Can you keep a secret?

Have you happened to read any of the book about Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella? I think I'd followed her footsteps!

Since I already confessed myself earlier on the nebuliser, I think I also should tell you some of my spending secrets…Ha… do I get your attention??? I have lots of stuff to confess on my spending. (Shhh... Even My hubby dunno some of my spending)

So, Can you keep a S-E-C-R-E-T?

ok, here are the lists of what I'd already been spending from January’ 08 till current month - what I can remembered. Gosh, I know I spent a lot. But sometimes I just can’t control over it. Is like a Must buy thing! Ok let’s do it by each months.

Jan’ 08

Bought an Osim exerciser for Hubby. Hardly use because most of the time, my lil’ monster will want to follow us to shake his bum bum. If we let him do it, we worried we will trapped his toes or fingers. Sounds scary, so better not on it!

Reasons:

1. I can use as well
2. A a gift for X’mas – for last yr lar
3. Our Anniversary
4. Maybe for Valentine as well

Damages: A hole to my wallet at RM2, 300.

Feb’ 08

Didn’t spent much on this month. Maybe I did for Chinese New Year stuff but dun think i spent alot…And MIL passed away so this whole month I'm so ‘kwai’ (good).

Lost of a beloved MIL

End of February' 08

I nearly forgotten about this one!! (Wah tis one can make many, many tin of formula for Adriel or facial for me).

I bought a Tag Heuer watch for Hubby. As he wanted it very much. Ok, this will be his Father’s Day & B’day present – June & July. Bought earlier coz gets a special discount or else dun think I will ever buy.

Damages: Wah! this one very ‘jia lut’ and ‘siong’

March’ 08

Bought a stack of milk supplements for Adriel for stock up as I heaerd from supplier, milk formula will be increasing. Another reason is Election is on this month!! Kekekeke

Damages: The most expensive formula I ever invested. Over RM1, 000

April’ 08

I always wanna to have a rejuvenate session for myself. Loving myself is what I shd be doing, dun u think so? Or else who will be giving it to me?

So, I bought 10 session of SPA treatment for myself. I guess I listened too much of Mariah Carey song which keep on spinning on my head ‘Love my Body’!! Till today, I haven’t try it on. Scared they will forced me to sign up even more or buy product!. But I dun think they are as aggressive as Facial Salon!

Moreover, this package considered cheap as compared to the rest. So, I give it a try!

Damages: Cost me RM1, 380 poorer

May’ 08

I thought this month I can save some money since my debts are pay off and no more things that interest me. Ai yah, I was wrong. My facial treatment was running low. Only left One more session to go.. Cilaka!!!

So, I decided to scout around for Beauty Salon that must be near to my area. The current one, I think the price is over priced. And I think I need a change of the Beauty Saloon.

My Current Beauty Salon is mixture of product from Sothys (more higher range) ,Cellnique Pronounced as Cell Nic (slightly cheaper but still considered expensive) and some different ‘No brand’ of product I Think !! They are charging me RM188 per session…which is a bit pricey. That’s why I’m opening my door to different saloon surrounding my area.

My current beauty saloon, I should say, they have a very nice ambiance but with the price and not specialise in one product that’s the reason why I dun really wan to be loyal to them. Of, co’z every time after the facial, they will tend to have this trick. As you to sit down, explain to you about your face condition (As if I dunno my own face!) and ding ding dong dong, and the end results ‘U shd buy this and this and this’. Your skin very dry so u shd use this hydrating this and that so you won’t get any dryness…. Bla bla bla. And the list goes on and on!

I finally found a new Beauty Saloon which was just newly opened. I did some enquiry and I finally put my hands down and signed up!! So easily get tempted by the beautician sweet talk.

Anyway, I needed one. So I got to have it. This beauty saloon only uses their product. Hope my skins suits well to their facial product!! Finger crossed.

They are having promotion which I have to buy RM1, 388 voucher (yes, very nice no. Can by 4 digits). These voucher consist of :

• 10 x voucher of RM100 each (Can contra off with facial treatment/product)
• 6 x voucher of RM30 each – body scrub
• 1 x facial (using Gold patches)
• 1 x gamma facial (dun ask me wat is this, I also dunno!)

Ha…There have CATCHES – ‘Mou Kem Tai Koh Kam Nah Chui Kai Tiew’. Out of the RM1K facial voucher, U can purchase for facial package. Most of the packages are ranging from RM188 onwards. Not goanna discuss more about this. I can go on non stop.

Damages: Another RM1, 388 poorer

Mid of May’ 08

I’m also looking at enrolling Adriel to programmes that cater for his age. I have been looking around near my house. I found two that suitable for him. I tell you, If I ever wanna to make money I should have started learning Montessori, They are making money from us. Just for Adriel age, it can cost us easily RM450 for 3++mths. Gosh.. I wan to be a teacher.. Next time will ask my kids to do teaching; even school teacher is making money nowdays – by giving tuition (some more tax free)!

The one very near to our hse is Little Einstein which 5 minutes away (by car) and the other one is Tumble Tots which can take 10-15 minutes if there is a jam. Will be going for a trial run tis coming Saturday for both centres. Yes, coincident they only have classes for Adriel’s age on Saturday on different timing.

Reasons: I realized Adriel is starting to learn new things now. Since, I'm not a good Mother to sit and teach him everyday, I should let him learn from someone.

Ok ok, the end of January to May saga. Will update you my next things to shop in my list! So, will you able to spot what I am goin to spend in June!!

Die.. After typing each month of my spending, I realized I really spent a lot ler!!!U Think I should control over my spending limits!

Reminder: Can U Keep a Secret?????

A reason to celebrate

I have been wanting to post this long, long time ago. Just that I didn't get the right layout. Sorry, I didn't manage to get everyone's in one layout.

HERE, I would like to say a BIG CONGRATS to
(drums roll)

Bloggers Mummies: Nicole, Yee Ling, Agnes & Sasha

Non-bloggers: Peck Gan ~ 1st time Mummy & Jeanie ~ 2nd time Mummy

May All the Mummies has a SMOOTH Pregnancy and this will goes on till the day you deliver your Bundle of Joy

**Sorie, I didn't get your prior approval to post your photo here. Hope All of U do not mind me doin this. If u r Pls let me know

Spending time - Yes or No

Since Adriel has his flu attacked so frequent - actually not really that frequent but I thought is good to have one nebuliser at home :p. Another good reason for me to shop ~ what a lame excuse!

Actually I should blame my sis hor... kekekeke. She is the one asking me where to get cheap milk formula. I didn't really wanted to buy till I went to my routine pharmacy to check out the milk formula for her. (That's where I normally get Adriel's formula)

So while browsing thru the milk formula, I decided to get itchy. I asked for a Nebulizer. The Pharmacist recommended me the one that she is selling. It cost me RM300 - not discounted yet.

Q: What makes me wanna buy?
Well the reason for me to get a nebuliser because Collin (the twins) has been attacked by virus that caused him having difficulty to breathing which leads him to be hospitalized for a week. And this virus will be very contagious which will infect to other kids who has low immune system. My sis prohibited me (especially Adriel) to visit the twins in the hospital but I insist.

I remembered I went to visit the twins during MP gathering ~ 5th Apr' 08. After the gathering, I went off straight to Damansara Specialist to checked out the twins.

Collin was hospitalised as he diagnosed with very dangerous level. And as for Nicholas he only need to take the nebuliser during the morning and night session. When I was there, Collin was screaming his lungs off puffing the nebuliser. And after Collin, it was Nicholas turns.

I can tell u, at that time I can feel how hard sick to see both twins screaming out loud. Can you imagine how the parents feels? I think 100 times or even more ~ hard sickening of them.

To cut the story short, I thought of buying a Nebulizer. At least either my sis kids or Adriel can use it on the spot without waiting for the clinic to be open. (Touch wood - of coz I dun wan this thing happen) . And the attack normally will happen during the nighttime when kids goes to bed.

Calculation
Each session to the clinic will easily cost me RM70++ for a visit to the Paed. Which includes Consultation, Medication & Nebuliser. Any subsequent Nebuliser will cost me RM20.

Adriel has been having Nebuliser for Three times in total. Which means I can easily get a Nebuliser by now!

Who can benefit
Kids and adult can use Nebuliser if they are having difficulty in breathing. You can say it something like those having Asthma, they need to get inhaler to get quick relieve.

As for Albert, he will very easily get running nose whenever he seep the floor. His nose is super duper sensitive to dust which I really hope Nebuliser can be his solution.

Research
Did my research thru the net on the brand that the Pharmacist recommended. I just wanna to gather more info before I commit myself for this.

Conclusion
Yes or No????

This is how the Nebuliser look like. So cute right?
It actually reminds me of something but I can't think of wat it's!

Flu attacked again!

Adriel has fallen to running nose attacked again. I had the feeling it will be same as the last time he has his flu.

I guess, it was my fault. It has been raining/drizzling every afternoon or evening, and I still bought him out. Tis round we went to Yie Yie's house.

Daddy thought Adriel need to have a walk, so he bought Adriel for a long walk. Where the 18 holes golf was just at the back of Yie Yie's hse.

He came home with sweat on his shirt and hair. And I didn't change him, instead let him run around the hse!

On the way home, he was sitting in his car seat, I can see he's having running nose. Keep on rubbing his nose and I can see he is having difficulty to breath due to mucus dripping down.

When we reached home, I quickly applied Vicks (for kids) to him. He rubbed even more. So, is a waste to put but I have to just wanna make him feel better.

I quickly changed his shirt to long shirt & pant and tried to let him has his dinner. He didn't managed to eat much as his stuffy nose seems to irritate him.

He decided to let go his half-portion dinner. It was ok with me as I know you I'll tend to have no appetite when I get stuff nose - tasteless.

Before letting Adriel to bed, I gave Adriel 6 oz of milk. He drank his milk finished. He still insist to goes to bed. So, I scolded him and whacked him. Yes, I did.

He cried and not too long - wuak.... Vomited - Thank Goodness not much.
And this lil fella was angry with me and he decided to walk out the room and look for his Daddy!!

Daddy tried to pampered him and managed to cool him down. Whenever he saw me, he'll try to give me 'the crying look'! co'z he remembered I whacked him!

Later, Daddy managed to put him to sleep.

At 2am++, out of sudden he was crying. Me with the Blur face suddenly felt really reckless as I can sense he is having difficulty in breathing. I had the feeling he has a blocked airway passage.

Daddy has carrying him and try to rock him to sleep but in vain. He even tried to walk around the hse or put him to sarong cradle, so he can stop crying - Failed.

After an hour, I asked Daddy to put him to his sarong cradle again - Of co'z he still cries. So I decided to give him water. I forgotten that he likes to drink - anything eg. water, milk. When I let him suck his bottle, he immediately quiet. Phewww.. At least we can have a good nite sleep again. He than went to Zzzz.

Me slept in a separate room. Daddy decided to take care of him.

Not too long, about every 1/2hr, Adriel starts crying again. Which leads all of us a sleepless night! Well, as I said, Is not easy to have a good sleep when you have a blocked nose.

At 7am++, Adriel started to settled down. He managed to sleep for a bit longer. But than, I got to get ready to work! So, I decided to call up office that I will be coming to work late as I need to bring Adriel to visit the Doc.

I got the feeling Adriel will end up having nebulizer again as I can hear some wheezing sounds coming from his chest.

We only managed to get to see the Doc at 10.30am as there are 10 person in front of us even though I did a phone appointment. Yup, Doc Chin Clinic normally are full with patience. (Doc Chin is MP Panel Expert).

Again, Adriel start crying when he saw Dr Chin. He must be getting nightmares when he see Doc Chin! Cry and cry and cry... finally doc said - he needs a nebulizer ~ as expected! While Doc checking on his records, Adriel actually has his last nebulizer two months back.

Ok this round, he only cried initial for 2-3 minutes. Must be no more tears as he already cried the whole nite! Poor Boy.

After having his nebulizer, Doc came over and checked on his chest. Adriel start wailing!...
Doc said Adriel need to come back to night to have another nebulizer so he can have a deep sleep during the night. @%@#% another cost!

His bill is the same as last last two mths - four types of medication ~ flu, cough, airway & fewer. Total bill RM73.00 and if we are coming tonight for nebulizer, it will cost RM20 just for the suction.

I was discussion with Albert, we will see what will happen tonight. Maybe he does not need another one.

So after visiting the Doc, I straight bring Adriel to Aunty about 11am. I told Aunty that I only fed Adriel less than 2 oz as I worried Adriel will vomit again.

Not too long when I reached office, I gave Aunty a call to check out of him. Aunty fed Adriel 6oz and he vomited most of it. And he also went into deep sleep ~ must be too tired and after the nebulizer he will normally have a good sleep (opened airway).

After having a good sleep, Aunty said Adriel started to have his routine back to normal!. Pushing the furnitures and playing around. Which is a good sign.. Phewww.

When I collect Adriel, Aunty told me he only drank milk the whole day. Nothing solid were introduced to him as he doesn't have a good appetite.

Earlier I went to Pasar Malam to get him some chinese style cupcakes... Hahaha, You must be wondering what is that. Is actually made of eggs, flour and etc (sorie dun really knows the ingredients) but in chinese it calls "Kai Tan Koh" or Egg cake. But this Egg cake was presented in a style of cupcake. It has the softest texture I ever had. Even myself enjoyed it very much.

He ate the cupcakes - at least he get to eat something nice! I just wanna boost up his appetite.

And at the same time me and Albert was wandering should we go or not to see the Doc???? After much of consideration, we said NO. Adriel is a strong boy he will be able to fight with the virus.
But he still will goes on with his medication.

At night, I managed to let him to drank his 6 oz of milk - finished. And he straight when to bed. Yes, he has a good night sleep through out.

That's the story of a Poor Boy having his Flu virus... and sorry for the long post!

Looking out

You just love to stand at the Balcony and stared at the playground or tennis court or swimming pool especially when it comes to 5 or 6 O'clock.

You yet to know How to tell Mummy or Daddy to bring you down, but Mummy and Daddy has the feeling you gonna learn this soon.

Homemade Swing

Lately it has been raining in the evening. If not, Adriel has been waking up quite late in his evening nap which is too late to go the playground or Park.

Since, Adriel does not have a chance to the Playground or Park, Daddy has invented a 'Homemade Swing' for Adriel.

Well, this swing does not cost alot and it considered very safe - depending how you handling it.

Here's What you need to make a Homemade Swing

**Disclaimer: We shall not be liable to any injury occurred

Adriel's Fav Ads

Ok, here's Adriel's Favorite ads that he will loves to watch every time showed on air. It will normally show during peak hrs on WLT (Astro-Chinese Channel) at 2115 (roughly time).
I tried to video the ads, but not cleared. So ended up searching on the web. Voila... got it.

In fact, I myself enjoyed it too. The Blobby are so Cute and the music just wanna make u dance as well.

HOT HOT Day

**Backdated post 4th May 2008*

Yes... is summer in Malaysia - As always.. I wish we can change the weather forecast! To Spring or Winter. Which is unlikely or Never gonna happen! Awww...

So since it's so HOT we decided to bring Adriel for a swim. We actually intended to bring him over to Yie Yie's place which has an Olympic size swimming pool and two Baby pool. But too bad, Yie Yie has gone out and Mummy too 'Pai seh' (*shy*) to bring you over just for a swim.

Nevermind lar, swimming pool is all the same. The water and deepness of it. Just the size of it! Sure got chance to go to Yie Yie's place another time.

Anyway, we still doesn't know how to use the arm band for him. Struggle, struggle.. finally decided to do it Manually... Daddy's help. I did hold his arms only for awhile... kenot tahan oledi.. Too tiring! So push back to Hubby!

More pics of Adriel

Poo Poo....Eeewww

WARNING: Sorry, if you are Munching now, pls don't read this. Your appetite might goes off. U are warned in advance!

Usually when Adriel wan to do his 'Big Business' he will normally go near to any of the corner. So far, I noticed two corner he'll normally sit quietly and do it. One of the corner will be the pic above and another corner will be near to the curtains.

How do I know he's doin his Business? You will roughly know he's doing his business as he will sit extremely Quiet - Out of sudden. And than, he will be back to his routine after doin his business. This is only happened when he is wearing his Diaper.

When he is wearing his cloth nappy and he happened to Poo he will normally do it in standing up position. Sometimes after he poo, he will start screaming (not very loud) to inform you that he already poo. If U don't entertain him (as we didn't know he poo), he will start screaming and when his poo dropping or dripping down to his leg, he will tip-toe one of his leg. Yup is something that really amazed me!

It seems that he is a very clean person, as acknowledge by Aunty (Babysitter). And the best part is, he won't run around, if his poo still sticking with him till she wiped or cleaned him off. Which is Good. Or else, the whole house will be filled with 'Organic perfume'.

**New effect from Slide.. Did u noticed the Wording 'Poo Poo' and the animation Poo on the floor?

More pics of 'Business time'

He was actually wanna Mmm Mmm and at the same time wan to watch adverts!!

Playground I am coming

**Backdated 4 May 2008**

Last weekend bought Adriel to the Lake Garden just at the back of our apt. It was crowded with kids and adults.

Adriel was very excited when he saw so many kids surrounding him. He kept on wants to walk by himself without me holding on him. And I have to keep on chasing after him.

He's so cheeky. When I hold his hand, he will to squat down! Is like telling me 'I'm not goin to walk with you, if you holds my hand'. So when I put off my hand from him he will start running around.

Towards the end, both Me and Hubby who have been chasing after him sweating all over. And He is just happily walking and running around the park!

A BEST pic I can get from him

Give meeee... Real Food!!.

**Backdated post 15 May' 08**

Two days ago, Adriel has given up on his porridge. No matter how hard we try to feed him he just doesn't want it. Yes, he wants to eat like an Adult now. Oh well, I can totally understand him. After 9mths of porridge I guess he just have ENUF of it.

On the other hand, Aunty is cracking her head of what to cook for Adriel. She said, is so hard to cook for him as she doesn't normally eat lunch. If she does, only very light meals - noodles. *Sorry Aunty I also need to crack my head when my time comes - weekend or Pub Hol!!

The Pro side
We can eat together without me making his porridge 3 hrs in advance

The Con side
I have to start cooking. Which means no more 'tah pou' (take away) from stalls, as they may consumed more MSG. Errrrgh

Moral of the story : Eat together as a family, but more work for ME!!!!! I missed my stalls food!! :( Snob, snob.

Shoes Fettish

I can sense Adriel feet and fingers has been growing because I have been cutting his nails each week. Each time I look at his feet, I would say.. your feet has grown longer just like your nails.

So, the shoes that I bought in December’ 07 – Pumpkin Patch just can’t fit him anymore. And I decided to scout for a new pair for him.

Is a Croc, is a Croc.. Yes, I finally get a pair of Croc for Adriel.

Hahaha… I generously bought a Croc for him without thinking twice.

It doesn’t cost a lot to me as the Mother bought him a cheapskate Croc!! Yes, I am a supporter of Pirated stuff!

Called me a cheapskate, Yes indeed - I am and I am not denying it!.

An Original aka Ori will cost you roughly at RM119.00 and for a fake one will cost me RM8.00. Ok some calculation, it comes up to nearly 15pairs of fake croc equivalent to One Ori. Moreover, Kids feet will always grow each week. So wat’s the point of getting an Ori?

To me, it looks exactly like Ori – light weight MINUS the Croc logo at the side! That’s the only differences – I think.

Before buying a fake Croc, I did check it out at Ikano (they have variety of Croc shoes). I really tempted to buy an Ori… and went I wanted to buy, I always have second thoughts about it.

In fact, I went in a few times without Adriel, but always ended up empty hand out. WHY ? Because I always think is not worth to buy rubber shoes. And how much does a rubber will cost me? Malaysia have abandon of rubber trees!

Moral of the story: Why pay more, when you can get ‘As Good as fake’!!! Kekekeke… That’s me!

Oh yah, I also bought a pair of slipper for him at the cost of RM5. So I can train him to wear slipper at home too.

WE has grown up

Yes, We are BIG boys now.

We are 10 mths old now and not too far from our 1st B'Day

Col & Nic has stated crawling now. Between these two, Nic seems to be the active one. He even started to stand up and walked along the furniture.

Colin weighed about 9kgs and Nic is at 7kgs.
Mmm... that explained why Nic's so active.

The Best part is both twins whenever I try to snap their Pics, they sure look at the camera.

Battle with Stairs

Went to Yee Yee's hse on weekends. This Adriel also have another obsessed with stairs - dunno why. So, when he saw his cousins, Nic (younger twins) climbing up the stairs he also wan to Kepoh.

Is like showing off time for him, if he can talk he'll be saying "See, I climb faster than them!" Of co'z he climbed faster than his cousins, as his cousins are just started climbing and lifting now.

Suddenly, this Col (eldest twins) also kenot 'tahan' he also wan to follow them. *faint*. So everyone have to rush to the stairs case to be their body guard including me.

Why ah?? Does all the kids like to climb stairs kah??
(I dun even dare to put off my eyes to look somewhere else)

See, so many ppl have to 'jaga' them

Plastics

Adriel has another obsessed with plastic container. I can't explain why. Maybe he knows inside got food or water.

So. what happened? He was playing with the plastic container and suddenly Col want to grab from him. He insist to give it to Col and end up Col cry like this lor.

Look at wat Adriel did to his cousin?
Can u see the Guilty look!!

More Pics...

Aunty's Salon

Got this pic from an email. It reminds me on Adriel.

Mmm... I think this is How Adriel will look like when he went for a hair cut.
Of co'z minus the sit still & Handsome look.

"Saluting Aunty (BBsitter)"

My new Toilet Book

Last week meet up with In Houseling, I managed to get some tips from her. Thanks Mama Ling. As I was asking Mama Ling of what book I shd invest for Adriel since I haven't take any initiative to buy any books for him. YA lor.. Me being lazy to teach my Monster!

My second thoughts again , I shd invest some of my moneies to books as we have Tax Deduction for RM1K per annum and add Hubby's one, it will be RM2K in total! Better utilise this lar.

I managed to grabbed 3 pictures book. And Mama Ling olso gave one book to Adriel. Thanks again Mama Ling.

So what happened when I gave him the books? Not sure you heard about this or not, but In chinese proverb there is this proverb says "Sun See Hang". Translation from Chinese to English "New Toilet bowl". Which means something new that you will attached to it and when you get bored you will threw it aside. (Pls correct me if my translation is wrong-afterall my chinese is not so good). Dun asked me why they called it 'New Toilet Bowl"!!

So, these pics shows Adriel's 'New Toilet Book' instead of New Toilet Bowl.

He was very excited to see something new! I bet it will not take long to get bored. I taught him a few things and he follows we one or two words. Which is a good indication... that I shouldn't be lazy. He is learning fast, must teach him more now... Grrrgh.. another long term project for me!

MOTHER'S Day

We had Mother's Day celebration with my Mum.
Only the Four of us.

I guess next year will be more merrier as my sis twins will be one yr old by than

Happy Mummy's Day

TO ALL MUMMIES and MOTHER's TO BE

You have done GREAT

YOU DESERVED this Everyday dun u think??



This roses was bought especially to my MIL.
"Mother we misses U deeply"

S-O-R-R-Y... I'm getting OLD

First of all, I would like to say S-O-R-R-Y to:
Li Teng, Serene & Ping

I lead you gals to wrong direction.

Do U remember asking me, on how to do this?

The program that I was using was Smile Box not Digiscrap. U need to download this webpage. If the administrator asked you to try on their trial (for dunno how many days) for certain amount of $$$, just ignore it and choose the other option. Sorry couldn't remember what's the message.

Once you have download it, at the main page pls look out for Design Catalog -> Everyday -> General->Ribbons

Under Ribbons you can choose from 2 pics up till 15 pics.

Try it on and let me know.

Mum's Sacrifice

**This post was parked in my Draff for so many days... Sorry, I was hooked up with work the whole week.

Last Friday I took off from work and I had a great time meeting up with In Houseling Mama at The Curve. Didn't bring My Monster along as I know it will be impossible for him to sit for couples of hours. Ling, decided a place to eat - TGIF. And she didn't bring her Li' Princes along.. same concept of mine!

As you already known, In Houseling Mama is expecting a second child now, she has asked me a couple of questions about breastfeeding. I'm actually very happy to hear some Mummies is so into breastfeeding nowdays. I dunno why, maybe thru my experience, I find it breastfeeding is a kind of bonding that Mummy and Baby shd have before returning to work.

Ling, I really glad you asked me about Breasfeeding. And of co'z I'm 100% support your decision on this. As you know, breasfeeding (BF) or expressing breastmilk (EBM) are Babies No. 1 choice. No doubt, it take alot of effort and determination but Every Single milk that your baby consumed are the Best for them.

And I did asked some of my successful BF frens. They investing in a good breast pump as well. So, if you ask me which Breastpump is the Best I dun really have an answer to this BUT the well known ones are Avent and Medela.

I had my first Breastpump was Medela Dual Pump which at that time cost me a boom. I think about RM550 (The price has increased now). This pump is an electronic which can pump two breast at one time. Is a good pump but it does need some practice before you get to be a Pro.

Later stage, I bought a manual pump as my sis is having a twins. So, I gave (actually I borrowed) my electric pump to her while I used the manual one. The same thing, you must do lots of practice.

I remembered, during my Confinement month (after delivery-first 30 days), My Confinement Lady wasn't very encouraging. She kept on insist that Adriel needs more milk and I am producing so little - bout 1/2 oz to one oz. I did bought a tin of supplements (juz in case I failed) in order to fulfill her wish.

On the other hand, I didn't give up. I try my very best to pump at least every 1.5hrs to 2hrs to built up my supplies. It wasn't very successful at the early stage but I told myself I can do it as my son needs my milk. You know what encourage me to do it??? Her remarks "You don't produce much enuf fr your son!" So u think I shd prove her wrong???

Finally, I decided to called up my best fren (in the beginning I was reluctant to do it but for my son sake, I shouldn't have that kind of thoughts - shyness) telling her I'm not producing much. She taught me a few steps and I'm glad I did make tis call.

After a few days, my production does increased a little but it takes time to built up. Of co'z in the beginning you will get lots of hiccups, but as time goes it will be alright. Through my experience, I only found out that, in order to built up more supplies, I need to drinks lots of water-I normally don't drink water for more than 500ml a day!!. But juz to get the best out f it, I drank almost 2litre a day.

Moral story: Never give up. I know is not easy but Determination & Support from Hubby is what you need. Tell yourself " U can do it, just need little bit of time".

**I would also like to thanks to my Hubby for giving me the encouragements. He normally will filled up two bottles of water for me everyday (during my EBM) and put at the side of the bed.

Get SPOTTED

Just went I reached home, after changing my clothes & on the laptop I suddenly have the urge to munch. So, I went to the kitchen opened the fridge. Went I was about to close the fridge door, I looked up and I saw THIS.

Can U spot what I saw?

I was laughing all by myself as I can't believed what I saw.

Ting.... Ting.....Ting

Bought a coin box for Adriel. This round all I need to do is to show him where's the coin slot and hand him some coins to him. Aik... he does remembered his work. Welldone.

BUT than, after putting the coins inside, he turned the coin box upside down and hammer it on the floor!!!.. And the Plastic coin box got some bruises oledi - broken at the side.

Oh well, as expected lar....Tis Monster of mine is very rough when he handles things. Ok, I shall take out the tin coin box when I first started him, so I won't get heart sick - Let him slammed till dented!.

So Moral of the story: Dun give anything nice to your kids till he/she appreciate what it is all about.

U got Hooked up with Ads

Here's how he'll be doing when commercials was on air. He won't moved even an inch when ads starts. He will STOP (Yes, stop) what he's doin and sit on his thin mattress or sometimes stick very near to the TV which I have to drag him far away from the TV.

Look at his EYES.... how he concentrate and don't even care when I snapped his photos.
When the commercial is over he is back to his routine... messing up his toys!

Round and Big XXXX

**Backdated 20 April 2008**

Remembered in my previous post which I stated "But I saw something a missed. Something has changed. Will post this in next topic"

Well, some of you might know his changes. LT & Chin - Well done. Those who are not aware of his changes, here is the photo... His Big & Round head.

Yes, this is the first time he has his hair so short like a 'crew cut'. I called him 'Botak Chong' or you may call him 'Botak Head' :). I still not very used to his new hair style. He look very different. I still like his 'Punky Hair' :). But Aunty reckon he will stop scratching himself if he has shorter hair. Hahaha.. I hv doubt on U Boy!

Aunty also mentioned that U still remembered the "salon" that she used to bring you every mth. (Salon is a home salon run by an Aunty one block away from our hse). It only cost RM5 for every hair cut no matter how long or short.

When Aunty bought you over to the salon, U start crying non-stop as U know 'Salon Aunty' will cut your hair. Aunty said she got to hold you tightly in order the Salon Aunty to trim off your hair. U cried fr the beginning till you left Aunty's salon hse!!!!! I can imagine how challenging Aunty's task can be.

Am I CRAZY?

Early last mth, I was Super BROKE. As I has invested something for Adriel which can last him for.... maybe 9mths to a year supply. I sounded crazy hor... I know.

Well, you can't blame me, as you know everything seems to increased. So, in order to get value for money, I need to act fast. Moreover, you will always hear that 'This product' will increase every two to three months without warning. Sigh...

L-R:
Enfagrow A+ (1.3kgs), Enfagrow A+ (Economy Pack 700gms), Enfapro A+ (Economy Pack 700gms) & Enfapro A+ (400gms)

You must be wondering how many I have spent of his Formula.
-7 tins of Enfagrow A+ (1.3kgs) at RM60.99 (Normal price RM71.90)
-6 boxes of Enfagrow A+ (Economy Pack 700gms) RM38.50
-1 Dozen of Enfapro A+ (Economy Pack 700gms) at RM40.00/Pack
-1 Dozen of Enfapro A+ (400gms) If I do some computation it cost RM 38.50 for 700gms

So, U think I'm Crazy??

Well, I always get hooked when I bought stuff. Co'z I dunno where to store all of it. End up on the right, left, up & bottom of the cupboards!