Baby who cries every night

Posted on September 29, 2009September 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

T2 has been having a habit of crying blue murder two nights in a row (so far!). This only happens at night anywhere between 1am to 4am. Does she have colic? Is she seeing ghosts? Has she got a tummy ache? Does she want to sleep with the.......click to learn what next.

Why blogging is slow these days

Posted on September 24, 2009February 18, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

In the past, I'd spend up to 16 hours a day on the computer. Those were the days when big bucks were to be made. Now, I'm lucky if I get to spend half an hour every 2-3 days and it's not because of the money. I just.......click to learn what next.

Frustrated 6 week old baby

Posted on September 20, 2009September 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE BOOBY SHOP IS CLOSED TODAY???!!!!!

Tiffany & Co for children

Posted on September 5, 2009September 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My first Tiffany gem was a gift on my wedding day. I was 28 years old. That is TWENTY EIGHT years old, not sweet sixteen, not twenty one and certainly not one day old. It was from the Hubs’s best man from New York. Tee’s first Tiffany gem.......click to learn what next.

What’s worse than a Confinement Lady Monster???

Posted on September 4, 2009September 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I was so sure that this time round, there was no sign of post-natal blues as I felt extremely in control despite all the minor irritations that the CLM had caused. I was able to look beyond and take deep breathes, tell myself this too shall pass.....On hindsight,.......click to learn what next.

The significance of a newborn baby’s full moon

Posted on September 3, 2009September 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I've been searching all of the internet and cannot seem to find a satisfactory enough answer apart from that it is the celebration of a newborn's coming of age, one month old, to be exact. I wish it were more romantic, that there were dreamy aged old traditional.......click to learn what next.

Oral thrush in newborns

Posted on September 1, 2009August 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Look at my precious angel - do you think she deserves to suffer from oral thrush? What is that? It is when your newborn has little white polka dots all over her mouth inside, on the inside cheeks, on the tongue, on the inner lips....... One day, I.......click to learn what next.

Practising carrying my baby

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

That's what I've been doing all day. BECAUSE!!!!!!!!! CLM left last night but MIL is in town so I'm just getting ready. Getting ready to paint the town pink with T2, ready to meet all our friends, ready to jet set to all the places Mommy wants to.......click to learn what next.

T2’s development at 3 weeks

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

T2 frowning, wondering why the Confinement Lady Monster is putting on such a BIG shirt on her. Did she not request for baby fashion ala Vogue? Fitting clothes is in season!!! What is she thinking??!!! My little T2 has recently learnt how to protest!!! Yes, I can see.......click to learn what next.

Work from home Mom fights with newborn

Posted on August 20, 2009August 20, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Uhuh. I now know that I fight a losing battle with not two but THREE extremely stubborn people in my life. For T2's first two weeks, she had been very good. Waking regularly for feeds every 2-4 hours which I could handle but these last few days, TWICE.......click to learn what next.

The challenges of breastfeeding

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

On demand, that is. Boy, where do I start? Apart from having breasts that are hyper sensitive to touch all the time (not even the silky touch of chiffon material brushed against my nipples is spared!), and leaking breasts, AND painful breasts......the tiredness, gosh, the tiredness. Sometimes, T2.......click to learn what next.

Pooping Monster

Posted on August 15, 2009August 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

It seems that my life is surrounded by monsters. No wonder Tee keeps saying there are monsters in the house! Recently, I discovered another monster that poops every single time after a feed and sometimes several times after a feed. How does a little thing so tiny produce.......click to learn what next.

Bonding as sisters

Posted on August 12, 2009August 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I got confirmation from Tee's school today that Tee really loves her new baby sister and is really, really proud of her! That is such comforting news to hear. I am really proud of Tee. Now we wait till T2 is bigger and starts blocking the TV view.......click to learn what next.

Breastfeeding on Demand

Posted on August 9, 2009August 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

What? You mean I have a new boss who demands me to do things? *gasp* It sure looks that way. Never underestimate size, people.......my new boss, she may be small, but she has lots of power. I can't believe I'm in confinement. It is the most boring prison.......click to learn what next.

The meeting of 2 sisters

Posted on August 7, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

What does she feel like? Does she have arms and legs inside? Hello T2....This is Tee, your Che-Che...... T2!!!! MAMA!!! I THINK I BROKE HER EAR!!!