Hopefully, with no more to come may I add!!!

Been rather crazy yesterday! Started the day really well – took Chloe to Sunday School and she seemed to love it (it should have been her nap time – but she was well hyper!) Came home and fed her lunch then decided to change her nappy….

Our nappy changing station has many gaps – and our little Chloe loves to put her feet/legs and hands/arms in these gaps.. Well, she got her legs stuck and then she panicked.. the more she panicked the more stuck her legs were and she was crazily trying to get her legs out, screaming her head off whilst trying to do so…

We eventually got her legs out and there was a bruise on her LHS side ankle… her RHS foot/leg seemed ok cos when we pressed on it – there was no reaction.. However, everytime we pressed or tried to make her stand up, she would cry when her left foot/leg had any pressure on it….

After about 1-2 hours, she would still cry when she put pressure on her left foot/leg.. so we decided to take her to A&E… Low and behold – after an x-ray – it showed a small fracture on her inner LHS lower leg…. The Dr explained that it could have happened because whilst she sprained her ankle trying to get out of the gap, it could have caused the otherside to fracture – as babies bones are very fragile. Thank God that the fracture then re-positioned itself in the correct place, cos if not, there would be a painful manipulation done!

In the end, Chloe had to have a cast done but with soft crepe bandage holding it in place.. 1 week later, it’s off to the paediatric bone specialist and put a hard cast on her leg… Currently, she’s ok with the cast and is slowly getting used to the new appearance of her leg and the weight!.. Yesterday, everytime she saw her leg, she would cry!!

The only difficult thing is now trying to get her comfortable, as she can’t bend her leg, so sitting on a flat surface seems difficult for her… Also, she’s at the age where she loves to stand and crawl.. and with this heavy cast- she’s getting frustrated! We can’t get this cast wet – so with her perspiring alot – ummm…. baths/toilet issues etc are gonna be a challenge – looks like plastic bags are gonna be one of her bestest friends for awhile!….

We’re off to Phuket again in March – so that’s gonna be fun with Chloe!!

Its been a while since I really blog about my/our lives. Going to do a summarised version today.

i) Chloe has turned one and we are pregnant with our 2nd baby and as of today its 14 weeks + old. Daisy is having a hard time with this pregnancy, and comparing it with Chloe’s, this one is making her think twice about the 3rd baby at this moment whilst with Chloe, she really enjoyed her pregnancy.

ii) we went away to Phuket with my mum’s siblings and family, 11 of us and the trip was fun yet hectic. Eat lots of nice food, but some of us got food poisoning on the last day. DnAnC + Mama is going back to Phuket again, (thanks to Marriot Vacation Club complimentary stay) and we hope that this coming trip will be a much more chilled holiday.

iii) I noticed that they are a lot of dangerous and rude drivers around and I seriously was considering if I should buy an in-car video cam to record the rude moves that some drivers do. Sometimes I get “cut” by “F1 racers” in Toyota and Hondas doing a speedy lane change, so dangerous that if the car previously in front of me brakes we would get into a collusion, me hitting his right rear bumper. One particular driver I remember, SCP1133A, Silver Honda Civic.

iv) Have been playing a bit of badminton, and decided that will pick up this sport back and play it a bit more seriously and long term.

v) Wanted to go to visit a nursing home back due to time clash, we could not go and went to attend a relative’s wedding instead. Almost gone to a CNY dinner for grassroot leaders with GOH, PM Lee, but had food poisoning so gave it a miss.

vi) Health has not been fantastic. Currently having a back pain that goes back since a while ago. Seeing a specialist to get a diagnosis. Hopefully will not miss the ICT in May.

vii) Potentially (80%) selling the car as it is nothing but a big liability to us right now. 80% of the time its just sitting in the carpark. It is more of a luxury item than a necessity, hence it should really go. Anyone wants to buy it? Or anyone wants to buy the registration plate? SGN126P.

viii) Want to try scenario paintball one day so if someone wants to join me pls pls pls let me know. Need to travel to Malaysia though. Maybe airsoft too.

I think that is about all. Updates again later..

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Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Have you heard of people using yogurt for treating acne? Apparently yoghurt is an effective remedy for treating acne naturally. It possesses antibiotic elements that will strengthens your immune system and kills bacteria on your face.

I was told that using yogurt to treat thrush is also a homemade remedy. Has anyone tried yoghurt for acne or on babies with thrush in their mouth?

Today, as we were walking towards home, I saw a lady pointing to an old lady who was lying on the ground next to the road. Within seconds, I hurried (Chloe was on the baby carrier attached to me having a full view) to the old lady and see if she is ok. Apparently she fell and hit her head on the kerb. There was some blood on the kerb and the back of her head was bleeding.

Remembering some SOPs learnt from the medic course during army days, I asked her if she knows where she lives, she did not response to me very well, so I suspect she was in “shock”. So I called the ambulance and continued to ask her more questions, while Daisy went upstairs to get a drink and some napkin. After about 5 minutes, someone approached us and claimed that she is the neighbour, and she then contacted the old lady’s mother.

The ambulance came about 10 minutes later, and after giving the paramedic some brief information, we left the scene and let them carry on their bandaging.

Things I learnt from this incident are:
i) Most people just gather and watch on. Probably 10% of the people asked and tried to help call ambulance, but that is about it.
ii) The 995 operator is not very friendly. When I asked him how long would it take the ambulance to arrive, he said in a hurried and patronising manner, “The ambulance will arrive as soon as possible.” Maybe I asked the wrong question.
iii) One of the lady who seems to be a relative of the old lady, upon seeing her said “How come you fell down? Why did you fall down?” and she just stood there and made a phone call. No sympathy from her at all. I mean, she could be more caring and took over the neighbour who was holding the napkin on the old lady’s head.

Throughout the whole incident, Chloe had the whole view of what was going on, and I hope she will be that 10% who would help someone in need when she grows up.

Oh yea, also today, after being inspired by a fellow resident, we went to sign up to become volunteers for our resident’s commitee group. Well Daisy wanted to do that since many months ago, and I always wanted to join the grass root in the future, so I guess this is a good start.

Today, Mama and I came across a “fish spa” thingy in a shopping centre…

I’ve seen this type of thing numerous times – but my Hupps would never join me, as he has super duper sensitive feet and because I’m scared of these things (live fish, even dead fish and slimy stuff) and I find it intensely gross – I always chickened out!

Well, Mama was up for it – so I thought why not!

I tell you what – It’s super duper scary!! I put my feet in the water with all these nibbling fishes… It was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO gross!!! Firstly, it feels like pin and needles when the fish all rush to your feet and nibble away, then it feels like bubbles from a spa touching your feet… I only had a 10 min treatment, but for the whole time I was on edge… so tense!!! I couldn’t even look at my feet cos there was so many attached to my feet/legs (more than Mamas!) – the whole idea of it just made me feel all itchy and goosebumpy – I mean, do I really have that much dead skin?!?!?!

They are supposed to nibble on dead skin compared to healthier skin giving softer and smoother skin… (I must admit, my feet did look fab after the treatment!! Would I go again?!?! Maybe… but only for feet vanity!!! Although very entertaining, but for me, very scary!!! I recommend going as a group cos it’s real funny watching your frens squirm and squeal!!

Do I need a GPS tracking watch?

GPS tracking watches can help you to track your distance and your speed when you are training to run a marathon, doing a triathlon or even just for a casual hike.

The advantages of having a GPS tracking function on a watch allows you to track your performance and feedback to you whether your training is effective or not.

So now, as you might have found out that I am trying to train for my IPPT, and I am trying to get Gold award for the cash reward (to give to my wife), I have been thinking of getting a digital watch that does heart rate, countdown timer. With just these 2 functions, I can train better for my IPPT 2.4km run, and I can get a Timex for about $60. But I also have intentions of running a mini triathlon and maybe half marathon in the future, so I was thinking, do I need GPS function on my watch?

What do you think?

The answer to that is Yes!

Huppy fell ill starting yesterday… fever, joint pains and now a sore throat… He made a trip to the doc and was given antibiotics, and other tablets. In addition, he was also advised no contact with Chloe and to not sleep in the same room cos the infection is airborne! Chloe is sleeping in the same room as us until 6 months… So, as a result, he is sleeping in the bed in the study!

With his pillow and our duvet – off he went to the study! I felt a bit sorry for him, as though I kicked him out of his own bedroom!!! You know, like the films where the husband has done something wrong and he is sent out of the bedroom to sleep on the sofa!!! But in this case, he’s done nothing wrong except be ill!!

Oh well, looking at the brighter side of things… looks like its more bed space for myself for the next few days!!!