Nic boy is back home...He was discharged yest and was in very good mood when we went to pick him up! =) As usual he will be on medication plus additonal health supplements to strengthen his heart etc... Hope this medication can control him well w/o any complications.. *Touchwood* As of to-date, his medical bills was orie a whopping $3.4k!!! *FAINT* ;{ Though $$ is not an issue here, but we really hope he will be on track again given our love, care & attention towards his health-being. Dun know how am I going to handle all this stress etc w/o Dar A ard..... Thanks Dar!! Really appreciates for wat u have done be it to me or to Nic! I can feel ur sincerety and unlimited concern & care! ;)
Think I really physically & mentally strained..... ;{ Din sleep or rest well ever since Nic's illness. It's constantly 'ringing' in my mind and heart and I just can't help but to worry! Nvm at ease! Plus now that I'm in my 3rd tri....backaches and leg cramps seem more frequent and getting a good night's sleep is really hard! ;(
I must admit I'm one that can't handle STRESS well..... Last Sun, my cold sore just healed and this morn when I woke up, I saw new cold sore 'growing' on my upper lip AGAIN!! *Freaking sickening* ;"( Arrrrrgggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'm damn sian and upset now!
Hope everything will fall back in place and Nic getting well soon & my cold sore be gone!!! I really wan to enjoy my pregnancy as in my 2nd tri b4 precious bb is out in Oct!! I still need to wash bb's clothings, bedsheets & stuffs and do some hse's spring cleaning to welcome bb in bout 2 mths' time! Gosh time really fllies fast in a flash w/o u even noticing that Sept is approaching!;( Scary as it sounds to me....Hmmmm.......... Now I can only remain positive and look on the bright side & not imagining things!
Nic is sleeping now & I shall go catch some sleep.......I'm soo soo tired.....
I wan to be happy again..... :(
My poor rascal Nic boy was unwell and admitted in hosp AGAIN!! Yes barely a week aft he was discharged!! *Damn* Super Upset & nerve-wrecking now! :( This time it's his heart's prob!! He's been having this breathing prob tat bothers us and it just dun sounds right plus he lost his appetite like totally and not even drinking water!! ;( So we called Dr Shum & decided to bring him back to check-up.... Blood test & X-ray were conducted on him and was found that his heart doesn't look tat good cos it was slightly enlarged as compared to last time when he was discharged!! :'( So naturally catheter was put on him again and was immediately admitted on Mon's night..... Oxygen's chamber was even set up in his cubicle to help him breathe better........ It really pains me to see him SUFFER again!! :"( Really misses his bubbly and active self & his greediness!!! Pray and hope that his will power is strong and get back on track soon and be back home healthy! Now the doc is trying to find the exact treatment to be given so that his condition can be improve.....
So for now, it's everyday's visits at hosp to see and comfort him.... ;{
~Praying hard.... ~
Currently coming to my 31wks le based on my initial gestational age.... ;)
This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up.
Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb.
How your life's changing: Have you noticed the muscles in your uterus tightening now and then? Many women feel these random contractions — called Braxton Hicks contractions — in the second half of pregnancy. Often lasting about 30 seconds, they're irregular, and at this point, they should be infrequent and painless. Frequent contractions, on the other hand — even those that don't hurt — may be a sign of preterm labor. Call your practitioner immediately if you have more than four contractions in an hour or any other signs of preterm labor: an increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge (if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody — even if it's pink or just tinged with blood); abdominal pain or menstrual-like cramping; an increase in pressure in the pelvic area; or low back pain, especially if you didn't have it before.You may have noticed some leaking of colostrum, or "premilk," from your breasts lately. If so, try tucking some nursing pads into your bra to protect your clothes. (And if not, it's certainly nothing to worry about; your breasts are making colostrum all the same, even if you don't see any.) If your current bra is too snug, you might also want to pick up a nursing bra. Choose a nursing bra at least one cup size bigger than you need now. When your milk comes in you'll be grateful for that extra room!
How true and informative is that! =)
On a side note, Nic boy is not doing as well again ever since aft his bath.... Wonder is it due to the side effects of the medication he's feeding on or due to his heart murmur's issue or STRESS!! ;(
Brought him back to see Doc Shum again and he was still fine despite his irregular and hard breathing.... *Sigh* Will continue to monitor him closely.....
Really hope and pray hard for his speedy and soon recovery so I wun be on constant fear and worry! ;{ Oh God pls bless Nic boy with good & strong health!!! Nothing else matters most!
Haiz......
No wonder I felt a lot of movements from her on the sides of my tum tum recently since last week.... Guess she's enjoying herself in this position currently!! Perhaps tat explains why I felt numbness below my boobs recently!! Plus not sleeping too well especially when I lie on the sides... Haiz... So bb girl pls be good and be head down soon okie! =)
And so as usual Dr Koh measured bb's weight etc..... and I was still telling Dar A that hope our girl will hit at least 1.5kg now, meaning bout 500-600g increase in weight from the last checkup! And.............guess wat, to our surprise bb is weighing bout 1938grams now at bout 30-31wks instead!! Wow!! An amazing growth & increase in weight lor! Meaning she gained bout 1kg in 4wks' time since her last measurement! Tats fast I thought! ;p
Dr Koh was saying that bb is quite big now... and of very good size given that I'm at 30 to 31wks now... and my edd has actually moved fwd to 21st Oct! Hmmmm......... Worry that bb may be big but at the same time happy to know that she's growing well! =)
I came out with the conclusion that mum's brewed tonics & Mamil Mama milk powder does wonder to bb's weight gain!! And I'm greatful for that cos I dun eat much anyway!! ;p
And as of to-date, my weight gain has gone up to bout 10kg le!! And I stil got 2mths+ to go b4 I'm due...and I can't imagine at wat weight I will be hitting the scale at when I'm at my full term to delivery! ;{ Haiz.... just hope bb can absorb the nutrients and be strong & healthy can le!! ;)
My next check-up will be in 3 wks time from now.....
Aft check-up, we grab some bites at Burger King b4 we headed off to Taka for the Baby's fair! ;)
Was really excited to shop again for bb cos eversince Nic's sickness, I was really feeling v.down... But now that Nic is recovering and coping well again, I felt really relieve and more at ease! At least he's eating well and more to his usual self again which is a good sign! =)
The fair was really big with lotsa stuffs..... we slowly took our time and buy wat we needed.... so here's wat we've gotten.. =)
Mickey's cushioned support pillow for me... ;p
Pooh's storage boxes & some bb's toys... ;)
Baby's dress set, Bean sprout husks pillow & casing and Avent's products.
Think I need to get more pads and my frens has advised me saying can actually get those normal heavy duty sanitary pads, not necessary maternity pads... ;} So see when I go down to Chinatown to stock up on the pads.... ;p
And finally the Kiddopotamus's spree stuffs I ordered have arrived...
Cushioned car seat's straps covers
BeddieBye zipped blanket
Swaddle Blanket
Think I only left the following stuffs yet to be purchased:
>Nursing bras >Breast pumps >More sanitary pads >Aft birth girdie >Bottom spray >Musical cot mobile >Baby aft birth powder
Other than tat, we are more or less prepared on the stuffs needed le... ;) Except for washing of bb's bedsheets & stuffs and setting up of the baby's cot! :D
B4 I end this entry, here comparison of my tum tum at 24wks & 28wk4d respectively... ;) Took this pic previously but no time to post it up... ;p
More protruding tum tum... ;)
Tml be bringing Nic for his check-up review and hopefully everything good and controlled!! ;)
Just a quick update...... Nic boy was discharged from hosp last Fri and is currently recuperating well and on medications.... Have to monitor him closely and luckily he's been eating well again and appetite slowly gaining back... Tats a relief for me! ;) He will be back for his review this coming Fri and hopefully everything will be good, catheter can be removed and illness under control & back on track again... I'll pray hard!
Currently I've been staying @ my parents' place taking care and monitoring Nic.... Cos we dun intend to shift him between my hse and mum's plc anymore...Dun wanna add on any unneccessary stress on him..Anyway we are sure he will be more happier & comfy residing at his 'original' home! ;)
So at the moment, no bedtime telling stories from Dar A to dearest bb..... but I ve been toking to bb often oso and b4 I sleep.... Bb dearest has been co-operating well with me and I'm sure she is hoping Nic can recover fully soon! ;) Recently I have been experiencing bb's movements & kicks quite often.... Seems tat she's pretty active nowadays! =) But sadly to say...I have backaches quite often now, perhaps due to the added weight and pressure on the uterus.... Hmmm wat to do.... Oh ya and oso numbness below the chest/breasts' area.... ;{ Haiz more prob coming up as I enter the 3rd tri.... Hope things will remain good and bearable....
It has been a nerve-wrecking past week for me cos of Nic's sickness...Constant worry, fear & stress!!! But I have to be calm and stay strong cos of precious bb.... Hope bb's doing well and not affected much by mummy! As a result due to stress etc, I've gotten a cold sore on my upper lip AGAIN! *Sigh* Hopefully will recover soon.....
Tml is our last ante-natal class...... Times flies fast in a flash! And on Wed, we will be seeing our precious lil girl again for my routine check-up....... Hope bb has gained substantial amt of weight and doing well... ;D
Till then and will be back for updates.........
~Nite~
Nicky Boy is sick now! :"(
I'm feeling v.down and worry.....
Hope he will recover soon & I will pray....!!
It's gonna be a sleepless night for me..... *SAD*
Pls tell me things will turn for the better.....
Heavy traffic as usual @ CTE!
As usual cam whore in car!! *Fatty Face now* :'(
Well it always nice to chat & 'gossip' with this 2 lovely ladies.... We dined at Cafe Cartel but urmmm no pics leh cos we were busy eating and toking!!! ;p *LOL* As usual, they gave me Isetan vouchers as I have no idea on wat gift to 'request' from them...*keke* Thxs lovelies!! =)
Thursday, 7th Aug- My Birthday! :) Okay pls dun remind me that I'm 1 yr older NOW! ;p *Thank you* Needless to say, was out celebrating with Dar A for my birthday's feast & shopping!! ;) But well weather wasn't too good!! It was a cold, rainy day! *Booo...*
Me in Topshop Maxi dress :)
We decided to dine @ Fish & Co over at Wheelock place and upon reaching, we realised that they were closed?!!! Think for renovation or watever lah... ;( Since we orie parked our car at the mall, so might as well dine there and ended up @ Sakae Sushi instead! =)
Aft the meal and walking ard, we left Wheelock and headed over to Paragon to get my pressie!! ;)
Okay to cut short..... here're my 'GOLDIE' pressies!! :)
A pair of bling bling Birkies added to my collection! ;)
And here's my fav one...!! ;p
Tadah~~ Gucci tote bag!!! ;D
Now u can understand why I label my pressies as "Goldie"! Cos both items are in matt gold shade! ;) *Grin* Initially I was still undecisive whether to get the tote bag in large or medium size... and eventually I settled for this medium size since I orie have a similar design in large size. =) Hope I made the right choice cos I'm a 'sucker' for large bags!! ;p
Thxs Dar A for the lovely gifts!! ;) *Appreciates*
Okay shall end this entry with this yumilicious cake! ;)
Happy Birthday to me once again! And bye bye to "2X" and welcoming "3X"! ;p
And on a side note, I'm officially entering into my 3rd trimester!! :) Meaning I'm 28wks+ now! Time flies........
Be back for more updates! =)
And with fatty Nic! ;)
We dined @ Kenny Rogers cos I was craving for their pork ribs! ;D However now I realised that I can't eat too much at one go as I used to during my early to mid 2nd tri! ;{ I have to chew and eat slowly and no sooner I will be feeling full! *Haiz...* Think have to 'make space' for bb's growth tats why my stomach can't accomodate too much food at times! ;p Well nvmtheless...I still ve to stuff myself with FOOD! :)
Over at Carrefour....I managed to grab some miscellaneous stuffs like panties for home wears, shower mat & curtain @ good promo prices & etc... Enuff said... Here's some of the 'presentable' loots!! :)
Clip-on fan for bb's stroller!
Munchkin's travel flash cards!
Havanianas replica flip-flops @ $15.00 only!
Tunic top not from Carrefour but from Cotton On! ;)
Cotton capris pants from Topshop @ $26.00 ONLY! Good bargain! =)Sun, 3rd August- Was family dayout with my parents & bros & we went to catch a movie- Money Not Enough -Two @ CWP! I have to say I had a real hearty laugh! Cos certain parts of the movie was sooooo HILARIOUS...! Laugh till I have to hold my tum tum to support from further 'trembling'!! ;p And bb is quite active during the movie..Think the sound system was too loud and affecting her noon nap!! ;) *Oops* Sorry bb dearest! Anyway I will give this movie a rating of bout 7.5/10! Worth catching lah if u wanna have a good laugh! ;)
Aft the show and while walking ard.... I came across a pushcart selling bb & kids' clothings and these 2 pcs caught my eyes!!! :D *Bravo* Spent $$ on clothes again!! ;p
Ralph Lauren polo dress!
Baby GAP's denim dress!! (Baby 1st denim outfit!) ;D
Think they still sell quite a lot of cutie and affordable clothings but luckily only these 2 pcs caught my attention!! ;p Their stuffs look authentic to me in my opinion! Anyway it's the designs tat I fancy! :)
My y.bro was still saying that: " Shopaholic mummy/queen shopping for her future shopaholic daughter!!" *LOL* Haaaa so farnie can!!! Think Dar A will faint lor at the thought of this!! ;p
Monday, 4th August- Went back to my parents' place cos we are celebrating y.bro's birthday 1 day in adv...! ;) Had pizzas, chicken wings etc for dinner and dessert of cos was bro's birthday cake! :D
Happy 19th Birthday Bro!! ;) Here's him with Zach!
Another one.... Oops bro's not looking at the cam! ;p But naughty Zach is smiling!
Waiting to cut the cake! ;D
Did I mentioned that Zach had a fall last Wed & poor him got his eye swollen and badly bruised that scared the hell out of his parents and my parents!! ;{ My bro & SIL quickly brought him to a nearby clinic and the doc said luckily din injured directly into his eye.... but still refer them to KKH for further and more detailed examination.... But well things are fine and alright now!! Wat a relief! :) He's still as ACTIVE, NAUGHTY & STUBBORN!! ;p
Today is my dearest y.bro's 19th birthday and shall wish him a VERY HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY and May all wishes come true!!! ;) *Cheers*
Gng for our 3rd ante-natal class later today!! ;) And tml be meeting JY & SL cos they are celebrating my birthday in adv for me!!
Thursday, 7th August is my 29th Birthday!!! Can't deny that I'm growing OLD and age is catching up and I'm saying bye bye to "2" and welcoming "3" next year!!! I wan to stay young forever CAN!!! *LOL*
Ok anyway back to last Sat, 26th July..... As mentioned it was our 10th Anniversary.... but b4 we were out for a feast, we went for Wendy's hse warming over @ Compassvale link.
Fatty Me now!! ;)Nvmtheless her hse was beautifully renovated/decorated with that warm, cosy feel though it was more of a black/red co-ordination... ;) She oso hacked a room and coverted a corner into a walk-in wardrobe in the Master bedroom just like wat we did!! Haaa!!! ;D *Brilliant*
Aft which we went to Vivocity & Harbourfront..... Decided to drop by the Mothercare hyperstore to see if the discount voucher can be utilised against the Ameda breastpumps........ But sadly to say.... NO!! Hmmmm spoiler! ;{ Ended up just getting the Mozart for Baby's Mind CD! ;) Shall utilise the discount voucher next time!
Classical music for bb dearest!And last week I BAKED again!! Haaaa Baking has since become my weekly's affair!! ;) I bot this Betty Crocker's Super Moist Hershey Choco fudge cake mix to try out and baked it using cupcakes style! ;p Results>> Good! I oso added in some choco chips!
Dozens of choco muffins!! :D
Here's Raisins & Nuts cookies!
Very nice as well! ;p Next time I shall try using corn flakes!
So this was my supper last Friday! ;)
2 choco muffins, 2 cookies and 1 glass of Mamil Mama milk! :)
Fav! :D
Ok enuff of food..... back to bb's stuffs!! ;) My loots from Babymallonline and Gap have finally arrived!! All items are in stock! *Yeah* =)
GAP rompers! :)
Loots from Babymallonline:
Baby bibs!
Shoes & Booties!
More clothings for Baby!! :D
Shopping for bb's clothings is SO ADDICTIVE!! :p
