Just went to see Dr Adrian. Beside the usual routine and the same catch up phrases, we were glad that Evangeline is now 1.3kg at 28 weeks! However, as for me, I put on 10 kg from 51.3kg to 61.3kg at 7 months. My oh my! I must indeed maintain my weight for the last two months. Hopefully, I do not exceed a total of 15 kg weight gain for my whole pregnancy. Evangeline is considered average and normal and I am thankful to God for taking so good care of her and protect her thru out this whole pregnancy. Hubby can't wait to see her and I can't wait to hold her in my arms. We continue to pray for the last two months ahead that Evangeline will continue to grow healthily in my womb. What a joy!
Current Mood: Hopeful
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Monday, September 8, 2008
What a fulfilling day!
Finally, we managed to borrow the car again to do our final shopping for baby Evangeline since it was postponed the other day due to my flu. As my BIL needed to reached school early at 6.45am. Thus, we woke up at 5am, got a cab to my FIL's place, drove BIL to school and headed to Holland Village for breakfast.
As the shopping centres at Orchard only opened at 10.30am, we headed down to Botanic Garden for a morning walk and to spend some quiet time there in a pavillion overseeing the Swan Lake. The weather was cool and we felt refreshed by the cool breeze blowing at us.
We stayed there till 10.15am and proceed down to Isetan, make a quick purchase on diapers, parking was just $1.00 for the first hour. Cool!
Did some purchases on baby items with 20% discount and we managed to get all the things done within the first one hour and to our delight, we only incurred $1.00 only on car park charges. Haha.
Then, we found another car park near the Youth Park which was only 50 cents per half hour. So we parked there for an hour to get out our things from Aussino. So only incurred $1.00 for carparking.
By then, ERP charges had started and in order not to incur ERP charges, we tried to find a route to go to PIE and to avoid all the gantries if possible. Guess what, we found one and we avoided ERP charges. How brilliant we were! What to do...we needed to save $$$$$.
Car parking at Ikea was free the whole day, only managed to finish shopping at about 8pm, went to the shops near my Mum's place to source for light bulbs and had a quick dinner as my BIL was chasing us to return the car as he needed to fetch his GF home.
Another day ended with exhausion. Haha, but we were glad that most of the purchases for Baby Evangeline were more or less done and Hubby can concentrate on his assignments and exams for the week. What a day!
Current Mood: Satisfied
As the shopping centres at Orchard only opened at 10.30am, we headed down to Botanic Garden for a morning walk and to spend some quiet time there in a pavillion overseeing the Swan Lake. The weather was cool and we felt refreshed by the cool breeze blowing at us.
We stayed there till 10.15am and proceed down to Isetan, make a quick purchase on diapers, parking was just $1.00 for the first hour. Cool!
Did some purchases on baby items with 20% discount and we managed to get all the things done within the first one hour and to our delight, we only incurred $1.00 only on car park charges. Haha.
Then, we found another car park near the Youth Park which was only 50 cents per half hour. So we parked there for an hour to get out our things from Aussino. So only incurred $1.00 for carparking.
By then, ERP charges had started and in order not to incur ERP charges, we tried to find a route to go to PIE and to avoid all the gantries if possible. Guess what, we found one and we avoided ERP charges. How brilliant we were! What to do...we needed to save $$$$$.
Car parking at Ikea was free the whole day, only managed to finish shopping at about 8pm, went to the shops near my Mum's place to source for light bulbs and had a quick dinner as my BIL was chasing us to return the car as he needed to fetch his GF home.
Another day ended with exhausion. Haha, but we were glad that most of the purchases for Baby Evangeline were more or less done and Hubby can concentrate on his assignments and exams for the week. What a day!
Current Mood: Satisfied
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Flu Attack!
Today, Hubby and I were supposed to go shopping and settling our last few purchases for baby Evangeline. There were few places we needed to get our things from like Robinson Centrepoint, Paragon Aussino, Ikea and Isetan Scotts. However, I couldn't drag myself out from bed and my whole body felt weak and aching. Running nose was bad and it refused to stop flowing. I knew we had to give the shopping a miss and just returned home from seeing the Doc. I felt terrible and could do nothing but slept like a log the whole afternoon.
Sniff Sniff, pls go away Flu! Oh, just hope I can recover soon!
Sniff Sniff, pls go away Flu! Oh, just hope I can recover soon!
Monday, September 1, 2008
My birthday itinerary
It's finally my 28th birthday yesterday. Hubby was not able to celebrate with me due to his assignment which he needed to hand up by that day. Thus, he has planned a whole day itinerary to celebrate my birthday today.
We woke up early to have a quick breakfast at a coffee shop nearby and went straight to my FIL's house to borrow the car for the day. It has been a long time since we went out 'pator-ing'. When was the last time we actually went out for couple time? I guessed it must be decades ago!!!! Hubby was so meticulous in his planning. He actually planned the route and timing so well that we will not incur ERP charges. Ha ha.
10.15am - Reached Labrador Park. As we drove into the park, we realised that we ended up in the premises of a new resort called the city resort. We went to recee the rooms and got the contact of the manager in charge. It was indeed quite a pleasant and serene place for retreat and hubby was considering it for the Methodist Retreat next Jan.
11.15am - Reached Amoy Street for lunch. As I highly recommended the famous fish soup and the Wantan noodles to hubby, he couldn't wait to savour and get his hands on them. Fortunately, the lunch crowd has not started and we did not need to queue up for the food. The fish soup was simply heavenly. The fish slices were fresh and the broth was tasty and light. It was not salty but just nice. Wantan noodles was the centre of attraction for the day. The portion given was a lot which includes 6 fried wantan and 6 boiled wantan with springy noodles for just $2.50. The Char siew slices were not fatty and mainly lean meat. Hubby really enjoyed his meal and I just beamed with happiness.
1.25pm - Watched Wall-E movie. It was entertaining, enlightening on the awareness of global conservation, romantic due to the persistent, faithful love Wall-E has on Eva and a touching ending.
6.00pm - Roamed around Marina Square and caught an eye on this restaurant called HotPot culture. Original plan was to eat at Mouth Restaurant but Hubby saw that they are offering a steamboat buffet dinner for just $19 plus per person and even includes free flow of ala carte dishes and chocolate fondue. So without much hesitation, we ended up feasting there for our dinner till 9.30pm.
9.30pm - As one of our church member's mother had passed away and the wake was just a few blocks away from us, we decided to pay our respect as we drove our way back home. stayed till about 11pm before we took a lift home from Wendy.
12 midnight - Blogging my day out here and it's time to sleep. We were all exhausted and my weary legs were painful especially my calves. That's all for now and sweet dreams!
Current Mood: Happy and exhausted.
We woke up early to have a quick breakfast at a coffee shop nearby and went straight to my FIL's house to borrow the car for the day. It has been a long time since we went out 'pator-ing'. When was the last time we actually went out for couple time? I guessed it must be decades ago!!!! Hubby was so meticulous in his planning. He actually planned the route and timing so well that we will not incur ERP charges. Ha ha.
10.15am - Reached Labrador Park. As we drove into the park, we realised that we ended up in the premises of a new resort called the city resort. We went to recee the rooms and got the contact of the manager in charge. It was indeed quite a pleasant and serene place for retreat and hubby was considering it for the Methodist Retreat next Jan.
11.15am - Reached Amoy Street for lunch. As I highly recommended the famous fish soup and the Wantan noodles to hubby, he couldn't wait to savour and get his hands on them. Fortunately, the lunch crowd has not started and we did not need to queue up for the food. The fish soup was simply heavenly. The fish slices were fresh and the broth was tasty and light. It was not salty but just nice. Wantan noodles was the centre of attraction for the day. The portion given was a lot which includes 6 fried wantan and 6 boiled wantan with springy noodles for just $2.50. The Char siew slices were not fatty and mainly lean meat. Hubby really enjoyed his meal and I just beamed with happiness.
1.25pm - Watched Wall-E movie. It was entertaining, enlightening on the awareness of global conservation, romantic due to the persistent, faithful love Wall-E has on Eva and a touching ending.
6.00pm - Roamed around Marina Square and caught an eye on this restaurant called HotPot culture. Original plan was to eat at Mouth Restaurant but Hubby saw that they are offering a steamboat buffet dinner for just $19 plus per person and even includes free flow of ala carte dishes and chocolate fondue. So without much hesitation, we ended up feasting there for our dinner till 9.30pm.
9.30pm - As one of our church member's mother had passed away and the wake was just a few blocks away from us, we decided to pay our respect as we drove our way back home. stayed till about 11pm before we took a lift home from Wendy.
12 midnight - Blogging my day out here and it's time to sleep. We were all exhausted and my weary legs were painful especially my calves. That's all for now and sweet dreams!
Current Mood: Happy and exhausted.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Time to give credit to our Lord!
As I pondered back all these months, the wonderful and miraculous things that the Lord has done, I felt compelled to blog my heartfelt thanks to Him. God, thanks for being there for me and Samuel. The journey is tough, the future is bleak and insecure, lot of anxieties and yet looking forward for Evangeline to arrive as she has been such joy and blessing in our life.
1) Thank God for guiding Samuel and his studies. Samuel has been struggling both his studies and finding time for family. Time is so limited, not much for himself to breathe or even to catch up with his friends and family. If it wasn't for God's grace and mercy, he wouldn't have even done well for his examinations, his papers and assignments. It is indeed a miracle that he can still be mentally and physically strong to handle all the pressure. All these come with a sacrifice too, sacrificing the quality time with family but I am glad he tries and makes effort all the time.
2)Thank God for my pregnancy. So far, my pregnancy has been smooth. No morning sickness, no cravings for particular food or having any signs of rejection for certain food. Normal appetite, eat as per normal and my lifestyle has not much been changed, still the same as before I was pregnant. Everyone says I am blessed and indeed, I am. My baby is also healthy and results for every check up and scans are normal, healthy and positive. Thanks be to God.
3) Thank God for ample time for mental, physical, emotional preparation for the arrival of Evangeline. Ever since I stopped working in March, I have been praying and trying to find a temporary job just for these few months till delivery to help in relieving the financial aspect of the household. Despite earnestly applying for tuition assignments and applying to be a relief teacher, doors were not opened for me. After a while, I understood why and I am glad that GOd knows what's best for me and Samuel. If I am working, I wouldn't be able to settle all the things needed for Evangeline. During these months, I am able to do research, read up about pregnancy, spend time taking care and helping Samuel whenever he needs help. I also have the opportunity to have a taste of how it is like to be a full time housewife which will prepares me to be a SAHM (stay at home mum).
4) Thank God for providence. Depending on one person's income is indeed challenging. We have to change our lifestyle, the way we spend our money, becoming very calculative and careful in the things we wanted to buy. We are thankful that by nature, in terms of the way we are brought up, we are able to live simply thus it was not tough changing our lifestyle and habits in such a short time. As we have one more member in the family soon. Expenses are extremely high as we need to buy things for baby. Thus God gave us wonderful ppl in our life to provide for us. Baby clothes, rocker, baby cot were all given by others..that really save us lots of money as those are expensive items. Now, we only need to spend on daily necessities like diapers, milk bottles etc.
5) Thank God for my parents especially my mum. I specially mentioned my mother because she is not a christian but yet show the characteristics and personalities of one. She is self-less, loving and willing to go extra mile in caring for others. All these months and years, she took good care of Samuel and I. During my pregnancy, she was the one who bought and cooked the tonic, bird nest and sometimes did marketing for us. Despite us wanting to pay for those items, she refused and told us to save that money up. Samuel and I feel very touched by her gestures and love. Those items are not cheap and she is not rich either, but she uses her hard-earned money to show such extention of love to me and baby, what a sacrificing love and heart she has! Thanks Mummy! You are the best and I love you lots!
6)Thank God for friends. I am glad to have friends to ask and seek support in my whole pregnancy journey. They gave me valuable advise, support, encouragements to help me curb my anxieties and insecurities. Without them, I am clueless and may even fumble when baby arrives. Thanks my friends who pray for us and being there when we needed help!
7) Thank God for bringing Samuel and I closer together thru this child. A lot have changed even since we have this child. Unknowingly, we became more patient, loving and understanding towards each other. We used to take lot of things and each other for granted. We quarrel, lose temper at one another and at times having cold wars to spite each other. But things are different now. We know that we needed to be role models, to set up the right environment for our baby. We wouldn't want baby to inherit certain negative traits from us and allow generation bondages to pass down to our children. Role and responsibilities as husband and wife, as father and mother were shown clearly to us thru God's words and we placed these commandments dearly in our hearts. We became more joyful as parents and as a couple. We learn to love each other more deeply and in special ways. Thank you God for such a change.
Continue to pray with us as we move on from one stage to another. May the Lord bless you abundantly in each of your lives just as how you have been a blessing to us!
Current Mood: Thankful
1) Thank God for guiding Samuel and his studies. Samuel has been struggling both his studies and finding time for family. Time is so limited, not much for himself to breathe or even to catch up with his friends and family. If it wasn't for God's grace and mercy, he wouldn't have even done well for his examinations, his papers and assignments. It is indeed a miracle that he can still be mentally and physically strong to handle all the pressure. All these come with a sacrifice too, sacrificing the quality time with family but I am glad he tries and makes effort all the time.
2)Thank God for my pregnancy. So far, my pregnancy has been smooth. No morning sickness, no cravings for particular food or having any signs of rejection for certain food. Normal appetite, eat as per normal and my lifestyle has not much been changed, still the same as before I was pregnant. Everyone says I am blessed and indeed, I am. My baby is also healthy and results for every check up and scans are normal, healthy and positive. Thanks be to God.
3) Thank God for ample time for mental, physical, emotional preparation for the arrival of Evangeline. Ever since I stopped working in March, I have been praying and trying to find a temporary job just for these few months till delivery to help in relieving the financial aspect of the household. Despite earnestly applying for tuition assignments and applying to be a relief teacher, doors were not opened for me. After a while, I understood why and I am glad that GOd knows what's best for me and Samuel. If I am working, I wouldn't be able to settle all the things needed for Evangeline. During these months, I am able to do research, read up about pregnancy, spend time taking care and helping Samuel whenever he needs help. I also have the opportunity to have a taste of how it is like to be a full time housewife which will prepares me to be a SAHM (stay at home mum).
4) Thank God for providence. Depending on one person's income is indeed challenging. We have to change our lifestyle, the way we spend our money, becoming very calculative and careful in the things we wanted to buy. We are thankful that by nature, in terms of the way we are brought up, we are able to live simply thus it was not tough changing our lifestyle and habits in such a short time. As we have one more member in the family soon. Expenses are extremely high as we need to buy things for baby. Thus God gave us wonderful ppl in our life to provide for us. Baby clothes, rocker, baby cot were all given by others..that really save us lots of money as those are expensive items. Now, we only need to spend on daily necessities like diapers, milk bottles etc.
5) Thank God for my parents especially my mum. I specially mentioned my mother because she is not a christian but yet show the characteristics and personalities of one. She is self-less, loving and willing to go extra mile in caring for others. All these months and years, she took good care of Samuel and I. During my pregnancy, she was the one who bought and cooked the tonic, bird nest and sometimes did marketing for us. Despite us wanting to pay for those items, she refused and told us to save that money up. Samuel and I feel very touched by her gestures and love. Those items are not cheap and she is not rich either, but she uses her hard-earned money to show such extention of love to me and baby, what a sacrificing love and heart she has! Thanks Mummy! You are the best and I love you lots!
6)Thank God for friends. I am glad to have friends to ask and seek support in my whole pregnancy journey. They gave me valuable advise, support, encouragements to help me curb my anxieties and insecurities. Without them, I am clueless and may even fumble when baby arrives. Thanks my friends who pray for us and being there when we needed help!
7) Thank God for bringing Samuel and I closer together thru this child. A lot have changed even since we have this child. Unknowingly, we became more patient, loving and understanding towards each other. We used to take lot of things and each other for granted. We quarrel, lose temper at one another and at times having cold wars to spite each other. But things are different now. We know that we needed to be role models, to set up the right environment for our baby. We wouldn't want baby to inherit certain negative traits from us and allow generation bondages to pass down to our children. Role and responsibilities as husband and wife, as father and mother were shown clearly to us thru God's words and we placed these commandments dearly in our hearts. We became more joyful as parents and as a couple. We learn to love each other more deeply and in special ways. Thank you God for such a change.
Continue to pray with us as we move on from one stage to another. May the Lord bless you abundantly in each of your lives just as how you have been a blessing to us!
Current Mood: Thankful
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Prayer of the day
Time to keep us in prayer. :)
Prayer request for Samuel:
1) Pls pray for his Greek test today and that He is able to attempt and answer the questions. Pray for good concentration, focus and understanding.
2) Pray for his book review report to be handed up on Friday. Pray for wisdom and knowledge as he interprets, reflects on the writings and to present a well written report.
3) Pray for his health that GOd will sustain him. As work load is super duper heavy, sleep is being deprived each and everyday. Time is short with so many things to complete. Pray that the number of hours of sleep he has will be able to sustain him each and everyday in school.
4) Pray for good time management. Pray that Samuel is able to cope and seek balance between work and family. He longed to spent more time with his wife and to settle things for baby's arrival but time is limited. Pray for grace and time to be able to praticipate in the preparation work.
Prayer request for Evangeline:
1) Pray for the physical development of baby Evangeline to be healthy as she grows bigger and stronger in the womb each and everyday. Pray against birth defects, learning disabilities or any other birth problems away from Evangeline.
2) Pray for her character and personality development that she will be moulded in Christ-likeness. With characteristics of obedience, gentleness and the fruit of the Spirit to be in her.
3) Pray too that she will be able to respond to us as we pray and talk to her each and everyday. :) Pray for God's protection to be on her.
Prayer Request for Stephanie:
1) Pray for her back as she continues to feel strain off and on as her pregnancy progresses. Especially after the back sprain a month ago and also the increased in weight, she feels breathless easily and additional pressure on her back and legs. Pray for relief of pain.
2) Pray for her mental, emotional health that she will be well prepared for the arrival of Evangeline. Pray for strength too as she handles all the preparation work for the arrival of Evangeline as Samuel is too busy in his work. Pray for Steph to understand the contraints and difficulties of Samuel and her to depend on God more to guide her and strengthen her.
Thanks be to God!
Current Mood: Refreshed
Prayer request for Samuel:
1) Pls pray for his Greek test today and that He is able to attempt and answer the questions. Pray for good concentration, focus and understanding.
2) Pray for his book review report to be handed up on Friday. Pray for wisdom and knowledge as he interprets, reflects on the writings and to present a well written report.
3) Pray for his health that GOd will sustain him. As work load is super duper heavy, sleep is being deprived each and everyday. Time is short with so many things to complete. Pray that the number of hours of sleep he has will be able to sustain him each and everyday in school.
4) Pray for good time management. Pray that Samuel is able to cope and seek balance between work and family. He longed to spent more time with his wife and to settle things for baby's arrival but time is limited. Pray for grace and time to be able to praticipate in the preparation work.
Prayer request for Evangeline:
1) Pray for the physical development of baby Evangeline to be healthy as she grows bigger and stronger in the womb each and everyday. Pray against birth defects, learning disabilities or any other birth problems away from Evangeline.
2) Pray for her character and personality development that she will be moulded in Christ-likeness. With characteristics of obedience, gentleness and the fruit of the Spirit to be in her.
3) Pray too that she will be able to respond to us as we pray and talk to her each and everyday. :) Pray for God's protection to be on her.
Prayer Request for Stephanie:
1) Pray for her back as she continues to feel strain off and on as her pregnancy progresses. Especially after the back sprain a month ago and also the increased in weight, she feels breathless easily and additional pressure on her back and legs. Pray for relief of pain.
2) Pray for her mental, emotional health that she will be well prepared for the arrival of Evangeline. Pray for strength too as she handles all the preparation work for the arrival of Evangeline as Samuel is too busy in his work. Pray for Steph to understand the contraints and difficulties of Samuel and her to depend on God more to guide her and strengthen her.
Thanks be to God!
Current Mood: Refreshed
Wonderful fellowship!
Yesterday, I brought J and her boyfriend to the bridal shop that I had engaged for my wedding two years ago and also to catch up on each other's life during lunch.
Amoy Street Food Centre is a must to go. This was my first time there and we were glad to be there early before lunch crowd. I was highly recommeded to try out the fish soup stall at second level but did not manage to try that as the queue was very long. Guessed must really queue up for about half an hour before I could get my food. Evangeline couldn't wait anymore as she was kicking to protest for food. Oh well, so I scurried off to another stall with a shorter queue for a plate of yummy Wan Tan noodles.
Hey hey hey, it was super duper delicious and value for money ($4). it's either $3 or $4 and I opted for the bigger one..no choice, double serving now leh. :) But I was dumbfounded. The noodles given was about two person servings, 6 fried wantans and a bowl of wan tan soup with further 12 non-fried wan tans in it. Eh, I couldn;t believe what I got for the price I was paying. I was not joking. It's true. Try it out if you ever have a chance..Seeing is believing.
After a full-filling lunch, we went to Flamingo Bridal to try out the gowns there. J was facinated by the wide choices of gowns she can choose from. She was totally clueless at the various cuts, empire cut, toga, halter, embrioderies, lace patch etc. In the end, she was so wearied after trying the gowns but at least have an idea what she wanted. Since Shirley, the designer and owner of the shop was not there, we make an appointment to meet her again on Sat. Hopefully, Shirley can come up with something unique for J.
Honestly speaking, I was very happy for J. It reminded me of my wedding day and how pretty I looked in those gowns. Those were the good old days. Now, I looked more like a bloated balloon. J, hope you like the gowns you have tried!
Yup, a great day of fellowship, but ended up with a night of painful leg cramps due to exhausted calves muscles after a long day of walking. Ah.....I am indeed getting super heavy for my poor legs to handle.
Current Mood: Weary but joyful
Amoy Street Food Centre is a must to go. This was my first time there and we were glad to be there early before lunch crowd. I was highly recommeded to try out the fish soup stall at second level but did not manage to try that as the queue was very long. Guessed must really queue up for about half an hour before I could get my food. Evangeline couldn't wait anymore as she was kicking to protest for food. Oh well, so I scurried off to another stall with a shorter queue for a plate of yummy Wan Tan noodles.
Hey hey hey, it was super duper delicious and value for money ($4). it's either $3 or $4 and I opted for the bigger one..no choice, double serving now leh. :) But I was dumbfounded. The noodles given was about two person servings, 6 fried wantans and a bowl of wan tan soup with further 12 non-fried wan tans in it. Eh, I couldn;t believe what I got for the price I was paying. I was not joking. It's true. Try it out if you ever have a chance..Seeing is believing.
After a full-filling lunch, we went to Flamingo Bridal to try out the gowns there. J was facinated by the wide choices of gowns she can choose from. She was totally clueless at the various cuts, empire cut, toga, halter, embrioderies, lace patch etc. In the end, she was so wearied after trying the gowns but at least have an idea what she wanted. Since Shirley, the designer and owner of the shop was not there, we make an appointment to meet her again on Sat. Hopefully, Shirley can come up with something unique for J.
Honestly speaking, I was very happy for J. It reminded me of my wedding day and how pretty I looked in those gowns. Those were the good old days. Now, I looked more like a bloated balloon. J, hope you like the gowns you have tried!
Yup, a great day of fellowship, but ended up with a night of painful leg cramps due to exhausted calves muscles after a long day of walking. Ah.....I am indeed getting super heavy for my poor legs to handle.
Current Mood: Weary but joyful
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