My friend recently contacted me to say she was coming to town. I plan to set aside some time for her and bring her around. She was a University friend from ORU. It has been more than 10 years since I last saw her.
Anyway, tonight is also JS's engagement party. Pity I won't be able to attend but I am glad that I'll see her tomorrow for a meal. :) It's interesting how life has changed and people have moved on in their lives. It's really not easy.
Things are going well on my end and I believe baby is all well. I want to remain healthy and happy. I met up with my gfs last night for dinner and boy...was it a great gathering. We will be gathering at HL's house next month. Can't wait!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Putting on the necessary weight
Every night, I will conscientiously go on the weighing scale to check on my weight. From the last gynae visit two weeks ago, my baby doubled in size and I guess my doctor is worried that he will just continue to grow bigger and bigger till I can't do natural birth.
To counteract that problem, I have already switched from nutritional full milk to reduced sugar soya milk and from white bread to wholemeal bread. Other than that, I haven't cut down much and am waiting to see if baby is still doubling when I go to the gynae next. Am rather excited for the next visit happening next week.
My tummy continues to grow bigger and now I suffer from carpus tunnel at night occasionally. I haven't had the time to do exercise which I have told myself I would love to get down to doing some. The only thing I really get down doing is gyrating to release tension on the lower back and pelvic muscles so that the muscles will flex properly to welcome xiao gua into the world.
Today, I also explored putting up a ticker on the website and am so glad that I managed to put it up. As I am typing this, I am experiencing Braxton Hicks. The uterus suddenly tightens but it isn't painful.
Oh and did I mention, as I grow bigger, my rib cage is starting to feel sore and my old problem is coming back to haunt me. Got to remember to highlight it to the gynae and the respiratory doctor when I see them next week.
Starting to feel very tired all of a sudden. The first trimester symptoms are indeed returning. :) Got to go back and sleep earlier tonight again.
To counteract that problem, I have already switched from nutritional full milk to reduced sugar soya milk and from white bread to wholemeal bread. Other than that, I haven't cut down much and am waiting to see if baby is still doubling when I go to the gynae next. Am rather excited for the next visit happening next week.
My tummy continues to grow bigger and now I suffer from carpus tunnel at night occasionally. I haven't had the time to do exercise which I have told myself I would love to get down to doing some. The only thing I really get down doing is gyrating to release tension on the lower back and pelvic muscles so that the muscles will flex properly to welcome xiao gua into the world.
Today, I also explored putting up a ticker on the website and am so glad that I managed to put it up. As I am typing this, I am experiencing Braxton Hicks. The uterus suddenly tightens but it isn't painful.
Oh and did I mention, as I grow bigger, my rib cage is starting to feel sore and my old problem is coming back to haunt me. Got to remember to highlight it to the gynae and the respiratory doctor when I see them next week.
Starting to feel very tired all of a sudden. The first trimester symptoms are indeed returning. :) Got to go back and sleep earlier tonight again.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Hitched and starting a family
Yesterday, SG sent me a MSN msg delivering the most surprising msg. After which I welcomed her to couplehood with open arms.
Her big day is coming this 17 November 2009. She says she is not the typical bride where she would like a big bash to celebrate and look like the prettiest bride around. All she needs is a good proposal story to remember the event by. She is indeed someone unique and I am happy for her. In fact, I can't wait for her return next year for a holiday.
Whereas right now, I am in the midst of getting prepared to enter into my new phase in life of being a mother. My belly button has finally popped out but it isn't that obvious. Not like some whose belly button is obvious under the clothes.
I believe baby would be happy to know that I am about ready to welcome him into the world. We finally more or less decided on his mandarin name and we are waiting to finalise his English name.
Yesterday, KC and I stayed around to count the strokes of his name and well although the initial part of his life is exactly like KC, but after which he will flourish as his Chinese Name states.
Anyway, work is slowing down little by little and am glad that everything is working out well. Will update on progress.
Her big day is coming this 17 November 2009. She says she is not the typical bride where she would like a big bash to celebrate and look like the prettiest bride around. All she needs is a good proposal story to remember the event by. She is indeed someone unique and I am happy for her. In fact, I can't wait for her return next year for a holiday.
Whereas right now, I am in the midst of getting prepared to enter into my new phase in life of being a mother. My belly button has finally popped out but it isn't that obvious. Not like some whose belly button is obvious under the clothes.
I believe baby would be happy to know that I am about ready to welcome him into the world. We finally more or less decided on his mandarin name and we are waiting to finalise his English name.
Yesterday, KC and I stayed around to count the strokes of his name and well although the initial part of his life is exactly like KC, but after which he will flourish as his Chinese Name states.
Anyway, work is slowing down little by little and am glad that everything is working out well. Will update on progress.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Are you giving up your seats?
I suddenly felt compelled to write about this today. Every morning when I wake up, and before I head out of my home, I will start to wonder whether I'll get a seat to sit in the MRT today.
When I reach the MRT station and the doors open, I pray that the train wouldn't be so crowded. While I make my way to the seats, where all are taken up, I decide to see which kind soul would give up their seat for me. When I look across the row of seats, sometimes I am just terribly disappointed. People are either sleeping, pretending to be asleep, reading their papers, their books, and some are playing DS or their phones. No one gives up their seat.
Previously, I didn't really mind not being able to sit down, but as my tummy balloons up, I sometimes just really want to take a seat because my lower back really hurts and baby is very active. Sometimes, I am lucky and will meet a few kind souls where they will say to me, I know how it feels and immediately offers their seat. Sometimes I get people give up their seats after a couple of stop because they don't see anyone doing so. I guess people have the mentality "Other people will give up their seats".
Recently, I met up a pregnant lady who gave up her seat for me. Not because she was getting off immediately, but no one else offered to give their seats up and she was getting off in a couple of stops. Sometimes, I feel it is a rather sad thought just to think how selfish people are nowadays.
Also, I have noticed that the sign which used to say priority seating has been changed to reserved seating. It's really quite sad that the authorities have to play around with words and yet no one still gives up their seat for the more needy.
Well, I am fine. Recently, I have been rather lucky in the morning but not after work. I guess I just have to endure a few more months before I can finally see my little one. But this was just a thought. It's really quite sad when its obvious the lady needs a seat.
When I reach the MRT station and the doors open, I pray that the train wouldn't be so crowded. While I make my way to the seats, where all are taken up, I decide to see which kind soul would give up their seat for me. When I look across the row of seats, sometimes I am just terribly disappointed. People are either sleeping, pretending to be asleep, reading their papers, their books, and some are playing DS or their phones. No one gives up their seat.
Previously, I didn't really mind not being able to sit down, but as my tummy balloons up, I sometimes just really want to take a seat because my lower back really hurts and baby is very active. Sometimes, I am lucky and will meet a few kind souls where they will say to me, I know how it feels and immediately offers their seat. Sometimes I get people give up their seats after a couple of stop because they don't see anyone doing so. I guess people have the mentality "Other people will give up their seats".
Recently, I met up a pregnant lady who gave up her seat for me. Not because she was getting off immediately, but no one else offered to give their seats up and she was getting off in a couple of stops. Sometimes, I feel it is a rather sad thought just to think how selfish people are nowadays.
Also, I have noticed that the sign which used to say priority seating has been changed to reserved seating. It's really quite sad that the authorities have to play around with words and yet no one still gives up their seat for the more needy.
Well, I am fine. Recently, I have been rather lucky in the morning but not after work. I guess I just have to endure a few more months before I can finally see my little one. But this was just a thought. It's really quite sad when its obvious the lady needs a seat.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Is it time to pack the hospital bag?
I am currently in my 29+weeks right now. I haven't taken pictures of my sexy body haha...Well I am proud to say I haven't developed any stretch marks as of today but then again, there is always a chance that it may surface later in the pregnancy.
Been reading other pregnant mother's blogs and understand most people are experiencing the same thing as me. That is, their little one inside them is active and often kicks till it's hard to have a good night's rest. And I thought it was only me. Haha. I guess I shouldn't complain too much.
Anyway at the prenatal class that I attended, they thought us how to talk to our little one and make sure they know who is mummy and papa.
I was also sharing with KC that it may be about time to start packing the bag. Next visit, I will be getting my pre admission letter for the hospital already. We have opted to stay in the one bedder. Hopefully we will get to stay in the new wing. I would love to have both hubby and baby sleep with me if possible and not away from me.
Well as mentioned in my previous entry, I have to prevent cravings from kicking in. Not that I have any. I just feel like I want to munch on something. Haha...
Till the next time...
Been reading other pregnant mother's blogs and understand most people are experiencing the same thing as me. That is, their little one inside them is active and often kicks till it's hard to have a good night's rest. And I thought it was only me. Haha. I guess I shouldn't complain too much.
Anyway at the prenatal class that I attended, they thought us how to talk to our little one and make sure they know who is mummy and papa.
I was also sharing with KC that it may be about time to start packing the bag. Next visit, I will be getting my pre admission letter for the hospital already. We have opted to stay in the one bedder. Hopefully we will get to stay in the new wing. I would love to have both hubby and baby sleep with me if possible and not away from me.
Well as mentioned in my previous entry, I have to prevent cravings from kicking in. Not that I have any. I just feel like I want to munch on something. Haha...
Till the next time...
Monday, October 12, 2009
At 29 weeks
The weekend has just passed and I am back in office a little handicapped without my hard disk. I'll probably need to go home and get it during lunch time.
Anyway, this weekend was rather eventful. I guess it also being the weekend after my darling's birthday. We had a great porridge buffet at quality hotel for his birthday celebration. Though the spread wasn't plenty, but it was tasty and I was glad to have gone there. My dear, also thoroughly enjoyed it.
We bumped into our property agent. He changed tremendously...Had put on tons of weight. He mentioned 20kg. He came over to say hi, but we stared at him for awhile because we couldn't recognise him. What a funny moment!! Haha...later on, I still had to call KW to tell him what happened! And the first person KW guessed I bumped into was his uh hmm...keke....
The following day, both of us went to visit the gynae. I had sugar in my urine again. My gynae nearly wanted to send me for the Gestational Diabetes test again. I was very reluctant considering the fact that I had to fast and have three punctured holes on my arms again. Haha....Then she said, we shall see how the baby is first. And the best thing is, the baby has gained a weight up to 1.5kg+ ...He is huge!! Doctor was stunned and initially was talking about how the ultrasound gives american standards and yada yada....It was an anti climax moment. But when the baby's weight on the screen reflected that he had gained 100% of his weight in one month, my doctor was like " Laura, you need to control your diet if not you may not be able to do a natural birth! She said at most your baby can weight 3.5kg for natural and subsequently, you may have to do C-section."
I told her baby is very active and keeps kicking and she said that's very good. She mentioned that either me or my hubby must have been a big baby. And I told her that's me!! Haha...
Well thank God I don't need to go for another gestational diabetes test but I need to cut down on my sugars and carbohydrates. But I am partially glad that baby has grown to a good size. So now I have to control my weight gain. Will monitor my weight at home too.
Anyway, this weekend, KC had to pack for his army reservist and later on we went for our first prenatal classes with Mrs Wong. She was indeed rather interesting. I had to skip two one month's party because of this weekend's schedule.
We also went for The Hossan Leong's show this weekend. The finale show to be exact. It was much more interesting compared to Singdollar in my opinion. KC and I had tons of fun watching it and subsequently, we reached home relatively late maybe because they extended it due to it being the finale show. They gave out a lot of goodies too...haha...The theatre was filled up to the brim!!
Guess looking back, I did have an eventful weekend! Now it is back to work and later on, I'll head home and back.
Anyway, this weekend was rather eventful. I guess it also being the weekend after my darling's birthday. We had a great porridge buffet at quality hotel for his birthday celebration. Though the spread wasn't plenty, but it was tasty and I was glad to have gone there. My dear, also thoroughly enjoyed it.
We bumped into our property agent. He changed tremendously...Had put on tons of weight. He mentioned 20kg. He came over to say hi, but we stared at him for awhile because we couldn't recognise him. What a funny moment!! Haha...later on, I still had to call KW to tell him what happened! And the first person KW guessed I bumped into was his uh hmm...keke....
The following day, both of us went to visit the gynae. I had sugar in my urine again. My gynae nearly wanted to send me for the Gestational Diabetes test again. I was very reluctant considering the fact that I had to fast and have three punctured holes on my arms again. Haha....Then she said, we shall see how the baby is first. And the best thing is, the baby has gained a weight up to 1.5kg+ ...He is huge!! Doctor was stunned and initially was talking about how the ultrasound gives american standards and yada yada....It was an anti climax moment. But when the baby's weight on the screen reflected that he had gained 100% of his weight in one month, my doctor was like " Laura, you need to control your diet if not you may not be able to do a natural birth! She said at most your baby can weight 3.5kg for natural and subsequently, you may have to do C-section."
I told her baby is very active and keeps kicking and she said that's very good. She mentioned that either me or my hubby must have been a big baby. And I told her that's me!! Haha...
Well thank God I don't need to go for another gestational diabetes test but I need to cut down on my sugars and carbohydrates. But I am partially glad that baby has grown to a good size. So now I have to control my weight gain. Will monitor my weight at home too.
Anyway, this weekend, KC had to pack for his army reservist and later on we went for our first prenatal classes with Mrs Wong. She was indeed rather interesting. I had to skip two one month's party because of this weekend's schedule.
We also went for The Hossan Leong's show this weekend. The finale show to be exact. It was much more interesting compared to Singdollar in my opinion. KC and I had tons of fun watching it and subsequently, we reached home relatively late maybe because they extended it due to it being the finale show. They gave out a lot of goodies too...haha...The theatre was filled up to the brim!!
Guess looking back, I did have an eventful weekend! Now it is back to work and later on, I'll head home and back.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
One month's
Isn't it always the usual practice that we have to celebrate our newborn's one month? Wonder why there was such a practice to begin with?
I heard from someone that it is because, long time ago, when technology wasn't so advance and health was an issue with babies back then, it was hard to past the first month. And when the baby did survive the first month, it was a time of celebration and rejoice.
Don't know how true this folk tale is but it does make sense considering the hygiene conditions back then. And as centuries past, this tradition has kept on being followed through.
However, for me, I don't think I am very big on one month's celebration for the baby because I think the baby would still be relatively small. I don't mind people seeing the baby, but I don't really like the fact of passing my little one from hands to hands. However, I remember when I went to my friend's one, if the baby was too fragile, out of courtesy, I too never offered to carried the little one. Most importantly, the parents must be comfortable. Sometimes I wonder if I would be overly protective. Haha...
Anyway, a friend of mine gave me the website to share with me to give out during the one month's celebration. I thought that would be lovely.
http://www.sweetestmoments.com.sg/
I heard from someone that it is because, long time ago, when technology wasn't so advance and health was an issue with babies back then, it was hard to past the first month. And when the baby did survive the first month, it was a time of celebration and rejoice.
Don't know how true this folk tale is but it does make sense considering the hygiene conditions back then. And as centuries past, this tradition has kept on being followed through.
However, for me, I don't think I am very big on one month's celebration for the baby because I think the baby would still be relatively small. I don't mind people seeing the baby, but I don't really like the fact of passing my little one from hands to hands. However, I remember when I went to my friend's one, if the baby was too fragile, out of courtesy, I too never offered to carried the little one. Most importantly, the parents must be comfortable. Sometimes I wonder if I would be overly protective. Haha...
Anyway, a friend of mine gave me the website to share with me to give out during the one month's celebration. I thought that would be lovely.
http://www.sweetestmoments.com.sg/
My Grandfather's 92nd Birthday
My family gathered at Peony Jade Restaurant last evening for a sumptuous meal that we had to da bao some of the food back.
After a very long time, the family actually got together to celebrate my grandfather's birthday. We celebrated his birthday on his actual day. My grandfather is indeed a swell being. He is still driving at his age, playing mahjong, and even reading the papers to keep up to date to current affairs till this day. The best part of it all is he is currently still fiddling with the computer. Haha...Yups that's right. Though he is not an expert, but I guess it is good that he is keeping active nonetheless.
Besides that, I think my family is complicated. We have too much politics and that everyone is sometimes so superficial. Sometimes I think family ties can be so complex. They are woven like a spider web, intricate yet detailed but complex.
Anyhow, only the grandchildren took pictures with the grandparents. Not forgetting xiao gua. Keke...who is of course great grand child. Sok Gong was at the dinner too but haiz...he didn't take a picture with me. Oh well, I guess there will be other opportunities.
Once again, another memorable family gathering.
After a very long time, the family actually got together to celebrate my grandfather's birthday. We celebrated his birthday on his actual day. My grandfather is indeed a swell being. He is still driving at his age, playing mahjong, and even reading the papers to keep up to date to current affairs till this day. The best part of it all is he is currently still fiddling with the computer. Haha...Yups that's right. Though he is not an expert, but I guess it is good that he is keeping active nonetheless.
Besides that, I think my family is complicated. We have too much politics and that everyone is sometimes so superficial. Sometimes I think family ties can be so complex. They are woven like a spider web, intricate yet detailed but complex.
Anyhow, only the grandchildren took pictures with the grandparents. Not forgetting xiao gua. Keke...who is of course great grand child. Sok Gong was at the dinner too but haiz...he didn't take a picture with me. Oh well, I guess there will be other opportunities.
Once again, another memorable family gathering.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
An irritating matter
This story is getting on my nerve. I am starting to hate eating cordyceps and I swear this is getting on my nerve. The more I think about it the more upset I become. To be honest, I don't think I have done anything to deserve such treatment and all these reproachment.
I hate it when I am accused of things. This is definitely not fair at all. Everytime I drink a bowl of cordyceps nowadays, I tend to feel irritated. I don enjoy one bit of it. Don't enjoy it at all. And I feel sometimes I have had enough.
Right now I feel like I can strangle someone. Can't people just leave me alone? ARGHHHH
I hate it when I am accused of things. This is definitely not fair at all. Everytime I drink a bowl of cordyceps nowadays, I tend to feel irritated. I don enjoy one bit of it. Don't enjoy it at all. And I feel sometimes I have had enough.
Right now I feel like I can strangle someone. Can't people just leave me alone? ARGHHHH
Monday, October 5, 2009
Family feuds
As the title mentions...How often do we have such problems really? But it is quite apparent in most families nowadays with the complexities in life. There are also politics being played out even within your closest others.
Why is there a need to have family feuds sometimes I wonder? Is it to protect your closest people to you? Or is it for personal interest?
For me personally, I don't really enjoy family feuds and I guess I am pretty easy going. I don't know if any of my friends are willing to vouch for me on that. Anyway, recently there has been turmoil within the family with regards to a particular person.
Yeah and I am not too sure when this will be resolved. But I feel this person has crossed several lines to where she is at and it is definitely not doing her any good. Oh well, we shall see how the entire things play out.
But I feel there will be a closure very soon. :)
Why is there a need to have family feuds sometimes I wonder? Is it to protect your closest people to you? Or is it for personal interest?
For me personally, I don't really enjoy family feuds and I guess I am pretty easy going. I don't know if any of my friends are willing to vouch for me on that. Anyway, recently there has been turmoil within the family with regards to a particular person.
Yeah and I am not too sure when this will be resolved. But I feel this person has crossed several lines to where she is at and it is definitely not doing her any good. Oh well, we shall see how the entire things play out.
But I feel there will be a closure very soon. :)
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