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The year is ending

ALWAYS looking back, the year seems to have been passing by too fast. Guess the highlight of my year is my pregnancy, the birth of Ian and the downturn of my work. Sometimes I wonder if all these are related. Nevertheless, work is really not that bad, most probably I am just not focus, still thinking of my little "ambition"? Ian is a wonderful blessing, although it may not be the end of his eventful birth, I know God will always be with us. For now, I just want Ian to grow up as a healthy boy.

Kok Sung will be home next weekend. Couldnt wait to do the many things that we use to do together. Hm...maybe things wouldnt be the same since now we have little Ian! This year I am not yearning to go overseas for holidays. Well maybe it is because I have no $$$$, maybe I find it troublesome to bring Ian along........maybe I think I have travelled enough for now, gonna save one big time for my next dive trip. This is something I miss so badly! Stopping breastfeeding just to go for dives DID cross my mind ever so often! Missing Kok Sung all these time!

A pair of Bootie

Bought a pair of bootie for Ian while shopping at KKH. My mum said it is too small (suppose to be for 6-12months, Ian is only 3 months old) but I thought if it is too big, it does look pretty out of proportionate with Ian's body. Haha.

Finger Puppets for Ian

There will many times when I was alone with Ian, I don't know what to say to him. Studies have shown that the more you play and talk with your baby, the more intelligence he will be. But sometimes I really enjoy looking at him quietly while he seems to be in his own world. That big eyes filled with curiousity, his lovely smiles and excited kicks make my day. To enable myself to get more creative, I bought the finger puppets from Ikea. Hopefully with these, I can have lots of stories to tell him. In addition I also bought soft books and interactive books to read to him. Hope he likes them all.

Ian at Burger King

Went iKea with Ian together with my sis on Saturday. I bought the finger puppets to play with Ian. Didn't really know what to say to him when he's looking at me all the time at home, thought these puppets would be a great for a story-telling session! Had my favourite burger at BK, wonder what will Ian like when he grows up? Breastfed him in BK, not too bad, getting many experiences breastfeeding in the public! Miss Kok Sung, looking forward to seeing him this coming Dec!

Bad Start at Work

It is the last weekend of my maternity leave BUT I have lost my voice. Feeling rather stressed now as I could hardly talk let alone converse properly. It would be a bad impression..feeling rather down cause it will be so troublesome. Sigh..hope it'll get better towards the end of the day. My mum had been really irritating cause she keeps calling and ask if I have done this or that. I know it is out of concern but I could hardly talk!! And she keeps asking me if they need to come over. They could come over if they want, but I know that they have their own programs. Although I would like to have company, I pretty all right having Ian by my side too. Anyway all the question got on my nerves.
Poor Ian got to face a mute mum the whole day. I tried to entertain him with his "planet" lights and his rattle. Slept a while together with him. Played those children songs that I downloaded, not too bad, he managed to enjoy (he laughed) himself before trying to fall asleep looking at the toys hanging from the baby gym.

Another Day at Home

Sigh, so bored at home. Although my sis came back with both her kids, I am still stuck at home with no company. Well, Ian had been really sweet, entertaining me with his infectious laughters and smiles but I do need someone who I can talk to and converse like an adult. I could have brought Ian out, but I also need to fulfill my duty as a daughter-in-law: providing opportunities for my parents-in-law to visit Ian. Feel rather constraint by having to report to them my schedule everyday. How I wish I could bring Ian out as and when I like to anywhere without having to sms politely to my father-in-law that I wouldn't be home. My parents-in-law have been really nice and understanding, it is just laziness on my part to inform them, finding all these smses rather troublesome. I know that they dote on Ian and Ian is also a form of company for them since their beloved son is away, therefore I am trying to show some sort of filial piety too. In addition, the air is not too good too, measuring almost PSI:100. A bad time for a baby and an adult(ME) with a sore throat. So here I am, writing this blog to "relieve" some of my boredom. There are many things to do at home and it ranges from doing the mundane housework to reading from the interesting book collection that Kok Sung and I have. However, I always choose to do the necessary housework e.g. washing baby diapers and clothes and mopping the floor, the rest, I don't really care......and my next "killing time" activity is staying online:surfing net and updating all my blogs and websites.

The skyline from our place PSI reading:80

Ian's eyelashes...

Wah...i really wonder who you take after!!??

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Just Do It!

Just another 6 more days, Kok Sung will be on his way to USA. Baby Ian would have to be left in my care....No more cooing from his Daddy and Daddy's attention on his cleanliness. As for myself, no more bedtime chats and a good helping hand. But things will always work out as God always has his plans and will provide. A lot of things had happened for the past 4 weeks and I am glad Baby Ian is recovering well and we are also coping well.

Waiting......things to do online

Have started my maternity leave therefore I have more time at home. Besides the cleaning up session to prepare for the baby coming, I also spend more time online! I had submitted one picture on yahoo! Guess it is something memorable? Now I wish that my pets will be printed out next on stlife in Straitstimes! Nevertheless! it says in my submission " Happy 41st Birthday Singapore!!

Addicted

Windows Display Eliminated

There's Brains in the Head!

Went to my routine checkup on Saturday. I reminded myself to get a printout of the baby so that I could put it in the "Baby Book". This doctor that I was seeing is good, however, he never feeds the enthusiasm of first time parents. Although we do ultrasonic scan each time, he doesn't really show the interesting side view of the baby. During this checkup, he made a funny comment when we asked him to "show" us around. He said, " Look this is the head! There's brains inside..." Duh...my goodness who doesn't know that!?? He continued asking which view do you want the printout to be, and we answered the side view....he explained that the baby is too big to take the whole of side view, we nodded. The next moment, we recieved the printout....the top of the baby's head. Apparently he must be very amazed with the brains in the head:P

Another Day at Home

Woke up at 3am today, and couldn't fall asleep again. As usual I disturbed Kok Sung in his sleep as I was too lonely in the middle of the night. The side of my tummy feel strained and no position was comfortable enough for me to sleep again. Baby was very happy that I was awake, kicking became stronger and more frequent, adding to my woes of not able to fall into dreamland again. Finally I got up and drank a cup of milk, surf the net again..and time passed by..It was 6 am before I could fall asleep. When Kok Sung woke up to get ready for work, I feel ill and listless. I decided to take urgent leave and rest since my body wasn't feeling too good from the coughing and sneezing. Fortunately, I have an understanding boss, but don't know what he will think of me, I just want to stop thinking about the consequences.
I do feel bad about taking urgent leave because of not getting enough sleep, seems to be a lame reason. But I do feel very tired. Maybe work was not attractive too, nowadays I do dread going to work although I keep reminding myself to stay positive. Sigh...I still firmly think the job is not for me anymore since a baby coming my way. Another 2 years to serve before my bond is over. What a long time.....what should I do next? So many uncertainties, only God will know.
Took a picture of the skyline that looks really gloomy from my house balcony, making the day more depressing. Feeling guilty, I decided to see go to the 24hr clinic at KKH, after 15 mins of waiting for an available taxi, I was forced to drive my car there,paid for the S$4 valet parking before I was told by the nurse that they will need to send me to the labour ward as they do full body (including my baby) checkup for more than 20 weeks pregnant women (I am already 30 weeks). Labour ward is very expensive......at least S$50 more than the usual consultation. I decided to turn back and drive myself home.........feeling rather drained emotionally. Sigh, never realised how pregnancy could affect me, but I like kids maybe it is the work that I am not happy about? Only God will know, I don't know why I am always so confused.

Taking Stock

a. x4 sets of Mittens&booties
b. x3 sets of Mittens
c. x1 short sleeve vest
d. x4 half sleeved (long) vests
e. x2 pairs of shorts
f. x2 pairs of long pants
g. x3 sets of kaka clothings
h. x4 half sleeved (long) kaka vests

Do I need more???

Is work important? God has the plans:P

Work wasn't all pleasant last few months, that's why my last entry was in Jan 06. Didn't really want to talk about work as it is such a hassle with the bigger boss breathing down my neck on what I had contributed for the past months. Nevertheless I still love my work and want to stay positive about all the things that are happening. Moved to a new office environment recently, it was such a great place. The following are a list of things that are better:
a. Bigger cubicle space that allows an extra chair and a cabinet previously I only have enough space to turn around so that I can get out of my cubicle.
b. Fresh air ventilation compared with stale air
c. Personal blinds compared to a shared blinds that I couldn't close, steaming in the morning sun
d.Balance diet from cookhouse food compared to long queues required for healthy food in the canteen
e. Free abundant car park space compared with expensive season parking fees which don't guarantee a car park lot
d. Closer to my house i.e. save petrol compared to driving up and down slopes that consume more petrol
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The list goes on, the only thing is there's no lift so I've got to walk 4 levels up but I feel this is the perfect exercise for me, tone my bums!! haha

Afternote: It really feels good after I pray, things seem to be in focus once again and I am happy everything's pretty.

My favourites!

One of the clearest pictures I took

Happy 2006!!! To All & Family

Didn't party til late at night, soccer match is more important....Nevertheless we have a wonderful view of the fireworks up at Mt Faber Hill from our house. Check out the pictures!