Kieran, 4yrs 3mths

Kieran will be a kor kor in 12 weeks time. He has progressed so much over the last 6months. Definately more vocal now. He loves his big sister and always look out & look up to her. Hes not ready to continue pre-school in Feb, without his sister who will be in Kindy. Most of his little friends will be in Kindy this year too, so it will be a whole new experience for him.

I am sure he will be fine.

A different kind of pregnancy experience

I worry alot for this pregnancy. I am so used to the maternity care in Singapore & so comfortable with my female obstetrician, I am quite nervous to have a baby here.

I am seeing a male obstetrician at a private hospital now. It is next to a very good children's hospital which I feel is very important, in case of any emergencies. Most of the tests (down syndrome/oscar, 20wks scan, blood tests etc) are carried out at another specialists centre, unlike the one-stop service at Thomson Medical Hospital where I delivered my two children.

Maybe because I am older now, I worry sick after a test is done & chase after the poor doctor for the report. Last Saturday, I went for the Glucose Tolerance Test to check for Gestational Diabetes. I had to drink 300ml of glucose (yucks !) and blood levels are checked after an hour. After 3 days of prayers, very grateful to know my glucose level is NORMAL.

Hopefully no more screenings till baby arrives.

Tooth fairy, pls come another day

(Backdated: photo taken on 7th Jan'11)

My 5.5yo Kayla has just lost her first milk tooth & her first permanent tooth can be seen breaking through.

She has requested daddy to give her a coin instead so she gets to keep her tooth.

Pregnancy week 27

Almost in my last trimester. Everything has been great, except for the horrible acid reflux at 21 weeks ! I couldnt sleep, eat, walk and even sit properly. The annoying thing was I didnt lose weight ! Sigh.

Like my other 2 pregnancies, I have a low placenta. Doc. told me there is a good chance it will move up and it did move slightly from my check up yesterday. Baby has also turned head down. Please remain in that position, little one.

Its getting quite difficult to bring my 2 kids to places alone now. We are at home most of the days. I am trying to cut down their TV time so the day seems REALLY LONG. Even though its hard to stick to the usual routine (before pregnancy) and my energy level is low, I try to be best mom I can.

Very grateful for a wonderful husband and kids.