Ok... finally, we're down to 2 names for each gender. Wouldn't mind some opinions or comments from you all regarding the names. It would be fun to see which is more well liked.
If baby is boy...
1. Clement
Origin: Latin
Latin --> merciful; 14 heads of the Catholic church had that name
The short form, Clem means homey & humble
2. Tristan
Origin: Celtic
Celtic --> full of sorrow. In Arthurian legend, Tristan (sometimes called Tristram) was a Knight of the Round Table and the tragic hero of the medieval tale "Tristan and Isolde."
French --> related to the word for "sad".
Old Welsh --> noisy one
Latin --> labourer
Kindly visit this site to vote your favourite. Thanks
http://phoenix.babyzone.com/babynames/bnpoll.asp?PollID=32619
If baby is girl...
1. Valerie
Origin: Old French, Latin
It means strong, maybe because of its relation to valour. It also means healthy
2. Emily
Origin: Old German, Latin
Latin --> Industrious, striving, eager
Paul Tan --> Every Moment I Love You
Kindly visit this site to vote your favourite. Thanks
http://phoenix.babyzone.com/babynames/bnpoll.asp?PollID=32618
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
18 weeks...153 days to go
Time flies isn't it? Will be going to my new doctor next Monday and I'm hoping that they will do an ultrasound and I won't need to wait till 20weeks to see baby again.
To explain a little on why I changed doctors. I felt that my previous doctor was a "blur"... he looks blur and he doesn't give me the confidence that he's the expert on my current situation. And he doesn't talk with confidence either... or I should put it "he looks & talks like a nerd" not a professional at all!! And I am very particular about the impressions that people give me. I just need someone to assure me that they know what they are doing, and not just say "Everything is fine. Baby is great" That's all the doc said!!! I gave him 3 mths before deciding to call the other doc.
Although I may not know how good this current doctor will be, but I'm sure it'll be better than the previous one. Furthermore, the new clinic will be nearer to my home, only 2miles away (less than 10mins drive). And many past Singaporean mothers have delivered in this hospital (Del Webb Hospital). The old clinic/hospital is about half hr drive... you get the picture.
Anyways, I've got a list of questions for this new doctor. Will see how well they answer me.
Regarding baby and me, my tummy is growing a little bigger than before but not really huge yet. Unless I wear elastic pants/skirt. Or when you see me in my undergarments or naked.... Hehehehehe....... My other body parts dun seem to be getting bigger... which is good. Some people even said that I looked like I lost weight. HHmmmmm.......
Have not felt baby kicking or moving yet... but sometimes my belly button or nearby will hurt a little (like something pulling). Not sure if it's baby's movement.
Time to go sleep soon... mommy & baby saying adieu....
To explain a little on why I changed doctors. I felt that my previous doctor was a "blur"... he looks blur and he doesn't give me the confidence that he's the expert on my current situation. And he doesn't talk with confidence either... or I should put it "he looks & talks like a nerd" not a professional at all!! And I am very particular about the impressions that people give me. I just need someone to assure me that they know what they are doing, and not just say "Everything is fine. Baby is great" That's all the doc said!!! I gave him 3 mths before deciding to call the other doc.
Although I may not know how good this current doctor will be, but I'm sure it'll be better than the previous one. Furthermore, the new clinic will be nearer to my home, only 2miles away (less than 10mins drive). And many past Singaporean mothers have delivered in this hospital (Del Webb Hospital). The old clinic/hospital is about half hr drive... you get the picture.
Anyways, I've got a list of questions for this new doctor. Will see how well they answer me.
Regarding baby and me, my tummy is growing a little bigger than before but not really huge yet. Unless I wear elastic pants/skirt. Or when you see me in my undergarments or naked.... Hehehehehe....... My other body parts dun seem to be getting bigger... which is good. Some people even said that I looked like I lost weight. HHmmmmm.......
Have not felt baby kicking or moving yet... but sometimes my belly button or nearby will hurt a little (like something pulling). Not sure if it's baby's movement.
Time to go sleep soon... mommy & baby saying adieu....
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Dreaming away
I've been constantly dreaming eversince I got pregnant. There was even a period where I would dream every single day!! But yesterday's dream was different. 
I dreamt about my child... and it's a girl. Hee hee heee...
It started off with me caring for a small tiny baby... say a few months old. She was such a good baby. As I lay her in the crib, she was so quiet, peaceful and contented.
Then the dream fast forwarded to me holding the baby on my lap, think she was about a year old. She was standing on my lap and was giggling at me. I could feel her liveliness and playfulness. It was such a joy to have her laughing at me, and me laughing with her.
Next thing I knew, my baby girl is about 2-3 years old...sitting on the sofa next to me, and she was reciting the days of the week!! From Mon - Sun, all in order!! What an amazing child.
Then came the scary part.....
My baby girl was about 6 years old. The family was sitting at the dining table having dinner. And my precious little girl was yakking non-stop at the table!!! And not eating her food. Guess what I did?! I went to pinch her ears.... and ask her to stop talking and start eating her food!!
I then woke up from the dream. What a roller coaster ride....
I've always wanted to be a lassaire faire kind of a parent. Not wanting to control my child's every movement and life. Mainly because I think that was my parents way of upbringing too. I've never really asked them in details (I will soon), but that's how I felt it was. And I turned out pretty decent...
But after this dream... what if I become the opposite? Someone who controls, decides and enforces what my children should do, eat, think and just be a dominating mother, which is the flip side of what I want. That would be scary.
I dreamt about my child... and it's a girl. Hee hee heee...
It started off with me caring for a small tiny baby... say a few months old. She was such a good baby. As I lay her in the crib, she was so quiet, peaceful and contented.
Then the dream fast forwarded to me holding the baby on my lap, think she was about a year old. She was standing on my lap and was giggling at me. I could feel her liveliness and playfulness. It was such a joy to have her laughing at me, and me laughing with her.
Next thing I knew, my baby girl is about 2-3 years old...sitting on the sofa next to me, and she was reciting the days of the week!! From Mon - Sun, all in order!! What an amazing child.
Then came the scary part.....
My baby girl was about 6 years old. The family was sitting at the dining table having dinner. And my precious little girl was yakking non-stop at the table!!! And not eating her food. Guess what I did?! I went to pinch her ears.... and ask her to stop talking and start eating her food!!
I then woke up from the dream. What a roller coaster ride....
I've always wanted to be a lassaire faire kind of a parent. Not wanting to control my child's every movement and life. Mainly because I think that was my parents way of upbringing too. I've never really asked them in details (I will soon), but that's how I felt it was. And I turned out pretty decent...
But after this dream... what if I become the opposite? Someone who controls, decides and enforces what my children should do, eat, think and just be a dominating mother, which is the flip side of what I want. That would be scary.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Another milestone!
I've finally passed the 4th month... 17 weeks... finally!
Hee hee hee.... I sometimes wonder if pregnancy is a countdown or a countup. Counting down to the birth of baby or counting up to my tummy growing to be huge. I recently read in a magazine, quote "...(I) should be expecting a Buddha-like mom-to-be serenity...But what am I gettin? Just the Buddha-like shape". Haa haa haa....We couldn't stop laughing.
There are so many things I need to know, to read about, to understand... and most importantly, to practice. That is the difficult part. Practice what I'm reading.
- take my prenatal vitamins & evening primrose pills
- start and to continue daily with my yoga
- walk 30mins daily
- read to my baby daily
- listen to soothing music or sing to my baby
- get Paul to talk/sing to baby daily (what a chore!)
- be positive, happy & etc...
- don't get agitated, frustrated, angry & etc...
- read more baby articles to get prepared
- read parenting articles/books
- find out what's the best products for babies: diapers, stroller, car seat, bottles, breast pump, baby lotion, shampoo, body wash, milk formula (just in case I don't have enough milk to last), maternity pillows, suitable toys (preferably educational) and so much more that my brain can't remember them all
(a big sigh).... i can still sigh right?
well... my tummy is not very big... still look as though I'm just fat instead of being pregnant. Sorry I don't have any pictures of myself yet. The photographer is procastinating!! ahahahhaa So you'll have to be satisfied with a drawn diagram for now.
My back is aching.... so mommy & baby going to talk a walk in the backyard now. It rained this morning, so it's quite cooling outside. Tata...
Hee hee hee.... I sometimes wonder if pregnancy is a countdown or a countup. Counting down to the birth of baby or counting up to my tummy growing to be huge. I recently read in a magazine, quote "...(I) should be expecting a Buddha-like mom-to-be serenity...But what am I gettin? Just the Buddha-like shape". Haa haa haa....We couldn't stop laughing.
There are so many things I need to know, to read about, to understand... and most importantly, to practice. That is the difficult part. Practice what I'm reading.
- take my prenatal vitamins & evening primrose pills
- start and to continue daily with my yoga
- walk 30mins daily
- read to my baby daily
- listen to soothing music or sing to my baby
- get Paul to talk/sing to baby daily (what a chore!)
- be positive, happy & etc...
- don't get agitated, frustrated, angry & etc...
- read more baby articles to get prepared
- read parenting articles/books
- find out what's the best products for babies: diapers, stroller, car seat, bottles, breast pump, baby lotion, shampoo, body wash, milk formula (just in case I don't have enough milk to last), maternity pillows, suitable toys (preferably educational) and so much more that my brain can't remember them all
(a big sigh).... i can still sigh right?
well... my tummy is not very big... still look as though I'm just fat instead of being pregnant. Sorry I don't have any pictures of myself yet. The photographer is procastinating!! ahahahhaa So you'll have to be satisfied with a drawn diagram for now.
My back is aching.... so mommy & baby going to talk a walk in the backyard now. It rained this morning, so it's quite cooling outside. Tata...
Monday, October 03, 2005
Busy, busy week
Had a very busy past week. Went shopping on Wed/Thu/Sat. Had company over for dinner on Fri & Sun. Very tired... but I feel good.
Went to Dillards (similar to Metro) but there wasn't a maternity dept, saw all the baby clothes but can't buy them. So bought a few bermudas for Paul.
Had Popiah on Fri with friends. Intended to have steamboat, but too little people (only 4) to enjoy all the food. So, decided to just have popiah.
On Sat, we went to AZ Mills (biggest shopping mall in AZ and most of the shops there are outlets - prices are much lower than retail). Only spent about 3hrs there... bought some maternity clothes. Went to a Vietnamese restaurant for Wanton noodles and Beef kuayteow soup.
On Sun, there were more friends over, 11 of us including 2 kids. We had Vietnamese pork chops, mini croissants, potato salad, fruit salad, stir-fry vege, cake & ice-cream. It was a very filling dinner.
I really believe that I'm a person who needs human interaction. Not just Pauls' but a variety of people. Maybe I've been so isolated at home the past month that no matter how tired I was, I felt happy. Happy to know that people enjoy (hopefully) and like my company.
Had a talk with my grandma last week and she encouraged me by saying "We don't need to give a care in this world as long as we have a clear conscience and given the best to everything that we do". She said "People may or may not appreciate us, but it's at their disadvantage, not ours" My grandma is such a strong character... she's always been so independent, righteous and discerning. Really the times that I spent with her... chatting, listening to her stories and just discussing the topics of the day. I still remember sitting with her at the kitchen table, listening to redifussion's story and later talking about how we can learn from the story and reflect it upon our daily lives. Final goal: Improving ourselves.
I'm glad that my grandma is still very healthy and will be able to enjoy the company of her great-grandchild. And, praying very hard, that she'll have many more years and my child will be able to experience what I have experienced with her. There aren't many people I trust (not even myself or Paul) whom I think will be able to give the right kind of upbringing I want for my child. Except my grandma.
I love you grandma! And my baby loves you too :OP
Went to Dillards (similar to Metro) but there wasn't a maternity dept, saw all the baby clothes but can't buy them. So bought a few bermudas for Paul.
Had Popiah on Fri with friends. Intended to have steamboat, but too little people (only 4) to enjoy all the food. So, decided to just have popiah.
On Sat, we went to AZ Mills (biggest shopping mall in AZ and most of the shops there are outlets - prices are much lower than retail). Only spent about 3hrs there... bought some maternity clothes. Went to a Vietnamese restaurant for Wanton noodles and Beef kuayteow soup.
On Sun, there were more friends over, 11 of us including 2 kids. We had Vietnamese pork chops, mini croissants, potato salad, fruit salad, stir-fry vege, cake & ice-cream. It was a very filling dinner.
I really believe that I'm a person who needs human interaction. Not just Pauls' but a variety of people. Maybe I've been so isolated at home the past month that no matter how tired I was, I felt happy. Happy to know that people enjoy (hopefully) and like my company.
Had a talk with my grandma last week and she encouraged me by saying "We don't need to give a care in this world as long as we have a clear conscience and given the best to everything that we do". She said "People may or may not appreciate us, but it's at their disadvantage, not ours" My grandma is such a strong character... she's always been so independent, righteous and discerning. Really the times that I spent with her... chatting, listening to her stories and just discussing the topics of the day. I still remember sitting with her at the kitchen table, listening to redifussion's story and later talking about how we can learn from the story and reflect it upon our daily lives. Final goal: Improving ourselves.
I'm glad that my grandma is still very healthy and will be able to enjoy the company of her great-grandchild. And, praying very hard, that she'll have many more years and my child will be able to experience what I have experienced with her. There aren't many people I trust (not even myself or Paul) whom I think will be able to give the right kind of upbringing I want for my child. Except my grandma.
I love you grandma! And my baby loves you too :OP
Week 14 and growing...
Week 14 and my baby is the size of a Lemon! Oh my! The arms and legs are starting to lengthen and will be in proportion to the body. He/She is also able to move facial muscles to squint, frown or maybe even smile. By end of the week, he/she will be able to grasp and suck his/her thumb.
What an amazing feat. That's my baby.
The tummy has grown just a little. Took some pictures, will put it up later. I no longer need to explain to Paul that it's not my fats and it's the baby. I think it's going to be a small baby... since i'm growing so slowly. Which may be a good thing cos it won't be too heavy to carry in the later trimester. As long as it's in the healthy range. And was thinking to myself that the minimal baby weight gained will be easier to lose after delivery :O)
Been able to eat alot more now. 2 bowls of porridge instead of 1; 1 croissant instead of half. And being able to cook again has allowed me to eat better. No more TV dinners, breads and instant noodles.
What an amazing feat. That's my baby.
The tummy has grown just a little. Took some pictures, will put it up later. I no longer need to explain to Paul that it's not my fats and it's the baby. I think it's going to be a small baby... since i'm growing so slowly. Which may be a good thing cos it won't be too heavy to carry in the later trimester. As long as it's in the healthy range. And was thinking to myself that the minimal baby weight gained will be easier to lose after delivery :O)
Been able to eat alot more now. 2 bowls of porridge instead of 1; 1 croissant instead of half. And being able to cook again has allowed me to eat better. No more TV dinners, breads and instant noodles.
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