31 May 2007 - Jerlene's 1st semi solid food

Tracy went for dental checkup at Clementi today and after that, we went to IMM for lunch. Again, we have not been to IMM for quite a while and it has changed and expanded quite a bit. Luckily we went there early and the super huge carpark was full after a while. We ate at Ajisen and then walk around. As Jerlene seems to be quite tired, we went home after buying some stuff at Giant. Jerlene has been drinking quite well for the pass few days and today, we decided to let her try some semi solid food (Frisocrem) which is suitable for baby after 4 months. She seems to enjoy it because when Tracy took out the spoon to wipe her mouth (very messy), she will cry and cry until Tracy put the spoon back into her mouth. The next thing we will introduce to her is the apple juice for infant which we have bought from Giant today.

P.S. Have updated Jerlene's photo album at http://jerlenewong.spaces.live.com

27 May 2007 - The Great Singapore Sale and Bumbo

Today is the second day of Great Singapore Sale and we decided to go out early. We have been waiting for the sale to come so that those regular item which we have been wanting to buy will have discount. We parked our car at Centrepoint and went straight to John Little to purchase the bumbo seat. We have been aiming at that for a while but there's always no discount. So this time, we straightaway bought it as there is 20% discount (Usual price: $79.90). We then headed to Robinson hoping to get the FisherPrice Swing which I have been aiming. However, I could not find the swing I want. Tracy saw the swing previously at Raffles City Robinson. So we quickly drove down to Raffles City. We went straight to the Kids department and saw the swing. BUT, there is no discount for that particular swing that I want!!!!!! Sigh......so bo bian never buy lor. We actually saw one at Orchard OG but there's only 10% discount, so decided to try at Robinson. One of these night I will go there and buy liao. After that, we went to my parent's place. It seems like she started to recognise places liao. Jerlene doesn't like to be there because it's very warm (even with aircon on). She kept crying and crying and in the end, we left very early. The moment we stepped out of the house, Jerlene smiled!!!!! So mischievous........

26 May 2007 - The 2nd 6-in-1 Jab!

Jerlene took her second 6-in-1 jab today. In addition, I decided to let her take the Rotavirus vaccination (oral) as well. Jerlene kept wanting to flip when Dr Lee (from KinderClinic) was about to "jab" her. So in the end no choice, Jerlene took the jab while in the "flipped" position. I tried to use toys to distract her and when Dr Lee poke the needle in, Tracy saw Jerlene's eye suddenly "grew" bigger.....and when Dr Lee pressed down the syringe, Jerlene started to cry....... However, the crying only lasted a few seconds. Once I carried her up, she immediately stopped crying liao. I took up the 6-in-1 package today which cost $550. The rotavirus package is $180. After payment, we went to Novena Square for lunch. Haven't been there for a while and it has changed and expanded so much. We went home after a while as we worried that Jerlene may not feel well after the jab. Surprisingly, this time she was ok and did not even have any fever. You are such a strong girl, Jerlene! :-)

21 May 2007 - Jerlene FLIPS!

We have been waiting patiently for the day when Jerlene can flip and TODAY is the DAY! Jerlene finally managed to flip all by herself without our help. The moment she successfully did it, she does it non-stop. At the moment, she only know how to flip once. She will stay with her tummy down for several minutes while keeping her head up. However, she'll start to get frustrated when she got no more strength to keep her neck up. There are times when her hand got stuck under her tummy and we got to help her. Now that she can flip, the next thing will be to learn how to sit up straight or I heard some babies learn how to crawl first. Anyway, whatever it is, daddy will always be there to encourage you to learn new things. Go Jerlene GO! :)

16 May 2007 - Jerlene's 1st Laugh

Jerlene is getting more and more playful as the days pass. And she's getting more talkative as well. She can sometimes stare at the ceiling and just "uh ah uh uh" into the air. At times, it can be quite scary because she seems to be talking to something unknown and unseen........ This was commented by my MIL. Anyway, it's more fun playing with Jerlene nowadays because she starts to respond to you. She still seems to like my singing and will almost always sing along with me. Recently she likes us play with her "Peek-a-boo". Tonight when we came back from work, Tracy tried playing with her and guess what, Jerlene laugh!!!! It's no longer "uh oh uh uh". She's actually laughing....."gag gag hehehe ga heh". It was so funny......but bad thing is, we seems to have overdone it and we had a hard time coaxing her sleep later.

14 May 2007 - The little TV addict

While I was playing with Jerlene today, she suddenly got very distracted by something.....guess what....it's the TV! She totally ignored me and was so engrossed with the images and sound from the TV. She was so excited and make a lot of sound. I'm sure she'll soon be a super TV addict.

6 May 2007 - The first drop of tear

Today, Jerlene suddenly became very cranky for no reason and no matter how I carried her, she just dun stop crying. I sang until I almost lost my voice liao then she started to calm down a bit. And then suddenly, Tracy exclaim:"Girl girl got tears liao!!!". That was Jerlene's first tear drop! At least we now know that her tear glands have formed. :)

30 Apr 2007 - Strong baby, weak parents

My sore throat and flu has not fully recovered till now. And I think I've passed the flu to Tracy today. Now both of us are having running nose and surprisingly, Jerlene seems to be ok. To think that we all sleep in the same room , lie on the same bed, with Jerlene in between Tracy and myself, it is really unexpected that she is not affected by the flu virus. She looks so much healthier than her daddy and mommy now. Perhaps she got natural anti-bodies against flu.

Jerlene, you must stay healthy hor. Be strong and dun be like your weak daddy and mommy.....

25 Apr 2007 - Night without Jerlene

I was not feeling well last night and as I try not to pass virus to Jerlene, I slept alone in my study room. That was the first night when I slept in a different room as Jerlene. Did not sleep well the entire night.....not sure whether it is because of my sickness or it is because Jerlene is not beside me.

I am on MC today but I still try not to stay too close to Jerlene. Wanted to carry her so much but no choice have to refrain from it till I get better. I even put on a mask when I want to see her and talk to her......... Hope I can recover soon and play with Jerlene again........

21 Apr 2007 - Sleeping Beauty

Jerlene really sleeps a lot nowadays. Her night sleep is getting longer and longer........and last night, she set a record of 11 hours (8pm to 7am) of sleep. It's definitely a good thing for both Tracy and myself but we are now worried that she does not have sufficient feed. Normally baby at this age requires 6-8 feed per day. However, because Jerlene has been sleeping through the night, she only drink milk during the day and at most drink 5-6 feed per day. Somemore she doesn't like milk recently. It has been quite difficult to feed her as she will struggle and struggle when we try to feed her. She need people to sing song to her and at the same time praise her clever girl then she will start drinking. I have been changing lyrics to a number of nursery rhymes to praise Jerlene. One example is I've changed the lyrics of "Mary had a Little Lamb" to

"Jerlene is a clever girl, clever girl, clever girl"

"Jerlene is a clever girl, Jerlene is a clever girl"

12 Apr 2007 - My DIVA!

Singing is one of my biggest passion. So singing to Jerlene should not be a surprise to anyone who knows me. Have been singing to her since her "arrival" but it was until today that she started to sing along with me! Previously when I sang to her, she just quietly stared at me like her idol. And now, she will "uh-uh-uh-oh-uh-oh" while I am singing. However, I realize that she does not respond to all songs. She seems to especially like the song "一千年以后" by "林俊杰". Although she can only "uh-uh-oh-uh", to me it really sounds so beautifully. Will upload her "singing" once I find out how to do it. It'll be good if someone can enlighten me. :)

8 Apr 2007 - Smile Smile Smile

The morning smile continues........ And it's getting longer and longer........ Every morning when Jerlene wakes up, I'm always ready with the camera because I simply cannot resist taking pictures of her lovely smile. Can you resist these.......?

3 Apr 2007 - Musical Mobile

Jerlene is finally responding to the musical mobile. For the past two months, Jerlene has been ignoring the musical mobile. Even when we put it directly above her, she will just turn away. We thought it's so useless and almost wanted to give it away. Then these few days, she started to respond to it. Her eyes will follow those plushies round and round. Best thing is, she will get distracted by the mobile and stop crying, at least for a while...... :) Our only regret is we did not buy an electronic one. The one that we bought need to wind and can only last about 5 mins. When the music stops, Jerlene will shout for us to wind it again....quite tiring sometimes......hehe.......

31 Mar 2007 - Don't "destroy" your hair

Jerlene started to pull her hair since few days back. As her mittens is getting smaller for her, we thought of not wearing mittens for her. Also, we feel that it's time for her to learn how to grab stuff without the constraint of mittens. And straightaway, she learn to grab her own hair!!!!
Daddy: Jerlene, you got such beautiful hair, plse do not "destroy" it.
Jerlene: I know, but I got so much hair......
Daddy: It's ok, do you know everyone is so envious of your hair?
Jerlene: Yah.....but I perspire a lot because of that and it's so uncomfortable......
Daddy: That's true.....but you dun have to pull your hair, it doesn't help a lot.
Jerlene: Pulling hair is fun, Daddy.
Daddy: It's not fun when you see yourself "Botak" next time you know......
Jerlene: Then I pull Mommy's hair lor.
Mommy: WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!

29 Mar 2007 - Daddy 抱抱!

The title said it all...