the melodramatic mouse attempts to blog
In: 4-6 Months|Baby Natey
8 Aug 2010Friday morning we finally completed the last of Natey’s many vaccinations to keep him safe for the 1st year and thereafter of his tiny life. Hopefully we won’t need to see Dr Adrian anytime soon! As usual I took a little keepsake of him being weighed and measured like a piece of yummy meat. He [...]
It is now 4 months after my confinement. It is the perfect time now to share since I had plenty of time to experience the aftermath. So this is my testimony — and maybe yours — that observing a little restriction for 1 month isn’t so much a jail sentence, especially when the after effect [...]
Some 3 weeks ago, Natey’s super smooth baby cheeks were spotted with a multitude of “colourless” bumps. Then overnight they became inflamed and multiplied 10 folds because of his constant rubbing whenever he is sleepy. So 2 Tuesdays ago, I sent out an SOS via Twitter & FB and these were the successful remedies recommended: [...]
In: Motherhood|Postnatal
24 Mar 2010I have faithfully observed all — 90% at least — the confinement practices for a month. I have no idea what the other 10% are since even my Mother is at lost. We had to constantly call my Grand Aunty for directions *LOL* What is Postnatal Confinement? Traditional confinement practices stem from the belief that [...]
During our last antenatal appointment, my BP somehow shot a bit higher than normal with a reading of 130/80. I’m still wondering how it got so high since I was seated the whole time waiting for our turn *puzzled* Blood Pressure during Pregnancy By the 6th month of pregnancy, you will have produced an extra [...]
In: It Sucks|Mother To Be
9 Feb 2010A chilled glass of Soya Bean Milk is simply heavenly on a warm day, or whenever. Don’t you agree? That’s exactly what I’ve been having almost daily for the past 2 months. Whenever possible, we would buy a large bottle and that could last us for a day or 2. This is not uncommon among [...]
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 [...]
If you are currently an expecting mother too, then you would know how it feels like to be a prey to many salespeople that target our hormones as a successful business closure. No kidding! Among many are those from the private Cord Blood Banking companies that use “Emotional Marketing” to brainwash us into swiping our [...]
In: Scubby
25 Jan 2010It was a long day for Scubby last Saturday. We took him for a groom at noon and right after, we headed straight to Gasing Veterinary Hospital for his annual vaccination. Unlike those taken during puppyhood, Dr Wong recommended an additional vaccine called PneumoDog on top of the 8+1 vaccination. So like a brave warrior, [...]
In: Foodies|Mother To Be
22 Dec 2009Before you shake your head with disapproval after reading my last foodie post, I assure you that I’m eating as healthily as I possibly can *cross my heart* Let’s look at what occupies 90% of our fridge these days Apple Rich with Fiber and Vitamin C Health Benefits: Unique support for heart health, cancer protection [...]
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.