Ann tagged me with such a lengthy but interesting tag. Some really tested my memory.
Name: Julie
Sisters: 5
Brothers: None
Shoe size: 6 (5½ would be perfect)
Height : 157cm only
Where do you live: A place for BKT lover
Favourite drinks: Milo ice
breakfast: Bread toast
Have you ever been on a plane? Yes
Swam in the ocean : No and hope never
Fallen asleep at school : Yes…blame it on the teacher Broken someone’s heart: Yes Fell off your chair : I don’t think so
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: Yes but I didn’t sat by the phone all night Saved e-mails: Yes. I never delete work related emails. They are proof of documentation.
What is your room like : A mess!!
What’s right beside you: My baby! Jonathan wants to climb up my lap
What is the last thing you ate: Penang Asam Laksa
Ever had chicken pox: Yes…lucky me it was when I’m a baby, so no scar Sore throat: Of course! Stitches: Yes but never regret
Broken nose: No
Do you believe in love at first sight: No…exist only in movies like picnics: Yes, yes, yes…
Who was the
last person you danced with: My Darling (when ar?)
last person who made you smile: Jonathan boy…only he can make me smile when I’m in anger
person you last yelled at: My Darling…who else can I yell at to release my anger?
Today did you
Talk to someone you like: Of course lar…I’m not dumb Kiss anyone: Yes, two most important man in my life
Get sick: No
Talk to an ex: No
Miss someone: Not yet Eat: Still eating…munching tit-bits as I complete this tag
What is your best feeling in the world: Falling in love
Do you sleep with stuffed animals: Used to but now with two boys on bed, it all got kicked out! What’s under your bed: Dust. I hope no dead cockroaches or lizards…eewww!
Who do you really hate: Opposite…(not referring to my neighbour)
What time is it now? 4.21pm
Random: Is there a person who is on your mind now: My two guys
Do you want children: Yes. If not I would have Jonathan
Do you smile often: No…people would think that you are crazy
Do you like your hand-writing: Yes but I hope I can write better
Are your toe nails painted: Used to once a while but not now anymore Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in: A luxurious hotel’s bed
What color shirt are you wearing now: White
What were you doing at 7:00 p.m. yesterday: Sleeping
I can’t wait till… : November…bonus time!
When did you cry last : Few weeks ago…pity that lady in the drama
Are you a friendly person: You say. Not me to judge
Do you have any pets: No but I wish for a big dog
Where is the person you have feelings for right now? Snoozing on my bed
Did the last person you hold hands with mean anything to you now? It has to mean something. He’s my son!
Do you sleep with the TV on? Used to but not possible now…the little one can’t sleep with any sound
Have you ever crawled through a window? When I’m little, playing hide-n-seek Can you handle the truth? Test me if you want to know the answer Are you too forgiving? Depending on situation and person
Are you closer to your mother or father? Mom
Who was the last person you cried in front of? No one. I was watching a sad drama series and shed tears quietly How many people can you say you’ve really loved? Plenty. We should love one another, right?
Do you eat healthy? Haha…I must be telling lie if I say yes
Do you still have pictures of you & your ex? Is class group photo counted?
Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you? Yes
If you’re having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to? My Darling or Mom
Are you loud or quiet most of the time? Loud at home, quiet when I’m outside
Are you confident? No
5 things I was doing 10 years ago: a. Working part-time while waiting for result
b. First year in Uni
c. Missing home
d. Sleep (it’s a everyday thing right?)
e. Searching for a partner 😛
5 things on my to-do list today: a. Finish this tag
b. Organize my room
c. Gardening
d. Complete some office work
e. Sleep
5 snacks I enjoy: a. Green peas
b. Cheezels
c. Twisties
d. Chocolates with raisins
e. Fruits
5 things I would do if I were a billionaire: a. Resign from work (Yipee!!)
b. Pay off my loans
c. Buy a bungalow
d. Give some money to my parents
e. Save for future
5 of my bad habits: a. Never like to switch off lights.
b. Blinking my eyes
c. Stubborn and get agitated very quickly
d. Procrastinate
e. Take cold drinks or sometimes tid-bits right after meal
Last year was the first year Malaysia hosted the Malaysia International Fireworks Competition (MIFC). It was back again this year.
This year, we only have the time to watch the grand finale on Friday, 29 August 2008 by team Spain (I hope I get it right). I was looking forward and was eagerly excited as I want to see Jonathan’s reaction towards the sounds and lights. I was 7+ months pregnant with Jonathan boy last year and as the fireworks were lit up and exploded high in the dark sky, this little unborn baby was kicking in my tummy.
Jonathan boy is a rather timid baby. He is easily awaken by soft sound or light touch. He gets shock whenever he heard a sudden noise which is not really loud like the squeeking sound when opening the door. When we laughed out of a sudden, he gets frightened and will cry too. He’s getting much better as he grows older.
So, how was Jonathan boy doing throughout the whole fireworks display? Did he cry and distract the spectators?
Look at him! He was clinging to Darling so tightly. His cheek was “glued” to Darling’s chest. He dare not lift up his head and eyes. He was peeping at the sky and twiching his eyes everytime he heard the loud bang. But suprisingly, he did not cry or shudder which I thought he would. How to be a brave boy lar?
Does blighted ovum or empty sac sounds familiar to you? A blighted ovum is a fertilized egg which implants in the uterus, and begins to devlop a gestational sac. The fertilized egg, however, fails to form beyond the sixth week but the placenta continues to grow. From the ultrasound, you will see a empty gestational sac and fails to detect a heartbeat. Usually by the 8th to 9th week, the heartbeat should be able to be detected via ultrasound.
In the past, many women miscarried blighted ovum pregnancies without knowing what had happened. Today, thanks to the technology that an ultrasound can diagnosis a blighted ovum and because of the advancement of technology, blighted ovum is becoming more common. If you are lucky, the unhealty embryo will be delivered via natural miscarriage. If not, you need to go through a D&C which could be something tough to accept. The most hurtful misconception is that there never was a baby. There are many conflicting discussions about the choice of waiting to miscarry (allowing a natural miscarriage) and having a D&C done.
I first learn of this medical term when it first happened to my sis four years ago. She was lucky enough that it got miscarried on the day she was supposed to be admitted for a D&C. I’d also been through this tough time with my first pregnancy two years ago. I waited and prayed for a natural miscarriage but it never happen until the 12th week so ended up having a D&C. Lately, my staff went through a D&C because she was having a blighted ovum.
I truly believe that our style of living contributes to the health of our pregnancy. The food that we consume nowadays are not as healthy as before. The water we drank, the vegetables and poultry we consumed are exposed to a poluted environment. More women are working adults so they are bound to stress and are lethargic.
My advice to all ladies out there who are planning for a baby, to take care of your health and diet at least 6 months before pregnancy. You should begin to consume folic acid and additionally, milk for pregnant mothers. Obviously it is not viable to be on exotic slimming-down plan eventhough your plans for a baby is more than 1 year down the line. You may look healthy but your internal system may not be so.
I was so blessed having beside me my Darling who is so lovingly supportive and bold. Blessed to have the care and concern from my sisters and parents.
What a wonderful weekend I had. Besides spending time with my parents who were here, I got the chance meeting with two friends.
Last weekend was the 4th Parenthood Expo in Midvalley. Gone there to grab some freebies and nursing blouse. It was so crowded with babies, toddlers, parents…and strollers. The aisle is so narrow. The organizers should have expected parents with strollers.
So, guess who I met by chance?
You probably can’t recognize the pretty lady at one glanze, neither do I but I’m sure the cute little princess looks familiar. Yup…that’s June. She and her darling Rachael was among the 20 contestants that were selected for the semi-final of Parenthood’s Modern Mum & Baby of the Year 2008. She was so stuning with the make-up and cheongsam and I just couldn’t recognized her until she introduces herself. I knew she would be there but didn’t realize that she would be sitting next to me.
That evening itself, I attended my ex-university mate’s wedding dinner. There, I met up with my seniors and juniors. Sorry to say that I’d forgotten some of their names. The person that I had long to see was one of my very best friend in university.
Eunice and I were sisters-in-Christ and serving together in UUM’s Christian Fellowship those days. The last time we met was during her wedding 4 years ago.
It was indeed a great joy to see both June and Eunice.
There was one day when my niece and I passed by Crocs in one of the shopping mall. She showed me the big Crocs on display in the shop and she said…”Wu Yi (5th Aunt), this shoe is so big hor? My mommy say we can even put Jonathan inside”.
One weekend, so happened my mom wanted to try on some Crocs’ footwear. My niece is so right. See… here’s Jonathan boy in Crocs. (p/s: I hope I won’t get summon by displaying Crocs pic here)
Mommy, you sure you bought the correct size for me?
This is definitely not a photo trick. He enjoyed it especially the strap. As usual, with his itchy teeth, he tried to bite the strap.
Later, we rented this stroller for Jonathan boy.
From the way he smiled (an old man smile), you know he enjoyed it especially the horn. But the stroller is still too big for him as he can’t even sit properly or he is short. Yup, I find him kinda shorter from other babies around his age. Our gene… *sigh*
So this was the reason we traveled down to Penang three weekends ago. It was a last minute plan. Darling has not seen this kind of race and always wanted to so here comes the opportunity.
It was held at the Teluk Bahang Dam. Love the place cause it’s so windy despite the sunny day. The wind overcome the heat. I was warning my youngest sis that the wind could blown her away since she’s skinny.
Mind our hair…you can imagine how strong the wind were. (In the photo: Youngest Sis, Mom & Dad)
Darling and Jonathan boy.
We didn’t managed to get a close view because the race was positioned a little further from the fortress of the dam. Here are some shots…
The place where all teams getting ready to row to the racing point to begin the race.
The race…
And not forgetting the FOOD! Here are where the pork knuckle and octopus that I’d mentioned earlier. The name of the restaurant is Kedai Makanan Laut Swee Garden in Nibong Tebal (not far after you exit the Nibong Tebal toll).
The octopus and sauce to go together.
My all time favourite sinful dish…pork knuckle.
Didn’t get to taste the octopus this time because apparently it’s seasonal. But the above pictures was taken the previous time I was there. Didn’t get to taste much of the local food this time. I surely missed the Tom Yam Maggi at Sunshine (I think it’s the wet market foodcourt) because my parents don’t fancy those food. And I missed the refreshing, thirst quenching drink and wedges with salsa sauce at The Spice Garden.
Not to worry…I’ll be there again soon. “A Christmas in Penang”…
Olympic Baby? Quite exaggerate huh? Cause Jonathan boy was born on 8th October, so today is the 8th of August and it marks the beginning of 10 months’ milestone…and it’s the opening of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. So this day should be a great day!
This is our lovely Jonathan boy.
This little one of ours (not so little anymore), instead of learning to nod his head, he has learned to shake his head vigorously. At first we couldn’t figure out what makes him shake his head but later discovered that he will only do it when he is happy or excited. If you watch the video on his Choo Choo Train ride, you will notice it at the end of the video.
He is adding new vocab to his babbling. Yup, still babbling and yet to utter any word that we could understand. I think he will call Daddy first ’cause it’s easier to pronounce “Pa-pa” than “Ma-ma”. That will be great cause he will call for Daddy and leave the Mommy free at last! *grin*
July month was not a good month for Jonathan boy as he was down with fever, flu and cough due to the renovation work of our house and since last Thursday, he has been passing motion (not watery but loose stool) for 3 – 4 times a day. Good thing there’s no fever and vomiting but poor boy’s butt become reddish. Brought him to see the paed and it could be due to food poisoning. Pray for a good month ahead.
And not forgetting to mention, today is 2 weeks after the 1st Anniversary of my first post in our Cyberhome about our pregnancy and parenthood journey with Jonathan boy. Such a great joy having two most important person in my life, Darling and Jonathan. We give praises to our Great God!
Jonathan starts to love this kind of rides. This is him at 9 months old.
The face impression he shows when the train stops is so original. Cute and naughty, especially when he starts to shake his head at the end of the video.
