a new purchase

Daddy is very happy with this $530 purchase. It is light, stylish looking and can open and close with just one hand! Downside is that it seems rather filmsy and the cloth material does not look very sturdy.

I like it cos I can face the baby and I really like the design. Having a nice pram is like carrying a branded bag - it's status!!!

Thanksgiving!

Thank God for the government's decision to start the child benefits on 17 August, that means I qualify!

I am going to get 4 months worth of salary... of course, this is made possible with Kevin's agreement to give me my bonus as salary for 2 months. I don't think 2 months bonus is alot, considering that was what I got for working only 6 months last year... but I am thankful for whatever I can get.

Whatever it is, I thank God for his provision. God is good.

Not happy at all

Yup, the new benefits which I was 'aiming' at is only eligible for babies born after 1 Jan 2009. I AM NOT PLEASED AT ALL. I am missing out on 1 month of pay from the government and some cash bonus. Now I gotta think harder on whether to spend on a brand new pram.

NOT HAPPY, NOT HAPPY!

Week 30 (or so i think)

This number of weeks thing is driving me crazy. The doc wrote 'Wk 29+' on my card. The scan says 'Wk 30', 'Wk 31' and 'Wk 32'. Another chart says 'Wk 31'. Arggghhh! So which week am I in? I'm totally confused! So based on the scan today, I am expected to be due anytime from 10 - 28 October. Maybe I should induce him on 9 October. Heh.

So i've had some really painful jabs from the sausage boy the last 2 weeks. He made me cry. Today we found out that all his limbs were punching me on 1 spot. I think he is going to be a Muay Thai champion - no doubts about it.

I am very pleased I only put on 1.2kg since my last visit. Phew!! That means I put on 8.7kg so far and 4 more kg to go till term looks pretty manageable. Did i eat less McWing? Maybe just 1 or 2 less. But I haven't been as hungry these 2 weeks then 3 weeks ago. No worries, baby is growing well - 1.688kg.



Finances has been running low... here is some stuff that we bought:
Avent Steam Sterillizer $136
Baby cot $254
Baby wipes approx. $50
Swaddling cloth & bathing towels approx. $40
Creams, shampoo, detergent approx. $80
Bottles & teats approx. $30
Seat cushion $37
Breast Pads approx. $50
Niplette $56

We saw a Combi RiccoW pram that we liked alot - $530 - we have not decided to purchase it yet. Next month, we have to pay $1,200 for the gynae to deliver the baby. There are more things I need to get - extra sheets for the cot, washing detergent, nursing wear and nursing bras... this baby business is costly!

Anyway, the PM just announced 4 months of maternity leave and more incentive for 1st time parents e.g. cash and childcare leave. I pray I am eligible for it, I need the money!!