Post Scoliosis Operation

It’s been more than a year after Mikaail had his scoliosis operation in May 2011.  The previous appointment in March showed that his spine had a fair bit of movement and according to the doctor, a second operation may be needed if the movement gets worst.  However, a second operation is not recommended due to higher risk of paralysis!

X-ray pictures taken in March 2012 & May 2011 

This x-ray was taken on 28 September 2012

I am glad to hear from the doctor who attended to us this time that the bone has stabilized so there is no need for operation.  We will need to come back in 6 months’ time and will monitor progress over 2 years from date of surgery.

MRT Ride to NUH

We weren't very sure of which Circle Line station we should change to get to NUH from Woodlands.  Unfortunately, the station staff at Woodlands MRT wasn't very helpful or it wasn't service with a smile!  The service rendered by the hotline staff and the "personal" service is a world of difference!  The last time I contacted the hotline, the staff manning the hotline was more helpful!!  I asked the staff in the Woodlands MRT control station how to get to NUH, he grudgingly said to get off at Kent Ridge station.  Sure.  Wouldn't it make more sense to tell a person how to get there instead?

After asking him how to get there, then he told me that I could get off at Jurong East MRT station then board another train at Buona Vista station then changed to another to get to Kent Ridge.  As I had previously travelled via Bishan MRT to NUH earlier this year, I asked him about this option.  He then said yes, this may be easier!  We need board the MRT towards Bishan station then switch to the Circle Line towards Kent Ridge station.

The ride from Woodlands to NUH was delayed by a couple of seconds at Admiralty Station.  Other than this, it was a pretty smooth ride!  Total travelling time is about an hour, absolutely no rush and adult fare is $2.05 per person.

There was a bit of a walk from Bishan station to Kent Ridge station as we couldn't locate the lift to the circle line transfer!  We need to board the MRT towards Harbour Front to get off at Kent Ridge station.

While looking for the lift, we came across 3 pretty wall tiles and decided to take some photos as we have not seen the other stations with such nice painted walls.

 On our way back from NUH, we had to travel in the opposite direction.  As I didnt take any photos earlier, I decided that I would take a couple of shots to add to my post.  Alas, this time, there was a very conscientious security personnel and also rather rude.  He practically called out loudly and waving his hands "no photos, no photos".  So I asked him why not since we are only taking photos of us against the wall!  He said for security so cannot take photos.  I then asked him if truly it is due to security, why is it there are no signage to say so!  Then he said go upstairs and ask.  Initially I thought of just writing to SMRT but as we ended having to change trains on the same level as the Bishan Control Station, I decided to speak with the customer service to find out more and also to explain to them that since the walls are nicely painted, why cant the passengers take photo against the walls. What security issue is there? I also explained to her that if I had taken photos against their control station as a background, perhaps this could be construed as a security issue.  We are merely appreciating the nicely decorated walls!  I supposed the customer service officer contended with my suggestion and apologize for the blunt manner of the security officer.

Mother's Day

Heard from my sister that when Mikaail’s class teacher asks all his classmates which of their parents they love most, the children before him chose either their dads or mums.  When it was his turn, he said “two-two” ie both parents!  He really set a benchmark for his classmates!  My angel!

Then just yesterday (Friday, 27 April), his teacher asked the class what they want to thank their mum for.  He said he thanks mummy for:

• .      taking care of him
• .      buys him essence of chicken and eggs
• .      vitamins so he is strong

He really touched my heart and when I praised him for being such a darling, his face lights up!

Magic Capsule - Zell-V

Mikaail been taking this "magic capsule" for almost 6 months now.  We are very impressed with the blood test results.  Previously his blood cells are all cluttered.  See the pictures!!

Before Zell-V

After Zell-V

How has Mikaail benefited from these Zell-V capsules?  Looking at the blood test results, it would seem that now his blood cells are able to move independently, bringing the much needed oxygen to his internal organs!

My wish is for these “magical” capsules to repair his cells such that he can somehow regain the use of his vision which he lost due to incompetence of the attending doctors or lack of compassion towards patients!  I used to believe that he lost his vision due to stroke but now, I believe if the proper care was extended to him, he would not have lost his vision especially since the surgeon said “nerves are miles away”!  Damn!!!

Prayers for Nenek (Grandma)

My mum passed away on 28 September 2011 and the strange thing is Mikaail suddenly said he pray for "nenek".  He will be in this position whenever he wants to pray for nenek.  Such an angel!

XBox 360 Kinectimals

Just bought this Kinect CD last week and only opened it this evening.  Although I thought this CD might be good for Mikaail, I realise that he gets excited really easy and could result in him getting fits! 

So I am thinking of a swap.

Certificate of Achievement

I am so proud of Mikaail.  This year he received the Best Conduct certificate.  He is ever so polite and courteous though he is always teasing me.

Almost every day, he either tells me that "today mama in my heart" or "today mama outside my heart" especially whenever he is eating.  If inside his heart means he is prepared to share his food!  He is so cheeky as always too.

Sometimes he likes to call me by my name and other times he will call me mama.  Then he will go on to say, "Normah, no.  Mama" and when he wants to be cheeky, he will keep calling me by my name.  Whenever he does that, I will tell him that Normah is not in, sleeping or anything else except with him.  Then he will call "mama" - just so cheeky but I love him anyway!