My Breast Pump is here ....

My breast pump is here... very satisfied with my purchase. Really glad that I attended the workshop conducted by Mumsfairy. Looking forward to my first breastfeeding experience....

Below is how this innovative breast pump works... handsfree... less noise... strongly recommended. Visit http://www.mumsfairy.com/ for details...

1st Lesson - Nutritional Needs

Attended the 1st lesson on last Friday at Mt Alvernia.

This is the only lecture session which lasted for ard 1hr... informative session and it reminded me to increase my intake of Calcium and Iron...

• Calcium - baby is growing vertically now... hence calcium is required for bone growth.
• Iron - baby is getting active. Food for baby and baby waste are transport through blood stream hence I need more iron to create new blood cells for the baby. And baby needs to store more Iron for use when he is born cos mummy's milk do not have this mineral.

With the increase activity in my body, I tends to get tired more easily. In addition, baby always kick at almost anytime he likes. More frequent in the morning when I wake... and before I sleep at nite... what an active baby!

Looking forward to the next lesson on Exercises and an additional workshop on Breastfeeding...

Prenatal Course

Going for the 1st lesson of prenatal course this friday.... hee hee... 2 hrs per lesson... hope it will be interactive and interesting....












1st Session
• Physiological changes during pregnancy
• Nutritional needs during pregnancy and after delivery

2nd & 3rd Sessions
• Backcare and exercises during pregnancy
• Stages of labour
• Techniques to cope with labour
• Relaxation and massage
• Role of support person

4th, 5th & 6th Sessions
• Signs of labour
• Pain relief in labour
• Methods of delivery
• Care of mother after delivery
• Infant Feeding
• Importance of breastfeeding & bonding
• Bathing and care of your newborn
• Familiarization tour of hospital

Shopping for Walnut

Is time for shop for walnut... too many things to buy on the list... and still doing research and shopping around... i think kiddy palace is mostly recommended... so i went down today... but undecisive on buying the baby items... hee hee... in the end, i bought a set of towel for walnut.... sherron bought 2 pair of booties... hee hee...

In fact, i am eager to get clothes for walnut since last week so I resort to online shopping on friday at the comfort of my bayview office... hahaha... not sure if it is cheaper, bt is a convenient way to shop anytime, anywhere.... hee hee... below are the items that i bought...

when he is 6mths old

9 mths old

12mths old

Walnut is "Jixiang"

Went for a detail scan today... finally we know the gender of walnut... he has a "bird bird"... hee hee... Worked out a list of items to buy last weekend. It's time to shop this week =)

GEAR:
- Baby crib/cot
- Rocking bed (sponsored)
- Stroller
- Cabinet or Toyogo
- Baby pillow and bolster (made by mama)
- Infant toys - muscial pooh bear
- Hanger for baby towels & clothes

CLOTHING:
- Baby wrap with prints and hat
- One-piece pyjamas
- Top & Bottoms
- Booties and Mittens
- 1st month old clothes
- CNY clothes

DIAPERING & MILKING:
- Diapers - disposable & washable
- Baby wipes
- Powder, ointment & lotion
- Milk bottles & powder container
- Milk bottles sanitizer
- Milking bag

BATHING:
- Bathtub (available)
- Towel & handkerchief
- Baby soap
- Cotton bud

P.S. If anyone got items to give away, do let me know =)

Bridal Shots

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is here again.... I can't feel the love in the air though... perhaps is due to my location...

Is was a busy day... bt not for celebration... I went to get the lights and bathroom essentials for my new home... quite happy with what I have bought bt a bit more than my budget...

Hope all will match well....

Lights for my new house:
- 12 lights
- 1 ceiling fan
- 1 door bell
Total: $1700 (exceed budget)


Bathroom Essentials:
- 2 set of 7-pc bathroom set
- 1 plain mirror
- 1 snowman mirror... hee hee...
- 2 heaters
- 2 matt glass holder
Total: $700 (below budget)

A fruitful trip... finished what I need to get in one day... hee hee... now i can concentrate on preparing other stuff...