Beautiful Friday

Today, daddy brought mummy and baby for outing...bonding time with little precious! heheh... We had lots of fun. Thanks daddy for the pleasure. :)

Wish y'all had a wonderful Friday as well & Happy Labour Day folks!

How your baby's growing @ 2 months week 3:

He's no Fred Astaire yet, but your little one's movements are getting a bit more coordinated. You'll notice that the jerky arm and leg movements of his newborn days have given way to smoother, more circular motions, especially when he's watching people.

Give your baby enough space to stretch and move his arms and legs. Lay a blanket on the floor and let him move as he pleases. These movements can help your baby strengthen and tone his developing muscles. On his tummy, he'll start to push off with his legs — the first step in getting ready to crawl.

Sick & Tired

I'm always wonder when will my hubby ever going to grow up to be a responsible and mature MAN??!? I'm sick & tired of all his back-log nonsense excuses!!!!

I see a lot of people who is also without their parents but they can have a GREAT & MARVELOUS life... why don't him??? I just couldn't understand.....

Sigh.... now I have to take care of two babies at home!! :O

Wardrobe Malfunction

Seriously, I think I desperately need a new wardrobe!!! I couldn't seemed to fit-in to all my clothes except those I bought during maternity!?! :'(

Every time I tried to fit in to my clothes (for an outing) it seemed like I was wearing something outdated and I look fat! :(

How could this ever happening to me??! Last time I was wearing "S" size but now I think I've turned myself into "M" size!!! :{ }

Sob!! Sob!! I want my body back!!! I miss all my clothes......

This Month We Love

He is 80 days old.

This baby gear (from Fisher Price) has been my little baby's favorite item at them moment (apart from my breast of course!). He is loving this chair ever since his daddy bought it and he enjoys seating in it while playing. He even take a nap in it. This chair is amazing and has been a savior to everyone at home (especially daddy coz he doesn't have to carry him for too long).

I still remember that day right after my confinement period, his daddy gave me a call saying that he has bought a surprise for our little darling from Robinson. At first, I thought baby won't really enjoy seating in it but I guess I was wrong. He loves it (the music, the rocking, vibration, the toys, the colours...)!!! :)

I highly recommend it to those parents who have a cranky baby at home. Below are some info on this product:

It starts out as an infant seat or rocker with a low-profile frame, very appropriate for newborns. Then, as your child grows, you can easily convert this portable rocker to an infant seat to add interactive toy play. Then, make it a toddler rocker. Flip out the kickstand to convert it from a rocker to a stationary seat for older babies or toddlers. The Newborn-to-Toddler Portable Rocker folds easily and has a built-in handle, so it can go wherever you and baby do! Requires 1 “D” alkaline battery (not included). Rocker includes 2 button-cell batteries for dog toy.

Maximum Weight: 40 lbs. (18 kg)

Developmental Guidelines: Use the portable rocker’s upright position only when your child has developed enough upper body control to sit without leaning forward.

Product Benefits:

Better for mom…

Better for Mom...
• Enjoy years of use with this portable rocker—from infancy to 40 pounds!


• Convenient space for feeding baby


• So portable!


• Machine-washable pad makes cleaning this rocker a breeze!

Better for baby…

Better for Baby...
Promotes comfort & security
• Calming vibrations and gentle rocking motion help comfort and soothe baby.


• Versatile seat angles add comfort for different age babies, from infants to toddlers!

Stimulates senses:
• Baby-activated music and rattles offers auditory stimulation.


• Bright colors and patterns stimulate your infant's visual sense.

Magic Touch

He is 79 days old.

Today, my little precious accompany me shopping...Guess what! He has been out with us for more than 5 hrs (!!). First time he could made it till so long. :)

First, we went to Ikano for his bed sheet and then do lunch, then to BV for tea break and to run some errands, & finally to BSC for dinner (this part was last min decision) since we saw him sleeping peacefully when we left BV and so we took the opportunity to fill our stomach since it was around our dinner time. But the clumsy daddy bang the car door so loud scaring my little darling thus woke him up at the parking lot as we reached BSC!!! (>_<)

Of course, as predicted he was very cranky when we were in BSC coz I think by that time we brought him there, he already reached his limit of friendliness or shall I say patient! (>_<") So sorry dear, mummy & daddy have to had our dinner before we head home coz by the time we are home daddy will be too tired to cook.

At night, he was very cranky and started crying after my mom called... I duno what makes him so upset... He started to chew his hand vigorously (still feeling very cranky)... We then brought him upstairs to our room so that he will feel cooler (air-con was on) and less sweaty. Still he was feeling very upset with his gum... kept on biting his fingers!!

Then, I asked daddy to bring the pacifier to him. Amazingly, he stopped crying as we put the pacifier into his mouth... Still he was feeling unstable... as he hold his fingers to my index finger and we both lying in the bed side-by-side... Eventually, both of us doze off. This was amazing, he self soothe himself to sleep in bed by himself WITHOUT having us to carry & soothe him to sleep! :D

How I wish this could happen every nite... :P

Poor Baby

He is 77 days old.

Today was a very upsetting day for my baby. First, he got poked by his pediatrician at his thigh, followed by some liquid medicine (bitter) through the mouth.

Then, mummy accidentally knocked his head during lunch time at the dining table at a Japanese restaurant. After that, daddy accidentally clipped his finger (some blood were seen) while trying to cut his index finger nails before taking his evening bath. 8-p

Hmmppphhh....

Now is 9.30 p.m. and my poor baby has been sleeping for 4 hours... still counting... I guess he must has been shocked, pain, shocked again, and pain.... And now he must have been worn out... no energy to entertain his parents... Thus, sleeping is the best way to recuperate for him.

Hope he will not have any bad dreams over these incidents he encountered today... or else I will be feeling very bad.

Sweetie pie, do have a good rest... mummy & daddy love you... good nite & sweet dreams ya... :-)

Our Baby Boy!

Date: 08.02.2010

Look who I get to spend all the day (and night) with. We have the sweetest baby boy who we love and adore! Baby was born on Monday, February 8th at 7.30pm. He was 3.3kg and 52cm long and is growing every day.

My labor started with some good contractions around 3.30am and then we finally made it into the hospital around 9.30am, and baby came approximately 10 hours later. The labor actually went by pretty fast for me (even if my epidural stopped working when I was at an 8- ouch). And, within hours we were holding our precious baby... a memory that I will never forget! We are so in love with our baby.

Dear Lord,

God of Light and Truth,
thank you for giving me
a mind that can know
and a heart that can love.

Help me to keep learning every day of my life,
for all knowledge leads to you.
Let me be aware of your presence
in all things and at all times.

Encourage me when work is difficult
and when I am tempted to give up;
encourage me when my brain seems slow
and the way forward is difficult.

Grant me the grace to put my mind to use
exploring the world you have created,
confident that in you there a wisdom
that is real.

Amen.

--- Charles Henderson

Blessing on Bringing a Child into the Home

Good Lord, You have tenderly loved us, and given us this home and good friends. May we make a true home for this child where he will learn trust in us and in You. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Your 2-Month-Olds Development

The First Real Smiles

This month all your efforts will be rewarded with beaming, toothless baby smiles. The first genuine smiles are certainly among parenting's most heartwarming milestones. In a sense it's payback time. You've been diaper changing, feeding, bathing, kissing and cuddling without much response from your little bundle of joy. But one day, it happens: Your baby smiles, and you're certain he wasn't just passing wind.

This will probably delight you, even if you've just had your worst night yet. For Rob, that first smile from his six-week-old daughter Holly brought tears to his eyes. "It was a lousy day at work," he recalls. "I was sleep-deprived and the traffic that day was terrible. When I finally got home and my wife handed me the baby, who looked straight at me and smiled this gorgeous all-gums grin, I remember thinking, 'She knows me' -- and nothing else mattered." By two months of age, a baby begins to move beyond his early preferences for two-colour objects toward more detailed and complicated designs, colours and shapes. Let your baby look at and touch a wider variety of objects now -- good choices include plastic toys and soft balls.

Sleeping for Longer chunks of time

If your baby is sleeping through the night now you're one of the lucky few. Most babies will still want a middle-of-the-night feed at two months, or even a couple of feeds. But the good news is, he should be sleeping for longer stretches and staying awake for longer periods of time. Most two-month-olds have two to four long sleep periods and as many as 10 hours a day when they're awake.

Movements less jerky

He will now be coordinating his movements better. You'll notice that the jerky arm and leg movements of his newborn days have given way to smoother, more circular motions. Your two-month-old is also able to grab objects voluntarily now, though letting go comes later. In the early days grabbing was mostly involuntary and instinctive.

Is my baby developing normally?

Remember, each baby is unique and meets cognitive milestones at his own pace. These are simply guidelines to what your baby has the potential to accomplish -- if not right now, then shortly. And if your baby was born prematurely, you'll probably find that he'll need time before he can do the same things as other children his chronological age. That's why most babies born prematurely are given two ages by their pediatricians -- their chronological age (calculated from their birthday) and their adjusted age (calculated from their due date). You should measure your child against his adjusted age, not his chronological one. Don't worry. Most doctors assess a premature child's development from the time he should have been born and evaluate his skills accordingly.

If you have any questions at all about your baby's development, check with your doctor.

My Little Bundle of Joy

My heart melts each time I see his face sleeping peacefully in my arms and sometimes he also smile in his sleep. Feels like wanna hug him tightly and squeeze him tightly in my arms like a pillow but then again, I didn't do it... worried he might wakes up and may be he might not bear it.. too much love sometimes may be painful.. heheh...

I wonder if he can sense us around him while he was sleeping (either in my arms or in bed)... :)

Keep smiling my dear.. mummy love ya!

A Prayer For My Family

O dear Jesus, I humbly implore You to grant Your special graces to our family. May our home be the shrine of peace, purity, love, labor and faith. I beg You, dear Jesus, to protect and bless all of us (daddy, baby J and mummy). In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Deeply Missed

I received a call from my sister informing me that my grandma has passed away this morning. No one knows for sure what time she passed away.... but one thing for sure is she passed away in her sleep, quietly.

It's really sad that people in the family does not look out for each other even they are living together under one roof. I'm always heartbreaking to see family which does not take care of each other when there's a need.

To my dear grandma, may you rest in peace. You will be deeply missed by me, my hubby and baby J. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you, grandma.

Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.

My Aquarius Baby

A Different Drummer

"Marching to the beat of his own drummer" describes your Aquarius child to a T. This little one is offbeat to the core and will surprise you repeatedly with his inventiveness and originality. Aquarius children are quite social and tend to have lots of friends, and the more widely diverse their play buddies' backgrounds and cultures, the better.

Aquarius children are attracted to diversity and new experiences. Your little Aquarius might like unusual foods that other kids won't even try -- think hot peppers, strong cheeses, raw oysters, and the like -- or he might spend hours in his room, inventing something technical, functional, and all-around incredible. Pursuing their own freedom and individuality is among their primary needs, so as the parent of an Aquarius child, you should give him plenty of space and autonomy. If they aren't allowed to express themselves as they see fit, Aquarius children can become rebellious or, alternatively, stubborn and quietly depressed.

Let your child dress himself as early as he can, and give him plenty of books, art supplies, and other tools to foster his unique creativity. Aquarius children tend to be quite intelligent. They're naturally progressive in their thinking and their perspective on the world, so they might become excellent problem solvers. Your Aquarius child may surprise you with his interests and life choices, but if you can stay open to the ways his mind works, you're likely to find he's a genius in his own right. These children just need time to find the best way of expressing their brilliance.

Our Family Horoscopes

Virgo Parent, Aquarius Child:

Stimulating brilliance

Your parental instinct is to guide your child with a firm, careful hand, but your little Aquarius needs plenty of freedom to explore. A born inventor and innovator, she's naturally curious and independent, attracted to unique people and out-there ideas. You're much more practical than that.

You're all about efficiency and functionality, and for you, the bottom line is whether something works. You might want to save your Aquarius child time and trouble by stepping in and guiding her explorations, but it will be a lot better to let her test things out for herself, even if she heads down some dead-end streets before finding the right direction. Above all, try not to criticise her mistakes too much. This little one isn't particularly sensitive, but making mistakes is part of her trial-and-error learning process. She's a genius at heart, and affording her this independence stimulates her brilliance.


Capricorn Parent, Aquarius Child:

A brilliant thinker

You're quite impressed by your Aquarius child's natural intelligence. Even when she's very young, you can tell you've got a brilliant thinker on your hands. This child could grow up to be an important scientist, strategist or inventor! Don't push any particular career path on your little one though. Instead, let her explore ideas and influences in her own way and at her own pace. Give her plenty of time and encouragement to investigate her many theories.

You'll find that your little Aquarius has plenty of drive, but her unusual interests may challenge your traditional values. Don't be surprised if, unlike you, she shows little concern for status or a reliable income, and instead chooses a career path that combines humanitarian concerns with her love of anything innovative and previously untried. Try not to hinder her natural independence either or she could become quite rebellious.

He is 2 Months Old

WOw! time flies... can't imagine it has been 2 months already since my little precious was born. Here mummy wish that you will grow up healthy and be a happy child.

Motherhood Make Women Smarter

Because smart is such a vague term, I broke the brain-boosting benefits of motherhood down into five attributes in the book: perception, efficiency, resiliency, motivation, and emotional intelligence. Each category is supported by many animal studies as well as some human studies showing ways in which mothers have an edge. The first category, perception, deals primarily with the five senses. One of the most interesting studies showed pregnant women had sharper "visual acuity" than women who weren't expecting. By that I don't mean they suddenly had 20/20 vision but they did notice a lot more.

Studies show that pregnant women also have an enhanced sense of smell, which theoretically serves to protect the unborn baby from foods that are potentially harmful. Other findings show that mothers can experience a boost in motivation, fearlessness, and the ability to multitask and cope with stress. There's also exciting new research suggesting that oxytocin — a hormone important to labor and breastfeeding — improves moms' capacity for learning and memory.

Emotional intelligence is probably the clearest category in which mothers benefit, though. One of the biggest brain boosts for moms is the ability to see the world through someone else's eyes. In so many relationships, if you don't agree with a person you can just walk away. But you can't walk away from your child. At least, not if you want to be a good parent. Instead, you've got to stretch your mind to understand his point of view.

In what ways did motherhood make you smarter?

I found motherhood tremendously stimulating, like getting a crash course in human nature. I also got much better at time management. Because I'd been a newspaper reporter, I thought I was good with deadlines. But when I had a baby, the deadlines got a lot less flexible. I was forced to manage my days in a whole new way.

As a mother, the notion of having less time to waste informs your whole life. I became smarter about networking with other women, handling chaos, and dealing with difficult people. I know if I returned to the daily newsroom today, I'd be more savvy in dealing with editors having temper tantrums! Apparently former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright shares my viewpoint. When asked which part of parenting helped most in her subsequent diplomatic career, she answered, "Getting people to play well together!"

More generally, motherhood helped me focus on the future. I became determined to prioritize things, like environmental issues, that will matter more in my children's life than my own. At the same time, I found the motivation to accomplish other ambitions I'd had for many years. For instance, I'd always wanted to have a close-knit group of friends, more creativity in my work, and a lifestyle that would give me the leeway to write longer articles and books. All those things came true after I had children. It wasn't simply the act of being a mother, it was thinking about what I wanted to accomplish for myself and for my kids.

Week 39

Thank you Heavenly Father for the safe delivery of my child. Yeap... my baby was born on week 39 of my pregnancy. Never expect so soon he will came to greet us..... :-)

Baby development

Your baby's waiting to greet the world! He continues to build a layer of fat to help control his body temperature after birth, but it's likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, a mini watermelon. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.) The outer layers of his skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath.

The average baby is about 20.5 inches / 51 centimetres long from head to toe and weighs approximately 7.5 pounds / 3.4 kilograms at birth, but anywhere between 5 pounds 11.5 ounces and 8 pounds 5.75 ounces / 2.5 and 3.8 kilograms is a healthy range for newborns.

Your amniotic fluid, once clear, is now pale and milky from your baby's shedding vernix caseosa. The outer layers of skin are also sloughing off as new skin forms underneath. In TV programmes, labour always begins with the waters breaking - in the middle of a crowded room, of course - just before contractions start. If you've been worrying that this scenario will happen to you, you can stop. Membranes rupture in less than 15 per cent of pregnancies and when it does happen, the baby's head tends to act like a cork at the opening of the uterus. (If you lie down, however, you may notice fluid leaking.)

You should stay calm - it may be hours before you feel your first contraction - and call your doctor right away. Your body will produce more amniotic fluid until the baby is born, so your carers may suggest you wait at home until contractions are under way or may suggest an induction. And if the week passes and there's still no baby? Don't panic - only 5 per cent of babies are born on their scheduled due date. Most doctors wait another two weeks before considering a pregnancy overdue. Check out how to cope with being overdue.

How's your life changing:

At each of your now-weekly visits, your caregiver will do an abdominal exam to check your baby's growth and position. She might also do an internal exam to see whether your cervix has started ripening: softening, effacing (thinning out), and dilating (opening). But even armed with this information, there's still no way for your caregiver to predict exactly when your baby is coming. If you go past your due date, your caregiver will schedule you for fetal testing (usually a sonogram) after 40 weeks to ensure that it's safe to continue the pregnancy. If you don't go into labor on your own, most practitioners will induce labor when you're between one and two weeks overdue — or sooner if there's an indication that the risk of waiting is greater than the risks of delivering your baby without further delay.

While you're waiting, it's important to continue to pay attention to your baby's movements and let your caregiver know right away if they seem to decrease. Your baby should remain active right up to delivery, and a noticeable slowdown in activity could be a sign of a problem. Also call if you think your water may have broken. Membranes rupture before the beginning of labor in about 8 percent of term pregnancies. Sometimes there's a big gush of fluid, but sometimes there's only a small gush or a slow leak. (Don't try to make the diagnosis yourself. Call even if you only suspect you have a leak.) If you rupture your membranes and don't start contractions on your own, you'll be induced.

Do you feel that time has flown since the beginning of your pregnancy? Then be prepared: these last few days will probably feel longer than the last nine months.

Most doctors will wait 10 to 14 days after your due date before considering your baby overdue and inducing labour. In the meantime, you and your husband might try relieving the tension with a little love-making - sex has been known to get labour started. If it doesn't, your doctor may offer a membrane sweep to try to get labour started naturally. If this is your first baby, your labour may be long and slow, but there are ways to speed things up both naturally and by intervention from your doctor.

I Will Survive

Lately, it's getting harder for my little precious to fall asleep from 10 p.m. onwards until 12-ish or 1-ish a.m. It's quite heartbreaking to see him keep crying especially at night. He must be very tired but we just duno what's wrong with him... Me on the other hand, is worn out at the end of each day, and can fall asleep anytime as I hit the bed (not like previous years falling asleep was quite a challenge).

Not sure what can we do to make him fall asleep faster without all the whining and crying... I've tried to bath him in warm water once in the evening and on that evening itself, he falls asleep just after the bath but the next day, when I do it again, it just didn't work anymore ?? ? :(

Lucky thing my hubby is around to take the night shift from me... or else, I think I'll collapse... but sometimes I do wake up to check if they are asleep if not, then I'll take over from my hubby. This is called SUPPORT. Sometimes we need others to help once in a while... Thanks deary hubby... you are my hero! :)

Pure Bliss

I (and my dear hubby) realised that since we welcome our little baby to our home, time passes by so much faster each day... I just realised that now as I wrote this down, we are already in the month of April!?! Where have my March gone?? What have I done in the month of March??!! I also just realised that (hahaha... a lot of thing I just "realised" today) my baby is quite huge compare to other toddler who are older than him (when we brought him out shopping with us). No wonder my shoulder and back is aching each time at the end of the day.

Frankly, I do enjoy carrying my little bundle of joy... I mean a LOT... he is such an angle... just couldn't resist holding him in my arms (though my body and arms are aching and screaming for help)! :') Wish I am a lot more stronger. Really.

Never thought that taking care of your own child at home could be very satisfying. I think I've made the right choice for my family. Hopefully with the grace and blessing from Heavenly Father I could do a better job for my family and my loved ones.