Been working late the past 2 weeks. I can't believe I've been spending 11 hours each weekday in school. Yesterday, left at 6.30pm.. well, i would have left earlier if principal didn't stop me to have a small chat on my way to the car. Sigh.. Why didn't i walk fast enough to avoid him? Other than the lethargy, I also felt the nausea coming back since I felt the baby moving sometime 2 weeks ago. Its like that bubbly feeling from the tummy that reaches my throat to make me want to vomit. anyway, so far, i only felt it during the day so it doesn't affect my sleep at night ( yet ). Maybe baby knows, mummy is tired.
Anyway, today went to Hjh Maimunah again for lunch. Big big lunch.. and had the kuih badak berendam ( which I dreamt i couldn't get yesterday). Then stopped by at THIS fashion paya lebar again.. This time, Lin bought some clothes.. Well, men's clothes are cheap there.. and after all the work out, he can fit into the clothes.. hehe.. I bought 2 tops. They are having the 12th anniversary sale so regular priced items going at 30% off. I bought the larger sizes tops.. Cheap actually. I like the designs and the fabric. The maternity wear that I spent a lot on, some of them are too warm to wear to class. Well, if I work in the office all day long, maybe those dresses would be just nice.. in the comfort of the air con. Sometimes I wonder what its like to work behind a desk. My job requires me to move a lot. Its getting tiring lately tho. Climb up to 4th floor for most of my classes. Walking, climbing, walking, climbing, standing.. Complain, complain, complain... sigh... oh, we went to joo chiat complex too, to get some books on baby's names. Frankly, I'm not interested to name dear baby yet.. All the names I come across with are just... yucky. I wouldn't be surprised if I haven't found a suitable name til its time for birth. Maybe i should just leave it to hubby.
Yesterday chat with ayah and ija. Ija gave me the blog of that woman. I know I shouldn't read but I did just a while ago. Sometimes I think, don't these type of women have any conscience at all? IN one particular entry, she was kecil hati cos her boyfriend couldn't fetch her from work as he has to send his toddler sons and wife back home. I mean, she's alone, not carrying young children, she's got strong legs to walk to the bus stop, climb up the bus and have the money to pay for the fare to bring herself home.. while the 2 boys are only 1.5 years and 6 months old. I mean... duh! Well, dah dimanjakan sangatlah tu... Anyway, I hope and pray I don't get to know that kind of women... and worse still, i won't become like them. I always pray that I don't end up being like the species i despise. They must have their reasons but sometimes its hard to understand, right?
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Good Friday weekend
Was a great weekend! Didn't do any work except at 7pm just now, when I went through the slides for tomorrow's first 3 periods... 7.45 am to 10 am.. straight 3 periods teaching.
Friday,
Breakfast at Casuarina followed by shopping spree at Causeway point's Kiddy palace and Spring maternity. I've started buying my own maternity clothes since last week. Bought a pair of pants at Marton Bell and this friday, bought 2 dresses at kiddy palace and 3 tops from spring maternity... Went to Sentosa after that to catch the Songs of the sea but tickets were sold out for both shows, so hubby called Fid who told us to wait for him at the gate at 6.45pm. It was 4.30 so we walked around the beach area and decided to go up the Merlion. Hubby was busy snapping pictures away with his rented professional camera. Anyway, show was interesting. Go watch!
Saturday,
Hubby's cousin, abg long at JB having birthday party and kenduri for his 3 children. So, after volleyball training in the morning, went to fetch his uncle and cousins at ave 4 and head for jb. luckily no jam. stayed around the house, til about 5 to shop at tebrau city. 3 boutiques, 2 of which have 50 to 70% discount! And so i bought 3 more items, a pair of pants, a blouse and a dress. Altogether, i spent about $300 this week just for maternity wear. But its ok.. considering pb bonus is 2 months this year.. ;-)
Today,
Did laundry in the morning, then went to baby fair at EXPO. Mums r Us having sale too! Tops going at $25 and dresses at $60. BUT I really had enough of shopping for clothes.... so i didn't get any. I don't know if I'll regret it but earlier in the morning when I counted my clothes, I have 7 dresses ( including 2 which is on loan from ija ) and 2 pairs of pants and lots lots of tops.. and i also ordered 3 pieces from vpost liz lange's collection online. I think i have enough to last me til the last couple of months. If i grow bigger, i may need to buy some more. If not, good, i don't have to buy anymore. Stopped at the halal food fair and the book fair too. BOught something from every hall. We bought the rocker chair and palmer's soothing oil from the baby fair, food from the food fair and 3 books from the book fair.
It was indeed a weekend of shopping.. I dare not calculate how much I've spent altogether.. but it really makes me happy..to spend time with hubby and spend money.... This is the good thing about working and having my own money to spend.
Friday,
Breakfast at Casuarina followed by shopping spree at Causeway point's Kiddy palace and Spring maternity. I've started buying my own maternity clothes since last week. Bought a pair of pants at Marton Bell and this friday, bought 2 dresses at kiddy palace and 3 tops from spring maternity... Went to Sentosa after that to catch the Songs of the sea but tickets were sold out for both shows, so hubby called Fid who told us to wait for him at the gate at 6.45pm. It was 4.30 so we walked around the beach area and decided to go up the Merlion. Hubby was busy snapping pictures away with his rented professional camera. Anyway, show was interesting. Go watch!
Saturday,
Hubby's cousin, abg long at JB having birthday party and kenduri for his 3 children. So, after volleyball training in the morning, went to fetch his uncle and cousins at ave 4 and head for jb. luckily no jam. stayed around the house, til about 5 to shop at tebrau city. 3 boutiques, 2 of which have 50 to 70% discount! And so i bought 3 more items, a pair of pants, a blouse and a dress. Altogether, i spent about $300 this week just for maternity wear. But its ok.. considering pb bonus is 2 months this year.. ;-)
Today,
Did laundry in the morning, then went to baby fair at EXPO. Mums r Us having sale too! Tops going at $25 and dresses at $60. BUT I really had enough of shopping for clothes.... so i didn't get any. I don't know if I'll regret it but earlier in the morning when I counted my clothes, I have 7 dresses ( including 2 which is on loan from ija ) and 2 pairs of pants and lots lots of tops.. and i also ordered 3 pieces from vpost liz lange's collection online. I think i have enough to last me til the last couple of months. If i grow bigger, i may need to buy some more. If not, good, i don't have to buy anymore. Stopped at the halal food fair and the book fair too. BOught something from every hall. We bought the rocker chair and palmer's soothing oil from the baby fair, food from the food fair and 3 books from the book fair.
It was indeed a weekend of shopping.. I dare not calculate how much I've spent altogether.. but it really makes me happy..to spend time with hubby and spend money.... This is the good thing about working and having my own money to spend.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
End of March Holidays
Its finally here.. the last night of the March holidays.. Sigh.. Time moves so fast.
Had a restful week. Did quite a lot of catching up on the marking.. but still wasn't able to finish all. Will do it slowly. Term 2 promises to be nothing less hectic than term 1. In fact, I do expect it to be more hectic. More late evenings in school, i foresee, what with the Honours day coming up, the NE quiz i have to conduct, the c girls volleyball competitions and also the remedial classes I have to slot in for the Mother tongue classes. Just thinking about it makes me tired and exhausted.. But for now, I'm feeling optimistic. Just need to clear 8 weeks of teaching, 2 weeks of busy marking, keying in marks, remarks and 2nd work review, and i'm looking forward to the june holidays to rest and concentrate on preparing baby stuffs.
Had a restful week. Did quite a lot of catching up on the marking.. but still wasn't able to finish all. Will do it slowly. Term 2 promises to be nothing less hectic than term 1. In fact, I do expect it to be more hectic. More late evenings in school, i foresee, what with the Honours day coming up, the NE quiz i have to conduct, the c girls volleyball competitions and also the remedial classes I have to slot in for the Mother tongue classes. Just thinking about it makes me tired and exhausted.. But for now, I'm feeling optimistic. Just need to clear 8 weeks of teaching, 2 weeks of busy marking, keying in marks, remarks and 2nd work review, and i'm looking forward to the june holidays to rest and concentrate on preparing baby stuffs.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
20 week full scan
The scan went very well. At first, couldn't see the lips and the heart valves so was referred to a senior sonographer. Luckily she managed to see it, if not, I have to come back next week, like a colleague of mine (she has to come back 3 times). Found out the gender of the baby.. a boy! Was shocked as all along I thought its a girl. Well, not disappointed cos I didn't have any preference. Its my first. Can try for a girl next time. Dr Loh said everything looks fine except that the placenta is low lying and that the thigh bone appears longer, explaining baby is on the tall side. nothing to be worried about for both as he said the placenta should go up near to delivery ( if not, then caesarean is the option).
Felt really relieved that everything seems to be fine so far. Weight gain is also not too far off. Generally feel fine and healthy except for the occasional leg cramps at night. Had experienced 3 so far. The last 2 was less painful than the first. I tried the method kak lina taught me. Its true. It relieved the spasms almost immediately... I'm halfway there!
Felt really relieved that everything seems to be fine so far. Weight gain is also not too far off. Generally feel fine and healthy except for the occasional leg cramps at night. Had experienced 3 so far. The last 2 was less painful than the first. I tried the method kak lina taught me. Its true. It relieved the spasms almost immediately... I'm halfway there!
Friday, March 07, 2008
I almost get into an accident this morning on the way to Yishun stadium for sports day. Luckily the girl on the bicycle is unhurt... but it's just one of the many times that I get into a state of shock since I got preggie. I hope it'll not affect dear baby...
First of all, I didn't get enough sleep yesterday. was thinking about the extra class that my hod wants me to take next term. i'm already struggling with my current workload. Give me another class at my state, I'm not sure if i can handle it. Was thinking about whether I should just keep quiet and take up the extra class or voice out my concerns to him. Plus, hubby was still not back at 2am. He has shooting for a local drama and it ended so late. I can't sleep if i worry when he'll be back.
This morning, woke up at 5.30am. I'm sure I got only a couple of hours of sleep. anyway, went to fetch wani at the block. 6.30am. She wasn't there, so I thought, ok wait a while. 5 mins later, called but couldn't get through, msged her. Went out of the car to look for her around the area, she's not there. at 6.40am, suddenly i got a msg from her saying she's at the bus stop.. Now, which bus stop is that? well, maybe further up front.. Drove off slowly.. eh, where's the bus stop? I have to turn left already! My mind was busy thinking, trying to decide, should i make a u turn or turn left? Cars coming from behind, ok, turn left. Zebra crossing. I saw no one. and SUDDENLY right in front of me, there's a teenage girl on a bicycle, crossing! Now where did she come from?! I WAS SO LUCKY! She just fell off the bike with no injuries ( guess she was shocked too ) and there was no car right behind me. THEN i saw Wani at THAT side of the road... Oh goodness... I must count my lucky stars. Wani felt bad. I was too shocked to say anything not to make her feel so bad. Fetched Yati and sped to yishun stadium...
I learnt a lot. First, no matter how little sleep i get, my mind MUST focus on the road at ALL times if I'm driving. Secondly, be very clear when making arrangements.. Thirdly, look out for people who cycle on the road, especially when its dark. They can move very fast with a bicycle and they won't stop for the cars, it's their RIGHT of way.
First of all, I didn't get enough sleep yesterday. was thinking about the extra class that my hod wants me to take next term. i'm already struggling with my current workload. Give me another class at my state, I'm not sure if i can handle it. Was thinking about whether I should just keep quiet and take up the extra class or voice out my concerns to him. Plus, hubby was still not back at 2am. He has shooting for a local drama and it ended so late. I can't sleep if i worry when he'll be back.
This morning, woke up at 5.30am. I'm sure I got only a couple of hours of sleep. anyway, went to fetch wani at the block. 6.30am. She wasn't there, so I thought, ok wait a while. 5 mins later, called but couldn't get through, msged her. Went out of the car to look for her around the area, she's not there. at 6.40am, suddenly i got a msg from her saying she's at the bus stop.. Now, which bus stop is that? well, maybe further up front.. Drove off slowly.. eh, where's the bus stop? I have to turn left already! My mind was busy thinking, trying to decide, should i make a u turn or turn left? Cars coming from behind, ok, turn left. Zebra crossing. I saw no one. and SUDDENLY right in front of me, there's a teenage girl on a bicycle, crossing! Now where did she come from?! I WAS SO LUCKY! She just fell off the bike with no injuries ( guess she was shocked too ) and there was no car right behind me. THEN i saw Wani at THAT side of the road... Oh goodness... I must count my lucky stars. Wani felt bad. I was too shocked to say anything not to make her feel so bad. Fetched Yati and sped to yishun stadium...
I learnt a lot. First, no matter how little sleep i get, my mind MUST focus on the road at ALL times if I'm driving. Secondly, be very clear when making arrangements.. Thirdly, look out for people who cycle on the road, especially when its dark. They can move very fast with a bicycle and they won't stop for the cars, it's their RIGHT of way.
