@ 7 months plus -Jaden now prefers to sit while I bathe and scrub his back, well, with the company of his big yellow duck.
Monday, May 19, 2008
My duckie and me
@ 7 months plus -Jaden now prefers to sit while I bathe and scrub his back, well, with the company of his big yellow duck.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Aunt Lin's Birthday Celebration in KL
Last night was Aunt Lin's 60th Birthday and the family decided to hold the dinner down at the Golden Palace Restaurant in KL. Hubby and I were praying hard that Jaden would be able to hold on till the dinner is over without his usual grunts and naggings of wanting to go home.
Knowing well that the dinner would stretch to more than two hours, and Jaden would require to eat, I started cooking his porridge (Corn and Carrot stock -Sweet Potato porridge) at about 12noon just to make sure that the porridge by the time its cooked, will be all mushy and soft to his liking. We then packed his sipping cup with warm water, the porridge almost full into his bowl, his toys and diapers. Hubby says to bring Jaden out for more than two hours is like packing for camping trip.
We reached there at about 630pm but Pa-in-Law, Aunty Diana and Herman were already there. Jaden was rather stressed out by the environment that he just didn't smile. Soon after, everybody arrived and food was ordered. Jaden were then squirming around, starting his engine to want to nag and complain. Hubby and I have to take turns bringing him out to see fishes and crabs but he was more interested in looking at the escargots.
When everybody started eating, Jaden also started ngek, ngek-ing. He too wanted to eat. So out comes the porridge and *fu wah* I have never seen him ate his porridge mouth after mouth. There is no need to ask him to open his mouth. Its automatic. Luckily he is able to take solids now, if not, I do not know where to run to to breastfeed him.
He didn't really misbehave. I guess the only time he started crying out loud and struggling and didn't want to be pass around the family was when they got too noisy and rowdy and plus, he was also very very tired. He fell asleep in Hubby's and my arms when we were carrying him to the car. Poor boy. He slept all the way home from KL.
Hope dinners like these won't be frequent because there is no way ho sei I want to risk being caught in a dilemma between my son and the respect for the family. Maybe we should just send a rep there -either Hubby or I, never three of us again until Jaden is bigger.
Anyways, dinner was good, only that Hubby and I did not get to eat much. Me =due to staying away from seafood and Hubby (boycotting Sharks' fins and taking care of Jaden).
Below are some picture of the family:-
Hubby and Jaden
Great-Granduncle Yap and Jaden Simon Yap
The roasted suckling pig
Grandpa Yap and Great-Granduncle Yap
Aunt Lin, Kelly and Edmond
Herman and Aunty Diana
Jon and Yvonne
Mommy and Jaden at the end of the night
Knowing well that the dinner would stretch to more than two hours, and Jaden would require to eat, I started cooking his porridge (Corn and Carrot stock -Sweet Potato porridge) at about 12noon just to make sure that the porridge by the time its cooked, will be all mushy and soft to his liking. We then packed his sipping cup with warm water, the porridge almost full into his bowl, his toys and diapers. Hubby says to bring Jaden out for more than two hours is like packing for camping trip.
We reached there at about 630pm but Pa-in-Law, Aunty Diana and Herman were already there. Jaden was rather stressed out by the environment that he just didn't smile. Soon after, everybody arrived and food was ordered. Jaden were then squirming around, starting his engine to want to nag and complain. Hubby and I have to take turns bringing him out to see fishes and crabs but he was more interested in looking at the escargots.
When everybody started eating, Jaden also started ngek, ngek-ing. He too wanted to eat. So out comes the porridge and *fu wah* I have never seen him ate his porridge mouth after mouth. There is no need to ask him to open his mouth. Its automatic. Luckily he is able to take solids now, if not, I do not know where to run to to breastfeed him.
He didn't really misbehave. I guess the only time he started crying out loud and struggling and didn't want to be pass around the family was when they got too noisy and rowdy and plus, he was also very very tired. He fell asleep in Hubby's and my arms when we were carrying him to the car. Poor boy. He slept all the way home from KL.
Hope dinners like these won't be frequent because there is no way ho sei I want to risk being caught in a dilemma between my son and the respect for the family. Maybe we should just send a rep there -either Hubby or I, never three of us again until Jaden is bigger.
Anyways, dinner was good, only that Hubby and I did not get to eat much. Me =due to staying away from seafood and Hubby (boycotting Sharks' fins and taking care of Jaden).
Below are some picture of the family:-
Hubby and Jaden
Great-Granduncle Yap and Jaden Simon Yap
The roasted suckling pig
Grandpa Yap and Great-Granduncle Yap
Aunt Lin, Kelly and Edmond
Herman and Aunty Diana
Jon and Yvonne
Mommy and Jaden at the end of the nightSunday, May 11, 2008
Diapers for Jaden
There have been some issues raised when it comes to diapers for babies.
The usual question would be
1) Do you use disposable diapers / cloth diapers or the traditional lampin for your baby?
Me? Well, I use disposable and ONLY disposable diaper for Jaden. Why? My reasoning? I just don't have time for all the scrubbing and washing and drying and then back to scrubbing and washing and drying again. I do not have time for these when Hubby's and my laundry and not to mention Jaden's laundry is already filled to the brim of the laundry basket.
I have to say tho cloth diapers did appeal to me once but when the thought of the cleaning etc.., it puts me off completely. I love those cute little designs, those fashionista-looking bum wraparound but they are expensive. Some will say that disposable diapers are also expensive but then when you think about it, it is so darn convenient!
So, what brands of disposable diapers my baby use?
1) MAMYPOKO Newborn and S size (Poo Pocket)
Well, it did fit Jaden well. The diaper was a snuggly fit for the baby's bottom and it does soaked up the pee rather well. Personally I don't really find the poo pocket working as well as how it claimed to be but I do not have much complains. Just that when the pee gets too much, it tends to sop out. The diaper does not really move much as the sticker sticks it well. I give it a 7.5/10.
2) Huggies DRY
The design of the diapers are bad. It looked as if the baby's thighs are so exposed and the private part might catch a cold. The M size is like S size so NO NO. BAD. The soaking up power, well, no complains but the design of the diaper just puts me off. I give it 4.5/10
3) SEALER Newborn / S / M / L
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM. PERFECT FIT. PERFECT DESIGN. THEY SOAK THE PEE GOOD. THE POO DOES NOT GET SQUEEZED OUT EVEN WHEN BABY TER-POO A LOT. THE STICKERS ARE DOING A GREAT JOB. GREAT FOR ALL NIGHT LONG USE. Just that not many hypermarkets and baby stores carry them. So far, I could only find them at Baby Fair @ Midvalley, Babyland SS2 and Giant Hypermarkets. Sometimes the size that I want runs out and it takes a long while to wait for the shops to restock. I give it 9/10
4) EQ Dry.
Its value for money. Just that the stickers sometimes aint sticky, thus making me frustrated when baby is struggling and the sticker keeps popping up. The absorbency of the diaper can last for at least 4 hours before it feels heavy with pee. Its good and recommended for day use. I give it 7/10.
These are the four brands of diapers that I have tried for my baby. I dare not try Pampers because of some reviews about babies getting rashes. I head ScoobeeDry is good but Hubby says do not mend what is not broken. Both are us are just happy with Sealer so we shall stick by it.
Jaden has been showing us signs whenever he wants to poo and now I think its time Hubby and I can go invest in a potty for him. *sigh* My little baby is all grown up. We think Jaden is ready to be potty trained. YAY! Hopefully we will be done with diapers.
The usual question would be
1) Do you use disposable diapers / cloth diapers or the traditional lampin for your baby?
Me? Well, I use disposable and ONLY disposable diaper for Jaden. Why? My reasoning? I just don't have time for all the scrubbing and washing and drying and then back to scrubbing and washing and drying again. I do not have time for these when Hubby's and my laundry and not to mention Jaden's laundry is already filled to the brim of the laundry basket.
I have to say tho cloth diapers did appeal to me once but when the thought of the cleaning etc.., it puts me off completely. I love those cute little designs, those fashionista-looking bum wraparound but they are expensive. Some will say that disposable diapers are also expensive but then when you think about it, it is so darn convenient!
So, what brands of disposable diapers my baby use?
1) MAMYPOKO Newborn and S size (Poo Pocket)Well, it did fit Jaden well. The diaper was a snuggly fit for the baby's bottom and it does soaked up the pee rather well. Personally I don't really find the poo pocket working as well as how it claimed to be but I do not have much complains. Just that when the pee gets too much, it tends to sop out. The diaper does not really move much as the sticker sticks it well. I give it a 7.5/10.
2) Huggies DRYThe design of the diapers are bad. It looked as if the baby's thighs are so exposed and the private part might catch a cold. The M size is like S size so NO NO. BAD. The soaking up power, well, no complains but the design of the diaper just puts me off. I give it 4.5/10
3) SEALER Newborn / S / M / LI ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM. PERFECT FIT. PERFECT DESIGN. THEY SOAK THE PEE GOOD. THE POO DOES NOT GET SQUEEZED OUT EVEN WHEN BABY TER-POO A LOT. THE STICKERS ARE DOING A GREAT JOB. GREAT FOR ALL NIGHT LONG USE. Just that not many hypermarkets and baby stores carry them. So far, I could only find them at Baby Fair @ Midvalley, Babyland SS2 and Giant Hypermarkets. Sometimes the size that I want runs out and it takes a long while to wait for the shops to restock. I give it 9/10
4) EQ Dry.Its value for money. Just that the stickers sometimes aint sticky, thus making me frustrated when baby is struggling and the sticker keeps popping up. The absorbency of the diaper can last for at least 4 hours before it feels heavy with pee. Its good and recommended for day use. I give it 7/10.
These are the four brands of diapers that I have tried for my baby. I dare not try Pampers because of some reviews about babies getting rashes. I head ScoobeeDry is good but Hubby says do not mend what is not broken. Both are us are just happy with Sealer so we shall stick by it.
Jaden has been showing us signs whenever he wants to poo and now I think its time Hubby and I can go invest in a potty for him. *sigh* My little baby is all grown up. We think Jaden is ready to be potty trained. YAY! Hopefully we will be done with diapers.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
a week to celebrate ~
Hubby is currently now at Corus Hotel attending Si Peng's wedding dinner. Guess what? We both only found out about the wedding dinner last night. Apparently Si Peng had been trying to contact Hubby for quite some time but failed to get him and we have to resort to a call from Danny to inform us about the dinner. =)
Nope, mother and son is staying home because the son is not up to being a social butterfly. Not now.. not anytime soon either. His teething process is irritating the s**t outta him plus the weather is not doing us a favor either so, its best to stay home and coop in the air-conditioned room.
So allow me to wish Mr Hoo SI Peng and his new lovely wife CONGRATULATIONS!! Another one of Hubby's friend that tied the knot of commitment. Wonder who is next? This year so far, Hubby had attended 3 weddings. Thevi's, my sis's and Si Peng's. Last year alone was XY's, David's and Dannis's. Also 3.. inclusive of our own.. 4 weddings last year then... First come marriage, next come pregnancy. Waiting for these babies to pop out this year.. Sis's, Thevi's and Nai Yee's. Happy Happy News!!
Today, I cooked him sweet potatoes and carrot porridge. Scooped a medium scoop of porridge onto his bowl and he manage to finish till the last 3-4 mouthfuls. Well, at least he ate most of it so I am quite satisfied. The last few mouthfuls were wasted by Jaden blowing it all over me and the floor. *_* Think he like sweet and flavorful food. Maybe next, I shall try corn. Corn is sweet aint it?
Earlier during lunch, I fed him his banana rusk and he ended up getting one hell of a scolding from me for throwing tantrum. Miraculously he did not do that with me when I was feeding him his porridge. Now it really got me wondering if it was the presence of the father that made him think that he could behave badly and get away with it. With me alone, he would behave rather well. Think its the father! The father is too soft with him.
Yesterday I was telling Hubby how I really want to go do something about my appearance and he laughed it off. So without thinking, I immediately accused him of wanting me to look like what I look now so I won't go running outside so much. So that I wont dress up like how I used to do. That now my self confidence about my appearance is so low that it makes me just want to stay home and that is exactly what he wanted. See? Me = No thinking rationally = brainless accusations. BUT I do hope, maybe he will allow some changes *gRin* I NEED THEM!!!!
For Mummy dearest
Nope, mother and son is staying home because the son is not up to being a social butterfly. Not now.. not anytime soon either. His teething process is irritating the s**t outta him plus the weather is not doing us a favor either so, its best to stay home and coop in the air-conditioned room.
So allow me to wish Mr Hoo SI Peng and his new lovely wife CONGRATULATIONS!! Another one of Hubby's friend that tied the knot of commitment. Wonder who is next? This year so far, Hubby had attended 3 weddings. Thevi's, my sis's and Si Peng's. Last year alone was XY's, David's and Dannis's. Also 3.. inclusive of our own.. 4 weddings last year then... First come marriage, next come pregnancy. Waiting for these babies to pop out this year.. Sis's, Thevi's and Nai Yee's. Happy Happy News!!
Today, I cooked him sweet potatoes and carrot porridge. Scooped a medium scoop of porridge onto his bowl and he manage to finish till the last 3-4 mouthfuls. Well, at least he ate most of it so I am quite satisfied. The last few mouthfuls were wasted by Jaden blowing it all over me and the floor. *_* Think he like sweet and flavorful food. Maybe next, I shall try corn. Corn is sweet aint it?
Earlier during lunch, I fed him his banana rusk and he ended up getting one hell of a scolding from me for throwing tantrum. Miraculously he did not do that with me when I was feeding him his porridge. Now it really got me wondering if it was the presence of the father that made him think that he could behave badly and get away with it. With me alone, he would behave rather well. Think its the father! The father is too soft with him.
Yesterday I was telling Hubby how I really want to go do something about my appearance and he laughed it off. So without thinking, I immediately accused him of wanting me to look like what I look now so I won't go running outside so much. So that I wont dress up like how I used to do. That now my self confidence about my appearance is so low that it makes me just want to stay home and that is exactly what he wanted. See? Me = No thinking rationally = brainless accusations. BUT I do hope, maybe he will allow some changes *gRin* I NEED THEM!!!!
For Mummy dearest
Friday, May 9, 2008
Happy Birthday Ma & Pa
My dearest Mom,
Today is your birthday and I am so sorry you have to go through it alone. I want to go back home badly to celebrate with you. To pamper you and make you feel like a queen although you are already a queen in my heart always. Alas. I am unable to travel back due to my son, whom very much needs his mum to be by his side to breastfeed him every hour. This I blame myself for not teaching him from young on how to drink breastmilk from bottle.
Mom,
I am sorry I haven't been much of a good daughter since I started working. I have not been going home regularly. We only communicate with each other through the phone and it is with much regret for me to just call you and wish you Happy Birthday today. I hope that you had a good day today, but I pray that all your next birthdays to come will be celebrated with me and my family.
I love you Mom and Happy Birthday once again... I would also like to wish you a Happy Mother's Day.
This year round, Dad would just have to fill in my space to celebrate with you. Next year round, we go do what mothers and daughters do best.
Lots of Love,
YH
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Dearest Daddy,
Today is your birthday. You must be fast asleep right now but I will call you early in the morning later. I have not been really celebrating your birthdays with you for quite some time now. The last I remembered was when I was still a young little girl, I bugged Mother to help me buy chocolates for you as your present. The present somehow ended up in my tummy after that but it was the thought that counts right, daddy?
I have always been your little girl till I became quite a rebel when I reached my late teens. I dislike you for prying into my life. Now, I realize you only cared for me and you fear I stepped over to the dark side. Fear not daddy for it made me stronger and street smart. I fought against your will and ran out here to the city to pursue my education and career. I never did understood why you wanted me to stay behind at home. Now I understand but still daddy, I think I did the right thing tho, to come out here for my future undertakings. I cannot imagine myself staying back in our hometown. Sorry daddy but you know I love you.
I wonder how the three boys is spending your birthday with you but I hope they do it good. I hope that they love you as much as I do. Although I don't say it to your face now but I do really love you.
Happy Birthday Daddy! I hope you and mother will enjoy your birthday cupcakes I specially ordered for both of you.
Love,
YH
Today is your birthday and I am so sorry you have to go through it alone. I want to go back home badly to celebrate with you. To pamper you and make you feel like a queen although you are already a queen in my heart always. Alas. I am unable to travel back due to my son, whom very much needs his mum to be by his side to breastfeed him every hour. This I blame myself for not teaching him from young on how to drink breastmilk from bottle.
Mom,
I am sorry I haven't been much of a good daughter since I started working. I have not been going home regularly. We only communicate with each other through the phone and it is with much regret for me to just call you and wish you Happy Birthday today. I hope that you had a good day today, but I pray that all your next birthdays to come will be celebrated with me and my family.
I love you Mom and Happy Birthday once again... I would also like to wish you a Happy Mother's Day.
This year round, Dad would just have to fill in my space to celebrate with you. Next year round, we go do what mothers and daughters do best.
Lots of Love,
YH
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Dearest Daddy,
Today is your birthday. You must be fast asleep right now but I will call you early in the morning later. I have not been really celebrating your birthdays with you for quite some time now. The last I remembered was when I was still a young little girl, I bugged Mother to help me buy chocolates for you as your present. The present somehow ended up in my tummy after that but it was the thought that counts right, daddy?
I have always been your little girl till I became quite a rebel when I reached my late teens. I dislike you for prying into my life. Now, I realize you only cared for me and you fear I stepped over to the dark side. Fear not daddy for it made me stronger and street smart. I fought against your will and ran out here to the city to pursue my education and career. I never did understood why you wanted me to stay behind at home. Now I understand but still daddy, I think I did the right thing tho, to come out here for my future undertakings. I cannot imagine myself staying back in our hometown. Sorry daddy but you know I love you.
I wonder how the three boys is spending your birthday with you but I hope they do it good. I hope that they love you as much as I do. Although I don't say it to your face now but I do really love you.
Happy Birthday Daddy! I hope you and mother will enjoy your birthday cupcakes I specially ordered for both of you.
Love,
YH
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hair-lemma
Okies.. I think I found the hairstyle I wanted.
Since my hair is as long as both these women, I thought I will have it cut like Chantal's (the blondie) and have it dyed like Tyra's since I am somewhere near her skin tone..
OR
Should I just leave it naturally black but have it cut/ rebond me hair just like them?
What do you think?
Would it work on me?
I really need a major makeover to boost up my self confidence. I think I lost it the day I gave birth...
but then again, some may say I have such a look before.. but I loved it..
My husband said my face is too square for such a hairstyle? Is he correct or should I just ignore his comments?
2005
Since my hair is as long as both these women, I thought I will have it cut like Chantal's (the blondie) and have it dyed like Tyra's since I am somewhere near her skin tone..
OR
Should I just leave it naturally black but have it cut/ rebond me hair just like them?
What do you think?
Would it work on me?
I really need a major makeover to boost up my self confidence. I think I lost it the day I gave birth...
but then again, some may say I have such a look before.. but I loved it..
My husband said my face is too square for such a hairstyle? Is he correct or should I just ignore his comments?
2005Milestones for the 7 month old
Jaden reached another milestone this week.
He prefers to sit supported in his bathtub while taking his bath now rather than me cradling him.
I still cradle him tho when it comes to shampooing him just to prevent the suds from entering his eyes.
He also love to play with his rubber duckie when he is bathing.
He can sit unsupported for a little while but hes still a lil too lazy to want to sit up. He prefers to lean on something / somebody or lie down so he can roll around. He has this tendency to use the strength of his head to make his turn faster, so each time he turns, he will land with a soft thud on the bed. Thankfully its the bed but what if somebody lets him roll around and hes not on the bed. I can only think of two things. *OUCH* and *CRY*
He loves his Mixed Vege Rice Cereals. He has been eating it without much resistant compared to his porridge. Tomorrow I think I shall cook him porridge with sweet potatoes this time and carrots. He aint liking pumpkin, which was sweet.. maybe the sweet potatoes might just be a hit with his taste buds then.
He prefers to sit supported in his bathtub while taking his bath now rather than me cradling him.
I still cradle him tho when it comes to shampooing him just to prevent the suds from entering his eyes.
He also love to play with his rubber duckie when he is bathing.
He can sit unsupported for a little while but hes still a lil too lazy to want to sit up. He prefers to lean on something / somebody or lie down so he can roll around. He has this tendency to use the strength of his head to make his turn faster, so each time he turns, he will land with a soft thud on the bed. Thankfully its the bed but what if somebody lets him roll around and hes not on the bed. I can only think of two things. *OUCH* and *CRY*
He loves his Mixed Vege Rice Cereals. He has been eating it without much resistant compared to his porridge. Tomorrow I think I shall cook him porridge with sweet potatoes this time and carrots. He aint liking pumpkin, which was sweet.. maybe the sweet potatoes might just be a hit with his taste buds then.
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