(2008/08) Aug 2008
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Hello ladies have been following the thread this week but never have time too post. You're either too fast or I'm too slow.
Many interesting topics I see. Never realise this thread so many glam mommies.
Agree with the saying that every child is different. So it is best to follow your maternal instincts. Books many say one thing, other people have their own opinions but at the end of the day it is the mother who knows her child best. There is no universal guidebook that applies to all as every child, every mother is unique. Many months ago when motherhood was still new to me by GP's wife gave me this piece of advise: decide what is right for your child and be confident with your decision 'cos nobody will know your child like you do.
Brie you very brave! Still dare to latch Issac. I see Dominic's teeth like so big and sharp. Scary I don't dare to try. Ha! Ha! Like Little Red Riding Hood 'What big teeth you have Mr Wolf?'
Shint have you tried Napisan? I use that to soak my baby's bumwear. Suppose to kill germs and remove stains but is more gentle than bleach.
Agree with the saying that every child is different. So it is best to follow your maternal instincts. Books many say one thing, other people have their own opinions but at the end of the day it is the mother who knows her child best. There is no universal guidebook that applies to all as every child, every mother is unique. Many months ago when motherhood was still new to me by GP's wife gave me this piece of advise: decide what is right for your child and be confident with your decision 'cos nobody will know your child like you do.
Brie you very brave! Still dare to latch Issac. I see Dominic's teeth like so big and sharp. Scary I don't dare to try. Ha! Ha! Like Little Red Riding Hood 'What big teeth you have Mr Wolf?'
Shint have you tried Napisan? I use that to soak my baby's bumwear. Suppose to kill germs and remove stains but is more gentle than bleach.
peilovecats
New Member
A little survey =)
Can I know how do u mummies pacify ur baby to sleep?
I'm current carrying + rocking + patting his buttocks + singing to make him sleep.
My "weapons" are:
1. Pacifier (A must)
2. His "chou bao bao" to cover his face, keep away distractions
3. Bouncing gym ball (when I'm really tired)
My back and arms get very strained lately.
Tried patting him on bed, make him slp without being carried. Was only sucessful when he's REALLY tired...
Can I know how do u mummies pacify ur baby to sleep?
I'm current carrying + rocking + patting his buttocks + singing to make him sleep.
My "weapons" are:
1. Pacifier (A must)
2. His "chou bao bao" to cover his face, keep away distractions
3. Bouncing gym ball (when I'm really tired)
My back and arms get very strained lately.
Tried patting him on bed, make him slp without being carried. Was only sucessful when he's REALLY tired...
Tree
Yep, jus placed orders for SureClean.
Will be collecting from Pris tonite.
I'm getting the Germ Clean (for cleaning toys) and Kitchen Clean (for cleaning kitchen food prep table).
As for floor, i'm now using Kiwi Kleen. It's pretty good, so won't be getting the SureClean one.
Valnsw
Here's the SureClean bp:
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/581296/2233527.html?1236915166
Mrs Teng
Wat is sweet corn? is it same as normal corn?
When u blend it, do u get a smooth puree? or need to use strainer?
Yep, jus placed orders for SureClean.
Will be collecting from Pris tonite.
I'm getting the Germ Clean (for cleaning toys) and Kitchen Clean (for cleaning kitchen food prep table).
As for floor, i'm now using Kiwi Kleen. It's pretty good, so won't be getting the SureClean one.
Valnsw
Here's the SureClean bp:
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/581296/2233527.html?1236915166
Mrs Teng
Wat is sweet corn? is it same as normal corn?
When u blend it, do u get a smooth puree? or need to use strainer?
timminbuzz
Active Member
wah! so many posts!
sleep training
i agree with all the mummies that it's important to pick a method that suits your family. no right no wrong method.
NiNi
aiyooo..*hugs*. every hr wakings is no joke. understand how tiring it is.
sleep training
i agree with all the mummies that it's important to pick a method that suits your family. no right no wrong method.
NiNi
aiyooo..*hugs*. every hr wakings is no joke. understand how tiring it is.
timminbuzz
Active Member
celyn
yah lor...ethan has also been super active like normal. don't look sick @ all...other than runny nose.
wah...u so shiok leh! can get a breather.
yah lor...ethan has also been super active like normal. don't look sick @ all...other than runny nose.
wah...u so shiok leh! can get a breather.
timminbuzz
Active Member
sure clean
is it ex to pay $48.80 for 5l? can use for how long???
is it ex to pay $48.80 for 5l? can use for how long???
timminbuzz
Active Member
celyn
lazing around also shiok! i always love it when my hb takes over and i can laze around or take a nap. heehee...
wat meds is yu ze on ah? i've been giving ethan runny nose & cough meds. cough better. but nose still runny. sigh... 2 days already. is yu ze feeling better?
lazing around also shiok! i always love it when my hb takes over and i can laze around or take a nap. heehee...
wat meds is yu ze on ah? i've been giving ethan runny nose & cough meds. cough better. but nose still runny. sigh... 2 days already. is yu ze feeling better?
celynlee/shint: no choice..sometimes have to be hard hearted to achieve it. When he cries, i ask myself m i doin the right thing? cos his cries like screaming for help..so 'qi chan' like that
Pei: Thanks for your advice.
I also struggled for quite sometime before doing CIO cos both me n hubby were so exhausted n when bb didnt sleep well, i didnt rest well, my hubby didnt rest well, it becomes a family problem. And i am a SAHM coping alone so i just "had to do something about it"
BrieBaby: Your Issace sounds much like my Braiden! He is not hungry, not cold.. He just want my company! It really pains my heart to hear his cries..i feel like crying too! Today he slept at 7.30pm woke up awhile later to cry... I let him cry for awhile before i go in to comfort him.. I jus lie beside him, pop his paci bk to his mouth. He fell asleep hugging my boobs..haha. Maybe he is afraid of the dark??
timminbuzz:
Pei: Thanks for your advice.
BrieBaby: Your Issace sounds much like my Braiden! He is not hungry, not cold.. He just want my company! It really pains my heart to hear his cries..i feel like crying too! Today he slept at 7.30pm woke up awhile later to cry... I let him cry for awhile before i go in to comfort him.. I jus lie beside him, pop his paci bk to his mouth. He fell asleep hugging my boobs..haha. Maybe he is afraid of the dark??
timminbuzz:
interrace
Member
ruixuan,
happy birthday! u wore brown top today and went taka baby fair with SL ? think i saw u at the avent booth.
vern,
sorry hor, pls remove me from the playyard list, not buying liao. final decision. pai sey for all the trouble caused.
cat,
i gave him the peas with the brown rice cereal today, think i make it too watery with milk, but he finished everything. good sign that he likes it? i din taste it..tomolo then try. lolz.
celynlee,
see doc, scared scared loh.
pinch whatever u eat to yu ze..trying to fatten him up izit?
re : taka baby fair.
saw a maclaren stroller gg for 98 bucks only...many mommies to be, i got my stroller, so not very convenient to move ard.
happy birthday! u wore brown top today and went taka baby fair with SL ? think i saw u at the avent booth.
vern,
sorry hor, pls remove me from the playyard list, not buying liao. final decision. pai sey for all the trouble caused.
cat,
i gave him the peas with the brown rice cereal today, think i make it too watery with milk, but he finished everything. good sign that he likes it? i din taste it..tomolo then try. lolz.
celynlee,
see doc, scared scared loh.
pinch whatever u eat to yu ze..trying to fatten him up izit?
re : taka baby fair.
saw a maclaren stroller gg for 98 bucks only...many mommies to be, i got my stroller, so not very convenient to move ard.
nini,
i'm using wella's system professional energy serum. this is supposed to help reduce hair loss by 37%. used this to apply on the scalp after wash and leave it. it will have a cooling effect when you apply. i use my normal shampoo.
shint is using another one that helps to promote hair growth but i don't have the name of it. maybe shint can let you know what is it.
timminbuzz,
later i check the medicine name for you. he seems to be ok. only see the watery mucus after bath and before sleep. i'm pumping now, leave yu ze to self entertain himself in his cot.
i'm using wella's system professional energy serum. this is supposed to help reduce hair loss by 37%. used this to apply on the scalp after wash and leave it. it will have a cooling effect when you apply. i use my normal shampoo.
shint is using another one that helps to promote hair growth but i don't have the name of it. maybe shint can let you know what is it.
timminbuzz,
later i check the medicine name for you. he seems to be ok. only see the watery mucus after bath and before sleep. i'm pumping now, leave yu ze to self entertain himself in his cot.
interrace,
i don't think i need to fatten him up just need him to increase his weight loh. i think he eats a lot leh. 2 bowl of porridge + 700ml+ of milk a day.
timminbuzz,
just as i was typing the reply to you, yu ze cry loudly for attention but stop very fast. now its silence in the next room. don't know what is he doing. hehe....
i don't think i need to fatten him up just need him to increase his weight loh. i think he eats a lot leh. 2 bowl of porridge + 700ml+ of milk a day.
timminbuzz,
just as i was typing the reply to you, yu ze cry loudly for attention but stop very fast. now its silence in the next room. don't know what is he doing. hehe....
timminbuzz
Active Member
celyn
thanks!
wah...ur yu ze got very good appetite!
i don't know how much ethan drinks cos 100% latch on. always wondering if he's drinking sufficiently. gd ah...he can self-entertain for quite a while!
i put mine to bed @ almost 7.30pm. he played around in his cot till almost 8pm b4 sleeping. i can hear him "fooling around" outside. haha
thanks!
i put mine to bed @ almost 7.30pm. he played around in his cot till almost 8pm b4 sleeping. i can hear him "fooling around" outside. haha
nini,
i think its normal. maybe he is so used to have you around so when left alone, sort of scared. also now that they are able to relate things and people so will be more responsive. yu ze will also cry when i leave him alone even in the day. bedtime is not too bad for him cos i think he is used to it liao.
i think its normal. maybe he is so used to have you around so when left alone, sort of scared. also now that they are able to relate things and people so will be more responsive. yu ze will also cry when i leave him alone even in the day. bedtime is not too bad for him cos i think he is used to it liao.
timminbuzz,
i must say, he is quite good at self entertaining himself. its just a matter he wants or not. he can play on his own for very long in the day as long as we are nearby. i put him to bed at 8pm cos by the time he is back from babysitter's place, its around 7pm+ liao. so play a while then sleep.
he eats a lot hoh. i think he 'jiak liao bi' one leh.
i must say, he is quite good at self entertaining himself. its just a matter he wants or not. he can play on his own for very long in the day as long as we are nearby. i put him to bed at 8pm cos by the time he is back from babysitter's place, its around 7pm+ liao. so play a while then sleep.
he eats a lot hoh. i think he 'jiak liao bi' one leh.
timminbuzz
Active Member
NiNi
hmmm...i tink if he's used to having u around when he sleeps, then when he wakes up and no one is around, then cries i tink is normal. cos u're his comfort? if i fall asleep with my hb by my side and wakes up to no one in the middle of the night, i also will kena shocked.
i've always placed ethan in another rm and ignored him when he wakes @ night...so maybe he's used to it? does braiden use a security item when he sleeps?
hmmm...i tink if he's used to having u around when he sleeps, then when he wakes up and no one is around, then cries i tink is normal. cos u're his comfort? if i fall asleep with my hb by my side and wakes up to no one in the middle of the night, i also will kena shocked.
i've always placed ethan in another rm and ignored him when he wakes @ night...so maybe he's used to it? does braiden use a security item when he sleeps?
timminbuzz
Active Member
celyn
can self-entertain is gd!! i make it a pt to let ethan self-entertain for a while everyday. need to train. heehee... but hor...he'll then start to "hunt" for my cat. haha
mine also eat quite a bit. my hb & i both tink he's eating us broke. haha... he's on 3 meals now. u put yu ze on 2 meals?
can self-entertain is gd!! i make it a pt to let ethan self-entertain for a while everyday. need to train. heehee... but hor...he'll then start to "hunt" for my cat. haha
mine also eat quite a bit. my hb & i both tink he's eating us broke. haha... he's on 3 meals now. u put yu ze on 2 meals?
timminbuzz
Active Member
NiNi
haha...u're so funny! i used the gradual extinction method in the beginning too. most imptly is to go for wat u're comfortable with.
haha...u're so funny! i used the gradual extinction method in the beginning too. most imptly is to go for wat u're comfortable with.
timminbuzz
Active Member
celyn
hmmm...i tink he's taking the same runny nose med but 1.0ml. the meds supposed to be drowsy, but i don't see that it has an effect on him! haha... he takes his usual amt of naps and still active! but doc didn't give him nose drop. shld have asked for it! he was given it the last time. but my usual GP on leave...so i had to see the locum. hmmm...if his nose still dripping by mon, i tink i'll call up to ask for it.
i just started the 3rd meal this week. bfast after 7am feed, lunch after 11.30 feed n dinner @ abt 5pm.
hmmm...i tink he's taking the same runny nose med but 1.0ml. the meds supposed to be drowsy, but i don't see that it has an effect on him! haha... he takes his usual amt of naps and still active! but doc didn't give him nose drop. shld have asked for it! he was given it the last time. but my usual GP on leave...so i had to see the locum. hmmm...if his nose still dripping by mon, i tink i'll call up to ask for it.
i just started the 3rd meal this week. bfast after 7am feed, lunch after 11.30 feed n dinner @ abt 5pm.
timminbuzz
Active Member
celyn
haha...ethan has that behaviour sometimes too! using his last bit of energy to scream 1 last time then zzzzz....they're so funny hor?
no wonder ur yu ze n ethan's pattern sama sama one.
haha...ethan has that behaviour sometimes too! using his last bit of energy to scream 1 last time then zzzzz....they're so funny hor?
no wonder ur yu ze n ethan's pattern sama sama one.
timminbuzz,
yu ze can't take full dosage of the flu medicine cos his weight is too low. so doc give a lower amount. that's why doc say he small loh. yah, like not much effect on him too but he does nap 30mins longer. its so difficult to put the nose drop and i don't i manage to do it. i will apply vicks on his chest when he sleeps so he can breathe better.
his 1st meal is around 9+/10am and 2nd meal at 12+/1pm. its ok to feed at 5pm? maybe i will try tomorrow.
yu ze can't take full dosage of the flu medicine cos his weight is too low. so doc give a lower amount. that's why doc say he small loh. yah, like not much effect on him too but he does nap 30mins longer. its so difficult to put the nose drop and i don't i manage to do it. i will apply vicks on his chest when he sleeps so he can breathe better.
his 1st meal is around 9+/10am and 2nd meal at 12+/1pm. its ok to feed at 5pm? maybe i will try tomorrow.
brie
Member
<font color="CB3558">Sleep</font>
Tonight is night 7 for Isaac and he slept without crying! It's been 1hr since we put him into his cot. We don't dare to go in for fear of waking him - I think I'll wait another hour before gg in to check on him. Hb and I both so happy, but have to contain our excitement
Haha.
There wasn't any night waking at all last night.
In the last few days, I notice he seems to be to be a little less cranky. He also seem to nap better even though we haven't established a routine yet. I'm gg by observing his sleepy signs.
My only complain is don't tell me now if I'm out no matter where I gotta rush home before 8 to get him into bed? And also during the day I keep wondering if he's napping well.
<font color="CB3558">Nini</font>
Does Braiden get a lot of stimulation during the day? And does he nap well?
Tonight is night 7 for Isaac and he slept without crying! It's been 1hr since we put him into his cot. We don't dare to go in for fear of waking him - I think I'll wait another hour before gg in to check on him. Hb and I both so happy, but have to contain our excitement
There wasn't any night waking at all last night.
In the last few days, I notice he seems to be to be a little less cranky. He also seem to nap better even though we haven't established a routine yet. I'm gg by observing his sleepy signs.
My only complain is don't tell me now if I'm out no matter where I gotta rush home before 8 to get him into bed? And also during the day I keep wondering if he's napping well.
<font color="CB3558">Nini</font>
Does Braiden get a lot of stimulation during the day? And does he nap well?
timminbuzz
Active Member
celyn
oh ok. i know what u mean abt the nose drops. but i feel that it's effective. esp with helping with blocked nose. the last time, it really helped him to recover a lot faster. vicks can??? i thot they're too young for vicks??
brie
yay!!!! feel so happy for you!!! good on you for persisting!
no night wakings last night too!! woohoo!!!
ethan's routine has sorta changed a lil' over the last week. i tink he's able to stay awake longer now. he still takes a 9am nap, but 2nd nap moved from 12pm to closer to 1pm. and if he takes a longer 2nd nap (1-2hrs), he doesn't need his 3rd nap!
how much approximately is he napping in total in the day? ethan takes a total of abt 2-3hrs.
yeah...i do get home b4 6.30pm to start his bedtime routine. i found that it works for my family. cos hb and/or i can go out to galavant. heehee... i wld tink try to not get him over tired to reduce chance of night wakings.
oh ok. i know what u mean abt the nose drops. but i feel that it's effective. esp with helping with blocked nose. the last time, it really helped him to recover a lot faster. vicks can??? i thot they're too young for vicks??
brie
yay!!!! feel so happy for you!!! good on you for persisting!
ethan's routine has sorta changed a lil' over the last week. i tink he's able to stay awake longer now. he still takes a 9am nap, but 2nd nap moved from 12pm to closer to 1pm. and if he takes a longer 2nd nap (1-2hrs), he doesn't need his 3rd nap!
how much approximately is he napping in total in the day? ethan takes a total of abt 2-3hrs.
yeah...i do get home b4 6.30pm to start his bedtime routine. i found that it works for my family. cos hb and/or i can go out to galavant. heehee... i wld tink try to not get him over tired to reduce chance of night wakings.
can't sleep so back here I am!
Briebaby: so happy for u! Did u use the gradual extinction or the total extinction? Braiden naps little.. avg 2 hrs a day..
Overstimulation- sometimes when he play with his daddy.. Kinda crack him up n laugh loudly in excitment. I try not to give him too much pro-long 'lol periods'
Briebaby: so happy for u! Did u use the gradual extinction or the total extinction? Braiden naps little.. avg 2 hrs a day..
brie
Member
Timmin,
You mean u go out after he's asleep? Then who'll look after him at home? We are feeling kinda trapped at home after he sleep now. Not that we got anywhere to go, but usually we don't get home so early if we're out for dinner or shopping on weekends especially.
I never actually kept track of how long his naps were before. There is no routine for us yet since he started sleeping 12hr nights. Sometimes 2 naps, sometimes 3. And they range from 30mins to 1.5hrs. Cummulative nap time I'd say about 2-3hrs as well.
You mean u go out after he's asleep? Then who'll look after him at home? We are feeling kinda trapped at home after he sleep now. Not that we got anywhere to go, but usually we don't get home so early if we're out for dinner or shopping on weekends especially.
I never actually kept track of how long his naps were before. There is no routine for us yet since he started sleeping 12hr nights. Sometimes 2 naps, sometimes 3. And they range from 30mins to 1.5hrs. Cummulative nap time I'd say about 2-3hrs as well.
brie
Member
<font color="CB3558">Nini</font>
We use the total extinction method. We wanted to do the gradual one at first, but we couldn't tell if it was making any progress and we weren't very consistent at it. We were also very impatient as we're both already very exhausted from weeks of night wakings.
Braiden still asleep?
We use the total extinction method. We wanted to do the gradual one at first, but we couldn't tell if it was making any progress and we weren't very consistent at it. We were also very impatient as we're both already very exhausted from weeks of night wakings.
Braiden still asleep?
timminbuzz
Active Member
brie
yah...we try to have "date nights". supposed to be weekly...but cannot make it. just told hb that got to make it @ least once a month. most of the times, we put him to sleep @ inlaw's. sleep skill is transferable as long as bedtime routine is constant. once, a friend came over to bbsit for us.
ur parents live very close by right? mb can ask ur dad to help u once in a while?
cos ethan sleeps early, when hb needs to be out till late...i don't feel "trapped" @ home...cos @ least i can do my own thing while he sleeps.
i tink if he sleeps 12hrs @ night, 2-3hrs naps are sufficient for day.
take ur time to find a routine that fits you & isaac.
yah...we try to have "date nights". supposed to be weekly...but cannot make it. just told hb that got to make it @ least once a month. most of the times, we put him to sleep @ inlaw's. sleep skill is transferable as long as bedtime routine is constant. once, a friend came over to bbsit for us.
cos ethan sleeps early, when hb needs to be out till late...i don't feel "trapped" @ home...cos @ least i can do my own thing while he sleeps.
i tink if he sleeps 12hrs @ night, 2-3hrs naps are sufficient for day.
brie
Member
<font color="CB3558">timmin</font>
yeah, my parents live 1 floor down from us. I guess I could try to get them to bbsit. Just that experience tells me I'm better off not trusting anybody at all. Shall try when the routine is more set... what wrong can they do with just doing nothing right?
yeah, my parents live 1 floor down from us. I guess I could try to get them to bbsit. Just that experience tells me I'm better off not trusting anybody at all. Shall try when the routine is more set... what wrong can they do with just doing nothing right?
BrieBaby: total extinction is said to be more effective... must really harden heart ya? i feel so heartpain when he crying n yet i cannot go to him.. Will be doing gradual extinction then total extinction. Cos i did total extinction yesterday n he scream like kill pig like that...
yes braiden is still sleeping n i noticed he make alot of groaning sounds in his sleep.
My good-willed aunties keep urging me to get a 'fu' from the temple so Braiden can have a good night sleep.. Ahh...
yes braiden is still sleeping n i noticed he make alot of groaning sounds in his sleep.
My good-willed aunties keep urging me to get a 'fu' from the temple so Braiden can have a good night sleep.. Ahh...
timminbuzz
Active Member
brie
yah...do it only when routine is set and you know that he is able to sleep thru. when me & hb 1st put ethan to sleep @ inlaw's, we try to be home b4 11pm. cos frm exp, even if he cries, it'll be after that. seriously, it's only house sitting. cos bb will be sleeping anyways. heehee. and i tell them even if bb cries, leave him alone. just call me. so far no calls!
yah...do it only when routine is set and you know that he is able to sleep thru. when me & hb 1st put ethan to sleep @ inlaw's, we try to be home b4 11pm. cos frm exp, even if he cries, it'll be after that. seriously, it's only house sitting. cos bb will be sleeping anyways. heehee. and i tell them even if bb cries, leave him alone. just call me. so far no calls!