Baby Yong

Fever episodes

2010-06-20T16:38:00.003+08:00

For the month of May, it was terrible. Imagine the first time I saw the display on the thermometer reflecting 40.2 degree. My hear nearly skipped a beat. I quickly dressed and rushed Ernest to KKH. I was in such a rush, that I forgot to let Ernest wear his shoes. Throughout the whole journey to KKH, he keep asking:" I didn't wear shoes." Faintz....

At KKH, all the doc did was feed him pandol and his temp dropped and we were asked to go home. Hmmmm... waste of $$$ but in exchange is my relief.

Ernest's fever is like a roller coaster, going up and down througout weeks. MIL and me suspect it is the school, as the room where they study and play is very cold.

Finally, the doc in KKH decided to give Ernest a stronger antibiotic and this week, I hope to say to kiss this terrible fever episode goodbye.

Get well soon, Ernest! Mummy needs her beauty rest.

For the memories

2010-06-08T21:20:00.002+08:00

I have not blogged for a long time to take note of bb's development. Need to pen down all so next time as a memory.

Jan 2010 : Nothing amusing as I could recall.
Feb 2010 : Baby took 2 raw eggs and ran off despite MIL's warning. And luckily when he returned it, the 2 raw eggs are intact.
Mar 2010: Baby enrolled into the playgroup at MIL's place. He loves it. MIL's comments are, the two of them entered the school without looking back.
Apr 2010 : Bb's birthday, had a fun day with daddy and mummy jus shopping and makan-ing.
May 2010 : Bb's vocabulary is expanding, he could say a full sentence and could identify apples, jacket, key, ice cream. Guess school works for him :)

A long time....

2010-02-06T21:49:00.002+08:00

This above photo shows the days we spent at the end of 2009 and the start of 2010. It has been a long time since I post... Very busy with work and with both JY and me busy adjusting to a growing toddler.

My precious is 22 months this month, and soon he will turn 2 years old. It was just like yesterday when he was jus an infant in my arms to a running toddler with endless energy.

Things which my precious can do:
1) Speak simple sentences eg Wo yao milk milk
2) Has a mind of his own, and boy... when he says no, means NO.
3) Has a GREAT appetite, MIL is complaining he eats ALL the time.
4) Has less resistance to strangers, plays and talk to uncles and aunties in the bus.
5) Getting real heavy and my arms are breaking, our guess is 14kg.
6) Able to express his emotion via actions, when I went to HK and didn't see him for 2 weeks, the first thing he did when he saw me, was to hug and cling on to me. Guess tt's his way to let me know tt I shouldn't be away from him for sooooooo long.

Looking forward everyday to see his smile and the things he does, which never fails to surprise me.

My precious is 18 mth old

2009-10-14T10:06:00.002+08:00

Time flies. From a wailing newborn to a running wildly toddler :)

Yesterday JY brought Ernest to his 18 mth check up and jabs. As he is more aware now, he actually associate nurse room to pain, so the moment JY entered the room, well, Ernest wailed.... (Luckily I wasn't there)

Just some updates:
Weight : 11.1 kg (75 percentile, hmmmm should put Ernest to diet soon)
Height : 85cm
Head circumference : can't remember but it is 97 percentile...

15 Months Milestones

2009-07-15T10:39:00.002+08:00

Yesterday went for MMR jab. My boy is growing.

Ht : 77cm
Wt : 10.25kg (no wonder my arms are breaking)

Milestones:
1) Knows how to feed himself with fork or spoon
2) Climb up and down stairs by himself
3) Says : English - 'There' Chinese -'Give', 'open'. (But no papa and mama)
4) Knows how to mimic others.
5) Can sit on car/bicycle on his own
6) Can push himself while on the car/bicycle
7) Can wear his own shoes

I think the newest milestones are all here...

Loving water

2009-06-22T08:47:00.002+08:00

Went for a outing with Apr babies and there was a splashing water:

Dinosours

2009-06-06T10:21:00.001+08:00

Went to Plaza Sing and chanced upon the dino exhibition, pretty impressive as there's sound with movement. E is quite entertained by them:

Visit to Natty

2009-06-06T10:12:00.002+08:00

Went to visit Amelia and the princess.

Think what E will be thinking:
Zac Zac Kor Kor very nice, shared all his toys with me

Kayden Kor Kor ignored me most of time and Mikel Kor Kor is not in good mood as he's not feeling well:

OOps didn't take picture of the princess as mummy forgot to charge camera battery and it went flat.

Mr Destructive

2009-06-06T10:08:00.003+08:00

Bought a nice cute Winnie the Pooh cup for E to use....

But within an hour, SIGH! Let the picture do the saying:

Visit to Josiah

2009-06-04T15:12:00.003+08:00

A last min decision to visit Josiah Di Di:

Mummy talking to Aunties while E is busy playing with Mikel's toys. There's no stopping for him as Mikel is at Child Care:

Outdoor photoshoot

2009-06-04T15:02:00.003+08:00

I got a photographer to cover outdoor photoshoot for the 3 angels yesterday. It rained in the morning, so the road was wet but at least it is cool. The photographer was late for half an hour. The scheduled time was 8.30am but she reached at 9am.

It's pretty tiring as not all of them see the camera or smile at the same time. Only managed to capture one shot for all 3:

Hopefully the photographer can capture more.

Trial at Wee Care on 30 May 2009

2009-06-01T14:49:00.002+08:00

Brought Ernest to a trial at Wee Care on Sat, oh my, it's sooooo early, I woke up at 6am to prepare everything, and Ernest seems to sense it. He woke up at 6.30am!

We were early, reached at 8.30am while the class is supposed to start at 9am. So while waiting, they allowed me to go up to the 'classroom'.

It's jus an open space with toys. E was busy helping himself with the toys... Then when class commence, basically it's warming up with songs and games. Then story-telling, followed by free play at another room. During the free-play, teacher Christine came and ask me what's E's character. I was stunned as no one ever asked me about it before. So I think on my feet and answered the following:
1) Stubborn
2) Wilful
3) Impatient

Then guess what, the Teacher said that these 3 are not so much of his characters rather a growing phase known as 'Terrible Two'. As this is the period of time where they know they can 'order' things around. So we got to give them choices and let this phase pass. [Well, I never knew that....]

Then we have snacks for the kids and the teachers discussed some methods of teaching kids with us, and go round the table to discuss. Last is more physical activity, ball pool and sand pool. But poor E, he never like both as he's jus happy standing at the corner and throwing balls.

And the lesson end at 10.30am, with a song and a stamp for each kid.

Overall, I have quite good feelings about Wee Care. The ratio of Teacher to Child is 1:2, which I am quite comfortable. There are 2 Chinese speaking and 2 English speaking teachers, which I think it's a well balance of bilingual. And plenty of physical activity for the teachers to observe their development. The teachers remembered each kid and actually asked the parent how's it, any improvements which I think it's pretty cool. Oh, and the teachers thought E was 15 mths cause he was running up and down most of the time.....

And guess what, after we reached home and had lunch. Both mother and kid knock out. Ernest actually napped for 3 hours straight.

Milestone for Ernest

2009-05-20T21:59:00.001+08:00

Ernest knows how to drink from straw. Today I was so tired of feeding him water via spoon, so pass him the straw cup, and miracle, he managed to drink it. I double confirmed with the volume of water left.

My Little Prince is growing up :)

1st Day as SAHM

2009-05-20T21:55:00.006+08:00

First, I will like to salute all Stay-At-Home-Mum (SAHM). Just the first day as SAHM with Ernest and I was like, I wished I am at work!!!!!

At work, I have to rack my brains to fend off office politics and trying to meet deadlines.

At home, I have to do the household chores (washing dishes and clothes, cleaning the house, cooking and etc) ONLY during Ernest's nap time (which is only twice a day at 8am and 2pm). And the rest of the day was spent keeping my little prince entertained (which is sooooo diffcult). To make things worst, when I was all ready to bring Ernest down for a walk, both lifts were down.

Can the day get any worse?

When JY comes home, going to tell him, I prefer to work.

Mother's Day Photoshoot

2009-05-13T13:59:00.001+08:00

Did a photoshoot on 9 May, well the effects is good. Hope to capture moments of Baby when he's 13mths:

E got his Pneumoccal Jab today

2009-04-16T21:39:00.002+08:00

Well, since Ernest is one, it's time to give him the jab:

This is Ernest at the clinic before the jab:

This is Ernest after the jab:

I was very surprised as I heard a lot about this jab, thought Ernest is going to be cranky and moody but NO. It is the complete opposite. He was such a dear today. When the DR jabbed him, he cried but he stopped immediately when DR gave him a sticker. And no cranky and moody baby on the way home and at home.

Ernest : You are a big boy now so must behave. Keep up the good job!

Oh, I am very proud of myself. I brought Ernest to the jab all by myself :)

Practice Catwalk

2009-04-11T23:07:00.002+08:00

E loves to walk up and down the living room and most of the time, dragging one of my handbags:

I can shake my head

2009-04-11T22:32:00.001+08:00

E has learnt sth new, to shake his head, but think he doesn't associate it to no yet.

An attempt of cupcakes for E's b'day

2009-04-11T22:22:00.003+08:00

My Second attempt of baking cupcakes and it was a DIASTER!!!!!! Bought the wrong paper, so cupcake turn out to be square :(

Celebrated with Apr Babies:

Celebrate with family:

Cheeky Fellow

2009-04-11T22:13:00.002+08:00

We went to Swenson to celebrate E turning 1 on 10 Apr 2009. And guess what he did in front of camera:

I notice mummy taking photo of me:

Quickly hide:

Oki, jus one nice shot, k:

Presents

2009-04-06T22:14:00.003+08:00

The numbers of presents:

Letting little Ernest unwrap the presents in the morning:

All are MINE:

Ernest 1st Year B'day Celebration

2009-04-04T22:35:00.003+08:00

It's the day... the day which I have been preparing for. The party to celebrate that I have survived one year of motherhood and my precious has grown from an infant to toddler.

The minimum decoration of the function room:

The main decoration and the birthday boy:

More photos will be uploaded once I gotten hold of it.

Ernest's thought:
Didn't take any photo during the party as mummy was busy entertaining the guests. And a BIG THANK YOU to all great-grandpa, grandpa, grandma, grant-aunt, grand-uncles, aunties, uncles, cousins, kors kors, jies jies, di di and mei mei for attending my party. Though half the time I was just playing and enjoying myself. Hope all has enjoyed the party as much as me :)

My little boy is learning how to response

2009-03-20T09:57:00.000+08:00

He will be ONE in 3 weeks time, and his birthday celebration is in 2 weeks time. How time flies. From a crying infant to a walking, blabbing baby.

Ernest has learned to response to words and actions:
1) When u say ball ball, if he is not holding to one, he will do the throw action and say a mispronounced 'throw' in chinese. If he's holding onto one, then he will raise it up to show it to you.

2) When u say sit, and hit a spot, he will walk over to roughly that spot and sit.

3) When u say lie down, and hit a spot, he will walk over to that spot and lie down, face down.

That's all I can remember or know.... will update if anything else.

DIY bed rail

2009-03-17T07:13:00.002+08:00

FIL did a DIY bed rail for Cass:

A leisure outing on Sat

2009-03-17T07:09:00.002+08:00

Sat, brought Ernest and the nieces out, and guess where he's walking up and down?

Well, the characteristics fountain, outside Ngee Ann City:

Baby K's 1st Year Birthday Party

2009-03-17T06:58:00.002+08:00

Went to Baby K's 1st Year Birthday Party and he enjoyed the party very much:

Ernest with the party theme, Thomas the train:

Ernest in K's Kor Kor's car:

Ernest pushing T's mei mei around:

Flu bug please go away : 2 March 2009

2009-03-07T00:10:00.002+08:00

As usual, Ernest was sleeping at night when suddenly at 10pm, he was coughing and crying. When I tried to pacify him with pacifier and carrying, NOTHING works. And the more he cried, the more he cough. And he suddenly CHOKED! till his face turned red. So we rushed him down to KKH at 11pm to see the doctor.

Guess what? Ernest slept through the journey to the KKH but was fully awake while waiting.

When the doctor seen him, other than the usual question, the 3rd question she asked which intrigue me was 'are we 1st time parents'. I was taken aback and wondered did we make a hill out of a mole by bringing him to KKH?

Well, anyway, the visit to KKH ends at around 1am, and my little sick darling refused to sleep (refuse to sleep in sarong or cot, only wants to be carried) till 3am.

What a tiring and frightening experience which I hold this is the 1st and last flu episode for Ernest.

New way to keep them occupy

2009-03-07T00:07:00.002+08:00

Well, Ernest is growing up and will be seeking more attention and more ways to divert his energy. And guess what, grandpa has the way:

New boundary at home on 22 Feb 2009

2009-03-07T00:03:00.003+08:00

We finally bought a safety gate to block the kitchen form Ernest. Well, as usual, Ernest thought it was a new toy, and happily helping Daddy to set up (more of hindrance in fact) the gate. When the set up is all done and he realise how come mummy and dadday are on the other side of the gate which he has no way to get in. He cried.

Some updates in February 2009

2009-03-06T23:58:00.002+08:00

Ernest has been crusing and taking baby steps since Jan, and it is only on 2 Feb 2009 that he learnt how to clap. Not very sure if Ernest is considered quick, though he is fast in motor skills, as in crawling and walking but when it comes to social skills, like clapping and bye bye, he seems to be slower leh...

10 Feb 2009 - Introduce Pasta to Ernest and he LOVES it.

15 Feb 2009 - Kindermusik Trial at Tanglin Mall. Ernest loves it. But cheapo mummy don't want to sign up.

Ernest's 1st CNY

2009-03-06T23:54:00.003+08:00

Ernest has enjoyed himself throughly with all the attention and concern the great-grandparents, grandparents, great-uncles, great-aunties, uncles and aunties have showered upon him. It has been a tiring 15 days for mummy and daddy though as the request for Ernest's presence has been overwhelming.

Can you tell that it's 2 different sets?

Swim at Sentosa on 23 Jan 2009

2009-03-06T23:51:00.003+08:00

Dot Jie Jie enjoying herself but Ernest hmmmm....

Only Grandpa can calm him down:

AquaDucks

2009-01-22T14:39:00.003+08:00

Warming up for the lesson:

Getting used to showering:

2009

2009-01-22T14:35:00.006+08:00

Been MIA for sooo long as I had a full range of programs and playdates for Ernest in Jan :)

Da Pak's wedding on 4th Jan 2009:

Aquaducks trial on 11 Jan 2009:

Ernest's present for me on his 9th Month

2009-01-22T14:27:00.002+08:00

My new toy

2008-12-17T20:59:00.001+08:00

Daddy decided I need more co-ordination skills and bought me a new toy, but guess what, I prefer the box:

I tried Cheese

2008-12-17T20:52:00.003+08:00

Mummy decided since I am 8 months plus, it is time to be introduce to Mummy and Daddy's fav : Cheese.

Well, Mummy got to go all the way to Cold Storage jus to buy this, as she thought there will be more variety. Well, it tasted yummy and I love it. But it is a bit dry to the throat though

14 Dec 2008 : X-mas Party at Pauline's Place

2008-12-17T20:43:00.002+08:00

A confused Mikel, who found so many Aunties, Uncles, Kor Kor and Di Di(s) in the house after his nap. And whose hand is blocking the handsome boy?

Time to eat Christmas Log Cake:

Got to get a knife to cut it:

And the desserts, mudpie is the courtesty of the 2008 SAHM/ 2009 FTWM:

Oh, finally a group photo:

13 Dec 2008 : Christmas dinner at United Square

2008-12-17T20:40:00.003+08:00

Can u spot me?

Daddy is posing, good time to grab the drink

A day with Ernest

2008-12-17T20:32:00.002+08:00

I am 8 months and I can stand with support.

A hero in action

2008-11-26T13:48:00.002+08:00

Dot : Help... I am trapped!
Ernest : Don't worry, Dot jie jie, I am coming...

Ernest : Give me your hand.
Dot : Both hands?

Happy Birthday Auntie MH

2008-11-26T13:45:00.003+08:00

We celebrated Auntie MH's b'day at Pasta Warako, here's a few snaps which Mummy managed to get, as I need to be fed, pooed, and entertained.

Here's a goody me, for a second:

I AM BORED!!!!! Get me some Food or new toys:

Training to control the 'Force'

2008-11-26T13:42:00.002+08:00

Uncle Weng Keong, remember to train me on the 'Force' k? Oh ya, can see my 2 pearlie?

7 Months

2008-11-10T08:55:00.001+08:00

Time files and I am now 7 months :)

Things I can do:
1) Do a proper crawl (oh, I jus crawled to the laundry basket and emptied out all the clothings for Daddy and Mummy on Sat, ain't I a good boy?)
2) Stand up on my own with support
3) Hold my own milk bottle and throw :)
4) Recognise people and smile at those who I know will carry/play with me.
5) Demand food all the time (My motto: If u eat, u must feed me something. If I am hungry, must feed me FAST!!!)
6) Outgrown all the 6 months clothings (If u are thinking of buying me clothings, buy 9 to 12 months, or better still 12 months and above)

Checklist of things I can do at 6 Months

2008-10-24T14:45:00.000+08:00

Well, I can do a lot of new things:
1) playing with saliva
2) crawl
3) sprouting of my 2 lower teeth :)
4) scream and shout when I don't get what I want

Checklist of things I can do at 5 Months

2008-09-17T15:09:00.002+08:00

I can do the following:

1) Blabbing away
2) Jumping when standing
3) Hold my milk bottle for 2 mins
4) Sit unsupported for 2 mins
5) Worm crawl forward
6) Move backwards
7) Take out pacificer, smile at mummy/daddy, then throw the pacifer and CRY

Happy Birthday Mikel

2008-09-14T20:10:00.002+08:00

Do I look nice with a party hat?

Happy Birthday to Mikel Kor Kor and Thank you Auntie Rabbit and Uncle Football for the nice party:

Where am I?

2008-09-14T20:07:00.001+08:00

Hmmmm, how come the mat is different? Whose house am I at?

Who's the kor kor behind the horse?

Playgroup on 29 Aug

2008-09-14T20:05:00.001+08:00

Mummy brought me to know more friends:

A morning walk

2008-09-14T20:00:00.003+08:00

Mummy finally recovered from her flu last week, so Daddy brought us out for a nice Sunday walk and have some drinks:

At this place called...... Mummy!!!! I can't read upside down:

Our first family photo:

And Daddy feeding me, see I am holding my own bottle :)

It has been a long time

2008-09-14T19:59:00.002+08:00

Mummy has been busy entertaining me, so I will smile happily :

First Outing with April Mummies

2008-08-12T10:02:00.002+08:00

Over the weekend, went for an outing with the April Mummies:

No Ernest tonight

2008-08-01T15:03:00.001+08:00

Tonight is JY's company Dinner and Dance, Ernest will need to sleep over at MIL's place. *Sigh* Start missing him already! Will I be able to fall asleep tonight?

And my place having renovation, Town Council upgrading our flats, so dusty and noisy. Not good for Ernest to be here...

Ernest on Bumbo Chair

2008-08-01T14:49:00.003+08:00

Hmmm... now I can see my fingers from top view

Oh, please adjust the seat, it is not very comfortable here.

Outing on 31st July 2008

2008-08-01T14:38:00.003+08:00

Brought Ernest on an April Baby outing, and here's a few snap:

Ernest : May I borrow your hanky please?

Shevon : Don't disturb me! I am trying to catch some beauty sleep.
Owen: I got a pretty girl for company :-)
Ernest : Where am I?

Ernest : I have enjoyed myself today :-)

Who r u?

2008-07-27T21:30:00.002+08:00

Guess whose place did I drop by today? Baolian and Kayden! Here's the photo of our 2 darlings :-) Kayden is so active, keep bending over to see who's carrying him when I snatch him from Baolian...

Ernest : Oops... sorry, did my hand hurt u?

Kayden : Hmmmm.. Let me assess the damage..

Ernest : That should be my mummy taking the photo..
Kayden : Hmmmm, who's the Auntie behind the camera?

Twin?

2008-07-23T09:27:00.001+08:00

Ernest's neck is strong enough now, so he can sit in the twin pram with Dorothy jie jie, so that Ah Da and Ah nei will have an easier time bringing them out.

I am 3 months old

2008-07-23T09:24:00.003+08:00

Well, my botak boy sucking his thumb :-)

My milestones so far

2008-06-25T09:29:00.002+08:00

Ernest is growing and has learnt a few things:
1) He recognises me and my voice
2) He has learnt to respond to voices, usually by smiling and of course most of the smiles are to me :-)
3) He recognises his milk bottles and will get really excited seeing them. He will kick and wave both his hands and legs till he get his milk.
4) He will coo and ahhh when he's happy.

Will try to capture his smile.

Diffcult to capture his smile

2008-06-17T08:43:00.003+08:00

Was trying to capture his smile on the camera but a bit diffcult la....

Where is my pacifier?

A satisfied Ernest after sucking on his own thumb :

What I miss most

2008-06-17T08:41:00.001+08:00

A nice cup of ice milk tea to compensate the long working hours on Friday and Saturday:

Seeing Dr for the 1st time

2008-06-17T08:39:00.002+08:00

Last Thursday brought Ernest to the Doctor for his consistent stomach wind.

I am not feeling well, and all my mummy do is to take photo :-(

1st day at work

2008-06-06T17:25:00.002+08:00

Today is the 1st day where:
1) I wake up at 4.30am to pump (and Ernest decided to fuss earlier, at 5.30am too)
2) I took Ernest to MIL's place before 7.30am
3) I go back to work
4) I pump at work during lunch-time (a bit rush, as I had to eat, pump and clean within an hour)

Overall : Tired but fufilling! Glad to be back at work :-)

I am on total EBM

2008-06-05T08:15:00.002+08:00

One accomplishment yesterday was that Ernest was on total Express Breast Milk (EBM) yesterady :-) Wonder if I can keep up my supply once I start work? Perservence!!!!!

I have NOT been here before

2008-06-02T11:45:00.002+08:00

Brought Ernest to vish Yi-Pos (my mum's sister) on Sat, and guess what? The moment I step into the room, where all the Yi-Pos are, he pout and cried. Hahahaaaaa... Guess he's a bit uncomfortable with the new environment and noise.

I am NOT feeling well

2008-06-02T11:35:00.002+08:00

Had quite a bad experience feeding him on sat. Usually he jus drink he milk without fussing, but on sat, he cried while drinking. Then SIL advisee that he got too much wind in stomach, so learnt how to massage from her. So since that day, been dilligently massaging him with Ru Yi Yu before each feed and feding him anti-wind medicine.

*Sigh* The things mothers do.....

Ernest's new look

2008-05-30T09:39:00.003+08:00

From this

To the new look :

Now do I look like Daddy or Mummy?

Breast Pump

2008-05-27T11:02:00.001+08:00

Well, been surfing the net and realise that if I intend to BF (at least till 6 months), the best pump (according to the web) seems to be Avent ISIS Duo Pump. Hmmmmmm... still comptemplating whether to invest in Avent or Medela PIS.

Any advice from mummies?

I am curious

2008-05-27T10:57:00.002+08:00

Well, one sign that my boy is growing. His feeding time is lengthen.... from 10 mins to 30 mins. He spend 10 mins eating and the rest of the time looking around, turning his head, kicking his legs, stretching his body, while poor me holding onto the milk bottle, carefully balancing him and the milk bottle and praying hard that he finish his milk FAST!!!!

He starts to recognise my voice and will respond (sometimes by smiling) and turn his head towards me. Well, a reward of motherhood, and one for spuring me on. Guess going to miss his smile when I go back to work.

ML shortened

2008-05-27T10:51:00.002+08:00

I have decided, after encouragement from MIL and JY, to go back to work after 2 months and take the rest of the one month one day by one day :-)

This is because:
1) I am bored at home, not that I have a lot of idling time or I am not tired looking after Ernest, but I need some intellectual stimulation of the brain, rather than baby talk for the whole day.
2) I can use the rest of the ML for his injection or anything urgent.
3) Working is eaiser than taking care of baby, less emotional taxing (other than office politics)

I wlll be returning to work next week, should be next Friday, so I must go shopping more often before next Friday.

Life is good after installing Sarong

2008-05-27T10:44:00.002+08:00

Installed Sarong on last Sat, and guess what, Ernest slep through the afternoon, missing his feeds :-p Even though I woke him up, he fell back to sleep. What a sleepy baby I have.

Going to worship whoever is the one who invented Sarong. Ernest quiet down once he is placed in sarong, and will fall asleep after that.

Hope this will continue :-)

Taste of freedom

2008-05-22T08:24:00.002+08:00

Well, had my first 'Ernest-free' day yesterday. Sort of mixed feelings.

Sad - cause I miss him..... Kind of like don't know what to do with all the free time. Like the focus of life (at the moment) is suddenly taken away..

Happy - I got all the time in the world (although it is only a day) to do the things I want, can blast the music, can surf net, can do online banking. And I did my pedicure :-) After a month of confinement, finally my toes are presentable again :-)

Well, though Ernest is not with me, but I am not lazing, I have been diligently expressing the milk for him. Want him to have the benefits of breast milk (even though not exclusively) for at least this 3 months (let's see how long I/supply can last).

The moment I reached my in-law's place, I heard him cry, and guess wat? I dashed forward, knocking the maid (who kindly opened the door for me)and Ernest was jus fussing, as MIL took out the milk bottle to adjust the position. Well, guess mother instinct is really kicking in.

Hmmmm.... 6 more days to another Ernest-free day... He he.... Great Singapore Sale, here I come :-)

My experience of Motherhood so far

2008-05-19T16:36:00.000+08:00

1st 2 weeks : All hell break loose, there is no day and night, he sleep in the day, and demand feeding at night every hourly or so, and once or twice, from 3am to 6am, carried him to sleep :-( Very tiring, I think I look worst than the Panda. Couldn't tell one cry from another....

2nd week onwards : switched to bottle feed, and could rest while parents take care of him, and has more or less settled down on a schedule. Now JY and I could differentiate the different cries for different needs.

5th weeks : Ernest has learnt to smile and giggle :-) Well, don't think he knows he's smiling or giggling. Kind of scary at first, in the middle of his sleep, he jus giggle. He also learnt to pout... Wonder who he picked it up from? And he also got startled by the 'Zzzz Monster' in the middle of his sleep. I have gotten used to his schedule and could handle him alone. But I declare 'me time' every Wednesday :-) as I need a break from him to remain my sainity and also not to struggle him too much.

Well overall motherhood is full of ups and downs, guess a lot of things are out of my expectations. Hmmmmm I never did enough homework before birth *Sigh*

Full Month Photo

2008-05-19T15:33:00.003+08:00

Who do I look like? Daddy or mummy?

Red eggs done by wai po:

My 1st photo

2008-05-19T15:30:00.001+08:00

My precious : Ernest Yong

2008-05-15T17:31:00.002+08:00

Long time never blog, as the PC at Mummy's place was down. Well, Ernest is born on 10 Apr, 6.40pm with a weight of 3.5kg (now he's weighing at 4.77kg, at 50th percentile). And I am now more or less settle down as a new mum..

Motherhood is really not easy.. Or maybe I was too idealistic in the past?

Got to go, feeding time approaching.

10 Apr

2008-04-07T09:26:00.001+08:00

Thanks for all the concern. But this morning, I had a leg cramp which 'cripple' me for the whole morning..... This make me even more sure that Ernest better come out fast!!!!!

Start drinking the rasberry tea, which Amelia recommended. Taste good! :-) Hopefully Ernest will be out before 10 Apr... then I don't need to go through the 12 hours of induction.

Heard about inducing from JY's colleague, and getting a bit of cold feet :-(

Mikel Kor Kor

2008-04-07T09:23:00.002+08:00

Went over to Pauline's place to take the Rasberry tea yesterday and managed to take a not bad shot of smiley Mikel:

I don't want to be out but you have to!!!!

2008-04-03T19:28:00.002+08:00

I went to gynae check up today.... And guess what. Did a 40 min fetal heartbeat and contraction test, and there is not a slight contraction at all... Guess Ernest is not ready to be out, but Gynae listed a whole list of negative things, which will probably happen to post dated delivery..

So JY and I decided that if Ernest is not out by 10 Apr, we will go for induce on 10 Apr ;-)

So Ernest... U have no choice!!!!

38 weeks

2008-03-28T09:01:00.002+08:00

Well, went for check up yesterday, and did a scan. I put on another 0.5kg, so the total is 17kg :-(

As for Ernest, the scan shows that he's around 3kg, which means he has put on 1kg in 1 month...... Wow... I think I need to control my diet, no deep fried and less carbohydrate.

And my legs is a bit swollen :-( That's means it's near... So exciting.....

Summary so far

2008-03-24T08:43:00.002+08:00

On me:
1) I have put one another 2 kg, that make it a total of 16.5kg :-(
2) I am becomming more and more tired... sleeping the whole day is not enough!!!!
3) It is getting warmer and warmer.... I can perspire even when standing still in the open. I need a portable air con!!!!!
4) I am a buffalo now, drinking water non-stop, but thank goodness my feet are not so obviously swollen yet (keeping my fingers cross on that)

On Ernest:
1) He's an night owl, like JY, kicking most vigorously in the evening and night. Even JY was amazed at how the whole tummy moved....
2) He likes to stretch.... more to my left, don't know why...
3) He's head on my bladder cause I can never survive half an hour without a trip to the toilet.
4) His favourite sound is people's laughter, but must be loud and long....

On the preparation:
1) Over the weekend, we have shifted all the necssity to mummy's place and all the baby's clothes to our place, now just need time for me to wash the clothes, as I have sorted them out according to months :-)
2) Gynae made a comment which JY and I found it funny, we have to visit her once every week now, if I am not due yet. Well.... perhaps it is a norm for them to say that.

That's all for now, as I am busy briefing colleagues on covering my duties while I am on 3 months maternity leave :-)

Sleepness night from now on

2008-03-18T09:00:00.001+08:00

Well, I guess it is confirmed, haven't been sleeping well for the past 3 nights. At first I thought it is too much Caffine (tea for my case) but it is not. Just like this morning, I woke up at 3 am and couldn't sleep till 6am. Well, maybe should find out what's available on the cable to keep myself occupied :-)

And Ernest is getting very easily excitied. His kicks are more and more vigorous, literally, cause you can also see the movement from outside.

Sorting out the clothes

2008-03-18T08:55:00.002+08:00

Well, it used to be my favourite pastime, but it is not an easy task. Finally gathered all the generous hand-downs of clothes, accessories and toys from Relatives. It is really a back-breaking task to go through all the things.

While going through the clothes, it is a reminder how disappointing that I am not having a girl. See how cute the ribbons, the colours and the cartoons are. *Sigh* But on the bright side, I won't need to spend much on hair accessories and clothings :-)

Packing my bag

2008-03-11T10:23:00.002+08:00

Well, I am not calling it quit, but I am getting ready for Ernest's arrival :-) I am packing my bag to the Hospital :-) It is only 4 weeks left and Ernest will 'popping'.

Well, just going through my list again and again to ensure that I don't leave anything out. And well, going through my shopping list too, hopefully I have gotten everything ready for Ernest.

Very excited!!!!! It is something which no matter how much reading or classes you attend, there will always be a 'Oops! I didn't know that.'

35 weeks now :-)

2008-03-07T09:01:00.001+08:00

Went for Gynae check-up yesterday. Well, all is well. Gynae told me that from next week (36th week) onwards, baby is considered full term, so anytime from next week till 10 Apr I will expect contraction.

I can't believe it. I mean I want Ernest to be out, but when the moment is near, it is such a mix feelings. It is just that I have a lot of things not done yet. I haven't clean up my place and the 'Baby Room'.

Oh.. a sure way to get Ernest to dance is to blast the nursery rythmes. He will jerk and move the whole night after that. Good to get him to do some exercise before he 'pops'.

One more month left

2008-03-04T15:21:00.002+08:00

Approximately one month left.... Seems like yesterday that I was holding the toilet bowl and vomiting whole day. Time files, and I really wish to know how Ernest looks like, more like JY or me, or a mixture of both of us, or like our siblings.

So far so good, feet not swollen yet and I can still fit into my shoes :-)

Minus points (why I hope the pregnancy will end soon):
1) Leg cramps at night is keeping me awake, as I will be so conscious about it, to really have my deep slumber.
2) Frequent visit to toilet, do I need to elaborate on this?
3) Uncomfortable seating position, I will need to bring a portable pillow to sit comfortably in the bus soon.

Though got 3 minus points, but I am still enjoying my pregnancy, at least a valide excuse not to carry heavy stuff, not to do housework and not to overwork. :-)

14 Feb : Ernest is 8th Month Now

2008-02-15T11:54:00.002+08:00

Went to gynae check up yesterday and Ernest is 1.8kg, and the average weight for 8th Month is 2kg. So I have not overfed him :-) And his body average diameter is 84mm, which is soooooo small....

I have gained another 5kg, despite my cough, so that's a total of 11.5kg for the past 8 months. A bit off my target to cap at 12kg..... Well, but must fatten Ernest up a bit first.

Active Baby

2008-02-11T19:06:00.000+08:00

This CNY is not fun at all... I have been since before CNY and throughout. So I couldn't run a few places at a go. Lost my voice totally and spent CNY drinking only plain water and light food. NO CHINESE GOODIES!!!!

Today went to KKH 24-hr woman's clinic as I couldn't sleep a wink due to my cough and my abdominal hurts when I cough. Poor JY, couldn't sleep too. As I am in my 3rd trimester, they refer me to the Labour Ward. There, they trace Ernest's heartbeat for 20 mins. Well, for others, it is 20-mins but for me, it is around 40 mins. They put 2 probles and strap it down so that can do the recording. According to the nurse, Ernest is very active, couldn't trace his heartbeat properly for a period of time. So in the end I got to lie down for 20 more mins, with the nurse next to me to 'run' after Ernest to get the heartbeat.

Well, at least Ernest is active and well. Not affected by my persistent cough.

Touch 'ME' Not

2008-01-31T14:35:00.000+08:00

Ernest is very sensitive to touch.... I was lazing around in the afternoon yesterday and rested my hand on him. Guess what? He pushed back..... not once but twice...

Hmmmm.... doesn't like extra weight on him?

And guess his metabolism is taking over... I perspire every moment.... :-(

More air-con and less walking for me now.

Feelings of Guilt

2008-01-29T10:21:00.001+08:00

I felt so guilty on Sunday night. I don't know what happened, after dinner, I just don't feel good. And I think Ernest could feel it too, for he somersult throughout the evening till I throw up everything I have eaten.

Poor poor Ernest, he kicked sooooooooo hard and frequent that I felt so guilty. I must have taken too much junk food that's why I don't feel good.

Must watch my intake of food from now on.

Must compliment JY, he cut frutis for me to eat right after I vomit. Though I couldn't eat much, his effort is much appreciated.

Bye 2007! Hello 2008

2008-01-21T17:21:00.000+08:00

It has been a long time since I have blogged.... Just want to summarise what is Ernest's update for 2007 and what will be for the coming 2008

For 2007:
1) My waistline is expanding :-(
2) His kick is getting more and more powerful till I couldn't sleep :-(
3) Everyone is the family is excited and sort of looking forward to his birth (Me esp)
4) A lot of cleaning and clearing to make space for Ernest.

For coming 2008:
1) Hopefully it is a painless labour :-p or rather with no assistance from chemical
2) It is getting more and more diffcult to move around
3) He is more involved in my posture, if he doesn't like a position, he will kick till I shift.
4) He doesn't like heat. Will kick very hard when I am cooking.... Next time I must wear fireman suit to cook.
5) Most importantly, hope Ernest will be a healthy and happy baby :-)

Merry Christmas

2007-12-26T09:02:00.000+08:00

Well, it is a Public Holiday, while everyone is happily celebrating Christmas, JY and I are busily shifting the furnitures. We have re-arrange the wires and speakers so that we can accomodate the radio in the TV room, easily for me to play nursery rythms for Ernest to enjoy :-) And JY has planned for a more long term one, so that even if Ernest can crawl, he can't reach any of the electronics (Well, one up for JY and 0 for Ernest).

Well, at this point, I must mention an old wife's tale, cannot shift things (which include furnitures and electronics) in the house. But I don't why not? Since there is a little one coming, there must be adjustments made to get ready for the new addition right? If not? Wait till birth-day, then leave everything for JY to complete in 1 or 2 days?

Sometimes logic and old-wife's tale just cannot go hand in hand.

Panda Eyes

2007-12-20T07:42:00.000+08:00

Well, going to be sooooo lack of sleep from now onwards. Ernest has taken a liking to kicking at night and wee morning ONLY!!!! Errrr.... Couldn't sleep well, so has been waking up at 5,7am, even if it is a HOLIDAY....

Errr...... I want my sleep. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Oh, tested the CDs, Grandma and Aunt Nora bought for him last night, and Ernest seems to like it, he responsed with even more kicks... How about a wave instead of kick?

Well, 4 more months to go :-)

19 Dec 2007 : Gynae Check-up

2007-12-20T07:31:00.000+08:00

Yesterday went for a check-up, put on another 1.5kg. So it is a total of 3.5kg for the past 6 months :-)

Yesterday is the 1st time I ate McDonalds Fries :-) ever since I am preganant. Wow.... Missed it soooooooooooooo much.... Okie, that's the one and only one. Too high a salt intake.

I bought the Breast Pump yesterday at the Hospital too. Value Pack, pump, plus cooler bag, plus breast pads, plus breast crack cream :-) In the pack, there is a total of 6 bottles and 1 ice pack. And there goes my bonous on it... I know I know, I am 10 steps ahead again... Well, it is better to buy 1st since I am mobile and still able to shop around till I 'ache'.

Next round of shopping : Post-Christmas Shopping :-)

Ernest moonwalking

2007-12-17T11:34:00.000+08:00

Couldn't sleep the whole night.... while lying on my left side, Ernest is kicking very hard, with both feets...... Like he's practicing walking...

Pregnancy makes me a Sotong :-(

2007-12-13T09:42:00.000+08:00

Pregnancy really makes me blur like Sotong.

1) The day before, I store my colleague's HP number under my boss's name.
2) Yesterday, I board a bus with my ez-link card on hand, but I didn't tap it.
3) Today, I applied my night cream on my face before coming out.

What's next?????

Nappy or Diapers for the 1st 3 months

2007-12-12T09:53:00.000+08:00

I have been doing a lot of research online and consulting my friends who are caring for their 'little' ones. :-) (Rabbit must be thinking that I am jumping 5 steps ahead again)

Seems like a real struggle to decide on which one to use:

Nappy
Advantages:
1) Long term savings, which is important
2) Less likely to have nappy rash
3) Enviromentally Friendly

Disadvantages:
1) Time consuming, in terms of cleaning and washing
2) Have to be cautious, must sterlises

Disposable Diapers
Advantages:
1) No hassle as it is disposable
2) Convienient to buy

Disadvantages
1) Enviromentally unfriendly
2) Costly (a New Born needs an average of 8 diapers a day, 8*7*4*3*$0.30=$201.60)
3) Higher chance of nappy rash

Hmmmm... what do u all think? I am still considering :-)

Chinese customs

2007-12-12T09:47:00.000+08:00

There are Chinese customs which I like and dislike. Friends and relatives should know better :-)

There is only one Chinese customs which I like so far, Maternal Grandparents got to buy gold for the grandchild :-) Went shopping with Mum over the weekend, and got a really cute disney baby gold pendent. Just realised that Ernest is going to be born in the year of Rat, so what's a better character to represent that? Mickey Baby Mouse:

For those wondering what to give to Ernest, well, Poh Heng has a wide selection of Mickey Baby Jewellery series, which I have eyeing for a looooooooooooong looooooooong time..... All the designs soooooooooooooo cute :-p

5 and a half months

2007-12-08T11:04:00.000+08:00

According to the website, Ernest is now a minature baby, with all organs developed. During these 2 weeks, there are a few more changes:
1) More frequent cramps at night :-(
2) More frequent kicking from Ernest, especially when I am leaning forward or sitting down.
3) Irregualr bowel movement, wonder if Ernest is sitting on my colon?
4) Increased appetitie, eat almost every 2 hours.
5) Increased Body temperature, it is a good thing now, but not so in Mar or Apr....
6) Achness in the calf muscles returned, must be walked too much :-(
7) Become breathless when climbing bridge.....
8) I can't fit into any of my clothes now, now officially wearing maternaity wear everyday.
9) Occassionally people will give up their seats for me in the bus.

Well... see if I can add more in the next few weeks, hopefully positive ones :-)

Prenatal Yoga

2007-12-04T21:38:00.000+08:00

Now I remember why I don't like yoga. 1st, I am not flexible enough; 2ndly, I am not that 'aware' of the body. Find it very diffcult to keep up with the movements :-(

Ernest seems to enjoy it quite a lot, he doesn't kick much when I am doing Yoga... Think the breathing technique helps to calm him down too :-)