the melodramatic mouse is now mellomom
Let’s revisit this post — because you asked — and make a little adjustment. I’ve never packed a hospital bag before, so the one I did was a bit overboard. Can I blame it on the checklist I followed? *bleh* Honestly what went into the bag for “during labour” was unused and useless. Maybe because [...]
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19 Mar 2010It was it! My story began at approximately 4.07am on 23 February 2010. Being a 1st time Mommy, I was unsure and so I endured — almost turning this story and LBJ into a home delivery *gasps* I recorded all the contraction time in my mobile as an unsent SMS. It was too early in [...]
At approximately 4.07am this morning, I was shot awake with a bad cramp in my belly. I’ve not been able to go back to sleep because the pain returns every 10 minutes or so. It is now 9.34am *yawn* Could this be the real deal or a false alarm? The contractions are similar to that [...]
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14 Feb 2010Before I begin this post. . . Our humble family would like to wish everyone a ♥ Roaring Chinese New Year this Valentine’s Day! ♥ xoxo Benjac, LBJ & Scubby Looks like I won’t be delivering today just yet since I am still here. And that leaves me wondering whether it is a good or [...]
For Mommy During Labour (√) Admission Letter for Delivery (√) My Birth Plan (√) Socks (√) Lip Balm (√) Shawl (√) Disposable Undies (√) Johnson’s Baby Oil Lite for back massage __ Crackers & Juice (√) Relaxation Materials: Birth Ball, Yoga Mat, Hot Water Bottle, Johnson’s Mother & Baby Book & my Comfort Pillow ♥ [...]
2 February 2010 Attn To: Labour Delivery Unit Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre Kuala Lumpur Dear Midwives & Nurses Below is my “ideal” birthing scenario, but I am aware that in the event of a life-threatening emergency, I will be relying on your professional judgment and skills to see us through. #1 – Labour Birth Companion [...]
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2 Feb 2010Just like our 1st antenatal check-up months ago, today we waited a good 2 hours for Dr Tan because he had 2 deliveries back to back earlier at noon. The poor man didn’t get to have his lunch — until it was 4pm — after he had cleared all his morning appointments. Then immediately he [...]
The Birth Ball is the same as the Gym Ball. It was originally developed for physical therapy in treating orthopedic and neurological disorders. Since introduced years ago, it has become a favourite complement for everyday exercise. Why use a Birth Ball? It is a wonderful comfort tool for pregnancy and labour. It can be used [...]
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20 Jan 2010How time flies! Yesterday was already our 6th antenatal check-up with Dr Tan Lay Seng at Gleneagles. I always enjoy our appointments with him, even though we need to wait an hour or sometimes more just to see him each time Dr Tan always has a smiley face on. But yesterday he was in a [...]
We had our 3rd and final Parentcraft session last Saturday. It started right on the dot at 2pm even though only half of the couples were present. By 2.30pm — 15 minutes before the 1st part was finished — all the late couples finally filled the room *Malaysia Boleh!* #1 — Common Problems in Infants [...]
mel⋅o⋅dra⋅mat⋅ic
[mel-uh-druh-mat-ik]
–adjective
1. of, like, or befitting melodrama.
2. exaggerated and emotional or sentimental; sensational or sensationalized; overdramatic.
–noun
3. melodramatics, melodramatic writing or behavior.
mouse
[n. mous; v. mouz]
–noun
1. any similar small animal of various rodent and marsupial families.
2. a quiet, timid person.
3. Slang. a girl or woman.