Author Archives: stenoodie

About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

My Birth Story

Posted on October 31, 2020 by stenoodie

October 31, 2020: I’m currently more than a month out from giving birth and I know I better write this story now before I forget any more of it. (Warning: Long read ahead. Grab a cup of cocoa and get … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Motherhood, New Experiences | Tagged birth stories at Mackenzie Health hospital, birth stories during a pandemic, birth stories in Toronto, birth stories Toronto moms, excellent staff at Mackenzie Health hospital, First time mom, giving birth at 38 weeks and 4 days pregnant, giving birth during a pandemic, giving birth for the first time stories, labour signs, my birth story, Signs of labour | 3 Comments

Surrender

Posted on October 26, 2020 by stenoodie

As we’re rounding the week 6 mark, I can finally say I’m getting more used to this new life and new normal. The past several weeks have all been about the feeding, pumping milk, changing diapers, keeping her satisfied, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged new mom, new mommy blogs, new role, taking care of a baby is easy | 2 Comments

When it’s difficult to put baby to sleep by herself

Posted on October 20, 2020 by stenoodie

Copied and pasted and published here for future reference/memories:

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

1 month baby

Posted on October 19, 2020 by stenoodie

And just like that, the newborn stage is gone. She turned 1 month two days ago. 😭

Posted in Postpartum/Fourth Trimester | 1 Comment

Motherhood

Posted on October 10, 2020 by stenoodie

I haven’t even been a mom for a full month yet but reading this passage hit me really hard and left me with

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged 3am thoughts, new mom | 2 Comments

Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Hai Tang Cafe & Takeout

Posted on August 16, 2020 by stenoodie

July 1, 2020: For dinner for the long weekend holiday, we decided to get takeout from a local Chinese restaurant which has recently become a favourite for us over the past couple of months. The first blog post I wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 38 Buttonfield Rd, best Markham salt and pepper pork chops, Chinese, Fried Pork Chop in Salt & Pepper, Hai Tang Cafe & Takeout, Hai Tang Cafe & Takeout menu and prices, Hai Tang Cafe Lobster combo menu, Hong Kong style restaurants in Markham, Markham, Markham dinner combo meals, Markham Hong Kong style restaurants, Salt and pepper pork chops, Steamed Conpoy Chicken | 3 Comments

Pandemic 2020 Patio Eats: The Farmhouse Restaurant in Barrie

Posted on July 31, 2020 by stenoodie

July 1, 2020: For Canada Day, we decided to venture out of the Greater Toronto Area on a short road trip to Barrie for our first patio lunch of the year (which also signalled the first time we had dined … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, restaurant reviews | Tagged 268 Bradford St, 7 oz Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Barrie, Barrie restaurants with a view, Dill Pickle Brined Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower Steak, patio restaurants in Barrie, The Farmhouse Restaurant, The Farmhouse Restaurant drinks menu, The Farmhouse Restaurant menu and prices, The Farmhouse Restaurant patio lunch | Leave a comment

Melon Buns from Sweetened by M

Posted on July 12, 2020 by stenoodie

Sweetened by M is a home-based bakery from a husband and wife team whose travels inspired their baking. I personally know the sweet couple behind the new venture (having met them during the Mon Sheong summer retreat in 2014) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged bakers inspired by their travels, home bakers, home bakers in Stouffville Markham Richmond Hill Scarborough, Homemade melon bun, homemade melon pan, husband and wife bakery GTA, Melon Bun, Melon pan ice cream sandwich, Stouffville home bakers, Sweetened by M, Sweetened by M Melon Bun | 3 Comments

Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant

Posted on July 3, 2020 by stenoodie

To celebrate Father’s Day this year, I decided to surprise Ken with a lobster feast from Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant (魚樂軒), the best place to eat “lobster mountains” in Toronto! I previously blogged about my visits to this seafood restaurant … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 4020 Finch Ave E, Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant, Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant lobster takeout, Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant physical distancing line-up, Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant price for lobster, Hong Kong style lobster, Lobster mountains in Toronto, Scarborough | Leave a comment

Buffet Dinner at Jerusalem Restaurant

Posted on July 1, 2020 by stenoodie

March 6, 2020: For my mom’s birthday this year, we went to Jerusalem Restaurant (4777 Leslie Street, North York) for the first time. Jerusalem Restaurant is a Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant that serves a la carte dishes as well as … Continue reading →