As an Asian, I can't be more proud to talk about Confinement (this is starts the moment you deliver the baby) and will last approximately 40 days.
During this period of time, its recommended that one goes on a special diet that is suppose to aid in recovery / healing process and heaps of rest. This special diet tends to make heaps of my non-asian girlfriends cringe. Most likely one will ask me - Are you sure you are going to drink that weird looking soup?
Back then confinement are normally carried out by traditional confinement ladies who will look after both the mom and baby's well being. Or a close experience relative (female) will be helping out. As we
move into a modern age of time, other options become more available - such as confinement meals delivery services.
Given that I am used to having my own space and have my own routine set - I will not be hiring a confinement lady (I didn't hire one for my 1st pregnancy either) this time round too. So meal delivery service is indeed something I am looking more into since I will not want to tire myself out or trouble my in laws and mom to cook for me.
After trailing around the internet, the Hub and I decided to order a trial lunch meal with Newbaby under the recommendation of my friend - Angeline (the author of Simply Mommie). It arrives at about 11.30 am - just in time for me as I was starting to get hungry. At an affordable rate of $15.00, the portion seems pretty huge! The Hub and I shared the trial lunch meal and yes, absolutely yummy.
The prices listed are pretty reasonable given the portion and herbs they are using. (You may refer to this link for their price list: http://store2155391.ecwid.com).
Monday 31 December 2012
Sunday 30 December 2012
Toilet training at night for toddler - Day 1
I have been toying with the idea of training toddler for ditching her diapers at night for quite sometime (she is turning 4 years old in 2013) and decided to just - go for it. To get it over and done with before junior's arrival.
The first night I woke her up to head to the bathroom - boy! She is absolutely super mad at me. Not only she refuses to head to the bathroom. She is on the brink of bursting into tears!
Sigh. I woke the husband up and we decided to just carry her to the bathroom and sit her on top of the white throne regardless she pees or not.
She shakes her head furiously and gives us both the upset look. No signs of pee before walking back to her room.
*prays it will get better tomorrow night - day 2*
The first night I woke her up to head to the bathroom - boy! She is absolutely super mad at me. Not only she refuses to head to the bathroom. She is on the brink of bursting into tears!
Sigh. I woke the husband up and we decided to just carry her to the bathroom and sit her on top of the white throne regardless she pees or not.
She shakes her head furiously and gives us both the upset look. No signs of pee before walking back to her room.
*prays it will get better tomorrow night - day 2*
2nd Trimester - Shopping About For Cot Bed
The 2nd trimester is a good time for me since I feel I have more energy and the all day sickness has mellowed down quite a bit. Of course with November and December months loaded with discounts and sales. It's definitely a good time.
As we are rather picky on what we are going to use for Junior hence the husband has been going around the shops with me. Trying out the stability of baby cot beds and he is definitely looking out for a piece of furniture that grows with our family in years to come.
We ended up getting the Boori range from Mothercare. There was a good 30% discount for the dresser/changing table and a 15% off for the gorgeous cot bed .. It's indeed a good saving and will serve good use for a long time to come.
Will be loading up pictures of them very soon.
As we are rather picky on what we are going to use for Junior hence the husband has been going around the shops with me. Trying out the stability of baby cot beds and he is definitely looking out for a piece of furniture that grows with our family in years to come.
We ended up getting the Boori range from Mothercare. There was a good 30% discount for the dresser/changing table and a 15% off for the gorgeous cot bed .. It's indeed a good saving and will serve good use for a long time to come.
Will be loading up pictures of them very soon.
Planning the nursery
Ever since we found out I am pregnant - I have been jotting down notes on what are needed and plot out a timeline of when should we start getting them ready. This comes in especially handy the moment I feel I am well enough to be in the malls.
Saves me quite a bit of time and allow me to manage the shopping pretty well without going over the top (getting unnecessary items as per toddler's time).
Of course, it also allows us to set aside some funds that will go into the nursery.
Here's a look of what I have come up with. It states the brand, place where I may want to purchase the item from, notes of what to what should I be taking notice off ie the discount and also month I should be getting it done.
Hope you will find it useful when you are doing up your list for the nursery.
Saves me quite a bit of time and allow me to manage the shopping pretty well without going over the top (getting unnecessary items as per toddler's time).
Of course, it also allows us to set aside some funds that will go into the nursery.
Here's a look of what I have come up with. It states the brand, place where I may want to purchase the item from, notes of what to what should I be taking notice off ie the discount and also month I should be getting it done.
Hope you will find it useful when you are doing up your list for the nursery.
Last day of 2012
I realized my last post was dated in Aug and today is the last day of year 2012! Guilty as charged - I am back writing reviews and life so far.
The pregnancy has been a little easier since I last mentioned in August. That hospital stay was yet another eye opener for me. An overnight stay, 6 packets of drips and a full week of hospitalization leave later - I am as good as new.
I have since learned to take things a little more easier even thou it means sacrificing potential promotion or even pay raise. It does not seems to be that worthwhile.
Yes I am a full time working mommy who holds a pretty all right job (reads: finance) that pays not so bad. Some may have been wanting to ask me - why not resign and be a stay at home mommy?
Well I would love to, but given my character - it's simply not enough. Knowing that I will miss the adrenaline rush I experience at work - I rather not subject the husband to the sheer torture of hearing my complaints. Besides - who doesn't love financial freedom?
One would never get the end of pros and cons being a stay at home mommy or full time working mom - to each of his / her own.
So yes I am still pretty happy about what I am doing currently. Things will not be changing for quite sometime for me.
The pregnancy has been a little easier since I last mentioned in August. That hospital stay was yet another eye opener for me. An overnight stay, 6 packets of drips and a full week of hospitalization leave later - I am as good as new.
I have since learned to take things a little more easier even thou it means sacrificing potential promotion or even pay raise. It does not seems to be that worthwhile.
Yes I am a full time working mommy who holds a pretty all right job (reads: finance) that pays not so bad. Some may have been wanting to ask me - why not resign and be a stay at home mommy?
Well I would love to, but given my character - it's simply not enough. Knowing that I will miss the adrenaline rush I experience at work - I rather not subject the husband to the sheer torture of hearing my complaints. Besides - who doesn't love financial freedom?
One would never get the end of pros and cons being a stay at home mommy or full time working mom - to each of his / her own.
So yes I am still pretty happy about what I am doing currently. Things will not be changing for quite sometime for me.
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