Drama queens in the making....

Lil' Tyann,

What a DRAMATIC trip to Melbourne we had...definitely a story that Daddy and Mummy G will remember, probably for the rest of their lives..

As you know, Daddy and Mummy G brought you (in the tummy) to Melbourne for our "last" holiday before you pop out from Mummy G's tummy..who would have expected the drama that unfolded in Melbourne...(expect graphic details....)

Thursday. 28 August 2008. 2.45pm Melboune time:

Mummy G decided to go to the toilet to ease herself of the damned constipation that she had been suffering from. Unfortunately, the stupid stool decided to get stuck in Mummy G's anus and caused Mummy G much agony. So Mummy G decided she had to get the stupid stool out. By hook or by crook. And so...she used all the strength she could muster...

4.00pm Melbourne time:

Still straining in the toilet....decided to give up but realised she could not stand up with that stool in the anus!! U-oh.....dieeee....Shouted for Daddy G to go to the pharmacy to buy Ecnema...the pump that you push up the anus to ease the constipation....

4.15pm Melbourne Time

Daddy G comes back with the Ecnema...Mummy G pumps the damn thing in her anus...to no avail...shucks..now what???
Mummy G decided to use all her might to stand up in spite of the terrible feeling of the stool stuck in her anus...

4.30pm Melboune Time

Mummy G groans in agony on the hotel bed and suddenly feels a gush of water flowing from her...goes to the toilet to check and realises her panties are all wet..double uh-oh....don't tell me the waterbag burst!!! and lil' Tyann is only 31 weeks!!

Daddy and Mummy G rush to the nearest Melbourne hospital, the Saint Vincent's Hospital.

At the hospital, the nurses and doctors says membranes may have been torn but told us they will need to ambulance us to the Royal Women's Hospital as they do not have any doctors specialised in the field of gynaecology in the hospital.

5.00pm Melboune Time

First ever ambulance ride for both Daddy and Mummy G....geez...Mummy G's mind is blank and only thinking about how that stupid stool stuck in her anus is hurting her...

5.15pm Melboune Time

Reaches Royal Women's Hospital. Gets wheeled into a DELIVERY SUITE!! OMG!!! "If lil' Tyann gets born here, will she become an Australian Citizen?" Mummy G wonders..haha...

6.30pm Melbourne Time

The doctor FINALLY arrives, and says he needs to insert some dumb speculum into Mummy G to get some swabs to do some tests to see what is happening...Mummy G is starting to hate this....

7.30pm Melbourne Time

Doctor finally reappears with the HUGE METAL SPECULUM. Gulp....that looks painful. And so the swabs were done with Mummy G yelling in pain...bleh....

8.30pm Melbourne Time

Damn doctors here seem to work in one-hour intervals... test results come back and announced to us by another doctor as the previous one was off duty. Says that there is some complication as test results show that Mummy G may have the possibility of going into labour within the next 7 days. HUH????

However, as lil' Tyann is only 31 weeks, her lungs are not yet matured enough to be born. So she told us we need two steroid injections, administered within 24 hours of each other, to help lil' Tyann's lungs to mature faster..in case she really gets born within the next 7 days...

Daddy G calls trusty ol' Dr Fong... and Dr Fong says that's an OK thing to do. So we agreed to take the steroid injections...

9.00pm Melbourne Time

Third doctor comes in and says we are not to leave Melbourne for at least 5 days and have to be hospitalised for the whole time!!! NOOOOOO!!! Daddy and Mummy G will not hear of it!!

We tell her we want to go back to Singapore the next day but the doc will not hear of it. She says we will get into trouble with the airline if Mummy G was to go into labour on the plane and lil' Tyann will not survive and the hospital will not be responsible..ya da ya da....She says we HAVE TO at least stay in Melboune until given the all clear even if we decide not to be hospitalised.

10.00pm Melboune time

We are still waiting for the damn injection so we can go back to our hotel....Daddy and Muumy G were so bored we decided to take some photos to commemorate the "special occasion"..



Staring at the TV screen (with no TV programs unless you pay) for about 7 hours...




Daddy G stoned out...



Mummy G looking at her IV tube stucked into her for nothing...sigh...

11.00pm Melbourne Time

Daddy G and Mummy G have no food and the nurses are NOT coming to give the jab. We want our dinner and to get outta here!! Grrrrr....Nurses have disappeared, so have the doctors...

12.00am Melbourne Time

Daddy G seeks out the nurses to COMPLAIN and they say "this is a busy night....". No time for a 30 second jab????

1.30am Melbourne Time

Finally!!! The nurse comes in with the jab. Sorry, the jab took probably 10 secs...We finally get to go back to our hotel.

30 August 2008

Daddy and Mummy G decided to "heck" the doctor's instructions to remain in Melbourne in case you decide to pop out. We went to the Qantas office early in the morning to change our flight to fly back on the same afternoon.

9.30pm Singapore Time

Back in Singapore safe and sound! No labour in the plane. Hahahha...Bleh to the Aussie Doctors! We are back in Singapore!!=))

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31 August 2008

Daddy and Mummy G went to see Dr Fong today and went to the hospital for the second steroid jab. Daddy and Mummy G hope that lil' Tyann will not decide to pop out this week so that she can be a stronger girl when she comes out into the world..

BUT, at the very least, we think we have gotten ourselves pretty covered.. with the two steroid jabs, lil' Tyann's lungs should be able to withstand the harshness of the outside world should you pop this week. Otherwise, perhaps you will have "SUPER LUNGS" if you pop when you are 9-10 months old in Mummy G's tummy as you have been "steroided"..HAAAAAA..=D

What a story to go down memory lane for Daddy and Mummy G. Mummy G says lil' Tyann is a Drama queen in the making. Daddy G says the Drama Queen is Mummy G...how dramatic to go through this episode because of...CONSTIPATION!! (*embarrassing indeed..*)

But Lil' Tyann, do you know what the moral of the story is?

Always be prepared for the worst.
Buy Travel Insurance.

Ruminations of a thankful mum (to-be)

Lil' Tyann,

A 30 week old lil' Tyann in Mummy G's tummy certainly feels very different. Lil' Tyann seems to be running out of space to move around.

Sometimes ("Some" is an understatement") you give Mummy G's ribs a hard kick and Mummy G gets a painful shock!(Daddy G says you must be gentler as you are a girl..so LEARN to be gentler and ladylike..or face naggings from you know who in future!!=D)

Lil' one, do you know that you may be coming out into this world in just 7 weeks? 37 weeks in Mummy G's tummy is considered "old" enough to be out into the real world and Daddy and Mummy G are getting so excited!!

Mummy G has bought a lot of nice clothes for you to wear when you come out. There was a major sale in Hong Kong when Mummy G (and Tyann in Mummy G's tummy!!) went for a business trip last week. You must have felt Mummy G go wild in the shopping centre! Hahaha!

Daddy G is his usual self...warns Mummy G to "Stop buying!Lil' Tyann will outgrow the clothes and she will not get to wear them! CONTROLLLLLL..."

Makes sense but the "Control" part is really diificult.. For Mummy G at least. Hee hee hee...Think Daddy G can only just shake his head in despair...Hiak Hiak! =p

Daddy G and Mummy G went to the hospital to do a 4D scan of Lil' Tyann... we really wanted to see how lil' Tyann looks like and so trooped down to Thomson Medical Centre for the 4D scan.

Alas! Lil's Tyann is certainly one cheeky fella. Dr Fong (and all other nurses, sonographers who have interacted with you so far) has said that you are super active-as in S.U.P.E.R active and you are one baby that cannot stop moving! Hence, you, agile one, gave us the slip yesterday and hid your face either behind Mummy G's tummy wall or spread both of your lil' hands across your face to hide it from us!

But Aunty Nurse managed to snap one not so clear picture of your face and that is Daddy and Mummy G's only picture of your full face so far...

Almost towards the end of carrying you in my tummy, Mummy G often feels an overwhelming rush of emotions when I think of the past 7.5 months.

In spite of the painful kicks, tightening & itchy tummy, slight disappointment in the 4D scan failure, Mummy G is thankful...

Mummy G is thankful for:

1. The day when she found out she was miraculously carrying a baby when it was "tecnically" quite improbable. (and this is another story for you lil' one.)
2. The day she heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time as it meant you were alive and fighting to survive against all odds.
3. The day she could stop her alternate day painful Progesterone injections to keep ll' Tyann alive in her tummy as it meant lil' Tyann had put up a strong fight in the first three months of your conception and won the fight.
4. The day she found out about the amniotic band/sheet in her tummy as it made her realise how much she already loved her lil' unborn one.
5. Tha day she found that the amniotic band/sheet had not harmed lil' Tyann as it meant her lil' Tyann had yet again fought another battle and won.
6. The day she felt lil' Tyann's first rumblings in her tummy as it was such an out-of-this world experience.
7. The day she received the results of all the blood tests etc and everything was good.
8. The day she realised she could not fit into her jeans anymore for it meant lil' Tyann was growing well in her tummy.
9. The day(s) when Daddy G put his hand on Mummy G's tummy for it showed how much lil' Tyann is loved.
10. The day(s) lil' Tyann would kick me at painful places for it meant you are getting stronger by the day.

Mummy G tells herself to remember this thankful feeling because it will be this feeling of thankfulness that will carry Mummy G through tougher times of parenthood.

When tough times arise with lil' Tyann in future, Mummy G hopes Daddy G, lil' Tyann and her will be thankful for each other and go through all good and bad times together- with the same thankful heart.

A short chat for remembrance sake...

Lil' Tyann,

I wonder if you will ever get to see them, but these are your great-grandmas...

The Great-Grandma on the left is your Ah-ma's mummy, and the Great-grandma on your right is your Ah-gong's mummy...

Daddy and Mummy G just returned from the hospital as your Great-grandma on the left is in critical condition. The next 48 hours are critical to her survival. She is also half the size from the picture you see. You are less than 3 months from seeing her and I really hope you will get to see both your Great-grandmas in person. Honestly, Mummy G is not so sure at this point.

Your Great-grandma on the right is also suffering. Her toe dropped off from gangrene last year and she cannot really walk now. She has also shrunk to half her size.

I just wanted you to see who your Great-Grandmas are, and uploaded their pictures (taken at Daddy and Mummy G's wedding last year) so they can forever be etched in our memories.

Mummy G feels surreal right now. Probably so because here I am celebrating life with your impending arrival and yet facing the possibility of mourning yet another lost life (the last time was your Dearest Great-Grandpa).

But lil Tyann, just as lives coming to this earth are celebrated, lives lost to this earth also means they are in Heaven with Jesus.

Heaven is a much nicer place than earth and that's where many lost lives will go. Once they can reach the gates of Heaven, they will live forever without pain and suffering.

And to that, Mummy G deeply wishes Heaven is where she will find her lost loved ones.

Obsesssion with Myers Briggs

lil' Tyann,

Myers Briggs. Daddy G has recently been pretty obsessed and intrigued with Myers Briggs. Ever since he had been introduced, Daddy G has been neglecting Mummy G before bedtime, his eyes glued to the internet oogling at Myers Briggs.

Hahaha! Gotcha!

Daddy G's latest obsession is not another woman or celebrity, but the Myers Briggs Indicator Type (MBTI) personality test! (Bleh, what an anti-climax!=D)

Incidently, it was yours truly, Mummy G, who introduced our Daddy G to the MBTI personality test via the Facebook application called "MyType". Now, too early and probably irrelevant to explain what Facebook is to you, but I am certain it will go down your history books. Haha! =D

Back to MBTI. Through the test, Daddy G found out that he is an ISTP- An Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Perceptive person. In short, the REALIST.

Mummy G is not very far off from him, being INTP-An Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Perceptive person.In short, the THEORIST.

And Facebook says Daddy and Mummy G are "neighbours". (Am I glad we are the Margate Rd and not the Everitt Rd neighbours..hohoho!.=D)

After finding out that he is an ISTP, Daddy G has been in "self & people discovery mode" and has been very proud of his strengths, declaring himself (the ISTP Realist) superior over me (the INTP Theorist).=(

He says he gets down to practical things while Mummy G (and her types) only build theories in the air.

But INTPs are smarter! Because some famous INTPs include the famous scientist, Albert Einstein! (and lil' Tyann will probably hate him when you grow older and encounter his infamous physics theories. haha! )Then Daddy G says these people are only famous when they are dead. Bleh (*oink!oink!*).....nice pail of "cold water" down my head...."__"

Daddy and Mummy G became very interested to know what type of parents we will be to lil' Tyann based on our personality type and scoured the internet for analysis done on ISTP and INTP parents.

Mummy G found some analysis and personalised the analysis by replacing the words ISTP with "Daddy G", INTP with "Mummy G" and children with "Tyann". A simple exercise. But a powerful one indeed I must say...

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Presenting the REALIST-DADDY G

Daddy G will be a flexible, laid-back and uncontrolling parent who likes to take things as they come. His dislike of being controlled or controlling others extends to Tyann as well.

Hence, Daddy G is likely to give Tyann a lot of breathing room and space for individual growth. However, when discipline is required, Daddy G will be able to administer it without too much difficulty. Daddy G may have difficulty mustering up the enthusiasm to discipline Tyann when she is naughty, but once he gets going he'll be effective.

Daddy G is likely to maintain a distance between Tyann and him. He does not feel a tremendous need to pass on his values to Tyann, or to influence her decisions in life. He is likely to rely on their mates (me, Mummy G!) for creating a structured environment for Tyann to live within.

Daddy G does not like to be directed or controlled, and is not likely to direct and control others - includig Tyann. He is likely to be relatively uninvolved with the daily happenings of family life, without making a conscious effort to keep interested.

Daddy G will enjoy spending one-on-one time with Tyann pursuing outdoorsy activities, such as fishing, boating, hunting, etc. It is during these private moments that Daddy G will take the opportunity to get to know Tyann's perspectives, and to pass on the his interests and perspectives.

And presenting the THEORIST-your Mummy G...

Mummy G loves and respects Knowledge, and wants to pass her jewels of thought down to Tyann. Her greatest goal and satisfaction as a parent is seeing her Tyann grow into an independent, rational adult.

Mummy G is likely to encourage Tyann to grow as an individual, rather than attempt to fit her into a preconceived mold. She will stress autonomy through Tyann's growth. She is likely to respect Tyann's opinions and wishes, and allow Tyann to have a voice and presence in the family.

Mummy G is likely to be pretty laid-back and flexible with Tyann, sometimes to the point of being relatively "hands-off" with regards to the day-to-day issues.

Mummy G likely to count on her spouse (Daddy G-oh dear, who to provide the structures now??) for providing structure and schedules. Since she does not live in an overly structured or organized manner, she is not likely to expect or create this environment for Tyann.

If Daddy G is not someone with the "J" preference, Tyann may suffer from a lack of boundaries. This is something Mummy G should pay special attention to. Lil' Growing Tyann does not know Right from Wrong, and will so benefit from having her parents define these boundaries for her.

In spite of her relatively unstructured approach to parenting, Mummy G takes her role as parent very seriously, and is likely to put forth much effort into doing what she feels will be most effective in helping Tyann grow into an independent, wise adult. Mummy G will enjoy parenting, and will get a lot of fun out of Tyann. She is also likely to be a very proud and loyal parent.

Mummy G may have a problem meeting the emotional needs of Tyann. Although she is generally a deeply caring and supportive person, Mummy G does not always pick up on emotional clues. A troubled Tyann of an unaware Mummy G may have to result to drastic "attention-getting" tactics to get Mummy G to understand her emotional difficulties.

If Mummy G finds herself in this situation, she may find that expressing some of her own emotions will do wonders for Tyann, herself, and their relationship. Although it may not be possible for Mummy G to suddenly be "tuned in" on what Tyann would be feeling, at least she can let her know that she cares.

Tyann will likely remember Mummy G respectfully and affectionately as a loyal, fair, and tolerant Mummy, who cares for her a great deal, although she don't often show it.
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Sometimes we do not understand our parents and do not understand why they think, behave or react in certain ways. As Mummy G went through the above exercise, a strange epiphany came over me and suddenly I realised how misunderstood Mummy G's own parents must have felt when Mummy G could not agree with them.

So, let this be a guiding light for all in the House of Gs.

For Daddy and Mummy G, it will serve as a constant reminder of areas to watch out for and do better so as to help lil' Tyann grow up to be a fine, happy and wholesome lady.

For lil' Tyann, this will serve as a constant guide for you. As you grow older and start to question why Daddy or Mummy G are making certain- perhaps unagreeable decisions, may you always refer to this guide to understand our unspoken intents,words, feelings and love for you-however we may, or may not, have expressed them.

A time to remember

Lil' Tyann

Been a few days since Mummy G spoke to you and your kicks are getting harder and harder. Well done lil' one, it just shows you are getting stronger by the day! =)

Mummy and Daddy G have moved on to prepare ourselves for you to join us in the House of Gs, sometime in October (please come out earlier so Mummy G can earlier embark on her slimming program! Hahaha!)

Mummy G had been thinking about the day you come out of me. Aunty Gym Lynda told Mummy G over our last Makansutra session that the best thing I can ever do for myself is to have a natural birth with no painkillers, drugs, epidurals whatsoever.

Aunty Gym Lynda, who has given birth to a few children this way, described the pain as undescribably painful. However, she has never regretted going au natural. She told Mummy G that the moment the baby slid out of her, she felt a rush of emotions that she had never felt in her life. At that moment, she forgot all the pain that she had gone through and she knew that she knew- she loved this child deeply, beyond the depths of her heart.

A few seconds of emotions, but enough to last her a lifetime.

When her baby cried, she remembered that moment her baby came forth her. When her child fell ill, she rememebered that moment her baby came forth her. When her toddler got on her nerves, she remembered the moment her baby came forth her. When her child was rude to her, hurt and disappointed her, she remembered the moment her baby came forth her.

And with this remembrance, she found strength to overcome difficult times, patience to care and capacity to forgive.

Mummy G had a pretty "depressing" weekend when I witnessed some very difficult children and family ties. Those scenes made Mummy G stop in her tracks of her excitement in anticipating baby Tyann. Those scenes made Mummy G waver and wonder what if:

a) What if Mummy G failed to care for lil' Tyann the way she ought to be cared for?
b) What if Mummy G failed to discipline lil' Tyann when she needed to be?
c) What if Mummy G failed to provide lil' Tyann the best display of love?

i) What if lil' Tyann was rude to Mummy G?
ii)What if lil' Tyann would become unruly?
iii)What if lil' Tyann would not behave the way Daddy and Mummy G would wish she would?

And to all of the above questions, Mummy G suddenly remembered what Uncle Dentist Philip Goh told her.

Uncle Dentist told Mummy G that the reason God gives us children, is not to let us relish in how the child will behave, look, or become. It is not about expecting our children to be who we want them to be.

God gives us children to teach us about unconditional love. This means:
a) What if Mummy G failed to care for lil' Tyann the way she ought to be cared for?
Mummy G would remember the moment her baby came forth her.
b) What if Mummy G failed to discipline lil' Tyann when she needed to be?
Mummy G would remember the moment her baby came forth her.
c) What if Mummy G failed to provide lil' Tyann the best display of love?
Mummy G would remember the moment her baby came forth her.

i) What if lil' Tyann was rude to Mummy G?
Mummy G would remember the moment her baby came forth her.
ii) What if lil' Tyann would become unruly?
Mummy G would remember the moment her baby came forth her.
iii) What if lil' Tyann would not behave the way Daddy and Mummy G would wish she would?
Mummy G would remember the moment her baby came forth her.

Hence Mummy G will try her utmost to heed Aunty Gym Lynda's advice-to go for an au natural birth with no pain relief.

For Mummy G believes what will carry her through the years of her life with lil' Tyann is by remembering the moment her baby came forth her.

Love. Do you smell it in the air?

Lil' Tyann,

I have to introduce someone who is very special in Daddy and Mummy G's lives to you. This someone, is someone who is going to be very important to lil' Tyann, apart from Daddy & Mummy G. In fact, I will say that she is as important as Daddy & Mummy G will be to you. (almost...)

This someone was the one who saw Mummy G is her "darkest" moments of her life and was there for Mummy G when she needed someone.

This someone was the one who played a huge role in coordinating Daddy and Mummy G's wedding. (So she is very instrumental to your presence in this world! ;D).

This someone is your Godma Ling.

Daddy and Mummy G have been extremely blessed to have Godma Ling in our lives. When she heard that Mummy G was having you in her tummy, she immediately decided that she was going to be your Godma! And Godma Ling does not take in Godchildren easily. Nope she does not. Your Godma Ling is very selective! In fact, Godma Ling never had any desire to have any Godchildren until that moment Mummy G told her I was having you. ( I guess you, lil Tyann, managed to spark off maternal instincts in TWO women!! Whao!)

Yesterday, Mummy G consulted Godma Ling on your chinese name. Godma Ling is a Mandarin Guru (now you know who to go to to learn your second language!) whereas Daddy and Mummy G are ermm... put it this way-unpolished in the language! =D

Mummy G was extremely touched by Godma Ling. Her enthusiasm in picking the best chinese name for you brought a surge of warmth to Mummy G's heart.;)

Godma Ling even went to the extent of helping you to find a Chinese (astrology?) website which can tell us if the number of strokes in each character of your potential name will give you a good life in future. The website was ALL in chinese (wouldn't have made a difference if it was Greek..hehe..) and Godma Ling told mummy (insinuating I "really cannot make it" in my Mandarin.keke) she will take care of ensuring you have the best possible chinese name.

And just like almost anything in this world that falls into Godma Ling's magical hands, lil' Tyann will be assured that Godma Ling will do a perfect job of finding the best chinese characters for your name. ;D

Lil' Tyann, this is love. Smell it. It's in the air.

Today your Mui Ngee Yiyi asked me when is Mummy G's next check up at Doctor Fong's. She wanted to go to Dr Fong's with Daddy & Mummy G for our next meeting with you because she wanted introduce herself to you as well (plus a free lunch at PS Cafe? Ha ha).

Lil' Tyann's Yi yi wanted to see how you look like because she is so excited that you are coming to this world in just a few months' time. She wanted to see her lil' niece Tyann happily kicking, somersaulting and practising "yoga" in Mummy G's tummy. So remember to wave hello to your Yiyi when you see her next week! =)

Talented Yiyi wrote and sang a very touching song as a wedding gift for Daddy & Mummy G. It was a song that brought tears to Mummy G's eyes when she heard it. The tears came neither due to the soothing melody nor meaningful lyrics. The tears came merely because it was a song for Daddy & Mummy G written by your Yiyi.

Lil' Tyann, this is love. Smell it. It's in the air.

Mummy G is home alone with Tyann today. Daddy G has gone travelling again. Oh, speaking of which, you may not get to see Daddy G much during weekdays in the future because he travels a lot for work and has been doing so for the past 7-8 years since he started working. Mummy G is very used to it.

Daddy G will usually be back by Fridays.

Come Fridays, Mummy G will always take our "Big Uncle Black Tucson" to the airport to meet Daddy G. In future, Mummy G will take BOTH "Big Uncle Black Tucson" and lil' Tyann to the airport to meet our Daddy G at the airport when he comes home from his overseas trips. You will love the airport lil' Tyann and I know you will be beaming with excitement the moment you see Daddy G walk out from the Arrival gate. (with a present for you each time I BETCHA!! HAAA...)

This time Daddy G has gone to Phuket (there for work??) for a company meeting (plus suntanning, eating, island hopping!!!)after about three weeks of not travelling.

Funny thing is, much as Mummy G is used to Daddy G's travels, the House of Gs feels funny tonight-as though something is missing. Don't you think lil' Tyann?

Even though the TV is switched on and Mummy G is talking to you right now, something feels missing isn't it?

The house of Gs is missing Daddy G tonight.

The TV is on, but there is no one (slouched) at the sofa watching it.

There are sounds (coming from the TV) in the house but its not the familiar NAGGING.

Daddy G dropped Mummy G an sms and said lil' Tyann must be missing his voice. I told him Lil' Tyann and I are both missing him already. You gave Mummy G a kick just as I was composing the sms as though in agreement. ;)

Tonight, Mummy G will have to sleep without the comforting touch of Daddy G's hands on Mummy G's tummy. Lil' Tyann will have to sleep without the familiar warmth of Daddy G's "talking" hands, where Daddy G speaks to you thru them.

But Lil' Tyann, this is love. Smell it. It's in the air.

Babies Galore @ Margate!

Lil' Tyann,

Mummy G will just have a short chat with you tonight (if you don't mind!) because:

1) Tomorrow is Monday and Mummy G has to work.

Daddy G says we will save money on petrol if I were to drive him to work instead of vice versa as the latter makes our "Big Black Uncle Tucson" go on a merry go round the island every morning.

(You may have already guessed..Yes spot on! Daddy G was complaning again and this time about the rising petrol costs..rah rah rah:D)

So we have to wake up earlier tomorrow so I can get to work on time....

2) Daddy G is sitting on the bed beside Mummy G now, also on his computer and indulging in his favourite hobby-playing with his "House of Gs 5-year savings plan excel sheet".

Soon he will be done and will start nagging Mummy G, "Sleep, sleep, sleep! Lil' Tyann needs to sleep" (You are just Daddy G's darling I tell you!)

Anyway, long-winded Mummy G shall now cut to the chase.

Topic of the night: Babies galore @ Margate yesterday evening!

A night of Open Kitchen @ Margate, Daddy G's group of good friends from University and their spouses and their family. By Family, I mean BABIES. Many many babies (8 of them to be exact- 6 in the world, 2 in tummies) in the House of Gs on Saturday evening!

We had:

1) By Uncle Kelvin and Aunty April- Ian (oh, so not a baby anymore) "gor gor" with his baby sister Chloe. (Don't mix this Chloe up with your cousin Chloe! The two Chloes are only 3 days apart!)
2) By Uncle Adrian & Aunty Serene- Baby Jerry (very cute & good-looking eurasian looking boy) with a "mei mei" for you to play with in Aunty Serene's tummy.

3) By Uncle Alan & Aunty Cindy-Baby Darius (very sporty-potential sportsman!)

4) By Uncle John and Aunty Xuiling- Baby Keane (very cheerful and bright-eyed!)

5) By Uncle Phua and Aunty Meiting- Latest addition: Stylo-Mylo Kyson

Ok and of course...

6) By Daddy and Mummy G- Soon to be addition: Our precious princess Tyann! (How will we forget you? Ha ha ha!)

Unfortunately, Mummy G forgot to take any photos of your soon-to-be friends although I reminded myself so many times to remember! (sigh must be the effect of having you inside my tummy-starting to make me forgetful! Are you taking in my grey cells as well? Hmm....)

However, what Mummy G did remember to take photos of- Food Glorious Food! Presenting to you..Menu for the night:

Appetiser: Mexican Cheesy Nachos with Chilli Beef

Before: Ingredients on the table...

Preparation: Before the oven...After: Ta-da! The final product!
Mains:

a) Whole White Snapper baked in Sea-Salt Crust

Fresh out from the oven! (forgot to take pictures when the salt crust is knocked off!)

b) Roasted Garlic Chicken with herbs

Making a second appearance @ Margate by popular demand of Daddy G!

Veggies: Warm Brussel Sprouts Salad

Tedious preparation with thanks to Daddy G!

Handmade Croutons baking in the oven...

The Final Product!

Carbs: Spaghetti with Japanese Cod Roe Sauce

Staple for the night...

Dessert: Baked rice pudding

Rice Pudding baking in the oven...

Final Product-sans a tablespoon full of it due to taste test by Mummy & Daddy G! Haha!

Rice pudding before they were served...

It was an afternoon of fun in our Fire-engine red kitchen. Mummy G had loads of cooking therapy. Hee hee!


Daddy G did Mummy G a great favour by helping to shred the Brussel Sprouts-all 45 of them! Its hard work I tell you...

Firstly you have to peel off the top leaves to discard. Second, you've got to peel the tender leaves off the sprouts, leaf by leaf. Lastly, you need to thinly slice the heart of the sprouts.

Certainly a test of patience for Daddy G! When he was done with less than 5-6 of the Brussel Sprouts, he complained (yes...again...) to Mummy G." Why must you choose this recipe ah? Can't you use other vegetables???? Blah blah blah" and started to get distracted by (you guessed it!) the TV....

A very "impatient" Daddy G who could not wait to finish his task to watch TV...(taken secretly off the mirror reflection! HA HA HA!)

I'm sure Lil' Tyann will agree with Mummy G this is good training for Daddy G isn't it? +)) This is but just a teaser to what is to come when you finally stay with us @ Margate in about 3.5 months time! +D (feeding, changing you and cleaning up after your poopies, rocking you to sleep,, getting up in the night...)

Nope, Daddy G's not going to get away with that if he is thinking of it! HAHA! Everyone in the House of Gs is very generous and shares everything. And that includes sharing the housework and tasks.

Don't start sniggering lil' one...Daddy & Mummy G will also share them generously with you when you are older! HA HA!)

Daddy G's saw the fruit of his labour when the plate of Warm Brussel Sprouts salad was wiped out by our guests that night! In fact, there were almost no leftovers for the night except for some spaghetti! Now this is what I call- Satisfaction. ;)

How it looked on the dining table...The whole works...almost.

To be honest, I have to give Daddy G's nagging major credit for having no leftovers for the night. Hee hee.... He was nagging the whole week long prior to the event," Enough, enough, don't cook so much! Enough, enough, don't buy so many!" (etc, etc, etc...) Daddy G was so proud of his efforts and skill at portion estimation that night!

It was a wonderful night of conversation, eating and laughter (interspersed with the crying of babies! ha..)

The House of Gs had never seen so many babies under one roof before. It was a weird feeling for Mummy G as she does not have many friends (apart from this group) with children.

Yes..weird. Mummy G thinks it is so weird that soon, she will be discussing about breastfeeding, brand of breast pumps and other baby topics like your the uncles and aunties.

Mummy G could not help but admire all the mummies and daddies who came to our place that night. The dedication, enthusiasm about their lil' ones and unconditional sacrifice for their lil' ones.

What kind of mummy will Mummy G be to our lil' Tyann?

Mummy G cannot help but ask myself this question almost everyday. Some parts of me get intimidated and fear I will disappoint, some parts of me are so excited and have planned for so many fun things we could do together with our lil Tyann to help her grow up to be a fine lady...

Perhaps, on this topic, Mummy G should really learn from our Daddy G. He does not think or worry so much like Mummy G.

But one thing I know he is so certain of:-He will Love and will Love you singlemindedly with his whole heart.

And this, lil Tyann, is your Daddy G.