We went to watch a movie with Mia last night. We have started bringing her to the movies ever since she was 1 year old. But once she turned 2, we have yet to bring her to a cinema. Especially since she started talking non-stop. So, we took a gamble yesterday. We went to GV Yishun and wanted to watch Tropic Thunder starring Ben Stiller and Jack Black. We went to the ticketing office and told the girl what we wanted. She looks incredulously at us and asked, "Is she going in too?" With which we answered yes. "It's an M18 movie. She will not be allowed into the theatre!"
Damn! We forgot about the rating. My darling said my baby would not be able to understand anyway but the girl looked at us as if we were crazy and said no. Since there are no other movie to watch, we had to watch High School Musical 3!
Initially, we were quite apprehensive about bringing Mia to the movies. Afraid that she would start talking and making comments just like when we watch tv at home. While waiting for the door of the theatre to open, she was super hyper. Running, dancing, singing, jumping and we almost did not want to bring her in.
Luckily, the moment we went in, she mellowed. My angel really behaved herself. In fact, there is this couple behind us who kept talking during the movie. You would not even notice that there was a 2 year old in the theatre. So proud of my baby!!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
7th Month Checkup
Again this post is overdue...will be going for my 8th month checkup this Saturday, hehe...
Anyway, the 7th month checkup was good. My weight increased by 2.5kg, must be because of all the lontong, rendang and kuih consumed during the Hari Raya period...Dr Lee commented on my weight increase, hehe and he said baby must be about 1.2kg since it's already 7 months...luckily during the scan, my baby's weight is 1242g, so the growth is normal, alhamdulillah....
I noticed something weird, during the fasting month, I did not feel faint. In fact, I feel energised and could even do housework and bake my cookies...but after Hari Raya, I have been feeling weak, having fainting spells and even fell sick (still coughing, actually). I am guessing it is because of the Herbalife supplements.
During the fasting month, I religiously took Formula 1 for sahur every morning together with my Aloe, Multivitamins and Omega3. Then Hari Raya came and the schedule becomes haywire. I only took Formula 1 like once a week, sometimes did not take at all. I miss my Multivitamins and Omega3 on a number of occasions. My Aloe was also neglected and as a result, my heartburn came back.
So now, slowly getting back the routine...taking my Formula 1 every morning, well, started again yesterday...hopefully my energy will come back and my cough would stop...
Anyway, the 7th month checkup was good. My weight increased by 2.5kg, must be because of all the lontong, rendang and kuih consumed during the Hari Raya period...Dr Lee commented on my weight increase, hehe and he said baby must be about 1.2kg since it's already 7 months...luckily during the scan, my baby's weight is 1242g, so the growth is normal, alhamdulillah....
I noticed something weird, during the fasting month, I did not feel faint. In fact, I feel energised and could even do housework and bake my cookies...but after Hari Raya, I have been feeling weak, having fainting spells and even fell sick (still coughing, actually). I am guessing it is because of the Herbalife supplements.
During the fasting month, I religiously took Formula 1 for sahur every morning together with my Aloe, Multivitamins and Omega3. Then Hari Raya came and the schedule becomes haywire. I only took Formula 1 like once a week, sometimes did not take at all. I miss my Multivitamins and Omega3 on a number of occasions. My Aloe was also neglected and as a result, my heartburn came back.
So now, slowly getting back the routine...taking my Formula 1 every morning, well, started again yesterday...hopefully my energy will come back and my cough would stop...
Friday, October 24, 2008
Post Raya review
Here are more pictures taken during Hari Raya...actually, I don't really like taking photos so that is why it is kind of limited.
Mia with Athirah under Kak Pet's block...Athirah with her heels...like makcik-makcik, hehehe....cute especially with the 'jewellery'....
This is the green outfit was the one which we bought on the eve of Raya. We got this whole family set for just $120. Good bargain, I think as compared to having it tailor made...
My hubby's side family outing. We went out on the Sunday and this was taken at my house after like so many shots. It was on a timer so me, kak yu and remi had to run to and fro just to set the timer, arrange the camera and run back to pose.
My Malay dancers coming over after practice....bergaya betul....more glamourous than the cikgu!
Mia with Athirah under Kak Pet's block...Athirah with her heels...like makcik-makcik, hehehe....cute especially with the 'jewellery'....
This is the green outfit was the one which we bought on the eve of Raya. We got this whole family set for just $120. Good bargain, I think as compared to having it tailor made...
My hubby's side family outing. We went out on the Sunday and this was taken at my house after like so many shots. It was on a timer so me, kak yu and remi had to run to and fro just to set the timer, arrange the camera and run back to pose.
My Malay dancers coming over after practice....bergaya betul....more glamourous than the cikgu!
1st day Hari Raya
Here are the pictures....
Bermaafan di rumah mak....my pix can't be uploaded...censored, hehehe...very touching moment!
At Mak Eton's house. My parents with Wak Di and Mak Noi. This picture is taken after we savoured the delicious laksa....I could still taste it....
My 2 darlings...this is actually my baju kurung that I bought during the last 2 years raya. Surprisingly, still muat with my perut and all...we bought a similar colour baju kurung this year for Mia...
Mia with Kak Ita's kids...actually wanted to take together with Kak Yatee's kids but they had already gone visiting....
That's it for first day raya...actually, I forgot to bring my camera that day, of all days! These are photos taken using Adik's camera.
Bermaafan di rumah mak....my pix can't be uploaded...censored, hehehe...very touching moment!
At Mak Eton's house. My parents with Wak Di and Mak Noi. This picture is taken after we savoured the delicious laksa....I could still taste it....
My 2 darlings...this is actually my baju kurung that I bought during the last 2 years raya. Surprisingly, still muat with my perut and all...we bought a similar colour baju kurung this year for Mia...
Mia with Kak Ita's kids...actually wanted to take together with Kak Yatee's kids but they had already gone visiting....
That's it for first day raya...actually, I forgot to bring my camera that day, of all days! These are photos taken using Adik's camera.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Pre-Hari Raya days...
I know Hari Raya is over but this post will be about the last few days of Ramadan...Well, exactly a week before Hari Raya, my mum was admitted to SGH for stomach ulcer! We were so worried especially when the doctor had not confirmed the diagnosis. Luckily, the ulcer is still small (about 2cm) so surgery can be avoided. If not, I could not imagine what Hari Raya would be like this year. Anyway, mum was discharged after 2 days. The only problem is she gets giddy after taking the ulcer medication. So, the morning of Hari Raya, she was not in the best of health. Despite that, we still go on our normal first day visiting....
The last 2 days before Hari Raya, my darling and I had more or less done with the cleaning and putting up of the new cushions and curtain. I also wanted to iron the Hari Raya clothes so that we would not be rushed on the night of Hari Raya. Before ironing, Mia came into the room and saw the new clothes. She was like all excited and keep saying, "Cantik!". So, we put the green one on for her. Guess what! She hated it the moment the cloth touches her skin. There were some lace material in the outfit and she protested saying, "Gatal!" She refused to put it on and would not even hold it near. We ran throughout the whole house trying to put it on her again. The next day, we tried again and she still refused, crying and running....so, on the last day of Ramadan, we had to go Geylang again to find another green outfit for Mia. This task is more daunting as we had to match that green with our current green outfit!
For those of you who had been to Geylang on eve of Hari Raya, you would know what's like. We actually thought of buying the outfit in Joo Chiat, but there were no more size for Mia so we still had to 'rempoh' the bazaar, reluctantly....anyway, after searching for hours...we somehow gave up trying to find a green outfit for Mia that matches ours...we bought a whole new set for the whole family!! So, in the end, Mia, my darling and me got a new green outfit (will post the photos soon)....raya sakan this year.....
we spent so much especially with the new cushion covers that was tailor made and new curtains for the whole house, we also tailor made 2 sets of outfits that cost like so much. My darling and I promised that next year, we would really need to tone it down...the only problem is, hopefully we will remember it next year, hehe...we keep saying it every year, but every year, we would be spending like crazy....aaaahhhh!!
The last 2 days before Hari Raya, my darling and I had more or less done with the cleaning and putting up of the new cushions and curtain. I also wanted to iron the Hari Raya clothes so that we would not be rushed on the night of Hari Raya. Before ironing, Mia came into the room and saw the new clothes. She was like all excited and keep saying, "Cantik!". So, we put the green one on for her. Guess what! She hated it the moment the cloth touches her skin. There were some lace material in the outfit and she protested saying, "Gatal!" She refused to put it on and would not even hold it near. We ran throughout the whole house trying to put it on her again. The next day, we tried again and she still refused, crying and running....so, on the last day of Ramadan, we had to go Geylang again to find another green outfit for Mia. This task is more daunting as we had to match that green with our current green outfit!
For those of you who had been to Geylang on eve of Hari Raya, you would know what's like. We actually thought of buying the outfit in Joo Chiat, but there were no more size for Mia so we still had to 'rempoh' the bazaar, reluctantly....anyway, after searching for hours...we somehow gave up trying to find a green outfit for Mia that matches ours...we bought a whole new set for the whole family!! So, in the end, Mia, my darling and me got a new green outfit (will post the photos soon)....raya sakan this year.....
we spent so much especially with the new cushion covers that was tailor made and new curtains for the whole house, we also tailor made 2 sets of outfits that cost like so much. My darling and I promised that next year, we would really need to tone it down...the only problem is, hopefully we will remember it next year, hehe...we keep saying it every year, but every year, we would be spending like crazy....aaaahhhh!!
Monday, September 15, 2008
6th month check up
Last Saturday was the 6th month check-up. Alhamdulillah, everything went well. Dr Lee briefed us about the report that we received from the detailed scan. Baby is healthy and growing well...I told him that I am fasting and he said that if I can take it, it should not be a problem. After scanning, he told me it is safe to fast as the baby's weight looks good and the water bag has ample water. But just to be safe, I will continue to drink enough water to avoid dehydration.
Well, as for the gender...before the scan, as usual, Dr Lee will comment saying if we would see any 'pisang raja' or not...but alas, that is not to be. He said judging from what he can see, it's going to be a girl.
I don't know if I am disappointed or not. I guess, it's okay if it's a girl or a boy. If it's a boy, it would be a nice change as Mia's other cousins are all girls. Both my side and my darling's side. So a boy would be refreshing. But the downside is, if it's a boy, we would have to be buying a whole new wardrobe for him. Raising a boy would be totally different as compared to a girl. Especially since Mia slept right through the nite from the first day we got back from the hospital. I think boys would need to be fed more often....He might also be spoilt as he is the only boy in both families...
If it's a girl, Mia would have a playmate/bestfriend (hopefully!). We would not need to have separate rooms since both are girls. And of course, the clothes can be recycled. But of course, I know both grandparents would be disappointed...
Anyway, both my darling and I are happy if it's a girl or a boy, as long as the baby is healthy. Now the only problem is, the name. If it's a boy, there would be no problem as both of us have agreed on a name but if it's a girl, the name would be a problem....because both of us can't agree on a name yet. He wants one name while I want another....so, now that Dr Lee said high probability of the baby being a girl, the 'fight' for the name continues....
Well, as for the gender...before the scan, as usual, Dr Lee will comment saying if we would see any 'pisang raja' or not...but alas, that is not to be. He said judging from what he can see, it's going to be a girl.
I don't know if I am disappointed or not. I guess, it's okay if it's a girl or a boy. If it's a boy, it would be a nice change as Mia's other cousins are all girls. Both my side and my darling's side. So a boy would be refreshing. But the downside is, if it's a boy, we would have to be buying a whole new wardrobe for him. Raising a boy would be totally different as compared to a girl. Especially since Mia slept right through the nite from the first day we got back from the hospital. I think boys would need to be fed more often....He might also be spoilt as he is the only boy in both families...
If it's a girl, Mia would have a playmate/bestfriend (hopefully!). We would not need to have separate rooms since both are girls. And of course, the clothes can be recycled. But of course, I know both grandparents would be disappointed...
Anyway, both my darling and I are happy if it's a girl or a boy, as long as the baby is healthy. Now the only problem is, the name. If it's a boy, there would be no problem as both of us have agreed on a name but if it's a girl, the name would be a problem....because both of us can't agree on a name yet. He wants one name while I want another....so, now that Dr Lee said high probability of the baby being a girl, the 'fight' for the name continues....
Friday, September 05, 2008
Ramadan is here...heartburn nowhere in sight
It's the 5th day of Ramadan and I am happy to say that I have been able to fast for the past 4 days, alhamdulillah...of course the true test would be next week when I have to go to school...
Heartburn has been plaguing both my pregnancies. When I was pregnant with Mia, the heartburn would be soothed after I took some hot milk. But this time, the heartburn refused to go away even after several cups of hot milk. It got so bad that I can't breathe at times. The acid feels as if it's burning my throat. Especially if I have not eaten for like 3-4 hours. So fasting during this month would be challenging with heartburn. But so far, my heartburn has not been visiting me since I took the Herbalife aloe vera drink. I started taking the drink on the first day of fasting and I have not had heartburn since. I also don't feel any gastric pain that I used to feel when I fast. Of course it's only 5 days so we shall see how it goes...
Surprisingly, I did not feel too weak from fasting. I thought I would be feeling weak and just tired but I have been able to do housework and go window-shopping, grocery shopping....but then again, it is the school holidays. We shall see how I am after school next week...The only thing is, I hope my fasting is not affecting my baby in any way. Hopefully, Dr Lee would not have any negative news during my next checkup next week...
Heartburn has been plaguing both my pregnancies. When I was pregnant with Mia, the heartburn would be soothed after I took some hot milk. But this time, the heartburn refused to go away even after several cups of hot milk. It got so bad that I can't breathe at times. The acid feels as if it's burning my throat. Especially if I have not eaten for like 3-4 hours. So fasting during this month would be challenging with heartburn. But so far, my heartburn has not been visiting me since I took the Herbalife aloe vera drink. I started taking the drink on the first day of fasting and I have not had heartburn since. I also don't feel any gastric pain that I used to feel when I fast. Of course it's only 5 days so we shall see how it goes...
Surprisingly, I did not feel too weak from fasting. I thought I would be feeling weak and just tired but I have been able to do housework and go window-shopping, grocery shopping....but then again, it is the school holidays. We shall see how I am after school next week...The only thing is, I hope my fasting is not affecting my baby in any way. Hopefully, Dr Lee would not have any negative news during my next checkup next week...
Friday, August 29, 2008
Not perfect but good enough
On the way to work today, I was listening to Glenn Ong and the Flying Dutchman on Class 95. They were talking about the boy who was born with two heads that died. They also commented about how we should be thankful for what we have, worries and all...
Then, at work, I received an email from a colleague about a blind boy. The message, be thankful for what we have. 2 messages of the same nature...someone must be telling me something...
It got me thinking. I do have problems, everyone does but it's how we handle it and the severity of the problem. When I look at it, my life is not bad at all. It's not perfect. In fact, I don't think there is a PERFECT life.
I have a loving husband, beautiful daughter, healthy pregnancy, supportive family. I am stable financially, although there are shortages (at times, hehe), but we still manage to eat a full meal everyday. I can afford a car, a nice house....alhamdulillah...life has been easy for me.
Especially after the learning journey to Bukit Candu yesterday, it really made me feel so lucky to be alive in this decade, in this country. Despite all the complaints, I realised that I might not have it this good elsewhere in the world. Sudddenly, I am glad to be a Singaporean. A bit too late, I know, since National Day was weeks ago, but hey, better late than never.
Then, at work, I received an email from a colleague about a blind boy. The message, be thankful for what we have. 2 messages of the same nature...someone must be telling me something...
It got me thinking. I do have problems, everyone does but it's how we handle it and the severity of the problem. When I look at it, my life is not bad at all. It's not perfect. In fact, I don't think there is a PERFECT life.
I have a loving husband, beautiful daughter, healthy pregnancy, supportive family. I am stable financially, although there are shortages (at times, hehe), but we still manage to eat a full meal everyday. I can afford a car, a nice house....alhamdulillah...life has been easy for me.
Especially after the learning journey to Bukit Candu yesterday, it really made me feel so lucky to be alive in this decade, in this country. Despite all the complaints, I realised that I might not have it this good elsewhere in the world. Sudddenly, I am glad to be a Singaporean. A bit too late, I know, since National Day was weeks ago, but hey, better late than never.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Darling's birthday
My darling husband celebrated his 29th birthday on the 21st of August. I have already decided to buy for him an Arsenal jersey. So, after school, I went to Sportslink and looked at the jerseys. I don't really want to buy for him the new home jersey. He already has last season's home and the only difference is the sleeve so I thought of buying for him the away jersey. Now, the last season's away is white with maroon collar. The latest away jersey is orangy-yellow. Last season's away is more appealing in terms of looks but the orangy-yellow one is just launched this month. Should I buy the nicer one or the newer one?
I spent like 10 minutes just looking at the 2 jerseys. The salesperson must be thinking this pregnant women is so fickle. She keep coming up to me and say, "Can I help you?", "This is the latest", "Shall I get the size for you?". I couldn't make up my mind. In the end, I bought the latest season's jersey!
By the way, found a splendid website that allows you to watch TV from your computer....movies and can even watch football if you don't subscribe to the sports channel....
Anyway, I digress...After that, I picked Mia up from my mum's and headed home to bake some brownies. I didn't bake a cake because both of us are not exactly cake eaters...but brownies, yum yum! Mia loves it too...
After the brownie is baked and the present is wrapped, I hid the brownie in the oven and the present in the shelves. When my baby gets home at around 8.30pm, I just pretended that nothing is happening. We talked for a while, he played with Mia then he went to bath. While he is in the shower, I switched off all the lights. Took the brownie and placed a candle on it. Placed the present on the table and prepared Mia by the table. I had to keep her hands off the brownie, of course! And as soon as he comes out of the showers, we started singing Happy Birthday...hehe, so that was the celebration.....
I spent like 10 minutes just looking at the 2 jerseys. The salesperson must be thinking this pregnant women is so fickle. She keep coming up to me and say, "Can I help you?", "This is the latest", "Shall I get the size for you?". I couldn't make up my mind. In the end, I bought the latest season's jersey!
By the way, found a splendid website that allows you to watch TV from your computer....movies and can even watch football if you don't subscribe to the sports channel....
Anyway, I digress...After that, I picked Mia up from my mum's and headed home to bake some brownies. I didn't bake a cake because both of us are not exactly cake eaters...but brownies, yum yum! Mia loves it too...
After the brownie is baked and the present is wrapped, I hid the brownie in the oven and the present in the shelves. When my baby gets home at around 8.30pm, I just pretended that nothing is happening. We talked for a while, he played with Mia then he went to bath. While he is in the shower, I switched off all the lights. Took the brownie and placed a candle on it. Placed the present on the table and prepared Mia by the table. I had to keep her hands off the brownie, of course! And as soon as he comes out of the showers, we started singing Happy Birthday...hehe, so that was the celebration.....
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
To take medication or not to take
Well, the flu that I got on Friday did not subside. In fact, it got worse. And as usual, the flu resulted in a blocked nose and very bad cough. To make matters worse, every time I cough, my stomach hurts, especially the lower abdomen. So, I had to go to the doctor to get some medication and therefore am on MC since yesterday. I kind of lost my voice and every time I tried to speak, I would cough uncontrollably. Luckily today, I felt much better. Although my stomach still hurts when I cough, the number of coughs has decreased much.
I do feel very guilty when I take the medication. Would it affect my growing baby some how? What are the risks? How do I know what is going on in my pregnant body?
I feel groggy after taking the medication, would my baby be groggy too? Of course at times like this, I have to think of the risks. Which is more risky? To deprive my baby of oxygen because of my blocked nose and to cause undue stress from my coughing OR to take the medication? I choose to take the medication so that whatever virus that I am having would stop attacking me or my baby. The risk of NOT taking the medication outweigh the risk of actually taking the medication.
My darling is on reservist for these 2 weeks and he will be on shift. Well, I have gotten used to it actually. When he first started going for night shift, it was kind of hard not to be with him at night. It felt different not to have another body in the bed next to you. You just have to get use to these things, I guess...at least he is not away for 2 or more consecutive nights...
I do feel very guilty when I take the medication. Would it affect my growing baby some how? What are the risks? How do I know what is going on in my pregnant body?
I feel groggy after taking the medication, would my baby be groggy too? Of course at times like this, I have to think of the risks. Which is more risky? To deprive my baby of oxygen because of my blocked nose and to cause undue stress from my coughing OR to take the medication? I choose to take the medication so that whatever virus that I am having would stop attacking me or my baby. The risk of NOT taking the medication outweigh the risk of actually taking the medication.
My darling is on reservist for these 2 weeks and he will be on shift. Well, I have gotten used to it actually. When he first started going for night shift, it was kind of hard not to be with him at night. It felt different not to have another body in the bed next to you. You just have to get use to these things, I guess...at least he is not away for 2 or more consecutive nights...
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Wear your baby!
I have always been an advocate of babywearing. I have been wearing Mia since she was only 2 months old and I love it. I recommend it to everyone. Especially now with the forum buzzing with people talking about strollers being a nuisance especially in shopping centres or crowded bazaar.
About 90% of the time, I wear Mia when we go out. The stroller is very seldom out of the bonnet of the car. It's easy and quick. I can shop, eat, carry bags with two hands...I just love it. I love the feeling of having her near me. She can sleep peacefully in it. At times, even when I am at home doing housework, I wear her. These are times when I get to teach her about household chores, hehe. Always start early! I only stopped wearing her after she weigh more that 11kg. After that, I have no energy to carry her for long periods of time. Anyway, by then, she is able to walk by herself.
Back to babywearing. I have experimented with lots of babywearing methods. I first tried the ring sling. Although when she was only 2 months, this is not the position she is in. I feel that the ring sling is great especially if you are breastfeeding. You can use the extra cloth to cover your modesty and should there be a slight drizzle, you can always use it to cover your precious little one's head.
Then I saw the wrap. Now, this is a bit different in that it's basically just a very long cloth. Of course you need a lot of practice wearing this one....I used this one mostly during my holidays...for sightseeing and shopping...in fact, when I was in Australia, I got quite a few eyes on me and some even asked me where I got it....I guess it's something new there. When I was in Bali and Batam or even Malaysia, no one asked or even glance in my direction. Babywearing is not something new in Asia anyway...
The next babywearing equipment I got was a pouch. Now, this is the easiest. I just put it on and pop Mia in. Simply in and out.
I guess different people would prefer different methods...as for me, I choose one according to the type of activity I am going to be involved with...so everyone out there with a baby, go get yourself a babywearing thingy fast...you won't regret it. Aahh, talking about this makes me miss wearing Mia....
About 90% of the time, I wear Mia when we go out. The stroller is very seldom out of the bonnet of the car. It's easy and quick. I can shop, eat, carry bags with two hands...I just love it. I love the feeling of having her near me. She can sleep peacefully in it. At times, even when I am at home doing housework, I wear her. These are times when I get to teach her about household chores, hehe. Always start early! I only stopped wearing her after she weigh more that 11kg. After that, I have no energy to carry her for long periods of time. Anyway, by then, she is able to walk by herself.
Back to babywearing. I have experimented with lots of babywearing methods. I first tried the ring sling. Although when she was only 2 months, this is not the position she is in. I feel that the ring sling is great especially if you are breastfeeding. You can use the extra cloth to cover your modesty and should there be a slight drizzle, you can always use it to cover your precious little one's head.
Then I saw the wrap. Now, this is a bit different in that it's basically just a very long cloth. Of course you need a lot of practice wearing this one....I used this one mostly during my holidays...for sightseeing and shopping...in fact, when I was in Australia, I got quite a few eyes on me and some even asked me where I got it....I guess it's something new there. When I was in Bali and Batam or even Malaysia, no one asked or even glance in my direction. Babywearing is not something new in Asia anyway...
The next babywearing equipment I got was a pouch. Now, this is the easiest. I just put it on and pop Mia in. Simply in and out.
I guess different people would prefer different methods...as for me, I choose one according to the type of activity I am going to be involved with...so everyone out there with a baby, go get yourself a babywearing thingy fast...you won't regret it. Aahh, talking about this makes me miss wearing Mia....
Friday, August 15, 2008
HFMD?
Do I have HFMD?
Had quite a scare today. Especially in the wake of the HFMD tragedy of the 3yr old boy who died of HFMD...
I woke up with a mouth ulcer!! Actually, since I came back from school on Wednesday, I saw some red thingy on my hands and my stomach. It was damn itchy. My darling kept asking me to go for checkup but I said no. Wait till later. On Thurs, one of the red thingy on my hands disappeared but the rest are still there and itching. Then on Friday, while waiting for the students, I felt an ulcer in my mouth. I was like, DAMN! To make matters worse, I somehow got the flu and sneezed quite a bit. So, straight away after school, I went to Mak house and waited till to 2pm for the clinic to be opened. Can't sleep, can't eat! Too nervous.
Once my number is up, I went inside and told the Dr Tan about my worries. He inspected my mouth and throat with the torchlight. Finally, after what seems like a few hours (it's only a few minutes, actually), he diagnosed that it is not HFMD...Alhamdulillah....that was such a relief! Well, he said that he is 95% sure that it is not but I am to monitor the ulcer. Should there be more ulcers or any rashes or blisters appear on my hands, I am to go see him immediately. He is quite worried cos I am pregnant and he said that there are no concrete evidence to show that the baby would not be affected...
I just cannot imagine how it would be if I were to have the dreaded HFMD. Can I still hug and carry Mia? Do I need to go to hospital and check on my baby? I must stop this. Just think positive thoughts......
Had quite a scare today. Especially in the wake of the HFMD tragedy of the 3yr old boy who died of HFMD...
I woke up with a mouth ulcer!! Actually, since I came back from school on Wednesday, I saw some red thingy on my hands and my stomach. It was damn itchy. My darling kept asking me to go for checkup but I said no. Wait till later. On Thurs, one of the red thingy on my hands disappeared but the rest are still there and itching. Then on Friday, while waiting for the students, I felt an ulcer in my mouth. I was like, DAMN! To make matters worse, I somehow got the flu and sneezed quite a bit. So, straight away after school, I went to Mak house and waited till to 2pm for the clinic to be opened. Can't sleep, can't eat! Too nervous.
Once my number is up, I went inside and told the Dr Tan about my worries. He inspected my mouth and throat with the torchlight. Finally, after what seems like a few hours (it's only a few minutes, actually), he diagnosed that it is not HFMD...Alhamdulillah....that was such a relief! Well, he said that he is 95% sure that it is not but I am to monitor the ulcer. Should there be more ulcers or any rashes or blisters appear on my hands, I am to go see him immediately. He is quite worried cos I am pregnant and he said that there are no concrete evidence to show that the baby would not be affected...
I just cannot imagine how it would be if I were to have the dreaded HFMD. Can I still hug and carry Mia? Do I need to go to hospital and check on my baby? I must stop this. Just think positive thoughts......
Monday, August 11, 2008
5th Month checkup
Went to Mount Alvernia Hospital today to have my 5th month detailed scan. Appointment at 9.45am. Came and went to see Dr Lee first before the scan. We talked about the blood test that was done last month. Alhamdulillah...he said the tests showed good results. That was great to know. He told us that he would be doing a 3D scan for us that day because he is trying out his new machine. We were excited. So excited that I completely forgot all the questions that I have been waiting to ask him, like can I rebond my hair while pregnant, can I take off-counter cough syrup and flu medication, is my aching normal....sigh...only remembered all these questions while waiting to do the detailed scan.
The 3D scan was amazing. As he was still learning how to use the machine, we got to see quite a bit of our baby. You can even see the baby's facial features and body contours....It would have been clearer if the baby is bigger, as in more that 28 months. I was only 19 months so there was not enough fats on the baby to see much. He said that once the baby has more fats, the image would be clearer. But the sad thing was, he did not give us any printout. He said the machine at his woodlands clinic can also do 3D scans. Again we forgot to ask if additional payment is needed to have the 3D scans.....hope not.
Anyway, after that, we had our detailed scan. The radiologist measured baby and checked for his organs. We saw the kidney, the 4 chambers of the heart, bladder. In fact we saw quite about everything except the genitilia. The gender could not be confirmed yet as the baby is not in a 'conducive' position...
The radiologist kept pressing and pressing my stomach with the scan thingy cos my baby would not stop moving. Baby kept moving and changing positions whenever the scan thingy is pressed onto my stomach. The radiologist kept chuckling and asked me if I can feel the movements. I could feel it but just slightly.
Mia too was super hyper that day. My darling could not contain her as she was squirming and talking and just touching every single thing in that small scanning room. I guess the baby was excited to hear Mia's voice and got her energy too.
Well, that's it. After that we went to makan and went to Jurong. Exciting day!
The 3D scan was amazing. As he was still learning how to use the machine, we got to see quite a bit of our baby. You can even see the baby's facial features and body contours....It would have been clearer if the baby is bigger, as in more that 28 months. I was only 19 months so there was not enough fats on the baby to see much. He said that once the baby has more fats, the image would be clearer. But the sad thing was, he did not give us any printout. He said the machine at his woodlands clinic can also do 3D scans. Again we forgot to ask if additional payment is needed to have the 3D scans.....hope not.
Anyway, after that, we had our detailed scan. The radiologist measured baby and checked for his organs. We saw the kidney, the 4 chambers of the heart, bladder. In fact we saw quite about everything except the genitilia. The gender could not be confirmed yet as the baby is not in a 'conducive' position...
The radiologist kept pressing and pressing my stomach with the scan thingy cos my baby would not stop moving. Baby kept moving and changing positions whenever the scan thingy is pressed onto my stomach. The radiologist kept chuckling and asked me if I can feel the movements. I could feel it but just slightly.
Mia too was super hyper that day. My darling could not contain her as she was squirming and talking and just touching every single thing in that small scanning room. I guess the baby was excited to hear Mia's voice and got her energy too.
Well, that's it. After that we went to makan and went to Jurong. Exciting day!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
After very very long hiatus...
I know it's been soooooooo long since my last post. Like 2 years ago!! Anyway, a lot had happened since then. My precious daughter was born on 7th of July 2006. I did went through all the confinement stuff and managed to lose weight quickly but the weight did not stay off for long. I think after about a year or so, I gained weight again. And so the battle continues....
Well, during the past 2 years, we had gone on several holidays and I am proud to say that I went to my holidays with my baby. Australia when my baby was only 5 months, then drive up to KL with Ju, Ain, Ivan and Josephine when she was 10 months. After which, we went to Batam with my family in the same month. At the end of 2007, we went to Bali where I brought my Malay dancers on a school trip. And recently, we went to Mauritius in June. So far, it has been hassle free...well, except for the Mauritius trip. And that is not because of my daughter. I WAS the hassle. You see, I am currently pregnant with my 2nd child. So, during the Mauritius trip, I was only 2 months pregnant and I was having the morning sickness. I got worse there and I was feeling crappy most of the time. Yah, so that's the holiday stories...
Other updates include, my sis got engaged this year and will be getting married at the end of next year. Ju and ain also got engaged this year (FINALLY!) and getting married by mid next year. Ivan also having the Chinese wedding at the end of next year. It's going to be a year of marriages, I guess...Oh ya, Az had her 4th child last month I think. It's a girl.
I think that about sums it up. Hopefully, from now on, I could find the time to update more frequently....
Well, during the past 2 years, we had gone on several holidays and I am proud to say that I went to my holidays with my baby. Australia when my baby was only 5 months, then drive up to KL with Ju, Ain, Ivan and Josephine when she was 10 months. After which, we went to Batam with my family in the same month. At the end of 2007, we went to Bali where I brought my Malay dancers on a school trip. And recently, we went to Mauritius in June. So far, it has been hassle free...well, except for the Mauritius trip. And that is not because of my daughter. I WAS the hassle. You see, I am currently pregnant with my 2nd child. So, during the Mauritius trip, I was only 2 months pregnant and I was having the morning sickness. I got worse there and I was feeling crappy most of the time. Yah, so that's the holiday stories...
Other updates include, my sis got engaged this year and will be getting married at the end of next year. Ju and ain also got engaged this year (FINALLY!) and getting married by mid next year. Ivan also having the Chinese wedding at the end of next year. It's going to be a year of marriages, I guess...Oh ya, Az had her 4th child last month I think. It's a girl.
I think that about sums it up. Hopefully, from now on, I could find the time to update more frequently....
Friday, April 28, 2006
Sick @ home
On MC today. Been coughing and sneezing since yesterday. today, I cannot take it anymore so decided to stay at home and rest. my stomach kind of hurts everytime I cough. i did not manage to sleep well last nite either. keep waking up due to the coughing.
anyway, the open mic day was such a hilarious event. i videotaped the auditions as well as the actual competition. everyone who watched it laughed like crazy. the kids are soooo cute!
now that my stomach is so much bigger, most of the students are asking, "You have a baby?", "You giving birth?", "In there got baby rite?" and so on....the questions just keep coming. the older kids would ask the gender of the baby and my colleagues would be asking when my 'holiday' would begin...
it's the exam period rite now and we all so busy covering the syllabus and making sure the students get the necessary practice that they need. I am really afraid about my P1s. this is the first time they are sitting for an examination. just hope they can do it....
most probably, my hubby and me would be doing our baby stuff shopping this weekend. we have yet to list down the things needed. but we really need to get started or I'm afraid i would not have the energy to do it much later. rite now, my energy level is really low and I dont' feel like doing anything at all. just feel like lying down and doing nothing...feel so weak and tired most of the time!
anyway, the open mic day was such a hilarious event. i videotaped the auditions as well as the actual competition. everyone who watched it laughed like crazy. the kids are soooo cute!
now that my stomach is so much bigger, most of the students are asking, "You have a baby?", "You giving birth?", "In there got baby rite?" and so on....the questions just keep coming. the older kids would ask the gender of the baby and my colleagues would be asking when my 'holiday' would begin...
it's the exam period rite now and we all so busy covering the syllabus and making sure the students get the necessary practice that they need. I am really afraid about my P1s. this is the first time they are sitting for an examination. just hope they can do it....
most probably, my hubby and me would be doing our baby stuff shopping this weekend. we have yet to list down the things needed. but we really need to get started or I'm afraid i would not have the energy to do it much later. rite now, my energy level is really low and I dont' feel like doing anything at all. just feel like lying down and doing nothing...feel so weak and tired most of the time!
Monday, March 27, 2006
Open Mic Day
Been busy preparing teaching resources for my SEED. anyway, i just bought a play microphone for school. i will be having an audition for my singing competition this wednesday so the students can use the mic. after that, it can also be used for story telling and what not...i hope it helps those soft spoken ones who are always eager to contribute and share but whose voice no one can hear...
talking about the singing competition, once i announced it to my P1 and P2, the whole class got so excited. most of the talkative ones want to join but there are quiet ones who actually put their hands up as well...my Aidil's reaction is the best, he immediately started singing the Pop Yeh Yeh song. He continued singing all the way to his form class...my P2 as usual, started asking lots of questions, can we sing Hindustan, Arabic (must be from Mawi!), why cannot, can we dance, i got no CD how, and the list goes on and on...wonder how many participants i will get. hopefully it won't be like my colleague. she actually open the mic to her students and several students came up to the mic and just stood there staring at the whole class! some put up their hands and when asked what song they want to sing, they just shrug their shoulders...aaaahhhh, so irritating!
will be going for another checkup today. hopefully we will be able to confirm the baby's gender. my hubby's cousin who is 5 months pregnant now, already know that the baby's a girl...
i can really feel the movements in my stomach now...at times, the movements can be quite sharp. it's not painful or anything. my hubby gets excited everytime he manages to feel the movements. our baby can be playful sometimes...when i can feel movements in there, i will inform my hubby to put his hands on my stomach but the moment his hands are on my stomach, the baby will stop moving...hehehe...i think the baby is doing it on purpose just to spite the daddy...hehehe.
talking about the singing competition, once i announced it to my P1 and P2, the whole class got so excited. most of the talkative ones want to join but there are quiet ones who actually put their hands up as well...my Aidil's reaction is the best, he immediately started singing the Pop Yeh Yeh song. He continued singing all the way to his form class...my P2 as usual, started asking lots of questions, can we sing Hindustan, Arabic (must be from Mawi!), why cannot, can we dance, i got no CD how, and the list goes on and on...wonder how many participants i will get. hopefully it won't be like my colleague. she actually open the mic to her students and several students came up to the mic and just stood there staring at the whole class! some put up their hands and when asked what song they want to sing, they just shrug their shoulders...aaaahhhh, so irritating!
will be going for another checkup today. hopefully we will be able to confirm the baby's gender. my hubby's cousin who is 5 months pregnant now, already know that the baby's a girl...
i can really feel the movements in my stomach now...at times, the movements can be quite sharp. it's not painful or anything. my hubby gets excited everytime he manages to feel the movements. our baby can be playful sometimes...when i can feel movements in there, i will inform my hubby to put his hands on my stomach but the moment his hands are on my stomach, the baby will stop moving...hehehe...i think the baby is doing it on purpose just to spite the daddy...hehehe.
Saturday, March 11, 2006
End of school term
today is the end of the school term. this one week hols is not really a full holiday for me. I have to go to school on Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri. the only holiday is Thursday...so sad! this is the time i am going to prepare my exam papers, worksheets and teaching resources. I have to start early so that when i leave for maternity, everything is ready. i do not want to burden anyone during my absence...
an out of the blue moment - just the other day, one of my P1s came up to me and said: "Cikgu, saya tengok cikgu gemuk macam nak beranak aje..." i just smiled. then one of the other students said, "Eh, cikgu kan ade baby." then they giggled and told other friends. so cute...they can be so innocent sometimes and it is so endearing...so different from adults. they just say whatever is on their minds.
Another out of the blue moment - during class, while everyone is doing their work, my Aidil just say out loud, "Eh, kita ada datuk tau." the whole class looked at him and one of them commented, "Alah, kita pun ade datuk." To which my Aidil replied, "Eh, datuk kita tak pakai baju, ah!" and then there were laughter...
an out of the blue moment - just the other day, one of my P1s came up to me and said: "Cikgu, saya tengok cikgu gemuk macam nak beranak aje..." i just smiled. then one of the other students said, "Eh, cikgu kan ade baby." then they giggled and told other friends. so cute...they can be so innocent sometimes and it is so endearing...so different from adults. they just say whatever is on their minds.
Another out of the blue moment - during class, while everyone is doing their work, my Aidil just say out loud, "Eh, kita ada datuk tau." the whole class looked at him and one of them commented, "Alah, kita pun ade datuk." To which my Aidil replied, "Eh, datuk kita tak pakai baju, ah!" and then there were laughter...
Friday, March 10, 2006
Standard questions
A friend of mine who just got married was kind of pissed that I asked him about when they would be having a baby. I mean, that is one of the standard questions that come with marriage. just like when are you getting a house? or where did you go for your honeymoon? these are questions that you will be asked over and over again. if you are gonna get pissed with every similar question that comes your way, you will get frustrated over nothing. the questions will come whether you like or not and if you are going to be sensitive over it...then just don't go out in public. friends and relatives are definitely going to ask...even if they don't ask you, your parents would be hounded as well...i just don't understand why he has got to be worked up about it...everyone goes through it, so do you think you are special and therefore should be spared....i don't think so!
about having a baby...for me and my hubby, in the beginning, we thought we would wait a while...settle down, stabilize our finances, get used to being married, enjoy each other's company...but then when we think about our aging parents, we know that we don't have the luxury of relaxing first. our main concern at that time was finance but we also know that a child is rezeki from Allah. and so, the journey begins...i stopped taking pills and just leave it to God.
alhamdulillah, the baby is growing wonderfully. in fact, we just had our 5 months scan the other day and the baby is healthy. the only thing is we still do not know if it's a boy or a girl. the doctor states that it is a girl with a question mark because we really can't see for sure. the baby still refused to open up the legs...hopefully, by the next checkup, we would be able to confirm the gender...
about having a baby...for me and my hubby, in the beginning, we thought we would wait a while...settle down, stabilize our finances, get used to being married, enjoy each other's company...but then when we think about our aging parents, we know that we don't have the luxury of relaxing first. our main concern at that time was finance but we also know that a child is rezeki from Allah. and so, the journey begins...i stopped taking pills and just leave it to God.
alhamdulillah, the baby is growing wonderfully. in fact, we just had our 5 months scan the other day and the baby is healthy. the only thing is we still do not know if it's a boy or a girl. the doctor states that it is a girl with a question mark because we really can't see for sure. the baby still refused to open up the legs...hopefully, by the next checkup, we would be able to confirm the gender...
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Post natal theory
well, for the malays, after a woman gives birth, she has got to go through some post natal rituals. these includes getting massages, using 'pilis', eating jamu, etc. my hubby and I believe that these rituals have physical and mental benefits.
the physical benefits are that the woman would be healthier, regain her energy and get back her shape. the most important benefit is the mental benefits. from the rituals, even if she is not healthier, just going through the whole process would somehow make her feel healthier and revitalised.
most importantly, she would not have a culture shock from the sudden change of attention. you know, when she is pregnant, everyone is giving her the attention and care and concern. she is looked after like a queen, then suddenly, after giving birth, nobody looks at her anymore. all eyes are on the baby. if the baby makes a little noise, all hands are ready to cradle her. imagine...for the past nine months, she is the centre of everyone's lives and suddenly, she is invisible. that can be traumatic!!
so, by going through the rituals, it shows that she is still being taken care of. as most of the ritual has to be carried out by another person, preferably a midwife, the mother feels that she is not invisible and slowly will get used to the transition of being a queen to being a provider for the little queen/king.
that is why I intend to go through the whole process after I give birth. our nenek moyang who actually thought of this is really a genius. power to tradition!!
the physical benefits are that the woman would be healthier, regain her energy and get back her shape. the most important benefit is the mental benefits. from the rituals, even if she is not healthier, just going through the whole process would somehow make her feel healthier and revitalised.
most importantly, she would not have a culture shock from the sudden change of attention. you know, when she is pregnant, everyone is giving her the attention and care and concern. she is looked after like a queen, then suddenly, after giving birth, nobody looks at her anymore. all eyes are on the baby. if the baby makes a little noise, all hands are ready to cradle her. imagine...for the past nine months, she is the centre of everyone's lives and suddenly, she is invisible. that can be traumatic!!
so, by going through the rituals, it shows that she is still being taken care of. as most of the ritual has to be carried out by another person, preferably a midwife, the mother feels that she is not invisible and slowly will get used to the transition of being a queen to being a provider for the little queen/king.
that is why I intend to go through the whole process after I give birth. our nenek moyang who actually thought of this is really a genius. power to tradition!!
Why didn't you come?
I was absent on thurs. so on fri, the moment I step into the classroom, my students came up to me and ask why didn't I come yesterday. when I told them I was sick, they ask again what sickness was I suffering from? yesterday, we had a meet parents session and one parent even told me that her son went home on thurs and keep asking his mother why I didn't come that day...kids can be so curious sometimes...anyway, my P2s made get well cards for me which was very sweet, hehe.
the flu bug is spreading amongst my students. some of them were absent for 2-3 days and even when they come back to school, they still look very weak. so pitiful. i even got one P1 kid who just fell asleep in class while I was giving spelling. she was crying and burning up and so I called her grandma to come and pick her up. so kesian!!
talking about meet parents session yesterday, it went quite well. I meet some wonderful parents who shared stories about their kids. some are quite honest and told me their feelings about being a single parent, about being a working mother who hardly has time for her child, about a mother who is not too educated to teach her own son....it was a nice sharing session. I just took some tips from their stories...
the flu bug is spreading amongst my students. some of them were absent for 2-3 days and even when they come back to school, they still look very weak. so pitiful. i even got one P1 kid who just fell asleep in class while I was giving spelling. she was crying and burning up and so I called her grandma to come and pick her up. so kesian!!
talking about meet parents session yesterday, it went quite well. I meet some wonderful parents who shared stories about their kids. some are quite honest and told me their feelings about being a single parent, about being a working mother who hardly has time for her child, about a mother who is not too educated to teach her own son....it was a nice sharing session. I just took some tips from their stories...
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