Nigel Is 6 Mths Old !!

"Wat u Staring At" Says Lil Ah Bang

"Mummy, Can I try the Nice Big Spa??"

"Me Love Swimming !!"

"Yummy !!"

Mr Big TowKay

"Am I still in La-la Land ??"

Sinster Nigel

Lil NiGeL is 6 Mths Old ! He can Sit all by his LiL Self. He love to Pose for the Camera. He Love Apples, Pumpkin and Corn. He's one Cranky Lil Fellow, Can't be Left alone. And he Still Love to Swim !

Another Tumble !!

Oh No !! Lil Nigel had another Accident today. He tumble off the sofa while trying to grab something. Shawn manage to catch most of Nigel so Nigel didn't hit his Lil Head but his butt landed on the floor.. Poor Nigel cried a little bit but I manage to coax him after a short while.. Poor Boy..

Letter to Nigel (6 Mths)

Hello Lil Nigel,

Time Flies. You are already 6mths old ! It's been half a year since you have arrived into the big big world. You have bring Joy into my life. Even though it's really tiring juggling with work and all, but everytime I come home and see your cute Lil Sleeping Self, I'm so happy. But there are Nitez when you have to bunk over at my mum's and I have to come home to a empty cot, I feel really sadz.

I'm really Glad that you love Ah Kor and Ah Ma so much. Your Lil Face Lite up when you see them. But Makes me sad when You don't behave the same way when you see me. Maybe it's cos I don't spend a lot of quality time with you. Most of the time you are asleep when I'm home. I can only spend 2 to 4 hours with you before I have to bring you to Ah Ma's place. By the time, I'm home, you are fast asleep. I have only 2 days to spend with you per week but sometimes I have to leave you at Ah Ma's too...What to do, Mummy and Daddy have to run the Internet Biz too. Mummy tried to bring you along but you are so cranky amongst strange place and strange people.

You are a really smart Boy. You learn things really fast. You can sit on your own now, clap your Hands, clap ur Feet, say "up", shake your head when you don't want anything and of cos a Great Swimmer. You love strange sounds and music. You have a talent for music too. You can hum along when I sing. I wonder if I'm competent enough to nurture you to the best of your ability. But I will try.. But I hope I have the time too.... But Ah Ma, Ah Kor and your Aunties are doing a great job. It makes me worry at times cos you are a really smart boy. It will seems doing injustice to you if I send you to a normal playgroup but will cos me a BomB if I send you to a Good school. But I will definitely spend you to a good school even If I have to starve !!

In the Mid-time, I hope you will always be a Happy Lil Boy with no worries.

Your Mummy Dearest (",)

Nigel's YeYe's 70th Birthday. Nigel's 1st Flu Jab

First Family Photo !

Nigel and Pretty Auntie Julie

Nigel and His Auntie Jeannie

"I'm So Handsome !"

In the morning, We bought Nigel for his 6th month check up. Had his last Hep B jab and his Flu jab too. Nigel is finally 7kg !! And Nigel has a big head, Dr Teoh commented. Dr Teoh also advised us to continue with Stage 1's Goats' milk till Nigel is 1 yrs old as he doesn't need the extra protein since he will be on solids. And of cos, Dr Teoh gave us more samples of the cereals !! Hehe.. Spent: $105

We celebrated Nigel's Ye Ye aka Shawn's dad, 70th Birthday on the 4th of Nov. I gotten him an album with Nigel's photos in it. We went to the a nice teochew restaurant opp the Bedok's blk 85 market. I went there twice before to celebrate my granddad's birthday. Great food ! But Nigel was too cranky as usual so didn't really eat much. But he manage to calm down at the cake cutting. But suddenly started to cry again cos the music was too loud. But still, was a fruitful trip. Finally manage to get a family photo taken !!

Moi's 29th Birthday

Cute Lil Monkey and Roses from Meiying !!

I celebrated my 29th Birthday on 31/10/2009. Old Liaoz.. Can't imagine next year I'll be in my early 30s !! OMG !!

I had a quiet buffet lunch with Shawn on the 30/10/2009 at Big Splash. On the 31st Oct 09, had a nice tea at Kim Gray's at vivo with Nigel happily sleeping. Followed by a nice birthday celebration with my family at my Parent's. And on the 1st of Nov, my dad treat me to a nice dinner at Serangoon. All in all, I had a great 3 days of celebration !! Best Birthday ever !!

Presents wise, a cute pink t-shirt from Nicole from Dorothy Perkins, A nice Precious moments frame from Pam, from meiying a cute monkey with blue roses !! Thanks everyone !!

Accident !!

I juz Drop Nigel on the Floor and he hit his Lil Head !! SobS !!

I was bathing Nigel and was about to walk to switch off the fan when I slip and fall with Nigel and all. I held on really tight to him. But when I landed on the floor on my butt I drop him on the floor. He landed with on the back of his head. Luckily it was only about 6cm distance I think. The brave boy wasn't crying. Just a bit shocked. It was when Shawn woke up and make a big fuss, I think it sort of scared him and he started to cry.. He stopped after some coaxing. I hope he's ok !!

Nigel Can Sit !! Nigel and His Walker ..

This 3 in 1 walker is from Lucky Baby. Bought by my parents for their Lil Precious Grandson. He love it !! And he can actually move backwards. Soon he will be banging the walker around my mum's precious furniture. OMG !! But of cos, he's still young. So he's limited to only half an hour per day...

" Hiya Mummy !! I'm such a Clever Lil Boy !"

" Hi Daddy !!"

"I'm so Handsome"

"Happy Birthday Mummy Dearest"

Lil Nigel is always full of surprises. He surprise me on the eve of my 29th Birthday by sitting up all by his Lil Self !!

Mr Towkay !!

Nowsdays Lil Nigel Darling like to pose like a Big TowKay !! So Cute ! But he really a TowKay. the only Heir to his Granddad's businesses... But his poor parents still have to work for a living and suffer.. SighSz...

He's really good with his feet also. He can Clap his feet !! Juz like his Daddy !! Like father like son....

End of a Journey ???? Breast Milk Vs Formula

My Breastfeeding Journey seems to be coming to a close... My Milk Supply has dropped to a mere 10ml per pump.. And I only Pump twice a day. I was hoping to be able to breastfeed my Lil Nigel till he's 1.. SighS.. I never thought my milk supply will drop so much when I start work. I'm trying my best to stimulate my milk production but nothing seems to work. I'm getting Malunggay pills to take from Mums' Fairy. Seems to be really helpful for increasing supply.. Hope it works..

Nigel been on Full Breast milk till he's 4 mths. After that he was on partial. Thanks to my friends Ting and Joo, especially Ting. Nigel manage to be on BM till he's 4 and a half months. Problems started after he start to go on Formula. First was the diarrhoea.. Then he caught a cold recently.. Plus he's been having diarrhoea still on and off. He might have some bad reaction to Formula. So decided to get either get Organic Formula or Goats' Milk to try. Decided to start him on Goats' milk yesterday. Diarrhoea has stopped !!! One Problem solved at least. Breastfeeding really help a lot to fight off illness. I can see the immediate difference just 2 days after he got started in full Formula. He started getting sick. He also start to get fatter and more flabby. Not so tone anymore. Cos Proteins in Formula is harder to digest... Breast milk is still the best source of Food.

I really hope government will help to allow breast feeding mum more break time to express their milk. Like for my case, sometimes I have no time at all.... Mums in Retail Line really suffer a lot.. I NEED A NEW JOB !!

What has Nigel been Up to .....

Taken on 13/10..

Taken on 16/10 ...

Lil Nigel has "invented" a game. When we throw the Dou Dou at him, he will Luff and throw it away !! It's really cute !!

Nigel knows how to act Shy .... Sometimes when he sees a stranger looking at him, he will hide !

Lil Nigel Love watching his Daddy playing Counter Strike !! He gets really excited ! Will he be a pro-gamer ?? HOPE NOT !!!

Happy Birthday Ah Kong !!

Lil Nigel Cutting Cake with Ah Kong

Nigel Blowing out Candles with Ah Kong and Ah Ma

Happy Birthday Dear Ah Kong !!

16 Oct 2009... A really Special Day. My Dad's first Birthday Celebration with His Precious Grandson, Lil Nigel. Shawn was not working, so he bought a Nice Mango Cake from Baker's Inn. I rushed Home from work just in time for the cake cutting celebration at almost 1130pm !!! Nigel was really happy at first till the candles was blown out. He started frowning and crying.. It seems that most Babies have this "thing" with cakes and birthdays unless it's their own..

Nicole, Pam and Moi sort of secretly planned a surprise for my Dad. He love bowling but have not played for years. So Next day, we have a nice Birthday Lunch at a Thai Resturant at Kovan followed by a Bowling session. We all had a great time !! I think my Dad have the loveliest time of all ! We should do this more often... And next year.. Alexis will be joining us !!

Nicole bowling.... Or Is she trying to make a dent in the lane ??

Lil Nigel is 5 mths old !

YipPpPeEe !! Finally Swimming !!!

Me wan to sleep... Why is Daddy Taking my Picture ??

I'm Uber CoOoOoL !!

Finally !! Able to swim after 2 weeks break !!

Daddy and Nigel Making Dou Dou Music !!

One of Nigel's weird sleeping habit as discovered by Pam. Nigel like to have someone hold his hands and beat the Dou Dou as if he's beating it. He will slowly fall asleep while doing it. But in the mid time, he will smile and sometimes hum to what I'm singing..

LiL Nigel is 5 Mths Old !! He's one Playful and Cheeky Boy! He can Flip both ways !! He love Making Music with his Beanie Pillows! He Love Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. He can Hi-5 really well too. He Like Playing Peek-A-Poo ! And Of Cos.. Nigel Loves to Swim !!

Nigel can flip !! End of Breastfeeding days ??

Nigel will be 5 months old tomorrow. Time really flies. Since last week, he has learnt to flip !! He was too desperate. He really want really badly to grab the little musical bear. SO he did a flip right in front of me and Shawn. I was really shocked !! Also, he's always trying to sit up now. I think soon he will be able to sit without support. He's been missing swimming for 2 weeks already due to his diarrhoea, my swimming tub is spoilt and of cos Hua Xia at Punggol Plaza has closed down. I need a new swimming tub for him !! Any Donations ????

Sad Sad News. It seems my breastfeeding days are coming to an end.. My milk supply drop so much since I started work a month again. I'm trying my best to increase my milk supply by letting him suckle and pumping more often. But doesn't seem to work. So tried taking more fish and rice milk, it went up by 20ml. But I don't harbour much hope. SighS. Regret those days where I complain about my oversupply of milk. Retribution ??

I love breastfeeding on the whole despite the pain and inconvenience of it all. I love the bonding and feeling. Nigel looks so cute when he suckles. Plus of cos the health benefits. I really hate the thought of letting Nigel go on full Formula. The babies on FM seems to be bigger and fatter which I do feel it's unhealthy. But whatever it is, I shall hope for the best. Maybe a miracle will happen.. Looking at my entries for the past week, it seems depressing. Sighs. I should try to focus on something more positive. No choice, for Nigel's sake.. I have to hang on no matter how unhappy, tired, depressed I am with my Job and current situation. Guan Xi bless me !!

Nigel is better !!..... I hate my JOB !!

Good news and Bad news....
Good news is, Nigel is getting better. His poo reduce to 3 times a day since yesterday. His appetite has increase a lot !! At least 6oz per time now ! And he can get hungry juz after 2 hours !! I tink he's making up for all the lost weight. Really miss him now. He's spending the night at my mum's cos I have to attend a training tomorrow. Shawn too.. So we need to get our sleep. Notti Boy has been waking up at 4am for 2 days and refusing to go back to sleep. He didn't really cry for attention thought. He actually entertain himself by playing with his beanie pillows and talking to himself. But still it's pretty tiring.

Bad news .. Iphone craziness is coming back. Sighs.. I think I will knock off late for the next few days. I think it's really important to love or enjoy your work otherwise it will really be a chore. Now I hate going to work. I want to change my job but everyone seems to be against it cos of the PAY. So I had to grind my teeth and contiune working in this stuipd irritating line. I'm totally not cut out for sales lor. I wonder how I endure working in this line for so long !! I was fine with my job till the Childcare leave incident. Make me really hate my work and my boss. In a way, i do understand her point of view but is customers more important or my baby? She doesn't understand diarrhoea is not something we joke about for babies. Babies can die from diarrhoea ! I think it's onli something Fellow Mummies can understand only. And cos due to this, my milk supply drop further again. I can barely express out 80ml in a day ! This make me hate my job even more !! And it will only get worst ...... I really need a change and no one is supporting me. I really feel all alone...

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Cheeky boy !! Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.. Clap Clap Hands.. Peek-A-Poo !

Taken This Morning. Nigel even though is still sick but is still really playful. He can Twinkle Twinkle Little Star when he's 4 mths old only and clap my hands.

Nigel did something new today too. He knows how to play Peek A Poo !! But in this video he doesn't really wan to play liaoz.. Too Tired I think.. He took a nap shortly after that..

After Drinking Milk and Pooing, Nigel is in a great mood ! I hope he's getting better..

Nigel is Sick !!.. Childcare Leave Issues

Lil Nigel has been having diarrhoea since Sat. I didn't think it was so serious till Sun Night when he was still pooing about 5 times. From Midnight to 7am, he pooed 3 times. So I had to take Childcare leave with Shawn to bring Nigel down to Dr Teoh on Monday. My Shop Manager request that I take only half-day. So had to rush to Dr Teoh. Luckily Nigel is still pretty alert though he's a bit less responsive. Dr T. advice us to monitor him carefully, stop all FM, only BM. But due to work stress and lack of sleep, my milk supply drop drastically.. Only 180ml a day at most. So Dr Teoh advice to feed Nigel Porridge water with wee bit of Honey instead. Cost: $95
Tuesday, Nigel had Fever. I was on Morning shift so I request to forfiet my break time and to go home 1hour Eariler at 330pm. My ROM luckily agreed. But my manager mention that it's not a common practice lor. Of cos I know la !! I was too distracted to work. But luckily in the evening Nigel's fever came down. But he pooed total 8 times !!
Wednesday, called the clinic again at 330 cos Nigel pooed 5 times since. Had to rush down again with Pam. Brought his poo for analysis. Another set of medicine to take. I had to take down notes of his poo time and his feeding time. Also have to let his stomach rest 3 to 4 hrs between each feed. Cost: $75 plus lab test: $82 ..
Today, Nigel seems to be better. But he was very cranky. I think his tummy is in pain. So poor Thing. Dr T. called a few times to check. When I was about to leave for work, Nigel pooed greenish stuff out. Shawn decided to call Dr T. to check. He ask us to come down immediately as he suspect panceas infection as the greenish stuff is acutally Bile. Plus his stool samples from yesterday even though was yellowish, had bile traces too. If serious, might have to be admitted. Me and Shawn panic lor. Almost wanted to cry. Nigel really had tummy pains. Dr T. gave him some stuff to stop the pain. Nigel felt better soon after and stop crying. His stool report wasn't good. Had to monitor his condition still. Sighs.. Cost: $99
Anway had to take CCL today also. So called my ROM to request for CCL again. He was ok with it. My Manager wasn't happy about it though. She sent me this sms "U only entitled for 5 CCL... And if can, pls discuss with ur husband... I think this is both responsibilities.. Furthermore u have maid right.. I hope you understand that I'm short of staff. Appreciate!" I was pretty angry when I read the sms. I told her my baby might have to be hospitalised. I had to be there !! How can she expect me to leave my baby with my maid !! It's madness !! I have a maid, but she's there to help with the housework. She doesn't look after Nigel lor. Plus Nigel been having diarrhoea since Sat ! Diarrhoea is a very serious problem for Babies. Nigel has lost a lot of weight lor. You can see his ribs liaoz. As a mum, how I just leave my very sick baby with my maid and my hubby. Shawn can't handle Nigel alone. Plus my mum have to babysit my neighbour's kids. I was so pekchek. After receiving that sms, I have made up my mind to look for another job immediately. Already email my resume out liaoz. No point staying on liaoz. Anyway to shut her up, I'm going to work later at 6.00pm. Even though I had to monitor Nigel's condition. Pam has kindly volunteer to do so. Also, I will keep all the sms my manager sent, in case of any issues. Now she wants everyone to get time sheet from Doctor for urgent CCL leave. I have read the HR manual, it's not needed. Anyway, I got from my Dr. T. She really behave like I like to sent Nigel to the Doctor lor !! Which mum wan her son to be sick !!

Nigel's First Studio Pictures

Nigel says" Wat's that bright round thing??"

Mummy and Daddy " Nigel dun cry.. Kiss Kiss ..XoXoXo"

Nigel "I'm Bored"

Nigel "SobS.. dun like the furry thingy"

Nigel" Hi! Ah Ma!"

Nigel " Dun like that Uncle over there.. SobS"

Nigel" Mummy, I wan to go home !"

Nigel "FOOD !!"

Nigel and Grandmama

Got a free desktop Studio Voucher from HuaXia as their Anniversary Gift for their members. Decided to go on the 28/08/09. Juz before I go back to work.. Shawn and I decided that we want the photos to be plain. So minimum make up and hairdo. Shawn and Nigel were wearing matching t-shirts that I have gotten as a birthday gift for Shawn.

Nigel is as usual a grumpy old man. Unfamiliar people and surroundings. So most pictures were of him frowning. But he's really cute even when he was frowning ! Luckily my Mum and Pam came along to entertain or It will be a disaster.

Always a happy Boi

Hihi Little Nigel. The tiny terror, always making daddy & mommy Models for MTM's panda eyes commercials. Cant wait till the day u can go cycle, play basketball, swim etc etc with daddy. So please grow up strong and healthy cos I'm waiting for you buddy.

Letter to Nigel (4.5 mths)

Dearest LiL Nigel Boy Boy,

Time really flies. You are already 4 and a half months old. It's seems like yesterday when you 'll still kicking around in my Tummy. Really miss those days in a way because you are always with me. But those days are filled with worries for your safety. Seeing you now safe and sound makes me really glad that I have make the decision to take a break from work.

Being able to spend the first 80 days of your life together, It's truly a wonderful, heartwarming experience. It's something, nothing can replace. Looking at you grow day by day, it's something really precious. But now I'm back at work, I really miss you a lot. There are days where You only spend an hour with me before I'm at work. Even days where you don't see me at all. Make me feel really heartbroken and sad. Don't be angry with Mummy for not being there so often. Mummy has to work. Mummy and Daddy are trying our best to work out something so Mummy can spend more time with you. Mummy is leaving you in the best care possible. Your Ah Gong, Ah Ma, Auntie Pam and Auntie Nicole love you as much as I do. So I had no worries leaving you in their care. I know you definitely love them a lot too. You are always so excited when I bring you over to Ah Ma's place. You always want Ah Gong to carry you.

Looking at you makes me wonder why I can love you so much right from the moment you are born. Maybe it's mother's instinct. I wonder everyday, what kind of person you will be, will you be a swimmer (since you love swimming so much), business man, engineer? But no matter what, my wish for you is to be Happy and Healthy. Happiness and Health is the most important. I don't need you to be top in class, as long as you work hard, it's enough for me. I don't need you to earn a millions bucks, as long as you are fillal and happy, it's enough for me. But right now, most important thing is for you to grow strong and healthy.

Alway remember that Mummy loves you !!

Love, Hugs and Kisses
Mummy Dearest
xoxoxoxoxoxo

"Baby Can Swim" Contest & Cousin Caedy and Caelan's Birthday ..

Everyone was at Nigel's first "Baby Can Swim" Contest held at Plaza Singapore at 12.30. It's the preliminary rounds. Nigel is in the older babies category which I felt was unfair since he had to swim with the 7 and 8 mths old babies. Nigel juz turn 4 and a half mths. The judge kept wanting Nigel to splash the water with his hands. It's something that Nigel doesn't do. He juz like to grab stuff in the water and kick with his legs. The judge was ignoring Nigel most of the time which I was pretty pissed about. But no matter, Nigel did enjoying himself. It's all the matters.

We had a lovely lunch later without Shawn cos he has to rush to work as usual. The lunch is to celebrate Pam's birthday which was on 16/09. The whole family gotten a Avent Baby monitor for her as a present.

Later on we went down to my Youngest Uncle's apartment to celebrate Cady and Calan (did I get the names right ?? ) Nigel had a great time swimming in the big pool. My Godbrother, Vincent was there to tend to him. The water was pretty cold so took him out after 15 mins. He was pretty unhappy about it !

All in all, a happy and fruitful day. But most of the time, Nigel was being carried by someone else. So didn't spend much time with him. So decided to take him home to look after him tonight despite working 12 hr (mostly likely more) shift tomolo. Really hate my JOB !

Nigel enjoying himself at His Youngest Great Grand Uncle (aka Aunt Dee's Dad) 's apartment

Nigel with Cousin Ying Kang. Ying Kang (aka Income) is so much bigger even though he's 1 mth younger !! Nigel got lots of catching up to do ! In the picture is also Great Grand 4th Uncle and Auntie (aka Aunt Debbie's parents). Ying Kang has the nickname "Income". And Nigel's nickname is "Zhen Huat !" So funny lor.. all have to do with Money !!

Moments after "throwing" him in the pool

Nigel moving around in the swimming pool. He can turn move around in the water pretty well. What a clever little boy.

Sadz, Sick and Sianz.... IPHONE madness

18 Sep 09, Friday.. Hazy, Rainy

As the title says, I'm Sadz, Sick and Sianz.. Sadz Cos I had actually gone 24 hrs without seeing my Lil Nigel Boy. I last saw him at 10am on the 17th of Sep, work till late as usual. He was asleep by the time I was off work, so my Mum ask me to go back to rest since I had to go on course this morning at 9am. I had to work extra one hour today due to lack of staff so can onli go off around 545 pm. Went home to bathe and saw him at about 630pm. SobS.. Plus I'm Sick.. Flu and a major headache ! So bad tat my teeth are aching too. Tomoloz had to work from 1030am to God Knows what time !! Most likely 12mn or later.. Damn IPHONE !! I hate IPHONE !! All the irritating IPHONE customers !! Why are Singaporeans so damn crazy ? It's only a handphone !! Can't they juz wait. NO need to come, bang table and demand and demand. Singaporeans are the worst sort of customers !! Do they even use a third of the functions? They juz wan to follow trend lor. And they dun mind q-ing for one hour or more !! Really madness. I have better things to do lor. I have never ever do things like tat even before I join this industry. It's onli after I join retail that I realise how ugly Singaporeans can be. And how wrong is our society becoming. Govt pamper us too much.
SighZ. I really need a new job. This job is getting on my nerves. I'm totally sick and tired of putting up a face in front of those irritating people when wat i really feel like doing is giving them a tight slap. I have better things to do than entertaining them lor. They are keeping me apart from my son lor. Shawn try to comfort me, ask me to think about the money IPHONE is bringing in.. But I totally have no mood to sell anything lor. Have money but no Life lor. Plus I believe most of the customer actually treat us retail line people like Dirt. I do have many nice customer that brighten up my day and customers who like to look for me. But it's really hard for me to look on the bright side when Nigel is not around or I'm too tired to look after him. I'm always feel really drain and tired when I reach home. I have been the one taking care of Nigel mostly. Shawn do try to help but he's still not good with Nigel and he prefer to sleep. I have been making do with 3 hours of broken sleep or less. I think my engine is breaking down thus I'm so sick now... Wonder if I should take MC tomoloz. But I dun wan to.. I juz started work on the 29th of August (and complain so much already)..
I'm so stress up and tired that my milk supply has drop drastically. Like today, I pump only 120ml at 7am, till now at 945pm, I have not express my milk at all. Thank heavens for Friends like Ting who donate her milk to Nigel. I hope I can breastfeed Nigel till he's 1 year old. But it seems unlikely now. This make me hate my Job even more. Really Sadz, Sick and Sianz..

Yummy !!

Nigel is on solids for a week or so... So far so good. Still experimenting with the different types and brands still. My Mum been feeding him with samples from Dr Teoh. For me, I'm have been feeding Nigel with fruits.

On Ting's recommendation, I have been getting Earth's Best for Nigel. Onli has 3 favours for 4 months old Babies, Sweet Potato, Pears and Apples. Nigel loves Apples.

I have also gotten Nuby's New silicon bottle. Beside using it for feeding milk, it comes with many different adaptors. One of it is a silicon "spoon". As the bottle is soft, I can squeeze out the food onto the spoon. As the spoon is soft, it's easy for Nigel to use too. He love it. He gets excited when he see the bottle as he knows it's FEEDING TIME !!