Confessions of a Shoppaholic Mommy!

Recently we've signed up for the First Born Incentive (FBI) with TMC, & since it was before my 27th/28th week gestation, we only need to pay $148 for the 2-yr membership.


Upon registration, we were given a goodie bag which came with 3 books written by BB Wong on "Childcare", "Childbirth" & "Breastfeeding" worth $38 (or was it $48??).... (Oh no!! More reading for us to do!!)




Also, there were sample packs of HUGGIES diapers, a Mother & Baby magazine, sample packs of Dumex Mamil Mama milk powder, a yellow Dumex baby tee, an Abbott Baby Soothing Music CD, a pair of Friso mittens, a blue dolphin baby toy, a cordlife bib, & many more brochures!! :p




Other than investing our $$ on this FBI.... SHOPPAHOLIC MOMMY has spent her $$$ on another romper again!! :p But this blue-striped Carter romper has explicitly expressed the Mommy's hope for her little one... hee~~ :D

Shopping for RED!! :p

U kn, i dun really believe dat preggy mommies r a forgetful bunch, as wat some ppl say, but recently i've bought for myself another new pair of RED shoes when i've juz bought a similar pair of RED shoes juz a week before!! :p


The retro-looking 1st pair of RED shoes from Mondo :) *And it was the last pair!*







The 2nd pair of RED shoes which i've bought "absent-mindedly" at Toa Payoh Central... but hey! they're also the last pair, & cost me only $6!!! *secretly pleased* :D





And last but not least... Mrs. Vain Queen (*me!!*) has bought a new pair of funky-looking specs... & it's RED & PINK!!! :D And ooo... the optician has given me a nice PURPLE specs-holder too!! Aiyoh, i'm so happy lehz!! :p

Preparation for Parenting

Last Sat, Bebe & i started attending the 1st lesson of our 6-week long infant class conducted by our church. The class is conducted based on the parenting book "Preparation for Parenting - Along the Infant Way" written by Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo. At the same time, we were also distributed with a complimentary book called "A Common Sense Guide to Managing Your Baby".


Before the class started, each couple had to introduce themselves -- how long they've been married and the reason why they are attending this course!

Bebe & i then realised dat we were the "blurrest" parents of them all... cos we were the only ones who didn't kn beforehand dat this course was the Gary Ezzo course!! Hahaha!! :p But oh nvm, it's nvr too late to kn, & most impt of all, our aims are common -- to learn hw to raise our child in the most effective & Godly way! :)

Anyway, each week during the 2-hr class, we will all watch a video together, followed by Q&A for our group discussions, & last but not least, fellowship via tea-time! :D

One of the most impt lesson we've learnt last week was dat a healthy husband-wife relationship is essential to the emotional health of children in the home. A strong marriage provides a haven of security for children as they grow in the nurturing process.

And also, parents shld not become child-centered even tho it is natural to desire to give to their children. Some tips in the book on meeting all our baby's needs while still maintaining life beyond baby:

1. Life doesn't stop once you have a baby. It may slow down for a few weeks, but it should not stop entirely.

2. Take time to commune with God through prayer and study.

3. Date your spouse. (I'd love dat!!)

4. Continue those loving gestures you enjoyed before the baby came along. (Yeahh!!!)

5. Invite friends over for a meal or for an evening of fellowship.

6. At the end of each day, spend fifteen minutes sitting with your spouse discussing the day's events. ("Couch time!!")

7. When it comes to parenting, remember you're a team.

Having said all these.... we'd better make sure we FOLLOW the above as much as we can! :p

New Baby Cot!

Juz nw my daddy & mommy accompanied me for dinner at Toa Payoh Central & thereafter, we went to the Kiddy Palace at HDB Hub to look for my baby's cot :)

And there we found the baby cot which i've been looking for! So happy!! :D

It's the Rocio by Bonbebe 4-IN-1 Baby Cot which is convertible into a Cot, Junior Starter Bed, Sofa Bed and even a Playpen! Also, this cot is made from quality Russian pine wood and comes with wheels with locks :)


*Thank U to my Daddy & Mommy, for sponsoring the baby cot!!* ;)

Other new purchases i've made recently for my little one...

Blue romper with little doggies & paw-prints! ;p


And a Mickey Mouse bib!! So cute!! :D


*If u've noticed, i'm fast becoming a Mickey Mouse fan rather than a Hello Kitty fan oredi! All for the sake of my baby boy!!* :p

So long.. Farewell.. It's time to say Goodbye...

Tdy's Wee Keong's last working day in Prudential... & next week, it'll be Wee Ping's turn... *boohoohoo!!* :-/ Two good frens i've got to kn in this company r leaving for greener pastures... i'm happy for both of them actually... except dat the next time i pass by the pantry area, i won't be able to stop by to chit-chat with the two of them anymore...

And so, upon WK's suggestion, we've decided to hv a farewell lunchie together at Honjin Japanese Restaurant located at Chow House. Actually, each time i pass by the Chow House, i've always wanted to try their Japanese food as the place seemed rather authentic. Instead, i was there tdy to enjoy the "last meal" with WK & WP!! :p



This is me with the soon Bride-to-be, Wee Ping! :)


Dat's Wee Keong in the limelight... see, he's luffing away so happily cos it's FINALLY his last day in Prudential!! :p


And new-Dad Soon Dee & Kok Kien (to foot the bill together with me!! Haha!!) :p





After our lunch, we had some drinks together at the Starbucks juz down the street.

"Cheers to a great new beginning, Wee Keong!!" :D






And here's my well-wishes to WK & WP:


It's really great to hv known u both in this company & especially having all the fun together during our Social Committee meetings & activities!! :D

I wish u both all the best in ya future endeavours & stay forever happy, cheerful & fun-loving! ;)

Enriching Saturday @ Baby Talk :)

Thanks to my 2nd aunt, Bebe & i got to kn dat there would be a Baby Talk organised by Cordlife last Sat at Suntec City Convention Hall, & of cos i quickly informed Yuemei abt it too so dat we cld hv company together dat day! :) And coincidentally, i also saw my my dear ex-colleague Linda & her hubby at the talk too!! ;)

Anyway, before the talk started, Bebe bought 2 cans of Frisomum milk powder for me (1-for-1!!) at the mini fair cos after i've tasted the sample, i tot it was really yummy! :p We were also then given a Friso goodies bag which contained free samples of Pureen baby shampoo & shower bath, NUK mother range samples, a pair of mittens, mini baby bottle & bowl, etc! Not too bad at all! :)

Over the next 2 hrs, the doctors/gynaes from various hospitals gave us deep insights on topics such as preparation for our pregnancy, what will labour feel like, what are the methods & effects of pain relief such as epidural... Mrs Wong BB from TMC even conducted a LIVE demo on how to stimulate the baby's senses thru massage! :) *The baby boy for the demo seemed like he enjoyed the massage very much! Haha!!* Last but not least, there was a speaker who shared abt cord blood banking & the future of stem cell therapy. Bebe & i both agreed dat these were all very useful information for parents-to-be like us ;)

Besides attending the talk, Bebe & i also went shopping for our baby's stuff at Robinsons since they were having a 20% SALE!!! :D So here's wat we bought at Centrepoint Robinsons:

Philips Avent iQ24 Electronic Steam Steriliser, NUK milk bottles as recommended by dearest Jeanette!! :) And MORE baby clothes, mittens & caps! ;)



But dat's not the end! :p


New plastic drawers for baby's stuff which was nicely decorated by ME with Pooh Bear & Mickey Mouse stickers!! Heehee!! :p










Bath table-cum-shelf from Kiddy Palace....










And Daddy Bebe with 2 new storybooks for us both to read to the little one!! :)

Priceless... :)

Extreme morning sickness at 2nd & 3rd mths of pregnancy: Distressing :(

Heartburns & tiredness thru'out the day: Frustrated :(

Waking up at least 1-2 times each night to ease the bladder: Disruptive :(

Itching & scratching my expanding belly: Uncomfy :(

HOWEVER....

Witnessing my baby boy yawn during the ultrasound scan: PRICELESS :)

Boy or Girl??

Ohh myy ooh myyy!! I am juz so kan cheong lohz!

I can't wait for my detailed scan tmr.... to see if my baby's well... & if my baby's confirmed to be a boy or girl!!

Kan cheong mommy! :p

A Happy Weekend for Birthday Celebration!

Day One -- 12 April 08, Saturday

It's finally my turn to celebrate Bebe's birthday for him -- & a very "private affair" too cos it's juz me, Bebe & our little baby inside my tummy! :)


So here we go.... to the Parkroyal Hotel located at Beach Rd!! :) We've decided on this hotel for its most reasonable rates -- breakfast for two was also included alongside with the superior king-bedded room equipped with broadband access, cable TV, etc.





And guess wat? The very 1st thing dat Bebe did was to switch on the TV & watch the soccer channel from the cosy bed!! Bebe, you very the enjoy hor?? :p

But anyway, the purpose of the hotel stay was also to pamper myself to rest & relax, since i am nw preggers & most likely i won't be able to travel overseas for holidays this yr liaoz....

In the evening, before we left the hotel to meet up with my youngest sis for a movie at PS, Bebe & i went ard the hotel to explore their facilities. It was juz after a rain & still drizzling, so there weren't much swimmers at the pool, but i find the place really nice & tranquil-looking.... i've decided to take more pics the next day when Bebe comes for his swim!! :)

Later on when we got to PS, we headed straight to the Starhub shop at Level 1 to get my new hp!! Initially i had wanted to tahan until mid-yr to see if there wld be better mobile phone plans offered by other phone operators, but it seems like my LG Chocolate phone oredi cannot tahan me -- it juz automatically shut off when i wanted to send a sms!! *grrr!*


But anyway, i've oredi set my eyes on the Nokia 6500 Classic slide phone, so it was an easy choice to get my old hp replaced!! Heehee!! :p And the all-black Nokia 6500 is SO, SO, SLICK & chio lohz!! Hahaha!!! :D



And Bebe also bought for me a new PINK Pooh Bear hp pouch too! :D


After a satisfying dinner at Pastamania, Bebe, my sis & i went to catch the movie, Run Papa Run ;) I love the part where Louis Koo held the adorable baby girl lovingly in his arms..... so niceee~~ :)

And so... dat's all for Day One.... Day Two to be continued.... :)


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Day Two -- 13 April 08, Sunday

The next day, Bebe & i woke up early for our buffet breakfast, but we were slightly disappointed at the variety of the buffet spread, & the food was also not kept warm. I guess dat was the only complaint i've had so far for this hotel :p


An hr later after we've digested our food, we finally visit the pool again!! :)

I took several photos at the poolside.... was really excited cos a very dear fren of mine is going to hold her ROM ceremony at this place in 2 mths' time!! :) I tink it wld be really romantic for them to exchange their vows under the moonlit night at this Balinese-style poolside area.... :)





And u can even see the Singapore Flyer in the distance!! :) Gorgeous!!





Finally, it's abt time to check-out from the hotel. Let's see the birthday surprise i've got for Bebe.... :)

Tatahhh!!! This is Bebe's favourite Newcastle United's home jersey!! (& him holding the birthday card from me!) :)


And i've also personalised the jersey with his name and favourite soccer player, Alan Shearer's No. 9!! :p


Bebe was really so surprised & happy with his birthday present.... :)

Love u Bebe! *Muakz!* :)

Birthday Celebration Part II ;)

Yday my family decided to hold a birthday celebration for Bebe at home, & my 2 aunts were also invited to join in! :)

As usual, my mom prepared for us a really hearty & sumptuous dinner... with chicken, beansprouts with shredded carrots & hotdog, lotus soup, roasted meat, broccoli with mushrooms & (more!) chicken pieces, & a seafood dish which i duno wat it's called! :p And my aunts also brought along some mangoes as our desserts -- they were really so fresh & sweet dat i was completely indulged in it & so busy slurping off the mango juices off my fingers!! YummY! :D

Besides the delicious meal, Bebe was also greatly blessed with angbaos from my parents & 2 aunts, & my sisters even bought a purple polo-tee for him!! :) Perhaps i shall request Bebe to wear it over this wkend when we hv our post-birthday-celebration-cum-getaway!!! :)

Of cos, not forgetting the GRAND FINALE, i brought out the chocolate birthday cake & planted only ONE candle on it, since the Birthday Boy thinks dat there's no need to put 3 Big Candles & 1 Small Candle on it... heehee!! :D

A pic together with dad & aunts! :)


"Stay handsome & lovable always, my dearest Bebe!" :)

Baby Stuff

Over last wkend, Bebe & i finally bought the Blu-Tack so dat we cld put up 2 lovely baby posters on my pink wall!! ;)


Actually, Bebe & i wanted to buy some baby posters ourselves, but ended up my dearest ex-colleague, Derek, "sponsored" us the baby posters, & several more items such as a diaper mat, a pregnancy book, & even the expensive Medela electric breast pump!! :) Really thanks to him & his lovely wifey for passing on these items to us!


Other than Derek's generous contributions, my cell group mate, Sarah, also passed on her little 10-mth old Jacob's baby clothes to us! Look at the heap of clothes -- baby bibs, caps, singlets, bodysuits, tops/bottoms, mittens & socks!! WoW!!! Dat's really so much!!! :D








Besides these items, i've also been reading up on pregnancy/parenting from books and magazines.... I'm not too sure how much i've really absorbed from reading all these, but i do hope these knowledge will come in handy someday! :)

April Birthday Boys!

Tdy we had a yummlicious dim sum session at East Ocean Teochew Restaurant located in Shaw Centre, together with Bebe's long-time family frens. We all had a good time chatting and indulged in fabulous food, including the family fren's 3-yr old son who loved to eat the fried crispy sotong strips! :)

Thru'out our meal, the little boy was self-entertained by his own powerful imagination.... making up stories and actions to himself.... but he also kept "peeping" at me, so occasionally i made smiley & funny faces at him.... hahaha... so by the time we left the restaurant, he was "fren-fren" with me liaoz, & he even held my hand himself!! I was surprised yet secretly happy.... cos it juz kinda touched my heart & made me tink hw wonderful it wld be to also hold my own son's hands in mine... :)

Anyways, later at night, we also pre-celebrated both Melvin (my sis-in-law's hubby) & Bebe's birthdays at Uncle Leong's Restaurant! :D Seems like it's a all-day-good-food-day for us all!


Look at Bebe enjoying his CRABS!!! :D








And birthday celebrations r nvr without a birthday cake -- this time, Bebe himself chose his own birthday cake at Four Leaves from Tiong Bahru Plaza. It's a small fruit cake but it's really nice & spongy, & the almond flakes tasted supremely nice!!

"Happy Birthday to you, soon-to-be Daddy Bebe!!" :D


And of cos not forgetting the other Birthday Boy.... Melvin, wish u good health & stay joyous always! ;)

Who's that KITTY at the window? :D

Yippee!!! I've gotten my Hello Kitty curtain holders tdy & they nw neatly tied up the peach-coloured curtains in our bedroom!! :)








A close-up shot of my cutie Hello Kitty.... *smilez* :)