Before this, whenever I'm in the car, I always had my seat belt fastened.
Then approximately 4 months into my pregnancy, hubby told me that pregnant women are exempted from wearing seat belt. My tummy was still small so it wasn't getting tight or in my way yet - the seat belt I mean.
Then about 1 month later, tummy still small, I got stopped by the police at a road block near my office. I had renewed my roadtax but i didn't stick it on my windscreen yet. Only when I see police, then I prompty place it on my dashboard. Anyway, after 'advising' me to stick it on my windscreen, he suddenly asked me this
Cop : Pn. mengandung ke?
I was taken by surprise. I was thinking to myself, 'How he knew and why he called me Puan, ha?'
Me : Errrr ya Encik. Kenapa?
Cop : Mengandung tak payah pakai seat belt. Kesian kat baby kat dalam tu.
Ketat. Terpenyet. Tak payah pakai. Buka la seat belt tu.
Me : Oh, ok.
And I was about to get ready to drive away, but still haven't taken off my seat belt yet.
Cop : Eh, buka la seat belt tu. Cepat. Kesian baby tu.
Surprised at his persistency, so I pun quickly released my seat belt, said my thanks, smiled and left.
And that was the start of my no-seat-belt-in-car. Somehow, being so used to it, I still do put it on whenever I'm in the car. Even when my tummy grew bigger and bigger but I still somehow forget.
Now that I'm supposed to have 'outgrown' this previlege, I find that it's so convenient NOT to wear the seat belt. Opps! And I always forget that I should wear it. So now I know my excuse if a cop pulls me over.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya
Goodness me! I think it's a tad too expensive for a 70.3.
NO special rates for Malaysians?
Or did I overlook it?
USD200 for individual participant and USD450 for relay team.
Hmmmm.....tak jadilah considering the current situation....
NO special rates for Malaysians?
Or did I overlook it?
USD200 for individual participant and USD450 for relay team.
Hmmmm.....tak jadilah considering the current situation....
Excuses
Yesterday evening I was already having a plan and a mental picture playing in my head. I was strategizing how and what time should I start my jog today, where should I run/jog to and for how long.
Excited.to.start.'training'.again.
By 10pm, my hopes were dashed! There was no water supply. Checked with some friends in that area and some have but some didn't so we were confident it was the usual pump problem which affected certain units/sections of the block.
So, since it was already late at night, almost midnight, I was quite sure there was no way this problem was going to be rectified in time and so my jog/run has to be postponed. Hopes dashed! Spirits died down.
And the worst was yet to come. (little did we/I know there was going to be worse news)
At slightly pass 7am, when I reached the babysitter's I was promptly asked:
BS: Akak, rumah akak ada air tak?
Sleepy Mum: Huh? Takde la, dari semalam. Kenapa?
BS: Sini baru je takde. Semalam ok lagi. Takde bagi notice ape-ape pun. (referring to a previous water cut, when residents were notified)
Sleepy Mum: Oh yeke? Alamak. (Already worried about baby's feeding and was jolted awake by that statement)
BS: Takpa la. Nanti kalau MBPJ hantar air dalam tangki, kita pergi ambik je la.
Sleepy Mum: OK la, arap-arap ni tak lama la.
Stunned sleepy mum was worried but still rather blur. All I could think of was how happy AIR was the whole morning (a short 20 minutes from the time he was carried off the bed till he reached the babysitter's) . He was smilling and laughing to the other residents in the lift. And now, his mum is helpless in this water issue.
There was a notice at babysitter's block saying that water has been cut few days ago at the low-cost blocks (A&B) and hence there maybe water cut for the other blocks. OMG!
Went home and told hubby the problem. 10mins later I changed, packed wet wipes, hot water and 1 bottle of mineral water and sent them to the babysitter's on my way out to work. No bath - nevermind. Just make sure he gets his milk.
Gosh I hope this is just temporary. I dread if it's gonna last.
Excited.to.start.'training'.again.
By 10pm, my hopes were dashed! There was no water supply. Checked with some friends in that area and some have but some didn't so we were confident it was the usual pump problem which affected certain units/sections of the block.
So, since it was already late at night, almost midnight, I was quite sure there was no way this problem was going to be rectified in time and so my jog/run has to be postponed. Hopes dashed! Spirits died down.
And the worst was yet to come. (little did we/I know there was going to be worse news)
At slightly pass 7am, when I reached the babysitter's I was promptly asked:
BS: Akak, rumah akak ada air tak?
Sleepy Mum: Huh? Takde la, dari semalam. Kenapa?
BS: Sini baru je takde. Semalam ok lagi. Takde bagi notice ape-ape pun. (referring to a previous water cut, when residents were notified)
Sleepy Mum: Oh yeke? Alamak. (Already worried about baby's feeding and was jolted awake by that statement)
BS: Takpa la. Nanti kalau MBPJ hantar air dalam tangki, kita pergi ambik je la.
Sleepy Mum: OK la, arap-arap ni tak lama la.
Stunned sleepy mum was worried but still rather blur. All I could think of was how happy AIR was the whole morning (a short 20 minutes from the time he was carried off the bed till he reached the babysitter's) . He was smilling and laughing to the other residents in the lift. And now, his mum is helpless in this water issue.
There was a notice at babysitter's block saying that water has been cut few days ago at the low-cost blocks (A&B) and hence there maybe water cut for the other blocks. OMG!
Went home and told hubby the problem. 10mins later I changed, packed wet wipes, hot water and 1 bottle of mineral water and sent them to the babysitter's on my way out to work. No bath - nevermind. Just make sure he gets his milk.
Gosh I hope this is just temporary. I dread if it's gonna last.
New PM
And so on 3rd April 2009 we have a new PM....
Haven't had any effect yet....still a long way to go....
Haven't had any effect yet....still a long way to go....
Friday, April 3, 2009
Amazed!
First it was seafood spaghetti, then it was noodles and then it was fish head curry. I'm impressed at my own ability to be able to juggle cooking and baby at home after work, out of which those 3 times were days when hubby was not back yet when I was home. 3 out of 5 is quite good I suppose. hehehe (no, no its not self praise).
It is indeed tiring at times. It's a relieve when baby goes to bed but then after that I somehow feel that I didn't spend enough time with him.
Looking back, 11 weeks ago and reminiscing at how it all began. The journey was indeed sweet. It's funny how people complain about the 'aftermath', but mine seem as uneventful as my pregnancy.
I never vommited or experienced nausea throughout my 39.5 weeks. It was as though I was normal. Only thing that 'confirmed' I was pregnant was that growing tummy and that out-of-breath experience when climbing stairs and if I walk up slopes. And of course the huge appetite I had and occasional cravings.
My post delivery sore butt didn't last more than 2 days. I only consumed the painkiller tablets twice, though I think I was given 3 times a day. And that was it. My take-home prescription is still untouched. And my stitches healed very fast. However, only problem was constipation due to the herbal and heaty food that I consumed throughout confinement. I was also lactating almost immediately - when baby was brought in for his first feed about 4 hours later, there was colostrum.
I wasn't THAT zombied and I got my 'rhythm' tuned to baby after about 2 weeks. I think my eyebags were there la but even normal days when I lack sleep also it appears.
ONLY problem was that the fact that I wasn't allowed to bathe or wash my hair was indeed a stinking experience. It was horrible!! Just before 2 weeks (that's supposedly when I get my 1st bath) I pleaded to my mum to let me bathe cos it was almost Chinese New Year. SO finally I got my 1st bath - herbal bath. hehehe wat a relieve. It was so much easier to sleep at night. And my next bath is only due in another 2 weeks. For someone who perspires easily even during normal times, it was a horrific 1 month not being able to shower. Serious. My hair was always tied up, and constantly 'wet' due to my sweat. Terrible smelly experience. Finally sometime durin my 3rd week or so, mum asked me to wash my hair. Wash without getting water on my shoulders or upper body. Similar to washing at the saloon. And so I did. Gosh, it was a REAL relief.
Post delivery, I was taken aback to find that I still had a 'tummy' which made me look like I was about 4 months pregnant. I was worried how to loose this 'tummy'. Thankfully, after 2 urut sessions, it was gone! Yahoo! After 3 sessions, I was slimmer than before. Serious. No tummy at all. I was thrilled. I was being fed 3 meals with lots of food each time and yet I didn't have that tummy anymore. Waaaaah, happy!
After about 2 weeks plus I just couldn't wait for the 1 month to pass so that I can fill my stomach with nonsense again and get out of the house. Being coupped up wasn't fun. Everyday it was TV, TV and more TV. I couldn't really read though I wanted too cos I was constantly disrupted by baby. I stocked up on books and other reading materials in preparation, but I think I managed only 30%.
Seriously, I'm beginning to enjoy the joys of motherhood. Though during the first 2 weeks I kept thinking to myself how I was going to get through all these. It helped that mum was around for the first 5 weeks and hubby was great around the house eversince. And for the first 4 weeks, I wasn't allowed to do anything. Hah, that was the best part!
On the 6th week, when it was just hubby, baby and I, it was another totally new experience. However, I managed to juggle baby, housework and even doing some errands. Work started and somehow it was ok too. It's work, housework and baby. I guess at times I do think that it does make things easier if there's another person around in the house, but then again, that would mean that I won't be spending as much time as I am now with baby.
Now, it's just the 3 of us and we spend every waking hour together (other than office hours la). Though at times I do wish baby would sleep longer. During weekends, baby will be out with us. We'll go out as before shopping, window shopping or just galavanting la, sometimes for a whole day. Only thing we're not able to do - go for a movie together! Perhaps when he's slightly older. Have to train him. He's got parents who love going for movies.
I can't wait to see more progress in baby. This morning it looked like baby was trying to turn over. Can't wait for him to be able to walk or crawl and create a havoc in my house! :D
It is indeed tiring at times. It's a relieve when baby goes to bed but then after that I somehow feel that I didn't spend enough time with him.
Looking back, 11 weeks ago and reminiscing at how it all began. The journey was indeed sweet. It's funny how people complain about the 'aftermath', but mine seem as uneventful as my pregnancy.
I never vommited or experienced nausea throughout my 39.5 weeks. It was as though I was normal. Only thing that 'confirmed' I was pregnant was that growing tummy and that out-of-breath experience when climbing stairs and if I walk up slopes. And of course the huge appetite I had and occasional cravings.
My post delivery sore butt didn't last more than 2 days. I only consumed the painkiller tablets twice, though I think I was given 3 times a day. And that was it. My take-home prescription is still untouched. And my stitches healed very fast. However, only problem was constipation due to the herbal and heaty food that I consumed throughout confinement. I was also lactating almost immediately - when baby was brought in for his first feed about 4 hours later, there was colostrum.
I wasn't THAT zombied and I got my 'rhythm' tuned to baby after about 2 weeks. I think my eyebags were there la but even normal days when I lack sleep also it appears.
ONLY problem was that the fact that I wasn't allowed to bathe or wash my hair was indeed a stinking experience. It was horrible!! Just before 2 weeks (that's supposedly when I get my 1st bath) I pleaded to my mum to let me bathe cos it was almost Chinese New Year. SO finally I got my 1st bath - herbal bath. hehehe wat a relieve. It was so much easier to sleep at night. And my next bath is only due in another 2 weeks. For someone who perspires easily even during normal times, it was a horrific 1 month not being able to shower. Serious. My hair was always tied up, and constantly 'wet' due to my sweat. Terrible smelly experience. Finally sometime durin my 3rd week or so, mum asked me to wash my hair. Wash without getting water on my shoulders or upper body. Similar to washing at the saloon. And so I did. Gosh, it was a REAL relief.
Post delivery, I was taken aback to find that I still had a 'tummy' which made me look like I was about 4 months pregnant. I was worried how to loose this 'tummy'. Thankfully, after 2 urut sessions, it was gone! Yahoo! After 3 sessions, I was slimmer than before. Serious. No tummy at all. I was thrilled. I was being fed 3 meals with lots of food each time and yet I didn't have that tummy anymore. Waaaaah, happy!
After about 2 weeks plus I just couldn't wait for the 1 month to pass so that I can fill my stomach with nonsense again and get out of the house. Being coupped up wasn't fun. Everyday it was TV, TV and more TV. I couldn't really read though I wanted too cos I was constantly disrupted by baby. I stocked up on books and other reading materials in preparation, but I think I managed only 30%.
Seriously, I'm beginning to enjoy the joys of motherhood. Though during the first 2 weeks I kept thinking to myself how I was going to get through all these. It helped that mum was around for the first 5 weeks and hubby was great around the house eversince. And for the first 4 weeks, I wasn't allowed to do anything. Hah, that was the best part!
On the 6th week, when it was just hubby, baby and I, it was another totally new experience. However, I managed to juggle baby, housework and even doing some errands. Work started and somehow it was ok too. It's work, housework and baby. I guess at times I do think that it does make things easier if there's another person around in the house, but then again, that would mean that I won't be spending as much time as I am now with baby.
Now, it's just the 3 of us and we spend every waking hour together (other than office hours la). Though at times I do wish baby would sleep longer. During weekends, baby will be out with us. We'll go out as before shopping, window shopping or just galavanting la, sometimes for a whole day. Only thing we're not able to do - go for a movie together! Perhaps when he's slightly older. Have to train him. He's got parents who love going for movies.
I can't wait to see more progress in baby. This morning it looked like baby was trying to turn over. Can't wait for him to be able to walk or crawl and create a havoc in my house! :D
6am!!!
6am....615am....NO!!NO!!NO!! arrrrgh!
If baby AIR didn't squirm I would still be in bed. If he didn't fidget, my eyes would still be tightly shut and be somewhere in dreamland. It was my first attempt to wake up early (just to wake up, not to run yet! hah). And so I fed AIR and suddenly he was looking at me with his huge eyes. He was still sleepy but rather reluctant to shut his eyes. Sang him some lullabies (in rather out of tune and horse morning voice) and somehow he went back to sleep. So did I. Till 645am. Time for me to really wake up and send him to nursery.
I wonder if 6am will happen next week. I'll make sure it does. No excuses!
If baby AIR didn't squirm I would still be in bed. If he didn't fidget, my eyes would still be tightly shut and be somewhere in dreamland. It was my first attempt to wake up early (just to wake up, not to run yet! hah). And so I fed AIR and suddenly he was looking at me with his huge eyes. He was still sleepy but rather reluctant to shut his eyes. Sang him some lullabies (in rather out of tune and horse morning voice) and somehow he went back to sleep. So did I. Till 645am. Time for me to really wake up and send him to nursery.
I wonder if 6am will happen next week. I'll make sure it does. No excuses!
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