It is getting more and more difficult to latch Lil Isaac now, especially if we are outside. He will be distracted and often goes on milk strike.
He hates to be under cover now and either attempts to pull away the cover and exposed mummy or cry bloody murder. Either way, we fail. Thus, we now had to run for nursing room before I can nurse him. The moment we enter the nursing room, he gets distracted by the new environment and refused to nurse. He must be given time to get familiar with the nursing room before he will latch. Sometimes, we make multiple trips to the nursing room before we get a successful attempt. Most of the time, I have to coax him into a half asleep mode before I can latch him. Oh, he is still bitting me when he doesn't want to latch. It is just getting more and more taxing.
Things get more complicated now with Lil Isaac preferring my left breast over my right. -.o" I don't know if it is bcos of the angle or the flow or what but he refused to nurse on the right for long. I ended up getting a full right breast and an empty left one. Haiz. Sometimes I feel like giving up. Coupled with the depleting FBM, I think my full breastfeeding career may be coming to an end too.
I am not exactly worried. I am not intending to stop yet and will try to give him BM for as long as I can. In the event that I don't have enough for him, I will top up with FM. I have started sourcing for suitable FM and decided on NAN HA and Mamex Gold, Hypoallergenic formula. Both are recommended for babies with eczema or with allergies. I am more inclined towards NAN HA as it is more commonly available and cheaper. However, jiejie tried NAN previously and ended up with constipation. I have emailed the manufacturers for free sample, which they usually gladly supplied. This guni hun business is very attractive. Imagine the profits that they made from all the guni hun needed to feed the baby to toddler.
Strangely, both NAN and Mamex haven't been the most forthcoming with my request for guni hun sample. I emailed, called Nestle (NAN) and left my contact number but no sample. I managed to speak to somebody and was given a number to call, but it must be a phantom person at the other end bcos I never manage to reach her. It was frustrating. I made a final attempt. I called up Nestle and insisted that I do not want to call the phantom person anymore. I don't care if the person that I am speaking to then was the right person, just don't make me call the phantom person! I also threatened to go to Mamex if I still do not hear from Nestle (actually, I already did). That does the trick. I got a call from Nestle the very next day, asking for my address to send me their welcome pack. Kekeke. Bcos there was nobody home, I asked for the pack to be sent to Centris and asked to call her back when I get Centris address. It was a Saturday morning and I forgot to call back. I received a follow-up call on Monday, asking for Centris address and the welcome pack consisting of a cooler bag, 900g NAN HA 2 and cereal samples were sent promptly to Centris on the same day. I haven't decide when to start Lil Isaac on FM but it does feel comforting to know that the FM is sitting there and patiently waiting for us if we need it.
Haiz, why must make me threaten leh? I am definitely one of those difficult customers when I want to get things done and I do give people hell at times. Coincidentally, Daddy Lim went for a course on Handling Difficult Customers yday and today. Hohoho. But seriously, giving people hell does get things done, no use being nice when things don't turn out as expected. Apparently, most people perform under pressure. Hohoho. It is time to do the same to Mamex if NAN HA is not suitable for Lil Isaac.
Mummy Lim
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Zoophonics
It is disappointing. I am not sure if the syllabus is good but the administrator failed badly and we didn't even attend the first lesson.
We were 15 mins early and were told that waiting must be done outside of the aircon premise. I don't know what is the rationale of that rule. Lil Isaac needed aircon and I managed to earn some time by asking about the enrollment rules. She also showed us the classroom that Lil Shauna will be using. I was surprised that the classroom was occupied when she opened the door. The kids in the class were clearly distracted by us.
She then explained that the weekly lessons cost $100 per month and each lesson is 60 mins. 0n top of the lesson fees, we have to pay $120 non-refundable deposits, $30 registration and $20 material fee. There will strictly be no parental companion and strictly no trial lesson. To attend even 1 lesson, the deposits and whatever fee must be paid.
I asked what happens if the kid is unable to cope being independent? The administrator insisted that the parent should let the kid cries it out and assured that the teacher will try her best to calm the kid by carrying the kid. She related that most kids cry on their initial lessons and most take a few lessons to get used. There were also cases where new kids cry through the entire lesson on their first attempt! I shudder at the thought. The way that she related the crying incidents was like a matter of fact, not sympathetic at all.
We were told that in the event that Lil Shauna really cannot adapt, there will be no refund of the deposits but we can use it to offset the lesson fees. What? How to make her go for classes to offset the deposits if the reason for withdrawing is bcos she cannot adapt? Another senseless rule.
I suspected that Lil Shauna will cry buckets. But I thought that it is time that Lil Shauna starts some enrichment classes related to academic learning and I thus pushed ahead. I was told to fill up the registration form and pay the fees before we could start.
Just when I was done with the form, the kids were allowed into the classroom. I know we were supposed to pay the fees first but worried that it would be money down the drain and so brought Lil Shauna into the room before paying. I think the administrator was busy with some other parents.
Lil Shauna's panic alarm went off the moment we entered the classroom and she started whimpering. Then she started crying and calling for me when I was still in the classroom. She was clingy. Another girl was infected and started crying too. -.o" Another boy was clingy too and the teacher was busy trying to settle the other kids. It obviously looked like she didn't have much attention left for the crying Lil Shauna. Oh, the teacher is a Filipino - minus marks.
I knew I shouldn't be in the class and asked the teacher what I should do. The teacher said that she would usually carry the crying kid but Lil Shauna refused to go to her. So, the teacher suggested that she starts the lesson first with the "Hello" song.
She started singing and Lil Shauna quieten down a little bit but still clingy. Then the teacher forgot the name of the boy, who just joined the class last week. The teacher was clearly embarrassed and tried to explain to me that the boy was new. Minus marks again. And she didn't include Lil Shauna in the Hello song. I was very surprised. In all other enrichment classes that we attended previously, the teachers will include all students, regardless of whether they are ready to participate. If they weren't, they won't be forced to participate but definitely not excluded from whatever activities. Minus marks for the 3rd time. I started wondering how conducive the class would be if some of the kids continue crying or for the entire lesson as what the administrator had related.
Just then, the door opened and the administrator stood at the doorway and reminded me that I haven't pay and we shouldn't be attending the class. The class was interrupted. I was pissed and told her that I can't go to settle the fees bcos Lil Shauna was still clinging on to me and the teacher wasn't able to take her away. The administrator then tried to remind me that I have to let Lil Shauna cry it out. I was even more irritated and told her that it is not that I didn't want to but the teacher made no attempt to take Lil Shauna away.
The administrator then asked the teacher to do so. The teacher came to us and tried to coax Lil Shauna to go to her, which she of course failed. The administrator simply stood at the doorway and made no attempt to help the poor teacher and I blew.
I picked up Lil Shauna who was still crying and left the class, half yelling at the administrator to not blame me for not paying the fees when she has an incapable teacher who is unable to free me from Lil Shauna. It is not about the money. I can well afford the fees. &&;;$@"&'+#}?¥•%
The administrator did not retaliate. Otherwise, I would really quarrel with her and I don't think I will lose. Looking at her non reaction towards my yelling, I can quite safely assumed that this is not the first time that her stuck up attitude pissed some parents badly who ended up yelling at her.
So, I failed Zoophonics. Before this, I had read mixed reviews about them in forums but still thought that we try. Now, it is confirmed that they lost a potential customer who would otherwise be sending both her kids there. As educators, isn't their focus to groom and help kids? I agreed that they have to be profit driven but it is not like the parents are not paying. And I cannot understand why such established schools would hire such sub-standard front line staff. I wonder how many potential customers walked away bcos of her poor services. It made me realized the importance of customer service. No wonder our Government pushes so hard for good customer services. I even contemplated sending a bad feedback email to the school.
I will be exploring other phonics school. In fact, i have another in mind but they will only take kids who are at least 3.5 years old. Maybe it is good that I send Lil Shauna for the class when she's older. I hope that she will be ready by then. Haiz, when will she be receptive to attend classes on her own? I had wanted to enroll her for many classes, swimming, music, phonics, abacus, etc. Haiz.
Mummy Lim
We were 15 mins early and were told that waiting must be done outside of the aircon premise. I don't know what is the rationale of that rule. Lil Isaac needed aircon and I managed to earn some time by asking about the enrollment rules. She also showed us the classroom that Lil Shauna will be using. I was surprised that the classroom was occupied when she opened the door. The kids in the class were clearly distracted by us.
She then explained that the weekly lessons cost $100 per month and each lesson is 60 mins. 0n top of the lesson fees, we have to pay $120 non-refundable deposits, $30 registration and $20 material fee. There will strictly be no parental companion and strictly no trial lesson. To attend even 1 lesson, the deposits and whatever fee must be paid.
I asked what happens if the kid is unable to cope being independent? The administrator insisted that the parent should let the kid cries it out and assured that the teacher will try her best to calm the kid by carrying the kid. She related that most kids cry on their initial lessons and most take a few lessons to get used. There were also cases where new kids cry through the entire lesson on their first attempt! I shudder at the thought. The way that she related the crying incidents was like a matter of fact, not sympathetic at all.
We were told that in the event that Lil Shauna really cannot adapt, there will be no refund of the deposits but we can use it to offset the lesson fees. What? How to make her go for classes to offset the deposits if the reason for withdrawing is bcos she cannot adapt? Another senseless rule.
I suspected that Lil Shauna will cry buckets. But I thought that it is time that Lil Shauna starts some enrichment classes related to academic learning and I thus pushed ahead. I was told to fill up the registration form and pay the fees before we could start.
Just when I was done with the form, the kids were allowed into the classroom. I know we were supposed to pay the fees first but worried that it would be money down the drain and so brought Lil Shauna into the room before paying. I think the administrator was busy with some other parents.
Lil Shauna's panic alarm went off the moment we entered the classroom and she started whimpering. Then she started crying and calling for me when I was still in the classroom. She was clingy. Another girl was infected and started crying too. -.o" Another boy was clingy too and the teacher was busy trying to settle the other kids. It obviously looked like she didn't have much attention left for the crying Lil Shauna. Oh, the teacher is a Filipino - minus marks.
I knew I shouldn't be in the class and asked the teacher what I should do. The teacher said that she would usually carry the crying kid but Lil Shauna refused to go to her. So, the teacher suggested that she starts the lesson first with the "Hello" song.
She started singing and Lil Shauna quieten down a little bit but still clingy. Then the teacher forgot the name of the boy, who just joined the class last week. The teacher was clearly embarrassed and tried to explain to me that the boy was new. Minus marks again. And she didn't include Lil Shauna in the Hello song. I was very surprised. In all other enrichment classes that we attended previously, the teachers will include all students, regardless of whether they are ready to participate. If they weren't, they won't be forced to participate but definitely not excluded from whatever activities. Minus marks for the 3rd time. I started wondering how conducive the class would be if some of the kids continue crying or for the entire lesson as what the administrator had related.
Just then, the door opened and the administrator stood at the doorway and reminded me that I haven't pay and we shouldn't be attending the class. The class was interrupted. I was pissed and told her that I can't go to settle the fees bcos Lil Shauna was still clinging on to me and the teacher wasn't able to take her away. The administrator then tried to remind me that I have to let Lil Shauna cry it out. I was even more irritated and told her that it is not that I didn't want to but the teacher made no attempt to take Lil Shauna away.
The administrator then asked the teacher to do so. The teacher came to us and tried to coax Lil Shauna to go to her, which she of course failed. The administrator simply stood at the doorway and made no attempt to help the poor teacher and I blew.
I picked up Lil Shauna who was still crying and left the class, half yelling at the administrator to not blame me for not paying the fees when she has an incapable teacher who is unable to free me from Lil Shauna. It is not about the money. I can well afford the fees. &&;;$@"&'+#}?¥•%
The administrator did not retaliate. Otherwise, I would really quarrel with her and I don't think I will lose. Looking at her non reaction towards my yelling, I can quite safely assumed that this is not the first time that her stuck up attitude pissed some parents badly who ended up yelling at her.
So, I failed Zoophonics. Before this, I had read mixed reviews about them in forums but still thought that we try. Now, it is confirmed that they lost a potential customer who would otherwise be sending both her kids there. As educators, isn't their focus to groom and help kids? I agreed that they have to be profit driven but it is not like the parents are not paying. And I cannot understand why such established schools would hire such sub-standard front line staff. I wonder how many potential customers walked away bcos of her poor services. It made me realized the importance of customer service. No wonder our Government pushes so hard for good customer services. I even contemplated sending a bad feedback email to the school.
I will be exploring other phonics school. In fact, i have another in mind but they will only take kids who are at least 3.5 years old. Maybe it is good that I send Lil Shauna for the class when she's older. I hope that she will be ready by then. Haiz, when will she be receptive to attend classes on her own? I had wanted to enroll her for many classes, swimming, music, phonics, abacus, etc. Haiz.
Mummy Lim
Friday, June 24, 2011
Sick
Lil Isaac is sick. I heard phlegm last night and asked Popo of he is coughing. Popo said that he wasn't. I heard it again in the night when I was latching him.
This morning, Popo called me to say that he sounded funny - phlegm. We had wanted to bring him to the doctor on the evening but I had scare Popo into thinking that Lil Isaac might be asthmatic. :p I really did read somewhere that people who have eczema may also be asthmatic lor. I am also worried that Lil Isaac is indeed allergic to dust and his airways are sensitive to dust or something of the effect. Anyway, enuff to drive Popo to bring all the kids to the clinic in the afternoon for the doctor to look at Lil Isaac.
The doctor assured that he is not asthmatic. Asthma tales time to build up. He has phlegm and his throat looks a little sore. He was given 3 types of medicine and we have to bring him back if he develops fever. I wonder where did he get the virus from. None of the jiejie's are sick. And sore throat?!!! Cereal is heaty? We are very stringy with his biscuits.
Popo says that Lil Isaac enjoyed his medicine and was easy to feed him medicine in the afternoon. The medicine also gave him a good afternoon nap. But I had a hard time giving the medicine just now. He was clamping his mouth and turning his head away. He ended up with medicine all over him. -.o" And he woke up at the same time for his first night feed. Isn't the medicine supposed to knock him out? I hope he will sleep until morning.
By the way, we bought new quilt. The old pee stained one is too smelly and I can't stand it anymore. I told jiejie to not wet the bed or I will spank her backside. Lol.
Mummy Lim
This morning, Popo called me to say that he sounded funny - phlegm. We had wanted to bring him to the doctor on the evening but I had scare Popo into thinking that Lil Isaac might be asthmatic. :p I really did read somewhere that people who have eczema may also be asthmatic lor. I am also worried that Lil Isaac is indeed allergic to dust and his airways are sensitive to dust or something of the effect. Anyway, enuff to drive Popo to bring all the kids to the clinic in the afternoon for the doctor to look at Lil Isaac.
The doctor assured that he is not asthmatic. Asthma tales time to build up. He has phlegm and his throat looks a little sore. He was given 3 types of medicine and we have to bring him back if he develops fever. I wonder where did he get the virus from. None of the jiejie's are sick. And sore throat?!!! Cereal is heaty? We are very stringy with his biscuits.
Popo says that Lil Isaac enjoyed his medicine and was easy to feed him medicine in the afternoon. The medicine also gave him a good afternoon nap. But I had a hard time giving the medicine just now. He was clamping his mouth and turning his head away. He ended up with medicine all over him. -.o" And he woke up at the same time for his first night feed. Isn't the medicine supposed to knock him out? I hope he will sleep until morning.
By the way, we bought new quilt. The old pee stained one is too smelly and I can't stand it anymore. I told jiejie to not wet the bed or I will spank her backside. Lol.
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Allergy???
Bcos Popo was so busy recently, she has been putting off cooking porridge for Lil Isaac. I didn’t wanted to stress Popo and I am horrible in cooking. I don’t know what meat to use for the broth to make the porridge, don’t know what special rice to use and I don’t even know how much water to put in. So, I bought baby pasta instead. I can make pasta soup and had made macroni soup that for Lil Shauna on several occasions. Popo did eventually take my hint and made porridge for Lil Isaac when he was 7.5 month and I heard he really enjoys the porridge.
Yday, bcos we were grounded and Popo didn’t cook porridge for Lil Isaac since we were supposed ti ho nainai's house, I thought I can cook baby pasta for him. Bcos the idea was impromptu, there wasn’t enough time to thaw the meat and I thought I could use anchovies instead. I threw a handful into the pot and a good smelling pot of broth was ready in no time. I threw in another few slices of carrot to add flavor to the little bit of baby pasta. I guessed I added a little too many anchovies and the pasta turned out with salty taste. But I guessed it should be fine since it is natural and Lil Isaac liked his dinner. He ate quite a fair bit and everything seems fine.
This afternoon, my mum called me to say that Lil Isaac seems to develop hives on his body, a common allergy reaction. Since anchovies are the newest food that had been introduced, it was the main suspect of the reactive. I got an earful from my mum and they had to help me bring him to the doctor. He was given the anchovies broth almost 24 hours ago. I thought allergic reaction happened almost instantly?
Luckily, it was nearing lunch time and I rushed down to JP to help out. The doctor suspected that it is allergic reaction and blamed the anchovies too. Lil Isaac was given some cream containing steroid and some oral medication (drowsy formula). Poor Lil Isaac was red and patchy and itchy and was scratching away.
For some strange reasons, the hives went away shortly without the steroid cream or the medication. It left as fast and suddenly as it had come. We were left puzzled but are grateful that things are turning for the better. We still gave Lil Isaac the steroid cream but do away with the oral medication. I think the cream will also help with his eczema.
So, Lil Isaac will be put off fishes and seafood for a long while. I think I better stay off seafood and peanuts too. Hmmmm.. Is it really the anchovies? Well, better to be safe than sorry.
Mummy Lim
Yday, bcos we were grounded and Popo didn’t cook porridge for Lil Isaac since we were supposed ti ho nainai's house, I thought I can cook baby pasta for him. Bcos the idea was impromptu, there wasn’t enough time to thaw the meat and I thought I could use anchovies instead. I threw a handful into the pot and a good smelling pot of broth was ready in no time. I threw in another few slices of carrot to add flavor to the little bit of baby pasta. I guessed I added a little too many anchovies and the pasta turned out with salty taste. But I guessed it should be fine since it is natural and Lil Isaac liked his dinner. He ate quite a fair bit and everything seems fine.
This afternoon, my mum called me to say that Lil Isaac seems to develop hives on his body, a common allergy reaction. Since anchovies are the newest food that had been introduced, it was the main suspect of the reactive. I got an earful from my mum and they had to help me bring him to the doctor. He was given the anchovies broth almost 24 hours ago. I thought allergic reaction happened almost instantly?
Luckily, it was nearing lunch time and I rushed down to JP to help out. The doctor suspected that it is allergic reaction and blamed the anchovies too. Lil Isaac was given some cream containing steroid and some oral medication (drowsy formula). Poor Lil Isaac was red and patchy and itchy and was scratching away.
For some strange reasons, the hives went away shortly without the steroid cream or the medication. It left as fast and suddenly as it had come. We were left puzzled but are grateful that things are turning for the better. We still gave Lil Isaac the steroid cream but do away with the oral medication. I think the cream will also help with his eczema.
So, Lil Isaac will be put off fishes and seafood for a long while. I think I better stay off seafood and peanuts too. Hmmmm.. Is it really the anchovies? Well, better to be safe than sorry.
Mummy Lim
Grounded
We got grounded again yday afternoon bcos jiejie threw tantrum. Well, to be fair to her, she just woke up from her nap and we were about to drive to nainai's house. She was asked to either sit behind with Auntie and Lil Isaac or in front with Pappy. She wanted to sit with Mummy but wasn't given that option and she threw a tantrum.
She was threatened that she will stay home with mummy if she doesn't keep to the choices. So, we ended up all staying home. I think Daddy Lim didn't want to risk bringing out Lil Isaac on his own with Auntie, just in case Lil Isaac is difficult.
When Lil Shauna was finally 'awake', she came to me and tell me that she's ready to behave and will not throw tantrum. She was so lovable and sweet at the moment but too bad, we weren't ready to give her the carrot.
Nainai came instead with dinner. It was really nice of her. She was bored at home and welcome the kids' companionship too. Lil Shauna was indeed well behaved and we brought her down to the playground in the evening and she had a wonderful time playing.
I hope she understands soon that bad behaviour leads to punishment and she will remember to behave when she's asked to. This grounding thing is really disruptive to our schedule but Lil Shauna must be taught to understand that we meant our threats. Hmmm.. I wonder how many times we will be grounded when didi join the tantrum throwing league.
Mummy Lim
She was threatened that she will stay home with mummy if she doesn't keep to the choices. So, we ended up all staying home. I think Daddy Lim didn't want to risk bringing out Lil Isaac on his own with Auntie, just in case Lil Isaac is difficult.
When Lil Shauna was finally 'awake', she came to me and tell me that she's ready to behave and will not throw tantrum. She was so lovable and sweet at the moment but too bad, we weren't ready to give her the carrot.
Nainai came instead with dinner. It was really nice of her. She was bored at home and welcome the kids' companionship too. Lil Shauna was indeed well behaved and we brought her down to the playground in the evening and she had a wonderful time playing.
I hope she understands soon that bad behaviour leads to punishment and she will remember to behave when she's asked to. This grounding thing is really disruptive to our schedule but Lil Shauna must be taught to understand that we meant our threats. Hmmm.. I wonder how many times we will be grounded when didi join the tantrum throwing league.
Mummy Lim
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Barney
Lil Shauna used to love Barney. She's into Strawberry Shortcake and Princesses now. Still, she 'entertained' Barney once in a while. There are usually performances at big shopping centers during the school holidays.
Jurong Point is showing Thomas the Train. The girls caught that a few times already. Dora is at Forum but we didn't have the time to travel there. I got to know that Barney will be at Marina Square and we brought the girls to catch Barney.
Barney is popular and the queue started forming an hour before the show. I made Daddy Lim joined the queue 30 mins before the show, which he unwillingly oblige. By then, the queue has already snaked to behind the stage.
MA accompanied Lil Shauna and the 2 Fs to the designated sitting area while we waited outside the barricade. I didn't accompany Lil Shauna to be with Lil Isaac, just in case he needs to latch.
They waited for a while more before the show started and the girls really did enjoy themselves hopping and clapping and dancing to the popular Barney songs. Lil Shauna knows every one of them. Seeing her enjoying the show was priceless. It makes the 30mins queuing for the 15 mins show totally worth it. Then again, Barney frightens Lil Isaac. He starting growling and scratching me and panic when the purple dinosaur appeared on the stage. He only quieten down when we went away from the stage. It was quite funny. Lol. I guessed that it is only a matter of time that he grows to love Barney too.
Mummy Lim
Jurong Point is showing Thomas the Train. The girls caught that a few times already. Dora is at Forum but we didn't have the time to travel there. I got to know that Barney will be at Marina Square and we brought the girls to catch Barney.
Barney is popular and the queue started forming an hour before the show. I made Daddy Lim joined the queue 30 mins before the show, which he unwillingly oblige. By then, the queue has already snaked to behind the stage.
MA accompanied Lil Shauna and the 2 Fs to the designated sitting area while we waited outside the barricade. I didn't accompany Lil Shauna to be with Lil Isaac, just in case he needs to latch.
They waited for a while more before the show started and the girls really did enjoy themselves hopping and clapping and dancing to the popular Barney songs. Lil Shauna knows every one of them. Seeing her enjoying the show was priceless. It makes the 30mins queuing for the 15 mins show totally worth it. Then again, Barney frightens Lil Isaac. He starting growling and scratching me and panic when the purple dinosaur appeared on the stage. He only quieten down when we went away from the stage. It was quite funny. Lol. I guessed that it is only a matter of time that he grows to love Barney too.
Mummy Lim
Milestone
Lil Isaac still can’t crawl. A while ago, he tries to flip to his destination and often ended up miles away from his destination. Recently, he adds slithering on top of flipping and increases his accuracy. He can sit but requires close supervision or risk banging his head. That is bcos he sometimes topples but most of the time pounces off from the sitting to tummy position in his attempt to be mobile.
He can stand supported, but hasn’t master balancing and tends to fall sideway. We have seen him trying to sit up from a lying down position but he wasn’t been successful until these few days.
He tried to sit up from a lying down position and actually pulled himself up using the cot rail. After several attempts, he perfected it and can actually sit up on his own without the rail. Then of course he wasn’t successful every time. We are already worried that he will topple over the cot after seeing him sitting up on his own. He wasn’t satisfied. Yday, after sitting up, he grabbed the cot rail and attempted to stand. -____________-“
Ok, young man, you are growing well, achieving another of your development milestone but please don’t give your mother a heart attack. And it is no fun falling off your bed to the floor. The floor is hard, you know? Don’t say that I never warn you hor.
I must remember to pull up the cot rail after tucking him to bed and it is time to take out the upper layer of the play pen. It is getting too dangerous.
Oh, did I tell you that he has 6 teeth now? He has 4 on top and 2 at the bottom. He is feeding well and has started on porridge this week. Popo always tells me about how he greedily devours his porridge. But I still miss his toothless grin bcos it is not at all fun when he sinks his teeth on my breasts. Ouch!
Mummy Lim
He can stand supported, but hasn’t master balancing and tends to fall sideway. We have seen him trying to sit up from a lying down position but he wasn’t been successful until these few days.
He tried to sit up from a lying down position and actually pulled himself up using the cot rail. After several attempts, he perfected it and can actually sit up on his own without the rail. Then of course he wasn’t successful every time. We are already worried that he will topple over the cot after seeing him sitting up on his own. He wasn’t satisfied. Yday, after sitting up, he grabbed the cot rail and attempted to stand. -____________-“
Ok, young man, you are growing well, achieving another of your development milestone but please don’t give your mother a heart attack. And it is no fun falling off your bed to the floor. The floor is hard, you know? Don’t say that I never warn you hor.
I must remember to pull up the cot rail after tucking him to bed and it is time to take out the upper layer of the play pen. It is getting too dangerous.
Oh, did I tell you that he has 6 teeth now? He has 4 on top and 2 at the bottom. He is feeding well and has started on porridge this week. Popo always tells me about how he greedily devours his porridge. But I still miss his toothless grin bcos it is not at all fun when he sinks his teeth on my breasts. Ouch!
Mummy Lim
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Bad Nights
Lil Isaac’s eczema acted up on Sunday. We don’t know what the cause is. It is unlikely to be the food that I eat as I had experiment refraining from certain food in the past and his flare-ups are not consistent with what I eat but more due to the weather and environment. The last that we saw a GP for his flu, we were reminded that kids with eczema are likely to be sensitive/ allergic to dust, mould, dirt and fur. Thus, my mum had been diligent in keeping the house clean. My mum is a clean freak anyway. Lol.
Lil Isaac started on porridge on Monday, but I don’t think it is an allergic reaction since his condition has improved despite having porridge daily since Monday. My mum has also washed all his mattress cover as a precaution. I suspect that it could be bcos of my MIL’s place. I have to highlight that her place is not particularly dirty but since there are no kids and babies living in her house for the longest time, it is definitely dustier than our place. Maybe Lil Isaac is too pampered and cannot take the environment. We have requested for her to wash the mattress cover too just to play safe.
The consequences? Lil Isaac has been waking up 2x every night since Sunday night! The only comfort that I have is that he doesn’t scream and fuss after latching like he used too when the itch wakes him. He goes back to lala land after latching but the poor mummy here becomes zombified the next day. And jiejie has to join in the fun. She has been wetting the bed so recently these last few nights.
I don’t know why she is wetting her bed. My room has a strong pee smell now and you can imagine how bad the bed and quilt are. It doesn’t help that Lil Shauna loves to sleep on the quilt. We have long contemplated to change the quilt but at this rate that she wets the bed, a new quilt wont help. Interestingly, she can still wet the bed after we made her go to the toilet before she sleeps. The only thing that I can think of is the recent change in routine bcos it is the school holidays and she gets to go to Centris to play with the 2Fs everyday. Based on experience, I know how crazy the play time can be and of course the fighting and bickering. She has been skipping her nap too. I keep telling myself that it is good training ground for she as she will need to skip her nap too when she’s in the afternoon class in July. But skipping her nap means that she will get very cranky in the evening. I am not saying that the skipping of nap is making her wet her bed cos she can take her nap yet wet the bed that very night. I suspect that it is the changing of routine in general.
So, other then to wake up 2x to latch Lil Isaac, jiejie adds on the party and disturbs my sleep. In the past few nights, I just keep waking up and up and up. Arrgggghhhh….
Mummy Lim
Lil Isaac started on porridge on Monday, but I don’t think it is an allergic reaction since his condition has improved despite having porridge daily since Monday. My mum has also washed all his mattress cover as a precaution. I suspect that it could be bcos of my MIL’s place. I have to highlight that her place is not particularly dirty but since there are no kids and babies living in her house for the longest time, it is definitely dustier than our place. Maybe Lil Isaac is too pampered and cannot take the environment. We have requested for her to wash the mattress cover too just to play safe.
The consequences? Lil Isaac has been waking up 2x every night since Sunday night! The only comfort that I have is that he doesn’t scream and fuss after latching like he used too when the itch wakes him. He goes back to lala land after latching but the poor mummy here becomes zombified the next day. And jiejie has to join in the fun. She has been wetting the bed so recently these last few nights.
I don’t know why she is wetting her bed. My room has a strong pee smell now and you can imagine how bad the bed and quilt are. It doesn’t help that Lil Shauna loves to sleep on the quilt. We have long contemplated to change the quilt but at this rate that she wets the bed, a new quilt wont help. Interestingly, she can still wet the bed after we made her go to the toilet before she sleeps. The only thing that I can think of is the recent change in routine bcos it is the school holidays and she gets to go to Centris to play with the 2Fs everyday. Based on experience, I know how crazy the play time can be and of course the fighting and bickering. She has been skipping her nap too. I keep telling myself that it is good training ground for she as she will need to skip her nap too when she’s in the afternoon class in July. But skipping her nap means that she will get very cranky in the evening. I am not saying that the skipping of nap is making her wet her bed cos she can take her nap yet wet the bed that very night. I suspect that it is the changing of routine in general.
So, other then to wake up 2x to latch Lil Isaac, jiejie adds on the party and disturbs my sleep. In the past few nights, I just keep waking up and up and up. Arrgggghhhh….
Mummy Lim
Monday, June 13, 2011
Heels
Lil Shauna is constantly testing our patience and she gets it from us sometimes, especially from me, when my fuse is short. Unfortunately for her, my fuse is always short now.
She has been difficult when it comes to dressing. Despite the drawers of clothes, she always insists on that few pieces. And when she has her mind on a particular piece, it is very tough to put something else on her. Changing is often a nightmare, including shoes.
She had been wanting to buy shoes with heels. Recently, in the market, there is a series in princess print and she is crazy about them. However, I wasn't able to find a pair in her size and thus hasn't got her any. Yes, I do know that heels aren't good for her little back at 3. But they are seriously cute and I thought she wouldn't wear them so often even if I buy them.
Recently, Fione got a pair of those heels and Lil Shauna insisted on a pair too. She managed to get Popo to buy her a pair of heels with Ariel print. The heels are about 2.5cm high and way too big. She can walk in them but of course had trouble walking fast, jumping, running, climbing up and down the stairs, all the things that she loves to do. It is probably tiring and painful to walk in them too and she kept asking to be carried when she goes out in them.
The problem? She loves them so much and wanted to go everywhere in them! Popo often let her have her way and brought her out in her heels. We then suffer the consequences when we meet them up bcos she can't walk and wants to be carried. -.o" whenever this happened, Popo will lament and regret buying her the heels are allowing her to wear them. But the same scenario repeats themselves again and again. Haiz.
This morning, i told her that we are going to the church. We were all ready to go and I told her that she cannot wear her heels. We were going out alone and the last that I need is a 15kg Lil Shauna who refused to walk. She threw a tantrum and insisted on her heels. I blew.
Her tantrum cost her to be grounded and her heels. I threw her heels into the rubbish bin right in front of her. She cried and pleaded pitifully for me to get back her heels, which I did not oblige. She is getting out of hand and must be disciplined. Then I asked Popo to clear the rubbish bin. Her heels are kept in the storeroom but we will all maintain that I have thrown them away. Maybe she can have them when she's older but definitely not now. They are too much of a hazard and hassle.
So, we missed church again and didn't go out until Daddy Lim came home from work at 3+pm to bring us to nainai's place. Remember that I mentioned that Lil Shauna isn't afraid of us? She definitely is of me now when I blew my top at her bcos she knows that I will discipline her. Hohoho. She needs to taught who is the boss.
Mummy Lim
She has been difficult when it comes to dressing. Despite the drawers of clothes, she always insists on that few pieces. And when she has her mind on a particular piece, it is very tough to put something else on her. Changing is often a nightmare, including shoes.
She had been wanting to buy shoes with heels. Recently, in the market, there is a series in princess print and she is crazy about them. However, I wasn't able to find a pair in her size and thus hasn't got her any. Yes, I do know that heels aren't good for her little back at 3. But they are seriously cute and I thought she wouldn't wear them so often even if I buy them.
Recently, Fione got a pair of those heels and Lil Shauna insisted on a pair too. She managed to get Popo to buy her a pair of heels with Ariel print. The heels are about 2.5cm high and way too big. She can walk in them but of course had trouble walking fast, jumping, running, climbing up and down the stairs, all the things that she loves to do. It is probably tiring and painful to walk in them too and she kept asking to be carried when she goes out in them.
The problem? She loves them so much and wanted to go everywhere in them! Popo often let her have her way and brought her out in her heels. We then suffer the consequences when we meet them up bcos she can't walk and wants to be carried. -.o" whenever this happened, Popo will lament and regret buying her the heels are allowing her to wear them. But the same scenario repeats themselves again and again. Haiz.
This morning, i told her that we are going to the church. We were all ready to go and I told her that she cannot wear her heels. We were going out alone and the last that I need is a 15kg Lil Shauna who refused to walk. She threw a tantrum and insisted on her heels. I blew.
Her tantrum cost her to be grounded and her heels. I threw her heels into the rubbish bin right in front of her. She cried and pleaded pitifully for me to get back her heels, which I did not oblige. She is getting out of hand and must be disciplined. Then I asked Popo to clear the rubbish bin. Her heels are kept in the storeroom but we will all maintain that I have thrown them away. Maybe she can have them when she's older but definitely not now. They are too much of a hazard and hassle.
So, we missed church again and didn't go out until Daddy Lim came home from work at 3+pm to bring us to nainai's place. Remember that I mentioned that Lil Shauna isn't afraid of us? She definitely is of me now when I blew my top at her bcos she knows that I will discipline her. Hohoho. She needs to taught who is the boss.
Mummy Lim
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Good Night Turned Bad
I woke up to my alarm clock at 3am and realized that Lil Isaac hasn't woke up for his night feed! I was excited at the aspect that he could finally be sleeping through, the first since after his sleeping through at 9 weeks! Now, on good nights, he woke up once, usually between 11+pm to 1+am. On bad nights, 2 times.
I struggled for awhile before I decided not to wake him to latch but to express. I was keeping my fingers and toes crossed, hoping that he is really sleeping through. I was
also worried that he would wake up right after I expressed and I don't have enough milk for him.
I went back to bed at about 3.30am and couldn't sleep. I finally fell asleep after turning and tossing and woke up to the familiar "mdm, mdm" at 4.20am. The prince has burst my hope of sleeping through. I finished latching and put Lil Isaac back to his cot at 4.40am.
When I went back to bed, I was surprised to find Lil Shauna's pj and panty on the floor and a naked jiejie sitting on the bed. She wet herself despite going to the toilet before bed.
So, it was much this-pj-or-that-pj, chatting at 4am, make milk, patting her, rolling around the bed for a comfortable position before she fell back to sleep. The last I checked, it was 5.20am. Then, I felt Daddy Lim shaking me vigorously to tell me that we will be late for work if I still don't get up. Great!
Blehhhhhh....
Mummy Lim
I struggled for awhile before I decided not to wake him to latch but to express. I was keeping my fingers and toes crossed, hoping that he is really sleeping through. I was
also worried that he would wake up right after I expressed and I don't have enough milk for him.
I went back to bed at about 3.30am and couldn't sleep. I finally fell asleep after turning and tossing and woke up to the familiar "mdm, mdm" at 4.20am. The prince has burst my hope of sleeping through. I finished latching and put Lil Isaac back to his cot at 4.40am.
When I went back to bed, I was surprised to find Lil Shauna's pj and panty on the floor and a naked jiejie sitting on the bed. She wet herself despite going to the toilet before bed.
So, it was much this-pj-or-that-pj, chatting at 4am, make milk, patting her, rolling around the bed for a comfortable position before she fell back to sleep. The last I checked, it was 5.20am. Then, I felt Daddy Lim shaking me vigorously to tell me that we will be late for work if I still don't get up. Great!
Blehhhhhh....
Mummy Lim
School Hunt
I have arranged for Lil Shauna to visit 3 CCs on Wednesday morning. This is my backup plan in the event that she continues to reject school when it reopens in July or if she cannot adjust to the afternoon session and give us hell. Either way we will die a terrible death.
We have actually visited all the 3 CCs a year ago when I was deciding between sending Lil Shauna to CC vs hiring a maid. As guessed, Lil Shauna can’t remember anything of her previous visits to these CCs. We started our hunt from 9.30am. All the 3 CCs are across the road and within walking distance. But they are not that near, about 10 mins away but at least somebody can walk her to school. I am just a little worried that ferrying her will be tough when it rains. I was perspiring like mad by the time we arrived at the 1st school. Chiam ah, sun also cannot, rain also cannot.
EccoKids
I made an appointment to visit EccoKids CC. I saw a banner and followed the address and found EccoKids but thought that it unusually quiet. CC still operates during school holidays and there should be kids jumping around mah.
The principal met me at the door and asked if I was looking for EccoKids CC or Kindergarten. I was at the Kindergarten. I was surprised to know that there is an EccoKids Kindergarten and was excited to find out more. Afterall, I do not need to send Lil Shauna to a CC, a Kindergarten will meet our needs and I always have this opinion that CC is inferior in academic terms (in comparison to main stream Kindergarten) as their focus is more on providing child care services while the parents are away at work.
I was in luck that the Principal was around as it was school holidays. Lil Shauna insisted that she didn’t like the school but obliged when I insisted that we tour the school. Bcos there was no class, the Principal was able to explain to us their curriculum, show us their own school material that looks like enrichment books and also how they prepare the kids academically for Primary school. She seems like a nice lady.
The kids will start to learn pencil skill and phonics starting from nursery. Words recognition in K1, spelling, ting sie, hanyu pinying, show and tell in K2. There is also maths and science lessons too. The Principal mentioned that there will be no exams for P1 & 2 but the time Lil Shauna starts Primary school and Show & Tell will form a large part of the assessment, thus EccoKids also focused on Show & Tell to get the kids ready. The Principal was also sympathetic towards our situation and thinks that it is fine if the kids are unwilling to wear their school uniform and mentioned a girl in the school who refused school too and how they overcome that problem.
As there is no school, we will be going back to visit them when school re-opens and the Principal invited Lil Shauna to sit in the class for an hour to experience. They have vacancy! Lil Shauna was told that they have rabbits, which were sleeping while we visit and she can come back and see the rabbit. The school fees will be a little more expensive as compared to what I am paying now (school + bus fees). I left with a good feeling. The only thing that the school lacks is outdoor playground. They only have one pathetic slide and that definitely didn’t go well with Lil Shauna.
Oh, the principal has a good chat with Lil Shauna too and she actually replied! She mentioned that Lil Shauna is pretty advance for her age. Hohoho, I am a proud mummy.
Ichiban Montessori (98 Pioneer Cresent)
There are 2 Ichiban Montesorri in the vicinity under 2 different management. I actually made a booboo. I only realized that I called and made appointment with the branch in CCK when I called them to ask for directions. We did found the Ichiban located on Pioneer Cresent eventually but the teacher told us that they were unable to take visitors as they were busy. Their Principal was also unable to speak to us.
Well, it was my fault and I didn’t persist. Then again, it was also bcos I saw this girl who kept standing inside the gate looking at us the whole time that we were there talking to the teacher. While talking, the whole flock of children came, they are probably very shorthanded. And when we were leaving, the little girl at the gate was rolling on the floor and nobody seems to care about her. The teacher didn’t impress me too – a Filipino.
My colleague’s daughter is also attending the same CC and he mentioned that quite a few teachers had left recently and the CC hired a few PRC teachers as replacement. Great, a CC full of foreign talents. And he said that quite a few of his daughter’s classmates were withdrawn by their parents. Failed.
Ichiban Montessori (50 Pioneer Cresent)
Fione attended this school before she started CC and I know that this school is very academically driven. I spoke to the Administration Director (AD) who is a PRC. I think the boss is also a PRC. They are indeed very academic focus. The kids in Nursery are already writing and when we visited, they were having their mid-term assessment! The K1 students will start spelling, ting sie, hanyu pinying, show & tell. The kids in K2 will learn grammar and can add and subtract!
My only concern is that they seem a little too academically driven and wonder if that will kill the fun of learning. While touring the compound, I can’t help but noticed that most of the teachers are aunties-class and plump. Hmmm… The AD didn’t particularly impress me too. Her HP was ringing during our meet-up and she couldn’t really tell me the teaching methodology used. It seems like the school was more profit driven, pitched as a money spinning business. I also noticed that there are quite a few PRC kids. I heard that this CC is stronger in Mandarin than English. Well, this doesn’t bother me that much. I am just worried that the teaching is by memorization. PRCs are well-known for that and I always think that learning by memorizing is a passé, something that I used during my times and is definitely not the best method. I also check with the AD on her take about kids who refused their school uniform. There wasn’t any concrete answer but she just replied that she found it strange that Lil Shauna started off fine but reject subsequently. Oh well, maybe I am just prejudice that the school is run by PRC. ;p
The school fees is about the same as what we are paying now and there is school during the school holidays. They do not have vacancies now but think that it shouldn’t be a problem to enroll Lil Shauna next year in their Nursery class. Then again, the AD was kind enough to suggest that we check again in August/ September if Lil Shauna continues to reject school as there might be kids who are withdrawn due to house moving or parents relocating.
It looks like we have 2 choice now – EccoKids Kindergarten and Ichiban Montessori @ 50.
Lil Shauna remembers that EccoKids has rabbits and she loves the different slides that she sees at the Ichiban Montessori. Based on my account above, you can probably feel that I prefer the former. Then again, my opinion might change will I see the teachers when we go back during school term. I had initially hoped that Lil Shauna will take to the afternoon session well and we will keep her with the church. But just the other day, my SIL was telling me that she too felt that New Life Center doesn’t seem that academically driven and she was wondering if she should switch Felicia. Her words fueled the Kiasu-ism in me and I started thinking too if I should switch Lil Shauna too even if she adapts well. -__-“
I guessed I will have to pray for discernment. I really want Lil Shauna to grow up in a church environment. Then again, I can simply do more at home and also bring her to church on Sunday. I think I will have to talk to the New Life Center Principal again when the school re-opens. When we signed Lil Shauna up for New Life Center, I didn’t do my homework and didn’t check what does New Life Center teaches their K1 and K2. We have also been reminding Lil Shauna that she will go to school, in the same school bus with Felicia when school re-opens. The last I discussed with her, she said that she doesn’t like Mrs Teo, her form teacher bcos she is very fierce. I think Lil Shauna will have the same teachers in the afternoon class.
Pls pray for me as well. The last thing that I want is to change school for Lil Shauna and found that she cannot adapt and we have to go through this whole saga again. This school changing is as tough as maid changing. -___________-“
Mummy Lim
We have actually visited all the 3 CCs a year ago when I was deciding between sending Lil Shauna to CC vs hiring a maid. As guessed, Lil Shauna can’t remember anything of her previous visits to these CCs. We started our hunt from 9.30am. All the 3 CCs are across the road and within walking distance. But they are not that near, about 10 mins away but at least somebody can walk her to school. I am just a little worried that ferrying her will be tough when it rains. I was perspiring like mad by the time we arrived at the 1st school. Chiam ah, sun also cannot, rain also cannot.
EccoKids
I made an appointment to visit EccoKids CC. I saw a banner and followed the address and found EccoKids but thought that it unusually quiet. CC still operates during school holidays and there should be kids jumping around mah.
The principal met me at the door and asked if I was looking for EccoKids CC or Kindergarten. I was at the Kindergarten. I was surprised to know that there is an EccoKids Kindergarten and was excited to find out more. Afterall, I do not need to send Lil Shauna to a CC, a Kindergarten will meet our needs and I always have this opinion that CC is inferior in academic terms (in comparison to main stream Kindergarten) as their focus is more on providing child care services while the parents are away at work.
I was in luck that the Principal was around as it was school holidays. Lil Shauna insisted that she didn’t like the school but obliged when I insisted that we tour the school. Bcos there was no class, the Principal was able to explain to us their curriculum, show us their own school material that looks like enrichment books and also how they prepare the kids academically for Primary school. She seems like a nice lady.
The kids will start to learn pencil skill and phonics starting from nursery. Words recognition in K1, spelling, ting sie, hanyu pinying, show and tell in K2. There is also maths and science lessons too. The Principal mentioned that there will be no exams for P1 & 2 but the time Lil Shauna starts Primary school and Show & Tell will form a large part of the assessment, thus EccoKids also focused on Show & Tell to get the kids ready. The Principal was also sympathetic towards our situation and thinks that it is fine if the kids are unwilling to wear their school uniform and mentioned a girl in the school who refused school too and how they overcome that problem.
As there is no school, we will be going back to visit them when school re-opens and the Principal invited Lil Shauna to sit in the class for an hour to experience. They have vacancy! Lil Shauna was told that they have rabbits, which were sleeping while we visit and she can come back and see the rabbit. The school fees will be a little more expensive as compared to what I am paying now (school + bus fees). I left with a good feeling. The only thing that the school lacks is outdoor playground. They only have one pathetic slide and that definitely didn’t go well with Lil Shauna.
Oh, the principal has a good chat with Lil Shauna too and she actually replied! She mentioned that Lil Shauna is pretty advance for her age. Hohoho, I am a proud mummy.
Ichiban Montessori (98 Pioneer Cresent)
There are 2 Ichiban Montesorri in the vicinity under 2 different management. I actually made a booboo. I only realized that I called and made appointment with the branch in CCK when I called them to ask for directions. We did found the Ichiban located on Pioneer Cresent eventually but the teacher told us that they were unable to take visitors as they were busy. Their Principal was also unable to speak to us.
Well, it was my fault and I didn’t persist. Then again, it was also bcos I saw this girl who kept standing inside the gate looking at us the whole time that we were there talking to the teacher. While talking, the whole flock of children came, they are probably very shorthanded. And when we were leaving, the little girl at the gate was rolling on the floor and nobody seems to care about her. The teacher didn’t impress me too – a Filipino.
My colleague’s daughter is also attending the same CC and he mentioned that quite a few teachers had left recently and the CC hired a few PRC teachers as replacement. Great, a CC full of foreign talents. And he said that quite a few of his daughter’s classmates were withdrawn by their parents. Failed.
Ichiban Montessori (50 Pioneer Cresent)
Fione attended this school before she started CC and I know that this school is very academically driven. I spoke to the Administration Director (AD) who is a PRC. I think the boss is also a PRC. They are indeed very academic focus. The kids in Nursery are already writing and when we visited, they were having their mid-term assessment! The K1 students will start spelling, ting sie, hanyu pinying, show & tell. The kids in K2 will learn grammar and can add and subtract!
My only concern is that they seem a little too academically driven and wonder if that will kill the fun of learning. While touring the compound, I can’t help but noticed that most of the teachers are aunties-class and plump. Hmmm… The AD didn’t particularly impress me too. Her HP was ringing during our meet-up and she couldn’t really tell me the teaching methodology used. It seems like the school was more profit driven, pitched as a money spinning business. I also noticed that there are quite a few PRC kids. I heard that this CC is stronger in Mandarin than English. Well, this doesn’t bother me that much. I am just worried that the teaching is by memorization. PRCs are well-known for that and I always think that learning by memorizing is a passé, something that I used during my times and is definitely not the best method. I also check with the AD on her take about kids who refused their school uniform. There wasn’t any concrete answer but she just replied that she found it strange that Lil Shauna started off fine but reject subsequently. Oh well, maybe I am just prejudice that the school is run by PRC. ;p
The school fees is about the same as what we are paying now and there is school during the school holidays. They do not have vacancies now but think that it shouldn’t be a problem to enroll Lil Shauna next year in their Nursery class. Then again, the AD was kind enough to suggest that we check again in August/ September if Lil Shauna continues to reject school as there might be kids who are withdrawn due to house moving or parents relocating.
It looks like we have 2 choice now – EccoKids Kindergarten and Ichiban Montessori @ 50.
Lil Shauna remembers that EccoKids has rabbits and she loves the different slides that she sees at the Ichiban Montessori. Based on my account above, you can probably feel that I prefer the former. Then again, my opinion might change will I see the teachers when we go back during school term. I had initially hoped that Lil Shauna will take to the afternoon session well and we will keep her with the church. But just the other day, my SIL was telling me that she too felt that New Life Center doesn’t seem that academically driven and she was wondering if she should switch Felicia. Her words fueled the Kiasu-ism in me and I started thinking too if I should switch Lil Shauna too even if she adapts well. -__-“
I guessed I will have to pray for discernment. I really want Lil Shauna to grow up in a church environment. Then again, I can simply do more at home and also bring her to church on Sunday. I think I will have to talk to the New Life Center Principal again when the school re-opens. When we signed Lil Shauna up for New Life Center, I didn’t do my homework and didn’t check what does New Life Center teaches their K1 and K2. We have also been reminding Lil Shauna that she will go to school, in the same school bus with Felicia when school re-opens. The last I discussed with her, she said that she doesn’t like Mrs Teo, her form teacher bcos she is very fierce. I think Lil Shauna will have the same teachers in the afternoon class.
Pls pray for me as well. The last thing that I want is to change school for Lil Shauna and found that she cannot adapt and we have to go through this whole saga again. This school changing is as tough as maid changing. -___________-“
Mummy Lim
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Maidless
My bro sent back their maid last week. The maid was giving them attitude problem. Then, their new maid quitted on them on Monday. Their new replacement maid will only come in 2 to 3 weeks’ time, which means that they will be maidless until then. My SIL is heavily pregnant, the 3 girls are on school holiday. This is a deadly combination.
To help, the 2Fs are either coming to our place or my mum will bring the 2 kids and MA to Centris. The latter is often a better choice since my SIL’s mobility is more and more restricted and there is more entertainment in Centris. I know that it would be a tiring period for all of us. On our part, we have been trying to leave work earlier, tabao-ing dinner and helping with the kids at dinner time. Yes, it is only an absence of a maid but I guessed we have all grown too pampered and reliant on our helper.
My mum has mentioned that it is taxing, MA also feedback that it is much more tiring than usual. And it has only been 2 days since they are maidless. Yday, I had a taste of it myself. I was on leave and helped to look after the kids in the afternoon while my SIL went for her medical appointment. We brought the girls for lunch, which is a mad rush like any normal day. Then the kids went window shopping at Kiddy Palace and I had to discipline Lil Shauna who threw a tantrum and burnt my already short fuse. Then, it was to Centris for lots of TV watching, jumping, shouting, running, snacking, bickering and fighting. I spent most of my time watching over Lil Isaac, my mum busied with the housework while MA looked after the 3 girls. I think MA had the hardest job. It is seriously not easy with the girls. They are very, very noisy. Haiz. Even playing toys is a noisy and messy affair.
Come dinner time, we tabao-ed again and had dinner at the swimming pool. I figured that it is the most important to create minimal mess and clean up at Centris for this period that they are maidless. My mum wasn’t that pleased. She kept saying that it is best for kids to have homecooked food. I supposed so but I bet 2 weeks of outside food won’t kill? I am just trying to be practical with the limited resources that we have. After dinner, the girls run around a little bit more before we finally made our way home. The day was exhausting and I wonder how they are going to survive the next few weeks.
I reminded my mum several times not to overwork MA. The last that we need is for her to run off to her embassy to complain that she’s enslaved or to MOM to complain that she’s working in 2 homes, which is illegal. We wont be in any good too if she decides to quit bcos of the heavier workload. I cannot picture what will happen now if both families are maidless. Looking after 4 kids is really no joke, especially the 3 hyper active girls and an infant, who required 100% attention. My mum is defensive and insisted that MA is not doing much extras. But if you ask me, after what I went through yday, it is indeed much more tiring than usual. Coupled with the hot weather, maybe hell isn’t much different.
So, I suggested yday evening that maybe my mum and MA should both try to put off the unnecessary stuff in OUR home and get more rest until my bro’s new maid comes. My mum blew and there were harsh exchanging of words. I am pissed. I cannot put sense into my mum, she kept thinking that I am siding with MA, that I am accusing her of over working MA. Yes, I cannot deny that I am worried about MA quitting, but I am worried about her too! I am just putting logical sense into the situation, same amount of work but one less manpower. So to maintain sanity and happiness, reduce the amount of work. And I am not even suggesting that we do less or don’t help my bro!! I am talking about doing less in my OWN home!
My mum then acted like a defiant kid, insisting on doing all the housework herself and free up the maid totally. Something that she always does whenever she fights with me over the maid issue. Arrgghhhhh!!!!!! Good, now I am the bad guy when what I am trying to do is to let them have more rest, for their good. I can only pray that their maid comes soon and that it is a good maid. Meanwhile, maybe I shouldn’t care so much since I don’t see much during workdays. Don’t care, don’t ask and only play my part after work. If MA quits, SO BE IT. If my mum chose to overwork herself, SO BE IT. It doesn’t pay to be kind. Pui, pui, pui!
Mummy Lim
To help, the 2Fs are either coming to our place or my mum will bring the 2 kids and MA to Centris. The latter is often a better choice since my SIL’s mobility is more and more restricted and there is more entertainment in Centris. I know that it would be a tiring period for all of us. On our part, we have been trying to leave work earlier, tabao-ing dinner and helping with the kids at dinner time. Yes, it is only an absence of a maid but I guessed we have all grown too pampered and reliant on our helper.
My mum has mentioned that it is taxing, MA also feedback that it is much more tiring than usual. And it has only been 2 days since they are maidless. Yday, I had a taste of it myself. I was on leave and helped to look after the kids in the afternoon while my SIL went for her medical appointment. We brought the girls for lunch, which is a mad rush like any normal day. Then the kids went window shopping at Kiddy Palace and I had to discipline Lil Shauna who threw a tantrum and burnt my already short fuse. Then, it was to Centris for lots of TV watching, jumping, shouting, running, snacking, bickering and fighting. I spent most of my time watching over Lil Isaac, my mum busied with the housework while MA looked after the 3 girls. I think MA had the hardest job. It is seriously not easy with the girls. They are very, very noisy. Haiz. Even playing toys is a noisy and messy affair.
Come dinner time, we tabao-ed again and had dinner at the swimming pool. I figured that it is the most important to create minimal mess and clean up at Centris for this period that they are maidless. My mum wasn’t that pleased. She kept saying that it is best for kids to have homecooked food. I supposed so but I bet 2 weeks of outside food won’t kill? I am just trying to be practical with the limited resources that we have. After dinner, the girls run around a little bit more before we finally made our way home. The day was exhausting and I wonder how they are going to survive the next few weeks.
I reminded my mum several times not to overwork MA. The last that we need is for her to run off to her embassy to complain that she’s enslaved or to MOM to complain that she’s working in 2 homes, which is illegal. We wont be in any good too if she decides to quit bcos of the heavier workload. I cannot picture what will happen now if both families are maidless. Looking after 4 kids is really no joke, especially the 3 hyper active girls and an infant, who required 100% attention. My mum is defensive and insisted that MA is not doing much extras. But if you ask me, after what I went through yday, it is indeed much more tiring than usual. Coupled with the hot weather, maybe hell isn’t much different.
So, I suggested yday evening that maybe my mum and MA should both try to put off the unnecessary stuff in OUR home and get more rest until my bro’s new maid comes. My mum blew and there were harsh exchanging of words. I am pissed. I cannot put sense into my mum, she kept thinking that I am siding with MA, that I am accusing her of over working MA. Yes, I cannot deny that I am worried about MA quitting, but I am worried about her too! I am just putting logical sense into the situation, same amount of work but one less manpower. So to maintain sanity and happiness, reduce the amount of work. And I am not even suggesting that we do less or don’t help my bro!! I am talking about doing less in my OWN home!
My mum then acted like a defiant kid, insisting on doing all the housework herself and free up the maid totally. Something that she always does whenever she fights with me over the maid issue. Arrgghhhhh!!!!!! Good, now I am the bad guy when what I am trying to do is to let them have more rest, for their good. I can only pray that their maid comes soon and that it is a good maid. Meanwhile, maybe I shouldn’t care so much since I don’t see much during workdays. Don’t care, don’t ask and only play my part after work. If MA quits, SO BE IT. If my mum chose to overwork herself, SO BE IT. It doesn’t pay to be kind. Pui, pui, pui!
Mummy Lim
Friday, June 3, 2011
A Splashing Good Time
Lil Isaac loves water. He enjoys swimming and thinks that probably he is swimming every bath time.
Poor Auntie has to wipe the floor after his every bath. Lol.
Mummy Lim
Poor Auntie has to wipe the floor after his every bath. Lol.
Mummy Lim
My Little Gym
I can't really remember but I think Lil Shauna had her first playgym trial when she was about 6 months old. With the lack of time and that I have already tried many different classes with jiejie, I am a little laid back for Lil Isaac. I have to intention to sign him up for classes until he is much older.
Jiejie was a member with My Little Gym and this entitles Lil Isaac to 4 free trial before her membership expires. We rode on that and brought Lil Isaac to 2 free trials. We didn't have time to fully utilize the trials and jiejie's membership expired.
Again, I can't remember Lil Shauna's reaction at their initial gym classes but Lil Isaac loves them. He enjoyed to be swing and carried during the first trial. Daddy Lim couldn't make it and I was dead tired by the end of it.
Daddy Lim joined in the 2nd trial and Lil Isaac was just as happy. He seems to enjoy himself very much.
Unlike jiejie, he loves the parachute, no tears at all. Interestingly, jiejie wasn't afraid of the parachute bcos of Lil Isaac.
I am tempted to sign Lil Isaac for the gym classes but that would mean that I would also need to continue jiejie's term for fairness.
I see the hole in my pocket already. Then again, jiejie has to move on to the next level and I think it is without parental companion. I don't know how ready she is for that. She sometimes still cling on to me after so many classes. Well, let's see. I think I have to first focus on phonics and music for jiejie.
Mummy Lim
Jiejie was a member with My Little Gym and this entitles Lil Isaac to 4 free trial before her membership expires. We rode on that and brought Lil Isaac to 2 free trials. We didn't have time to fully utilize the trials and jiejie's membership expired.
Again, I can't remember Lil Shauna's reaction at their initial gym classes but Lil Isaac loves them. He enjoyed to be swing and carried during the first trial. Daddy Lim couldn't make it and I was dead tired by the end of it.
Daddy Lim joined in the 2nd trial and Lil Isaac was just as happy. He seems to enjoy himself very much.
Unlike jiejie, he loves the parachute, no tears at all. Interestingly, jiejie wasn't afraid of the parachute bcos of Lil Isaac.
I am tempted to sign Lil Isaac for the gym classes but that would mean that I would also need to continue jiejie's term for fairness.
I see the hole in my pocket already. Then again, jiejie has to move on to the next level and I think it is without parental companion. I don't know how ready she is for that. She sometimes still cling on to me after so many classes. Well, let's see. I think I have to first focus on phonics and music for jiejie.
Mummy Lim
Gathering
We met up last Sunday and it was finally at our place as I had organized a mini bday celebration for Lil Shauna. Yes, the 4th and very last one. :)
The girls all complained that our place is uber far away and that is exactly how I feel when we travel to their place for gathering, especially if Daddy Lim has to work late and couldn't send us there. Hohoho.
It is a very first gathering at our place since my mum shifted in and there was endless supply of food. My mum busied herself at the 'production line' and kept encouraging the guests to eat. She kept asking why when they didn't help themselves to the food. At certain points, I did feel irritated and I felt guilty after that for feeling that way. So evil of me to feel irritated at her offer to help without me asking lor. That's why Mothers' Day is worth celebrating. :p
Our place turned into a market place instantly. Some of us were trying to catch the America Idol, there were lots of talking and the kids were going crazy playing. Madness, just like every other gathering. With the growing crowd, it is impossible for gatherings to be held in public places. The kids better grow up soon so that we can all confine them to a room to shut them up. They were crazily noisy but they reminded me of the good old days that I had as a kid at my grandma's house during gatherings. Always lots of fun with the cousins. I supposed this is healthy for the kids than tv and video games. I bet Joshua gor gor is super glad that the kids are growing up and played with him. For the longest time, he has been bugging the adults to play with him when he tagged along with mummy for the gatherings a long time ago.
Lil Shauna didn't really fancy eating her cake. She just loves seeing a strawberry shortcake cake, the bday song, the candle blowing and cake cutting. She didn't even eat much of the cake but was happily eating the sugar coating. Well, she needs the sugar rush and energy to supplement all the running around.
The gathering ended in the evening and we were all grateful to Daddy Lim who offered to bring Lil Shauna for a swim so that some cleaning can be done. Lil Isaac refused to nap during the gathering and was knocked out when the guests left. He must have enjoyed himself too. :)
Phew, no more celebration. No more cake eating until Lil isaac's bday in October.
Mummy Lim
The girls all complained that our place is uber far away and that is exactly how I feel when we travel to their place for gathering, especially if Daddy Lim has to work late and couldn't send us there. Hohoho.
It is a very first gathering at our place since my mum shifted in and there was endless supply of food. My mum busied herself at the 'production line' and kept encouraging the guests to eat. She kept asking why when they didn't help themselves to the food. At certain points, I did feel irritated and I felt guilty after that for feeling that way. So evil of me to feel irritated at her offer to help without me asking lor. That's why Mothers' Day is worth celebrating. :p
Our place turned into a market place instantly. Some of us were trying to catch the America Idol, there were lots of talking and the kids were going crazy playing. Madness, just like every other gathering. With the growing crowd, it is impossible for gatherings to be held in public places. The kids better grow up soon so that we can all confine them to a room to shut them up. They were crazily noisy but they reminded me of the good old days that I had as a kid at my grandma's house during gatherings. Always lots of fun with the cousins. I supposed this is healthy for the kids than tv and video games. I bet Joshua gor gor is super glad that the kids are growing up and played with him. For the longest time, he has been bugging the adults to play with him when he tagged along with mummy for the gatherings a long time ago.
Lil Shauna didn't really fancy eating her cake. She just loves seeing a strawberry shortcake cake, the bday song, the candle blowing and cake cutting. She didn't even eat much of the cake but was happily eating the sugar coating. Well, she needs the sugar rush and energy to supplement all the running around.
The gathering ended in the evening and we were all grateful to Daddy Lim who offered to bring Lil Shauna for a swim so that some cleaning can be done. Lil Isaac refused to nap during the gathering and was knocked out when the guests left. He must have enjoyed himself too. :)
Phew, no more celebration. No more cake eating until Lil isaac's bday in October.
Mummy Lim
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Another Thing has to Die...
The computer!!! So, this blog will remain photo-less until the computer is up or we get a new PC. I think it is high time that we change one. This PC has been with us for a long time, since Daddy Lim's gaming days. Now that Daddy Lim is too busy to game, all we need is a simple, down to earth PC for us to store photos and do work (unlikely, I am never efficiency when it comes to working at home). And I think a simple PC isn't that expensive now.
The only headache? Some of the pictures that I have downloaded are not backup yet. Although all these pictures still reside in Daddy Lim's and my hp, I just find it a hassle to have to download them again. Yes, I am lazy.
Will computers be cheaper during this GSS sale? Or is the big IT show coming soon? I need the computer. My picture-less posts are so boring. Bllllleeehhhh..
Mummy Lim
The only headache? Some of the pictures that I have downloaded are not backup yet. Although all these pictures still reside in Daddy Lim's and my hp, I just find it a hassle to have to download them again. Yes, I am lazy.
Will computers be cheaper during this GSS sale? Or is the big IT show coming soon? I need the computer. My picture-less posts are so boring. Bllllleeehhhh..
Mummy Lim
Pump Adventure
After my half day leave was approved, I suddenly remembered that the service center doesn't wait just to serve me. I called and was told that they closed for lunch from 12 noon to 2pm. That is to say, I risk explosion if I cannot reach the service center before 12 noon.
If i am to wait till they open at 2pm, I will still need to wait for them to check if the pump is serviceable. If yes, then for them to service the pump, which I don't know will take how long. If not, then to source for a new pump. And, I will only be able to express after I reached home. Yes, my breasts are trained, but not that well trained.
So, I had to again ask for permission to leave office before lunch to be in time. And I cabbed all the way to Tagore Lane. The cab fare cost me $25. I was just in time and the technician was still around to service my pump.
He checked this and that and informed that the motors are still working. Some parts probably came loose or "dislocated" and the problem for both pumps should be able to be resolved within half an hour. The news were music to my ears.
He also spoke about helping to retrieve records of warranty from their data base and the fees for the other pump with expired warranty if it is serviceable. Well, $$ is my least concern now. Afterall, if i dont pay to service the pumps, i have to buy a new one. The technician was kind and understand mummies who urgently need to save their breast pump so as to save their breasts. He even told me that I need not cab home but can take bus no. 138 to AMK MRT station. Thanks, but I really want to go home asap and Daddy Lim has kindly offered to foot the taxi fares.
After barely half an hour, the technician came back with both pumps repaired. He even cleaned them for me. He tested them and showed that the pumps are working fine and no weakening to the suction power. Woohoo. The old pump cost $50 and I bought an addition adapter at $60.
I left the service center hoping to get a cab home but no empty cab pass by that ulu place. In the end, I ended up on bus no. 138 to AMK MRT station. But I took a cab back from the MRT station.
I wonder if I should buy a manual pump to standby. All these mad rushes and agony when the electrical pump died are so painful and they are well-known to die without warning. Nobody can guarantee if the repaired pumps will be in good working order for how much longer. There will be a 3 months warranty but I don't think I will bother to come back to service them again if they died within the next 3 months. Lousy.
Mummy Lim
If i am to wait till they open at 2pm, I will still need to wait for them to check if the pump is serviceable. If yes, then for them to service the pump, which I don't know will take how long. If not, then to source for a new pump. And, I will only be able to express after I reached home. Yes, my breasts are trained, but not that well trained.
So, I had to again ask for permission to leave office before lunch to be in time. And I cabbed all the way to Tagore Lane. The cab fare cost me $25. I was just in time and the technician was still around to service my pump.
He checked this and that and informed that the motors are still working. Some parts probably came loose or "dislocated" and the problem for both pumps should be able to be resolved within half an hour. The news were music to my ears.
He also spoke about helping to retrieve records of warranty from their data base and the fees for the other pump with expired warranty if it is serviceable. Well, $$ is my least concern now. Afterall, if i dont pay to service the pumps, i have to buy a new one. The technician was kind and understand mummies who urgently need to save their breast pump so as to save their breasts. He even told me that I need not cab home but can take bus no. 138 to AMK MRT station. Thanks, but I really want to go home asap and Daddy Lim has kindly offered to foot the taxi fares.
After barely half an hour, the technician came back with both pumps repaired. He even cleaned them for me. He tested them and showed that the pumps are working fine and no weakening to the suction power. Woohoo. The old pump cost $50 and I bought an addition adapter at $60.
I left the service center hoping to get a cab home but no empty cab pass by that ulu place. In the end, I ended up on bus no. 138 to AMK MRT station. But I took a cab back from the MRT station.
I wonder if I should buy a manual pump to standby. All these mad rushes and agony when the electrical pump died are so painful and they are well-known to die without warning. Nobody can guarantee if the repaired pumps will be in good working order for how much longer. There will be a 3 months warranty but I don't think I will bother to come back to service them again if they died within the next 3 months. Lousy.
Mummy Lim
The Pump that Betrayed Me
For the past few nights, I was too tired to express when Lil Isaac couldn’t empty my breasts during the 1st night feed at past midnight. He had been waking up only once for comfort latching for the past nights, latching only for awhile before falling back to sleep. The moment I put him back to the cot, I crawled back to my bed too. Then I tried to wake up a few hours later to express. I am trying to maintain the night pump, which I read is important to maintain supply.
Last night was one of the many nights where I was simply too tired and couldn’t stay awake to express when Lil Isaac didn’t empty my breasts. The next moment that I regain conscious, my alarm was going off, telling me that it is time to wake up for work. I would usually snooze a little more but jumped off the bed this morning to express, partly bcos I missed my night pump and also bcos I had a lunch discussion and had to make some adjustments to my usual expressing schedule.
Just when I was finishing expressing (I think I was done), the pump DIED on me! It is the same problem that I had with the first pump that died on me a few months ago. I heard the same “ennhhhh… ennnhhh… ennnnhhhh..” and then there was no more. My heart died together with the pump. Why? Why? Why? This month is barely 6 months old! And it is not cheap lor. Money is one thing, I heartache at the fact that I will have to find ways to express in the day without my pumps. Boohoo.
So, I will be taking half day emergency leave this afternoon to bring both pumps to the service center at Tagore Lane, which is some ulu, ulu part at Thomson. The 2nd pump is definitely still under warranty but I don’t know where the warranty card or receipt is. I bet I didn’t keep them as I had absolute trust in my Ameda pump and didn’t expect it to die on me so quickly. I read that sometimes the servicing takes mere minutes, simply to put the misaligned parts back on track. I hope this is the case with at least 1 of the 2 pumps. If the servicing takes longer, I hope they have loan sets to spare. Otherwise, I will have to go find a new set. All these while, milk will be accumulating and I will only be able to “release” when I am home after the mad rush.
I will be cabbing from office to Tagore Lane and back home. My office at Tuas and the ulu ulu Tagore Lane are definitely not the best places to get cabs. Please, God, have mercy on me. -________-“
Mummy Lim
Last night was one of the many nights where I was simply too tired and couldn’t stay awake to express when Lil Isaac didn’t empty my breasts. The next moment that I regain conscious, my alarm was going off, telling me that it is time to wake up for work. I would usually snooze a little more but jumped off the bed this morning to express, partly bcos I missed my night pump and also bcos I had a lunch discussion and had to make some adjustments to my usual expressing schedule.
Just when I was finishing expressing (I think I was done), the pump DIED on me! It is the same problem that I had with the first pump that died on me a few months ago. I heard the same “ennhhhh… ennnhhh… ennnnhhhh..” and then there was no more. My heart died together with the pump. Why? Why? Why? This month is barely 6 months old! And it is not cheap lor. Money is one thing, I heartache at the fact that I will have to find ways to express in the day without my pumps. Boohoo.
So, I will be taking half day emergency leave this afternoon to bring both pumps to the service center at Tagore Lane, which is some ulu, ulu part at Thomson. The 2nd pump is definitely still under warranty but I don’t know where the warranty card or receipt is. I bet I didn’t keep them as I had absolute trust in my Ameda pump and didn’t expect it to die on me so quickly. I read that sometimes the servicing takes mere minutes, simply to put the misaligned parts back on track. I hope this is the case with at least 1 of the 2 pumps. If the servicing takes longer, I hope they have loan sets to spare. Otherwise, I will have to go find a new set. All these while, milk will be accumulating and I will only be able to “release” when I am home after the mad rush.
I will be cabbing from office to Tagore Lane and back home. My office at Tuas and the ulu ulu Tagore Lane are definitely not the best places to get cabs. Please, God, have mercy on me. -________-“
Mummy Lim
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Hope?
We have been battling with Lil isaac's eczema for the longest time. There are 2 red patches on hid cheek. The skin at his arm fold often breaks. His neck must be really itchy and makes him cranky. Recently, the folds behind his knee started looking sore too. Haiz.
We have tried so many different lotions and creams on him. If somebody says that a cream/ lotion is good, I will buy to try on him. I have come to accept that different cream works differently on different people and started stocking half finished creams that don't work. I also have so many unused creams, which I bought to stock up bcos they did work initially but losses it's effectiveness on him after awhile. And these creams are very expensive. -.o"
He is currently on Physiogel, which works on him initially. It didn't fully tame his eczema but at least his eczema doesn't flare and his skin doesn't break. However, it seems as if it is losing it's effect too.
Then, I saw this on the bp. http://bunchcircle.com/eczema-c-2/hopes-relief-therapeutic-cream-p-3
Apparently, it is some cream made of largely natural ingredients especially for eczema. I was skeptical but still bought it to try.
We were on cruise when we first started this cream for him. It didn't seem to help much initially but after a few days, we saw great improvement! The areas that are prone to eczema actually started to clear. They recovered so well. Then, we ran out of the cream and his eczema flared up. The red and angry patches came back and his skin started to break again. My heart ached at the broken skin.
I have bought another 2 tubes and the seller said that she has mailed them out yday. I hope I can receive them tomorrow. The mail box was empty when I checked just now.
I didn't dare to order too many at one go fearing that it may lose effectiveness and the cream is very expensive. A small tube of 60g cost $27 and can barely last for 1 week! Haiz, but if the cream can really tame his condition, we don't mind spending that $$. Mr Postman, can you pls work harder?
Mummy Lim
We have tried so many different lotions and creams on him. If somebody says that a cream/ lotion is good, I will buy to try on him. I have come to accept that different cream works differently on different people and started stocking half finished creams that don't work. I also have so many unused creams, which I bought to stock up bcos they did work initially but losses it's effectiveness on him after awhile. And these creams are very expensive. -.o"
He is currently on Physiogel, which works on him initially. It didn't fully tame his eczema but at least his eczema doesn't flare and his skin doesn't break. However, it seems as if it is losing it's effect too.
Then, I saw this on the bp. http://bunchcircle.com/eczema-c-2/hopes-relief-therapeutic-cream-p-3
Apparently, it is some cream made of largely natural ingredients especially for eczema. I was skeptical but still bought it to try.
We were on cruise when we first started this cream for him. It didn't seem to help much initially but after a few days, we saw great improvement! The areas that are prone to eczema actually started to clear. They recovered so well. Then, we ran out of the cream and his eczema flared up. The red and angry patches came back and his skin started to break again. My heart ached at the broken skin.
I have bought another 2 tubes and the seller said that she has mailed them out yday. I hope I can receive them tomorrow. The mail box was empty when I checked just now.
I didn't dare to order too many at one go fearing that it may lose effectiveness and the cream is very expensive. A small tube of 60g cost $27 and can barely last for 1 week! Haiz, but if the cream can really tame his condition, we don't mind spending that $$. Mr Postman, can you pls work harder?
Mummy Lim
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