Goodbye To My Last Surviving Hamster

My last surviving hamster passed away on Christmas night. While feeding her, my hubby commented that the hamster was not in it's normal self. My hamster is already old and both her hind legs were paralyzed :( I think it is a good relieved for her, and especially on Christmas night she can be united with her rest of her family members in heaven.

Bye my little hammie, may you rest in peace.

Welcome 'The Arrival Of Our Little One'

Finally, our little one had arrived. His name is Jayden Kan Zheng En, 简正恩. He popped out on 17 Dec 2011. He looks very much like my hubby, but luckily he had lots of hair though, just like me. ^^

Donating Our Baby Umbilical Cord

Both me and hubby decided to have our baby's umbilical cord donated to the Singapore Cord Blood Bank (SCBB) a public cord blood bank. The organisation provide cord blood for the treatment of patients with various illness, such as leukaemia, bone marrow failure and certain rare inherited diseases.

First Diaper

My cousin Yinchou and his girlfriend Lingxiu visited us and they bought a pack of Mamy Poko diapers for our little one. Thanks to both of them for the thoughtful gift:)

Washy Washy

We are busy doing lots of washing since our little one will be arriving next month.

Used to see adult clothings on our bamboo, kind of weird to see these tiny one:)

Like our new octopus hanger from Ikea?

I Lose Weight!

Went for my routine checkup at KKH and I was pretty surprised to find out that I actually lost almost 2kg of my weight. It must the change of diet, fewer calories intake plus exercise and most importantly on how my food is being prepared and cooked. Luckily our little one is putting weight and he's now 2.4kg!

Leg Cramps

I keep having leg cramps for the past few nights while sleeping. I read up from some article that it is due to the weight of my uterus which restrict blood flow and compress nerves in my legs. The pain may also signal a calcium deficiency. Can't tahan the pain at first but now use to it, so when it occur I know how to handle it, I will flex my feet (pull toes toward knee) to stretch the calf muscle. Massage the muscle with long, firm strokes toward feet. Thanks to 'mybaby' magazine for the great info :)

My Supervised Blood Sugar Profile Assessment

Since I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes I have to attend the glucose assessment as scheduled, together they are 4 other pregnant mummy attending. It started with a

1. Glucose reading @ 8:58am
2. Breakfast @ 9am (big bowl of 'mee ta mak' with minced meat carrot & vegetables plus a cup of milk)
3. Exercise (walk around the hospital, from Women's Tower to Children's Tower)
4. A dietitian to work out an individual diet plan for each and everyone of us
5. Glucose reading @ 11am
6. Snack time @ 11:10am (3 wholewheat crackers with a cup of milk)
7. Glucose reading @ 12:25pm
8. Lunch time @ 1pm
9. Exercise (walk again around the hospital, from Women's Tower to Children's Tower)
10. Watched video on how other pregnant mummy coped with diabetes.
11. Exercise our legs & feet
12. Glucose reading @ 3pm
13. Snack time @ 3:05pm
14. Exercise (walk again around the hospital, from Women's Tower to Children's Tower) walked many... rounds lost count:(
15. The nurse teaches us on how to inject insulin
16. Glucose reading @ 5pm
17. Dinner time @ 5:05pm

We were released after our dinner and I have to continue with 2 more times on the glucose reading at home. I have been eating like a 'pig' and walk like mad today. The doctor came over to see if I needed insulin injection due to 2 high readings for my glucose and I complained that the food the hospital gave was too big portion plus the time interval between each meal was too closed, no time for digestion. Because of this I have to go through the whole cycle again tomorrow; 3 meals, 3 snacks at scheduled time & 7 glucose blood test. How? I have already used up 7 of my fingers can I use my feet instead? heehee...

My new toy (Glucometer).

The green & pink device (lancet) is used to obtain a small pin of blood from the side of a finger by pricking it. Deposit my blood onto the test strip (blue packaging) and insert onto the bottom of the glucometer and wait for the result of the blood glucose level.

Friday Friday Happy Friday

Meet Yee Hwee and Mummy for lunch at VivoCity. Yee Hwee was craving for her 'buffalo wings' at White Dog Cafe. We were given the window seats and we had a very good view of Sentosa.

We window shop around while waiting for Auntie Jean. After meet up with Auntie Jean we headed for our tea break at Fruit Paradise, thanks to my mummy for the treats.

Blue Romper For Our Little One

Today I bought a sleeveless romper for our little one, perfect for our BB :) and also for my wallet as I pay only $8 for this ^^.

Diabetes Go Away

The routine check today was a bit disappointing as I was diagnosed with mild diabetes. Why!!?? I have only 2 more months to go till delivery and I always thought that this pregnancy will be smooth. The reading should not exceed 7mmoI/L and mine is 8.6mmoI/L. Anyway, I will take one step at a time for now, next tuesday I will be at the hospital for my glucose assessment. I will be there the whole day and my blood sugar level will be checked before and after each meal.

Our Little One At 30 Weeks

Today, I was at KKH for my baby growth scanned and routine checkup. This is a scan image of our little one at 30 weeks. Our little one is bigger, as compare to other babies at this time; according to our gynae, he also had more fats at his tummy area and weight about 1.98kg. Doesn't matter if he's big as long as he's healthy :). From the image he seems to have sausage lips and me & hubby are praying hard that he doesn't have one.

Just The 2 Of Us

Weekend is here again, I love weekend because my hubby will be able to spend more time with me. It is also our wedding anniversary today. We have our lunch at Pasta Mania @ Downtown East as I'm craving for pasta and baked rice :) ,we had' sambal carne' & 'shrimp pasta', 'dory baked rice' and 'calamari', the lunch was good and the portion was just nice for the 2 of us.

We have our tea break at McCafe before heading back home. Is nice to be able to spend time together before our little one arrive.

Molly You Are Still Being Remembered...

Received an smsed from Molly's secondary schoolmate Zhangfang this evening. She wanted to pay Molly a visit at her rest place and she want to know the address, I'm touched and happy that Molly's is still being remembered by her friend :)

Our Kick Kick Gongfu Master

I think our little one is a 'Gongfu master' because he has been doing a lot of kicking in my tummy recently. My hubby always encourage him by saying ' kick kick mummy...'. Tonight experience was an unforgettable one as he gave me a continuous 4 strong kicks. Well done bb...aiyo!!!

My Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

I had my oral glucose tolerance test today at KKH. The test is a laboratory method to check how the body breaks down (metabolizes) sugar. I cannot eat or drink anything after midnight before this test. For the test, I was asked to drink a very sweet liquid containing a certain amount of glucose. My blood was taken before this, and again 2 hours after drinking the solution. The test took 3 hours to complete. If my body is able to produce enough insulin to cope with the surge of sugar then I will be fine. My gynae told me that if there's a problem, the hospital will contact me and it has been already a day after the test hopefully I'm ok.

Dinner @ Xian Restaurant & Bar

We had dinner with Auntie Jean & family at Xian restaurant & bar at Punggol. The food serve is average, but the chilli crab they had are quite fresh and our dearest Yee Hwee enjoyed it alot.

Happy Birthday Molly

Happy Birthday To You Molly.

Hope you like the flowers:)

A Happy Coincidence

My primary school friend, Hui Cheng called me today and guess what? She is also pregnant. So happy for her. We got the same name where every time the teacher called, both of us would surely answer together. And coincidentally now we are both pregnant, both are boy, we even go to the same hospital and consult the same gynae; and our EDD is just 4 days apart :)

Goodbye Hamster Girl Girl

My second last 2 hamster passed away this morning due to old age(almost 80 years old by human age) and sickness. She's also one of the cutest & smartest hamster I've had because everytime when I called her name she will responded :)

Sad that she's gone but at least she's not in pain anymore. RIP and you will be joining your parents and siblings. You will be missed.

Big Mummy = Big Baby?

Went to my detail scanned today and everything was fine. After scanned, we proceed to see my gynae Dr. Irene Chua. She said that my baby is on the 'bigger' side (bigger than normal size baby) oh no...:( as for me I had put on alot of weight and have to cut down on carbo intake. I was wondering big size mummy will have big baby?

For Our Little One

Bought the first pair of shoes for our little one.

From Zero To 180 Degree

I have been finding more and more difficult to sleep due to my big tummy. Sleeping has become a struggle for me as I have to move my body from left to right and right to left in order to get a comfy position. I guess nothing can be done but just tahan :(

Our First Baby Clothing

Here's our little one first clothing from grandma, love those cute ribbons :) Thanks Mummy.

Is it A Boy or Girl?

I had an appointment with my gyne at KKH today. During the scan, she asked me whether I wanted to know the sex of the baby? "Wow.. so fast I can get to know on the gender?" I thought. I'm supposed to do a detail scan next month, on the eve of National day to find out on the gender actually. But eventually we knew, and we (me & hubby) decided to keep it a secret first :) Both my grandma & daddy said it should be a boy. Happy waiting :) the secret will soon be revealed!

My First Trimester Screening

Today is my first trimester screening at KKH which is for down syndrome detection. Blood test was done last week and today we got the result. Me & my hubby are relieve that everything is okay. Now our little one is 6.49cm measured in length, I am so amazed and excited to see our little one moving around in my womb. Jia you! Little one :)

My Birthday Gifts

This year birthday was a little bit special because I received a pleasant surprise from my cousin Huifen. She gave me a vase filled with aromatic roses, with baby blue hydrangea and vanilla cream gerberas. Yes, I love flowers and feels good to receive them especially on my birthday. Thank you Huifen :)

... not forgetting 'Little Sister' for her lovely card. Thanks Little Sister :)

and my mummy too for her big angbao, Thanks Mummy :)

Three Years...

3 years has passed...

Molly, we miss you greatly.

Visitors from America

My cousin Ah P and his wife Cindy visited me today, they came back from America for a couple of weeks and will be flying back next Thursday on June 1 which happens to be my birthday. So happy to see both of them well and thanks for delivering my 'goods' all the way from US.

Weird!

Indian Curry = taste bitter

Black glutinous dessert = taste sweetless

Hot dog = taste very salty

Congee & rice smell = makes me puke

Somehow my taste bud changes and i guess there will be many more 'weird' tasting food to come.

I'm 8.5 Weeks Pregnant

Went for my first routine checkup at KKH today. My baby is now 8.5weeks and is 2.1cm in size, very small and I can see the tiny head and it move a little while my doctor did the scan :)

I Got Visitors

Auntie Jean's family visited me today. Feels good to see them. Auntie Jean bought bird nest and made scones for me. Thank you for that. Not forgetting my long time friend, Ah Poh, she was came dropped by to visit me too. Thanks Ah Poh, once I'm feeling better I will go TP to have lunch with you :).

I am Strong Today! No Vomiting.

Vomiting is a SOP (Standard Operation Procedure) for me ever since i am pregnant. Especially 2 torturous moment is after bathing and brushing my teeth, the next moment is the plastic container at my face vomiting. But today, I receive a shocking piece of news, suddenly I became super energetic. There's this special strength in me that makes me feels fine after bathing tooth brushing, no vomit at all! And I finished all the meals prepared by my mummy too, I am a good girl today. Yeah NO VOMITING!!! Must be the angry piece of news and that actually transform into positive energy to me :)

Bye Bye New Job

I was supposed to start my new job on 3 May, how to start my new job with my current situation (vomiting every now and then)? The new job will be a challenging as it will be a new role as compared to what I have been doing for the passed 17years. I'm really looking forward for the new challenges.

For the sake of my baby, I decided to forgo this job opportunity.

No More Holiday Trip

Hai!!! There goes our 3 days 2 nights trip to Genting. I have called both the Tour agency and Genting to cancel our couch and hotel booking. Don't think I can anywhere from now on as I'm pregnant.

Admitted to Hospital

I was feeling unwell especially for the passed couple of days. Vomited like 'Merlion' for at least 6 times since Sunday night (24 April), the little plastic container now became my best friend. My hubby and my mummy decided to accompany me to the 24hr clinic at KK Hospital. And I was admitted due to vomiting and thus dehydrating from my pregnant.

The doctor at the hospital did a scan to check on my pregnancy, I cried when I no longer see a empty sac but with a fetus in it. I think both the doctor and nurses must be finding me weird.

I was put on drip and given anti vomiting drugs at the hospital for the whole day and night. The next day, the doctor came by and I persuaded him to let me be discharge. And here I am @ home now, on 16 days hospitalization leave.

Yes, I'm Pregnant Again

My menses was late, my body feels weird. My sixth sense told me that I might be pregnant and really I am. I really hope and pray that this pregnancy will go smoothly.

Departure of My Last Hamster Boy Boy

Another hamster of mine pass away today. This time round is the last boy hamster. It is a good relief for him as he too had tumor. I got to notice it some months ago that his nails turned black and after which tumor started to grow. Now, I am left with 2 hamsters, both girls and I'm sure I will cry if they depart too.

Singapore Woman Award

At The Garden Of Remembrance 28 Mar 2011

My mum & me visited Molly today and we bought her some purple statice flowers.

Creamy Sky

Captured this shoot before heading to office. The clouds looked beautifully like cream.

Goodbye Papa Hamster

Just discovered that my papa hamster(aka minnie) passed away due to old age. I'm extremely sad and I cried very hard. He was one of my very first hamster given by my friend Joleen. He will be joining mama hamster(mickey) and their 3 children in heaven. Rest in peace papa hamster.

Kiwi Berry

Stop over at NTUC during lunch hour to get some fruits. Came by this interesting fruit called 'Kiwi Berry', being the adventures type I decided to buy it. I did a search from Wikipedia and here's a definition for it. The fruit are referred to as Hardy kiwifruit, kiwi berry, arctic kiwi, baby kiwi, dessert kiwi or cocktail kiwi and are edible, berry or grape-sized fruit similar to kiwifruit in taste and appearance, but are green or purple with smooth skin. Often sweeter than the kiwifruit, hardy kiwifruit can be eaten whole and need not be peeled. Thin-walled, its exterior is smooth and leathery. I will try it today with my mum & hubby :)

Stepping Into Haji Lane

This afternoon, both hubby & me decided to explode Haji Lane. A narrow strip of outdated shophouses turned into small boutiques. My hubby bought me a ring from a shop called 'theblogshop'. This consignment shop rents space to fashion designers to showcase their most dazzling creations. You get lots of surprises in this shop. Not all shops are open during that time, so I think we need to go back again :)


We have had our teabreak at The Coffee Bean in Iluma. A nice view at the second level, good place to meet up with friends. I did enjoyed myself today, 'park toring' (going dating) with my hubby is nice as it bring back good memories.

Blue Blue Sky

Feeling bored while waiting for the bus back home from Woodlands. See the rich colour of the sky and the green grass? Beautiful right?

At The Garden Of Remembrance 21 Feb 2011

Visit Molly with my mummy today and we bought her some pink roses.

Trace Of A Plane

This morning at my kitchen window, I spotted a verticle cloud trace left by an airplane in the sky, can you see the rays of the sun too?

127 Hours

127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston’s (James Franco) remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he is finally rescued. Throughout his journey, Ralston recalls friends, lovers (Clemence Poesy), family, and the two hikers (Amber Tamblyn and Kate Mara) he met before his accident. It is a great show so do not miss this one, especially the part when he amputate his arm. Gross!

Dim Sum with My Parents At Mouth Restaurant

My dad wanted to get a new pair of shoes at chinatown and I decided to follow my parents to give my dad some advise. heehee...

Before our shoes hunting we had dim sum at Mouth Restaurant at Chinatown Point. The dim sum were great and we enjoyed all the dishes. Even though is just a simple meal, I think is important to create family bonding and to spend more time with my parents which I treasure most right now.

Sentosa Flowers 2011

Me & my hubby are on leave for two days, and today is the first day of our leave. My hubby had booked a health screening package for both of us that we went in the morning; after that we decided to head down to Sentosa. We took the cable car as my hubby has never in his entire life try it before.
There is an yearly flowers exhibit event held in Sentosa, it was very crowded even though is a weekday when we reach there. I don't really enjoyed this trip maybe because of the intense heat, makes me tired after walking for a while, and furthermore, nothing much to see. I might have to consider again on whether to visit if there's another of this event the next time.

Chinese New Year Celebration At Grandma House

First day of Chinese New Year is always spent at Grandma place. I will get to see all my uncles, aunties, cousins & their children. This year my godmum prepared something special for our regular 'luo hei', yes, a bunny shape 'luo hei'. She's always full of ideas and she wants to make the kids happy, I think even the adults like it too.

Here's the video of the 'luo hei' process, enjoy!

新年快乐

2 more hours to the year of the rabbit.
Huat Ah!!!

Garden Of Remembrance 2 Feb 2011

This afternoon, I was at the Garden of Remembrance with mummy & Josef. Mummy bought her white chrysantham and I made her some paper rabbits as it is Lunar New Year.

I missed you Molly, missed you even more during festive seasons.

Reunion Dinner With My In-laws

We had our reunion dinner today at my in-law's place. I think homecook meal is the best and I did enjoy the dishes cooked by my mother-in-law. Yummy...

Goodbye Fat Ham

I was about to feed my hamster and discovered that my favourite hamster, 'Fat Ham' passed away. Amongst my hamsters, he's the fattest & cuttest of all. He loved to be massage, he would stopped whatever he's doing and let me sayang him.
Few months ago he started to have a growth from his right ear and it got bigger everyday. Sad to see him suffered and I can't do anything to help him. At least now he's free from pain & suffering.

May you rest in peace Fat Ham
11 May 2009 - 26 Jan 2010

Makeover Three

Another makeover for our old coffee table. Big floral prints for the upcoming Lunar New Year :)

Click here to view makeover two & here for makeover one.

My Paper Rabbits

This year I have decided to make my own Chinese New Year decoration. This it is, rabbit paper cut with little pink ribbon tied to it, there are 18 of them since 18 is an auspicious number for chinese. Huat ah!

Skinny Pig

I received a smsed from Pets Lover on their latest exotic animal called 'Skinny Pig', I was curious and search the web on this particular animal and this is what I found.

A bizarre breed of guinea pig that was created for laboratory testing more than 30 years ago has become the latest designer pet. The skinny-pig has no hair on its body except for tufts on its face and feet - so needs strong sun cream in the summer and a jumper in winter.
They eat three times the amount of a normal hairy pig and their dry skin requires moisturizing. But animal lovers are willing to pay up to £150 for one.
Skinny Pigs were created using mutated genes during the Seventies and their bare skin was used for dermatological experiments. Research labs eventually handed the creatures over to breeders who have mated them with traditional guinea pigs to strengthen their immune system.
They are now becoming a surprise hit, particularly with allergy sufferers.

mmm... should I get one? :)

Mai Tu Liao!

Quick... plan your leave :)