(2006/01) Jan 2006 MTBs
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little_pony
Active Member
SH
Quite good chopsticks. I used to get them at $9.90 at Kiddypalace last Time
Quite good chopsticks. I used to get them at $9.90 at Kiddypalace last Time
mummies
for the first batch of orders, this is the total amt for each mummy. (all inclusive of shipping)
First Teeth
1. SSF -10 - S$56.17
2. Mamachan - 5 - S$28.09
3. Valerie - 5 - S$ 28.09
4. Rachel - 5 - S$ 28.09
5. Sysac - 5 - S$ 28.09
6. Rena - 4 - S$ 22.47
7. Sleepingdeer - 4 - S$ 22.47
Oral B
1. Wenyl - 3 - S$18.52
2. Krissie - 2 - S$12.35
3. Tabby - 10 - S$61.70
4. CL - 2 - S$12.35
Just to let all mummies know.
Exchange rate is about 1.395.
Base charge = divided by total number of items
Volumetric/weight charge = divided by weight of items
Will be placing 2nd batch of orders once first teeth becomes available. Anyone else wants to add?
2nd batch
Flo First Teeth 5
Krissie First Teeth 4
SH First Teeth 5
SY Oral B 2
Flo Oral B 2
Mamachan Oral B 2
Cookie Oral B 2
Rena Oral B 6
CL Oral B Stage 1 Toothbrush and Baby Tooth and Gum Cleanser 1
Cookie Oral B Stage 1 Toothbrush and Baby Tooth and Gum Cleanser 1
CL Gerber 2
for the first batch of orders, this is the total amt for each mummy. (all inclusive of shipping)
First Teeth
1. SSF -10 - S$56.17
2. Mamachan - 5 - S$28.09
3. Valerie - 5 - S$ 28.09
4. Rachel - 5 - S$ 28.09
5. Sysac - 5 - S$ 28.09
6. Rena - 4 - S$ 22.47
7. Sleepingdeer - 4 - S$ 22.47
Oral B
1. Wenyl - 3 - S$18.52
2. Krissie - 2 - S$12.35
3. Tabby - 10 - S$61.70
4. CL - 2 - S$12.35
Just to let all mummies know.
Exchange rate is about 1.395.
Base charge = divided by total number of items
Volumetric/weight charge = divided by weight of items
Will be placing 2nd batch of orders once first teeth becomes available. Anyone else wants to add?
2nd batch
Flo First Teeth 5
Krissie First Teeth 4
SH First Teeth 5
SY Oral B 2
Flo Oral B 2
Mamachan Oral B 2
Cookie Oral B 2
Rena Oral B 6
CL Oral B Stage 1 Toothbrush and Baby Tooth and Gum Cleanser 1
Cookie Oral B Stage 1 Toothbrush and Baby Tooth and Gum Cleanser 1
CL Gerber 2
mashybrainz
New Member
For gals who wanted to get a doll house for your kids, the one that May posted (100+pcs: $139.95) is going for $99.95 now at Toys R Us.
mashybrainz
New Member
SY
Can you add 2 First Teeth for me? Thanks!
Can you add 2 First Teeth for me? Thanks!
mashybrainz
New Member
may
haha, u definitely not confining jamie to just gal's toys.
oh yah, the taka toy fair is starting this weekend. I've $30 taka voucher, going to chiong this weekend if my fever subsides.
haha, u definitely not confining jamie to just gal's toys.
oh yah, the taka toy fair is starting this weekend. I've $30 taka voucher, going to chiong this weekend if my fever subsides.
mashybrainz
New Member
Tracy
yah, it's a preview of the worst to come. hhahaaha. it'll be this frustrating when they grow up. Maybe that's why they say have to train them from young, coz when they're in their teenage years, it'll be worse.
I guess it's a phase that they'll have to go thru.
yah, it's a preview of the worst to come. hhahaaha. it'll be this frustrating when they grow up. Maybe that's why they say have to train them from young, coz when they're in their teenage years, it'll be worse.
I guess it's a phase that they'll have to go thru.
This is Meg falling asleep on darling daddy. Its naptime and she insist on daddy carrying her. Daddy ignore her and continue sleeping. So she just climb on him and cry until she fell asleep on him. When her tears wet his arm, she even use her hand to clean off! Very 'kua zhang'!
mashybrainz
New Member
tracy
hahah, u know why? Coz didi is a boy, and niece is a gal. So it's a gal's competition.
hahah, u know why? Coz didi is a boy, and niece is a gal. So it's a gal's competition.
mummies
please ignore the table posted earlier. I just opened up the package and they only sent me the oral B toothpaste as first teeth is out of stock. i will go back to bug them cos when they sent me the email to say the order is shipped out, it wasn't mentioned that the first teeth will not be shipped out. and i specifically instructed them to ship only when everything is available.
so now shipping got to increase.
the revised charges for oral B are as follows
Oral B
1. Wenyl - 3 - S$21.64
2. Krissie - 2 - S$14.43
3. Tabby - 10 - S$72.14
4. CL - 2 - S$14.43
If I reduce the shipping charges will refund the mummies.
please ignore the table posted earlier. I just opened up the package and they only sent me the oral B toothpaste as first teeth is out of stock. i will go back to bug them cos when they sent me the email to say the order is shipped out, it wasn't mentioned that the first teeth will not be shipped out. and i specifically instructed them to ship only when everything is available.
so now shipping got to increase.
the revised charges for oral B are as follows
Oral B
1. Wenyl - 3 - S$21.64
2. Krissie - 2 - S$14.43
3. Tabby - 10 - S$72.14
4. CL - 2 - S$14.43
If I reduce the shipping charges will refund the mummies.
Mashy,
Thanks...i will go and look for it at Guardian.
SY,
I spoke a few times to the teacher. They tell me he doesn't suck his thumb in school which I don't really believe. There are a few times when what they say dun correspond with what I am seeing.
Eg initally they say he doesn't cry when bathing. But every weekend when I try to bathe him, he will struggle, scream and cry. So it's a bit hard to believe he is really bathe with no issue in school coz he was really scared of the shower head...esp when washing his hair. I asked a few times, they kept telling me he is ok. A few mths down the road, he actually got better with shower at home. Then one of the day, when i brought him to school, the teacher told me out of the blue that he doesn't cry when he showers anymore!!??? So guess they saw the improvement at the same time as me...not that he never cries as what they claim in the past.
CL,
Hmmm...either the price went up liao or else my colleague pricing is not correct. She told me Kiddy Palace selling for around $11 to $12. Says she can get around $8 to $9 depending on design. Plus she says Kiddy Palace only have one design.
May / Tracy,
Price is around $8 to $9. Let me know if you still interested and which design you are interested in. She is telling me that for the rabbit design one, you can take out the training ring when your child is ready. But that is the only design that can do that and would be more expensive. As for pricing, she need to check coz it is her bf who is selling it.
Tracy,
Meg is so cute. How to sleep like this?
Thanks...i will go and look for it at Guardian.
SY,
I spoke a few times to the teacher. They tell me he doesn't suck his thumb in school which I don't really believe. There are a few times when what they say dun correspond with what I am seeing.
Eg initally they say he doesn't cry when bathing. But every weekend when I try to bathe him, he will struggle, scream and cry. So it's a bit hard to believe he is really bathe with no issue in school coz he was really scared of the shower head...esp when washing his hair. I asked a few times, they kept telling me he is ok. A few mths down the road, he actually got better with shower at home. Then one of the day, when i brought him to school, the teacher told me out of the blue that he doesn't cry when he showers anymore!!??? So guess they saw the improvement at the same time as me...not that he never cries as what they claim in the past.
CL,
Hmmm...either the price went up liao or else my colleague pricing is not correct. She told me Kiddy Palace selling for around $11 to $12. Says she can get around $8 to $9 depending on design. Plus she says Kiddy Palace only have one design.
May / Tracy,
Price is around $8 to $9. Let me know if you still interested and which design you are interested in. She is telling me that for the rabbit design one, you can take out the training ring when your child is ready. But that is the only design that can do that and would be more expensive. As for pricing, she need to check coz it is her bf who is selling it.
Tracy,
Meg is so cute. How to sleep like this?
SH
hmm i don't see why the teacher needs to lie. they shd be honest so that can cooperate in the best way. so strange...
mummies who got the oral B,
actually the price increase is abt 50 cents per item cos initially it means i was using the wrong price to cal the shipping cost due to weight. anyway, if manage to reduce base charge on vpost side i will let u know. but difference wd be abt 50 cents per item. so sorry for the wrong cal earlier.
re pigeon
just now this lady who delivered some pigeon wet wipes to me told me that pigeon going to increase pricing islandwide so if anyone using pigeon stuff, good to stock up now
hmm i don't see why the teacher needs to lie. they shd be honest so that can cooperate in the best way. so strange...
mummies who got the oral B,
actually the price increase is abt 50 cents per item cos initially it means i was using the wrong price to cal the shipping cost due to weight. anyway, if manage to reduce base charge on vpost side i will let u know. but difference wd be abt 50 cents per item. so sorry for the wrong cal earlier.
re pigeon
just now this lady who delivered some pigeon wet wipes to me told me that pigeon going to increase pricing islandwide so if anyone using pigeon stuff, good to stock up now
Tracy,
I got a similar photo. But Jamie was sleeping on her daddy's chest instead. I will also get a rebellious gal if what mashy mentioned is true. Were u the one that says both Jamie and Meg has the same chinese name? Maybe that's why their character is about the same?
I got a similar photo. But Jamie was sleeping on her daddy's chest instead. I will also get a rebellious gal if what mashy mentioned is true. Were u the one that says both Jamie and Meg has the same chinese name? Maybe that's why their character is about the same?
Berlinda
Was on my way to the airport that's why was up so early to read postings
SH
Am interested in the chopstick.
Queen
I think MOH recommendation is to do pap smear once every 2 years. I ask doc b4, say if can afford then do it annually
Tracy
Haha, the pic is so cute...Meg is really daddy's gal. Lucky #2 is didi
Was on my way to the airport that's why was up so early to read postings
SH
Am interested in the chopstick.
Queen
I think MOH recommendation is to do pap smear once every 2 years. I ask doc b4, say if can afford then do it annually
Tracy
Haha, the pic is so cute...Meg is really daddy's gal. Lucky #2 is didi
SH,
Just want to get a pair of cheap one to let Jamie try first. I am interested in the Pororo the Little Penguin design if all 3 are the same price. Else I am fine with the other two designs also (will choose pink). Keep me update with the price okie?
Here's the list:
1) Maywong
2) Tracy
3) Flo
Just want to get a pair of cheap one to let Jamie try first. I am interested in the Pororo the Little Penguin design if all 3 are the same price. Else I am fine with the other two designs also (will choose pink). Keep me update with the price okie?
Here's the list:
1) Maywong
2) Tracy
3) Flo
sleepingdeer
Active Member
Hi Mommies,
CL,
yah, girls are more sensitive, if you compare Aden with Charmaine, she will feel hurt hor? Aden is so guai.... S will just cry when we carry her to the toilet bowl until she throws up, then she will stop crying and say 'finish...' faint!
Tracy,
Megan is sooooo cute in that photo, wah, if I show my hb, he sure will get heart broken again, coz S rejects my hb very often, and very clingy to me.... she will kick him and tell him to 'go away' when she wakes up and he wants to carry her out of her cot... she cannot even tahan him holding her milk cup for her to drink milk.... will only go with him if she wants to eat ice cream coz she knows the daddy will buy for her.
SH,
I just had a parent teacher chat session with S teachers yesterday. I was surprised at alot of behaviour which the teachers mentioned about S too, but apparently the teachers explained that its really very different when a child is in school and at home with parents. She is super shy whenever I bring her to JG and will not open her golden mouth to contribute in class, but the teachers told her she is very outspoken in class and will not hesitate to voice out, so I guess that we can't always tell. I also do have the experience of noticing the difference in her twice. I was in school for her school excursions and she cling to me like a monkey most of the time, demanding that I sit on the floor with her etc. But when I drop her off at school during normal times, she doesn't even look back at me when I say goodbye and will rush off to put her water bottle down and play with the kids, so I'm convinced the little ones really know how to tug at our hear strings and get our attention!
May,
is your period fully here liao? Coz if its still on and off maybe should check it out, and test again in a week?
SH,
I'm interested to get the chopsticks too. Been looking for a suitable pair to start training S coz she keeps picking up our adult ones to try...
1) Maywong
2) Tracy
3) Flo
4) Sleepingdeer (any design is fine)
CL,
yah, girls are more sensitive, if you compare Aden with Charmaine, she will feel hurt hor? Aden is so guai.... S will just cry when we carry her to the toilet bowl until she throws up, then she will stop crying and say 'finish...' faint!
Tracy,
Megan is sooooo cute in that photo, wah, if I show my hb, he sure will get heart broken again, coz S rejects my hb very often, and very clingy to me.... she will kick him and tell him to 'go away' when she wakes up and he wants to carry her out of her cot... she cannot even tahan him holding her milk cup for her to drink milk.... will only go with him if she wants to eat ice cream coz she knows the daddy will buy for her.
SH,
I just had a parent teacher chat session with S teachers yesterday. I was surprised at alot of behaviour which the teachers mentioned about S too, but apparently the teachers explained that its really very different when a child is in school and at home with parents. She is super shy whenever I bring her to JG and will not open her golden mouth to contribute in class, but the teachers told her she is very outspoken in class and will not hesitate to voice out, so I guess that we can't always tell. I also do have the experience of noticing the difference in her twice. I was in school for her school excursions and she cling to me like a monkey most of the time, demanding that I sit on the floor with her etc. But when I drop her off at school during normal times, she doesn't even look back at me when I say goodbye and will rush off to put her water bottle down and play with the kids, so I'm convinced the little ones really know how to tug at our hear strings and get our attention!
May,
is your period fully here liao? Coz if its still on and off maybe should check it out, and test again in a week?
SH,
I'm interested to get the chopsticks too. Been looking for a suitable pair to start training S coz she keeps picking up our adult ones to try...
1) Maywong
2) Tracy
3) Flo
4) Sleepingdeer (any design is fine)
sleepingdeer
Active Member
Today is FRIDAY! Yipee! heading off tomorrow to Desaru with family to have some serious R & R, I'm gonna be totally bochap and let my hb and parrents handle S for the whole trip while I nua....., so looking forward to it!
mashy,
oh ya, silly me not to hv tot of the same sex issue. giving birth has destroyed lots of my brain cells!
may,
yupz...both hv same name given by yu long zi. he told us that she has a bad temper, but in order to teach her, my hubby has to learn to curb his temper first!
SH,
Just want to get a pair of cheap one to let Jamie try first. I am interested in the Pororo the Little Penguin design if all 3 are the same price. Else I am fine with the other two designs also (will choose pink). Keep me update with the price okie?
Here's the list:
1) Maywong
2) Tracy x 4 pairs (any 4 different designs with one pink included)
3) Flo
4) Sleepingdeer - any design is fine
oh ya, silly me not to hv tot of the same sex issue. giving birth has destroyed lots of my brain cells!
may,
yupz...both hv same name given by yu long zi. he told us that she has a bad temper, but in order to teach her, my hubby has to learn to curb his temper first!
SH,
Just want to get a pair of cheap one to let Jamie try first. I am interested in the Pororo the Little Penguin design if all 3 are the same price. Else I am fine with the other two designs also (will choose pink). Keep me update with the price okie?
Here's the list:
1) Maywong
2) Tracy x 4 pairs (any 4 different designs with one pink included)
3) Flo
4) Sleepingdeer - any design is fine
Sleepingdeer,
After the brown discharge then nothing already. No news of period. I tested but it is negative. Supposed to have it on 19 May. But this month I ovulate 4-5 days late. So meaning mense by right should be late by 4-5 days also? I should test later and not on 22 May?
After the brown discharge then nothing already. No news of period. I tested but it is negative. Supposed to have it on 19 May. But this month I ovulate 4-5 days late. So meaning mense by right should be late by 4-5 days also? I should test later and not on 22 May?
mashy and wenyl
ok will add in 2 tubes each for first teeth.
sleepingdeer
nice..i also wan to go hol but no chance liao. yesterday i told JH our neighbour is on hol. then said this year we cannot go. he asked why and i said too late to go and he came up with a funny reason. he said he is old liao and we are all old so cannot go...
re using cup for milk
i also wanted to let JH use cup for milk but he takes milk before he sleeps so dunno whether that will make him more awake...
ok will add in 2 tubes each for first teeth.
sleepingdeer
nice..i also wan to go hol but no chance liao. yesterday i told JH our neighbour is on hol. then said this year we cannot go. he asked why and i said too late to go and he came up with a funny reason. he said he is old liao and we are all old so cannot go...
re using cup for milk
i also wanted to let JH use cup for milk but he takes milk before he sleeps so dunno whether that will make him more awake...
hi mommies
I'm on mc today.. suddenly down with fever and sorethroat.. tabby's also been vomiting away and coughing at night.. so i'm quite zombified...
SY
are you delivering soon? Thanks so much for the oral b.. how to get from you? no worries abt the increase in price or shipping.. will pay whatever necessary.
mommies
working mommies.. need some advice or maybe just consolation.. i'm so torn. I want to advance my career and work really hard but sometimes with 2 kids its so tiring.. when i come back late at 8plus, dun have much time with the kids cos they need to sleep by 9.30 or latest 10pm.. some of it is logistics cos i need to go fetch them from my moms place... i feel like a stranger.. then on weekends sometimes i'm working saturdays and have work to do.. i feel that i miss so much of didi growing up... last time with tabby i had so much more time, partially cos i was freer then.. i feel SO guilty.. but its not like i haven't given up my own spare time to be with them.. it sometimes really wears me out... in the end i seem like neither here nor there..not quite devoted to work not quite devoted to home, what are your thots.. how do you balance or console yourself? i don't think i could quit and be a SAHM... i can be a tai tai har har but not a SAHM cos i'm useless at housekeeping. Only good at shopping and spending kekeke! Been trying to stay awake to do work but really so tired... so frustrating.. i still want to be a part of my kids growing up..
tracy
wow! your megs is really devoted hor.. nevermind.. next time didi be just as devoted to you! Actually sometimes.. better, cos then u can have a bit of down time.. but for me tabby will insist on even watching me go toilet and take shower and everything.. a bit tiring!
RE: tea
wish i can join you but taking alot of leave in june already so can't take in may plus i have clinic that day.. so i think my patients will scream if i change their appts so last minute ... hahah.... have fun!
May
how is jaime's cough? actually pred is not contraindicated but should be used with care cos it has lots of side effects. Its a wonder drug that makes inflammation which is the cause of the bronchitis go away fast. But this is if there is no bacterial infection cos it also makes bacterial infection worse.
I'm on mc today.. suddenly down with fever and sorethroat.. tabby's also been vomiting away and coughing at night.. so i'm quite zombified...
SY
are you delivering soon? Thanks so much for the oral b.. how to get from you? no worries abt the increase in price or shipping.. will pay whatever necessary.
mommies
working mommies.. need some advice or maybe just consolation.. i'm so torn. I want to advance my career and work really hard but sometimes with 2 kids its so tiring.. when i come back late at 8plus, dun have much time with the kids cos they need to sleep by 9.30 or latest 10pm.. some of it is logistics cos i need to go fetch them from my moms place... i feel like a stranger.. then on weekends sometimes i'm working saturdays and have work to do.. i feel that i miss so much of didi growing up... last time with tabby i had so much more time, partially cos i was freer then.. i feel SO guilty.. but its not like i haven't given up my own spare time to be with them.. it sometimes really wears me out... in the end i seem like neither here nor there..not quite devoted to work not quite devoted to home, what are your thots.. how do you balance or console yourself? i don't think i could quit and be a SAHM... i can be a tai tai har har but not a SAHM cos i'm useless at housekeeping. Only good at shopping and spending kekeke! Been trying to stay awake to do work but really so tired... so frustrating.. i still want to be a part of my kids growing up..
tracy
wow! your megs is really devoted hor.. nevermind.. next time didi be just as devoted to you! Actually sometimes.. better, cos then u can have a bit of down time.. but for me tabby will insist on even watching me go toilet and take shower and everything.. a bit tiring!
RE: tea
wish i can join you but taking alot of leave in june already so can't take in may plus i have clinic that day.. so i think my patients will scream if i change their appts so last minute ... hahah.... have fun!
May
how is jaime's cough? actually pred is not contraindicated but should be used with care cos it has lots of side effects. Its a wonder drug that makes inflammation which is the cause of the bronchitis go away fast. But this is if there is no bacterial infection cos it also makes bacterial infection worse.
SH
re: training chopsticks
Actually i got 2 from aprica brand but too cheem for them to use now, this one looks easier..
Here's the list:
1) Maywong
2) Tracy x 4 pairs (any 4 different designs with one pink included)
3) Flo
4) Sleepingdeer - any design is fine
5) tabbiesusx2 pairs -any design
re: training chopsticks
Actually i got 2 from aprica brand but too cheem for them to use now, this one looks easier..
Here's the list:
1) Maywong
2) Tracy x 4 pairs (any 4 different designs with one pink included)
3) Flo
4) Sleepingdeer - any design is fine
5) tabbiesusx2 pairs -any design
sophia_rebekah
New Member
Moms-only-get-together Hi-Tea
Will keep it simple for this year, just meet, chat over good food!
Date: 28th May, Wednesday from 2pm onwards
Either Goodwood Park Nonya Hi-Tea or Marriott Cafe Hi-Tea - <font color="ff0000">Anyone knows if either of these two places has got any credit card promo tie-ins?</font>
1) MamaChan - Goodwood Park or Marriott cafe
2) Rachel - Goodwood Park or Marriott cafe
3) Sysac Goodwood Park or Marriott Cafe
4) Flo - Confirmed, ?Goodwood Park or Marriott Cafe
5) God's_child - Will try
6) Yuki - Goodwood Park
7) rena - Good wood / marriot.
8) Chicken Little - Just applied and see if approve (Goodwood Park and Marriott Cafe)
Will keep it simple for this year, just meet, chat over good food!
Date: 28th May, Wednesday from 2pm onwards
Either Goodwood Park Nonya Hi-Tea or Marriott Cafe Hi-Tea - <font color="ff0000">Anyone knows if either of these two places has got any credit card promo tie-ins?</font>
1) MamaChan - Goodwood Park or Marriott cafe
2) Rachel - Goodwood Park or Marriott cafe
3) Sysac Goodwood Park or Marriott Cafe
4) Flo - Confirmed, ?Goodwood Park or Marriott Cafe
5) God's_child - Will try
6) Yuki - Goodwood Park
7) rena - Good wood / marriot.
8) Chicken Little - Just applied and see if approve (Goodwood Park and Marriott Cafe)
mashybrainz
New Member
SH,
Let us know when the price is in. Thanks!
Here's the list:
1) Maywong
2) Tracy x 4 pairs (any 4 different designs with one pink included)
3) Flo
4) Sleepingdeer - any design is fine
5) tabbiesusx2 pairs -any design
6) Mashy -any design ok so long as not pink.)
Let us know when the price is in. Thanks!
Here's the list:
1) Maywong
2) Tracy x 4 pairs (any 4 different designs with one pink included)
3) Flo
4) Sleepingdeer - any design is fine
5) tabbiesusx2 pairs -any design
6) Mashy -any design ok so long as not pink.)
sleepingdeer
Active Member
Hi Tracy,
no lah, S not so advanced yet haha, she has been using cups to drink her milk since about she was about 1 and 1/2 years old, but we put a straw in for her. I switched her to the milk cup immediately after I stopped bfing her, she doesn't remember how to use bottle at all, since the last time she used it was 5+ months! After she started knowing how to use the straw, it was just natural for her to progress to taking milk through straw too, but have to say it saves me alot of time coz she can finish her milk in like 2 min...
May,
yup, maybe you should wait one more week, and if your menses doesn't come till then try testing again or go see a doc...
no lah, S not so advanced yet haha, she has been using cups to drink her milk since about she was about 1 and 1/2 years old, but we put a straw in for her. I switched her to the milk cup immediately after I stopped bfing her, she doesn't remember how to use bottle at all, since the last time she used it was 5+ months! After she started knowing how to use the straw, it was just natural for her to progress to taking milk through straw too, but have to say it saves me alot of time coz she can finish her milk in like 2 min...
May,
yup, maybe you should wait one more week, and if your menses doesn't come till then try testing again or go see a doc...
tabbs
thinking of city hall lunch next week? can make it?
i can understand the struggle. sometimes i think i do enjoy working and feeling challenged but at the same time, i m so scared of not having enough time for #2 that i think i got to put my plans on hold. but if i put my plans on hold, i dunno how long i can tahan being SAHM esp when no income and cannot spend so freely. and after that when i want to work, what kind of work can i find. like so many things to think abt.
but at the end of the day, i guess it's really what is more impt to u. also dun wan to have any regrets right?
that's why mothers are the best....we sacrifice our sleep our own time etc all for the kids.
thinking of city hall lunch next week? can make it?
i can understand the struggle. sometimes i think i do enjoy working and feeling challenged but at the same time, i m so scared of not having enough time for #2 that i think i got to put my plans on hold. but if i put my plans on hold, i dunno how long i can tahan being SAHM esp when no income and cannot spend so freely. and after that when i want to work, what kind of work can i find. like so many things to think abt.
but at the end of the day, i guess it's really what is more impt to u. also dun wan to have any regrets right?
that's why mothers are the best....we sacrifice our sleep our own time etc all for the kids.
little_pony
Active Member
tabb, SY
I constantly have that feeling of not spending enuff time for aden and feel aden is slow in speech development because I did not spend as much time as I did for Charmaine. There are many things I have done for Charmaine but I did not do the same for Aden. So constantly I am guilty as Aden is being treated as Second class Kid. Then when I try to spend some time with Aden, Charmaine will voice out her unhappiness. So very torn between work, my own hobby, spending time for kids. That is why I finally decided to get a helper. I need to be released from other work and spend time with husband and kids.
Sleepingdeer
Yes, in terms of this, Aden is much easier to handle than Charmaine. Charmaine will cry non stop till she is clean up and being console everything is fine.
I constantly have that feeling of not spending enuff time for aden and feel aden is slow in speech development because I did not spend as much time as I did for Charmaine. There are many things I have done for Charmaine but I did not do the same for Aden. So constantly I am guilty as Aden is being treated as Second class Kid. Then when I try to spend some time with Aden, Charmaine will voice out her unhappiness. So very torn between work, my own hobby, spending time for kids. That is why I finally decided to get a helper. I need to be released from other work and spend time with husband and kids.
Sleepingdeer
Yes, in terms of this, Aden is much easier to handle than Charmaine. Charmaine will cry non stop till she is clean up and being console everything is fine.
sleepingdeer
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Tabbs,
honestly I can understand how you feel, as a SAHM, though alot of people always thinks its really easy to stay at home, its not easy at all. From monring to night, you are at the beck and call of your kids, and it leaves little time for housework or anything else. My hb always asks me what I do all day at home, but they dun understand that there is just so much to do... so for working mums, the pressure is crazy with double load! If I am feeling this way with one kid, I really dun know how to cope with two!
Is it possible for you to find some flexible working hours so that you can do half and half?
honestly I can understand how you feel, as a SAHM, though alot of people always thinks its really easy to stay at home, its not easy at all. From monring to night, you are at the beck and call of your kids, and it leaves little time for housework or anything else. My hb always asks me what I do all day at home, but they dun understand that there is just so much to do... so for working mums, the pressure is crazy with double load! If I am feeling this way with one kid, I really dun know how to cope with two!
Is it possible for you to find some flexible working hours so that you can do half and half?
tabb,
don't worry, you are not alone on this guilt trip. i'm very guilty about not spending enough time with tyler as well. i even begin to suspect if he knows who's his mama! it's worst when he doesn't even want to latch on and bf. he prefers the bottle. he screams so loud when i tried to latch him on and push me away. i feel very dejected when he treats me like that. makes me cry... but there's really nothing much I can do.previously i constantly had crack nipples so i can't latch him. so during that period, he got used to the bottle.
now i only spend time with tyler coz i think i seriously need to bond with him. as for edgar, he already has his fair share of attention from me. so i "delegate" him to my helper or my hb. of coz at times he will whine for me. only at times like this, i will put Tyler down and spend a little time with him. And since he still gets to sleep with us on the bed, i feel that's bonding as well. poor tyler sleeps everywhere! usually with my parents. only after edgar fall asleep then i will go over and bring him back to my room. but once break dawn, i will bring him back to my parents room coz both boys will be in the light sleep mode and they tend to wake each other up at the slightest noise. not a good thing coz it's very chaotic when both boys cry!
don't worry, you are not alone on this guilt trip. i'm very guilty about not spending enough time with tyler as well. i even begin to suspect if he knows who's his mama! it's worst when he doesn't even want to latch on and bf. he prefers the bottle. he screams so loud when i tried to latch him on and push me away. i feel very dejected when he treats me like that. makes me cry... but there's really nothing much I can do.previously i constantly had crack nipples so i can't latch him. so during that period, he got used to the bottle.
now i only spend time with tyler coz i think i seriously need to bond with him. as for edgar, he already has his fair share of attention from me. so i "delegate" him to my helper or my hb. of coz at times he will whine for me. only at times like this, i will put Tyler down and spend a little time with him. And since he still gets to sleep with us on the bed, i feel that's bonding as well. poor tyler sleeps everywhere! usually with my parents. only after edgar fall asleep then i will go over and bring him back to my room. but once break dawn, i will bring him back to my parents room coz both boys will be in the light sleep mode and they tend to wake each other up at the slightest noise. not a good thing coz it's very chaotic when both boys cry!
sleepingdeer
Active Member
SY,
when I made up my mind to be a SAHM, I knew that there was little chance I would go back to my old line when I get back to work again, so all my job planning in the future will be about starting again in a new industry i guess. I have to accept the fact that pay will never be as good as what I drew in the past but its a consious decision I made at that time, so I have no regrets
Beside the hum-dum of everyday life, I kinda enjoy seeing S grow up, she makes me laugh till I cry everyday, and whenever that happens, I know I wouldn't trade all the money in the world for capturing those moments with her... but that's just me...
when I made up my mind to be a SAHM, I knew that there was little chance I would go back to my old line when I get back to work again, so all my job planning in the future will be about starting again in a new industry i guess. I have to accept the fact that pay will never be as good as what I drew in the past but its a consious decision I made at that time, so I have no regrets
sleepingdeer
yeah i would love to watch the kids grow up actually but hb so financially insecure that i don't have his full support. so in the end i worry about a lot of things. now hoping i can just take maybe 6 months break and then decide what to do.
CL
sigh, that's the fear that i have. that #2 will be so shortchanged. sometimes even before she's born, i keep hoping she will be easy bb and like to sleep so that JH schedule not much change. selfish and unfair sounding right...but i dunno how esle to cope if she's difficult so just keep praying she will be easy bb for the first few months.
yeah i would love to watch the kids grow up actually but hb so financially insecure that i don't have his full support. so in the end i worry about a lot of things. now hoping i can just take maybe 6 months break and then decide what to do.
CL
sigh, that's the fear that i have. that #2 will be so shortchanged. sometimes even before she's born, i keep hoping she will be easy bb and like to sleep so that JH schedule not much change. selfish and unfair sounding right...but i dunno how esle to cope if she's difficult so just keep praying she will be easy bb for the first few months.
SH,
Let us know when the price is in. Thanks!
Here's the list:
1) Maywong
2) Tracy x 4 pairs (any 4 different designs with one pink included)
3) Flo
4) Sleepingdeer - any design is fine
5) tabbiesusx2 pairs -any design
6) Mashy -any design ok so long as not pink.)
7) bblon x 4 - any design ok as long as not pink
Let us know when the price is in. Thanks!
Here's the list:
1) Maywong
2) Tracy x 4 pairs (any 4 different designs with one pink included)
3) Flo
4) Sleepingdeer - any design is fine
5) tabbiesusx2 pairs -any design
6) Mashy -any design ok so long as not pink.)
7) bblon x 4 - any design ok as long as not pink
sleepingdeer
Active Member
SY,
oh yah, when it comes to money, we have lots of nagging fro the hbs! While hb and I agree that its best for me to take care of S for now, it doesn't stop the sighing and the nagging when we see our savings being depleted, and losing out on the potential to save more if I was working, so that is the trade off... While we like the fact that I'm at home with S, we also lament and worry about saving for our retirement, so headache!
oh yah, when it comes to money, we have lots of nagging fro the hbs! While hb and I agree that its best for me to take care of S for now, it doesn't stop the sighing and the nagging when we see our savings being depleted, and losing out on the potential to save more if I was working, so that is the trade off... While we like the fact that I'm at home with S, we also lament and worry about saving for our retirement, so headache!
Tabbs
You are not alone. I guess all working moms have the same guilt. Is not easy to juggle between work and kids. These days I'll just try to get out of office in time even if I can't finish all my work unless is super urgent. Also will make sure I only travel on weekdays if I need to. More importantly I think it depends on the co and your boss work culture. I quite lucky in the sense that my boss is also pro family and he understands when I need to take urgent leave to take Mel to the doc or babysit or even to join school activites. Perhaps you could consider switching to another dept/boss who is less demanding?
You are not alone. I guess all working moms have the same guilt. Is not easy to juggle between work and kids. These days I'll just try to get out of office in time even if I can't finish all my work unless is super urgent. Also will make sure I only travel on weekdays if I need to. More importantly I think it depends on the co and your boss work culture. I quite lucky in the sense that my boss is also pro family and he understands when I need to take urgent leave to take Mel to the doc or babysit or even to join school activites. Perhaps you could consider switching to another dept/boss who is less demanding?
Tabbs
You are not alone. I guess all working moms have the same guilt. Is not easy to juggle between work and kids. These days I'll just try to get out of office in time even if I can't finish all my work unless is super urgent. Also will make sure I only travel on weekdays if I need to. More importantly I think it depends on the co and your boss work culture. I quite lucky in the sense that my boss is also pro family and he understands when I need to take urgent leave to take Mel to the doc or babysit or even to join school activites. Perhaps you could consider switching to another dept/boss who is less demanding?
You are not alone. I guess all working moms have the same guilt. Is not easy to juggle between work and kids. These days I'll just try to get out of office in time even if I can't finish all my work unless is super urgent. Also will make sure I only travel on weekdays if I need to. More importantly I think it depends on the co and your boss work culture. I quite lucky in the sense that my boss is also pro family and he understands when I need to take urgent leave to take Mel to the doc or babysit or even to join school activites. Perhaps you could consider switching to another dept/boss who is less demanding?
Moms-only-get-together Hi-Tea
Will keep it simple for this year, just meet, chat over good food!
Date: 28th May, Wednesday from 2pm onwards
Either Goodwood Park Nonya Hi-Tea or Marriott Cafe Hi-Tea - Anyone knows if either of these two places has got any credit card promo tie-ins?
1) MamaChan - Goodwood Park or Marriott cafe
2) Rachel - Goodwood Park or Marriott cafe
3) Sysac Goodwood Park or Marriott Cafe
4) Flo - Confirmed, ?Goodwood Park or Marriott Cafe
5) God's_child - Will try
6) Yuki - Goodwood Park
7) rena - Good wood / marriot.
8) Chicken Little - Just applied and see if approve (Goodwood Park and Marriott Cafe)
Marriott Cafe Intl/local Hi-Tea 3pm - 5.30pm. at $35++. UOB Card Dining Privilege is 1 Complimentary buffet with every 3 payg adult diners.
Goodwood Park Hotel Hi-Tea 2.45pm - 5pm. Coffee Lounge Nonya cuisine $28++.
Will keep it simple for this year, just meet, chat over good food!
Date: 28th May, Wednesday from 2pm onwards
Either Goodwood Park Nonya Hi-Tea or Marriott Cafe Hi-Tea - Anyone knows if either of these two places has got any credit card promo tie-ins?
1) MamaChan - Goodwood Park or Marriott cafe
2) Rachel - Goodwood Park or Marriott cafe
3) Sysac Goodwood Park or Marriott Cafe
4) Flo - Confirmed, ?Goodwood Park or Marriott Cafe
5) God's_child - Will try
6) Yuki - Goodwood Park
7) rena - Good wood / marriot.
8) Chicken Little - Just applied and see if approve (Goodwood Park and Marriott Cafe)
Marriott Cafe Intl/local Hi-Tea 3pm - 5.30pm. at $35++. UOB Card Dining Privilege is 1 Complimentary buffet with every 3 payg adult diners.
Goodwood Park Hotel Hi-Tea 2.45pm - 5pm. Coffee Lounge Nonya cuisine $28++.
Tabbie
i agree to Flo's suggestion on switching to another dept/boss where the demand is lesser yet can be fulfilling. understand you have a demanding boss and that does not make it any easier. i guess as a mother, we all wants to stay by our chhildren side as much as possible yet have a space of our own. our kids only grow up once and i nv nv regret for giving up my career for dylan and my future #2. personally, career and the job title will not follow us forever but its the rewards we get when grooming our kids. =)
i agree to Flo's suggestion on switching to another dept/boss where the demand is lesser yet can be fulfilling. understand you have a demanding boss and that does not make it any easier. i guess as a mother, we all wants to stay by our chhildren side as much as possible yet have a space of our own. our kids only grow up once and i nv nv regret for giving up my career for dylan and my future #2. personally, career and the job title will not follow us forever but its the rewards we get when grooming our kids. =)
Tabbs
Any chance for you to work in private clinics where I have seen some freelance consultant will work on some particular days? I felt guilty for unable to stay by Jamie side when she is really very sick last few days. Blamed myself that if only I can forgo my job and be a FT SAHM.
Any chance for you to work in private clinics where I have seen some freelance consultant will work on some particular days? I felt guilty for unable to stay by Jamie side when she is really very sick last few days. Blamed myself that if only I can forgo my job and be a FT SAHM.