Today we brought Izzie to the market with Ergo baby. I carried Izzie to and Soo Chee carried her back from the market. It was a nice morning walk together with mommy. We had breakfast near the market and came home.
In the evening, we brought Izzie out again. We wanted to have a meal with mommy at Putien. It is the first meal we have with her outside since she came in July. It was an interesting experience. 🙂 We enjoyed the outings today.
Yesterday was the first time I went back to church after 2.5 months of confinement. Jus fetched me to church and I had a warm welcome greeting from Wee Lee, SP and Alicia. It felt good to be able to see my friends again. It certainly lifted my spirit to be able to fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes again.
Service was awesome. My heart felt at home in church. I was ministered by the presence of God during praise and worship. The dam broke loose and it was like God was doing a healing work in my emotions…all that I went through the past months. Although I have friends who look out for me, no one understands me the way God does because I couldn’t hide anything from Him. God spoke to me and it encouraged me greatly. Recently without realizing, I have been in a complaining mode. The Holy Spirit brought to my realization that I ought to be thankful always and it is a timely reminder.
The guest speaker, Rev Dominic was a captivating speaker and I was very blessed by the message that he shared. I want to claim that my breakthrough is coming!! He laid hands on all the staff.
I went for dinner with Jus. Ate salmon sashimi!!! I have stayed away from that for 9 months!!! How lovely is salmon sashimi. 😀
When I came home from church, I fed Izzie. While burping, she gave me two kisses and a loud burp immediately after that. How sweet! I am proud of my little champ.
Finally after 9 months, I could dye my hair again!!
Today I went out to the salon to cut, color and do treatment on my hair. What a treat!
I am still not v pleased with my haircut. I wonder what can I do to my hair? Shall do some research on hairstyles later.
Next: A visit to the dentist
I went for facial on Monday. It was the first time I went out alone since two months ago. What a luxury!
Today is the first time in 2.5 months that I go out with a friend. I went out without my baby or my hubby, it’s just me. Me time is something that I always treasure. I guess I am wired that way. So I am just happy to go out today.
Marina initiated this date after I told her some challenges that I face as a new mommy. We hanged at Old Hong Kong Legend Restaurant. It’s a nice place with nice food.
We had a fun time talking. I am glad Marina is someone who does this “me time” with me instead of just someone who just talks about it. I enjoyed myself today…took a little break for me. 🙂
Soo Chee and I have long agreed that we do not want to use the pacifier on our children. Izzie has been fussing quite a bit recently and yesterday after 30 mins of attending to her fussing, she finally fell asleep like an angel. Phew!
In the night, she was fussing again. She wasn’t hungry and her diaper was clean. When I couldn’t take her crying anymore, I stuck the pacifier in her mouth. It worked wonders. She was quiet!!!
I felt bad…
Oh God, develop my patience and love capacity.
Izzie turned 1 month on 1 Sept 2012. We had family and friends over our home to celebrate the joyous occasion. Not many photos were taken but it was a good chance to meet up with some people we haven’t seen for a long time. Today I was shocked when I compared two photos of Izzie with similar sleeping pose. Can you see the amazing growth in less than a month?
Some photos from the celebrations
Door gifts for guests
Peanut butter swirl cupcakes for TV crew
Izzie bub’s thinking pose
Photo with my precious bub
Lizzy carrying Izzie
Mama Marina carrying Izzie
We are so proud of Izzie. Happy 1st month darling!