Starting solids

Kaitlin started solids when she was close to 6 mths milestone. Up till now, she has been eating solids for 2 months plus. It was fun , tiring and frustrating to explore her with various food. So far, most of the food puree were prepare by me. Mostly were veg n fruit purees. At times, I'm just running out of ideas on what to feed her. Hahaha.. Right now, she is a fruit lover. Prefer fruits than main course. When feeding her like porridge or veg, she sometime will eats till her head rests on the tray or pull her head away from the food. At such moment, fruits are added to motivate her to continue eating.

She enjoys people to watch her eat, kind of show off ho, hee hee.

8 months, 8 kg

Nice number, 88... She starts to crawl now, hahaha. Like to chase iPad2, funny gal! Seems dun like to crawl, wailing while crawling, still wan to crawl... Hahahaha.. Keep it up, baby !

Stop pumping :(

My milk supply has dropped drastically and everyday the amount that I managed to pump is less than 40ml .  Pathetic, I know.

Therefore, since she turning to 8th month this week.  I'm going to keep my pump tools when she just reaches this milestone.  I decided to stop as she already taking more solids and the amount of milk intake has drop.  Although somehow, I couldn't bear to give up pumping breastmilk and let it go easily.  Breastfeeding is a process that I had putting so much effort, with many sleepless nights.   I took it to heart that this milk given to her was so divine and precious.  I treasure the moments when she and I need to practice on latching.  When she could latched properly and fall safely in my arms and body, the bonding I have with her was truly heartwarming.  It was a short period, I'm thankful to been thru this wonderful and amazing experience.

Welcome 2011

Long long time, my dear blog.  Ever since Xiaoxian was born, my life has been circling around her.  I can still remember clearly on the events before her delivery.  Her 4 months milestone is reaching next week.  She will take another round of vaccine.  I always look forward to visit PD for her vaccination, cos get to measure her height and weight. Knowing how her growth progress like.

I had made my commitment for her to be a stay-at-home-mum looking after her at least for year, watching her growing up.  It was a decision that compromised Tiong-san and me after much consideration on the options we had and concluded this was the best for her.

I'm thinking how many co.  are really understanding to allow their employees to take long leave to look after their families?  To most people which is more important?  Family or work?

Budget 2011, what do u think?  does it brings some good news to you?  I hope for the next budget, it came focus more on middle income household as majority of us come from this sector.   As the inflation goes up, prices go up n same is COE, it tougher to sustain a family expense with the minimal increment in the income.  Other than pinning hope on the Budget, what else can a normal citzen do to lead a comfortable life without feeling the pinch in the pocket?

30年的光阴和未来30年

过去30年，是为了布置未来的30年。每个点点滴滴的经历，让我体会了，明白了，了解了和领悟的，用这一一认识的，去创造我想像的未来。
在迎接新成员的到来，我在想像我要为他打造什么家庭环境。。。。