Our Little Patriot

Today marks 24 weeks or 6 months of the pregnancy. =)

Last weekend was a SUPER LONG weekend because of National Day that falls on the Monday. I didn't realise that I scheduled the gynae's visit on the following day 10th August (today). So instead of having a 3 day long weekend. I have a 4 day long weekend. This means that the coming week is only a 3 day work week for me. WOO HOO!

Its been a busy long weekend though.

7th Aug Sat
Mum had a pain in her knee so in the morning I had to bring her to the hospital. The doc injected some gel like thing and I guess it kindda acts as a lubricant for knees. So hopefully she feels better in no time. After that I had to go to some ulu factory to pick up some stuff for my dad. Luckily hubby went with me. We had BK for lunch after... HMMMM YUM! Mushroom Swiss. My Favourite BK Burger. By the time we reached home to rest it was already like 3+ pm. Being pregant, going out for such long hours is really no joke. Its somehow very tiring both physically and mentally. Konked out after reaching home till about 6+. Hubby and I then headed to YMCA for some yummy claypot chicken rice. What I really like about YMCA is the food is reasonably priced, there's aircon and its not crowded. Then we went to Takashimaya for the BABY fair 2010 just to get a sensing of the
prices. It was a little crazy in there with so many big bellied women walking here and there. They should really make the aisles a little wider. There were plenty to see but being a first time mum and dad, we were both a little confused and overwhelmed by the products that we ended up buying ony nappies, liners and a bed protector (from pee). I saw a really cute pair of booties as well. It was a blue bear pair that I couldn't resist and I knew I wanted to get it for Baby R. Hubby said OK so we got that ask well. Along with these items we also bought 2 sets of front button clothes for BABY R. There have been lots of people telling us that front button clothings are important especially in the first few weeks as the neck and the head of the newborn will be really soft so extra care is needed. Was at the fair only for about an hour. Then we had some couple time together watching the movie INCEPTION. So was it a dream or reality at the end of the day?

8th August
Today started out with a sleep in. We both woke only at about 10am. Shiokness. To be able to sleep is a luxury. We only ahve about 3 more months of this luxury before baby R comes along. He shall be trained to sleep more as well. =) I made breakfast then we headed to Church for service then back to mum's for some yummy teochew porridge. After which we did our weekly groceries before heading to pick Hubby's nephews over for a swim. They've been longing to come for a long long time. We've just been too busy. At the end of the day, the whole family (sister's) came over to swim. They even brought hotdogs and strawberries. For tea. They had about 2 hr of fun at the pool before we had to head off to J's place for his house warming. Brought the 2 boys along. It was also Justin's birthday. He had a very specially ordered AGAR AGAR Thomas the Train cake. Delicious to be served for desert. =)

9th August:
Happy Birthday Singapore.
The day started early as Mum wanted the whole family to go for a photo taking session at Raffles Marina. JD has obtained his doctorate recently and thus the reason for a family shoot. We had breakfast there then headed to Skinny Ah Ma''s hse where the news that I was pregnant was told to her. Could really see that she was happy. Dua Kor and family were there as well so the news has been broken to them too. =)

After Ah Ma's Hse, we went for lunch with Hubby's parents followed by an afternoon nap back home. Woke up in time to watch the National Day Parade on TV.

Now the story of OUR Little PATRIOT. Hubby says that he is indeed a boy. WHY? Because he hasn't really been very active in kicking recently. Only with a slight thud here and there just before bed time. However during the NDP telecast, BABY R gave thunder kicks when the tanks were on display. Every time he heard the sounds of the aerial display, he also kicked hard. Another time during the show when he was kicking excitedly was during the singing of the National Athem. Hence we have come to a conclusion that this is OUR LITTLE PATRIOT. While watching IP man that was broadcast on Ch U, baby also got excited when the kungfu scenes were on. Will he be our little Kungfu Master?

10th August:
Today marks the 6th Month of the pregnancy. Baby is well. Checkup was as usual. His current weight is 703g. Mummy is putting on too much weight according to Dr WK Tan. Time to control the intake of food. =)

Till next week.

♥ Mummy of Baby R

23 Weeks and Counting!!!

Baby is 23 weeks old today.

Time really flies. We are almost reaching the 6th months mark soon how exciting! =)
Last sat, mummy went to learn knitting from one of the aunties from the motherhood forum. She's intending to knit me my first pair of booties. Mummy has no confidence in getting the project finish but I know she will get it done cos she's making it with LOVE for me.

In the afternoon, mummy and papa went to check out baby stuff for me. They checked out Cots and Carriers but till now they are rather clueless about what is essential and what is unecessary. So not buying anything much yet. =)

Mummy had class yesterday and all the Kor kor and Jie Jies in class were guessing how old I was. It was mummy's last day with that class. Though they are a bunch of notti monkees but mummys says that they are still a rather fun class. =)

I've been a very good boy, letting PAPA feel my Thunder Kick. Papa always feels so happy being able to feel the kick. =) I must kick more for PAPA and MAMA to feel. =)

1 more week till we go see Dr Tan then Papa and Mama can see me on the ultra sound machine once again. =)

♥ Baby R

And its a THUNDER Kick!

Today marks 22 weeks and 2 days.

Mummy's been forgetting to blog on the exact week recently. But its okay, should only blog when there's something to write about right?

Papa came home on Sat. Mummy was so happy. Her excitement of having Papa home tired her out that on Monday she fell asleep at 730pm. That's really early considering that Mummy is kindda addicted to the HK drama at the moment. Papa came home with my new clothes. He bought 29 pieces in total. All so colourful and bright! Can't wait to get them fitted on me. In addition, Papa also bought me a spunking red sweater from United Colours of Benetton. Its so super cool. I ♥ PAPA!

Besides the clothes, we met Godpa for dinner that night. Godpa thought that mummy was craving chicken rice but actually it was Papa's craving. My ride (stroller) has also arrived in Singapore all the way from the U.S.A! All thanks to Godpa in assisting us with the purchase and delivery to SG. Its really cool! You got to check it out when I'm born ok?

Sunday's Breakfast was yummy as well. Mummy woke with a glitter in her eye and it was all because Papa was back to wake beside her. She was super HAPPY. She asked Papa.. do you know what I would like for breakfast? Papa was so smart! He replied: Yup! JONES. So we headed to JONES the Grocer for brunch. It was YUMMY! I superly like the HOT CHOCOLATE there!

Mummy has been saying that I'm a Fatty BOM BOM! Cos I always kick before and during meal times but after meals I'm quiet as though I'm asleep. Cannot blame me what! The food that mummy feeds me with is so delicious so of course I get excited to eat all the time!

Yesterday (Wed), on the way home from work, mummy told me to be a good boy to let papa feel my kick. She said that everytime papa wants to feel, I'm notti and stop kicking. So i decided to let daddy feel my THUNDER kick yesterday. I kicked alot so that mummy cannot say I notti boi. I'm a good boi so I listened to mummy. Papa was excited over the kick. He was so happy. =)

I'm growing up well! 3.5 more months till I see the world with my own eyes!

Ooooh Goodies!

Today marks: 21 week and 2 days.

Mummy has been busy and not too sure what to write as well that's why this entry is slightly late. Daddy is still overseas. Mummy misses him lots. Baby R misses Daddy as well.

An sms from daddy came in today while mummy was walking me after dinner. It brought a smile to her face. Here's the sms contents:

"=) R son. Daddy misses you too. Daddy just bought for you 29 pieces of clothes to see you thru t next one plus year! Also bought t pouch for grandma (daddy promised grandma to get a pouch for her handphone and keys.) Dunno wat to buy for mama =P."

Ain't my daddy sweet! He's my HERO!

Love Baby R

The result is out

We are having a

BABY BOY!!!!

♥♥♥ Baby R N Wee. ♥♥♥

Feeling the Lurve

Today marks baby's 5th month. 20 weeks to be exact.

The past 2 weeks have been crazy. Hubby has been so busy that he had little time to spend with me. Moreover he was also away for the past week which made me miss him even more. The home became a house. A place where I came to rest, shower, sleep and then off to work in the morning once again. Missing him tugged my heart a lot but its not like I really had a choice. Work is work.

Picked Hubby up from the airport yesterday. Flight touched down at 3:10pm from Amsterdam but I could only arrive at 4:10pm due to class. Rang hubby on the way down but the phone was constantly off. I had no choice but to park and wait at the belt. When i arrived at the belt, there were no luggages on the belt though it was still moving. Funnily the thoughts that went through my mind was oh he's still on the plane. Wonder how my miswired brain could have thought that Changi Airport would be so inefficient. Haha... waited and waited but no one appeared. Instead there was this other group of people that arrived on another flight crowding the next belt. After a while, I got a call from hubby. His phone was flat so had to use the free payphone. =) So happy to see him. Got a hug and a kiss and off we were together once again.

As usual, hubby had to head to sqdn to get some stuff settled so he dropped me at tampines mall to walk while i waited for him. Met up again at 7pm and we had dinner at Sushi Tei. Wanted Japanese food but quite sianz that I couldn't have sashimi. =( Its ok. All for the baby! SOON SOON! I'll be stuffing my face with SASHIMI! =)

Hubby gave me a present from COACH. Didn't expect him to buy much for me due to his busy work schedule but it made me happy. =) Another surprise he gave me was that he was delaying his next trip out for another day, that means he gets to go to the gynae with me and we get to know the GENDER today. Hmmm... what will it be XX or XY? hahahah to be updated. =)

Past the 1/2 way mark.

Today marks week 19. We skipped a week as mummy was too busy to blog.

The past week has been a busy week for mummy and dadddy. Mummy has had heaps of work to clear and was often very tired by the end of the day. Daddy.. as usual always busy... but that's only because he is working hard to provide a good life for mummy and baby.

Last Sat was Uncle Ching Hao and Auntie Frodine wedding. Its funny how everything comes back in one full circle just like a wedding ring.

3rd July 2005 marks the day that Daddy spotted Mummy on the streets of perth. She captured his heart almost immediately and Uncle Ching Hao played daddy's wing man in capturing her attention. =)

When Mummy and Daddy got married. Uncle Ching Hao was also daddy's best man.

3rd July 2010 marks the day Uncle Ching Hao married Auntie Frodine and Daddy was the best man.

The dinner party was not your usual traditional style wedding. In fact it was relaxing and very chic. Mummy enjoyed herself though she has to carry heavy me around in her tummy. She even had a couple dance with Daddy to the song "Love Story". Sooo Sweet! I was kiap in the middle. Heehee.

Daddy is headed off to Holland today for training then to Cambodia next week. All together daddy's going to be away for 3 weeks.... mummy is feeling a little sad cos she knows she's going to miss dadddy lots. But its okay I will accompany mummy and keep her happy. =)

Till next week when I'm 5 months old, I'll do my reporting again. =)