Vera trying to flip

Today Vera tried very hard to flip. Making alot of grumpy sounds. She really put in a lot of effort! Jia you darling. I am hoping to see this milestone!

But I will be starting work soon, wonder if I will miss her flipping for the first time?

Snapshot of the weird position Vera is in trying to flip.

Swimming #1

Today we brought her to Hwa Xia at Harbourfront for her FIRST swimming session!

We were just peeping from outside and the staff came out to ask me go in and try. I had ZERO rejection and just pushed Vera in to try swimming. I had always wanted her to swim because I read that swimming is good for their physical and brain development.

The person put her on a mat and change her diapers to the swimmers diapers. And the small boy beside her was crying. She kpo go and look at the boy and cry herself! So funny..

The staff was doing warm up for her. She loves it. Keep smiling at the staff.

See the stun face on her when being thrown into the water.

Smiling at the staff when the staff moved her legs and hands. Even the staff knows Vera is playful!

 Daddy trying to play with her

The staff put a small duckie on her head. So cute!

Overall she loves to swim and of course we signed the package of 10 times without hestitation again! What can be happier for a parent to see her child enjoying herself and there is so much benefits.

I am deciding that after the 10 times I will bring her go to the public swimming pool to waddle and have a personal float?

I can't wait to bring her go swimming this weekend! So exciting to have an activity to look forward for Vera other than shopping :)

Vera talking to her grandmama

See how she loves to talk to her Ah Ma.. What a talkative little girl!

Vera looking at cot mobile

Can you imagine? I have to upload this video using the old editor! Been finding ways to upload it... GRR

Anyway, I took this video and thought that she looks very happy looking at her cot mobile!

Happie CNY!

Wah this is Vera's first CNY! She will receive lotsa hongbao lolz. And she will be the youngest of all the kids that we are going meet!

1st day of CNY 14 Feb 2010:

Vera in RED rompers and stockings. READY TO LUCKY LUCKY

 Family photo..
I like the way Vera looks at the camera!

2nd day of CNY 15 Feb 2010:

 Used iphone Tuzisnap to put this border.

Special thanks to Geraldine for this pink polka dotty dress!

3rd day of CNY 16 Feb 2010:

Pink Polo Ralph little dress

Special thanks to Lynn and Jo!

Car Seat

Special thanks to Dear Hubby's colleagues who contributed to this pretty flowery car seat!

Vera first time in car seat!

 Vera second time in her car seat sleeping.

She may look very grumpy in the above photos but she really likes her comfy car seat.

1 month old

Today Vera is officially 1 month old! Hoorayy!!! (How did i even survive this one month?)

I have to get used to bathing her and changing diapers. Most importantly is I have succeeded in breastfeeding! Well, I struggled but i pulled through! Now we are enjoying the benefits of breastfeeding.

For her: a better health as breastmilk is the best food for babies. No constipation, no allergies and no heatiness.

For me: Uterus contract to usual shape faster, slim down faster, reduce risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer.

 Cute baby just out of shower

Baby Shower

Today is 24th January 2010. Vera's first month birthday celebration is here..

Our humble abode were filled with lotsa relatives and friends. Thank them for their attendance and blessings!

However did not take any pictures as I was rather busy taking care of Vera :)

Vera awaiting for her guests to arrive

Waiting for her presents to arrive :)

 Daddy trying to burp burp baby Vera after her milk

Most importantly, I HAVE OFFICIALLY ENDED MY CONFINEMENT! YEAH!

I would say that confinement is worst than anything else! Worst than the pain of labour, worst than the inconvenience of pregnancy! Confinement is smelly, eat heaty food, getting used to the baby and CANNOT BATHE!

But I heck la. I bathed on the 5th day because I can't tahan the OILY HAIR ! BLEAH

One week old. First checkup

Vera is one week old today and she is due for her first checkup!

Measuring 3.5kg she has grown a fair bit from 2.375kg :)

Mummy's gem sleeping soundly

Day 1 at home

Actually wanted to post Day 1, 2, 3 in hospital. But decided not to be so lor soh...

So let's advance to Day 1 at home.

Vera went home on 1 Jan 2010 (YES! I counted down alone in the hospital.! Ok there is a snoring neighbour and a TV, Iphone and Vera..But still..... lonely)

Vera on her small cot.

The bed is a bit empty because it was done in a haste as she came out earlier than expected.

Finally done up her bed. 

See her dad in the background trying to read leaflets from TMC.

Her bedtime bear for measurement of length.