27 May 2008

Copper & mirena IUDs

Copper IUD
Named after the contraceptive substance released, the copper IUD is highly effective at preventing pregnancy. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a reversible method of birth control. The copper IUD is a T-shaped plastic frame with two threads attached. It's inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Once in place, it inhibits fertilization, as the IUD impedes the sperm's journey to the fallopian tubes. If fertilization occurs, the device prevents the embryo from attaching to the uterine wall. ParaGard also slowly releases copper, which inactivates the sperm in the cervical mucus.


Copper IUD costs about $200 for 3 years usage

Common side effects associated with the copper IUD are increased vaginal bleeding and menstrual pain. Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Advil, Motrin, others) helps with these symptoms. Some women may also experience a pelvic infection within the first three weeks of placement, as the insertion process may introduce bacteria into the uterus.

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Mirena IUD

The hormonal IUD (Mirena) is a T-shaped plastic frame with thread attached. The device is inserted into the uterus and can remain in place for up to five years. It prevents pregnancy in a few different ways. The IUD frame contains a progestin called levonorgestrel, which inhibits sperm motility and makes the uterine lining thin and unsuitable for a pregnancy. The shape of the IUD impedes the sperm's journey to the fallopian tubes, inhibiting fertilization. If fertilization occurs, the device prevents the embryo from attaching to the uterine wall.

Unlike the copper IUD, the hormonal IUD decreases the amount of menstrual blood flow and menstrual cramping. The major side effect of hormonal IUD use is abnormal vaginal bleeding. Some women have unpredictable, light menstrual flow, while many may have no flow at all. Most women report discomfort and cramping during and after IUD insertion. Rarely, IUD users may experience a pelvic infection within the first three weeks of placement, as the insertion process can introduce bacteria into the uterus. The Mirena hormonal IUD will cost about $600 for 5 years usage at my gynae clinic.

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After comparing both of this, I think I would opt for the mirena IUD as it offer less side effects but it's so much expensive as compared to the copper one. Damn it for safe sex.

23 May 2008

Nothing much

I have not abandon my blog, it's just that I have nothing to blog about these days. Due to financial constraint, I have not been going out either. It's not going to work out on only boy's earning, it's just not enough for 3 of us to survive. I can't think of a theme here, so I shall talk rubbish. The weather is so hot these few days I thought I had won myself a free sauna, its nice to have sauna once in a while but definitely NOT everyday, baby Dylan and I are melting. Boy had won himself a summon for $150 for speeding and that explains why we are so tight. God bless us with a 1st price 4D ticket, hahahaha. Alright, baby Dylan is screaming for my attention already, hope I have something to blog about soon~


Baby Dylan in his play basket


New winnie the pooh piano toy complimentary from rujie


Baby Dylan has cultivate the habit to stand up, I believe he will fall and hurt himself one day

13 May 2008

Happy mommy's day

We went to the new 24 hours coffee shop at Block 820 to have dinner for mommy's day and spend about $170+ for 5 dishes and 4 crabs. I like the crabs, especially the chilli one, but some say are too salty.


Bitter gourd / beansprouts / lala


Signature spare ribs & tofu


Black pepper & chilli crabs


Happy mommy's day

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This is sunday when we had steamboat at my place for mommy's day.

Happy mommy's day black forest cake from polar


Homely steamboat fair

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Monday, met up with this two mommys at bugis for shopping.

Stop squeezing my face!

Baby Dylan loves to bite

08 May 2008

Expensive new toy


Winnie the pooh toy car for baby Dylan


From celest & derrick

My date

We were at vivocity to catch the movie "The forbidden kingdom", we rarely visit other cinemas other than shaw in century square, that is because shaw cinemas have much comfortable seats as compared to golden village. Nice movie, had some laughs during the show, worth watching. Before the movie, we went to marche for dinner, just not to waste the trip to vivocity. Recalling the previous time we had marche is 4 months ago in January, to celebrate our "one year being married" anniversary. The night was free without baby Dylan, with no pram, no baby seat, no feeding, no pamper changing, and no cries, we enjoyed the night just by the two of us, I felt once again like we were on a date in the past.


Thanks celest for the babysitting


The very mushroomy mushroom soup (better than the soup spoon)


Fried calamari - $9.95
Crepe with chicken - $10.90
Roesti with mushroom - $12.90


Vanilla milkshake - $4
Large ice lemon tea - $5.20


Chocolate moose - $5
Brownie - $3

05 May 2008

With annie ah yi

Visited annie ah yi on saturday, victor uncle brought us to old upper thomson road for dinner. We waited 25 minutes for parking, next time I would bring daddy and mummy here for dinner, its a crowded place during weekends, we must be early to avoid waiting.


Mee goreng


Sambal kangkong & "hei zoh"


Prawn paste chicken & lala


Pinching kianliong


Annie ah yi / baby Dylan / kianliong

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I stayed over at home again since boy won't be home either.


Uusally mummy helped me bathe baby Dylan when I go back home

Cartel treat

Boy promised to bring me out for a nice dinner on friday before he go fishing overnight the next day. I suggested cartel because I thought of buying some cheap chesscake back home, but he knocked off too late and when we got there, there's only 2 mango moose left. Cafe cartel has a 10% discount with UOB cards again, hurray!

His ultra big chicken cutlet
Price: $12.50

Our oreo frappe, I asked him to order what he likes but he still order my favourite


Happy fella


Daddy & mummy with baby Dylan

01 May 2008

Happy birthday

For a moment, I was hugging him wishing him a happy birthday. The next moment, he asked me if he can go fishing, and I simply replied him that yes he may go, he does not need to spend his birthday night with me, it’s ok. With this, he threw his temper at me and tells me off, saying I am forever sarcastic. He wanted to give me a cold shoulder because of this, and refused to talk to me.

Why bother asking me when he already has an answer. He asked me because he wants me to acknowledge what he is doing; he expects to hear me say okay happily. But sorry I can’t, I just can’t force myself to lie. What if I say no? Will he acknowledge that I wished he can stay by my side, gives me company? He will probably say he has no freedom, he can’t even do what he wants, I am controlling, and tell me he should stop working to accompany me 24/7 etc...

Oh come on, don’t make me the bad person here, if you want to go then just go ahead, I will not force you to stay with me just because I want to. In life, you don’t always get what you want, I am not that lucky. Maybe I shouldn’t put you as my priority since I am not yours, then maybe I won't be that upset again.