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Sigh...I have the same problem. I used to have really nightmare days feeding my elder son. And, no matter how hard I tried, he just remains skinny 'cos he grows vertically (above average height, slightly below average weight). He eats a lot now. I tried to feed him frequently and bigger potions but it doesn't show. So now I feed him fatty stuff: chicken skin, ice-cream, fries..and it doesn't show. I console myself that maybe he is genetically lucky and can eat all kinds of food without getting fat!

Yah, I vaccinated my first child and will be vaccinating my second soon, too. Cannot take the worry, stress and heartache.

It's good to have different viewpoints 'else the forum will be very boring Think your child was lucky.

Oh well, it's better that he realise the situation early and is courageous enough to end it than to go ahead with the wedding and everything for the sake of face/ ease. An affair/ divorce after a proper marriage or kids would be a lot worse, isn't it? An annulment sounds slightly better than a divorce. A breakup at any stage is always painful.

If the sleeping position clash, usually the main door facing will also clash. In such cases, then it should be a give and take: main facing best for man (breadwinner) and sleeping position best for wife.

Wah. Like museum! Hey, Imakan, I stumbled upon a science for kids website and they actually suggest that you go and look for an ant's nest and put the queen ant in the tank so that you can see the entire ant colony - guard, nurse, queen, forager, etc. at work!

Maybe you've have to chase to show sincerity.

Hi rebtang, Thanks. I was really lucky to get my contractor contact through andrew. Have you contacted the contractor yet? I really think you should give him a shot. I have absolutely no regrets. I'm not super though...Guilty of neglect during those months. Trying to make up now and get my piorities right; but weaning myself off the forums takes time.. Anyway, address and contact of Seng Kwong: 2 & 4 Defu Lane 5, Tel: 62820106 Good luck!

Try watching the Super Nanny program Maybe it might help. But, dunno which day...most likely Thursday, I think...it used to be on Thursday.

Not sure about the spray 'cos I never used it. But, I use the dilution ratio for teats and milk bottles for disinfecting the toys.

Actually, two is not necessarily more difficult all the time. For example, you get a break when they play with each other sometimes whereas the only child will want you to play with him all the time. It's also easier to feed 'cos there is competition. But, it is more difficult to coach even one when you have two 'cos the younger one wants attention too. And, because the younger one has less attention from adults ('cos more time spent playing with his brother), his mental development/ knowledge is not as advanced as the elder one (who spent more time with adults). But, we are lucky in the sense that the elder was very obedient. Think we would have a more difficult time if the younger were the elder one. Both also don't have nightmares. But, regardless of the numbers, it is very siong when children get sick. I think HFMD and chicken pox are very siong 'cos they get itchy and pus all over. Sigh...must remember to bring the younger one for chicken pox vaccination soon. For discipline, I do threaten and smack. Sometimes, I follow Super Nanny's advice (See program on Arts Central, 10 pm, I think) - squat down to the child's level, look at him in the eye gripping firmly at the upper arms and say in a low stern voice "Stop XXXX now". But, smacking is something that you can't do very often 'cos it loses its significance and effect... Smacking also breeds insecurity. You'll have to balance it with explanation and other acts of love (when he is not naughty). Generally, I find that if the child gets his way 50% of the time, he'll let you have your way 50% of the time. So, sometimes it pays to make him happy. E.g. if you bring him to the playground or buy him something he likes like ice-cream, when he gets home he's more eager to please you. BTW, it helps also if you don't reward bad behaviours. E.g. child wants something and throws a bad tantrum, never never give in. Just tell him that he is misbehaving and such misbehaviours definitely do not deserve that something he wants. If he learns that tantrums gets him his way, he'll be throwing tantrums all the time to get his way. Do take care, rebtang...it must be really tough for you now.

Yah, me too. That's why we decided on the Seng Kwong wardrobes over my contractor's built-in wardrobes with normal casement doors despite his attractive pricing and excellent workmanship.

Suggest that you focus on looking after the child first. Your son is most important. When he is better, then maybe you can get a bottle of disinfectant (I got Milton solution from the hospital pharmacy) or the spray types e.g. Lysol from the supermarkets and disinfect the toys. What I did with Milton: mix a pail of disfectant according to instructions and throw all the plastic stuff in. For soft toys, wipe with a cloth soak in the disinfectant. Maybe if you get the spray sort, it might be easier. Just line up all the toys and spray. Take care.

Soft- boiled eggs with light soy sauce is also an easy to do/ eat dish for sick children.

If you rent out to your sellers, illegal activities, etc. will be covered by the rental agreement. Fire will be covered by fire insurance purchased by the owner.

Does he like ice-cream? Maybe you can try some popsicle sticks? If he doesn't have any appetite, don't force or else he may throw up. Maybe you can boil some thin gruel/ porridge mixed together with bovril? Even if he can't take the porridge, at least feed him the rice water so that he doesn't dehydrate. Yogurt? That's soft and many are flavoured and sweetened. Juice may also help hydration...just make sure that the juice is not too acidic e.g. orange juice, which may prolong the ulcers in the mouth. Maybe a good one is vegetable juice. Ribeina or anything with water e.g. glucose is supposed to help the body absorb the water. Best wishes.

Oh dear...the main thing is to keep him from being dehydrated. Plenty of water, glucose, ribeina, rice water, barley,... Some people swear by ginger and sweet potatoes to cure viruses. To keep him from scratching, calamine lotion is supposed to relieve the itch. My in-laws, however, believe in medicated oils. Do take care. Just for info: According to a Mind your Body article, "A person with HFMD usually have the following symptoms: - Fever for two to three days - Sorethroat and runny nose - Rashes (flat or raised red spots, some with blisters) on palms, soles or buttocks - Mouth ulcers - Poor appetite - Vomitting and diarrhoea - Tiredness and weakness" "HFMD is usually mild and self-limiting. Treatment can be given to relieve the symptoms but there is no vaccine for the prevention or treatment of HFMD". "Children infected with HFMD should: - Stay at home and avoid contact with other children until htey have recovered - Not swim until six weeks after the onset of illness - Stay away from school until the fever sig one and a doctor says they are welll enough to go back"

Yah, agreed. Both my kids are on the light side...but as long as they are eating and growing, and their mental and physical development on track, it's okay. Just have to make an effort to feed them more. BTW, cheers to all the nice Daddys who finish all yucky milk. Thought my hubby was the only long-suffering "bin".

Ahhhh... thanks!

The shower screen was my contractor's contact, easier for the contractor to co-ordinate. Before I engaged the contractor, I did contact a few through the yellow pages about the custom made glass shower screen: 1. Goh & Keng Pte Ltd, Tel: 6344 1111 2. Kendon Industries (SEA) Pte Ltd, Tel 6344 8388 3. Ozscreen (S) Pte Ltd, Tel: 6776 9339 4. Lyndec Designs, Tel: 6344 3311 I remember distinctly that Poh Joo (391 Jalan Besar) had 1 framed plastic shower on display. Besides Poh Joo, Sim Siang Choon and Nan Wah (both in Changi) also have a few ready made framed shower screens. But, I'm not sure about their prices and quality. Hope this helps.

Yah, my second child didn't like powdered milk either. So, we got him fresh milk after 1 year of age. Then, we switched to UHT milk after he grew tired of it. Now, we have a mix at home - different UHT flavours and fresh milk. The only time he wanted powdered milk was when he saw my niece drinking hers. But, one thing about Pedisure: it doesn't have lactose. I read that most babies (except the lactose intolerant ones) naturally can take lactose, but if they stop drinking milk, they may become lactose intolerant when they are older. So, I only used Pedisure for my older child when he was sick and had diarrhoea. But, I have since found out that if his diarrhoea is due to anti-biotics, then yogurt is the solution. I agree that the children's milk powder taste horrible. The poor father...how's he going to finish the 8 tins of milk??? If he really cannot take it, he can sell it at a discount at some forums, e.g. Motherhood forum.

Kindly enlighten the ignorant: what's air curtain?

Have you tried cheese cubes? The laughing cow cheese cubes are not bad. Active children tend to burn up their energy quickly. I used to be particular about my kids' food - brown rice, no fat/ skin...then I realised that they are very active and don't get fat, so now anything goes (except, sweets...still think they're bad for the teeth). Think the "fatter" children are the ones who can sit still and sleep more. My niece also has a small capacity...my SIL got the maid to feed the child 2 hourly. Fruits, spaggetti, bread, yogurt, biscuits, milk. Little bit all the time. BTW, I attended a talk once, and the nutritionist recommended Pedisure and Promil/Progress because they have higher calorie per ml. You can also get samples from the following companies to try...in case if the child doesn't like, you don't feel so much heartache. Dumex (Mamil series) Milk www.dumex.com.sg NutriLine at 1800 265 3188 Friso Milk http://www.friso.com.sg Friso hotline at 64198484 contactus@friso.com.sg Abbott (Similac / Gain / Grow / Pediasure / Isomil) Milk http://www.abbott.com.sg/family/free_sample.asp Wyeth (Promil Gold / Progress Gold / Promise Gold) Milk http://www.wyethnutrition.com.sg 1800-6886886 Nestle Milk 800-6011633 Mead Johnson (Enfa series) Milk http://www.meadjohnsonasia.com/

Dunno abt your hubby, but mine likes a good rub down/ massage/ reflexalogy session especially at the end of the day, when the children are sleeping. Cakes and candles are great, especially when you have a kid.

wah, bluberi - you have lots of potential or perhaps ready made it???!!