2013 mom,baby,toddler,motherhood,parenthood expo

So here 2013 mom,baby,toddler,motherhood,parenthood expo. The information correct while this post published.


Johor Bahru
Mom & Baby Expo
Expo @ Danga City Mall, JB
29th - 31st March 2013

Mom & Baby Expo
Expo @ Danga City Mall, JB
28th - 30th June 2013

Mom & Baby Expo
Expo @ Danga City Mall, JB
27th - 29th Sept 2013

http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/

Kuantan
Mom & Baby Expo
SASICC
7th -9th June 2013
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/


Selangor & Kuala Lumpur
1. Motherhood Expo 2013
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
1st – 3rd March 2013
10.30am – 9.00pm
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/
http://harenet.com.my/expo/ME2013/index.html


2. Parents, kids & baby expo
Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre
22nd - 24th March 2013


3. 5th Maternity & Children Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
5th - 7th April 2013
http://www.tce.com.my/baby/index.html


4. Mom & Baby Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
10th - 12th May 2013
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my


5. Parenthood Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
12th - 14th July 2013
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my


6. Parents & Kids Expo 2013
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
30th Aug - 1st Sept 2013
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/parents&kidsexpo2013/

7. Mom & Baby Expo
Shah Alam SACC
25th - 27th October 2013
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my


8. IBEX International Baby Expo 2013
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
15th – 17th November 2013
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/


For the pasts expo, I have posted few personal views..look under expo tag (or just search from this blog).

You can always check the update of the expo from their facebook fanpage (like todaypublishing you can look for ParenthoodMalaysia,MombabyMalaysia,MamiBabyMalaysia,BbMami facebook)

Will update from time to time if I find new info on such baby expo...

Play time is a happy time

For kids they just love to play!
And it is a perfect time to snap their pictures (before the fighting started...or something just go wrong)




Ultraman time...




Two little warrior with green horses




Dr in the house just so busy




I am Dr LOVE..




Naik basikal bawa limau..lalala




Naik basikal bawa Muhammad




Peace yo..



Combat time!

Bang...bang...bang



Ibu, Alif nak baby girl (haha pandai2 je ibu taip)



Afham dtg menyerang...nk jugak!



























Current mantra..

...I hereby tender my resignation. My last day will be middle of Feb 2013....

Expected date to send the letter right after the year end bonus...I have no more energy to work with current workplace...

And I do really hope that I will get interviews and a job before my last day of work..

No energy to work, and overseeing a lot of entities is super headache for me

And nowadays lunch hour is also working hour (but I try to take 10-20 minutes makan smbil berinternet/ smbil buat keje jugak..see sume kena multitasking). Super stress and I think I do not cope well..Skrg buat benda2 untk org lain, bg Gl coding so on, review itu ini, jawab queries, update excel itu ini..then baru buat keje sendiri ..ok keje sendiri last sekalik

My father said I look terrible, he even asked whether I took any medication "rupa mcm org sakit teruk.."

Then husband's counsins asked whether I am on diet...diet hape? klu ada hari bolah makan nasi 3x sehari pastu in between blh munch biskut, roti, coklat

I just asked husband "rupa saya ni dh cmne?" he answered "lesu"

OMG...I dont want become older because all of the tiredness...letih ulang alik, letih keje, otak berserabut, rumah berserabut....kesian kids asik kena marah.

Maybe migraine last night is the sign  I should concentrate on looking for job (Ok I am serious looking for it, dh g few interviews, tp xdapat..is it hard nowadays? For those working in Cyberjaya and your company looking for Senior Account Executive and above (Accountant pun blh tp experience xsmpi setahun)..then please inform me...email me.

I really need to write this..next time bila Afham Alif besar korg mesti tau nape masa kecik2 asik kena marah ngan ibu (ok korg pun buat perangai kdg, pstu time2 ibu letih keje)

The naked truth : anak rapat selang setaun..

Hoho budget tajuk xingat..mcm ala2 investigation...


I hope my entry will not make mum to be with no 2 become so scary....this entry is just like some sort of luahan rasa (xtau la ada ka nk baca?)

Eh lupa mesti org budget ala anak rapat selang setaun pun bkn smpi 5-6 anak...fine..xpa..tu masing2 punya hak la...

When I found out that I'm pregnant with no 2 Afham just about 7 months plus...emotion was high and down..mixed feeling whether I can cope with the responsibilities...the truth that until now I consider myself not a good mum..maybe trying to become better mom

The fact that or the past 2 years plus I don't have enough sleep, bad time management, haywire life, rumah tongkang karam, baju x jumpa...ini itu ntah kat mana2. And of course never ending enough sleeping. I have to admit that sometimes I am not really sick, but I am just too tired and need some rest (of course in this case sleep), so I will tell my boss that I am on MC. But suprisingly most of the time when I met the doctor, they scan give MC with reason that I have s slight fever..pelik tp benar...ntah emosi dan badan buat jd demam kot

And actually I think I've become I-dun-care-what- people-say...sbbnya when most of collegue knew that I'm pregnant with no 2...mostly will say cepatnya..power seh and so on..but on the other side there still some collegue that say some good word like 'xpa anak rapat ni..penat time kecik2 ni...' and the truth people still talk...we cannot stop them...even alif hits 1, while afham 2 yo..ada jumpa kwn2 lama bila tnya umur anak...diorg komen 'powerla setaun satu'....ok just smile and then lantaklah labu dah berkali2 dgr imunkan sajalah telinga

I would say its super tiring physically and emotionally..I dun have me time, no massage, no social life, not making more friends and so on..in fact I lost my patience a lot of time...husband pun pening kata apesal la asik terjerit2..ok jerit2 marahkan anak, pukul bila dah tahap maksimum hulk hogan..

Ok I will continue part 2..not enough time to express the whole motherhood tiring stories..

Selamat Hari Raya

Selamat Hari Raya semua

Tak de mood dh nk wt keje *uhuk auditor..queries anda reply lps raya blh?*..anyway semoga semua selamat balik kg dan balik ke rumah

Pstt..malam ni br nk packing. smlm ingat ok je nk pack, tapi letih, pstu alif nyusu lama giler..mcm growth spurth plak sbb nk berjalan ke?

So sharing here my last minute checklist hari raya...jadi mak2 ni keje pakcing2 ni kena la buat, suami kan jd driver

Checklist hari raya. Checklist lama ada kat sini

Selamat Hari Raya
Maaf Zahir & Batin

Tahun ni Segamat glamer kan? masuk iklan Bernas :)

Precious Moments with Trudy & Teddy

I consider myself knew about Trudy & Teddy quite late..perhaps few days before I read the mail about Trudy & Teddy contest. And most important thing we already bought our kids baju raya earlier (even fasting month not started)

But I believe it doesn't stop me from joining this contest (as I saw the widget to add Trudy & Teddy collection as if how will be my little ones with their collection)

Here I share my most precious moments with my little ones:-

1. Growing up moments

I considered myself as one of lucky mummies, as my two years plus of motherhood journey I see not one but two babies growing up.

Sometimes they make me amaze - from crying, cooing, crawling until he can count 1, 2, 3 and even say "Afham sayang ibu". They make us smile, laugh, speechless and so on.

And I remember very recent moment, when we just bought baju raya for them. That night I just asked Afham to wear his complete set casual baju raya - shirt and jeans. Then once satisfied, I asked him to change to his pyjama. He answered me "tak nak, baju tu basah"..and repeat it over and over again.

See how smart this little boy refuse to change and simply gave reason (of course the pyjama is not wet...he just put a reason, so he can still wear his new clothes)

Hmm...now I wonder how he will behave if I bought him Trudy & Teddy collection

Ibu: Afham..tak mau bukak topi, nanti rambut pacak2
Afham : Afham tak kisah....

2. Holiday

Even though we do not have much chance to go holiday, I consider our trip to Cameron Highland early this year as one of memorable.

We managed to visit most of the place that I planned.

I noticed that Afham not only enjoy the trip, but he also learn new things. One of it, he recognized chipmunk! We had a visit to Butterfly Farm and he just so in love to watch chipmunk.

Of course, he keep asking me "Ibu..apa ni?" and once he got the answered he keep repeating said "Chipmunk..chipmunk". Nowadays, if we watch television show chipmunk, he will loudly say chipmunk.

For next trip (no plan yet at the moment, but surely will have at least once a year), I will make sure to pack and bring along Trudy & Teddy shoes...it seems so comfy - just perfect for our little travellers!

I imagine myself both of them holding hands and walk together just enjoying our holiday :)

3. Boria

Here I reveal my little secret; when I found that I am pregnant with no 2, I always dream something pink, ruffle, headbands even tutu skirt.

But the moment Dr Hamidah confirmed its a boy...I just think my no 2 will have most of his brother clothes (sounds bad and poor him, but actually I think Alif wear not much from Afham's clothes)

So nothing fancy about dressing both of them, until later I found romper that have size for both of them. They have their very first boria, and of course more to come.

It reminds me when I was small, my late mother used to dress me and my little sister the same design of baju raya.

Now it’s my turn with little ones and its fun! They will look alike twins but from different year (plus it will easier for other to recognized that they are siblings)

Boria

Now I cannot wait myself to dress them with Trudy & Teddy...it will be "Boria Trudy & Tales"


So that’s all as I have to pen off now, even seems it is a little bit enjoy writing about them.

Hope this is one of my lucky entries to win fabulous prizes. Till then...

Personal review : 2011 & 2012 baby expo

As promised...I tried to make it simple (dh le lambat post)


1. 2nd Mom & Baby Expo 2011
6 - 8 May 2011 Mid Valley Halls 1, 2 & 3
Today Publishing http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/

Goody bag - a lot of things Scott Emulsion, Mini toiletries Baby Kiko, Sample Pet Pet...etc



Dapat free amik jelah bib ni..tp isi jelah form yg nestle suruh

Stylo Mama Shoulder Bag Set SE
Bought this at price RM203 (if not mistaken)..original almost RM300? (Lunatots booth)



TYT Herbal bath and also for baby..couldn't remember the price...dpt free gift towel, minyak tyt, and also rendam2 kaki (TYT booth)


Personal opinion :The best ever expo..perhaps a lot of participants..You can always check their FB update..
https://www.facebook.com/ParenthoodMalaysia
https://www.facebook.com/MamibabyMalaysia


2. 2nd Maternity & Children Expo
18 - 20 Nov 2011
Halls 1, 2 & 3
The Concept Exhibition http://tce.com.my/

Goody bag..not so much but still have few sample


Bumblebee bottle RM20/ pack (My BB Choice booth)
Berpantang secara alami (book) RM 14 (Karangkraf booth)
MAM bottle RM 26.80 (MAM booth)

Autumnz nursing wear each RM48 (Autumnz booth)
Pureen - Nasal spray (RM18 each), 3 bottle (RM15) liquid cleanser (RM11 each), rekito mosquitto repellant (RM16) (Pureen booth)

Personal opinion : A lot of participants..also consider good place to get bargain baby items..cuma goody bag items xde la banyak sgt items


3. Motherhood Expo 2012
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre 24th – 26th February 2012 http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/


No goody bag, but everyone register dapat ni

Boria suits..two for rm49



Sweater rm35

Nursing kurung RM 80 (http://www.bajuibu.com/booth), Autumnz inner RM22 (Autumnz booth)

Bumblebee bottle RM21.90 each (Happy Baby booth)

Toy RM15

Mix2 RM40


Personal opinion : Not really big, but I went on Friday...so mmg xdelah bersesak2 ( thats why manage to grab baju2).plus the booth arrangement was good..since there is some space

Overall, I would suggest do some homework ( price so on) before you step to those baby expo. Another things be prepared with unexpected purchase ( be careful as u might end up buy unnecessary items..so spare extra money in case you have tendency to spend more). You can get baby items at discounted price plus free gifts, but you have to aware that there always a lot of people...sesak cam ikan sardin

Happy hunting!

Pregnant in style, nursing in style...and its 2 in 1!

When I found out that I was pregnant (afham), I was totally clueless when it comes to maternity wears. I always see pregnant woman in maxi, or typical pregnant dress.

Later, after searching thru net I found 2 in 1 maternity and nursing shirt! I just love the ideas because at least it can be wear not only for 9 months (the only things u might end up wearing it again and again). Until now I do not have maternity dress, perhaps because I prefer shirt to match with pants...lgpun ulang alik kerja naik public transport, mcm leceh pakai maxi, dress ni

But back to 2009 not much option that match my taste. So most of my maternity cum nursing wear bought from http://enjoybreastfeed.com/ (as I found they have shirt 2 in 1 design Japanese..kawaii for me!)

First pregnancy..my 2 in 1 shirts..leh refer entry ni

As time passed by, the shirts do have wear & tear signal (masuk mesin, asik dok ulang pakai..lama2 berbulu, dn koyak sikit)..so during confinement (alif), I started to shop online, and the good thing this time more option available...rambang mata...but I tried to limit, beli sikit2 (tapi sikit2 lama2 jd bnyk gak)

So today I share few website where u can find 2 in 1 maternity and nursing wear. On top of that, I always consider shirt can be 2 in 1 (because some of pic below not really fit for pregnant, but more on 2 in 1 pumping/ nursing and office wear). For time being bye bye poplook ( hajat hati nk jugak try 1 tp bila fikir balik keje kdg2 terus g mkn luar, lg senang susukan alif pakai nursing shirt.)

Oh ya to my suprise even tho I' m wearing either maternity and nursing wear or nursing and office wear, most likely it is not noticeable...some even kata cantikla baju, mana beli....bla2 then when I told the shirt is for bf also, thay stated to raise eyebrow...xcaya kot smbl nk carik mana nk selak2 untk susu/ pam..haha

I received a lot of compliments while wear this shirt. The shirt is mumdreams label (http://mumdreams.com.my/estore/), but bought it from http://mypermatahati.com/shop/

Still my favourite maternity and nursing wear online shop http://enjoybreastfeed.com/ . Yang kotak2 coklat tu husband kata cam baju Yuna..

Cantik tak? Ada opismate kate nmpk cam selesa betul shirt, the black one I wore during photoshoot. All bought from http://www.mammahouse.com/





Bought it during baby expo..all under autumnz label http://www.autumnz.com/

Last but not least all the way from Johor...http://milakids.com/. Yg xsyok blh tak pakai bj biru belang2 tu ada yg kata 'ko pregnant ke?' mebi sbb cutting loose sgt kot


(some design might no longer available at above online shop..but no worries they still have other nice options..kdg2 baju sama rega lain2, so ni kena tpuk dadala..tp klu dh kenan smpi xleh tdo, haruslah beli..hehe)


Eh sume gambar atas sume model cam tak aci plak kan..so letakla gmbr sdiri gak

sume ni nursing wear...

Amacam, betulkan mengandung pun boleh bergaya, menyusu pun boleh bergaya...dan boleh berjimat since 2 in 1

Later I will share other online shop that sell nice maternity and nursing wear...till then..

Conversation with 2 years old boy : Kesian...

2 years old toddler yg high demand...ibu nk lagi..(nasib lom reti sebut Froyo)

This happened recently (but around past a month ago jugakla)

In our car

1. Alif was busy with everything..his hand just so busy to hit anything esp dashboard area
Afham : Adik..janganlah..kesian car ayah..

2. Another day, Alif just busy (ke geram)..sibuk tarik baju Afham
Afham : Adik...janganlah..kesian Afham


At home

1. Husband just busy helping me with printer.Suddenly Afham came close to us

Afham : Ayah, ibu...kesian Afham (sambil tunjuk tangan dia penuh diconteng)

Nak tahu ape dia buat..before that he asked me for a pencil, but since I couldn't find one I just gave him a pen...lepas tu dia pandai2 sdiri guna pen tu conteng tangan dia..ok..dia sendiri conteng lps tu tu suh kitaorg kesian..


2. Sambil2 baring peluk

Me : Ibu x mo kawan ngan Afham. Afham selalu naughty
Afham : Ala janganlah..kesian Afham


3. Husband got angry with Afham..so ape lagi, amik bulu ayam nk bg gertak Afham

Me : Aduh sakit (ntah camne bulu ayam tu mmg betul2 kena kat kita. dah masa tu mmg duduk dkt Afham)
Afham : Ayah, janganlah..kesian ibu

Siap dtg dekat2 nk tgk kaki yg kena bulu ayam tu..pdhal sblm tu dh takut2 kena marah ngan husband


See..Afham score 5 stars, mmg dh terror guna word "kesian". Nasib masa makan Froyo dia sibuk nk lg, tapi xdpt xde plak dia kata "kesian afham" klu tak mau ibu xde dh nk g tutti fruity

Shopping raya : Phase one done!

Eh org blm posa dh citer baju raya :p

Anyway last 2 weeks manage to settle our raya shopping for phase one

Total disaster : around RM 250, dapat 2 jeans, 5 helai baju...ok baju2 kasual Afham dan Alif je...(bakal2 mak sila pengsan jeans cinonet rm80...but if u dun mind to get last season...then u can slash 50%..ok i dun mind sbbnya xkisah pun x up to date, janji pakai baju


On top of that I got my very first purple sandle..Thanks husband..itu pun dia tnya btl xnk scholl..haha

Also, I also ordered kueh raya from http://ilotskitchen.blogspot.com/. (leh tgk sini http://ilotsalove.blogspot.com/2012/07/kueh-raya-ilots-2012.html. xpernah rasa sample kueh tapi rasa2 ok la kot sbb dh penah beli RV and birthday cake...tapikan xleh decide nk berapa bekas dan kuih ape..g msg ilot kata nk 6-8 bekas (erm sbb hajat hati sikit bw balik kg, sikit bg g opis, sikit lg buh kat umah la)

Paling best masa nk shopping ni kan, blh tak Afham nmpk boxer chunggiton..dan dia nk..siap pegang xlepas tu! pstu dh susah nk try pakaikan baju...so kena umpan2 sikit (part try baju xsusah...pestu balik rumah tgh2 malam nk pakai baju raya tu...siap buat alasan "baju basah" :P mana tah belajar siap bg alasan..so layan ajelah) Eh lupa sblm2 tu ada gak soping beli kasut raya anak2..tu pun balik rumah sibuk dok melaram kasut raya...xnak bukak..Adoi, taun depan siap2 la simpan..klu tak ada 2 budak kecik asik dok melaram baju raya (tu baby boys!)

Shopping part 2, xtau bile..tp just untk baju tradisional...ingat nk tempah..tpkan xreti nk agak kain brapa meter tuk anak2, pstu kira plak cm mahal plak beli kain baju melayu + tempah..lg ok beli siap..tggulah anak2 dh besar baru tempah kot...erm kaler tema taun ni kita tggu smpi dh decide nk beli (sah2 xtau lh..kejap kata nk ijau..kang smpi kedai nmpk kaler lain kenan kaler lain plak)

Korg cmne? dh soping tuk raya gak ke?

Conversation with 2 years old boy

This happened few months ago..but only now manage to post it

H- Husband, A- Afham

H : Afham, nak makan nasi goreng tak?
A : Tak nak
H : Kita makan mee goreng nak?
A : Tak nak
H : Abes, Afham nk makan pe?
A : Nasi lemak ayam

H : Ibu gedik kan Afham?
A : A’a..
H : Ibu gedik, ibu gedik
A : Ibu dik, ibu dik..
H : Afham..sape gedik?
A : Ayah…

H : Ibu la ni, psl makan dlm kereta lipas dtg
A : (listening)
H : Ibu sebabkan lipas dtg dlm car
A : (follow words tp bunyi xberapa paham)
H : Sape yg sebabkan lipas dtg?
A : Ayah..


Hahaha…lawakla Afham ni..sometimes xperasan yg actually dia copy-cat words/action..ada sekali tu dia dtg dekat2 Alif smbil kata “ala..shomel, shomel, shomel…” (rupanya dia pernah kot tgk myself cium2 Alif smbl cakap..ala..comel, comel, comel)

Oh ye skrg dh advance sikit..xde dah asik jawab nasi lemak ayam, dh ada jawapan nasi grg ke...dh tau nk ayam..hehe

Celebrating a year birthday with chicken pox!

This is not telenovela, not a drama

But this is real life...Alif will celebrate his first birthday with chicken pox!

We noticed it on Sunday evening, so here for a week I will become SAHM...

Sob..sob..sob :(

Tips, checklist, A to Z for mom to be..

Disclaimer : This entry written based on personal opinion and observation. It night be long, but really hope worth reading. Another thing there is a lot of hyperlink to my previous entries and also from other blogger/ site

The moment of joy

I believe the moment that we found out that we're pregnant..its something really new experience and of course somehow it might be clueless

I wont write in details, just some kind of general notes..the rest blh google jelah kan?

A. Pregnancy
1. Antenatal check up - you can choose to have check up with gov clicnic, private clinic / hospital. The choice is yours, as long as you have proper check up. For those plan to have check up with gov clinic, you read some tips here

2. EDD - EDD give is just an estimate...you might end up have early/ on the EDD itself or overdue. Sume ni kuasa Allah kan? so kita boleh doa sahaja baby selamat dilahirkan

3. Problems - eg bleeeding in early pregnancy, miscarriage, pre-eclampsia - you might have smooth sailing pregnancy while some ended with problems. Remember each pregnancy is unique, so get some professional advice and be patient.

4. Hormones and emotion - Yes pregnancy can produce a number of conflicting emotions

5. Common discomfort and complaints - Cramp, constipation, nausea, heartburn, tiredness and so on. Some might have it for temporary esp first trimester and end of pregnancy but some have almost 9 months!

6. Healthy eating - Most would say eating for two..but personally I believe eat moderately as afraid might end up with overweight pregnancy which can lead to other problems.

7. Wardrobe and looking your best - I believe nowadays pregnancy do not limit ur fashion (except myself..both pregnancy rasa cm selekeh..). A lot of choices nowadays and the good thing you can wear it even after delivered..like maxi so on. But for me I prefer to have 2-in-1 maternity and nursing bra, maternity and nursing blouse/ shirt (most shirt worn here are 2 in 1..ramai xperasan pun kan) . Oh ya pregnancy hormone also can affect the colour and texture of your skin..jgnla terkejut pelipat2, ketiak ka tiba hitam semacam..

8. Preparing for your little one - I believe around second trimester is the best time to start shopping for your little one. The good thing for those stay in KL/ Selangor, you can have wider option from baby expo and warehouse sale. You don't need to buy the whole mall before the arrival of lil ones

9. Third trimester discomfort - false alarm, braxton hicks, plus kicks counts


B. Breastfeeding choice
The first food for ur baby is milk, and of course breatmilk is the best

Dalam Islam pun dinyatakan klu mampu bf until 2 years. Once u become mother u'll know how certain mothers so fanatic on bf to the extend ada yg smpi berperang kat internet - mcm gelar anak2 yg minum FM (formula milk) ni anak lembu and so on

Learn about bf as much as you can - books, net, forum so on. Personally I prefer to learn through books because it written and covered topic by topic, while thru net you might not sure where to start


C. Antenatal, breastfeeding & hypnobirthing class
It is not a must. But I really encouraged for first time parents to be attend the antenatal class. At least both of you get the general idea esp the labour process.

If you have extra budget and time, you can attend breastfeeding and hypnobirthing.

I think around second trimester is the best time to attend such classes. Dont wait until the last minute.

Some classes conducted for free while some you have to pay for the materials & food. You can check around through internet or simply make few call. Sblm terlupa like myself bersalin di Hospital Putrajaya, tapi gi kelas antenatal KJMC...so xsemestinya gi kelas antenatal KJMC, bersalin kat KJMC jugak. But certain place ada yg hanya bukak kelas untk patient yg bersalin di situ

Notes on antenatal class here and bf class here


D. Choice in childbirth
1. Natural birth-involves the use of breathing and relaxation technique termasukla hypobirthing, some need assistance - episotomy, vacuum in order to deliver ur baby

2. Caesarean birth - in case you cannot deliver normally, the option is caesarean

3. Water birth - you can check Dr Halina's post here on water birth experience. I found blogger post here the water birth cost is RM6k++

Get some general idea on how each process will take place..at least adala idea sikit2 nk persiapkan diri ke labour room

Learn few terms like episiotomy, epidural, enthonox, pitocin, forcep delivery, vacuum extraction...Ok nanti bakal2 ibu ingat cam nk g peksa plak...no-no just gain as many knowledge as u can, so at least bila misi kata sy nk bg pitocin, anda start pk bukan2

For second time mother, if you have caesarean previously you still can have VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean). Talk and discuss with your gynea/ expert


E. Birthplan
hehe bkn kawen aje ada plan..nk bersalin pun ada plan

1. do you wish to have with u during labour-husband, mother? Klu kt malaysia bersalin normal biasanya nowadays blh je husband temankan...believe me husband will be become our best partner ever..

2. can birth partner remain with u if u have caesarean or forceps delivery? Tang ni kena tnyala doc awal2...but normally csect husband xleh masuk..pe2 pun tnyala kt doc tmpt nk bersalin tu

3. pain relief, which sort do u want? Ha tang ni susah nk kata sbb masing2 tahap tahan sakit berlainan...klu rasa nk epidural mintak awal sbb certain stage, dh dilated 6cm above dia xbg..

4. are u going to breastfeed? Insya Allah sume nk bf kan? for those bersalin kt swasta inform awal2 nk bfkan baby...for gov hosp most likely mmg encourage bf...I really encourage time kt hospital ni jgn segan2 tnya psl bf ni..even u can ask them about marmet (teknik ni amatla bagus untk dipelajari sbb ftwm ada potential nk tertinggal pump parts ..so time2 nila sesuai praktis marmet)


F. Choosing hospital, father friendly, baby friendly
On top of this I believe budget will come first, govt or private is ur own personal choice. Father friendly means that husband can accompany while in labour room. Baby friendly for hospital support breastfeeding

Buat yg beragama Islam dan mampu sebaik2nya pilihla doktor perempuan untuk monthly checkup. Kita baca sini ye untk lebih lanjut


G. Hospital bag
Get prepare around 32 weeks. My checklist posted here. Insya Allah will revisited and update later, since actually you can pack 1 bag standy at home (in case kena stay lama kat hospital then barulah breastpump berguna...and extra things like pampers so on)



H. Cord blood
This is something consider new in Malaysia..its not a must, but an optional...and of course its not free. If you have extra budget, you can opt for it (jd retis gak yg untung...sume co nk sponsor brg baby and even cord blood)


I. Labour and birth
Show, water breaking, contractions. 3 stage of labour.

For first time mum usually xsure cmne contraction kan..klu rasa xyakin blhla ke hospital, but u might end up kena balik rumah balik sbb false alarm. BUT if waterbag breaking..air ketuban dh pecah, sila terus ke hospital..penting sgt sbb baby kan diliputi air ketuban ni, klu air ketuban dh kurang bahaya


J. Islamic birth
Azan & iqamat, tahnik, cukur rambut, akikah, khatan, menamakan anak dgn nama yg baik, tanam uri dgn segera

Hukum mencukur rambut di sini ye


K. Confinement
Confinement pun kena la ada sedikit sebanyak plan
1. How long - 30 hari? 44 hari? 100 hari?

2. where - kampung? rumah sdiri? rumah MIL?

3. whom will take care - mak, MIL, or maybe confinement services (ok pricey, tapi klu dh xde mak/ mak dh tua sgt ini antara option- cth shadira, ireetouch, jemari tradisional so on- for further testimonial sila google ye)

4. confinement regime - learn a lil bit confinement regime..pantang makan minum, urut, tungku, bengkung so on...ikut tak ikut tu ikut diri masing2la kan...

5. confinement massage - I have to write this, for those S'gor/KL u might be suprise it will cost u..kdg untk 3 hari dh beratus2. Plus please survey and book in advance...weh glamer tau makcik2 tukang urut bersalin ni. Some even offer massage so on and even stay in house. some just basic package

6. breastfeeding plan - ok during confinement u can stock up ur milk! esp those FTWM (full time working mom)..bkn pe kdg dh start keje, stress..time mgmt-keje vs pump..so on susu pun maybe ada naik turunnya..so stok2 ni akan berguna di saat memerlukan. For those have confinement at kampung, don't worry u can transport ur frozen EBM safely. U can refer her entry here (fatih, pinjam ye...malas nk taip bnyk2)


L.Post natal
Lots of post natal issues like post natal depression, getting back into shape, tiredness vs relaxation, hair loss so on. Talk to ur gynea if you are unsure

Oh ya please do not forget to have pap smear (if not mistaken a month after delivery)


M. Newborn
You might find the first weeks at home with ur new baby quite difficult. Don't worry its learning process

Newborn care - how to hold new baby, bathing, dressing, breastfeeding technique, sleeping, crying, colic and so on. OK sila jgn ingat baby hanya tido...baby tido kejap2 je, kejap2 nk susu..


N. Immunization

You will be given baby book which there is table of compulsory immunization. You can opt to get it at klinik kesihatan or clinic. But if you choose KK you have to be prepared with long hours waiting (like pregnancy check up, except this time with ur lil one)

Beside compulsory immunization, you can have additional jab eg rotavirus and pneumococcal - posted here. Recently ada kata nk masukkan rotavirus as compulsory but not sure when it will be implemented (ok I just realised something..ada kata rotavirus ada babi, but ada plak yg kata org g haji pun kena amik rotavirus..then cmner ye? erk...dh terlepas dua anak amik rotavirus)


O. Childhood illnesses
sickness, diarrhoea, high temperature, fever, refuse to eat/ drink, teething.

Some temporary solution posted here.

Lupa plak klu demam blh la jeram ngan air asam jawa...bancuh asam jawa (mcm nk masak) lps tu lumurka kat badan, kepala anak.Insya Allah suhu badan akan turun


P. Insurance and saving
Start early. It is not a must to save certain amount, but sedikit2 lama2 jadi bukit kan? Having insurance and saving at least will make parents be prepared for the children future esp when it comed to education cost

For saving, if plan to have 2 in 1 plan, you can open SSPN account - saving and at the same time you can cliam for tax deduction (current claim max RM3k)


Q. Family planning
There a lot of option for family planning. But each comes with pros and cons. Discuss it with your husband and gynea.

Some might found that they are not suitable with certain type of family planning - cthnya ada yg susu jd sikit (so bf mommy klu yg amik family planning jenis pil kena tnya dl doc), some even having heavy bleeding, irregular menses, headache and so on

If you're in final trimester please talk and plan with ur partner, even u can ask ur gynea..don't wait to last minute because you might end up having a close gap pregnancy (yg xkisah tu xpelah, bkn pe being working mum, anak rapat2, cost of living..blh stress jugak tu)

Breastfeeding also can consider as natural family planning, or known as LAM. LAM is 98% - 99.5% effective during the first six months postpartum. So sooner or later u still need to thing about family planning!


R. Nursery, baby sitter, parents, parents in law, maid
You have to decide whom will taking care ur baby once u back at work. So start early (even u not yet delivered)

You can check from neighbours, friends to find for the trusted nursery/ baby sitter. The cost range from RM 200 - 300, besides there is overtime esp if u working late.

Each option have pros and cons, klu hantar anak nursery bersedia la kdg2 dlm beg tu ada brg baby lain - kes tersalah masuk brg, senang berjangkit penyakit


S. Back at work
Once u back at work, the timetable might be totally change..You might need to slot pumping session between juggling with work, and of course a lot change..You might rush urself because u'll missed ur baby soo badly. Beside no more such working on weekend (if possible), and no karaoke session with collegue (haha..this apply to me...mmg xpernah ikut karaoke)


T. Adjusting with the whole family
Your life will change a lot. And believe me you will learn to adjust almost everything

My personal exp? hmm masa mula naik kerja (ni time afham je ada), balik rumah salah sorg akan letih xingat dan tdo awal...pstu mcm take turn isnin selasa - ibu jaga afham, ayah tdo awal, rabu khamis - ayah jaga afham, ibu tdo awal...and it last for a month jugak kot..skrg xde dh. dua2 dh biasa (get to use, tp serious letih la)..


U. Baby and u
Ok tak tau nk letak header pe...but most likely anything related to ur baby..issues like playing and learning with toys, baby massage, travelling with baby, keeping ur child safe, teething and so on so forth.

Some even started early education..ada yg kecik2 lg dh ajar mengaji..ni ikut masing2lah kan, all parents want to provide the best for their children


V. Introducing solid
I would recommend once ur baby hit 4 months, it time for u to learn homemade solid food. You can refer few website and join facebook group (HSFFYB) . Commercial baby's food is expensive and homemade solid food will save some $$ plus kasih sayang. Don't worry u don't need to become Masterchef to cook for ur little ones.

My compilation of homemade baby food posted here


W. Milestone and development
From grip ur finger tightly, lift head, smile, cooing, laugh, roll ball, talking and to the first baby step.

Baby's development - sight vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch, talking, social behaviour, mobility, play

Remember each babies have their own and unique development. For example some can walk before hit their 1st birthday while some later..talk to expert/paed if you have major concern


X. Natural parenting
Known also as "asuhan alami" - breastfeeding(BF) , babywearing(BW), cloth diapering (CD),homemade solid food, homeschool. The choice is urs!


Y. Read and learn from others
Read more books and learns from others..kakak, mak , atok, mana yg baik kita blh teruskan, mana yg xberapa elok/ sesuai pandai2lah kita elakkan

Believe me sometimes it can be stressful, ada kata cmni, ada kata cmtuh..if anything unsure talk to expert (at least they know better

Z. Enjoy motherhood journey
It might be tough, but u'll enjoy it.

Forget about stretch mark, long hours in labour room and so many motherhood issues (bf issue and so on) - I remembered while attending antenatal class, someone asked the gynea about stretch mark- her answer just simple.."itu tandanya anda dah jadi ibu


If you expect this entry to have baby checklist, I'm really sorry..not this time. I will try my best to share it later (yes it takes ages to finish an entry because so many commitment and sometimes I lost my mojo)

Hope this will be really worth reading esp for mom to be! Nak share kat yg lain pun boleh..sharing is caring! klu ada yg nk tambah pun most welcome. I might update this entry later by sharing perhaps like baby warehouse & expo review, and maybe checklist - so it will be complete reading..baca 1 entry tp mcm2 ada..hehehe

Phew..managed to get A to Z *tepuk sikit bahu..*

Till then


xoxo,
mother of two A's

At home...and mixed feeling...

Yes right now i'm at home..husband in la la land..while afham tgk karton..alif kat nursery. So far xde tanda alif kena ciken pox..but we're still worried

Believe me for past few days pergi keje mcm melayang2...Standby kot2 nursery suh amik alif. Afham siang husband kata ok, yg x ok malam...ahad mlm isnin hari tu plg worst, every hour he waked up...meraung2 'sakit...sakit..ubat'...and today of course husband sudah capek..and that's why I took el ( my boss already know that any day I will took el)

Hmm...sian tgk afham kena ciken pox, klu alif kena cmne? Sudahlah jarang sakit, sekali dia demam usually nk makan ubat susah, pstu asik nk ngempeng (sakit badan lah lps tu..)

On top of that, yesterday I got suprise by so called promotion tak jadi tiba2 pulak jadik. Blh ke cmtuh? The real part pagi smlm on the way from lrt to office I already feel soooo give up..xlarat dah nk g keje...and hoping that i can resign straight away.doa cpt dpt keje area cyber/ putrajaya/ bangi/puchong/equine ke..Juggling, travelling so on makes me terrible (ok i'm not hot mom, supermom, but worst mom)

Smpi2 boss besar pggl....mention about new org chart and my position remain, but start july will change to "my so called ambition while sweet 15"...erk? Terus blur, and until know I'm still not happy (bkn ke ptt bersyukur kan?) xtau nape...mebi sbb dh rasa cm xlayak kot (ke sbb dpt citer office politics ni?) huhu maybe mixed feeling and soo many worries..

Huhu whatever it is life must go on..take the new position as challenge (plus it will add value to my resume...husband dok kata try, pstu dlm masa yg sama cr gak area2 rumah ni) ...

Okla till then

Not soo goood

Few days with not soo good stories

- the so called plan kunun nk dinaikkan pangkat tinggal harapan...maka skrg crossing my fingers more interview and perhaps cpt2la dpt keje baru (skrg jiwa cm kacau klu blh xnk g keje blh?..i dunno why this happened..agaknya sbb aku dth lmbt hari2 ke?)

- Afham kena chicken pox..Alif demam blm nmpk tnda konfem chicken pox...huwawa..

Overall not in good mood :( down saje...

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Anniversary : Whiteroom photoshoot at Photolicious

Previous entry dh story sikit2kan? tp xde pics kan?

So for this special entry enjoy the pics!

1st concept - purplelicious (ibu, ayah), bodeklicious (anak2)

My dad is cooler than your dad
Yun nam tolongla rambut Alif segan nk tumbuh..huhu

Me with two little hero

Family in action


Husband pun sporting je..(menyesal xbeli yg Alif pakai kat telinga dia tu masa g cameron)

Posing sama2 boleh kan


I heart this pic..rasa cm muda plak..haha



Yey buli ayah!







Sweet and ball...erm sat no piki nk mana satu?

My mum is a hot blogger mum .Eh nak g school..jom aweks..~~~

Afham : Ha pe teacher?
Alif : Sakit gigi la..makan jari boleh?

2nd concept : RBW..red, black, white..blue jugak dr jeans

Alif : Bang, apa kat kaki ni?
Afham : Itulah kasut
Alif : Ooooo

Afham : Ala shomel shomel shomel, meh cium sikit
Alif : Bang, Alif bizi la...nmpk tak bizi ngan kasut

Alif : Bang, jgn merajuk..meh cium pipi gebus ni
Afham : Ok..siap!

3 hero

Afham plak buli ayah...

This is my best shot.
sape2 nk suh Afham jd model contact ibu, pakej dtg ngan stylist (ayah)

Family in RBW...

Cukuplahkan? banyak2 nanti muak plak..hahah