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Mar 25, 2010

20100323~34w2d~mini-mi drop a bit

8個月懷孕(32w起) 產檢從每四週開始改為每兩週一次
到第九個月(36w起)  就會密集為每一週一次產檢

34W檢查~
mini-mi 心跳依然健康
mini-mi 在媽咪肚裡 頭右下腳左上(斜的)
Dr. M.K. 說mini-mi 位置有降下來一點點
雖然早下降不一定早生,但凡事小心為上 (http://bbs.baby-kids.com.tw/archiver/?tid-12816.html
mini-mi 也要乖乖在媽咪肚肚裡休息多一個月喔

媽咪保護妳!

p.s. Mini-mi ~ mini-michele.是Tina表姨取的小名,Tina表姨希望之後給TJ也多添一個妹妹 tiny-Tina

Mar 22, 2010

20100322~ hiring a nanny (SF bay area)

Dear,
Going back to work??!! I bet you are gonna miss little one all the time and cannot move your eyes from his/her photo on your destop screen....:">


We did put ads on chinese newspaper(TsingDao) because we preferred nanny speaks mandarin or cantonese. You can decide your preference for live-in or commute nanny.

Commute Nanny -----
Schedule: If you are not an early bird, you may also want to count in your preparing time before heading to work. My nanny comes over 8:30am-6:30pm (mine is generous on this .^_^.).
Price: approx $1400~1600 a month or $70~80 a day. Also depends demand-supply in the area.
(one friend's young educated nanny charges them $20/hr at SF city. :P)


Function: simply cooking for dinner, simply housework, laundry, shower for bb. ( up to you.)

Live-in Nanny -----
Schedule: Some asks for resting schedule, like no work during weekend or after 8:30pm or etc....you can set up your expectation too.


Price: Approx $1600~1850+ a month. depends on working hours and not necessary to be a lot more expensive since you offer lodge, food, laudry....


Function: simply cooking for dinner, simply housework, laundry, shower for bb. ( up to you.)

Note1 -Capability:
Remember your purpose is to have a nanny whose focus is on baby, not as a teacher, or as ahousekeeper. ..so our selection is more on how we feel about nanny's personality and if bb is happy with her.
(one of my friends does concern if her bathroom is cleaned up or not lol.:D)


Note2 -Satbility:
You may want to take into consideration candidate's stability. After 5 month, BB is able to recogonize his main care provider, and you will want to avoid change nanny frequently. Some people may leave for higher pay jobs easily.
(dom's co-worker had bad experience on their first nanny, who left 2 weeks later without notice and took one LV bag. )


Note3 -Payment:
Set or ask candidate's expectation on payment. cash, check or..? every 2 wks, twice a month or once a month...**Price reference is SF bay area. Higher price and more rules for licensed/taxed nanny.


Note4 -Food:
Nanny's lunch. Our nanny bring her own, so I don't have to worry what she cannot or wants eat....but she is welcome to eat or cook anything from our ref if she wants of course.


Note5 - Misc:
My cousin only ask their nanny to prepare food ready for them to cook and prefer to take shower for bb themselve.


Note6 -Worth Value?:
This is how we count the value for parents like us to comfort ourselves why spend more money, FYI~~
-Decent daycare (family style) $800~900/month
-Pick-up/ send out $5/day (save time+gas) ; $150/month
-BB bath shower $5/day  $150/month
-Laundry for $25/week (familyx2+BBx2) $100/month
-Less BB sickness due to other kids (also, no need to rush to pick up bb or take day off when bb is sick)  :D


Cons is
-Less group interaction, so our plan is to let Kendrick go group or school after he is 2.5 or 3 yr-old.

Enjoy and hope it helps my dear freinds.

20100320~ BB shower for mini-mi

A Baby Shower for Michele & Dominic... Part 2!



see photos here...


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Host: Vicky Chu

Location: Dominic & Michele's Home
When: Saturday, March 20, 12:00PM


Kendrick is going to be a big brother to a baby sister!
Please join us for a baby shower honoring the proud parents, Michele and Dominic.
Of course, children are welcome. Kindly respond by Wed., March 10.

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Mar 9, 2010

2010309~32w~fetal fibronectin??

今天由DR. Babara 看診
to take some swap sample to check one kind of Protein as pre-term index. The higher the index, the higher risk to have pre-term birth. Then, mommy should do bed resting.

英文名稱: fetal fibronectin
中文名稱: 胎兒纖維結合素
名詞解釋: 纖維結合素幫助胎盤和羊膜緊緊附著於子宮壁。如果子宮裡胎兒纖維結合素的數值升高,可能表示胎盤和羊膜正在鬆脫。許多產科醫師現在使用纖維結合素的檢測來輔助預測早產。

Fetal fibronectin is a “glue-like” protein that holds the developing baby in the womb. (胎兒纖維結合素是一種黏膠樣的蛋白質將胎兒穩地安置在子宮內)

Feb 24, 2010

20100223~30w~Hooray!

My little beautie cutie girl...
See you today at Dr. Kilkenny's.
Mommy is being good for you, so stay good with mommy couple more month...
I love you.

Feb 18, 2010

20100217~ Good Samaritan SJ v.s. Los Gatos Hospital v.s. O'conner Hospital

2010/02/11 Good Samaritan San Jose's maternity tour
2010/02/17 El Camino Hospital Los Gatos family tour
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I gave birth of KK in 2008 Mar. at Los Gatos Hospital, former El Camino Hospital Los Gatos.
I was at O'conner hospital with my sis for her C-section birth in 2003 and with my friend Kek for her labor birth in 2007 Dec.
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Hospital service:
- My hubby and I love people and service at "Los Gatos Hospital." We still remember the leader Sandi Miller. She is the best out of the best. They made the place warm and made us feel helped.

The tour lady at "Good Sam" looks so exhausted without a smile for our first impression of Good Sam.

Hospital size:
"Los Gatos Hospital" is a relatively smaller community hospital compared to Good Samaritan or O'conner Hospital at SF South Bay Area. When hospital is smaller, the less disturbing environment during your post-birth rest. (good!) My sister reminds me when each room has two companies, the hallway is simply filled up 40+ people including guests and nurses and etc...in a big one.

Hospital Space:
"Good Sam" is much newer building since "Los Gatos hospital" was there serving community over 40 yrs...Lately, Los Gatos Hospital is doing its rennovation. Since their schedule can not be rushed but my baby girl will due in early May of 2010...so we won't be able to enjoy new room or furniture as hospital planned. (bumper.)

Hospital Equipment:
"Good Sam" is well known for its advanced newborn 3rd level intensive care and is the only one capable around the area. If KK was born before my 34-wks preganacy, Dr. would send me to Good Samaritan Hospital for a better necessary  baby care. Los Gatos Hospital equipped up to 2nd level only. Luckly, KK didn't rush out 2 years ago. Thank god bless us!

Hospital Labor Room & Post-resting:
My experience in Los Gatos Hospital labor room is not really long since I was scheduled C-section.
Both labor room in Los Gatos Hospital and Good Samaritan are similar as individual studio room.
O'conner's labor room is much bigger if you wanna fit in more friends or family members, but their post-rest room is kind of crowded. Also, they may arrange two in a resting room if single space were all taken.
...................

My hubby and I still prefer to have our baby girl having her first hug at "Los Gatos Hospital" after our visiting. Hope we have all same happy service memories as before. 


p.s. (2010/03/17 KK's 2 yr-old body check), Dr. Pearlman said Los Gatos Hospital is not the same atmosphere as it was before...more rules under big hospital network....hope people still are warm heart there...

Feb 9, 2010

20100209~28w, 3rd trimaster begins....

今天小K跟我一起去看產檢
一開始他以為是他去看醫生 說什麼也不要進後診室
後來教導他一番     居然就乖乖聽話  
他坐椅子 媽咪坐檢查台  醫生坐檢查凳
眼咕嚕咕嚕靜靜地盯著看我跟醫生討論

I listed out certain critical items in order to discuss with Dr. Kilkenny
(a). HOSPITAL: Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose or El Camino Hospital Los Gatos ( previous as Los Gatos Hospital, Kendrick was born there)
(b). Birth : I prefer still go C-section this time since I already had one wound from last birth. So, I will schedule a time in advance. :)  big relief~~~
(c). Insurance: I may have new insurance kick-in...big headache contributed by company.

Jan 28, 2010

20100129~懶懶小貓咪?

好友的楊波妞已經轉了頭位 真早 可能像醫生說的還會轉來轉去
我們家米妹跟小K哥哥一樣擠在左邊子宮(他們兩個都是在左邊子宮腔著床)
我的肚子多數時間    超明顯硬鼓一邊 
難為她空間小 不知轉不轉得了 也許像小K一樣會是臀位…..

一早臨時約了去看醫生
主要是我家妹妹突然兩天沒啥動靜
連胖胖爸幫我擠壓肚子 她也不理 嚇了一下跳
所以想去看一下好 聽到心跳正常 應該沒事

倒是我的血糖報告出來說缺鐵 要我吃補充劑
醫生開的Slow Fe iron supplement 好貴喔

Jan 27, 2010

20100127~大肚米,肚圓圓

做了一個繞口令送給老公~ (改編自崔粗腿 他沒聽過 唉 有夠差的國語)

爸比是個圓圓肚
媽咪是個肚圓圓
兩人床前來比圓
看是圓圓肚的肚圓
還是肚圓圓的肚圓

Jan 14, 2010

20100114~孕媽媽假性宮縮 不要怕

進入懷孕六個月 看到我以前POST的一篇回應 決定回貼在自己網站 提醒自己
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孕媽媽未到預產期有些Contraction 是假性宮縮(英文醫學名是 BROXTON HICKS CONTRACTION) (英文俗名是 false contraction)
你也可以查 how to distinguish real and false contraction.
我朋友有提醒我 也問過醫生 所以有心裡預期 就較不怕
但前兩個禮拜那次(那時我27W) 持續4個小時

左邊肚子又硬又超鼓
整個肚皮就像有人拉緊皮膚 確實也嚇了我一跳
尤其BB因為受到擠壓不舒服 就一直踢踢踢 嚴重抗議!抗議!

基本上 需要注意並立刻就醫的有三
-有無出血
-有無羊水破
-有無強烈並規律宮縮 (頻率小於10分鐘一次就算頻繁了 我的醫生說 連說話呼吸都困難囉)

false contraction
- 較不持續 不規律
- 強度沒有規則性增加
- 是可能長到3~4小時
- 有時 DEHYDRATE 也會 喝點水 休息一下
- 一定要CLAM DOWN (我把老公叫到我身邊陪我躺著 還叫他撫撫BB 給他心戰喊話 呵呵)
- 如果真的不安心 還是可以打給醫生喔

希望孕媽媽們平安

Jan 12, 2010

20100112~w24d2~心音+踢音

今天又只有聽心音 期間你踢了一腳 好可愛喔

美國這邊超小氣
兩個月才照一次超音波
媽咪好想多看看妳說

Jan 9, 2010

20100109~Perego P3 & Vela & Twin60/40

之前正要給小K找新戰車時
發現懷孕了 現在證實是妹妹 當然想買兄妹倆都可以適用的顏色

嬰兒手推車選來選去 爸比跟我決定要買Perego P3, Why P3?
1. 問了好些朋友的意見 都說用過p3, 也都很喜歡

2. 小K到時候可以站立在後面(爸比只在乎這個)
3. 兄妹倆個都可以用的p3 2010新款薰衣草紫色 (是啦 是啦 我很愛紫色)
4. 輕便跟全保護的Balance型  回台灣香港都還方便

跟老公跑了SF Bay Area 好些店都沒看到
現在好像只有網路上有賣
這兩天還是下不了手
還在猶豫要不要買另一款中意的2007的P3 Pure Vapor
便宜30%又白色置物盤白色支架手把很特別.....

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20100113 added~
終於有人熱心在Mobile01回答P3 2007跟2009款differences
Quote: ""外觀上看不出來,不過2007年款,躺平後長度比較短
大約差5公分左右 為了這5公分,我買了2009年款,""


看來可增加保護且可延長手推車使用期到4~5歲
跟老公商量看看要不要多花這一百美金 (目前特價 USD189 v.s USD280... :)http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=375&t=1380804&last=16971286
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#謝謝YY媽媽的 PP3 跟Aria OH照片比較 非常清楚 很多細節都注意到
(我跟爸比去試時很有同感) 
#謝謝美樂蒂媽媽的建議 讓我跟胖胖爸注意到雙向推車的缺點
(ZOPPER有個大陸零售商網站也有提醒除了不好推 還有把BB暴露在較易受傷的環境) http://iammelody.pixnet.net/blog/post/23807348
#還有參考大家的意見
http://memode.com/s/mm00270295.html

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2010 Vela是 2009 Aria OH 的新改款 如果不執著非要紫色顏色 也是不錯的選擇


可惜美國新款式 vela 後來決定不出 Lavanda 了 ﹔(
我是想如果要買2010新款當然要買我心儀的薰衣草紫


我在她們official 網站有問一些VELA的規格
整理一下官方回答 需要中文再告訴我
( 原文在 http://blog.pegperegousa.com/?p=397 )

The Vela is a tad bigger than the Aria. It’s dimensions are:
Vela size: 39″ ~ 36″ long/deep, and 23″ wide
Vela folded ~39″ tall, 12″ long/deep, and 23″ wide
Aria OH ~ 39″ tall, 33.5″ long/deep, and 19.5″ wide
Aria OH folded ~ 36″ tall, 13.5″ long/deep, and 19.5″ wide


The snack tray is completely removable.
The Vela will include the Freedom of Movement harness. Also, there will be clips on the back of this stroller that allow you to attach bags to it–meaning it shouldn’t tip over!

My Three questions for Vela is tri-stroller,
1.foot-step bar balance and strong enough for my 21-mths boy to step in-n-out or even stand on it?
==> The Vela has been tested to hold up to 45 pounds, so it should be fine for your 21-month old son to climb in and out, using the platform above the front wheel (depending, of course, on his weight).

2.what is size for front and back wheel? (I hope back is larger for balance.)
==> The wheels of the Vela are larger than the wheels of the Aria, making for enhanced steering and maneuverability. The front wheel is 6.5″ and the back wheels are 7.5″.


3.Vela is similar as 2009 Aria line, but Vela’s back wheels are single now instead of dual on Aria. Is it sturdy?
==> The bigger rear wheels help make it sturdy. Granted, strollers such as the Vela aren’t designed for grueling, daily use, but we think maneuverability and makeup of the new Vela will make it a favorite–mall, store and quick-trip stroller.

p.s 老公的意見:
我老公擔心正值愛幫手的小k不會推
到時候把三輪設計的vela翻倒了
妹妹在裡面就太危險囉

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huh...有沒想過買 兩人坐手推車? 有 但否決了

因為除了去THEME PARK或動物園即使是在美國出入還是很不方便
推過的朋友都說一天下來好像練臂力
加上出去就不能兩個小孩分開行動 (譬如爸比帶一個去上廁所 媽咪帶一個去排隊)
而且小K已經開始不愛被綁在手推車上
所以還是決定買Single Stroller 先給小K坐
妹妹剛出生則可以帶Car Seat Carrier
等妹妹大點小K也大點
小K可以換坐輕便型雨傘車

note: Twin 60/40是指CAR SEAT可以放60(大一點這邊) 大點的小孩反而擠在40(小一點這邊)

Jan 8, 2010

20100108~坐月子重點 吃吃吃!

搜尋了一下 看來舊金山灣區 還是只有幾家月子餐比較有規模跟口碑
a. 益膳坊月子膳食(I SAN HOUSE) , 903 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, (650-938-5888)
b. 廣和坐月子管理機構 (COWA-MOTHER-CARE) , 272 Barber Ct. Milpitas 95035 (408-931-3618)
c. 溫馨月子膳食坊, Wenhsincare, , 38912 Stillwater Common, Fremont.(408-204-4060)
  
前年生K時是訂益膳坊的餐 (早中晚餐加甜點)
有媽媽來幫我 一天五餐伺候
還有婆婆弄的港式月子料理-薑飯跟薑醋豬腳(很辛苦做的料理)
加上我老公已聲明他不幫我"銷存貨"
所以我只有訂隔天送 而不是每天送
我一個人根本吃不完不想浪費 又省錢
(那時候廣和說只有每天不可以隔天 所以直接放棄了)

益膳坊的服務還算不錯
我不喜歡多刺的魚  跟她們反應後 就幫我調整為魚片湯 
還有因為生產手術傷口未完全癒合  餐點有特別註明少用麻油跟酒



我很幸福 有媽媽婆婆可以幫忙 很多朋友好奇為什麼還是要訂月子餐呢?
1. 媽媽說覺得月子餐很方便 她不想準備+煮+洗 所以叫我這次訂天天送月子餐點
2. 媽媽不用擔心要忙好幾種餐點 (月子餐給我, 成人餐給我媽跟我老公, Toddler餐給小K, ㄋㄟㄋㄟ餐給BB妹) 
3. 這次媽媽答應要幫我吃 :)
4. 請月嫂還要帶他去買菜 鍋鍋盆盆一堆有點麻煩
5. 我超不能忍受多餐連續吃一味菜 但自己煮或月嫂煮不可能每餐煮變化樣式 採買也不易

明天會去廣和試試比較看看 再來分享
=> 只吃到一碗麻油雞(味道不重,還不錯,我喜歡清淡點的)
=> 只看到中央廚房"照片"
=> 試吃會上抽中貴貴廣和麻油一瓶 (value US$30. :)

note 1:  謝謝 Flo 媽媽的月子餐試吃比較分享, 參考看看
http://babyshens.blogspot.com/2009/02/part-2.html (益膳坊)
http://babyshens.blogspot.com/2009/02/part-2.html (廣和)
note 2:  謝謝YY媽媽的分享, LA月子餐選擇多 真羨慕 
http://www.wretch.cc/blog/yaoyoungcor/8946588%22%20target=%22_blank
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note 3: Yo! 感動很大! Flo媽媽為了Mi 媽媽(就是 偶)特別寫了廣和月子餐吃後的感想呢
(Post on 20100109) 絕對是灣區第一篇餐後分享
http://babyshens.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post_6448.html
http://babyshens.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post_09.html
p.s Mi 媽媽我也是超不愛土味跟多刺魚湯
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Dec 16, 2009

20091215~20w~ little princess w/ negative AFP result. :)

Dr. Mary gives 99% confididence bet as a girl for BB.

our little princess will arrive before next mother's day. :)

AFP result is all negative and low ratio. Horay!

Nov 27, 2009

20091127~ 17W, should be a girl :)

禁不起大家的關切
而且擔心連續舟車勞累對bb的影響
跟醫生約了去看bb好不好

醫生是 台北公館的吳柏瑜醫師
之前幫kay成功懷孕   Kay還一舉生下龍鳳胎大小圓

吳醫師滑動超音波掃描器 看了幾個角度
笑笑的說
沒有兔唇 鼻子也算高挺
應該是個漂亮的妹妹喔

超音波檢查 無健保 自費NTD500 (向護士諮詢 有健保也是五佰)
真的是很值得

爸比抱著小k說: 我們兩要被欺負了...看來妹妹還沒出生 就註定要像小公主一樣被疼愛囉!

Nov 10, 2009

20091110~ 15w2d~感冒中+神奇鹹檸檬試做中

蜜媽媽努力擺脫感冒中.....檸檬鹽水, 檸檬蜂蜜水, 檸檬黑糖水 
有效喔!感冒(傷風)好得快     乾杯!

懷孕最怕感冒了
不舒服   又不想吃藥
今天去聽BB心跳 依然強壯有力

安心多了


網路傳的神奇鹹檸檬試做中
早上NANNY來 給他看我試做的鹹檸檬
他說 他家裡有好幾罐呢 (看來是越南秘方 上次去吃PHO~我有點杯 鹹檸檬蘇打)
但他說
1. 整顆放入 不用加水 只加鹽 
因為檸檬會自己出水

2. 要用""透明""玻璃罐
最好給他曬太陽吸收陽光

Oct 16, 2009

20091015~11w5d~Happy Face Dancer in belly

媽咪的11w5d例行檢查

 今天由Dr. Babara Jordan看診
醫生說你還小 還是得做陰道超音波 (Virginal ultrasound) 順便做子宮抹片檢查(Pap Smear)

上次7W時 你還是小圓球一個
這次已經有個BB樣了


Dr. Babara 找到一個正面角度
你的五官看起來好似開心的笑臉 加上手舞足蹈划來划去
像HAPPYFACE DANCER似的
好可愛喔

就像醫生說的 看到這麼可愛模樣
那些Morning sickness 就先丟到一旁去囉


p.s. Kendrick 11w 也有一張超可愛的照片 在這裡

Oct 6, 2009

20091006~10w-FUZZY all the time!

最近腦袋瓜超打結  @.@

身體超不舒服 FUZZY到極點 >_<
鼻子超敏感 很多味道莫名其妙噁心
身體一會冷一會熱
頭疼 心悸 脈搏心跳又快又大力
坐著躺著都不對
晚上睡覺怎麼翻轉都睡不好

也許少了新鮮感跟興奮
我真想快快PASS接下來的200多天

但這些不舒服的感覺都是在自己身體裡
跟DOM講
他也不能體會
只會跟我說
What do you want me to do?
真是氣死我了啦~~~~

不過爸比覺得我沒有以前小心
擔心起BB會吃醋我比較疼哥哥 :P

p.s. 其實媽咪還算公平
兩年前也是這樣不舒服到滾來滾去  想翻筋斗
不信 click here....FUZZY! :"(   
看媽咪以前寫的感言就知道

Sep 21, 2009

20090917~小Kendrick 一歲半 全家去看 豬豬#4

今天KENDRICK滿一歲半( 18mths)
全家(胖嘟嘟爸比+傻嘟嘟媽咪+可愛嘟KENDRICK) 一起去看媽咪的OB/GYN
(就是拉小KENDRICK出媽咪肚肚的那個醫生喔:)
Dr. Totman改回他的MAIDEN NAME囉
所以現在是Dr. Mary E. Kilkenny

幫KENDRICK跟Mary醫生拍了照

醫生說還是來照超音波好了
確定一下KENDRICK是不是真要做哥哥了
因為不滿8週 (7 1/2 wk)
怕看不清   所以做陰道超音波(Viginal ultrasound)


哦   KENDRICK眼睛定定的看醫生變換圖形
看到囉   一顆小小圓圓花生米大小的胚胎 (embryo )
跟上次KENDRICK哥哥一樣   在媽咪的左邊子宮睡下來了
醫生放大心跳聲     puchi puchi 撲揪   撲揪  
超高速心跳    很強壯的生命著
我們家明年五月要迎接新成員(豬豬4號)囉

Sep 9, 2009

09/09/09~surprise " = " double happiness

不舒服好一陣了 上禮拜驚覺MC晚了
今天早上鼓起勇氣
拿出兩年前LEFT OVER剩下的驗孕盒(還可以用吧)
不出5秒鐘
就看到水痕滑出紫紅的兩條線
BINGO!
我們家要多一個小小寶貝囉

昨天晚上 老公回來興沖沖的說
公司的阿姨觀看他面像 覺得他面帶喜色
斷定他-老婆有喜了
進一步問他昨天有沒吃魚啊?老公說沒有耶
~喔!那這樣是女娃娃~
真有這樣神準喲?
恩...四個月後報給你知