Next Holiday Destination : Korea & Shanghai

Hello everyone. Yup it's our next holiday destination for this year's June school holidays. Watching all those Korean dramas, we are finally going to these "drama country"!

At first we were reluctant to go cause of the North Korea missile bombing....bla bla bla. Then we opt for Taiwan or Hong Kong. Then again, the little voice inside us kept telling us to go for Korea instead. So, we lookout for the news regarding Korea on how safe it was and about tourism as well. Nothing much. Everyone is planning to go Korea. Most of the tour company that we went to offered a trip to Korea and the flights are all fully booked. I guess everyone is thinking the same thing as us. (I'm ranting am I?)

Me and both my girls were chatting and we asked each other, would any of us be able to recognize any Korean celebs if they happen to walk pass us? LOL. Guess u know our answer. Koreans all look the same! Duh! Even the news said the same thing. It's their plastic surgeon's fault! They should be more creative. Hehehehe.

Oh ya....for this trip...we got an additional 3 days 2 nights in Shanghai for free cause we opt for the cheaper airline. Obviously it's China Airline la...that's why we we are going to Shanghai cause we will be transiting there. I think because there are no tickets for direct connecting flights for us. Niway, lucky us!

We are counting the days! 14 more days to go! I suppose it's summer there. The weather forecast says the daily temp is about 24 degrees in the afternoon and about 13 degrees night time. Gotta buy a little thicker clothing for my darling boy. Don't want him to catch cold when we are traveling. Still to do some shopping (eventhough I knew deep down that it's just another reason for me to shop but who cares, we are all excited!).

Okay...its past midnight. Time to be a moo-moo-cow again. Will post up some pics when we are back!! Come back for more ya.


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Mother's Day!!

Yay! It's one of my favorite celebrations of the year! Honestly, I just love being a mom. Who doesn't? When they "salary" is pure love that consists of hugs and kisses. Of course, there are some downsides as well, but its nothing when compare to the amount that I got paid! Now both my girls are busy preparing presents and cards (with beloved Daddy of course) simply cause I told them I want my presents when the clock struck 12. Hehehe.

Ok we will see the presents later.

Well, Dom is a bubbly and chubby 6 months old now. (That means my breastfeeding journey has reached another milestone. Yay for me!) He is extremely active, bouncy and of course a very happy baby. His smiles and his little dimples....is just too cute for words. Bella..well...she is going to be a teenager this year. Nuff said. Belle...well she is tween now so....Nuff said also.  ;) 

My kids, I love them to bits! Tomorrow we're all gonna wear same shirt, same color to dinner. It's gonna be cute I bet. Pictures of course will be uploaded later.

Now...what's your plan for your mother this year? Share with me. If it's interesting then maybe I can suggest to my girls and boys to do it next year.

Happy Mother's Day to all!

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Starting all over!

Well, proudly I can tell the world I have successfully breast feed my baby for almost 3 mths now. I know it's not much but it's a huge milestone for me and my darling boy. Been through the stress of sore, crack and bleeding nipples and yet have to continue breast feed and pump, it's a painful journey but its worth it when I see my boy sleeping soundly after each feed. That's not all....the stress of not having enough for my baby, which food not to take and which food to take and the top of the list....not having enough SLEEP. All that mix together spells the big word STRESS! But like I said...it's worth it.

Yesterday we just weighed Dominic, he's 6.1 kg already and he's just 2.5 months old. So I guess my milk is enough for him after all. After so many years (both Bella & Belle already in their Tweens) of not taking care of baby, I find it extremely taxing even tho my daily routine is just to feed feed feed and feed. It's starting all over for me. I feel like this is my first time all over again. I loooooove it!

Ok gotta replenish and feed again. :)

Happy New Year!!

We lived thru the so called "21 December 2012 - the day the world ends". At that time we were happily holiday-ing in Australia - all 5 of us caravan-ing from Sydney to Melbourne. We were down under for almost 3 weeks and we had the best time ever! :)

So this new year we would like to wish everyone a better health, more happiness and abundance of wealth!!!

Introducing baby Dominic!

It's been 8 weeks since my new man entered my life. He changed my life completely. My daily routine now revolves around him only.
His name is Dominic but of course I call him my darling boy. Both Bella & Belle are charmed by his cuteness. Especially Bella, she is obsessed with him. His little dimples and smile melts our hearts.
Let me show you why. Here's our little man!

My time alone.

There are times when we all will need a time for ourselves. Be it to sleep, watch television, surf internet or even just for day dreaming.

I always enjoy my time alone outside of my house, mostly in places like starbucks or coffee bean or any place that I can enjoy a cup of coffee without any disturbance. Just like now, I am now enjoying my cafe latte in starbucks while waiting for Bella to finish her piano class. The only one that's disturbing me now is my son, who is still kicking and stretching away in my tummy, refusing to leave his comfort zone. Hehehe.

I know I'm not suppose to rush him. I know I should let him take his own sweet time. I know. It's just that my lil big boy is cramped up inside already. Even  during the ultrasound scan, his face is partially squashed up and we can't get a good 4D picture of him. I kesian him la.

I think in just a week or two, I will be definitely losing my total freedom to enjoy my time alone outside, like right now. I will be the mother cow and tagging along with me will be my baby cow. If you read my previous post on breastfeeding, then you'll know how long my baby cow will tag along.

Sometimes it's scary how fast time flies. I remember in Chinese New Year this year, which is in January, I am still not pregnant and the freedom to do and plan so many things ahead of me. But now, all my plans to travel here and there, will have to put on hold till.....I don't know when. But then it's gonna be all worth it in the end.

Okay...I'm just blabbing away right now simply because I'm infused with caffeine. Hehehehe. I'm good. I'm happy. Still pregnant and happy about it.

Have a good night peeps.


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Breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding. Tried and didn't work out with both my girls. That was 10 and 12 years ago. Probably was too young and not encouraged by many back then.

Well, I can tell you, this time around, I am very adamant to breastfeed my son. This time around I have my hubby and both my girls Bella & Belle to encourage me all the way. Lucky me and lucky boy! So far, I have read up as much as I can about breastfeeding. What to expect and what to do and who to contact or reach out to if I'm facing any difficulty. I want to breastfeed for a minimum of 1 year that's for sure. And with all the hands-free electronic breast pump, I am sure i can do it! Hehehehe.

My breastfeeding goals :

1. Breastfeed exclusively for 6 months
2. Breastfeed up to 1 year and beyond
3. Latch on demand as much as I could
4. Ignore negative comments
5. Breastfeed even though I am sick &
6. Persist & Persevere!!!

But of course, my main concern is just like any mother, will my breast milk be enough. We will soon see! I would be very happy for any suggestions or ideas that could increase my milk supply. I am now 37 weeks and waiting to pop anytime soon.

Here a picture of us....waiting eagerly for baby Dominic.

Hubby, Me, Belle & Bella.

Have a nice day everyone!

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