I was going through the pictures earlier this noon and i realised that rislin`s daddy is rarely invovled in the part of her life because of busy working as a sole bread winner. Despite this, Rislin would always wake up at the middle of the night around 12pm to 4am to wait till her daddy comes home. I find this action so sweet and comforting yet so frustrating because i have to play frustration game with her as shes tired but she doesnt want to sleep.

How i found out this? Yesterday i just realised when she woke up at 12am refusing to sleep and daddy came back at around 3am, she fusses and screams and latch and unlatch comfort nursing, finally fuss by "talking" and boom! fell asleep on her own.

Sometimes i just wish he could be involved more, but Rislin is a super fussy baby now during teething that even my mum doesnt even dare to take care of her for like 1-2hrs. Shes fussier than ever because of teething and gets on my nerves. But no matter what, my baby girl will always be my sweetie :)

Enough ramblings.. And let pictures do the talking..

now, i realise how alike i look like rislin.. this is my fravoite pic, though i look unglam and so blur but hey, we look alike! lol



And my Sneaky little girl trying to eat up the rocker`s toys... Aiming the donut..



On a slight note, this taste better..


oops i got discovered and evidence is even posted online!!



And last friday i brought her to post office and tiong bahru as i have something to post.. So we went happily and i sling her on my MIM sling, i almost died with the weight needless to say.. And while digging my things you see what happen!!


I actually "drew" on her face accidently while catching the pillow she threw down lol. And i cant resist babies that are zonked out after milk.. So here goes nothing lol, taken at tiong nursing room.



After that, i travelled to Plaza Singapura and bought the fish oil to eat so that to make her a smart baby! Two big bottles, 180mg each, after 20% discount costing me around $49.. And also bought a I love mama cherry teat pacificer but as usual she reject maybe cause too big as she seem to take it but spit out as i kiasu go buy 6mths and above de.. Everything of her is big except her tiny mouth! lol, time to buy again. Anyway i also bought pureen`s pure cornstarch powder. For those who doesnt know that normal baby powder which contains talc can kill.. Heres a bit of info for you..

Q. Why is talc harmful?

A. Talc is closely related to the potent carcinogen asbestos. Talc particles have been shown to cause tumors in the ovaries and lungs of cancer victims. For the last 30 years, scientists have closely scrutinized talc particles and found dangerous similarities to asbestos. Responding to this evidence in 1973, the FDA drafted a resolution that would limit the amount of asbestos-like fibers in cosmetic grade talc. However, no ruling has ever been made and today, cosmetic grade talc remains non-regulated by the federal government. This inaction ignores a 1993 National Toxicology Program report which found that cosmetic grade talc, without any asbestos-like fibers, caused tumors in animal subjects.1 Clearly with or without asbestos-like fibers, cosmetic grade talcum powder is a carcinogen.

Q. What kind of exposure is dangerous?

A. Talc is toxic. Talc particles cause tumors in human ovaries and lungs. Numerous studies have shown a strong link between frequent use of talc in the female genital area and ovarian cancer. Talc particles are able to move through the reproductive system and become imbedded in the lining of the ovary. Researchers have found talc particles in ovarian tumors and have found that women with ovarian cancer have used talcum powder in their genital area more frequently than healthy women.2

Talc poses a health risk when exposed to the lungs. Talc miners have shown higher rates of lung cancer and other respiratory illnesses from exposure to industrial grade talc, which contains dangerous silica and asbestos. The common household hazard posed by talc is inhalation of baby powder by infants. Since the early 1980s, records show that several thousand infants each year have died or become seriously ill following accidental inhalation of baby powder.3

Q. What about infants?

A. Talc is used on babies because it absorbs unpleasant moisture. Clearly, dusting with talcum powder endangers an infant's lungs at the prospect of inhalation. Exposing children to this carcinogen is unnecessary and dangerous.

From: http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/cosmetics/talc.htm



For those who want to "follow me" to get cornstarch powder do note of this info, i bought cornstarch powder as its a cheaper alternative of non talc powder, intially i wanted to buy two small bottle of non talc powder but its freaking expensive at $20+ for just two small bottle so i settled for pure cornstarch.Note of the "risk" for using pure cornstarch.

Cornstarch based baby powders are coarser than talcum powder, but absorb moisture and reduce rubbing and chafing just as well. If your baby powder is made with cornstarch, a build up of powder can lead to the growth of harmful fungi. Washing or removing baby powder when changing your baby’s diapers is also a good idea to prevent build up on your baby’s legs.

From: http://www.thebabydepartment.com/babycare/baby-powder.aspx


Oh yes and ramblings about the swimming center my girl always went.. I went there for my signed package.And before swimming, i checked with the aunty in charge and that she said i had used only 4 sessions, as i had not brought my girl out on a weekly routine for sometime, thus i lost count on how many times i brought my girl.

So we were chatting while this another china staff came to take over her shift i think. Not long before she came, my girl came out of the water after a while and drank a bit of milk before continuing to swim..

As my girl is the super fussy type of baby, sometimes during swimming she will drink 2-3times throughout.So when the aunty is gone,not long my girl wants her milk.And i took her out to drink,giving her drink a bit as she will fall asleep in the pool if she drink fully.

Thus we put her back again, and she keep repeating that give her drink full. So nevermind.. Then, my girl was in a very bad mood thus keep crying. And i brought her out to try to give her milk again (note that this happen the most 10mins). While i went in to feed her, she actually drain the water away!

WOW, and my girl just swam the most 20-30mins?But i just kept quiet and feed her. Then she came in the room, and say that i left 2 sessions as i used up 8 sessions. Then i asked huh, but didnt the aunty say i left 5 sessions. She said that during meeting they would tabulate up. I said that didnt you all write down in one book then? She then insisted her saying, so nevermind.. And she also "warned/threatened" me saying that the next time i dont bring my card, i cant let my baby swim??

And i paid $100+ just for the package and membership and i cant let my baby swim? what is going on? I change my wallet at times as i got 2 different bag and i bring my baby to swim only when i meet clients, and mine is those kind of last minute meeting. So i will not bring it at times.

And she also humilated me saying in chinese, ni you le ji ci shi xin zhi du ming de, in english is how many times you swam you ownself know one. Wow, did i mention that i have a good memory to even note down? And note that early on i checked with the aunty thinking if its used up. I will re-sign a new package.

I am very angry and disappointed with the humilation she gave me and the poor service she offered, its more of a self service that she offered and the most she do is entertain my girl like 5mins?

Most of the time she sit at the counter doing the sums or only that help me in taking my girl out of the pool and wearing the float for her. And once i went like 10mins before closing, she told me that cannot swim already cause they off the heater already.

While the other good staff that used to be there, dont mind me swimming even if its that late and we been there quite a few times with her around.My husband only rarely have off and work night shift so we cant help that we come late.

And i thought of wanting to sign new package but because of this horrible service she offered, i doubt i will be signing any package anytime soon or rather ever again as i frequent ps most of the time, and i dont wish to be served with humilation and displeasure.

And the two china staff which i always talk to know my girl pattern one , she need to drinks 2-3 times depending on her mood, anyway i have emailed the above to that swimming center.


Anyway moving on to the end of the post, I bought my girl two new toys!!Yes again from US, waiting for my friend to come back on the 31st with the toys heh.

1) The soothe and glow Seahorse!!


2)Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes!

Promote music appreciation and auditory development by introducing your little one to baby-friendly versions of classical masterpieces by Mozart, Vivaldi, Chopin and Rossini with the Baby Einstein¨ Takealong Tunes! A large, easy to press button allows your baby to toggle through 7 high quality and enjoyable classical melodies at home, or for on-the-go fun! This baby¨s version of an ¨MP3 player¨ has colorful lights that dance across the screen to enhance each entertaining melody and promote visual perception.

And I also bought my girl a TUTU skirt! yes its totally handmade from US!(so good life hor? When i was young i didnt have such a good treatment lol) Shes making it now and will post the picture later when shes done. Anyway this is one of her works, isnt it cute?