6 month's jab

Finally Rachael took her 6 month's jab yesterday. Almost delayed by a month because of renovation. 

Anyway, thank God that she seemed fine. Her weight is 7.2kg and height is 66cm now. Seems like she didn't grow much. Her weight is in 50th percentile while height is in 25th percentile. I just want her to be healthy and thank God that she is!

She looks happy to be in the playpen. 

She can use a straw!!!

We were having dinner with the Yeoh's yesterday and I gave her some barley. Thinking that she doesn't know how to suck from a straw, I tempted her by putting the straw in her mouth. We tried a few times. She just opened her mouth to wait for the barley to be dropped in her mouth. 

The most shocking thing happened when I told her to look at me and I drank. Then I passed the straw to her, and she drank!!!! Everything happened so fast that I got a shock. I was first afraid that she would choke and secondly, that barley was too sweet for her consumption. 

When we got home, I tried getting her to use the straw again with plain. Success! I think she really got it. Can't help but say that she is smart!!! Thank God! 

We are currently back at Aljunied. Going back to work in a few hours' time. I'm already missing her. 

Look at those big, round eyes... How not to love her?

And there she was, smiling after being woken up by Chloe's shouting and slamming of door at 11plus. She could have slept by then if Chloe didn't make so much noise. 

Thank God for such a sweetie pie!

The last day of being a SAHM

It's Sunday... I really wish this day will go by slowly. After two weeks, it's time to move back to Aljunied. I kind of miss this place now. Bukit Panjang now has beautiful memories of Rachael and me. Our time here alone is precious. I can't believe it's over just like that. I wonder how Rachael will be when I'm back at work. I wonder if she will miss me as much as I miss her. 

I'm gonna miss seeing this smiley face early in the morning.

 

I wish that she wouldn't grow up so fast. 

I wish that she will be this happy forever! Even when her face is "stamped" with her own handprint.

And continue to be ever so ready to smile at me and the camera every time. 

And that her daddy will always be so fun to her. 

I'm sure my FIL and MIL will miss her presence in the house. We will miss this place too. 

P/S: I miss my own home and bed nevertheless and can't wait to be back at my comfort zone.

TGIF...

It's Friday.. I don't know to be happy or sad. Happy because weekends is here and hubby will be more free for us. Sad because next week I will be back at work and won't be able to take care of Rachael like what I'm doing now. I do love being a SAHM! 

I really thank God for this great opportunity to be home taking care of Rachael without affecting my teaching much. It's been such a joy to spend 24/7 with her everyday! Thankful to God for such a happy and easy baby. 

She has been such a sweet darling. I love her smiling at me whenever she sees me. And I do feel that I qualify to be her favorite human. Even when MIL or FIL are carrying her, she will look at me and smile  to me. 

Thank God for this wonderful bond! And guess what I've found after taking so many photos of her and with her?? She's got my mouth!!! Exactly the same shape!

Let's see if we can spot more similarities within the next few days to quantify that she looks like me. 

I'm gonna treasure these next few days before I go back to work. 

My little bundle of joy!

My MIL told me yesterday that she showed her friend the photo of the three cousins and her friend commented that Rachael is the prettiest. 

I sent my Da Jie, GML, Rachael's photo and she showed her mum. She said both of them are jealous that Rachael has so much hair and is so pretty. 

I think we really need to thank God for such a pretty girl that attracts everyone's attention every time we go out. Her charming smile is like a magnet that draws all eyes on her. Thank God for His favor and grace upon us. I pray that Rachael will grow up to be thankful and still be pretty and smiley. 

My Staycation is gonna end soon. On one hand, I can't wait to be back home in my comfort zone. On the other hand, I miss my exclusive time spent with my little bundle of joy. I love her smiles! The love and adoration that she shows on her face everytime she sees me. Oh God, let the time slow down and let me savor every seconds of it!

I love her so much! I wish time will not fly past too fast... 

There's always something new!

As all first time parents, we bought something new for our precious again!! 

1) A new pram...

2) A new car seat...

3) A new companion...

4) A new friend...

She fell in love with Sophie... after her teeth came forth. And she loves Sophie's head and legs most!

See how she kisses it! 

Oh no! What is she doing?!

She's devouring her first best friend! See how satisfied she was after chewing her friend up!

Mummy and daddy will gladly buy anything that is useful to you, baby! 

P/S: I don't even buy so many things for myself...

Constipated...

I'm And yet another new milestone... My baby is constipated for the first time. Actually she's not really constipated. She's just getting more sticky poo that is hard to be passed out. Seems like it's all my fault for not giving her water. 

Yesterday alone, we've changed diapers about 5 times for her. Every time she will cry because either her stomach or butt is painful/uncomfortable. Pains my heart to hear her cry because of that. 

And why am I up so early? That's because she just pooed again!!! I hope the brown rice has been fully removed from her system and from now on, she won't have such discomfort again. 

都是 Brown rice 惹的祸！

Enjoying life

Although it's tiring to be hand washing my baby's clothes everyday, I'm enjoying my life as a SAHM! I get to nap with her, play with her and shop with her. But things don't always go according to plans... Well, I intended to go BPP again for some snacks... But she's fast asleep still. So I could only have some laohong biscuits that I could find in the house. 

Nevertheless, it's so fun to watch my baby finishes her avocado and asking for more! I guess, my boobs are gonna be neglected soon.

Hey, how do you like my green beard? 

So unique and nice right? And while she was awake for that moment, I desperately needed a shower. So, I resorted to this to keep her quiet as well as hoping that she will take a nap.

It did keep her quiet while I bathed but she didn't fall asleep. Only fell asleep after I laid next to her. After 1h, she's still napping. I shall take a nap too then! 

New milestone for our bundle of joy!

Rachael has teeth!!!! Yes, I let her bite my finger yesterday and felt something sharp at her lower gums... No wonder I find latching so painful these few days. Our girl is growing so fast and and adapting so well at a new environment! I'm so proud to be her mum. 

Not forgetting that she has turned to like biting her own toes too! Just like any other kids!

And I wonder where did all the flexibility go to after growing up? 

We love her soooooooo much!!! Look at the mess at her mouth during meal times.

And her cheeky looks...

How can anyone not love her right??

Staycation - Temporary SAHM

Due to the upgrading of toilets at my mum's house... We are currently putting up at hubby's parents' house at Bukit Panjang. I took CCL as well as NPL to be a SAHM to take care of Rachael till 17 October. 

It's quite tiring to take care of her alone. But lots of joy in doing so. I get to spend the whole day with her. Nap with her, bathe her and prepare food for her. It's only the second day that I'm handling all these without hubby. Let's see if I will still enjoy it after a week. 

Anyway, I get to take pictures of her doing all the silly and funny things and I'm really loving it!! This is the period when she's most fun to play with! I'm gonna load lots of her pictures up!! 

See! I get to make funny comics of her... 

So cute right??!!! I think this is the joy of being a SAHM! Thank God for this great opportunity to be home to take care of her. 

I brought her out to BBP yesterday to have lunch with Jane and to walk around. She's so happy to be in the carrier. But my shoulder aches badly now. 

 

So to rest my shoulders, I put her on the rides. 

She looks happy isn't it? 

And we went out for lunch with Aunty Anna at Ichiban today. This looks a little blur but can see her dimple. She was really sleepy but was kept awake throughout the time spent outside. 

And she looks so cute in the carrier again that I can't resist taking pictures of her. 

When we finally got home, she tried to bite her own foot. 

Now, she's fast asleep! I'm waiting for her to wake up to have brown rice for lunch. 

"Staycation" at Bukit Panjang

So upgrading of toilets are gonna happen today and we had moved to BP since Sunday. It feels like a staycation to me. Just that I need to wash my own clothes and make my own bed. 

This was taken on Sunday when the Yeoh's gathered for weekly dinner.

Rachael cried a couple of times while we were here as she was familiarizing herself with the new environment. 

Even when she cries, she looks so cute!!! But it breaks our hearts to see her cry so many times. 

Thank God, she slept well at night. And woke up with a smile. And from then on, she's ok with Ah Gong and Ah Ma carrying her!!! 

And I can't resist doing a funny comic out of all her funny expressions. I guess there will be more coming up since I will be quite free these two weeks.

And we bought a lion for her to hug... Well, it doesn't really look like one and she's still trying to figure the lion out. 

Finally, there's space for her to play and have fun. 

Ops! It doesn't look like she's having fun. She had a sad look on her face while she looked at me eating my plate of beehoon. 

I didn't ill treat her. She already ate some brown rice si shen powder with BM and drank the leftover BM. 

I must say that this smells really nice! Thank God Rachael accepts all the food I gave so far!

More entries to come soon...