Friday, December 30, 2011

4th wedding anniversary

4 years ago, in e presence of our both families, relatives n good friends, we pledged our love n wed as husband n wife. We had our ROM solemnisation n wedding banquet on e same day, held at Holiday Inn Atrium (HIA)..


today marks our 4th year as a wedding couple. We r v glad that we now have our 2 princes, Jaden n Javier, tat made our family a complete one.

Called to make a reservation at Melting Pot Cafe, n we both were v full... The atmosphere is quiet n cool, we loved it so much.

Although in e marriage, we experienced ups n downs, but i'm sure it's a test given by God. No marriage is 4eva successful w/o any waves. We still have many years down the road, it'll sure meet some bumps along e way. I've been telling myself tat we can cross e hurdles. There r bound to have unhappiness or disputes, but after awhile, it'll dissolve.

Our sons r the greatest gifts given to us. We'll do our best to give our sons a complete family with love n concern. I wish we could spend each day together happily as a family, though hubby does make me angry at times, n he did have unhappiness abt me, but we are not saints... I blif, as long as we put in effort in maintaining the marriage n family, it'll b v strong n happy.

We had a great lunch at HIA today, n hope we can always b accomodating n loving. Happy 4th wedding anniversary my hubby..

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Xmas!

1st of all, i wana wish all my family, my relatives, my friends a MERRY XMAS 2011!!

So wat if it's xmas today? so what it's a Sunday? Hubby still need to work as usual, as Sun is his working shift.

1 more week to e start of my work.. Really feeling reluctant about it.. but well, accept the fact.

Thurs, it was dong zhi, my popo cooked dinner as usual, n all of us would go over to eat if we can make it. Hubby n I brought our 2 princes over tat evening... Had e usual dishes, n had a chat with my relatives b4 we left.

Fri, hubby n I brought Javier to Vivo n meet my siblings n biao ge for lunch at White Dog Cafe. My sis brought me there a few months ago, n we find the food n price reasonable... Hubby was looking forward to it, n so my sis who was off that day, my bro n biao ge were on leave, so we went there to eat. yummy! Hubby, I n my bro managed to buy a pair of jeans! Yes! Stayed for ard 3hours and we left bcoz my sis had another apptment.

Sat, which was xmas eve, was supposed to go to the Pasir Ris Costa Sands Resorts rented by my 5th uncle. Planned to bring Jaden along, but the weather yest was really bad... in e end, decided that both hubby n I will go alone. We had bbq food there, with my 5th uncle family of 4, my 4th uncle n aunt, my mum n my sis... As my sis need to reach home ard 10pm, so we actually left at 9+, n went to fetch Javier home.

Now, Javier is having his nap... It's just like a normal day to us.. But it's ok, as long as all of us are healthy. Unlike me, having flu now, Jaden is still recovering from his flu too, but he is so much better now. I got the bug from him. Very soon, it'll b 2012. I need to start thinking of my 2012 wish list! Last but not least, MERRY XMAS again!

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

21st December 2011

Today is e 21st of the month again, the last 21st for the year of 2011... Jaden turns 37 months old...



This toddler now always throw tantrums by crying out loud, n it's a test to our patience... I really hope he can b more sensible as he grows older loh. But at least he isn't rough towards his younger brother.

Jaden will sayang Javier. How I wish they can grow up to b close brothers next time. Jaden now can skip naps at times, just play. But will still knock out when he really cannot stand it. Not as like in e past, nap can sleep for at least 2.5hr-4hr...

Today, we oso shaved Javier's baby hair. Yes, finally. approaching 4mth old very soon, n it's time. Mayb bcoz he dun have much n thick hair, so even shave off is like no much diff. Unlike Jaden, his hair is thick n volume! Yes, Jaden needs a haircut too, but not botak i'm sorry...

My life changed ever since e arrival of my princes. I get to know tat every individual is different, n i will try my best not to compare them.


Although Jaden still not sensible enuff to help out with Javier, but at least he doesn't treat Javier as an enemy to fight for love n attention. I'll tell him everyday as in i love him. Though at times, Jaden's behaviour made us v frustrated with him, but i truly blif he will improve 1 day. If we as parents dun trust him, how to xpect other ppl to trust him too then?

My cousin told me, cannot b too dependent on children coz 1 day they'll 'leave' you n form a family of their own. the 1 we shld treasure is our spouse coz spouse is the 1 who will walk down e life journey til e end of their lives. I find it logical, so i will try to convince myself tat i will have to let go 1 day. But for now, they r the most impt ppl in my life. I have to protect them.

No matter wat, i thank God for everything tat is given to me. I always look forward to their growing processes, n i'm happy to have them in my life. Thanks for everything. I will always try to fork out time to update their stuff whenever I can..

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Our Friday 16-12-11

Yest, we did 2 things with our little Js.... Brought Jaden out to play, brought Javier for his 3mth jabs.


In e morn, mil brought Jaden to sch, while hubby n I brought Jav to Dr Chua's clinic for his vaccination. We met at pioneer mall. Called e clinic to get a queue number 1st. By e time we reach, which was 1hr later, still has 3 numbers b4 us.. Or else, would need to wait for a longer time, so e clinic asst told me the other day tat b4 we bring Jav down, can actually call them 1st, so tat we can get a fast q number n not wait so long as walk-in patients.

Decided to let Jav go for his rotavirus after some consideration. It was Dr Low on duty yest. Had 2 jabs n an oral med. Was glad tat Jav is growing well. As a 3mth 1wk old infant, he now weighs 6.77kg, 68cm tall, n head circumference at 43cm.

As usual, he was crying badly for the jabs. After awhile, he cooled down when i was pacifying him.

After jabs, we went for bfast. Then mil helped to take care of Jav, while we went to fetch Jaden frm sch at 11.30am, n drove him to Turf City Fidgets, to play.

Jaden enjoyed himself there. Though he wasn't tat curious to explore other parts of e place n stayed at e area of coloured balls, but in e end he did run over n explore, together with hubby. He didnt dare to cross e obstacles, so waited for hubby to join him n go with him. At least now he would try lah, compared to e past, he die die wont wana explore.

After playing for near to 2hrs, he was tired n wana drink milk. Let him drink milk at Fidgets, while hubby n I ordered a milkshake n a plate of fries to munch b4 we left. Jaden had a great time there...

I was still thinking next wk, i may wana bring him to Peek-a-boo playgrd at Kallang. I may bring him myself, since he can sit on booster alone while I drive. Or mayb i shld ask my pal to c if she wana join.

I'm starting work very soon. i dun look forward aniway haiz, but wat to do?Wait til Jav is older then can bring them go play together!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Jaden's 1st class photo with Wonder Place

Jaden has been attending his N1 class with Wonder Place Childcare centre since this year Jan... He attends 2-3 hours daily from Mon-Fri...

He had his class photo taken in Oct, after my confinement... N we finally got the photo.. It was a good memento for Jaden esp when he grows up.

He doesn't mix around with his friends there... What a pity.. He always plays alone, n the teachers also left him alone as he dun wish to join in..

Aniway, we had decided to withdraw him from the centre from next mth onwards. No point letting him attend animore since he's always being left alone.. I personally find that he dun learn much from there too. The things that he knew are all learnt at home...

I have yet to talk to the supervisor abt the withdrawal. Hope I can get to see her this week.. Jaden now goes to school, he won't cry. It's a pity that he will be leaving the centre as he finally had gotten used to the place. But I'm sure he'll learn better in the other school. I'm sure he will improve then...

Monday, December 12, 2011

Trying out new facial product

Today, my sis accompanied me to Watsons to ask abt facial products tat may suit my skin... My complexion belongs to extremely sensitive type, so cannot anihow use facial products...

I tried exp products b4, n even cheap ones like ZA... But none suits me... Now, I dun use any products tat moisturises, or toning my complexion. I only use a face wash tats all... Didnt apply anything at all...

My sis uses Vichy, n she thinks it's good. So brought me to the booth, to ask the sales abt my complexion. She recommended us another product. She gave me a sample pack for the facial wash. We bought another 2 products. Just started using, n shall see if I will b allergic to the product or not. If ok, I'll go down to purchase the facial wash product.

This sales girl isn't pushy. She only recommended the facial wash. It's us who wanted to try out moisturiser, then she recommend tat for me. Tats wat I like abt this salesgirl. The more u r pushy, the more i do not wana patronise. I quite like her aniway.

My sis paid for the products, n commented tat it'll be her xmas present for me.. Thanks so much babe!


I'm approaching 30 VERY SOON. I know I seldom do any protecting of my complexion, n started to age even faster as I do not sleep as much as I did last time. I hope this set of products will suit me, so tat I can let my complexion b more moist n not so dry... Pray hard!

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Xmas present from my brother

My bro is on leave today, n he need to bring his car for servicing. He called me a few days ago to ask if I'm free to fetch him from Pandan Gardens Kia service centre, n i agreed, since this week hubby work til Tues. He can help out with care taking of Jav.



Morn, we brought Jav to JP for Ya Kun.. together with my bro n sis. Walked awhile at JP b4 dropping hubby n Jav at my in laws' house.


Met my bro at Pandan Gardens Kia... then he said wana go Bugis to find something. After settling his stuff, we went to temple to pray, after tat to OG to walk awhile. He went to see bermudas, while I was looking at Elle wallets n handbags.


I saw a nice pink handbag, which also comes with a wristlet.. To me, i find it nice lah.. But didn't bear to buy. Now, whenever I need to buy something, I will need some time to think it over b4 i buy, unlike in the past, just buy w/o much consideration.


Bro asked me if I found something I like, n i said yes, but dun wana buy, coz dun wish to waste $$... He volunteered to buy for me as a xmas present, n i refused. He insisted to buy, so in e end I brought him to see. There r 3 colours, n he oso think pink one is nicer. So, he bought it for me. Thanks so much my brother! I really do like the handbag lah actually.. Very happy! When my finance has stabled down, I'll buy something for him too...

Sunday, December 04, 2011

Air tickets back to Kulim for 2012 CNY

next year's CNY is extremely early, will b in mid-end of Jan... next yr next yr, sounds far ya... it shld b next month liao....


had bought e tickets a couple of weeks ago, without hubby's share. his boss has yet to approve him to buy.. actually mine oso, so i'm actually risking to buy 1st.


1 of hubby's superior, who is v close to him, asked him to buy 1st yest... hope can b approved by then. so just now, i went online n helped hubby book. luckily, there r still tickets left for our flights, so hubby will b getting on e same flight as us! i know it's risky for us to buy e tix 1st, but no choice. now is already v exp... if wait any longer, is either no tix liao, or the price will go even higher. Hope nothing goes wrong ya... pray hard.


On Fri, we brought both Jaden n Javier down to collect their passports. Jaden's passport needed to b replaced bcoz of his photo. tat was taken when he was still an infant! hehehe.. i like the current pic in Jaden's passport... Javier doesn't look tat nice, hahaha...


Now, all e tix stuff for next month's CNY is settled. will only wait for leave approval.

Saturday, December 03, 2011

Jie En's wedding 03-12-11

Today, I attended my NIE best friend, Jie En's wedding at Orchid Country Club...

Jie En, who was 1 of my jiemeis during my wedding, was a very kind-hearted n cheerful person. Being with her, I always feel very happy n calm. And now, finally, she got married, to the man who she deeply in love with...


They invited me to attend their ROM solemnisation, which was b4 the banquet... Bcoz they r sincere believers of Jesus Christ, so they had a very touching ceremony. I always felt v touched when I hear people singing praises to Jesus Christ.


It was a wedding lunch, and this was my 2nd visit to the country club for wedding. I can see that Jie En is very happy, and am sure she'll be well taken care of by her husband Weiwen.


It was a very touching wedding, n I felt v happy to b invited and to share the happiness of their unity. She is a very kind & positive person. I love to talk to her alot. When I see her happily getting married today, I was so touched tat there were a few times I just feel like crying, bcoz I'm just too happy for her.


I warmly welcome her to join the Mrs. Club. I oso hope she'll soon join in the parenthood. They r no longer two but one. I hope my best frd can be surrounded by love n happiness always, and hope Weiwen can love her n protect her for the rest of his life. With their belief in Jesus Christ, I'm sure they'll treasure their marriage n will try their best to maintain their marriage. All e best Jie En. May you n Weiwen be blissful always!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

8 years of being together

Today marks our 8th year being together as a couple. Actually, ever since we got married in 2007 Dec, we no longer celebrate this day.



Had known Wentong since 1997, which was 14 years ago, when we were in CSS. Well, actually knew his buddies 1st b4 him...


We had always been good friends when we knew each other that time. But was only til 2003 then we got together as a couple. I remembered it was after he entered NS in Aug tat year.


I dun remember how we got in contact then. There was a period of time tat we didn't contact each other, which i think was during poly days. But oso dunno how in e end got in contact again, n always meet up for meals since we live near to each other.


It was when he entered NS then we got closer. He would call me everyday when he was in camp, n when he booked out, he would ask me out for dinner. He would ask me to help him buy 4d n toto too. That time i was still in NIE pursuing my dip for my teaching career.


B4 i agreed to be with him, I did ask him if his buddies would mind us being together. He said he dun mind, n am sure his buddies wouldn't too, bcoz me n D had broken up long ago. After some consideration, then i agreed to be with him. n indeed his buddies did not mind. I asked B once, he said of course wont mind, bcoz me n D had broken off long ago n the issue didn't lie with hubby. Tat was when I felt relieved.


Every anniversary, we would go for good food, or even have presents for each other. in our 4th yr of courtship, we got married. So after that onwards, we only celebrate our wedding anniversary. I cannot say I am happy or wat. Bcoz there r sure times that we will quarrel or have disagreements.. n of course, we do have good times being together, tats y we r wat we are now. I know the road ahead us isn't going to b any easy or smooth, but i will keep telling myself to b positive. I need his support n recognition most, so sometimes do feel down when he is not on my side.


no matter wat, i still hope we'll have e next 8 years to count down to n continue each yr til we pass on.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Jaden's 3-yr-old assessment, then to Haw Par Villa

I called the Jurong Polyclinic last week to fix an apptment for Jaden, for his 3-yr-old assessment.. Last nite brought him home, n both of us slept til near to 9am this morn, while hubby got up slightly earlier..



Lucky we reached there earlier... After waiting for quite some time, it was our turn. Jaden weighs 14.3kg, 96cm tall...


His next apptment will be 1 year later, when he turns 4 years old. After tat, we went to st41 there for breakfast, then to Haw Par Villa.


It was a good weather, but far too hot!!!!! I became mosquitoes' food loh, so angry! Stayed there for near to 45min, n we left. I really cannot stand the heatness. Jaden was sweating alot too.


There was an area for views, is the 18th hell... I told hubby dun bring Jaden there. I scared he might have nightmare, though he may still not understand abt all this. But I do not wana risk. I can predict the stuff inside might b scary or ugly... so to play safe, we did not enter... After walking n viewing some areas, we rested awhile to drink water, n then we left.


I've not been there for so many years. It was great coming here.. though the hot weather really pissed me off somehow... hmmmm... Jaden was curious abt the scruptures... Wait til he is even much older then can explain better to him to make him understand. I'm sure he will want us to bring him to other fun places again next time!

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Names

Names are v impt to a person. What we r scared of is getting a wrong name for our children, so many of us will go to a shifu to get some recommended names for our babies.

Some parents do think that, as long as they like the name, it will b ok. They r not as superstitous. Well, every1 has their own views in this area. But to me, I do choose to have a shifu to help with the calculation, though I do have some preferred names for my kids actually.

I always think of many diff names for boys n girls... But a pity, all gave shifu, all kana rejected.

My favourite characters for boys are: 恒、航、睿... For girls: 璇、烟、惜、蕴... But none of the words could b used on my both boys. Well, I'm not going to try for a daughter. 2 are enuf for us definitely.

However, recent years, there r some v common words that parents chose for their kids, eg: 恩、轩、萱... Oh my, in a class, there r so many kids, regardless of boys or girls, sure have this 恩 word.

For English names, the most common name for boys now is definitely JADEN, JAYDEN, JAEDEN.. or any pronounciation of this... I'm sure my readers, u will agree with me abt this right?? If u go to a playground, just listen, how many boys' names are being called Jaden?? hahahah... well, my elder prince is also called Jaden by the way. I admit this name is v v common now.. but i like this name. I dun mind ppl telling me, Hey Jaden is such a common name. Bcoz it is a fact. Many names in fact are common. Unless your child's english name is really rare, then i would say it is special. But 'Jaden' this name is indeed far too commonly chosen.

Jaden & Javier, these 2 names were chosen by me, of course got discuss with Bong lah... I love the letter J... Initially, wanted to choose 'Julian' for Jaden. But somehow hubby dun like... I oso like Jermain, but hubby oso reject.. hmmmm... When I was carrying Javier, I oso had chosen Jairus. Hubby preferred Javier then. But well, since Chinese names I chose to get a shifu to help, so english names we choose ourselves. For girls' english names, i did think of some too, but... never mind, I won't get to choose animore, so there's no need to mention liao.

After all, it's up to a child if he/she can take the name given by the parents well. Wats impt is, the name must suit the child, n when ppl pronounce it, it is easy n not too awkward. Dun b too upset if ppl comment that your child's name is common, bcoz no name is special UNLESS the name is really rarely used by ppl in the world. Haha... But if chinese name is hard to pronounce or write, then u have to listen n accept. Dun choose characters that r too hard to write... Your child will grumble when they r older. Trust me..

Monday, November 21, 2011

Jaden turns 3!

Yeah, our precious prince Jaden turns 3 today as at 21/11/11! He shares the same birthday as my cousin Arena!


Today, after Jaden came back from sch.. my mil bathed him, hubby fed him the lunch that mil had prepared for him, we went on to bring him to Vivo as planned...


Met my NIE best pal Jie En there too as she wanted to pass me her wedding invitation card personally.. She also gave Javier a red pkt...


After having lunch at the foodcourt, hubby n I brought Jaden to Singkids to play.. Initially this bday boy refused to explore other places in the playgrd, only wanted to stay in the balloon room. But dunno somehow, mayb he got too cold or he got bored, he finally was willing to get out from the balloon rm n went to explore other parts in the playgrd.


He enjoyed himself alot there!! That he forgot abt his milk! haahahahaha... We didnt get him another cake today as he has had a cake on Sat already.


On Sat, my best frds, my siblings came over for a gathering cum celebration for his bday.. We ordered a mini buffet n a cake... Well, Jav wasn't in good form... But still, we all enjoyed ourselves! Thank u yiyi for ang bao, jiujiu n future jiumu for e gold pendant, the Tays, the Lees & the Bongs for the red pkt, n the Aws for a new sch bag!


I'm glad whenever we can all gather n chat... Hope Jaden can b blessed with better health! Papa, mama n didi love u!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Javier @ 2months old

I have decided to stop pumping out breastmilk from today onwards... really cannot fork out time to pump. Whenever I have e time to sit down n wanted to, Javier will get up v soon... 2 months, shld b sufficient, though not totally on bm for these 2 months, but at least I did provide him for these 2 months.



Javier is trying to flip now, of course not successful lah, he is just a 2-month-old infant. Jaden flipped successfully n independently at 3.5month old... generally shld b ard 4month old. So, i shall see when can Javier do it.


Yest, he got v angry tat he couldn't flip over... flip halfway n got stuck, got so angry n started to cry... hahahaha... Jaden used to b like tat too..


I won't compare/compete him with any other kids. Every kid is unique. Every parents have their way n views of parenting. No 1 is right, n of course no 1 is wrong. Is just tat wat choices did the parents choose. No 1 has e right to say who is right or wrong too. Not every1 is fortunate to have a normal child to raise. All children throw temper n have behavioral problem. Javier, as an infant, will throw temper too at times... Jaden? no need to say, even more... haha.. But well, they r my children. I just hope Javier & Jaden can b loving towards each other. When i see Jaden sayang-ing his younger brother, n even kissed Javier's forehead, I feel happy.


I look forward to their milestones.. N the most impt thing i hope for them is good health n good characters.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Zoo trip 10-11-11

Thank God for the good weather! We can go to the zoo as scheduled!


Actually, i have been wanting to bring Jaden to the zoo, but always either no time or bcoz either of us is sick... well, actually til today Jaden still has slight diarrhea, but we still went ahead for our plans.. Was thinking, if weather bad, then will go Vivo, but heng ah! whole trip at e zoo, e weather was great!


My sis actually wanted to join us, but bcoz she has things to do, so last minute cannot come along. We bought e tickets online thru deal.com, can save $7/adult for admission fee. Jaden is still a few weeks away from his bday, so admission is free for him. We only went to buy the tram tix at the counter... Had made an apptment with my best pal too... so we meet there...


Kelly & Princeton reached earlier, so they went in to take a walk 1st. We reached at ard 10.20am.. Was late bcoz we were having Mac at Gek Poh.. haha..


Hubby n I brought Jaden to walk ard other places 1st, then meet Kelly at the elephant show, which started at 11.30am.. After which, we went to the Kidsworld... Had lunch at KFC...


We stayed there til 3pm.. wow!! beyond my expectations.. was still scared that Jaden might make a fuss... luckily he was ok... He has never been to the zoo... n it's e 1st time he sat on the merry go round, n he liked it.. phew.... It was a good experience for him to b exposed to animals.. When we went on the tram, he was also ok...


B4 we left, we went to view our pictures taken by e staff when we entered e zoo earlier on... I bought 1 of the pic @ $20.. Well, it's Jaden's 1st trip to the zoo, so wana keep 1 as memento...


I felt so hot n was sweating.. N of course, every1 was really feeling hot. But still, we preferred such weather rather than raining, right? Jaden is still v energetic now, hmmmm... strange ya? Heng ah, when he's at home now, then his diarrhea came... arrrrghhh....


We had a good time today... Have to go over to my in laws' place soon, i miss Javier! Wait til Jav is slightly older, then we'll bring him to the zoo too.. I'm sure both boys will enjoy!

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Javier turns 2 months old

Today is the 8th, Javier is 2 months old now! Wow, recalling back wat happened 2 months ago at this day, Javier joined us into the family.


Brought him for his 6-in-1 jab today, FINALLY.. bcoz he was sick, all bcoz of me... so at last, today can bring him for the jab.


He was crying bitterly during the jab... Expected... haha. Bcoz Jaden oso cried like nobody's business when he was young.


Javier is gaining weight well. As a 2 months old infant, he weighs 5.9kg, n is 59cm tall... wow, the number looks nice ya... 5959.. hahaha! He is taking bm n fm... Formula he is taking Nan Pro 1, n is taking in well.. I'm not v hardworking in providing bm, but still til today, he will have some bm to drink, together with the fm... But, i'm still v thankful tat Javier has the chance to have bm to drink... But, I think I will stop pumping by this month, n let him b FULLY in fm...


I hope Javier's health can b better as days pass... He is a very talkative infant. When he is awake, he wants people to talk to him, n he will b v happy.. will ah gee ah gee n make other sounds too... he will also smile alot when people talk to him... v active i assume... hands n legs are always busy kicking.. hahahaha...


I'm his main caregiver now, n although it can b tiring taking care of a baby, but I felt blessed that I have e 2nd chance to prove myself tat I can handle a baby. Luckily, this time round, hubby is more involved. He will help me with the care taking of Javier. Like now, he is sleeping with Jav, so tat I can quickly use the pc n oso do my blog post.


Hope Javier's fever dun come in the mid of the nite. I'm waiting for him to get up for his milk, so tat I can feed him the fever med... Good nite my readers. Hope u dun find my blog a boring one.

Friday, November 04, 2011

Preparation of Jaden's 3rd birthday

After our busy days in October with Javier's full month party, my granny's bday, my cousin's wedding, Delwain's full month, now we can slowly plan for Jaden's bday in November.



We decided not to hold it an event again this year. Only did it for his 1st bday. After some consideration, we decided to have our TABLE gathering this month at our lovenest, n oso to have a mini celebration for Jaden. Still not confirmed yet, gotta wait til all members' confirmation. But aniway, hubby n I had decided on the caterer n food to be ordered if the event is on. We'll b having the event earlier as his actual bday lies in a weekday.


I told hubby we will get a small cake, just as a gesture for his bday, coz actually both of us dun really fancy cakes now, n somemore our precious prince oso dun eat cake too. But as a gesture as i said, we will still get 1.


Time flies, Jaden is turning 3. Now, besides having us celebrating with him, Jaden has his younger brother joining in. I hope as time goes, Jaden's health can b better, n he to be a better toddler. Hope this TABLE gathering can b successful lah, faster confirm your attendance ya! Hope to see my pals too.... It's time to catch up again!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

celebrate granny 75th birthday

Every October, the Chin family would find a day to gather for dinner, n celebrate my granny's birthday. This yr also no exception, just tat this time was a late one. My sis went for 2weeks holiday break with her bf, my biao ge n biao sao went US, my biao mei went US too, for her honeymoon, so make things easier, we held e gathering yest..


This year, e venue got nearer. Went to e kopitiam at my small aunty's place. It was full attendance this time. Why would I say that? My granny has 5 chidren, 3 sons & 2 daughters, all married with kids. But every year, my eldest uncle n my small gu zhang did not attend, but this time, her kids all attended! I was surprised tat my eldest uncle actually came. The last time I saw him was during my wedding.


We did not bring both Jaden n Javier. Jaden still coughing. Javier just kanna e flu bug frm me, n was unwell.


The food wasn't tat fantastic. But, we treated it as a gathering lah... Bcoz it was a late celebration, so this time round had no cake. We had a good time catching up, chatting. I hope my granny can be blessed with great health, n hope she always stay happy.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Cousin Weiling's Wedding

Seeing the ppl around me r getting hitched, or going to be parents, I do feel v happy for them..



Thursday 20/10/2011, was my sis' birthday, but she went to China n HK with her bf. It was also my cousin Weiling's wedding, at Parkroyal on Beach Road.


Weiling is my 2nd uncle's 2nd daughter. My maternal side's cousin. Used to play together when we were all young.


Hubby & I brought Jaden along for the banquet. Jaden was rather moody, duno y. Refused to go into the lift n into the ballroom. Not even iPhone can bluff him, but luckily he did not throw temper lah. After e 1st dish presentation, he went into the ballrm himself. We reached rather late too, ard 8, n the banquet started at ard 8.35pm.


Throughout the whole banquet, Jaden was well behaved, though with the company of the iPhone. Luckily the gate crashing video did not scare him, coz the previous wedding we went, he was scared. Yum Seng, I covered his ears, n he remained calm, no shouting n no crying. Phew.


We stayed til the last dish b4 the dessert, n then left 1st, as we need to go back to PIL's house to fetch Javier back home. I was blessed that Jaden did not really fuss much that day, compared to other times.


I hope that my cousin Weiling, will b blessed with happiness and hope to hear good news from her soon.. Congrats!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Taking care of Javier

Ever since our CL left, I've taken over aunty's job, to be Javier's main caregiver. Besides taking care of him, I oso need to 'take care' of the house by keeping it clean n tidy.



We do not have a maid, n of course is bcoz we cannot afford to have more expenses, so cannot afford to get a maid.


Comapred to Jaden, Javier isn't tat easy to handle. He does not sleep as much as Jaden, though compared to other infants who really rarely sleep or sleep less, Javier is still considered as a good sleeper.


He gets up easily, easily startled. He used to be so comfy being carried, but these few days he is very fussy n noisy. Carry him, he screamed n shouted n cried. Do this cannot, do tat also cannot. He gets frustrated easily, n I was affected. Bcoz most of the time, it's only the both of us at home. No 1 is around to assist me.


I bathed him solely on my own, get him dressed etc.. All I do it myself. Preparing his stuff, is also part of the things to be done. Given in to yaolan now, tats y i can use the pc. Sometimes he still wanted to be carried, thus nothing can be done when he wants to be carried to sleep. I rarely have the chance to nap, bcoz sometimes he gets up v fast. Or I need to do housechores, or wash/hang his laundry, or bcoz i need to express breastmilk.


How I wish I can have a day, just to sleep all I want, or go out to shop/walk walk all I want.


Every child is unique. Some of the things/ways tat we did it on Jaden, I do not wish to repeat the same on Javier. I dislike ppl to tell me what to do, how to do etc. Javier is still too young, I hope time will be easier as he grows.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Delwain Aw's full month 15-10-11

My secretary Gladys, part of the TABLE member, has given birth to her 2nd prince Delwain, 11 days later than Javier.. Javier has a new younger brother...


Delwain decided to come out n join the Aw family on Gladys' birthday, thus next year onwards, they can celebrate birthday together!


On Sat evening, we attended the full month showers. Brought Jaden along, left Javier with my in laws. Jaden had his nap re-charged, thus was on very top form. He enjoyed himself a lot at the Aws' place..


We stayed til ard 10.30pm n we had to leave 1st. Bcoz need to go fetch Javier back.


Delwain is such a 'beautiful' baby. Thanks to the good genes of the parents. Hubby was eager to reach too, bcoz he can watch soccer with the men... It was Man Utd VS Liverpool. Jeremy was waiting for us to reach, and the men who wana watch all go into the room!


We now have 5 boys n 1 girl in the TABLE junior team. Now waiting for Jas' good news. It's confirmed that the Bs (Bongs) are closing factory, so now we gotta see how much bigger the group can grow. Hope Delwain can b a good boy, n be blessed with good health always!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Life after confinement lady has left

Peiyun aunty has left on Sun morn, n after tat, we r on our own... Life with n without a confinement lady is indeed different.



During confinement, everyday i would not need to bother abt housework, bcoz aunty is kind enuf to help me with it, though she is already v busy with many stuff, as i do not have a maid. She helped us sweep n mop the whole house. I oso need not bother abt food, as she would always get my meals ready.


After she left, we handled Javier on our own, esp at nite. When she was around, she handled Javier, so tat we could sleep w/o worries. Somehow, i kind of miss her. She has done a good job actually. We will also talk about many stuff in life, n watched tv together...


I don't have time to express my breastmilk out after she left. Bcoz Javier kept wanting to be carried. Left him down, less than 10min he would wake up n start crying. Couldn't do any other stuff, let alone pumping out. Bcoz he has gotten used to bottle feeding, or mayb i should say he has confusion btwn bottle n nipple, he refused to latch on now.. Aniway my supply is not much also. Will stop feeding him with bm v soon without any trouble. He is mostly on formula milk aniway. But i was glad tat i managed to give him some bm everyday, better than nothing.


Engaging a CL n a maid is diff... Is hard to get a good maid... n normally a good CL is based on ppl's recommendation. I only hope life for us will get better as time goes by... Thank u aunty, these 28 days i had enjoyed relaxation bcoz of your help. U did your best to ensure I do my confinement well. I hope when u come to spore, we can meet up with u n treat u a meal, or even for a chat is ok. Hope everything goes well for you.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Javier's full month party 08-10-11

Time flies, Javier turned 1 month old on Sat!


Held a simple buffet with e invitation of families, relatives & friends over. We tried a new caterer this time. mayb we shld have 2 main courses n not just 1 bee hoon.


my family side's timing, i set at 3pm. the rest btwn 1-3pm... but somehow dunno y, bee hoon was all swept out, sushi too. eclairs only left so few... luckily managed to get Roderick to help da bao more outside..


I'm glad tat Javier received blessings frm all e ppl.. luckily he didnt fuss much tat day. in fact napped most of e time. mayb bcoz he was too tired in the morn...


I do away with hair shaving this time at full month. Compared to Jaden, Javier's hair is much lesser n thinner, so i decided to shave when he is 3-4 months old. Morn, let him wear new rompers, wore the anklet bought by my mum.. It's far too big for Javier, or i shld say too long, so i only let him wear on for ard 5min n i kept e anklet.


After his bath in the morn, confinement lady said need to cut his nails.. so i just trimmed abit of all his nails. n cut off a little part of his hair out, n put in a red packet n kept it, as a momento.


Jaden somehow knew there'll b a party tat day. he got up s early s 6am+... n ard 2pm, he was too tired, wanted to get a nap, so was fussing. my in laws acc him in our master bedrm til he dozed off. His nap took ard 3hr...


Confinement lady left yest morn ard 11am. Hubby n I drove her to JE mrt, together with Javier. somehow Javier seemed to koe tat she was leaving. was v grouchy n fussy since yest morn.. Peiyun aunty was nice to Javier, n took gd care of him during these 28 days. I do not have a maid, so she had to do all e things. After e party, she was so kind to quickly help sweep n mop e floor for us... Thank u so much aunty.. without your help, i'll b a panda long ago. Hope to treat u to tea/lunch 1 day.


I hope, Javier can b a gd boy after he turned 1 month old. Hehas a green nerve near forehead, aunty said will b abit hard to take care, n he is easily startled. i hope all these will improve asap. Nevertheless, i hope God can bless all e ppl ard me, myself, my hubby, n my 2 sons with great health...

Saturday, October 01, 2011

New day of the month

Wow, so fast i'm stepping into my last week of confinement! It's the 1st day of Oct today.. time flies...


This coming wkend will be holding little Javier's full month celebration. We won't b inviting so many ppl this time, compared to Jaden's event.


Yesterday, decided the caterer.. we chose to forgo Neo Garden this time, though was our favourite.. But wana try out another caterer this time again.. hope we won't b disappointed.. Cakes wise, we had also ordered, waiting for the confirmation n the photocard design..


My confinement lady will b leaving next Sun, next day after Javier's full month. She's oso the CL who did Kelly's 2nd confinement. Though in the beginning we had some misunderstanding, but in e end, she still came, n from the day she started work til now, she has done a good job. She's doting towards Javier too.


To me, a CL not just helps with the food of the mum n caregiving to the baby, another impt factor shld b, the CL must like babies, regardless the bb is easy or hard to handle. I can see that aunty dotes on Javier. Her cooking also suits my taste. Very soon, she will be leaving, n i hope i can manage better this time. Dun say bcoz is not a 1st time parent, tats y must b experienced. I still feel scared, coz i'm back to the starting point. Mayb i shld b more confident this time, i hope so lah.


I just hope Jaden & Javier can give me more courage n confidence to carry on. Life still must go on. It's going to b hard I know, but somehow I do hope I can have more support here n there. The kids will be my source of energy.

Monday, September 26, 2011

myself, Jaden & Javier are sick

i'm in my 3rd wk of confinement now. Dunno y i suddenly down with flu, am wearing a mask now..



Jaden n Javier both caught my bug, both of them r having flu too. Brought Javier to kk yesterday morn. doc said needed to do suction for him. nurses did it for Javier, while CL n myself waited outside. Javier was crying so badly. Suction hurts... after suction, nurse told me e mucus inside was v thick n quite alot. Doc then listened to his lungs again to ensure all was fine. Javier can go home.. She gave us 2 types of nasal drops. Til today though still got the blocked nose sounds frm him when he breathes, but obviously he can sleep better now. need ard 2-3 days to recover..


Jaden's breathing prob came in e midst of sleep during midnite. MIL brought him to see e doc.. he needed e neubiliser.. poor Jaden! he didnt managed to sleep last nite coz very breathless, n somemore midnite he had fever. MIL gave him e bullet.. now, Jaden is too tired n is resting at my in laws' hse now.. gotta see his situation by evening. if breathing still v hard, need to bring him to e doc again for another 3 rounds of neubiliser.


It's so sad to c own kids falling sick.. i hope my sons can recover quickly. sorry, it's all mummy's fault..

Friday, September 23, 2011

Can wash hair loh!

Finally after e 2nd week, I can wash my hair liao...



For e past 2 weeks, how did I manage my hair? I sprayed e dry shampoo tats for confinement... I oso v funny lah.. When i was discharged, for ard 3-4 days, I totally forgot abt the spray.. Thus, my hair was just left like tat.. It totally went off my mind. Until many days later, then I realised, oh ya hoh, cannot wash hair, but got the spray mah... Wats wrong with me?? haha...


CL told me, 2 weeks after delivery then can start washing hair.. she oso reminded me, after bathe, must immediately go blow dry my hair. Yesterday was my 2nd week, so finally she made another pail of the herb water, together 2 pails, for me to wash my body n hair!


It's so blessed to be able to bathe, from head to toe.. My hair was left unwashed for 2 weeks... When i washed my hair, many strands dropped.. so scary... My hair should b protesting! haha! I'm also willing to let down my hair since it's clean n nice now... For e past 2 weeks, I would tie up my hair!


I've been trying to be a good girl this time for my last confinement.. Watever CL/MIL cooked for me, I eat. The red date tea I oso drink this time.. No washing of hair, i oso listened. the only thing tat i did not b good was, I did step out of the house. Today, I'll b having my checkup with Dr Chua, at the clinic. I'll b wearing warmly, dun worry. Later when I come back, then will bathe. N my hair needs water.. hahaha!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Jaden is 34 months old

My precious son turned 34 months old yesterday... soon, it'll be his 3rd birthday... n with the presence of his younger brother Javier too...



He started babbling more than usual now, even the childcare teachers find him more talkative now, though sometimes still dunno wat he is trying to say.. but is ok, let him babble more.. hope to hear him talking in sentences n communicating with all of us soon..


Now in my confinement, I couldn't see him to n fro from school, n i didn't get to see wat n how he is doing in school too.. After confinement, I will do so as usual... But luckily, my work will only start end of Dec...


Jaden comes over after school everyday... n will stay for 2-3hours b4 going back to my PIL's house.... He enjoyed the gel paint tat I bought for him.. The set tat my sis bought, he has finished playing, so i ordered 1 more set for him... He is a cheerful boy, whom well loved by all of us... My love for him will not be less, though might need some division out... I really hope I can see my boy progressing into a more interactive person... I cannot help much now bcoz I'm trapped in e house, so I hope from Oct to Dec, b4 i start work, I can bring him out n let him explore more things n places..


Jaden, u r now a big brother liao.. Must be a good n obedient boy ok?

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Javier suffering from colic

Yesterday night, we did not have any good sleep at all, including Javier. He was crying badly at night...


His crying was bad n loud, lasting for quite some time. Had a hard time settling him to sleep, but after 30min-1hr, he got up n continued to cry v bitterly. He couldnt even have much sleep n appetite for his fm, n not even latching soothed him.


We saw a hard mucus in his left nostril. I tried removing it for him, but failed. Thought of getting hubby n CL to bring him to Pioneer Mall see Dr Chua today morn, but in the end we couldn't wait. His crying made us give up, decided to make a trip down to NUH Children's Emergency. Set off ard 5.30am, I drove my car, together with hubby n CL to NUH.


I got up at 2.30am, after hearing Javier's crying. He was obviously still hungry after his feed, so I decided to latch him. He rested awhile..n then pooed, by the time CL n I settled him, it was near to 4am. I went back to rest, but ard 5am+, heard him crying again. Both hubby n I got up. He seemed uncomfortable. I thought it might b due to e blocked nose.


After some consideration, we decided not to wait til morn, we packed his things n went to NUH. After some checking, doc removed the particle from his nostril easily, n showed us, it was just a small particle. Doc said that might not b the reason tat caused his non-stop crying.


He told us, mostly shld be colic. Taught us some techniques as in how to burp Javier, or how we shld position him n need to move ard. Gave us colic drops too. Reached home b4 7am. We were all exhausted.


So far til now, Javier seemed much better. N i hope later tonite he can continue to sleep well. Just now ard 8pm+, he was quite well awake, when Jaden n MIL were around. But after awhile later, he went back to sleep.


I koe suffering from colic is v uncomfortable, n we see already also feel helpless... I think the colic drops do help, n hope he sleep well loh.. I'm tired, n so were CL n hubby, n of course little Javier. I better go sleep now, hope we can all sleep well... pls pray hard for us.

Friday, September 16, 2011

1st massage session

During my 1st confinement in 2008, I didn't engage any massage lady, neither did I engage a confinement lady (CL)... It took me ard 6 months to really so-wat called slim down... though people around me kept saying that I'm already considered slimmed down v fast le, n they think I've slimmed down long ago..



This time will be my last confinement... After listening to my best pal Kelly's advice, I decided to engage a CL.. engaged the CL who did her 2nd confinement, Peiyun Aunty. Though there were some misunderstanding btwn us when I delivered, but since now all is ok liao, n everything has been going well now, I shall not elaborate the whole story.


I went online a few mths ago, to search for massage services. There r plenty out there. I happen to see this Chinese lady posting in the forum tat she provides post natal massage, n the price is much cheaper than others.. Decided to engage, n yest was my 1st session with her.


She is a M'sian, in her 40s... A very friendly lady, n i enjoyed my massage session alot. Did relax.. I told her not to bind me too hard as I couldn't stand... We had a great 1hr+ massage session. She commented that I only grow in my tummy part, the rest of the body all ok.. I'm so happy to hear tat. After binding for 6hr, I took the wrap off as I need to sleep. This morn woke up, found out that my tummy dun seem that big! Dunno whether isit my illusion. Haha. But watever, I need relaxation, really!


I requested to do the massage in alternate days, n my next session will be tmr... I do look forward to it! This confinement wasn't as stress as my 1st, n when I see Jaden n Javier, I just thank God for everything.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Arrival of Bong Jing Yang, Javier

After 39 weeks & 2 days of carrying Javier in my tummy, he has successfully arrived into our family on the 8th Sept 2011, at 2.13pm in NUH.


Still find it a miracle that we managed to reach the hosp early n in time for the delivery. On that day morn ard 7am, I had sharp pain in the tummy that I couldnt sleep. The pain came n went, quite consistent, interval of abt 10min. I was still thinking if isit in labour liao. But I chose to observe further again.


Brought Jaden to school at 9am.. The pain still came n went... I told hubby whether we should make the trip down to the hosp delivery suite to ensure everything was ok... bcoz that day my gynae wasn't in the clinic, n they said if I dun feel good, it's better to go to the hosp straight. I was still pondering if to go, coz dun wish to have false alarm... n the next day was supposed to see my gynae in the clinic to do CTG again. So, decided to go for breakfast 1st.


Ard 10+, the pain still existed. MIL said better go hosp... hubby thought so too.. So, after bfast, we went to peep at Jaden in school, then went home to get the hosp bag. MIL will be in charge of fetching Jaden from school. We reached home at near to 11am.. Still thinking if to go to hosp at that time, in the end still decided to go to hosp..


So, we took a cab to NUH, reached the delivery suite at 11.40am... Told the nurse I'm having an interval of 10min pain in the tummy.. So, they put me into the delivery suite n put me on CTG. Scan showed that I'm only having 1 contraction so far... Awhile later, a doctor came in n checked my cervix, n said I've dilated 4cm already. She called my gynae, Dr Chua instructed to break my waterbag. So, at 12.30pm, they burst my waterbag.


Asked if I want epi, i said yes. Nurse said, tell her when I want it, then she'll ask the aesthetic to come. I decided to wait awhile longer, as I can still stand e contraction. But suddenly, the pain just got more n unbearable. I was fully dilated... I told the nurse I wanted the epi now. The whole delivery suite was flustered coz my contractions suddenly just got so regular n fast for them to react. Aesthetics came n tried injecting epi into me, but i was already in great pain n had the urge to push. After some time, they injected the epi n i was shouting in pain..


I was pushing for Javier. Everything was too fast that nurses all ran in n out. Standby gynae came while they called Dr Chua. They were afraid Dr Chua couldn't make it for me. I could sense Jav is near the birth canal, so I actually asked hubby to c n he said yes, can see Jav's head liao.


I was pushing hard b4 Dr Chua came. Luckily she managed to run over, as she was at the main building. She came over n took over, n after a few hard & long pushes instructed by her, I managed to deliver Javier. I was still feeling energetic after that. Felt so relieved after that, Javier came out successfully. I could even feel n move my legs n bosy. the epi obviously dun work.


After tat, I was transferred to my bed. Were discharged from NUH on Sat noon. Everything went on well for both Javier n I. I thank every1 for everything all this while. Luckily we decided to go to the hosp, or else I dunno wat will happen... Thanks all the ppl who came over to visit us. Will update more when I can...

Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Jaden went for haircut

We always dread bringing Jaden for haircut, bcoz he would scream n cry at the top of his voice, n it's like going to tear down the whole shop...


After 1yr+ of not visiting a barber, yesterday we decided to bring him to really go cut his hair... MIL n I brought him to Gek Poh, the usual barber shop after having our lunch...


Indeed, he was scared... In the past, it's usually MIL sat on the chair, put him on her lap n the barber cut his hair. but this time round, he sat on his own.. But with us holding onto him.. He was struggling abit... Crying n screaming as usual.. he did not like ppl to touch his hair, esp cutting it. We tried trimming it for him, n it's always like fighting a war... We had difficulties trimming his side burns, so the barber did a good job yesterday!


He was so unhappy at the shop... We felt so paiseh as usual lah.. hahahahaha!!! But we were v happy with his new hairstyle. short n neat.. n i think he look better n more handsome with this hairstyle... Thanks to the young barber! He was patient enuf to cut Jaden's hair, compared to the other old man... Who will b impatient n scold Jaden... He looked more refreshed n made his features more distinctive... I like it... In fact, all of us in the family liked his new hairstyle..


But hope he can b more sensible n dun cry that badly next time loh... Haha..


Saturday, September 03, 2011

CTG Scan on 02-09-11

My gynae checkup yest was initially set on evening, but bcoz of my bad cramps for the past few weeks, the nurse helped me to change the timing to early morn...



Reached the clinic at 8.30am... they put me on CTG scan, to check for my heartbeat n contractions... lied on the bed for ard 30min for the whole session. Hubby remained outside...


After the session, the nurse told me that there were some tightenings n contractions. Asked if I felt ok... I said yes... She said Dr Chua will come over to me to check for cervix opening... Hubby n I tot that we'll b asked to admit to NUH after checkup... But still, I told the nurse I would heed watever advise my gynae gave..


After awhile, Dr Chua came in... She looked at the machine results n checked my cervix, said that I'm still not ready for labour, bb J was too comfy inside... Then she quickly did a scan to see bb J. He was facing upwards. I asked if it's breeched position, she said no. Just tat he was facing the ceiling direction tats all... Said hopefully by next checkup he would face downwards. She told me abt the application of epi again yest... N I decided to go for it this time round again since she advised that.


Dr Chua said, based on the results, there were contractions, but not regular... So, no need to go for induce or wat. And neither did she mention abt inducing... Said everything was still ok, asked me to come back next Fri for another CTG scan again.. Wow, I now 39 weeks liao wor.. So scary.. Hubby was surprised I wasn't asked to admit to hosp for delivery. Hahahahah.. I was surprised too.. But well, since bb J too comfy, means the waiting game is still on. It made me v worried actually, coz i v scared of last min... These few days i will need to be on high alert..


13th is my EDD, n til date, today is 3rd, going to be 12am soon. So bb J is left with 10 days to decide when he wants to join us officially. But pls, as wat I always say, give me some signal 1st ya.. My hunch this time was wrong. I thought i will be giving birth in the 1st week of Sept.. But well, as long as he is healthy, n I go through a smooth delivery, tat is more impt isn't it?

Thursday, September 01, 2011

It's September!

Yes, it's September! Hooray! Well done, bb J! U really made it through the lunar 7th month, n the month of August!



Today, our school is having the Teachers' Day Dinner (TDD). This year's location is at Expo. I gave it a miss this year, bcoz I'm on leave already. So sad that I couldn't join my fellow colleagues for the dinner n fun..


Tmr is my checkup at 38.5weeks... Supposed to do CTG scan on my heartbeat & contractions... Felt really nervous... My Braxton Hicks symptoms are getting worse.. the crampy feeling gets worse each night, n it can last for quite some time, esp during my sleep. I dun like to lie down now, bcoz I always feel breathless... I dun like to sit n lean forward too, bcoz the tummy is far too big that it obstructs my movement. It's better for me to lean backwards when I sit down.


I wonder how my checkup will turn out to be for tmr. Hubby had a hunch that I'll be asked to admit to hosp tmr after the checkup. Well, I've already had the intuition tat I'll b giving birth in the 1st week of Sept. But, I'll listen to my gynae's advice. If she thinks it's advisable to admit, I will do so. If not, after tmr's checkup, we'll continue to wait for the real show to arrive. Abit scared though...


I hope everything will turn out fine.. Pls pray for me ya!