Wednesday, 27 February 2008
Does she look like a boy?
Mischa has been mistaken for a baby boy for many occasions when we brought her out. I feel so sad and angry at the same time cos to me she does look like a girl especially with her thick lush hair. One occasion an old uncle even came up and asked me if Mischa was a boy? And you know what? She was wearing a hairband with 2 little flowers on it then! You can imagine my anger at that moment, but I forced a weak smile and told him, "no la, she's a girl, can't you tell?" and then i walked away.
So now I swear that I will definately put on a hairband or hairclip whenever I bring her out. I have also bought a really exaggerating looking hairband with an oversized flower on it. Let's see who will dare doubt her as a girl again. (notice her sad face? hahaha cos Mischa doesn't like to wear hairband)
So now I swear that I will definately put on a hairband or hairclip whenever I bring her out. I have also bought a really exaggerating looking hairband with an oversized flower on it. Let's see who will dare doubt her as a girl again. (notice her sad face? hahaha cos Mischa doesn't like to wear hairband)
Teether Madness
I think it could me my fear of Mischa biting me cos I am still latching her on that I realised I bought a lot of teether when Mischa was only 1 month old. Recently I bought another teether for her as I remembered Favian loved to chew at it when he was teething then.
And i think Mischa loves it too!
And i think Mischa loves it too!
Bumper Playmat
Finally the playmat has arrived! I was so eager to let Mischa and Favian try on it and kept snapping away. Its really of good quality and hubby almost fainted when I told him, how much I paid for it. Well, its pretty expensive for a pc of good rubber so to speak.
Honestly I never thought I would purchase it as Favian grew up without one. Poor fellow...he never had those luxury items before as we left him in my mum's care most of the time then so there were no need for those items. We used to have a set of ABC foam mat - cheap, but definately not good. It smelled so rubbery nomatter how many times I cleaned it. In the end we discarded the mat and never wanted to buy anymore playmats.
Hope Mischa will enjoy playing on it and I am trying to let her have more tummy time to strengthen her neck muscle.
Sunday, 24 February 2008
Shopping in the forum
Eversince I started to join in the BPs since my pregancy days, I became kind of addicted to it and will check for good buys everyday. In the end I realise that I spend more money online then at shopping malls! However most of the things I bought are for Mischa and Favian, only occasionally for myself.
Like the other day I was browsing the WTS section of the forum and saw a mummy selling a Brand new Baby Bjorn Synergy which I wanted to get for a long time, but was not that 'silly' to pay the full price for it. To me it is considered brand new as the mummy has used it for only a day and realise that she prefers her Storkke pram. So here is her lost, my BIG gain.....
In fact some friends were telling me to consider the Ergo carrier which is more value for money since it can accommodate heavier babies and with Ergo, babies are actually 'sitting' and not hanging by the 'crotch'. Well...the vain me also considering the aesthetic factor and the choice is clear...
My Black Baby Bjorn Synergy carrier
The Ergo carrier
Now baby carriers look so cool that it is priced at $299 in retail shops! But of course I paid much lesser for it...hehehe...
P.S: My ideal carrier is suppose to be the white Synergy..hiaz,..but to be practical and since I am buying a 2nd hand one, I cant be too choosy :(
My dream Synergy
Back to shopping in the forum, I just ordered a bumper mat for Mischa. This is something I sweared not to buy as I felt it was redundant. Now...my views has changed....will be receiving it in a week's time...hopefully it is a good buy and not become another white elephant at home...
Will update more on that...
Like the other day I was browsing the WTS section of the forum and saw a mummy selling a Brand new Baby Bjorn Synergy which I wanted to get for a long time, but was not that 'silly' to pay the full price for it. To me it is considered brand new as the mummy has used it for only a day and realise that she prefers her Storkke pram. So here is her lost, my BIG gain.....
In fact some friends were telling me to consider the Ergo carrier which is more value for money since it can accommodate heavier babies and with Ergo, babies are actually 'sitting' and not hanging by the 'crotch'. Well...the vain me also considering the aesthetic factor and the choice is clear...
My Black Baby Bjorn Synergy carrier
The Ergo carrier
Now baby carriers look so cool that it is priced at $299 in retail shops! But of course I paid much lesser for it...hehehe...
P.S: My ideal carrier is suppose to be the white Synergy..hiaz,..but to be practical and since I am buying a 2nd hand one, I cant be too choosy :(
My dream Synergy
Back to shopping in the forum, I just ordered a bumper mat for Mischa. This is something I sweared not to buy as I felt it was redundant. Now...my views has changed....will be receiving it in a week's time...hopefully it is a good buy and not become another white elephant at home...
Will update more on that...
New Toys
I have always wanted to get some 'toy's to entertain Mischa as I am taking care of her most of the time now. After seeing Favian enjoying his Leapster L-Max from Leapfrog and find that it is very educational. I decided to get the Littletouch Leappad for Mischa since there was a sale going on. I got this through an overseas spree from fellow Nov mummy , Tinkabel quite a while ago, but I only started to try playing with it last week.
I guess Mischa is more or less ready since it is recommended for 3mths - 3yrs old. When i flipped the pages and played the narration, she was focusing on it.
I also bought an Infant to Toddler rocker chair for Mischa as she wants to be carried all the time. Even when I place her in her Combi highchair cum rocker, she refuse to sit in it for long. This rocker has a vibration mode to soothe baby. So far it works for her, at least she can sit by herself for a longer period and I can do my work or surf the web.
Recently have been occupied with Mischa and the never ending work at home. So on Valentine's Day I asked hubby for a gift which I had been eyeing for a while. He got me a PSP slim & lite after much consideration between this and the Nintendo Wii. I decided to get the PSP as I can bring it along car trips or when I am on the train. Cos i realised that I actually dun have much time or luxury at home to enjoy my the Nintendo Wii as I will be occupied by the 2 rascals. so in the end hubby will be the one enjoying the Wii. Since we have a X-box at home, so a PSP seems more logical.
I guess Mischa is more or less ready since it is recommended for 3mths - 3yrs old. When i flipped the pages and played the narration, she was focusing on it.
I also bought an Infant to Toddler rocker chair for Mischa as she wants to be carried all the time. Even when I place her in her Combi highchair cum rocker, she refuse to sit in it for long. This rocker has a vibration mode to soothe baby. So far it works for her, at least she can sit by herself for a longer period and I can do my work or surf the web.
Recently have been occupied with Mischa and the never ending work at home. So on Valentine's Day I asked hubby for a gift which I had been eyeing for a while. He got me a PSP slim & lite after much consideration between this and the Nintendo Wii. I decided to get the PSP as I can bring it along car trips or when I am on the train. Cos i realised that I actually dun have much time or luxury at home to enjoy my the Nintendo Wii as I will be occupied by the 2 rascals. so in the end hubby will be the one enjoying the Wii. Since we have a X-box at home, so a PSP seems more logical.
Thursday, 14 February 2008
Nice shot
This is such a sweet and heartwarming shot I took of the sibling....watching Mickey mouse movie on my Ipod. Lil Mischa seem to be focusing on the movie too.
Another shot - notice where Mischa places her hand...
Another shot - notice where Mischa places her hand...
Chinese New Year
This is the first Chinese New Year for Little Mischa. We were busy visiting relatives everyday and by the 3rd day we were all tired out! what I enjoyed most was to doll Mischa up...hehhe...everyday wearing a new cutie dress and matching hairband.
Favian seem to know the significance and enjoyed the new year very much with all the 'ang bao' collections and visits. Some pics we took:
CNY Eve (Reunion dinner at my mum's plc)
Before going to Popo & Ah Gong's house
1st Day of CNY - at Great-Grandmother's house:
from left: Chloe, Favian & Mischa
Grumpy Lil' Mischa
2 Little Girls in 'Tang zhuang' and Mary Janes - everyone was comparing the skin tones of the girls too....
2nd Day of CNY
Saying a morning 'Gong Xi Gong Xi'
3rd Day of CNY
Mischa in her buggie
4th Day of CNY
Myself, Mischa & Godma
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Maids from HELL
Yesterday the TV News reported this case of a baby abused by the maid. The mummy seem to be a fellow mummy from the SMH forum I frequent. The mummy posted video clips of the bloody maid's doings.
My heart stopped after watching the videos. The maid must be mad. How can a sane person possibly carried out such acts? Who in the right mind would do something so inhuman. Me as a mother of 2, can truly feel for the mummy. Hopefully the baby is ok, hope that he is strong enough to take all these abuse by the idiotic maid.
I was telling my mum yesterday that kids nowadays are fortunate but yet pitiful in different ways. Back then when we were young, life was hard, dad was the only breadwinner of the family. My mum being less educated, did not justify her time and effort to work and put us (me and my bro) with nannies. Hence she chose to be a SAHM which is a common site during that time. We were not well off, but we were happy and contented kids. On the other hand children nowadays are more fortunate as parents are better off now. They get presents for no particular reasons, always eat the best foods, wear the nicest clothes. With better lifestyles, means parents have to work extra hard. Most families depend ona double income now which means mummies have to go back to work after their maternity leaves.
I count myself lucky that my mum takes care of my kids when I need to work. Some less fortunate ones have to put their babies in infant/childcare, employ nannies or employ a domestic helper to take care of kids+housechores. There comes situations where maids are 'over-worked' juggling kids and endless housechores. Having personal pasts experiences with maids, I kinda have a phobia now. I am glad that I am able to spend more time with Mischa now compared to the time when i had Favian. Thanks to the fact that I have more flexible hours working for hubby. I am happy that I can witness her '1st times' and be able to tend to her needs at these important stages of her life. I really count my blessings.
My heart stopped after watching the videos. The maid must be mad. How can a sane person possibly carried out such acts? Who in the right mind would do something so inhuman. Me as a mother of 2, can truly feel for the mummy. Hopefully the baby is ok, hope that he is strong enough to take all these abuse by the idiotic maid.
I was telling my mum yesterday that kids nowadays are fortunate but yet pitiful in different ways. Back then when we were young, life was hard, dad was the only breadwinner of the family. My mum being less educated, did not justify her time and effort to work and put us (me and my bro) with nannies. Hence she chose to be a SAHM which is a common site during that time. We were not well off, but we were happy and contented kids. On the other hand children nowadays are more fortunate as parents are better off now. They get presents for no particular reasons, always eat the best foods, wear the nicest clothes. With better lifestyles, means parents have to work extra hard. Most families depend ona double income now which means mummies have to go back to work after their maternity leaves.
I count myself lucky that my mum takes care of my kids when I need to work. Some less fortunate ones have to put their babies in infant/childcare, employ nannies or employ a domestic helper to take care of kids+housechores. There comes situations where maids are 'over-worked' juggling kids and endless housechores. Having personal pasts experiences with maids, I kinda have a phobia now. I am glad that I am able to spend more time with Mischa now compared to the time when i had Favian. Thanks to the fact that I have more flexible hours working for hubby. I am happy that I can witness her '1st times' and be able to tend to her needs at these important stages of her life. I really count my blessings.
Monday, 4 February 2008
Mischa is 3 Months Old
Little Mischa is 3 months old! She can now 'communicate' with us more and loves attention. Daddy loves to 'talk' to her and tis sweet little gal will coo and gurgle at daddy. She sure melts daddy's heart. Favian also loves her baby sister more and more. He will demand to give his meimei a big hug or to play with her for a short while....very sweet and loving.
She is our pride and joy and here's her growth updates:
(taken at 3mth old jab)
Weight: 7.3kg
Height: 59cm
• Recognizes your face and scent
• Holds head steady
• Visually tracks moving objects
• Squeals, gurgles, coos
• Blows bubbles
• Recognizes your voice
• Does mini-pushup
• Rolls over, from tummy to back
• Turns toward loud sounds
• Can bring hands together, bats at toys
Finally Mischa wakes up only 1x for middle of the night feeds. but I latch her in bed, so I still can catch my beauty sleep:) kekekeke...
some random pics of her
Mischa: "Wishing all aunties & uncles a Happy Lunar New Yr!"
Her 'Ah Ma' (aka my MIL) bought this 'tang zhuang' for her. Not too bad la :) but will probably let her wear for a few hours only cos material is not that 'breatheable'.
A 'sporty smile
She is our pride and joy and here's her growth updates:
(taken at 3mth old jab)
Weight: 7.3kg
Height: 59cm
• Recognizes your face and scent
• Holds head steady
• Visually tracks moving objects
• Squeals, gurgles, coos
• Blows bubbles
• Recognizes your voice
• Does mini-pushup
• Rolls over, from tummy to back
• Turns toward loud sounds
• Can bring hands together, bats at toys
Finally Mischa wakes up only 1x for middle of the night feeds. but I latch her in bed, so I still can catch my beauty sleep:) kekekeke...
some random pics of her
Mischa: "Wishing all aunties & uncles a Happy Lunar New Yr!"
Her 'Ah Ma' (aka my MIL) bought this 'tang zhuang' for her. Not too bad la :) but will probably let her wear for a few hours only cos material is not that 'breatheable'.
A 'sporty smile
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