Nidia

2008-04-13T22:31:00.003+08:00

WEEKEND STAY AT SENTOSA 30 Mar to 1 Apr 08

Here are some pictures taken during my first trip to Sentosa over the last weekend of Mar.

The weather was very nice at Sentosa during our stay. Mummy booked two rooms (another one for Ah Gong and Ah Ma) for two nights at Siloso Beach Resort.

Hm .... nice pose isn't it?

2008-02-24T00:34:00.004+08:00

Some pictures from Lunar New Year 2008

At this age, its really hard to take a good picture of me, because I am always running around. So most pictures are candid shots.

I am now quite familiar with my "ABCs"...."A" for "Apol", "B" for "Balun", "C" for Cat, "D" for Duc....I recite them almost everyday during my bath time..."I" for "icekleam"..."U" for "Umbela"....hee

2007-12-29T18:56:00.000+08:00

Shopping....Walking...and Shopping

Me doing my best walk at Orchard Wisma....refusing to hold daddy's hand. Observe my left hand...it is to balance myself!

2007-12-29T14:49:00.000+08:00

I can count from One to Ten....

At 14+ mth...mummy and daddy teach me how to count....next trick should be to read "ABC"....hee hee :P

2007-12-20T18:31:00.000+08:00

Bad Papa....I hurt my hand...

I hurt my hand two weeks ago...sob sob.

Don't know what happened but after waking up from my morning nap....I cried non-stop for 1 hour!. My right hand was "pulled" and "slightly out of place". Mum and Dad sent me to KK A&E where I received professional help. I could hardly lift my hand and was slow with my hand movement when at the clinic. After accessing my hand, the PD advised that no x-ray is needed, and without saying a word, did a quick twist to "put my hand in place"!. I cried very loundly for 30 seconds and was immediately using my right hand to pick up the sweets the PD offered.....cool sinseh!

2007-12-04T00:33:00.000+08:00

TIME: 4.30pm
PLACE: Ah Ma house
DATE: 3 Dec 2007
AGE: 13 and half month old
ACCOMPLISHMENT: Can walk on her own...cool :P

2007-11-10T01:44:00.000+08:00

CAN'T BELIEVE IT...I LOOK EQUALLY LIKE MAMA AND PAPA!

Below Look-alike meter from myheritage.com shows I look equally like Mama and Papa...hmmm....

I shall try the meter again as I grow (as they say, "nu da shi ba bian") to see who I resemble more.

2007-11-04T16:30:00.000+08:00

MORE PERFORMANCE FROM ME....

2007-10-23T01:02:00.000+08:00

Born to Shop

My bib says it all....
Here's a picture of me at AMK Hub after a long day of shopping. At such a young age, I am already enjoying Singaporeans' favourite pastime......shopping!

2007-10-08T18:53:00.000+08:00

I am ONE !

Mummy and Daddy threw a mini birthday party for me yesterday (my lunar birth date - 27th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar). Both grandmas insisted on not having outside food and prepared a sumptuous spread for the 30+ guests. My 3rd grandaunt bought me a very pretty mango cake and I had my first taste of cake yesterday. All my cousins were here and everyone had a lot of fun playing games.

I make use of the occasion to show off my linguistic skill. I greeted Ah Ma, Ah Gong (sounds more like Ah Pong), Jiejie, Gor Gor (like Por Por), Mama and Papa with ease.

I have been a very good girl to mummy and daddy during my first year. Except for the unplanned visit to TMC in April , and the 3am night feed calls (which still happens!), I did not give mummy much “trouble”. My growth has been consistent with the benchmark (dates back to my great-grandparent's generation): I can sit by the 7th month, 8th month able to crawl , and by the 9th month, I've got my first tooth! As the saying goes....time flies! Its been a year!! And a wonderful one! For the coming years......I promise to update with more of my pictures, and videos, and share more of my life story.

2007-09-13T16:06:00.000+08:00

SESSION AT KINDERMUSIK....

Mama and Papa brought me to Kindermusik two weeks ago for a trial session. It was on a Sunday afternoon, and I went there with my friend, Qien. I enjoyed the games very much.

Naturally, Mama and Papa would compare me with the other princes and princesses in the class, in terms of our weight, height (or length), hair and teeth growth, crawling speed, linguistic ability, etc. Well, as can be seen in the photo, I lose out on the hair growth, and weight (not big in size), but did well in other areas...

I am almost 11 month old! How time flies! I could now babble words like Mama, Papa, Baobei (learned it myself!), Ball, Ah Ma (still brushing up on saying Ah Gong) :( I eat two to three meals of porridge and cereal a day. My hobbies are singing, dancing (when songs from FM97.2 are played) and reading. I heard Mama and Papa is planning a mini celebration for my first birthday....read my next post.

2007-08-31T22:46:00.000+08:00

If You Are Happy....Clap Your Hand

Here's a little performance from me....clapping to the song. In case you are wondering, the person singing is Mama.

Today is the start of Daddy's two-week leave....finally I get to spend quality time with Dad Dad...

I am 10 and a half month old now, and can crawl at an amazing speed...check this out

Come to Daddy

2007-07-28T22:21:00.000+08:00

Video post....Nidia Singing

Here's a video of me singing (in high pitch). I can now call out to Ma Ma clearly, especially when I am hungry. In the middle of the night, my three calls to Ma Ma would get me my feeds! During the day, my call of Ma Ma would not fail to get grandma to carry me out from the play pen when I am bored.

The weather has turned cold recently.....parents, keep your baby warm, or they may catch a cold, like I did :(

2007-07-28T22:05:00.000+08:00

Video Post....Nidia flips over!

This video was recorded in mid Mar. By this time, I could flip over with ease....eventhough the video shows me rather grouchy about it.

2007-07-08T23:40:00.000+08:00

8 1/2 month old....

I am almost 9-month-old. By now, I could pull myself to a standing position without help, and loves to do it in my play pen.

I am now feeding on two servings of porridge a day, plus mummy's milk milk in between my meals. Ah Ma would add egg yolk, fish, meat, vegetables to my porridge for a healthy and balanced meal. I also loves to eat papaya and pears.

Ah Ma and Ah Gong's place is now undergoing renovation. After the renovation, I will move in to stay with Ah Ma and Ah Gong, together with Mummy and Daddy, so that I can rest well at night.

Watch out for my next update......

2007-05-06T14:16:00.000+08:00

My latest (and never seen before) pictures.....

2007-04-21T23:16:00.000+08:00

Back at TMC....sob sob

I had a slight cough two weeks ago, and Mummy and Daddy, being "kiasu", quickly bring me to a PD for consultation (on a Sunday morning). The PD (Dr Ang Boon Liat) warned that if I don't get well within the next few days, the infection may develop into something more serious - bronchilitis.

On Wednesday morning, seeing that I was still coughing, Mummy brought me to Dr E K Ong for follow up, and was told that I need to be hospitalised for at least two days as there is too much phlegm and the "slight cough" could have developed into bronchilitis! Cost of consultation: $ 89.00

I was put on nebuliser treatment, had phlegm suck out (through my noose!), and received "chops" from a physiotherapist on my back to loosen the phlegm. You can imagine the ordeal I gone through, not to mention my Mummy and Daddy (who could not bear to hear my cries when I was put through these treatment).

By Thursday morning, my condition improved slightly, but Dr Ong decided to put me on a dose of antibiotics...more medicine.... yucks!

Lucky for me, the stay at TMC is a short one. I was discharged on Friday morning. Cost of 2-day stay at TMS: > $ 1,000

To be home and well again: Priceless....

2007-02-20T22:38:00.000+08:00

Geon Hee Huat Cai....Gong Hei Fatt Choy... Xin Nian Kuai Le... Happy Lunar New Year!!

2007-02-06T17:39:00.000+08:00

3rd Month Jab.....

I had my 3rd month jab on 27 Jan. It was supposed to be on 20 Jan, but as I had a slight fever during that week, the paediatrician advised mummy to push back the jab for a week.

The vaccine jab includes Polio, DPT/DT, HiB etc, the so call "5-in-1" jab. Mummy also opt for the optional Rotarix vaccine.

My weight on 27 Jan is 5.7 kg, height (or rather length) is 62.5cm, and head circumference is 40.2 cm. These measurements are around the 50 percentile for girls around my age.

When we were at Dr E K Ong's office, he provided a lot of useful information to Mummy and Daddy. Here are some of the tips (for babies at 3rd month):

(1) We will salivate more. Reason for this is not because of teething.....rather, we are preparing (our mouth) for solid food in a few months' time.

(2) We will sleep less. As we begin to explore more of our surroundings, we tend to sleep less. Caregiver please note......there is no need to always make us sleep. It not only does us no good, but also slow our development, especially social skill!

(3) We like to be carried upright....as we begin to explore more around us.

(4) We may eat less (surprise surprise)!

See the plaster on my right thigh for the jab.....ouch!

2007-01-21T03:16:00.000+08:00

Busy Weekend

Last weekend was a busy one for me. On Saturday, I attended the "Man Yue" celebration of my biao mei - Jing Yi.

As promised, here's a picture of Jing Yi.....a split image of my Ah Gu!

I spent the whole afternoon at her place at Punggol, and went for shopping after that at Century Square. The shopping centre is very mum-friendly. They have specific carparks for driving mums, and private rooms for nursing. My daddy could even rent a pram for free! To thank that shopping centre for being such a great place for parents, I left behind some "cai".....see the mess I have done.

The next day, I paid a visit to Auntie Lip Pin's new place at Lim Ah Pin Road, the Pin Mansion. I met with many aunties, uncles, and their babies. It was raining heavily throughout the day.

Auntie Guiqing dropped by my place after that so that her baby Qi-en and I can get to know each other better. She is older than me by a month, but check out her hair, a lot hor!! Auntie Guiqing actually shampoos Qi-en's hair!

2006-12-25T17:58:00.000+08:00

Merry Christmas and A Happy (Parenting) New Year !

Wishing all good health and a good year ahead!

2006-12-25T02:48:00.000+08:00

I am a Jie Jie now..........

Last Saturday marked a significant day in my life....I am a Jie Jie now - to my Ah Gu's 2nd princess. She was borned much heavier than me (ie. 3.5kg!), and the last I heard is that she is already drinking about 3-4oz per feed! I must jia you! Will try to post her photos once I get hold of them...

Last Thursday, mummy's colleague visited me and said "Aiyo, your baby...when she sleeps, look like 'Zhao Cai Mao' ". Well, I hope can really bring some "Cai" for Daddy...

See....Zhao Cai Mao with both hands Zhao Cai.....Cai Lai, Cai Lai Wo Jia.

2006-12-03T18:14:00.000+08:00

Great Grandma Visit at AMK...I am the "di si dai" - 4th generation!

Yesterday, I visted my Great Grandma at Ang Mo Kio....she was so delighted when she saw me, and was smiling from ear to ear the whole evening I was there.

I am now 1 1/2 month old, and can finish, on average, 4 oz of milk. In between feeds, I like a little "snack" from ma ma.
On the right is my latest pic...in an oversized cap! cute bo?

2006-11-19T17:14:00.000+08:00

Hep B jab on my 1st month birthday

Yesterday (18 Nov) was my "official" 1-month birthday....and my mummy arranged for my Hep B vaccine jab (2nd dose)......ouch!

We arrived at Dr E K Ong's clinic at 11 am for the jab. Just before my jab, daddy asked Dr Ong: "Er...is it painful for the baby ah?" The reply is :" A little..." and before I know it....the jab is done! I cried for a brief moment and went back to Zzzzzzzz.

Daddy tried to bathe me yesterday (his first time) and to thank him...I poo poo on him (yee hee hee)...see the nice design I added to his t-shirt ....cool!

2006-11-12T23:29:00.000+08:00

1st month celebration

Today, I celebrated my man yue (1st month) at Ah Ma house. Many of my relatives came to give their well wishes....and gifts. I received many gifts...including anklets (with Mickey Mouse design!), dresses, car seat, etc and of course hong bao. A big thank you to all gor gor, jie jie, uncle and auntie.

Food from Mum's Kitchen...not bad...Laksa was good!

Yawwwwnn...sleepy after a long day :>

2006-11-10T16:35:00.000+08:00

Breastmilk vs Formula

Hi all mum and dad-to-be....be sensible when insisting on total breastfeeding! No doubt breastmilk is considered the most desirable food for us babies...be sensible when you insist on total breastfeeding! Do not insist on not giving supplements if you face difficulties (eg. engorgement) in giving total breastmilk...there is risk (such as dehydration) due to insufficient feed! Just be sensible and seek prof help if needed...ok?

2006-11-10T14:58:00.000+08:00

Never too young to start exercising.

I've just had my bath and breakfast and all swaddled tight by the confinement auntie (CONAUNT) (again...she very fierce hor hor), but that doesn't prevent me from doing my favourite ab exercise... 98, 99, yeeeow 100! and still counting...

I enjoy being carried around.... my ah Gong and ah Ma keep asking CONAUNT to put me in bed lest it becomes a habit for me. But experts say this should not be a worry for newborn < 1 year old.....i agree.

2006-11-10T14:38:00.000+08:00

My preferred choices.....i think better with my NUK pacifier!

Feed: 1st choice...Mummy's; 2nd choice...Enfalac

Diaper: 1st choice.....Drypers; 2nd choice...cloth diaper

Diaper rash cream: Desitin

I feed an average 6-7 times a day, with each feed about 3-4oz. My confinement auntie (very fierce hor) says I "zin gaow chiah" (hokkien for very big eater), but i don't care lor....

I poo poo and wee wee several times a day, and auntie also don't like because she got to wash the cloth diapers....mo ha ha. I like to poo (big time!) immediately after she changes me :P..."Aiyo!"

2006-11-10T01:18:00.000+08:00

2-week-old
this is me almost 2 weeks old...my granny burping me after a meal. Some may say there is no need to "burp" baby during a meal...well...for me, I like to be burped half way through a meal...see how comfy I am :P

I prefer the "cup and tap" method of burping....i can give very loud burrrrrrp using this method. Ah Ma also got a very effective method...ie. rocking (very slowly) me back and forth.

2006-11-10T01:02:00.000+08:00

"see ah...ten toes...checked! ten fingers...checked!" - nurse to daddy

2006-11-10T00:54:00.000+08:00

nah....thats better....are my eyes big?

2006-11-09T23:50:00.000+08:00

halo....aunties & uncles
this is my first picture on 18 oct 2006....could not open my eyes bcos daddy forgot to off the flashlight when taking my photo...