Birthday Present Revealed.

Between the Bronze and Rose Gold, which was your guess? Was your guess right? =)

Well, I choose the Rose Gold version. Pretty? Quite "antique" looking? I like the floral engravings on it. The face looks huge and big but it fits nicely on my wrist.

Even the clasp has the word "Titus" on it. Despite looking so chunky and big, it's actually very light! I could hardly feel the weight. I was impressed. And City Chain gave me warranty for 2 years for the watch and 5 years for battery. Wow... 5 years for battery is very long!

I think I won't even remember when the battery runs out to go back to City Chain. Think I most likely will just go to any of the shops that sells batteries and then just get it replaced!How the whole watch actually looks like, I snapped this from the brochure and the write up of this watch from the same brochure... "The oval watch is decorated with etched pattern on the case, which shape is echoed by the links of the bracelet. Available in rose gold-coloured, black, gold-coloured brown and stainless steel."

So, it's time to say "Bye Bye" to my current and old Swatch...Evening Only.I quite like this watch actually, the designs are quite outstanding and it's different from the mill of the watches that I've come across. Comparing mine to the online pic, my watch is short of the 2 metal bits on each side between the black and clasps, that's because my wrist is so small!

Come to think of it, when Hubby said this was nicer than the Guess watch that I've eyed, I was rather disappointed! But over the last 3 years, I've sort of grown to love this watch too...

Bye Evening...You have served me well for the last 3 years. I still do like you and definitely will put you to use... Just, not that often anymore.

Early Birthday Present

As the Mr's entry earlier, Hubby decided to bring me to town to walk walk see see look look after work last night.

I heard from Godma that Taka has CNY fair, so we went to take a look after walking past Hereen. The Mr gave me the green light to choose something, anything I like for my Birthday and actually, I have no idea what I would like. I have almost everything! But I was still thrilled with the green light given!

But the Mr seemed keen to get me a watch. And I've been toying with the idea of a new watch for sometime too. But, I still like my current watch, which was also a Birthday present, just 3 years ago. Hence, after dinner, we made our rounds to the malls and shops. Walked into Hereen, nothing catches my eyes.

There's a particular pair of Swatch that I saw a couple of days ago and I was really keen to have a second look and if possible, to try it on. =)

Went into the branch in Hereen to take a look, but it's not there, I saw other similiar designs but nought can match it, I thought. Went to the small counter in Taka too, not there either. Just too bad then. The Mr will have to try to find something for me. =P

Anyway, we went to the basement to take a look at the CNY fair. Finally, I bought Taiwan muah chi! I've been craving them for so long. I'm a very picky muah chi eater. I only eat muah chi that has fillings of fruits. Any others, no thanks.

Besides the muah chi, we did not buy anything, there's only 2 of us in the house and no one is coming (I hope) so not necessary to buy so much. Anway, the shops now are open throughout the 2 days of CNY, not even necessary to stock up food at all! Anytime, want to eat, just go. So convenient these days!

However, the Mr seemed really quite desparate that I pick out something... so we walk around some more and it was really in City Chain that I found another watch that I quite like.

Of course, the price was also quite nice. I can't make up my mind then and there as I really wanted to compare the Swatch to this. Watches got to be tried on before I know if it fits (just like clothes and shoes! All the more since I've got tiny wrists) and moreover the price is about a $100 difference lei! Yet, I cannot find that Swatch in Town! It was at this point in time that Hubby suggested we go back to J8.

First thing, both City Chain and Swatch are neighbours in J8. Second thing, we have to go back to J8 to head for home. Just that we can take bus from town. But since, we've found somthing that I really die die must make a comparision, we can take MRT back too. But I was quite surprised that the Mr seemed so kan cheong to get it. My Birthday is not till another 3 weeks or thereabouts! Maybe he thought, since we are already out, might as well ba. But, he told me later, buy now, then I can wear it for CNY too. hahaha... so sweet of him to even think of it!

Finally, we managed to reach both shops in J8 and yes, I can make my comparisions. I had my eyes on this since a couple of weeks ago!

"Gleam of the Light"

I really like the chain. It seems so unique and I love the way the rose gold and silver is being combined together to give off this classy and fashionable timepiece. Best of all, I thought, it matches our wedding band perfectly!

But the Mr had made a very good observation. He told me, this watch will be very tough and difficult to wear. As it's closed by (I've no idea what is the name of this kind of hook!!) the necklace / bracelect kind of closure, not the usual watch clasp.

Wow! Very good point that he has made but it did not occur to me then. And his point became even more apparent when I tried it on! Yar! Very difficult to handle. I'm sure I will not be able to wear this watch on my own, especially if I'm pressed for time!

And somehow, when the watch is on my wrist, the circular things get 'crushed' together and it loses it's shape. =/

Worse is, when the chain is so glam looking, the face of the watch is very very plain. It shows up even more when it's being worn!

We tropped back to City Chain and got the other watch I've tried earlier and yes. Still like it and it fits better too. Decided to get it but the headache came soon as well. What colour to choose?!

I love the Bronze and Rose Gold. Both looks good on my hand and I like both. Rose Gold makes my skin looks lighter and brighter and both the face and chain of the watch has a very nice matching edge to it.

The bronze on the other hand, has a very glam feel towards it, perfect for those night occassions that we sometimes go. It's an outstanding piece even by itself! And I can see that as it sits on my hands, eyes are being drawn to it. Yes! It's THAT outstanding! And I really do quite like it too!

Very headache over which to choose and we decided to get it right away as there was a 20% discount. If we missed the promotion, the watch will costs more than $300!

Want to help hubby save the $$, so I made up my mind after much deliberation and also some advise from the SA.

Make a guess as to which color I choose and I shall reveal it to you in my next post... because, I cannot find a pic of the watch online, hence I have to go home to take pics, upload then can share. =P

But meanwhile, I'm very happy and excited over my new watch but Hubby says, the earliest I can wear is CNY wor.... =(

Birthday Present

Since we are not going back to my parents' home for dinner and I dont know what to eat for dinner. So I suggested to go town. First is to eat, second is to see if there is anything to buy for new year, third to see if can find any thing my darling like for her birthday and lastly to find PJ for her. She has been asking me to buy her PJ for quite a while. Well, we did manage to buy her Taiwan mochi, other then that we have been looking at almost all the watch shops that we come across, finally manage to find 1 that she like. The funny thing is that we did not buy at the shop in town. We travel back to J8 to buy from the shop here. Haha, after searching high and low, the present is still bought in J8. As long as my darling like it I am happy too. :)

Sick

The better half is sick again. Which I want to add on, has never fully recovered from the virus which he was attacked since boxing day last year.

=(

3 doctors, 4 days of MC and counting... the conclusion?

"It's a new virus and you have senstitive nose."

Better half says "like that means cannot do spring cleaning, else I'll get infected again"

=(

Good for him and bad for me... I want a part time maid in this case =/

In celebration of The Holy Family

For a change, we went to CTK for evening mass. CTK was having a special mass for family and married couples.

I like Fr Yim's homily today. He based his homily on the documentary, "March of the Penguins." I've watched that before so I know what he was talking about.

In a nutshell, the male and female penguins will waddle their way to this secluded area in the Arctic and after the female lays a single egg, she will pass the egg to the male. She will then waddle her way some 100 km away to find food after having gone without food for about 2 months. The males will then huddle together to protect the egg on their feet.

Ideally, the female will return to the male and her chick. But in reality, she may not make it as she can be preyed on or die from the exhaustion. Once, the female dies, it's an additional 2 lives that will be lost as the male will not have enough food store for himself and the chick.

Relating this back to our own families and marriage. When one spouse fails, the whole family unit is affected. But of course, we are humans, with much more intelligence and integrity than a bunch of penguins but the basic is almost the same isn't it?

Both parties need to work very hard to bring the young to the world, nourish, nurtured and guide the young. That's the basic even among animals. Needless to say, us, Humans.

That left a strong impact on me.

The Holy Family consists of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Even the earthly parents of Jesus has their fair share of worries, difficulties and trials. But they have faith in God and all worked out well. I think it's very clear as to the answers as to our own set of issues, marital, parental or otherwise.

There was a couple who shared on their special child. The path was not easy. But they did it with the grace of God. And all I found myself thinking was, "This couple went thru lots for their child, they really have lots of faith in God but please God, please do not give us a special child, I don't want and neither do I think I can handle, but please bless this couple abundantly, bless them with the strength and grace to move forwards."

I was touched and overwhelmed by their sharing. But yet, I still do not believe that I will do the same if I am in their shoes. Such is the wonder of God. He really makes all things possible and even though it's not easy, He is there to guide, to hold, to comfort, to heal, to console, to be everything! As I think back of our recent loss, I can't help but also to thank Him. To thank him for being the almighty and to take care of everything. All I have to do, is really to let go, let Him take over, obey His commands and watch how perfect everything is.

The Family Group in CTK was very sweet, they made arrangements to incorporate a segment where the married couples to take their marriage vows again during the mass.

I was a little embrassed to do it in front of the congregation. But I'm glad we did. It felt really good to have our wedding vows repeated and to be reminded of it. The Family Group really put in a lot of effort, each and every pair of couple was given a tea light in a candle holder, beautifully tied with red organza ribbon and complete with 2 red roses! I believe this really took lots of time. That's not all, after the vows, the whole congregation recited the Family Prayer together as one. The prayer is very meaningful and really all I can say is...

"Thanks be to God most high for all his blessings on me and my family."

Happy Little Boy during Post Christmas Shopping

Hubby was lucky enough to have won for himself a $100 Isetan Voucher from his company dinner last week. The Isetan Private Sale was yesterday.

Put the 2 together and it's a no wonder that we would have gone to Isetan to make use of his vouchers, on no other day than yesterday.

And so we did. Only thing is, I don't have the Isetan Card, so before that I have to go and beg, steal, borrow a card first. Thank God, Jeannie loan me her card since she's only coming down after work and we are there in the day. No clash of conflicts. =)

1 of the presents that Hubby received this year was a tie and tie pin set that Jeff, Emma and myself chip in to get for him.The first thing that came to his mind was, "WAH! The tie so colorful" and the next was "I don't have any shirt to match the tie!" -_-"

Hence, while at Isetan, the most heard phrase from Hubby to me was, "Do you think this shirt can match that tie?"

I though the tie was a very simple blue and white, granted the motifs can be slightly louder than what he normally wears, but I thought Pure Whites, Blues, Blacks can match the tie easily! Maybe even some stripes can do it too.

Well, being the highly excitable boy he is, he bought 3 shirts and the moment he came home, he did this. See! I knew Whites and Blues will work well. The black is multi colored strip so won't go too well but from far and for the fun of it, he matched it too.

Looks very normal to me, I thought. Mens' clothings are so standard. Shirt, Tie and pants lor. What else to expect rather than stripes, checks and or various ties? Anyway, in addition to the shirts, he gotten himself a pair of pants too.

This is one of those rare times where Hubby bought so much in one sitting. But this is also to be expected since he has $100 voucher to spend plus there were further discounts for some of the pieces! I thought it was a very good deal. Especially, in total, for the 3 shirts and a pair of pants, he only topped up like $40 or less lor.

So, the happy boy has got 4 new shirts (we got one a few days earlier while we were in Robinsons) and a pair of pants. He has also happily cut away all the tags and labels, folded everything neatly into a bag too.

I guess the only thing left is now for me to rinse everything for the boy so that he can wear it after ironing.

Took a coffee break at Paragon when we met up with Cindy and Dennis. She's looking a bit pale but other than that, she's quite well. Jia You Cindy!

Had dinner at Pepper's Lunch in Taka after another final round of shopping in Isetan Wisma and on a separate note hor, I bought absolutely NOTHING for myself despite the whole day of shopping lei. All I got was just a tunic / dress (tunic if on me, dress on Godma) for her as her Christmas Present.

Managed to persuade Hubby to get a bar of Royce Chocolates... need to persuade cause, he's not well and not supposed to eat. But if I buy the temptation is there. But, he gave in too after I said I'll save half bar for him.... but I think I shall be a cheat and eat more than half! hahahahahahahaha....

Just Clara

Our hearts are currently soo totally taken with this little darling... I can't seem to not not look at her face over and over and over!!! Aiyoh!!!

SO cute! Which is your favorite?

Cute Little Human Beings!

Had early Christmas lunch with Clement, Vic and their family.

I think we discovered a rather good place in future to hold our SW gatherings; since that place has a rather good ambiance, centralized and best of all, not crowded!

That place is non other than TCC in Millenia Walk!

Today is the last weekend before Christmas and from the time we were there till the time we left, the place was never full! There was a good crowd but NEVER full! So, it's good for us the next time we have a gathering.

Anyway, the main focus was of course on the 2 little Babies that came with the parents. While the adults eat and talk, the Babies also have their way of making their presence felt and NOTICED!

Wei Lun got his attention by eating what the parents eat! He's at that age already where he wants Adult Food! So fast lei! And he sure loves it lor. Kept coming back for more and his cries were what we heard whenever the mommy got a little slow in bringing that spoon full of goodies to his mouth!

After he woke up from his afternoon nap, the little thing just wanted to get down on the floor and want mommy to carry. See! Struggling so hard! Even daddy seems to be having trouble holding him still lor!

But of course, I'm most enamored over my little darling. Ok, I'm not really ready for photos (looking sleepy, but I think that's also because, the photographer is sitting down, shooting up while I'm standing up looking down hence the downcast eyes) but the thing is, this is the FIRST photo that Clara and I are both looking at the camera! Cute, little thing!

She's really a very responsive child. As she grows older, she has more expressions and her little pair of lungs are getting stronger and stronger by the day! The moment we talk to her, she will smile at us too!! Oh my gosh.. I'm sooo enchanted with her!!!

Today is the first time that Godpa carried her and I think she loves it. Clara "talking" to Godpa. She smiles and also coo back at him. Some more so matching lei! Both also in PINK! I jealous lor!!!!

After both babies woke up, they spent some time getting to know each other.Can I safely assume that both Babies like each other enough? They seem to be happy playing with each other. Though Wei Lun Gor Gor seemed abit shy and Clara just seems to be enjoying herself very much!

Of course, the daddy took lots of photos, but Godpa took this of her just before we went on our way while I was carrying her. Just look at the little darling. She's sooooooo cute!!!!
She kept her neck down and then her "bao bao" just seem to swell up and she looked so grumpy! But I can assure you, she is very smiley and playful throughout! Then the more Jer tired to take her photos, the more grumpy she became.

SOOOOOOOOO cute!!!!

Jer said she looks like a little hamster, one that stores up all the food in the cheeks... hahahahah... To me, she's just soo adorable and cute!

How not to fall in love and go gaga over her, you tell me!

A pic

Of our darling God daughter and me!

Taken at TCC in Millenia Walk last Friday.

My little darling is so cute and chubby now! And when I talk to her, she will coo, make noises back and smile at me!

SOO Clever! =)

I'm a proud Godma! =D

I don't know why I'm posting this...

Honestly, it never cross my mind to post this on multiply though I already have a few entries of it on my Blogs.

I want to forget about this whole incident and move on and if you can see this post, it means I trust you enough to not broadcast this further as I've set this post to only be restricted to individuals.

After reading the recent post(s) from Haze mostly on the strings of unfortunate events, I thought I just want to share my own experience with her especially and also some of you who we have mutual friends.

For most of you who are not aware, I was on MC for the last 3 weeks and another 2 weeks before that... and the reason why I was on MC for so long and given so much MC was because I was pregnant.

Now, before you get all excited and start to congrulate me / us, I want to highlight the word "was". Ya. I'm no longer pregnant.

I had a missed abortion in the medical terms and in layman's means miscarriage. I was told to rest and not overwork myself because the moment I knew I was pregnant, I was spotting. The frantic calls to various gynaes, to book appts and all the mixed feelings we had with the Baby. Especially when hubby and I are studying, our time, our finances, our energy is zapped by studies, how to manage a newborn, I seriously don't know. I took jabs, pills and rested as much as I can. After spending more than $1K on these visits and pills and medications, still it did not help. Towards the end, I bled even more.

At week 7, my Gynae could not detect any fetal heartbeat of the baby and my blood tests reveal that my HCG level is dropping.

We were told that my baby will not survive and we have to go thru an operation, D&C, similiar to that of the abortion process to remove the tissues and everything in my womb.

Though we were not fully prepared to be parents, on hearing this piece of news, my world came crashing down. I found it hard to accept that I was pregnant, when we finally got round to accepting that we're going to be parents, we were told the Baby is not developing.

It's hard hearing the news. It's even harder preparing for the operation. Preparing to go thru the operation to remove our Baby that we had come to love in a matter of few weeks was about the worse thing that can ever happen to us in our marriage life thus far.

It feels horrible, even though I know that the little one could not have survive, it did not make the operation any easier.

Anyway, to cut the whole thing short, we went thru the operation. Physically, there's not much pain. Emotionally, it hurt. The knowledge that we had removed our Baby (even though there's no chance of surviving) still pains me sometimes. And of course, a big medical bill la. Hence the $1900 credit bill to be settled. =/

But yet, we believe that there is at least a good thing that comes out from this whole episode. At least we know that we are fertile, at least, we know we can have children. At least, I know now what to expect and what to do the next time I'm pregnant. At least, we did not wait till the miscarriage happened on it's own when I'm alone at home, At least, we did not wait till the baby developed more and then it's adnormal. Or wait till the pregnancy went further along and the attachement is stronger...The list is simply endles...

So Haze, what I want to tell you is, despite all the things that's happening to you right now, know that God is always there, always watching, always keeping you safe in the palm of his hands. He will not leave you hanging and alone.

Hubby says, focus on the good things and things will just fall naturally into place with His grace.

I dare not say that I've gotten over the whole episode. But at least, I can talk about it now, when previously, just a mention of it brings me back to a sobbing child. With the grace of God, I'm slowly but surely recovering.

The baby will live in our hearts always and we know that he/she is with God now. So that's the end of it.

Cindy: Thanks for your concerns when you knew I was on MC for a pretty long time. I was not ready to talk about it then much less on a "public platform" where anyone and everyone can see / read it.

Bye Bye Lama Bean

We lost Lama Bean today.

Doc Lee called it missed abortion. I called it miscarriage.

Whatever the term, the fact is Lama won't be with us. I can only pray that he/she is now in heavens with God and his angels.

Goodbye Lama. We loved you despite your short stay with us.

Long walk

It's been a long time since hubby and I took a slow leisurely walk after mass. I really enjoy doing it with him. Just him and me, walking, hand in hand, chatting about anything and everything.

It's also been sometime since we last go to CTK for evening mass. The weather was great, not too hot, with a slight breeze coming our way every few minutes. It would have been better if those idiot smokers will smoke in the direction of the wind AWAY from people and that if the blessed bus comes on time... But anyway, I had a great evening with hubby and Lima Beanie (LB) and that's all that matters. So not to dwell on unhappy things and spoil my mood....

After evening mass at CTK, we bump into Jason. It's been ages since we last saw him too. At least more than 6 months already! SO it was a big surprise to have met him. We would have dinner together if he was not meeting his girlfriend, so another time then.

Had dinner at S11 in AMK. Just a simple dinner, nothing fancy. Then went in search for my jelly shoes. But after walking and trying, I find that the shoes are not for me. It's flat. ya... but too flat. I cannot stand it. So no jelly for me already.

Just walked around and we landed up in Hub. I was attracted to a temporary accessories stall and was busy choosing some earrings for myself and I think I saw a blogger there too but can't be sure since it's only her photos I saw. Her son is probably less than 6 months old now, but she's looking good and slim! Back to my earrings, I got these...Big, wooden ones. I think the trend is changing to wooden pieces already. Earlier this year it was beads and ornate designs, then silver and now wooden pieces. I actually seen similar pieces being sold at F21. But the price is forever out of my range. These 3 pairs only costs me $5 lor. Where to find like that? Happy. =)

Anyway, I bought 2 pairs of leggings as well. I have been wanting to get more, since leggings are very expandable and I figured with my soon-to-expand waistline, leggings are about the most comfy and cheap thing I can be wearing? A plain brown and black pair from COAX. And there's 10% off! *heehee* Easiest to match my existing tunics and tops. =) I think tunics are about the next best thing I can wear in my existing wardrobe without spending too much for the time being too!

Finally, while we were on the way to the library to return a book, we passed by this shoe shop. Remember I was in search for flatties? I finally found something comfortable and suitable! Tough not as cheap as jelly, I would prefer to pay more lor. $19.90 each. Good. Now I have 3 basic colors (Black is an existing pair. Now with white/black and brown) already. This will be enough for me to last through for a couple of months! Hopefully, can last me through to when I need not carry LB, then I can go back to my heels!

Came home to find a cheque in the letter box. It's the full refund for our deposit that we paid originally for our trip to Israel. The agent is kind enough to return us our deposit in full. I'm so thankful and grateful to him. We were prepared to loose up to 75% of the amount when I called him.

And he's so sweet, he actually enclosed a short note with the cheque, congratulating us on the soon to arrive LB. Mann.... the next time, when we are ready to go to Israel, I'll be VERY sure to go to him!

Hubby's viewpoint is that, he wants to remain on good terms, so that we will go back to him or refer others to him. Whichever way hubby wants to look at it, I still find Anthony a nice and sincere man and it's his kindness that he is willing to return us the full deposit. The deposit may not be much, it's $1K, but to us now, this $$$ will definitely come in handy when LB grows bigger and is ready to face the world.

On a completely different side note, I was asking hubby if we should go and visit his parents. It's been more than a month since we last saw them. Granted we are busy with work and school and I've not been in a very suitable situation to move around much recently. But since we are in AMK, maybe just drop by to say "Hi" or something. But hubby was against it, he said too late already. By the time we leave for home, it will be too late. So, we did not go.

I kind of have this feeling that hubby's aunts are 'blaming' me that we are not going back. Hubby used to go back at least once a week with or without me. But recently, he has been doing the disappearance act. Even though he has lessons and exams, my PIL is aware but somehow, I just have this feeling lor. Call it the womens' 6th sense or whatever.

Maybe hubby is worried about me making the trip there and staying out till so late. He has grown to be very 'naggy' these days. Ever since the day he knew of LB's existence and I'm spotting. The moment my butt leaves the sofa, bed or chair, he asked me where I'm going. =/ Yes. I know he is concerned. But to be honest, I feel perfectly fine and mobile! Just that, I don't move as fast as I used to and of course the unfortunate bit is that I'm still spotting la. But really, other than these, I'm fit as a fiddle! I've not even started the dreaded Morning Sickness (MS) that most ladies are complaining about in the same stage of pregnancy.

Anyway, the pills from Dr Lee seems to be working, I still do have some spotting, but from the look of it, it looked like the unabsorbed portion of the medication rather than spotting. But nevertheless, I'm still going to be absolutely careful and not put myself or my LB at risk.

p.s LB is just a nick. We are NOT going to call our baby that, but BB will be LB till we think of something more suitable.

shopping spree

Can't remember when, but it was one of those weekends where after dinner, Hubby and I made our way to Suntec and we got ourselves lots of stuff! A giant luggage 3-in-1 box for our impending trip to Israel. There's another 2 smaller ones inside. Lots of books. Which were going at $5 per copy only!!! I had to grab some! Hubby also bought some books but not pictured here. Masks! Masks!! And MORE Masks! These masks were not bought locally, a friend's friend went to Taiwan recently and we asked her to "lombang" all these masks back. It's sooooooo cheap over in Taiwan!!!

I only have to pay $0.90 cents or thereabouts per piece ok! The lowest I managed to find locally is still at least $1.20 which I still have to pay for local postage or something. Imagine the whole lot here costs me less than $45! And there's more than 50 pieces here! It's more than an entire year of supply I guess... coz I still have a drawer full of masks in my stash.

Then while we were still in carefour, we stock up on all the frozen food, main thing was to make it to $150 so that we can get the guys to deliver the luggage box, our books and masks lor. Don't overestimate these 3 items hor... They weigh a TON mann!

The luggage box was like $80, the books were another $40 or so I think, then we spent the rest on some household and frozen food, the bill came easily to more than $150 already. Happy!

We then stash the masks inside the box, the books and household items no problem, can just let them deliver since we bought from them. hahahah.. Their service quite good. By Monday night, we got all our things!

Woo hooo... Joy to spend $. REALLY! =)

Ohhh!!! Forgot to add that, finally, I've managed to try Carl's Junior Beef Chili Fries!!! Nice!! I love the cheese and the minced beef!!! Only thing is, not enough cheese and beef =( Or maybe I ate too much of it left just the fries? hahahhaha

Will definitely go back for more next time!

Our little Darling; The Lima Beanie

Went to see Dr Kenneth Lee at Mt A this morning and he assured me that I am indeed pregnant + the little one is in a good shape and has grown to 10mm now.

It is still too early to say if the little one will turn out well and normal at this stage in time, but he told me to relax and give the little one time to grow. On top of that, he has given me fish oil and also some extra pills to try to stop my spotting. Hope the medication will work.

Will be back to see him on 24 Nov. This time, hubby will be coming with me. And if all turns out well, we should be able to see / hear the heartbeat of our little darling.

All I'm asking for is the Baby to be healthy and developing normally and well. The rest of the things don't matter as much anymore.

The first scan of our Baby. The first sign of life of our little darling done by Dr Yvoone Soong at TMC using ultrasound. Sac measured at 6mm as on 30 Oct 07.

Second scan of our Baby. Done today by Dr Kenneth Lee at Mt A using vaginal scan. A little uncomfortable and caused me to have heavy spotting the whole of today. =(

Close up of our Baby. Dr Lee said it has grown from my verbal report of 6mm to 10mm now and that it's in a good shape. =) That's a relief. Our Baby is officially termed as "lima beanie" today as the shape just reminds me of a "Lima Bean" a sleeping lima bean that is. =)

But for the matter, baby looks like a bean, any bean not just a Lima anyway. But don't know why, Lima Beans just keeps popping into my head. Hubby came home and immediately asked "How's our "Lima Beanie" doing?" and went in search for this precious scan of Baby. hahahahahaha

I guess, the name "Lima Beanie" is here to stay for a while now.

Exciting news

The exciting news is that, in another few more months (not inclusive of November), 7 to be exact, we are going to have a Baby!!!

Hubby was so excited when he got over the shock which was to find me crying and sobbing in the toilet.

He has now taken to reminding me to eat, not that I need any reminders, I'm hungry like a cow usually every 2 hours =/ not to do heavy things and basically will ask where I am going every time my bum bum leaves the sofa or chair or bed.

He also also taken to thinking of names for the little one already though we don't even know the gender.

My parents know about this new addition to the family, but PIL are not aware yet. I kept having 2nd thoughts whenever hubby is ready to tell them and urge Hubby to wait after the first Gynae visit, then after the blood test and now, after the second Gynae visit... I also don't know why I'm like so scared to tell them...

Maybe I'm worried that they will give me a set of "Do's and Dont's" that's why?

Anyway, wait and see. Keep praying for us and that the little one is growing well and strong. =)

Birthday Celebration

This is long overdue. But I've been so busy, I really did not have the time to do it. Better late than never, so here it is.

Brought Hubby to SOFRA to celebrate his Bday in advance after his lessons and mass.
The food was quite good, but too much meat for my liking. I think hubby enjoyed it though. We had kabab and skewers of meat. All quite nice! The environment is also quite cozy! I like the spaciousness of the whole restaurant where they had a big area for guests to wait for tables.

Being a Saturady, the restaurant was of course quite pack and full of families. Surprisingly, it wasn't that noisy. Just the usual buzz.

There's also a half wall glass panel where we can see what the chefs are doing and there's 1 eye candy in there! =P

It was a nice dinner but the bleh thing was we got into an arguement over something which I cannot remember the full details now, but it has got something to do with further education... Masters? or something like that la.

Anway, on hubby's actual Birthday, I rushed down to J8 and got him a cake from Breadtalk. Tapowed dinner (Yaki Tori) and all, then proceed to rush home to 'hide' the dinner and cake. Cannot let him see the Yaki Tori ma. If he sees it then he knows I've been to J8 then he sure suspect got a cake somewhere!

So being the very clever wife that I am, I hid the dinner in the toaster and arrange the items in the fridge so that he won't see it. And true enough, he walked past once, twice and NEVER suspect nor see anything! =)

Many many candles for the Birthday man...

Another year older, 1 more mini candle to the already alot pile.

Presented the cake to him and sang him Birthday Song. He looked so pleased... Like a small boy.

That silly man... blowing out candles... Can look so grumpy some more.

Rasberry....Super sour lor! >.<

Finally cutting the cake!Without all the things, look so ugly.. some more the candles melted... Wax all over!

Some multilayered mini Lychee thingy cake... Look like Kueh Lapis...

Anyways... Happy Birthday, Darling! =)

I'm lazy

Since I'm lazy and hate house hold chores, I'm contemplating to get a part time helper to do the weekly chores.

Also, with hubby gone on ALL weekends for the next 7 weekends, I have to take over his share of chores as well and that will include, mopping, wiping the surfaces, washing of toilets and even possibly, ironing of his clothes.

So, yes, I'm contemplating part time help, then I can don't even need to do all these chores weekly. The market rate is like $10 per hour, so if it's 5 hours weekly, that will work out to be almost $200 on a 5 hour rate per month.

Should we invest in that? Would our finances be able to cover that now that since hubby is studying and need to pay for his school fees? Would I be able to take over the costs of this additionally?

But I really hated doing all these chores. If hubby was to do with me together, I don't mind it so much, but now that he's not here and I got to do everything, just the thought of it is daunting!

Or should I just bear with it for the next few weeks since that's all the time that hubby needs to go for his bridging courses and then weekends will pretty much be back to the same?

So now the crux is should I be lazy and am I willing to pay for my laziness?!

2nd Anniversary

Celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary on 30 Sep, 1 day before the actual day since I had lessons last night.

We went to Waraku in Central for our meal. Being the sotong me, I actually made reservations at the Japanese branch and end up at the Pasta branch. Which is just as well since Hubby don't really like Japanese food.

We took a set, which conists of salad, soup, mini pizza, pasta and a glass of wine. =) I like their pizza. Thin and crispy, almost like biscuit kind. Very nice. Hubby had Gratin. Which is quite good too! But I think the best of all is their dessert, Tiramisu with ice cream and chocolate sauce. I'm not a fan of Tiramisu. But this one is really good. Soft and creamy! We thought we were eating cream instead of cake!

Gave him the present I bought, the Titus Watch which he was aiming at for awhile and he was soo happy to receive it.

He really looked like a small boy eagerly unwrapping the present. hehehe...

Yesterday as usual, he'll come to the bus stop to fetch me home and he had a bouquet of roses for me! Nice. I like. (Somehow hor, after marriage, hubby is beginning to buy me flowers lei. I used to not even see a single stalk when we were dating! It's so different as compared to other women who complain that their husbands don't give flowers after marriage but plenty when dating. Mine is the complete opposite!)

Then another surprise awaited me... he bought me a flashing Mario Brother. hahaha... Mario Bro is my FAVOURITE game when I was a kiddo. Now it's coming back and there are times when I feel like getting a Ninetendo just so that I can play Mario Bros. hahahaha I love those colourful mushrooms that's being sold in Action City now too lei!

It was a simple celebration for us. One that we enjoyed and I guess that's the most important. =)A montage of photos taken. Mostly of the food and presents. There's a few shots of hubby too and none of me individually coz I'm the one holding the camera ma. =P

Happy Children's Day

Happy Children's Day to those young at heart =) but more importantly,

Happy Anniversary to Darling!

We celebrate our 2nd year wedding anniversary today too!

Won't have much of a celebration today coz I'll be having lessons tonight. =( So, we celebrated early, went out for a nice dinner yesterday already.

Not much choice la, with the part time studies, celebrations and everything else takes a backseat, all our schedule revolves round my timetable for the time currently. In a few more days to come, our schedules will revolves round OUR lesson timetables too!

Woo...

Darling Clara came to visit with her parents earlier and along with them, they brought us a pretty box of cupcakes from Sweet Secrets. Mommy and her can finally say it's the end to the boring confinement and out they went! Had dinner in J8 even. Woah... Mommy must have really been bored stiff at home so immediately when she can, went out! hahahaha

The daddy gave me a whole thumbdrive worth of Clara's pictures but I haven't had the time to really do a montage of sorts since I'm home so late most of the time now. I promise I will do it soon so that you all can see my cute little God-daughter.

Anyway, the little darling has yet to know the goodness of "gai gai" at her young age. Or maybe she's shy? I don't know. The moment Mommy put her down, she started wailing. All of us, the 4 adults were totally clueless as to what to do. Carry her, pat her, wrap her, all don't work at all. The little poor thing cried till her face was red and real tears started rolling down her cheeks lei. So poor thing. My heart also ache. I think needless to say about the parents' hearts lor.

While the parents try to pacify her, I took pictures of the cupcakes. So pretty! =)

Looks too nice to be eaten!

And while I was at it, the little princess finally settled down... To satisfy your curiousity about the little darling... here's a picture of her. Doen't she have stylo sleeping postures?

She had fallen deeply asleep after her feed in daddy's arms. Daddy was sooo tired that he fell asleep along with her and for a while, I was so afraid that Clara will drop onto the sofa!

This pic was taken with my camera directly above her and she's being carried... Can you see how she sleeps? Her head seemed to have rolled off and then her back is totally arched! There were some instances when the daddy's hands seem to not be able to support the weight and was about to hit the sofa too!

I can't wait to see her again and then check out how much she would have grown by then! =)