I am free to be .....

It's been a month... time really flies doesn't it? Valerie's already 2.5yrs old... and twins are growing bigger everyday... 1 mth (37weeks).

Got my first hairwash today, phew! And my first shower! It's been a very uncomfortable month. So different from when I did my confinement in Phoenix.

Twin's full month celebration

It's a Chinese tradition to have a big celebration when a baby turns 1 month old. Due to health concerns, we decided not to have a big party but just a small family gathering at home. As the twins are only 37weeks and we had a namelist of about 80-100 people, we were worried that their little bodies may not be able to handle any germs/bacterias out there. Therefore we'll just skip the full month party and have a bigger 1year old party next year.

Had the usual Red eggs and Ang Ku kueh, and a cake to celebrate. We also had the infamous "Heng hua" noodle - where it is always cooked at any family gathering or major celebrations for this dialect group. Both grandmas, paternal great grandma, Uncle Derrick, Aunty Janice and Aunty Cynthia were there to help celebrate this auspicious day.

I guess not having the party is also a blessing in disguise. I'm super tired and have no energy to plan and organize such an event. Me being the usual me, I always make sure that my parties are extraordinary and special. But I am definitely not in the mood or the mental state to do a good job. So, look out for an invitation next year!!

Everyday life with the twins

More of the little twin stars....

Both twins are back at home since Friday. Vernette came home first on Thu, 7 Aug followed by Vernise on Fri, 8 Aug. So far so good... they are feeding well and sleeping well. Going to the pediatrician this Friday for a check up, and it'll be the twins first outing since coming home from the hospital.

Can you recognise who is who? I can't.... ahahahahha...neither can Paul!!

Took the photo and forgot to write down who's on the left and who's on the right.... hehehehee....but my guess is Vernette is on the left and Vernise is on the right.

We do not know "scientifically" if they are fraternal(non-identical) or identical twins. During ultrasound before the twins were born, the doctor said they are fraternal. During surgery, my gynae couldn't decipher from the placenta. The pediatrician feels that they are identical. But, without an actual lab test, we'll never know until they get older and when they do look alike, they are identical.

Anyways, confinement here in Singapore is horrendous!! How i miss the cooling and dry days in Phoenix. No buckets of perspiration and uncomfortness. But this time around... there is no pain to the wound... thank God. Didn't see many stretch marks so far... but will never know till later.

Can't wait for the confinement period to end and i can start putting on my magic oil.... to prevent the marks ever appearing!!

Back in Singapore - after almost a year

Well.... lots of changes in this 1 year. Was pregnant and have given birth to twins. Valerie has become a big sister, nw with 2 younger siblings, Vernette & Vernise. Paul's now a proud father of 3 daughters.... He's also been transfered to Changi Airbase (an hours' drive one way from home, the westend of Singapore to the eastend)

Here are some pictures taken during this one year back home in Singapore.

First haircut with Uncle Andy. Could see that she's having a lovely time. No problems at all with her sitting still.

Learning how to sweep the floor from NaiNai (paul's mom).

With Snowy, at Jasmine's house. Loves dogs but the dogs are all so afraid of her!!! Hahahaha


Just came up from the pool, Valerie's favourite activity - being thrown in to the pool!!!

Proudly presenting the newborn twins!!

Here are some pics of Vernette and Vernise. Can you spot the difference?? Hee hee...
We can't differentiate them yet too.. lol


Pic 1 - New arrivals


Pic 2 - Vernette @ T+30 mins in NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit)


Pic 3 - Vernise @ T+30 mins in NICU


Pic 4 & 5- Vernette (above) and Vernise 1 day old