Alot of people say that Emme looks like her daddy! But I think she look quite like me when I was a baby! What do you think? HAHA! The daddy looks like mini Mr. Bean lo.
When Emme hits 6 months (she is 6.5+ months now, FYI), I was soooo excited that she will be able to take solid food. Least that I can expect is the starting process was soooo tedious and sooo demoralising!
Weeks before her actual 6 months, I bought baby biscuits, rice cereal, studied the feeding schedule of alternating milk and solids and etc... Oh, even baby bowl and plates!
So let's talk about the day when I decided to let her taste her FIRSTrice cereal using a baby spoon!
I carefully mixed the rice cereal with milk, so that it is not tooo thick or running. Digressed abit, the rice cereal was provided by Emme's pediatric during her 6th month assessment. She turned cranky the moment she entered the room and cried all the way. Since the doctor could not assess her, all he did was asked me questions. After i said that Emme doesn't sleep on her tummy and flip and taking her weight into consideration, he jitao indirectly told me that Emme was obese, and her psycho motor skills were affected. And he questioned about Emme's feeds, he was traumatised about the amount of liquid milk Emme took and the frequency. Then asked me to cut the milk and "force" her to take solid food. Come on lo, its not me that I don't want to feed her, I'm more excited to feed her solid la. BUT EMME CANT ACCEPT THE SOLID YET! What can I do? So I emo and lun until we board the bus before I cry. HAHA, I think I'm very sensitive when comes to Emme's weight and overall health being.
Back to the rice cereal, I placed Emme in her bumbo chair and fed her. SHE REJECTED! Super sad! The cereal flowed out of her mouth like glue.
I'm not that easily defeated hor! After getting some enlightenment from my colleague that she might like sweet food, I got sweet Banana Custard (Heinz) and fed her. BIG FAT SUCCESS! Why didn't I thought of this! She ordered alot of sweet food via womb service when she was in my belly!
Did I miss out saying that Emme love sweet stuffs, like the daddy? We let her taste ice cream, and she LOVED it and kept asking for more! *HAPPY*
Two days ago, Emme finished a small bottle of baby food - PRUNE! Despite the extreme mess during feed, it effectively relieved her from her constipation problem! *Double HAPPINESS*
Mess on her face and top while having Prune baby food!
Been extremely busy since Father's Day, thus the lack of updates!
Father's Day
Burned calories early in the morning via Pocari Sweat Run (10km)! Not a bad run, although time was still disappointing. Did I forget to say that the water points were fantastic? More than enough Pocari Sweat drink to refuel our dehydrating system!
Then we visited hubby's maternal grandparents. There was no fan at their place! Hence, Emme was whining hard due to the hot weather, but she settled down soon after (my baby girl grew up! yay!). Hanged out awhile then before setting off to Nex's Swensens for Kelly's advanced birthday celebration. See! I told you I was busy! Right?
Our little imp koala-bearing on her great grandmother!
So at Swensens now. Did our usual practice, parked Emme's stroller at one person lot at our table. Guess what the little imp did! She reached out both her hands, paws clinged on the table, wanting to climb up! Did she just attempted to hint to us that she wanted to sit up like the adults? Yes, she did! Being extremely excited about her going to be sitting on the baby chair the very first time (public somemore), we requested for the baby chair! And she gladly sat in it, self-entertained =D
This little rascal of ours is hard to please. Soon after she was done entertaining herself, she whined hard. Mummy instinct told me that she was sleepy.
Sleepy Emme
+ Very cold air con
+ Insufficient clothings (she's in romper only! haha, the celebration was last minute, i guess I won't be blamed)
__________________ Uncomfortable Emme
Uncomfortable Emme = Unable to fall asleep = Rowdy Emme! See, so simple to determine her mood swing! HAHA. If I am this simple, hubby won't be having so much of a headache! *twisted fingers*
The smart mummy decided to use daddy's jacket and wrapped the little rascal like a dumpling before patting her to sleep.
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Saturday was never the same ever since we started our family. Hubby and I tends to get a little busier than usual. We always complain to each other than time spent together are passing too fast!
Rarely, we found ourselves at a much more relaxed pace last Saturday. After bathing Emme, we placed her on her day bed to watch Doraemon (on MediaCorp Ch 8 every Saturday and Sunday at 0930hrs). Looking at her enjoying her milk and watching tv at the same time was a true bless.
So... when hubby was helping out to feed the baby, I dug out my old Mr. Kiasu glasses (from Bangkok) while looking for something that I cant remember. Side tracked alittle, my system turned so much older after giving birth, wtf. My memory slipped off within seconds. I'm as good as suffering from amnesia -.-" Sad max!
Then I placed the specs on Emme and the hubby immediately shook his head. Emme looked extremely cute right?
We visited the outlet at Nex. Prior to the spa, I did a little homework. Trial session costs SGD$38 inclusive of a swim diaper of your baby's diaper size. Since it is the first session, we were told that it will only last approximately 20 minutes.
There are two types of pools, individual and group. I couldn't remember the maximum number of babies in the group pool, but in order to go into the group pool, Emme needs to get used to the water and float in the individual pool for four sessions, the therapist explained.
The i-supposed-it-is-house-brand swim diaper. Tried asking the staff there if we could bring our own swim diaper, his immediate answer was a big fat no.. It costs SGD$1.50.
Emme was rather grumpy before her spa session. HAHA. Nevertheless, she still look extremely cute! See her pinchable-kissable pouty cheeks!
Carrying Emme out of the stroller to get her changed. Oh ya, we illegally parked our stroller into the spa area. In the midst of Emme's spa, we were told to push the stroller out.
The little warrior examining the stranger surrounding while I was helping her with the swim diaper.
Visions of babies in their fifth month tends to improve, they should be able to see things more clearly.
Tadah! Thats Emme after her swim diaper well worn! A therapist will start the spa session by assisting Emme to warm out her body.
The fun began! As Emme was five months old on the very day, she had to start off with sit-on float rather than jumping straight into the neck float. As explained by the therapist, this is due to the fact that babies are able to recognize and resist objects/environment/activity at the age of five months, so by putting a baby onto a sit-on float, this will prep her to get used to the environment and the activity.
As inspired by xiaxue, I tried to put a little duckie on her head, but I failed. Emme just couldn't sit still.
The curious baby was trying hard to explore and touch her sit-on float. Thank goodness, she didn't scratch the float! I was so worried that she might just punctuate the float cos' she simply loves scratching the bed and pillow at home.
Since I failed putting the duckie on her head, i resorted to put it on her shoulder! HAHA! Isn't it cute? It looked as if the duckie was whispering to baby Emme.
She was extremely relaxed while sitting in the sit-on float. Her facial expression was calm too. A cute view of her legs underneath the water! Even after the therapist turned on the jaccuzzi or manually moved the float, Emme's reaction was rather constant and still. That's my cool baby, Emme!
Soon after getting used to everything, Emme started her all-time favourite, putting anything she saw into her mouth!
Five months old babies love to put everything into their mouth and gabber non-stop! And they drool alot! Not forgetting blowing raspberries..
SEE! Emme seized the pink rubbish duckie and placed its butt into her mouth, refusing to let go! This lasted for a long while...
Once the therapist deemed that Emme had got used, I was told to carry her up to change to the neck float. See her 无奈 face after wearing the float!
Then Emme was placed back into the water. However, was instructed by the therapist that I couldn't release my grips on Emme immediately after she got into the pool, just in case she got too afraid.
My brilliant baby had no problem getting used to the water! Baby, you made daddy and mummy proud!
LOOK! She started to have tiny paddling movements with her hands and legs.
Underwater shot! My cuddly baby!
Backstroke (underwater shot)!
Soon after, her movements got more intense! She splashed water out of her pool. Strong baby!
Continuing her swim (jaccuzzi turned on)...
More movements, now to the side!
Paddling vigorously! Look at the bubbles that she had created!
Twenty good minutes passed very fast! Our tired baby at the changing area. She was totally famished after her swim! Babies are not allowed to go for swim/spa right after meal time, a mandatory gap of half to an hour is required. And babies will be very tired after the workout. Emme was moody and restless the day after. It is normal!
Hubby took up a package of ten sessions for Emme since she enjoyed herself very much and she fair greatly during the swim! The package costs SGD$300 and includes:
10 sessions (first session limited to 20 minutes, thereafter will be unlimited)
5 swim diapers (the rest to be purchased at SGD$1.50)
After missing one year of Home Team Real Run, I'm back in action, with the hubby! Participated Real Run since 2008, this year was something new! Instead of the usual month of October/November, it was brought forward to May this time round. And the venue changed! SENTOSA!
Participated 10km race and having the mindset that it wouldn't be as bad as Run 350 which me and hubby literally walked after 6km. I WAS WRONG! Endless uphills, narrow roads (at some points) and beach! I walked like a duck at the beach, cos' I refused to let sand entering my five fingers! In the end, we walked ALOT! See slopes, we walked. See sand, we walked. #loser
I realised I usually fair badly in new routes, this wasn't the first time (though it was the worst so far). And with the hubby. Totally bo discipline to challenge myself! Oh well, we'll try harder next time. After all, we did complete the race(s), right?
Us after the run ♥
My wound on my left knee didn't got better after two weeks. How sad. I realised that it was "leaking" pus when I was resting on a bench at the bus stop. I have zero idea how to survive Friday's Half Marathon.
Despite the tiredness, I felt energetic after reaching home and hung out with the little one. Dug out and filtered the contents of the party pack from Alston's first birthday. Other than the clapper (not sure of its proper name) and mask, the rest weren't baby safe so I trashed them. The curious baby ate the clapper as if its an ice cream stick!
Wasn't she cute with her new style? My mother exclaimed that I was torturing her poor granddaughter! Hmmmpf!
So much for rushing to a impromptu gathering out of goodwill. After all the trouble of finding parking lot, and much effort to end the previous event. Emme was crying badly the moment we stepped into the restaurant. Hubby and I were so busy pacifying her while feeding her.
Finally we had a breather, I got this comment from someone.
❝ Big size doesn't mean good. Later her motor skills will be affected, due to clumsiness. ❞
Faked through the half hour socializing.
Right before the gathering dispersed, I got another comment from another person.
❝ Look! Pig trotter! ❞, holding on Emme's left thigh.
Don't know if I am PMS or what, my tears started to drop secretly while pushing Emme back to the car. The moment I board the car, I burst into tears. I never thought that Emme can be this sensible at her age! Instead of her usual jumping and hyperactivity, she hugged me at my tummy, looking up to my face innocently.
Baby Emme, thank you so much! Mama loves u so much!
To the first someone: Even though you might not have the intention of sarcasm, you hurt me deeply. I perceived myself as a modern mummy, I know clearly that over chubby doesn't mean good or healthy! I was once terribly obese (member of TAF club, aka Trim and Fit club for those who are overweight) and I know all the shit of people calling me names. Would I be this stupid to land my own flesh and blood in such state? I know that your daughter was petite, but please don't use her as a benchmark as how a five month infant should look like. We feed our baby girl when she is hungry BUT NOT STUFFING HER LIKE A GOOSE! Every baby develops differently. If her health is jeopardized by her size, my hubby and I will be the first to be concerned, not you. We have already sought advice by doctors and nurses. And there is no such thing as obesity in infant stage.
To the second someone: I know that you are jokingly making such comment, but this stabs me in my heart. How will you feel if I say that your leg looks like pig trotter or belly looks like pork belly? I hope you can put yourself in others' first before making comment that is supposed to be joke.
I want to strongly emphasize that baby growth cannot be controlled; baby growth is NOT an application that can be edited programmatically.
Went home to kidnap Emme out to Tiong Bahru Plaza to collect red bomb for a gathering on Friday. Walking close to a km carrying Emme is no joke, luckily dad shared half of my loads since he needs to buy fruits nearby. Dining with a infant without a stroller can be challenging. I asked dad for suggestion if I should bring stroller that evening, he replied "Mai la, ma fan". So I regretted. Emme was busy hitting the table and attempting to eat the table before she turned rowdy. She drank some milk and soon fell asleep on me. Managed to disturb her alil' to wake up for photo taking! YAY!
Curious baby with Joan and Elaine (the bride-to-be)
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After the usual routine of tidying up Emme laundry and bed, I went to expo to collect race pack for upcoming Sundown Marathon. Guess what!? I went there WITHOUT hubby's authorisation slip and photocopied IC. The feeling is like my world was casted with thunderstorm suddenly. EXPO IS NOT NEAR MY HOUSE LO! Stupid me mixed the folded papers with diaper when I was packing the bag! FML. Heng, hubby never blame me (cos' I initially wanted to loosen his hectic schedule by volunteering to collect the race packs myself). *muacks* In the end, I went to Expo twice a day, with hubby driving the second time. Did I missed out saying that our little bundle of joy joined us to Expo too? She was busy tasting her pillow while waiting for her daddy. Its a pity that there's no photos, my hands were severely tied up with Emme.
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It was Alston's first birthday celebration at Cycle & Carriage Wellness Haven. Quite a good and conducive place I would say.
Snapshots of the venue space
There is this sofa area, excellent place for diaper changing! hehe. Our model wannabe on a rattan hanging egg chair after having her diaper changed.
Soon after Emme's posing, Alston came in cos' he need to change diaper too!
The little big boy. Isn't he cute?!
Oh oh oh! Normally when two adults first met, they will shake hands right? Babies can do that too (after some attempts though)! See how magnanimous our baby girl was, she reached out her tiny hand! So proud of you, Emme!
Emme had her lunch while we had ours. Not sure if she has started teething, she picks up the habit of biting her milk bottle nipple, especially when she is drinking water. Super pek cek at times, cos' she will dirty her face and clothes! Caught her red handed playing with her milk bottle while drinking milk! Tsk tsk tsk, after some stern stare at her, she guai guai drank her milk. HAHA.
Some photos before we headed down to the second gathering after Alston's to end this entry.
Group shot ((:
That's me and the birthday boy!
Last but not least, the two adorable babies together. That's my warrior, hahahaha.
