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The Close Encounter

Dyan

Yesterday was the gynae appointment and as usual, i took a cab down and something happened on the way to NUH.

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Got me all shaken up yesterday because it happened right in front of me and it could have been me. I was so lucky i was wearing the seatbelt because when the taxi driver jam braked, i would have been tossed in the cab like a Chef’s Salad. The kind pakcik saw me being so closed to tears drove to the side of the road, gave me a drink and told me to calm down 1st. I remember my heart beating so fast because everything happened so quickly. At the same time i was so worried for baby and i kept praying it’ll be alright. Thank goodness we were on the way to NUH so i knew i’ll have to tell this to the gynae.

Waited about half an hour before i could meet Dr Citra and told her what happened earlier on. She was so calm, hence calming me down as well. So far i don’t have any bleeding nor any waterbag leakage etc. Was thinking of insisting on a scan initially but when i heard the heartbeat going strong at 160 bpm, i knew baby is alright. I then told myself i have to forget about the whole incident because thinking about it would not be good for me & the baby. But i had difficulty sleeping last night because it kept replaying in my head.

But this morning, i woke up feeling so good. And really grateful.  Syukur Alhamdulillah, i really cannot express thanks to Allah for protecting me and the little one.

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Pregnancy, Third Trimester

The Baby Shopping List

Dyan

Baby Feeding: 
1. Feeding Bottles & Teats (Comotomo)
2. Burp Cloths
3. Bottle Drying Rack
4. Bottle Sterilizer
5. Breast Pump
6. Breast Milk Pouches
7. Breast Pads
8. Nipple Creams

Travelling System: 
1. Baby Carrier / Sling
2. Prams / Stroller (Babyzen Yoyo)
3. Stroller Fan
4. Car Seat (Hand-me-down)
5. Diaper Bag
6. Nursing Covers
7. Pillows & Bolster for Stroller
8 .Bottle Warmer Bag

Nursery: 
1. Baby Cot  
2. Mattress Pad
3. Beddings & Blankets
4. Pillows & Bolster 
5. Swing
6. Playard
7. Changing Table 
8. Baby Wardrobe
9. Latex Mattress
10. Wall Fan

Diapering / Bathing / Baby Soothers: 
1. Diapers (Goo.n)
2. Diaper Rash Cream
3. Minyak Telon
4. Wet Wipes
5. Baby Shampoo / Soap
6. Talcum Powder
7. Baby Towels
8. Pacifier
9. Thermometer
10. Fever Relief Pack
11. Baby Nail Trimmer

Apparels: 
1. Swaddles
2. Mittens
3. Beanies / Bonnetts
4. Socks
5. Short Sleeved Rompers
6. Long Sleeved Rompers
7. Short Sleeve Tshirts
8. Long Sleeved Tshirts
9. Long Pants
10. Shorts

Other Necessities: 
1. Pre-Natal Massage
2. Post-Natal Massage

Makan Chronicles, The Husband & Wife

Rouse!

Dyan

So we finally made our way to Rouse at Dunlop Street on Saturday after all the errands. Been wanting to go there since their launch but i figured it would be best to go once the novelty has worn off, else we’ll be waiting for seats since seats in a hipster cafe are usually pretty limited.

We reached the cafe at about 8.30pm and it was 3/4 full. We managed to get the seat by the door, facing the huge mirror.
Hence the couple-fie.

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I’ve heard many good things about Rouse menu. They have limited selection in the menu so if you’re the kind who loves flipping menu, you’ll be sorely dissapointed but i was actually spoilt for choice cos i didn’t know what to choose for mains and we didn’t wanna over-order and be too stuffed and curse at our “perangai tamak tak ingat dunia” on the drive way home. So we told ourself, one main each and an appetiser.

Was so looking forward to try their Shroom Shroom but it was sold out for the day. So dissapointed but that means i have a reason to come back again! So we made do without an appetiser cos the other appetiser they have in the menu is this orange-glazed chicken and while it does sound yummy, i’m in no mood to eat chicken.

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I ordered the Beef Wrapped Asparagus for myself since this is probably one of their bestseller and i can totally see why it is. The meat was tender and very well-marinated. I could smell & taste rosemary on it. One of my favourite herb! It also comes with this pumpkin mash on the sides which i kept raving about to Rusly. I love love love the pumpkin mash!
It’s sweet but does not have that “jelak’ taste. Not sure if i was lucky cos the pumpkin they used on that memang sweet ke apa, but it is really so sedap, i’m tempted to make it myself. Padahal it’s just mashed pumpkin tau. Over tau aku.

On the other side, they have this small piece of toast with poached egg on it. Me love poached eggs! Althought i didn’t really eat much of it because you’re not supposed to eat half-cooked eggs when you’re pregnant. Lol
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Pregnancy, Second Trimester

20 Weeks

Dyan

and we’re halfway through the pregnancy. I think the 2nd trimester is moving really fast as compared to the 1st trimester.
I feel the 1st trimester crawled really slowly, partly because of the fatigue.
My next appointment is this Thursday and this time, i think it’ll just be hearing heartbeats since the detailed scan is due in 2 weeks time.

Many things happened since the last update. I finally felt baby moved at 19 weeks. Although the 1st move was probably triggered by my unhappiness with Starhub. Lol

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My baby has a sense of humour. Now all i need you to do the next time i get all worked up, kick me ok. A gentle one will do. Tak mau over sangat.

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Friendship, Jentayu, The Husband & Wife

Last Kopek

Dyan

Last kopek of the Raya visiting last weekend! I’m so tired of drinking Air F&N already. Technically not exactly last kopek because we still have a raya show to perform at this Sunday but at least no more visiting lah. Not that i don’t like visiting people it is just so tiring, especially when done back to back.

Last weekend was fun though but also quite tiring. Thank god we didn’t go to that many houses. Just covered all our houses and lepak and makan.

Saturday was with my Secondary school mates. Always a riot with these girls and their partners.

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Missing Nini & Hasnirah though!

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Over at Sar & Hussin’s new crib.

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At Caca & Wan’s place. Our first time there since they moved in last year. Their place is soooo huge! They bought over a 5E Flat at Pasir Ris but i’m so glad i don’t have to clean up that much space. Lol

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Pregnancy, Second Trimester

18 weeks update

Dyan

So i met Baby again yesterday! The last time i met baby on screen was 6 weeks ago and in pregnancy time, 6 weeks is very long. Lol.

So happy to see baby! It was yawning / had it’s mouth open wide when it first appeared on screen and i can’t help thinking “anak bapak!!” because ever since the pregnancy, i love seeing Rusly get into deep sleep and he always have his mouth open. Lol

Baby was also wiggling it’s fingers and it’s very obvious on screen.

I also managed to know the gender! Gynae was pretty sure of the gender cos Baby had it’s legs wideeeee open for us to see. But Gynae told me we’ll confirm it during the detailed scan in 3 weeks time. So i would probably announce it later when it’s confirmed!

Mummy is putting on weight, like finally! Although i really do think it’s the Raya “Be Merry and Eat Cookies All Day Long” kind of weight but oh well, as long as baby is growing well!

Appetite is slightly better and i’m craving for foods now. Pretty hilarious but that’s another story for another time!

I have yet to feel baby kicks but i have been feeling weird things happening inside. Like bubbles and butterflies just at my navel area. Gynae told me it’s the baby’s movement and soon i should be able to feel it’s kicks as soon as it gets stronger. I just hope i know it’s baby kicking and not cramps or something.

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Pregnancy

firstborns

Dyan

such a simple message but i cried upon watching this the first time. go and watch this!
There’s English subtitles for this video.

Can i also mention that crazy me watched one episode of One Born Every Minute on youtube earlier today, cringed at the thought of labor pains and then cried the moment the baby is out? LOL

Damn crazy pregnancy hormones.

Pregnancy, Second Trimester

bump-ed!

Dyan

After many many conversations & discussions, we’ve finally decided to just go ahead to The Women’s Clinic  instead of going Clinic G with the EMMa Care. I’ve seeked so many opinions and many said the midwives at NUH are pleasant during labour so i’m gonna take it at face value and just believe it will just be alright. But i think the main reason for me to do the switch was because of a somewhat unpleasant trip to Clinic G at my last appointment. I guess it’s just me having a bad day that day cos everything went horribly wrong.

For Clinic G, most of the appointments are scheduled way early in the morning. So the previous appointment was scheduled at 9.45am. I don’t have trouble waking up. I’ll be zombified yes, but i CAN wake up in the morning. What i can’t seem to do in the morning is, to successfully get a cab. At 8.45am i was already calling for cabs, to no avail. At 9.00am, i gave up, i went downstairs hoping i could catch a passing cab. I was trying to get hold of the cab close to 10.00am before i managed to finally get one through the EasyTaxi App. 1 hour in the hot sun, with no breakfast, I felt faint. Reached NUH at 10.20am and i was prepared to wait very long because i missed my appointment by 30mins. So i asked the counter lady, roughly how long till my turn because i would like to get some breakfast. But she told me there’s only 1 patient before me. So not wanting to miss my turn, i wait. I was finally called in at 11.00am. 1 patient before me and i have to wait 40mins? Nampak sangat bedek.

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IVF Journey, Le Familia, Pregnancy, Second Trimester, Special Events, The Husband & Wife

The Raya Announcement

Dyan

Eid Mubarak!

On this special day, the husband and i’ve decided (at the very last minute) to just go ahead and announce our pregnancy on social media.

To be honest, we only decided to announce because we have friends and family who have been leaving baby-related comments on our social media posts and it’s pretty obvious already. LOL
and also because i’ll need to announce to The Card Maison future clients soon because i’ll have to close orders for April & May weddings soon as i’ll be on Maternity leave in from late December to February.

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So yes, we are finally pregnant! Yaaaaaayyyy!

With that, i have also un-privatised my posts on the The IVF Journey and The Pregnancy.

I first announced my pregnancy a few days after our positive blood test here. So you can now read how excited i was upon finding out.

I’ll be 4 months pregnant tomorrow . Almost halfway through the pregnancy. So fast!

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Her, The Husband & Wife

shawal

Dyan

Less than a week to Raya! Been so busy i barely did any DIY projects this year.
If you remember, last year i was so hands on with the DIY projects.
Semangat gila. Maklum lah orang baru je jadi stay-at-home-wife. Terus jadi domestic.

And then this year, the workload for Card Maison got so much heavier (which is a good thing lah) that i don’t have time to do anything else. But my cookie jars are still in good shape so will be reusing them. Bought my cushion covers from Taobao instead of sewing my own. Simple ones that would look nice all year round.

Oh speaking of Taobao, i also ordered a dainty teacup set and a cake stand because they were cheaper than in SG.
Ok lah the teacup set not so cheap after the shipping and all. Afterall i chose express shipping instead of sea shipping. Hahahaha but it’s cheaper than SG price, really. I know i promised to do up an entry on how to buy from Taobao, Maybe soon lah k. When i’m not so lazy.

Tea

Nyehhhh… pretty pretty tea cup set. Now i just need scones.

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