(2008/01) Jan 2008 MTBs

[kitsune_sg]

Haha, so many toddlers talking so well already. My gal still saying single words only. But it's ok, like Mom2nat says, once they start talking very difficult to refuse their requests.

Just checked with TMC again. Level 5 is ONLY single premier rooms and prices will be changed to $588 wef 1 Oct so can't choose liao. Normal single bed is only $430. Level 3 is more newly renovated than level 6. Since both level 3 and 6 has mixed reviews, I'll probably choose level 3, same floor as my gynae clinic.

 

[angelwind]

steph, i oredi told grumpus she said thank you in reply but dunno done or not. shall i sms her again?

pixie - Xandall.K (M) DOB 29Jan08, not 28jan. issit i typo in the form?? oppsss??

 

[steph77]

pixie,

noted...later i chk with them again!

i sms-ed luca but she no reply leh...gotta book by today else later slot taken by some other mummy then cannot ask her to withdraw mah...or maybe u/me can help grumpus to book if she can't access pc now?

 

[angelwind]

steph
sure, i got that idea too if some mummies unable to book. just fill in form very simple for us wat rite

 

[mom2nat]

tongtong
Tks. Actually I wonder if he understands wat he is saying when he said "i think"... prob learnt from out daily conversations.

 

[kitsune_sg]

Mom2nat, my gal just started calling 'Aunty' yesterday and my maid has been here for 1.5 months. She can't call Ah Gong or Gu gu (my bro) yet but can call the maid. Faint!

 

[angelwind]

paging for steph
i went in to book for grumpus liao
can you check who is not our gang ppl and took the last intended slot?

 

[krystle]

I intro pacifier to my baby boy last night. Coz me handling him alone and have no choice. I think he is taking it ok but just that he still fuss even with pacifier on!!! But can only hear his frustrating sounds and not the cries lah. Better...

Kitsune,
Yes, I delivered at Gleneagles leh. I also think that my 2nd stay is not as good as first. I wonder if all nurses had that mentality that since we are not 1st time mummies, they are less attentive to us? I got this feeling @ Gleneagles too.

 

[mandygoh]

icy,

Am going at the end of Nov. Have not did much planning yet.

 

[violetlce]

<font color="aa00aa">Steph,</font>

I saw the email. So confirmed booked.

 

[kitsune_sg]

krystle, ya, I think that part is true. Most nurses will assume that 2nd time mummies are experienced and don't need help. Hope my stay at TMC will be better than KK since got to pay more.

 

[angelwind]

Booked:-
pixie - Xandall.K (M) DOB 28Jan08
steph - Zander.T (M) DOB 7Jan08
VioletIce - Ian.N (M) DOB 24Dec07
Janbb - Jayden.K (M) DOB 19Dec07
Kam - HaoRe.K (M) DOB 4Jan08
Mandy - Jayden.T (M) 10Jan08
Grumpus - Lexie (F) DOB 14Jan08 The only princess
************waiting for confirmation*************
Pls advise surname of yr child!
Luca - Javian (M) DOB 26Dec07

 

[icy]

mom2nat
Yah, my boy only know words for protesting.. Like "No", or hokkien words like "Bo (no more)" and "mai (don;t want)". All the negative words which actually he learn from us because we keep saying that to him in the first place.

He is always frustrated and always saying NO.. I dun even know what he wants because he dunno how to say.. he only know what he don't want.

Steph,
Which hospital did u stay? I would want to stay in 1 beded for my #2, Didnt know have such additional cost.

 

[kitsune_sg]

Icy, RaeAnne's favourite word is NO!!! too. Nowadays, she'll say no to everything even simple things like eating, washing her face, brushing her teeth etc.

 

[steph77]

icy,
The hospital is Thomson Medical Centre (TMC).
The additional cost $75+/day is for companion charge (spouse) for meals(bfast/lunch/dinner)+sleep on sofa-bed+pillow+blanket+toiletries.

pixie,
We'll wait for luca to confirm. She MIA from her mobile leh...maybe busy with work/mtg?

 

[tongtong8]

Kam, yea I also hope so! Have been wanting another bb hehe. Hopefully Shaun wont be as clingy by then? My mum was here to help me now (becos hubby got to rush project and works till wee hours everyday) , and I’m relieved that Shaun din reject her, although when she took over to put him to sleep in yaolan he cried a bit, but grateful that he still wants her. Then putting him in KL for coming 2 mths shouldn’t be a problem.

Pixie, just realized shaun is 1 day older than Xandall nia

Mom2nat – when he says I think.. it’s really very cute hor!!

 

[angelwind]

tongtong
issit? shaun is 30th jan?
i remember a mummy same day as me and same hosp - TMC...who was it? i was waiting and she gave birth...hmmmm then only evening time i was wheeled in

 

[tongtong8]

Pixie, shaun is 28 jan. Xandall not 29 jan meh?

 

[angelwind]

tongtong
oh i see backwards
sorry my brain cannot twist and turn one. if you say 1 day older, i will be thinking 1 day bfore 29
eg if ppl gimme a iq qn: alice's mom's mom's sister's xx's xx's xx=who? i wouldnt know

 

[tongtong8]

pixie, lol you so cute lor

 

[angelwind]

oh i wanted to post last fri about my small present to rylee
i bot some hair clips for rylee but since they were cheap, i thought some diy customization is in order else like a slip shoddy present:

the wrapping paper got her name printed on it (albeit upside down)

the top part (tag) oso with rylee's name printed on top:

cute bo??

 

[steph77]

pixie,
Cute...so nice..if it's for little boys...what will u give leh??hee..

 

[angelwind]

errrr
i bot the clips last min leh, if for boys ah...seriously dunno man. must think lah. maybe some activity books?
must walk ard and get inspiration

 

[bluerose]

pixel...how much are the clips?

thinking whether can get as part of party pack

 

[angelwind]

eNemum
wah liew if i post here hor, then mylife will know how cheapo i am leh *wink*wink*

PM me lah. you want me to customise for you ah? i can help, if you want. i like diy/arts and crafts anyway

 

[babyshannon]

Back from meetings

pixie, the clips are nice..

My gal got exactly the same hair clips also. Both the design she also have, but she simply refuses to put on any hair clips.

seriously speaking, I dunno what to buy for boys also. In fact until nw, I didnt buy anything for my #2 but still keep buying new dresses for my gal almost every week. quite sad, but my #2 got all the hand me down from my nephew and my sis's friend's son.

 

[tongtong8]

Pixie, you are setting up bp to sell books? You wanna sell books from msia or not? I dunno how to set up BP though. You interested to get books from msia to sell?

 

[aqua]

pixie, so sweet of u to customised the packaging. v lovely.

 

[angelwind]

tongtong
what lobangz do you have for books from msia? pm me leh

 

[angelwind]

aqua
if i never customise, then it would be very crude coz it looks unpolished...hmmm...dunno how to describe it. a cheap gift must add in heart. hahaha

 

[krystle]

Pixie,
Nice hair clips. I think you can do BP on this. YOu can become our BP queen leh.

 

[angelwind]

krystle
i think bo hua to do BP, coz i need to print, cut, staple, and furthermore im buying the hairclips from stores. as retail price
unless i can contact supplier and get wholesale prices maybe can consider customisation hairclips.
for gals only? means 50% biz nia. unless i can get boy's biz too but i need to source for boy's stuff that is something small.
tough biz leh

 

[tongtong8]

pixie pm u liao . but i can only check your reply tomorrow cuz i no access to private email here

 

[blackbatz]

Tongtong,
Just read that u wanted to do the maid's work permit thingy by yourself.
Yes..you can do it..go to the MOM website to read. Got step by step instructions. After that still got to go Tanjong Pagar office to get the work permit. Not the main MOM building. Really depends u want to go through the hassle. But I remembered that the online application is rather straight forward.

Mylife,
Welcome back and enjoy your holidays...

Mom2nat, long time no see..

Steph,
Boys very limited choice! Sigh. My No.2 will want exactly the same thing as kor kor even if he cannot play. Those hair clips are great as party favors for girls.

Pixie,
haha..my boys like Dora more than Diego.

 

[angelwind]

blackbatz
no worries, my boy likes dora more than diego too

 

[mom2nat]

blackbatz
Hee.. you should be busy right? Exams coming liao leh. Hoho...

Icy
Elliot oso learn the -ve stuffs from Nat. He loves to say "Go away" and "I dun wan".
Xavier can understand hokkien ah, Very good leh, mine like a potato kid.

Kitsune
No worries, i think 18 mth assessment only need the child to be able to speak 6 words! Hee... Once they "kai qiao"... they will speak a lot. I think Elliot started speaking in short sentences ard 18 mths, faster than my girl when she was young. Now leh, my girl best in answering back lor! aiyo...

 

[luca]

oh shit, this whole week im on course, cant chk the thread until now, somebody took "my" slot..sobz!!!
steph,
i didnt get ur sms leh, did u all rcv my new no which i email all of u sometime ago?

 

[Princess 81]

Displine child at 20 months

I am so mad with ELias these days. I do not understand why such a kid at this age can be so sturborrn. He just refuse to eat dinner most of the time now. Only when hubby on cookie monster song on his PDA HP then he will if not most the time he will mess up everything or must eat with cornflacks and bread then he will open mouth big.

I do not like him to take adult going out food at this time but it seems he loves them more then own food. So mad.. Just resorted to scolding him loudly which he looks away and throw all things on floor. When I say no.. He did again till I spank then he cried.. So mad

How? What should I do. My parents keep saying dont shot at him loudly but he is really naughty and I am really having a hard time now.

Wosrst, Is I am changing maid in OCt to new ex sin indo maid as my current is far too slow.. in all things.. with housework but ok wit Elias.. Really can die.. Wonder how am I to cope at this point of time and when new maid arrives cos my new maid does everything while I oversee. New maid. I have to do and she watch liao when Mil not here.. AS mil comes only thrice a week.. weekdays.. Sian

Need help . Wna break down lziao as my son is not easy to handle at times... How many of you feeling the same way as me now?
Hiaz'

Must have been spoilt rotton by my panrets and mil

 

[steph77]

luca,

arghhh...the slot is taken by somebody?? ok let me call them tmrl &amp; see IF stage&amp;such can call the mummy to change to another slot.
Nope i didn't know u change new no. No email leh...u PM me your current mobile no., child's name (incl surname) &amp; yr email address k!

 

[kitsune_sg]

Fern, RaeAnne also going through this phase now, keep spitting out food and refuse to eat. At this stage, they are curious about what we are eating liao. If you don't want to give outside food, try to vary the homecooked dishes, he may be ready for something new.

I try to cook a variety of food for RaeAnne instead of always rice and porridge with steamed fish/pork dishes too. So far, tried fried rice, fried macaroni and Sunday, even tried steamed pork mushroom rice. She still spits out food but noticed that if the food is interesting and colourful, at least she'll eat more and spit out less. I found this mummy's blog quite useful for kiddie recipes and it's classified by the kid's age. Maybe you can try out some of the recipes? http://littlegastronomy.blogspot.com/

If we are outside, somtimes we let her have table food as long as not too salty or oily. Usually pick Chinese or Jap restaurants. Just get some hot water from the restaurant to 'wash' off and make the food blander. We kan kai liao, if she's hungry, she'll eat better at the next meal or else there's always milk. I know that pek chek feeling but don't get yourself too frustrated, just tell yourself this phase will pass. Kids usually chi ruan bu chi ying. They'll be more defiant if we lose our temper. Jia you!

 

[mcfluffy]

Hi Fern,

Think you shouldn't be too uptight about Elias wanting to eat outside food. He must be really curious about what we are eating and want to have a taste too. Let him try!

I even let Celeste try Chilli sauce and after 2 times, she remembers it's really spicy and will say no to chilli when we offer it to her.

Like Pauline, we also use hot water to try to water off any excess oil or salt and Celeste enjoys munching on the beans and whatever we give her. It keeps her happy and we get to enjoy our meals outside!

I've also heard of kids who don't get to try outside food until they're very old. They reject certain foods and be fussy with food. You don't want that also right? As long as they're eating well, a little of everything is fine!

 

[mcfluffy]

Icy,

Celeste's favourite word is also NO! At times when she's frustrated, she'll say No to everything. Even things that she wants. Weird...

Really happy that Celeste is starting to talk already.

Yesterday, my hubby had to drive his van to another carpark and I drove my car following him with Celeste sitting in the carseat.

Celeste: Mama, drive. Mama, drive car.
Me: Yes, mama drive car. Papa is going to park the car.

After a while...
Me: Where is papa?
Celeste: Papa, park. Papa, park car. Mama, drive car. Celeste, sit.

Lolz! So cute leh!!!

 

[angelwind]

mcfluffy
wah so cute. my boy havent start to tok all these stuff yet leh

yest i was out, so i called back thru my hb's hp. i called my boy several times to get him speak. finally he said "maaaaa maaaaaaaa", soft and slow
wah so touched, almost wanted to tear liao

 

[mcfluffy]

pixie,

Very sweet hor?

So far Celeste won't talk through the fone yet leh. She'll just want to snatch it away and listen to the party on the other line. But she won't utter a word to the person.

 

[angelwind]

mcfluffy
same here lor; silent all the way kind. thats why i was very touched when he said mama
usually i will ask him wheres duck? (duck from wordworld), and he will say "duck duck duck" but yest's mama won hands down leh

 

[mom2nat]

Oh, yest I realised my girl taught something else to Elliot. He said "neh neh boo boo".... see lah!!!
This am Elliot saw a man in the pool swimming, he made the same action and told my maid "ask mommy teach Elliot, swim like uncle" Hahah...

But Elliot speaks with a weird accent, sometimes I wonder where it came from.

 

[mom2nat]

Fern
I agree with Mcfluffy and kitsune, be more relaxed abt your boy's food. My son wan to eat, I so happy liao!!! He refuses to open his mouth, v hard to coax him to eat one leh! Chew liao spit out! If he willing to eat my food, I oso will give him ah!

With my girl, I wanted everything right, strict with this and tat, then make myself pek chek and unhappy. With Elliot, I found more joy in looking after him, cos I can even laugh when he fusses. And find him cute instead. So leh, relax lah!

 

[angelwind]

mon2nat
yest i went back to my mum's place and my 3+ yo nephew say "kan qun zi" aka peek at women's skirt. my sis was so angry she had to take down the cane...seems like my nephew learnt that from childcare *faint*
he really peek underneath my skirt yest leh

kids learn all the weird stuff rite

 

[mom2nat]

pixie
Aiyo, wait till your kids go to sch. Now you tackle your son only and caregiver. Later you will find got classmates and frens! My girl is 5, told me tat day a boy in class ask her lick his tongue!!! Sigh...

 

[angelwind]

mom2nat
eeeewwwwwwwwwwwwww!!
gross!!!!!

so damn farni too!!

i agree with you about the eating part. even when outside, i never use water to wash the food to rid the salt...errr i very lazy lar. eat better than dun eat rite