Wow...time flies!
It has been 1 year since I starting blogging in Shu-Yin's Sanctuary.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Opera
Since this may be the last week I get to dine out (I should be real busy once I become mummy!), Peter brought me to Opera Restaurant in Upper Penang Road. I had wanted to try their set lunch there as I heard many good reviews about it.
We were the first patrons there at 12 .30 noon. Soon after, a few tables arrived. At slightly after 1pm, about 12 ppl came in. The business there seems good.
We went there with high expectations. With my stomach growling, I was hoping for a bigger portion. The appetizers and deserts are fixed for the day. We had choices for the main of either chicken or fish. We took one of each. And for the drinks, I chose ice lemon tea and Peter chose coffee which will be served later.
Drink - Iced Lemon Tea.
The iced lemon tea was very thick but refreshing. The worst iced lemon tea I had ever tasted is at Tanjung Bungah's El Mondo Pizza.
Appetizer - Stuffed Bean Curd Puff with Chef's Special Sauce.
Both of us are not fans of taukua. This version of taukua sumbat however tasted very nice. We liked the sauce so much that we asked for more.
Main - Grilled Chicken with Spicy Mushroom Sauce served with Fried Mantaus and Vegetables.
I find the grilled chicken goes very well with the fried mantaus. Although I hope that the mantaus are a little more soft on the inside.
Main - Steamed Fish Fillet in Banana Packet, served with Rice and Vegetables.
I like this dish although usually I am not a fan of any fish dish. But the sambal dip that goes with it makes it so nice. The rice is very fragrant too.
Desert - Apung-style wrapped with slices of bananas and served with Vanilla ice-cream with drizzled gula melaka sauce.
I love this desert. Although both of us were so stuffed after finishing our mains, we also finished every last drop of this delicious desert.
Drink - Coffee
Peter's coffee cane with a cinnamon stick as the stirrer. I love the aroma of the cinnamon stick!
Pic of both of us at Opera Restaurant.
I don't know why Peter is squinting his eyes!
All in all, it was a very worth set lunch at RM18+ per set.
Oh ya...portion is BEEG!
The dishes vary from day to day. Every day of the week comes with a different set lunch style.
Now that we've tried Thursday's set lunch, we are going to come another day the next time!
Opera
3-E Penang Road
10 000 Penang.
Tel: 604-2632893
Email: opera1pen@yahoo.com
(pics of the appetizer and mains were taken from lingzie)
We were the first patrons there at 12 .30 noon. Soon after, a few tables arrived. At slightly after 1pm, about 12 ppl came in. The business there seems good.
We went there with high expectations. With my stomach growling, I was hoping for a bigger portion. The appetizers and deserts are fixed for the day. We had choices for the main of either chicken or fish. We took one of each. And for the drinks, I chose ice lemon tea and Peter chose coffee which will be served later.
Drink - Iced Lemon Tea.
The iced lemon tea was very thick but refreshing. The worst iced lemon tea I had ever tasted is at Tanjung Bungah's El Mondo Pizza.
Appetizer - Stuffed Bean Curd Puff with Chef's Special Sauce.
Both of us are not fans of taukua. This version of taukua sumbat however tasted very nice. We liked the sauce so much that we asked for more.
Main - Grilled Chicken with Spicy Mushroom Sauce served with Fried Mantaus and Vegetables.
I find the grilled chicken goes very well with the fried mantaus. Although I hope that the mantaus are a little more soft on the inside.
Main - Steamed Fish Fillet in Banana Packet, served with Rice and Vegetables.
I like this dish although usually I am not a fan of any fish dish. But the sambal dip that goes with it makes it so nice. The rice is very fragrant too.
Desert - Apung-style wrapped with slices of bananas and served with Vanilla ice-cream with drizzled gula melaka sauce.
I love this desert. Although both of us were so stuffed after finishing our mains, we also finished every last drop of this delicious desert.
Drink - Coffee
Peter's coffee cane with a cinnamon stick as the stirrer. I love the aroma of the cinnamon stick!
Pic of both of us at Opera Restaurant.
I don't know why Peter is squinting his eyes!
All in all, it was a very worth set lunch at RM18+ per set.
Oh ya...portion is BEEG!
The dishes vary from day to day. Every day of the week comes with a different set lunch style.
Now that we've tried Thursday's set lunch, we are going to come another day the next time!
Opera
3-E Penang Road
10 000 Penang.
Tel: 604-2632893
Email: opera1pen@yahoo.com
(pics of the appetizer and mains were taken from lingzie)
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
I am ready and can't wait to POP!
Just came back from seeing Dr. Eric.
Through untrasound, Little Angel now weighs 3.36kg. His head is still broad - 2 weeks 5 days broader.
Little Angel is now ready to greet the world. At this point, the average full-term newborn is still building a layer of fat to help control body temperature after birth.
Dr. Eric says my cervix is soft now but is not dilated yet. And my amniotic fluid is beginning to thin down.
However, I am likely to POP sometime within this week. But if I do not pop yet, I may need to be induced. Will see how it all goes.
It is like a waiting game from today onwards......when? when? when?
Through untrasound, Little Angel now weighs 3.36kg. His head is still broad - 2 weeks 5 days broader.
Little Angel is now ready to greet the world. At this point, the average full-term newborn is still building a layer of fat to help control body temperature after birth.
Dr. Eric says my cervix is soft now but is not dilated yet. And my amniotic fluid is beginning to thin down.
However, I am likely to POP sometime within this week. But if I do not pop yet, I may need to be induced. Will see how it all goes.
It is like a waiting game from today onwards......when? when? when?
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Cord Blood Banking
I was initially skeptical of banking my newborn's cord blood - mostly due to its high costs and also its uses.
I asked around a few mothers/fathers on their decisions on why they chose to/chose not to do so - and I got many feedback.
I also read up on cord blood banking and its history, testimonials, its uses, etc.
Some says that it is not worth it of the many 'unknowns'. But some sees it in another perspective. Because of all these 'unknowns', there are future potentials.
We are in such a high-tech era and I believe many R&D is in place and future uses will be more and more in years to come.
Anyway, all in all, it is still a matter on what you believe in.
However, the decision to whether to bank in or not is once in a lifetime - during your newborns' birth.
Next is to choose between the 4 private companies available in Malaysia. StemLife, Cryocord, CellSafe & StemTech.
After much consideration, darlin' and I decided to choose StemLife...mainly because of the company's stability as it is a public-listed company in Malaysia.
Company's stability to us is very important because we cannot afford to have the company go bankrupt.
Anyway, we paid RM2500 for the enrollment fee including 1 year storage fee. From the 2nd year onwards, it is RM290 yearly for the storage fee. Pretty expensive...i know!
To us, this is another form of insurance for Little Angel.
I asked around a few mothers/fathers on their decisions on why they chose to/chose not to do so - and I got many feedback.
I also read up on cord blood banking and its history, testimonials, its uses, etc.
Some says that it is not worth it of the many 'unknowns'. But some sees it in another perspective. Because of all these 'unknowns', there are future potentials.
We are in such a high-tech era and I believe many R&D is in place and future uses will be more and more in years to come.
Anyway, all in all, it is still a matter on what you believe in.
However, the decision to whether to bank in or not is once in a lifetime - during your newborns' birth.
Next is to choose between the 4 private companies available in Malaysia. StemLife, Cryocord, CellSafe & StemTech.
After much consideration, darlin' and I decided to choose StemLife...mainly because of the company's stability as it is a public-listed company in Malaysia.
Company's stability to us is very important because we cannot afford to have the company go bankrupt.
Anyway, we paid RM2500 for the enrollment fee including 1 year storage fee. From the 2nd year onwards, it is RM290 yearly for the storage fee. Pretty expensive...i know!
To us, this is another form of insurance for Little Angel.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
HOT! HOT! HOT!
I don't know if it is just me...but I am sweating like a pig for the past 2 days. I can feel my sweat DRIPPING down my body!
I have been sleeping with the aircond on for the past 2 nights. (super big achievement since our room aircond had been under-utilized since we bought it 2 yrs ago....used less than 10 times I think! hehe)
I read somewhere in The Star Online which says that this hot weather/dry spell is expected to persist until September.
I think I am going to die if the weather is still so hot during my confinement period. I think if it is so, I am going to break all pantang-larang and bathe every day!!!
I have been sleeping with the aircond on for the past 2 nights. (super big achievement since our room aircond had been under-utilized since we bought it 2 yrs ago....used less than 10 times I think! hehe)
I read somewhere in The Star Online which says that this hot weather/dry spell is expected to persist until September.
I think I am going to die if the weather is still so hot during my confinement period. I think if it is so, I am going to break all pantang-larang and bathe every day!!!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
37 weeks - Full Term Baby
This means that if Little Angel arrives now, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though my due date is still two and a half weeks away.
This week, most of the downy coating of lanugo is shed and the vernix caseosa - the cheese-like coating that covers Little Angel in the womb and protects his developing skin - starts to disappear, though some may remain at birth. Little Angel swallows both, along with other secretions, and all will stay in his bowels until birth. This blackish mixture, called meconium, will become his first bowel movement.
Dr. Eric said that by Little Angel's size and week growth, I may be in labour ANY TIME now...but then most probably still won't be for another 2 weeks. Phew....
This week, most of the downy coating of lanugo is shed and the vernix caseosa - the cheese-like coating that covers Little Angel in the womb and protects his developing skin - starts to disappear, though some may remain at birth. Little Angel swallows both, along with other secretions, and all will stay in his bowels until birth. This blackish mixture, called meconium, will become his first bowel movement.
Dr. Eric said that by Little Angel's size and week growth, I may be in labour ANY TIME now...but then most probably still won't be for another 2 weeks. Phew....
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Chopped Chocolate Muffins
Could not sleep because I napped for 2 1/2 hrs this afternoon. Decided to bake some muffins because they are quick and easy to fix.
And furthermore, the Butter Cake I made just a few days ago are all gone.
I looked into my kitchen cabinet and see what ingredients I have. I see that I still have some cooking chocolate bars left. So decided to just bake normal butter muffins with chopped chocolates.
And furthermore, the Butter Cake I made just a few days ago are all gone.
I looked into my kitchen cabinet and see what ingredients I have. I see that I still have some cooking chocolate bars left. So decided to just bake normal butter muffins with chopped chocolates.
Freshly baked from the oven
All packed and ready to be delivered to mum's hse tomorrow morning
(pls pardon these blur and colour-off pics because they are taken using my Nokia 6300. My cam is with Shu-Min...arrgghhh)
All packed and ready to be delivered to mum's hse tomorrow morning
(pls pardon these blur and colour-off pics because they are taken using my Nokia 6300. My cam is with Shu-Min...arrgghhh)
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