(2008/04) April 2008

[lynn_]

tomorrow going back to work. feel very very sad for no particular reason

it's like i'm bidding farewell to my role as my girl's full-time mother and only be a 'part-time' mother from tomorrow onwards.. going to miss her smiles and tears and "firsts ...". i told her must forgive mummy cos mummy selfish put money before her

 

[joteohl]

hey lynn
FTWM are not bad mommies! u r stil gg her ur best cos she'll always be on your mind! jia you!

 

[strawberries_aka_adele]

<font color="0077aa">lynn, the feelings is like tat but will somehow be better after tat.. hmm.. like wat jolene sae FTWM are not bad mummies lo.. </font>

 

[strawberries_aka_adele]

<font color="0077aa">hi jgal,

thanx fer transferring back the amt .. hmm.. guess is kind of fated not to get the mat somehow.. hehee.. so i shall give it a miss.. thanx

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[cherishbebe]

Re; Old navy spree

collection at tiong bahru / harbourfront/ paya lebar. exchange rate at 1.50 first

Prawnie, thanks for the info. Charis managed to poop last night. I gave her pipi a little push and she pooped.

any mummies using combi carrier?

 

[cloudme]

cherish:
i am using the combi carrier...

 

[cherishbebe]

cloudme, is this good? which brand? is bb comfortable in it?

 

[nicben]

morning mummies!

tired man!

 

[angel__oz]

hello Mommies, Hope you guys had a great weekend.

Yesterday brought Summer for a haircut at Juniors League at united square. Quite ex lo, $20 just to trim abit here and there. Her hair quite long already, fringe prinking her eyes.

Re: teething
I think she's really teething now. her lower gums are white.

Re: First Foods
Want to intro u guys to books by annabel karmel. They are great.
For an insight, you can visit www.annabelkarmel.com
I've introduced avocado and pumpkin with carrots. She loves it.
But then again, Summer's a lil' greedy girl.

Re: Poop for babies on FM
Summer's on FM, she poops at least once a day. Some days twice or thrice.

Re: Jumperoo
Sorry mommies who are interested in the jumperoo.
I've already bought mine on sat at robinsons!
I can tell you, She LOVES her Jumperoo. Regret not getting it earlier.
My hb commented that it's one of the best toys i've bought.

 

[winter_chew]

Hi mummies,

I need to change my Avent bottles, and I am getting the /blue{BPA Free Bottles} from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Avent...TVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=0STW0HAMMYPG5HV6VXN0

US$18.99 for dual pack of 9 Oz bottles.

Anyone wants to join me?

<u>Avent 9 Oz Bottles</u>
1. Winter

 

[cheesycake]

cherish: im using combi carrier too. when my bb is still a newborn i use the sling way. she like it now. but after tat till now i nv use liao. normally use stroller when going out.

cloudme: urs izzit the $149 tat one?

sherin: oic... how much u bought at robinson?

 

[angel__oz]

Angel, I went to Gymboree trial at Tanglin mall.
I find the class so-so. Not the super interactive type. They introduced some exercises for babies like teaching babies how to flip, how to sit, etc.
Not too useful coz my girl can already slip and sit on her own.
May consider bringing her there again when she is older, eg. crawling or walking stage.

 

[angel__oz]

The Jumperoo is going for $199.
It's a good buy! Now i need to sell my bounce bounce baby

 

[winter_chew]

Littleprincesses : look at this... heheheh
http://www.target.com/Baby-Einstein-Musical-Motion-Activity/dp/B00115Q5A2/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_1/602-7972229-3037434

 

[cheesycake]

sherin: i saw it at kiddy palace going for $239... so ex... maybe this weekend i will go and see..

angel: tats great cant wait for the JR hat. think my Baby Chevelle will like it

 

[mashimaro08]

Sherin..
the jumperoo u get at Robinsons, if use OCBC robinsons' card, any more 5% rebate??

can i have the EC supplier contact?
Just realised, i have msg u b4 using your old number, think u change yr mobile no right?

 

[juniorrain]

Koori
Good to know that Kaylen is well &amp; back to mummy at home oredi.

 

[baby_bubbles]

jgal, can I order the Mambo neck float here?

I want a pink round one. =)

Thanks!

 

[mashimaro08]

Sherin,
Thanks for Annabel Karmel recommendation, really useful for the first time mummy here to introduce solid food for baby, which I have no clue at all..

Re: Kids Gym
my colleague recommends me JWT Kids:

http://www.jwtkids-singapore.com/

Will bring my boy there when he is 6mths perhaps

 

[barnzilla]

<font color="ff0000">cherish</font>
i hv a combi carrier too. the ninna nanna range.

<font color="0000ff">maro</font>
i also bring my #1 to jwtkids gym. will also be bringing my #2 there. coz sibling got discount

. i like their programs

<font color="119911">sherin</font>
i also brought my #1 to junior league but its at parkway branch, they charge $18 leh

 

[araid22]

Hi Angel,

I went to the trial at Gymboree yesterday. My son enjoyed it. The facilitator told me since my son can flip, the level 1 will not be useful for him. Though the level 2 is for 6 months, if he is able to crawl even before that, he can go on to level 2. I have yet to try other classes. Mums, any recommendations?

 

[joellez]

Kaylen and Koori, welcome home~~~

 

[joellez]

Speaking of gyms, has anyone heard of a pre-school called Chilton House ?? Not sure if I got the name right, can't find a contact online.

 

[angel__oz]

maro, oh ya. i forgot. Tonight i go back and give u their email ok? I'm not sure w regards to e ocbc card, think got rebates of 5%.

Joelle, yes. Chiltern hse is the childcare branch of Julia Gabriels. It's considered a high end childcare.
http://www.juliagabriel.com/chiltern/index.htm

 

[smiggleprincess]

hi Jgal,

your BP on the mambo float still on??

 

[barnzilla]

joelle
i think u mean chiltern house. its part of julia gabriel. u can google search for the contact? u sending your child there?

 

[earth_baby]

jamie,
u looking for chiltern house contact no? I saw their contact in motherhood magazine
east coast parkway branch tel. 63466130.
hope this helps.

 

[cherishbebe]

jamie, u still using? is it warm?

 

[joellez]

Hi Sherin
Yes thanks! So I got the spelling wrong, no wonder the fruitless search .

jamie
Well, it's too early to decide on pre-schools but a friend mentioned it last night so am casually browsing the site now . Have you given pre-school any thought? (Amazing cos our kids are only 4+ months eh ? )

 

[calamari]

<font size="+2"><u><font color="ff0000">Reminder - FINAL</font></u></font>

<u>The Little Gym BUGS trial classes </u>

Annual Membership: S$55
Term Tuition Fee: S$438 for 10 weeks, once a week (there will be a free 11th class)
Trial class Fee: S$42.80
Trial class fees refundable if opt for the course.

<u>13 Sep (sat) 3.20pm - 4.05pm </u>
1. calamari
2. luann_mummy
3. raynsky
4. sherin
5. Amy Quek
6. jgal
7. Lynn
8. tsukushi

<u>20 Sep (sat) 3.20pm - 4.05pm </u>
1. babybliss
2. ABCmum
3. superbunny
4. chewy
5. goodbbb
6. veronica
7. Prawnie
8. cutiebb

 

[cloudme]

cheesycake: yap that's the one...i bought it during the the last expo sale...when the combi products got discount...

cherish:
i am using the "magical compact"...the one with the newborn can sleep in...but now i detach the newborn one and use the sling only...

refer to link:
http://www.combi.co.jp/products/carrier/mcfskv/index.html?bn=tbn_4

 

[earth_baby]

joelle, it's u who's looking for chiltern hse contact...sorry thot jamie

 

[calamari]

joelle: I was so confirmed of sending my daughter to Maris Stella Kindie...now I am toying with White Lodge and Pat's Schoolhouse. Cos they are both very near my house.

 

[earth_baby]

anyone using NUK premium choice bottle? Wonder if can use 'L' size for milk since it is meant for thicker liquids. Wanted to change to bigger teat for my boy but NUK premium choice teat seems to have only 1 size?

 

[mashimaro08]

Sherin,
No problem, thanks

Jamie,
At wat age yr #1 attend? when u bringing yr #2 then?
Saw from their webiste, the Tumbles Squeakers is for 4mths onwards. Also which branch u went previously? Sorry for the many questions

 

[araid22]

Hi Joelle,

I've enrolled my son in St James' Kindergarten last month. I know it's kinda kiasu but I heard if I don't register now, he will be on waitlist. I like Nanyang Kindergarten too. I saw Chiltern as I was looking for pre-school for my little cousins. I like the school but the hours quite long. Prefer a 3 hour school.

 

[nicben]

heard that st. james kindergarten is good...it is really that good? any website?

 

[edens_mummy]

geryl

u not in msn? need to ask u somethin abt omnia =X

 

[calamari]

St james is anglican school lor. My nephews both attend there but nothing special leh according to my SIL.

 

[calamari]

kea...i getting my omnia this week!

 

[joellez]

Thanks for sharing all the kindy references. Will have lots of browsing to do!
Many of these schools are located in the Bkt Timah area (the furthest west they'd go LOL) . Not sure if I want boy to spend an hour a day travelling to and fro. That's why I am also considering a PCF kindy just across the road LOL. Supplemented by weekend classes elsewhere.

I notice most Nursery and Kindy programs are around 3 hours but Pat's is 5 hours! That's long!


araid22
I think Chiltern Nursery is 3.5 hours, or perhaps the website does not reflect hours accurately.
http://www.juliagabriel.com/chiltern/programmes/nursery1.htm

 

[calamari]

araid: how old is your son now? So fast enrol kindie?

 

[calamari]

joelle: huh! Pat's is 5 hours ah? *faint* ...too long liaooooooo

 

[angel__oz]

if i'm not wrong, pat's schoolhouse only has childcare, unless you are enrolling in a kindergarten that is in association of pat's schoolhouse. meaning it's run by other private entities but using pat schoolhouse's curriculum.

 

[angel__oz]

My girl is going little skool house @ ocbc. Also paid a deposit for her. Mainly because if we pay a deposit next year, we will need to pay another registration fee of $107.00. It's a childcare centre. WIll most prob bring her there when she is abt 2 years old

 

[earth_baby]

there is a pat baby haven at pat's school house.

 

[strawberries_aka_adele]

<font color="0077aa">GOOD MORNING MUMMIES!!

welcome home baby kaylen

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[strawberries_aka_adele]

<font color="0077aa">Re: jumperoo

my boy loves it too .. ehhee is indeed a good buy ahz!! </font>

 

[strawberries_aka_adele]

<font color="0077aa">would like to get some opinions .. is ergo baby carrier good?? worth getting??</font>

 

[winter_chew]

Mummies, 2 years old is to send to playgroup right? My niece goes to the playgroup when she's 2, and it is around 3 hours.

5 hours? No need to nap?