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# Dr Donna Chow

Mummy. Doctor. Blogger

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- [My Da Nang Birthday Getaway](https://drdonnachow.com/2026/07/my-da-nang-birthday-getaway/) - Sometimes, the best holidays are not about ticking off famous landmarks—they're about the people you share them with and the memories you create together. This year's birthday trip to Da Nang, Vietnam was exactly that: a wonderful combination of breathtaking scenery, exciting adventures, delicious food, and quality family time. From walking across the iconic Golden
- [Our Disney Cruise](https://drdonnachow.com/2026/03/our-disney-cruise/) - We spent our March holidays on a 4D3N Disney cruise, and here’s a quick recap of the experience. The boys had a great time onboard—even though none of us are die-hard Disney fans. The food was definitely a highlight: both the lunch buffet and sit-down dinners were generous and well-organised, though we did have to
- [Our Egypt Holiday](https://drdonnachow.com/2026/01/our-egypt-holiday/) - K has been reminding me to finish the video montage of our Egyptian holiday so he can share it with his friends—the sandboarding, the hot air balloon ride, the camel ride. He experienced so much joy (and mosquitoes) on that trip. He is fortunate to have travelled widely and to have been exposed to different
- [Chasing Adventure in Fiji: Our Unforgettable June Holiday](https://drdonnachow.com/2025/07/chasing-adventure-in-fiji-our-unforgettable-june-holiday/) - This June, we traded the usual holiday hustle for something a little more wild, a little more remote—and a whole lot more exciting. Destination? Fiji! Tucked far south of Singapore, this island paradise welcomed us with sunshine, turquoise seas, and a promise of adventure. Getting there wasn’t the hardest part—convincing the boys was. They were
- [Sponsored Review: The Durian Bakery](https://drdonnachow.com/2025/06/sponsored-review-the-durian-bakery/) - If you’re a durian lover like me, you probably know that not all durian desserts are created equal. Some barely whisper “durian,” while others pack a punch that makes your taste buds sing. Recently, I had the pleasure of being sponsored by The Durian Bakery, and they absolutely did not disappoint. They sent over their
- [Reparenting My Inner Child](https://drdonnachow.com/2025/04/reparenting-my-inner-child/) - At a recent social event, someone posed a question that caught me off guard: "If your 10-year-old self could meet you today, what would she say?" For a moment, I froze. My mind went blank. But then, memories of my childhood flooded in—the loneliness, the aching desire for love, the silent wish that someone, anyone,
- [Kindergarten Graduation](https://drdonnachow.com/2024/11/kindergarten-graduation/) - The kindergarten graduation ceremony is one of the most memorable milestones in life—after all, we can only be six years old once. As we grow up and move through the education system, we mature into young adults who become less dependent on family. Watching your child graduate from university later in life is a completely
- [Animal paintings](https://drdonnachow.com/2024/10/animal-paintings/) - The trilogy of animal paintings is finally complete, each telling a unique story of the animal kingdom. It all began when I first laid eyes on the paintings of a solitary leopard and a pair of lions in a tender embrace, displayed on a grand canvas at an outdoor zoo in Johannesburg. The animals were
- [Koh Samui holiday](https://drdonnachow.com/2024/10/koh-samui-holiday/) - We had a wonderful short getaway to Koh Samui during the September holidays this year. Without a set itinerary, we decided to go with the flow, and the boys were all excited about the trip—except for the little one, who was a bit scared by the imagery of the Buddha. Over the span of just
- [Our Bhutan Holiday](https://drdonnachow.com/2024/07/our-bhutan-holiday/) - The year 2024 marks the end of our 19 years of marriage. We have grown apart in the last few years and come to the decision that we are better apart. Even though we may not be husband and wife, we will continue to be responsible parents to our boys and nurture them in the
- [Pilot theme birthday](https://drdonnachow.com/2023/02/pilot-theme-birthday/) - My younger boy turns 5 years old in January. Every year, I would bake a special theme cake to mark this special occasion. For now, both boys love being pilots - thanks to Daddy's unfulfilled childhood ambition of being a pilot. They were inspired after playing the flight simulator on Nintendo, and were always eyeing
- [My Edible Backyard Garden](https://drdonnachow.com/2022/10/my-edible-backyard-garden/) - I will be giving you a tour of my backyard and the edibles I grow in my garden. This includes a papaya tree planted in a pot, watermelon plant with baby fruits, my crop of cabbage, my lime plant, chilli padi plants, cherry tomato plants, popular herbs such as rosemary, sweet basil and mint. Last
- [Similar unfortunate vet incidents](https://drdonnachow.com/2022/02/similar-unfortunate-vet-incidents/) - Over the past few weeks, I have received many words of encouragement from pet owners who have shared their personal unfortunate vet encounters with me. I know I am not alone in this situation. Therefore, I have started the online petition to push for better regulation in veterinary care. Sign my online petition now! On
- [Afterword of Ah Bee's tragic demise](https://drdonnachow.com/2022/01/afterword-of-ah-bee-tragic-demise/) - After Ah Bee’s story was posted on social media, I received an overwhelming response in the form of public comments, private email messages and well-wishes from friends and strangers alike. Many of them shared with me their unfortunate encounters with vets across the island. Due to a lack of time, I apologize I am not
- [Tragic End for Ah Bee after Mount Pleasant gave wrong drug](https://drdonnachow.com/2022/01/tragic-end-for-ah-bee-after-mount-pleasant-gave-wrong-drug/) - My mini schnauzer, Ah Bee has been treated at Mount Pleasant hospital. A medical error caused a premature ending to his life.
- [No apology but an insensitive remark from Mount Pleasant](https://drdonnachow.com/2022/01/no-apology-but-an-insensitive-remark-from-mount-pleasant/) - Story of Ah Bee's tragic demise was picked up by a Straits Times reporter. Read the online version of the full article here. "When contacted, Mount Pleasant Veterinary Group field director Bessy Chua said: We are taking steps to ensure our existing rigorous protocols for prescribing and dispensing medications are upheld to prevent errors." She
- [The phone call from Mount Pleasant](https://drdonnachow.com/2022/01/the-phone-call-from-mount-pleasant/) - After one week of pin drop silence, I finally received a phone call from a representative of Mount Pleasant Veterinary Group. She told me her name was Bessy and she has just started her new role at Mount Pleasant not long ago on the 1st Jan. I expressed my surprise that Mount Pleasant is unable
- [The Terrible Two](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/09/the-terrible-two/) - Signs of my little man growing up and showing his destructive nature
- [7 valuable lessons from starting my business](https://drdonnachow.com/2021/09/7-valuable-lessons-from-starting-my-business/) - I started my aesthetics clinic at the height of the Covid pandemic in 2020. It was something which nobody would have predicted and one which all of us are ill prepared for. We dipped our toes into the business world, only to discover that we are at the wrong end of the pool and at
- [Our masked up days](https://drdonnachow.com/2021/09/our-masked-up-days/) - It has been a long time since I have updated this blog. Suffice to say, the past year has not been an easy one for a lot of us. The pandemic has created a lack of predictability in our lives. The fear of the unknown is probably greater than the inconveniences of being masked up.
- [Home Bake Birthday Cake](https://drdonnachow.com/2020/05/home-bake-birthday-cake/) - A simple birthday cake recipe for beginners. Just 4 ingredients to bake this chocolate sponge cake at home. Step by step instructions and video included.
- [Ah Bee turns ten](https://drdonnachow.com/2019/09/ah-bee-turns-ten/) - Celebrating Ah Bee's 10th birthday with a staycation at Gardenasia
- [Mindon celebrates One](https://drdonnachow.com/2019/07/mindon-celebrates-one/) - A chicken theme birthday party for the boy who turns one.
- [Our trip to Bali Safari Park](https://drdonnachow.com/2018/11/our-trip-to-bali-safari-park/) - A short getaway to visit the Safari animals in Bali, Indonesia
- [Chicken Buttercream Sponge Cake](https://drdonnachow.com/2018/10/chicken-buttercream-sponge-cake/) - A simple recipe to bake a delicious chicken buttercream sponge cake at home
- [Lactation cookies recipe](https://drdonnachow.com/2018/04/lactation-cookies-recipe/) - Baking Chocolate Chips and Rolled Oats lactation cookies at home
- [My second breastfeeding journey](https://drdonnachow.com/2018/04/my-second-breastfeeding-journey/) - Sharing my ups and downs of my breastfeeding journey
- [Simple Pandan Chiffon Cake Recipe](https://drdonnachow.com/2018/01/simple-pandan-chiffon-cake-recipe/) - A simple and easy way of baking a pandan chiffon cake
- [Bringing baby to Taiwan](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/11/bringing-baby-to-taiwan/) - My family trip to Taipei, Nantou, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung in 8 days
- [Shopping for a new baby: 10 lessons from a second-time mum](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/10/shopping-for-a-new-baby-10-lessons-from-a-second-time-mum/) - My personal experience and ideas on shopping for a new baby. Includes newborn baby checklist and what to prepare for hospital delivery.
- [Giveaway - Happycall Diamond Alumite Combi Set](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/09/giveaway-happycall-diamond-alumite-combi-set/) - Giving away 1 set of Happycall Diamond Alumite Combi Set to a lucky winner. Click to read more.
- [Nourishing Black Bean Chinese Soup](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/08/nourishing-black-bean-chinese-soup/) - A simple and yet fuss free soup recipe for the young and the old
- [Growing up too fast](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/07/growing-up-too-fast/) - A personal reflection of a busy working parent
- [Baking a rainbow chiffon cake for my two year old](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/05/baking-a-rainbow-chiffon-cake-for-my-two-year-old/) - Second time birthday celebration for my boy. A rainbow chiffon cake, made with mummy's love.
- [Quick & Easy Tutorial: Sew a Bow Tie](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/04/quick-easy-tutorial-sew-a-bow-tie/) - My simple project on how to sew a bow tie from leftover fabric and recycled material.
- [The Three Muttsketeers Animated Show](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/03/the-three-muttsketeers-animated-show/) - Introducing a short animated show created for The Three Muttsketeers. Check out the casting behind the voices in the show.
- [Is Taobao Ezbuy Prime for you?](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/03/is-taobao-ezbuy-prime-for-you/) - Read the pros and cons of using Taobao Ezbuy Prime and my personal thoughts of using this service.
- [Giveaway - 3 in 1 children study desk with storage](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/03/giveaway-3-in-1-children-study-desk-with-storage/) - The first blog giveaway for the year 2017. A convertible children study desk which doubles up as a sitting bench and storage for toys and books
- [Needle Felting a Baby Chick](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/02/needle-felting-a-baby-chick/) - A simple tutorial on how to needle felt a baby chick
- [Bringing baby to Tokyo](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/01/bringing-baby-to-tokyo/) - A trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Sanrio Puroland
- [Bringing baby to Guam](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/02/bringing-baby-to-guam/) - Our family holiday to Guam with baby in tow
- [Hair removal - laser or IPL?](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/05/hair-removal-laser-or-ipl/) - Why you should consider either laser or IPL hair removal
- [Green Tea Rosette Sponge Cake Recipe](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/05/green-tea-rosette-sponge-cake-recipe/) - A simple sponge cake which uses three basic ingredients
- [DIY planning for my one year old birthday party](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/05/diy-planning-for-my-one-year-old-birthday-party/) - How I plan my super Mario theme birthday party for daddy and son
- [My First Blog Giveaway - Children Book Rack](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/05/first-blog-giveaway-children-book-rack-html/) - First giveaway to my blog readers
- [Mother's day talk at ONE°15 Marina Club](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/05/mothers-day-talk-at-one15-marina-club/) - Sharing tips on skin rejuvenation
- [How should you treat pimple scars?](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/05/how-should-you-treat-pimple-scars/) - A short write up on how to lighten coloured, uneven and raised pimple scars
- [Why I ditch blogger for wordpress](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/06/why-i-ditch-blogger-for-wordpress/) - My top five reasons for moving from blogger to wordpress platform
- [Bringing baby to Perth](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/06/bringing-baby-to-perth/) - Perth is a popular destination for a family holiday
- [Surviving 25 maid free days](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/06/surviving-25-maid-free-days/) - Is a maid necessary in singapore
- [Pregnant and Fabulous Talk](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/06/pregnant-and-fabulous-talk/) - An event organised by Stemcord Singapore and Mount Alvernia Hospital. My talk on pregnancy skincare, hair and body.
- [Bringing baby to Club Med Bintan](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/06/bringing-baby-to-clubmed-bintan/) - A short getaway to club med bintan with baby in tow
- [Second Blog Giveaway - DIY Breastmilk Keepsake Kit](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/06/second-blog-giveaway-diy-breastmilk-keepsake-kit/) - Giving out three sets of DIY breastmilk keepsake kits
- [Staycation at Sentosa](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/07/staycation-at-sentosa/) - A review of Hotel Equarius, Underwater World, Trick Eye museum and Universal Studios at Resort World Sentosa
- [How to sew a simple square silk blouse](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/07/how-to-sew-a-simple-square-silk-blouse/) - A tutorial on how to sew a simple square silk blouse
- [One year old cake smash photography](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/07/one-year-old-cake-smash-photography/) - How I plan and organise a cake smash photography session for my one year old
- [Do we need to moisturise oily skin?](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/07/do-we-need-to-moisturise-oily-skin/) - An article to address the concerns of those with oily skin and why should we be using moisturiser
- [Sponsored - Mustela review and third blog giveaway](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/07/mustela-diaper-cream-review-and-blog-giveaway/) - Review of Mustela Vitamin Barrier Cream and No Rinse Cleansing Water and participate in my third blog giveaway
- [How to clean rainbow stains on steel pots](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/08/how-to-clean-rainbow-stains-on-steel-pots/) - A simple and effective way to get rid of cloudy discoloration from stainless steel pots and pans
- [Hand carry expressed breast milk on Singapore Airlines](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/08/hand-carry-expressed-breast-milk-on-singapore-airlines/) - My experience on carry expressed breast milk on board SQ flights
- [A dreadful mistake](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/08/a-dreadful-mistake/) - Be safe and back up all your photos on your smart phone
- [Sponsored: Nestlé Cerelac® Pancake Recipe and Hamper Giveway](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/08/sponsored-nestle-cerelac-pancake-recipe-and-hamper-giveway/) - Read my pancake recipe using Nestlé Cerelac® baby brown rice cereal and participate in the giveaway to win a hamper
- [Household items you should store away from fresh domestic helpers](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/09/household-items-you-should-store-away/) - What are some of the household items you should keep away from fresh helpers
- [Sponsored Giveaway - Janod 4 in 1 Magic Suitcase](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/09/sponsored-giveaway-janod-4-in-1-magic-suitcase/) - Sponsored review of this toy from My Miracle Baby online store
- [Freeze the flab on your tummy?](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/09/freeze-the-flab-on-your-tummy/) - It is every mother's secret desire to fit into their pre-pregnancy clothes
- [Happy without a maid](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/10/happy-without-a-maid/) - My personal opinion and experience of living without a maid
- [My Royal Carribean Cruise Review](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/11/my-royal-carribean-cruise-review/) - Our first family cruise with baby
- [Christmas Giveaway - NTUC vouchers and Children's Book](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/11/christmas-giveaway-childrens-book-for-animal-charities/) - Giving out three copies of my first children's book to raise funds for Save our Street Dogs and Causes for Animals
- [DIY baby gate with fabric paint](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/12/diy-baby-gate-with-fabric-paint/) - Sewing a baby gate and designing it with fabric paint
- [Will a good primary school make a difference?](https://drdonnachow.com/2016/12/will-a-good-primary-school-make-a-difference/) - Personal thoughts of the primary school education system in Singapore
- [10 common mistakes made by first time maid employers](https://drdonnachow.com/2017/01/10-common-mistakes-made-by-first-time-maid-employers/) - A guide for new employers on hiring foreign domestic workers in Singapore

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