll.. My parents were so happy..hahaha.
So all is not lost, the shopping continues and the search for baby's name will be finalised soon, stay tuned!
Booties and mittens & NUK Glass Bottle - all for $22 only
Clothings from Baby Gap
Pumpkin Patch bodysuit - Mommy love green
Friday, July 11, 2008
Bedtime Story
We were thinking of either getting nursery rhymes or bedtime story for our precious and I was at Border's with my lunch 'kakis' and saw the book, decided that it is suitable for our baby.
Baby should be able hear us by week 20 (which btw, I am at my 16th week now), so I suppose, it doesn't matter to start 4 weeks earlier..hahaha
I started reading it to him yesterday, Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, one of the old time fave.. hopefully when our precious is out to this world, the same stories he heard in my womb will soothe him down.
Next up in our lists, more baby clothes, bottles, etc etc etc...
Monday, July 7, 2008
Fluttering moments
Next week will mark my 17th week, which means into my 5th month alr. Time flies and I agree!
Back to my mom..she asked if I can feel baby's movement. I did feel some sharp pain at my abdomen at times. I asked my gynae before and she said it could be baby's movement. My mom said NO when I told her that..hahaha. She told me how it will feel.. after I hang up, i immediately drank a glass of OJ and lie on the bed.. very very quiet environment, rest my palm on the right of my abdomen and start to close my eyes to concentrate.
To my amazement, I felt some fluttering - very very light movement, like bubbles bursting and a faint touch to my palm.. I woke hubby up immediately but too bad, he can't feel it yet. Wait a while hubby dearest..u'll feel baby soon!!
What are we doing now? Cracking our heads for baby's name.. I will start shopping this weekend when my parents are here. Spending moolah time and gorging time as well.
Monday, June 30, 2008
First purchases!
Not forgetting purchases for our dearest!! Whenever we visited baby store, hubby have to pull me away fr ooh and ahh over those cutesy girlish wear..how to resist!! So cute... We did manage to get a few items for baby over the weekend when we were at Mothercare @ Vivo and Harbourfront. There was a sale going on, hence can buy. After this purchase, I will be getting those plain cream colored or white colored shirt for baby - trying to reduce buying bodysuit as feel that initial phase, baby wil be more comfy in normal shirt.
Purchase by proud daddy!
Of course mommy will buy one for baby dearest!
Hubby is dreaming big that his baby boy will be playing in the Premiership Leageu till he got baby a soccer ball!! *Faint* Dreaming big... but hey, who knows, he could be a star in making - now that he is listening to Mozart!! Wahahaha...
Thanks to mummy Verne for buying baby's first bib - very cute! Will take a pix later.