Lillipops?

Do they look like lollipops to you?
Thanks to my reader who shared her experience with me on ttc. Congratulations to you and wish you have a smooth delivery! After discussing with Ben, we decided to get a box and try.
*crossing my fingers* Hope we don't have to make appointment with Dr. Kelly Loi.

It is Negative

Diana : Baby..
Ben : Why, honey?
Diana : It is negative.
Ben : It's okay, honey. We will try again, all right?

I was so upset when I saw one line on the kit. Sigh.. but I am glad there are actually nice people around me, giving me support and encouragement. Some even joke that maybe our little one "wants to be a holiday baby".. Anyway, thanks for all the kind words..

It is complication for women

Firstly, it is not easy to conceive. We have to maintain a healthy lifestyle and make sure our weight is within the healthy range before ttc.

After conceiving, we must face any form of complications from gestation to childbirth - miscarriage, bleeding, swollen legs, backache, skin stretch marks, appearance of varicose veins, weight increase, rashes (in some cases)

During childbirth, the PAIN and FEAR are indescribable.

Right after that, there may be lacerations of the uterine cervix, perineal ruptures, episiotomy scars, loss of strength of the structures of the pelvic floor, cystoceles, breast and abdominal flabbiness, etc. If a caesarean section is performed, parturition traumas are avoided, but surgical scars remain.

That's why I always think that guys will never understand how we feel during gestation and labor.

I was very happy but worry when I recieved an sms from ssn chua at 7am, telling me that vas has given birth to a baby but is a pre-mature baby. I'll be going to hospital after work to give her a hug...There are also a few mothers-to-be among my readers. Congratulations!!! I hope all go well for you all and wish you all have a smooth, easy, happy and most importantly, safe pregnancy and delivery!

Enhanced Baby Bonus

On top of that, Ben's "family friendly" company has been giving employee SGD3k as baby bonus, in order to support our govt ... Woah, that's mean these babies' accounts will have a total of SGD19k even before he/she knows how to crawl..

PM Lee's NDR 2008

1. 4 months paid maternity leave - not applicable to me
2. Childcare leave extended from 2 days to 6 days - Appreciated but *touch wood*
3. Parents will get 1 week of unpaid infant-care leave a year, until the child turns two - Encouraging *quality time*
4. Baby Bonus will be increased from first-time parents - Elated, this is really a bonus to us..

I always think that having children is a process of our lives and by giving all these "perks" to all working mothers/women, I can only say that our goverment is really trying hard to improve our TFR. PM Lee, we are already trying very hard..hahaha..hope we can annouce good news and share our joy with everyone soon... *staring at ovulation calculator*