The weather is starting to turn hot and Claire's eczema flared up this morning! Yesterday, this silly gal scratched her legs and they are full of wounds. I told Mum to apply moisturiser on her legs. Mum told me that it is pointless and will make her itch even more! I almost fainted when i hear this....
Mum told me that by bathing Claire with bittergourd's vine, her eczema totally subsided. I guess that is the only remedy that works better than steriod cream and moisturisers. The only problem is that it is not easily found. Thanks to my younger Sis-in-law, i m able to get these bittergourd vines.
Actually, I kinda blamed my father in law for causing Claire's eczema to flare up last weekend. He drove us and his car was like one big hot oven. My Mother in law has already instructed him to cool the car but yet... Sigh!
Guess i can only pray that Claire outgrows this condition fast!
Nevertheless, i will continue praying that Claire will outgrow eczema fast!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Swimming!
Swimming is one activity that I will very much like Claire to do instead of bringing her to shopping malls for window shopping.
So, after months of persuasion and threats to Pirate King on bringing Claire to this place that has tub swimming for babies. We finally went there last Saturday.
Quoting Pirate King's words on the session,"$25 for clearing a piece of mucus from Claire's nose is really expensive!"
This place has 3 big tubs for babies to "swim". The babies are given a float around their neck and plonked them into the big tub of water to swim.
When the lady put the float around Claire's neck, Claire's expression looks pissed off but she has not made any statement yet. The moment, we plonked her into the tub, she is so happy as her feet is able to touch the bottom of the tub (that's not called "swimming") and she starts to kick a bit.
Upon hearing my complaint on her touching the tub's bottom, the lady in charge poured in more water. This little rascal of mine starts to enjoy herself but her face is expressionless and she knows how to hold on to the float! Subsequently, the float is making her uncomfortable and she starts to wail!
The moment the float is taken off her and with my hands supporting her in the tub. She is so happy and back to her cheeky self. Guess what, she did a doggy style (ie floating by herself) without me doing anything! The best part is that the big piece of mucus in her nose came off and i squirmed when i saw it sinking down to the bottom of the tub!
I think I gotta scrub Doris' bath tub and bring Claire there for more swimming sessions! Hopefully, Doris has a rubber ducky too!
So, after months of persuasion and threats to Pirate King on bringing Claire to this place that has tub swimming for babies. We finally went there last Saturday.
Quoting Pirate King's words on the session,"$25 for clearing a piece of mucus from Claire's nose is really expensive!"
This place has 3 big tubs for babies to "swim". The babies are given a float around their neck and plonked them into the big tub of water to swim.
When the lady put the float around Claire's neck, Claire's expression looks pissed off but she has not made any statement yet. The moment, we plonked her into the tub, she is so happy as her feet is able to touch the bottom of the tub (that's not called "swimming") and she starts to kick a bit.
Upon hearing my complaint on her touching the tub's bottom, the lady in charge poured in more water. This little rascal of mine starts to enjoy herself but her face is expressionless and she knows how to hold on to the float! Subsequently, the float is making her uncomfortable and she starts to wail!
The moment the float is taken off her and with my hands supporting her in the tub. She is so happy and back to her cheeky self. Guess what, she did a doggy style (ie floating by herself) without me doing anything! The best part is that the big piece of mucus in her nose came off and i squirmed when i saw it sinking down to the bottom of the tub!
I think I gotta scrub Doris' bath tub and bring Claire there for more swimming sessions! Hopefully, Doris has a rubber ducky too!
Jump, Jump, Jumperoo!
Yup, i got the Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo for my cheeky gal.
I heard loads of positive reviews on this toy and the first time, i put Claire in to try. She was jumping for joy and she never looked so happy before!
Pirate King was hesitant to get it for her as he s afraid that it might become another white elephant like the Bumbo seat and this toy isn't cheap either!
With $190+ pockets lighter, we got her this toy. I will say, this toy helps us alot by distracting her for at least 15minutes before she starts to fuss. At least, she gets to develop her calf muscles while we have a bit of time to do our stuff. I just pray that this toy will be able to last till my future 2nd child!
I admit that Pirate King & I spoilt Claire's rotten with all these toys and lotsa love. Somehow, I wonder whether will we be able to provide our future 2nd child with the same kind of stuff like what we did for Claire!
PS: My Mum bought another teether for Claire! Another doting Grandma!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Internet Shopping!
Help! I m hooked on internet shopping!
Ever since, I bought Claire's eczema's lotions & creams from Amazon.com. I m absolutely hooked onto online shopping. I will go through various US websites to check out for any pretty clothings and shoes for her and online shopping has been made easier with the introduction of VPOST US shipping.
Guess what, I just placed another order for Claire's eczema's lotions & a soft toy for her from Amazon.com. I m really one big spendthrift Mum!
The next thing i wanna do is to get my Sis to get Claire's pediped shoes from San Francisco when she is there for her assignment!
Ever since, I bought Claire's eczema's lotions & creams from Amazon.com. I m absolutely hooked onto online shopping. I will go through various US websites to check out for any pretty clothings and shoes for her and online shopping has been made easier with the introduction of VPOST US shipping.
Guess what, I just placed another order for Claire's eczema's lotions & a soft toy for her from Amazon.com. I m really one big spendthrift Mum!
The next thing i wanna do is to get my Sis to get Claire's pediped shoes from San Francisco when she is there for her assignment!
Stupid Me!
Yup, its really STUPID of me!
Claire woke up quite a couple of times and twice, Mum came over to chide her to go to sleep. After that, Mum realised that Claire was shivering with cold. Then, Mum wrapped an extra blanket on Claire. With the extra blanket, Claire was sleeping till her next feed.
I felt so STUPID and if Claire has caught a chill or fallen sick due to this. I will be so guilt stricken, the very fact that i will feel cold, what about my Claire?
Claire woke up quite a couple of times and twice, Mum came over to chide her to go to sleep. After that, Mum realised that Claire was shivering with cold. Then, Mum wrapped an extra blanket on Claire. With the extra blanket, Claire was sleeping till her next feed.
I felt so STUPID and if Claire has caught a chill or fallen sick due to this. I will be so guilt stricken, the very fact that i will feel cold, what about my Claire?
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Baby Carrier
I bought a new baby carrier for Claire last Saturday.
This carrier is a 2nd hand Babybjorn Baby Carrier Air. It costs me $90, a new one will cost $199! The reason for getting this carrier is that the current one (given by Michael & Polly) is bulky, no adequate support for the baby and straining on the adult.
The minute Claire is put into the carrier, she is so happy and kept on smiling at us. This carrier allows her to explore the world with her eyes and perspective!
This carrier is a 2nd hand Babybjorn Baby Carrier Air. It costs me $90, a new one will cost $199! The reason for getting this carrier is that the current one (given by Michael & Polly) is bulky, no adequate support for the baby and straining on the adult.
The minute Claire is put into the carrier, she is so happy and kept on smiling at us. This carrier allows her to explore the world with her eyes and perspective!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Going for a holiday soon!
I bought Claire's air tickets on last Saturday. She still has to pay for the airfare even though she doesn't occupy any seat on the plane!
We bought her ticket at the SQ office at Paragon. The queue for us is short as they gave us a queue number designated for First Class passengers. How i wish we could travel First Class!
Mum suggested bringing Claire over to HK as her friend, Auntie Swee also wants to go HK. So, we will be travelling together to HK and Mum will be back with Claire at a later date. How long Mum and Claire will stay in HK is dependent on Claire's adaptability.
I m excited about bringing Claire for her first overseas trip but at the same thing, its quite a headache in packing her stuff. Even though, she doesn't occupy any seat on the plane, her baggage is more than us adults!
We bought her ticket at the SQ office at Paragon. The queue for us is short as they gave us a queue number designated for First Class passengers. How i wish we could travel First Class!
Mum suggested bringing Claire over to HK as her friend, Auntie Swee also wants to go HK. So, we will be travelling together to HK and Mum will be back with Claire at a later date. How long Mum and Claire will stay in HK is dependent on Claire's adaptability.
I m excited about bringing Claire for her first overseas trip but at the same thing, its quite a headache in packing her stuff. Even though, she doesn't occupy any seat on the plane, her baggage is more than us adults!
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