C-sec verdict to be out soon...

2 days... 2 days is all my baby have to turn.. otherwise doctor will discuss with me the procedure of having a C-sec this Saturday..

After learning a bit more about c-sec, I am even more determined not to go for c-sec, cos of the post natal recovery and also because of the epidural which will be inserted for the surgery.

So, turn baby turn....!

Sleepless Nights

3 consecutive sleepless nights can make anyone depress and cranky.. what more when you are already depressed to start with.. plus, my sorethroat is killing me. It has been getting worse since 2-3 days ago, and I think I developed an ulcer too. I guess lacking of sleep does do great harm to your body.. but what to do? Body is willing to sleep, but mind is not..

I just realised that since tomorrow is mid autumn festival, today is my lunar birthday. Been so depressed that I don't even remember that anymore.. and it is no longer special and as important. Not like anyone will remember.. a week ago things were different, and now... sigh..

Happy Birthday to me...!

Sad Day...

I am just in a lousy mood today, no mood for work and anything else. Things are definitely looking down right now, and I can see no light at end of tunnel..

Lord help me get through this please...

Cute "bajus" for lil' one...

One of my looong time friend gave me some baby outfits for my new born, and boy are they cute! She has so many cute outfits that I had trouble choosing them, in the end I only took those for new born... will go back for more next time... haha...

Cute pink rompers

Thank you Aunty GCCC!!

亲情与家庭

亲情与家庭

如果两者之间你必须选一，你会选那一样？

你可能觉得这问题很无聊，也可能觉得你两者都掌握得很好；所以这不会发生在你身上。你可有想过， 其实你每天的动作， 反应， 谈吐，以及种种已显示出你的选择了？你的另一半永远都不会是你生命中最重要的人物。每当有情形发生时，她的处境， 感受都不在你考虑的范围中，其他人的想法都比较重要。你会豪不考虑的为他人着想， 可不会为她花多一点点心思。。。

试想，她怎样不会感到心淡呢？她也觉得自己不属于这个家， 没有她的存在可能必较好。真的，有她存在的必要吗？不。。。他依然会生存的很好， 也不必为她的事而烦恼。所以，离开是适当的选择。。。？

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Veal Varding... ( what?)

If the title make no sense to you, and you are left wondering "what & who" is Veal Varding.. fear not.. Veal Varding is not someone/ something famous that one should automatically know.

Veal Varding is the name of someone/ something that I dream about 2 nights ago.. the name kept repeating itself, so much so that I remembered it after I woke up.

The first thing that I did after I woke up was to Google for it, but apparently there is no one by the name of Veal Varding.. so I just left it as that. But still, I felt that I should blog this down, in case this name does repeat itself in future, in whatever way...

Oh, another thing that I think should be blogged about is: My mum went to the night market last night, and she bought 60 oranges, 10 pears and 10 apples. 60 oranges!!! There are only 3 of us eating the fruits, and she bought 60 oranges? How on earth does she expect us to finish the oranges? Sigh... mum will never listen..

Update after recent doctor's visit

2 weeks ago, my doctor warned that my amniotic fluid level is borderline low, and if it dropped further he would have to curtail my activities, i.e. confine to bed. Needless to say, I was worried sick over the last 2 weeks, and was googling for ways to increase amniotic fluid level. Unfortunately, there is nothing much that I can do, since at this stage, the production of amniotic fluid is entirely my baby's effort.

So last Saturday, we went for the checkup, and was so relieved when doctor said that my amniotic fluid level has increased slightly. Although it is still lower than what he would like it to be, but at least it is an improvement.. We are hoping for this improvement to continue and soon, the amniotic fluid level to rise to normal level..

Keeping our fingers crossed......

Water Retention

Well, if it's not one thing, then it's another.. I seem to have all the symptoms a pregnant lady can have... from morning sickness to cramps to water retention, you name it, I've had it. Well... still having the water retention. I just started getting it 2 days ago!

My legs were so swollen that it felt tense when I touch them, and it is slightly painful to actually walk or squat. So at night when I sleep I need to put a pillow at my feet to elevate them. It is supposed to help reduce the water retention effect. I've tried it for 2 nights, it works.. in the morning my calves are not as swollen anymore, but during the course of the day, it will slowly build up and by evening it will be swollen again... sigh...

But my husband has been very sweet and supportive... Knowing that I do not get enough sleep every night now, he has tried to be very quiet around me when I fall asleep at night. He will be careful not to move me or disturb me, less I wake up and can't go back to sleep again. Last night, he even resorted to sleeping on the floow so that he does not wake me up.. I was so touched by that... It is true that husband's support is very important during one's pregnancy.. and I can testify to it.. Having my husband's support has certainly helped..

Thank you Lou Gong... lova ya!

Backache.... and sleepless nights....!

I don't know what was it I ate, but I went to toilet 3 times yesterday, everytime after stomach upset. I was drained of energy by bed time..

Anyway, my streaks of sleepless nights continued, with me waking up 5 times last night, 1am, 3am, 4am, 6am, & 7am. It is just quite tiring waking up so many times at night, just to go toilet and toss around in bed. I don't know how long this will continue, and I have respect for pregnant ladies.. being pregnant for 9 months is certainly no easy feat.

I suffer from backache constantly now.. at work I fidget and change position every so often because my back hurts from sitting in one position too long. At home, even lying in bed, I feel that my pillows are not providing enough support for my back. When watching tv at the sofa, I can't sit for long without being restless and fidgety too... sigh... the joys of motherhood...

Random updates

Hi hi... I know I have been absence for a long long time...
Truth is, I don't know what to update... There are lotsa stuff to update but as I procrastinate, I don't know which one I should update.. alright, enough of explanation. Let's update!

a) I am now 7 months pregnant, in case you don't know... yes... I am seven months pregnant already. Just the last trimester left. Motherhood is not easy man.. the happiest thing about being pregnant is when I feel my baby kick, and I can't wait to see my baby when she comes to this world. I have not bought all the essential items needed yet, but getting there.. baby stuff are just so cute you can't resist getting them.. but at the same time, they are also very expensive! My hubby and I have already spent a bomb on baby stuff, before the arrival of baby, and that is with a lot of hand me downs! I remember I once said that one should never do 3 things together (or a combination of them), which are get married, change job or buy a house. I should add having a baby to the list because it is also an expensive experience haha.. but one that I would not trade..

b) In anticipation of the arrival of baby, I have sold off my car, and traded it in for a family car. Yes, those 7 seater car because we anticipate that we will need to bring the stroller, maid, in laws and others and a normal sedan car just would not fit the requirement. So I bought the Nissan Grand Livina 1.8cc. I like my car, just that I find that the first passenger row at the back is not very spacious so if 3 people sit there it would be quite cramp for them. Well, what is bought is bought... just started paying the installment, and it's another long 7 years of loan to go..

c) We are going to hire a maid, also because of the baby... We have decided on Indon maid, because my in laws will be able to communicate with her better. Trouble is, we have not found the right maid. We are not fussy people, we just want one maid who can take care of the baby and do some household chores. We actually interviewed and hired one, but we sent her back after 2 days because she took too long to do the housechores (2 hours to mop the floor, and 20 minutes to iron one shirt), and fell sick after one day of working. So now we are still waiting for the next batch of maid to come for interview and selection.

Alright, I will just update the above only, gotta go have lunch now.. more later ok?

Yee Sang or Lou Sang

Traditionally Chinese will have the Yee Sang or Lou Sang during CNY, for my hubby's family they will make their own Lou Sang on the 7th day of CNY. Yes, they make their own Lou Sang from scratch! It is not easy feat as all the raw materials have to be fresh and prepared on the very morning itself.

I will not show you the entire process, will only show you the final product. For first timer, it may not be tantalising to taste bud, one may not even like it, but make no mistake you will look for it again once you get the hang of it. In fact, you will definitely crave for it!

Wihout further ado, let me introduce you to the very delicious Lou Sang:

The almost finished yee sang

After adding plum source, alcohol, sesame seed and peanuts

The taste? Wonderfully tasty!

Ooo... See what I found underneath this car?

I was out meeting some friends the other night for a drink, and we saw these "creatures" crawling about daringly nibbling on plastic bags, and decided to take photos to show you how big these creatures are.

Best part is, no one moved nor screamed, most of us just observed the rats cooly while sipping our drinks, and conitnue chatting..

The pics are a bit dark, not sure if you can see them clearly, there are two of them in the second pic. Oh by the way this is at one of the mamak in Damansara Utama, near Wisma Atria.

Cheong Ko Meen (Hakka Noodles)

If the title is confusing you in anyway, don't fret.. it's cantonese pronunciation of a certain noodle shop that we patronise on weekends. My husband's family is very loyal to this shop because they have started eating this noodle since young from Kuala Lipis. When they found out that this noodle owner has moved to KL and is operating from Cheras area, they have been heading there for breakfast on most Sundays.

If you ask me, I am ok with the noodles. I mean, I won't die not eating the noodles for a couple of months.. But what I like about the noodle is that eventhough the dish is simple, no fancy curry or dark sauces, the taste is still there. Not too salty, not too oily, just nice. I don't have a photograph of the store front, nor the address (apologies.. will try to snap it the next time I am there).

I couldn't get the image to be tilted or rotated.. but never mind lah.. I am sure you can tell how good the noodle taste just by looking at the above photos..

Guess where I am heading next?

You will never believe where I am heading next... Taj Mahal!

The last time I was in Delhi for work, I didn't have time to roam around, plus I didn't have anyone to roam around with... but this time I am heading off to Delhi with a colleague, and we are heading to Agra after our work assignment to visit Taj Mahal! I am excited about this trip.. Will take loads of photos and share k?

Erm... not everything that is sweet is nice

I was trying to cook roast chicken on Christmas eve, and in trying to baste the chicken, I thought I should just brush some honey on the chicken so that it will taste more tasty.

But horror to my horror, I discovered that mum's bottle of honey is filled with ants, and none of us knew! If I didn't notice it, we would all be eating honey filled with vitamin "A" for ants!

The black dots are actually ants so yes, I know how grossed out you are right now..

Merry Christmas!

I just received my first Christmas present this year... so it feels extra special cause it came from my cousin sister, whom I regard as my own sister.

I don't know what to say, but I felt really touched inside.. so I want to say thank you, for giving me the presents.. It has given me the warm and fuzzy feeling inside, just when I needed it.

Thanks!

Ice Kacang (ABC)

We went to this mamak in Balakong the other day, and my hubby ordered ABC.

We were kinda "surprised when the bill came and the ABC was the most expensive drink which we ordered. It was priced at MYR4.00!

Yes, I agree that the ABC is big, but hubby couldn't finish it. So why would anyone want to pay MYR4.00 for something which we cannot finish? Doesn't it make more sense to make the serving size smaller, and charge less? I guess it's the mamak's strategy for more profit..

Mood: Too lazy to go to work..

5 days later...

Are you wondering about how my fruit enzyme juice is turning out?

Well, wonder no more... as I am going to post the progress photo up here.

The kiwi enzyme seems to be doing well, with the "juice"/ "essence" turning brownish, and lots of activities happening, i.e. lots of active bubbles are floating up.

The apple enzyme, on the other hand seems a little... well... erm... slow. Initially it was just as if it was still day 1, with no activities nor changes to the juice. But I shooked it 2 days ago, and things seem to be improving, with some bubbles floating up.

See the pic and you tell me ok? I sure hope this is how it's supposed to be reacting..

Apple Enzyme

Kiwi Enzyme

I made a second batch of fruit enzyme

I really do not whether my apple enzyme last night will turn out, since it was not really according to the recipe.. hopefully it turns out.

So today we went to pasar malam to buy dragon fruits to make fruit enzyme but unfortunately it is not in season anymore so we had to change it to kiwi enzyme juice in the end.

The end product so far, ta-da....:

eh.. cannot upload the photos one? something wrong with the laptop... aarrrggghhhh...! the virus, spyware and adware please disappear from my laptop, files and folders!

Apple enzyme

Kiwi enzyme

p/s: finally managed to upload the photos... yeah..!

DIY Fruit Enzyme

Have you ever heard of fruit enzyme before?

I was introduced to it about a month ago by my cousin. I just bought some red apples, lemon and brown cane sugar to try it out today. Only thing is I didn't measure so I have no idea whether it will turn out the way it should be.

Guess I will have to wait 2 weeks to find out. If it turns out I will post the photo here, and let you know how it taste.

If first you don't succeed, try again.. hehe..