http://apregnantpause.net A modern Mum's take on life in China, children, books, pregnancy, work@home, travel... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:13:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I got this from OregonLive.com. Isn't it scary? The two ladies had only met hours before she was brutally killed for her baby. The killer: is very polite and generous seemed to have friends and belonged to Southridge's HOPE Club, a service group that collects items for needy families and organizes fundraisers I'm generally ... http://apregnantpause.net/2008/07/03/woman-charged-with-killing-mom-cutting-baby-from-womb/ This morning, I was going to catch up on Malaysian drama, especially as the hot hits are now playing: sex, courtroom drama, international politics... Instead, I decided to check up on BPA as my friend (thanks so much, BH!) asked me if I'm using Avent since she's just got some BPA-free ... http://apregnantpause.net/2008/07/02/avent-in-malaysia-an-answer-please/ I haven't been blogging because I've been busy with cooking, cleaning, some work and of course, Lucas! I'm not sure what's he up to now but he's been VERY CLINGY. He wants me to: wake up when he wakes at 5.30 am (his Dad is already up and happy to help with ... http://apregnantpause.net/2008/07/02/toddlertalk-3/ Lucas has been driving me up the wall this whole week, mainly because we're stuck at home from the rainstorms. Yup, got a typhoon headed our way! We're all hoping that good old Taiwan will do its best to ward it off Xiamen again... When he's not making Mummy mad, he makes ... http://apregnantpause.net/2008/06/27/toddlertalk-2/ When we first arrived, God blessed me with a beautiful friendship with a *very nice* Malaysian lady. Not only did she and her family take us out for dinner, she happily entertained Lucas the way a doting aunt would. Next, she introduced me to her network of Malaysian mums, a few of ... http://apregnantpause.net/2008/06/27/the-malaysian-mums-meet/ Because working from home is not yet a common sight in Malaysia or other developing countries, I frequently get asked, "HOW do you work from home?" After a bit of explaining that I work off my laptop via the Internet, some people grasp the idea but some still have many questions... To ... http://apregnantpause.net/2008/06/26/my-home-office/ If you know me well, you'd know I'm not a Sporty Spice. Neither am I Baby, Ginger or Posh although I may be Scary at times :-) Although I "look" like Sporty, I only like a few types of sports: running, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Hubby tried to get me into hiking ... http://apregnantpause.net/2008/06/25/i-should-have-ridden-that-horse/ What do you look for in a t-shirt? For me, it’s always a look and feel combo. When asked to select a HuddyBuddy t-shirt, I immediately went for the “Play It Loud". Don't you agree that it's the perfect choice for Lucas? Little boys like it loud! Turn it up in this junior ... http://apregnantpause.net/2008/06/23/huddle-a-buddy-today/ Summer is here. This time, I see a more relaxed side of China - both on their part and mine. Why? Because I'm back in my old jeans and t-shirt, my favourite gear and definitely NOT layers and layers of winter clothing. SUMMER TRAFFIC Other than Putonghua, the Chinese must have another ... http://apregnantpause.net/2008/06/20/summer-shots/ Do you believe in this? I know I used to when I was a "pudgy" teenager weighing in at 45 kg. It didn't help that my friends were all skinny whippets. What irked me the most was being dubbed Carnie Wilson (thanks, Vien, for the correction!) from the group, "Wilson Phillips" ... http://apregnantpause.net/2008/06/20/to-be-beautiful-is-to-be-thin/