Mummy Lim Going to Quatar

I am flying off to Quatar tomorrow night. I was told only this morning. It is a short trip and I will be back on Tuesday afternoon. During this time that I am away, Lil Shauna will be staying at PoPo's place. Daddy Lim dun think that he is confident enuff to handle the baby alone. He would probably drop by daily to see Lil Shauna for awhile.

In the past, I would be game and would be able to set off any time. Today, I was very much hesitant. I started asking questions like how am I gg to express, where can I express, how to keep my milk, how to store & bring my milk back, does Lil Shauna has enuff to drink in Singapore, etc. For a moment, I was pretty affected with the questions and I wonder if I should stop breastfeeding. Haiz. Then again, I guessed all things will work themselves out.

Both of us are suffering from separation anxiety. We couldnt stop cuddling Lil Shauna, knowing that we wun see her for awhile. Sob! I am also worried that she wun recognises us after that. Double sob! I will be gg straight to my mum's place to see Lil Shauna when I am back on Tuesday.

I hope all go well.

Mummy Lim

Why, why, why...

Why is short hair good.

1. I use less shampoo, conditional & water

2. I dropped less hair

3. Even if I dropped the same amount of hair, it looks lesser bcos each strand is now shorter

4. It takes shorter time for the hair to dry

5. I dun have to worry about forgetting my rubber band to tie my hair

6. I look refresh (I hope)

7. I can use hair clips that I bought long time ago

Why do I like dreamfeeding.

1. Lil Shauna is sleeping before, during and after the feed
2. She does not try to hit my hand which unlatches the bottle or squeeze her thumb into her feed, which is already full of the teat
3. I dun have to burp her after feed
4. She seldom vomit milk after feed
5. She will not cry for more milk
6. I can go back to sleep after that

I think Lil Shauna definitely takes after me when it comes to sleeping. When she is tired, she can sleep anywhere, even with the TV on and the nieces jumping, crying, laughing, screaming, etc. When she sleeps, her shui xiang is super bad.

This is taken last night. Her blanket is everywhere but on her. Haiz.. She will surely kick off the blanket. -.o" When she just fell asleep, we put the blanket nicely on her and we even used the little pillow to hold the blanket. Still... We so need the sleeping blanket/ bag. Heng, I ordered that from a BP already. Hehe.

Mummy Lim

Life is Like a Box of Chocolates

Decisions, decisions... We meant to purchase Lil Shauna's insurance policy soon after she was borne. However, her stay at NICU kept us busy. I was also alittle angry with the insurance Companies for refusing to sign her up until she was discharged from the hospital. After she was "released", there were always more important things to do. Heng, we have 2 different agents after Lil Shauna's policies and would regularly check on us. After numerous chasers, we also pai seh and finally discussed and decided on the policy.

Daddy Lim & I both had all our insurance policies under AIA. Despite the AIG commotion, we have good faith in our Government to be financially prudent and not let AIA slided into financial difficulty and burnt all our policies. So, we were not part of those who tried to turn in our policies. Actually, we were stuck. Our policies are far from maturing. There is no way we could have terminated the policies without losing lots of $$.

I was quite tempted to put Lil Shauna under AIA as well. Frankly speaking, I quite like my insurance agent, who quoted us Lil Shauna's AIA plan. He has been an agent with AIA for forever and I like it that way. He has also track record for following up on claims. I was almost picking up the phone to give him the good news when we heard on radio that AIG spent $400+k on resort for brainstorming session after receiving the million dollars aids. -.o" That was the last straw. I am so not gg to put our $$ (again) into some Companies which do not know when not to be too employees' welfare-oriented and have bad financial planning. Thus, the other agent got the deal. I bet he is smiling from ear to ear. We have just signed the papers and are waiting for the policy paper. Yeap, Lil Shauna is well-covered.

Gu Gu Daddy Lim
Guessed wat? He dropped his brand new mobile phone into the toilet bowl... -.o" Yes, the same phone that he purchased on Sunday. No, he wasnt doing any big or small business on the toilet bowl before the phone dropped in and that is the greatest comfort.

I wasnt really angry with him. Anyway, he is sad enuff. It is a new model, brand new with 5-mega pixel camera and a 1Gb memory card wor. He hasnt even start snapping Lil Shauna's pix. Haiz.

I remembered reading from somewhere that the phone might still have a high survival chance. What to do next is to turn off the phone immediately and dismantle everything. Leave it to dry naturally, which might take up to a few days. Only try switching on the phone again after it is totally dry (inside out). Let's see if it works. Otherwise, it is so going to the repair center. I also read that the guarantee will still cover the phone but will be automatically voided after the repair bcos it was once drowned. Double haiz...

Mummy Lim

Messy Lion No More

I felt like a messy lion recently. My last hair cut was about 3 months ago while I was still on maternity leave. Then, I had a trim. I knew that I was going to start dropping hair soon (due to pregnancy) and wasnt willing to do anything too drastic to my hair. My hair grew quickly and it was soon out of shape. With Lil Shauna around, my hair is usually tied into a ponytail. After much struggle with the baby, it becomes a messy ponytail and I couldnt care more. After much tying, I get curls everywhere. My last coloured was donkey years ago and I just dun have the time to sit down in the salon for 3 hours to put everything in place. Sometimes, I feel so auntie.

I finally found time to go to the salon yday. I really wanted to change a hairstyle, to look more refreshing. So I ordered that and the hairstylist suggested cutting away the long hair that I have kept for years (literally). I was actually a little prepared and I said "yes"! Of course after much struggle. The last time I had short hair was in Secondary school and looked super tu lor. I dun want history to repeat itself.



After much snapping and much reassurance from the hair stylist...


I think I looked alright. Refreshing definitely. I think I look younger or at least that is what I hoped lah. Haha.


Old Photos
I took over daddy Lim's old phone and found lots of old pix inside. These were taken before Lil Shauna was even created. we were so young and very much carefree then. Hehe.

Mummy Lim

Crying Terror

Nai nai loves to have Lil Shauna over at her place. Lil Shauna may be cranky at times but she is usually an angel and will offer nai nai lots of smiles. We brought her to nai nai's place every weekend, hoping that she will be familiar with their place and be close to her paternal grandparents. Daddy Lim & I used to harbour the hope that we can one day leave Lil Shauna's at nai nai's place for a few hours while we catch a movie and dinner.

Daddy Lim had to work late today and we only arrived at nai nai's place at 4+pm. Nai nai fed Lil Shauna her milk while I express. After that, Daddy Lim and i wanted to sell some old mobiles and Daddy Lim needed a new one. So we decided to leave her with nai nai and family while we made a quick dash across the road to settle the phones.

We manage to sell off the phones. However, the place does not accept line upgrade and we had wanted to go to Sembawang Plaza to upgrade the line plus purchase a phone. We called back with the intention to inform them but was greeted with Lil Shauna's wailing in the background. Daddy Lim said that Lil Shauna was crying badly & loudly. We rushed home and Lil Shauna wasnt crying but seems to be starting another crying episode soon. The entire family was in the living room. Apparently, they had tried ways and means to stop her but to no avail.

I carried her and managed to soothe her and she soon fell asleep. She must have cried quite hard and for awhile. Her face was smeared with her tears and mucus. Awww... I have never seen her cried so badly. Anyway, we brought her with us to Sembawang Plaza. She woke up while we were still at the plaza and she was alright. I bet babies have short-term memory. We didnt manage to get the phone cos there were too many people and Lil Shauna was starting to get cranky.

Nai nai was so heartached for Lil Shauna when she saw us again. Lil Shauna was all smiley then. We hurriedly took our dinner while nai nai entertained her. Barely halfway thru', Lil Shauna started crying again. -.o" Daddy Lim tried to soothe her but failed and I had to take over while Daddy Lim fed me my remaining dinner.

After we left nai nai's place, we went to JP to buy Daddy Lim's phone and we finally found what he wanted. Hehe.

I was telling Daddy Lim that it makes me feel that all are worth it when I seem to be the only one who can pacify Lil Shauna. Just like how I felt that breastfeeding is worth it when Lil Shauna seems instantly pacified when I breastfeed her. Hehe. However, I hope that today is an one-time affair. I will die if Lil Shauna only wants me to carry or entertain her when we are outside. Moreover, I bet nai nai is terribly upset today. Let's hope that she will be a sweetie pie next weekend at nai nai's place to earn back some credits. ;p

Mummy Lim

Long Day Out

As I am typing here, Daddy Lim, a sleeping Lil Shauna, Uncle C & Auntie S are watching TV outside. They are so nice to visit Lil Shauna and to taboa dinner but the little princess is way too tired. She was asleep when they came. I had to wake her up for her shower and she was one grumpy bunny. Now, she's back in dreamland. I hope she doesnt wake up at 3am to demand play.

We went out early this morning. We went to popo's place, where Lil Shauna had her morning shower & milk. Then we left for ICA with popo, Yingxi cousin and auntie maid. This was Lil Shauna's 2nd train ride. I was so glad that it was not at all crowded.

However, ICA was so crowded. There wasnt space to stand let alone sit. We waited for abt 1.5hr before we finally collected Lil Shauna's new passport. The new system is as such: the passport no is different from the birth certificate/ IC no. There will be no photo replacement. When the passport holder looks different from his/ her photo in the passport, it has to be a new application. Wah, then I have to memorise Lil Shana's birth certification & passport no lor. This is no east feat when the pregnancy brain kicks in. And Lil Shauna must change how many passports? Babies grow up and change so quickly wor. -.o"

Her passport has her roti prata face photo. I will be kind enuff to post a pix of it for entertainment sake. I hope Lil Shauna wun hate me for this. I even brought her a cute passport cover. Hehe.

After the collection, we brought her swimming. She was alright when we started. Then a baby girl started wailing. I was so worried that Lil Shauna would get influence & started crying too. True enuff, she started crying a few mins later and was not stoppable. We stopped swimming (we barely swam for 10 mins!), pacified her, dressed her and left the place quickly. Popo heart ached. She commented that it is so expensive. Each lesson is $20+ and she merely swim for 10mins. Wat to do? I rather waste the $$ then traumatised the baby.

Daddy Lim came and pick us up at about 3+pm. Lil Shauna was super cranky when we reached home. She self-entertained for awhile but was super reluctant. After her milk, she fell asleep. She was sleeping so soundly and we had to wake her up for her bath. Usually, when we do this, she would give us a few hrs of "alertness" after her bath. But she must be super tired today cos she fell asleep again while drinking milk. -.o" Hmmm.. I really hope she doesnt wake up at 3am to demand play.

Mummy Lim

Updated: It is now 4.30am and Lil Shauna is still sleeping. I wonder if I should dreamfeed her and give her a full tummy to last until tomorrow's morning. Hehe.

2nd update: Lil shauna woke up at 5am for her milk & didnt go back to sleep until almost 6am. -.o"

Mummy Lim is a Big Bully

At work, I had been pretty mean to some people recently. First, it was a pretty lady, then it was a young chap. I had resort to using the "mean" tactic. I had to be so mean cos things werent moving. Sometimes, some people just need a little push, while others need shoving. They probably belong to the 2nd category. Maybe they take advantage of people who are too nice to them? Anyway, I did get the desired results after being mean to them. But I am actually a nice person and being mean makes me feel bad. Not only does it spoils my image, I bet it doesnt bring much glory and credits to God too. Oops!

I wonder how would I teach Lil Shauna about bullies in the future. I was never a bully in school (in my opinion & I expect you all to agree with me hor) and am thankful that I seldom meet any. I already say that I am a nice person mah. ;p Without real experiences, how do I tell Lil Shauna wat to do if she's bullied? I read about articles on school bullies and stuff. It must be super detrimental to the little kids who are bullied in schools. Hmm.. I shall hope that Lil Shauna will grow up melting everybody's heart, such that it is impossible for anyone to want to bully her. Haha.

On the similar note, I read on the papers about parents who had started queuing for famous childcare for their babies who are about the same age as Lil Shauna. -.o" The trend for entry to good primary schools is for parents to queue to become the school volunteers and do volunteering work when the kid turns 3. And a space for their kid is not guaranteed. It merely increase their chance. Scary.. I seriously dun think I am in that cohort. I do hope that Lil Shauna gets into a Christian school. Hmmm.. I guessed it is a better choice to rely on the heavenly Father. Must pa pager to inform Him. :p

Mummy Lim

Home Alone...with Lil Shauna

I had a super duper busy weekend. My Mum had gone to Genting and Daddy Lim was super busy at work. On both Sat & Sun, he worked from early morning till about 5pm. I was left alone with Lil Shauna. I always maintain that I can take care of Lil Shauna alone but choose not to if I have a choice. It is seriously no joke, super tiring to watch over her 24/7 and to entertain and play with her. However, wat needs to be done will have to be done.


Lil Shauna woke up at 6am on Sat morning. After her milk and some play, I brought her for a walk in her stroller.


She may not look exactly happy, but I assure you that she enjoys her morning walk. I lie not. I enjoy the walk and so must she, hehe. Moreover, there are so many things strapped to the stroller to entertain her. She must be happy.


After the walk, it was shower time, followed by more milk, more play and short naps here and there according to the princess' liking. When it was time to express, I had to put her on the bed with lots of toy. I would sit and express beside the bed and entertain her at the same time. Luckily, I have long ago mastered the art of expressing with one hand. That leaves me with the other to pacify the baby when need be.


In the afternoon, Auntie AZ invited us to her place to munch on goodies. So we set off in a sling. There was so much nice food to munch on. Poor baby can only see and wait for me to digest the food in order to taste them. Hehe. Li Shauna was very much smiley. The other aunties came late and didnt have much chance to play with her before she fell asleep. Auntie AZ took a pix with Lil Shauna. She knew that I would post it and was glad that Lil Shauna blocked her partially. Shy auntie. She loves Lil Shauna's chubby cheek and thunder thigh. For the nth times, Lil Shauna is not fat. She's ideal weight hor.



After we left Auntie AZ's place, Lil Shauna woke up demanding more milk and play. That left me totally exhausted. I was so, so, so glad when Daddy Lim finally came home.

Daddy Lim left for work early Sun morning too. Lil Shauna and I went for our morning walk again. This time, we ventured further, to the kopitiam across the road so that I can sneak on a tau bao. I knew that I would soon die at Lil Shauna's hands if I continue taking care of her alone. So, I ended up in a cab with Lil Shauna to nai nai's place. I actually wanted to take the MRT but was trying to figure out how to get to the station with the stroller. Eventually, God gave me a signal that I should let the cab uncle earns some $$ by covering the sky with dark clouds. That weakens my already shaken confidence to take public transport with Lil Shauna.

It is actually the 1st time that I was ever at Daddy Lim's parents' place without him. Hmmm.. the baby really helped me to achieve many "1st time", which would otherwise not happen.

Nai nai was very happy to Lil Shauna. She not at all mind us disturbing her. I didnt had much rest too, but at least there was somebody to help look after Lil Shauna while I express. Daddy Lim only left work at 4pm. Again, I was so glad to see him.

I was so happy to go back to work this morning. I simply dun experience any Monday blues. Maybe that's one of the perks for having a baby. ;p

Mummy Lim

Dear Lil Shauna

Dear Lil Shauna,

Pappy and Mummy are both struck in the office today till late. Actually, it is more Pappy. He needs to be around. Since Mummy has no transport, Mummy chose to stay as well to clear the piling work. Mummy had been trying hard to do as much work as possible in the daytime and not to stay too late at work so as to spend more time with you. This is bcos she knows that you will grow up very quickly and she doesnt want to miss seeing you grow up. But it is not always possible and we hope that you understand.

Mummy realises that she misses you very much despite spending the whole weekend entertaining you. Although she was glad that it is finally Monday and she can go back to work, she still hopes to catch a glimpse of you before you enter dreamland tonight. Maybe bcos her entire weekend was filled with you, she simply could not get you off her mind. This must be one of your plots.

Sweetie pie, pls try to wait for Pappy and Mummy. However, we do know that you are a young baby and it is hard for you to fright the Zzz monster. Bcos we are such nice and understanding parents, we wun be angry or upset. We will still kiss you in your sleep and ish you a beautiful dream.

Pappy & Mummy Lim

Edited: Lil Shauna was awake when we arrived. In fact, she was very awake. She just woke up from a nap at 7+pm. She had her bath and smelled wonderfully good. :) However, she was getting cranky when we were leaving at 10pm. Hope she will be a good ger tonight and give popo some rest.

Tummy Time

I was looking at my old posts and am amazed how Lil Shauna has grown. She was such a tiny baby then and she looked so different.

The above were taken when she was barely 2 weeks old. And now...

Many of the May & June babies are already starting to flip. Lil Shauna is still struggling with her tummy time.

You can see how much she struggle just to lift her head for awhile. Seems very tiring hor. But she has to master her mini push-ups before she can flip leh. So, more tummy time on the way. Actually, she has made great improvement already. During her tummy time in July. She spent a large part of her time licking bedsheet.

Taken about 10 days ago. Her little head picks off the bed every now and then. But she still spent most of the time looking face down, at the boring bedsheet.

Taken on Children's Day. She seems to understand that she has to extend her hand to lift up her head. However, one hand is still struck. Tummy time is starting to be interesting cos there are now more things to see. Hehe.

One milestone achieved! I hope she flips soon. Hehe.

Prayer Request

Had been praying for 2 things recently.

My mum will be in Genting this weekend and I have to take care of the baby on my own. Daddy Lim dropped me another bomb by telling me that he has to work late on both Sat & Sun. -.o" I hate it when that happens cos I dun have time to express milk and Lil Shauna and I will be stranded at home.

So I prayed that God will help to arrange Daddy Lim's work schedule to free him. Yday morning, Daddy Lim smsed me to say that Gid has answered my prayer. He will be able to come home by Sun afternoon. Hehe. Then a colleague invited Lil Shauna and me to her place on coming Sat to celebrate Hari Raya. Double hehe.

The 2nd thing is actually our BS group. I understand from the gers that they haven met up since the time that I gave birth. That is almost 4+ months ago. At this rate, the group is gg to split soon. I wonder wat is the direction. I wanted to do more but there seems to be so little time. Soon, another lady in the group will pop and it will be even more difficult to meet up. Praying, praying...

Oh, one more thing.. My mum says that Lil Shauna seems to be rejecting FM and prefers my BM. She is only on 1 FM feed per day and that feed is always a struggle. I wun have enuff BM for her. I wonder if it is time to change FM brand again. Faint...

Mummy Lim