My ss has permanently dropped since a few months ago. I never manage to pick it up thereafter. My only comfort is that Lil Isaac is on partial FM. In desperate times, there is also the extra EBM from my SIL.
It has been almost 14 months with 2 months of exclusive expressing. I stopped with jiejie when she was 8 months old. People often gave me the unbelievable look when I tell them that I am still giving Lil Isaac EBM. They will then automatically ask when I intend to stop.
So, when? I don't know. I have no pressure to meet Lil Isaac's dd. My current portfolio allows me to express at my "designated" timings. On rare occasions, I had to make adjustment to those timings. I still have milk, Lil Isaac still prefers my EBM to FM during waking hours. Lil Isaac has history of eczema, which flares occasionally, BM will be good for his condition. Both my breastpumps are still working fine. I save $$ on FM. Most importantly, breastfeeding helps me to burn the extra calories. Hohoho.
Looks like I am not ready to stop yet. Not when I have a whole list of reasons not to.
Mummy Lim
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Suay
I took leave on Thursday to bring Lil Isaac for his MMR jab and to go to the hdb office next to the clinic to run some errands but things simply refused to go the way I planned.
First of all, Lil Shauna refused to go to school for her enrichment class. Popo got irritated that she didn't want to go to school bcos mummy was at home. My fault. She finally bulged on the promise that I send her to school. Popo grumbled bcos it spoilt the plan. Then again, she refused to send Lil Isaac for his jab when I send jiejie to school. We ended up all going to jiejie's school.
Then I found a clinic next to jiejie's school that offers the MMR jab and decided that we will get the jab done there. We were told that the wait was about 30 mins but we were still waiting after an hour. Popo grumbled like mad, my bad.
We finally made it to Centris after all the wait and hassle. At Centris, when I tried to express, I found that one of the funnel broke and I had to go home to get the replacement. I took the mrt home but realized that I forgot my keys at my doorstep! Arrrggghhhh. I really wanted to pull hair then. I had to take the train back to boon lay, retrieved the key then go back home to express. I was so mad at myself and everything that I called Daddy Lim to complain big time.
I was worried that the rest of the day will be sucky as well, especially when one of the agendas of tge day was to choose a new maid. Luckily, the rest of the day went fine. I got my maid, she be here in beginning of next year. Now, I can't be bother to talk much or scold NRT. I am in countdown mood. Oh, the day did turn better, I even got my iPhone 4s. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
First of all, Lil Shauna refused to go to school for her enrichment class. Popo got irritated that she didn't want to go to school bcos mummy was at home. My fault. She finally bulged on the promise that I send her to school. Popo grumbled bcos it spoilt the plan. Then again, she refused to send Lil Isaac for his jab when I send jiejie to school. We ended up all going to jiejie's school.
Then I found a clinic next to jiejie's school that offers the MMR jab and decided that we will get the jab done there. We were told that the wait was about 30 mins but we were still waiting after an hour. Popo grumbled like mad, my bad.
We finally made it to Centris after all the wait and hassle. At Centris, when I tried to express, I found that one of the funnel broke and I had to go home to get the replacement. I took the mrt home but realized that I forgot my keys at my doorstep! Arrrggghhhh. I really wanted to pull hair then. I had to take the train back to boon lay, retrieved the key then go back home to express. I was so mad at myself and everything that I called Daddy Lim to complain big time.
I was worried that the rest of the day will be sucky as well, especially when one of the agendas of tge day was to choose a new maid. Luckily, the rest of the day went fine. I got my maid, she be here in beginning of next year. Now, I can't be bother to talk much or scold NRT. I am in countdown mood. Oh, the day did turn better, I even got my iPhone 4s. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Popo Finally Says...
"Change!" NRT drove popo crazy. Two main trigger points. Ah mah is a clean freak, so you can imagine her horrible when she woke up 2 mornings ago to found the toilet used but not flashed. Yes, our dear auntie forgot.
That same day, NRT told my SIL that she is determined to do a better job henceforth bcos she really wants to work for us. Popo happily related that to us in the car, which I took with a large pinch of salt. Then when alighting from the car, Popo reminded NRT that she promised to buck up and do no wrong henceforth, which she replied that all the wrongs that she has done are not intentional. She may still do wrong but she will change when we tell her and she won't repeat her mistakes. -.o" But she makes mistakes everyday despite being here for one month! I don't see how that is putting in her best. Popo was very irked by her remark. *Bang*, NRT shot herself and Popo finally agreed that NRT should go.
That is what we realized about NRT. She always has some explanation (which is usually a long story) when she commits a mistake. After hearing her trying to explain in that irritating monotonous tone for the nth time, I just want her to shut up when she even attempts to start. I hate it most when she commits some major mistake while I am working and popo will call me and insists that I speak to her over the phone and NRT will start her "mdm... Sorry... I... Ah mah...". STOP!!!!!!
The best part, after her "I-will-buck-up" speech, Daddy Lim caught her trying to entertain Lil Isaac with SHOES! Seriously, I don't know what is in her head. Yday, Popo was so mad bcos she was cooking while NRT was minding Lil Isaac. Just when Popo went to check on them, she found NRT letting Lil Isaac played with one of those containers that the girls used to keep bubbles solution. Lil Isaac was licking the container. Faint. NRT insisted that she had washed the container before allowing Lil Isaac to play with it. But Popo still found it slippery and it smelled strongly of that bubble solution.
Lil Isaac still hates her and crawls away at lightning speed. Otherwise, he would be whining or crying pitifully. When we are outside, we ended up minding the kids ourselves bcos they all don't want auntie and NRT merely follow behind us, as if stalking us. I can cry. At home, when she's trying to look after Lil Shauna, minimal gets done and her explanation is always Lil Shauna doesn't want, if she forces, Lil Shauna will cry. Win again.
So, we are changing her and we didn't have many choices. I saw the bio-data that the agency sent to me. They are either old, fat or old and fat. I will be going down to the agency to do a phone interview shortly. One of the 3 whom we shortlisted the last time was still available. She is 26, a mother of a 3yo and just went back a few months ago after completing her contact. The only setback is that her ex-employer has 2 teenage kids and her duties were mainly housekeeping. Since she spent the last 2 years away from home, she probably has little experience looking after kids too. My only comfort is that she's young, so she will have more energy to chase and play with the kids?
I am praying hard...
Mummy Lim
That same day, NRT told my SIL that she is determined to do a better job henceforth bcos she really wants to work for us. Popo happily related that to us in the car, which I took with a large pinch of salt. Then when alighting from the car, Popo reminded NRT that she promised to buck up and do no wrong henceforth, which she replied that all the wrongs that she has done are not intentional. She may still do wrong but she will change when we tell her and she won't repeat her mistakes. -.o" But she makes mistakes everyday despite being here for one month! I don't see how that is putting in her best. Popo was very irked by her remark. *Bang*, NRT shot herself and Popo finally agreed that NRT should go.
That is what we realized about NRT. She always has some explanation (which is usually a long story) when she commits a mistake. After hearing her trying to explain in that irritating monotonous tone for the nth time, I just want her to shut up when she even attempts to start. I hate it most when she commits some major mistake while I am working and popo will call me and insists that I speak to her over the phone and NRT will start her "mdm... Sorry... I... Ah mah...". STOP!!!!!!
The best part, after her "I-will-buck-up" speech, Daddy Lim caught her trying to entertain Lil Isaac with SHOES! Seriously, I don't know what is in her head. Yday, Popo was so mad bcos she was cooking while NRT was minding Lil Isaac. Just when Popo went to check on them, she found NRT letting Lil Isaac played with one of those containers that the girls used to keep bubbles solution. Lil Isaac was licking the container. Faint. NRT insisted that she had washed the container before allowing Lil Isaac to play with it. But Popo still found it slippery and it smelled strongly of that bubble solution.
Lil Isaac still hates her and crawls away at lightning speed. Otherwise, he would be whining or crying pitifully. When we are outside, we ended up minding the kids ourselves bcos they all don't want auntie and NRT merely follow behind us, as if stalking us. I can cry. At home, when she's trying to look after Lil Shauna, minimal gets done and her explanation is always Lil Shauna doesn't want, if she forces, Lil Shauna will cry. Win again.
So, we are changing her and we didn't have many choices. I saw the bio-data that the agency sent to me. They are either old, fat or old and fat. I will be going down to the agency to do a phone interview shortly. One of the 3 whom we shortlisted the last time was still available. She is 26, a mother of a 3yo and just went back a few months ago after completing her contact. The only setback is that her ex-employer has 2 teenage kids and her duties were mainly housekeeping. Since she spent the last 2 years away from home, she probably has little experience looking after kids too. My only comfort is that she's young, so she will have more energy to chase and play with the kids?
I am praying hard...
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Tooth is Coming
Lil Isaac is spouting his 12th tooth, one of his upper molar. The 11th tooth, the lower molar, has broke through a while back but stopped growing. Now, both the upper and lower molars are growing and they are obviously irritating him.
Lil Isaac seems cranky, frequently putting his finger into his mouth and he also started biting us. -.o" Well at least there is no fever and I am not breastfeeding him now. Hohoho.
Lil Isaac is still not walking and he is already approaching 14 mths old. He can stand unsupported and cruises alot but just not walking! He is still "falling" and staggering his feet when he "walks" from person to person. I remembered jiejie started walking shortly after we started the mentioned walking exercise. Lil Isaac seems stuck at this stage for a long time. In fact, he seems to be getting lazier and now tries to escape when we try to help him practice "walking".
I am not very worried. I always hear how boys are slower. I saw on fb that many of the October 2010 babies are already walking and I do hope that he walks soon especially by the time we go for our Hkg trip next February 2012. He should walk by then, right? He would be 16 mths old then leh.
Mummy Lim
Lil Isaac seems cranky, frequently putting his finger into his mouth and he also started biting us. -.o" Well at least there is no fever and I am not breastfeeding him now. Hohoho.
Lil Isaac is still not walking and he is already approaching 14 mths old. He can stand unsupported and cruises alot but just not walking! He is still "falling" and staggering his feet when he "walks" from person to person. I remembered jiejie started walking shortly after we started the mentioned walking exercise. Lil Isaac seems stuck at this stage for a long time. In fact, he seems to be getting lazier and now tries to escape when we try to help him practice "walking".
I am not very worried. I always hear how boys are slower. I saw on fb that many of the October 2010 babies are already walking and I do hope that he walks soon especially by the time we go for our Hkg trip next February 2012. He should walk by then, right? He would be 16 mths old then leh.
Mummy Lim
Chinese?
DL: Baby, it is very warm, let me switch on the fan first.
LS: Pappy, what is "warm" in chinese?
DL: "Re".
LS: OK
ML: Baby, are you a Chinese or an English.
LS: English.
ML: But Pappy and Mummy are chinese, why are you an English?
LS: Bcos I cant remember chinese.
DL & ML: ....
Mummy Lim
LS: Pappy, what is "warm" in chinese?
DL: "Re".
LS: OK
ML: Baby, are you a Chinese or an English.
LS: English.
ML: But Pappy and Mummy are chinese, why are you an English?
LS: Bcos I cant remember chinese.
DL & ML: ....
Mummy Lim
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Zoo
I deserved a pat on my back. On Tuesday morning, I drove the car back from yard after Daddy Lim drove to work. Then, I brought the 3 girls and Lil Isaac to the zoo! Of course I wasn't alone, I am not that powerful. Popo and the 2 maids came along. But I actually drove from yard to home then to Centris and finally to the zoo. The ride was pretty smooth, no hiccups and I didn't lose my way. Hohoho. I did pray hard for journey mercy the night before though.
We hadn't been to the zoo for a long time. Lil Isaac has never been to the zoo as he couldn't tolerate hot weather bcos of his eczema and we used to exclude him from such outdoor excursions or avoid them altogether. We are so glad that his eczema is so much better now.
We brought along 3 strollers. Bless Tiguan for her big boot space. Popo though I was crazy but the strollers were fully utilized. Lil Isaac sat in one of them throughout the trip and even took a 2hrs nap in it! Lil Isaac has never been a fan of stroller, but I suppose he will be more comfortable in the stroller than be slinged or carried in the hot weather. Maybe it was peer pressure (the other 2 jiejies were also in the stroller) or he was constantly distracted by the animals or the constant supply of tidbits that Popo strove into his mouth. Yes, we were all very surprised that Lil Isaac can "see" the animals. The very first time we brought jiejie to the Jurong Bird Park, she can only see the water ripples, plants and monorail. So, we were excited that Lil Isaac was excited by the animals.
The weather was really good. It was breezey and cool.
We caught 2 shows and spent some time getting to the Kids' World. The Zoo map is really hard to read lor. The kids went crazy at the water playground. Lil Isaac was knocked out and was still asleep when we left the Zoo.
On the way back, Lil Shauna rode on the pony.
We also rode on the elphant, which Felicia didnt enjoy and declared that it was not fun while we were on the elephant's back. We left the zoo at 2pm, which by then was really hot. Fione has started complaining about being tired (from walking) and we were all hot and sticky. I couldnt be more grateful for Tiguan's aircon then.
The car ride back was a little more challenging as the kids were tired and thus cranky. However, they took the threat of being left behind in the zoo pretty well and we made it home safe and sound. Lil Isaac slept all the way home.
The zoo trip really tires us out. Lil Shauna, who no longer takes afternoon nap was knocked out for a good hour.
And the nap didnt really affect bedtime. Lil Isaac fell asleep in the evening despite a 3-hour afternoon nap. We had to wake him up after 20 mins and he too had an early night.
Yes, it was tiring but we had a good time. Jurong Bird Pard next?
Mummy Lim
We hadn't been to the zoo for a long time. Lil Isaac has never been to the zoo as he couldn't tolerate hot weather bcos of his eczema and we used to exclude him from such outdoor excursions or avoid them altogether. We are so glad that his eczema is so much better now.
We brought along 3 strollers. Bless Tiguan for her big boot space. Popo though I was crazy but the strollers were fully utilized. Lil Isaac sat in one of them throughout the trip and even took a 2hrs nap in it! Lil Isaac has never been a fan of stroller, but I suppose he will be more comfortable in the stroller than be slinged or carried in the hot weather. Maybe it was peer pressure (the other 2 jiejies were also in the stroller) or he was constantly distracted by the animals or the constant supply of tidbits that Popo strove into his mouth. Yes, we were all very surprised that Lil Isaac can "see" the animals. The very first time we brought jiejie to the Jurong Bird Park, she can only see the water ripples, plants and monorail. So, we were excited that Lil Isaac was excited by the animals.
The weather was really good. It was breezey and cool.
We caught 2 shows and spent some time getting to the Kids' World. The Zoo map is really hard to read lor. The kids went crazy at the water playground. Lil Isaac was knocked out and was still asleep when we left the Zoo.
On the way back, Lil Shauna rode on the pony.
We also rode on the elphant, which Felicia didnt enjoy and declared that it was not fun while we were on the elephant's back. We left the zoo at 2pm, which by then was really hot. Fione has started complaining about being tired (from walking) and we were all hot and sticky. I couldnt be more grateful for Tiguan's aircon then.
The car ride back was a little more challenging as the kids were tired and thus cranky. However, they took the threat of being left behind in the zoo pretty well and we made it home safe and sound. Lil Isaac slept all the way home.
The zoo trip really tires us out. Lil Shauna, who no longer takes afternoon nap was knocked out for a good hour.
And the nap didnt really affect bedtime. Lil Isaac fell asleep in the evening despite a 3-hour afternoon nap. We had to wake him up after 20 mins and he too had an early night.
Yes, it was tiring but we had a good time. Jurong Bird Pard next?
Mummy Lim
Happy Bday, Pappy
Happy 34th bday, Pappy.
How long have it been? 7 years coming to 8. Yes, we have known each other for so long. Thank you for standing by me all these years and agreeing to have 2 beautiful kids with me. I remembered your weak attempts to persuade me to stop at one. See, Lil Isaac isn't that bad, right.
Let's continue to work on our monthly couple time and look forward to our first overseas trip without kids, away from the kids!
I bought you a present and I hope you like it.
Oh Lil Shauna decided to get you a toy car too.
And she wanted to get you a bday cake and to help you blow the candles.
We love you very much. Muaks.
Mummy Lim
How long have it been? 7 years coming to 8. Yes, we have known each other for so long. Thank you for standing by me all these years and agreeing to have 2 beautiful kids with me. I remembered your weak attempts to persuade me to stop at one. See, Lil Isaac isn't that bad, right.
Let's continue to work on our monthly couple time and look forward to our first overseas trip without kids, away from the kids!
I bought you a present and I hope you like it.
Oh Lil Shauna decided to get you a toy car too.
And she wanted to get you a bday cake and to help you blow the candles.
We love you very much. Muaks.
Mummy Lim
Bad Post
My last post must have been pretty grim. So much so that Mummy H called to ask if I am ok and invited us to her place for playdate if I needed refuge.
Dont worry, I am very fine. The post was written yday but posted this morning. I had a rough Saturday morning at work, which explains the foul mood and negativity. Popo decided to abort the Sentosa idea upon hearing that Daddy Lim has to work late. See, she does have something up her sleeve but loves me enuff to rescue me to abandon her "take a break" plan. With her around, everything and everyone was safe and sound. We spent Saturday catching 2 performances. I am a sucker for free performances.
Now, we are taking refuge in Centris. Daddy Lim is knocking off soon. Everything is fine.
Mummy Lim
Dont worry, I am very fine. The post was written yday but posted this morning. I had a rough Saturday morning at work, which explains the foul mood and negativity. Popo decided to abort the Sentosa idea upon hearing that Daddy Lim has to work late. See, she does have something up her sleeve but loves me enuff to rescue me to abandon her "take a break" plan. With her around, everything and everyone was safe and sound. We spent Saturday catching 2 performances. I am a sucker for free performances.
Now, we are taking refuge in Centris. Daddy Lim is knocking off soon. Everything is fine.
Mummy Lim
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