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21st November marks our 2nd Wedding Anniversary also known as the Cotton Anniversary. Cotton was used to symbolize as by now, both of us would have been used to living with each other and able to handle changes together, just like the nature of cotton being a soft fiber, comfortable to wear. To celebrate this evernt, we made a reservation at TripleThree buffet located at Mandarin Orchard Hotel. Our buffet lunch started with abit of drama. While waiting to be led to our table, Jonathan decided he should have his milk buffet first and did it with a loud wail which made many heads turn to our direction. Just as we thought we had settled him down and was able to dig in, Jonathan got cranky. We didn't get to enjoy the buffet as we took turns to carry him and trying to soothe him. By the time we finally made him sleep, it was last call for the buffet. We really didn't get to eat much. What a pity! And just as we were to leave the restaurant, Jonathan woke up crying again. We made a d...

My iPhone blackout and went into a coma. The surgeon is operating on it right now. Early diagnosis revealed a virus outbreak and may remit into amnesia.

Looking at Jonathan sleeping so blissfully after a latch-on session is fulfilling. Moments like this make me want to stay home forever to watch Jonathan grow up. Time really flies ... I have another 15 more days to go before I return to work. Suddenly I have a lot of unfinished business at home. Come next Monday, it will be my 2nd Wedding Anniversary. Looking at the growing smiley baby, I give thanks to God who listened and answered my prayer without fail. I still remember the frustration of getting conceived to the self realization that man effort is not enough. I am further convicted that this year is crowned with God's goodness. Thank God for honoring my faith in Him. Today I hold such a lovely little boy in my hand. As Jonathan continues to grow, my prayer is still the same. Praying that God keeps watch over him and may the Lord's peace is with him always. May the angels of God dance around Jonathan and keep him away from all harm and evil. May Jonathan grows healthily and...

Wanted to try doing baked rice at home but never got round it. Today with the maid doing the cooking and me giving instruction, I finally managed to have my first baked rice from home. The chicken and sausage baked rice getting ready to be baked. The end product - cheesy chicken and sausage baked rice. Look at the amount of cheese.... Verdict : Should have told maid to cut down on salt when doing up the fried rice and no need to spread such generous amount of cheese. Otherwise, it would have been nice.

Can't believe that I'm so stressed again after Jonathan's birth. Maid problem - 1st week, she performed so well and I was secretly happy I found a gem. But happiness don't last long. Found out that she started to "mis-handle" the tasks she needs to do. So much so I have to lecture her again and again... I can close one eye for non-baby related stuff but when it comes to Jonathan's thing. I cannot afford to let her be so slip shod. Sigh! I frankly told her, I'm not just tired, I'm SCARED when I go back to work. The saving grace is my mum is the main caregiver. Everyday, I keep complaining to someone I want to send her back after the maid loan is fulfilled. Sigh! I guess I am still better off without a maid. Work problem - Because I suddenly had to deliver Jonathan, I was not in office to tie up the loose ends. Hence, I have great difficulties in recalling details. Darren told me to take it easy and just take it as a new job. I really hope so... My s...

Woo... Ho... Photo Source : Mummy Joanna Tan's album The big family of September 2011 mummies at Marche @ 313 yesterday. What a good turnout with mummies and babies and 2 awkward hubbies that stood out. All thanks to these wonderful mommies that kept my spirit up when I was down with baby problems. Our next Xmas luncheon gathering promise to be bigger and better.

After the Motilium attempt, my moo moo career took a rollar coaster ride. It went up, hitting my highest record of 130ml in a single pump session but lasted for 3 days before it took a nose dived to a meagre supply of 50ml. Trying to save my milk, I continued my fenugreek supplement diligently and drank plenty of water. Also, try not to make myself very stress and have more rest. It went back to 100ml max but never saw my 130ml anymore. Recently, I guess the stress of returning back to work took a toil. My milk supply hit a bottom low again. In a last attempt to continue breastfeeding, I turn to Sacred Tea. Highly recommended by many nursing mothers. One wonderful mummy sold me her pack below cost to let me try out. So it was fenugreek packed to the max. But I won't say the tea is excellent in taste. Indeed, the Sacred Tea smell awful but still, I do anything to pump up my supply. So far after 2 tea session, I still cannot give a verdict whether it is really that good. So finger cr...

With my mum coming over to help me and as well have hands on in caring for Jonathan, we (me and hubby) went out for a lunch date. We ended at Sakuraya @ West Coast Plaza for good fresh sashimi. I always love sashimi and so we had salmon, tuna and scallop. We ordered sushi rice to go with our sashimi and ordered my usual favourite side dishes to add on. Potato salad and wafu salad. We also had their grilled squid which was second best to the one we had in Phuket. Lunch date could have been better if not for Darren so stress with his work and the numerous phone calls that kept coming in.

Ever since I was preggie, I had constant worry about a dozen things. Now, even with Jonathan at 2MO, I have a lot of questions and worries too. Like how come he suddenly stop poo-ing daily? And why his poo poo become greenish? Did I not nurse him long enough on each breast so he gets the hind milk more? Why does he become phlegmy again? Why my milk supply suddenly drop so low again? Is he gaining weight okay? Should I just bring him to a PD and seek out all my answers? While the helper does all my houseworks, I know eventually she needs to look after Jonathan for that 1-2 hours gap when I return to work. Honestly, I don't like her touching my baby. Called it maternity instinct, I'm pretty much defensive when it comes to carrying or touching my baby. I also dislike her talking gibberish to Jonathan with her limited English. As much as I dislike this and that, I have to force myself to slowly let go since 1st December is coming REAL soon. So while she plays with Jon, I am still k...