Bryan loves to mess around with remote controls - he will point the colourful Astro control at the TV and looks at us with puzzled look on his face when it doesn't go to PHDC! Sometimes, VT and I wish that Bryan has an "On/Off" button - we can turn him on only past 9 in the morning (as opposed to his usual waking time of 6:30am) and turn him off when he's bouncing off the walls.
We were at my cousin's late Xmas do last night and really, those were one of the times when we wished we could turn him off for a moment because he was everywhere! And poor VT had to go around chasing him the whole night while Mummy lied down like a piece of dead sardine. I would had thought that I would feel better after going off the hormone pills, but No, I still have evening sickness and get really tired by day end. I pity VT lah, because we have a little dynamo in our hands. Sometimes he looks so tired himself but I'm half-vegetable these days!
Tonight we are contermplating on going to a friend's house for dinner. I'm not that keen as it means another round of constant chasing for VT. But we'll see how it goes. If we stay in, we can at least see some fireworks from our house which are let-go at The Curve.
With that, I bid you farewell for 2007 and see you next year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Cheeky Cheeky Me
Happy Happy Me
Monday 31 December 2007
Friday 28 December 2007
Is It My Imagination?
I sense that Bryan is not as attached to me these past few days. In my PILs house, he would rather sit with my MIL while watching Barney, when he used to sit with me. Then at home, he plays more with my maid or by himself. I really shouldn't be complaining because all this while, he has been a little koala bear to me. But I can't help to feel a bit sad.
During night times, he has been waking up more often than usual accompanied by loud cries which is difficult to soothe. VT says that perhaps he's clued on to what is happening.
You think so?
During night times, he has been waking up more often than usual accompanied by loud cries which is difficult to soothe. VT says that perhaps he's clued on to what is happening.
You think so?
Wednesday 26 December 2007
Return of the Appetite
That would be name I would give a movie, that is, if I made one now. Yes indeed, my appetite has finally returned! We had a few friends over yesterday for Xmas brunch - roast chicken, grilled lamb chops, sausages, salad and ahem - mashed potatoes. It was really good to catch up with Jovy and her little gal, Norelle. I had to pass on the red wine though which VT said was excellent. Anyhow, I did stuff myself with canned longans.
Anyway, back to the topic. I was really surprised that I could eat and quite a bit too. And guess what? The food stayed down the whole time. Then of course, being good ol' worrisome me, I started to worry that something was amiss and freaked VT out as well. Good thing is that I had my scheduled appointment with the ob-gyn this morning. The scan shows a healthy little embryo and I even get to stop taking the hormone pills!
I can't wait to feel like old self again!
Anyway, back to the topic. I was really surprised that I could eat and quite a bit too. And guess what? The food stayed down the whole time. Then of course, being good ol' worrisome me, I started to worry that something was amiss and freaked VT out as well. Good thing is that I had my scheduled appointment with the ob-gyn this morning. The scan shows a healthy little embryo and I even get to stop taking the hormone pills!
I can't wait to feel like old self again!
Monday 24 December 2007
Tag: I've Been Tagged
I've been tagged by Jo-N. Easy on this time :)
Favourites Colour: Chilli Red
Food: Anything with potatoes
Movie: Enchanted
Sport: Running
Day: Sunday
Season: Spring
Ice cream: Coffee
First
Best friend: Bridget; still is!
Crush: A boy in my primary school
Movie: Nadia
Music: Nursery Rhymes?
Last
Drink: Plain water
Car ride: Ikano back to home
Crush: My husband (then not lah!)
Phone call: Yee Keng, Bryan's godma
Music: Linkin Park
Gone out with good friends: a month ago
Broken a law: Jumped the red light!
Been arrested: No
I'm not tagging anyone else despite the clear instructions as I've seen this making its rounds.
Favourites Colour: Chilli Red
Food: Anything with potatoes
Movie: Enchanted
Sport: Running
Day: Sunday
Season: Spring
Ice cream: Coffee
First
Best friend: Bridget; still is!
Crush: A boy in my primary school
Movie: Nadia
Music: Nursery Rhymes?
Last
Drink: Plain water
Car ride: Ikano back to home
Crush: My husband (then not lah!)
Phone call: Yee Keng, Bryan's godma
Music: Linkin Park
Gone out with good friends: a month ago
Broken a law: Jumped the red light!
Been arrested: No
I'm not tagging anyone else despite the clear instructions as I've seen this making its rounds.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Less than 5 hours till Christmas dinner at my PILs. My contribution is mashed potatoes, which is, if I may say so myself, almost perfect this year. But that's far as my "culinary skills" take me. What's on the menu tonight? I predict:
- Roast turkey
- Pork knuckles
- Salad
- and of course, my MASH
I'm looking forward to the gift-exchange session where I'm sure Bryan would enjoy ripping open his presents and playing with the boxes that toys come in.
Anyway, I'm off to catch a catnap now so wishing you and your loved ones-
A MERRY & BLESSED CHRISTMAS!
- Roast turkey
- Pork knuckles
- Salad
- and of course, my MASH
I'm looking forward to the gift-exchange session where I'm sure Bryan would enjoy ripping open his presents and playing with the boxes that toys come in.
Anyway, I'm off to catch a catnap now so wishing you and your loved ones-
A MERRY & BLESSED CHRISTMAS!
Friday 21 December 2007
What Goes In, Must Come Out
Food, that is. I can be starving and yet, the moment something goes into my mouth it comes out quicker than you can say "Peekaboo". Tonight we celebrated Winter Solcist Festival at my PILs. Despite all the food on the table, I could only muster 2 "tong yuen" with some ginger soup and a few slices of mangos. Even then, they all made the trip back up less than half an hour later. VT commented that I looked like I lost weight! WHOA! For someone who loves food so much, this is definitely NOT ME :)
My ob-gyn says that being nausea is a good symptom is a healthy pregnancy so with that, I shall trudge on.
P/S: Thanks all for the various suggestions on my "Detour". I'm currently training Bryan to walk up the stairs while holding my hands. He refused to let the maid carry him. If I sleep at the in-laws, Bryan will sleep with them on the big bed. I "kena tendang" to the guest room.
My ob-gyn says that being nausea is a good symptom is a healthy pregnancy so with that, I shall trudge on.
P/S: Thanks all for the various suggestions on my "Detour". I'm currently training Bryan to walk up the stairs while holding my hands. He refused to let the maid carry him. If I sleep at the in-laws, Bryan will sleep with them on the big bed. I "kena tendang" to the guest room.
Wednesday 19 December 2007
A Detour
VT will be going for his annual company trip to Bangkok (again! I don't know what's with his company's obsession of this place, but anyway...) in January. Think it's for 5 days.
Now, I have the option of either:
(1) Letting Bryan spent the nights with my in-laws
(2) Bringing him home with me as normal
Like a "Detour" in the Amazing Race, each option has its own pros and cons.
In (1), I won't have to handle Bryan alone at night and in the morning rush. But it also means that I won't get to sleep with him for 4 whole nights!
In (2), our routine doesn't get messed up. However, I will have to carry a 26-pounder up 2 1/2 flights of stairs everynight.
Previously, I would had no qualms about choosing Option (2) but now, I should also think of my own well-being.
Which option should I choose?
Now, I have the option of either:
(1) Letting Bryan spent the nights with my in-laws
(2) Bringing him home with me as normal
Like a "Detour" in the Amazing Race, each option has its own pros and cons.
In (1), I won't have to handle Bryan alone at night and in the morning rush. But it also means that I won't get to sleep with him for 4 whole nights!
In (2), our routine doesn't get messed up. However, I will have to carry a 26-pounder up 2 1/2 flights of stairs everynight.
Previously, I would had no qualms about choosing Option (2) but now, I should also think of my own well-being.
Which option should I choose?
Tuesday 18 December 2007
New Mini Routine
I have developed a new routine as I am constantly tired and sleepy these days.
On workdays, for a non-breakfast eater, I find myself gorging 2-3 slices of bread before the clock strikes 9am. Then any further thoughts of food is absolutely revolting thence. I am also fortunate to be able to self-declare half days. I'm now usually home before 4pm where I try to sneak in a 2-hour nap before heading over to my PILs to have dinner with Bryan there.
On weekends, shopping trips are now cut short so that I can again nap whilst VT looks after Bryan. Sometimes, I also nap in the morning if Bryan naps. So that's 2 naps a day! VT commented that I nap more than Bryan Ha ha.
Let's us hope that my body fully-adjusts to the new situation soon. Thanks everyone for the well wishes!
On workdays, for a non-breakfast eater, I find myself gorging 2-3 slices of bread before the clock strikes 9am. Then any further thoughts of food is absolutely revolting thence. I am also fortunate to be able to self-declare half days. I'm now usually home before 4pm where I try to sneak in a 2-hour nap before heading over to my PILs to have dinner with Bryan there.
On weekends, shopping trips are now cut short so that I can again nap whilst VT looks after Bryan. Sometimes, I also nap in the morning if Bryan naps. So that's 2 naps a day! VT commented that I nap more than Bryan Ha ha.
Let's us hope that my body fully-adjusts to the new situation soon. Thanks everyone for the well wishes!
Monday 17 December 2007
Diarrhoea Land
Bryan's back in it again. Loose & explosive stools, up to 5-6 times daily. I give up!!! I went to the extent of throwing away all his meats and forzen pre-cooked lunches and still, he has the runs. Not terrible ones, but enough to keep me busy changing his diapers. I tried giving him more yoghurt but the milk content seemed to make it worse (Note: Bryan is CMPA). Thankfully Bryan is a big fan of plain water so I'm at least assured that he's constantly hydrated.
I pray everynight that he will get well soon. Otherwise, he is his usual happy & playful self; no vomiting or fever. It's just worrisome being a mother!
As for me, I've been taking 1/2 day off from work since I'm perpetually falling asleep at my desk. Speaking of which, I ought to lie down and get some Zzzzzzzzzzzs now.
I pray everynight that he will get well soon. Otherwise, he is his usual happy & playful self; no vomiting or fever. It's just worrisome being a mother!
As for me, I've been taking 1/2 day off from work since I'm perpetually falling asleep at my desk. Speaking of which, I ought to lie down and get some Zzzzzzzzzzzs now.
Tag: Thanks for Being My Friend
I'd received this pleasant surprise from Chin Nee - thanks! It is so amazing just how much we share within such a short period of time. I just told VT yesterday how much closer I am to a few of my blogging friends (most whom I have not met!) as compared to some of my other friends. All because we share one biggest thing in common : We are PARENTS! What joy that is!
Wednesday 12 December 2007
Tag: Seven Facts About Myself
Sharine just told me that I accredited her to the wrong tag. See, I'm old and forgetful liao. This is the tag which I'm supposed to do instead.
1) I'm go-getter. Once I've set my sights on something, I will go and get it. Whether I eventually get it or not, that is something entirely separate lah.
2) I enjoy good food. It doesn't need to be expensive or unusual; a good bowl of Asam Laksa always does the trick!
3) I love sleeping. I will sleep every opportunity I can. That's where motherhood has been such a challenge to me in this aspect.
4) I am a detailed and meticulous person (not to be confused with perfectionist). Other people call this trait anal ha ha.
5) I am God-fearing. I believe that only God has the power to change things in this world.
6) I am a born worrier. I worry about everything.
7) I'm a sucker for nice people. If people are nice to me, I would be 1000 times nicer to them.
1) I'm go-getter. Once I've set my sights on something, I will go and get it. Whether I eventually get it or not, that is something entirely separate lah.
2) I enjoy good food. It doesn't need to be expensive or unusual; a good bowl of Asam Laksa always does the trick!
3) I love sleeping. I will sleep every opportunity I can. That's where motherhood has been such a challenge to me in this aspect.
4) I am a detailed and meticulous person (not to be confused with perfectionist). Other people call this trait anal ha ha.
5) I am God-fearing. I believe that only God has the power to change things in this world.
6) I am a born worrier. I worry about everything.
7) I'm a sucker for nice people. If people are nice to me, I would be 1000 times nicer to them.
Tag: The toughest job of all
Giddytigers wanted to know my sentiments on this topic:
No one wants to be the "bad cop" in the family. When I was young, I supposed my mother was "it" as my demands were always met with a "Ask Mummy". My parents have never laid a hand on me but I think my brothers kena whack a few times, but usually for severe disciplinary issues. Now that I'm a parent myself I like to think that I will spare the rod in most circumstances. The most I would do is a slap on the hand or buttocks. Don't think I can bring myself to cane - to think of it, don't think I will even own one.
Instructions :**Start Copying Here**Tag 5 bloggers1st - You leave their blog and post link and add to the list below.2nd - Let the blogger know that they have been tagged by leaving comment in their blog.
1. Miche does not spare the rod.
2. Msaufong spare the rod but not the VOICE.
3. Lemonjude reasonably spare the rod.
4. Shoppingmum spares the rod.
5. MummyInVain does not think of sparing the rod.
6. Giddy Tiger believes in disciplining with reasoning.
6. Bryan's Mama believes in sparing the rod.
Tag: Twenty Questions
Got tagged by both Sharine and Kerry - good lah, kill 2 birds with one stone he he
Instructions:Remove 1 question from below, and add in your personal question, make it a total of 20 questions, then tag 8 people in your list, list them out at the end of this post. Notify them in their chat box that he/she had been tagged. Whoever did the tag will have the blessing from all.
1. You like rainy or sunny day? Why? - Sunny days, cos it makes me feel energetic
2. At what age do you wish to marry? - Before 30, which was what I did
3. What color do you like the most? - Chilli Red
4. If you have the chance, what would you probably say to your beloved one? - Remind them how much I love them
5. Where is the place that you want to go the most? Why? - New York again, for the shopping!
6. Which part of you that you hate the most? - Pear-shaped physique
7. When you encounter a sad moment, what would you do? - Blog!
8. What is it that you are afraid to lose the most? - My family
9. If you win $1 million, what would you do? - Invest and make another $1mn
10. If you meet someone that you love, would you confess to him/her? Or would you keep it to yourself and observe from afar? - Confess for sure
11. List out 3 good points of the person who tagged you. - Friendly, good blogger, caring mother
12. What are the requirements that you wish for your other half? - Caring, loving & responsible
13. Till now, what is the moment that you regret the most? - No regrets so far. Bad decisions were lessons learnt.
14. Which type of person that you hate the most? - Selfish people
15. What is your ambition? - Own my own bakery
16. What is the thing that will make you think he/she is bad? - Self-centredness behaviour
17. If you can have 1 dream to come true, what would it be? - Everyone in the family to be healthy & happy
18. Christmas is coming, who do you like to celebrate with? - My family
19. What do you think it's the most important thing in your life? - Honesty
20. My question: What puts an instant smile on your face? - Bryan
I'm tagging:
GiddyTigers
ChinEe
Little Chumsy
Desperate Mummy
Instructions:Remove 1 question from below, and add in your personal question, make it a total of 20 questions, then tag 8 people in your list, list them out at the end of this post. Notify them in their chat box that he/she had been tagged. Whoever did the tag will have the blessing from all.
1. You like rainy or sunny day? Why? - Sunny days, cos it makes me feel energetic
2. At what age do you wish to marry? - Before 30, which was what I did
3. What color do you like the most? - Chilli Red
4. If you have the chance, what would you probably say to your beloved one? - Remind them how much I love them
5. Where is the place that you want to go the most? Why? - New York again, for the shopping!
6. Which part of you that you hate the most? - Pear-shaped physique
7. When you encounter a sad moment, what would you do? - Blog!
8. What is it that you are afraid to lose the most? - My family
9. If you win $1 million, what would you do? - Invest and make another $1mn
10. If you meet someone that you love, would you confess to him/her? Or would you keep it to yourself and observe from afar? - Confess for sure
11. List out 3 good points of the person who tagged you. - Friendly, good blogger, caring mother
12. What are the requirements that you wish for your other half? - Caring, loving & responsible
13. Till now, what is the moment that you regret the most? - No regrets so far. Bad decisions were lessons learnt.
14. Which type of person that you hate the most? - Selfish people
15. What is your ambition? - Own my own bakery
16. What is the thing that will make you think he/she is bad? - Self-centredness behaviour
17. If you can have 1 dream to come true, what would it be? - Everyone in the family to be healthy & happy
18. Christmas is coming, who do you like to celebrate with? - My family
19. What do you think it's the most important thing in your life? - Honesty
20. My question: What puts an instant smile on your face? - Bryan
I'm tagging:
GiddyTigers
ChinEe
Little Chumsy
Desperate Mummy
The Good, They Bad & The Ugly
So much is going on right now that I'm really starting to lose grips of things! Sorry I haven't been hopping over to your blog and I've been slack about updating my own as well. Here's the story........
The Good
After weeks of feeling tired all the time, a little home kit proved what I suspected - I'm expecting #2!!! It's still very early days - only 8 weeks now and I'm very cautious as I had a miscarriage prior to Bryan. So no celebrations yet, people! Never theless, VT and I are both overjoyed by the thought of having another child. EDD is July next year, just a month short of Bryan turning 2. I've been put on hormone pills (same as when I was preggers with Bryan) and they make me nauseous and tired the whole day. But the pills are supposed to boost up the embryo's life support hence I'm gladly taking them.
The Bad
Bryan is down with diarrhoea again. This is only 2 weeks after recovering from the previous bout. This time, his bum-bum is all sore that when he poo-ed last night, he cried in such pain that we rushed him to the A&E at Damansara Specialist Hospital (my paed's clinic was closed due to the public holiday). The doc prescribed some cream, Smecta and also pain-killer, which I'm weary about. Anyway, this was right after I'd returned from work so didn't get to sit down for dinner till past 9pm. This morning, he poo-ed twice in a span of half hour so I made sure I changed him and kept his bottom dry and comfy. Poor boy! I am considering giving him the Rotavirus jab since he seemed to catch the diarhoea bug fairly often.
The Ugly
The internal auditors have been auditing my department for the past 2 weeks. I have been under a lot of strain and stress as a result. Not like I have been proliferating money from the bank but because this particular auditor has "bad blood" with me hence is out to "kena" me. I supposed all this really took a beating on me because during the scan this morning, the ob-gyn saw some bleeding near the sac and I've been sentenced to more rest and no stress.
As a result, I'd stayed home today and rested very well.
The Good
After weeks of feeling tired all the time, a little home kit proved what I suspected - I'm expecting #2!!! It's still very early days - only 8 weeks now and I'm very cautious as I had a miscarriage prior to Bryan. So no celebrations yet, people! Never theless, VT and I are both overjoyed by the thought of having another child. EDD is July next year, just a month short of Bryan turning 2. I've been put on hormone pills (same as when I was preggers with Bryan) and they make me nauseous and tired the whole day. But the pills are supposed to boost up the embryo's life support hence I'm gladly taking them.
The Bad
Bryan is down with diarrhoea again. This is only 2 weeks after recovering from the previous bout. This time, his bum-bum is all sore that when he poo-ed last night, he cried in such pain that we rushed him to the A&E at Damansara Specialist Hospital (my paed's clinic was closed due to the public holiday). The doc prescribed some cream, Smecta and also pain-killer, which I'm weary about. Anyway, this was right after I'd returned from work so didn't get to sit down for dinner till past 9pm. This morning, he poo-ed twice in a span of half hour so I made sure I changed him and kept his bottom dry and comfy. Poor boy! I am considering giving him the Rotavirus jab since he seemed to catch the diarhoea bug fairly often.
The Ugly
The internal auditors have been auditing my department for the past 2 weeks. I have been under a lot of strain and stress as a result. Not like I have been proliferating money from the bank but because this particular auditor has "bad blood" with me hence is out to "kena" me. I supposed all this really took a beating on me because during the scan this morning, the ob-gyn saw some bleeding near the sac and I've been sentenced to more rest and no stress.
As a result, I'd stayed home today and rested very well.
Sunday 2 December 2007
Tired, Tired, Tired
I'm putting up this post at Changi Airport, waiting for our flight back to KL. I've been here since Thursday for work, and then VT joined me over the weekend as he was participating in the Stanchart Marathon. We were supposed to stay till Monday but VT is off to Shanghai tonight midnight for work, hence the mad rush to get home.
It has been a tiring trip, though it would good to have our "2nd honeymoon" as we left Bryan with my in-laws. I'm really looking forward to seeing Bryan as we missed him so much. Anyway, we walked and walked and walked (really missed our car too!). I just realised that we get most things in KL these days so I didn't shop much in Singapore. Just bought Bryan a Tigger stuffed toy as tall as he is!
I'm looking forward to going home and my baby.
It has been a tiring trip, though it would good to have our "2nd honeymoon" as we left Bryan with my in-laws. I'm really looking forward to seeing Bryan as we missed him so much. Anyway, we walked and walked and walked (really missed our car too!). I just realised that we get most things in KL these days so I didn't shop much in Singapore. Just bought Bryan a Tigger stuffed toy as tall as he is!
I'm looking forward to going home and my baby.
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