I'm home!

Yesterday,  I returned home and so happened to find Popo &  Gong gong downstairs with Ah Gong. What a crowd to welcome me home. So loved. So far, all is fine. I'm turning Mummy into an efficient milk machine. I latch every 3-4 hours, she pumps after every latch. Papa and Ah Mah change my diapers. Is that all to my life?

Mummy is still recovering from her cesarean wounds. During one of the feeds last night, she was too quick to get up to feed me and her wound hurt. So poor thing. 

Luckily she always feels better and happier to look at me and Papa. Papa is also so sweet. He baths Mummy gently with a sponge using the herbal bath and is there all the time for her. 

Alright, more updates tomorrow. 

I'm going home with Mummy and Papa!

Hello (Grand) Aunties, Uncles, Jie Jies, Kor Kors, Mei Meis & Di Dis, 

Thank you for your well wishes, prays, thoughts, ang baos and gifts. I'm going home today! I cleared all the tests and is now waiting in the room with Mummy while Papa went to settle the bills and arrange for the limousine service. 

Here are some photos of myself, hope all of you like them! 

Thank you from Olympia, Papa Toh and Mummy Toh

Dear friends and relatives, 

Thank you for all the well wishes,  ang paos and gifts. 

There are simply too many to name. (so we shall not name! :p) 

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

All of you are absolutely too kind and generous. 

Olympia is doing very well! 

Papa is very delighted and learning to well. 

Mummy is recovering great. 

Our family members are all happy. 

In short, we are all doing great! 

Thank you for sharing our joy. 

Checked into the 5 star hotel!

Two more days!!!

Hello my dear! 

See you in less than 48h time... 

And we'll start rocking! 

Woohoo... 

Let's be chill and happy okay... 

No need to worry about bm or fm... 

Of course Mummy already bought a good pump and supplements to try to get bm for you, but hey,  fm works fine too. 

So whatever it is, I'll definitely try for you,  wish Mummy luck. 

If insufficient, fm then. 

We're not going to be upset or anything. 

Have been hearing and reading a lot on fellow mummies sharing. 

I will not judge and must not be judged, so let's rock and roll! 

Kudos to all mummies who want the best for their babies. 

There is no fixed way or must be this way or that way because every mummy is different and every child is unique. 

Mummy's heading out for two more dates today before resting tomor ow. 

Can't wait to see you... 

Can't wait to recover totally... 

And we'll have lots fun. 

Yes, Mummy is always positive! 

Chill, baby, chill, 

3 Days to Olympia's Arrival

Hello Olympia, 

it's just another 3 days!

Mummy and Papa went on a date today.

It's like our last couple Mon-date?

We headed to Bt Indah's Daiso to stock up on the anti-fly/mozzie thingy.

Oppz, I think we swept every available piece off the shelves!

Had lunch at this yummy Thai restaurant.

The set meals were good and economical!

Drinks + Lunch + Dessert for 2 pax only cost us SGD10!

Mummy also sort of started some intensive indulge.

Yesterday had Teh-Ais and today had yoghurt.

If I don't have all these this week,

it will be another month's wait!

Papa just gave Mummy a yummy coconut!

I bet you are enjoying it also with all the kicking?

Hehe...

Nice and cooling!

Tomorrow we're taking your fur-bro, Charcoal, to the hotel for one week while we prepare for your arrival! We will miss him but I'm sure you will enjoy his company as you grow older also :)

When we adopted Charcoal, we only know his birth month to be December.

He shall have his own unique birthday, so, Dec 1 it shall be!

Happy birthday to you furry kor kor :)

5 Days to Olympia's Arrival

I kind of find this song suitable for Olympia.

Haha ...

More than a decade ago in NTU,  I took up a module on translation. 

Like I said, more than a decade ago ... So ... I try! Simplified version :p

自我有著你　快活我太多

Since I've you, I'm much happier
日日讓種種感覺　好好的擦過　叫我更喜愛做我

With days passing by merrily, I love being myself even more

夢裡有著你　我夢到結果

With you in my dreams, there is a destination
站著在欣賞觀眾　歡呼聲散播　我也更相信自我

With the audience and the cheers around me, I have more faith in myself

能夠有你　縱有挫折不難過　仍舊衝刺我未怕跌墮

With you, setbacks are not upsetting and I climb back even tougher
旁人問你是誰　你是誰　我說你是　心中找到的信心

Bystanders asked me who you are and I said you're my confidence

星也閃照眼中　海也跟我相擁　所有所有感覺也美　當開只有你

Shining stars and embracing the oceans, every feeling is wonderful with you
一切因你發起　一切很美只因有你 What a wonderful life

Because of you, everything is beautiful

風會吹暖我心　陽光會跟我親吻　所有所有感覺也美　多喜歡有你

Winds warm me and sunshine embrace me

Every feeling is beautiful and I love having you

一切因你發起　一切很美只因有你

All because of you, what a wonderful life

I'm always thankful to my family who stood by me through the good and especially the bad. Then came Laogong who of course gave me his unconditional love. With Olympia, I then have to take on the role of giving her the unconditional love. I told Laogong not to call me Mummy (he usually calls me Laopo) because I don't want to be just the motherly Mummy for Olympia. I believe and I know I will still take on the role of being a Laopo.

It's a conflicting feeling as The Day is nearing but well, no time for that ... I will enjoy these few days with the whatever swollen feet and gigantic expanded body and then ... enjoy the pain (however much, I'm an advocate of painkillers and will definitely not be a heroine) and joy and happiness and love on The Day and after ...

Life ... Is going to get better! 

Negative people, shut up! :p

Positive people, way to go! :D

You're the best gift ever...

Hello Dear Olympia, 

You'll be starting out on Week 36 tomorrow. 

Including today, it's another 7 days before we see you. 

In other words rather, next week this time, we will meet one another for the first time! 

Mummy and Papa can't wait to see you of course,  haha, but honestly, I'm also thinking of the pain and recovery. 

Hiya,  whatever! 

Mummy will chill and relax as usual and take things as they come. 

The other day,  Dr. Yang told Mummy that I've a huge bump (ie. You) and I should quickly take some pictures. 

Papa joined in the fun and we took some Hawaii-style Christmas themed photos. 

Mummy love how the maxi twilly and scarf ring turned out quite nice with the tulle. 

This Christmas, Mummy will be staying at home with u... 

Don't like the term confinement because I'll not be doing those super typical confinement. Haha. 

I want to bath and be happy and enjoy no matter how bad other people have been describing what it should be like or tired I'll be and whatever. 

Life goes on with you. 

I'll have a happy motherhood no matter what other people negatively comment or say, "Hiya, later you will know." 

Life goes on even better, 

because you're the best gift ever. 

Lots love. 

Olympia is almost 37 weeks!

Hello my dear Olympia, 

How are you? 

Mummy is tired but happy. 

We'll be seeing you in 8 days time, 

just 8 days,  only 8 days! 

Papa has been driving mummy around to catch up with friends. 

And sweet lovely mummy friends also have been driving me around. 

Yesterday,  Mermaid Jie Jie and Steph Jie Jie also drove Mummy around. 

We're so lucky. 

Mummy haven't even manage to collage the photos! 

And those taken with Auntie Christine today. 

So sweet of Auntie Cyn to buy the lovely pink romper with the little stretch of tutu! 

I think I want to get a matching tulle! 

The organic halter mummy ordered is also here already! Yeah! 

Alright... 

We have to pack more things to bring back to Ah Mah's house, repack the cabin luggage for hospital stay (Auntie Cyn suggested a larger one), and whatever else to pack! 

For now...  Stay good in Mummy... 

See you next week! 

Lots love! 

Just (a bit) emo(tional)...

Hello my dear girl,

Mummy left Popo & Gong Gong's house at 6+ to go to AMK HUB with the intention to buy the Silk Milk. 

I even set a reminder to bring the good ol' grocery bag (the pink travel line)  (better to use it then leave it to rot?) 

I got in the cab and suddenly felt very emo, so emo that I started crying! 

Maybe because I'm wearing the ring Popo gave me? 

Extra attachment? 

I used up the whole packet of tissue paper. 

Maybe because this is like the last Sunday I'll be back at Bedok to slack for the day till Dec 5.

Actually,  Tuesday, we'll be spending the night there also. 

I really don't know why so emo. 

Next Sunday, most probably we will be at home tidying and clearing the house for the final time (for your arrival.) 

Maybe because Mummy is already missing Popo &  Gong Gong. 

However, I think it's mainly the hormones! 

You will definitely be a bundle of joy and happiness for us and every one. 

Haha, maybe because mummy is going to share Popo and Gong Gong with u already! 

Just joking! 

See you on Dec 5, my dear Olympia, in just 12 days time. 

Shine on us and shine on Popo. 

I'm sure you'll bring us lots of blessings and love. 

You will be our Lucky Star. 

Lots love. 

Thank You Phra Phrom for your Blessings and Protection

Dear Olympia,

We really have to thank Phra Phrom for the blessings and protection given to us this afternoon. 

Mummy sent Popo and Gong Gong to Katong and was on her way to fetch Papa after his Sengkang lessons. 

Everything was as usual... Until... 

Mummy turned into KPE and could not remember a single thing for a couple of seconds (I hope it wasn't minutes). 

It was like a complete blackout! 

When I 'regained consciousness'  / 'woke up', the car was cruising on the extreme left lane and swerving into the Hougang Town exit. 

I was in extreme shock and held on the the Phra Phrom that Mummy always wears. 

There were no cars at the back. 

There were many cars about 50 metres away from me at the fork. 

I literally, in shock, grabbed hold of the stirring wheel and managed to make a u-turn back to KPE to TPE.

I was still in shock and thankful that I did not crash into some cars or the road shoulder. 

Luckily also,  Papa text me at the time. 

When I reach the pool, he quickly took over the car (I guess that was the last time till 2015 that I'm allowed to drive) and whisked me off to eat. 

I had 5 pieces of sushi and some vanilla ice cream. 

Just trying to load on a bit. 

Totally breaking my no carb / sugar gdm diet. 

I don't know if it's the lack of carb / sugar OR anemic OR lack of oxygen suddenly OR whatever but it was scary! 

After that is totally 自暴自弃after大难不死。

I ate 2 Uggli Muffins and no,  I'm not going to do the prick test. 

Then again, OK,  I'll do. 

And regret after that for the outburst of sugar and continue / regain my no carbs / sugar gdm diet tomorrow. 

Olympia, Mummy is so glad we're safe and sound and really, in March we need to thank Phra Phrom properly and make merit in Thailand. 

Week 36!!!

Hello my dear Olympia!

You are Week 36 today!

See you in 13 days time!

Woohoo!

This morning, I went to meet Auntie Sharon and collected the lactation cookies.
I hope all the mothers' tea and cookies and Fenugreek will help to produce more milk for you!
Yesterday, Papa sent Mummy to meet Auntie Jenny for lunch and beautifying procedures for the last time till Dec 5!
Eyelash extensions checked!
Pedicure checked!
Then, in the evening, Mummy went to meet your Devilz Aunties.
Auntie Belle, Auntie Cutie and Auntie Bucky.

I'm sure you can't wait to see them just like they can't wait to see you!

Till then...
Lots Love!

You are 35 Weeks + 6 Days, Olympia!

Hello my dear,

We just returned from Gleneagles to our place... 

Was tempted to swim but the sun is scorching... So... NO... Haha. 

Next time when you are training under Papa, make sure you apply lots of sunscreen. 

I don't know if SunPlay will still sponsor us, but no matter what, I'll buy you lots of sunscreen. 

Otherwise, Popo will also. 

Already I've prepared for you baby organic sunscreen from Meixian Jie Jie's shop. 

Anyway,  mummy gained a bit of weight... 

Well, you gained too. 

I wonder if it has to do with the swollen feet also. 

So much water in my feet! 

Received a parcel today and I totally forgot what I ordered! 

Tore it open and well, it's another of your onsie :p

I actually bought a bigger size but I think, you can wear it earlier than expected. 

Keep growing, Olympia. 

You're now 3.2kg!

Grow well and grow strong! 

See you next week and see you on Dec 5! 

Lots love. 

Matching shoes for us, Olympia!

Hello dear Olympia, 

Mummy went on a short shopping trip with Meryl Jie Jie & Mermaid Jie Jie on Sunday.

Thanks to Meryl Jie Jie and her birthday discount of 20%, 

we saved quite a bit!

Got you a pair of matching shoes with Mummy.

So bling, right!

It might take a while before you can wear them,

but well, we will just admire them first :)

Mummy also sent her new sandals to resole.

There is no way I can wear it now.

Maybe after confinement or during CNY, 

Mummy can wear it.

How nice if they have a kid's version!

I will definitely get it for you,

really such a pity that they don't.

Mummy also collected her hairclip.

Again, thanks to Meryl Jie Jie who reserved and collected and paid first for Mummy.

Such a lovely hair clip right.

It is still a tad too big for you,

Mummy will borrow it from you first ok :p

Well, everything that Mummy has will go to you anyway :)

Woohoo!

Of course, you must also learn to earn your keep in future.

See you in 16 days time!

Lots Love!

Third Last Monday with Olympia in Me :)

 Hello my dear Olympia, 

Today is the third last Monday with you in Mummy ...

It's less than three weeks to your arrival!

You stroller was delivered today!

See how happy Papa is!

We had a great day out also ... 

Papa bought Mummy the yummy coconut drink.

I'm having this twice weekly.

After sending our car for servicing, 

we also watch Kung Fu Jungle.

Nice Kung Fu show ...

Now, Papa also wants you to learn Kung Fu?!

After the movie, we shopped a bit and also chilled out at Daiso,

Bought more stuff for you. (Never ending, I know right? :p)

Also bought something for your Fur Bro... Haha ...

Charcoal looks so adorable ya? Yes? 

We then had dinner with ZhiShin Jie Jie, Joee Kor Kor / Uncle and Wayne Kor Kor (I forgot his request to call him Kor Kor or Uncle)

You must be feeling very full now?

Mummy is!

In fact, we did not just have dinner.

We had steamboat dinner, lok lok as second round and finally at the finally-opened U Desserts!

Well, Mummy cannot have the usual sweet stuff and opted for Red Bean Paste :)

However, both feet are still swollen!

See you on December 5 morning my dear girl.

Lots Love!