Preparation

There are lots of things to prepare for this baby!! You may think that it is already my 2nd kiddo and preparation seems easier as i know what to do and expect.. Actually, both yes and no.

Yes because I do know what I need to buy in advance, where I can find cheap brand new items etc.. but No also because it was 5 years ago since i had my girl!! 5 years is not very long but neither is it short at all..

so, what I've learnt from this preparation:

1) DO NOT prepare everything in your 3rd Trimester.. If possible, do it in your 2nd trimester as that is when you have lots of energy, you feel better from all the morning sickness that you've gotten from your 1st trimester, and of course, financially, it is better as it is "spread out". And because I never expect myself to be in such painful situation in my 3rd Tri, i couldnt do alot of things. Like to buy
i need from baby fair etc as I cannot walk/lie/sit too long as the pressure on my pelvic area is very bad. I have to walk real slowly and at times, I could not even wear my panties or pants because it was just too painful to lift my legs up, yes, even to that height.

2) there are lots of things you can buy online nowadays, at a cheaper price, and if you dont mind, 2nd hand items that are as good as new. I sort of listed down the items i needed for this baby (yes, from scratch) and then cancelling out those that I already have, like the face towels, baby clothes, stollers, playpens etc. I like to stalk Qoo10 and Carousell app as and when.. Qoo10 usually have their Time Sale, Group Buys & Daily Sales.. I will just scroll straight into Kids/Baby or Food to look for deals and when I shortlisted the items I need (like baby wipes, breast pumps etc...), I will take note of the price with shipping and make sure that I get a good deal before I purchase them, like using the Qpoints or coupons etc. These will allow you to save some $$ for sure.

As for Carousell, I will also go to Baby & Kids, to see what sellers posted for sale.. these sellers are usually mummies themselves and selling off items that are of no use to them. So depending on luck at times when you can get the item you want, at a super low price plus its brand new & sealed.

For example, I've bought my Avent Nipple Shield for $5 (include postage), item received is sealed. So all these has to be done way ahead before your due.. check out retail prices first, then online prices (which is usually cheaper than retail stores), then check out how much others are selling it for. Like this you will know if you are getting a good deal.

I've also bought the milk storage bags online from mummies that don't need it anymore. my budget is usually about $0.15/pc, so i will try to bargain a little (i'm never good at such). Of course there are deals that doesn't get through, but there are some who just want to get rid of the items. So usually i will stalk for an item for a period of time, grab as many as I can, then stop and move on to the next item that I need.

3) Sort the baby clothes according to their months.. for me, I have bags of hand-me-down clothes. So I've sorted them into

• 0-6 months
• 6-12 months
• 1 year-2 yrs
• Above 2 yrs

And i put ALL into the big ziplock storage bags (from Daiso), labelled and then take them out to wash when nearing to their age.

4) Cleaning up space for the little one's items. I've lots of things to throw away and to make space for this baby. It is also a good chance to do a little spring cleaning here and there. Seeing the empty space makes me feel the sense of satisfaction, but i know it wouldn't be for long when its filled up totally. haha..

5) Pack your hospital bag.. When you do not know what to pack, google and the list will come up BUT not all items are required. Here is my list:

For Baby

• Baby clothes x 1 ( I prefer long sleeves with long pants. the Top to be either button or tie with ribbon as new born have super soft neck and heads so romper may not be a very good idea initially)
• Mitten & socks X 1 pair
• Diaper Rash cream (I'm using La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5)

For Mummy

• Maternity Pads (i prefer to use Pureen Maternity Pads instead of the ones NUH is giving because it is so soft and thick)
• Breast shields and nipple shields (I'm very scared of the nipple pain due to breastfeeding, so I'm bringing those items just in case) 
• Earth mama Nipple Butter
• toiletries (Im not sure what NUH provides already but i still prefer to use my own cleanser, toothpaste etc)
• Disposable undies
• Phone Charger
• Nursing Bra 
• Post partum spray (home made with Witch Hazel, Aloe Vera, Tea Tree EO and Lavender EO)

For Daddy 

• Toothbrush as he would be staying over in the hospital with me.
• Clothes wont be necessary for my hubby because he will travel home everyday anyway for whatever. 

I guess everyone is different in terms of their needs and wants. For me, I just want to make sure I dont make the same mistake that I did previously so this post served to remind myself: "hey, you should do this and that!".

Week 36 now, cant wait for LO to pop!

Also, happy belated birthday (only in this post) to my girl.. we celebrated her birthday yesterday by bringing her to the airport Mr Bean Playground, together with my 2 nephews.

In the morning, we went  to have Long John's Silver for brunch (she loves the chips with nachos there), then brought her to Kiddy Palace to get her a present that is paid for by nai nai and yeye. Ended up, she chose an Elsa doll which looked damn scary to me.. I did tell her i didnt like the doll and she looked very disappointed and affected by my comment, but i told her that it is ok, she can choose it still because it is her present (and Im not the one paying for it). So she happily paid for the doll using the ang pow $$ and also topped up with a little pony squishy.

Then, we headed down to airport T3 playground to meet my family there. This girl was really excited and super happy yesterday. Go back home still got new toys to play. haha.. glad she enjoyed herself <3

Week 33

Today is the start of week 33.

So far, everything seems fine, but accelerated.. what do i mean? Well, BB seems to be on the heavier side, did my detailed scan last week and he was already 2.2kg, where the average should be about 1.8kg.

I was also feeling the pressure at my pelvic area, where it hurts so much especially when i just wake up from my bed. I've told my gynae about it, but she mentioned it was because BB is heavy. The feeling of the pressure is not consistent, so maybe its the position that causes this?

I've got a feeling that BB will be out earlier then expected, motherly instinct? and that his scan results seems to fit into 2 weeks ahead.. oh well, we will see. It would be good if he is out only after the 37th week, when he can be considered full term.

GD is kicking in as well, was asked if i wanted to take insulin jabs, of course my reaction was "NO". I dont mind tablets but jabs?? OMG.. to be frank, i still do hesitate a little when im pricking my finger for the tiny drop of blood for my blood sugar test.. if its a jab, i think i need my hubby to do it for me.. otherwise, i dont think i would wanna eat anything to avoid the jab.. *scared*

Just another 7 more weeks to week 40, otherwise, another 4 weeks to week 37 (or maybe just 2 more weeks to week 37 as per my instinct? hehehe).. anyway, cant wait for the day BB comes out!!

3rd Trimester

Yeah!! Today marks the first day of my third trimester! Been waiting a while for this day to come, soon, I'll be able to see my darling son :)

Inez felt you already and you little naughty boy, you just love to kick your sister when her face is on my tummy, but not move when daddy places his hand on my tummy to feel you. Haha..all of us are really excited and can't wait to see you when you 

A kick!

It is quite funny when daddy puts his face on my tummy and you gave a kick right at where his face was at. Haha.. 

Inez haven felt you yet.. Thats the next thing i want to do.. Let your big sister feel you..

Fetal movementsssss....

Little one, you move a lot in my tummy. I sometimes feel acrobatic moves and martial art kicks! You move more then your big sister, but it's ok.. I rather feel movements then not feel any. Another 19 more weeks to see you :)

Daddy's first touch

Finally, daddy felt you moving in my tummy today. More to come!

Pain, aches, all about this pregnancy

Did i mention in my previous post that this pregnancy is very different as compared to having Inez? 

Been google-ing all my symptoms and realised that i am experiencing all of what i should experience in my later trimester. Like today, while walking to the market to get some ingredients for kueh bangkit, my left leg suddenly ached so much that i couldn't stand still. 

I had to walk around to relieve the aches. Sitting down also relieved the aches. Basically, i cant stand still in 1 position, even while waiting for the traffic light, i had to walk around in circles, or when queueing at the cashier, i had to get my hubby to do so. 

Went to the TCM shops to get some medicated patches, thinking that it would relieve the pain, but when i asked the shop owner if i can use it during pregnancy, he became super 激动 and said: "这种东西怀孕都不能用的啦!"

I was like: "woh, okok" 

Bought it anyway since my hubby needs it more than me. 

I hope the next few subsequent checks will be much better. I thought the 2nd trimester is usually the honeymoon period, but i guess, this little one is trying to take revenge on mummy as she has been eating so much spicy food! Well, that was what my hubby said.. 😒

Happy 2016!

Towards the end of 2015, it wasn't very good for me, especially at work, but it was still way better than the whole of 2014!

I believe it would be a great and better year in 2016! Looking forward 😃

First touch

18 Dec 15: Last night, I thought I felt you moving, but when I placed my palm on my tummy, there was nothing.

Tonight, I'm pretty sure I felt you turning. Still No feelings at my palm but at least I'm sure it was you and not bubbles :)

Active baby during night time ya? 

Changes

14 Dec 15: Happy news for me!!

I'm now 16 weeks into my 2nd pregnancy and happy to know that I'm having a boy. We have already decided on his English name but shall only disclose when he is born. Oscar scan & test is also negative, like 1:8000 chances of getting it. I really hope that this is as accurate as it is. :)

This pregnancy is very very different as compared to when I had Inez. While having Inez, the whole pregnancy was so smooth that I didnt feel I was pregnant until I was at my third trimester, when the typical symptoms like waking up in the middle of the night for the toilet or to have some snacks because i woke up hungry, my legs were cramping and swollen due to water retention, and my shoe size became a size larger then it was and still is, carpal tunnel syndrome, gestational diabetes and high blood pressure kick in etc..

Also, I only gained 5kg throughout my pregnancy and when Inez was out, my weight when back to the original. She weighed 3.55kg, so the rest i assume is the from the water bag and placenta.

As for this pregnancy, typical symptoms like nauseousness, headaches, hungry all the time, carpal tunnel syndrome, high BP started already during the first trimester. I'm hungry every 2 hours and thank goodness, I've not gain weight. Phew.. I can only gain a maximum of 7kg throughout and so far, my weight has been up and down. Still below 80kg. Blood sugar is still under the normal range, which means I can skip the GTT test for now.

Happy waiting for my little son :)

My skincare routine

Updates: Not sure why all my pics are gone. I've also deleted the pics after uploading for this post. Doesnt matter...

My routine have changed!! Oh my.. Cannot believe that I am so into our products right now, and making me aware of what are the uses of certain products and steps, from skin care to makeup to hair! 

Last time, I don't need to use makeup for work, neither do I bother about using this and that, I don't remove my makeup when I use it etc.. I know that I should but I'm just lazy lah. 

Being in this company, besides being able to purchase our brands at discounted prices, I can also have samples at times. Of course, me being a miniature junkie, always love samples, especially those in travel size rather than sachets. I won't say "no" to them,but I seldom ask for it too actually. I just take whatever they offer.

Of course, there are products that don't suit me at all although people say that it's very good etc. Everyone skin is just different.

Anyway, There are a few products that I must note down and share to whoever is reading my blog (if applicable):

1. Skinceuticals serum 10 (using only the sample which I feel can last me for at least a month due to my usage)

This product makes me pop a pimple (sometimes 2) each time I use the product and I don't use it everyday as it is usually not recommended for virgin skin to Vitamin c to use it everyday. So I only used every 2-3 days ( yes, that is enough time for my pimple to grow). That's the downside, however, I LOVE this product because the area with no pimples is SUPER CLEAR!! It brightens up my face and make it look very refreshed! And got the "tionk tionk" feel. <3

2. Biotherm Aquasource 

This is one moisturizer I'll never change. It is so moisturizing and makes my skin feels soft and supple. I have combination skin with super oily T zone but dry cheeks. So this moisturizer somehow balances my skin. I have to admit that using this does not make my skin less oily (so far, I have not found the miracle product to control the shine), but it does make more "balanced".

3. Magic moment mask (deep sea collgen nourishing mask- deep refining and nourishing)

This mask, is DA BEST SHEET MASK I've ever used! Only available in China. The feeling when you put on the mask: cooling. It also give you a "tionk tionk " feel. No mask I've used ever gave me such effect. It's part of my weekly routine now :)

4. Maybelline Baby skin- pink and green

Oh my, the green tube is very good! Using my L'Oreal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation (R1) after will result in "ZERO pores" look!! No wonder so many good reviews for this product. 

The pink tube is for brightening and has SPF. I feel that it does not cover as well as the green, but it does make my skin look pinkish and brighter? It has a little shimmering thingy to make the brightening effect. So this is for my lazy weekends where I don't feel like putting too many things on my face, so after washing my face, I'll put this and go. It doesn't dry my skin and with its SPF 35, why not?

5. Kiehl's Rare Earth Cleansing Mask

This is another mask I will use weekly. It's a clay mask and helps in deep cleansing. It feels a little "stingy and hot" when applied on it. But it is totally worth it because after washing it off (after it dries), my face is very clean and blackhead lightened! And it doesn't dry my skin at all.

6. La Roche Posay micellar water

This makeup remover is very good, better than the Biefesta brand I am using as well (IMO) as this water doesn't leave an oily feel if you don't cleanse, so I usually have to double cleanse. With LRP, I don't have to! My skin feels like it has been washed with my own facial foam after removing my makeup. Downside of this is that I can't exactly remove the waterproof mascara or eyeliner. It takes a long while but biefesta can do the job slighter better. 

I'll use this Garnier oil based remover for eye makeup. It works like all oil makeup remover. Love the colour, which what made me attracted to it in the first place.. Hehehe

7. Maybelline Rocket mascara

Google it and reviews will show positive reviews about this wonderful mascara!! The brush of this mascara makes my lashes separated and gives a thick coat to individual lash, for the volumizing effect. Not dramatic at all. Best of all, it doesn't smuge on me ( I have very oily lids) and the LRP micellar water is able to remove it! 

8. Shu Uemura gel eyeliner

No smudge on my oily lids! It gives a soft look, easy to glide on as well. I'm using it in brown. Do note that you can only turn it one way and you can't retract it if you turn too much. 

9. Hair serum

Shu uemura Art of Hair - Ultimate Remedy serum

Smells a little like jasmine but it says it is lotus flower. But whatever, it smells nice and works. It makes my hair feels soft. I've rebonded too many times that my hair is very "cui", still "cui" lah, so allowing me to feel a difference in my hair texture means it is working! 

L'Oreal Professional - sealing repair lipidium

This smells very very nice and works as well as my shu! Love both, so I use both depending on what my mood. Kekeke. 

Under this range, there is a hair primer as well.it makes my hair really soft after using it with my hair mask. I've always been a fan of this range, also because my hair has always been that "cui"..Haha..

Non- L'Oreal products from here onwards..

10. Yves Rocher Pure System Stop Blemish Lotion 4 in 1

I recently bought this but I have not tried it. I have been in a search of a pimple/blemish cream ever since my all time favourite Panoxyl (from Steifel) has been discontinued. No luck as yet but hopefully this can give me some hope!

11. Peel mask from Daiso

What we can expect from a $2 product? This is a cheaper version of some other black peel mask and it is not bad. I like it and will continue using it till it discontinues (Choy!!) 

11. Eye brow coat from daiso

This product is highly raved in the Internet as well. It really makes my eyebrow last the whole day!! And very cheap isn't it? I wouldn't have draw my eyebrow so often if not for this product..

So my weekly routine now is like this:

First I'll use a scrub, then squeeze out my blackheads, use the daiso pack and peel off, then the Kiehl's clay mask, wash it off then my magic mask. When done the daily routine comes in.. So far I feel it clears my skin, so will continue doing this in hope to see better effect..

Moved on~~

It has been a really down week for me, my hubby is not around in SG as he is posted to NZ for 2 weeks training, LKY passed away on 23rd March 2015. I don't read politics neither am I interested, but his passing away made me feel affected (although the feeling came abit slow). It all started when I paid tribute to him on 25 March at Hong Lim park with my whole team.. I felt an indescribable feeling, uncontrollably sad. I don't know him personally but I really appreciate what he has done for the country. Seeing the queue to the Parliament House from my office building, the queue that will last for hours even it is opened for 24hours, the state funeral on tv and all the people gathered along the journey to the crematorium, made me feel proud to be a Singaporean because we had such a great man in history and most people knows that!  I've heard stories about him being this and that, all the bad things about him taking credits or other people work etc, but still, he has done what he has to do for us to enjoy what we have now, like me having the luxury of lying on my comfortable bed,typing this post. No one is perfect and no one always do the right things.. At least he does things right for us to have what we have today..

I also felt like it's a brand new year and life for me ever since I moved on from my previous company. yes I am busier then before, but, I feel happier. Maybe because of the scope being more specialized and the change of my boss was the biggest impact to me. 

I'm not a beauty junkie, people who know me knows that I don't exactly like to put on make up or use sophisticated skin care.. I can be SO lazy to the extend that I don't wash my face in the evening or even remove my makeup before going to sleep. But no longer, me now being in this industry requires me to put on make up everyday and not removing it can be really really bad to my skin. Anyway, most of my skincare are sort of "supplied", so 不用白不用.. Hehehe..

Unhappy person?

I came across a post on Facebook about what would unhappy people do, and guess what? I do like 90% of what was stated!

I always feel that Im quite happy with my life and always having this happy-go-lucky attitude, but who knows im actually "unhappy deep down", as what was stated.

Am i really such an unhappy person deep within but was covered up with my positive attitude? Time to reflect.

Exams

Yes, Exams.. I've signed up a course which I hope mean make me more "employable" as I'm now in a different line of work as compared to my degree. 

8 months of study and this is just 1 module.. *sobs*

Traveling with the little one

My first post in 2014!!

As usual, I forgot that I have a blog, I didn't log into my computer for quite sometime, also partly because I have to stare at the computer for over 9hours everyday,and felt that I should rest my eyes and mind at home (that excludes looking at my phone and mini..)

Last year on 18nov to 22nov, was my first time traveling overseas with Inez! It's also been a while since my family travelled together! I think the last time was traveling to Malaysia or maybe Perth. Can't remember..

Nevertheless, I always wanted to travel with my parents,to sort of revive the long-lost feeling I had. My sister, as usual, always busy with her own stuff, so she did not go, but we have 2 additions, Inez and her cousin, Jeremiah! No, Hubs did not go as he has to stay for his internship.

We booked Royal Carribean cruise to Port Klang and Phuket, a 5d4n trip. I always though that cruise is good if you have children because it's safe and you can go back to the room as and when needed, like when they fuss,when they want to sleep or when they poo...

As it's also a long while since I've travelled (not counting Malaysia and work trips), I started packing early! Too many reasons to be excited! 

Hmmm... I have never thought that bringing a child overseas can be so...troublesome? The amount of diapers I had to bring during a 5 days trip is already half a big packet, say about 20+ pieces? So many different kind, like during the day when I am outside, I will bring pull-ups. Before she changes into her PJs but after washing her up,I will use Petpet, and at night I will use Pampers. Oh ya, not forgetting her swim diapers!

Wipes, I need to bring the anti-bacterial ones, hand and mouth wipes and the normal wipes for diaper change. Anti-bacterial is when I need to wipe the table around her, her hands after touching dirty things etc, hand and mouth wipes usage is pretty obvious from its name and the normal wipes. I'll use the normal wipes when i poo too. Keke..

I also had to bring a small tin of milk, milk bottles, bottle brush, detergent, toys, clothes (PJs, outing clothes,bottoms,jacket etc).. The list goes on.... And my luggage got bigger.

Yes, I do have reasons for everything I bring. When you have a child, you will think ahead and run through what will happen during the trip,what is needed, what can she eat,what can she do when she is bored etc..I have a friend who brings slow cooker, rice, cooler box that contains meat for her child when she travels to a less developed country. Just imagine the amount of things to carry and how heavy it is?

Ok, enough about packing.

I really enjoyed myself at the cruise. Excellent service! I will love to go onboard again if possible..

This year, we are going Phuket.. Yes, my sis and Hubs are not going again, same reasons. Hopefully one day they can join us and we can really travel as one whole family!

So exciting! I'm already planning what to bring to wear and throw there already. Hehe..

Updates~~

Wow, I suddenly remembered that I have a blog.. 3 in fact.. and the last update was in 2011.

I had an urge to type, so "blog" came to my mind. No one reads my blog already anyway.. so might as well type everything here.

Inez has grown up to be a pretty little lady, a very cheeky one for sure. This coming May, she will be 2 years old. Time really flies!

I also left ScienTec last April and started as an Internal HR since 2012. A big difference from my Degree, but whatever, I am enjoying what Im doing right now. A lot more administrative but yet able to help the employees in my company. Love it! Im also in my dream company, yes, i cannot believe it for the first few months, even till now. Its like a God-sent gift for me, the 3rd best thing after Hubby and Inez. =)

Hubs has also taken a huge step from a Full time working Daddy to a Full time studying Daddy. Really grateful that he is taking this chance to study his Deg and planning to move up in his career. Well, I know a lot of people are like talking behind our back, that he should have planned before getting married, having a child etc.. but as long as I know that Im a supportive wife with a very supportive family and in-laws, I'm happy with that. Hubs sometimes I know do get affect when people gave the "look", but i also know that this somehow will make him stronger and prove to the others that he is not that easily "defeated".

I know my life in the near future would be better than current.

When I think back at times, I feel so lucky to have nice people around me. My ex boss in ScienTec is still helping me out, my current boss is also helping to push me up. My colleagues are really nice, they will help me when they see that I'm busy. The cleaner helps me to put fruits for the staff, my colleague helps me to print the timesheets and give out letters. I know these are little things but I really appreciate them for what they have done for me.

My boss has a family and 2 kids. One is the same age as Inez, he definitely understands the need of taking urgent child care leaves. Also, my company has a nursing room! I feel so damn lucky! Nursing room with a fridge, washing basin, steriliser, comfy sofa etc!

Unlike my previous co where i had to pump in the meeting room and surrounded with colleagues (with and without kids) that do not understand why I insisted on breastfeeding. Only my team mates understands as my ex boss has 4 kids whom she breastfeed all the way.

I know I must cherish what I have right now as I will never know what will happen or change in the future.

I will update here often... or at least i will try..

Babyspa~

Last weekend was a fun one.. Brought Inez out on both days..

Saturday was Ah Gong's birthday.. So we brought her to Ah Gong and Nai Nai's place.. Dressed her up in clothes given by Auntie Fion and Yiyi.. She looks cute in it just that we need to strip her naked to change her diapers.. lol.. But nevertheless, her Nai Nai is more than willing to do so =)

Happy Mood

*Stoning*

Inez's first time swimming!!

Brought here to Babyspa on Sunday!! Godpa and Auntie Meixi followed us there and Auntie Meixi brought a SUPER BIG camera to take a vid of her.. Its actually her new IPad 2.. hahaha

We went to Harbourfront's BabySpa and suprisingly, there wasnt alot of people...She was quite nervous initially because her feet could not feel the ground.. So she cried abit when she was put into the water.. But after a while, she kinda enjoyed it especially when the Auntie massaged her to relax her muscles.. She cried again because she was hungry..she drank really fast when Hub fed her after dressing her and soon fell aslp. Think it was too tiring for her.. But as least she enjoyed =))

The people really hard sell the package man.. 10 times for about $250 (around there i think).. One session was about $33 for 15-20 mins.. Thats the maximum they can swim for the first time and slowly increase when she goes there.. Because its really tiring for babies.. Nope, wasnt tempted at all to sign the package because its really quite expensive.. The auntie there told me that there is one baby who swim everyday without fail since her full month.. Haha.. rich people can la..

Anyway, Im really happy!! Because Inez is willing to latch on again!! Ha!! I already gave up trying to latch her for full feeds or desserts/snacks because she just doesnt want to. Thought that she prefers the flow of the bottles because its faster.. But one night, after knowing from a mummy that her baby only latches after 1 month, I decided to give it one last try when she was sleeping with me one night.. but actually, I was also kinda lazy to get up from my bed to prepare the milk..and TA DAH!! She latches till she's full and slept till morning!!


I was so happy and decided to try again in the day time because I thought that it could be her just woke up from her sleep, hungry and just "grab" whatever was in front of her that gives milk.. She latches on again! So till today, I will try to latch her at night so that I can save the trouble washing the bottles and heating up the milk.. Hopefully one day, I will bring her out with NO bottles! hehehe..

Im starting work on the 20th July.. Wanted to keep my ML for more important uses like bringing her for jabs and stuffs since I can keep it till her 1st birthday. Hehe.. So I got myself ready by doing manicure!! LOL... Gelish nails @ Fiona's! Love her works because she always give me ideas when I just cant decide what to do to my nails.. haha..


Im a little excited yet scared to go back work.. Not sure how is it going to be like.. I would need to express every 4 hours and hopefully my HR dont come telling me I need to pay back an extra hour I took for expression. *cross fingers*

Bunny Baby 2nd month

This little girl is getting more and more cheeky.. Just look at her smile..

Machiam politician

She just love sleeping on Daddy's chest.. Drooling some more..

First smile & First train ride =)

My darling smiled at me yesterday in the morning, her first social smile.. something to remember =)

Today, she smiled at Daddy..

And also to remember, our first MRT ride back home... she was sleeping.. or trying hard to sleep..

Diapers

Wow, never thought that Motherhood can really make someone Auntie-like.. LOL.. I'm beginning to feel more and more Auntie already..

Now whenever I go out, I'll only look at baby stuffs-- mainly KIDDY PALACE.. I can stay in there for at least an hour if my hubby dont pull me out.. haha.. Whenever there is Robinsons or John Little, I'll head straight to the kids sections, the other departments somehow dont interest me anymore.. (maybe the household and bed sheet sections still do..)

Anyway, going to those places are not so Auntie-like.. Going to NTUC or other supermarkets make me feel like one.. I will head to the diapers section and see what brand has offers.. I'll take pictures and note down the price to keep for reference.. the Diapers I'll buy if its no more then $0.25/pc..

Now at the beginning stage, I'll buy whatever diaper on sale within my price range and let Inez try because I want to see which is the best for her. So far, here are those that was "tested" on her:

Pureen: Bought it during BB expo and there was sale.. I dont like it because its too thin. Yes, thin diapers is good and cooling in such humid weather here, but its thin to the extend of not being able to absorb much at all.. causing my LO's butt to be red.. DIAPER RASH!! ARghhh... the only thing i like about Pureen is the tape.. its like velco-type, can re-stick if i stick it wrongly.. (then after that I realised that all the diapers I bought can re-stick.. -_-")

Drypers: We bought the NB ones and NUH also uses the NB ones.. This is so-so.. comparable to Pureen but slightly better.. its also gives my LO diaper rash.. even diaper rash cream doesnt even work..duhz.. No more Drypers for me..

Petpet: Not bad.. Quite good.. Thin and DAMN CHEAP! Its about $0.17/pc. No diaper rash for her.. But the absorbency of the diaper is ok.. better then Drypers la.

Huggies: There are a few types.. I've tried the NB, Dry, Dry Comfort and Ultra.. the NB one gave my LO diaper rash. I almost gave up on Huggies..

Dry and Dry comfort is quite good.. good absorbency.. can be really heavy as compared to the rest of the diapers and its quite thin too..

Huggies Ultra is also good, very good absorbency and its clinically proven to prevent diaper rash.. It does work for Inez.. The only thing is that its quite thick.. so it could be a bit hot for her.. I'll stick to the Huggies if there is offer.. but if not, I'll continue using Petpet.. hehe

Actually, i always wanted to try Pampers because alot of super good reviews on it, but its kinda expensive even when there is offer.. And Mamy Poko.. I really love this brand, tried the samples and thought it is really good and very soft too. but its expensive too, even when on offer..

The next brand I wanna try on Inez is the Goo.n and Nepia.. Good reviews too.. hehehe..

Of course using diapers the WHOLE DAY, EVERYDAY will make me broke.. So in Tamp, my mum will use the traditional napkins.. Got maid so can wash everyday.. that of course prevented diaper rash as we got to change when she pee. That obviously cant hold at all. Only at night, we will change into diapers.. so that she and US can sleep better.. haha

At my own home, we used Moo Moo Kow.. those reusable cloth diapers that can be washed after each use. The absorbency is SUPERB! Comparable to the disposables. No diaper rash too! Each diaper comes with 2 inserts. 1 for NB, another is for bigger children. What I will do is that if she pee but no poo, I will change to another insert and this will allow me to make use of all the inserts I have, rather than leaving it hanging around and use only when she is older.. I really love those and would highly recommend people to buy that. The only drawback is that its actually quite expensive.. $30 a piece and you would need ALOT if you are planning to use it the whole time without disposables. But good investment as it can last you until 1 yr old, until she is potty trained. I think the time frame can cover the cost of the disposable diapers used ba..

I cant be bother to bring out the Moo Moo Kow diapers when we go out because you will still need to carry the dirty ones back to wash..It can really be heavy and bulky if its soaked with pee.. I will use disposables when I bring her out, more convenient.. So in the end, I'll still save $$ and also protecting the environment? Haa..