Babymoon in Phuket

This post is long overdue. But for JJ, I must document it down so that when he grows up, he knows that daddy and mommy brought him to Phuket when he was just 21 weeks and 2 days in my womb.

Our 4 days 3 nights babymoon in Phuket was pure indulgence. We stayed in a private pool pavilion at Indigo Pearl, a 5-star boutique luxury resort, located at Nai Yang beach. The room was lavishly decorated in a modern contemporary style where rich wood and stone interplayed. Just outside our room, there was an outdoor bathtub where one could simply relax while soaking in it, taking in the sight and sound of nature in the open air. We even had our own salt water private pool in the courtyard complete with double sun lounger and a comfy daybed.

The hubby and I spent all day swimming and lazing by the pool. When we got tired, we retreated to our room and took our naps. We read to JJ, listened to music and watched DVD at night. And of course we stuffed ourselves silly with so much scrumptious food that when I returned back to Singapore, my sis and bro-in-law were shocked to see a much bigger me.

We even attended a Thai cooking class during our stay at the resort. There were 6 of us in the class. Two were from Belgium and the other two, who just got married, were from England. They were such fun loving people and we enjoyed every minute of their company while cooking up a storm in the kitchen.

Everything we needed could be found at the resort or at Nai Yang Beach. So we didn't venture out of the resort very much. The only time we went out was during our 2nd night in Phuket. We got a cab from the hotel and went to a Thai restaurant highly recommended by a hotel staff in Phuket Town. It turned out to be a huge disappointment. Fortunately, I spotted a signboard of MK steamboat while we past by Central Festival shopping mall. So to satisfy our cravings for good food, we decided to have our second dinner at MK which was great!

Our stay at the resort was such a fantabulous experience and I hope it could be longer. I told the hubby we should bring JJ back when he's old enough. Perhaps when he turns one. I think that would make a wonderful birthday gift for him.

On a separate note, as I'm blogging this, I have a sudden itch to fly again. So Darling, do we have the time to do another babymoon? *wink wink*

JJ at 21 wks. 2 days before babymoon at Phuket.

Pic taken during the FA scan.

JJ was so cooperative during the scan. He acceded to mommy's requests to turn to proper positions so that the scan could be done once and for all and at the shortest time possible. Good job, baby!

(from top left: Clockwise) Indigo Pearl Resort Lobby.

Beautiful chandelier suspended from the ceiling at the lobby.

Babymoon essential: PSP for daddy. Magazines for mommy. DVDs for daddy and mommy. Music CDs and storybooks for JJ.

Our room at Indigo Pearl.

Spacious bathroom with indoor shower.

Daybed and outdoor bathtub at courtyard.

Double sun lounger with sun umbrella at the courtyard.

Salt water pool at the courtyard.

Private beach club for guests at the Nai Yang Beach.

At Nai Yang Beach.

Food glorious food!

(From top left: Clockwise) We dined in twice for dinner at our own pavilion.

Very good spread for buffet breakfast at the Tin Mine. We could do without lunch after a heavy breakfast!

MK steamboat! Love the green noodles.

Thai cooking class conducted at Moo's kitchen.

We had such a great time learning and cooking with Teacher Su and our friends from Belgium and England.

We can cook and so can you!

Tadah! Presenting our masterpieces!

Papaya salad, Phuket seafood fried noodles, green curry and fried bananas sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.

We are officially experts in Thai cooking! Yay!

Bringing home the apron from Moo's Kitchen as a souvenir.

Last pic in our pavilion before heading to the airport.

Goodbye Phuket! We'll be back...with JJ!

More Books for JJ!

Darling, I think we need to get more book shelves when we move back to our nest.

BB Ong @ 25 weeks

My baby is exactly 25 weeks today! Sis accompanied me to the gynae for my routine check. We didn't get to see JJ's face. He was facing inward and didn't want to turn around. But we saw him shaking his head. How cute! I love you, baby.

Because of JJ's position, the gynae couldn't get a nice pic of him for Daddy. This pic shows the back view of JJ. And btw, JJ now weighs 759g.

This is for you, my Darling.

We said we'd walk together baby come what may
That come the twilight should we lose our way
If as we're walking a hand should slip free
I'll wait for you
And should I fall behind
Wait for me

We swore we'd travel darling side by side
We'd help each other stay in stride
But each lover's steps fall so differently
But I'll wait for you
And if I should fall behind
Wait for me

Now everyone dreams of a love lasting and true
But you and I know what this world can do
So let's make our steps clear that the other may see
And I'll wait for you
If I should fall behind
Wait for me

Now there's a beautiful river in the valley ahead
There 'neath the oaks bough soon we will be wed
Should we lose each other in the shadow of the evening trees
I'll wait for you
And should I fall behind
Wait for me
Darling I'll wait for you
Should I fall behind
Wait for me

(Lyrics from "Should I Fall Behind" by Bruce Springsteen)

Of Books and Music

The previous post reveals how active my baby is. But my baby has a quiet side too. He is absolutely calm and peaceful when I read to him and when he's listening to music.

I started reading to baby JJ when he was just a teeny weeny peanut in my womb. As I had morning sickness and felt tired most of the time during my first trimester, I didn't read to him as regularly as I do now. Our first book was The Ersatz Elevator from A Series of Unfortunate Events. Then the hubby bought a set of storybooks by Roald Dahl from the bookstore at T2 before we boarded the plane for our babymoon. We are almost done with them except one particular book which is meant for daddy and son bonding time. I plan to buy the rest of the books from A Series of Unfortunate Events and other books by Roald Dahl simply because I enjoy the stories (and I think JJ does too).

JJ listens to music too, mostly classical. Sometimes, he would be exposed to other genres. Depending on mommy's mood, it could be jazz, latin or even pop music. Every afternoon, I would just let the CD play while I lounge on the couch with eyes closed and rubbing my tummy, feeling totally relax.

The reason why I expose JJ to books and music is not because I'm a kiasu parent who can't wait to cultivate a love for reading and music in my child. I'm doing this because both are great ways to bond with my baby. I want JJ to recognise my voice (and the hubby's) even before he's born. I want him to feel close to us. I want him to know mommy and daddy love him very much. And THAT is the most important reason of all.

For my baby JJ.

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This is for Daddy.

JJ says, "Daddy. When are you coming home? JJ wants Daddy to read "The Magic Finger". JJ misses Daddy's voice. I love you."

JJ's waiting eagerly...

I Like to Move It, Move It!

"...She likes to move it, move it. He likes to move it, move it. You like to MOVE IT!"

That would be a very apt song for my baby. This little fella is always moving or kicking or punching in my tummy. I first felt him move when he was exactly 18 weeks. It was past midnight and I was lying on the bed, trying hard to fall asleep. And it was then I felt that first momentous sensation of life. Some preggers have described fetal movements as flutters. For me, it felt like bubbles bursting in my tummy. It was an amazing feeling. And I felt so blessed to have the privilege to carry a new life inside me.

Since that night, my baby's movements have become more regular and obvious. I've also noticed a pattern in his movements. He moves when I eat. He moves when I'm in the middle of pilates class. He moves when I go to bed. He moves the moment I wake up in the morning. So you can see he is such an active little fella! And I haven't even taken into account other erratic moments when he just feels like moving.

My gynae has assured me that an active baby is a healthy baby. He once told me during one of my routine checks. "Good! Move more! Good!". Well, I guess it's true. As long as my baby JJ is healthy, I'm happy.

FB Scandal

The Jack Neo scandal has triggered some great imagination in me.

While I was 'stalking' some folks on FB, I discovered that the hubby actually created a FB account some time back. I could tell it was a dormant account. There was no profile picture and hardly any activities listed on it. There were only two friends on the friend list. (How pathetic!) And one of them was a common friend of ours. The other one was a lady by the name of V Ong. Her profile picture showed her carrying a chubby cute little boy. And it was then my imagination started to run wild. Very wild. Insanely wild.

The hubby called from Algeria last night and an interesting conversation began.

Me: Darling. I wanna ask you something. Tell me honestly. Do you have a woman outside? And you even have a son with her?

The hubby: Huh?!? No! Don't have!

Me: Then who is this V Ong on your FB account. Besides M (our common friend), she's the only friend on your friend list. And she is a woman!

The hubby: Oooh...V Ong is my primary school friend.

Me: Don't bluff! She is your mistress right?! She even has a son with you right?! That's why she called herself V ONG right?! As in Mrs ONG right?!

The hubby: (Begins to laugh uncontrollably) HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Me: When did you create this FB account? How come I don't know about it?

The hubby: I also don't know when I created it. I think some time back lah. I forgot already.

Me: You're lying. That V ONG is your mistress right?

The hubby: (Begins laughing again) HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA!!! Aiya! You add her and ask her who she is lah. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!

So you can see, this nutty wifey had actually made the hubby very happy that night. Thank you, Jack Neo!