(2007/04) April 2007 MTB
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peanutbutter
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michele,
how are claire and chace now? you're getting sufficient rest yourself?
i'm 35 weeks today. 5 more weeks to go!! oh, and will most prob be getting the bunk bed after all. don't think the person sleeping on the top will fall off cos there's a railing. and even if he/she really falls, the fall is from a single mattress (at the top) onto a queen mattress (at the bottom). so i guess it'll prob be safe enough. if i order tomorrow, maybe it'll come by weekend then i can try an alternative sleeping arrangement soon!
how are claire and chace now? you're getting sufficient rest yourself?
i'm 35 weeks today. 5 more weeks to go!! oh, and will most prob be getting the bunk bed after all. don't think the person sleeping on the top will fall off cos there's a railing. and even if he/she really falls, the fall is from a single mattress (at the top) onto a queen mattress (at the bottom). so i guess it'll prob be safe enough. if i order tomorrow, maybe it'll come by weekend then i can try an alternative sleeping arrangement soon!
peanutbutter
Active Member
kaexin,
keira looks sooooo happy on the ride. i didn't even know that there was a show at hort park. the last time we were there in my first trimester, we promised kaizer that we'll bring him back to the playground at hortpark. but we've yet to honour our word.
keira looks sooooo happy on the ride. i didn't even know that there was a show at hort park. the last time we were there in my first trimester, we promised kaizer that we'll bring him back to the playground at hortpark. but we've yet to honour our word.
s/w
any chance of the baby coming out earlier?
I'd still think it'd be frightening for the person falling down.
Actually, what if your HB sleeps on top then you and the kids and take the bottom bunk with Kaizer near the wall (if it's against the wall). That way easier access for you to move around also.
Unless the bed is very stable, I suspect it might move when you climb up and down...or maybe that was the workmanship years ago.
I wanted to get a bunk for J and he seems really competent on it but the store said it's only recommended for 4 and up.
All I remember is, I moved a lot when I was a kid and fell off the (normal single) bed every night. Slept right through it all...just always finding myself on the floor in the morning. hehe.
Michelle,
where is this Hort park place? Must really look it up on the map...looks fun
any chance of the baby coming out earlier?
I'd still think it'd be frightening for the person falling down.
Actually, what if your HB sleeps on top then you and the kids and take the bottom bunk with Kaizer near the wall (if it's against the wall). That way easier access for you to move around also.
Unless the bed is very stable, I suspect it might move when you climb up and down...or maybe that was the workmanship years ago.
I wanted to get a bunk for J and he seems really competent on it but the store said it's only recommended for 4 and up.
All I remember is, I moved a lot when I was a kid and fell off the (normal single) bed every night. Slept right through it all...just always finding myself on the floor in the morning. hehe.
Michelle,
where is this Hort park place? Must really look it up on the map...looks fun
sandwich,
last week there was an exhibition, so they prepare the rides for the kids. i had trouble getting keira fm the playgrd to the rides coz the rides were all the way in. some of the other kids went quite like the rides, one even took the train rides for 5x.
D,
hortpark is at Hyderabad road, its actually off alexandra road nearer to Gillman Heights @ Depot road. u can see the henderson waves there.
last week there was an exhibition, so they prepare the rides for the kids. i had trouble getting keira fm the playgrd to the rides coz the rides were all the way in. some of the other kids went quite like the rides, one even took the train rides for 5x.
D,
hortpark is at Hyderabad road, its actually off alexandra road nearer to Gillman Heights @ Depot road. u can see the henderson waves there.
Takashimaya Baby Fair
Thu 27 Aug to Sun 13 Sept
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absolut_vodka
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s/w, we are adjusting - chace has been really good so far; sleeps much longer hours than claire when she was that age so i don't have to wake up that much in the night SO FAR.
D's suggestion about ur hb sleeping on the upper bunk is a good idea... at least he's less likely to fall off (though if he does, he will probably squash whoever's on the queen bed!) but definitely not a good idea for kaizer to fall off lah!
i'm so excited for you! hehe...
mrs_lai, thanks for the update on taka fair - i've been wondering when it is! wanna stock up on some essentials.
D's suggestion about ur hb sleeping on the upper bunk is a good idea... at least he's less likely to fall off (though if he does, he will probably squash whoever's on the queen bed!) but definitely not a good idea for kaizer to fall off lah!
i'm so excited for you! hehe...
mrs_lai, thanks for the update on taka fair - i've been wondering when it is! wanna stock up on some essentials.
peanutbutter
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d,
baby #2 is not engaged yet, according to the gyn whom i saw yesterday. so no chance of being early =)
michele,
i'm excited but not prepared yet. planning to pack my hospital bag this/next weekend. and planning to wash baby #2's laundry after i visit the taka fair.
diane,
thanks for the info on the fair. i've got myself $220 worth of taka vouchers to spend at the fair!! yipee, planning to get an avent breast pump, avent breastmilk storage bottles and a stroller pad at the fair. hopefully aprica has a booth so that i can get the pad from their booth. couldn't find a stroller pad on the aprisin website that d and moxi recommended.
piscesgal,
i just ordered the bunk bed online! it's super ugly, hahaa ... from this website www.beds.sg. telling myself not to mind about how it looks as long as it can serve it's purpose of enabling me to have a good sleeping arrangement until my new house arrives. will prob post a pic on my blog of how the bed really looks when it arrives on wed.
baby #2 is not engaged yet, according to the gyn whom i saw yesterday. so no chance of being early =)
michele,
i'm excited but not prepared yet. planning to pack my hospital bag this/next weekend. and planning to wash baby #2's laundry after i visit the taka fair.
diane,
thanks for the info on the fair. i've got myself $220 worth of taka vouchers to spend at the fair!! yipee, planning to get an avent breast pump, avent breastmilk storage bottles and a stroller pad at the fair. hopefully aprica has a booth so that i can get the pad from their booth. couldn't find a stroller pad on the aprisin website that d and moxi recommended.
piscesgal,
i just ordered the bunk bed online! it's super ugly, hahaa ... from this website www.beds.sg. telling myself not to mind about how it looks as long as it can serve it's purpose of enabling me to have a good sleeping arrangement until my new house arrives. will prob post a pic on my blog of how the bed really looks when it arrives on wed.
absolut_vodka
New Member
s/w, i still have some brand new avent bottles & storage cups... u wanna take over (i'm not pumping... Claire is my pump!) - sell u cheap cheap! 
stroller pads dun need to be from aprica one lah - as long as they serve their purpose. i have one from kiddopotamus - http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2299911. that fits both car seats & strollers and also a couple of others that i got from taka last time for claire
and oh, chace was engaged from week 37 or 38 but he's still late lor. haha...
stroller pads dun need to be from aprica one lah - as long as they serve their purpose. i have one from kiddopotamus - http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2299911. that fits both car seats & strollers and also a couple of others that i got from taka last time for claire
and oh, chace was engaged from week 37 or 38 but he's still late lor. haha...
Quick Question
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Epidural or GA?
I'm sure some of you would've had either or both, right?
What side effect did you experience?
If you had to choose again, what did you get last time and what would you choose this time?
Everyone's physiology is different but I wonder if there are some common side effects among you.
I've only been on LA (wisdom tooth, minor surgery, etc) so...I've no idea with the above two.
(and I generally take well to drugs... )
Have a great weekend!
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Epidural or GA?
I'm sure some of you would've had either or both, right?
What side effect did you experience?
If you had to choose again, what did you get last time and what would you choose this time?
Everyone's physiology is different but I wonder if there are some common side effects among you.
I've only been on LA (wisdom tooth, minor surgery, etc) so...I've no idea with the above two.
) Have a great weekend!
s/w,
was Kaizer early/late/on time? I'm just curious. It's different for every child so it doesn't matter what your first answer is. haha. Unless the mother has an underlying condition like an incompetent cervix or not so competent "soft" cervix. heh.
Never used stroller pads but I realise it's quite the thing to use here. Have you tried calling aprisin? I always call them before I visit them, it's easy to get through.
Ya hor...couldn't you get Kaizer to be your pump as well? Or is he completely off breastfeeding? oh wait...he goes to school. Having never bfed before, err...do you need "the pump" only at certain times of the day (night) or throughout the day?
Oh, should clarify, I'm not pregnant just kaypoh and waiting for J to wake up so that we can go out!
was Kaizer early/late/on time? I'm just curious. It's different for every child so it doesn't matter what your first answer is. haha. Unless the mother has an underlying condition like an incompetent cervix or not so competent "soft" cervix. heh.
Never used stroller pads but I realise it's quite the thing to use here. Have you tried calling aprisin? I always call them before I visit them, it's easy to get through.
Ya hor...couldn't you get Kaizer to be your pump as well? Or is he completely off breastfeeding? oh wait...he goes to school. Having never bfed before, err...do you need "the pump" only at certain times of the day (night) or throughout the day?
Oh, should clarify, I'm not pregnant just kaypoh and waiting for J to wake up so that we can go out!
peanutbutter
Active Member
michele,
i certainly dun mind getting the avent bottles and cups from you if you're selling them cheaply =) ideally, i'll need 10-15 bottles in 125ml capacity, maybe 5 in 260ml capacity. all the old ones that i used to store kaizer's EBM, i've thrown them away once they've been used for more than a year. do drop me a mail when you're free to let me know the quantity that you're selling, the capacity they hold, etc. i'll only need them in a couple of months actually, when i go back to work. cos don't intend to express at all within the first three months unless #2 has to stay in hospital because of jaundice. i've started thinking about my post-birth leave plans today. i will be definitely out of the office from sep - dec. then coming back to work in jan on a 1/2 day basis until about middle of 2010. what's your leave plans like?
d,
kaizer was 2 days ahead of EDD. i suppose that means he's relatively "on time". never called aprisin before. doesn't matter, will just check out the taka fair. i'm sure there'll be a suitable pad to get there since michele said don't have to get the same brand. kaizer was forcibly weaned off the breast when he was about 23 months old ... that's about 1/2 year ago. i only need the pump when i go back to work. i won't bother pumping at certain times of the day (during my maternity leave) to increase my supply because i'll be too lazy to wash the pump parts, too lazy to sterilize the bottles and too lazy to heat up the EBM. oh, plus i do not know how to bottlefeed a baby at all!
augleo,
i bought a small bag of huat kueh mix at lunch time. i also bought some cupcake paper holders to pour the mix into prior to steaming. can i check with you about the cross shape on top of the kueh ... am i supposed to use a knife to draw the cross on top of the mix before the steaming process starts, or halfway through the steaming process?
i certainly dun mind getting the avent bottles and cups from you if you're selling them cheaply =) ideally, i'll need 10-15 bottles in 125ml capacity, maybe 5 in 260ml capacity. all the old ones that i used to store kaizer's EBM, i've thrown them away once they've been used for more than a year. do drop me a mail when you're free to let me know the quantity that you're selling, the capacity they hold, etc. i'll only need them in a couple of months actually, when i go back to work. cos don't intend to express at all within the first three months unless #2 has to stay in hospital because of jaundice. i've started thinking about my post-birth leave plans today. i will be definitely out of the office from sep - dec. then coming back to work in jan on a 1/2 day basis until about middle of 2010. what's your leave plans like?
d,
kaizer was 2 days ahead of EDD. i suppose that means he's relatively "on time". never called aprisin before. doesn't matter, will just check out the taka fair. i'm sure there'll be a suitable pad to get there since michele said don't have to get the same brand. kaizer was forcibly weaned off the breast when he was about 23 months old ... that's about 1/2 year ago. i only need the pump when i go back to work. i won't bother pumping at certain times of the day (during my maternity leave) to increase my supply because i'll be too lazy to wash the pump parts, too lazy to sterilize the bottles and too lazy to heat up the EBM. oh, plus i do not know how to bottlefeed a baby at all!
augleo,
i bought a small bag of huat kueh mix at lunch time. i also bought some cupcake paper holders to pour the mix into prior to steaming. can i check with you about the cross shape on top of the kueh ... am i supposed to use a knife to draw the cross on top of the mix before the steaming process starts, or halfway through the steaming process?
absolut_vodka
New Member
haha... s/w, u're just like me! i hate to sterilize the pumps & parts... too much work! i tried pumping when the milk came in and gave the bottle to claire - its so funny that she has no idea how to drink from the milk bottle!!
ok, will email u about the bottles & cups.
ok, will email u about the bottles & cups.
absolut_vodka
New Member
D, we'll both prob tell u that bfing is easier! no hot water, no sterilizing and no mixing needed!
Michele,
I used ready-to-feed...no tricks involved either...in the beginning (first few weeks), I just attached the teat to the (RTF) bottle and feed. Then I bought the bigger ones...only then need to use our own milk bottles. As for sterilising...I use a microwave steriliser so just 4 minutes in the morning (once and day) and that was it. I stopped sterilizing since six months so don't even remember it anymore.
But I will give it to you that I think breastfeeding (once everything is "settled", esp for new mothers/bfders) it is supposed to be more cost effective and convenient)...which is why, IF I can try it next time round, I'll give it a shot...esp since now, I can do the rest of the "caring" already. heh.
Hmm...maybe Jesse takes after me, never quite thought of it, but he's very cautious and likes to do things in baby steps. I call him "chicken" but maybe he's just really cautious about "change" like me.
I used ready-to-feed...no tricks involved either...in the beginning (first few weeks), I just attached the teat to the (RTF) bottle and feed. Then I bought the bigger ones...only then need to use our own milk bottles. As for sterilising...I use a microwave steriliser so just 4 minutes in the morning (once and day) and that was it. I stopped sterilizing since six months so don't even remember it anymore.
But I will give it to you that I think breastfeeding (once everything is "settled", esp for new mothers/bfders) it is supposed to be more cost effective and convenient)...which is why, IF I can try it next time round, I'll give it a shot...esp since now, I can do the rest of the "caring" already. heh.
peanutbutter
Active Member
augleo,
mine huet kueh didn't huat very well =) thanks for the recommendation though, cos me and kaizer had a lot of fun preparing the batter in the morning! but my end product wasn't tasty. kaizer and husband only took one bite each, and didn't want to take more bites, hahaa. i had to finish one portion myself, while i threw away the other one. luckily, didn't prepare so much cos for today's experiment i only used 200g of the mix.
mine huet kueh didn't huat very well =) thanks for the recommendation though, cos me and kaizer had a lot of fun preparing the batter in the morning! but my end product wasn't tasty. kaizer and husband only took one bite each, and didn't want to take more bites, hahaa. i had to finish one portion myself, while i threw away the other one. luckily, didn't prepare so much cos for today's experiment i only used 200g of the mix.
peanutbutter
Active Member
augleo,
mine huet kueh didn't huat very well =) thanks for the recommendation though, cos me and kaizer had a lot of fun preparing the batter in the morning! but my end product wasn't tasty. kaizer and husband only took one bite each, and didn't want to take more bites, hahaa. i had to finish one portion myself, while i threw away the other one. luckily, didn't prepare so much cos for today's experiment i only used 200g of the mix. i think i still have enough mix to try for the next two weekends!
mine huet kueh didn't huat very well =) thanks for the recommendation though, cos me and kaizer had a lot of fun preparing the batter in the morning! but my end product wasn't tasty. kaizer and husband only took one bite each, and didn't want to take more bites, hahaa. i had to finish one portion myself, while i threw away the other one. luckily, didn't prepare so much cos for today's experiment i only used 200g of the mix. i think i still have enough mix to try for the next two weekends!
Hi mummies,
long time not posted here.. how is everyone?
Wanted to ask if anyone is interested in LNT? I've been hearing abt them and thought I'd check them out and found out they are having a 44% off promotion for the month of Aug.. BUT it's only at their Beach Rd branch and it's only for weekday classes.
They need min of 2 kids to start a class.. and I'm keen on Friday 12noon.
Details here..
Day and Time: Friday 12 noon (29th Aug)
Duration: 1 hour with parent attending
Cost $128.30 (after discount) for 5 lessons. Reg fee $50. Total cost $178.30
Venue: 101 Beach Rd #02-01.. think the nearest MRT is Bugis.
website: http://www.littleneurotree.com/promo.php
The 5 lessons are for the remaining number of classes for this term.. if we sign up for next term the total cost is $308 + $50 Reg.. for 10 lessons (cos there are 2 public hols)
Think Cindy is attending with Caitlyn... you think it's a good deal?
long time not posted here.. how is everyone?
Wanted to ask if anyone is interested in LNT? I've been hearing abt them and thought I'd check them out and found out they are having a 44% off promotion for the month of Aug.. BUT it's only at their Beach Rd branch and it's only for weekday classes.
They need min of 2 kids to start a class.. and I'm keen on Friday 12noon.
Details here..
Day and Time: Friday 12 noon (29th Aug)
Duration: 1 hour with parent attending
Cost $128.30 (after discount) for 5 lessons. Reg fee $50. Total cost $178.30
Venue: 101 Beach Rd #02-01.. think the nearest MRT is Bugis.
website: http://www.littleneurotree.com/promo.php
The 5 lessons are for the remaining number of classes for this term.. if we sign up for next term the total cost is $308 + $50 Reg.. for 10 lessons (cos there are 2 public hols)
Think Cindy is attending with Caitlyn... you think it's a good deal?
Mrs Chia,
It sounds like quite a good deal to me! But you have to sign up now for the new term to enjoy the 44% disc too issit? If not, should actually go for the remaining 5 lessons first and see if J enjoys the lessons and if the you find the class good.
D...
Cait still enjoys the lessons. But she seems to be getting a little restless now...I think after going for so many of the classes, she's getting a little bored cos she knows what to expect, unlike b4 when everything was new to her. So may not be signing up for the new term.
It sounds like quite a good deal to me! But you have to sign up now for the new term to enjoy the 44% disc too issit? If not, should actually go for the remaining 5 lessons first and see if J enjoys the lessons and if the you find the class good.
D...
Cait still enjoys the lessons. But she seems to be getting a little restless now...I think after going for so many of the classes, she's getting a little bored cos she knows what to expect, unlike b4 when everything was new to her. So may not be signing up for the new term.
Cindy,
isn't Bugis at 10:30am too early for you? haha.
Anyway, is it FUN?
I asked my HB and he asked me "what do they teach?" So I went to the website and read it out to him...as usual he was skeptical and so am I lah. Finally, the bottom line was just even if it's not useful, is it fun? haha. So, Is it fun?
Mrs Chia,
heh, let me think about it a little bit more and see what others say. I've always been skeptical about such classes and anything to do with "right brain". But we'll see...
I'll let you know...soon. 31st Aug is end of this week hor... Friday, 10:30am is okay for me. Have you been there? Is it far to walk from Bugis Junction?
isn't Bugis at 10:30am too early for you? haha.
Anyway, is it FUN?
I asked my HB and he asked me "what do they teach?" So I went to the website and read it out to him...as usual he was skeptical and so am I lah. Finally, the bottom line was just even if it's not useful, is it fun? haha. So, Is it fun?
Mrs Chia,
heh, let me think about it a little bit more and see what others say. I've always been skeptical about such classes and anything to do with "right brain". But we'll see...
The location is the main deterrent...next is the timing! ahahaa!
Yes, it is pretty fun actually. The materials and methods they use to "teach" the kids certain concepts are pretty interesting. And the teachers are able to capture the kids' attention.
But then again, I don't think the class is able to train their right/left brain very much..it doesn't work wonders...or maybe it does but i just dunno! Heehee. Ohhh..and we can actually do most of the activities at home if we are hardworking enough! ahahha. My aim is really to expose Cait to diff languages actually.
Yes, it is pretty fun actually. The materials and methods they use to "teach" the kids certain concepts are pretty interesting. And the teachers are able to capture the kids' attention.
But then again, I don't think the class is able to train their right/left brain very much..it doesn't work wonders...or maybe it does but i just dunno! Heehee. Ohhh..and we can actually do most of the activities at home if we are hardworking enough! ahahha. My aim is really to expose Cait to diff languages actually.
absolut_vodka
New Member
haha... suddenly the thread is alive again!
Hi bbline,
good Q-- the lady told me cos there are 2 PH, they refund one day, that's why orig fees is $550 (for 11 lessons).. don't know if Thurs class is same fees or more?
Class time-the lady says only these class times are avail-
Thurs 9am and 12 noon
Fri 9am, 10:30am, 12 noon and 2 pm
Min- no late afternoon slots
good Q-- the lady told me cos there are 2 PH, they refund one day, that's why orig fees is $550 (for 11 lessons).. don't know if Thurs class is same fees or more?
Class time-the lady says only these class times are avail-
Thurs 9am and 12 noon
Fri 9am, 10:30am, 12 noon and 2 pm
Min- no late afternoon slots
s/w,
visited ur blog.
din HUAT nicely mayb is the amt. of water u added....lead to tastless cakes too?
glad that K is enjoying in the preparation.
So far, JK n BK (my hb) still like the cake. usually for b.fast/snack.
try again, they will HUAT nicely = 4 corners will UP UP UP
visited ur blog.
din HUAT nicely mayb is the amt. of water u added....lead to tastless cakes too?
glad that K is enjoying in the preparation.
So far, JK n BK (my hb) still like the cake. usually for b.fast/snack.
try again, they will HUAT nicely = 4 corners will UP UP UP
halo cindy
yeah, kidsloft is more fun! i wanted to pull my girl out a few weeks ago coz' i also feel that there are juz too many kids! but my girl seems to enjoy the class more this few weeks so i'm in a dilemma. but with the english teacher gone, it's not going to be the same.
yeah, kidsloft is more fun! i wanted to pull my girl out a few weeks ago coz' i also feel that there are juz too many kids! but my girl seems to enjoy the class more this few weeks so i'm in a dilemma. but with the english teacher gone, it's not going to be the same.
Mrs Chia,
I think $550 is the normal course fee for weekday (12 sessions) wor, after 44% discount is $308. I spoke to a lady Clara last wk, she mention only Friday class left unless she open new class, but coz its Friday, we'll lose out 2 weeks due to PH lor. If this is the case, do you want to consider Thur instead?
I think $550 is the normal course fee for weekday (12 sessions) wor, after 44% discount is $308. I spoke to a lady Clara last wk, she mention only Friday class left unless she open new class, but coz its Friday, we'll lose out 2 weeks due to PH lor. If this is the case, do you want to consider Thur instead?