29.04.09 / Parenting, Twins, breastfeeding / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (14)
I expected jealousy to start between the boys, but it happens even sooner than I thought.
Whenever one boy sees me carrying another, he will change his face expression to a pity look. Then he will start crying asking me to carry him too. So now, whenever I breastfeed them, I have to also feed another at the same time. Unlike when they were younger, tt is not that difficult to feed 2 babies at the same time as I can just “drag and adjust” their limbs and bodies to me easily since they are harder on their bones.
There are lots of funny position that I can think of when feeding them, particular Di-di. He would sometimes climb over me, going round like a clock. Sometimes they poke each other in eyes, and sometimes they pull hairs and ears of another party. At one time, he even pushed poor Kor-kor away, and continue helping himself with Kor-kor’s meal!
Each breastfeeding moment is such a memorable experience for me. If only I could have pictures to share…, but hmm….it is so difficult. *hint hint to Jazzmint and Sue’s help on our next photography session* (time to loose some inch at my waistline, haha…but I think only miracle can help me, and not even the top weight loss pills)
26.04.09 / best & good / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (0)
With the convenience of internet shopping, I think most of us spend a lot online shopping today. It is very convenient with the Paypal account as I can simply just buy anything from overseas, as long as they ship internationally. However with the foreign currency rate floating up and down each day, my purchase can be pretty pricey when the exchange rate is not that favorable at my side.
If it is not for the cash flow that I need to standby for my new business, I would rather invest in gold than keeping them in bank. With gold, at least its value is preserved as compare to our currency after several of years.
25.04.09 / Parenting, Twins, breastfeeding / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (20)
Just something light for the weekend.
I just can’t help but feeling proud of myself that I am still able to breastfeed the boys now, at 10 months. I know, it sounds almost unbelievable to most as it takes a lot of effort to successfully breastfeed one baby, what’s more feeding two.
Yesterday while running my errands, I was talking to some ladies while waiting for my food and they commented that my twins must be “pricey” in terms of spending on milk powder and disposable diapers. Not wanting to explain in details about cloth diapering in a hot coffee shop, I just merely tell them they are not that expensive, apart from being difficult to take care of. Reason is because they are still on breastmilk only, and we have not invest a single sen on formula as of today.
Guess where their eyes go to immediately after that?
*common reaction*
I bet anyone listen to my answer would shift their eyes to my body part to find out if I am that BIG to be able to feed TWO! Hey, I know you are now imagine how I look …….Ok… I admit, they are rather small after all! Too bad that my waist is has expanded so much the horizontal way. Wonder if anything like Fenphedra could help me burn the fats in my waistline 
Enjoy your weekend!
23.04.09 / Baby wearing, Friends / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (15)
Tags: baby, Mama, patch, rings, sling, wearing
Me with a pose with cool Di-di
Can’t help but want to post this picture on my blog although I have posted it in Mama Patch’s blog. Among all the babywearing pictures that I have, this is my favourite! Thanks to Jaz from Two Pixels for her great photography skill.
The Kangaroo carry
It was also the first time of me wearing my boy the “Kangaroo way” (where he was sitted cross legged inside the pouch). This is obviously a better sitting positioning for him so that he could see the world on what is happening in front of him instead of being held facing me. Initially I was a bit sceptical to put him this way as I am afraid if his leg will be twisted, so he does not sit very long in this position.
But when I think back, they were being held on Tummy to Tummy position (whole body facing me with legs folded in the sling, sitting like a frog) when they were younger. Same, legs all folded inside the fabric. I was worried too initially, but thanks to Dr.Jamie, she assured me it is fine and in fact, little baby are suppose to snuggle securely inside mummy, instead of being expose in the air just like that. No wonder my babies were not willing to sleep inside their expensive twin stroller
It was only at about 5~6 months, carry them in sitting position (golden rule: bum lower than knee) with legs dangling out. Thank God their feet are fine, as of today. Obviously this proves that the “Mat Salleh” (western) way of babywearing is correct. *phiew*
*note: big 5-yr-old baby is not suppose to be sling by mummy anymore
As usual, our short session ends with a photo of QQ sitting in my sling. Excuse me for my chubby face and flabby arms. See, I always look better if I don’t laugh like that and hide my arms behind like the first picture, right? QQ was wriggling and moving here and there until I did not spread out the fabric on my shoulder sling properly!
If you wanna know what are the other positions we can use with a sling, visit more at my mama patch blog. See also how my sexy man was forced wearing his son, WAKAKAKAKA!!!
**Thanks again to Two Pixels, for this great session (*hint hint*…do check out on their photography package before they revise their pricing in May!)
**Mama Patch Ring Sling is also available at Tiny Tapir Baby, 3rd Floor Ampang Park, KL
21.04.09 / Just info, Parenting, QQ, Tags, Twins / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (20)
It is difficult enough to put ONE baby to sleep, what’s more TWO.
One of my biggest challenge of having twin, is to put them to sleep. Since they were born, at least one of them have to cry himself to sleep (not wanting Kakak) while I put the other to sleep first. They have been able recognise who is mummy and will not tolerate being carried just by anyone, including the maid who has been with them ever since they are born.
Very naughty right these 2 boys with 2 swirls on their head? Not that I can just breastfeed or hug them to sleep at one time. Sometimes one need to be cradle or pat while I have to jump here and there like a mad woman. And when they get bigger, at least this is what I can do….
Obviously I am more comfortable than the mattress!
Putting and patting one on me while breastfeeding the other. Although I must say that chances putting 2 to sleep together rarely happens and only at times when both is not cranky. Otherwise the difficult one will have to go out from the room, yelling on top of his lung until he knocks off while I put another easier twin to sleep first (so that I can quickly take over the other one). psst…psst…time to hint hubby to take me onto one of the Caribbean cruises after all I have done for his kids.
See poor QQ at the side rubbing her eyes? I think she must over neglected since the boys were born until she keep on doing things that makes our blood boil, hoping to get our attention but instead making us wanting to spank her all the time.
21.04.09 / Parenting / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (8)
Picture shown above is one of our home picnic done in a home garden during our playgroup
For our mass birthday-in-park celebration in June, currently we have Jaz’s Vyktore, Sue’s Ivan, Liz’s Edward, Vichelle’s Rachel plus all my 3 kids!
Photo shooting for the event will be done by photographers from Two Pixels, Jaz and Sue.
Any more June babies out there who wish to be a part of the birthday kids?
Now we are cracking head what type of cake decor we shall come out for the kids. Perhaps with a theme like garden, bugs life? So excited thinking about it now……
17.04.09 / Friends / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (2)
Our dear friend, Miche has given birth to her 4th baby yesterday. Now she has one pair of girls and one pair of boys. Really blessed with the best gift from God.
Look at her, still looking so fresh. I remember I looked so bloated as if my face had been punched after given birth to my boys. She just told me she is very sleepy so I could not get more info about her new baby. If she is breastfeeding her boy fully now, I think she will surely slim down in no time, as she is already so skinny. How envy that a woman like her can eat like a horse, and do not even need any appetite suppressants.
See more photos of baby Ezra here.
17.04.09 / Child's Play, Chin Nee, Family, Parenting, QQ, Twins, best & good, remember me / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (14)
Good to find out that hubby is sometimes reading my blog. He was tested during dinner yesterday night as he already know my plan for the kids birthday bash in June. (At least he knows what is going on at home with his kids!)
During day time, now that the boys can play by its own, whenever the maid and I am busy.
Being left alone to play by the laundry basket (filled with their soil nappies). Something fresh for him at least he is occupied by stucking his fingers one by one into the holes.
A moment later, maid and I heard him yelling for help. We then found our little Korkor being trapped in the laundry basket.
Their routine feeding time, both waiting for their meals. Only Korkor can be placed in the Bumbo chair. Didi is too daring that he could wriggle and crawl out
Must pose also photos of my little girl (here, this specky girl from my computer memory). Sometimes I really don’t know what to do with her. Many around commented that she is a little but spoiled. She loves to cry and make a big fuse whenever she wants something from her. Recently just got her an expensive Swan trolley school bag, just because she wanted it because two of her friends have trolley bags. Not that she has any books to bring to school, but that big bag only contains a pair of clothes and one bento set each day.
A day at Kidsports, Bangsar Village II (free entree during the Mums and Bumps event)
Although shy with strangers, she is extremely ganas when it comes to play. Strodding in her little rider, she would purposely bump into her poor brothers who are in their walker, hoping to create the “bumper car” effect. She always makes me so worry that she would accidentally hurt them one fine day.
She is a child who does not need afternoon nap and yet can last till at least 10pm late at night. She would rather play with Kakak while my boys and I are taking a nap. Don’t know where she gets all those energy within her.
15.04.09 / Parenting, Twins / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (22)
Since we planned to celebrate the boys birthday in Melaka and Kuantan with our immediate family, I do not plan to do it anymore here since there is too much for me to do. Even if it is going to be done in KL, hmm….who should I invite? To invite some and not inviting the rest would not be nice.
While lying on bed, another idea came to me yesterday night.
Instead of preparing a usual birthday party, maybe I could think of a way it would be fun to celebrate it the simple way, maybe a fun play at the park? Be it a park near my house, or a fun morning at TTDI park? This way I can open invitation just to anyone who wish to come without the need of getting headcount or prepare anything in advance.
Idea? Idea?
14.04.09 / Chin Nee, Family, Parenting, QQ, Twins, best & good / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (18)
De Bumbo Boys finally started to crawl, at 9 month+
It is fun with be with them at home, seeing them grow (sorry, don’t throw eggs at me yeah, FTWM) As usual, Didi can crawl faster than Korkor and the only way to tempt them to crawl towards me faster is to place a remote controller in front of the babies (not sure why all babies love remote controllers??)
June is the TAN’s birthdays
Out of 5 of us, all my kids and hubby’s birthday falls in June. In just another 2 months time, De Bumbo Boys will reach their first year old. Can you believe it that they are going to be one? Time flies!! Which means, I am running short of time to make arrangement for the kids birthdays.
QQ wants everything with Barbie Princess and I think I’ll bake something for her little just for her little school party. Not sure if I still have time to do something so marvelous like the Lollipop Cake Display we did last year. Certainly lots of preparation to do from now on.
As for the boys, we will be going to celebrate in Melaka with my family and relatives this time. Ever since my kids were born, we have not once celebrate their birthday in Melaka. We may then continue and celebrate another round with hubby’s family in Kuantan the following week. Am going to make hotel arrangement again for our Suburban extended stay hotel soon.
13.04.09 / Baby wearing, Mama Patch / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (7)
Coming soon on Mama Patch (Sturdy and very cooling Raw Silk)
Name for this new collection? Have not decided yet…I am totally worn out. Time to take a break and look into the kids.
10.04.09 / Mama Patch / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (20)
Sample Logo No.1 (Just received)
However leather used will be at the lighter shade like the one in Logo No.3
Sample Logo No.3
I shop a lot online for Mama Patch. Reason:
- With 3 tagging kids, it is impossible to drive down to KL.
- Hubby hates KL, and will never drive me down there.
- I just do not have extra time to source by driving around the town.
Hence I figure out that shopping online is best, for price, product comparison since we can roughly tell from the picture we see. Since I am spending, I might as well support biz of SAHM rather to buy from mall.
There are lots to do actually to run an online store like setting up sites (I must use WP coz I dislike Blogspot, design my own product, including logo, leftlet and such). It is totally one man show, and gosh, it is really not easy. Probably I should engage the professional to do the conversion rate optimization for my site soon.
It is really easy and very safe to buy online from US. In my experience they are much more nicer, and can be trusted more easily. For instant, when I shop for Mama Patch logo making, SAHM from US are willing to at least make a sample to show me without asking for mould or die engraving fee, this and that. But when I turn to China supplier, FEE comes first (in USD some more!) before I even get to see the real thing.
…sigh…I still see no point working with them although they are so much cheaper. Unless I am willing to take the risk. And probably I should, when my business really moves further.
10.04.09 / All about Blog / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (5)
Finally, I can breathe!
I think so it our poor friend, Chooi Peng! From the first day I decided to use WP, I never had an easy life with it. First time I got a stranger helping me to set up this humble blog of mine. Then I kacau Papajoneh to do the auto upgrade for me.
And now, since I am having my blogs hosted seperately, it is best (and cheaper) to combine into one hosting. I should have migrated this blog from another host when I signed up with Exa during their sale promotion (which accepts Addon Domains). I just did not have the courage to do so last year, afraid that I might lost everything when migration is being done. How true it is, if I am the one who do the migration this time. So instead of having me doing it (initially was guided by CP), eventually it was ALL done solely by Chooi Peng (guess she just could not stand talking IT to someone like me anymore). I must admit that she has been a great teacher, guiding me here and there, but I guess I am just too lousy to understand how this whole madness works.
I really owe you this time, Chooi Peng sifu! Thanks a lot to you…..
09.04.09 / remember me / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (2)
Never did I though I can make something from home while babysitting three little monsters at home. Now with the launch of Mama Patch, my life is getting more exciting. Going into a home business is not as easy as I though. Everything has to be done all by myself, and it is really a one man show business. I am the purchaser, the designer, the delivery man, and I am always rushing here and there, dragging 2 babies and QQ on the go.
Although I am always rushing here and there, it really feels great with something working in the mind as compare to nothing better to do. Staying at home with the children can be overwhelming most of the time, and I used to fret a lot when I get annoyed with my children. But now, I fret no more since my mind is always occupied as I am having something better to focus on.
Hubby starts to complain that he is neglected and yes, I had to admit it. I hope things will smooth out soon, when everything is confirmed. If I can make a decent income out of my little Mama Patch, I wish to take a break, maybe a vacation to New York. With three kids to handle, it would be nice to use the Car Service Newark Airport for our travelling around the town. Save us lots of hassle too.
07.04.09 / Parenting / Author: chinneeq / Comments: (4)
I am so busy with the set up of Mama Patch these days. Poor boys, Mummy did not even take pictures and update on them recently. The only moment I hold them is during breastfeeding, and that also done 2 at once to save time. Rest of the time, I am sitting by my computer while maid tending the kids.
Even my poor QQ has to self entertain, taking her own pictures from my camera, WAHAHAHA!!!
Progress of QQ
Come June, my little ugly duckling will turn into 5! I should be planning to celebrate her birthday. Talking about cupcake decorating, I still have not try any at this moment. Hubby begins to complain about me not utilizing my new oven
Progress of De Bumbo Boys
Now Didi has already got 4 teeth (2 bottom and 2 top) while Korkor is having 3 (2 bottom and one top).
At almost 10months, they still cannot really crawl, knowing that Mummy does not have time to chase them at this moment. Didi can do a little, but not so quickly. Korkor still swaying his bum bum, shaking here and there. Most of the time we left them in stroller.
I think Korkor is going to speak faster than Didi, as he could call Papa, Mama at times. How time flies. I am beginning to miss their baby moments, very very much. However hubby said, no more babies…after this. Meaning I got to wait for the birth of my grand children to be able to hold babies again? How sad!!
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