Things to Give Thanks for in Year 2008

Daddy Lim did his list some time ago and this is mine.

I wanted to give thanks to God for the following wonderful people/ things/ incidents for year 2008.

1. Daddy Lim - my pillar of strength. Pappy, I noe you have tried your very best to be a good hb and pappy. May our love continues to grow and deepen. Muaks.

2. Lil Shauna - God's precious gift to us after all the trials and obstacles. She really brought much joy to our lives despite being difficult at times. I just have to remind myself that she will grow up soon and will be easier as she grows up (or at least I hope lah).

3. My Mum - Lil Shauna's main caregiver and my weekend-walk-aimlessly-around-the-mall kaki. W/o her, I would have gone crazy caring for the baby long ago. Although I still throw tantrums at her sometimes, but I really love her.

4. My sis - my shopping kaki. If you are reading this - I really treasure the close kinship that I share with you. I love you too. :)

5. The SHSS girls - I noe that you all will always be there for me. God has watched us grow and He has blessed the bond and friendship that we shared.

6. God's protection and blessings during my pregnancy. It was a difficult pregnancy, but God only used it to show us His realness. He has been protecting me thru'out the pregnancy and even allow me to be admitted to NUH instead of TMC and helped us saved on loads of vitamin M.

7. Good working relationship - The challenging work and the girls at work leaves me with no Monday blues (but I do suffer from other-day-blues occasionally). ;p

8. Family - God helps to pull the family (both Daddy Lim's & mine) closer with the arrival of Lil Shauna. It is such a blessing to know that there are people who are earnestly praying for us.

That's for all for now. Goodbye year 2008. Although it has flew by, I know that I have achieved much. Lil Shauna is the evident.

Mummy Lim

Teeth

Lil Shauna was cranky on Sat evening while we were still outside. She couldnt stop squirming, was sucking on everything, especially her hands and was drooling buckets. I usually have no issue with her sucking on her fingers, but her hands had been everywhere and she couldnt stop banging tables. Then, she drooled so much as a result of sucking. The worse was that she sucked on her fingers so hard that she almost regurgitated. -.o" I looked with envy at Baby C who was sitting quietly in the baby chair and then quieting on the mummy's lap. Haiz... I had some peace when Lil Shauna finally felt asleep in the car, on the way home.

I had long suspected that she was teething. Drooling is one of the signs. But then again, she had been drooling since she was about 4 months old and her drooling had actually improved recently. I tried to feel her gum and was surprised to feel something sharp. My baby is teething. :) I bet her gum is swollen and itchy, which explains the crankiness and persistent sucking. We applied tons of teething gel. That night, she tossed and turned on the bed and went "ng... ng... ng..." for at least half an hour before finally falling asleep. Then she woke up at 4am and started crying. The teething gel is a life saviour. Haha.

Last evening, I was checking on her gum again and was surprised to see 2 and not 1 tooth! Hehehe.

Mummy Lim

Our Air Stewardess

To me, Yifang has always been the girl-next-door - sweet and demure. I have never think that she will one day become an air stewardess, but that is wat she is now and one for a long, long time. I remembered those days where I will definitely "partner" her during training. Those phone calls, house visits, letters and cards that we used to write to each other. Though we have drifted apart, I am glad that she still makes the effort to meet up with us whenever she's back. I have never stopped thanking God for all these precious girls that He has given me. These friendships that never end despite our geographical location. :)

Yifang is stopping over from Melbourne and is flying off to Dubai today. One of the girls had nicely arranged for a dinner meet-up. I was out with Lil Shauna since afternoon. We were out with my mum, Yingxi and the maid. Nowhere in particular, just aimless walking in the mall. Disgressing, my mum was puzzled why I enjoyed gg over to their place when Daddy Lim goes to work on Suns/ PHs, despite their place being always noisy. She also dun understand why I enjoy gg to the malls with them on weekends and indulged in aimless walking. It is the company. Although noisy, I enjoy talking to my mum/ sis while taking care of Lil Shauna at their place. The nice bfast/ lunch that she makes helps too. As for the malls, it is her company again. We basically just walk, eat and talk. :) It is definitely a good way to build relationship.

Daddy Lim joined us in the late afternoon to fetch us to meet the girls. Lil Shauna was all dressed up today. She was in the pretty top that Santarina Aunty Valerie bought for her. She wore leggings and had a pretty clip too. I was all geared to bash up anyone who said that she is or look like a boy. Blind ah? ;p

Lil Shauna was starting to get cranky upon arrival at Bugis (pix later, with Mummy L again). ;p Lil Shauna was selective. She rejected Aunty J several times and broke her heart. She cried when Aunty Yifang tried to carry her. Hello, Aunty Yifang flew all the way from Melbourne lor. Haiz. Only Mummy L managed to carry her and entertain her for a long while. She wanted me to blog about her successful attempt with the baby. Ok lor, Mummy L, you good, can?? Hehe.

Lil Shauna rewarded her with a big fat saliva filled kiss. Now that I have blogged about it, it should make you happy, right? Remembered to put in a good word for Lil Shauna in front of Joshua gorgor hor. Potential MIL, cannot offend. ;p

Mummy Lim

3 Places in One Saturday

We had a super busy Saturday. Daddy Lim had to work in the morning. After he was "released", we went to Baby Tiara's full month's bash. Baby Tiara is a smashing 4.2kg at full month. Lil Shauna was probably at half when she was a month's old. Sorrie, no pix, cos Baby Tiara was surrounded by many, many uncles, aunties, grandaunties, etc. We do have a pix of Lil Shauna during her bash though. She was a little kitty. Hehe.

We met another of Daddy Lim's friend and her baby when we were about to leave. Two super sweet babies + their pretty mummies. Hohoho.
After that, we went to Nainai's place. Nainai is never sick of Lil Shauna. Everything that Lil Shauna does bring immerse joy to her. Wat a blessing to have such a doting grandma. I do hope that Lil Shauna will be close to Nainia in the future. :)
After Nainia's place, we left for St Hilda's. There is a game cum dinner gathering for the volleyball people since batch 1 to the existing members. All in all, there should be at least 13 batches. If each batch has 12 boys and girls, 13 batches should add up to about 250 pax! Not all of us turned up, but the entire hall was already filled with people, young and old. There are so many of them with kids. Some of my juniors were with toddlers! For a while, I felt quite ashamed. Lose liao, should have married and give birth earlier. ;p
Lil Shauna took some pix with Baby C and Gorgor Joshua, but the pix are with Mummy L. Shall post when I get them. :) Wat I do have is a pix of MTB S. She's already 36 weeks and might pop anytime. :)
Wow, super exciting. We are all anxiously waiting for the new member to come. So many babies. Our future gatherings will be so noisy. Baby AN, we are waiting for you to come back to join the crowd. :)
Mummy Lim

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! This is our first Christmas with Lil Shauna and we had an eventful Christmas.

It all started with the Christmas shopping, then the Christmas lunch in the office on Christmas Eve. We had lots of good food and a yummy log cake.

Then, there was Christmas prezzie exchanging. Look at all the prezzies. I love giving out prezzies. I simply love the joyful look on people's face when they received prezzie. :)

The nicest wrapped-up one is for me. Hehehe. Thank you, Noor.

Let's see what I have got. A new toy for Lil Shauna! It is pretty weird that when you have kids, the Christmas prezzies for you are sometimes meant for the kids. In this case, I actually requested for it. To make it up, I shall buy Lil Shauna a Gucci handbag on her birthday. Hohoho.We went to Daddy Lim's Uncle's place in the evening. They had a Christmas party and there were so many people. Lil Shauna received more toys as Christmas prezzie. Strangely, Lil Shauna didnt cry. In fact, she was willing to be carried by everybody including uncles and aunties that she has seen for the very 1st time. The noise didnt get to her too. I guessed it is bcos we were in the House of God and Lil Shauna was in a joyful mood, wanting to partake in the celebration of the Lord's bday. :)

On Christmas Day, Lil Shauna woke up bright and early at 6am. We went to Orchard in the afternoon. Daddy Lim had wanted to buy me a new wallet for Christmas. I had initially wanted a branded wallet. We walked into Fendi and Coach, but I just couldnt bear spending so much on a wallet. We ended up leaving Orchard empty-handed.

It is funny that Daddy Lim and I never went to Orchard on Christmas Day in the 4 years that we were together but actually did so now that Lil Shauna is here. There were so many people on the street. Orchard Road was closed for some Christmas parade.

Then, it was Christmas dinner with my family, our very 1st Christmas celebration. We had simple food and my home was instantly turned into a circus with all the kids screaming, toys flying, dog running and barking, but it was pure fun. We ended the dinner with Christmas prezzie exchanging and yummy log cake no. 2. I think everybody had fun, even my mum. I hope it only mean that there are more to come. :)

The busy day left Lil Shauna very tired. She's fast asleep at 8pm. Let's hope that she will sleep thru' the night.

God bless!

Mummy Lim

2008

As we come to and to 2008, Mummy has reminded me to thank God for all the things that have happened. Too many to list so I'll just do the significant few:
1) Shauna! She's such a joy (and a pain at times) and definitely the most precious gift God has given to us.
2) The big incident at work. Very thankful no one got hurt. Big lesson for us there..
3) Financial stability. Recession is upon us, we thank God that he has granted Mummy the wisdom to save save save
4) Family members and friends. They have also been thrilled by Shauna and their smiles bring warmth to our hearts. We also thank God that they are healthy and well. Mummy's mum has been a blessing for without her, our lives would have taken a more drastic change with Shauna's arrival.
5) A very accomodating and big-hearted Mummy. She has almost single-handedly taken care of everything for the household needs. From bathing Shauna, changing diapers to housework and washing clothes. All this while allowing me to play games after Shauna falls asleep.

So there, God has been good to us year after year and we thanks Him for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us. Merry Xmas and a Healthy 2009 to all!

Daddy Lim

Lil Shauna's First Fall from the Bed

Dun ask us how it happened cos we were all asleep.

Last night, we tucked her into bed after her milk and put all the "barriers" in place. Then, I went to my "new bed" on the floor and drifted into dreamland. Daddy Lim claimed that Lil Shauna was perpendicular to the edge of the bed when he was preparing to sleep. As she was soundly asleep, he hesitated if he should move her. Eventually, he left her as she was and re-set the "barriers".

I was dreaming away when I felt something dropped on me. When I woke up, I found a baby beside me. -.o" Lil Shauna was still asleep despite the fall. In fact, when I moved away, she even flipped and remained asleep. I quickly hold her up to check and cuddled her to calm her. But she appeared to be totally unaware of what had just happened. I think we are the ones who needed to be calmed. Anyway, she appeared ok. She even managed to finish her milk and poo poo.

This morning, we were still anxious especially when she slept all the way to Popo's place, which usually doesnt happen. I had to purposely wake her up to check that she's ok. I had already asked Popo to monitor her. So long as she didnt vomit, didnt appear to be overly drowsy, she should be fine. I bet her sleepiness this morning is probably due to the nice weather and the full tummy from the night feed. We are just gan cheong parents. ;p

Ok, lesson learnt. She must be positioned properly whenever she flipped out of range. Luckily, we added a mattress (aka the new bed) on the floor.

Mummy Lim

My 1st Christmas Prezzie

Pappy received a package for me today. Mummy tot that it is one of the items that she bought online. When we reached home, we realised that it is my very 1st Christmas prezzie.

It is a prezzie from Santarina Aunty Valerie. :)

I cant rem if I have ever seen Santarina Aunty Valerie. There are too many things to remember with my little head. Maybe I will only get to see her on Christmas night when she tip toe to bring me toys in the middle of the night like wat story books say. Since she has bought me my very 1st Christmas prezzie, I think she should be pretty. Hehe. Maybe she is as pretty as me, but I think I should be prettier and definitely cuter. ;p

My little prezzie comes with a lovely note.I bet you cant read it. It says:

Hey Baby Shauna,

It's your very 1st Christmas!
Understand from mummy that many times people have mistaken you for a baby boy.
So Santarina Aunty Valerie is sending you a little cutie dress for you to wear and show everyone what a pretty baby little Shauna is.

Merry Christmas!

++++++++++

Orrhhhh.. how sweet is Santarina Aunty Valerie. If I do get to see her, I shall muak muak her with my fat lips and leave my sweet saliva on her pretty face for her memory sake. I bet she will love me for it.

Here is the pretty, cutie dress that she got for me.

With the new hair clip that Mummy just bought for me, I bet I am the prettiest and cutest baby girl.

No? Arrgghhh, now you make me very angry. Hmpf!

Lil Shauna

New Year Resolution

Year 2008 really flew by. We are 8 days away from the new year. -.o"

Dearest bb,

Let's think of the things that took place this year and that we wanted to give thanks to God for. Also, think of some new year resolution for yourself and the Lim family. I will do likewise and we can share and work towards them in year 2009. :) I hope we can find time to do a quiet cup of coffee and sharing.

Oh ya, if you cant think of any resolution, I can help you immediately - quit smoking. Hohoho. Or maybe making you quit smoking should be one of my new year resolutions. Hohohoho.

Loving you,
Mummy Lim

Christmas Cheer

This is a super busy Christmas for us bcos there is Lil Shauna. We have to find time for Christmas shopping and the baby doesnt seem to like shopping very much. Still, we managed to get what we need for family and friends.

Did you see your prezzie in the whole bag of Christmas prezzie? Warning - we have no time for pretty wrapping and decided to go green. Your prezzie will come in its original form, no frills. Hehe.

Daddy Lim & I were doing our last minute shopping at JP today. I managed to get off work on time and we rushed to JP, focusing on our mission. We found some time after grabbing our stuff and we had a nice coffee and cake at Coffee Bean. We even had the opportunity to take pix with the Christmas tree. :)

It feels so nice to be spending some quiet time without the baby. I guess we should do this more often. We need that break sometimes, spending some time to just laze around. Our pace of life gets too quick most of the time.

Oh, we have a wonderful program this year. On Christmas Eve, we are going to spend at Daddy Lim's uncle place. We are bringing Lil Shauna along and this is her 1st ever Christmas party. Too bad that she's going to miss out on all the good food. Well, the parents are going to eat on her behalf.

My family is going to celebrate Christmas together this year for the very 1st time on Christmas day itself. When I 1st ran that idea with my mum, she was reluctant, insisting that only ang mos and Christians celebrate Christmas and they are neither (actually, my bro & sis used to be believers). Eventually, she agreed on the account that it is merely a family get-together. We are going to have simple buy-away dinner at our place. We have bought prezzies for them and I think my bro & sis got prezzies for us too. I hope it would be fun. The kids can play with Lil Shauna's new toy. Hopefully, this is the 1st of the many Christmas celebration that we will have and they will come to know and appreciate the real meaning of Christmas. :) Oh, I asked my sis to help my mum to buy some chocolates for us too so that she can join in the fun of gift exchange. Hehe, so exciting.

Mummy Lim

The Day that I Stop Breastfeeding

Today is the day! My b***ts are still heavy with milk. I am trying my best to bear with the mild irritation. I heard that the uncomfy feeling will persist for a few days. -.o" It wasnt really that hard once I started dragging my express. To date, I have breastfeed my baby for 7 months and 1+ week. There are still some frozen EBM in the fridge, hopefully, it will last Lil Shauna until she's 8 montshs old. I think I am a good mummy, hehehe. (Daddy Lim just rolled his eyes. Pui!)

Remembered that Daddy Lim & I couldnt resist the temptation and cheong for the FP sales? These are our catch. :)

Both toys emit music that leaves Lil Shauna very happy. Each item only cost $10! They could easily cost $30 - $40 from the shops. After we bought the above, we went back a 2nd time, ending in the following loot.



Total damage - $73!
Then one of our ex-colleague visited us and got Lil Shauna this.

Our living room is now filled with Lil Shauna's toys. To cross the living room mimic a sence from mission impossible. We have agreed that we will stop buying her toys for a while.


Pappy, Mummy, I am ok with no new toys, but I am growing out of my clothes... New clothes, please.. Mummy Lim


Updates: Mission failed! My br***ts were too heavy and painful. I woke up at 5am this morning to express. Will try again. Haiz...

Tightening Our Belts?

We went for the 2nd eye doc visit. The doc says that Lil Shauna appears better, which is true. Her discharge is getting lesser. Since she has reacted well to the medication, she was given a milder eye-drop, which can be used on her up to a month. It was then that we realised that the 1st eye drop contains steroid! -.o" No wonder the doc asked us to bring her back after 1 week. Daddy Lim said that Lil Shauna appears to be more active recently - must be the effect of the steroid. Lol! The damage - $72.10.

Her next visit will be 1 month's time. Meanwhile, we can only hope that the duct will open by itself and save us some $$.

We just visited the supermarket. It has been a long time since we did grocery shopping. It is pretty difficult to shop with a baby. Since Lil Shauna was at Popo's place while we do the shopping, we bought a whole lot of stuff ranging from shampoo to toilet rolls to instant coffee to milk power. Total damage - $211! We have never ever spent so much at grocery at one instant. Wat to do, there was a promotion on Lil Shauna's milk powder and we bought 4 tins, amounting to $100 liao. Haiz.. like that how to spend less? Now, wat do I want for Christmas? Hehehe..

Mummy Lim

Pappy's Wishlist

Hey mummy! The season for giving is almost upon us! Here's a preview of what Pappy wished for lolol

First, guitar Hero World Tour! Good clean fun and Shauna can play with us too (in like 5 years time)!

Damage = $700 (for a PS3 and the GHWT package)

Next, we have a delicious Marshall Amp!

No idea how much this costs though.. Havnt enquire :p

Think I can buy this myself: a Mono waterproof, idiotproof, fireproof guitar bag!

Damage: $170 (City Music has a sale on right now hehehe)

And now onto the BIG stuff!

The Mazda CX-7 and Volkswagen Tiguan respectively. Great cars, great hole in wallet too.

So with the economic recession, i'll bet we're getting none of the above. It's still fun to think about it though lol So wats your wishlist like? :D

Shauna, Lim Zu-En

Somebody wanted to borrow our Baby Names book, the one that we chose Shauna's name from. As I was putting the book into my bag, it brought back flood of memories. I remembered how Daddy Lim & I flipped the book from front to back, looking for the name while cruising on the high sea. While others were busy enjoying themselves on Star Virgo, we were on the find-a-name mission.

I feel that it is really God's grace. We tried hard to conceive Lil Shauna and the pregnancy journey was anything but smooth. Way before Lil Shauna was formed, I knew that I wanted to call her (or even if it is a him) Zu-En, which means God's grace. After conceiving, we look high and low for a Christian name. We tot we heard God said "Samuel", which means "God gave him to us" and tot that it would be a baby boy. The scan shows otherwise and we busied ourselves looking for a sweet, baby girl's name.

We didnt want to call her the female version of "Samuel", cos we wanted her English name to be as meaningful as her Chinese name. Below are the names that we came across & like.

Faith/ Fayth/ Faithe
Adalia/ Adina - "God is our refuge"
Eliora/ Eleora/ Elora/ Eliona - "The Lord is my light"
Ganya - "Garden of the Lord"

We eventually decided on Shauna, which means "God is gracious". Not only does it sound strong, it has the same meaning as her Chinese name. :) Then there is this forgot-to-put-Shauna-into-the-birth-cert boo boo, which we did resolve eventually and she is therefore Shauna, Lim Zu-En.

Maybe we will reserve Samuel for the 2nd baby. Hmmm.. if there is another one. I wonder wat will his/ her Chinese name be? Zu-Fan (cook rice), Zu-Cai (cook vege), Zu-Zhou (cook porridge)? Hehe.

Mummy Lim

Lil Shuana has got hair..

Before...

After...

Hohoho.. Yunan?? No, no.. Mummy's milk!
Mummy Lim

Gymboree

We arranged with the June Mummies to go for the Gymboree trial lesson today. A 45 mins lesson costs $40. -.o" It is funny how we are all tightening our belt due to the recession yet dun hesitate much when it comes to spending on the kid. Anyway, Lil Shauna woke up bright and early at 5+am. In fact, it wasnt even bright then.

We went for bfast with Daddy Lim at Mac.Lil Shauna: Wah, Mac Donalds ice milo. Yummy...Mummy: No, no, no... Baby, you can only eat your baby stars with plain water.

Lil Shauna: Huh? Sure or not? Bo bian lor. Who ask you to be the mummy. I will eat my sausage Mac muffin meal when I grow up. Upsize some more. Hmpf.

The Gymboree class comprises of lots of singing and dancing with the baby.

We did lots of climbing around and jumping too.

Lil Shauna was tired out by the end of the lesson. She was knocked out after her milk. I think the session is even more tiring for the parents. There was plenty of make-your-baby-jump-around, baby-up, baby-down, roll-the-baby-here-&-there exercises. My arms were aching after the session. I think it is a good workout session for the parents. No wonder the class is so expensive, pay for 1, both get "trained". Oh, I pay an extra $10 to sign up for a year-long membership too. With that, I will be able to bring Lil Shauna for the free play (means play-yourself-in-the-gym) at $12 per hour. :) Yes, it is call "free play" but not free.. -.o" I haven decide if we should sign up for the classes package. It is not cheap, $399 for 12 lessons. Hmm... economy recession leh. Lil Shauna did seem to enjoy the class though. Overall, I will give it a 2-thumbs up. :)

Mummy Lim

Happie 31st Bday

If Lil Shauna could talk...

Dearest Pappy,

Happie 31st bday. Actually, I have no idea wat a birthday is cos I havent had any. Mummy said that I will get my bday in 5 months' time and I can ask for prezzie. I like the idea. :) Mummy also said that she will throw me a party at Mac Donalds so that she can play silly games and eat chicken nuggets.

Wat prezzie would you like? Since I am too young to buy anything for you, I shall kindly share with you my milk, milk, cereal or porridge. Pappy, you can take your pick. However, pls let me fill me tummy 1st and you can have the leftover. You noe that I cant take a hungry tummy for too long, right? That is why the saying "a hungry baby is an angry baby". I promise to leave enuff for you or ask mummy to make you more.

Otherwise, I shall share my toys with you and even play with you. I will also try not to kick you in the night or snatch your glasses during play. However, having inherited Mummy's gene, I cannot guarantee about the night kicking.

Hmmm... since my bday is coming in 5 months' time, I shall start thinking about my wishlist. I will ask Mummy to help me write. Maybe I will start with the Christmas wishlist 1st. I think I want a Gucci milk bottle and a LV pacificer. Yippee, Pappy, you are the best... or at least next best to Mummy. I love you, muaks.

Love & saliva,
Lil Shauna

Dear Bb,

Happie 31st Bday!
Sorrie, couldnt celebrate much for you on your big day. At least we had a decent, quiet dinner. :) Oh, you have your cake & prezzie too (thank you, mum, bro & family). I shall make up to you another day ya. ;p

I want to bless you with:
- Good health
- Freedom from pain
- Wisdom
- Joy
- Experiencing God

With God's, Lil Shauna's and my love.
Muakz.

The Visit to the Eye Doctor

Lil Shauna has been plagued by blocked tear duct since she was a little baby. The stubborn blocked duct refuses to clear and Lil Shauna is always tearing on the right eye. It is also constantly clouded with discharge. Both the PD at NUH and Kidslink assure us that there is no real cause for concern. Other than the prescribed eye drop, the constant cleaning, the occasional massage, it is purely a waiting game - waiting for the duct to unblock by itself.

After many months of waiting, the duct is still blocked. Lil Shauna often suffers from swollen eye due to the constant wiping. We asked the PD what can be done and we were referred to an eye specialist. The PD told us that the eye duct can be cleared immediately by inserting a fine wire into the eye.. hmm.. how scary it sounded.

After deliberating for awhile, we decided to bring her to the eye doctor. We wanted to make sure that it is really a blocked duct problem and that there is no damage to the eye.

The eye doctor saw Lil Shauna for merely 10 mins. He explained that it is a common problem in babies. He said that all of us are born with blocked ducts but they will slowly open up. Sometimes, one of the duct will open up faster than the other (as in Lil Shauna's case) and there will then be tearing and discharge in the eye with the blocked duct. They usually leave the blocked duct as it is until the baby is 1 year old. If the duct is still blocked, then will they perform the simple insert-wire-procedure to clear the duct. In certain rare cases, the cleared duct closes up again and it calls for a more complicated procedure.

Since Lil Shauna is barely 7 months, we were sent home with antibiotic eye drop, eye wipes and some lotion. We were told to apply the prescribed stuff on her and come back for review in a week's time. Meanwhile, it is constant monitoring until she's 1 year old.

Total damage - $93! I wonder how much it would cost us to "monitor" until she turns 1. -.o"

Oh, Daddy Lim is super proud of his little girl. Why? Cos she seems to be listening and eyeing the doctor attentively while the doctor explains, as if she totally understands the doctor. -.o" Oh well, if that makes the old man happy. Hehe.

Oh, it is Daddy Lim's bday tomorrow, but I will be busy at work. Pappy, happie 31st birthday! Will celebrate with you another day ya. Muakz!

Mummy Lim

All I Want For Christmas...

Dear Gonggong, Popo, Uncles & Aunties,

Here is my wish list for Christmas. :)

1. Lots of hugz, kisses and love;
2. Milk, cereal, puree, biscuits and baby snacks;
3. Pretty clothes;
4. Toys;
5. More toys.

Long, long time ago, way before I was born, I overheard Mummy telling Daddy that they shouldnt spoil me by buying me toys. However, I have proven to be too irresistible and they couldnt stop buying toys for me. The moment I show a slight interest in any toy, you can rest assure that it will appear in my home. Hoho. That's easy, breezy job for me. I heard that Mummy is going to whack the Fisher Price sale later. I wonder wat she will buy. Sometimes, I suspect that she's using me as an excuse to curb her need to spent $$. I think the adults call it "retail therapy". Since I am a big-hearted baby, I dun mind. I stand to gain, anyway. Hehe.

Oh, I am sick - down with running nose and cough.. Sniff, sniff... I got it from Yingxuan jie jie. She's down with flu and cough too. One day, she was happily sucking her fingers while I suck mine. Then, she offered me her fingers. They look pretty delicious and I tot they might taste different from mine, so I took her offer. Then... haiz... I should just stick to my fingers. I think I will switch to my toes the next time and not somebody else's...

Love,
Lil Shauna

Economic Downturn

I know... The economy outlook is bleak. I know.. I should save for rainy days. I know... I should not spend unneccessarily on wants. BUT...

Fisher Price sale leh... Branded toys leh. The toys will be super cheap. Lil Shauna needs new toys. She's growing out of some of her existing ones. These toys are supposed to be educational or help her to develop in one way or another. The sale is in Jurong, just a few street away from our place. Oh, I heard that they are selling the rainforest jumperoo at a low price too. Just today, Lil Shauna was happily jumping in the demo jumperoo in Kiddy Palace.

Tell me, how to resist? How not to spend $$?

Mummy Lim

RA

We have tot of engaging a professional photographer to take some nice photos of Lil Shauna. However, they dun come cheap. Simple packages are at least a few hundred bucks. After much consideration, we decide to shelf the idea and save some $$. Economy downturn leh, vitamin M is very important now.

Lil Shauna was so sweaty & sticky when we brought her home last night (bad weather). Daddy Lim had to carry and entertain the princess while I get the water and milk ready. To make her feel more comfy, Daddy Lim decides to take off her top. He was happily parading her and I tot that they look good - topless.

Surprisingly, the pix turn put quite alright. Quite artistic, ok.

Oh gosh, Lil Shauna looks like a boy. Just this evening, an ah gong told her granddaughter to look at "didi". -.o" It is "mei mei", ok?

Then after her bath, Lil Shauna was busy flipping before I could dress her. I had to video her, so irresistible. Haha.

Nice butt hor.

Mummy Lim

Good Lil Shauna

We have been bringing Lil Shauna to Nai nai's place every Sunday. In fact, Nai nai would automatically call at 2+pm (if we fail to report) to check if we or more accurately, Lil Shauna is coming. Lol!

One fine Sunday, Lil Shauna decides that she only wants to be carried by certain people and started crying hysterically when Nai nai tried carrying her. Since then, bringing her to Nai nai's place had been difficult and we couldnt stay long bcos Lil Shauna would stick to me and when she starts fussing, she refuses to stop. We hope that it is just another growing phase and persevere on. I bet Nai nai is hoping that Lil Shauna grows out of it too. She seems so terribly upset when Lil Shauna rejects her. :(

Last Sunday, we brought Lil Shauna to Nai nai's place too. Lil Shauna was happily shopping with Mummy, Popo and Cousin Yingxi in Suntec in the late morning before heading to Nai nai's place. We both tot that she would fuss as usual. However, she didnt. In fact, she even allows Nai nai to carry her and was laughing heartily while Daddy Lim plays peek-a-boo with her. Tat went on for quite awhile before she finally fusses. Nai nai was so happily carrying Lil Shauna and walking around. Mind you, the little princess last weighs 7.6kg at 6 months 2 weeks! However, Nai nai insisted that she's not tired for as long as Lil Shauna allows her to be carried. :)

We left in the evening and visited Uncle Ashley & Auntie Noreen's new little bundle of joy - Princess Tiara. She was only 4 days old when we visited her but weighs a whooping 3.7kg at birth! She is so cute and looks so much smaller as compared to Lil Shauna. I cant really remember how Lil Shauna actually looks like at birth, but if 3.7kg is so tiny, 1.9kg must be much worse. Never mind, cos the PD assures us that Lil Shauna has already caught up with her peers in terms of physical development. 3 cheers for Mummy's milk! Oh, presenting the little princess. :) Ashley & Noreen, welcome to the club. May you enjoy the sleepless night, the endless diaper changing and milk feeding. Lol!

Mummy Lim

Love Amplified

Daddy Lim and I went to Love Amplified - Singapore's first World AIDS Day concert yesterday. It was held at the Fort Canning Park & we had wanted to bring Lil Shauna initially. However, they do not grant entry to children (including babies) below 12 and we had to leave her with my Mum. We are pretty glad that we did. The place is too noisy for her and it ended almost close to 11pm.


Our Company is the main sponsor of the event and we were given free tickets. Each ticket comes with a free Levi's tee with important massage. Daddy Lim and I took the "One Love" tee.

We were eventually given the "VIP" tickets and were treated like VIPs. Hehe.

There was a tentage specially for VIPs and they served food in pretty styles. I didnt get to taste the pretty food bcos I just down-ed KFC right before the event. Aiya, should have tahan-ed abit.

The concert was pretty good. There were a many artistes and bands performing, ranging from Hossane Leong, the Tim Sum Dollies, the Electrico and most importantly Stefanie Sun.

The Electrico performing. Apparently, the drummer is Daddy Lim's duno whose's whose and the bassist is Daddy Lim's duno whose's whose too. Hehe. The brassist is super cute. He has this gong gong glasses but was super high during the performance. Totally unlike his image. At one point, he even head bang until his glasses dropped. Hohoho.

After what seems like forever, Sun Yanzi finally appeared. They have to put her as the last performing artist to keep the crowd intact.

This is the first time that I am watching Sun Yazi perform live wor. Daddy Lim actually wanted to leave midway but I wanted to watch Sun. Hehe. It was a good event. Thumbs up!

Mummy Lim

Mee See, I dun want to Pa Zham

I brought Lil Shauna for the last of her 2 doses of rotavirus vaccine and last of the 3 6-in-1 jab. Lil Shauna was still looking happie at the clinic.
The doctor gave her the rotavirus oral vaccine 1st. The doctor mentioned that it tastes a little sweet. Lil Shauna quite enjoys the vaccine.


Then came the jab. My mum and the nurse have to hold her down for the jab. Wat was I doing? Standing one side, avoiding the action and taking video. Lol! Lil Shauna started struggling when she was held down. Then, she screamed the roof down when the doctor gave her the injection. For someone who didnt noe, we might be accused of child abuse by the sound of her cries. -.o"

I am so glad that there will be no more vaccine until she's 15 months old. There is no fever this time (or at least not yet). I suspect that she will be very cranky & fussy over the weekend. -.o" Oh, she's still suffering from blocked tear duct on her right eye - a condition that persisted since she was 2 months old. The PD still maintains that it is not a serious condition. However, to resolve the problem immediately, we could bring her to an eye specialist, who will insert a fine wire into her eye to clear the duct!??! How scary it sounds. The PD assures that it is not a painful procedure but irritable. We are still thinking about it. We might do it. I will call on Monday to find out more. Poor baby.
Mummy Lim

Madagascar 2

Lil Shauna is going for her last of the 6-in-1 jab tomorrow. Hopefully, she doesnt cry the clinic's roof off, developed fever or decided to play queen just bcos she has a needle poked into her fat thigh. Seriously, I see all 3 coming. -.o"

My mum has offered to take care of Lil Shauna for tonight so that I dun have to rush over with the baby tomorrow (she's coming with us for the vaccination). With the time off, Daddy Lim and I have decided to watch a movie. Our last movie was about 5 months ago, when Lil Shauna was barely 3 weeks old, weighing less than 2kg. I bet she's at least 7.5kg now. She's constantly helping me to try my arm muscle.



Anyway, Daddy Lim was super excited over the movie. He is a movie freak. Before Lil Shauna comes along, we used to catch movies almost on a weekly basis. We watched all kinds of movies - good & bad. Come to think of it, Lil Shauna helps us to save loads of movie $$. Haha.



We watched Madagascar 2.Daddy Lim had been bugging me to watch that movie since it was out. I do admit that Part 1 was fantastic. Daddy Lim loves the penguins especially. Oh, and the "I like to move it, move it" song too.

Part 2 didnt disappoint us either. I tot Part 2 was better but Daddy Lim tot otherwise. Anyway, it was a good show, time & $$ well-spent. Hmm.. I wonder when would be the next time that we visit the cinema. Another 5 months?

Mummy Lim

We have Decided... I think

We have finally made the big decision. Will be conveying the decision to the relevant authority today and then it will be out of our hands for a while, but it is always in our Father's hand. All there is to do after that is to wait & see. After all the hard thinking & frenzy search for information, we do hope that it will work out to something. It has been a difficult decision and there had been frustrating and disappointing times, especially when there seems to be so many hurdles to cross and information is so difficult to get. I dun think we heard specifically from God, but He has been opening doors. We will continue to pray about it.

Once we have a firm answer from the authority, we will update about it. :) Patience ya.

Mummy Lim

To Stop Breastfeeding

Like I say in my post awhile ago, I have decided that I will stop breastfeeding soon. I have been producing milk for Lil Shauna for the past 6 months and 2 weeks, which is as per recommended by WHO. I have yet to stop, milk is still dripping, but I noticed that the ss decreasing. I used to wake up in the middle of the night to express. However, now that we bring Lil Shauna home every night, coupled with the tiring work day, it is sometimes impossible to wake up in the night. The night express has since disappeared.

I had also been dragging my express. I used to express 5x a day, but have dropped to 4. I only expressed 3x today. Hopefully, I will be able to stop soon. It is not easily. I had been plagued by engorgement and rock hard b****ts. Jia you, jia you!

Mummy, your milk, milk is very yummy. :)

Rent-that-toy

The bouncer that we rented had been delivered to us. As compared to the rainforest jumperoo, the bouncer is much inferior, but also explains the cheap rental. It looks pretty used, and had been subject to much wear and tear. It does keep Lil Shauna entertains for awhile. However, the cheeky princess always prefer her parents' entertainment. -.o"

I will give the bouncer a 5.5/10. I might still rent another toy from them. If the quality is still as such, I will probably not patronise them anymore. Wait & see...

Mummy Lim