What have we learnt so far since end of 2019?

Is it ABC? 123? 一二三？HYPY? Spelling? 听写? How to cook or bake? How to grow plants in recycled water bottles or sew a bag using used tee?

We learnt that there's vaccine available in the market shortly after experimenting, not one but many.

We learnt that there're more than one jab, and there're boosters.

We learnt that the efficacy could well be negative not to say it's 95%.

Are all these safe? Any known or unknown side effects? Any injuries or maybe suspected deaths? Any discrimination? Any unfair treatment or criticisms? Any truth about the pseudo saline being used as placebo instead for the jab? How effective are the ART or PCR kits?

Today is another day you showed courage,

just like 2 days ago

when you first experienced something

Daddy and Mummy would never want to do onto you.

We know you are well and healthy.

But they don't.

We are concerned that the swab may be painful and discomfort.

But they don't.

We feel that there's not necessary for the swabs.

But they don't.

We care for your well-being and health.

But they don't.

Many calls. Many officers. Many departments.

Different tests. Different swabs. Different days.

Same results. Same discomfort. Same issue.

This C-19. Is C-21. Going C-25?

The wonders of organic apple cider vinegar

Raw organic apple cider vinegar truly is nature’s perfect miracle food—and should never be confused with regular clear vinegar. Clear vinegar has none of the health properties of ACV and can actually be harmful.

ACV is traditionally used to ease digestion, aid in flu prevention, reduce inflammation, regulate pH balance, ease nausea and heartburn, as a staple in detox regimens, and for a number of skin conditions—including reducing acne and smoothing wrinkles!

Some of the most beneficial nutrients in raw, organic ACV include:

    Potassium: essential for normal heart, kidney and other organ and cellular function
    Iron: important for blood health
    Magnesium: vital to heart health
    Enzymes: boost chemical reactions in the body
    Malic acid: protects vinegar from viruses, bacteria and fungus
    Acetic acid: slows the digestion of starch and inhibits bacterial growth
    Calcium: builds strong bones and teeth
    Pectin: helps regulate blood pressure and cholesterol
    Ash: maintains a healthy alkaline state in the body

Plus, ACV provides vitamins and antioxidants including vitamin A, B6, C, E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, beta-carotene and lycopene!

Remedy for sore throat and headache (2)

Heard of the benefits of Aloe Vera Gel and peppermint oil? Try it to test the effects. Share with us your success stories!

Drink Aloe Vera Gel and Honey. It's very good! Can apply Peppermint oil at throat and temple areas. Inhale peppermint oil by mouth can help too!

Remedy for sore throat and headache (1)

Heard of the benefits of lemon juice? Try it to test the effects. Share with us your success stories!

Drink honey mixed with lemon juice.

Place hot towel over your eyes.

Close your eyes and rest for 20 minutes.

Relax & focus on breathing.

You will feel better. Continue to drink warm plain water.

Your pain will go.

35th week of Pregnancy #2

25dec-31dec 2013

Wed
TK played the Glider and asked to stand on it instead. Ask to have a race with him on his Pooh car. TK napped at 2plus and woke up after 1h to watch the cartoon 'Ponyo'. TK loves it! TK helped to wipe floor area after Dardy and TK cleared all the toys and mat.

Thur
Woke up at 635a. TK wet bed. Grandma visited after dinner with raisin bread and TK played on his new Glider to convince her it's very simple.

Fri
TK woke up sleepy, and still abit cough and runny nose. Hubby fetched TK at 5p. Going to TCM at 7p before dinner.

Sat
TK wet bed at 535a, woke up at 8a, played a while before taking a cup of Milo and helped to wash sweet potatoes after returning from brunch and Hubby made lotus sweet potato soup with ginger for tea. Finally asleep 245p after story-telling and much struggling. Went to Lil' Grandaunt's place for gathering with pizza after dinner.

Sun
Went KMS for prayers & vegetarian 7-course lunch (final one this year and before EDD) with Grandmum. TK napped more than 2h, went to Aunt R's house for gathering. TK jogged hurriedly feeling excited after alighting bus holding Marmy's hand.

Mon
Peed TK at 345a, and again at 715a. TK already wet bed slightly. Had 2 slices of bread with vegetarian oat Ham.

Tue
Our anniversary. Sent TK to Childcare and have 2 options: A) stay at the nearby coffeeshop to read while waiting to fetch TK after lunch or B) go recee new places of makan nearby. TK grannies not coming over to see fireworks after dinner. Came and left home at 9plus instead, despite TK's persuasion.

34th week of Pregnancy #2

18dec-24dec

Wed
Woke up at 6a to carry TK to pee. Felt Lil' foetus heart beat when lying on side against towel as padding. Send TK to Childcare at 925a. Met the Uncle at the bus stop again whose bus 26 arrived then. Made Fusilli pasta for lunch with miso soup and dau kwa, dau pok, mushroom, black beans in Du Zhong Soup.




Thur
TK celebrating X'mas at Childcare in the morning. Woke up 840a and had breakfast with Dardy. Told Marmy wanted to poo as TK didn't poo the previous evening. Pooed and changed into Uniform and was ready by 923a. Reached bus stop at 931a and finally bus arrived at 940a. Went to buy lunch and received news that TK Grandpa going to pray at Temple nearby around 1115a. TK Grandpa and Hubby fetched TK while Marmy napped abit before making dinner. TK came home greeting his papaya and carrot plants at the corridor, and proudly showed Marmy a packet of biscuits in hand. After washing feet and hands, TK showed Marmy a mini veggie tart which TK generously gave Dardy and Marmy to eat. So filial. Had Jade noodles for dinner (plained cooked ones leftover from Childcare). Grandma called at 8plus, and TK didn't want to talk on phone, and cried. Grandma later came with a loaf of SGD2.10 Pandan bread at around 9p.

Fri
Almost leg cramp when using right foot to pull in booster and pillow. Went to gynae for check up. Lil' foetus weigh 2233g and Mum at 49.1kg. Got a FOC Similac green handbag. Going for next appointment in 2 weeks' time. Rained when almost reaching home after lunch and milo. Fetched TK to Granddad's earlier around 4plus.

31st week of Pregnancy #2

27nov-3dec

Wed
Not having good digestion. Hubby made dinner. Fetched TK and missed bus at 710p opposite Childcare. Tomorrow will fetch TK earlier at 5p to attend a public talk with YJ parent on ‘伴随孩子一同成长’ near Boon Keng MRT at Hongwen Primary School.

Thur
Waited 32 minutes for bus. TK wore uniform halfway and went back to lie on bed after breakfast. Marmy waited while TK wore socks and shoes, put away his pyjamas and change into uniform. Played Enemy and Soldier Game while going to the bus-stop and looking out for traffic. Pretended there's enemy chasing us from behind, and we ran as fast as TK little legs could carry. Still missed 945a bus and finally boarded 1017a bus. What a record! Bought vegetarian Kway Chap for lunch. Had toothache for a few days and today there's numbness. Called the dental clinic to enquire and found out that if extraction is required when pregnant, will have to go to Specialist. Hubby worried about Marmy not getting enough hydration too. Rinsed mouth with salt water. Found out from nearby dental clinic that normal extraction costs SGD80. Specialist SGD800 to SGD1000 at Novena. Consultation for Specialist referral SGD20. Pregnant can't do X-ray. Wow! Think can still wait after EDD Had dinner at coffee shop Zi Char stall (our last meal there since Aunt F will not continue business next week). Aunt P treated us dinner. So generous of her. TK was tired towards the end of the talk by retired Teacher Chen Zhen from Taiwan, now based in Malaysia. Met Di Zi Gui teachers teaching at KMSPKS and Peiqun Primary School ex-Principal Tan.

23rd week of Pregnancy #2

2oct-8oct
Wed
Attended a preview talk after sending TK to Childcare by Prof Lin WX at around 1045a. Learnt that the boss of Unisoy is Mr. Loh. Fetched TK around 6plus. Hubby made porridge dinner with shell macrononi. Reached home around 755p.

Thur
Hubby sent TK to Childcare reaching around 955a. Hubby asked TK what's more important, Time or Freebie and TK answered the latter. Total round trip to send TK to Childcare from bus stop to bus stop at 930a is around 75 min, inclusive of 10 min tea break. TC called to say they've cameras installed to deal with the highrise littering and they'd work with NEA on this matter. Hubby went for a swim and haircut. TK said 'I want Papa' on the way to Grannies' home for dinner from Childcare, and wanted to give Papa 'sticker'. TK awarded smiley face :D for himself, Marmy and Meimei. Made Mee with purple cabbage, mushroom, carrot and cheese for Hubby's supper.

Fri
Seal Engraving workshop at NLB at 3-5p and the instructor helped to 'beautify' TK's Chinese Traditional name engraved. Met a neighbour Aunt A there who did so well as a first-timer. Left to fetch TK at 5plus. Hubby plan to buy TK the flip board in future for drawing. Left Grannies place with some leftovers. TK said misses us. So sweet. TK sent 'kisses' to Papa via SMS before going to bed.

Sat
TK went for story-telling session at NLB at 11a after making some porridge. Had porridge before leaving home after the packed lunch leaked and made a mess. Frustrating. Found out the Marigold Fresh milk Promotion was over last month. Toured around the area at Woodlands NLB and had tea at Toastbox while TK napped in the baby stroller. After TK woke up, found an eatery and sat down to enjoy a bowl of laksa which TK tried, saying the thick noodle wasn't hot. Snacked the biscuits and seaweed brought from home.

20th week of Pregnancy #2

11sep-17sep

Wed
Radiation from Wi-Fi is so bad the day before that Hubby woke up this morning with terrible headache and runny nose.

Fri
Today TK Kum Mow birthday. TK said to go market. TK cried abit at Childcare as he's tired. The organic pancake with mushroom is back at Ikea. Yeah!. But there's no more berry juice. Boo Hoo. Missed a stop and bus went onto expressway. Ended up spent about 30 minutes more before reaching Childcare to fetch TK. Oh, is it a black Friday? Last minute notification of Lantern Festival mini-celebration with neighbours at 730p. May have to join them after making dinner at 830p. TK and Marmy finished half a bowl and left home. TK was excited as he took his lantern out. It is TK first time to socialise with his neighours this year. TK played happily on the picnic mat, walking around with lighted paper lantern with his friends till almost 11p.

Sat
TK granduncle passed away 5 days to Mid-Autumn Festival.

Sun
TK went for Di Zi Gui class and found out Teacher P was feeling unwell. Teacher L from the other class had kindly prepared some ingredients for them to make snow skin red bean mooncakes. TK tried his hands when it was finally his turn and was surprisingly very good with Marmy (helped to flaten the skin only) by his side. Maybe TK had tried or seen Childcare Teacher making them the year before. Brought some 'Gee zai bang' little piglet mooncakes to treat Di Zi Gui classmates but only had 15 as there were no more stock.

17th week of Pregnancy #2

21aug-27aug

Wed
Washed TK soiled clothings after buying lunch on the way back from Childcare. Hubby plan to record TK singing nursery rhymes and reciting Di Zi Gui. Hubby going to collect race pack at Expo on Friday. Had Po Chai Mee for dinner with Vegetarian Char Siew.

Thur
Went to buy SGD129.30 groceries and household products at Paya Lebar MRT before fetching TK. Reached home 7plus for dinner. Had thick noodles with Vegetarian Chicken Drumstick for dinner.

Fri
TK had 2 oz Attain with Florify and asked for more. Had TCM medicine and later bread on the way to Childcare. Hesistating to get a pregnancy test kit from the pharmacy or call for gynae appointment directly. Quite certain it's positive. Inhaled second hand cigarette smoke at coffee shop opposite. Checked out the prices of pregnancy test kit at NTUC Unity and found out that the cheapest is NTUC Fortel Ultra sensitive at SGD10.90, followed by Clearblue Compact at SGD13.15, Clearblue Accurate at SGD15++. Fetched TK earlier to Grannies for dinner. TK fell asleep at 630p on the bus. Hubby was already helping to sweep floor when we arrived around 715p. Grandpa helped to cook after shopping at the supermarket with Hubby. Hubby helped to wash vegetables, and cooked rice (thought there was leftover rice in the refrigerator and so there wasn't enough rice for Marmy who's usually the last to take her share). Hubby made a packet of instant Bee Hoon for Marmy. So sweet. Grandma cut TK's fringe and hair tail without prior permission again while Marmy was doing washing of own bowls and spoons. Outrage. TK and Marmy shared a small cup of fresh milk before leaving.

16th week of Pregnancy #2

14aug-20aug

Wed
TK very tired from Childcare, and was quiet on the bus home. Reached home before 7p.

Thur
TK woke up on his own in the morning but wanted Marmy to carry out of the bed /bedroom as usual. Hubby went for swim in the evening to prepare for the run in about 2 weeks.

Fri
Went to KMS for vegetarian lunch and bought 8 glutinous dumplings. Made macaroni and noodles with grapeseed oil, fermented soya for lunch. Fetched TK at 4plus5 and TK went to Granddad's for dinner. TK was okay with Grandmum and didn't wail when Marmy left MRT. Good job! Attending a 2-and-half-day workshop at 7p. Finally received a mail dated by Singpost on 6aug, but took more than 10 days to reach us. Unbelievable!

Sat
Fetched TK to Grandpa's for dinner. Grandma asked to buy for dinner. TK Grandmum helped to buy dinner and cooked white rice for 3 pax at SGD9. TK Grandma was silent when TK Marmy asked if the amount spent was okay. No one wanted to foot the bill. TK Marmy insisted Grandmum kept the SGD10 which was forked out of TK Marmy's pocket money. TK grannies insisted to buy TK (ended up TK parents topped up 10% when TK and parents ordered and made payment) a 1.5kg birthday fruit cake (nothing less) even though TK parents expressed that Ang Bao is preferred (from past experiences we know there'd be 25-30% leftover).

Sun
Went for Puja at SBF and TK went to Grandmum's in the afternoon. Marmy attended the last session of workshop. TK had pineapple rice for dinner there. Marmy made cheese egg to add to dinner.

15th week of Pregnancy #2

7aug-13aug

Thur
Today is Hari Raya Puasa PH. Hubby went for a swim. Had dinner at TK grannies' place to celebrate Grandpa's birthday.

Fri
Watched fireworks LIVE!

Sun
TK was attacked by mozzie on hand and legs just seconds when we reached the bus-stop, swollen and very itchy. Remember advice from an Uncle in the wet market that white vinegar is good for insect bites, better and more effective than any medication.

Mon
Went to visit TK Grandma briefly to get the white vinegar for TK after sending TK to Childcare. The hand seemed more swollen. Dabbed a piece of cotton facial pad with the white vinegar and placed on the swollen area. TK resisted, only to ask for it to be removed after a few minutes. Maybe there's stinging sensation. TK was cooperative and agreed to leave the cotton pad on his hand longer. Well done for excellent cooperation!

Tue
Went to volunteer at KMS to make glutinous dumplings for sale during the prayers in the 7th month of lunar calendar. Hubby made curry for dinner while Marmy fetched TK. Hubby has a run in 2-3 weeks' time. Will there be sufficient time to be physically prepared for it? Not going to TK grandma's place anymore in the mornings after sending TK to Childcare to offer assistance during her Medical Leave on Day 26. The reason given was that staying for a mere 10min (actual time was 20min cut down from 2-3h to 1-2h during weekdays and today there's tension and fireworks felt in the atmosphere) doesn't offer much help/make any difference. But why wasn't it made clear in the first place, and only until today? Fine.

13th week of Pregnancy #2

24jul-30jul

Wed
Had leftover from last dinner. Ask for less portion for dinner as there is no appetite or maybe there's indigestion. Fetched TK and reached home just before 7p.

Thur
Friend's birthday today. 2 more crying classmates in the classroom and TK joined them and cried 'Papa'. Sigh. Air-purifier ordered last month was finally delivered to TK Grannies after a minor delay. Hubby had vegetarian laksa for lunch and going for a swim in the evening to get ready for Sep run.

Fri
Guan Yin Dan today. Going to Tse Tho Aum for prayers and vegetarian lunch. No common ladles are used. The Auntie and Uncle seated beside explained that the people there all like that one when they started digging into the food even though TK Marmy had placed own wooden chopsticks there to act as common ladle. Urgh. Had a small plate and left. TK asked to hold hand before entering lift at Childcare, and to be carried before entering Childcare entrance. One of his classmates was shouting crying loudly as she's having constipation. TK wanted to be hugged after seated and cried when Marmy's leaving. Hubby felt some discomfort and suspected leftover Bee Hoon turned sour after adding to a whole pot of freshly cooked food and so decided to pour away everything. Boo Hoo.

Sat
Hubby felt there's a need to spend more time with TK. Went for groceries shopping after lunch and reached home at 2p. TK napped briefly for 52min and was awakened by a boy shouting loudly. Went to dine at TK Grannies' place and Grandpa bought dinner.

7th week of Pregnancy #2

12jun-18jun

Wed
Mozzie attacked again, for the 3rd time this week in 9 days since 2 and 8 days ago, this time 7 bites on the 6th floor of a HDB flat in Central of Singapore. Helpless. Slow traffic on PIE when fetching TK. Hubby fetched TK, missed a bus and reached home 6plus for dinner. Hubby was pleased as TK was very well-behaved on the way home. Grin. Steamed vegetarian Bak Chang for dinner. Cooked a little porridge for TK as glutinous is not easily digested and so won't be giving TK too much.

Thur
Cooked steamed egg for dinner to bring for dinner before movie 'Man of Steel'. Fetched TK at around 5p..reached the movie theatre around 645p. Hubby and TK Grandma went Toastbox for drink after dinner and buying our dinner.

Fri
Hubby went NLB before going home in the afternoon. Went for PPF at Lavendar MRT after fetching TK from Childcare at around 520p. Vegetarian stall at French Road (Lavendar MRT Exit B) coffee shop opened till 1p, so we ordered Luo Han Zi Char Hor Fun for dinner instead. TK was tired and started crying to be carried. Hubby pacified TK. Frown.

Sat
TK going Grandpa's to stay over after gathering at Grandaunt's place in the evening.

6th week of Pregnancy #2

5jun-11jun

Wed
Prepared the ingredients for dinner in the fridge. Hubby made dinner. Yesterday attacked by mozzie at bus-stop just seconds after reaching.

Thur
Failed to catch bus/MRT transfer to Kallang after walking 10min to wait for bus. Sudden downpour when reaching Childcare to fetch TK, so left the baby stroller there. Hubby on the way home to make dinner. Hubby gave new nickname: Efficient & Effective! TK feeling hungry and Teacher didn't give TK bread, so went to search for food, and ended up buying small packet of cut apple with skin from Rojak Aunt at SGD1.50 for the first time. Slight drizzle while on board bus home.

Fri
Hubby bought SGD8 dinner to Grandpa's place. Slow traffic, lasted 65 min and TK was feeling tired. Took bus transfer to fetch TK at 4plus at same bus-stop, so there's no need to walk from bus interchange. Forgot to bring umbrella as it started to drizzle. Luckily TK Marmy brought along a hat. Fruit Uncle at coffee shop below Childcare asked if we had umbrella, and lent us his for the first time. Plan to repay his kindness during Mid-Autumn Festival with a festive gratitude goodie bag. Drizzle stopped and came. Drizzle became heavy downpour just as we were leaving the Childcare. Reached home 6plus.

Sun
Hubby bought dinner and went to the Public Library at Bugis. Took TK to Grandaunt's place after dinner as there's a hand-me-down yellow umbrella for TK from his cousin T. TK bom-bom after afternoon snack. Bought raisin bread.

5th week of Pregnancy #2

29may-4jun

Thur
Went for a free SPA at City Hall after buying lunch, but ended up doing a foot massage since it's not the first visit. Unaware of the pregnancy at this time. Sneezed while waiting at the sofa seating. Body treatment uses machine, which may be a little discomfort.

Fri
Waited opposite Childcare at bus-stop, started to drizzle. Hubby cooked porridge for dinner.

Sun
Hubby wanted to buy TCM medicine for my cough with green phlegm instead as TCM was not open today. TK Grandmum called to remind Hubby to bring me to see doctor if still unwell. Similar symptoms as the 1st pregnancy 3 years ago.

Mon
Went to TCM at 4plus in the afternoon. Fetched TK early and reached home around 6p. Hubby returned home from the NLB after buying dinner.

Tue
Going to watch Superman movie next week. Can't wait.

103rd week Dearest Baby TK

21aug- 27aug'12
700 days' old, you poo at a; used 0 disposable diapers in all; first time almond glucose powder added to milk; woke a; slept p;
701 days' old, you poo at 830p; used 0 disposable diapers in all; nap for less than 0h; poo 2x /day since intro almond glu in milk; woke 645a; slept p;
702 days' old, you used 0 disposable diapers in all; took 0h nap in all; woke a; slept 943p;
703 days' old, you poo at 757a; used 0 disposable diapers in all; gg to Grandmum's place for stay; woke 730a; slept 1008p; nap at 1255p for 1.55h; cried 6x in the night 1a,3a,555a
704 days' old, you poo at p; used 0 disposable diapers in all; woke a; slept 1012p;
705 days' old, you used 0 disposable diapers in all; nap at p for ?h; woke a; slept p;
706 days' old, you poo at 830p; used 0 disposable diapers in all; took 0h nap in all; woke 740a; slept 1055p;

102th week Dearest Baby TK

14aug- 20aug'12
693 days' old, you poo at a; used 0 disposable diapers in all; woke a; slept 950p;
694 days' old, you used 0 disposable diapers in all; nap for less than 0h; woke a; slept 11p+;
695 days' old, you used 0 disposable diapers in all; took 0h nap in all; vomitted 915p since TCM yesterday 8p for mucus, cold; woke before 7a; slept 957?p;
696 days' old, you poo at p; used 0 disposable diapers in all; 1st day of 7th month lunar calendar; TK asking for 'getai' since 2 weeks ago a 'getai' competition at our place; woke a; slept at 825a before reaching Childcare & Ms L carried you into the office to continue sleeping for the first time; slept 950?p;
697 days' old, you poo at p; used 0 disposable diapers in all; woke 730a; slept 10p; gg to Grandmum's place for stay;
698 days' old, you cried 4 times in the night; used 0 disposable diapers in all; nap at 1150a & 550p for 3.5h in all; woke 750a; slept p;
699 days' old, you poo at p; used 0 disposable diapers in all; took 0h nap in all; added flaxseed powder/oat bran to breakfast/lunch for the first time at childcare; woke 740a; slept 1015?p;

102nd week of motherhood

13aug - 19aug'12
mon
- Pa not working till Thur
- fetch TK while hubby made dinner
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tue
- forgot to take the CL storybooks when I left home to send TK to Childcare
- bought guotiao beehoon for brunch but hubby gastric& headache, and have to avoid oily food
- Pa, Ma fetched TK and dined at the nearby aircon food eatery
- hubby is working on a freelance job portal for vegetarian or green writers
- went looking high and low for them, as the only clue was 'chicken rice stall'
- finally located them at the cafe nearby

wed
- bought vegetarian mee rebus for hubby (hubby lunched out and took mee rebus as tea at 4plus)
- took TK to TCM for vomitting
- Pa called as he insisted to fetch TK together
-

thur
- hubby fetched TK using my EZlink card
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fri
- heavy rain
- video filming at Xiyao childcare till 9plus w Ma & TK
- delayed as PIE traffic jam
- shared our opinion on the Childcare and it's arrangement for the children's diet,teaching etc
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sat
- hubby made vegetarian lunch for Q, but accidentally added chilli
- hubby almost hit by a speeding taxi outside Spring
- hubby went for hi-tea reception at euHabitat
- sent TK to mum's for the weekend
- not sleeping enough these 2 months as I woke up as early as Ma at 5am when alarm sounded

sun
- hubby need to clear all the 5 days of Childcare Leave
- Childcare is not closed on Teacher's Day, which coincides with TK's birthday
- fetching TK tomorrow from mum's