Clarisse's neck rash remedy

I have concluded that the best remedy for rashes is COOL WATER and HANDKY instead of those expensive creams and powder. Clarisse's neck is now almost as smooth as Taufu. I believe give it another 2 days, rashes shall be diminished totally! Gone! Stupid Mama, I should have put tiny little attention to Clarisse's rashes earlier, then she wouldn't need to suffer from those itchy rashes for months... Geezz..

Sorry, Baby. Love you a lot.. Muakzz...

Clarisse and her Neck Rash

Rashes is very common in babies. Chloe had rashes on her neck too when she was a baby but it went off as she grows older. Thus, it didn't really shock me when I found out about Clarisse's neck rash months ago. YA!!!! Months ago. Because of the LONG duration, it became an issue for me to worry about now. Geezzz!!!! What a lousy Mama I am, I didn't even put much attention and just two days ago that I only realized that I have pay extra attention to make sure the neck rash get treated ASAP.

Not that I didn't put attention to her neck rash; I told Novi to apply powder and cream. But I think it got worse because the powder became lumpy and sticked to Clarisse's neck as she drools or sweats during the day. Plus, I think Novi didn't wipe the powder lumps away and let it sticked to her necks. Novi is a maid whom I hire to take care of my two babies while I am at work, carelessness is not her fault. I am Clarisse's Mama and I didn't put a stern instruction to Novi that she has to clean her neck EVERY TIME it gets moist or wet. 

It's been a month, I had told Novi to apply the candedula cream and some other creams to treat the rashes. However, it didn't seem to work. It gets better the next day but the rashes return the following day. I believe it was not about the treatment, but rather effort. 

Yesterday, I instructed Novi to dab Clarrise's neck with wet hanky constantly. Never forget to remind her with multiple phone calls to check out the condition of baby's neck rash. Guess what? Just one day, I could see a great improvement on her neck. The rashes dried up a little and the red patch of rashes turn light pink.

I reminded Novi this morning like a long-winded old lady, repeatedly told her that she must dab cool wet hanky on Clarisse's neck, and not to apply any powder or cream.

And NOW, I shall make a call again to make sure she is doing as what I told her....

2nd Day at Vital Years

Chloe woke up a little grumpy this morning, I guess she is missing her bed a lot. Especially when the maid told me that she didn't sleep for the whole day after she came back from "school". 

Anyway, we spent  a little time to settle her down as she refused to wee wee, refused to drink, refused to tie her hair. But, somehow my mum got her changed into a denim dress. She was indeed very sleepy as she showed no interest in her favorite Hot Chocolate Drink. We only managed to put her into her highchair after a session of TLC (Tender Loving Care) and made her have a little bite at her toast and a few sips of Hot Chocolate. 

Chloe was a little sulky still before we left home. Nevertheless, she was very enthusiastic about going to "school". Chloe waved bye to her sister, Baby Clarisse. Next, she waved bye to everyone at home, and said, "Chloe is going to school now. Bye Bye" It was such a pleasure to actually know that my daughter enjoys "schooling". An Independent Girl. She was certainly tired, because she was not as talkative as yesterday and she spoke in very soft tone when Mama tried to talk to her about her friends on our way to the centre.

We arrived at 9.00am sharp and it was pouring heavily. So, I thought why not let Chloe rest in the car for a while before I sent her up to the centre (1st floor of a shop lot). 

"Mama, Go Upstair" Chloe said to Mama and pointed at the centre at the 1st floor. 

Okay, she was so eager to attend the class, I should not keep her here in the car. Therefore, I sent her up earlier and Mama saw a swift change in Chloe's face that her eyes were no longer droopy, and she was instantaneously a happy school child attending her class. 

At 11.50am, Mama went to pick up Chloe. She was still showing Mama and her teachers the energetic side of hers. Before she left, she said thank you to her teachers and waved bye bye to everyone at the door. Ms. Chan briefly told me that Chloe did not cry but she asked for Mama today, and Chloe also told teachers that she wants to go home. But no crying. Ms. Chan also told me that she dropped most of her biscuits so Chloe only had the remaining which she did not elaborate much. Anyway, the snack time is to train them to eat and drink themselves, and to wash their hands before and after meal. So, I guess the amount of food (especially snack in this case) is not very significant. I find Vital Years mainly concentrate on how to train children how to read and write, but not much of the concentration on their behaviour, because they did not really give much of the feedback about Chloe until I ask them. Anyway, this is just a stepping stone, Mama shall find out a proper "school" for Chloe soon. 

Chloe grabbed and hugged Mama tightly when I picked her up, and she rested her heavy head onto my shoulder. 

On the way home, while Mama was driving, Chloe was seated on her car seat quietly. I tried to keep her awake by talking to her and she replied in a whisper. She was like at the reset mode, back to the sleepy Chloe. Mama even tried to lure her with my iphone, she thanked Mama when Mama handed Chloe my iphone. She was scrolling the Apps for a while, then scrolling those photos from the Album. Before I could say much, she was already asleep on her car seat. 

Initially, I thought to let her have her lunch and take a bath before her nap. I guess in this case, we have to go with Plan B instead. Mama carried Chloe to her bed, had her denim dress removed, wiped her face, hands & feet while she was lying down asleep. The new plan now is to let Chloe naps first, then lunch later. I didn't want her to have a late lunch because it will also eventually delay her dinner time also. I want to keep her lunch before 1pm and dinner before 7pm. However, we have to be flexible. If I insist to wake up her and have her lunch first, I don't think she can eat much and I will stress her much. Perhaps, I should be a little lenient for now. Let's adjust it back when she is all ready, in no time I believe. 

Again, another thumbs up for Chloe, my darling.

First day at Vital Years

Alright, as I was describing how nervous and excited about sending Chloe to school. I actually talked to Chloe alot about "school". I read the book about "school" and told her that there are lots of fun at school. She happily said," Mama, Chloe wants to go to school".

"ya, because you are not there yet!" I thought (negatively). **I admit that I m a lousy mama transmitting negative waves to my daughters even it was a silence thought. I'm totally guilty! **

"Sure, darling, you are going to have lots of fun. Mama will also prepare some of your favourite animal biscuits so that you can have it during your snack time." I told Chloe.

"Yeah! Yeah! Mama, I like animal biscuit."

We woke Chloe up at 7.50am this morning. While I was preparing for work, Novi got Chloe changed and had her hair tied up into a ponytail. She was absolutely excited, especially she knows that I packed some animal biscuits for her in her purple Barney bag.

Chloe also reminded mama to bring her for hot chocolate with marshmallow and sausage bun. Papa, mama and Chloe had our breakfast at the bakery cafe. Then, papa and mama sent Chloe to the centre. Mama was nervous and trying to hold on to my tears. Chloe stepped into the centre calmly. So far, no crying for everyone. Then, ms.chan brought Chloe into the classroom and introduced others kids to her. Ms Chan also let her knw that there are toys for her play with her friends. we were outside the classroom, and Chloe was totally mesmerized with all her friends, books and toys that she had actually forgotten about us. No one was crying!!!! I was surprised and at the same time mama was so touched! My daughter is no longer a baby, she can handle new environment and new friends all by herself, without papa and mama. My eyes were SLIGHTLY wet, but NO TEAR. Even if there us, those are tears of happiness. :p ya, ya! I'm just lousy and WEAK like papa always say.

We left the centre and "NOONE" is crying..:p.

At 11.30am, mama and papa left office to pick up Chloe. Ms. Chan said Chloe did not cry and she was doing GOOD. When Chloe saw Papa and Mama, she didn't rush towards us, instead she said"hi, papa, hi, mama." and she followed the line to wash her hands preparing to have their snack time. She was enjoying her animal biscuit and raisin, pieces after pieces, bites after bites. Papa and Mama gazed into each other's eyes, touched and experiencing one of the joyous "growing up" moment. Can't wait till Clarisse's turn too. Oh, guess what? Chloe is actually looking forwards to tomorrow's class. Hehe...

Good job, my darling. Mama loves you so much. Mama is so proud of Chloe. Mama's BAD for underestimate your capability. Keep up your good job and be a good role model to lead your little sister, Clarisse. Love all of you, muaks!

Finally to "school"

Yeah, I've finally sent Chloe for "school". Well, it's not really nursery or kindergarten, it is a language learning centre for toddlers and children - Vital Years.

It was an impulsive decision. I was complaining on not having enough time to google on the nursery for Chloe. I heard from my friend about vital years and boa bei wonderland, both are language learning centre, obviously vital years is teaching english and baobei is teaching in mandarin. Well, I made a call last week and checked out their schedules, no. Of kids in a class, teacher to student ratio, fees and etc.

Both are 5 days a week, baobei is 1.1/2 hrs whereas vital years is 2.1/2hrs. Vital is charging RM350 per month while Baobei is charging RM400+ per month. Teacher student ratio for both is 1:6. Location wise, they are located at my preferred region. (my prefer/ more convenient location). So, I was unsure whether to go ahead or not last week.

Yesterday, after I sent Chloe home from the clinic, I thought since I am out, why not spend 15mins to Check out vital years. Why vital years and not baobei? One of the reason is I don't know where is baobei located. So, for convenient sake, I just popped into vital years.

Anyway, after a 10mins explanation from Ms. Chan, the in charge person, I've impulsively decided on vital years and I insisted to start immediately which is TODAY. Dr. Patrick recommended to send Chkoe for classes and socialize with more kids to help her train up her confidence level. Further to that, I know if I said "I'll think about it," and I'm pretty sure that I'll take forever to decide.

Also, the class timing is just right for mama. Mama can drop Chloe at the centre at 9.30am, then go back to work which is 5mins away. Mama will then pick Chloe up at 12.00noon and send her home and back to work again. Perfect timing.

After a deep thought, I think I've made a brilliant move. Haha... I should start Chloe with English speaking environment first, and allow her to adapt to "schooling". When Chloe is ready to adapt in the school environment, then that's the time that mama would introduce a new language to her.

I was excited about my decision and I told everyone that "My baby is going to attend her first class tomorrow!". At the same time, I am like an ant on a hot pan, nervous about her first day in class without mama or papa. The centre strictly does not allow any parents' presence when the class is commencing.

I could not work properly the whole day because I was thinking about how Chloe could cope with the new environment without mama around. I was nervous and worried that I might also cry when I see Chloe cries tomorrow. Oh my god, I can't stop thinking about it. Those letters on my documents were flying up and down, I totally could not read them at all. I was totally distracted! I called my friends to seek advice and I told my mum about my worries. My friend told me to be prepared to see Chloe cries, because both her sons cried. She told me that she tear too, especially when her son was crying for mummy. Gosh.... How how how? But I know, I have to go throught this stage now or later. I told myself," show Chloe a good example, don't cry and think positively. Don't transmit negative energy to my daughter."

So so so looking forwards to chloe's first day at "school". Geez.. Nervous.

Hallucination/ Night Terror Part 2

We had a rough nights, and it really bothered Mama a lot. The next day, Mama woke up early in the morning and prepared to send Chloe to the Clinic. I was the medical point of view or pediatricians' experience to explain who could have trigger her fear in the night. I refused to accept the spiritual explanation, especially when it is associated to my daughter. 

We went to the pediatric. We told the doctor about the incident last night. Doctor did not responded what I had expected. I was expecting for an explanation for my daughter's behavior. Nevertheless, I continued to suggest if there is any possibility which relates to Brain and Vision thingy. Once again, he did not give me any answers that I wanted. He shook his head and displayed a little knowledge about it. But, he told us to observe more and we should not judge by merely one incident. The only answer I got from the doctor was "OBSERVE CAREFULLY" and should it happen very frequently, maybe we should check with a neurologist. 

My dad told me , "You don't have to believe in "it" (Spirit), just make a time to pay a respect to the ancestor and go to the temples and pray." I gazed at my dad agitated as I did not want anyone to produce more of the negative energy using the "spiritual" way. Having said that, Mama was overly bothered with the unusual behaviour of my darling Chloe, Mama & Papa actually went to the Tien Hou Temple to pray for Health and Happiness. Just call it a peace of mind for Mama. 

This incident happened two weeks back and today I brought Chloe to Dr. Patrick Chan's clinic due to her prolonged coughing in the night. It's been a month, so Papa insisted that I must bring her for a check.  Well, Papa is right. Dr. Patrick said this is one of the Symptoms of my daughter developing into Asthma. He prescribed a 5 days Medication to cure her cough and the possibility of Asthma later. I also brought the incident to Dr. Patrick. 

He didn't think much and right away told me that it was called " NIGHT TERROR ". Chloe was probably having a nightmare and continued to hallucinate from her nightmare, it could last even the whole night long. He even mentioned that I should not let her watch TV prior to bed because it might cause "Night Terror". 

Possible of Overexcited Activities during the day/ scary images from TV/ Sound of an animal or anything

Causes

Night Terror/ Nightmare

Causes

Possible a continuation of nightmare while awake (hallucination)

Well, now that I am not nervous and my mind is clear, It totally make sense to me that it is part of growing up. She will outgrow her fear as she grows to become a pretty young lady. Mama should be relaxed and not overly react when things happened. Chloe and Clarisse need a sensible, logical, loving and pretty Mama. 

Hallucination/ Night Terror Part 1

I wanted to blog about this two weeks back, but I was too busy to even log into blogger.com. *Arghhhh*

Chloe has the tendency to wake up every night crying, and ask for cuddling from Mama or Papa. It started since she was a little baby. She used to wake up in the night and started crying for nothing. Papa and Mama both had to be 100% awake and worked our brains hard on how to calm down our little baby when she was crying. We are so used to her bad night habits, and Mama didn't really observe in details of what causes all these dramas in the night. 

Two weeks ago, Chloe woke up in the night crying again. As usual, Mama or Papa will go to her and cuddle her and let her know that we love her and here to "sayang" her. After the cuddling, she stayed awake. Usually, she would just go back to her dreamland. But this time, even with the cuddling and reassurance of our TLC to her, she did not stop crying. We switched on the light, and tried to check out if there any mosquito or bug bite which possibly making her uncomfortable. We checked on her body temperature, no fever. We checked every parts of her body, trying to figure out what was making her uncomfortable, but not marks of injury or marks of mosquitoes/bugs bites. Then, Mama applied some "Chinese rubbing oil" onto her tummy, thinking that it could be her bloated tummy which causes all these trauma. 

Still, it did not stop her from crying.. Argghhh... Mama's temper has started to raise, thinking that Chloe was trying to throw tantrum. But I know I shouldn't yell or make frighten her especially in the night. I usually play the "GOOD" Mama in the night, I use soft tone and calmer voice to speak to her in the night. The funny part is, when I think we should apply soft strategy, the very very "LOVING" Papa started to scream at her and threaten her that if she doesn't stop crying immediately, he will send her out of the room. *sigh* Ya...Funny Man. During the day, When she was playing tantrum a lot, this "LOVING" Papa would give in to her 100%. Geezzz.... I think Papa is more difficult to deal with  compared to Chloe. 

Anyway, We had decided to bring her out for a 5 - 10 minutes TV session in order to calm her down. Immediately, she stopped crying and starred at the 613 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Channel. I didn't want her to take the chance to ask for TV every nights. So, I specifically told her that she has to go back to sleep after 5 minutes. The moment that I saw Chloe's relax facial expression, Mama told Chloe, "Hey, Darling Chloe, It's time to Oi Oi (sleep) so Mama is going to Switch off the TV and Chloe, Papa and Mama all go back to the room to sleep. Is that ok?" Chloe nodded and replied, "Yes!" So, Three of us marched into the room to join Baby Clarisse who was sound asleep. 

The very moment that we all lied down side by side, Chloe started screaming again. We quickly switched on the light again and checked her out. She gasped in horror, "Mama, Dirty. Mama, Dirty". I scanned through our quilts, pillows, bolsters, bean bags and everywhere else; and everything was clean. I double-checked on her bed, it was dry too. She didn't wet her bed. 

Mama asked, "Chloe, do you want to go shh shh (pee)?" I instantly thought that she might want to poo or pee, and I thought that was how Chloe associated them with the word "DIRTY".

She didn't answer, and her eye balls were rolling left to right, right to left. Mama didn't wait for her to answer; straight away picked her up and brought her to the toilet. The moment I seated her on her potty, she screamed even louder and refused to stand on the floor. She kept on saying "Dirty, Dirty. Mama, Dirty!"I didn't pick her up immediately, I reassured her that the floor is clean.

"Darling, Look, Look. It is not Dirty." Mama told Chloe. Mama also took the sprayer to wet the floor to emphasize to Chloe that the floor is absolutely clean. Regardless of what Mama said to Chloe, it didn't seem to stop her from her crying.

Somehow, her crying this time brought to my attention that she was terrified of "something". I began to recall the activity of the day. Unfortunately, Mama was too agitated with the continuous crying which demonstrated her fear of "something". I noticed her eye balls rolling from one corner to another, and she pointed at the corner and said "Mama, Mama. Dirty!"

Mama was getting even more nervous but in order not to instill more fear into my baby, I reacted calmly. *sigh, I need to complain again*. While Mama was trying to think of the logical way to analyze what is going on with my daughter, a very "superstitious" father came into the picture and started to analyze it the superstitious way. Papa also began to look left and right, asking Mama to where is the Buddha sheet which supposed to be slotted in Chloe's pillowcase. *ARGH, ANGRY!*

I believe in Spirit, but NOT in this case!!! I quickly gave Papa an eye signal and quietly told Papa " Hey, don't you try to introduce these spirit spirit things to my daughter."(I actually used the word "GUAI and SHANG" (Ghost & God). Papa was very co-operative. Immediately, he acted calmly and tagged along with Mama's logical strategy.



Once again, when we moved into the room, Chloe cried heartily and pointed a corner and yelled, "Dirty, Dirty. Mama. Po Po (Carry), Mama." She clung to me tightly, and I could feel everything was genuine and she was definitely not pretending. It was so so real that she looked very startled and she was trembling a little when I hold her tight.

I don't know how to tell how heart broken I was to see my baby horrified and I was clueless on how to help her out. All Papa and Mama did that night, was hold her tight, scratched her back (her favorite night time ritual which Mama tried to quit). We sang her favorite song, we hugged her, we pat her back. We did everything to comfort her.

After 3 hours, she finally got tired and felt asleep in Papa's chest.....

Quiting My Job?

I have come to a conclusion for myself that it is necessary for me to quit my job and take up the toughest and most meaningful job as a fulltime MAMA. Errr...Wow!!!! I can't believe this. However, hahaha... (opps, sorry) the decision is not final YET. 

So many things to consider........There are a numbers of issues that I need to clarify before I really Step forwards to it. 

I have come to an understanding of "sacrifices" in terms of luxury lifestyle. What is that all about? For the benefits of my two princesses, I think it is inevitable for me to give up the "luxury" and adapt to the "necessity:, which means I have to give up my "luxury" skin care and shoppings. I can wave bye bye to them and seek for alternatives; and I think I am capable enough to cope with it in this sense.

However, I cannot totally forget about the monetary part, who is going to pay me monthly? Hubby is not going to pay me?! My boss is not going to pay me too. How can survive? I mean I can but I have to restrict myself within the HOUSE and the expenses has to be related to my daughters otherwise Hubby is not going to pay for it? RIGHT, PAPA?  

- TO PAPA, We have to really sit down and come to a term in this "MONETARY" part, so that I can have a peace of mind -

My role in the company is replaceable but my existence in the company is irreplaceable, simply because I am bearing the surname of YEE family. I understand my parents' hardwork and efforts into the company and I totally understand they wants someone to carry on their business generation by generation?!! Preferably if both my brothers can come back to help them and take over the business. One is already in banking line, doing absolutely well, independent and achieving the excellence. One is still studying, and is too early to tell whether he is going excel in his own choice of field or come back to carry on our father's business. I am the only one who is not in any of the professional line and available to be in the company. 

*sigh* Like I told my sister, I have to be the irresponsible one. I am going to quit my job end of the year. Why wait till end of this years? Because I have many pregnant ladies in my department, and I have to make sure everyone is back to their duty first. Otherwise, my mum will be very very stressful. Her own job is enough to stress her up, and I definitely do not want to add on additional pressure to her. 

So, next year onwards. Mama can play with Chloe & Clarisse. Mama can cook for Chloe & Clarisse. Mama can bring Chloe & Clarisse for swim, playclass, reading class. Mama can blog and put down every single significant growing process of my two pretty princesses.

Diaper No More - In the Night.

I have noticed many times that Chloe's diaper is always clean and dry in the morning. Thus, I thought it is time for me to train Chloe to sleep without her diaper on. Anyway, she has been complaining a lot on the elastic pull-on MamyPoko Pants, She always said it is itchy and request for a scratch. No rashes found, just slight reddish on her back waist.

Also, Disposable Diapers are very expensive nowadays. Hubby always complain that we have to throw RM 1 a day for Chloe's diaper. It is a dilemma whether for us to throw away the "clean" diaper or "reuse" it for the night. It doesn't look very hygiene for me to reuse the same diaper for so many nights. Imagine wearing the same underwear again and again. :P

That being the case, it gives me more and more reasons to slowly get rid of the DIAPER in Chloe's every life. Well, Chloe has been doing GREAT so far. No Diaper for almost a week and she did not wet our mattress so far. *cross our fingers* Hopefully we can even bring Chloe out diaper-free really soon. It's about time anyway. Just need more EFFORT, MAMA! 

In fact, Chloe would inform Mama if she needs the washroom when we are out. But sometimes Papa cannot bring Chloe to the washroom when Mama is not around, hence most of the time we would still put on a diaper for Chloe as a precaution. We had tried many times to tell her to hold on her "urgency" when there is not washroom available, especially when we are stuck in the traffic jam (KL Traffic is UNPREDICTABLE!). MOST of the time (but not all the time), she can hold till we arrive our destination where toilet is accessible. 

I am not a very STRICT Mama, I feel proud for my daughters and they are absolutely doing EXCELLENCE at their pace. 

Good Job, Girls!!!!

Clarisse's Lunch = Pumpkin Mash

As a Working Mama, I missed out all the reactions and responses of my darlings when I introduced them a new thing/meal.

I told my maid to steam a piece of pumpkin around the size of her fist for 20 - 25 minutes until it is cooked/ or its flesh soften. Then, leave it to cool and mash it with 1oz of Formula. 

I fed Clarisse Mashed Pumpkin two weeks ago and she loved it. But it was a very small portion, it is like a snack to her. Further to that, Chloe saw and she took half of the portion. 

This time I told my maid to cut a bigger piece and add in the milk so that the mash can have a smoother texture. 

I am at WORK! I don't know how exactly the pumpkin mash turn out to be with the 1oz formula. I don't know whether a fist chunk of pumpkin is enough for Baby Clarisse's lunch. I don't know how Baby Clarisse enjoyed her Pumpkin Mash. Argghhhh.... 

Got to go home and hear my maid's feedback...... :( 

Princess Clarisse's New Development

Time passes so fast, and Papa & Mama is starting to plan for Clarisse's 1st Birthday. Hahaha.. Papa & Mama is watching out for a nice and cosy place to hold a small party for relatives & close friends. We are putting our venue choices into our list and then we will shortlist them in August. I know it sounded a little crazy to plan it so many months in advance, but we are really looking forwards to the birthday event.

(1)

Clarisse is now 9 months and 2 weeks old. Wow! So fast! She is a big girl now. She can crawl freely on her own but still we prefer to place her on the cushioned/ padded area for her motor skill training. Recently, she knows how to stretch her both legs strong and push herself to the standing position while holding on the an object. I caught her many times struggling to push herself while holding tight to the side of her crib. Well, HAPPY but this is a sign that we have to be extra careful with Clarisse. I have instructed my maid to pay extra attention and never leave her alone. 

(2)

Baby Clarisse is such a lovely girl. She melts Papa & Mama's heart EVERY morning. She will waves goodbye to us whenever we leave for work. She always do it and we always sees her leave home with her heart-melting goodbye wave. We LOVE it so much. She is such a cheerful person especially in the morning. She never fail to cheer us up with her GREAT BIG SMILE. With her influence, I hardly hear Chloe cries in the morning now. If Chloe is awake before we leave, Chloe will join Clarisse to wave goodbye to all of us at the door. mmm~~~~ *** So Sweet ! ****

Baby Clarisse already knows how to clap her hands two months ago. Whenever she hears music playing through the player, she will start to clap (especially in the gymboree class). She would also clap when we sing "If you are happy and you know it CLAP your hands", Baby Clarisse seems to understand the song and she always clap after the verse. However, recently, she is getting a little lazy and refuse to clap. We tried many ways to ask her clap, she IGNORED us. Hahaha..but when her mood comes, she would simply clap even if it's TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR..

(3)

She knows how to close and open her palm whenever we sing her TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR (** and sometimes Baby Clarisse would add in her happy clapping hands ** ).

(4) 

She knows how to respond to Mama's facial and vocal expression. There was once I raised my voice a little and told her stop moving around and get back to sleep. Baby Clarisse was trying to comprehend what was "that" about, and Mama immediately realized that Baby Clarisse gazed at Mama's and sat on Mama's lap quietly. I don't really know how to describe her facial expression at the moment, but it was like a SERIOUS, PITIFUL little girl who was trying to check out why her Mama was screaming at her. Haha...I wanted to burst into laughter but I controlled and gave her a cold look in return. RULE #1, Whenever Mama is trying to be serious to my children, never show them the fun side of me. So that, they will always remember my SERIOUSNESS is genuine and not to fool around with Mama. 

Baby Clarisse continued to keep herself quiet then slowly rest her head against my chest, while Papa & Mama was having eye contacts as if telling each other to observe Baby's Clarisse's cute reponses. About 5 minutes later, Baby Clarisse was actually already slept soundly in my arm. 

(5)

Yeah, finally Mama sees Baby Clarisse's TWO LITTLE LOWER FRONT TEETH (Central Incisor - Lower Part). Hahaha... She is learning how to bite with her NEW TEETH. I gave her pear last night and she managed to bite off a small little piece instead of sucking the juice of the pear. I can see Baby Clarisse is picking up the chewing technique with her new teeth. ** It is also time for Mama to review Baby Clarisse's Solid Food intake. ** 

(6) 

Baby Clarisse starts to demand for ADULT FOOD. Whenever she saw us eating, she will start whining and demanded for our food. Mama broke her #1 Diet Rule. Mama fed Baby Clarisse with Chawan Mushi (Japanese Egg Custard) last friday!!! Egg is not recommended for babies below 12 months old, I knew well and I didn't avoid it. Gosh....Then I found a little rash on her right legs and neck areas. I am not 100% sure these rashes are associated with Chawan Mushi but I SHOULD NOT HAVE FED her with adult food in the first place. *sigh* Anyway, like I mentioned it earlier on...It is time for Mama to make an effort on Baby Clarisse's every day diet.

Hooray for Darling Chloe

Chloe was coughing for the past whole week, especially in the night. We didn't bring her to the clinic as we thought Doctor will still prescribe the same medication since medicines & antibiotics are not encouraged for babies & toddlers. Especially I heard from Chloe's pediatrician that many cough medications for babies & toddlers under 2 years old is banned in many countries, it is said that it has a life threatening side effect (BUT IN RARE CASES) due to dosage issue. 

Anyway, Chloe couldn't sleep well because of her cough. It was a dry cough that probably caused by the itchiness of her throat so Mama fed the cough suppressant (Brand : AXAL??!! *Don't remember) that  Chloe's pediatrics prescribed the last time she had cough & cold. 

Last Saturday, when I fed her the cough syrup, she spitted all out and cried. Then, Sunday, I tried to feed her again and she totally rejected it. My mum attempted to press her down and ask me to force feed her but I refused. I told my mum to let her go and Mama decided not to feed her the medicine since her cough is not very severe. 

Monday night, Chloe was still coughing in the night. So, I asked her whether she wanted the medicine. She happily said OK. I thought why not give it a try again (even though I expected her to spit it all out again.)

So, both of us went to the kitchen. Just Mama & Chloe. Mama prepared a cup of warm water for Chloe, and she cheerfully seated herself on the Stool while waiting for Mama to spoon feed her the medicine. Mama poured a full teaspoon of the cough syrup, and before Mama feed Chloe the medicine.....

Mama : Chloe, You're a good girl.

Chloe : Yes

Mama : Are you ready for your cough medicine

Chloe : Yes. Mama feed Chloe Medicine.

Mama : Ok. Immediately the Medicine, Chloe drinks lot of water and don't spit it out, ok?

Chloe : Yes, Chloe *eat* medicine

Mama fed Chloe the teaspoon full of cough syrup and Chloe didn't spit it out. Immediately, I encouraged her to drink some water to help her gulp down the cough syrup. Mama was pleased and praised Chloe immediately for being such a good girl. 

Mama : Oh. Chloe is Mama's good girl. ** Followed by a great big KISS ..MUAKZ **

Chloe : Mama. Clarisse's turn. Mama feed Clarisse Medicine also.

*** Hehehe.... everytime I feed Chloe Cod Liver Oil, I will feed Clarisse a little too, so she thought it goes the same for MEDICINE ***

Anyway, HOORAY to you, My Darling Chloe. Get well soon.