Olivia started her Pre-nursery journey

3 weeks back, the last week of October 2015 I started sending Olivia to the same Nursery that Belle use to go. Our experience with Olivia is so different from Isabelle. We never had to worry about Belle going to school as she can fit in and adapt to new people and new environment quickly. But for Olivia, her first day at school nanny was with her inside her school the whole time. Second day, nanny waited outside the school just to make sure if Olivia cries, she's there to attend to Olivia. First week went quite well as she did not cry and seems like she enjoyed her time in the school.

Unfortunately, second and third was not easy for Olivia. Every morning when I send her to school, before walking into the school premise she would already start saying "I want mommy, I want mommy" and then started crying. She cling on me so tightly, teacher had to carry her from me and bring her into the school. Feels so bad to see her crying so badly while being carried into the school but I know I have to do this otherwise she would never learn to be independent and learn to enjoy mixing around with new friends and teachers. Teacher tells me that the crying only lasted for a while, then she would be having a good time in the school. Is a relieve to know that.

Every child indeed is very different even they are born and brought up in the same family, same environment. Belle is tough and independent and Olivia is the total opposite.

Family portrait by Isabelle

This is what Isabelle has in mind of her family that she loves so much. There are so much details in her drawing. She drew daddy first and the biggest/tallest and each getting smaller especially when she drew Olivia she drew in smallest size. Each of us has a representing symbol : Daddy is a Star, Mommy a Heart shape and both Belle & Olivia is a Flower. 

And our house maid is also in the picture as well. This is surely has her own imagination and own style of drawing which I'm very amazed and proud of her.  

Successfully wean off pacifier for Olivia

Right after Olivia turn 2 year old in May, I started weaning her off her comfort pacifier. In the past, Isabelle only took 3 days to have her totally wean off. But for Olivia, it took slightly longer, about 2 weeks. After first week of weaning, at nanny place something she will still look and ask for her pacifier. She goes to the trash bin, open up the cover to see if she can find her paci in there. Funny baby does all funny things all the time. For now, Olivia has totally leave behind her paci and has never asked for it anymore. Both Belle & Olivia has done me proud.

Viral Fever Strikes on both Isabelle & Olivia

Last week Monday 18th May Belle started her fever right in the morning. At first I thought it was just a usual fever with a bit of flu and cough so brought her to normal GP to check. Doc says her right tonsil is abit swollen so she prescribed antibiotic for Belle and flu medicine. The fever went on till 3rd day, suddenly her temperature went up to 39.8 degree. I got a shock and got nervous and quickly brought Belle to see Dr Yeu (Pead). Dr Yeu says Belle has a viral infection so actually she didn't need the antibiotic. After 4th day, her fever subside.

Day after on the Saturday 23rd May, Olivia started with fever as well. I thought that is normal since both of them always play together so closely so not a surprise that Olivia would get infected. But Olivia's fever was more serious. Everyday there is at least once her fever goes up above 39 degree.  First 3 days I gave her fever syrup and also the Voren tablet insert into her rectrum when her fever gets above 39. Her fever was still like rollercoaster going up and down but not too far down which worries me even more. Unlike Isabelle, her fever temperature does reduce down below 37 once she takes her med but for Olivia it was always 37.9 and above. On the 4th day I brought her to Dr Yeu. Olivia has  2 ulcer spots in her throat. She has no sign of flu or cough so her case wasn't a viral infection. It was Bacteria infection! Poor baby, her temperature shoot up to 40degree when we were at hospital. Nurse gave her a sponge and she was crying from the discomfort of the cold and wet sponge. Doc said if by the 5th day Olivia's temp still spikes up to 39 then she would need to be admitted into hospital. Thank god on the night of the 5th day, her fever slowly stabilize and stayed within 37-38 degree. The next day her temperature was back to normal. And now she's back to her normal self as a happy baby.

These 2 week has been so tiring for me, sleepless nights having to wake up a few times to check on them to make sure body temperature doesn't get too high. Times like that I am glad I don't have a day job otherwise I can't imagine how I can manage all these and would probably have breakdown. Plus, i didn't have a maid around to help when all these happen.

The big sister Isabelle and the baby Olivia

Hello baby Olivia, you are now 22 months old. Just a few weeks back you were still blabbing mostly your own baby words and sentence. Right after Chinese New Year this year 2015, you started speaking more words and longer sentence. Mommy and nanny is so proud of you. These days you always going around saying "I poo poo already", "mommy sit here, sit here","baby do baby do", "baby fall down already", "I want also".  You even say "show me show me" when you want me to show you something, and you say "i sit with you" when you want to sit right next to me when I'm having my meal. Baby you are such a sweetie pie and mommy just want to hug you so tight and squeeze you! 

Tonight you poo in your diaper and you came over to me telling me "I poo already". Mommy changed your diaper and asked you softly why you didn't tell mommy you want to poo poo but to my surprise your response was "sorry mommy" and you said it in such a gentle and soft tone as if you really felt bad about poo In your diaper. Baby you are so sweet. My heart melted. I love you baby! mucks!

Isabelle, there were times that you are so well behave that when I looked at you, I felt so bad all the times when I scolded and shouted at you. You can be a very sweet and nice little girl but many times you choose to misbehave and be naughty and stubborn. You always like to start crying and whining whenever you can't get what you want without even first think through if it'd right to do so. I always get so frustrated with you and even sometimes when you were good, I can't get myself go give you a big hug or a kiss. You are a very smart and bright girl. You are also a very beautiful girl. All you need I'd to be well behave and knows how to control your temper and frustration. If only you could manage yourself and be good, mommy and daddy will surely love you so much more. Mommy still trying to find a right way and right method to communicate with you and to teach and guide you to be a better child. I know you are. I hope it doesn't have to take too long for you to be an our angel. Love you too Belle. Muacks!

First full english sentence from Olivia on CNY Day 1

Olivia has been very quick in picking up new words but at the same time she still speaks alot of her baby language too. On Day 1 of CNY 2015, the night when I was putting her to bed she wanted to drink water. As I hand the bottle of water to her, suddenly she utter "Thank You Mommy" in full and very clear sentence. I was so surprised my lil gal suddenly speak proper full sentence. Am so proud of her.

Isabelle has been very good as well as she has been going to bed right after I switch off the lights and she does not sneak out from room any more. I am very proud of Isabelle as well. Sometimes when I walk out from her room at night, I felt bad cause she had to sleep in her own room by herself. But we had to train her to be independent otherwise she would also want to sleep in my room. Now my other challenge is to train and wean her off wearing diaper at night. She's turning 5 in September, I need to train her before she goes into year 6.

Both my girls are growing so fast and very soon Isabelle will be going into Primary 1. Though I do have in mind to sign her up into Chinese Primary school but I'm still not sure if that's the best for her and for me. There's so much to worry about, and unfortunately I doubt we can afford to pay and send her to International School. Sigh.

Olivia 20months & Isabelle 4 years old

Olivia is in her 20 months now. After we came back from the Hong Kong trip, she suddenly have grown so much. She can speak more sentences now.

- Why jie jie do me
- Why nanny beat beat
- Mommy eat
- soup soup
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Olivia bb is quite different from Isabelle. When she sleeps, she likes to sleep face down with her butt sticking up. She loves to climb onto me and sleep on my chest. Olivia speech is much delayed compare to jie jie, olivia speaks more baby talk. She's very very cute with her own character. Olivia is very lovable even nanny loves her so much. Olivia also loves music. Whenever she hears music she would start shaking her hands dancing to the music.

Olivia amazes me where she knows how to drink water from the cup when she's 14 months old and she can even drink soup from the bowl. She loves to drink soup!

Isabelle on the other hand, she's growing smarter and more rebellious. Most of the time she would really drives me up the wall and she is constantly testing my patients and limit. She is a very bright child but because of this she's not an easy child to groom. The older she grows, the more prettier she is. Am so proud to have such a bright and pretty child ;D

Olivia is 1years 5 months now

My lil girls now can speak a few sentences. 

Where is zuk? 

Where's mommy

Where's daddy

There are many single words that she can say as well like 

Pig

Milk

No

Mommy, daddy, nanny

Nana (banana)

Big book

Olivia, comparing to her sister she's slower in her speech but she can understands a lot. This baby is a Happy Baby. She is always ever so cheerful and she never fail to cheer me up when I'm down. Her little actions just brings joy and smile to us. 

Olivia starting calling "mommy"

It was on Friday 13th June 2014 - 13 months old, Olivia started to call out "Mommy". She use to sometimes say daddy, mama, papidat, papaya.. and finally now she calls out "Mommy" and she said it very cute and sweet. Ever since then, she's always calling mommy mommy for everything :D

Olivia sleep through the night

Officially at age 13 months, Olivia starting to sleep through the night. She will have a last round of milk around 8:30pm and goes to sleep about 9pm. Her next feed could be between 6-7:30am. Am so glad finally my cheeky baby can sleep through after one whole year. 

Olivia 1 years old Birthday Celebration

Olivia has turn 1 years old on 2nd May 2014 !! Hurray !!

This little cheeky happy happy gal, she has given us so much joyful and laughing days. We all call her "Happy little baby". She has turn 1 years old now and I'm already missing her baby days.

We had few rounds of birthday session for her on three different days. The big party was held on the 3rd May (Saturday) at the IPC Kids e-World.

This little colorful Butterfly birthday cake was bought at Publika. We celebrated with this cake on her actual birth day, 2nd May 2014

This is the Farm Theme cake done by my good friend Hong Teng. She has done such a great job and I'm so impressed with her baking skills. 

This is me and my lil cheeky Olivia baby. 

Olivia 11 months

Oh dear I didn't realise I haven't been updating my blog for more than a month. Olivia is already 11 months now and in 2 weeks time she's turning 1 year old.

She has started walking and now she can walk about 10 steps without any support. With all the trial and error of crawling and walking, she has also fell and knock her head for so many times. Poor baby. Now she can say words like "papa, mama, milk milk, yeh yeh" and she screams for attention. Every time when she hears the word Bye Bye she would wave her hand :) She's so cute.

Recently she keep repeating the word "papa-ei". At first we all didn't know what she meant by that but later on, nanny found out that "papa-ei" is referring to "Pocoyo". She loves the Pocoyo video. Everytime when I ask her what Pocoyo says then she will raise her finger and wave "do not touch".

She's trying to stand and balance

Olivia 10 months 2 weeks old, she is trying to let go off her hands and stand without support. This little girl is learning and exploring fast just like her jie jie Isabelle. Yesterday I just saw her trying to stand without support and she could balance herself for the 3 seconds. Is a good achievement!

She has also been trying to walk a few steps holding on to the sides of her playpen, sofa, table, anything she can find around her. She's growing up so fast. Sometimes I really do wish for time to stop so I can cuddle, hug and squeeze her like a baby. Just can't get enough of her cuteness and certainly no one can resist her sweet smile.

On the other hand, Isabelle is still in her terrible two stage even now that she's already 3.5 years old. Her stubbornness is getting worst and she's very rebellious nowadays. I'm pretty sure she takes this over from her daddy. I'm feeling so helpless not sure what is the best way to discipline and teach her the right behavior. I wouldn't put all the blame on her as how she's behaving now. It is also definitely my responsibility that I have not managed her emotions well and have not been giving her enough attention and time for her.

Yesterday night before she sleep, as usual she would give me a hug and kiss on my cheek. But what surprises me yesterday was, she said "Thank You mommy for playing the color sand paper together with me today" ... at that very moment, I very felt bad. I realise a simple activity of just spending 10mins playing together with her and she's so grateful and happy. I felt so guilty that I have not done more for her even just simple things like that. Now that I'm fully aware, I will try to plan more activities with her as much as I can.

9 Months now and she's moving fast!

Just realise I have been so lazy to write and update my blog about Olivia's development progress. Terrible mother!!

She's 9.5 months now. At 8 months old, she could move herself into a firm sitting pose and she's quite steady as she does not fall back now. And she started her crawling in her 8th month and oh boy she does moves very fast.

Olivia's first few words were mum mum, pa pa pa, aaa aaa oooo oooo. Unfortunately I can't really recall what was her first word. Now she can also clap her hand and wave good bye.

But Olivia still can't sleep through the night as yet. She would atleast wake up once between 1am - 3am to drink her milk :(

Olivia is almost 8 months now

Just realise I have not posted anything for past 1 month. Olivia is almost 8 months old soon.

A month back she was infected with Hand Foot Mouth Disease and it was a great challenge taking care of a 6 months baby with HFMD. She had blisters all over her feet and a few on her hand and the one that causes her the most pain is the ulcers in her throat. Poor girl on the first day she refuse to drink her milk at all. Thanks god on the next day she started to drink and eat again. 

This is a morning puffy eyes look and she was in a very good mood. 

Olivia 6 months 2 weeks old.

Now Olivia takes more initiative to turn to tummy position. But she still can't stay on the position for too long. You can see when she starts lowering her head as she gets tired and she will start to make noise.

Olivia loves to play with her sis Isabelle. I have to put alot of effort and make alot of funny faces in order to make Olivia smile and laugh but when she's with Isabelle, she would just giggle and laugh with no effort.


Olivia still wakes up for night feed. She is not sleeping thru the night yet :( . It is so true that every child is very different even if they are siblings. I wonder when would be the day when she can sleep thru the night. Praying hard.

She starts to eat solids 2 weeks back. She loves cereal but everytime when I introduce a new type of food to her, she doesn't like it the first try. Subsequently when she get use to the taste, she likes it. Olivia is not like Isabelle where I never had problem with Isabelle when comes to milk or solids. Belle would just take all sorts of food and fruits we gives her.

Olivia's Neck has red rashes and fungal infection

Nov 20th 2013 - 6 months 2 weeks old

I started notice Olivia's neck has some rashes and also a small area around her mouth. I was under the presumption that those are drool rash and milk rash as well. Thought it could be easily treated by just keeping the affected area clean and dry but it wasn't so. After more than a week, the rashes seems more serious. When brought her to Pediatrician to check, doc confirm that some spots are already turned into fungal infection. Poor Olivia. Thank god so far she doesn't seem to be bothered by the rash. Doc prescribed a cream call Daktacort, hopefully it help heals the infection soon. Is feels painful to see the rashes on her.

After 3 days using the cream prescribed by doc, her rashes condition seems to be improving. At least the infection area has dried up and is not that red any more. Hopefully this is a good sign of recovering.

Olivia - 5 months 1 week old

As of today (October 11th 2013) Olivia is 5 months+. She haven't start turning yet but now she can be on her tummy and lift her head longer. If comparing to Isabelle, it seems like Isabelle's physical motor skills developed much earlier. By 4th month Isabelle can turn from tummy to back and vice versa. Oh well, I'm not in the rush to have Olivia turning so soon as I would still like to enjoy looking at her and chatting with her why she's in lying position. But this lil girl, although she can't sit stable yet, she always wants to push herself up in standing position. But Olivia is definitely a very happy baby. She always smile when she see anyone.