Countdown

Notice the Baby Countdown Ticker on top?

Hehe...I juz added it to add flavor to the Blog. I is so smart :P

Will be starting a new blog to dedicate to my little darling once he is born...stay tuned yah?

Sleepy Thur

Had a hearty breakfast this morning. Egg Benedict Toast is really yummy! I think I wanna learn how to make it for myself and Hubby Goh for one of the Sundays, since now I can't indulge in my favourite sausages and ham.

Noticed that the bulge has grown bigger recently, but weird that my weight did not shoot up, it's still hoovering around the same digit I saw 2 weeks ago (don't ask me for the exact digit!). Walking upslope has became a challenge too, and Hubby Goh has to literally pushed me on the back to support me every morning to the multi-storey carpark. Yah, I know I could have waited for him at the void deck, but no lor, I prefer to do some light morning exercises to keep FIT...haha..I reckon this is the least I can do.

Anyway, people have been commenting that I looked like I have lost some weight (face, arms). Serious meh? Probably becos' my appetite has decreased lately, I dun seem to be able to eat as much as I want cos' just a little bit of food will make me full. And I certainly dun like it when the tummy starts to stretch and becomes so bloody tight that I have difficulties breathing. Sigh, so much of discomfort, but I guess it's all worth it when I see BB Goh eventually :)

BB Goh's movement in the womb has became more intense too. Instead of just experiencing the usual routine kicks, now that he has grown bigger, his every movement inside there can be seen from the exterior of my tummy. Sometimes he likes to cringe to the right side, so my tummy looks loop-sided, sometimes he stretches, we can see the tummy moving in waves. And not forgetting that his hiccups have became heavier thumpings now that he has became a bigger boy. It's always a joy watching and observing all these movements and changes in him, they never fail to bring smiles to mine and Hubby Goh's faces.

9 Weeks to go before I pop. Getting all jittery cos' like there are still so many undone stuff to do but yet I dunno what else more to do...haha..

Things to buy:
1. Gerber hot and cold relieve patches for the breasts
2. A few pcs more of infant clothings (cos' realised I bought mostly clothings for 3-6 months..hehe..too big liao)
3. Confinement items (Sesame oil, herbs for bathing....etc)

Action items this wkend:
1. Contact Kelly's fren from Glen E to reserve slot for the discount on the delivery charges
2. Pack all bb stuff to the respective new drawers in the bb's room
3. Wash batch 4 of bb's clothings
4. Read 2 chapters of Tracy Hogg's books
5. Go Ikea and get some miscellaneous items (blanket for the CL, more plastic linings for the drawers, etc.)

Arh! This weekend's gonna be busy busy!

Walking Zombie

Last night had an awful sleep. Hubby Goh attended an ex-colleague's wedding and didn't return home till past 12am. Turned out that one of his ex-colleague's car fell into a long kang, and he had to u-turned his car to the scene to check on that fellow. Lucky thing he was safe and sound, but the car was crashed into bad shape though. So they called for a tow truck and Hubby Goh headed home since everything was settled.

Minutes later when he reached home, I heard a phone call. He dashed to take a quick shower and then whispered to my ears that he had to go to the police station to bail his 2 colleagues out cos' the police took them back to the station suspecting them of drunk drinking.

Arhh...all these disturbances caused muar to lose my beauty sleep. Little BB Goh was also disturbed and keep kicking and moving the entire night. We didn't get to sleep till 3am when Hubby Goh came back from the police station. Sigh...now I is like a walking zombie! Hope the afternoon quickly pass and go..I wanna go home and zonk off!

I Love Pressies

I guess as one gets older, the number of birthday pressies received gets lesser each year. I'm glad that at the ripe age of 32, I still have friends and colleagues who remembers my birthday and bothered to celebrate with me and the best part, got me gifts too!

SY brought me to Indulgz for my birthday treat. The food was ok, could be better if the pork chops are not too raw and fried cheese not too salty. She also got me the "Mushroom Man" and I've proudly brought it to the office to join my current collection. My colleagues all think that he is cute, but it's a pity that my room doesn't have strong solar, so they hardly "exercise" and move at all...sigh..

Mr Mushroom Man is in the center!



And yesterday, my colleagues gave me this sporty looking olive green Adidas tote. Damn funny, their objective of getting me this bag is to tell me that sometimes I do not have to always carry my LV or Gucci bags, it is good to carry a cheaper bag for a change. They suan me leh, so bad *grin*



Thanks folks for the gifts! I love them to bits! Dunno next year still have or not?? Haha...

PhotoShoot & Birthday Dinner

Hubby Goh rushed home at 12.30am on 21 Sep (my bday!) after his department function to find me already sound asleep. He had earlier went to the only 24hrs Swensons in Orchard to get me 2 ice-cream mooncakes, hoping that I will still be awake and he can sing a birthday song to me with the mooncakes before I turn in. Well, he tried to tempt me with the ice-cream mooncakes, but I just dun seem to be able to open my eyes and shoo-ed him away instead. Haha..what an ingrate.


The ice-cream mooncakes from Swensons. Cute packaging, but I have to tried them yet...Hubby Goh still thinks that I'm a kid leh...got Minnie and Mickey versions..Nice!





So yday, after a good night's sleep, a sumptuous brunch a Breko (HV) and hairstyling at Pauline's salon, we set off and went for the long-awaited photoshoot.


Hee, I brought my Neverfull to the shoot...it was really spacious, we dumped abt 6 sets of clothes and my cosmetics inside and it still has space for more rubbish!





This is the studio..Candida (back facing) is the coordinator, the photographer is still shooting another mummy-to-be in the studio, so we just played time to scan thru' their portfolios and camwhored too.




Pauline gave me a "sophisticated look" yday..cost me $20 to juz wash + blow + set...but I like the look!



Hubby Goh trying to gain some last min. knowledge reading Motherhood yeh...




The photoshoot was a breeze, everything was done within the stipulated 1 hr. I went totally nude for some shots and the effect turned out to be quite good (esp those without my face..haha!). The shortlisting of the photos took us a total of 1.5hrs and I is so proud of us cos' we managed to resist the temptation and only selected the 7 photos we are getting from the package + 3 extra photos at additional costs. Not so bad for a start!


After the shoot, we went home to freshen up. Hubby Goh said wanted to bring me to a new and romantic place for dinner but we have to set off at 5.30pm to beat the peak hours jam.

And here we are at Changi Meridien Hotel - Catrina Restaurant. We took the al fresco seats cos' we wanted to see the sea and the aeroplanes.






The beautiful sunset..




The night falls..





Hubby Goh ordered a tropicana pizza, I didn't touch it cos' it contained the sinful HAM.




I had the lasagna which was terribly good!





The filippino waitress was really nice and offered to take a pic for us..





We were both totally bloated after the dinner and I chose to come back home cos' I had to do the laundry so that my part-time helper can iron the clothes today. Keke..I know it was abit anti-climax, but I was also feeling tired after a whole-day affair. The 3rd-Tri is draining my energy and I hope I will still have the strength to continue my Sunday swims since I've already freezed my gym membership since last week.


Well, though the bday celebration this year was simple, I'm still happy that at least Hubby Goh made an effort to celebrate with me, esp. going to the photoshoot with me. Maryann (the photographer) was telling me that some hubbys would not even bother to bring their wifeys to the shoot, and don't even mention them participating in the shoot with them. So Hubby Goh, thanks for your patience, and thanks for involving in the shoot with me...I love you deep deep always! :)

Long Weekend

Wheezing off to my monthly mani and pedi later...took half the day off today to pamper myself and tmr again for the Bloom Photoshoot.

I is still undecided what to wear for the shoot, or at least, what outfits to match with Hubby Goh to take the shoot together. I'm opting for the full nude shots (without Hubby Goh) too cos' I really want to see how sexy I can get being preggie. It will be hell of an experience as it's the first time I'm going to go nude in front of strangers besides Hubby. Haha...oh well, rest assure that I'm baring to only the lady photographer and coordinator and no one else. I think I dun want Hubby Goh to watch while I pose too, gonna be awkard!

Anyway, last night's dinner was a quickie. Ambience was so-so (kinda noisy cos' too many teenagers), food was good and Hubby Goh had to swift me off back home cos' he has to rush over to his meeting. So I embarked on Project A at home, did the laundry for BB Goh's new clothes and nappies, cleaned up the chest of drawers with dettol and then fell flat on the bed after that.

I think I'm slowly losing my energy and I better get all things done before I throw the white flag and just nua around waiting for birth. Haha..

K..gotta go...will be updating more over the wkend!

3 Solid Years!

Hee, Hubby Goh greeted my morning with a hand-made card. I left my camera in the office so wasn't able to take a pic to show. When was the last time he made a card for me? Haha...I think it was way before we got married, during the dating time, one of my birthdays.

Anyway, I'm contented with just this little card (see, I've learnt..I didn't complain). He said he has to attend an important meeting in the evening with Soka people, so he's not able to bring me to a lavish place for dinner, but nevertheless he suggested going to Fish & Co for a quick bite before rushing to his meeting since it was the place where our first date (back in 2001) took place.

Hmm...I think I wanna order Teriyaki Salmon, yummy yummy...

And sorry ah, I need to show off my new LV bag again...


Am still finding an occasion to bring out and how lian..keke. But I wanna wait for the bag organiser I bought online to arrive before using it. The bag is huge, so the bag organiser will come in handy to organise my barang in the bag..no need to dig dig dig..so unsightly!

You know what? Actually I long for some flowers too, haven't been receiving flowers from Hubby Goh, even a stalk will make my day too. But I'm not gonna complain lor...he has spent enough moolahs on me liao. Maybe I will just drop by the florist after work today and buy myself something!

SY dated me for dinner tmr...hehe..going to eat again...I'm looking more and more like a swine..Haha..

I Got My LV! I Got My LV!

Woohoo! I've finally laid my hands on this pc of gem! Not with the help of my overseas friends, not with the help of Hubby Goh's friends...it's my laring insurance agent who spotted it yday in the Ngee Ann City boutique and called me immediately to inform! Haha..she was there meeting a client so thought of checking out the boutique for me on the stock and voila! They had a last piece and she grabbed it so tight while calling me that other customers darted dirty looks at her.

And so, I'm the proud owner of this islandwide cum europe-wide out-of-stock bag. I'm juz being lucky or what? To think that I got the bag so timely near my bday!

Anyway, Hubby Goh went to pick up the bag from her last evening and paid cash..hehe..it's officially my birthday pressie from him! Initially he wanted to give me a surprise cos' his colleague's SQ galfren flew to Frankfurt but apparently it was also out of stock there. Now he blame our insurance agent for not calling him first, bi char his surprise lobang, haha...

I is so happy!!

Self Reflection

I couldn't agree more that last night's study meeting gave me a deeper insight on life and made me reflect on my thinking in another light.

I think I have been living in my own uncontented world so far, complaining about the slightest thing in life and feeling unsatisfied all the while and wanted more.

Irene shared during the discussion that the environment will never adapt to us, so in order to live in a better world, WE should change ourselves to adapt to the ever-changing environment. We have to stop living in our own worlds and expect others to give in to you to make you happy and contented.

I'm glad that CH's wife shared with me that one should not set too high an expectation, for the higher you set, the greater the disappointment goes if the expectation is not met. We were on the topics of how attentive a husband should be during our pregnancy (she's a mummy of 2!), and I was commenting that Hubby Goh is ok only lah, most of the time he's too lazy to do anything unless I nagged. I mean she has a sweet husband, he made a point to cook real chicken essence for her during her 2 pregnancies and cheese toast for her every night for supper. Who would complain more? But she said she never yearned of those, for she's very satisfied to have a hubby who's very supportive of her pregnancy. She realised that if she expects more and if he doesn't perform, it will make her even more miserable and what's the point? She's a simple lady with simple requests, and she's happy about it. And not forgetting with abundance Daimoku, things do really make a vast difference.

Looking back, yes...Hubby Goh has been a supporting partner during my pregnancy all this while. Though he doesn't go to the extra mile of making chicken essence or brew birdnest for me, he did other things in his own ways to show his affection - like chauffeuring me around to buy all the BB stuff, having breakfasts with me on weekdays to ensure that I start the day heartily, read stories to BB Goh every night to bond with him, and other nitty gritties along the way.

Sadly, I don't seem to be the least appreciative of what he has done, rather I have been complaining that he doesn't do this or that and longed for more and more each time. I is so ashamed of myself.

I should start re-evaluating myself and be a better person from today onwards!

Now gotta wake Hubby Goh up for the swimming session..hehe..dat sleepy pig *oink*

My Birthday Present

Hee, I've logged my order for the Coach Bag, a birthday pressie for myself! So happy!

Here's presenting the Coach Signature Stripe Multi-function Tote...ta da!



I know it looks abit basic, but that's what I need it for. Am a big bag freak, so pls don't ask me to carry dianty looking small tote or anything like the LV speedy, they are just not my style.

This big bag is just right to carry A4 docs and files (for attending interviews..haha!) or double up as diaper bag since the LV Neverfull is still out of stock. Hubby Goh is still unaware, but heck, he doesn't need to know since I'm not asking him to buy for me this time round...

Anyway, had a hearty dinner with SY, the birthday gal last evening. We went to Cafe Iguana, the much talk of the town cafe. I'm surprised that it was infested with ang mohs last evening, I wonder what's the draw of the place? I mean it's juz mexican food, the usual fajitahs, chimichangas, nachos and of cos' magaritas...very special meh? Hmmm...but I'm glad SY like it (read her blog!).

And SY, hey..the Nutty Bar Chocs is no ordinary bar chocs hor, it's Royce brand ok? People have to queue long long during X'mas or V-day just to get for their love ones. Lucky your bday not on both days, else I doubt I have the energy to queue and buy for you. But thanks for offering a bar to me ah...I think it's super yummy and will buy for Hubby Goh on our wedding anniversary..haha...*cheapskate*

Talking abt it, I've yet to get him anything for the anniversary. I remembered that night before he tucked me to sleep, he told me not to get him anything cos I've already given him enough (for all the TLC and of cos' carrying his baby!). Hehe...should I just take his words and give him a card?

Tentatively the plan for my bday will be going to Studio Loft for my Bloom photoshoot with Hubby Goh (yes, am opting for the full nude shots!) and perhaps a dinner. There's still no concrete plans on dinner yet, I dunno what I feel like eating, now eating is like basically a chore, no saltish or oily food, no this, no that, and buffet is definitely a big no-no now that the intestines have been pushed up by the womb and squashed (literally!). Last time when the stomach growls, it really came from the stomach....now? I could hear it so clearly below my breasts!! haha...

Shoots..the sleepiness is kicking in again..I need to re-charge for the appointment this evening...

Ciao!

Liar Liar Pants on Fire

HE told a lie which broke my heart.

I cried last night cos' never did I think that he will do such an irresponsible thing. We have been together for 6 yrs, and married for coming to 3 yrs, but yet, he told such a big lie juz for a moment of folly?

I was hurt, deeply hurt and crying as I stroke BB Goh (tummy) hoping that he will not be affected by my sadness. HE keep saying that he's sorry, but what's sorry when the damage is already done? HE said he lied cos' he knows if he asked, I will never let him go, but is THAT so important that he has to resort to lying to me?

I'm disappointed as I've always thought that he's a responsible man till yday. I'm upset as I've never allowed lies to surface between us. I have been opened to him all these while and I would expect him to do the same. I never like lies, especially from my loved ones...I never like the feeling of having my trust betrayed. The feeling just sucks.

HE assured me that HE will not lie again or repeat his mistake. Is that a guarantee?

Though the lie did not bring any drastic damages, but still, it was a LIE.

HE was all sorrowful and eyes moist with tears when he saw me weeped in bed. Mt heart wrenched each time he tried to explain...I just couldn't hear anymore for I know that I will not trust him 100% again next time. It's sad, but this is how it is going to work for now. You want me to trust you, then gain back the trust lost!

Sigh...feeling all zombie today cos' didn't sleep well last night. If only it's a nightmare and everything's back to normal when I woke up this morning.

Another Auction Purchase *Hah*

Muar in super good blogging mood today..hehe..that's why this 3rd entry for the day!

Aiya, Hubby Goh is outstationed to KL, will be back only late tonight, so I've spent the day reading, doing my presentation slides (for work!), napping...and of cos' blogging lah!

Here's my latest buy from Yahoo auction...ta da!

Ameda Lactaline Dual Electric Breast Pumps!

It's so lightly used that it looks (and works) like a brand new set. Retailing at $370 but I only bought it at $220! What a steal!

Was test-trying the set earlier and wow..the suction is superbly good! And the motor is quiet too! I like! Just crossing my fingers that I have the discipline and endurance to breast feed la...else it will be such a waste.

And no, this is not my birthday present from Hubby Goh *phew*

Wrong Delivery!

So disappointed that Ikea sent the wrong chest of drawers yesterday. It was definitely not our fault as we specifically brought the salesperson/cashier to the drawers we wanted and he keyed in the order for us.

This is the wrong item they sent:



Hubby Goh quite like it and was ready to accept this wrong item to save the trouble, but I was totally against it cos the drawers are space-consuming! This set is twice the length of what I want and I only intend to tug the new drawers in a neat corner and save the rest of the space for other furniture that might be needed in the near future. Men are so "short-sighted" huh?

Anyway, Ikea was good and professional and has agreed readily to replace the item and make the refund back to my credit card.

They better make it right this time round!

The Last Lap

Feeling all fantastic as I'm now on the home straight - 3rd tri.

Went for the monthly checkup on Thu and is delighted to know that BB Goh is growing well.

Statistic update as at 28wks and 4 days:
BB Goh's weight: 1.4Kg
>> Dr Chan said that he's a big baby like his daddy and mummy, with long limbs as well.

My weight gain since the last checkup was only 1 kg (phew!), and am I glad that from that 1kg, 600gm went to BB Goh! I reckon it could be the durians I ate the week before that contributed to his weight gain? Haha..whatever it is, mum has already banned me from eating durians, said too heaty and not good for the baby. *Fret*

The only worrying thing is that my blood pressure went up a little this time and Dr Chan gave specific instructions that I should cut down my salt intake to play safe. So from now till delivery, I have to abstain from HOTDOGS (sob!), HAM (sob sob!), BACON (sob sob sob!), LUNCHEON MEAT (sob sob sob sob!) and processed food......*wail* Mum is more gancheong than me and since last dinner, she has started to steam and boil all the dishes and even stopped me from indulging in my favourite chicken wings too. Oh gosh...is this life?

Anyway, I'm juz praying hard that this pregnancy will be smooth sailing and I can hold BB Goh till full term.

80 days to go!

Low-Man-Tic

Haha..was reading SY's blog earlier and I could truly understand how she felt when she was complaining that her old man asked her where she wanna eat on her bday.

Hey gal, at least your old man (I presumed is your daddy la) was sweet to ask. My dad wouldn't be bothered and it has been eons since I received any angbao or bday gifts from him.

And Hubby Goh was another classic one.

I was lamenting how the breast pump which the sister passed to me wasn't working well (motor slow, NO suction, yellowish valves), he said he will get the Medela Electric Dual PIS pump ($700+) as my birthday present. *#%^!! Faint!!

For the first and last time, I don't need a breast pump as my bday present. Even if he's buying, it should be rated as one of the "essential" items that we need during my confinement, and not take the lame excuse that it's my birthday, he doesn't know what I want/need, so since I mentioned I need the breast pump, he will buy for me. Urghh. Thanks but no thanks. How about a LV bag to hold the breast pumps instead? I still haven't got the Neverfull Bag I have been eyeing since June! It's no stock island wide and I'm so super pissed!

Then he also asked what I craved to eat for my dinner. Aiyo...can't he even plan a simple surprise for me? Everytime when the business partners want to buy me lunch, they will conveniently leave the venue decision to me just because limpei is pregnant and is supposed to have lots of food craves. Sigh. To make things clear, from day one of my pregnancy till now, I don't have any food craves lor. And I eat anything, except raw food...I'm not a fuss pot.

Aye..so let's see lah..see what's the bday plan. And that reminds me, I have to get a card for the upcoming wedding anniversary. Three years liao, how time flies! And it's time to shop again!

Bad Hair Day

Cleared half day leave yday and went for a haircut with Zoey. She loves her new hairdo but I'm pouting at home now cos' Pauline did not give mercy to her scissors yday and gave me a super short haircut.

All because I said one sentence wrongly. I regretted telling her that my hair is growing real fast nowadays and it's getting fuller cos I've started to stop dropping hair due to hormone change!

Urggh...

So she went snip snip snip and layered the back of my hair...now it's so short that I can't even run through my fingers in it! Sob! And I looked like a boy now! I so wanna cry! How to face the friends this evening for the dinner date???

I hate my new hairstyle now. *sniff*