Okay, now that we’ve been there and done that, we can honestly say that we brought so many non-essentials in our hospital bag with us when we had Ruth. Sure, we wouldn’t say that they are completely non-essentials, but they had limited use and contributed mostly to the heap of things that we had to...
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The Ultimate Guide To 31 Maternity Photographers in Singapore: The 2021 Edition
I absolutely adore maternity photoshoots. Especially ones that involve a mother’s family and furry friends. For me, I told my husband that we were definitely having a maternity shoot and that this was one thing that was non-negotiable. Given that we were pregnant during the COVID-19 climate, it was tough to even have a “normal”...
10 Bakeries In Singapore For Gender Reveal Cakes
As someone who has been pregnant, one of the best parts about the early stages of the pregnancy is guessing whether the little one you’re carrying is a boy or a girl. Prior to your 20-week scan or NIPT scan, all you’d be able to rely on for a clue about your baby’s gender would...
9 Babywearing Wraps & Why They’ll Be A Lifesaver
Before Ruth was born, I was one of those parents who dissed the idea of ever needing a baby carrier. Heck, I was so darn confident that I would never need to ‘wear my baby to sleep”. Was so optimistic that I could leave Ruth in the cot and there, it’s done. She’s knocked out....
Chilli Padi Confinement: Best Confinement Delivery Service in Singapore?
Spoiler alert: We decided to go with Chilli Padi Confinement for our confinement food delivery. And why? Because we had a glimpse of what they had to offer with their Trial Meal (S$30). Prior to ordering a trial meal to sample, we were pretty much set on Yue Zi Le Confinement Catering because of the...
34 Instagram Pages That All Mothers Should Follow
Motherhood (or even parenthood) is perhaps one of the most difficult yet rewarding things that a human can experience. And on those days when life gets tough, it admittedly gets a little lonely. Today, we’re blessed with connectivity and there are so many social media pages who are ready to offer you the support and...
Hiring A New Helper During COVID-19: What To Expect
Given that I’d be returning to the workforce after maternity leave, one of the items that we had on our post-delivery checklist was to secure a domestic helper to assist us with looking after Ruth whilst we’re busy at work during the day. With COVID-19, this only served to complicate things further as there were...
Newborn Photoshoot with Antelope Studios At RAW
Although they are well-known and highly acclaimed for their work as wedding photographers, most would be pleased to know that Antelope Studios has decided to break into the market of newborn photography; perfect for families like us! We thus jumped at the opportunity to engage Sherman (who shot both our wedding and maternity photoshoot) for...
8 Types Of Foods To Avoid When Breastfeeding
Being a newly-minted mother, I’m often reminded by countless individuals to watch what I eat because whatever I eat, will be whatever my baby eats. As if breastfeeding isn’t a tough enough new experience to meander, there’s an additional step to take i.e. being conscious about what we consume too? So for example, if I’m...
16 Gifts For Babies That You Can Send To New Parents; You’ve Got This!
Regardless of whether you’re able to visit your friend/loved one in the hospital upon the delivery of their newborn, two questions that’ll always cross your mind is “What to bring ah? Need to buy a present?” Honestly, prior to delivering Ruth, we had not much clue about what would make a suitable gift for the...