Today is just....wow.....

SO, my aunty IS complaining abt everything under the sun to my mum in hakka without realising I CAN UNDERSTAND HAKKA!. Complain abt EVERYTHING. Anyway, i had my dinner at thai express..black pepper crayfish tanghoon and tom yum soup...<3 bought a new rice cooker for ALL SO NICE RICE. (she was complaining abt me saying her rice cooker is lousy....>it cooks uncooked rice) anyway, got a few nice kueh kueh also...hahahah...and muesli...love muesli. the protein and good carbs!

I AM AWAKE.

So, i awoke from my sleep due to extreme hunger....and Makaya was kicking me telling me she needed to eat.  HMPH. So, i cooked my kimchi ramyeon and put an egg for extra protein and ended it with half a bottle of apple juice....and now....i'm bloated. lol. And i now i will be hungry in 1 hours time. Gonna drink warm milk and go to sleep after my night movie! hahah...watching this show called growth...lemme see if i can find the movie thingy so u can know what i am watching to enrich my night life. lolz


In 1989, a breakthrough in advanced parasitic research on Cuttyhunk Island, gave scientists a jump in human evolution. Initial tests proved promising as subjects were experiencing heightened physical and mental strength and awareness. But, something in the experiment went horribly wrong and the island mysteriously lost three quarters of its population. Jamie Akerman fled the outbreak, which took her mothers life, twenty years ago. She now returns with her boyfriend and step brother, to sell the family property. There, they uncover the key to Jamie's disturbing past, and the horrifying secrets long suppressed by the town leader, Larkin. Now, a new strain of parasite has emerged, and threatens the island once again. Jamie struggles to survive and escape the obsessive pursuit of the local islanders who know that she has inherited more than she could ever have imagined.

OW MY BACK!

me back hurts......it hurts.....urgh....me back hurts....T.T........huhuhuhuhuhuhhu......me back hurts....OKAY! I'm being dumb...lol....my back really hurts..esp the right side...oh i put on 1.5kg this month....T.T

DINNER!

Alpen Original is the original Swiss style muesli, packed full of the finest natural ingredients and classic muesli taste. Every bowlful is filled with juicy raisins, crispy wheat flakes, roasted hazelnuts and almonds and rolled oats, so it's high in fibre and tastes delicious.  But then, you knew that already: we know you know how good it is.

okie...done with all the updating...going to catch some zzzzzz

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The summary of the checkup

ok...look at athe EDD(expected due date)...SAME AS MY BRITHDAY! HOW GREAT! lolz
oh, and baby is now 447g...1 pound baby. ^^ I am 21 weeks and 4 days pregnant.

Back from my prenatal checkup!

hahahahhahahaha...so an update with Makayla.
CONFIRMED ITS A GIRL. SO SHE'S MAKAYLA!
okay...next...wad do i have...oh, Her height is 29.1875......A LOT TALLER den normal babies her age. ^^ My baby is 'taller' or 'longer' than 77% of american babies and of course, at least 80% taller den asians...so here's her beautiful pics!

ISSN"T SHE CUTE?!!

NOW i feel sleepy...BUT I CAN"T SLEEP...WHY? CHECKUP!

I'm so sleepy now...went to cook lunch..yea i know...VERY EARLY......but soup takes time u see....i am now falling asleep...but i know if i fall asleep now..i wun be able to wake up later at 12 to do up and go for the checkup....T.T sleepy........zz...zzzz.....zzzzzzzz.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.zzz..z.z.z.z.....z.z.z.z.z.zz.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

yea yea...i know..I'M AWAKE AGAIN!

I tried not to sleep at 9pm cos i know i WILL wake up b4 12am...to think that i will be tired...urgh...i'm not..i have been watching tyra shows ellen shows and now make up tutorials. I ALWAYS watch make up tutorials b4 i go out, which would be later for MAKAYLA/ YAY! gonna see her. so excited. I think i am too excited that's why i can't sleep. oh oh, it happens ALL the time. from when i was 3 till now. b4 a field trip, i wouldn't sleep the day b4. lolz. too excited abt things. And i guess this is wad is happening to me! *yawns* anyway was researching on what kinda make up i should wear later for my checkup. I stumbled upon this:
"For many women, pregnancy is a time when their bodies do not feel like their own. Make-up can be used as a tool to feel pretty and in control. In fact, one of the biggest beauty mistakes pregnant women can make is opting out of make-up altogether." 


Instead, adjust your skincare regime for those pregnancy-related changes. "Add more moisture to combat dryness or switch to oil-free formulas if your skin is feeling greasy," says Bobbi. 

During pregnancy, dark patches often appear on your skin. "To cover hyper-pigmentation, apply a corrective concealer using a brush," recommends Bobbi. "Apply foundation over your entire face, using a light touch to avoid wiping away the concealer. Use your fingers to press additional foundation into areas where needed, and then set it with powder." 

For those days when you're short on time and lacking a healthy glow, Bobbi recommends a pretty shade of blush or a light touch of bronzer over your face. 

"Keep your beauty routine simple and easy," says Bobbi. Her list of essentials includes a concealer for blotchy or uneven areas and dark under-eye circles, yellow-toned foundation, a pink blush and your favourite lip colour. 

To have a look on what is inside of me.

So, this is how my baby looks like now:

That Nesting Instinct During Pregnancy

Mother hamsters do it. Mama cats and dogs do it. Expectant birds do it. And, if you’re like many human moms-to-be, you’re doing it, too, these days: preparing your "nest" for your soon-to-arrive baby. Though it’s fortunately not manifested in the same behaviors (you’re more likely to recycle that pile of newspapers than shred them or reach for the feather duster rather than the feathers), the nesting instinct in humans can be as powerful as it is for our animal friends. Productive, as well — driving many human moms-to-be to sweep out the garage, pair up all the stray socks that have wandered into the Laundry Room Bermuda Triangle, defrost the frost-free refrigerator, and brighten the bathroom grout lines with a toothbrush. If the nesting instinct hits your nest as you'repreparing for childbirth, make the most of it — now, before life becomes too hectic and before finding a moment to shower (and rinse thoroughly) will be challenging enough. Here’s a bunch of last-minute details that you’ll want to check off your list before labor and delivery.

Restock your fridge. Out with the old, in with the new! As you prepare for birth, throw away any outdated items and shop for fresh ones. Stock up on key essentials you’ll want to have on hand once the baby has arrived — milk, yogurt, cheese, juice, prewashed salad greens, fruit, and even a roasted chicken or two (perfect for meals, snacks, and salads). And if baby doesn’t come this week — restock again next week. 
  
Pad your pantry. Stock up on staples like there’s no tomorrow (there will be a tomorrow, you just won’t be able to spend it at the grocery store once baby’s around). Easy does it when you’re a new mom, so line your shelves with every healthy convenience you can think of, from soups (they can stand in for lunch when you barely have time to sit) to nuts (the perfect nutritious nibbler, particularly when teamed with dried fruit). Other goods to get as you prepare for birth: whole-grain crackers and cereal, canned beans, fruits and vegetables, pasta, brown rice, sauces. 
 
Cook in quantity. If your nesting instinct is accompanied by the joy of cooking, indulge while you can (cooking will almost certainly take a back burner once baby’s on board). Make extra servings of your favorite frost-friendly foods (lasagna, mini-meatloaves, pancakes, bran muffins), and store in single-meal containers in the freezer (mark them clearly so you won’t defrost a turkey burger when you’re in the market for banana bread). You’ll be especially grateful to come face-to-freezer with homemade meals and snacks after surviving hospital food or birthing center meals — and when pushing a button on the microwave is about as much effort as you can put into food prep. 
 
Load your laundry. Feel like throwing in the towel? Do — as well as the duvet cover, pillow shams, throw rugs, guest bedroom sheets, and anything else that doesn’t get washed regularly. Once baby arrives, your washer and dryer will have to work hard enough just to keep up with the spit-up stains. 
 
Deep clean. You know the spring-cleaning that you’re always putting off until next spring? Whatever the season, now’s the time to tackle it while your nesting instinct is nice and strong. Wipe down the windowsills and blinds (you may discover that they’re not gray after all!). Vacuum behind the sofa (and under the sofa cushions — chances are you’ll make a quick buck or two while you’re at it, plus find the remote control you misplaced three months ago). Finally, get around to dusting the picture frames (before that baby photo explosion makes the dusting more daunting). Be sensible, though, in your quest for clean. Don’t push yourself if you’re pooped (push someone else, instead), and stay away from ladders or other precarious perches.  
 
Outfit your baby. Still have some holes in the layette that your baby shower didn’t fill? Don’t overbuy while you prepare for birth, but make sure you’re well-stocked on those newborn essentials (such as T-shirts, onesies, sweaters, and booties). Use the Buying for Baby worksheet to create shopping lists. 
  
Outfit yourself. Buy nursing bras, if you intend to breastfeed, as well as nursing pads and easy-open (or nursing) shirts. And stock up on soft, breathable, oversized underwear you don’t like. Why? You’ll need them extra big and comfy the first few weeks after the birth, and they might become stained with blood and discharge that may not wash away. Know you may have to throw them in the garbage about six weeks after your baby is born. 
 
Be prepared. Babies need more than the clothes on their backs. They also need the diapers (and diaper rash ointment) on their backsides — and a host of other crucial consumables. Stock up also on baby soap, cotton pads, a rectal digital thermometer, rubbing alcohol, a nasal syringe, nail clippers, bottles, nipples, and more. And for you, pick up plenty of super-absorbent maxi pads, Tucks medicated pads, and ice packs (not the kinds of things you want to run out of in the middle of the night).

ohhhh...NOW I KNOW WHY I CAN'T SLEEP!

IT WAS THE NESTING INSTICT!!! my room was too damn bloody messy. The clothes were all over the place, the wardrobe was unkempt...the dirty clothes were BLAH. the table is messy...yea realised? i used the word messy. After all the clean up, I made myself a cuppa mother milk...lol...it was a free sample from the babycare festival that i went to. Mamil gold. The milk powder for pregnant or lactating mums. So, i made myself a cup. They stated that the water couldn't be boiling. So after boiling the water, i added iced water and i forgot it was iced water so the temperature of the boiling water actually dropped more than normal water. So they recommended 45 degree celcius...but i think i over did it and it became around 30 plus....but it was still warm..i gulp it down and i am feeling the zzzz's coming in...YAY! needa spam milk b4 i sleep everynight. needa wash my clothes tmr morning....and teach.....2 students tmr! 10-11 11-12. ^^

great i am awake....

So, i am wide awake again. Just ate the mee goreng and drank some ribena. And now i'm craving for cereal with milk. urgh........but there's no milk.....T.T

THE HEADACHE IS KILLING ME

I hate having headaches...i think its migranes....bloody hell...i got students tmr in the morning somemore. I NEED TO SLEEP. I shall try to go to sleep now. damn tired...wake up tmr around 10. zzzzzzzzz

Foods To Avoid During Your Pregnancy

 Raw eggs and other foods which may contain raw egg, simply because raw eggs may be contaminated with salmonella. Some examples are:

 Caesar dressing
 Mayonnaise
 Homemade ice cream or custard
 Un pasteurized eggnog
 Hollandaise sauce

 Soft cheese, such as blue cheese, feta, Brie, Camembert, and Latin-American soft white cheeses such as queso blanco and queso fresco and this is simply because they may contain harmful bacteria, such as listeria monocytogenes, commonly known as Listeria, which is a type of bacteria found in some types of cheese.

 Raw or undercooked meat & deli meats. According to FDA Consumer, toxoplasmosis is acquired by eating raw or undercooked meat contaminated with the parasite, or by exposure to contaminated cat feces. Toxoplasmosis can also be transmitted to a fetus through the placenta, but the fetus is presumed to be at risk only if the mother has a primary, active infection during the pregnancy.

You may want to be a little wary of items which you may find behind at your deli counter as well, especially those which may have come into contact with infected cheeses. Items such as undercooked poultry and hot dogs, or similar meats, that have not been thoroughly reheated.

 Any fish which may contain high levels of mercury in their fatty tissues such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish.

When a pregnant woman eats a large amount of mercury, her baby may suffer brain damage which may also result in developmental delays, such as learning to walk or talk.

Fish which may also contain high levels of an industrial pollutant called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in their fatty tissues such as bluefish and striped bass, and freshwater fish such as salmon, pike, trout, and walleye from contaminated lakes and rivers.

what's for lunch?

corn and carrot and tomato soup with pork ribs. kailan fried with ginger and chye xin with garlic. and rice.

Out of bed! NOT!

So, i am outta my sleep....but still in bed. No toilet seats moment...lol. So, i fell asleep only at 7 plus today. SO DAMN TIRED...my head is throbbing with pain now...urgh....the insomnia is back! I JUST CAN'T SLEEP. NOOOOOOOOO. hate it. tired....hmph...time for my meal..i wonder wad the maid cook today...hmmm

What They Forgot To Tell You About Pregnancy

 What it feels like to have your ribs used as footrests...from the inside.
 That sometimes it appears like you have a strange alien creature with 10 arms and legs about to burst out your belly button...ewww!!
 That you will probably want to go out and buy a box of adult diapers for the amount of times you end up peeing in your underwear while coughing, sneezing, laughing or throwing up.
 That by the end of your pregnancy, you will need a forklift to help get you off the couch or bed (or at least one really strong person).
 That even the silliest of things will make you cry your eyes out.
 How many times you will have to call the doctor about all your super embarrassing female questions.
 That the toilet will become your new "best friend" or "second home" for at least one reason or another.
 That you don't really know the meaning of a full bladder until you've had to do an ultrasound....or been kicked there from the inside.
 How bad those mood swings really can be...watch out everyone!
 That you will get so big, you will have to stand sideways when washing dishes, doing laundry or brushing your teeth.
 That everybody else around you apparently is a pregnancy expert, especially your mother in law.
 That you won't be cutting your own toenails for quite a few months if you can't get anyone to help you.
 Forget about shaving for quite a while too...unless you REALLY trust your partner!
 That it becomes really hard to squat over the toilet with all that extra weight...talk about good leg exercises!
 That the simplest of things, like walking up a flight of stairs or walking to get the mail, would make you feel like you really need a nap.
 That people suddenly feel like they have the right to rub and pat your growing belly...like it's not attached to the rest of you.
 That the word "discharge" would become a common part of your vocabulary....and the scary thing is...you won't be embarrassed!
 That they just don't make sexy bras in DD's. It's all about support, support and more support!
 Sexy underwear...you can forget those too! Comfort and cotton...that's it!
 That you will never look at your husband quite the same again.
 That your breasts start leaking BEFORE the baby is even here yet.
 That you will cry when strangers say to you, "any day now?", when you are only 6 months along.
 That whoever coined the term "morning sickness" didn't know what they were talking about. What it should be named is "morning, midday, afternoon, evening and night sickness".
 What it actually feels like to be kicked or headbutted in the cervix..owww!!
 That rolling over in bed from one side of your body to the other is a huge chore requiring lots of huffing and puffing.
 That the sleepless nights begin BEFORE the baby is born.
 That you had better buy some slip on shoes for when you get real big...unless you are going to have someone around to tie your shoes for you.
 That you will spend so much time cleaning and re-cleaning the same exact things over and over again in preparation for the baby's arrival.
 That you won't care how much of a pig you look like when you gobble down your second full plate of food...much to every one's amazement!
 That memory is.....darn it! What was I going to say?
 That you can both hysterically laugh and hysterically cry within the same few moments.
 That your sense of smell is a lot better than it used to be, especially when it comes to the things that make you nauseous.
 That you will start to break out in pimples like you are going through puberty all over again.