36th week of motherhood

9may - 15may

- TK stayed at Grandmum's place but he cried alot
- we went home after dinner and hubby work OT

- TK had high fever, and I had to take him home from infant care to see a doc
- tr suggested to shower him first, so it'd be easier for me
- called hubby and my office to take leave
- TK fell asleep on the way out and doc said TK had temp of 39.4 - 39.6 deg C
- we had to watch for any diarrhoea, abnormality in urine, rashes etc
- made simple noodle soup and had a little time to check emails and sorted the photos in PC
- TK felt better only after taking the medication, and I towel bathed him
- pa ma came to visit us and I went out to do groceries w pa joining shortly (total of savings $9.35)
- so sleepy but TK still crying and refused to sleep after feeding medication and milk at past 12 midnight
- hubby take over and pacified TK till he's sleepy

- TK still abit feverish and still disliked the medication
- hubby took TK out for lunch and met ma & Little Aunt
- Ma came over at 5plus to help bbsit TK

- TK felt abit better and returned to infant care
- the happiest work-day in the month

35th week Dearest Bb TK

3may - 9may'11

239 days' old, you shouted loudly for tr to carry you; nowadays you returned home to finish a bottle of milk before gg to bed at 9p;
240 days' old, you had 4.5oz before sleeping at 845p; you 'wink' to the new tr at infant care and they laughed so happily, and you were frightened and cried;
241 days' old, you poo 2 lumps the size of 10-cent coins;
242 days' old, you
243 days' old, you had your first GE (General Election) when you turn 8m; pooed at 605a;
244 days' old, you are spotted with the 2nd frontal tooth;
245 days' old, you bontan school as it's a school holiday;

TK first outing to Sentosa at 7m 3wk 1day old

There'll be a mini Quiz at the end
And the first to ans all correctly will get a chance to lunch with TK.
Are you ready?

Dardy brought all of us to Sentosa for gai gai.

While waiting for Grandmum, TK napped and we shopped at Giant.
Granpa bought some Thai Honey mangoes
and after discount is around a dollar each ($5.98).

 We wanted to have pasta but saw there's Banquet and Kopitiam and
since Grandmum brought the discount card for the latter,
we had lunch there and spent $17.80 after discount (4 pax).

 TK had puree (organic sweet bb vegetables) for the first time at noon.

We took a stroll outside and saw Sentosa and the cable car.
The view's so different
now with the Resorts World and hotels built

Grandpa is afraid it's too sunny for TK.

Dardy led us to the National Geographic shop
as TK, Grandpa and Grandmum haven't been there before.

We looked around and
Marmy showed Grandmum around, looking at some Tees.

Marmy placed Dardy's green water bottle besides the Tees and

left when suddenly a baby's cries were heard.

Dardy had been pacifying TK in his stroller
but TK is probably feeling warm and uncomfortable.

Before we advanced to enter the gates to board the Sentosa Express,
Dardy realised the water bottle missing.

Dardy helped to trace back the route where we came from
and very quickly,

we found it!

 We took the Sentosa Express for the first time (TK lost one sock) and alighted at Beach Station.

There's Indoor Skydiving too.

Next we went to Imbiah Station (4 stations in all) and took photos at the Merlion.

We met a family from Romania (first visit to Singapore) and they asked to borrow TK.

They wanted to pose and take photos with TK.

TK held the woman's ear and Marmy worried TK would pull and wanted to remove TK's hand

but the woman stopped Marmy, saying TK's happy.

They had 4 girls and they loved TK (the woman carried TK and planted lots of kisses on TK)

 We saw a statue of "Le Penseur - The Thinker"
Auguste Rodin
1840-1917

 walked to the next Station where the Casino is and we looked around.

Grandpa carried TK to an Restaurant and the waitress chatted TK,

and even helped to clean TK's mucus.

The weather is hot and we quickly moved on.
TK is sleepy and snuggled into Grandmum's armp**.

Suddenly TK opened his mouth
and laughed and

 Marmy noticed his first tooth.

We took the Sentosa Express to the first station -- Sentosa Station

(Dardy said should be named VivoCity Station instead)

We snacked at Food Republic at the entrance to the Sentosa Express

and spent $7.20 on fried dough and soya drinks.

 TK had his milk too and finished 4.75oz.

Grandpa wanted to shop at Daiso and we spent $26 in all.

We bought 3 pairs of slippers, 2 seat cushions, 3 packs of coffee filter, 3 face towels, 1 pack of bamboo charcoal etc.

By then, it was almost 5pm.

After we entered the HarbourFront MRT, we almost lost sight of TK and his Grandpa.

We had an enjoyable and spent a total of $56.98.
As you can see, it was indeed

a memorable trip.

For the Quiz, click to see below:

34th week Dearest Bb TK

26apr - 2may'11

232 days' old, you returned to infant care after fallen sick again since 17th (runny nose, cough w phlegm);
233 days' old, you still have abit cough & runny nose; you played w balls at infant before breakfast; pooed at 640a after finishing 5.1oz of milk; napped for 26min just before reaching infant care;
234 days' old, you had 3 C+milk + porridge in the day; napped for 3.25h in all;
235 days' old, you are gg to Sentosa for the first time as infant care is closed; you have 1st tooth spotted;
236 days' old, you are gg to Vesak Carnival at Ngee Ann City w Dardy & Marmy for the first time; pooed at 830am after feeding 2oz; went to stay at Granddad's and you loved your new walker;
237 days' old, you pooed at 640a; had 26.5oz in all; napped for 4.75h in all;
238 days' old, you went home after Grandmum put you to nap for a while; pooed 2x; you babbled 'da-da-da-da' for the first time;

Do chemicals in plastics pose a risk to the fetus or infant?

- plastics are made from a number of chemicals, including phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA)
- phthalates make plastic soft and flexible
- they are used in toys, medical devices (such as tubing), shampoos, cosmetics and food packaging
- BPA makes plastics clear and strong, used in baby bottles, food containers (to line metal food cans) and water bottles

- recent research suggests that exposure to phthalates before birth may contribute to subtle defects in male genitals
- phthalates also may pose a risk after birth
- in 2006, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) concluded that one type of phthalate used in plastic medical tubing could pose a risk to the reproductive systems of baby boys
- many hospitals have removed such products from newborn nurseries

- in 2008, the NTP also expressed concern about the effects of BPA on the brain, behavior and prostate gland in fetuses, infants and children
- other studies suggest that high BPA levels may play a role in some miscarriages

Teether Toys

1. Infantino
- Infantino's Twisty Figure 8 Teether Toy provides four gentle teething surfaces that soothe irritated gums
- help infants to develop both their motor and developmental skills
- made of non-toxic materials and suitable for toddlers 6mth+
- available at Infantino Enterprise PL at Tel: 6272 4628
Munchkin

2. Avent
- for front/ middle/ back teeth
- BPA free at $10.90 each
- available at AMK Hub Fairprice Xtra

3. Combi
- Chocolate Teether to stimulate the gums during the early stage of teeth development for infants 3mth+
- chocolate part is teether and can be sucked and chewed
- belt and cover included for attachment to a stroller or baby carrier
- can be handwashed and sterilised

4. Combi
- Cookie Teether for infants 3mth+
- the cookies are a teether and can be sucked and chewed
- fabric part when squeezed makes a crackling sound
- belt included for attachment to a stroller or baby carrier
- can be handwashed and sterilised

5. Combi
- Ice candy teether chocolate/soda for infants 3mth+
- remove the iceblock cover and it becomes a teether
- convenient when out and about
- can be handwashed and sterilised

6. Combi
- Ring teether flower / berry
- comes in different shapes and made from a soft material providing different sense of touch
- design makes it easy for the baby to hold
- can be handwashed and sterilised