On Monday, I went for my 33rd Week antenatal check up. As dear is not in town, I've got to drive myself there. The parking situation in TMC is really bad, though they have Valet parking services, I actually have to take a van to the carpark in Whitley to pick up my car, if not I'll have to pay additional $1 for them to drive the car back to TMC for me..doh...

Gynae Sim says that bb K is growing well...his weight is 2.3kg now, slightly above average..and his head has turned down already...what a good boy! From the ultrasound scan, Gynae Sim pointed out that bb K's mouth was moving as though he is suckling something..good sign if I want to breastfeed him next time. haha. If 'nature' allows, I intend to breastfeed bb K for at least 6 months since I've got nursing room facilities and so many pro-breastfeeding mummies in my office. One of my colleague actually breastfed her bb girl for 18 mths!! She is indeed a very dedicated and committed mummy! Very inspiring!

My colleagues were talking about holding a baby shower for me but I told them not to as I feel embarrassed to trouble them..hence I just passed them my baby wish list..two of the big items will be covered by them..I've got great colleagues/ friends here who has taken really good care of me for the past few months of my pregnancy.really thankful fo r them :)

On another note, dear can only be back next week...I've pretty much thought about how to kill my time this weekend.Heh heh~

Whenever I saw the lil bundles in TMC, I dream of the day we hold our very own lil bundle in our hands...the day is drawing closer and closer each day and I am really looking forward to it.......

*jumps*

Thank you for the 24/7 wonderful company/ listening ear/ night massages (tho pretty inconsistent) for the past one month....your reservist had came to an end and you’ll need to start traveling for work again tomorrow. Rest assure that I will be brave and battle the night leg cramps/ frightening thoughts/ Braxton hicks contractions while you are away for the next one week and subsequent travel. I will take good care of myself and baby..and we look forward to you being by our side 24/7 again come end May…..

When we were in antenatal classes or shopping for our lil monkey’s stuffs the past weeks…I noticed the glint in your eyes…

I just know that you’ll be a great daddy to our lil monkey..….

We LOVE you……*big kisses*

I boarded the train this morning and as usual no one gave up their seats to me...so I planted myself next to the door. Then two stations later, a 60 over years old lady boarded the train...she was using an umbrella as a support and one of her eye was masked up (Maybe she just had her cataracts removed). She looked all around her for a seat, hoping in earnest that someone will sneak a peak at her and offer her their seat..but to no avail...

She continue looking around for about 5minutes and I could not stand it anymore....I looked behind me and asked a four eye frog who was reading newspaper to give up his seat to that old lady...he stood up, the old lady thank me and sat down....

Best part was, the 'conscious' lady next to that man gawked at me... (like I was in the run for "Mother Theresa of the train award"!!!!!!!!) and went back to smsing on her phone!!! And people around just looked at me and went back to doing their things....

At that moment, I really felt like screaming and giving that lady a tight slap across her F***ing face!!!!!!!!!

I immediately sent dear an sms..and he called me back...I narrated to him loudly about what happened earlier..I was near tears...and he asked me to take a photo of that woman and shame her....

I told myself there and then that I can't cry.....people may think that I am having pre-natal depression or something....

but in actual fact...

I am utterly disappointed with these unfeeling people........

I've been thinking alot the past few weeks. Every day when I commute in the train , I'll see all kinds of people...selfish and can't be bothered people....

So I was thinking about some really heavy stuffs and asked dear:

- How do we want to bring up our boy in this world which is full of 'baddies'"?
- How do we teach our boy to be compassionate/ kind yet won't be easily bullied by people?
- How do we teach our boy to be confident yet not conceited?
- How do we instill good values in our boy when we were both not brought up in the most condusive environment?

The discussions we had were pretty interesting and we started thinking really far ahead....

We also thought about:

- When should we allow our boy to start dating?? (18 years old??? No???)..haha
- When should we allow our boy to start bringing his gf home? (21 years old seems like a good age!!!)
- When should we allow our boy to stay overnight in chalets (18 years old!!!)
- How do we teach our boy to be responsible and not go around breaking ppl's heart?

And the list just goes on and on....Isn't it amazing?? Prior to becoming parents, these thoughts did not occurred to us before yet now we are thinking about all this issues that used to bugged our parents during our grown up phase...

Looking at the colorful 'track records' me and dear hold, I am starting to fear that he may follow in our footsteps...hahahah...

But anyway, we'll just focus on giving him a happy childhood...nurture him and give him all the affections we yearned so much when we were small children...

He'll grown up just fine.......

Last Sat, we went to a Baby talk about pregnancy and baby massages. The baby massage part was really interesting and we can't wait to practice the strokes on our baby when he is born. Just pray that we'll have the energy and stamina to do so when the time comes..haha...

Dear attended his 2nd antenatal class with me and we were taught how to bathe and change babies...did'nt know that there are so many steps in bathing a baby!!! I think we'll do just fine with so many 'experts' back at home. Next Saturday will be my last antenatal class, that goes to show how near I am to my EDD!! goodness....

After the class, we shopped around and hopped over to Cher n Chris's home for their housewarming. The night ended at midnight...we were tired but reckoned that such late nights out would be pretty impossible in two months time...

Dear, maybe we should go out/stay out late as much as possible from now to my due date....hahaha..

with my dear Hubbbie~


with the girliess~


I loVe my girl pals~

Last week, we bought Brownie back to my bro's home. It seems that my nephews prefers the small dainty dog compared to their own big burly tshih tzu...

As much as I like Brownie, I am still not a dog convert yet...and do not think I will ever be. Brownie and Mei mei loves to lick me whenever they see me and it never fails to make me cringed in horror...I don't really like their wet slimy tongues on my legs...yikez...!

Dear with the boys & dogs~


I think I like Brownie more~




with our 7mth old 'bb'~

Today I went for my antenatal check up and it's the first time dear met up with my new gynae. The first thing the gynae said when she saw us was : The two of you resemble each other!!!!!! "

The check up went well and I will be seeing my gynae in another 3 weeks time...and subsequently my appointments will be in 2 weeks and then 1 week block. *shudder*

This goes to show how near my "D" day is looming.....on one hand I am excited but on the other hand, I am really really nervous. -_-||||

Oh I was also told that I've gained too much weight (2.2kg) the past 3 weeks and I should watch my diet a little..haha...

We finally went for the hospital tour and were pretty impressed with the newly renovated hospital bed rooms...

We also saw Min and her hubby in the hospital. She was there for her detailed scanning and she is expecting a bb princess...!!! They must be really happy about it since they got their heart's desired bb gender!cOngrats Min! =)

Dear loves to eat japanese curry and I suggested that we try out the Japanese curry resto (Curry Favour) in Novena Sq..The curry was really yummy and the rice was 'al dente'...we will definitely go back again!

my bb's dadda~~


the yummylicious curry rice!!

Last Saturday, dear companied me to the antenatal class for the first time. It was really nice having him with me. We were shown a few childbirth videos, it was quite freaky watching a real-life natural birth scene at first but as the video progresses, we got less intimidated. At least now we know what to expect when the time comes....

After the class, we went to watch 'Run Papa Run'..the baby in the show was really cute!

Yesterday we brought my mother-in-law and godsisters to our new house...am glad that my mother-in-law like our new home alot..phew....

I'll get to spend one more weekend with dear before his reservist ends and he'll need to start travelling again...I really treasure our precious weekends together.....

Hey girls,

Sorry I have to turn down the parties that are slated to happen in April...esp J's 'Big Bash' =(

I am really really tied up for the month of April...seems like there's 101 things to be done. On one hand, I would love to join in all the activities , gatherings...but on the other hand, I do not want to push myself to the limits...Tummy is getting bigger and heavier now.

Anywayz, you girls have fun ogie, I'll join you all in May when I am more settled with my personal matters....

Love, Christine

We finally concluded the purchase of our house yesterday...the HDB appointment went well and we got the whole chunk of house keys from the sellers within 15mins.

Next up, we would be busy with renovation planning/ white goods/furnitures and misc items purchase..

Alas, the long wait is over...we are officially proud home owners now....

Am so happy that we can finally provide a decent roof over our baby now.....

*jumps*

Dear is on reservist this 3 weeks and we finally get to spend some quality time together. Last weekend, we managed to buy a little cabinet to put baby's things. We spent two days shopping for baby's wear and essentials. Baby's clothes are so small and adorable...really feel like buying all of them man. haha...

The next 3 weeks will be rather hectic for us, as we need to finish buying baby's stuff/ coordinate the new house reno..on top of my work/ training/ antenatal classes/etc etc...My tummy is getting bigger and I am feeling the strain of the weight now...so I am just going to take things nice and slow for the moment...

Slowly but surely, we'll get things done and settled..

And very very soon, we'll be able to hold our lil darling in our hands....

Hubbie bought us lil 'gifts' from his last long trip....





Did you noticed that I only got a stalk of pink rose while my bb got a cute lil Russ rat soft toy?

Is hubbie starting to show favourtism already? hahaha.......

I was flipping through the newspaper and read that Air Supply will be holding another concert in Singapore soon..I went to their last concert about 5-6 years ago..I was happy for a moment then I realised...

the concert is on MY DUE DATE!!!!!!!! Actual day somemore....

Urghhh..How can they do this to me??

I wonder if I ever have a chance to see them perform in Singapore again...Hmmpf!

Last evening, me and my colleagues went for 'Crab' dinner in one of the coffee shops in Joo Chiat. The Black pepper crab was super duper yummy. I controlled myself and only ate two claws while the other ladies chomped away...

We saw something really funny while having dinner, I actually saw two cats 'in the action'...It's the first time I saw cats 'at it' and I was so so amused. And what adds to the amusement is that, after the female cat was done with one cat...another cat came along and 'hopped' onto her...OMG!!!! Is that why that female cat is 'stationed' in Joo Chiat? We had quite a good laugh...should have taken a photos! kekekeke.....

After dinner, we went for coffee in Siglap and chatted till 10:30PM. Luckily Eunice stay near my house and drove me home...

On another note, Hubbie is still not back yet, it's coming to one month since I last saw him!!! Time really flies man..he will be going to another destination before coming home next week...We are so looking forward to seeing him......Although I am coping well..keeping myself busy, but it just feel so different without him in the house...

I am so glad it's Friday today...My wkends all planned...Yipppeeee~

Happy Friday peepss~~~

When I saw Brownie's new haircut last night, I knew I got to take a picture and show it to you...it's hilarious!!! They decided to turn her into another breed by shaving her bald..hahaha...

And Darini was trigger happy, posing for me to take photos...so I took some funny shots to show you too...hope these entries make your 'mundane' overseas worklife slightly more interesting...

We all miss you back here.....

I think she must be feeling rather lost with her new 'do' now...hahaha...


Look at my beautiful smile~


hello xiao jiu~

Deardear...look how big bb kaden has grown...!!!! and yes, XW 'surprised' me with her new hairstyle...haha...

with XW and her darling bb boy~

I met up with Annie/ her sister and Linda on Easter Friday and I got chided by Annie for not informing her first hand that I am expecting a baby....we had coffee, talked about our lives and remininsce about the very special childhood memories that we shared...

Here's some funny incidents that I feel I should 'document' it down...It was only when Annie brought them up then I realised that all these memories are so deeply etched in her heart and mine...

1) We were in Clementi 'fooling' around the big fountain pool (outside macdonalds) then I decided I should 'pretend' to fall into it, and Annie tried to catch hold of me and the both of us ended up really falling into the pool, to the amusement of all the people around us...

2) We would walked from our pri sch in Tanglin halt to her home in Dover cos we were too poor to take a bus...

3) On one chinese new year, we planned to go shopping in Marina Square and I INSISTED that the nearest mrt station to the mall is Marina South...we got out of the station and to our horror, Marina Square was acrossed the sea..and being young and stupid, we walked from Marina South to Marina Sq in our new CNY outfits...hahahah..I don't think she can forgive me for that...

4) We thought that Maggi Mee was the most delicious food on earth...

5) She introduce me to rollerblading and once when we were rollerblading at the carpark, I forgot how to stop myself and had to forcefully sit on my bum to stop myself..to her amusement....

6) Her relatives always know us as Black and white devil cos she is so dark and I am so fair....

and many many other memories which We will never ever forget.....

She made me promised that I'll ask my hubby to inform her first hand when our bb is delivered..

This is Annie, my beloved childhood friend....

Thursday was our Employee Appreciation Lunch day and we were all allowed to go home after the lunch. The theme for this year's lunch is Grand Prix, hence I went in Red as a Ferrari supporter...hahahaha..

My super long weekend's appointment was planned back to back as my darling is still not back from his travel...

Caught up with a few of my besties last few days...had such a great time with different groups of them...good friends are really godsend and so great to be with...mm....

I think I may have tire out myself a little the past few days..driving around and reaching home at 12ish...hence I declare today an official REST day for myself and BB...but I may go over to my bro's if I don't feel so tired later...

Here's some shots taken over the past few days~

Employee Appreciation Lunch

GrOup shOt with my ex team~


Preggie race car driver??~


silly phOto with quirky kArin~~


with wenz~


At Cher's new house

OMG, i lurve the full panel windows in her living room and bedroooms!! *droool*

After a very tiring day at work, I met up with Huiling and girls for dinner at the new Japanese "marche-like" (named Shokudo or something..) resto in RafflesCity..The food was nothing to shout about..looking at the leftovers on my friend's plates. My ramen was not too bad though..maybe even 'junk food' would have tasted fantastic to me as I was really starving!!

When I stepped into RafflesCity, I was impressed by the transformation of the mall. I guess I must be the biggest mountain tortoise on earth (other then my dear..) to have not visited that place! There are so many things to see/ do/ eat/ chill..WOW...and did you girls see the KS boutique???? It's HUGE! So tempted to get something from there =X

I must go back there and have a slow walk one of these days...

After dinner, we sat by the water fountain for a good 45mins and just yadda away....took some photos but cable is in the office, will upload them soon...

Oh, just realised that Liping is due 6 days earlier then me...next time our boy will have quite a number of instant bb friends once he is born..haha....so cute...

As I enter into the last leg of my pregnancy, it has became almost an impossible task to sleep through the night. I often wake up at 2-3AM due to 'extreme heat' (can't sleep in aircon due to my sinusitis)...and a strain on my left shoulder. Peggies are advised to sleep on their left side at all times to allow optimum blood flow to the heart and baby...

Tonight is another one of those nights...yes, it's 5AM now...I've just finished reading half a copy of SIMPLY HER, thought about some fond memories of dear for a while..sent him a 'love' sms..and I still can't get to sleep...so here I am typing this entry....

Our bb boy's kicks and stretches are so distinct now....I can feel his movements (I swear some of them are somersaults!!)pretty often in the night...and the sensation is so cute and ticklish...hehe...

Somehow, I came to believe that all this wakefulness may be nature's way of preparing me for the night feeds in time to come....I think it's not going to be as bad as how my friend make out to be after all...*keeping fingers and toes crossed*