Coffee Session + Shopping With Bestie..

Finally got to meet up with Su Wen, after like so damn long of us planning to meet. Went to our regular hangout, Tampines!

Really not much places that is convenient and near and has lots of things to shop de, that's why we always go Tampines, haha...

Gordan had to rush for work today, and his mom is going out, so I had to bring the pram myself and take cab to pick Su Wen up. Luckily the pram is light and easy to fold, or else if its Su Wen's one, I think I'll die carrying it 3 storeys home.


In the cab, took the chance to camwhore!!

Love my Tyler boy...

Argh.. I look so fat!!! And young also... Wonder is it good or bad?


We went to Tampines One first cause I was hungry and we had Sushi Tei!


Little Tyler in his baby seat..

The leftovers..

Paiseh, was too hungry liao.. Forgot to take photo before I eat.. hahaha...


Total bill came up to only $20 plus, cause Su Wen and me never eat a lot.. Good!!! And while we were eating, the staffs kept playing with Janelle and Tyler, then I was telling Su Wen, they play with them so much, should give us discount lor.. hahaha..


Guess you all quite long never see Janelle liao, here is the 'Q more'!!

Getting cuter and cuter right?? Of cos la, my god-daughter leh... hehehe...


After my lunch, we went to walk around the kiddy stores and Tyler was grabbing at anything that he can reach lor! I don't mind him taking them, but the thing is, he is only interested in the dangling price tag! And he'll pull it off, so bad lor...

So to entertain him, I have to keep thinking of new things for him to play! Normally, if this happens, Gordan will carry him but then he is not around today, and can't be I carry him and push pram de.. *dear dear I miss you..*


1 most effective thing for him is....... PLASTIC BAG!

See how contented he is.. haha...

By the way, don't leave your kid unattended with plastic bags hor, else they may get suffocated, be sure to keep a watch at them ya...


We shopped around till around evening time, then we went to Coffeebean to rest, and also because its Tyler and Janelle's feeding time!


Grab the chance to take photos!!


Su Wen & Tyler

He's super interested in phone lately, always snatching my phone from me, see his eyes looking at Su Wen's phone longingly, haha...

And Janelle lying comfortably in her pram...

My XiaoPang

Me & Janelle (Finally she lets me carry!!)

First step towards being nanny, haha.. At last she won't cry when I carry her liao.. Maintain that ya!! And its so easy to carry her lor, unlike Tyler who will keep moving and moving when I carry him, she will just stay still!!!


Tyler too bored over there, so gave him Janelle's rattle to play...

He was super engrossed in it lor!!

He also had one. But then this rough boy of mine, kept throwing and throwing the rattle, until the rattle also cannot take it anymore and broke. He seem to love it a lot, so maybe these few days I'll go buy another one for him.. hehe...

After coffee, we went to Kiddy Palace and BHG then came home liao. Brought my baby carrier along, cause then I could have 2 hands to take the things. When I drop Su Wen off, Tyler was already dozing off liao, super tired lor him!!



What I bought today:


Diaper Bag!

So cute right?? It cost $30, but its not very big, so really have to pack the things nicely then can fit in all... Its a little bit ex, but then I love it too much!!!


Testing - Fitting all the things in it...

It even has straps to secure the bottles!!!

Luckily eventually Gordan says he'll pay me back for this, or else eat grass liao... haha...


Nestle Baby Rice

I've been buying loads of this!! And the brown rice version also! Cause usually I mix them to give Tyler for his dinner, then he finishes them quite fast, I think 1 month I have to get at least 3 cans each lor!!


Wakodo Rice Cracker

Bought a new flavour for Tyler, this is the vege series! Consist of carrot, pumpkin, spinach, sweet corn, green peas. Hope he will like it!! By the way, I find that the Wakodo biscuits are really nice, do give it a try ya!!


Portable Fan

This is so cute also right??

Was walking around Tampines One when we saw this, Su Wen got the pink one and I got the yellow one. You can sling it around your neck or hang it anywhere and the fan is quite strong too!!

And it can even do this!

So cool lor... And its only $5!!!! Cheap right? Let's hope it doesn't spoil soon, because if it will, I'm going to buy a few more standby first liao...


Toy Car For Tyler!

A simple toy for Tyler. You just pull it back, and the spring will make the car automatically move forward, no battery needed! And its soft, so not to worry if your baby is like mine, will always throw things, haha.. $9.90 only!!


Doraemon Fan

Actually bought this fan to entertain Tyler one, cause it cost only $2..


But then, 10 mins later........

He broke it!!!

That rough kid... Gonna buy tapes to tape it back, although $2 only but not to last only 10 mins la!!!


Tyler is super cranky tonight. Had to pop the pacifier to him. Guess cause his teeth is on its way out, so its more pain and uncomfortable for him. And its only like the 3rd and 4th teeth coming out lor.. Still got super many haven't come out, argh!!! He's been fussing every 5 mins, which means I can't even go to the toilet lor... Toothies, faster come out can? Then my poor boy won't so pain...


Going to my family's chalet tomorrow, BBQ and all. Hope that the weather will be ok, then I can bring Tyler there to swim also!

Alright, I'll update after the weekend alright?? Have a great weekend!!

Babies below 1yr: Foods To Avoid

Most babies can eat anything if you start slowly, but there are some foods to avoid during your baby's first year.


Wrote this post to let mummies know more about what food baby should avoid and why should they avoid it. A faster way for you to refer if you forgot also, haha..


However, please remember and take note that if there is any case of allergies in your family or if you suspect that your baby may be allergic to some foods, its best to talk to you doctor about what food your baby should avoid.

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SYMPTOMS OF AN ALLERGY/INTOLERANCE OF FOOD

- Sudden loose, diarrhoea stools and/or vomiting

- Sudden rashes on the skin or bottom

- Runny nose

- Hives

- Irritability and/or gassiness after a new food/meal

- Breathing or other respiratory troubles after a new food/meal

- Swelling of the face, lips and/or tongue

- Closure or tightening of the throat

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A GENTLE REMINDER!
If there's any history of allergies in your family, its advisable to start weaning your baby at 6 months, cause the younger they are, the more prone to allergies.

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Important Foods To Avoid For Your Baby

Salt

Honey

Nuts

Cow's Milk

Unpasteurized Milk

Egg

Citrus Fruits

Fish & Shellfish

Berries

Chocolate

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Why Should I Avoid Giving It To Baby?


- SALT -

Don't use any salt in your baby's food until he is 1 year old. The salt that is already in the breastmilk or formula is enough. Also don't offer food that contains a lot of salt, such as some sausages, broths and potato chips. Even breakfast cereals can contain a lot of salt, so do remember to check the table of contents.

Baby's kidney is NOT developed enough to handle too much salt, so the salt can cause damage. Too much salt for children may also lead to diabetes in later life.

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- HONEY -

Honey is one of the most important foods to avoid during your baby's first year. This includes corn syrup and maple syrup.

Honey can contain bacterial spores that can lead to infant botulism, a rare but very serious disease that can be fatal. The most common and earliest symptom is constipation. Other symptoms include generalized weakness, a weak cry, poor sucking reflex, irritability, lack of facial expressions and loss of head control. If you are worried, contact your doctor.

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- NUTS -

Avoid giving various kinds of nuts to your baby during the first year.

Nuts should be avoided because children may develop allergy, especially peanuts are very allergenic. Plus they are a potential choking hazard.

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- COW'S MILK -

Many babies can handle some dairy products when they are around 6 months old. However, most countries recommend avoiding cow's milk as a drink during the baby's first year. The general recommendation is to start with small servings of dairy products when the baby is 9 months old and to wait with cow's milk as a drink until baby is 1 year old. Skim milk and low fat milk products are to be avoid COMPLETELY as they supply too much protein, potassium and sodium and not enough calories for the growing infant. Children also need the fat for proper growth and development including brain development.

Infant fed whole cow's milk receive inadequate amounts of Vitamin E, iron and essential fatty acids. They also receive excessive amounts of protein, sodium and potassium. These levels may be too high for a baby's system to handle. Additionally, whole cow's milk protein and fat are difficult for an infant to digest and absorb. If your baby throws up or has a stomach pain after consuming dairy products, do consult your doctor to schedule an investigation.

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- UNPASTEURIZED MILK -

Don't give unpasteurized milk to your baby, or even your toddler.

When milk is pasteurized, heated, bacteria that may be in the milk dies. Some bacteria, for example, like E.coli, are known to give young babies and children severe diarrhoea.

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- EGG -

Egg yolks are typically fine to be introduced to babies around 8 months old, egg whites on the other hand, should not be fed to babies below 1 year.

Egg whites contain 4 proteins that are potential allergens, where egg yolk contains proteins that are seldom allergens.

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- CITRUS FRUITS -

Citrus fruits may cause a reaction or an intolerance in infants due to the high acidity of the fruit.

Often times infants who are fed oranges prior to the age of 1 year will break out in rashes around the mouth or bottom and possibly have tummy cramps.

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- FISH & SHELLFISH -

Make sure the fish you choose to serve is not known to have high mercury levels. Cod fish would be a safe option to start with. Consult your doctor before introducing fish to your children, especially shellfish.

They are allergenic and shellfish are generally worse than fish. Allergic reaction can be anything from mild to deadly.

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- BERRIES -

Strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are a potential high allergen food and as such, they should really be avoided until 1 year of age. Avoid them longer if there's any history of allergies in your family.

So why do many commercial baby foods contain strawberries? It is possible that commercial baby food processing may have destroyed the allergen but whether or not home cooking of strawberries would reach temperatures high enough to destroy any allergen is UNCERTAIN so its best to wait on strawberry introduction especially if there is a family history of strawberry allergies.

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- CHOCOLATE -

Ingredients in chocolates may cause allergy in babies, so its best to wait till after 1 year.


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Foods To Avoid For Your Baby (Not Critical)

• Fried & Smoked Food


• Whole-Grain Products


• Sugar


• Artificial Sweeteners

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Why Should I Avoid Giving To Baby?


- FRIED & SMOKED FOOD -

Avoid giving your baby deep-fried or smoked food or at least take away the crust if the food is deep-fried or fried. It is much harder for baby to digest than cooked food.

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- WHOLE-GRAIN PRODUCTS -

Start slowly. Whole-grain products are harder for babies and toddlers to digest.

Whole-grain products are often marketed to desperate parents as a way to make their baby sleep better. The reason is that whole-grain makes your baby stay full for a longer period. While this may or may not be true for your child, this may cause diarrhoea for them. If your baby's stomach seems upset but he is not ill, try excluding all whole-grain products from his diet.

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- SUGAR -

Avoid sugar as long as you can, particularly white sugar.

Sugar causes tooth decay and obesity and may be harmful in other ways too. Avoid giving your baby sugar for as long as possible including foods, snacks and drinks that contains a lot of sugar. Excessive sugar in children may also cause them to be more active.

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- ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS -

Avoid artificial sweeteners for as long as you can.

These substances are quite new and the health effects of using them is not all that clear. So why risk it?

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Every baby is different, so do exercise the 4-day rule by letting your baby try a new food for 4 continuous days to observe whether your baby is allergic or intolerant to any food. If you find that baby has a possible allergy, bring him to a doctor or to the hospital immediately as some allergies may be fatal if let untreated for long.


Hope this article has helped you to understand more, hand tired from all the typing liao, bye!

Long Post Of Updates...

20/8/2009 - Movie Date!


Last minute plans, Gordan decides to bring me to movie! Purposely picked a 1130pm show, so that I could make Tyler sleep first then go out.


Went to watch 'UP' and its great! Although its animation, but then the storyline is good! And made me tear quite a few times too. The little boy was cute, and seeing him just keeps reminding me of Tyler!

In the car, on the way there...

Attitude dearest..

Kallang LeisurePark, all shops close liao cause its so late already...

Me and Gordan

I was damn hungry before the show, and we only got like 20mins, so don't even have time to eat instant noodles.. And I don't want to fill myself up with popcorn, so luckily for me, while walking around we spotted a donut stall still open. But after finishing the donuts, I'm still hungry. In the end bought some titbits at 7-11 and bought hotdog.


Love having couple time with Gordan, even though its just for a few hours!

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21/8/2009 - Clubbing Night!


Been very long since I last clubbed, so made plans with my friends to go clubbing. Initially was planning to go Zouk, but then in the end it was changed to some club at Md Sultan. Why I'm not naming it is because I'm going to complain loads about this.


But before I start, let's see some pics first!

Finished with my makeup, and playing with Tyler first..

Grab my boy and camwhored!!

What I'm wearing for the night..

Its been quite some time since I wore anything like this out. Kinda not used to it, since ever since giving birth I've been wearing casual attires only. But then, happy because I look attractive!! Ok, my own personal opinions, don't want to hear you saying I buay hiao bai..


Back to what I need to rant...


I was queueing up and while the door bitch was checking my IC, she asked me my IC no which is expected because I look quite different from my photo, since it was taken 9 years ago. Then she was still not convinced, so ask me my address, which I have to explain to her that the slip of paper with my new address is torn down, and I have no recollection of the previous address.


Why so?


Because that address was my mum's and god knows how long I haven't been in contact with her, and I've never even stayed there!


Anyway, then she got me to write my chinese name and it turn out that its different from my IC's one.


Why?


Because my chinese name is changed, and for IC, its all taken from the birth cert. So some strokes have been changed or removed but overall it still reads the same.


I was explaining to her, and then she say to me, "Get your friend to get the ID." I asked her, "Why?" And she tell me, "Because this is not your ID, you are using other people's ID."


What the fuck?


And she got her manager out, and the manager was saying like how can they verify when I can write my chinese name wrongly? I was damn pissed off by then, so I totally don't give face to them already. I told them, "Hey, I don't stare at my IC everyday and I'm not a student, I'm a housewife. How many chances would I get to write my name?" Even during my school days, I don't write my chinese name like that, from when I started to write my chinese name, it is different from the one on my birth cert.


And the fucking door bitch was like keep saying she'll call the police, then I just tell them, "Go ahead, I can confirm this is my IC." But ended up, the manager tell me to call cause for dunno what reasons, but he says it'll be better. But come on lah, I'm not going to call the police to come down and help me verify my IC so that I could get in a club.


And I don't understand why can't they call?? Since they are the one insisting that I'm using other people's IC? In the beginning say so loud want to call police end up ask me to call?


Was discussing this with my friends at one side, when I spotted a police car. So I just went to the policeman and asked him is it possible to verify my IC. And even the policeman says its not possible, unless I have a criminal record. And he also says, "They think they own the police ar, such a little thing also call police." Which is why I think they want me to call.


The policeman told me that if I were to call police, and to really verify my IC, I would have to go into custody first and then produce birth cert or something. Which is like going to take up whole night, luckily I didn't. And the police even say, "Since they don't want to earn your money, what's the point of going there?"


So true.


Seriously next time invite me there I also won't go, just because the door bitch is such a fucker. And basically my friends all come into the conclusion that she's having PMS. Because after that we went to St James, and the bouncer didn't even ask me anything looking at my IC!


Fuck the club.


If you want to do something, do it, don't try to scare people and chicken out yourself.


Anyway, after that incident, I had a great time at Powerhouse. And even saw my ex colleague there, chatted with her and bought some drinks from her. But then the crowd there are mostly young boys and girls, not even eye-candy to see lor!!


After that, we went to Boat Quay next and drink a little. Spent more time chatting with my friends outside the pub and they were damn shocked when I told them Gordan is pubbing somewhere in Geylang. But to me, its normal liao, its like sort of trust him won't do anything funny but wouldn't want to know if he does also..


Gordan came and drove me back when he's done. And both of us was feeling kinda high by then, haha.. But really have to thank Gordan's mom, that I'm able to come out to club. Can't wait till all my girls is ready to club with me!!!

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22/8/2009 - Grocery Shopping!


Woke up refreshed this morning, which is funny cause I was still feeling a little hangover when I woke up at 7 plus to feed Tyler milk. But anyway, camwhored with Tyler first thing in the morning...

Love this pic...


We headed out in the late afternoon to Parkway, cause I need to get groceries and also weekend is mostly our family day together!


Tyler taking a nap..

While I'm waiting Gordan to buy food..

Chicken Curry for Gordan

And Laksa for me!

I still feel both is quite salty, or is it just me?? Cause Gordan says its quite ok..


After eating, and feeding Tyler, we went to walk around, and Gordan let Tyler play this!

He was actually standing up, cause he hates to sit down now.. Actually we wanted to put coins so that it will move, but then we feel that its a bit dangerous for him, so didn't.


We went to Giant to buy a few things, but then vegetables all that we went to NTUC to buy. Cause I feel that the vegetables are not fresh enough. And somemore Gordan ask me to cook...


At NTUC, we got Tyler to sit in the trolley!

He loves it cause its so new to him. But then while we were walking around, he suddenly cried out very loud! Gordan thought its just him throwing temper, so he ignored him, but then from his cries I knew that something is wrong, so I went to look at him. And I realized he got his finger stuck in the coin thing! If you notice, there is this chain attached to the coin box, and towards the end there is a 'key'. This key got a little hole which is big enough for Tyler's finger to go through, so he went to play with it and got stuck!


Help him out, and carried him since he was crying like hell. Calm down after a while, but he was getting cranky cause he's bored liao.. So faster buy and we went off. Tyler was so noisy in the NTUC lor, which I think everyone noticed him, haha... Loads of people came up to me and commented that Tyler is so cute. Even got one lady, she told me that I'm so lucky to have him. So happy hearing all the comments, prove my hardwork in doing so much for him!


After we went home, bath for Tyler then feed him and make him sleep then I went to cook. Recent times when I cook, Gordan always gets his friend to come over to eat with us, which is ok, cause his friend is quite a nice guy, just that I'll have to cook more lor..


What we had today:


Stir Fried Dou Miao

Everything-also-have Soup

Simple cooking today, cause don't want to cook so much, too lazy to wash.. haha...


Tyler drinks more milk just now! Normally his feed at 9plus, he'll drink 210mls before going to bed. Then I gave him 240mls just now, and he drank left 10mls before sleeping! And I don't know is it the milk, but he hasn't stirred in the last 4 hrs!! Hopefully he will continue like that.. haha..


Had a lot of thoughts lately, and happy to say, forgive and forget is playing such a big factor in my life now. Cause Gordan and me, its not always great between us, when things are bad, we could quarrel everyday! But then, I just try to look through everything and tolerate his bad points, and hoping that he'll change for the better. When things gets tough to handle, thats when clubbing all that comes in, because thats my only way to relax myself.


Going to help Gordan with his company starting from next month. Doing all the admin and accounts. And that Dearest of mine says he'll pay me $500 a month, which is good, because at least I'll have a fixed allowance from him every month. Was planning that starting next month, I'll buy Tyler's milk powder and diapers at the beginning of the month, so at least I can control my spendings. Calculated it and it already cost like $200 lor!! Not to say still got the groceries shopping once or twice a week.. Hopefully the $500 would be enough..


Phedra is sick now.. So can't go over my Grandma there recently. Hopes she gets well soon, Tyler needs a playmate!!!


Alright going to bed, sorry for the long post!!