(2009/03) March 2009 MTBs


Beaba babycook: it's 110euro here in France at www.natalys.fr
where I saw it. Don't know about other places.
There is a local distributor for Beaba and she mentioned it will be around S$230-250. I feel like getting one!! But CFO has not approved the purchase
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alfafa, bring nasal spray for baby (Sinomarin) or similar. A got stuffy nose here and it was a lifesaver. Spray 3 times a day for a few days and she can breathe properly again. Didn't need cold meds even though we got some to standby. Also, def bring carrier everywhere you go.

If you use a stroller or car seat when there, you can try JJ Cole Bundle Me Lite from Target. It's this little cocoon thing you can zip Gracie up in and unzip when you go indoors. Has been very useful for us here so we don't need to dress and undress her all the time.

Oh and don't forget a cold cream to apply on baby's face. I got mine from Mustela. You can pick up from me before you leave if you want as I've used only 10% of my tube and won't need it til Christmas. Prevents cold rash in the dry air overseas. If baby already has cold rash, Mytosil works well to heal it.

Yes I change baby in the bassinet or on the seat too. At this age, it's actually nicer to have baby in the seat than in bassinet because she will keep wanting to pull herself up (personal experience)

Hmm, will post more if I think of anything. As you can see, I'm browsing my way through the archives. Sooo nice to think in English, I have been having headaches thinking in French.
 
Pseed,
having fun shopping?

Vernice/hazel,
metro having 20% storewide this weekend and mothercare counter inside will also qualify for the disc!
 
reverie,

Only managed to read ur posts this morning. Feel sorry for ur situation with ur In-laws. I think what makes it worse is that u are a SAHM and got to face them everyday. I think that divorce is really the last option in marriage cos marriage is not just about love. It is about commitment and trust. Maybe u need to be a bit more forceful to ur hb. maybe cos u are not working, there's finance problems if u move out. talk to him nicely abt the problem and try to solve it. Ur mom can help u take care of bb?
 
p seed,

Beaba is sold locally in Singapore? Do share the contact. Think quite a few mommies mention that they want to get too.. maybe can do a mini BP in our thread.
 
after reading all the postings here about in-laws, i feel blessed to have my MIL. She takes instructions readily and doesnt try to force anything decision onto me unless she really feels that it is wrong.
 
Alfalfa,

Since u are gonna be in USA for a while.. might as well do some business.. like buying stuff there and freight it back or bring it back.. start a BP?
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re: MIL

Its a never ending story re PIL - esp MIL but well all of us will MIL one of these days hahahaha for me ... wonder if my 'DIL' will grumble about me by then =p

My MIL is nice by nature but her 'filter' is some kampong brand filter and super not political-correct one.

If you see my #1 bday album ... we will realise that there is 1 photo of my hubby,MIL,SIL,BIL and my 2 sons. Where were I?? Standing behind the camera trying to get SH to look there and smile ... they TOTALLY never ask me to join in the so call family photo ... and guess what .. the took the 1st photo with just my #1 and cake cos I went to the kitchen with SH to take some stuff ...

After that when I went back to the living room and my MIL said - SH is not in the pix - and she just happily took SH from my arms *faint* and without asking me to join in the photo taking

I was q offended but just kept quiet cos I dun wan to make any nasty comments in front of everyone as my own family oso there and its a happy occasion

Anyway after that I told my hubby lor ... how come you never ask me - your wife- to come into the so-call family photo?? You mean the photo only for the ANG family isit?? Then your mother oso should come out lor ... cos she is KOH mar

My hubby apologise and kept saying sorry cos it totally slipped his mind that I should be in the photo ... he kept saying that he was v tired from ferrying everyone to the restaurant and all the logistic etc so he just never never think abt it ... all he wanted to do was for the celebration to end =p

Oh to add on ... why my hubby was so tired was cos my MIL kept making comments like my kids dun like her ... cos when my MIL & SIL was 'playing' w SH, SH was crying and looking for my mum (main-caretaker) to carry him as he was tired and cranky. Then my MIL said: Aiya ... he dun like us and that pissed my hubby off hence he was 'tired'

Anyway my hubby promise that he will be more mindful cos he oso know that his mother abit the not PC + now she old liao abit sensitive esp when she only get to see the grandchildren over weekends - even though i totally find the weekend visit there BORING - I still make it a point to go lar

But be glad that my hubby know his mum pattern and he usually stand by my side and moreover I dun stay with them hahahaha so i keep telling myself just REN REN REN
 
thx pigpig, venice80, asura79.

i find northvirgo v strong too... salute u.. i wont be able to take it.

lenny
if u dont mind to share i wont like to kpo.. haha.. email me? [email protected] ?

Asura79
mum can take care but they nt educated... those rough kind environment. pil place is better. english speaking..
 
i bought the nestle tin rice cereal without milk. just realise it has sucrose (sugar?) to replace my heinz first rice cereal.. anyone using nestle? no choice, cant find heinz.
 
Re-Gymboree 26Sep09

Can I check where is the gymboree located at ?
Vivo or Harbourfront centre? Which floor?
Do we register ourselves once we reach or?
 
Hi, sorry to intrude.

any1 interested in getting a discounted Sean Lau PS package at $50? pls PM me or email me at [email protected].

1) Package at $188. Balance $138 to be made to Sean Lau PS on the day of the ps.
2) Valid for weekdays only. If you want to take the PS on a weekend, need to top up extra $35 (no additional free photo).
3) Expiry date of the package: So long as the baby is 12months and under on the day of the ps itself.

entitled to:
Classic Baby Package
02 Hours Session for your baby with Sean Lau
05 Pictures of 5" x 7" (High Resolution)
01 Reprint on 8" x 12" with Framing (Table Top)
DVD of selected images in High Resolution

*Additional Pax can join in the session for $25/pax instead of $35. If both parents join in for a family protrait, Sean Lau will throw in an additional picture worth $30.

View his works at www.seanlau.com
 
blurgal ...

Its at Harbourfront Ctr - 3rd floor

Opp Foodcourt

re: gymboree

I cant make it for the session tom ... cos my hubby's fren is getting married that sunday and we had to push all my #1 enrichment to Sat + go my MIL house so if i still go for gymboree ... I think its too much prog for 1 day =p

Anyone wan to take over??
 
Mummies, i am so happy today. Although Anver still have slight fever but at least last night the fever never gone up to 38+ degrees. I am so happy to see some recovery from him. Hope his even slightest fever will go away.

Seabreeze
How i wish to take over your slot, but i don't think can bring Anver there as he might just only recover.
 
my frd told me this.
once u decided to be a sahm, u lost ur pride.

what say u?

i m a sahm by choice. i told hubby abt that. and surprise he agreed... i think that being a ceo and being a sahm esp by choice is a more glam job. cos this is a job with love. but many pple esp men failed to understd.
i gave this eg to hubby. if cleaner is a low class job then we wont have a clean nation...

i thought he will say that a sahm job is a best job a woman should be in...
 
Ladies wan to meet on 5 Oct (mon) or 6 Oct (tues)??

Me on leave and have missed a few gatherings ... dun mind organising one =)

Anyone keen with any preferred date??
 
my hubby once told me. women v petty. always hear women can get along with ils. seldom hear men cant get along with ils.. i wonder how true n y. is it cos man bochup or our mum is not "ill treating" them..
 
reverie
Men are mainly bo chup. My HB do complain about my mum/grandma to me at times, on the way they treat my boy when we visit but they forget about it thereafter.

Lenny
Thanks! The designs are nice.
 
<font color="ff0000">ivy</font> - thanks for the info.

<font color="ff0000">sun96</font> - u there??? so how??

<font color="ff0000">pseed</font> - thanks for buying!
 
Riverieisland,

If i were to email you.. realy can write novel liao..

all their nonsense started in Feb 2005 till present.. and its every other day.. we kena...
 
Something to share:

A baby will make
love stronger,
days shorter,
nights longer,
expenses higher,
home happier,
clothes shabbier,
the past forgotten,
and the future worth living for.
 
riverie island,

i dun mind meeting up for coffee session.. if your case is not as bad as mine.. try to talk to hubby..

as for me.. this is my second marriage.. its "Been There, Done That" meaning.. i know how it is like being single, married and divorced.

hubby knows that i dun need to get married the second time cos i dun need another sucky marriage.. i told him.. i am fine alone, earning my own keep..

i must admit and give hubby the credit for him to be persistent and winning me over.. cos i really give him lotsa crap to prove his sincerity before i commit..

Hubby also knows.. despite all these.. i will also leave him if situation persist.. all these has been discussed before our marriage and reinforced beofer Brianne is born.
 
Lenny
u no maid but u seem quite free hor... me like v busy with the bb.. dont know y... i used to stay at kovan melody, hougang. now at paya lebar, behind city plaza.
 
JTS : Metro having 20% storewide from 25-27Sep @ Metro stores including Metro City Sq, serangoon. Extended shopping hr till 11pm fri&amp;Sat
 
Asura, Pseed,
Muak Muak Muak!!! Your travel series and travel tips are a godsend! Even my hubby keeps asking me what other tips you are sharing. Ok ok will do. My insurance agent from AIA will help me settle travel insurance later today. Will be getting Sterimer (nasal spray recommended by Jean) or Sinomarin. Will bring along calendula, avene thermal spray and try to get hold of a mustela cream somehow. Where can I buy that?

Pumpkin,
So many of us miss you! Thanks for your offer re the creams. Don't think I'll get the chance to meet you though cos I am leaving on 2 Oct. You won't be back so soon right?

Northvirgo,
I told my hubby about your story and he kept shaking his head. He says how can the MIL do that? Openly ignore your wishes? Salute!

Strawberry, Yuki, reverie, Tusky, lenny, seabreeze, annmelody .. and so many so many more...
my sympathies. And hats off to you mommies. as if juggling multiple roles is not enough, you still have to struggle with in laws. Aiyo

Reverie babe,
haven't have the chance to get to know you better but my heart hurts for you. You sound like you are really in a lot of pain. Who in the right mind would think of Divorcing when there is a small infant in the picture? for you to be contemplating that option it must be a really really really bad situation. Please please be strong. I know it is easier said than done but please do not act hastily. You do so love your hubby and daughter so much and I'm sure you would never want to break up the family. You are just feeling cornered and thus helpless right now. This is not the real you.

I know it is easy for me to say, but may I humbly suggest that you come out more often. Do not stay cooped up at home, not to mention that it is a home you feel unwelcomed in. I don't even like staying at home and it is a lovely one to boot. Can go mad. Come out. Join us for our gatherings. Or go out on your own as I do sometimes. Just don;t stay at home. If you are not confident of bringing baby out on your own, well babe, now is the time to learn. You have to start somewhere. Go to home gatherings first to build up confidence.

Also, I do echo the other mommies. You might want to have a heart to heart talk with your hubby. I strongly recommend that you guys move out. If money is an issue, then you might want to go back to work. Use that as a bargaining tool with your hubby re the issue of moving out.

Look at it this way, between spending each and every day in misery (which affects your r/s with your hubby, which in turn, affects your baby) AND working full time (which enables you to move out though admittedly, have lesser time with baby), I think the former is a wiser choice.

As missycandy has pointed out, the most important r/s in a family is that of HUSBAND and WIFE, not parent-child. Because if the husband and wife r/s breaks down, no child, no matter how loved by individual parent, will be as happy as one with a complete family.

*hugs*
 
wah lao i meant to say,
the LATTER is the wiser choice

sorry bb distractimng me
carrying her with one arm while she jumps on my lap out of sheer boredom
 
<font color="ff0000">kome</font> - heehee oops.

so anver better liaoz more relief right?? so long nvr see u ard leh...busy till nvr shop liaoz ah?
 
Jojo,
if you still cannot find it, you are welcome to borrow my FP grand piano. I know you love it at first sight! happy to lend to you. Just pass it back to me when Gracie is back. Treat it with care hor, still want to sell it off after that. Jean, Star, Daff, do you want to borrow my Singalong stage? Pick up on 2 Oct (Fri) night?

Vernice,
yah lor. So exp hor. but like the girls above said metro has 20% sale so it becomes cheaper liao. I bought 2nd hand.
 
woohoo,
Me too juz got my access to WTS!

reverie,
I echo what other mummies say here. Pls don let ILs come in between a otherwise happy r'ship. I read that u sold ur condo to move in with Ils. POssible to buy a smaller HDB unit if $ is the issue and still be SAHM?

Hearing the stories abt bad ILs really make me appreciate mine more
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. They are nice folks and we don stay together (cos i insisted, afraid to have conflicts), but I still sometimes feel not v happy abt way some things are done cos diff family background and ways of upbringing. Really glad to have stand firm, else I think I wld be quite pek chek staying there too.

Strawberry:
What, the relative say u fat?? Then the whole world must be fat lor, haha!
 
Vernice
Of course got shop recently, but buying all the household accessories this time round. Have to chop chop get it done fast. I had beg my mum to help me look after Anver while me and hb quickly settle all the things.

Ya lor, so happy that he is feeling better today, but i am tired lor. Wake up every 3 to 4 hrs to take his temperature.
 
after reading reverie, strawberry &amp; northvirgo posts, i suddenly feel very blessed. hubby n i are staying with my parents. my parents and hubby been very accommodating n "chin chai" towards each other (i think guys more "chin chai"). Of cos there have been some disagreements but nothing major.

everie, strawberry &amp; northvirgo.. sorry can't give any advice as i do not stay with mil (n wish i will never ever stay with mil). i hope for you gals things will get better. in the meantime, just let off steam here =D
 
alfafa,

It is my pleasure to share my travel experience with you. Celendula cream no need to bring too much, they sell it there..
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Oh yah.. let me share my experience with UA so that u wouldnt take it...
Supposed to call them before flight to request for bassinet. When i called them 2 weeks before my flight, i was told that they could give me an empty seat instead of bassinet if the flight is not full. So i booked onto the empty seat. 3 days before my flight, i call again to re-confirm my empty seat.. the customer service told me no such thing as give me empty seat and said that it is all assigned already for me to get the bassinet seat (whatever right, as long as i have either). Reach the airport to find out that i am assigned a seat in the middle of the row!!! with passengers at both my sides, i.e. no bassinet or empty seat and UA is super duper squeezy. the Front desk refuse to change for me citing that the flight is 100% full. I was saved by the flight stewardess who took sympathy on me and went to check and came back to me with 2 seats.
 
reverie,

my ILs are also quite poorly educated so I intend to send bb to childcare whenshe is 2+ for proper education. AM sure she would be well taken care of during the time she is with them. I hope u dont get offended but i felt that though ur PILs is better for ur bb in terms of education, the situation is making u feel very unhappy and think of divorce. When there's a divorce, the most affected party is the bb. If u move out and get ur mom to take care, though she is uneducated, am sure she would love ur bb and u wouldnt be having so much ILs problem. U are happy and bb is happy. Do think through ok.. from what u have posted, somehow i feel that ur PIL and hb has some issue with u being SAHM. If that's the case, going back to workforce might be a better option for u and ur family.
 

<font color="ff0000">kome</font> - wa so early stop working?? i still got 2 more hrs before i leave office for my flight home!

aiyo...i am refering to BP shopping lah, hsehold shopping
 
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