Wednesday, December 31, 2014
2 : 0 : 1 : 5
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
2014. At A Glance
Friday, August 8, 2014
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SID)
A member of an fb group where i am a silent reader posted a message that her exclusively breastfed child no 4 of nearly 4 months old passed away while sleeping when they had both happily went window shopping for a new baby carrier earlier that day. Cause unknown. I don't know her at all but her message deeply affected me.
My Ariz is nearly 4 months old. My Ariz is an exclusively breastfed baby. My Ariz is the 4th child. My Ariz is a healthy baby with no serious illness.
My Ariz is just like her baby.
And the very real risk of sudden death like that scares me to tears.
That is one of my biggest fear. And i can't stop crying
:'(
Saturday, July 19, 2014
in remembrance of MH17
17.07.2014
And lightning does strike twice.
Fresh from the grief of losing mh370 (the flight is literally lost) the nation has to face another tragedy of mh17 being shot down. My 1st thought was that these tragedies seems like Malaysia is being targeted somehow.
A tragedy. A sad sad loss. Speechless #lossforwords
#ripmh17 #prayformh17 #prayformh370
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Fakta Tentang Bayi Yg Kita Mungkin Tak Tau...
2. Bayi tiada air mata. Mereka menangis dan menjerit tetapi air mata sebenar tidak wujud sehinggalah bayi berusia 5 minggu.
3. Mereka mempunyai lebih tulang. Orang dewasa mempunyai 206 dan bayi pula 300 tulang. Kebanyakan dari tulang tersebut bercantum semasa bayi membesar.
4. Empat dari 10 bayi mempunyai tanda lahir.
5. Bayi mempunyai deria bau yang kuat. Boleh mengenali bau badan ibu sebaik dilahirkan.
6. Penglihatan bayi kabur sebaik sahaja dilahirkan.
7. Rambut bayi yang tumbuh semasa dalam rahim ibu akan gugur beransur ansur dan digantikan sepenuhnya oleh rambut baru apabila berusia 6 bulan.
8. Bayi baru lahir secara genetiknya mempunyai deria bunyi yang kuat. Boleh membezakan bunyi-buyian dan boleh mengenali suara ibu serta merta semasa dilahirkan
9. Deria rasa bayi masih tidak berbentuknya sepenuhnya semasa lahir. Tidak boleh membezakan rasa seperti manis atau masin dengan baik.
10. Jantung bayi baru lahir berdenyut diantara 120-160 degupan seminit berbanding dengan degupan jantung orang dewasa iaitu 60-80 seminit.
11. Bayi bernafas lebih cepat iaitu 30-50 nafas seminit berbanding dengan orang dewasa 16-20 nafas seminit.
12. Berat bayi bertambah 2 kali ganda dari berat semasa lahir pada usia 6 bulan.
13. Mendengarkan music klasikal menambah kepintaran bayi.
14. Bayi baru lahir tidur 15-20 jam sehari.
15. Bayi cuma mempunyai satu lapisan kulit sebab itulah ia akan alah dan kemerahan dengan senang kepada losyen wangi, sentuhan kasar, gigitan serangga dan sebagainya.
16. Bayi mempunyai kebolehan menyelam sebaik dilahirkan tetapi kebolehan tersebut akan hilang dengan cepatnya.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
24
His name was officially registered on the 15th day.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
The Inside Scoop
*expect some gory nasty yucky description*
Abang went to school as usual in the morning but Aydin and Kakak stayed at home with their uncle. The plan is to wait for abang to finish school and all of them will be coming to the hospital in the evening with their uncle. They would be bored to death if they follow mommy and daddy to hospital since nobody has any idea when baby will want to greet the world. Went to the hospital and registered around noon. Had to wait a bit since all the rooms in the hospital are fully occupied. After a while, managed to secure a room and proceeded there to wait for the dr.
Soon afterwards the Dr came into the room and checked. He was ready with his apparatus to burst my
With Adlan, the pushing sensation was so strong but I was told by the dr not to push and to keep my legs together because his position was not ideal and there is a risk of him breaking his spinal cord if I were to push. It was s stressing situation because I can't stop the pushing sensation but at the same time I had to keep my legs together. I was so worried that I might accidentally injured him in some way because of that.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
39 weeks
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no VE done but baby is still high up according to the Dr.
- I'm already full term (due on 17 Apr 14)
- Baby is not growing as much within the space of 2 weeks (3.606 - 3.4990 = 0.107kg)
- I gained 3.1kg in the space of 2 weeks
- There's traces of protein in my urine
- my feet are puffy
- I have time to indulge in my nesting intinct. Banyak lagi tak kemas ni. All the almari to push and relocate (hehe!)
- I have time to prepare my mind and body for the impending pain... the pain!!!
- Since mom is going to accompany me in the labour room, she would be able to schedule her busy schedule and know when to actually come to KL. Tak ada la buang masa dok melangut kat rumah anak tunggu anak sakit nak bersalin when she has tonnes to do back home. Almaklumle business woman le katakan.
- mr hubbs can actually schedule his outstation meetings since the date is already fixed.
- I can chose the date and its an awesome date.. yeay :)
Friday, April 4, 2014
04.04.14
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Ready to give birth? - vaginal examination (VE), effacing, dilation, station & presentation
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
RIP MH370
Monday, March 24, 2014
36 weeks
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updates: 25.03.2014
went for 36 check up yesterday at Klinik Pakar HUKM. Registered at 1pm and finally went into see Prof Zainul at 9.30pm. Yup... we waited 8 hours at the hospital. Prof Zainul is an excellent Dr. I feel very comfortable with him and while in labour pain I need to ensure that I am as comfortable as possible and that would include the person who will be prodding me inside out while I pant in extreme pain. However, for those who are thinking about seeing him for pre-natal check up, please do bear in mind the waiting time. It can really be exhausting especially when you are in your 3rd trimester. For those who stays nearby you can always come early to register (some came as early as 8am to register and goes to work and comes back after 2pm (he is at the clinic from 2pm onwards every Monday and Thursday but rarely comes on time. The earliest usually would be around 3pm. Yesterday he started at 5pm hence the late nites. He is known to see patients right up until 12 midnite according to the nurses there).
Reached home around 11. Had burger tepi jalan for our lunch and dinner before heading back to go straight to bed. And now I am extremely exhausted that I can't think properly and therefore work is suspended until I can think properly again today. My back pain is acting up again. Even with a pillow behind my back the office chair still feels uncomfortable.
OK, the result of yesterday's check up?
Had CTG to check baby's heart rate and uterine contraction. Result - baby is active and very minor uterine contraction.
Baby is now approximately 3.5kg (he was 2kg last month). The calculation of head circumference estimates him to be at 39 weeks. So is the calculation of the circumference of his stomach. Asked Prof if this means the due date has shifted and he said to stick to the current week which is 36 weeks. He is going to be 1 big baby. If he goes to 40 weeks, his weight could possibly reach up to 4kg @_@. Atte, kalau sebulan naik 1.5kg. Another month another 1.5kg.... whoaaaa...
I am 87.9kg from 85.3kg last month. But since baby gained 1.5kg, I guess I didn't gain any more weight (mind you there is the weight of placenta and extra blood to consider as well).
Amniotic fluid still ok. Placenta is healthy. Baby is still quite high and not yet engaged.
Since Prof will not be around next 2 weeks, I need to prep my honey bun to please stay inside until the next check up... but the idea of waiting another 2 weeks and enduring the pain for another 2 weeks... aiyoh.
Oh well...
Monday, February 24, 2014
Moms and Babies Needs | What to pack to hospital? | What to buy for moms and baby?
Toiletries:
bath tub
rubber mat
syampoo
sabun mandi
baby oil
baby lotion
nappy rash cream
vaseline
towel
face cloth
wash cloth
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Baby care:
kapas
cotton buds
wet wipes
changing mat
sikat
bedak
gunting
sireh
kain tuam perut
minyak yu yee oil
minyak gamat
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Baby inner wear:
Lampin kain
Pin lampin
Nappy liners
Getah lampin
Disposable diapers
bengkung
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Clothing:
short sleeve shirts
long sleeve shirts
seluar panjang
seluar pendek
Mittens
Booties
socks
caps
bib
small handkerchief
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Bedding:
tilam
cadar
bantal
blanket
baby cot
mosquito net
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Feeding:
Breastpump
Cooler bag/thermal bag
Bottle and teat
Milk storage
Bib
Kain lap muka
Bottle brush
Bottle rack
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Others:
Car seat
stroller
baby sling
wardrobe
battery operated fan
diaper bag
buaian
bouncer
laundry basket
pails
kain balut uri
Good to have planned purchase since these cost a bomb if purchased together at once. Baby sale, warehouse sale, online sale and year end sale are good places to find good bargain.
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Post natal:
Bengkung
tungku
Post natal set jamu
Jelly gamat
Minyak panas/gamat
Kapur
Sireh
Limau nipis
Slimming product
Maternity pad
Breast pad
Maternity bra
Socks
Yellow solution
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Hospital bag - mom
Going home dress
Sweater/shawl
Big t-shirts
Kain batik/loose pants
Panties (maternity panties)
Bras
Socks
slippers
Maternity pad
Breast pad
Toiletries
Hair dryer
Towel
Kain kuning
Face towel
you would want to look presentable after all the hard work just to feel human again despite the pains. It helps to groom yourself as a distraction.
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Hospital bag – baby
1st day attire (day)
1st day attire (night)
Mittens and booties/socks
Going home baju
topi
Disposable diapers
Bengkung
toiletries (travel pack)
Towel
Blanket
Wet wipes
Kain bedung
Yuu yee oil
Kain kuning
Nappy cream
Face cloth
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Hospital bag –
others
Hp charger
Camera
Battery
Video camera
Video camera charger
Light snacks
1 set of clothes for daddy
1 set of clothes for kids
Botol susu n spare milk for the older kids (if necessary)
PSP/ipad/game console/portable tv + charger + CDs
Spare change for vending machine
Tissue box
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Labour room bag
Hp charger
Light snacks
Mineral water
Face towel
Handphone
Hairband
socks
a small backpack would suffice if you are going in to the labour room to deliver your baby. Obviously you can't bring in your luggage with you!
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
31 weeks and a puffy feet | Edema
I thought I could escape this curse of the puffy feet. Alas, it was just a wishful thinking. Since yesterday, my left foot swelled up and doesn't seem to want to reduce its swelling self. got me worried though. Its not painful but its uncomfortable. Normally puffy feet indicates that my body needs more fluid. I have been chugging plain water since yesterday that the bathroom is now my new best friend. I put up my feet in bed using the lean makcho (kata aydin) body of mr hubbs as the base and I try to make frequent short walks in the office today. Nope, the swelling is still there. It subsided for a while and comes back to say hi.
Those frequent trips to the loo is also making me worried too! The last visit to the gyne I was told that frequent visit to the loo especially at nite can indicate gestational diabetes. Since my glucouse reading was borderline and no control whatsoever over my glucouse intake since then it does make this
Why do I worry so much about swelling feet? Coz somehow i'm worried about pre-eclampsia. I never had that in my previous pregnancies. Even the last check up my urine reading was clear and clean except for that pesky borderline glucouse level. Been reading about the symptoms online and basically
swelling feet during pregnancy means:
1. its normal especially in 3rd trimester
2. the tendency to get swelling feet is higher in warmer weather (yeah.. its boiling temperature nowadays!)
3. it could indicate insufficient water intake (so need to increase the intake loh)
4. you are on your feet a lot (standing, walking etc)
5. the body is tired (this I can vouch for)
BUT It is a cause for concern IF :
1. sudden extreme swelling on the face, hands and/or feet that leaves indentation mark when pressed.
2. the swelling is one one foot + pain = possible blood clot
3. swelling of feet + persistent headache + blurried vision / sensitive to light = could be pre eclampsia
4. swelling of feet + chest pain / difficult to breath = heart problem
If it is just swelling of the feet, what to do (if accompanied by other symptoms, please go check yourself k)?
1. elevate the feet (if possible). I placed a box underneath my workstation and just placed my feet on top.
2. drink more liquid
3. take brief walk if you sit for too long. Rest if you are on your feet all day.
4. you don't need to reduce your salt intake unless you take a heapful in which case you need to reduce your salt intake anyway swelling or no swelling.
5. avoid crossing your legs (since I love to cross both my legs (bersila) on my work chair, this is going to be a constant self reminder.
reading materials:
http://www.todaysparent.com/pregnancy/when-to-worry-about-swelling-during-pregnancy/
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a549316/swelling-natural-remedies
http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/symptoms-and-solutions/enlarged-feet.aspx
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Mandi wiladah & mandi nifas
Copy paste dari Q&A di halaqah.net. Rasanya ramai yang mengadap situasi no 2 kan?
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bincang pasal mandi wiladah ni kita kena faham tujuan mandi, untuk mensucikan diri dari hadath dan membolehkan seseorang menunaikan ibadat wajib seperti solat dll.
Kesimpulannya wanita yang melahirkan ada 3 keadaan:
1) Jika ia melahirkan tanpa diiringi nifas, maka wajib dia mandi wiladah semata-mata, dan wajib ia menunaikan solat selepas itu, walaupun masih dalam pantang.
2) Jika ia melahirkan dengan diiringi nifas serta merta, maka wajib baginya mandi nifas semata-mata setelah kering darah nifas dan wajiblah ia mendirikan solat selepas itu.
3) Jika ia melahirkan, pada mulanya tanpa diiringi nifas, maka wajib ia mandi wiladah dan mendirikan solat. Kemudian jika ia didatangi pula dengan nifas, maka dia hendaklah berhenti solat dan wajib ia mandi nifas apabila kering darah nifas. kemudian wajiblah ia solat.
Wallahu A'lam.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
28 weeks check up
What a wait! The appointment is on first come first serve basis. The clinic opens at 2pm (supposedly). When I registered it was 1.30pm and I was no 13 on the list. And the waiting game begins...
Tunggu
punya tunggu
punya tunggu
punya tunggu...
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We were called in at 7.45pm (finally!).
He took the normal pregnancy history, when was my last period, what week I'm at right now, have I had titanus jap etc. Told him briefly what happened the last prenatal check up i.e. impaired MGTT test, borderline result for BSP test. My urine was clean and no traces of fungus. Based on my pregnancy weight and the BSP result he said he was not too worried. I just need to control my sugar intake.
Proceeded to do the scanning. Result: baby is in good condition. Growing healthily albeit a bit big (normal weight of baby at 28 weeks is about 1kg but my baby was at 1.33kg. Slightly big). Amniotic fluid is at the normal level, not too full and not too little. Baby is healthy. Its a boy (surprise! surprise!). No cleft palate, nothing seems to be out of ordinary.
Alhamdullillah...
Had my titanus jap. Ouchhh! and had to go back to the hospital for another blood test for god knows what.
It was a fruitful check up as I gained new knowledge today (despite the very loooooooong wait)
(i) when the weight of subsequent babies grows heavier it means there is a good spacing between babies. This means the mom's body has sufficiently recovered for the next pregnancy. Adlan weight at 2.92kg when he was born. After a gap of 2.4 years Aliya was born at 3.26kg. A gap of 3.7 years later and Aydin was born at 3.68kg. Now at 4.7 years gap... we shall wait and see :-)
(ii) If a pregnant mom frequently wakes up at nite to go to the loo, it means there is a tendency of the mom having gestational diabetes. This is because the baby accumulates fat due to the excess of sugar and the only way to get rid of the sugar is through its amniotic fluid. So the piss you piss at night moms are actually amniotic fluids from the baby. I thought I was not normal for the infrequent waking up to go to the loo. I seldom do even if I drank a lot before sleep. Thank god its a good sign rather than the opposite.
(iii) excessive amniotic fluid could also indicate gestational diabetes for reasons above.
(iv) moms with gestational diabetes would normally contract urinary tract infection because fungus loves the excess of sugar.... ooo... baru ku tau...
(v) titanus jap is taken for every pregnancy as a top up to the body. First pregnancy its 2 japs. 2nd pregnancy a top up of 1 jap. The 3rd will entitled you to another 2 japs... and so on and so forth. I can only say one thing... ouchhh!!