Zhng the Stroller

30 December 2013

ah Thiang's 战车 is here!

Trying to fix the stroller and baby seat... next step is to "dettol" up the whole stroller including all accessories...  Procrastination in progress... because Imma being super cranky right now is super no mood for anything else - reason being; been waking up every now and then due to the cramps and mozzie attacks and... so this is a good excuses to 'take cover' for my lazyness to do anything now...  :S

Jolly Christmas!

29 December 2013

'tis the season to be feasting!

Gathering at Huihui's house - she prepared all the feast, me and Jade pot-lucked the Shepherd's Pie.  Very impressed with her DIY Christmas log cake!  She took lesson at Phoon Huat and baked this the day before from 7pm-12midnight!  Thanks for having us at your pad!

Feasting with the Yeos' - made a special anniversary arrangement with the restaurant staff for a cake for their 'advanced' 4th year anniversary celebration together with our yearly Christmas gift exchange event!

On Christmas day - attended Christmas service at HTC then went back for a short nap before feasting with the famfam at Lut's pad!  Noticed my new Kate Spade bag?  Hehe, just realized that I've gotten a Kate Spade bag for myself last Christmas too!  (isit gonna be a new tradition to get a new Kate Spade bag every Christmas...?)
 

Post-Christmas gift exchange with the HXDA - our yearly affair!  This year missing SF (attending a wedding lunch) and Jonette (在做月）... but we have newly additions to the gang - XX and Joel joining us for the gift exchange!  Luckily the package from Amazon.com arrived just an hour before we meet and I managed to have the kiddos presents wrapped in time!

 

 

3rd Trimester - Me and Baby N at week 37!

28 December 2013

My sixteenth appointment - *calendar week 37!

Measurement of Baby N - his head measuring 9.4cm and weighs 3257gm!  Gynae gave me a letter - admission letter so that at any point of time, I am ready... just give him a call and I can admit into hospital!

Boy, experiencing cramps every now and especially during my sleep...  Well, I don't know whether I have lost count on the nos. of cramp per hour or I dozed off while counting... the pain is so real, cannot be dreaming de lah... but I am too tired to focus on my counting and by the time I remembered I have cramps, it's morning already.  :(

Two more working days and I am off to my maternity leave!  Whoooot!

Baby bump at *calendar week 37!
(sorry, couldn't have more time or new wardrobe to snap my baby bump - ah Thiang says they are all about the same sizes already; ooops... caught playing games using my bump as mobile phone holder!)

 

It's famfam time again - celebrated Popa's birthday at a western eatery along Jalan Kayu then back to 娘家 for a mini-cake session!  Couldn't have guessed that that little "yellow angry bird" cake from Polar actually tasted not too bad!  Teedeee!

 

The "in-laws" and "siblings" shot!

 

 

Have a Merry Christmas!

25 December 2013

 

with love from

Arthur, Wendy & Baby N!

 

3rd Trimester - Me and Baby N at week 36!

23 December 2013

My fifteeth appointment - *calendar week 36!

Measurement of Baby N - his head measuring 9.3~9.4cm and weighs 3157gm!  Scan indicated he is in his week 36 day 6 growth (surprisingly now his growth is on the right track as my calendar... so has his growth rate slowed down or I'm catching up with his growth?)  His head position reamins where he is supposed to be still...  :)

Gynae says Baby N's is growing exponentially!  I could be due anytime in the next weeks once I hit week 38 (full-term)... so expecting to deliver by early January instead of the 'forecasted' date on 18 January 2014.  Recalled that the nurse who did the detailed scan weeks ago mentioned that the growth size of Baby N could resulted my delivery date to be re-scheduled earlier than expected, say 5 January 2014... so keeping my fingers crossed!  8 more days to 2014!

Baby bump at *calendar week 36!

Into 35 Weeks (Third Trimester)

19 December 2013

My #ootd worn on my last visit to see Grandpa before he left us for 极乐天堂。

I almost wanted to buy this jumper at original price, S$79.90 when it was newly launched.  But then I held back... and now H&M's on sale at S$50!  Sale came late, but never too late... at least I got to wear a coupla more times before I my EDD.

Baby bump at week 35!

GAWD.  Pregnancy swollen feet.  They are here.  :(  I started to notice it on Monday... and it started to get worse (especially during the evenings...)... or should I say, I am starting to swell all over... even my fingers - wedding band and anniversary band seemed to getting difficult to wear on or take off...

外公 (1927-2013)

18 December 2013

"Be thankful for the breath you just took,

because someone out there just took their last."

It's been quite a roller coaster ride for us the past two weeks, weeping our eyes with tears... and the mourning of our late-Grandpa.

Grandpa was admitted to SGH since 8 December and the family has been traveling in and out of SGH to visit Grandpa since then.  His health deteriorates each day passes since his last admission to SGH sometime in October for flu.

On Tuesday, the speech therapist suggested that he is to be put on tube as the food and drinks intake isn't passing by the 'right channel' which will cause much further complications like lung infections and could have worsen the current condition.  Of course, green light is given so tube was inserted when I was there on Tuesday evening.  He resisted in pain... but with the help of Jade, the tube was inserted and first intake of medicine was administrated thru the tube.  The tube was then eventually taken down by him on that very night after I left even we tried to plead him to have the tube on repeatedly.

On Thursday afternoon, Moma texted me informing that Grandpa's condition looks pessimistically that he required to use oxygen tank/mask to breathe and get me to ask aunt Linda if she can change her flight back earlier.  That evening, Grandpa was panting very hard even with the help of oxygen mask when I visited him.  He also tried to bring down the mask like how he wanted to pull the tube out and we have to constantly hold his hands down or pleaded him repeatedly "tolong tolong" not to remove the mask.  We even resorted in tying him so that he cannot reach the mask.  It feels so so so pain to see him in this state.  Moma stayed over for the next two nights.

I ignored Moma's order not to frequent my trips to hospital and went down every evening since Thursday (luckily I did...).  I even showed him the past video clips I captured of Baby N's movement in my belly (thanks to ah Thiang reminded me to show Grandpa the videos clips)... at least he was still in 'clear state of mind', nodding his head when I played the video clips to him on Saturday evening.  We constantly reminded him that aunt Linda will be back on that very Sunday morning and baby Bro will be back from HK holiday to visit him on Sunday too.

Forturnately for aunt Linda, she managed to spend the last two nights with Grandpa before he catches his last breathe and left us on the morning of 16 December, 2.43am.

The 3-days wake was held at the void deck of my Grandfam's...  I remembered clearly that the first night's moonlight was super bright and round and it was sunny, bright and windy for the next two days...  Moma also mentioned that Grandpa left us on the same 'lunar date' as our late-great Grandma eighteen years ago.  I was allowed to send Grandpa off the final journery before his body was cremated at Mandai Crematorium.

Only his memories with us will live in my heart now and forever and I believe he will continue to bestow his blessings on each and everyone of us when he reaches that 极乐世界。

I missed you Grandpa.

 

外公走的那一晚 - 农历十一月十四的月亮特别圆，特别亮。外公，您一路走好。

Last family shot with my late-Grandpa (before his health starts to deteriorate) - taken at Grams' place during this year's Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner.

 

 

3rd Trimester - Me at week 34, Baby N at week 36!

09 December 2013

My fourteenth appointment - *calendar week 34!

Measurement of Baby N - his head measuring 9.10cm and weighs 2830gm!  Scan indicated he is in his week 36 day 2 growth!  His head positioned downwards still (...hopefully he remained this position), with his body on my left, hands and legs on the right - that explained the stretching and movements mainly noticed on the right side of my bump and feeling the 'urge' to pee whenever he moves vigorously!

Gynae commented that I put on quite alot of weight compared to the last 2 weeks.  GOSH.  Need to really really really watch my diet - especially that my belly now measured 41" in circumference... never felt so fat in my life!

Baby bump at *calendar week 34!

Psssst...  I was complaining the other day that I'm ache all over, especially on both my calfs.  ah Thiang offered to massage me when I was on bed, scheduled for my nightly “胎叫”...  Who says men cannot multi-task?  My man can!  See, he can play game and massage my calfs at the same time!?!?!

Into 33 Weeks (Third Trimester)

29 November 2013

Still experiencing cramps (or contractions you called it...), especially on both nights, Sunday 2+am and Monday 3+am... super worried and decided to pop a pill before bedtime for the following nights.  I was told it will get worse when it's nearer to my EDD.

I felt like I'm having mini massages whenever the little one moves inside the bump but overdosed with mini massages...  the after-math is, I'm now 'suffering' from belly-ache.  Baby N has been stretching and moving alot these two days, very "violently" and I can see from my bump that "he" was actively on the right then very quickly moved to the left and moments later, he was 'trembling' on the right side again... took many videos but only managed to capture that very short moment from 3 out of 10 tries.  Teehee!

The Quahs have just been "promoted" to parenthood this week!  Baby Gabrielle (pronounced as Gab-bri-L), was delivered prematurely now weighs 1.4kg.  Her EDD was targeted two weeks after mine, but she arrived two months ahead of mine... and we thought Baby N would be the gor gor but now turn out to be the youngest member of HXDA instead.  Fred not, we are not so eager to see him yet... let's wait for another 5 weeks more ok!  Can't wait to see Baby Gabrielle tonight!

Baby bump at week 33!

3rd Trimester - Me at week 32, Baby N at week 34!

24 November 2013

My thirteenth appointment - *calendar week 32!

Measurement of Baby N - his head measuring 8.64cm and weight 2206gm!  Scan indicated he is in his week 34 day 6 growth!  Best part is, his head position is still downwards!  *good job, boy!*  I am a happy mommy-to-be.  :)

Gynae nowsaday does very fast ultrasound scanning... and he won't even show or leave the measurements on the screen for me to sneak-pix... I have to mentally memorize all the measurements I seen on the screen before it's been wiped out.  Tsk.

Ending this post with a picture of my baby bump before I prepare myself mentally-ready to be back to work tomorrow after being away from office for the last two weeks.

Baby bump *calendar week 32!

Into 31 Weeks (Third Trimester)

17 November 2013

Earlier at Khim's son - Aden's baby bash at Bottle Tree Park!

To overcome the phobia of carrying a newborn and trying to hands on what I have learnt from my antenatal classes, here are some of the snapshots of the "moments" and... this was thirty seconds before he spat up... all over me.  >_<"  (was told/learnt that newborn who was carried by preggie will 比较容易带，don't know how true... but I myself might not be able to get another preggie when it's my Baby N's full month bash wor... how ar?)  *scratches head*

Baby bump at week 31!

3rd Trimester - Me at week 30, Baby N at week 33!

12 November 2013

My eleventh appointment - *calendar week 30 was earlier than expected (okay lah, one day ahead of the scheduled date)... visited Gynae on Friday instead of Saturday's appointment due to acute cramps, some called it "contractions" or Braxton Hicks as early as at 4.17am until I 冒冷汗!  I had this same cramp on Monday at 3+am... but it wasn't that painful as Friday's morning.

After Gynae's ultrasound scan, he found out that Baby N's current position, that is so-called "transverse" position (his head suitated on my right side and legs on the left side) is not ideal for natural delivery, and also means if he remains in this position and kicks harder, he might just break the waterbag.  Either both I will have to go through a c-section delivery or a a pre-term labour.  Depressing right?

We did measurement of Baby N - his head now measuring 8.22cm and weighs 1810gm!  Seriously on the big side as the scan indicates he is in his week 33 growth!  Unable to get a snap of the ultrasound scan for this visit so gonna try my luck on my next visit then.  :(

I was later asked to do a 45mins CTG scan (scanning of baby's heart beat) and resulting that I have interval minor contractions!  Gynae say I have an irratitable uterus and gave me an option to bed rest or admit to hospital for stay-in observation.  We chose the latter option - had a "staycation" at Mount Alvernia for the weekend.

During my stay, I did another round of CTG scan and had my blood pressure taken thrice... everything was OK except very slight cramp early in the mornings, once.  Gynae discharged me on Sunday and granted me a 2-weeks hospitalization leave - and now I am home clearing emails and updating my little e-space.  Not sure of how much my "staycation" gonna cost us... but it's sure yet another hefty bill for month of November.

So so glad that Baby N's head has gone down to the 'ideal' position after my review with the Gynae yesterday!  Credits goes to ah Thiang, who did a lot of homework on how to change the baby's position... he made me do all sort of exercises and practise sitting positions hoping they will help... and miraclely they did!  He is such a dearie!  *muacks!*

Some peektures over my weekend "staycation" in Mount Alvernia!

Eleventh Batch of Loots from Amazon.com!

07 November 2013

Eleventh batch of shipment - - - - and still counting!

The last entry was only counting to sixth batch... suddenly lost count on how many packages were sent so far, then ah Thiang did a check and and myohmy guan yin ma... this was the eleventh purchase!  We've like spent over USD1375 or more already (blame it on the free shipping to SG lah...)!  0_0"  We still have items not cart out yet okay... like the baby wipes, mattress fitted cover protector... and etc!

 

Eleventh batch of loots:

> Carter's easy fitted printed crib fitted sheets, safari duck
> Carter's easy fit sateen crib fitted sheet, blue
> Aden + anais muslin stroller blanket, safari friends monkey
> Lamaze cloth book, tale of Sir Prance-a-lot
> Lamaze musical inchworm
> Lamaze early developement toy, Sir Prance-a-lot
> A pop-up book of nursery rhymes: A Classic Collectible Pop-Up
> Luvable friends 4pack washcloths, yellow
> Baby sign language basics: Early Communication for Hearing Babies and Toddlers, New & Expanded edition plus DVD
> Lifefactory 2pack multi sensory sillicone teether, yellow/spring green

Into 30 Weeks (Third Trimester)

06 November 2013

3D scan!

ah Thiang told me he is quite interested in getting a 'preview' of how Baby N looks like before his arrival into our arms.  Thus, decided to check out the various hospitals/clinics that does such 3D/4D scan.  After some callings, we were told that minimum 3 weeks booking in advance is required to make an appointment - having said that, it would means that I will be in my week 31/32 which is not really possible as the baby size will be too huge to be scanned, propably due to the lack of space too... (told by the nurse who did the scan for us yesterday and / plus this is also very much dependant on the baby bcos if he decided to face downwards like what happened during yesterday's scan, there is no way we can capture his visual too... etc), but according to our Gynae, he recommends to do it when I am week 30.  So....

Anyhoots, it was such an amazing experience seeing him from the screen and my bffs were there to share this amazing experience with us too!  :)

We arrived at the clinic earlier than appointment time and tried the first time to see if he is in the right position for scanning - but nope, he is facing downwards... sleeping (that was what happen too when we did the detailed scan at TMC too)!  Then I was recommended to go for a 10mins walk and took some orange juice for the 2nd attempt... but it didn't work on him.  He continued to sleep throughout the scan (except for some blinking of his eyes, and yawning!  however there were some cute moments we saw that his tongue was sticking out too!).

The whole process took us nearly 45mins and many many of tries!  The nurse who did the scan was very nice and paitence thou' and considered this scan unsuccessful (there were too many distraction like hands, legs and umbilical cord blocking the visual making the scan/images very distorted for printing plus there isn't much space for him to move/turn) but yet she still secretly printed out 2 images for us for keepsake!  Nice right?  We paid $50 for the use of equipement (plus two printed images under-table) instead of $150 which includes 5 printed images and a USB drive of the "4D recording" part of the baby.  I would consider this so much cheaper than paying for ultra-sound scanned images from our Gynae - $45 for one!  Hehe.

 

Baby N's - side profile (some say he has Daddy's nose and mouth!)

Baby N's - front profile (some say he has Mommy's chin!), so chubby!

The Son's First Toy Car!

04 November 2013

Title says it all!  Vroom vroom vroomz....

Chanced upon this toy store at I12 Katong last Friday and saw this vintage toy car - it was love at first sight!  Of course, I have storage issue settled before making this wise choice - to purchase lah, since the sales assistant say they only shipped in limited pieces.  Teehehe...!  Anyways, I have the permission to "park" the car at my aunt's place or alternatively the shop allows me to collect my car even though they have to store for me until next year.  So, win-win and YAY!  :)

Vilac - Pearly metal ride on car!  Retailing S$199 (+ Standard Chartered CC 10% discount).

A Week of Birthday Feasting!

28 October 2013

Ended a whole week of birthday feastings - I have specially planned the feast schedules very packed-ly with various groups of friends and family (some photos were taken, some were not...).  And yes.  It's a whole week of celebrations and gatherings for my darling ah Thiang, King Arthur...  King, so must celebrate and feast for a week.  I repeat, a week... OK, the feast only officially started on Tuesday... but himself already started on Monday...  >_<"

Platters with the Yeo's!

... then desserts at old skool eatery, Sinpopo Brand at Joo Chiat!

... with the folks at Ice Edge Cafe!

... with the HXDA at Ba Ba Black Sheep!

... with the Yeo's, Sim Cik and a new friend Jacie and the Lim's at Shabu Sai!

 

... and the feast continues with a date night - just the two of us at Balzac Bar and Brasserie!

I hoped ah Thiang had enjoyed a full blast of celebrations with all the arrangements I have planned for him this year... and many more years to come!  :)

3rd Trimester - Me at week 28, Baby N at week 30!

26 October 2013

My tenth appointment - *calendar week 28!  Yes, officially into 3rd trimester!

Ok, *disclaimer... accordingly to Gynae's calendar, I am at week 28 but based on Baby N's scan, he is currently at week 30 - as you can see from the scanned ultrasound image...  Erm, so I should start re-indicate on my blog post title (just in case I lost count again...)!

Baby N's head now measuring 7.61cm and weighs 1357gm!  Based on Gyane's advice, baby's weight growth is approx. 200gm per week, so we are kinda on the right track... say by full term (in 37 weeks) yet in another 9 weeks to go, he should weigh around 3157gm (based on ah Thiang's calculation lah...).  And yes, hang it there Baby N... we will see you in Jan 2014!!!

Can't wait to start our fornightly visits to the Gynae's starting from November 2013 onwards!  Weeeee~

Baby bump and scan at *calendar week 28!

Into 28 Weeks (Third Trimester)

19 October 2013

Imma into 28 weeks now!  Whoopwhoopwhoop!

Attended Peirong's Baby Ken's first year old birthday celebration at Cookyn Inc (some event places that hold team building and activities located somewhere at Rangoon Road... the birthday party theme was Barney...) before attending our usual antenatal class...  :)

Posting my #ootd - so happy with my loots from H&M sale!  Grabbed 5pcs of maternity wear including 2pcs nursing blouses, jeans and 2 pants at $7 and $10 each!  Total damage (I would say it wasn't even consider damage... ) was only $31 - can't believe it, even the cashier say it's a steal!  See see see, decked in my H&M pants at $7!!!  Hehehe!!!

 

Baby bump at week 28!

Oktoberfest-ing with ah Thiang!

15 October 2013

Spent last Sunday afternoon at Grandpa's then went to Vivo City to see if we can grab some loot from the Mothercare sale (nothing, only a mini fan for the pram... and no discount for that btw... booo!) and went to Brotzeit for dinner!

They were celebrating Oktoberfest... we ordered 2L of beer, pork knuckle and pork sausages platter from the one-and-only promotional menu to share... an evening filled with live band from some in-house German band group, band members singing from top of the dining tables and a long long "human-train" chooting in the restaruant!  :)

Oktoberfest-ing with ah Thiang!

Fifth Batch of Loots from Amazon.com!

12 October 2013

Fifth batch of shipment arrived... and sixth batch is already on the way - ah Thiang just carted out another batch of Earth-mama baby creams!  I love the vintage Mickey Mouse fitted sheets and blanket, so so comfy... and Baby N will look so so handsome with that tuxedo bibs!  Awwwww...

Fifth batch of loots:

> Philips Avent medium flow nipples 2-pack
> Philips Avent classic bottle screw rings 4-pack
> Tuxedo bib
> Disney vintage Mickey fitted crib sheet
> Disnet vintahe Mickey BOA blanket

Baby Renee's Full Month Celebration!

10 October 2013

Just a very quick post before I hit the sack - so so so tired!  Came back from Baby Renee's baby bash at Aloha Loyang Resort!  She is uber chubby!  The family's hamburger, now weighing 4.7kg.  Not sure if every baby sleep throughout their baby bash celebrations... she woke up after the party has ended!  Buahahahahahaha!

A shot of 'pear-looking' me and ah Thiang with the Lims!

Into 26 Weeks (2nd Trimester)

05 October 2013

My ninth appointment - week 26! (... ok, now I am confused... according to Gynae, baby's size is measured as at week 26 but I am kinda officially only at week 25, so I also don't know I am which week exactly now...)  Anyways, only 1 week difference and Gynae says Baby N is growing well and healthy... so I'll just leave it as my own record.

Baby N's head now measuring 6.35cm and weighs 953gm!  I am like carrying a 1kilo of field pack bumping around everyday! Muaahahaha...  I actually gained additional of 3kilos since the last checkup 3 weeks ago and with a current waistline of 38" (gosh, need to control my junk food intake!) - benchmarking based on the weighing scale at the Gynae's clinic.  :O  Today's bill: S$35, fish oil supplements.

Baby bump and scan at week 26

Very excited to attending our 1st antenatal class at Mount Alvernia Hospital yesterday!  First lesson was topic on healthy diet plans, nutrition requirements and recommended weight gain for mommies.  Took a quick #ootd shot just before the class... I looked like an mama elephant in disguised!

Baby bump at week 26!

Into 25 Weeks (2nd Trimester)

29 September 2013

Bumping into week 25! whoopwhoopwhoop!

Baby N is responding well... responsive I would say.  I play with him (okay, maybe "play" is not the correct word but still...)... so whenever I felt his movements, I will poke back and he actually responded to me.  *so so so amazing*

During bedtime, I'll call out his name and rub my hands onto the tummy and asked for some kicks to let his Daddy feel him... and he moves!  Although at times the 'feeling' can be very faint (only I can feel but not the Daddy...) but still...!!!  It's such an amazing experience.  :)

Baby bump at week 25!

Us with Hedi Murkoff!

28 September 2013

We took leave yesterday to attend some parenting talks organized by Rise & Shine Expo events at Suntec and one of them is "What to expect when you're expecting during the first year" workshop hosted by the author, Hedi Murkoff and a co-host!

We're expecting more information or some tips / demo during the talk, but what we didn't expected was, the workshop which lasted 90-mins was all Q&A session with her - bascially co-host asking her some 'pre-planned' questions and from the existing crowds.  Nevertheless, we did gained some tips at the end of the workshop lah!  She even requested us to have a shot with her before leaving the workshop!  Here we go...

A shot of us with Hedi Murkoff at the end of the workshop!

Jade & Tat Jin's Wedding Celebrations!

23 September 2013

It was a lovely Sunday afternoon celebrating Jade & Tat Jin's wedding!  An outdoor solemnization followed by lunch reception at Sheraton Towers ballroom (the AV in the ballroom was blasting loud, deafing me ears... :( ).  The newly wedd couple left the very night for their 3weeks honeymoon to Europe (cities of Italy, Paris and London... so jelly!).  Can't wait to catch up with them on the highlights of their trip!

The rest of the Sunday was having tea at The Marmalade Pantry with the girls then we headed to Marina Bay Sands, for the collection of ah Thiang's new iPhone 5s (surprisingly no Q!) - the golden rush.  :P

Into 24 Weeks (2nd Trimester)

21 September 2013

Still counting my endless blessings and ending my second trimester with a blast!

 

Baby bump at week 24!

Fly Me to the Moon!

19 September 2013

我，“常饿”祝愿大家月饼节快乐！
(not 嫦娥, bcos I'm always feeling hungry... hehe)

Not much of a celebration this year - there isn't much highlights around anyway (with a big belly walking around...)...  Some mooncake feasting at the promotional booth carts (nowadays price of mooncakes are getting more and more expensive!  so must try all out then place order, of course only aimed at those reputable brands first before adventuring on those new brands in the market. so stay focus! haha...) before I placed my usual order from Summer Palace, Regent Hotel.  I must say... after trying out what's offer in the market, I will definetly try out Ritz Carlton next year!  Somehow the white lotus paste is smoother and less sweet than the former (I don't know why I didn't change my order... but well, also becos Ritz Carlton is also more expensive lah!).  Anyways, there is always next year.  :)

Celebrated the festival with the family at Grandparent's place!  As usual, we have table-ful of yummy dishes!  After the dinner, I made everyone take picture with me with my baby bump!  Muahahaha~

What is lantern festival without showing off my lantern during this festival?  Took a long walk to take the bus with my lantern (FIL bought for me)... very high-tech now, it comes with the led light bulb, no need for candles!  :)

Jade's Hen Night!

15 September 2013

Some peektures taken over last Friday's Jade's belated birthday celebration cum hen night - enjoyed each other's company, catching up with what we not been updated for the past weeks/months... and sharing some motherhood experiences too!  Counting down to 7 more days to Jade's big day!  Whoopwhoopwhoop!

Cheers to two decades of friendship and still counting...!

Into 23 Weeks (2nd Trimester)

14 September 2013

My eighth appointment - week 23!  Baby N's head now measuring 5.5cm/5.6cm, getting more active now... but Daddy-to-be somehow always missed his movements when he was asked to lay his hands on my bump.  +++Updated: He's finally in time to feel his movement on Saturday night, just at bed time!  Weeeeee~+++

I was telling my Gynae how capable my friend Jessica was, who managed to push her 4.1kg Baby Renee out without having to c-sect (with natural + assisted delivery) and he told me that he hoped, I will not land in such a suitation that I had to deliver Baby N at 4kg!  *I also hope!  Pray pray pray for smooth delivery!!!*

No additional payment was made on my eighth visit to the Gynae!  :)

Baby bump and scan at week 23

DIY Props for Jade's Hen Night!

12 September 2013

Wedding bells are ringing next week!  In fact, next Sunday *whoopwhoopWHOOP* - our dear Jade, the last in the group to get married off!  There won't be any wala wala but a quiet sit-down dinner among the few of us (just another get-together session, catching up for the missing times coz we are not party-animals - one single, two moms and one preggie, how crazy can the dinner go... haha!).  And that will be tomorrow at Folks Collective (can't wait to bring them see the nice deco and munch on yummy finger foods!).

Huihui has bought a tiara and a set of wings to dress her up tomorrow!  As for me, done some researches on the internet for party props/ideas and I decided to self-make a "Bride-To-Be" stand for her to hold, for photo-taking and keep-sake!  Hope she'll like it!  :D

 

DIY front-back stand with customized "Bride-to-be" and "I'm single tonight!"... taaddaaaaaa!

Our Fortnightly Affairs!

05 September 2013

Yes - I do my housekeeping once every fortnightly like changing sheets, tidying up the room and what not.  But tonight was a long night for ah Thiang as he was tasked not only to help to change sheets but also to wash the fan (too way overdue and the thickness of the dust is piling up!  I can't even feel the wind blowing out from the fan!)!

It only takes about 10-15mins to change the sheets but don't know why he is always appeared dreadly into doing it.  This is how he reacted when I told him "Honey, tonight is change-our-bedsheet day!"...  Muahahahahaha!

His procrastination begins... (some of the silly things he does...)

看了又气，又好笑！真拿他没则！^^

Thai Feasting at Folks Collective!

03 September 2013

Decided to try out the Thai fusion restaurant, a stone thrown away from our place!  We got so carried away by the deco (a lot of vintage, quirky styled furnitures) in the restaurant and also the price on the menu - with 1-for-1 beer promo all night long, that caught off ah Thiang from the menu already.  We ordered so much of food and drinks, billed slightly less than $70!  OK lah, for a mini payday celebration, why not?  *I think we are coming back this weekend soon...*  Teehee!

Signature folks wings / Tom yam soup / Fried chicken skin / Chicken with basil leaves / Beef green curry - YUMMY!

Singapore Night Festival 2013

01 September 2013

Hello September!

We were looking forward to the hawker food fares that were organized together with the event but with much disappointment, there wasn't much food selection.  Either we were too early (gotten there around 7pm) and left about 11.15pm.  End up having expensive Peranakan dinner at True Blue Cuisine.

Nonetheleast, we managed to catch the Night Lights outside SNM and the magic show by "JC Sum and the Magic Babe Ning" (not fantastic either... like you can except what is the outcome of the magic show even before it ended, except for her big boobs...).  We still enjoyed our first Night Festival in year 2011 thou' - so much activities and events to follow through!

Caught sights of baby Livie twice! *waves at 婶婶's iphone for pose!* / Glimpse of the light performances at SNM / ah Thiang's bad hair day!

Into 21 Weeks (2nd Trimester)

31 August 2013

Today Gynae was early, clinic nurse rang us at 9.30am for my seventh appointment - week 21!  Ok, in fact I should be in my week 19/20+ (kinda lost count since the last detailed scan reported the baby's size is measured bigger than expected!).  Gynae explained probably due to my short menses cycle and ovulation period is earlier, hence that explained the earlier developement of the foetus...  Ok, I'm not sure if my explaination sounds correct but that's what I understood from my Gynae...  Today's bill; $53 ($35 fish oil and $18 utrogestan for standby of cramps)!

Baby N's head now measuring 5.15cm.  I think I should start measuring my weight and the growth of my waistline instead (so that I can rough guage how big Baby N has gown over for the past weeks!) since the ultrasound scan doesn't seemed to capture the full length view of him anymore!  :(  Bwahahahaha~

Baby bump and scan at week 21