The hustle and bustle of life catches you and it's so easy to forgo things you used to do or wished you could do.
My days pass so quickly with 2 kids. One going on 4 years, the other going on 4 months.
I could probably achieve more on what i set out to do, but I chose to engage the kids personally whenever time permits, so i am left with very little time for myself. Moreover, Ariel does not nap anymore, so there is virtually no downtime for me in the day to catch up on anything.
By the time everyone's settled to bed, i am too exhausted myself, or i'd need to do my last milk pump for the day, or i'd need to do some chores. The wretched Tanjong Rhu MRT construction is just outside my block and a lot of dust comes into the unit. so mopping regularly is a must.
Sometimes, i am so tired that i get irritated easily and scold ariel a lot more. She's also in a phase of exerting her independence, hence we clash quite often.
As i lie in bed at night, i often feel so bad raising my voice instead of reasoning with her rationally. Got to pray for grace and patience to overcome this one.
Take for instance, my 2 week break this week has gone by so quickly, and i'm only left with 2 working days to spend with my kids. at least i got most of the things i've set out to do settled, lest for one task which i really need to find time to embark on.
I'm excited! Finally some indulgence for myself tomorrow. Will be heading for the so-called best buffet in town at Ritz Carlton! I can hardly wait. i did not even try the Landing Point's high tea during my birthday, as i felt it was too expensive.
Come to think of it, much of what i earn goes to savings and legacy building. i should cut myself some slack and live the moment at times.
Looking back at the past 1-2 months, i had a postpartum abnormal pap smear. Did a colposcopy and biopsy for further investigations. It was found i had cervical cancer 1B. i was shocked and emotional of course. however, the doctor assured me that this stage will take 10 years to develop to something advanced, and most people's immunity can tackle the abnormality and body goes back to normal. I'd need constant monitoring though. well, money on medical fees is another headache now.
Breastfeeding wise, with this 2nd one, i managed to build up quite a frozen supply (previously with ariel, i had never had enough to freeze). i used to pump 7X, then 6X, and now 5X. i do not plan to do this for long, as the doctor advised that BF brings down my immunity, which is crucial to overcome these abnormal cells. Am disliking the effort and time taken to express milk. But the benefits to the child weighs this off. Hope i can last to a year, and call it quits for good.
Ariel's currently in a 2-week speech and drama camp for 3 hours a day. it's in English and Mandarin. Very affordable fees as it's held at the community centre. But the class size is big and age group is wide. so i'm not very sure if she's truly well engaged. nevertheless, the exposure is good.
we've done many fun activities together like craft and baking. will find some time to post some photos soon!
The little one's doing good too, very interactive and smiley :)
Wednesday, December 07, 2016
Saturday, August 27, 2016
08.08.2016
8 August... My routine gynae check-up at 36 weeks after 1 week of being confined for home rest.
Though my mobility was rather slow and i got tired easily, i was really happy to be home for that week, spending precious one-on-one time with ariel being the newborn arrived. I suspected i was already in early labour during the week. Couldn't sleep at night with general discomfort, and i had what appeared to be diarrhea due to the loosening of cervix muscles.
Back to 8 August (Monday). My amniotic fluid index dipped further, below 3 this time. In addition, my gynae found that i was already 4cm dilated.
So we discussed that it was best to induce labour today.
Well, previously i was also sent off to deliver at a routine gynae check, so this time i was mentally prepared. I didn't mind giving birth on the 8th or 9th (national day), as both were nice dates, haha.
Off i went to the delivery suites where i was put on antibiotic drip as i was GBS positive again. really hate the blood plug. after 30 mins of the drip, a medical officer came in to break my water bag at about 10am. thereafter, i was plugged up for oxytocin.
the contractions started progressing til it was about 2 mins apart and i relied on the glorious laughing gas for relief and to help me catch some precious winks. honestly, the "high" feeling that the gas gave was really good. Til i was about 5-6cm dilated and i couldn't take the pain, i requested for epidural. helped me relax and within about 30 mins, my dilated went from 6cm to 9cm to my amazement. So the room nurse quickly called my gynae who showed up within 5 minutes, as she was just running clinic downstairs. all throughout labour, i was claiming Bible promises and commanding my body for quick and smooth labour. the quick dilation was really something to be thankful for.
Giving thanks to God, my labour this time was about 5 hours, and Aden Ang Tian Le was born at 1552 with a birth weight of about 2.8kg. My first thought when i saw him: He's so clean! Must have been the coconut juice i was drinking daily to increase the amniotic fluid.
Because Aden was born before full term, he had to be sent for monitoring and pricked on his little heel every 4 hourly to monitor his blood sugar level. also had to do more tests compared to a baby born after 37 weeks.
Right now, I've completed almost 3 weeks of confinement. This round, my confinement is DIY. It's tougher than the first for sure. my first born is generally sweet and loving, but has her moments of meltdowns which is totally normal in this transition from being the only child. I feel bad for the times i lost my patience with her. she behaves mischievously deliberately in an attempt to seek attention, sigh. Praying for grace, patience and joy to manage this.
To be honest, i don't know how going back to work will turn out. my helper definitely cannot handle these 2 alone. while we've made plans for someone to always be around, i do not know how things will work out in the long term. Perhaps, i really have to leave my job. but we have another financial commitment of a 2nd property (really a leap of faith where the Lord gave me Psalm 84:3 as an assurance of provision) which we purchased on 5 August - will write about this another time. Lord, may you provide abundantly for every situation. we'll never be in lack!
Though my mobility was rather slow and i got tired easily, i was really happy to be home for that week, spending precious one-on-one time with ariel being the newborn arrived. I suspected i was already in early labour during the week. Couldn't sleep at night with general discomfort, and i had what appeared to be diarrhea due to the loosening of cervix muscles.
Back to 8 August (Monday). My amniotic fluid index dipped further, below 3 this time. In addition, my gynae found that i was already 4cm dilated.
So we discussed that it was best to induce labour today.
Well, previously i was also sent off to deliver at a routine gynae check, so this time i was mentally prepared. I didn't mind giving birth on the 8th or 9th (national day), as both were nice dates, haha.
Off i went to the delivery suites where i was put on antibiotic drip as i was GBS positive again. really hate the blood plug. after 30 mins of the drip, a medical officer came in to break my water bag at about 10am. thereafter, i was plugged up for oxytocin.
the contractions started progressing til it was about 2 mins apart and i relied on the glorious laughing gas for relief and to help me catch some precious winks. honestly, the "high" feeling that the gas gave was really good. Til i was about 5-6cm dilated and i couldn't take the pain, i requested for epidural. helped me relax and within about 30 mins, my dilated went from 6cm to 9cm to my amazement. So the room nurse quickly called my gynae who showed up within 5 minutes, as she was just running clinic downstairs. all throughout labour, i was claiming Bible promises and commanding my body for quick and smooth labour. the quick dilation was really something to be thankful for.
Giving thanks to God, my labour this time was about 5 hours, and Aden Ang Tian Le was born at 1552 with a birth weight of about 2.8kg. My first thought when i saw him: He's so clean! Must have been the coconut juice i was drinking daily to increase the amniotic fluid.
Because Aden was born before full term, he had to be sent for monitoring and pricked on his little heel every 4 hourly to monitor his blood sugar level. also had to do more tests compared to a baby born after 37 weeks.
Right now, I've completed almost 3 weeks of confinement. This round, my confinement is DIY. It's tougher than the first for sure. my first born is generally sweet and loving, but has her moments of meltdowns which is totally normal in this transition from being the only child. I feel bad for the times i lost my patience with her. she behaves mischievously deliberately in an attempt to seek attention, sigh. Praying for grace, patience and joy to manage this.
To be honest, i don't know how going back to work will turn out. my helper definitely cannot handle these 2 alone. while we've made plans for someone to always be around, i do not know how things will work out in the long term. Perhaps, i really have to leave my job. but we have another financial commitment of a 2nd property (really a leap of faith where the Lord gave me Psalm 84:3 as an assurance of provision) which we purchased on 5 August - will write about this another time. Lord, may you provide abundantly for every situation. we'll never be in lack!
Thursday, August 04, 2016
Week 35-36
After 3 consecutive visits of low amniotic fluid, I wasn't sure whether to expect it to rise at my latest visit on 1 August.
I drank coconut juice and lots of water everyday. But it was still at a low of 4.7.
Otherwise, baby's growth and heartbeat were normal.
I've done so many scans and monitoring this round until i was wearied. Not counting the private-rate charges that come with these investigations!
Another thing was - my cervix was already 2cm dilated.
Means i would likely have to go into pre-term labour.
Doctor ordered for me to have 2 steroid jabs on the thigh which were super painful... and 1 week of hospitalization leave to rest at home.
I'll need to induce the baby out next week if contractions don't take place naturally anytime this week.
People say every pregnancy is different. Well, this round is really different indeed. such a toll on my body compared to my first. Perhaps the loosening of muscles made my hemorrhoids come back. It is really dreadful. My wrist started to hurt too, and i don't recall straining it.
Well, but i count it all joy with a thankful heart :)
Praying that labour and delivery will be fast and complication-free, in His perfect timing.
Seriously, i do not know what to expect since i was induced for my first pregnancy, and have not experienced the rites of labour progression...
I drank coconut juice and lots of water everyday. But it was still at a low of 4.7.
Otherwise, baby's growth and heartbeat were normal.
I've done so many scans and monitoring this round until i was wearied. Not counting the private-rate charges that come with these investigations!
Another thing was - my cervix was already 2cm dilated.
Means i would likely have to go into pre-term labour.
Doctor ordered for me to have 2 steroid jabs on the thigh which were super painful... and 1 week of hospitalization leave to rest at home.
I'll need to induce the baby out next week if contractions don't take place naturally anytime this week.
People say every pregnancy is different. Well, this round is really different indeed. such a toll on my body compared to my first. Perhaps the loosening of muscles made my hemorrhoids come back. It is really dreadful. My wrist started to hurt too, and i don't recall straining it.
Well, but i count it all joy with a thankful heart :)
Praying that labour and delivery will be fast and complication-free, in His perfect timing.
Seriously, i do not know what to expect since i was induced for my first pregnancy, and have not experienced the rites of labour progression...
Week 35-36
After 3 consecutive visits of low amniotic fluid, I wasn't sure whether to expect it to rise at my latest visit on 1 August.
I drank coconut juice and lots of water everyday. But it was still at a low of 4.7.
Otherwise, baby's growth and heartbeat were already.
I've done so many scans and monitoring this round until i was wearied. Not counting the private-rate charges that come with these investigations!
Another thing was - my cervix was already 2cm dilated.
Means i would likely have to go into pre-term labour.
Doctor ordered for me to have 2 steroid jabs on the thigh which were super painful... and 1 week of hospitalization leave to rest at home.
I'll need to induce the baby out next week if contractions don't take place naturally anytime this week.
People say every pregnancy is different. Well, this round is really different indeed. such a toll on my body compared to my first. Perhaps the loosening of muscles made my hemorrhoids come back. It is really dreadful. My wrist started to hurt too, and i don't recall straining it.
Well, but i count it all joy with a thankful heart :)
Praying that labour and delivery will be fast and complication-free, in His perfect timing.
Seriously, i do not know what to expect since i was induced for my first pregnancy, and have not experienced the rites of labour progression...
I drank coconut juice and lots of water everyday. But it was still at a low of 4.7.
Otherwise, baby's growth and heartbeat were already.
I've done so many scans and monitoring this round until i was wearied. Not counting the private-rate charges that come with these investigations!
Another thing was - my cervix was already 2cm dilated.
Means i would likely have to go into pre-term labour.
Doctor ordered for me to have 2 steroid jabs on the thigh which were super painful... and 1 week of hospitalization leave to rest at home.
I'll need to induce the baby out next week if contractions don't take place naturally anytime this week.
People say every pregnancy is different. Well, this round is really different indeed. such a toll on my body compared to my first. Perhaps the loosening of muscles made my hemorrhoids come back. It is really dreadful. My wrist started to hurt too, and i don't recall straining it.
Well, but i count it all joy with a thankful heart :)
Praying that labour and delivery will be fast and complication-free, in His perfect timing.
Seriously, i do not know what to expect since i was induced for my first pregnancy, and have not experienced the rites of labour progression...
Monday, July 11, 2016
Updates at week 33
Went for my growth scan before my routine appointment today.
Good news was the placenta has moved up and normal delivery is possible. Praise God for that.
The bad news was my amniotic fluid index was at a low of 5.2.
This was a deja vu moment. When i had ariel, i was sent off to give birth once a low AFI was detected at week 37.
i told myself - i cannot be sent to deliver at week 33! moment of anxiety..
Nevertheless, my gynae sent me for further tests to monitor the baby's heartbeat, and also some vaginal examination which she pulled out a bloody swab and said i wasn't leaking (thank God).
Thank God that the baby's heartbeat was normal too and i could go home. What a sweet relief. I'll have to see her next week and the AFI should rise. so i'm taking my friend's advice to drink coconut water. one coconut a day!
Seriously, childbearing is no walk in the park. I had a relatively smooth experience the first time, and expected the same this time. But this time i had so many tests to do, a few scares.. hence, i don't think i have the capacity to handle one more pregnancy. especially when age is catching up.
Ariel has been a little clingy these days too. Last friday was my birthday and she requested to skip school so i obliged. We had a nice brunch at a quiet cafe followed by the afternoon at river safari. today, she wanted to skip school again. cried and refused to let me go in the classroom. Sigh. Thankfully the teacher could pry her away and calm her down a bit. I guess there were also changes to her teachers which led to her being unsettled. both her form teacher and chinese teacher were let go because they failed to pass some MOE test. very sad. they were both very well loved.
Look at her miserable face when being carried to the classroom. Haha
Look at her miserable face when being carried to the classroom. Haha
Covering my firstborn in much prayers that the transition to a new sibling would be smooth. Indeed, the Lord is sovereign in every situation!
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
On leave again!
I haven't even given birth yet, but here I am on leave again.
Just felt tired of work, and since there're no meetings today, i took the day off.
I'm only about 5.5 months currently, but I feel like I'm already developing last trimester syndromes. Argh.
Feel tingling at the toes (liken to the water retention feeling), quite bad lower back pain, sit on the floor got difficulty standing up, bend down a bit become breathless. Oh no! What's happening to me! I'm also not very big? I think I've gained about 5kg since the start. And i'm constantly tired, even though the 2nd trimester is supposed to be the "glowing" phase of pregnancy?
I envy my neighbour, who received a golden handshake from the bank. She is well remunerated for a year, and decided to be at home with the kids. Barely half a year has passed, but she yearns to go back to work. I guess there are always two sides of the coin.
If we women weren't so educated, we'll find more contentment looking after the kids and the house as a primary role rather than being out at the marketplace for a pay cheque? While i take delight thinking about being home with the kids, i also gotta bear reality in mind. Firstly, being able to earn an income is wonderful. You'll feel less restriction in your spending and can afford treats for your kids and self. i dont really have to think twice when I feel like buying something for my girl. Secondly, the social life. At work, i look forward to lunch breaks with close colleagues, chatting about work and life encounters. This will probably all be lost or greatly minimized.
What should our choices be? i want to be led by my heart and not have regrets down the road. Hope i can hit a win-win situation somehow. With the Lord, His plans are the greatest. Pls direct me to the best path.
There was a hfmd scare in ariel's class! Her partner (whom she holds hands with) got it and was in school during the contagious period for 2 or 3 days. another 2 playmates in their "gang" have already caught it.
i was so so concerned about ariel getting it, especially so because I am pregnant, and hfmd is known to cause still birth and complications. what to do but pray for divine protection and health? rounded up some trusted friends to pray for her, and i felt such overwhelming peace! cries and petitions to Heaven are simply wonderful. The Lord hears and the Lord cares. i still kept ariel at home yesterday as a precaution. But since she was all well and about, i decided to send her for class today. Moreover, she was rather destructive at home yesterday. Haha. Toddlers have too much energy!
Just felt tired of work, and since there're no meetings today, i took the day off.
I'm only about 5.5 months currently, but I feel like I'm already developing last trimester syndromes. Argh.
Feel tingling at the toes (liken to the water retention feeling), quite bad lower back pain, sit on the floor got difficulty standing up, bend down a bit become breathless. Oh no! What's happening to me! I'm also not very big? I think I've gained about 5kg since the start. And i'm constantly tired, even though the 2nd trimester is supposed to be the "glowing" phase of pregnancy?
I envy my neighbour, who received a golden handshake from the bank. She is well remunerated for a year, and decided to be at home with the kids. Barely half a year has passed, but she yearns to go back to work. I guess there are always two sides of the coin.
If we women weren't so educated, we'll find more contentment looking after the kids and the house as a primary role rather than being out at the marketplace for a pay cheque? While i take delight thinking about being home with the kids, i also gotta bear reality in mind. Firstly, being able to earn an income is wonderful. You'll feel less restriction in your spending and can afford treats for your kids and self. i dont really have to think twice when I feel like buying something for my girl. Secondly, the social life. At work, i look forward to lunch breaks with close colleagues, chatting about work and life encounters. This will probably all be lost or greatly minimized.
What should our choices be? i want to be led by my heart and not have regrets down the road. Hope i can hit a win-win situation somehow. With the Lord, His plans are the greatest. Pls direct me to the best path.
There was a hfmd scare in ariel's class! Her partner (whom she holds hands with) got it and was in school during the contagious period for 2 or 3 days. another 2 playmates in their "gang" have already caught it.
i was so so concerned about ariel getting it, especially so because I am pregnant, and hfmd is known to cause still birth and complications. what to do but pray for divine protection and health? rounded up some trusted friends to pray for her, and i felt such overwhelming peace! cries and petitions to Heaven are simply wonderful. The Lord hears and the Lord cares. i still kept ariel at home yesterday as a precaution. But since she was all well and about, i decided to send her for class today. Moreover, she was rather destructive at home yesterday. Haha. Toddlers have too much energy!
Friday, April 22, 2016
21 weeks now
On Monday i had my gynae visit.
It was the LONGEST experience I've ever had at KKH for an outpatient visit! Spent 4.5 hours at the hospital and exited the carpark with a shocking carpark fee of $11.68.
I had the 20-week detailed scan. Not sure if it was a technician's competency or an uncooperative baby - but I had to go in and out several times, seeing different sonographers each time, until they got a satisfactory image of the whatever they had to check.
count the waiting time between each room, the aloofness of the service associates (ah, you are just another number waiting in the queue), the back and forth, the waiting again to see the doctor because I was 1.5 hours late for my dr's appointment due to the incompleteness of the scan... This summed up to be the most frustrating experience I've ever had.
I was even late in sending ariel to school and had to call my dad for help because I couldn't make it in time.
I've never been so delayed from all my experiences at KKH before. I'm not a subsidised patient who should get used to a longer waiting time due to the sheer load. Sigh, my colleague encouraged me to give a feedback, but it was probably just a bad day and I left it as that.
Well, some not-so-good news.
First, i have to go for an oral glucose tolerance test to rule out gestational diabetes. What a bummer, i didn't have to do this when expecting ariel!
Secondly, I have a low placenta this round and it could mean i'll have to undergo and caesarean if it doesn't move up. Have to minimise carrying ariel :(
Thirdly, i have to go for another detailed scan to monitor the growth. Never had to do this with ariel too.
Can't help but feel concerned and fed up with the situation.
Ok lastly, the gender is out. I'm carrying a baby boy.
Ending this post with a cute picture of ariel. Always proud of my baby girl!
It was the LONGEST experience I've ever had at KKH for an outpatient visit! Spent 4.5 hours at the hospital and exited the carpark with a shocking carpark fee of $11.68.
I had the 20-week detailed scan. Not sure if it was a technician's competency or an uncooperative baby - but I had to go in and out several times, seeing different sonographers each time, until they got a satisfactory image of the whatever they had to check.
count the waiting time between each room, the aloofness of the service associates (ah, you are just another number waiting in the queue), the back and forth, the waiting again to see the doctor because I was 1.5 hours late for my dr's appointment due to the incompleteness of the scan... This summed up to be the most frustrating experience I've ever had.
I was even late in sending ariel to school and had to call my dad for help because I couldn't make it in time.
I've never been so delayed from all my experiences at KKH before. I'm not a subsidised patient who should get used to a longer waiting time due to the sheer load. Sigh, my colleague encouraged me to give a feedback, but it was probably just a bad day and I left it as that.
Well, some not-so-good news.
First, i have to go for an oral glucose tolerance test to rule out gestational diabetes. What a bummer, i didn't have to do this when expecting ariel!
Secondly, I have a low placenta this round and it could mean i'll have to undergo and caesarean if it doesn't move up. Have to minimise carrying ariel :(
Thirdly, i have to go for another detailed scan to monitor the growth. Never had to do this with ariel too.
Can't help but feel concerned and fed up with the situation.
Ok lastly, the gender is out. I'm carrying a baby boy.
Ending this post with a cute picture of ariel. Always proud of my baby girl!
Thursday, April 07, 2016
Time and Seasons
The first quarter of the year is gone.
It wasn't very smooth sailing as I was constantly bothered with nausea, tiredness, bloatedness, indigestion, episodes of URTI, insomia, even gastric pains... Yes, the first trimester was dreadful. That's finally over and I am now 19 weeks pregnant.
So, this is my 3rd pregnancy. And i am highly inclined to stop at 2 children.
Occasionally, i like to browse my old posts and photos and reminisce Ariel's younger days. Indeed, a smooth pregnancy and delivery and a healthy child is really a blessing and miracle from the good Lord.
I couldn't help but be pessimistic and think about the possible worse-case scenarios for this pregnancy. Didn't feel so much anticipation. Perhaps the miscarriage experience got to me. But this little one is determined. I felt fetal movements very early this time. I just pray for God's covering and that this child would be so perfect like my little ariel :)
Another transition that I'm grappling with is a new helper. The helper of 2 years has left. Ariel has gone through 3 caregivers since she was born. This time, it threw her off balance because she had more understanding & memories of the one who looked after her from 1-3 years of age.
I'm on a week's leave (enjoying it very very much) to ease the new helper into looking after ariel. Hang in there ariel, mummy will be working for another 4 months and I can be home with you when I start my ML!
I am giving serious thoughts about quitting my job and being a SAHM. Makes it more worthy when I look after 2. Plans are to utilise my ML fully and seek my management's approval for no-pay leave. See if i can get accustomed to such a life, else there's always a job to fall back on. I really do hope that if i pursue the SAHM route, i would be able to find some form of income generation from home.
Well, social life would be a compromise, but the motherly involvement for a child's growing years is something time and money cannot buy... I just have to find ways to continue staying relevant.
Proverbs 3
It wasn't very smooth sailing as I was constantly bothered with nausea, tiredness, bloatedness, indigestion, episodes of URTI, insomia, even gastric pains... Yes, the first trimester was dreadful. That's finally over and I am now 19 weeks pregnant.
So, this is my 3rd pregnancy. And i am highly inclined to stop at 2 children.
Occasionally, i like to browse my old posts and photos and reminisce Ariel's younger days. Indeed, a smooth pregnancy and delivery and a healthy child is really a blessing and miracle from the good Lord.
I couldn't help but be pessimistic and think about the possible worse-case scenarios for this pregnancy. Didn't feel so much anticipation. Perhaps the miscarriage experience got to me. But this little one is determined. I felt fetal movements very early this time. I just pray for God's covering and that this child would be so perfect like my little ariel :)
Another transition that I'm grappling with is a new helper. The helper of 2 years has left. Ariel has gone through 3 caregivers since she was born. This time, it threw her off balance because she had more understanding & memories of the one who looked after her from 1-3 years of age.
I'm on a week's leave (enjoying it very very much) to ease the new helper into looking after ariel. Hang in there ariel, mummy will be working for another 4 months and I can be home with you when I start my ML!
I am giving serious thoughts about quitting my job and being a SAHM. Makes it more worthy when I look after 2. Plans are to utilise my ML fully and seek my management's approval for no-pay leave. See if i can get accustomed to such a life, else there's always a job to fall back on. I really do hope that if i pursue the SAHM route, i would be able to find some form of income generation from home.
Well, social life would be a compromise, but the motherly involvement for a child's growing years is something time and money cannot buy... I just have to find ways to continue staying relevant.
Proverbs 3
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
6in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
My happy pill :) :) :)
Wednesday, February 03, 2016
1 Feb - Ariel turns 3!
My little darling turned 3 on Monday, 1 Feb.
Andrew and I took the day off. We brought her for ice cream at Swensen's before her class followed by a celebration in school.
Had a simple celebration at her kindergarten :)
We had to search for an egg-free and gluten-free cake! Eventually found a simple Tofu chiffon which the kids could enjoy.
Rounded off the day with dinner at Saveur. Ariel loves the saveur pasta and could finish one serving on her own! nice fare at an affordable price.
Prayed for her steps to always be guided by the Lord. for her little hands and little feet to do good works and go high places.
We are also praying and believing for a new home. Over the weekend, the senior pastor, zone pastor and guest speaker all gave a word about overcrowding and expansion of territory. And I felt it was a confirmation for us to have a bigger space of our own. God also gave me a vision of milky cream and honey - all signifying abundance in the Bible. Gonna hold steadfast to His promises which are Yes and Amen and believe for miracles and provision this year!
Andrew and I took the day off. We brought her for ice cream at Swensen's before her class followed by a celebration in school.
We had to search for an egg-free and gluten-free cake! Eventually found a simple Tofu chiffon which the kids could enjoy.
Prayed for her steps to always be guided by the Lord. for her little hands and little feet to do good works and go high places.
We are also praying and believing for a new home. Over the weekend, the senior pastor, zone pastor and guest speaker all gave a word about overcrowding and expansion of territory. And I felt it was a confirmation for us to have a bigger space of our own. God also gave me a vision of milky cream and honey - all signifying abundance in the Bible. Gonna hold steadfast to His promises which are Yes and Amen and believe for miracles and provision this year!
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
New year, new things
Milestone for my baby Ariel!
She began school proper (Nursery 1) on 4 January 2016 at St. Hilda's Kindergarten at 35 months old.
I am so thankful for a place in this school, and particularly this class.
This school has a reputation of preparing kids well for Primary school, coupled with a solid Mandarin curriculum.
Ariel displayed some slight separation anxiety, but that is very normal for a first week or two. Overall, she assimilated well and I have MyGym to thank. Money well spent on a good playgroup for introduction to independence.
I'm also so proud of her for going diaper-less from her first day at class!
Generally, her class comprised of kids born in the earlier part of the year, so their progress and speed of learning was quite matched. I'm also secretly pleased when I picked her one day, her class teacher called her Xiao Lao Shi (Little Teacher). Yet to asked why though. But i take it as a positive comment, haha.
She's learning well and started singing Mandarin songs at home. really thankful to God for leading me to this school, for the favour of putting her in a well fitting class, and also getting to know a nice supportive group of mummies from her class. All things have turned out well.
Love my baby so so much!
*Nowadays she likes to say, I'm not a baby, I'm a girl :D
She began school proper (Nursery 1) on 4 January 2016 at St. Hilda's Kindergarten at 35 months old.
I am so thankful for a place in this school, and particularly this class.
This school has a reputation of preparing kids well for Primary school, coupled with a solid Mandarin curriculum.
Ariel displayed some slight separation anxiety, but that is very normal for a first week or two. Overall, she assimilated well and I have MyGym to thank. Money well spent on a good playgroup for introduction to independence.
I'm also so proud of her for going diaper-less from her first day at class!
Generally, her class comprised of kids born in the earlier part of the year, so their progress and speed of learning was quite matched. I'm also secretly pleased when I picked her one day, her class teacher called her Xiao Lao Shi (Little Teacher). Yet to asked why though. But i take it as a positive comment, haha.
She's learning well and started singing Mandarin songs at home. really thankful to God for leading me to this school, for the favour of putting her in a well fitting class, and also getting to know a nice supportive group of mummies from her class. All things have turned out well.
Love my baby so so much!
*Nowadays she likes to say, I'm not a baby, I'm a girl :D