In the busy month of August.. Hee..
So this week, well less bz, it's only Sunday to USS then a overnite stay at Festive Hotel.
I'm so thankful to Hubby for making this happen, despite his busy working schedule.But well, at least it's still in Singapore, he can still manage his time better.. Hee.. Thanks dear.
Got the 2 Adults weekend USS tickets from my company, it's a 1-day pass, it's $7 lesser than public, S$65 x2, lil Rayden is FOC for being under 4-year-old.
oh ya, do remeber if you are planning to go USS, please get your tickets beforehand.
When we reached there around 1045am, the ticketing booths are all closed, stating all tickets are sold out! I wonder how those walk-in visitors feel when they came all the way here.
Our entry tickets entitled us $5 Retail voucher & F&B voucher.
Well, USS is rather small scale, but i feel it's pretty good enough for Singapore.
It's refreshing, something really different, the feel is total different, except the as usual hot humid weather.
USS is about 80% open, only some rides are still unavailable.
Little Rayden love the place and of coz the rides.. to my surprise, he's rather brave, he took the rollercoaster ride with hubby and told me he wasnt scare at all..
Hee.. I think among the worlds, I like Far Far Away the most..hee...
Had our lunch there at Goldilocks.. the fast food is quite yummy... Then after lunch proceed to more fun..Hee..ya as expected Rayden gotta sacrificed his nap, but i think he jolly love it, he shown no signs of fatigue AT ALL... after one full day, around 6pm, we settle our dinner new the Hollywood street, wat's the fastfood outlet? cant rembr, but it sucks! None of us is pleased with the food :(
At 7pm, we finally completed USS, and proceed to check into our room at Festive Hotel. It costs me ~S$330/nite, including of 2 breakfast.
Well, Festive wasnt as good as I expected. Or maybe I'm comparing Sunway Resort Hotel to this.. It was so much spacious. Well maybe the Deluxe Family, with loft bed (+S$60) was better, but I figured Rayden wouldnt want to sleep on the loft bed but with us, so I decided to save that $60+..hahahaa
Hubby rushed off to work around 730pm, while me & Rayden toured around the Hotel & Festive Walk..Just the 2 of us.. :)
Hubby came back around 1am+ , after his work + of coz finished watching his Liverpool match with his frens at RobertsonQuay.
Then next morning, around 8am, Hubby rush off for breakfast and work again, while myself & Rayden aft out breakfast, went for a fast dip at the pool.. The pools and the playarea is rather small, hmm.... beginning to regret, I should hv booked Hard Rock Hotel instead. I choose Festive becoz of it's family theme, tot would be very kid friendly, but well soso only and wasnt impressive.. Hmmm..
After Rayden's pool dip, both of us checked out from the hotel around 12nn, then took the Shuttle bus at RWS to Harbourfront MRT, while we proceed to our next appointment, hee..at SengKang, my gynae appt.. Phew, it was quite tiring. After visting Dr Adrian and done with our lunch around 2pm, I was too tired tat I decided to take a cab home.. hee to my mum's pl for a good slp...Wat a fulfilling week! :)
Friday, August 20, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
My Bundle of Joy#2 (week20 ~ week27)
16-Jul-2010 (week22)
My weight still fluctuating between 59.5kg to 60kg.. Fatso! :P
In term of appetite etc is still good, but recently keep feeling between chest and tummy area, something hard pressing on it.
And often I feel bloated and recently keep having diarrhea.. Hmm ..must check with gynae next week.
Cant help but keep on shopping..for #2 and of coz for Rayden also. and Hee recently feel tat my complexion improved quite abit.
No more red, bloated nose, and oily Tzone, these symptons have melted down a bit.. Baby#2 as usual still kicking me on & off gently.
I'm looking forward to more of his kungfun kicks! heee...
20-Jul-2010 (week23)
Gynae visit today, well comparatively to previous, haa not as excited, and i nearly forgotten abt the visit. My gf was telling me,
maybe becoz I already know the gender, hence the eagerness is gone. hee.. perhaps..
Been feeling baby kicing actively.. so cute... both Hubby & Rayden felt it too.
Hmm Rayden is getting nottier these days, but my hubby's colics warned, he could get nottier esp when new baby is arriving..
Really hope no sibling rivarly, gotta try our best now to educate him properly.
Baby is fine and good, measuring at 750g now. My FA scan result shown normal as well.
My EDD is brought forward to 12Nov, instead of 14th.
EDD by ultrasound: 12.11.2010
Gestational age: 20wks + 5days
Anomaly scan:
Biparietal Diameter: 51mm
Head Cicrumference: 183.3mm
Hemisphere: 22.1mm
Anterior Ventricle: 5.5mm
Posterior Ventricle: 6.2mm
Transcerebellar Diameter: 20.5mm
Cisterna Magna: 7.7mm
Nuchal Fold Thickness: 3.5mm
Nasal Bone: 7.4mm
Abdominal circumference: 151.7mm
Femur length: 34.8mm
Humerus length: 33.2mm
Est Fetal Wt: 371g (13oz)
Heart action positive, Fetal movements visible.Presentation cephalic. Amniotic Fluid: normal. Cord: 3 vessels.
Placenta: Anterior, not low. Grannum Grade 0 , structure normal.
Fetal anatomy:
The following were visualised and appear normal:
head, brain, orbits & lips, spine, neck and skin, chest, four-chamber view and great vessels, abdominal wall, gastroo-intestinal tract,
kidneys and bladder, extremities, skeleton.
SUmmary of ultrasound findings: No obvious signs of fetal anomaly were observed.
Next Gynae visit, 1 month later at 17-Aug.
16-Aug-2010 (week27)
Today is a rush rushy day for me.. Hee.. As today is a Monday, Hubby needs to work.
Hence after the breakfast at Festive Hotel together he went off to work. I will check out the room with Rayden on my own.
Around 1030am, took Rayden for a short dip at the pool, then nag him to go off around 1115am.. Went back hotel for last shower
before we check out. Then took the bus from RWS to Harbourfront Station, then all the way to SengKang.
Reached Dr Adrian's clinic around 1250nn, but was told 1pm then can get queue num, hence brought Rayden to the gaming centre for
a short spin, 1305hr reach the clinic, got the queue of 18?! OMG, juz 5mins aledy 17 pax infront of me, really popular..
So wait wait wait, until 2pm+ my turn, as usual it was quick & short.
Baby is doing well , he been actively throwing kicks and punches at me.. haa..
He's around 1.2kg at week27. Everytin is ok and fine.
Asked Dr Adrian about his umbilical cord, he say can see from screen, is ok, and asked him abt the Glucose test, not necessary,
the usual urine test is good enough. Mummy's weight is 62kg ..
So ok.. next visit 9-Sep (3 weeks later).
My weight still fluctuating between 59.5kg to 60kg.. Fatso! :P
In term of appetite etc is still good, but recently keep feeling between chest and tummy area, something hard pressing on it.
And often I feel bloated and recently keep having diarrhea.. Hmm ..must check with gynae next week.
Cant help but keep on shopping..for #2 and of coz for Rayden also. and Hee recently feel tat my complexion improved quite abit.
No more red, bloated nose, and oily Tzone, these symptons have melted down a bit.. Baby#2 as usual still kicking me on & off gently.
I'm looking forward to more of his kungfun kicks! heee...
20-Jul-2010 (week23)
Gynae visit today, well comparatively to previous, haa not as excited, and i nearly forgotten abt the visit. My gf was telling me,
maybe becoz I already know the gender, hence the eagerness is gone. hee.. perhaps..
Been feeling baby kicing actively.. so cute... both Hubby & Rayden felt it too.
Hmm Rayden is getting nottier these days, but my hubby's colics warned, he could get nottier esp when new baby is arriving..
Really hope no sibling rivarly, gotta try our best now to educate him properly.
Baby is fine and good, measuring at 750g now. My FA scan result shown normal as well.
My EDD is brought forward to 12Nov, instead of 14th.
EDD by ultrasound: 12.11.2010
Gestational age: 20wks + 5days
Anomaly scan:
Biparietal Diameter: 51mm
Head Cicrumference: 183.3mm
Hemisphere: 22.1mm
Anterior Ventricle: 5.5mm
Posterior Ventricle: 6.2mm
Transcerebellar Diameter: 20.5mm
Cisterna Magna: 7.7mm
Nuchal Fold Thickness: 3.5mm
Nasal Bone: 7.4mm
Abdominal circumference: 151.7mm
Femur length: 34.8mm
Humerus length: 33.2mm
Est Fetal Wt: 371g (13oz)
Heart action positive, Fetal movements visible.Presentation cephalic. Amniotic Fluid: normal. Cord: 3 vessels.
Placenta: Anterior, not low. Grannum Grade 0 , structure normal.
Fetal anatomy:
The following were visualised and appear normal:
head, brain, orbits & lips, spine, neck and skin, chest, four-chamber view and great vessels, abdominal wall, gastroo-intestinal tract,
kidneys and bladder, extremities, skeleton.
SUmmary of ultrasound findings: No obvious signs of fetal anomaly were observed.
Next Gynae visit, 1 month later at 17-Aug.
16-Aug-2010 (week27)
Today is a rush rushy day for me.. Hee.. As today is a Monday, Hubby needs to work.
Hence after the breakfast at Festive Hotel together he went off to work. I will check out the room with Rayden on my own.
Around 1030am, took Rayden for a short dip at the pool, then nag him to go off around 1115am.. Went back hotel for last shower
before we check out. Then took the bus from RWS to Harbourfront Station, then all the way to SengKang.
Reached Dr Adrian's clinic around 1250nn, but was told 1pm then can get queue num, hence brought Rayden to the gaming centre for
a short spin, 1305hr reach the clinic, got the queue of 18?! OMG, juz 5mins aledy 17 pax infront of me, really popular..
So wait wait wait, until 2pm+ my turn, as usual it was quick & short.
Baby is doing well , he been actively throwing kicks and punches at me.. haa..
He's around 1.2kg at week27. Everytin is ok and fine.
Asked Dr Adrian about his umbilical cord, he say can see from screen, is ok, and asked him abt the Glucose test, not necessary,
the usual urine test is good enough. Mummy's weight is 62kg ..
So ok.. next visit 9-Sep (3 weeks later).
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Bangkok 2 - 4 April 2010
Went to Bangkok during the Good Friday long weekends, but just realised havent put this post up.
So here's the mini update.
I went there together with Hubby, mum & dad, & lil sis when I was abt 8weeks+ preggy.
As mentioned in my pregnacy journal#2, went juz before the hell break loose in BKK. Hee.. phew..
So the 5 of us, left for BKK via Jetstar, well the fares wasnt exactly cheap for budget airline.
02 Apr Fri 1110hr
04 Apr Sun 1305hr
Total of S$1460 , so 1 pax is around S$300
On the accomodation, this time round, I explored the boutique hotel, Citin Pratunum. It's quite
conveniently located near the shopping area.
Hence 3D2N accomodation for 2 rooms -- THB 6116 (S$260).
As usual, lotsa shoppings & massages! Of coz this time round I din and cant enjoy, coz my pregnancy,
gotta be careful.
Day2 we planned to visit MBK, Central etc.. who knows, comes the big parade at that belt. Hence, our
plan gotta change.. Well, it's dear hubby's bday..too bad, no sumptuous dinner for him @Central.
Road closure to tat area, traffic was quite bad.. But the rebels are friendly, din "disturb" the
tourists, it got worse, i mean the riots, weeks after we left, burning of tyres etc. How am i glad we have
returned.
In short, it's still a great trip, I love shopping at Plantinum Mall.. haa..
So here's the mini update.
I went there together with Hubby, mum & dad, & lil sis when I was abt 8weeks+ preggy.
As mentioned in my pregnacy journal#2, went juz before the hell break loose in BKK. Hee.. phew..
So the 5 of us, left for BKK via Jetstar, well the fares wasnt exactly cheap for budget airline.
02 Apr Fri 1110hr
04 Apr Sun 1305hr
Total of S$1460 , so 1 pax is around S$300
On the accomodation, this time round, I explored the boutique hotel, Citin Pratunum. It's quite
conveniently located near the shopping area.
Hence 3D2N accomodation for 2 rooms -- THB 6116 (S$260).
As usual, lotsa shoppings & massages! Of coz this time round I din and cant enjoy, coz my pregnancy,
gotta be careful.
Day2 we planned to visit MBK, Central etc.. who knows, comes the big parade at that belt. Hence, our
plan gotta change.. Well, it's dear hubby's bday..too bad, no sumptuous dinner for him @Central.
Road closure to tat area, traffic was quite bad.. But the rebels are friendly, din "disturb" the
tourists, it got worse, i mean the riots, weeks after we left, burning of tyres etc. How am i glad we have
returned.
In short, it's still a great trip, I love shopping at Plantinum Mall.. haa..
Sunway Lagoon 7 - 9 Aug 2010
Hee... there I go again, I have planned a series of events for lil Rayden.. hee I want him to enjoy before
I'll be tied down with didi. :)
So road trip to SUnway Lagoon... So the 6 of us..
Rayden, myself, Hubby, Mum&dad, my lil sis..and lil baby hump..haa... hit the road to SUnway in the dawn of 6am of
7th.. We reached 2nd link around 7am, wow.. long long queue to the custom, it took us around 1.5hrs to clear both customs.
So around 830am, we really hit the road to SUNWAY, estimated journey, around 300km.. phew.. HUbby Jiayew! haaa..
But I think Hubby really enjoy it, with his speeding & tailgating... while i nagging at him behind on safety! haa..
Thanks goodness, we hv GPS installed.. Ya Wise choice hUbby! and on ya, before tat, Hubby got all his 4 tyres changed, for
of coz safety reasons. Initially we were quite skeptical about the rainy seaons, hence we changed our destination from Cameron
Highlands (2nd times) to Sunway. Coz we afraid the long winding path and the bad weather condition might pose a danger, but
to our surprise the weather is quite fine in Malaysia, unlike Sgp, dark clouds and thunderstorms.
Anyway, stopped once for toilet break, we all the way chiong to SUnway via Sg Besi,total toll cost us abt RM$60+. Around 1130am,
we reached the last toll, but jam on the way to Sunway, predictable in city, so took us around 30mins more before we finally
reached our destination. Check-in, grab our lunch, hit back to hotel rooms to rest, esp for hubby, good job!..
Day 1: Shopping at Pyramid
Day 2: SUnway Lagoon
Day 3: Last min shopping + Home sweet Home!
The journey from Sg-Sunway is around 3hrs+ (w/o factor-in the jam at customs).
The journey from Sunway-Sg is close t 5hrs, becoz of the road construction and the coach accidents at the highway. We reached Singapore
around 930pm.
Oh ya, near the JB custom, stopped by the Mly Traffic police, paid a "fine" of RM$50 to get out of the situation. This is pretty common,
not the first time we encountered.. haa they need $$ for the new year eh.
oh the reasons -- Chrome car plate & White HID headlight is illegal in Mly...yaya watever.. :P
In short, Rayden enjoyed the most... getting all the attention.. he's really so happy.. haa.. keep holding the SUnway map, even when we back
in Singapore. haa ...we surely will go there again next time, I guess Rayden will even enjoy more when he's older :)
How glad am i.. mission#1 accomplished!
Total damages RM$2090 (S$910). haaa well.. Sunway Lagoon wasnt exactly cheap, but driving on our own def is a great deal of savings.
Private Escapade 3dy/2nt (Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa Premier Room RM 888++) X 2
Package includes
• 3 days/2 nights' accommodation
• Daily buffet breakfast for two (2) adults
• One multiple-entry ticket (within the same day) to Sunway Lagoon for two (2) adults (Water Park and Amusement Park only)
• Privilege shopping card for great discounts at Sunway Pyramid shopping mall
• Welcome drink upon arrival
• Welcome fruit basket
The hotel and the shopping were great, just like in Singapore,next round will be staying in Sunway Pyramid, it's slightly cheaper,
and more convenient, as it's nearer to the shoppping malls.
I'll be tied down with didi. :)
So road trip to SUnway Lagoon... So the 6 of us..
Rayden, myself, Hubby, Mum&dad, my lil sis..and lil baby hump..haa... hit the road to SUnway in the dawn of 6am of
7th.. We reached 2nd link around 7am, wow.. long long queue to the custom, it took us around 1.5hrs to clear both customs.
So around 830am, we really hit the road to SUNWAY, estimated journey, around 300km.. phew.. HUbby Jiayew! haaa..
But I think Hubby really enjoy it, with his speeding & tailgating... while i nagging at him behind on safety! haa..
Thanks goodness, we hv GPS installed.. Ya Wise choice hUbby! and on ya, before tat, Hubby got all his 4 tyres changed, for
of coz safety reasons. Initially we were quite skeptical about the rainy seaons, hence we changed our destination from Cameron
Highlands (2nd times) to Sunway. Coz we afraid the long winding path and the bad weather condition might pose a danger, but
to our surprise the weather is quite fine in Malaysia, unlike Sgp, dark clouds and thunderstorms.
Anyway, stopped once for toilet break, we all the way chiong to SUnway via Sg Besi,total toll cost us abt RM$60+. Around 1130am,
we reached the last toll, but jam on the way to Sunway, predictable in city, so took us around 30mins more before we finally
reached our destination. Check-in, grab our lunch, hit back to hotel rooms to rest, esp for hubby, good job!..
Day 1: Shopping at Pyramid
Day 2: SUnway Lagoon
Day 3: Last min shopping + Home sweet Home!
The journey from Sg-Sunway is around 3hrs+ (w/o factor-in the jam at customs).
The journey from Sunway-Sg is close t 5hrs, becoz of the road construction and the coach accidents at the highway. We reached Singapore
around 930pm.
Oh ya, near the JB custom, stopped by the Mly Traffic police, paid a "fine" of RM$50 to get out of the situation. This is pretty common,
not the first time we encountered.. haa they need $$ for the new year eh.
oh the reasons -- Chrome car plate & White HID headlight is illegal in Mly...yaya watever.. :P
In short, Rayden enjoyed the most... getting all the attention.. he's really so happy.. haa.. keep holding the SUnway map, even when we back
in Singapore. haa ...we surely will go there again next time, I guess Rayden will even enjoy more when he's older :)
How glad am i.. mission#1 accomplished!
Total damages RM$2090 (S$910). haaa well.. Sunway Lagoon wasnt exactly cheap, but driving on our own def is a great deal of savings.
Private Escapade 3dy/2nt (Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa Premier Room RM 888++) X 2
Package includes
• 3 days/2 nights' accommodation
• Daily buffet breakfast for two (2) adults
• One multiple-entry ticket (within the same day) to Sunway Lagoon for two (2) adults (Water Park and Amusement Park only)
• Privilege shopping card for great discounts at Sunway Pyramid shopping mall
• Welcome drink upon arrival
• Welcome fruit basket
The hotel and the shopping were great, just like in Singapore,next round will be staying in Sunway Pyramid, it's slightly cheaper,
and more convenient, as it's nearer to the shoppping malls.
Monday, July 12, 2010
World Cup 2010 Fever
Finally, Spain emerged as the Winner in WC2010.
Hooray! Well, I wasn't exactly an avid soccer fan, but through my "past wC watching",
my favourite teams were (1) Spain (2) HOlland (3) Brazil respectively.
From this year of match-watching, i starting to like Germany as well, haa they played well, and ya their charming coach, Joachim Leow also played a part.. Haa
Well, didn't really catch all the matches nor watch them attentively, due to my darling boy. For this round, hee under the influence of hubby :P, i "invested" in
some of the games. Well, only 3 games.. Overall i won S$141 heee :P lucky me!
"Investment" 1: Holland VS Demark : Result 2:0
Bought $100 on Holland to win. (1:1)
phew I won, i watched it, wat a close shave. This was through hubby's online betting. Min was $100.
Profit: +S$100
"Investment" 2: Spain VS Germany : Result 1:0
Through Singapore Pools,
$10 Spain to win (1: 2.6)
$10 total goals of 3(forgotten)
$10 total goals of 4(forgotten)
Profit: -S$4
"Investment" 3: Holland VS Spain: Result 0:1 (extra time)
This is tough, coz both were my fav teams, but well I was slightly biased towards Spain.. Coz of Casillas ..Haa
This is through singapore pools, i'm expecting a draw.
$10 Total goal of 0 (1:7.5)
$10 Total goals of 2 (1: 3.2)
$10 0:1 to Spain (1:6)
Profit: +S$45
Overall profit: S$141
Not so bad for me, almost won in all my bets.. :P
Lastly, Congrats to Spain!! You've MADE IT!
Well Done to Casillas again ..
Holland did well too, but it's just a bit unlucky for them. Robben had so many chances, but.... blew!
Another 4 yrs to go, by then Little Rayden should be watching with us .. haa
Hooray! Well, I wasn't exactly an avid soccer fan, but through my "past wC watching",
my favourite teams were (1) Spain (2) HOlland (3) Brazil respectively.
From this year of match-watching, i starting to like Germany as well, haa they played well, and ya their charming coach, Joachim Leow also played a part.. Haa
Well, didn't really catch all the matches nor watch them attentively, due to my darling boy. For this round, hee under the influence of hubby :P, i "invested" in
some of the games. Well, only 3 games.. Overall i won S$141 heee :P lucky me!
"Investment" 1: Holland VS Demark : Result 2:0
Bought $100 on Holland to win. (1:1)
phew I won, i watched it, wat a close shave. This was through hubby's online betting. Min was $100.
Profit: +S$100
"Investment" 2: Spain VS Germany : Result 1:0
Through Singapore Pools,
$10 Spain to win (1: 2.6)
$10 total goals of 3(forgotten)
$10 total goals of 4(forgotten)
Profit: -S$4
"Investment" 3: Holland VS Spain: Result 0:1 (extra time)
This is tough, coz both were my fav teams, but well I was slightly biased towards Spain.. Coz of Casillas ..Haa
This is through singapore pools, i'm expecting a draw.
$10 Total goal of 0 (1:7.5)
$10 Total goals of 2 (1: 3.2)
$10 0:1 to Spain (1:6)
Profit: +S$45
Overall profit: S$141
Not so bad for me, almost won in all my bets.. :P
Lastly, Congrats to Spain!! You've MADE IT!
Well Done to Casillas again ..
Holland did well too, but it's just a bit unlucky for them. Robben had so many chances, but.... blew!
Another 4 yrs to go, by then Little Rayden should be watching with us .. haa
Monday, July 5, 2010
Rayden freaked the hell outta me 4 Jul 2010
Woke up this morning with an aching body, due to my yoga yesterday. Old Bones!
Today, we are going to attend to Baby Alicia's first year party @Centris! We are supposed to go as 3,
but due to the late soccer watching + bad mood (lost big bucks!), Hubby decided to sleep in.
So I was informed on the very last minutues of his decision, so took a cab to Centris. Whoa! The cab fare took
me $17, I pulled out $15 from Hubby's wallet b4 I left home, apparently, it's not enough lo, phew ex!
Anyway reached there ard 2pm, had a hard time locating the lift to Centris from Jurong Point.. Hmm .. the
signal is surely an major issue, no guidance in this super big shopping mall.
Anyway managed to reach, saw the sweet adorable Baby Alicia.. Oh..how envy am I.. Seeing Angeline dolling her up for
her cake cutting ceremony, I hope I will have a lil gal to "decorate" too .. Hee...
Had quite a nice lil chat with our long-time-no-see old frens.. hee ... Janet & LQ.. Great to know tat everyone is
doing fine :)
Went to view Angeline's pretty, cosy home.. Good view from top! Whereas Rayden busily playing with Adriel's cars.. but
apparently the 2 lil ones have clashing ba-zi although they are only 4 mths apart.. haa had a lil tiff (over toys of coz),
leaving both lil ones angry .. Haa wat a sight. But in the end, Rayden actually refused to go, he wanna stay on to play the toys.
Pretty mama Angeline surely have her ways with kids, she carried him & gave him some sweets, finally he stopped his whinings.Hee..
Left Centris, proceeded to do a lil shopping at Jurong Point, got myself a pair of shoes, I love the design from Mitju! Hee..
Grab 2 tubs of Nestle Nutren too , had a hard time finding this FM, I think only FairPrice Xtra is selling,
not the typical NTUC.
Wanting to take a cab home, but thinking of the fare!! Wanting to take MRT home, but thinking of the route + the super crowded crowd.
I beginning to have headaches, lil Rayden also start complaining to hv tired feets, I know wat's next! He will want me to carry him!
haa Immediately, I saw Mac, and decided to pop into this "rest stop",ordered a Happy meal for him with a toy car and Hot fudge sundae for me.
At the same time, called Hubby for help! haa..Asked him to fetch us home! :P
Hubby agreed..Hence while waiting for him near the taxi stand, I shopped at Cotton ON, Rayden as usual run in & out of the shop and roam
around. I keep my eyes on him while shopping for clothings. For 1 moment, I was "shortlisting" cardigan, I took for granted, thinking Rayden
will run back, hence left my attention on my shopping. A few seconds passed, Rayden din came back, I begining to feel scare, left my shopping
in the shop, i was looking high & low for Rayden, cant find him in the shop, i ran out to the taxi stand I cant see him at all, freaked out!
i starting to shout for him,my eyes begin to wet, feeling so anxious.. Pop into the mall again, finally I saw him siting next to a biggersize
aunty, from my view, the aunty actually blocked him, hence i cant see him. He still sheepishly smiling at me when I spotted him. Notty Boy!
I held on him TIGHT until hubby reaches!
Part 2, reach home! R&R awhile, before heading to my parents' place. It be a small celebration for my mum's bday, she want it simple, don want
to be out spending on big feast but wanted an angpao instead.. hee
While going out, as usual Hubby went to his car first, while I locked the door with Rayden. Notty Rayden ran off again in the other direction while
I was still locking the door. Hence I went to the usual (right side) staircase, wanna proceed to level 1 and wait for Rayden to come down from
the left side staircase. Walking towards tat staircase, but no sights of Rayden, i waited a while & shout for him. Then I saw Rayden ran down
very quickly from the usual right side staircase, he must have U-turn at level 2. So happened, Hubby saw me walking to the other side of stairs,
he thought I am proceedg to the shelther, coz it was drizzling lightly. So he drived off to the shelther. But Rayden, w/o seeing me, and seeing
Hubby's car went off. He was hysterical, he ran v quickly aft the car while shouting for us, and ran onto the carpark!! OMG!!!!!!!
It freaked me out! I ran as far as I could behind him and shouting for him, but Rayden din hear me, I was so worried tat there might be cars driving
around in the carpark, I ran as fast as I could, for quite a distance I finally got hold of Rayden. I held him tightly, i was in tears already, so
was Rayden. Really wat a sight! Those passerbys must tot is it some drama filming gg on. Phew!
We got on the car, then Hubby have no signs of distressed or worried at all. He still scold Rayden why he never follow mummy closely.
Kaoz, he's already tramautised! I was so pissed! He took it as lightly.
Then he explained to me why he drove off..Tot i went to the sheltered pt, Kaoz! i would have told him I wait for him there instead of gg there on my own
without telling him lo..wat an idiot! Anyway Wat a scene lo. But was impt most is my lil Rayden is safe & sound.
I cant described the feelings, how freaking is it to see Rayden running so fast and so hysterical! He must have tot Mummy & Daddy left w/o him!
NO WAY!! We would NEVER DO tat! I held him closely, calmly him down, and explaning to him. I really cant lost him.
Reached my parents's hse, I told them, mum & dad was so worried, they told me it's so dangerous for me to run also. See, so unlike Hubby, who's so unfeeling!
I was really angry with him! All he do is, keep scolding Rayden and beat lightly on his feets! And he still can tell me at least he never nearly "lose"
Rayden! Please la, of coz la, coz HE WAS NEVER ALONE w RAYDEN, how would he have the chance! This statement is like a foot stuck into his big fat mouth!
HHmmpph!! Don mess around w me!
Today, we are going to attend to Baby Alicia's first year party @Centris! We are supposed to go as 3,
but due to the late soccer watching + bad mood (lost big bucks!), Hubby decided to sleep in.
So I was informed on the very last minutues of his decision, so took a cab to Centris. Whoa! The cab fare took
me $17, I pulled out $15 from Hubby's wallet b4 I left home, apparently, it's not enough lo, phew ex!
Anyway reached there ard 2pm, had a hard time locating the lift to Centris from Jurong Point.. Hmm .. the
signal is surely an major issue, no guidance in this super big shopping mall.
Anyway managed to reach, saw the sweet adorable Baby Alicia.. Oh..how envy am I.. Seeing Angeline dolling her up for
her cake cutting ceremony, I hope I will have a lil gal to "decorate" too .. Hee...
Had quite a nice lil chat with our long-time-no-see old frens.. hee ... Janet & LQ.. Great to know tat everyone is
doing fine :)
Went to view Angeline's pretty, cosy home.. Good view from top! Whereas Rayden busily playing with Adriel's cars.. but
apparently the 2 lil ones have clashing ba-zi although they are only 4 mths apart.. haa had a lil tiff (over toys of coz),
leaving both lil ones angry .. Haa wat a sight. But in the end, Rayden actually refused to go, he wanna stay on to play the toys.
Pretty mama Angeline surely have her ways with kids, she carried him & gave him some sweets, finally he stopped his whinings.Hee..
Left Centris, proceeded to do a lil shopping at Jurong Point, got myself a pair of shoes, I love the design from Mitju! Hee..
Grab 2 tubs of Nestle Nutren too , had a hard time finding this FM, I think only FairPrice Xtra is selling,
not the typical NTUC.
Wanting to take a cab home, but thinking of the fare!! Wanting to take MRT home, but thinking of the route + the super crowded crowd.
I beginning to have headaches, lil Rayden also start complaining to hv tired feets, I know wat's next! He will want me to carry him!
haa Immediately, I saw Mac, and decided to pop into this "rest stop",ordered a Happy meal for him with a toy car and Hot fudge sundae for me.
At the same time, called Hubby for help! haa..Asked him to fetch us home! :P
Hubby agreed..Hence while waiting for him near the taxi stand, I shopped at Cotton ON, Rayden as usual run in & out of the shop and roam
around. I keep my eyes on him while shopping for clothings. For 1 moment, I was "shortlisting" cardigan, I took for granted, thinking Rayden
will run back, hence left my attention on my shopping. A few seconds passed, Rayden din came back, I begining to feel scare, left my shopping
in the shop, i was looking high & low for Rayden, cant find him in the shop, i ran out to the taxi stand I cant see him at all, freaked out!
i starting to shout for him,my eyes begin to wet, feeling so anxious.. Pop into the mall again, finally I saw him siting next to a biggersize
aunty, from my view, the aunty actually blocked him, hence i cant see him. He still sheepishly smiling at me when I spotted him. Notty Boy!
I held on him TIGHT until hubby reaches!
Part 2, reach home! R&R awhile, before heading to my parents' place. It be a small celebration for my mum's bday, she want it simple, don want
to be out spending on big feast but wanted an angpao instead.. hee
While going out, as usual Hubby went to his car first, while I locked the door with Rayden. Notty Rayden ran off again in the other direction while
I was still locking the door. Hence I went to the usual (right side) staircase, wanna proceed to level 1 and wait for Rayden to come down from
the left side staircase. Walking towards tat staircase, but no sights of Rayden, i waited a while & shout for him. Then I saw Rayden ran down
very quickly from the usual right side staircase, he must have U-turn at level 2. So happened, Hubby saw me walking to the other side of stairs,
he thought I am proceedg to the shelther, coz it was drizzling lightly. So he drived off to the shelther. But Rayden, w/o seeing me, and seeing
Hubby's car went off. He was hysterical, he ran v quickly aft the car while shouting for us, and ran onto the carpark!! OMG!!!!!!!
It freaked me out! I ran as far as I could behind him and shouting for him, but Rayden din hear me, I was so worried tat there might be cars driving
around in the carpark, I ran as fast as I could, for quite a distance I finally got hold of Rayden. I held him tightly, i was in tears already, so
was Rayden. Really wat a sight! Those passerbys must tot is it some drama filming gg on. Phew!
We got on the car, then Hubby have no signs of distressed or worried at all. He still scold Rayden why he never follow mummy closely.
Kaoz, he's already tramautised! I was so pissed! He took it as lightly.
Then he explained to me why he drove off..Tot i went to the sheltered pt, Kaoz! i would have told him I wait for him there instead of gg there on my own
without telling him lo..wat an idiot! Anyway Wat a scene lo. But was impt most is my lil Rayden is safe & sound.
I cant described the feelings, how freaking is it to see Rayden running so fast and so hysterical! He must have tot Mummy & Daddy left w/o him!
NO WAY!! We would NEVER DO tat! I held him closely, calmly him down, and explaning to him. I really cant lost him.
Reached my parents's hse, I told them, mum & dad was so worried, they told me it's so dangerous for me to run also. See, so unlike Hubby, who's so unfeeling!
I was really angry with him! All he do is, keep scolding Rayden and beat lightly on his feets! And he still can tell me at least he never nearly "lose"
Rayden! Please la, of coz la, coz HE WAS NEVER ALONE w RAYDEN, how would he have the chance! This statement is like a foot stuck into his big fat mouth!
HHmmpph!! Don mess around w me!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
First lesson of Music Wonderland@Yamaha
Today is the start of our busy busy Sat..
In the morning, after sending Rayden to Berries, had our quick breakfast then I rush off to my prenatal yoga class at Bishan.
The timing was only just nice for me, whereas Hubby have to pick Rayden then send him to MIL's place on his own.
Around 5pm+, we gotta send Rayden for his Music Wonderland class. Well, the venue & timing isn't the best, but this is the best arrangement I could come out with.
It have been such a long time since I last do any exercise. The class wasn't as simple & relaxing as I initially thought.. Haa.. Perhaps becoz of my long aging bones haven't been stretched for donkey years. My thighs & calves are aching like hell on day2. But the feelings was indeed refreshing.. I'd love to continue... Hee..
As for Rayden's Music Wonderland .. He enjoyed very much.. But as usual, he still abit shy, dare not to sing or speak up loudly, need to
motivate him somemore..
In the morning, after sending Rayden to Berries, had our quick breakfast then I rush off to my prenatal yoga class at Bishan.
The timing was only just nice for me, whereas Hubby have to pick Rayden then send him to MIL's place on his own.
Around 5pm+, we gotta send Rayden for his Music Wonderland class. Well, the venue & timing isn't the best, but this is the best arrangement I could come out with.
It have been such a long time since I last do any exercise. The class wasn't as simple & relaxing as I initially thought.. Haa.. Perhaps becoz of my long aging bones haven't been stretched for donkey years. My thighs & calves are aching like hell on day2. But the feelings was indeed refreshing.. I'd love to continue... Hee..
As for Rayden's Music Wonderland .. He enjoyed very much.. But as usual, he still abit shy, dare not to sing or speak up loudly, need to
motivate him somemore..
Friday, July 2, 2010
My Bundle of Joy#2 ( ~ week20)
16-Mar-10
Life have been good and fine... Showering all our love on Little Darling Rayden.
It have been about 6mths since my loss in Aug last year. On this CNY2010, we went on a 7D5N package tour.
Did a check on my Ovaluation Calender.. hee... our trip will fall on my fertile period. So.. haa..the thought of
"Made in Hokkaido" did came to our minds..kekekee....
2 weeks after our return from Hokkaido, my "aunt" supposed to "visit" me.. but Hmm... she did not arrive on the dot on 8th Mar.
Not much symptons, except feeling tired, i do have some nausea feelings when i think i Had too much for dinner :P.
After missing it for a week. On 16-Mar, decided to do a urine test. I saw 2 bold red lines on my kit.. :) hee... I'm preggy.
Feeling very happy, even though before the test, again I am pretty sure that I am preggy, coz my "aunt" is always punctual.
But having the experience on my last pregnancy, we decided not to get too excited over it. All i wish is for my little one inside me, to be healthy & strong.
Decided to see gynea only in my 2nd mth, meanwhile, since last week, I have been taking folic acid. As per my own calculation, this should be the 3rd week since my conception period.
30-Mar-10
Came today! I am having mixed feeling of fears & excitment.. This round actually my fears towered over my excitments..
I keep thinking, would I see my baby this time? Wat if I don't.. some of the negative thoughts..So far I've told no one except hubby.
Went for the evening clinic to see Dr Adrian, I have already prepared a list of things to tell/ask this time round. This is to make sure I dont fumble when Dr Adrian, who talk like a train... Haa..
Hence supposingly now, in my week 7. Pop into the consultation room, Dr Adrian asked, when is your LMP, 6th Feb i replied, then he asked, "Are you preggy?" Suddenly, I freezed, I do not know how to answer him, I told him "I Dont Know". Though I have did the test and saw 2 solid red lines on the indictator, but I have yet to see my baby, I really dare not give myself any hope.
Lying down on the bed, Dr Adrian starts scanning.. saw a longish black sac... he continue to search search search.. i getting more & more nervous.. Finally I saw
something blinking in the monitor! OMG!! Dr Adrian asked Hubby to see tat blinking spot, he told us it's the heartbeat of the baby.
First question I popped "Is everything normal"... "yes" he replied..phew!!!
Oh mine, I am really preggy this time!!! we are so glad!!
The little blessed one measured at 1.07cm, normal heartbeats.
The consultation cost $197 in total. I was given Folic Acid, Multivitamins, Duphaston. Was told not to take alocohol, caffein nor pineapple, cannot exercise, no intercourse, no hotspa.
I guess I really gotta be extra careful this time, due to my loss 7 mths ago. But really so glad tat everytin went on well this time.
I am suppose to come back 2 weeks later, I am really so excited!
Hubby called MIL to inform her of the good news, whereas I told my dad abt it too.They are so happy for me :)
Oh ya, Dr Adrian seem to slow down abit this time round, was it he was given feedback to slow down? Haa..
Going BKK this long weekend, I must be extra careful and dont eat too much junkies.. hee ..
My darling #2, we are so excited!
13-Apr-2010 (Week9)
Phew came back from BKK just in time, before the turmoil really started there. The trip is enjoyable, shopping shopping. Food this time only soso, i think coz partly I
don have really good appetite.Weird taste in my tongue.
Week 9 now, 2nd visit to Dr Adrian,so glad, everytin went on well & fine. Baby is now 9w3d, measuring at 22cm, everytin is normal & fine. So glad.
Took up the atenatal pkg w Dr Adrian, costed us $550.
Baby almost hv taken it's full form, seen her from sideways, she looked like having quite a big head, haa same as Rayden.
Phew...great, finally I can proudly declared my pregnancy ..hee should anyone asked me again. :)
so glad! oh the EDD is 13Nov, haa exactly same as Rayden. Well, we din intended to have babies born in the same month, these are all fated, i must say. :)
27-Apr-2010 (Week11)
3rd visit to Gynea.. Yup everytin is normal and good.. Baby is measuring at 5cm now. I am supposed to go for some scans at TMC next wed (5/May).
Was given MC for tat day. Phew.. yeah, finally i am ready to declare!
05-May-2010 (week12)
NT scan today at TMC! so excited and nervous as usual, this is the feeling i get each time i suppose to see the lil one in my tummy. heee
It's has been a very fulfilling day for me. Sent to Rayden for his PAP at 830am, then 10am, proceeded to My Little Campus to place his CC deposit for next yr K1.
$760 altogether ($680 for a mth dep, $80 for registration). Visited the centre, just like the usual CC, functioning pretty well and ok..the plus pt is the proximity to our house.
Told the Principal Emily that I actually wish Rayden could enter this year, but the vacancy are fully filled for Nursery class.
But she said I could bring it up as a Case as I have pretty good ground #1 2nd bby coming out in Nov, so gotta prep #1 to CC soon, #2 close proximity to our hse.
I do pray Rayden could get in by 2nd half of the yr,anyway see our luck.
After the visit, proceeded to TMC at 11+am.
Registered for SBI program ($148), but signing up with Standard Chrt CC, 15% off.. paid $128+ for it.
It could be used immediately on the NT/FA scans, -15%, and there's quite a numbers of perks.
Had lunch with hubby at Delifrance, then 130+pm finally our turn, the doc did very detailed scans & measurements on baby.
So cute, our baby is bouncing up & down and dancing with limbs moving actively in my womb, wat an adorable sight! :)
so happy.. as per the doc, everytin is normal & good. Phew!! yippy!
My next appt at TMC would be the FA scan at wk20 (30Jun). Baby is around 6cm+ currently.
18-May-2010 (week14)
Still the same, do not feel anything different or special, cant really feel baby's kicking, nor any hunger pangs etc..Still very much the same.
But was down with stuffy nose, coughing, sore throat since last thurs, my medicines will caused drowsiness, so I dare not to take unless during nites too,
and I dare not take them when I have a early meeting the next day, coz I will "KO" & hard to wake early for the next morning.
But glad by today (19-may), I am getting better..left with the irritating coughing.. hee
Took my NT scan results yesterday, the results is good & normal.
EDD by ultrasound: 12.Nov.2010
Gestational age: 12 wks + 5days
Fetal heart action positive Frequency 159bpm
Crown-rump length (CRL) 65.2mm
Biparietal diameter (BPD) 23.2mm
Femur length (FL) 7.2mm
Nuchal translucency (NT) 1.60mm
Nasal Bone length 2.0mm
Estimated risk for chromosomal abnormalities:
Trisomy 21 Trisomy 18 Trisomy 13
Adjusted Risk 1:2997 1:4463 1:79757
Baby is now 8.2cm, still small, cant see the gender.
Dr Adrian did a blood test for me, for generic testing,ie HIV, diabetes. Withdrew 1 tube of blood.
I asked about the fish oil, it's optional, but I took it, cost me $32+. Blood test is inclusive into the
prenatal package I think, din charge us more. And checked with the gynea, OK to do hair dye.heee..
Next appointment with Dr Adrian 22-Jun (19th week).
22-Jun-2010 (week19)
After around 1month plus of wait, seeing gynae again at week19. I measured myself at home, phew I have gained
around 5kg, weighing close to 59kg now.:(
Suddenly feel like tummy bloated out so much! Been feeling very heavy especially after a heavy meal :P .
Rayden started to call baby as DiDi instead of Mei Mei.. hee...
Anyway, during today's check, the very key point is to check the gender.. haaa our most eager interest.
Well, my feelings are right after all, with the same symptons like when I have Rayden, yes, I having a little boy again. Well, cant help but feeling a little bit of dissappointed. Coz been seeing frens around me, so nice to have
1 boy and 1 gal or even 2 gals, why I nt fated to have a sweet lil gal. sighz..Try for #3 bah.. Haa
Anyway of coz I am fine and glad to have my #2 Prince.. Of coz we get to save a lot $$, #2 will hv lotsa of hand-me down
clothings from Rayden.
So everytin is good and normal. Total bill for today is $44.9, coz I purchased another box of Fish Oil + Neoderm cream, for
my itch over there.
Suppose to go for detailed scan wk20 next Wed, excited! :)
My next appt with Dr Adrian, another 4 weeks later 20/Jul (week23).
30-Jun-2010 (week20)
My appointment is 11pm at TMC, I am scheduled for FA scan today. To my surprised, the wait wasnt as long as I anticipated.
The entire detailed scan took me less than an hr. Saw my lil one via the ultrasound again, suddenly I feel so guilty, as I did not
pay too much attention to #2, coz of my time with Rayden.. I havent been "talking" to #2. Well, nevermind, mummy realised and I will make up to you, darling boy.
Lil baby boy wasnt as active as compared to my last NT scan, maybe coz I din take too much of sugarly stuffs prior the scan, or baby is bigger now, encountered space constraints? Hee.. i do not know, but I certainly know I am so thrilled again to see my lil foetus. The sonographer took all the necessary measurements, from head to toes, everything is normal and fine. Baby is measured at 370g now.
Not sure about the length, the lady said she couldnt measure it.
The baby is of average size, I did not get feedback from gynae this time that baby's head is larger than average (unlike Rayden's) ..heee..
So around 1pm, my scan is completed. I will get the report from Dr Adrian during my next visit with him which is 3 weeks later 20Jul.
Hubby also am very glad to see the baby is doing so fine..But i still sensed abit of disappointment from him that this is not a baby gal. Hmm...
I took it quite well.. Haaa So next mission is to get a nice English name for #2! .. Hubby is suggesting either a "H"or "I", made out from his name.
But gosh, cant find ANY nice name deriving from "H" & "I", i think I gg to scrap his idea :P.
After lunch with Hubby, went alone to Suntec for shopping shopping.. Since this is GSS, i cant help but bought a few sets of Newborn clothings for my lil darling #2.. heee so exciting to see lil infant clothing again. Hee.. But oh no... I put the newly bought infant romper (3-6mths) beside Rayden, he can fit the length, OMG!!!
My Darling Rayden is so small sized :( .. aiyo...
Life have been good and fine... Showering all our love on Little Darling Rayden.
It have been about 6mths since my loss in Aug last year. On this CNY2010, we went on a 7D5N package tour.
Did a check on my Ovaluation Calender.. hee... our trip will fall on my fertile period. So.. haa..the thought of
"Made in Hokkaido" did came to our minds..kekekee....
2 weeks after our return from Hokkaido, my "aunt" supposed to "visit" me.. but Hmm... she did not arrive on the dot on 8th Mar.
Not much symptons, except feeling tired, i do have some nausea feelings when i think i Had too much for dinner :P.
After missing it for a week. On 16-Mar, decided to do a urine test. I saw 2 bold red lines on my kit.. :) hee... I'm preggy.
Feeling very happy, even though before the test, again I am pretty sure that I am preggy, coz my "aunt" is always punctual.
But having the experience on my last pregnancy, we decided not to get too excited over it. All i wish is for my little one inside me, to be healthy & strong.
Decided to see gynea only in my 2nd mth, meanwhile, since last week, I have been taking folic acid. As per my own calculation, this should be the 3rd week since my conception period.
30-Mar-10
Came today! I am having mixed feeling of fears & excitment.. This round actually my fears towered over my excitments..
I keep thinking, would I see my baby this time? Wat if I don't.. some of the negative thoughts..So far I've told no one except hubby.
Went for the evening clinic to see Dr Adrian, I have already prepared a list of things to tell/ask this time round. This is to make sure I dont fumble when Dr Adrian, who talk like a train... Haa..
Hence supposingly now, in my week 7. Pop into the consultation room, Dr Adrian asked, when is your LMP, 6th Feb i replied, then he asked, "Are you preggy?" Suddenly, I freezed, I do not know how to answer him, I told him "I Dont Know". Though I have did the test and saw 2 solid red lines on the indictator, but I have yet to see my baby, I really dare not give myself any hope.
Lying down on the bed, Dr Adrian starts scanning.. saw a longish black sac... he continue to search search search.. i getting more & more nervous.. Finally I saw
something blinking in the monitor! OMG!! Dr Adrian asked Hubby to see tat blinking spot, he told us it's the heartbeat of the baby.
First question I popped "Is everything normal"... "yes" he replied..phew!!!
Oh mine, I am really preggy this time!!! we are so glad!!
The little blessed one measured at 1.07cm, normal heartbeats.
The consultation cost $197 in total. I was given Folic Acid, Multivitamins, Duphaston. Was told not to take alocohol, caffein nor pineapple, cannot exercise, no intercourse, no hotspa.
I guess I really gotta be extra careful this time, due to my loss 7 mths ago. But really so glad tat everytin went on well this time.
I am suppose to come back 2 weeks later, I am really so excited!
Hubby called MIL to inform her of the good news, whereas I told my dad abt it too.They are so happy for me :)
Oh ya, Dr Adrian seem to slow down abit this time round, was it he was given feedback to slow down? Haa..
Going BKK this long weekend, I must be extra careful and dont eat too much junkies.. hee ..
My darling #2, we are so excited!
13-Apr-2010 (Week9)
Phew came back from BKK just in time, before the turmoil really started there. The trip is enjoyable, shopping shopping. Food this time only soso, i think coz partly I
don have really good appetite.Weird taste in my tongue.
Week 9 now, 2nd visit to Dr Adrian,so glad, everytin went on well & fine. Baby is now 9w3d, measuring at 22cm, everytin is normal & fine. So glad.
Took up the atenatal pkg w Dr Adrian, costed us $550.
Baby almost hv taken it's full form, seen her from sideways, she looked like having quite a big head, haa same as Rayden.
Phew...great, finally I can proudly declared my pregnancy ..hee should anyone asked me again. :)
so glad! oh the EDD is 13Nov, haa exactly same as Rayden. Well, we din intended to have babies born in the same month, these are all fated, i must say. :)
27-Apr-2010 (Week11)
3rd visit to Gynea.. Yup everytin is normal and good.. Baby is measuring at 5cm now. I am supposed to go for some scans at TMC next wed (5/May).
Was given MC for tat day. Phew.. yeah, finally i am ready to declare!
05-May-2010 (week12)
NT scan today at TMC! so excited and nervous as usual, this is the feeling i get each time i suppose to see the lil one in my tummy. heee
It's has been a very fulfilling day for me. Sent to Rayden for his PAP at 830am, then 10am, proceeded to My Little Campus to place his CC deposit for next yr K1.
$760 altogether ($680 for a mth dep, $80 for registration). Visited the centre, just like the usual CC, functioning pretty well and ok..the plus pt is the proximity to our house.
Told the Principal Emily that I actually wish Rayden could enter this year, but the vacancy are fully filled for Nursery class.
But she said I could bring it up as a Case as I have pretty good ground #1 2nd bby coming out in Nov, so gotta prep #1 to CC soon, #2 close proximity to our hse.
I do pray Rayden could get in by 2nd half of the yr,anyway see our luck.
After the visit, proceeded to TMC at 11+am.
Registered for SBI program ($148), but signing up with Standard Chrt CC, 15% off.. paid $128+ for it.
It could be used immediately on the NT/FA scans, -15%, and there's quite a numbers of perks.
Had lunch with hubby at Delifrance, then 130+pm finally our turn, the doc did very detailed scans & measurements on baby.
So cute, our baby is bouncing up & down and dancing with limbs moving actively in my womb, wat an adorable sight! :)
so happy.. as per the doc, everytin is normal & good. Phew!! yippy!
My next appt at TMC would be the FA scan at wk20 (30Jun). Baby is around 6cm+ currently.
18-May-2010 (week14)
Still the same, do not feel anything different or special, cant really feel baby's kicking, nor any hunger pangs etc..Still very much the same.
But was down with stuffy nose, coughing, sore throat since last thurs, my medicines will caused drowsiness, so I dare not to take unless during nites too,
and I dare not take them when I have a early meeting the next day, coz I will "KO" & hard to wake early for the next morning.
But glad by today (19-may), I am getting better..left with the irritating coughing.. hee
Took my NT scan results yesterday, the results is good & normal.
EDD by ultrasound: 12.Nov.2010
Gestational age: 12 wks + 5days
Fetal heart action positive Frequency 159bpm
Crown-rump length (CRL) 65.2mm
Biparietal diameter (BPD) 23.2mm
Femur length (FL) 7.2mm
Nuchal translucency (NT) 1.60mm
Nasal Bone length 2.0mm
Estimated risk for chromosomal abnormalities:
Trisomy 21 Trisomy 18 Trisomy 13
Adjusted Risk 1:2997 1:4463 1:79757
Baby is now 8.2cm, still small, cant see the gender.
Dr Adrian did a blood test for me, for generic testing,ie HIV, diabetes. Withdrew 1 tube of blood.
I asked about the fish oil, it's optional, but I took it, cost me $32+. Blood test is inclusive into the
prenatal package I think, din charge us more. And checked with the gynea, OK to do hair dye.heee..
Next appointment with Dr Adrian 22-Jun (19th week).
22-Jun-2010 (week19)
After around 1month plus of wait, seeing gynae again at week19. I measured myself at home, phew I have gained
around 5kg, weighing close to 59kg now.:(
Suddenly feel like tummy bloated out so much! Been feeling very heavy especially after a heavy meal :P .
Rayden started to call baby as DiDi instead of Mei Mei.. hee...
Anyway, during today's check, the very key point is to check the gender.. haaa our most eager interest.
Well, my feelings are right after all, with the same symptons like when I have Rayden, yes, I having a little boy again. Well, cant help but feeling a little bit of dissappointed. Coz been seeing frens around me, so nice to have
1 boy and 1 gal or even 2 gals, why I nt fated to have a sweet lil gal. sighz..Try for #3 bah.. Haa
Anyway of coz I am fine and glad to have my #2 Prince.. Of coz we get to save a lot $$, #2 will hv lotsa of hand-me down
clothings from Rayden.
So everytin is good and normal. Total bill for today is $44.9, coz I purchased another box of Fish Oil + Neoderm cream, for
my itch over there.
Suppose to go for detailed scan wk20 next Wed, excited! :)
My next appt with Dr Adrian, another 4 weeks later 20/Jul (week23).
30-Jun-2010 (week20)
My appointment is 11pm at TMC, I am scheduled for FA scan today. To my surprised, the wait wasnt as long as I anticipated.
The entire detailed scan took me less than an hr. Saw my lil one via the ultrasound again, suddenly I feel so guilty, as I did not
pay too much attention to #2, coz of my time with Rayden.. I havent been "talking" to #2. Well, nevermind, mummy realised and I will make up to you, darling boy.
Lil baby boy wasnt as active as compared to my last NT scan, maybe coz I din take too much of sugarly stuffs prior the scan, or baby is bigger now, encountered space constraints? Hee.. i do not know, but I certainly know I am so thrilled again to see my lil foetus. The sonographer took all the necessary measurements, from head to toes, everything is normal and fine. Baby is measured at 370g now.
Not sure about the length, the lady said she couldnt measure it.
The baby is of average size, I did not get feedback from gynae this time that baby's head is larger than average (unlike Rayden's) ..heee..
So around 1pm, my scan is completed. I will get the report from Dr Adrian during my next visit with him which is 3 weeks later 20Jul.
Hubby also am very glad to see the baby is doing so fine..But i still sensed abit of disappointment from him that this is not a baby gal. Hmm...
I took it quite well.. Haaa So next mission is to get a nice English name for #2! .. Hubby is suggesting either a "H"or "I", made out from his name.
But gosh, cant find ANY nice name deriving from "H" & "I", i think I gg to scrap his idea :P.
After lunch with Hubby, went alone to Suntec for shopping shopping.. Since this is GSS, i cant help but bought a few sets of Newborn clothings for my lil darling #2.. heee so exciting to see lil infant clothing again. Hee.. But oh no... I put the newly bought infant romper (3-6mths) beside Rayden, he can fit the length, OMG!!!
My Darling Rayden is so small sized :( .. aiyo...
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Fun filled weekends for Rayden
This is one of the better week for little Rayden.. Hee...
Coz planned 2 days of fun filled activities for him.. But well, actually these are via his direct requests..
Hee.. But so good for kids nowadays, ask for it and you'll get it...
And so, Sat morning after his Berries class went for lunch@Gelare then off to watch Toy Story 3 @Cathay Woodlands.. But well I wouldn't wanna watch movie there again coz the seats are so near to the screen despite i've chosen the mid row, and it's crowded with people.
Thumbs down for the cinema.. But the show is great.. Little Rayden enjoyed as much as we do except some parts of scary scenes where the baddie appear, he keep saying he don't wanna watch.
After that proceed to my parents' place for nap & dinner.
Around 7pm, headed home to wait for Joseph & family to arrive.. Little Charmaine is Rayden's best playmate..
They had lotsa fun together..
Sunday.. Head to Downtown East for our Gazillion Bubble show by Fan Yang.
It a 2hrs performance. It's a dunno Category 2 or 3 tickets, I just can't remember, paid $42.10 for a ticket.
The show was nice.. More for kids.. A little boring for the adults.. Yawns..
Then lunch @hongkong cafe EHub! Then to MIL's place.. And later will be having a Father's Day dinner cum bday celebration for FIL@ TPY.
Wat a tiring weekends for me :p
I wanna sleep.. But of coz am so glad that Little Rayden had fun!!
Coz planned 2 days of fun filled activities for him.. But well, actually these are via his direct requests..
Hee.. But so good for kids nowadays, ask for it and you'll get it...
And so, Sat morning after his Berries class went for lunch@Gelare then off to watch Toy Story 3 @Cathay Woodlands.. But well I wouldn't wanna watch movie there again coz the seats are so near to the screen despite i've chosen the mid row, and it's crowded with people.
Thumbs down for the cinema.. But the show is great.. Little Rayden enjoyed as much as we do except some parts of scary scenes where the baddie appear, he keep saying he don't wanna watch.
After that proceed to my parents' place for nap & dinner.
Around 7pm, headed home to wait for Joseph & family to arrive.. Little Charmaine is Rayden's best playmate..
They had lotsa fun together..
Sunday.. Head to Downtown East for our Gazillion Bubble show by Fan Yang.
It a 2hrs performance. It's a dunno Category 2 or 3 tickets, I just can't remember, paid $42.10 for a ticket.
The show was nice.. More for kids.. A little boring for the adults.. Yawns..
Then lunch @hongkong cafe EHub! Then to MIL's place.. And later will be having a Father's Day dinner cum bday celebration for FIL@ TPY.
Wat a tiring weekends for me :p
I wanna sleep.. But of coz am so glad that Little Rayden had fun!!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Yamaha Class for little Rayden (Start 3 Jul 2010)
Haa... Little Rayden? Hmm..actually, he's not exactly little boy now. So notty and so communicate-able now.. Hee ..
It's such a joy and a pain sometimes talking to him.. Haa
But afterall, he's still very "kwai", as compared to other kids.. hee ... Still my little sweet darling. :P
Been such a long long time since i did the update on my blog :P .
LAZY is the only word..
Well, from Q1 until now, nothing much actually.
During the Good Friday Week in April, myself, Hubby, my parents and Sis, went for a 3D2N trip to BKK. And there was exactly then
tat the hell break loose in BKK. Phew so glad we went and back.. Hee.. Initially bro hope we could postpone until May, luckily I went ahead.
Else wont the chance to go, until now, fares will be cheaper but there to see the wrecks :P.
But I would still go BKK, fantanstic shopping!
As for us, still the same, only that I am growing FATTER & FATTER!! OMG!!!! :(
Little Rayden is still with PCF Nursery Class. It's now June Holiday. Didnt plan much activities, well, i thought I was gg to do something, but
alas, time passes so quickly tat actually next week is the last week of Holiday :P
Anyway, thanks to TalentPlus, he went to a 6days class of art & crafts, at least still something for him :P.
Beside tat, thanks to teacher Nora at PCF, due to her recommendations, at last, I have found a good GP at my area, at least my Rayden's nite coughing is considered
"curb", or I should say at least I know wat causes it. It's the FM. Well I dunno why too, been on Dumex Dugro since Step2 (1yo), after changing to Step 3 since 6mths ago,
he started to cough badly during nitetime. Hence the GP suggested me to feed him FM with Gluten & lactose free. It does help! No more bad nite coughing.
He's now on Nestle Nutren Pro, so difficult to get this FM, and so EX!!!! 400g $15+... no choice la..For Rayden's health!
Oh... I have just enrolled Rayden to Yamaha's Music WOnderland, he's gg to start the class on 3Jul, at TM outlet (due to SunPlaza's was fully booked).
The class will be on Sat from 6pm until 645pm. It's a 6mths course (1 term = 3 mths) with parent's participation.
Course Contents, Lyric Singing, Music appreciation and keyboard learning. It's a very basic course, hope Rayden is keen with it, else I'll stop after these 2 terms.
Haa.. tat's my route to make him into a "JayChou" :P
The course fee for a term (3mths): $272.85
Need to buy the starter kit, costing $90+ .. phew not cheap.. :P
Anyway, hope Rayden will like it, haa I can take this opportunity to learn too :P
So looking forward to 3rdJul, whole lot of activities.. Hee.. im starting my Yoga class in noon also.. hee..
Finally I get my fat butt moving.. :P
It's such a joy and a pain sometimes talking to him.. Haa
But afterall, he's still very "kwai", as compared to other kids.. hee ... Still my little sweet darling. :P
Been such a long long time since i did the update on my blog :P .
LAZY is the only word..
Well, from Q1 until now, nothing much actually.
During the Good Friday Week in April, myself, Hubby, my parents and Sis, went for a 3D2N trip to BKK. And there was exactly then
tat the hell break loose in BKK. Phew so glad we went and back.. Hee.. Initially bro hope we could postpone until May, luckily I went ahead.
Else wont the chance to go, until now, fares will be cheaper but there to see the wrecks :P.
But I would still go BKK, fantanstic shopping!
As for us, still the same, only that I am growing FATTER & FATTER!! OMG!!!! :(
Little Rayden is still with PCF Nursery Class. It's now June Holiday. Didnt plan much activities, well, i thought I was gg to do something, but
alas, time passes so quickly tat actually next week is the last week of Holiday :P
Anyway, thanks to TalentPlus, he went to a 6days class of art & crafts, at least still something for him :P.
Beside tat, thanks to teacher Nora at PCF, due to her recommendations, at last, I have found a good GP at my area, at least my Rayden's nite coughing is considered
"curb", or I should say at least I know wat causes it. It's the FM. Well I dunno why too, been on Dumex Dugro since Step2 (1yo), after changing to Step 3 since 6mths ago,
he started to cough badly during nitetime. Hence the GP suggested me to feed him FM with Gluten & lactose free. It does help! No more bad nite coughing.
He's now on Nestle Nutren Pro, so difficult to get this FM, and so EX!!!! 400g $15+... no choice la..For Rayden's health!
Oh... I have just enrolled Rayden to Yamaha's Music WOnderland, he's gg to start the class on 3Jul, at TM outlet (due to SunPlaza's was fully booked).
The class will be on Sat from 6pm until 645pm. It's a 6mths course (1 term = 3 mths) with parent's participation.
Course Contents, Lyric Singing, Music appreciation and keyboard learning. It's a very basic course, hope Rayden is keen with it, else I'll stop after these 2 terms.
Haa.. tat's my route to make him into a "JayChou" :P
The course fee for a term (3mths): $272.85
Need to buy the starter kit, costing $90+ .. phew not cheap.. :P
Anyway, hope Rayden will like it, haa I can take this opportunity to learn too :P
So looking forward to 3rdJul, whole lot of activities.. Hee.. im starting my Yoga class in noon also.. hee..
Finally I get my fat butt moving.. :P
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Sembawang Park 6 Feb 2010
Finally, made another attempt to bring Rayden to the beach..
He love playg with sand castle, the last time was i think 1yr+ ago, when we brought him to Sentosa during his 2nd birthday *guilty*..
Well, my impression of Sembawang didnt change a bit! It's still as dirty & smelly.. I regretted the moment i saw the beach...Yucks..
But since we are already there... just do it!
Rayden, most of the time "self-entertained" himself.I will go play w him a while, then head back to clean myself.. While Daddy even worse, taking his camera as an excuse, he managed to keep himself out of water & sand...
But haa not too bad, a bunch of foreign workers gathered and played with Rayden shortly.. haaa ...He made 6 frens.. haa
Afterwhich, we head to Swensen for our Sunday Brunch..
Tat's our lazy Sunday..
He love playg with sand castle, the last time was i think 1yr+ ago, when we brought him to Sentosa during his 2nd birthday *guilty*..
Well, my impression of Sembawang didnt change a bit! It's still as dirty & smelly.. I regretted the moment i saw the beach...Yucks..
But since we are already there... just do it!
Rayden, most of the time "self-entertained" himself.I will go play w him a while, then head back to clean myself.. While Daddy even worse, taking his camera as an excuse, he managed to keep himself out of water & sand...
But haa not too bad, a bunch of foreign workers gathered and played with Rayden shortly.. haaa ...He made 6 frens.. haa
Afterwhich, we head to Swensen for our Sunday Brunch..
Tat's our lazy Sunday..
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Hokkaido 18 - 24 Feb 2010
7D5N Womderful Hokkaido Package Tour with Dynasty Travel
18th - 24th Feb 2010
Tour pkg: S$9198 for 3A1C
Adult Twin @$2588
Adult Airport Tax @$178
Child Half Twin @$2538
Child Airport Tax @$162
Sum : $10998
Early Bird Discount (we booked in Nov)
-$450 X 4
Net Sum paid: $10988 - $450X4 ==> S$9198
Flight Details:
JL710 18FEB SGP - TOKYO NARITA @2320
JL521 19FEB TOKYO HANEDA - SAPPORO CHITOSE @1100
JL1162 24FEB HAKODATE - TOKYO HANEDA @1000
JL711 24FEB TOKYO NARITA - SGP @1755
Itinary & Accomodation:
Day2: Chitose - Asahikawa (Hotel Crescent Asahikawa)
Day3: Asahikawa - Furano - Sapporo (Hotel Korakusen)
Day4: Sapporo - Jozankei (Onsen resort Shikanoyu)
Day5: Jozankei - Noboribetsu - Jigokudani - Lake Toya (Onsen resort Toyako Manseikaku)
Day6: Lake Toya - Hokadate (Onsen resort Takubokutei)
Tips for tour guide (Henry) /Driver (Hana-san): 600yen per day per pax.
Hence==> 14400yen (S$230)
Day1: Sgp --> Tokyo
Haa cant believe, only the 4 of us, 3 adult, 1 kid, we got ourselves 4 check-in luggage + 2 hand luggages. I seriously think we could not get a single normal cab to ferry all of "us".
Thankfully, we have Uncle "Roti" to send us there with his Stream, not 1 way, but will be 2 way also.. hee.. how nice.. this type of fren, good fren!! LOL... Really appreciate his efforts.
The flight is 1140pm@ Terminal 1 with JAL, but we are "forced" to check-in by 930pm.. Haa..Coz Dynasty want us to visit their premium lounge at T2.. Haa...
Nice place indeed, quite a good spread of light snacks there.
But also there's the place where Rayden accidentally spilled a cup of hot milo onto my jeans.. Urrghh.. Gotta stay in the toilet, luckily it's nice, for ~15mins to clean myself up.
Our 8hrs flight to Narita Airport... Snooze...
Day2: Tokyo --> Chitose --> Asahikawa
Arrived at Narita Airport around 8am (+1hr). We are then directed to a coach to ferry us to the domestic airport, Haneda.
Our flight was suppose to be 1030am, hence we lingered at Starbucks and have our breakfast.
Check into the domestic flight at 10am+, who know due to the bad weather, the flight was delayed for about 2 hrs.
In the end we reach Chitose airport (Hokkaido), only at 2pm. And we are already starving!
Picked by our tour guide Henry (a Hongkie), off we proceed for our Shabu Shabu Steamboat.
Another fews hours ride to Asahikawa, check-in to our Hotel Crescent Asahikawa, then off we go for dinner (from own pocket).
We had our Ramen & Gyoza dinner, then shop over at that district. But, the cold was too unbearable for us, we headed back to the hotel to rest for the day.
Day3: Asahikawa --> Furano --> Sapporo
First stop of the day, to Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum, this place have a history of 330years of history, brewing the best sake in Japan.
I personally do not fancy sake, myself & Rayden are busying playing snow outside the Museum.
To the Asahiyama Zoo.. Once into the zoo, we are lead by Henry to line up to watch the penguins march. Wow, it's already almost full of people.
We managed to get a slot near the end of the queue. After around 20mins wait, the Penguins finally here.. wow, they are really adorable and huge.
This is the first time I get so close to the penguins.. hee... Rayden enjoyed too, and he was constantly playing with the snow while we were waiting for the march.
Eventually, he complained of coldness when the snow wet his shoes/gloves, the Ski gloves I bought for him, were a little too big, but it's already the smallest pair.
We stayed in zoo for around 2hrs, i think this is the shortest duration of zoo visiting. Haa...
Lunch at Furano... Where we suppose to see full spectrum of flowers during Summer..
As it's now Winter, we only get to see some Lavender in the greenhouse, and able to smell them..Hmm...soothing..
Had our Lavender Icecream too.. not bad..
Next, the most exciting part of our tour.. hee the Snowmobile! Hubby & me went for it, while FIL babysit our precious Rayden.. so glad to hv FIL around :P.
heee.. while waiting, Rayden threw tantrums, the shop keeper let Rayden have a feel of snowledge, as per my FIL..hee..
heee...the snowmobile was great deal of fun, we enjoyed so much..hee..
Dinner was Grill buffet, we ordered Kobe beef.. yummy! Grade A 10000yen, Grade A 7000yen.
Proceed to Odori Park after dinner, night time with wind blowing & snowing, Rayden cant take the coldness, I grabbed him n run back to the bus for shetler.
End of the day. This nite, we spent at Hotel Korakusen.
Day4: Sapporo --> Otaru --> Jozankei
First stop of the day, Nijo Fresh Seafood Market. This is where i got my scallops.... the big scallops for cooking porridge,4600 yen .. tidit scallops, 200 yen per pack.
Whereas the dried scallops is 4600 yen.
Then we proceeded to the Jinggu to pray for good health.A visit to the Ski olypmic, then to Asashi beer..Yummy Beer!
Next stop is the fairy tale like Ishiya Chocolate Factory. It's beautiful and their chocolate bisuits are yummy...White & Nice..
Then we proceed to another town, Oatru..it's muscial box & muiscal box & Musical boxes..Simply gogerous!
Had the famous yummy 5 layer icecream, but well, only had 10% of it.. I had a fall bcos of my slippery boots..
The famous Otaru canal, it reminds me of Swizz... abt the same view.
Then again our sahsimi lunch..we ordered the big crab, costing 21000yen, and sea urchins and scallops.. YUMMY!!
After the fulfilling lunch, head to our first onsen nite in Jonzankei, Onsen resort Shikanoyu).
Day5: Jonzankei --> Noboribetsu --> Jigokudani - Lake Toya
Date Jidai Mura.. The town of Edo period, it's a really beautiful place, old traditional houses you would see and the
folks dressed in tradition customue. Interesting..We get to catch a Ninja show & have our lunch there.. It's really an
beautiful sight, esp with the whole town covered in thick white snow.
After a full stomach, we proceed to the "Hell Valley"...A smelly place..coz of the sulphur..could see steam ooze out
from the mt here & there. Time for bear feeding at the Bear Ranch.. we could buy some apples or cookies to feed those big brown bears..
They are all waiting with mouths wide open.. Our last stop would be Lake Toya, it's freaking cold, the wind keep blowing at us non-stop.
But it was a beautiful sight, seeing the Lake Toya & Mt Toya.. Our onsen resort for the nite, Toyako Manseikaku is juz infront of Mt Toya.
We could get the scenery rite out from our window.. This is where I had my first dip too.. and Rayden's too, he went with his Daddy of coz.
But the water was too hot for him, he juz stay w Daddy while Daddy is having his hot dip.. hee...
It's refreshing, though was quite embarrassing to see naked bodies..
Day6: Lake Toya --> Hokadate
Today is the last nite of our trip.. To Hakodate morning market, then have our lunch there..Yummy..I had my sea urchin again.. i love it..hee
Admiring the day view of Hakodate from Goryoukaku Tower.. Well, been to too many towers.. haa dont really have much feelings.. but yup, it's nice.
Next to a old red brick warehouse, this have been restored to a chic waterfront dining & shopping area. The Hakodate Factory Akarenga.
In the evening, during sunset, we are board the cable car to ascend to Mount Hakodate. This is the chance for our to capture the spectacular nite view of
Hakodate city. Our nite ended at Onsen resort Takubokutei, hot spring again!
Day7: Hakodate --> Haneda --> Narita --> Sgp
The last day is all about travel by bus and by air....
Home Sweet Home to Sgp!
18th - 24th Feb 2010
Tour pkg: S$9198 for 3A1C
Adult Twin @$2588
Adult Airport Tax @$178
Child Half Twin @$2538
Child Airport Tax @$162
Sum : $10998
Early Bird Discount (we booked in Nov)
-$450 X 4
Net Sum paid: $10988 - $450X4 ==> S$9198
Flight Details:
JL710 18FEB SGP - TOKYO NARITA @2320
JL521 19FEB TOKYO HANEDA - SAPPORO CHITOSE @1100
JL1162 24FEB HAKODATE - TOKYO HANEDA @1000
JL711 24FEB TOKYO NARITA - SGP @1755
Itinary & Accomodation:
Day2: Chitose - Asahikawa (Hotel Crescent Asahikawa)
Day3: Asahikawa - Furano - Sapporo (Hotel Korakusen)
Day4: Sapporo - Jozankei (Onsen resort Shikanoyu)
Day5: Jozankei - Noboribetsu - Jigokudani - Lake Toya (Onsen resort Toyako Manseikaku)
Day6: Lake Toya - Hokadate (Onsen resort Takubokutei)
Tips for tour guide (Henry) /Driver (Hana-san): 600yen per day per pax.
Hence==> 14400yen (S$230)
Day1: Sgp --> Tokyo
Haa cant believe, only the 4 of us, 3 adult, 1 kid, we got ourselves 4 check-in luggage + 2 hand luggages. I seriously think we could not get a single normal cab to ferry all of "us".
Thankfully, we have Uncle "Roti" to send us there with his Stream, not 1 way, but will be 2 way also.. hee.. how nice.. this type of fren, good fren!! LOL... Really appreciate his efforts.
The flight is 1140pm@ Terminal 1 with JAL, but we are "forced" to check-in by 930pm.. Haa..Coz Dynasty want us to visit their premium lounge at T2.. Haa...
Nice place indeed, quite a good spread of light snacks there.
But also there's the place where Rayden accidentally spilled a cup of hot milo onto my jeans.. Urrghh.. Gotta stay in the toilet, luckily it's nice, for ~15mins to clean myself up.
Our 8hrs flight to Narita Airport... Snooze...
Day2: Tokyo --> Chitose --> Asahikawa
Arrived at Narita Airport around 8am (+1hr). We are then directed to a coach to ferry us to the domestic airport, Haneda.
Our flight was suppose to be 1030am, hence we lingered at Starbucks and have our breakfast.
Check into the domestic flight at 10am+, who know due to the bad weather, the flight was delayed for about 2 hrs.
In the end we reach Chitose airport (Hokkaido), only at 2pm. And we are already starving!
Picked by our tour guide Henry (a Hongkie), off we proceed for our Shabu Shabu Steamboat.
Another fews hours ride to Asahikawa, check-in to our Hotel Crescent Asahikawa, then off we go for dinner (from own pocket).
We had our Ramen & Gyoza dinner, then shop over at that district. But, the cold was too unbearable for us, we headed back to the hotel to rest for the day.
Day3: Asahikawa --> Furano --> Sapporo
First stop of the day, to Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum, this place have a history of 330years of history, brewing the best sake in Japan.
I personally do not fancy sake, myself & Rayden are busying playing snow outside the Museum.
To the Asahiyama Zoo.. Once into the zoo, we are lead by Henry to line up to watch the penguins march. Wow, it's already almost full of people.
We managed to get a slot near the end of the queue. After around 20mins wait, the Penguins finally here.. wow, they are really adorable and huge.
This is the first time I get so close to the penguins.. hee... Rayden enjoyed too, and he was constantly playing with the snow while we were waiting for the march.
Eventually, he complained of coldness when the snow wet his shoes/gloves, the Ski gloves I bought for him, were a little too big, but it's already the smallest pair.
We stayed in zoo for around 2hrs, i think this is the shortest duration of zoo visiting. Haa...
Lunch at Furano... Where we suppose to see full spectrum of flowers during Summer..
As it's now Winter, we only get to see some Lavender in the greenhouse, and able to smell them..Hmm...soothing..
Had our Lavender Icecream too.. not bad..
Next, the most exciting part of our tour.. hee the Snowmobile! Hubby & me went for it, while FIL babysit our precious Rayden.. so glad to hv FIL around :P.
heee.. while waiting, Rayden threw tantrums, the shop keeper let Rayden have a feel of snowledge, as per my FIL..hee..
heee...the snowmobile was great deal of fun, we enjoyed so much..hee..
Dinner was Grill buffet, we ordered Kobe beef.. yummy! Grade A 10000yen, Grade A 7000yen.
Proceed to Odori Park after dinner, night time with wind blowing & snowing, Rayden cant take the coldness, I grabbed him n run back to the bus for shetler.
End of the day. This nite, we spent at Hotel Korakusen.
Day4: Sapporo --> Otaru --> Jozankei
First stop of the day, Nijo Fresh Seafood Market. This is where i got my scallops.... the big scallops for cooking porridge,4600 yen .. tidit scallops, 200 yen per pack.
Whereas the dried scallops is 4600 yen.
Then we proceeded to the Jinggu to pray for good health.A visit to the Ski olypmic, then to Asashi beer..Yummy Beer!
Next stop is the fairy tale like Ishiya Chocolate Factory. It's beautiful and their chocolate bisuits are yummy...White & Nice..
Then we proceed to another town, Oatru..it's muscial box & muiscal box & Musical boxes..Simply gogerous!
Had the famous yummy 5 layer icecream, but well, only had 10% of it.. I had a fall bcos of my slippery boots..
The famous Otaru canal, it reminds me of Swizz... abt the same view.
Then again our sahsimi lunch..we ordered the big crab, costing 21000yen, and sea urchins and scallops.. YUMMY!!
After the fulfilling lunch, head to our first onsen nite in Jonzankei, Onsen resort Shikanoyu).
Day5: Jonzankei --> Noboribetsu --> Jigokudani - Lake Toya
Date Jidai Mura.. The town of Edo period, it's a really beautiful place, old traditional houses you would see and the
folks dressed in tradition customue. Interesting..We get to catch a Ninja show & have our lunch there.. It's really an
beautiful sight, esp with the whole town covered in thick white snow.
After a full stomach, we proceed to the "Hell Valley"...A smelly place..coz of the sulphur..could see steam ooze out
from the mt here & there. Time for bear feeding at the Bear Ranch.. we could buy some apples or cookies to feed those big brown bears..
They are all waiting with mouths wide open.. Our last stop would be Lake Toya, it's freaking cold, the wind keep blowing at us non-stop.
But it was a beautiful sight, seeing the Lake Toya & Mt Toya.. Our onsen resort for the nite, Toyako Manseikaku is juz infront of Mt Toya.
We could get the scenery rite out from our window.. This is where I had my first dip too.. and Rayden's too, he went with his Daddy of coz.
But the water was too hot for him, he juz stay w Daddy while Daddy is having his hot dip.. hee...
It's refreshing, though was quite embarrassing to see naked bodies..
Day6: Lake Toya --> Hokadate
Today is the last nite of our trip.. To Hakodate morning market, then have our lunch there..Yummy..I had my sea urchin again.. i love it..hee
Admiring the day view of Hakodate from Goryoukaku Tower.. Well, been to too many towers.. haa dont really have much feelings.. but yup, it's nice.
Next to a old red brick warehouse, this have been restored to a chic waterfront dining & shopping area. The Hakodate Factory Akarenga.
In the evening, during sunset, we are board the cable car to ascend to Mount Hakodate. This is the chance for our to capture the spectacular nite view of
Hakodate city. Our nite ended at Onsen resort Takubokutei, hot spring again!
Day7: Hakodate --> Haneda --> Narita --> Sgp
The last day is all about travel by bus and by air....
Home Sweet Home to Sgp!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Rayden's first movie 3 Jan 2010
Rayden's first trip to the theatre.. Went for the 1020am Alvin & the Chipmunks show at GV Yishun.
Had breakfast at Burger King before the show.. Rayden is so happy & active.. Well he didn't exactly enjoyed the show, guessed was bored at some moments that he told us that he wanna go home.
He talked quite loudly that we gotta "shh" him ..
Overall, it's enjoyable.. Oh ya, he's already tall enough, gotta get him a ticket though he didn't even exactly warmed the seat for 10mins.. Haa
Had breakfast at Burger King before the show.. Rayden is so happy & active.. Well he didn't exactly enjoyed the show, guessed was bored at some moments that he told us that he wanna go home.
He talked quite loudly that we gotta "shh" him ..
Overall, it's enjoyable.. Oh ya, he's already tall enough, gotta get him a ticket though he didn't even exactly warmed the seat for 10mins.. Haa
New Year Eve 31 Dec 2009
Another year passed in a blink of eye....
Year 2009 wasn't too bad for me.. Well, I'm the happy-go-lucky type, perhaps I juz can't remember any unpleasant happenings. Hee..
Anyway, I rather contended with my life, except the part that I didn't manage to get pregnant sucessfully with my #2. Nevermind, there's always time for it, shall work harder.. :)
Okay, I hope year 2010 be a even better year for us all .. Great health & happiness to all my dear family members & friends!!
Had dinner with the usual gang at Tanglin Mall..
Proceeded to Jane & Andrew's lovely house for games.. A few rounds of "wat am I?" & Taboo (sg version).. Fun fun fun .. A battle between the sexes again.. We enjoyed so much & so glad that Rayden did as much...
In the first minute of year 2010, we encountered "Sightings".. Haa.. Burst of red "fireworks" lookalike painted the skies for about 20min..we still couldn't figure where & wat were tat ..
With some wine & mudpie, tat marked the early hours of our 2010.. Reached home around 2.30am, Rayden had already dozed off almost the moment we board our car haa..
Year 2009 wasn't too bad for me.. Well, I'm the happy-go-lucky type, perhaps I juz can't remember any unpleasant happenings. Hee..
Anyway, I rather contended with my life, except the part that I didn't manage to get pregnant sucessfully with my #2. Nevermind, there's always time for it, shall work harder.. :)
Okay, I hope year 2010 be a even better year for us all .. Great health & happiness to all my dear family members & friends!!
Had dinner with the usual gang at Tanglin Mall..
Proceeded to Jane & Andrew's lovely house for games.. A few rounds of "wat am I?" & Taboo (sg version).. Fun fun fun .. A battle between the sexes again.. We enjoyed so much & so glad that Rayden did as much...
In the first minute of year 2010, we encountered "Sightings".. Haa.. Burst of red "fireworks" lookalike painted the skies for about 20min..we still couldn't figure where & wat were tat ..
With some wine & mudpie, tat marked the early hours of our 2010.. Reached home around 2.30am, Rayden had already dozed off almost the moment we board our car haa..
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Xmas 25 Dec2009
This year Xmas celebration with the same old clan is rather a simple & quiet one.. Run out of innovative idea ..but nonetheless, it is well spent with our close frens.. Next yr onwards, more kiddos be joining, eventually it'll be a kiddo xmas party rather for us adults..hee.. waiting for tat day, coz Rayden is quite bored being the only kid tat nite.. haa...
So, it's the Xmas Dinner @Buckaroo + Wii Party @our place.
This year, Rayden get to be the Santa Claus, to decide who get which gifts.. ANd of coz he's the winner of all, he got the most pressie...
Hee.. i am quite proud, to know that Rayden love the gift I chosen for him..hee His own private house.. LOL ...
good & bad... now most of the time, he "escape" from us to run into his "Safe lil house"... it's so tough to lure him out!!
So, it's the Xmas Dinner @Buckaroo + Wii Party @our place.
This year, Rayden get to be the Santa Claus, to decide who get which gifts.. ANd of coz he's the winner of all, he got the most pressie...
Hee.. i am quite proud, to know that Rayden love the gift I chosen for him..hee His own private house.. LOL ...
good & bad... now most of the time, he "escape" from us to run into his "Safe lil house"... it's so tough to lure him out!!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Dec Activities - XMas Lightings & Mall shows!
I guess I am even more excited than Rayden.. haa.. Decided to bring Rayden to attend those cartoon character shows.. I have been lazy all these years, never bother to bring Rayden for such shows..hee
Finally, decided to move my fat butt & get going ..hee I think Rayden is gg to enjoy them!
Hubby just got his new toy, a Nikon D90 from AudioHouse at Suntec Hall. We got it slightly above the cheapest retail price, but with the less than $100 more, we actually got more freebies,which is rather worthwhile, like the tripod, dry box etc..
Hubby is so excited with his new toy. We have been outside filming the xmas lightings, during mall shows and during gathering... Hee.. BUT BUT BUT.. up to now, he still havent download them to our PC. Hence no sample yet.. These pics are from our Panasonic Lumix LX3, the quality is good, but the zoom is nothing great.
Mall shows:
Barney & Friends (5-Dec Sat 2pm)
Proceeded to United Square after Rayden's Berries Class. Reached there around 115pm, oh gosh the queue is already so long, I gotta turn round & around to find the tail of the queue, but while searching, I saw Charlene & family.. hee So of course I jumped queue :P
Little Rayden & Charmaine & her cousin enjoyed the show.. though they are not as enuthausatic as other kids, they are the cool gang. Hahaha
But I personally feel the show is nice, their songs are so catchy.
Bob the Builder (6-Dec Sun 7pm)
Suggested to have dinner with my pa & mum @Jurong Point, actually got hidden agenda, I wanna watch the show.. hee Reached there around 640pm, as expected, cant enter only more. Hence we linger around the area & watched.
But it's rather boring, luckily I did take the efforts to queue for it.. Hee.. After the show, we proceeded to Din Tai Feng for dinner.. yummy!
SpongeBob SquarePants (12-Dec Sat 7pm)
While i collect my iphone at Suntec Convention Hall, the rest of the folks accompanied Rayden to watch this musical.. don't know much abt this cartoon, but joined in the fun since we were there..
Hi-5 Muscial (13-Dec Sun 1pm)
This is definitely the best shows among we hv watched..more lively & interactions.. Even myself enjoyed..Worth the 1 hr wait.. but haa i do not wish to go thru such hassle again next yr ...
Hubby wasnt free tat day, he dropped us there then proceed to his own events. Picked us up ard 4pm then to 313 to mit up with my parents to explore the new shopping mall. Hee.. Nice mall!
Xmas Lighting@Orchard 28-Nov Sat
Dinner with the gang @ Aston's @Centrepoint.
Pics from D90 on the way..
Finally, decided to move my fat butt & get going ..hee I think Rayden is gg to enjoy them!
Hubby just got his new toy, a Nikon D90 from AudioHouse at Suntec Hall. We got it slightly above the cheapest retail price, but with the less than $100 more, we actually got more freebies,which is rather worthwhile, like the tripod, dry box etc..
Hubby is so excited with his new toy. We have been outside filming the xmas lightings, during mall shows and during gathering... Hee.. BUT BUT BUT.. up to now, he still havent download them to our PC. Hence no sample yet.. These pics are from our Panasonic Lumix LX3, the quality is good, but the zoom is nothing great.
Mall shows:
Barney & Friends (5-Dec Sat 2pm)
Proceeded to United Square after Rayden's Berries Class. Reached there around 115pm, oh gosh the queue is already so long, I gotta turn round & around to find the tail of the queue, but while searching, I saw Charlene & family.. hee So of course I jumped queue :P
Little Rayden & Charmaine & her cousin enjoyed the show.. though they are not as enuthausatic as other kids, they are the cool gang. Hahaha
But I personally feel the show is nice, their songs are so catchy.
Bob the Builder (6-Dec Sun 7pm)
Suggested to have dinner with my pa & mum @Jurong Point, actually got hidden agenda, I wanna watch the show.. hee Reached there around 640pm, as expected, cant enter only more. Hence we linger around the area & watched.
But it's rather boring, luckily I did take the efforts to queue for it.. Hee.. After the show, we proceeded to Din Tai Feng for dinner.. yummy!
SpongeBob SquarePants (12-Dec Sat 7pm)
While i collect my iphone at Suntec Convention Hall, the rest of the folks accompanied Rayden to watch this musical.. don't know much abt this cartoon, but joined in the fun since we were there..
Hi-5 Muscial (13-Dec Sun 1pm)
This is definitely the best shows among we hv watched..more lively & interactions.. Even myself enjoyed..Worth the 1 hr wait.. but haa i do not wish to go thru such hassle again next yr ...
Hubby wasnt free tat day, he dropped us there then proceed to his own events. Picked us up ard 4pm then to 313 to mit up with my parents to explore the new shopping mall. Hee.. Nice mall!
Xmas Lighting@Orchard 28-Nov Sat
Dinner with the gang @ Aston's @Centrepoint.
Pics from D90 on the way..
Merchant Court Buffet - 4 Dec2009
My first Xmas dinner this year.. Thanks to lovely Jazz for asking me to join, it's a fun fun fun dinner.. and thanks my darling Santa, your gifts are indeed so thoughtful!! notty gal! hehehe.... But really thank you.. Like it alot..sui sui sui!
Altogther 11 adults and 3 kids.. We had it at Merchant Court...Well, I think this is the 3rd time or the 4th time there, I must say I get more & more dissappointed each time. With the 15% discount from HSBC, it's about $38 per pax.
Well, the food is so-so, the variety also so-so, they did not replenish timely. Well.. Overall perhaps 6/10 (I'm being quite nice). I hope this is the last time I'm gg there for buffet.Not recommended.
But it's not about the food.. it's the accompany I had on tat day, it's fun, though I hardly know them all.
My Lovely Santa ....
LOvely gifts...
Altogther 11 adults and 3 kids.. We had it at Merchant Court...Well, I think this is the 3rd time or the 4th time there, I must say I get more & more dissappointed each time. With the 15% discount from HSBC, it's about $38 per pax.
Well, the food is so-so, the variety also so-so, they did not replenish timely. Well.. Overall perhaps 6/10 (I'm being quite nice). I hope this is the last time I'm gg there for buffet.Not recommended.
But it's not about the food.. it's the accompany I had on tat day, it's fun, though I hardly know them all.
My Lovely Santa ....
LOvely gifts...
Monday, November 16, 2009
Rayden is 3! @Bottletree Park's function room (14 Nov 2009)
Such a busy day for us.. After sending Rayden for his Berries class, we hurried to Daiso & get the decorations for tonite.
Then to MIL's place, for Rayden's lunch & picked her & 2nd BIL up to proceed to our home.
At 430pm, me, hubby & FIL went to the function room to do the deco... phew! we finished the deco around 6pm.. Just in time! Went home to pick our baby prince & rest to the function room, then hubby proceeded to pick up the cake with 2nd BIL...
It was drizzling tat evening, luckily no thunderstorms, but due to the bad weathers these days, a lot of our guests could not attend due to unwellness... Same for us actually, we are all not feeling 100% well.. But am so GLAD, that things went well as planned, except we got tonnes of leftovers food...
Thank you again for all our guests, and for your well wishes & generous gifts! :)
Phew! Appaulse to myself and hubby too ..hehee
No more such big party, it's tedious,rather pay to let someone take charge in future.. haa
Summary for spendings:
Event place + buffet so 30 pax : $750+
Deco : $150
Cake from Pine Garden: $133
Grand total: ~$1k
fotos on the way..
Then to MIL's place, for Rayden's lunch & picked her & 2nd BIL up to proceed to our home.
At 430pm, me, hubby & FIL went to the function room to do the deco... phew! we finished the deco around 6pm.. Just in time! Went home to pick our baby prince & rest to the function room, then hubby proceeded to pick up the cake with 2nd BIL...
It was drizzling tat evening, luckily no thunderstorms, but due to the bad weathers these days, a lot of our guests could not attend due to unwellness... Same for us actually, we are all not feeling 100% well.. But am so GLAD, that things went well as planned, except we got tonnes of leftovers food...
Thank you again for all our guests, and for your well wishes & generous gifts! :)
Phew! Appaulse to myself and hubby too ..hehee
No more such big party, it's tedious,rather pay to let someone take charge in future.. haa
Summary for spendings:
Event place + buffet so 30 pax : $750+
Deco : $150
Cake from Pine Garden: $133
Grand total: ~$1k
fotos on the way..
Rayden's Playgroup Graudation (13 Nov 2009)
This is one of the most anticipated events.. hee..
Rayden's performance... This round, it is held on a Friday evening.
Teacher Lynn & Chua put up lotsa efforts once again, I am very pleased with their performance, but i thought last year's was cuter.. hee...
As usual, Rayden scored well on his report card, comments given by Teacher Lynn.
Rayden is well-liked by his peers. He is very caring & helpful towards all. He is always eager to participate in his classroom activities and does his work well. Good Job!
It's quite a good nite... but these weeks, all of us including Rayden had slight fever & flu... we are all quite tired after the long nite..
Rayden's performance... This round, it is held on a Friday evening.
Teacher Lynn & Chua put up lotsa efforts once again, I am very pleased with their performance, but i thought last year's was cuter.. hee...
As usual, Rayden scored well on his report card, comments given by Teacher Lynn.
Rayden is well-liked by his peers. He is very caring & helpful towards all. He is always eager to participate in his classroom activities and does his work well. Good Job!
It's quite a good nite... but these weeks, all of us including Rayden had slight fever & flu... we are all quite tired after the long nite..
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Rayden's birthday at Skool (11 Nov 2009)
Original plan was to celebrate Rayden's bday on Friday, but due to his graudation ceremony on Friday, unable to do so, likewise on the Thurs, coz they are having rehearsal. Hence Teacher Lynn suggested Wednesday. Good and fine, the intention of this is to juz let the kid and his frens have some fun. I think Rayden will and did enjoyed this mini celebrations with his classmates. Both me and hubby took half day AM off from work. Got a simple cake, this is chosen by Rayden, wat else but cars again.. hee.. Then "armed" with 16 goodie bags & camera, off we go to the skool. :) Did a birthday song singing, cake cutting, gift bags distributing, tat ends our simple celebration at the skool... oh..and ya photo takings :) All done within half an hour. Rayden did have fun! so glad! Wat else do I expect.. but a happy smile from my darling boy.. :) while waiting for teachers to set up the tables...pics taking w his good fren, Jiale & making faces.. 
the cake that Rayden choose 
Cake cutting & song
the cake that Rayden choose 
Cake cutting & song
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