Week 27 - Finally END of 2nd Trimester and start of 3rd....

Feeling sooo tired today. Had a calf cramp this morning as I was waking up and guess what was the first thing that I did? Called for my hubby of course. Well, actually, he was still sleeping and I basically said loudly: Honey! Pain! Pain!

And he jumped and asked 'WHERE?'

And I said: Leg! Leg! Cramp!

Phew! But I am glad that he did wake up though because he helped to pull my leg start and push my toes up which makes the pain goes away so much faster. Although my calf still hurt on and off throughout the day. Anyway, what a way to start a new trimester.

And I know I shouldnt be laughing but thinking back to this morning, it is rather funny! I wonder if hubby is thinking I am having tummy pain or something :P

Week 26 - An IKEA day

Heard from a friend that IKEA sells pretty good cheap baby cot and decided to check it out. Actually, hubby & I never thought of IKEA because we assumed that it will either be super expensive or the cheaper ones are of low quality. But since the friend gave pretty good recommendation, we decided to make an outing to IKEA today after our lunch at our friend's stall (Hubby had his usual tomato kueh teow and today I decided to have crispy tomato mee.

Anyway, we arrived IKEA around 12.30pm and was pretty lucky to get a parking immediately right at the entrance. Went to walked around in Ikano first since babe want to check out ALL IT for Wireless Modem Router.

ANYWAY, finally went to IKEA and this is what we actually bought:


Baby Cot (RM165). Pretty good buy considering the wood is solid birch. Initially I am worried as the base is made of fiberboard but it is said can take up to 18kg weight. So, should be pretty safe for the baby till maybe around 3yo. By then, I doubt baby wants to sleep in the cot anymore anyways. By the way, the cot does not come with cot mattress. We saw one that is RM25 but SUPER thin and the next one is actually RM140 which is thicker but to hubby & I, just not worth the price. So, we decided to check in Jusco tomorrow night and see if we get better value for money. Oh, and the photo is actually from IKEA website. Have not opened and assemble the one we bought. By the way, the package size is 130cmx70cm. So, pretty tight fit for our Myvi.

Wrap blanket (RM59). Got one in red and another in blue. I read in babycenter.com that this is good to help the baby feels secure as well as prevent the baby moving around and having the blanket covering the face.

Baby cot bumper guard (RM49). Nothing special about this. Just something to cover around the cot to prevent the baby from twisting the arms of legs in the gap.

Baby bath tub (RM19.90). Like this and hubby & I think that it is a good buy becuase of the anti-slip at the bottom and inside the tub.

The friend is also recommending to buy a changing table so that it is less stressful on our back whenever we need to change the baby. Before this I was wondering if this is a necessity or luxury but looking at hubby who seems to have problem with his back recently and me with history of disc tear, guess we should consider seriously to get one. From IKEA website catalogue, can find the below 2 that looks to be within our budget.

Basic change table (RM125). No frill with very basic table which later can be used as shelf.

Change table cover

Foldable change table (RM295). Space saver but once baby outgrown, no use for it anymore.

Cant decide yet but since will be going to Jusco @ 1U reopening of the departmental store, guess we will check the place out first.  



Week 26 - Airbag....

Went to the hospital last night after work and dinner. Follow up to check on my bp. Lucky all was well and my bp was 75/120. So, back to normal. PHEW! Urine is clean too. And guess what, the hospital didnt charge us anything. Nice huh? Guess because we didnt scan since we just went for our routine check up last week. Decided not to scan till the next appointment.

While we were on the way to the hospital, my darling hubby said something to me, which makes me realised he must have 'baby' on his thoughts alot too although he tried to act macho as if all is well. We were driving our myvi last night and he said: 'You should drive the other car insted of this because no airbag...in case the airbag accidentally deploy or something.' HEHE! He always have low opinion of Malaysian made car but I never thought he will think till there! Sweet of him huh?

Shopping Spree @ MidValley Parenthood Fair

Hubby and I went to the Parenthood Fair at MidValley end of last month. We saw the banner hanging around (I did anyway) and told hubby. Hubby went online to check and found that there will be a few hundred booth and definitely a good place to go browse for baby stuff and also to know the price to expect roughly. Plus, we assumed that the discount should be pretty good with so many stalls in place. We also aimed to buy the baby stroller immediately if we can find something that is within our budget and/or value buy.

And this is what we got when we were there!

Avent Manual breast pump. I think it was RM300+. Cannot really remember. Comes with a manual pump, 2 storage jar which can be converted into baby bottles and carrier bag. Was thinking of electric pump at first but the thing cost RM800+!!! Anyway, understand that this brand is good because the suction cup mimic baby sucking.

Avent bottle steriliser set (RM300). Comes with 2 bottles. Understand that the normal price without the 2 feeding bottles was actually close to RM400. So, not a bad buy considering the fact that just purchasing the 2 feeding bottles alone would cost RM50-60.

So total damaged at the Avent booth, RM600+. If purchase during normal time, can be more than RM800.

They call this the travel system, shich include a baby carrier (used up to 18months) and a stroller (use up to 4 years old). Actually the indicator is weight of the baby but cannot remember what is the limit and too lazy to go to the storeroom to check. The whole system cost RM1600 after 20% discount. We opted for this eventhough there are cheaper ones in other booth because of the safety features, sturdiness and guarantee that comes with it. 2 years warranty against manufacturing defects. Within the 2 years, free inspection by Germany HQ for damages if we suspect any.

The black carrier backpack is RM45.

And we also got a baby sling for hubby to carry his baby around for a change. The sling we got was RM40, which is the cheapest sling at the fair. Others are all at least RM200!! Told hubby, we have the travelling system, no need to get such expensive sling since baby wont want to be in the sling one the baby reach certain age. He also wont want to carry the baby that way after the baby reach certain weight anyway! LOLZ!

Hhm...overall damage to our bank account? Close to RM2300! But I guess its okay since we have done with all the big purchases. Just the baby cot left. This we decided not to get something too expensive. Maybe something around RM200-300 should be more than sufficient. That would be for downstairs so that we can make sure Ginger dont disturb the baby and get hair all over the baby. Upstairs, baby will sleep with us or her own mattress near me. Easier for feeding eh! :P

Week 25 - BIGGGGGG SCARE!

Hmm..I must be more vigilent in updating this blog *GRIN*. This is week 25 and my previous update was week 17? LOL! Initial plan for this blog was to update it with short messages everyday! And little did I know how much effort this will take! Anywayyyyy...I am going to try to fill in the gap for the last 2 months! Here goes!

Doc basically confirmed that the gender of the baby when I was roughly 20 weeks. He said: Should a xxx (HAHA! I am not telling you guys. It is a surprise! :P) But hubby was not convinced because we went for our next check up and and asked to doc to confirm again but this time, cant see because baby was shy and closed the legs.

We were suppose to go for our next check up last Saturday but the whole of last week, I was not feeling too well. In fact, I black out few second last Monday but didnt actually faint. I thought it was because the cafeteria was too stuffy and hot. Hence, the near fainting smell. I waited till Thursday and finally when flu like and stomach bug simtom appeared, I went to the doc in the morning.

I basically just asked him to check my blood pressure (some internal instinct or something) and lo behold....my blood pressure 100/150!!!! Even the doc looks worried. He said, how about you sit outside, rest first and we check again. 15 minutes later, still the same. Doc wanted me to go to the obgyn immediately but instead, after discussion, agreed that I come back in the afternoon just before 3pm after having a good sleep first and check again.

3pm, guess what..BP still 100/150. We went thru the 15min routine again and still the same. So, off I go to the Obgyn. Doc there was concerned too because historically, I did not have any high blood there. That plus my bodyweight, need to be careful lor. And he gave me pills which I took for 2 days. Makes me groggy, headache and nausea! So bad in fact that I called the hospital and asked. Turn out this is common side effects for first timer taking the pills.

On Saturday night, I finally just too lazy to take them before we go for bbq at hubby's fren place. And checked my pressure the next day. YAHOO!! 90/130! It is dropping without medication. So, I decided to check again during the weekend. AGAIN, it is between 90/130 and 80/120! Discussed with my husband and we decided to stop taking and continue to monitor. And since our doc appointment is this Thursday, we will see then how it is.

I just checked again just now and it is now 90/130. So, not too bad. As long as it is below 100/150 and it should be okay. Must have increased because not sleeping too well last few nights due to work stressed! (SIGH! If only win the lottery jackpot! I will quit my job IMMEDIATELY!HAHA!!!) So, will see this Thursday evening..what the doc says not the lottery! :P

p/s: Oh yar! Gonna ask the doc to confirm again the gender. At the same time ask for the letter for me to go maternity leave early because cannot fly after x-week.