Can life be of simplicity: 2010

Trying out....

Found my model/s for me to practice using the DSLR (still alot to learn & explore)!

Following are snapshots of my family.

My new toy

Friday, December 03, 2010

A surprise birthday present from Hubby.

Love

It's just a week after recent visit to the gynae for my bad cough but this time is for my detailed ultrasound. Had been looking forward, hoping to catch a glimpse of the little one. I didn't manage to do the glucose screening test this time round due to my coughing (which will not show accurate result) - fasting for nothing!

Little one is very active and moving around during the scanning (everything was normal), it's amazing and yet funny to be seeing & feeling her movements. Dr. Chen confirmed the gender (it's going to be a girl!) and managed to show me her side view - i think little one doesn't resemble much like Reyes but it's still too early. I was telling daddy that hopefully lil one has my eyes (double eyelids) and my smile, esp when Reyes has daddy's small eyes!

Gosh, I'm halfway through the pregnancy phase ... gained about 4kg (scaling at 53kg) now. Hopefully I will be able to keep it below 10kg this time.

Reyes & Daddy

Friday, October 29, 2010

This is my favourite photo!!!

Little one @16th weeks

Friday, October 01, 2010

Yes, I am expecting my 2nd one - I'm 16wks 01 day pregnant.

It had been quite a roller coaster for the past few months, and I am just hoping for the better. I still remembered that even though it was tested positive with the 1st pregnancy kit, I went and bought a 2nd pregnancy kit (this time a digital one that is able to tell you the no. of weeks you are in) just to be absolutely sure about the good news.

I was very concerned with this pregnancy (who wouldn't if were in my shoes?) and decided to keep a low profile this time round. I was contemplating for a week, if to stick to my old gynae or to change a new gynae for checkup and finally decided to try out Dr Chen Lin Han @ Chong Pang. I heard alot of good reviews about him - very attentive & knowledgeable. I was alone for my 1st checkup (as Jimmy was tied up with work) and I must say I was quite skeptical about how good can this doctor be when I stepped into the clinic. The clinic was very simple-looking, with just minimal renovation, damn limited no. of chairs, nurses were in their own attire and not in typical uniforms - a contrast from Dr.Hii's! But what the heck, I am already there so might as well do my 1st checkup with Dr.Chen before deciding if to switch to another.

I'm glad I stayed on. He went through my past history in details and for some reason you can feel this sense of comfort and confidence in him. I was kind of nervously anxious and shivering abit as I laid down on the bed about to go through the ultrasound scanning, when he touched my arm and asked me to relax. I can tell you that I almost teared when nothing could be seen in the scan, but Dr. Chen assured me by explaining the possibilities of such scenarios - could be too early esp if I had irregular menses or I ovulate later. Next will be taking a blood test that day and 48hrs later, to see if there is any changes in the blood results to determine my pregnancy progress. I had to wait patiently for a day for the blood result to be back but 24hrs SEEMS LIKE FOREVER! I was literally holding on to my mobile phone that day, in case I missed out the call when the clinic calls. I let out a huge sigh and felt so relieved when the nurse told me the good news.

Following that, I had REALLY BAD morning sickness that doesn't seems to go away at all! Literally hugging on the toilet bowl everyday! All the morning sickness and vomiting made me so sick and loss of appetite. EVERYONE commented I looked so pale and weak each time they saw me. I stil remembered the worst time I vomited 5 times in a single day and that was during Reyes's birthday pre-celebration (19.08.2010)!!! I CAN NEVER forget that terrible, awful feeling!

Thank god that I am SO SO much better now, and my appetite is finally coming back! Yippee!!!!

My tummy already started showing at 12th weeks, I guess because it's my second pregnancy and it will show earlier as stomach muscles are already loosened and tend to expand much easily. Now at 16th weeks, I feel that I felt little one's movement already but not too sure if it's so.

Looking forward to seeing our little one next week and hopefully we will be able to know the gender then. Anyway I got a strong feeling it's a boy, so we shall see if I'd spot on.

Just want little one to be fine and healthy.

Our 1st gathering, with the kids

Part 1: High Tea @The Rose Veranda, Shangri-La

This is one of the few times we have almost the whole gang together, and because we are in a big group (10 adults + 4 kids) we were arranged to be seated near the entrance. See our long table!

I must say, it's quite a hassle with kids around for buffets. But can't miss out them either.

Cutie pies: Kaylia & Keira

Kaylia: "Who is this baddie uncle?"

Father of 2?

Keira was all ready with that expression when I called out her name.

Funny face #1

Funny face #2

Funny face #3 - i like this!

Her mommy commmented she look so fat smiling that way!

Part 2: Bowling @Orchid Country Club

Part 3: Playscape @O'zone, OCC

Reyes's 3rd Birthday (Finale)

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

My goodness! 3years old and 3 celebrations!

We were just trying our luck to see if we can secure the sponsored NSRCC unit through balloting in May and Jimmy managed to get it! Lucky us.

Frankly speaking, I didn't manage to plan and make much special arrangements for Reyes's birthday this year as I was not in the good health state for months.

No birthday e-invites

No self-baked birthday cake

No self-prepared food/bites for the party

No surprises

I'll make sure the next one will be a better one, okay!

The best I got for the party was the Seasame Street's helium balloons and catering from Mum's Kitchen (my fav. choice of caterer). Initially I thought of keeping this celebration to just some close friends & immediate family members but ended with about 40pax (excluding kids), but it was a good get together and Reyes enjoyed his day.

Time flies.

He was just so different now, so grown up.

More talkative

More interactive

More sociable

More mischiefs

More talking back

More nonsenses

Javier with his Elmo "tatoo"

He was so cute & quiet, clinging to his mommy most of the times as we were all of unfamiliar faces to him.

Keira and Javier.
They are just a month difference in age.

Xayier climbing the stairs.

Keira followed suit! Climbing up behind Xayier. They both were busy climbing up simply because they don't know how to get down!! Hahaha

Keira getting changed for her 1st swimming session!

The swimming session was fun for the kids, definitely not for the adults! This is the 1st time our kids swam and played together and they truly enjoyed the water. You should have witnessed the bathing time, it was chaotic just like being in a childcare centre. I was laughing as I stood and watch the adults busy handling the kids. Those big enough to stand and bath were all lined up and took turns to wash up and those younger ones either were at the other corner or in their bathtub - it was quite a scene indeed.

Keira & Daddy