Coughing again

Gonna bring Baby Z to PD again tonight as he is developing a phlegmy cough on-top of his dripping nose that comes and go all the time. Its hard to not have a cough with his daily diet. Thanks to his never-ending enthusiasm for 'mom-mom', he is fed with tasty bits every time his eyes rest on his bright green colored snack box or when he takes a trip down to our neighborhood mini-mart with MIL. Which practically means every day.

Its tempting to push the blame to my MIL for allowing Baby Z to eat that much snacks daily but i do remember myself enjoying the look on Baby Z's whenever he successfully gets 'rewarded' with a biscuit/sweet after he 'eh-eh' for awhile. A mental note to self, NOT to buy that much baby snacks in the first place.

But seriously Marketers out there are equally at fault, with the huge variety of shiny, bright delicious looking snack, tagging words like 'promotes self-feeding' 'organic' 'real fruits' 'no gluten' 'melts in mouth' , hey it makes even my mouth watered sometimes.

Whenever I grab a new baby snack off the shelf, i can't wait to rush home and pop it into Baby Z's mouth waiting to see his happy expression. So far I have fed him durian, mango, twisties(bbq curry), strawberry, kiwi, lemon and orange. All of which results in him wincing his mouth and gave a sour puss face cept for durian of course. He reject it immediately. Not very Singaporean. Gonna train his taste bud in future

Here are some of the baby snacks that Baby Z has tried so far, his favorite being Baby Bites and Teddy puffs.



Dread the long waiting time for paediatrician later, whenever i called, the appointment is always full, its like all these other parents have psychic powers and they can foretell that their child is gonna be sick. Of course, I do admit, i could have exude my 'psychic powers' last night and start calling to make appointment when Baby Z started coughing during evening.

Well parenthood is a never-ending learning journey. And so my journey continues.....

1 year old Photoshoot

Just receive Baby Z's 1 year old studio shoot, am so so pleased with them. Falling in love with every single shot. I have not even liked my own pre-wedding photos as much. So proud of him, the photographer commented that Baby Z was a smiley baby and he enjoys taking pictures of him.

Pictures of him from KidsatWork.



It was a pretty enjoyable photoshoot, as Baby Z kept himself busy with the plastic real looking props, giving a bite in any that he manage to get his hands on. Its like a major playground for him. Hubby and I stick close to him so as to give him assurance. Result was good as he only started being restless after an hour. Which is good enough to take great-looking pictures.

oh how fast they grow up. I do miss his baby self but I love his curent toddler stages too. Cuteness oozing in every corner.

His 4-month old photoshoot at David Lim photography. Looking either shock or blur but major chubby and adorable. Its harder during his 4-month old shoot, as he can't sit upright without assistance yet, props are limited so I was a little disappointed, it was way different compared to those nice baby photoshoot that you see in magazines.

The photographer did not even attempt to persuade us to buy more pictures.Ha!

But overall he was a very friendly and nice photographer. He advised that it would be easier if we bring our Baby Z when he was a new-born or when he is older. But still I do not regret the decision, cuz at 4-months, Baby Z was the epitome of cuteness, with all the fats deposited at just the right place.

Peer Pressure

My Baby Z is finally making significant progress in taking his first step. Well technically it's not his first step, step. It's more of his first un-aided big walk.

Peer pressure is a terrible thing, it's something I wld always remind myself to not be affected easily but the affliction jus gets itself rooted in the back of every parent mind.

With the presence of Facebook and Twitter, you get to be updated of when your friend's baby make their first crawl, first hi-5, first stood-up on their cot-bed/play yard. You sometimes even wonder why other parents gets to upload 101 cute smiley baby pics and you are struggling to even capture one.

Yes, Peer pressure gets to everyone of us. Regardless you wanna admit it or not.

I've been 'monitoring' when my peers babies took their first walk. And it somehow falls between 14-16mths. So when Baby Z starts standing on his cot at the age of 10mths', 'walking' while holding onto whatever 'support' near him. For e.g. Table, Door, Play yard, Wall. I was jumping for Joy, confidently thinking that my son is gonna be a early walker.

Everytime he stood still without any support, I'm like, 'this is it' .... But weeks flew by, he is still stuck at this stage. While In refreshing Facebook daily and seeing progress on others but not my own.

So the time has finally come..*wipe away teeny drop of tear'

Ever since mid last week, hubby held baby by one hand, and Baby Z jus smile proudly and walk steadily forward.

When I held onto his little hand, I realise he's actually not putting any weight, he is walking on his own but he jus wanna touch our hands for security & assurance. *wipe another imaginary drop*

Baby Z first Diarrhea

Am feeling tired n getting a little frustrated now. Ever since Baby Z's 1 yr old birthday, our life has been kept up with taking urgent leave, mc, endless medicine, long hours of baby carrying, non-stopping drip of mucus and phlegm.

Baby started sick first followed by MIL, than myself than Daddy R. Thankfully, Daddy R managed to recover the fastest among us all.

After 3 long weeks, I feel like a lousy rabbit that is losing out in a race. My refusal to visit a doctor n insist on taking jus over the counter medication has resulted in a more severe cold n cough that now, doesn't goes away even though I've taken 5 days of antibiotics.

Was pretty relieved when Baby Z's nose finally stop dripping but alas 2 days later which is yesterday, he start his terrible bout of diarrhea.

It's really heartbreaking to see him in pain everytime we tried to clean his anus as gingerly as ever but it still must have hurt him lots.

We have been waking up almost every other hour to change his diaper. And the lack of sleep is really making me and Daddy R getting pretty edgy. I really pray for Baby Z full recovery soon.

Have since switch to Isomil soy milk and given him Probiotic drops. Heard that diarrhea can last for a week. Omg.

Curious Zyan is turning 1

I'm getting excited. My boy is reaching the Amazing One. It has indeed been an amazing year for me. Looking at him going through each development mile stone is simply wonderful.

His painful teething period (actually not sure when was it, but we kinda attribute most night cries to teething), his Merlion stint of drenching us in milk bath. Starting on semi-solid, the various testing of different food, his reaction to sour food never fails to bring a chuckle to our family. Watching him finally able to sit and play by himself unsupported, followed by him pulling himself up to stand, and giving us his very proud and victorious look.

I can't wait for the many other milestones to come. When the day comes when he choose to go out with girls than with mummy, I think I'm gonna cry then.

Am having a Curious George party for Baby Z, it's a very old school character, I dun even remember where I got to know it too, but there's something abt this cute monkey that draws my attention. Hope it's gonna be a blast!
So far, the attendance list is almost settled, Decorations is settled, Cake is settled, our outfit for that day is settled, hmm...now I'm just pending an alternative to hiring a photographer for the day.Hmm....

Night Terror

Zyan is 10mths already. My God, Time really flies, just a short while ago my son was still a chubby baby with juicy arm and thigh. Now he is still juicy looking to me but those arms n thigh are definitely looking less tough. Life is jus great, I feel contented and touch on most days. Contended becoz I've got a complete family now, an adorable son, a new job that I like, regain back a somewhat svelte figure. And most importantly, I realise I've got the greatest gift of all. A wonderful husband. It makes me wonder if all those stories of daddy that shun away at diaper change, baby bath and midnight wake to rock baby to slp are nothing but a myth.

Basically Baby Z is taken care of by my MIL during the day, and the night duty is taken care of by both of us. Super Daddy takes care of Play, Feed, Diaper change, Bathe and Rocking of baby to sleep. On the other hand, I take care of Play, wash-up and sterilizing of toys. Thank God for the tremendous blessing of a Super Daddy. Baby has been having refusing to take his night feed and has some kind of night terror in the past 2 weeks. We are guessing that teething might be the case but anyhow, he is waking up at odd hours of the night, started at 5am than 4am than 3am and finally Baby starts waking from 1am. His eyes would be tightly-closed but he would just keep crying non-stop, and the scary thing is that despite us switching on the lights or rocking him gently and than ending up trying to jerk him abit more, but his eyes still remain closed while crying. I warned Daddy not to attempt any further as I recall its not a good thing to wake someone in the middle of sleep walk or even night terror. We just had to bear it through. Super Dad took up the main responsibility of waking up in the wee hours and patting/rocking Baby bck to sleep. Becoz I can't really handle Baby Z body weight anymore. But also mainly becoz he kinda wants me to have better rest. So sweet right, I know 😍Thankfully Baby has resume his slumber sleep and regular night feed. And Super Dad is finally able to catch up on his sleep. Till this date, we have no idea what causes the frequent bout of night terror. I tried googling and it seems common. Will just have to keep praying.

Baby Baby Baby Oh

Another wonderful weekend passed.Spend full day with Baby Z yesterday cuz hubby is away at work on Sunday. Baby has finally mastered the art of moving around in his walker :) He looks super cute la, moving around smiling like a F1 champion racer.

Went for my second post-natal hair fall treatment at Bee Choo Hair. They basically brewed real chinese herbs such as He Shou Wu, Dang Gui, and than spread the whole icky goo over your head. They used the same goo for all customers, be it post-natal hair loss, bacteria scalp infection or dandruff. So far my hair-fall has indeed reduced drastically based on the amount of hair thats clogging the drains after my daily shower. So its definately not psychological. I'm not taking chances, so I'm gonna continue with the hair treatment for at least a few more times. Each visit costs me just $38, super uber affordable. (P.S. my MIL ask hubby why I no go Beijing 101, *snort* they r muthafucking bloddsuckers, and i heard they dun work)




Had family dinner with my parents yesterday, Ooo, my sister is looking heavily pregnant now, I can't wait!! *jumps jumps* A gal, finally, a girl is coming. Can't wait to see the little princess.

During dinner,Sis told me that baby bond with their mummy only during the first few days after they are out in the world, and its a 2-way thing. You try bond with them, they try bond with you. But. subsequently after the bonding, they will try to form an emotional attachment to you. Which is also what the old folks means, when they say, "your son's eyes looking ard waiting for you to come home" "your son wants YOU to carry him" "Your son wants YOU to feed him milk" I used to roll my eyes and chuckle myself a little when i hear that from my old folk at home cuz I always think of them as exaggerating. But hearing this from my sister and observing Baby Z's "pattern" now, I truly believe it.

Bye Bye Baby, Bonjour Paris

Counting down to the last one hour with my baby. I'm heading off to Barcelona and Paris for my much belated honeymoon with R. Oh Gosh, feeling heavy hearted already. Though I knew he will be in good hands with my MIL but every now and than I still feel that HE is gonna miss me.

With advice from R, I had to stop breastfeeding Baby in the morning (I breastfeed only twice a day, the rest though express) and I can feel that baby is not used to it. Ooo If Baby reject my nipples when I'm bck than I'm gonna so hate myself.

Gonna go hug baby somemore now.

Bye Baby. Mummy n Daddy will miss you

Well Bonjour Paris, here we come. Can't wait to visit Palace of Versailles , the castle I've always dream to visit.