29th November
2011 ,
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Before I had a baby, I was always at a loss for ideas when it came to getting gifts to congratulate the new parents. More often than not, I ended up getting an item for the baby, which always turned out to be something cute but not particularly useful, like a nice onesie or cute »
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26th September
2011 ,
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The little Coco bean turned one month old earlier this week on 22 September.
The passing of the first month marks many milestones for both parents and baby.
For us, I’m happy to report that, under tutelage from my mum who took leave for a month to help us, we seem to have mastered the basics of »
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14th August
2011 ,
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Sunday 14 August:
The first thing the husband says when he opens his bleary eyes is, “Is the baby out yet?”
I take a moment to check. Because sometimes, my belly gets lost in the pile of pillows and comforters that engulf us, and in the first few seconds of waking, I truly cannot remember whether or »
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7th August
2011 ,
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Musing of the Week No.1:
- Maternity pants with adjustable drawstring waistband = a good thing
- Maternity pants with waistband that goes under your belly = a good thing
- Maternity pants with adjustable drawstring waistband that goes under your belly = design flaw
Why? Because I can’t see anything below my belly, let alone tie/untie a »
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23rd July
2011 ,
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(Warning: I am writing this post while feeling incredibly HOT (not in a sexy way) and cranky from being in physical discomfort 24/7. So this might turn into a bit of a rant at parts. It does not, in any way, reflect any ungratefulness or lack of appreciation on my part for my gravid state.)
HOW »
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16th July
2011 ,
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On some weekday mornings, when I catch sight of my own reflection in the mirror before going to work, I find it hard to believe that there is a pretty side to pregnancy.
Same old work dresses. Because nothing else fits. Not even the maternity skirts and dresses that I bought earlier on in the pregnancy.
Same »
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1st July
2011 ,
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A few months ago, one of my colleagues kindly shared with me her checklist of items (and suggested quantities of each item) to buy when preparing for a baby’s arrival. Such checklists from experienced mums are a lifesaver for first-time parents. Many a time, I’ve wandered into Mothercare or the baby section of a departmental store »
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26th June
2011 ,
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Sometime around the middle of next week, I will roll (literally) into my ninth month – starting with my 33rd week – of pregnancy. Given that a baby is considered full term at the end of the 37th week, it suddenly dawned on me that this pregnancy could be drawing to a close pretty soon.
The »
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19th June
2011 ,
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I’ve spent the whole week mulling on what to blog about this weekend.
Shopping (in Summary)
Initially, now that we’ve gone full swing into preparing for the baby’s arrival and after visiting a few baby fairs at the Singapore Expo, I thought of sharing a few tips in an entry dedicated to shopping.
And that is exactly where »
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11th June
2011 ,
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Mars vs Venus
Right from the very beginning, starting with conception and development in the womb, male and female brains are wired differently. Even as babies and toddlers, girls and boys utilise different parts of the brain when reacting to the same stimuli, so their brains develop in different ways, which in turn shape their subsequent »
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