Fayth and my new found love

Meimei bought a dress for Fayth last week and tried in on her. She's so happy wearing this dress and keep telling the whole family she's Pretty Princess Fayth!

Some poses of her...

She said princess must be gentle, so she use the dress to covered her whole leg

One of her favourite Princess pose!

She posed this way herself!

Few days back, my sil's bf bought her a Cheong-sum from Hong Kong but when asked if she like the cheong-sum......

SIL: Do you like this dress that Ed kor kor bought for you?
Fayth: No, I don't like because princess don't wear this type (referring to cheong sum) of dress. Princess wear... (she opened the wardrobe and took out that pink-black dress) this!!!
SIL: But that (cheong sum) is china princess dress, so pretty!
Fayth: (Very fierce tone) No! Not nice, princess don't wear that!

All of us laugh till stomach pain, really is a vain pot as what Lilian had said!

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Recently, I'm addicted to do shopping online and this is my new found love that I've bought from Gmarket!

Skin79 BB Products

BB Cream Miniature Set (Got to try each of them and see which works wonder on me)

From left: Skin79 Luminous Pearl BB Cream, Rose Mist Toner, Skin79 BB compact powder

Brief description about this wonder cream..

Skin79 Pearl Luminous BB Cream, Diamond Collection

(Effect)

The Pearl BB Cream makes your skin feel light and moist, and makes it look bright and revitalized.

(Direction)

Apply after sunblock

Skin79 BB Compact powder

(Effect)

Protects the skin effectively from strong UV rays and keeps it moist and radiant. The porosity and flourine control of the powder gives the skin a natural and sheer look.
(Direction)

Apply after BB Cream or makeup base.

Skin79 Super + BB Cream, Hot Pink Collection
(Effect)

Smooth and promote healing skin, as well as providing whitening and UV protection. Keeps your skin moist and healthy. Suitable for oily/combination skin or those prone to clogged pores.

(Direction)
Apply after moisturiser. It replaces the liquid foundation and sun block.

Skin79 Gold BB Cream
(Effect)
Contains Gold and Caviar extract that care the skin intensively to make shiny, healthy skin. Suitable for dry skin or those who want wrinkle improvement.
(Direction)
Apply after moisturiser. It replaces the liquid foundation and sun block.

Skin79 Prestige BB Cream, Diamond Collection
(Effect)
Effective in whitening, wrinkle improvement. UV A and B are intercepted. Diamond and Jewel Complex, Ruby powder, Amethyst and Pearl makes skin radiant.
(Direction)
Apply after moisturiser. It replaces the liquid foundation and sun block.

Week 19: The poop factory is now open

Uh Oh... didn't managed to get time to update for the past 1 week as I'm busy with work...yeah, been really busy working as some of my colleagues were on leave for holidays (so envy) and needed to take over with some of their work loads (hardly had any time for msn/skype chatting as well).

Time flies and I'm now in my pregnancy week 19 (4 months and 3 weeks to be exact). Just 1 more week to my scheduled appointment on 18 May for the major scanning and of course the 'peeping' to my baby's gender...

Fetal development in pregnancy week 19: Your amazing little baby is now around 10 inches in length! If this seems a bit shocking, you’ll be relieved to know they’ve not actually grown over 3 inches, but that their little legs are now straight enough to be measured. This is when doctors begin measuring fetal growth from head to toe, (no longer “crown to rump” or CR). Lanugo (little hairs) covers their whole body now, trapping that charming cheese-like vernix caseosa (see week 18) to the surface to the skin. This week your lil’ fetus will start on an appetizing diet of amniotic fluid which they are now capable of swallowing, digesting, and passing the fluid as far as their tiny “large” intestines. Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

How your life's changing: Think you're big now? You'll start growing even faster in the weeks to come. As a result, you may notice some achiness in your lower abdomen or even an occasional brief, stabbing pain on one or both sides — especially when you shift position or at the end of an active day. You may be noticing some skin changes, too. Are the palms of your hands red? Nothing to worry about — it's from the extra estrogen. You may also have patches of darkened skin caused by a temporary increase in pigment. When these darker patches appear on your upper lip, cheeks, and forehead, they're called chloasma, or the "mask of pregnancy." You may also notice some darkening of your nipples, freckles, scars, underarms, inner thighs, and vulva. That darkened line running from your belly button to your pubic bone is called the linea nigra, or "dark line." These darkened spots will probably fade shortly after delivery.

Dreams

There's an interesting article about...dreams, Pregnancy Dreams! Do you experience any of these dreams during your 10 months journey of Expecting? Well....

Dreams During Pregnancy ~ Many women report that their dream life shifts into high gear during pregnancy. Interestingly, during the second and third trimesters, you spend less sleep time in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, the cycle in which most dreams occur. Why, then, all those frequent and vivid dream memories?

It's probably at least in part because you may be interrupting a dream-filled cycle when you wake up to pee, cope with heartburn, leg cramps, restless legs, or a backache, or to shift to a more comfortable position. Waking up during REM sleep makes you more likely to remember your dreams.

It may also be in part that dreams seem so vivid during pregnancy because for most women pregnancy is a time of such heightened emotions — from joy to apprehension and everything in between — but no one really knows for sure.

Here's a look at some common themes and what they may mean, according to Patricia Garfield, a clinical psychologist and author of Women's Bodies, Women's Dreams.

You're caring for baby animals. During the second trimester, many pregnant women dream about cuddly, baby-like animals, such as puppies, chicks, and kittens. Friendly creatures in your dreams are generally thought to signify that you're tuned in to your instincts. Menacing animals, on the other hand, may represent ambivalence about the strange new creature entering your life.

You have a sexy encounter with an old flame. Many mothers-to-be are concerned about their changing figure and its effect on their sex life — while many others feel more sexually charged than ever. Both feelings are often reflected in your dreams. Not only do erotic dreams offer comforting reassurance, but they may mirror the sexiness you feel during your waking hours, too.

Your mate is straying. If you dream that your partner hooks up with an ex-girlfriend or a total stranger, it can signal insecurity about holding his love and attention through a time of great change. Right now, you're dependent on the goodwill and support of those around you, especially your partner. Fearing his loss is a common emotional reaction to being pregnant.

Since there's nothing you can do to stop the crazy dreams, try having fun with them. Keep a notebook and pen by your bedside to jot them down.

Pregnancy Week 17

Pregnancy Week 17

What is going on with mom & baby?

Baby: Don't be too shocked but... your baby is EVEN bigger than it was last week, not to mention getting cuter, and smarter every day! Baby’s crown to rump length is around 13.5 cm. Your baby weighs about 150-200 grams, has fine hair called lanugo forming on her head and body. Your baby is forming enamel on her teeth now and is beginning to develop fat underneath her skin. Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop. Reactive listening has begun for your baby, even though their ears are not yet structurally complete or fully functional. Meanwhile, different parts of their astonishingly complex brain are developing to process your little one’s hearing and other senses, (you know, sight, smell, taste and touch).

Mom: You may be having more aches and pains now. You may be experiencing pain on the sides of your abdomen called round ligament pain. This is caused by your expanding uterus and your ligaments stretching. You may also start having problems with heartburn if you haven’t already.

This Week's Activity: Start a baby name list. (I have already start choosing names origin from Spanish, Italian and English!) Make a list of ten names you like. Have your partner do the same. Trade lists and each cross out one name on the other's list that you dislike. Keep taking turns until you have a set of names you can both live with. Talk about why you like and dislike certain names. Many couples even create ground rules, such as no names of former girlfriends or boyfriends and no names that have ever been used for family pets.

Boy? Girl?

Went to this interesting webby and took a quiz. http://www.justmommies.com/quizzes/gender_prediction_quiz.php
This is what it had predicted. How true it is? Let's wait for May 18...

Lilian, maybe you can try the quiz and see is it the same as what your gynae predicts!

Weekends..

Fayth was running down with fever, bad cough and runny nose on Saturday evening. Was on urgent leave this morning as I decided to bring her to KKH see doctor instead of going to the neighbourhood GP as their medicines doesn't seems to works on Fayth.

Had dinner with mummy and cousin on Saturday night and to challenger as mummy wanted to get a lappy. She chosen a HP lappy at $2k+ so she's entitle to purchase a camera at special price and of cause that camera is for me... heeheehee~~~ Different model of camera charge at different special price. So, after much consideration, I had chosen a Sony 10M.P camera at a top up of $149 only. That's a great deal though but of cause branding wise, it can't compare to Canon.

Yesterday went to HB's 'god brother' wedding dinner. I dressed Fayth up as a little princess. When I told her in the noon that she's going to wear a mini tiara for the night, she's so happy that can't stop bugging me to change her up. This is the photos I've took for her before the dinner.

Fayth posed as a princess (using my old Canon camera)

At the hotel restaurant (Photos below is taken by new camera), See the different between 5MP and 10mp photos??? You pay for what you get....

She starts to get cranky as her fever came back again...

Fayth was suddenly asked to be a flower girl for the bride and groom as they spotted her playfully running about with her new found friend at the dinner!

Some fun facts

Just got some interesting information from this webby: http://www.babiesonline.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/ Just type in your due date and you get these informations!

Congratulations!

Your Due Date Is Saturday, October 03, 2009
Your conception date was most likely Saturday, January 10, 2009

You are in Week 17 of your pregnancy and your baby is 15 weeks old. (Why is this? Read on the little notes.)

Your Third Trimester will begin 7/4/2009 117 days down, 163 to go!

Little Notes: A full term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks (280 days), broken down into 13-week trimesters, starting from the first day of your last menstrual period. That's right, you haven't even conceived in what physicians consider to be the first two weeks of pregnancy. You might as well get used to this idea now: Your first day of pregnancy is the first day of your last menstrual period. Ovulation usually occurs two weeks after that, and most women conceive during that time. So as if thinking you may be growing a human being inside of you isn't confusing enough, you are already two weeks pregnant on the day you conceive!

Fun Birthday Facts
If born on your due date, your baby's half birthday will be April 3
Your baby's birthstone will be Opal (Hope)
Your baby's Astrological Sign will be Libra
Your baby's Flower will be Calendula or Cosmos (White, Yellow and Varied)
Your baby will be born in the Chinese Year of The Brown Earth Cow
This time next year your baby will be 29 Weeks Old!
Your baby will start kindergarten in 2014, be old enough to drive a car in 2025, finish high school in 2027, and will graduate from college with the class of 2031, give or take a year. Can you imagine?

The Protest Baby

Am suffering from dull headache for the past 3 days. It seems like there's a hammer in my head, hammering me every now and then... There's nothing I can do as I refuse to take any panadol even if it is safe during pregnancy so I only can endure, endure and endure.

Been able to feel my baby's movements more often now and the kicking is getting stronger too! This little baby already started to protest if I were to delay my breakfast. This morning as I'm getting late to work, there isn't much time to have breakfast with HB so he drop me off at MacDonald to get myself a burger (which I plan to eat in office). Once I got back into the car, I put the burger aside and only drink my orange juice.

HB: Why you don't want to eat now?
Me: Don't want la, later the car smell.
HB: Never mind, you eat now. I can wind down the window.
Me: Never mind la, later I reach office then eat.
*Just at the moment after saying this sentence, the poking and kicking starts...*

Me: Hmmm, think baby is protesting already. Now is kicking me.
HB: Then you better eat now!
Me: Okie...(Start to take out the burger and enjoy)

After finishing the burger and orange juice, think I'm only 50% full because I start to feel hungry at around 11am!

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For the month of March and April, there's so many new babies and new mom-to-be. Feel so happy... :)

To the mummies who have just delivered:~

Congrats to Filza on the delivered of her 1st baby girl on April 7.
Congrats to Sharon on the delivered of her 2nd baby, Ashley Ng on April 11.
Congrats to Tinylovees (although I don't know who she is) on the delivered of her 2nd baby, Chloe on April 20.

To the mummies to be (again):~

Congrats myself on the successful of my 2nd production and also successfully completed my 1st trimester.
Congrats to Lilian on the successful of your 1st production which you had tried it for so hard and so long (you gonna pass your 1st trimester real soon!!)
And finally, congrats to my Cousin Veron who had also been successful of her 2nd production.

Take care all mummies to be (including myself....heehee)

Life is precious; Life is gift.

Pregnancy week 16

So many days I didn't update my blog and now I am in my preggy week 16!! Let's see how is my naughty baby doing inside me this week as he/she has already start busy kicking and poking me especially if I suddenly sneeze too loud, will received a sudden poking asking me to be quiet!!!



Fetal development in pregnancy week 16: Over the past three weeks your astounding growing baby has managed to stretch yet another 2 full inches (totaling about 4.5 inches) and weighs around 3.5 ounces. Yessireee, that’s some pretty serious growth... and with it comes several physical developments! For starters, their head to body ratio is finally starting to even out a bit as the rest of the body is actually growing faster than the head at this point. Yes, your little light bulb is not so top-heavy. Their adorable little limbs have lengthened, almost reaching their normal proportions which they will have at birth. Their eyes are still closed but moving and if you had an ultrasound, which many doctors recommend you have at about this time, you may even see your little one sucking on a thumb, not to mention the necessary signifiers to let you know whether you’ve got a wee lad or lassie. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

And how's mom doing? The top of your uterus is about halfway between your pubic bone and your navel, and the round ligaments that support it are thickening and stretching as it grows. You're probably feeling a whole lot better as you settle into pregnancy, too. Less nausea, fewer mood swings, and "glowing" skin contribute to an overall sense of well-being. Soon you'll experience one of the most wonderful moments of pregnancy — feeling your baby move. While some women notice "quickening" as early as 16 weeks, many don't feel their baby move until about 18 weeks or more. (And if this is your first baby, don't be too impatient — you may not be aware of your baby's movements until 20 weeks or so.) The earliest movements may feel like little flutters, gas bubbles, or even like popcorn popping. Over the following weeks they'll grow stronger and you'll be able to feel them much more frequently.

My check up to the KKH

Went for my monthly check up yesterday. Got so many questions to bomb-bah my gynae as it's was a long waited 1 month.

3 more days to my 16 weeks of pregnancy, expected to see the gender of my baby but Doc Tan said he/she is too shy to open up or perhaps is just too busy kicking inside me!

For these 15 weeks, I've gained 1kg which is 45.1kg now (So proud of myself). Baby is currently 8.5cm long (3.5 inch) but still very small to know the weight. I am anxious to know about the growth and weight of baby is because Fayth was borned a IUGR (terms for Low Birth Weight Baby) at 44cm long, 2.26kg only and it was really tough to look after such a small baby. She's just like a little kitten even during full month!

When I'm preggy with Fayth, I was suffering from Low Lying Placenta which will resulted in bleeding and unable to have a normal vaginal delivery because it blocks the birth canal but usually the placenta will move upwards as the pregnancy progress. Now, again, I'm having this Low Placenta so hopefully it will move upwards when my womb gets bigger...

Knowing that I got a history of IUGR baby, Doc Tan prescribed me Prenatal Omega Fish oil for the development of baby's brain and eyes function. I've just measured the fish oil soft gel, it is 2cm long and 0.5cm thick! Oh gosh... ZPGY will know that I will have problem swallowing pills but I'm good at biting panadol, wahahaha~~~

I confessed to Doc Tan that I've this very bad habit of stealing coffee to drink but of cause I don't drink it everyday. Doc Tan said 1 cup of coffee a day is fine but it would be better if I don't drink it frequently as caffeine is bad for baby's development.

I really got so many questions to ask my gynae but ended up I missed out the most important question... I constipate almost everyday and this is my biggest problem of all, I wanted to get Doc Tan to prescribe me with something that can really help me with...but...sob sob, got to wait till next month again! :(

Oh yes, I no longer needed the medication that stabilised the pregnancy!!! And all my blood tests result normal! Now waiting for the major scanning on 18 May, Doc Tan said will check the baby gender again next month.

Baby, Be good ok! Don't be so shy, give doctor check awhile only then Mummy can start to think of nice names... If girl, will be Fynn Lam. If boy, still can't think of any nice name that start with F..... Chinese name I want it to be Lam Jia Le, suitable for both boy and girl but still will need to give those people to count the birth time etc after the baby is born...