Some progress updates on my babies... Batrisyia can already turn to lie on her stomach, but pity that she still struggling to move forward. Her neck's and legs are stronger now too. There would be this silly grin plastered on her face when I hold her up by the arm and have her legs support part of her weight.
Both of them were up very early and cheery this morning. 5.40 am to be exact. I think they have gotten used to waking up early since I started working. Izzul did something that made me go "aww.." . After drinking his milk, he went over to Trisyia, who was just lying flat on her back and put his head on her tummy and hug her. And he did this without noticing if anyone was looking or telling him specifically to "sayang adik". I am so glad that things are turning out quite fine with both of them now. Only God knows how I felt about having two and going back to work.
Anyway, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Salyza and Iskander for their new arrival, Arissa! What's will all the ....sa & sha - I mean there's Keisha, Arissa and Batrisyia! Maybe they can form a girlband one day. TLC won't work... so it'll be B-A-K! eeeww..

Kilo Raya Outing

2nd day at work. Think my babies are coping well with me going back to work. Izzul is understanding but Trisyia would pout her lips as if she was ready to cry whenever I say "bye, Batrisyia..." Yeah, only 3+ months and already could sense when being away from me. But as long as their not creating too much trouble for poor granny, I'll be quite happy.
The kilo family (my hubby's kilo mates while serving his time in NS) met up for Raya the other day. For the men, it was soccer, goofing around, work, more goofing around... while us ladies had more serious issues to discuss such as coping with 2 children, work, finding playgroups, etc. So, at the topic of playgroups, Salyza made an interesting connection and that is childcare centres attended by local kids, tend to have more bad reviews than those attended by expats' kids. So I think the implication here is quite clear. expats = more money = more teachers = quality teachers = better environment = more expensive = further from heartlanders. That figures.

IBG- Raya 09

Just as promised, IBG will launched its new range of products soon. It's been really hectic for us with Raya preparation and the launch. Hari Raya has always given a new meaning to those who religiously go through the hardship and sacrifices during fasting month.

This year there is indeed a few sweet surprises. The first 2 days were filled with happy visiting moments and we also had some new faces joining us for the first time. :)

We have some pleasant surprises too.. Our 2 cousins who have just gotten married in July are already expecting! Congrats to both of them. Soon, we will have more kids running around the house.

So those 2 days were filled with great food, a lot of visiting and great fun!

Thanks to all the effort to get the family together.

IBG would like to wish all Muslim friends " Selamat Hari Raya" .

Swimming again....

In one of my previous posts, I shared some of the importance of swimming for babies. And yes, I have signed up for Batrisyia for 10 swimming 'lessons'. Izzul had benefitted it. He has grown strong, active and quite a fighter to lean, mean viruses. I'll let mas tell you more of what he has gone through the last few days. Anyway, you can sign your babies up for these swimming programs when your baby is as young as one month old.

Here are some of the benefits of these swimming programs:

1) Coordination of body movements

2) Breathing

3) Enhance muscle and bone strength

4) Brain development

But you know what is most important - that they enjoy it. (we, parents will reap the rewards later because they usually get really tired from these swimmings and will have a good long sleep for the rest of the day - which means rest time for the parents too ;))

As you know, there a lot of institutions and centres that caters to baby and toddler developments whether to enhance them musically, artistically, mentally or physically. Does not matter which of these that your child attends, one thing for sure, they will grow to be more confident and happier of course. When your toddler shows signs of disinterest to the school that he has been going to... well, maybe you might consider for a change.

Anway, Izzul (early 2008) and Batrisyia (just last week) having a good time swimming. Cheers!

Akhir Kata dari saya

I realise that IBG has been lying low these days. At first, it was just me taking time off to recuperate. Then, it was me adjusting to having two. Now I am forcing myself to get back on track. Eventually, I have to. October 6 to be exact.
The school called earlier to tell me that I have to start work on October 6. The dreaded feeling sets in as I try to imagine what is it like to be working at this time and not being with my babies. More dreaded feeling seeps through. Sigh! SO what did I got from the show Akhir Kata the other time? Nothing much. Because I had to put Izzul to sleep and I managed to catch like the first 5 minutes. But Puan Halimah said something that should make me feel less guilty about going back to work. She stresses that mothers should not feel guilty about going back to work because children are both parents responsibilities and not only mommy's. But the sad fact is- it didn't work for me. I did a check a minute ago and no - still having the dreaded feeling.
But I did got something useful from the other power lady - Dr Bibi. She said that there is no scientific connection or linked studies to show that a juvenile behaviour is caused by parents who are working. These juvenile behaviours are however found in neglected children. So what I got from the 5 minutes from the show - Women, go to work. Men, continue to work harder, Parents - attention, care and concern for children.

Sleepless Nights didn't end there at confinement period

I just can't sleep tonight. In fact, it's been quite difficult for me to go to sleep at night these days. Maybe because I am used to staying up with Batrisyia while she gets used to life after birth. Now that she's adjusting really well to GMT worldly time - I on the other hand, can't seem to adjust as well.
I guess one of the big thing that keeps me from falling asleep is my fear. Fear of going back to work. Well, you might be thinking - What ?!? I mean it's not like it's my first time taking a long break from work. The thing that bothers me is whether I can cope with work and yet shower as much love and attention to them as I am giving them now. The fear just doubles now that I have two.
The same fear that the ladies in the programme Akhir Kata will be discussing tomorrow on Suria at 10.30pm. I hope Halimah Yaacob have some answers for me there.
And Desperate Housewives did mention a bad feeling that we ladies often face when we have children of our own - The feeling of Guilt.
Oh man.. I can foresee that going back to work will be hard not only for Izzul...

Trip to Malacca/ KL

It's been quite some time since we went for a family trip. This time, we brought along our new bundle of joy..Batrisyia....:) What can we say... she slept throughout her trip...I guess she too needs a break...At 5am traffic start to build up at Tuas check point. Cant believe that it started that early right? Me too..

We reached malacca at 830 am.. we just make a stop for breakfast and to meet Mas's relatives there. Izzul had a great time there, chasing around the chicks and chickens. It was adorable!

After that, we took a drive further up -to KL. KL trip was as usual busy with traffic but much to my surprise, we didn't see many Singaporeans as we usually expect. Getting a parking slot was rather easy so we kind of wondering if there's a new place that Singaporean's haunt now to shop instead of Masjid India. Anyway, we did a great thing leaving Singapore as early as 4 am on Saturday because we heard from friends who left at 8am the same day that there was a massive jam at Tuas check point which only cleared up after 1130 am. Phew! Close shave.

ALthough it's a long trip, I love to drive up anyway.... and for Mas - not for much of the drive but she loves the shopping. Ha! Women!

Just planning for another trip.. It keeps the bond closer and gives you the opportunity to understand your partner more... in someway;)

Cheers!

Ez