My dad was to retire ths coming 14 August...initially he will still be working for UTM but on contract basis (that's the benefit of being an academician...ur service grows with ur age unlike other professions...after 56 ur expertise goes down the hill..(Read: they don't need u anymore)
Being on a contract basis..will entitle my dad to get his pension + his normal pay including all the hobbits of allowances (sgt best!!) it seems ur actuallygonna get 1.5 more of ur pay..but actually NO..just slightly more..(gomen pandai..xkan nak bayar gaji lebeh2..so they'll cut here n there lah..so basically he'll get a fraction more lah..)
But all that took a huge turn last weekend when Pak Lah announced that the mandatory retirement age for Civil Servants will be extended to 58 effective 1st July 2008...so kapush!!! ..my dad does not have to retire afterall...still good n kicking in service..thou he won't get the xtra out of contract but i believe its ok..afterall all he's debt free now...n Im happy (ths part my hubby x suka..hehhehe) Y bcoz being the only daughter im still my father's little gurl ...only now my dad could spend a little more on us..after all the hard work..in a way i know he couldn't give me a lot wen i was still his responsibility( althou i did'nt face hardship thruot...just that luxury was not an option)...now that he can...Im married with a child...so I guess in a way he still helps me out thou i never ask...he would all of a sudden give me $$..or pay for somethg....heheh its nice to hav daddy's help once in a while..
So in other words Im benefiting now that the retirement age has been extended...n it applies to me too..thou i hope i don't hav to slog myself to work till Im 58..heheheh
yeah..org sibuk tukar skin...moi pooon sibuk..hahaha bored lah..i was on mc yesterday..had migrane n needed to recouparate..
Weekend Part 2
My school frens n i had Raya Potluck Open HSe at moi's crib last sunday..we had a blast..or atleast i thot it was a blast...n terror2 rupanya my frens ni...yg paling terror was of course dd..credit to her..she made nasi ayam and oso laksa johor...Hats off to her.. ooh n not forgetting the nice keny rogjie...sedop gilos from dapur gjie..siap gravy, mashed potato n salad tu...
The spread..yummylicious...
The others oso contributed to the vast spread...the food were all nice n yummy...the kids we're fully recharged..running here n there..n don't worry unc. rizal was in his sporting mode...
The gurls
awie was still otw at this point of time n so were kay n sarah..not forgetting yanti n nadesh..(ntah sapa lah g call me at that time)
(ikek yg suka gomol babies..)
The kids heaven..yea..ampain kain pun jadi...
It was really fun having u guys over..after 17 years of frenship..i love u guys..n we can do this often..for more entries on this pls visit here and here
One for the camera
Hope will be like these even wen we hit 70 yrs of age..heheh
Doakan ye...
Thanks for coming u guys..weezal says "apsal cepat sgt balik... ;P
The spread..yummylicious...
The gurlsawie was still otw at this point of time n so were kay n sarah..not forgetting yanti n nadesh..(ntah sapa lah g call me at that time)
(ikek yg suka gomol babies..)
The kids heaven..yea..ampain kain pun jadi...
It was really fun having u guys over..after 17 years of frenship..i love u guys..n we can do this often..for more entries on this pls visit here and here
One for the camera
Hope will be like these even wen we hit 70 yrs of age..heheh
Doakan ye...
Thanks for coming u guys..weezal says "apsal cepat sgt balik... ;PDIGI baby...
i will follow u...follow u wherever u may go...
i had the oppertunity to go to the metrojaya warehouse sale last thursday...thou my SIL beat me to it...hehe n i had to rush home ASAP.. but 1 hour was enuff for me to burn my $$$...the best catch has to be buying my padawans pj's.. i bought a handfull all for oni RM44.50 (ill upload the photo's later) as u all know..im a sucker for bargains..hehe..
My DIGI man..(can u believe that this sleepsuit oni cost RM7..best best..hehe)
Apparently the next day his temperature stayed within the range of 38.3-39.0 it rose to 39.9 by nite..i was praying for the 6 hours interval to past quickly as the GP told me that u need to wait till 6 hrs before u can give him the butt medication after the oral medication..(n oni once within 24 hours)..after numerous attempts the capsule went in..n i took him to our room..full blasted the aircond...n oso sponge my padawan..stuck kool-fever on his head..then oni the temperature started gowing down..my parents (who was at my place) kept saying ..no need to panic..they said harris looked fine..but of course i panic..he's never had a high fever n the basic rule i learned is that for kids 6 months and above if the tempreture reaches 39.4 we should make it go down fast..alhamdulillah next day..his fever vanished..but i made him stay at home n didn't bring him anywhere for the fear that the heat n open hse activity wud trigger the fever back..
So on Monday..it was back to open hse..n this time at my uncles in Bkt Jelutong..thot it was oni for close frens n relative..didn't know he invited 1k++ gust..mcm kenduri kawin..hahha there were numerous stalls..even mee rebus baidali was there..n because i took care of my darling padawan..i ended up getting a bad flu...n its still with me..huhuhu
Last Years Wishlist
Was going thru my archives and came across this particular entry ...it made me smile.. y..because i wrote it like a year plus b4..n within this period..i cud tick off most of the items i wished for..hehe
1. Digital Camera (checked)
2. A nice pair of shades..(the one i saw @ GUCCI perhaps)..;-P (checked..thou not GUCCI)
3. Sling bag n slippers (this one i thk im able to afford b4 my trip..) (checked..mom bought me a sling bag from her trip to Italy..)
4. Handbag for work...this one seriously in need of.. (checked..dah nak lunyai pon..hehe)
5. Black strap sandles....Eying Rockpot (Checked..not black thou..)
6. A new car..kakakakaka which is automatic..driving to KL is soooo stressful..a Beamer perhaps (keep on dreaming...) (SERIOUSLY..DREAM ONN or check back within 5 years time thou i dont hav to go thru the KL traffic anymore n im driving an Auto car..(achievment gak tu))
7. A maid to do our ironing..kekeke (CHECKED!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOOO HAPPY)
8. Lots n lots of pretty frocks for weddings..i keep wearing the same attire for every occasion (sian kita..x mampu nak pay for the tailoring services too xpensive ..) (alhamdulillah..i have a growing wardrobe)
So having a wishlist is not bad at all....God knows best..we never know what the future holds for us..the most important thing is..to stay positive n take each day at a time..hehe ) nath pape je merepek...
1. Digital Camera (checked)
2. A nice pair of shades..(the one i saw @ GUCCI perhaps)..;-P (checked..thou not GUCCI)
3. Sling bag n slippers (this one i thk im able to afford b4 my trip..) (checked..mom bought me a sling bag from her trip to Italy..)
4. Handbag for work...this one seriously in need of.. (checked..dah nak lunyai pon..hehe)
5. Black strap sandles....Eying Rockpot (Checked..not black thou..)
6. A new car..kakakakaka which is automatic..driving to KL is soooo stressful..a Beamer perhaps (keep on dreaming...) (SERIOUSLY..DREAM ONN or check back within 5 years time thou i dont hav to go thru the KL traffic anymore n im driving an Auto car..(achievment gak tu))
7. A maid to do our ironing..kekeke (CHECKED!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOOO HAPPY)
8. Lots n lots of pretty frocks for weddings..i keep wearing the same attire for every occasion (sian kita..x mampu nak pay for the tailoring services too xpensive ..) (alhamdulillah..i have a growing wardrobe)
So having a wishlist is not bad at all....God knows best..we never know what the future holds for us..the most important thing is..to stay positive n take each day at a time..hehe ) nath pape je merepek...
TRIFFLE
Several friends have requested for my triffle reciepe...not that im a great cook or what but since one of my friend came yesterday asking me to assist her in preparing it..n i promised another friend id blog it up..so here goes..it is the simplest easiest yummy dessert for u guys to try...I hav to give credit to my aunt who gave me the recipe... i just love how simple it is plus its soo heavenly nice..hehhe
Ingredients
Swiss Roll - 1 Roll
Jelly (my choice Nona) - 1 box
Fruit Cocktail - 1 tin
Evaporated Milk (i usually use Ideal) - 1 tin
Water - 1.5 tin
Sugar - 3/4 tablespoon
Custard (Birds) - 2.5/3 tablespoon
Whipped Cream -1 small box
1. Cut n lay the swiss roll on the base of the serving dish
2. Cook the jelly n let it cool down for 5 minutes.. then pour on top of the swiss roll layer (don't worry if ur swiss roll starts to get soggy..it's meant to be that way..)
5. Done..it should look like this...u can put in the fridge..but pls let it cool of for at least 20 minutes...
p/s : This is my equation of a tablespoon..and the one i did for my friend was for a big group of ppl..but my ingredients r for 5-6 ppl...
Ingredients
Swiss Roll - 1 Roll
Jelly (my choice Nona) - 1 box
Fruit Cocktail - 1 tin
Evaporated Milk (i usually use Ideal) - 1 tin
Water - 1.5 tin
Sugar - 3/4 tablespoon
Custard (Birds) - 2.5/3 tablespoon
Whipped Cream -1 small box
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1. Cut n lay the swiss roll on the base of the serving dish
2. Cook the jelly n let it cool down for 5 minutes.. then pour on top of the swiss roll layer (don't worry if ur swiss roll starts to get soggy..it's meant to be that way..)
3. For the custard..mix 1 tin of evaporated milk + 1.5 tin of water + 3-4 tablespoon sugar+2.5 tablespoon of custard.. cook the mixture..make sure u keep stirring till it boils...
4. Layer the fruit cocktail on top of the jelly...then after the custard has cooled off a bit (in abt 10 minutes) pour on top of fruit cocktail..
5. Done..it should look like this...u can put in the fridge..but pls let it cool of for at least 20 minutes...
6. For the xtra umph...whip some whipped cream n layer on top of it before serving...
p/s : This is my equation of a tablespoon..and the one i did for my friend was for a big group of ppl..but my ingredients r for 5-6 ppl...
Mini Work Escape...
Im gonna be away ppl for a 3 days course..from 9th-12th..a mini gateway..will be bringing my excess baggage (padawan n fren) wif me..but hav to leave hubbs as he's working...will update wen i get back...
TAGGED
tagged by Ikek!!!!(Ku buat jugak walaupon tgh ngantuk...)
1) Take a recent picture of yourself or take a picture of yourself right now.
2) Don't change your clothes, don't fix your hair/scarf...just take a picture.
3) Post that picture with NO editing
4) Post these instruction with your picture.
5) Tag 5 people to do this
Muka gue yg tahap gaban ngantuk...tak pakai secalit make up hanya lip gloss...even bedak talcum pon ngak ada..tgklah mataku yg rabak...
And now....i am tagging these peeps.....pls be sporting okayyyy???.....hehe
1.My SIL (i knw u are sporting bebeh!)
2. Pure Evs... Sure radiant n glowy
3. K.Lita...(yg super duper awet muda..
4.Rozie
5.Kay..
*will update on PD trip esok...harini maleh..hihih
Mama work..harris play..
Had to attend a course on Contract Administration last Sunday at TBR..luckily they allocated room for the Executive levels n above so i cud bring bam bam..if not i wud hav declined going..
It was a 3 days 3 nights course n there were classes at nite too...so basically not much pleasure time...but in between manage to bring bambam swimming..his first...althou he was a bit reluctant at first to be in the water..but he became more relax the next day..
My review on TIARA BEACH RESORT :
Its quite a comfortable place to be..the rooms are quite generous in terms of the space..the perks is that they have a huge swimming pool...aka waterpark...so thou they have numerous blocks of studio apartments..there's still room for everyone in the pool...the food was ok..not to say marvellous or splendid..but ok..edible.. the downside of it is that the resort was far**in far from PD town...20KM away ok...n the nearest petrol station was 10 km away...that was the the real downside of it..i had to drive 20km to n fro everyday to buy my maids dinner..hotel food was a bit on the expensive side..RM10 for nasi ayam..
To sum it up..if ur on a middle class budget..this is a place for u guys...
TBR has even got a kids playroom..n harris loved playing in it...
It was a 3 days 3 nights course n there were classes at nite too...so basically not much pleasure time...but in between manage to bring bambam swimming..his first...althou he was a bit reluctant at first to be in the water..but he became more relax the next day..
My review on TIARA BEACH RESORT :
Its quite a comfortable place to be..the rooms are quite generous in terms of the space..the perks is that they have a huge swimming pool...aka waterpark...so thou they have numerous blocks of studio apartments..there's still room for everyone in the pool...the food was ok..not to say marvellous or splendid..but ok..edible.. the downside of it is that the resort was far**in far from PD town...20KM away ok...n the nearest petrol station was 10 km away...that was the the real downside of it..i had to drive 20km to n fro everyday to buy my maids dinner..hotel food was a bit on the expensive side..RM10 for nasi ayam..
To sum it up..if ur on a middle class budget..this is a place for u guys...
TBR has even got a kids playroom..n harris loved playing in it...
I think bambam really enjoyed the place as every opportunity i had to go back n check on him..he was asleep..both of them (my maid n bambam) kept dozing off..waah vacation betul derang ni..bambam even slept early everynite..930pm gone...very unlikely at home..normally he wud be cranky n want me to BF him first..here...he cud just doze off..magic...heheh
I sure hope hubby cud join us next time..we missed him while we were there...
I sure hope hubby cud join us next time..we missed him while we were there...
GARAGE SALE
hi folks..im letting go a few of my stuff n oso helping frens to let go off their stuff too...so feel fre to visit http://mysticalbargain.blogspot.com/ or click here
Updates...
ok..i wish to update..but the thing is nothing really pumps up my blog adrenaline now.. everything is soo monotonous...i have S**it load of work to be done..lets just leave it as that..
On the brighter side of things..My padawan will be ONE the 4th...oh my..how time flies..n his not a baby anymore...althou im living in denial as Im soo used to calling him "Baby..hav u eaten..u want susu..Baby nak sleep?..." yes ur mama is still hoping u wont grow up soo fast..I clearly remembered the stressfull phone calls to my buddies asking? "does this constant crying ever stop??" "do they nurse like every hour???" hehhehhe..gone r those days..n to those expecting thier first..The answers are "YES..gradually the constant crying n making u feel u wanna hurl up n just die in the closet will go away..."
Insyallah if #2 comes..(Which is not in the near future..so don't get all hype ok..I still have my Pregnancy weight..duh!!) Ill be better prepared..heheh..
N with his age turning 1, alhamdulillah..I will pass the one year mark of exclusively Breastfeeding my son..EXCEPT for twice the time I had to be away on a course..which till now I feel the guilt of having to supplement him due to my dumbness in not stocking my EBM during my confinement days..(thats wat u call cetek ilmu..hehhe) Im not here to boast or any of the sort..but its a life achievement for me..the best gift I can give my son..hopefully it will be of use in future....
There will be no major celebrations for my padawan..because I dont think its necessary..afterall what does he know about birthdays..but i'll definately buy a cake for fun to mark the day..(to those who do celebrate thier childs one year old birthday..pls don't get offended...me n hubby just feel that a party wont be necessary for now but i respect other ppls reason in having one..)
On the 8th..it'll be our anniversery...our 2nd..ye..baru 2 years married...n it falls spot on Raya Haji..a dual celebration..last year I was in my 4th day of Confinement..so I guess no romantic dinner of the sort..probably go to sembahyang Raya sama2..romantic gak tu...for those who know my man personally will know Romantic does not exist in his vocabulory...but im not complaing..but like the song Im soo into rite now...Im LUCKY to be with him...
On the brighter side of things..My padawan will be ONE the 4th...oh my..how time flies..n his not a baby anymore...althou im living in denial as Im soo used to calling him "Baby..hav u eaten..u want susu..Baby nak sleep?..." yes ur mama is still hoping u wont grow up soo fast..I clearly remembered the stressfull phone calls to my buddies asking? "does this constant crying ever stop??" "do they nurse like every hour???" hehhehhe..gone r those days..n to those expecting thier first..The answers are "YES..gradually the constant crying n making u feel u wanna hurl up n just die in the closet will go away..."
Insyallah if #2 comes..(Which is not in the near future..so don't get all hype ok..I still have my Pregnancy weight..duh!!) Ill be better prepared..heheh..
N with his age turning 1, alhamdulillah..I will pass the one year mark of exclusively Breastfeeding my son..EXCEPT for twice the time I had to be away on a course..which till now I feel the guilt of having to supplement him due to my dumbness in not stocking my EBM during my confinement days..(thats wat u call cetek ilmu..hehhe) Im not here to boast or any of the sort..but its a life achievement for me..the best gift I can give my son..hopefully it will be of use in future....
There will be no major celebrations for my padawan..because I dont think its necessary..afterall what does he know about birthdays..but i'll definately buy a cake for fun to mark the day..(to those who do celebrate thier childs one year old birthday..pls don't get offended...me n hubby just feel that a party wont be necessary for now but i respect other ppls reason in having one..)
On the 8th..it'll be our anniversery...our 2nd..ye..baru 2 years married...n it falls spot on Raya Haji..a dual celebration..last year I was in my 4th day of Confinement..so I guess no romantic dinner of the sort..probably go to sembahyang Raya sama2..romantic gak tu...for those who know my man personally will know Romantic does not exist in his vocabulory...but im not complaing..but like the song Im soo into rite now...Im LUCKY to be with him...
Love it.....
while blog hopping i found this photo of the diamonds of my life from one of my cousin in laws hubby blog... i just love it..captured at the very rite moment...thank u for capturing it...
MY PADAWAN IS ONE!!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY..
My BABY is ONE.... OMG i cannot believe...One year ago at this present time I was screaming my lungs out to deliver my padawan..n now a year has past.. i can still remember clearly the pain of being induced.... the longest EVER 2 hours of my life....bearing the pain...n the feeling wen i first laid my eyes on my padawan..
The crying (me the most) hahha..the stress.. the first smile...the first giggle....the first fever..all those r a prominent chapter in my life..that i would not trade even for a million bucks....
To my baby Harris..
Mama loves u with all of my heart n soul..u just brighten every gloomy day that i endure...n im sorry for not being being able to give u all this world offers..but trust me..mama n papa will go through all ends to give u the best... mama n papa loves u..thank you GOD for giving me the best gift..we could ever wish for...
Here's some photo of harris from his younger days..(hahha) the first n 2nd Months ill be updated later....
6th Month
7th Month
8th Month
The crying (me the most) hahha..the stress.. the first smile...the first giggle....the first fever..all those r a prominent chapter in my life..that i would not trade even for a million bucks....
To my baby Harris..
Mama loves u with all of my heart n soul..u just brighten every gloomy day that i endure...n im sorry for not being being able to give u all this world offers..but trust me..mama n papa will go through all ends to give u the best... mama n papa loves u..thank you GOD for giving me the best gift..we could ever wish for...
Happy Birthday
Here's some photo of harris from his younger days..(hahha) the first n 2nd Months ill be updated later....
3rd Month (tgh gelap lagi)
4th month
5th month (dah pandai cheeky)
4th month
5th month (dah pandai cheeky)
6th Month
7th Month
8th Month
9th Month
10th Month
11th Month
Harris Turns One
We had a micro mini celebration to mark harris birthday..my boy is One...those that attended was harris close aunties n uncle's..thanks for coming u guys..n for the prezzie..although i wish u guys did'nt bring any..since the bday celebration was done to mark his day n not for him to get prezzies..even me n hubbs have yet to get him one..thanks again u guys n not forgetting harris tok ayah n nani, aunt dd, aunt ikek n D, n aunt linda for getting harris something..
Harris froze wen we sang his Birthday song...hihih it was soo funny.. n of course he we had to stop him from grasping the cake...he was in a good mood that nite he even gave aunty ashwaa a prezzie that she refuse to take..hahah a nice poop cake..hahahah
So again thanks guys for the prezzie n for coming...
Harris froze wen we sang his Birthday song...hihih it was soo funny.. n of course he we had to stop him from grasping the cake...he was in a good mood that nite he even gave aunty ashwaa a prezzie that she refuse to take..hahah a nice poop cake..hahahah
So again thanks guys for the prezzie n for coming...
LIPSTICK JUNGLE
I finished watching Season 1 of Lipstick Jungle the other day..n I loved it..D Executive producer is no other than Candace Bushnell...bravo to her..I love her work..there's actually a lipstick jungle book..which im aiming to get my hands on..(or hoping that someone mite be kind enuff to buy for me..*wink.wink)
Lipstick Jungle to me is a diversion of SATC...more power more career oriented but nonetheless entertaining with the scandals n all...an i admire their wardrobe..fantastic compared to SATC..im more a conservative all plain minus frills wen it comes to playing dress up..I love Lindsay Price..I think she is sooo pwetty...n her characters sense of style is....awwww...ok so u get me..im not on the SJP train wen it comes to sense of style...
But anyway gurls..if u have time watch it... the first season only has 7 episodes..n my SIL says it was aired on Astro but im not so sure..i just prefer watching TV series on DVD as theres no commercial n u can pause ..rewind..resume..(ok so u get it...) i have the DVD but my SIL has book to see it..so if anyone is interested do let me know..i charge RM10 per DVD per day..hahah no only joking...
Btw..i forgot to mention Brooke Shields is oso in it..but shes no longer stunning as she used to be..she has aged..n so hav we..sigh...
So thumbs up for this TV series from me...
Holiday Mood.............
Off late my workload is not giving me break..im soo in a holiday moood rite now..I just wish that i cud be doing something i love more....(read conflict of interest) but one thing that keeps my sanity is this little human being that gets me going each passing day...
He's really cheeky..i just love wen he giggles..but im a bit worried that he's almost 13 months but has still yet to walk.he can walk if i hold only one of his hand..n he loves to lean on things but still seem very afraid to let go....a few friends hav mentioned to use a walker..but reason being is that i came across a few article that a walker actually causes more harm in a sense that it only strengthens the lower part of the leg n not the upper..n is accidents prone specially for those living in small spaces like me..my cousin fell from his walker which cause a permanent mark on his face..so that is why i refuse to use the walker..no offense to anyone..juts that i don't feel good about it..n I believe that we should follow our feelings (provided that its backed by facts..refer to this) rather than following wat others do..just my 2 cents..after all if anythg happens its u who deal with it..
Ill be going back to JB (read: ikan bakar, ice kacang, mee rebus, yong tau foo, rojak asma) tomorrow but don't think ill stay that long after JB will b MUAR to visit my grandma..i miss her n she's not well..Shes 85 this year..n osteoporosis is catching up on her i really hopes she gets well soon....On another note I think I mite checkout Pyramid today with my bam bam...since we haven't been to any malls for this festive season..(hopefully i get the green lite form the SE in TDC...hihi..
So to u guys..have a happy holiday n merry Christmas to those celebrating..I miss Christmas in UK..boxing day even more..(shopping galore)..hihi
He's really cheeky..i just love wen he giggles..but im a bit worried that he's almost 13 months but has still yet to walk.he can walk if i hold only one of his hand..n he loves to lean on things but still seem very afraid to let go....a few friends hav mentioned to use a walker..but reason being is that i came across a few article that a walker actually causes more harm in a sense that it only strengthens the lower part of the leg n not the upper..n is accidents prone specially for those living in small spaces like me..my cousin fell from his walker which cause a permanent mark on his face..so that is why i refuse to use the walker..no offense to anyone..juts that i don't feel good about it..n I believe that we should follow our feelings (provided that its backed by facts..refer to this) rather than following wat others do..just my 2 cents..after all if anythg happens its u who deal with it..
Ill be going back to JB (read: ikan bakar, ice kacang, mee rebus, yong tau foo, rojak asma) tomorrow but don't think ill stay that long after JB will b MUAR to visit my grandma..i miss her n she's not well..Shes 85 this year..n osteoporosis is catching up on her i really hopes she gets well soon....On another note I think I mite checkout Pyramid today with my bam bam...since we haven't been to any malls for this festive season..(hopefully i get the green lite form the SE in TDC...hihi..
So to u guys..have a happy holiday n merry Christmas to those celebrating..I miss Christmas in UK..boxing day even more..(shopping galore)..hihi
Happy New Year...
As the curtain falls for 2008...i look back at wat ive accomplished..sadly not much..oni hop jobs but suffice to say its just a job..it does not make me wake up everyday feeling energetic..im still harbored at the depressing routine of having to attend to things.. so that i see a certain amount in my account by pay day...im stuck..Damn it!! y cant i be a personal shopper..(bcoz my mom won't let me of course.huhu) within 5 years time..i hope i will be on the rite track..pouring my heart out on something that i love doing..n earning $ with it...(but i still have to find that ("THING TO DO")...the only thing that kept me going last year was my bundle of joy...n the love of my life..
I hope better things will come our way..insyallah..hope there'll be oppertunities to travel..(better pay check from my better half..*wink..*wink)..that my family immediate n extended will be blessed n guarded by Allah Almighty..I hope that i will learn to love my job..(if i don't i hope my parents will understand)
Of the hopes that better things will be in store for the future..i als0 hope that God will guide me n my family to be a better muslim...n try not to be soo indulge in this material world..i hope that evil will not blind me for wats in store in this temporary place so that i can accomodate some time for our after life...n i really really hope my afterlife will be with my loved ones...afterall wat is the value of life if not to be happy...n happiness to me is to be surrounded by the people that i love in hope that they will also love me in the same way...
Lastly to my dear friends..i hope ur wishes come true n that our frenship will be stronger than ever...may Allah bless you guys n family....
My frustrations....
Life at work has been very hectic lately n it has disrupted my booze to pump which effects my milk supply...but alhamdulillah i still managed to get 12 oz of EBM throughout the day for harris 's intake..however after much concern that my son mite not be getting enough milk..and as discussed with his paed..we decide to introduce a bottle of formula milk a day..which actually breaks my heart..(im sure exclusive bfeeding mothers know the feeling... im not saying that formula milk is not good enough)..as i was a result of formula milk n yes i managed to go to Uni n
all..but after much research, readings n discussion the iconic phrase we could conclude is the best gift that a mother can give her child is by breastfeeding them as it is complete for their physical and mental development....in actual fact in the Quran says...bfeed our child for atleast 2 years..but being a working mother in a not sooo encouriging environment i find it hard...ive pumped in the toilet..(yup its yucky but i always think positive that god knows of my intention)..ive heard sneers..had the look from others wen i carry a cool box on course..hav people talked about me...arghh...the perception that people give wen ur just trying do wats best. .ive embraced them all...there were numerous times that i cry alone because nobody would understand..i do vent my frustration to my better half but there comes a point that he's a guy..his level of understanding on this matter is not in depths..n soo the thoughts r better placed in my head.....i guess these r the challenges that god wants me to face..in hope that one day it will all be worth it... ...
I never knew that i could manage exclusive breastfeeding for a year at least..before having harris i always thought.. id bfeed harris for atleast the first six months..had i known.... i wud have prepared myself earlier..n i.. like many stumbled upon experiences n gathered our knowledge thru books n dr. google..i thank n owe it to harris previous babysitter..makcik normah for encouraging me..without her i don't think i could ever have done it...
The guilt feeling of having to supplement hits beyond my deepest core..even if its just a bottle a day..call me paranoid..vain or watever..but it is a feeling that is hard to describe..i remember watching wardina being interviewed the other day on a baby show hosted by Daphne Iking n i quote "if u knew the benefits that bfeeding gives to ur child..u wud never want to touch formula...."..n though i dare not tell others in that way..but there is truth to what she claims...
My youngest brother was a product of exclusive bfeeding until 2 years..n for those who know him can straightly highlight the differences between him from me n imran..we're different in terms of empathy, stubbornness..n mb intelligence...mmg a lot of people wud say "sejuk perut mak mengandungkan idris" he has never created major drama nor hav i seen my mom been worried over him unlike me the drama queen or my 1st brother...
I really feel that the govt should really encourage breastfeeding n make it an act or something n that breastfeeding circle is cared for..we don't need to be treated as queens but sufficient enough that proper arrangements can be made in the office like having a breastfeeding room n most importantly understand that we need to pump frequently to ensure our milk supply sustains..after all it will benefit the employer by having their staff at bay n not always on MC or EL mode...to date alhamdulillah i only had to take one EL due to harris diarrhea n we referred him to SJMC..but other than that his fever n all cud be treated n not come to state of worrying....
Im just trying to give my son the best..like all of the mothers out there. n .maybe if u feel formula is the best option n it works for your child..it doesn't matter...but wen i face challenges from the outer circle it crushes me..because i will not do anything that will not be beneficial towards him...i know one fine day i will have to completely wean him..n i will dread that day..the bond that we share is what I'll carry with me as i know that from that day..comes the partial separation of a mother with her child..he will not need me as much..ill miss his cheeks againts my skin..his little hand playing with my shirt...ill miss that n for what its worth to harris... mama's sorry..i tried ever so hard to give u more..but i have to work n my working environment is not that encouraging..
And as i read n read about the fact that my baby mite not be getting adequate milk..i came across this ...most of the article i read states that by 18 months a child needs to be wean off from the bottle n be given milk from a cup...formula should be replaced by whole milk to ensure a balance diet n while most parents opt giving their child milk to replace his meal intakes because the child refuses to drink..it actually does more harm to toddlers/infants as it can lead to iron deficiency...
taken from http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/feed12yr.html
Im sure u guys have 101 percetion..assumtions..comments on this issue specially those with children..so before i ur M16 hits me..just take note that this is what i gathered from my reading..observation..discussion with paed n lactation consultants..i don't simply pluck these ideas from the sky...
all..but after much research, readings n discussion the iconic phrase we could conclude is the best gift that a mother can give her child is by breastfeeding them as it is complete for their physical and mental development....in actual fact in the Quran says...bfeed our child for atleast 2 years..but being a working mother in a not sooo encouriging environment i find it hard...ive pumped in the toilet..(yup its yucky but i always think positive that god knows of my intention)..ive heard sneers..had the look from others wen i carry a cool box on course..hav people talked about me...arghh...the perception that people give wen ur just trying do wats best. .ive embraced them all...there were numerous times that i cry alone because nobody would understand..i do vent my frustration to my better half but there comes a point that he's a guy..his level of understanding on this matter is not in depths..n soo the thoughts r better placed in my head.....i guess these r the challenges that god wants me to face..in hope that one day it will all be worth it... ...
I never knew that i could manage exclusive breastfeeding for a year at least..before having harris i always thought.. id bfeed harris for atleast the first six months..had i known.... i wud have prepared myself earlier..n i.. like many stumbled upon experiences n gathered our knowledge thru books n dr. google..i thank n owe it to harris previous babysitter..makcik normah for encouraging me..without her i don't think i could ever have done it...
The guilt feeling of having to supplement hits beyond my deepest core..even if its just a bottle a day..call me paranoid..vain or watever..but it is a feeling that is hard to describe..i remember watching wardina being interviewed the other day on a baby show hosted by Daphne Iking n i quote "if u knew the benefits that bfeeding gives to ur child..u wud never want to touch formula...."..n though i dare not tell others in that way..but there is truth to what she claims...
My youngest brother was a product of exclusive bfeeding until 2 years..n for those who know him can straightly highlight the differences between him from me n imran..we're different in terms of empathy, stubbornness..n mb intelligence...mmg a lot of people wud say "sejuk perut mak mengandungkan idris" he has never created major drama nor hav i seen my mom been worried over him unlike me the drama queen or my 1st brother...
I really feel that the govt should really encourage breastfeeding n make it an act or something n that breastfeeding circle is cared for..we don't need to be treated as queens but sufficient enough that proper arrangements can be made in the office like having a breastfeeding room n most importantly understand that we need to pump frequently to ensure our milk supply sustains..after all it will benefit the employer by having their staff at bay n not always on MC or EL mode...to date alhamdulillah i only had to take one EL due to harris diarrhea n we referred him to SJMC..but other than that his fever n all cud be treated n not come to state of worrying....
Im just trying to give my son the best..like all of the mothers out there. n .maybe if u feel formula is the best option n it works for your child..it doesn't matter...but wen i face challenges from the outer circle it crushes me..because i will not do anything that will not be beneficial towards him...i know one fine day i will have to completely wean him..n i will dread that day..the bond that we share is what I'll carry with me as i know that from that day..comes the partial separation of a mother with her child..he will not need me as much..ill miss his cheeks againts my skin..his little hand playing with my shirt...ill miss that n for what its worth to harris... mama's sorry..i tried ever so hard to give u more..but i have to work n my working environment is not that encouraging..
And as i read n read about the fact that my baby mite not be getting adequate milk..i came across this ...most of the article i read states that by 18 months a child needs to be wean off from the bottle n be given milk from a cup...formula should be replaced by whole milk to ensure a balance diet n while most parents opt giving their child milk to replace his meal intakes because the child refuses to drink..it actually does more harm to toddlers/infants as it can lead to iron deficiency...
taken from http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/feed12yr.html
Iron Intake
It's important to watch out for iron deficiency after kids reaches 1 year of age. It can affect their physical, mental, and behavioral development, and also can lead to anemia.
To help prevent iron deficiency:
- Limit your child's milk intake to 16 to 24 full ounces (480-720 milliliters) a day.
- Increase iron-rich foods in your child's diet, like iron-fortified snacks, meat, poultry, fish, beans, and tofu.
- Continue serving iron-fortified cereal until your child is 18 to 24 months old.
Im sure u guys have 101 percetion..assumtions..comments on this issue specially those with children..so before i ur M16 hits me..just take note that this is what i gathered from my reading..observation..discussion with paed n lactation consultants..i don't simply pluck these ideas from the sky...
Books n Dessert Galore..
I had a fairly good weekend...well actually it was a very good Saturday as we had lunch at Aji Don at Plaza Damas in Hartamas... i love dining there because they serve a number of Johor's specialty plus it was cheap..they have the likes of soto rempah, mee rebus (hj wahid style)..satay..tahu bakar to name some..it's been quite a while since we went there...so due to the fact that i declared to my better half that im on cooking leave that day n considering the fact that hubby hates malls specially during wkends.. that place cross my mind..
n we got to kill 2 birds with one stone (me actually..hubby was not aware at all till we were there..hehehhe) TIMES was having warehouse book sale...it was quite massive as it had rows n rows of books on sale..however best sellers only had 30% discounts...
But the best part is they had a section 3 books for RM10.00 soo we went crazy...(hheheh me n my brother only) ..
This is the photo of our catch that day..we bought all the above for RM149.85....i was sooo happy...hihi so if ur a bookworm... y not check it out..if im not mistaken its still on until the 18th Jan...
(p/s : i even bought 2 story books for my helper aka maid...heheh Cinta Lapan Segi n ntah wat was the other title...)
After that we had dessert at dessert bar....they also had a promotion... 50% on all items on the menu......so wat do u expect..we had a vast dessert galore...best..best this one also until 18th..so gurls y not hav a get together one of these days..n indulge..they have sandwiches n quick meals l...i couldn't resist the fondue n it was only RM11.00 after discount...
We left plaza Damas feeling happy..we were there for like almost 5hrs but we only paid RM1 for parking plus hubby was ok n not that cranky n all..mybe bcoz the place was really laid back n relaxing...
n we got to kill 2 birds with one stone (me actually..hubby was not aware at all till we were there..hehehhe) TIMES was having warehouse book sale...it was quite massive as it had rows n rows of books on sale..however best sellers only had 30% discounts...
But the best part is they had a section 3 books for RM10.00 soo we went crazy...(hheheh me n my brother only) ..
This is the photo of our catch that day..we bought all the above for RM149.85....i was sooo happy...hihi so if ur a bookworm... y not check it out..if im not mistaken its still on until the 18th Jan...
(p/s : i even bought 2 story books for my helper aka maid...heheh Cinta Lapan Segi n ntah wat was the other title...)
After that we had dessert at dessert bar....they also had a promotion... 50% on all items on the menu......so wat do u expect..we had a vast dessert galore...best..best this one also until 18th..so gurls y not hav a get together one of these days..n indulge..they have sandwiches n quick meals l...i couldn't resist the fondue n it was only RM11.00 after discount...
We left plaza Damas feeling happy..we were there for like almost 5hrs but we only paid RM1 for parking plus hubby was ok n not that cranky n all..mybe bcoz the place was really laid back n relaxing...
HAppy Birthday To The BOSS of my life..
I wanted to type this entry as soon as i got to the office this morning..however i kept gazing n gazing at my screen my fingers would not dance to any rhythm like it usually did...
i tried hard to find the most beautiful words to convey it on screen as today marks another point in life for my man..adding a number to his age...I soo wanted to blow his mind by what i write as that is the best gift i can afford as of now...As i search n search my heart for the very best way to wish u...i find it hard..n i guess its because u mean sooo much to me that it hurts..n by writing..i think this blog would have to close just to stop me from continuing on n on...so sayang for ur birthday..ill try to wish u in the best possible way..n i hope u will read it by tonite as we're cities away now..i really wish i could be there with u..but we have work commitments to abide...i thank god for giving me a brief moment to be with u this morning on ur birthday...
So sayang here goes..
12 years is how long we've known each other...
10 years back was our first date..or shall i call it our first meet up...
but only after 2005 did we decide to walk down that aisle..or best put..
it was u who initiated the plan...
Some mite say..y it took us that long...but i guess only u n i know the real answer..
yes ive been hurt by you..a hurt that cut soo deep..
n there was a point i tried to move on without u..
but we just can plan our life..the decision is still from above..
n i guess..though we threw each other out of our lifes for that period..
fate destined us to be together again...
I knew life won't be a bed of roses with u..
but i did'nt care..i just followed my heart ...
n alhamdulillah..though i may not b in my paradise rite know..
im thankful that we r blessed..
we have harris to lighten up our grogy days....
I don't know who can ever replace the place u set in my heart...
yes u have ur way in things..n i guess as a wife..i have to obey..
im sorry for not being able to be ur dream wife..
but rest assure that i will try with all that i have to give u the best..
Just waking up beside u..makes my day.
having u home everyday afterwork keeps my sanity...
just being able to scroll ur hp freely is a blessing..
as i wouldnt trade all that just to have an LV in my wardrobe...
just hearing u say I love u..n know u mean it...makes makes me flutter..
i know deep down inside u wanna give us the best..but maybe.maybe..god says its not ur turn yet..
rest assure that..wen i say im dreaming to have a designer bag..or another rock on my finger..
It doesnt mean it has to come from u..
Just as long us ull be with us..n love us for the rest of ur life..its ok..
N if i sigh..it does not mean im frustrated with my life with u..
As u always say..be patient..we never know wats in store for us..
some r lucky now..surely one day we will get to b the lucky ones also..
yes..i always believe in that tooo life is like a cycle..ive been at the top..when others we're at the bottom..so now is my turn to be at the bottom..insyallah..one fine day..we will b at the top again..
So sayang..know that my love for you goes beyond words n i know sometimes i seem to hurt u by my actions..
but i want u to know..that ur my rock..my world..n my journey to paradise..
i hope that i get to be the one to sing happy birthday when u turn 90..even if we're bounded to a wheelchair...
Happy Birthday sayang..
Love
-Shayang-
(yes it may be jiwang..but who cars..its my mans birthday..im allowed to do that..nak muntah sila ke blog lain)
The long haul bus ride....
Consider this story basi..it happened last friday..but due to my workload n my flu..i kept delaying n delaying trying to squeeze time...so now that i've finally managed..hope i can finish it before my boss calls me in..
Since hubbs had to be in JB for work assignments last thursday..i told him to take my bam bam n his guardian along..coz i had a meeting friday morning, that i can't skip..we were planning to go back to JB even before hubbs mentioned he had work there...it was my cuzzies wedding..so perfect timing..paid trip..business plus pleasure..
nevertheless...because hubbs confirm quite late the flight price was on the unreasonable side..plus if i took Air asia i had to stay another nite..n someone had to send me to LCCT, if i took Firefly..flight was at 5.15pm..n i anticipated the meeting shud b adjourned before 12pm..plus the price quoted was quite ridiculous..MAS..oso the same problem ..expensive..have to go to KLIA....
thinking about it..traveling by plane to JB time wise is equivalent to time spent going there by bus..n its cheaper..(if its adhoc) well basically u have to get ur butt to the airport 45 mins before check in..going to the likes of KLIA n LCCT will take like another 30 to 45 mins..thats like 2 hrs gone easily...not to mention the cost of petrol n toll return for the person sending u..then from Senai..u have to get someone to fetch u...or u hail a cab which will cost u another RM30 plus it takes like 30 -45minutes to get to JB from Senai..n u have to incorporate the basic time spent waiting to unboard the plane..walking to get ur bags..that's another 20-30 minutes......KL-JB non stop bus 4 hrs tops...
But anyway...i guess u guys know i opted to go back by bus..its been years since i got on an express coach to JB..can't even remember my last time..i think 2006 or was it 2005...the price of the ticket had also increased within time..its now like RM31 one way... i reached PUDURAYA by 12.20pm..i looked around for buses that were to depart ASAP..(inside i couldn't wait to be reunited with my bam bam) i rang my brother before hand..asking which buses were non stop ones...so at the ticket counter..this guy came up and said.."JB 12.30pm"..i was like ye ke...
he guided me to the counter..which wasn't very far..i did asked..was the bus there..n the lady at the counter smiled n said yes..its at platform 20..she gave me the plate number n off i scooted..in fear that i wud be late..TRANS STAR waS the express bus name...i did asked the lady ..is this a non stop bus...she informed me it was..4 hrs to JB..
At the platform i texted hubbs n my parents saying that insyallah by 430pm id be in JB..I think i only got to board the bus at aorund 1240pm...long story short..did u guys know wat time the bus left PUDURAYA...2.20pm..i was turning blue n green..turns out that they wanted atleast 20 passengers for that trip..just to cover thier trip...i don't usually tell people off in thier face..but i couldn't stand it anymore..the guy who ushered me to his counter was on the bus..i just told him off..in front off everyone on the bus..(i didn't know where i had the courage..) but hey seriously he was a big fat liar... i can be reasonable if its just half an hour n if outside of PUDURAYA was congested..but no it wsn't..he was like..erm..ok...ok..we're gonna depart now...
N so we did...thank god!!!!..i was stupid..i shud have just got off the bus n requested a refund..silly me..so the journey started..we stopped at ESSO before Sg Besi Toll plaza for gas..the driver said
i thot alhamdulillah...i can reach JB by 6pm....but hell was i wrong...
Dahlah the bus bawak cam siput...I couldn't sleep althou i only had 4 hrs sleep the nite before...n suddenly the bus stopped again at Tangkak R&R area..for another toilet rendezvous...my heart was churning...the stop was like for 15 minutes....the we resumed our journey..just as i was talking to my bro on the phone..n he asked..
The bus made an exit to YOng Peng....i could not explain my how furious i was ...my heart almost stopped..WTF????? i thot this was supposed to be a non stop bus..at Yong Peng stop for like 25minutes..n upon everyone boarding back the bus..i overheard this makcik telling the driver she wanted to stop at KULAI.....I swore i could have killed both the driver n makcik at that time....I was screaming inside...
My brother was laughing in fits...told me off....like
But i had my own laugh..upon Kulai exit...the bus stopped..but we didn't enter Kulai..the bus stopped at the emergency lane besides the ext lane to Kulai toll..the driver said
My mum also called me during my BUS EXPEDITION..i was cursing like mad..she in between laughter told me to be patient...sekali skala je naik bus..dugaan lah..bla..bla..bla..lah..but she had me at one point..
Which made me think...life's like that..we complain because we have choices..but if that was my only means of transportation..would i get so worked up?? sure i was late by almost 2hrs plus but i arrived safely..n i get to be reunited with bam..bam...(at that point of time..communications with hubbs had been put off..bcause he was soo caught up with work..n i was soooo into furious fits..= not a good time to b having a decent conversation..he joined us after work n i had cooled off from the incident...
Moral of the story: if u take the bus..buy form a reliable bus company..n stop complaining..others face these kinds of hardship everyday...
Since hubbs had to be in JB for work assignments last thursday..i told him to take my bam bam n his guardian along..coz i had a meeting friday morning, that i can't skip..we were planning to go back to JB even before hubbs mentioned he had work there...it was my cuzzies wedding..so perfect timing..paid trip..business plus pleasure..
nevertheless...because hubbs confirm quite late the flight price was on the unreasonable side..plus if i took Air asia i had to stay another nite..n someone had to send me to LCCT, if i took Firefly..flight was at 5.15pm..n i anticipated the meeting shud b adjourned before 12pm..plus the price quoted was quite ridiculous..MAS..oso the same problem ..expensive..have to go to KLIA....
thinking about it..traveling by plane to JB time wise is equivalent to time spent going there by bus..n its cheaper..(if its adhoc) well basically u have to get ur butt to the airport 45 mins before check in..going to the likes of KLIA n LCCT will take like another 30 to 45 mins..thats like 2 hrs gone easily...not to mention the cost of petrol n toll return for the person sending u..then from Senai..u have to get someone to fetch u...or u hail a cab which will cost u another RM30 plus it takes like 30 -45minutes to get to JB from Senai..n u have to incorporate the basic time spent waiting to unboard the plane..walking to get ur bags..that's another 20-30 minutes......KL-JB non stop bus 4 hrs tops...
But anyway...i guess u guys know i opted to go back by bus..its been years since i got on an express coach to JB..can't even remember my last time..i think 2006 or was it 2005...the price of the ticket had also increased within time..its now like RM31 one way... i reached PUDURAYA by 12.20pm..i looked around for buses that were to depart ASAP..(inside i couldn't wait to be reunited with my bam bam) i rang my brother before hand..asking which buses were non stop ones...so at the ticket counter..this guy came up and said.."JB 12.30pm"..i was like ye ke...
he guided me to the counter..which wasn't very far..i did asked..was the bus there..n the lady at the counter smiled n said yes..its at platform 20..she gave me the plate number n off i scooted..in fear that i wud be late..TRANS STAR waS the express bus name...i did asked the lady ..is this a non stop bus...she informed me it was..4 hrs to JB..
At the platform i texted hubbs n my parents saying that insyallah by 430pm id be in JB..I think i only got to board the bus at aorund 1240pm...long story short..did u guys know wat time the bus left PUDURAYA...2.20pm..i was turning blue n green..turns out that they wanted atleast 20 passengers for that trip..just to cover thier trip...i don't usually tell people off in thier face..but i couldn't stand it anymore..the guy who ushered me to his counter was on the bus..i just told him off..in front off everyone on the bus..(i didn't know where i had the courage..) but hey seriously he was a big fat liar... i can be reasonable if its just half an hour n if outside of PUDURAYA was congested..but no it wsn't..he was like..erm..ok...ok..we're gonna depart now...
N so we did...thank god!!!!..i was stupid..i shud have just got off the bus n requested a refund..silly me..so the journey started..we stopped at ESSO before Sg Besi Toll plaza for gas..the driver said
"sapa mau pegi toilet...sekarang ye..lepas ni takda stop-stop lagi..."(the driver was Chinese)
i thot alhamdulillah...i can reach JB by 6pm....but hell was i wrong...
Dahlah the bus bawak cam siput...I couldn't sleep althou i only had 4 hrs sleep the nite before...n suddenly the bus stopped again at Tangkak R&R area..for another toilet rendezvous...my heart was churning...the stop was like for 15 minutes....the we resumed our journey..just as i was talking to my bro on the phone..n he asked..
"is the bus going to stop again??..to which i replied i don't think so..
The bus made an exit to YOng Peng....i could not explain my how furious i was ...my heart almost stopped..WTF????? i thot this was supposed to be a non stop bus..at Yong Peng stop for like 25minutes..n upon everyone boarding back the bus..i overheard this makcik telling the driver she wanted to stop at KULAI.....I swore i could have killed both the driver n makcik at that time....I was screaming inside...
My brother was laughing in fits...told me off....like
" i told u..y lah u must take unreliable bus..u don't want transnasional coz it stops for half an hour..but now ur losing hours n hours...!!!"
But i had my own laugh..upon Kulai exit...the bus stopped..but we didn't enter Kulai..the bus stopped at the emergency lane besides the ext lane to Kulai toll..the driver said
Driver: "ok makcik Kulai.."I basically reached UDA at 6.45 pm my brothers rescued me there..coz i was having fits being angry..we drove strait to my Inlaws to be reunited back with bam..bam...
Makcik: "hah..berenti sini je?? igtkan masuk..."
Driver: "oo tak masuk..tak masuk..sini je..makcik jalan sikit (which looked to me like 500 metres) ..sampai toll Kulai"
Makcik:"%&^%(*6986)*)
Me: nak gelak pon ada..kesian pon ada..makcik tu taklah tua sgt still fit an all...but kesian gak lah..
My mum also called me during my BUS EXPEDITION..i was cursing like mad..she in between laughter told me to be patient...sekali skala je naik bus..dugaan lah..bla..bla..bla..lah..but she had me at one point..
"u just get one the taste of others hardship.. u complain like mad...(i even vowed not to take the bus anymore..next time flight all the way..) u get soo worked up because u have a choice..other people go thru it everytime.. however bad their experiences are.. its their only choice..if u didn't have a choice..u wud just go with the flow n not whine n complain..."
Which made me think...life's like that..we complain because we have choices..but if that was my only means of transportation..would i get so worked up?? sure i was late by almost 2hrs plus but i arrived safely..n i get to be reunited with bam..bam...(at that point of time..communications with hubbs had been put off..bcause he was soo caught up with work..n i was soooo into furious fits..= not a good time to b having a decent conversation..he joined us after work n i had cooled off from the incident...
Moral of the story: if u take the bus..buy form a reliable bus company..n stop complaining..others face these kinds of hardship everyday...
The HAIR urge....
I have this weird trait wen it concerns my hair..it's like..wen the urge comes to have it cropped off or permed or the sort..i just have to do it like NOW!! it cannot wait..it must be within 48hrs.. or else it it will bug me..like constantly..it rants in my head like " i must cut my hair!!..i must cut my hair!!!.." it only shuts up wen im fast asleep...
So this urge happened to me last weekend..i looked at my reflection in my not so magic mirror..n i looked at my not so healthy locks..n "BoOOm!!" the clock ticks n the chants starts....
So after visiting my grandma last saturday..hubbs wanted to take a nap..i just couldn't wait to dive into a salon...didn't even care to go inside my hse once everyone was out of the car...i just needed to go to the salon...(yea..it was that bad!!) but mr. hubbs manage to persuade me into performing Asar prayers first...
Off i scooted to Taipan to my fav salon ..KIMMARIE...I love going there because it was cheap..RM25 for senior stylist haircut plus wash n blow..i reckon it was a steal..plus the stylist there r friendly n they really tell u what style suits u n not that suits their pocket...i was intending to do hair relaxing..perhaps in a few months time..but the stylist told me not to do any of the sort as i have this natural wave at the bottom of my locks....so according to him..it looks nice..so just a haircut wud do..
So after the cropping n trimming..the stylist mention that i do not need to do any trimming or the sort for 6 months... (c i told u guys it was a steal...RM25 for 6 months!!.. cheaper than hubbs hair maintainance..cropping at a barber cost him RM10 per month!!)
The only downside of this place is that its Sooooo hard to park in this area..so Weekends preferably n not during lunch hours...but it was a breeze for me as it was only 5 mins from home..
With the hair chopped..now i can get my good nites sleep back without having to worry about any hair nightmares...hihihi
So this urge happened to me last weekend..i looked at my reflection in my not so magic mirror..n i looked at my not so healthy locks..n "BoOOm!!" the clock ticks n the chants starts....
So after visiting my grandma last saturday..hubbs wanted to take a nap..i just couldn't wait to dive into a salon...didn't even care to go inside my hse once everyone was out of the car...i just needed to go to the salon...(yea..it was that bad!!) but mr. hubbs manage to persuade me into performing Asar prayers first...
Off i scooted to Taipan to my fav salon ..KIMMARIE...I love going there because it was cheap..RM25 for senior stylist haircut plus wash n blow..i reckon it was a steal..plus the stylist there r friendly n they really tell u what style suits u n not that suits their pocket...i was intending to do hair relaxing..perhaps in a few months time..but the stylist told me not to do any of the sort as i have this natural wave at the bottom of my locks....so according to him..it looks nice..so just a haircut wud do..
So after the cropping n trimming..the stylist mention that i do not need to do any trimming or the sort for 6 months... (c i told u guys it was a steal...RM25 for 6 months!!.. cheaper than hubbs hair maintainance..cropping at a barber cost him RM10 per month!!)
The only downside of this place is that its Sooooo hard to park in this area..so Weekends preferably n not during lunch hours...but it was a breeze for me as it was only 5 mins from home..
With the hair chopped..now i can get my good nites sleep back without having to worry about any hair nightmares...hihihi
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While bloghopping, i found an interesting cause that i strongly support..n hope u guys will do too..i extracted the most important and common Q&A concerning breastfeeding..n due to this is why most breastfeeding especially those exclusivly find it a very offensive subject wen people give negative comments or judge them wen all thier trying to do is give thier ultimate best to thier child...
so if ur on the same boat as me pls sign this petition ....by clicking here
Why should babies be breastfed?
so if ur on the same boat as me pls sign this petition ....by clicking here
Why should babies be breastfed?
- Breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. Breast milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby's growth and development. Most babies find it easier to digest breast milk than they do formula.
- There are health risks to the baby if it is not breastfed. Breast milk has agents (called antibodies) in it to help protect infants from bacteria and viruses. Babies who are not exclusively breastfed for 6 months are more likely to develop a wide range of infections diseases including ear infections, diarrhea, and respiratory illnesses. They are sick more often and have more doctor's visits.
- Breastfed babies score higher on IQ tests in childhood, especially babies who were born prematurely.
- Nursing uses up extra calories, making it easier to lose the extra weight gained during pregnancy. It also helps the uterus to get back to its original size and lessens any bleeding you might have after giving birth.
- Breastfeeding lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancers and possibly the risk of hip fractures and osteoporosis after menopause.
- Breastfeeding can help women bond with their babies. Physical contact is important to newborns and can help them feel more secure, warm and comforted.
BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING
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2. What are good breastfeeding practices?
Good breastfeeding practices include:
- Starting to breastfeed within one hour of birth
- Feeding the baby breastmilk and nothing else, not even water, for the first six months of life
- Introducing other appropriate and adequate foods thereafter while continuing to breastfeed the baby for as long as possible
3. Why is breastfeeding the baby within one hour of birth important
The breasts make milk only if they are stimulated by suckling. A baby just born needs only a few drops of milk, and the mother's breasts have this. When the baby suckles, the breast is stimulated to produce more milk. The baby will go to sleep with the just the few drops, but when he/she wakes up, the mother's breast will be full of milk for the next feed. The first few drops of milk, called colostrum, protects the baby from infections. Feeding within one hour of birth can reduce the risk of illness by 6 times.
4. How can a woman start breastfeeding within an hour after a Cesarian?
Initiation of breastfeeding is often delayed after a cesarian section. However, the woman can start breastfeeding as soon as she is fully conscious and alert. Women who have epidural anesthesia are generally able to hold the baby sooner and nurse for a longer period initially, than those who have general anesthesia. It is important that the woman breastfeeds the baby during the first day.
5. What is colostrum and how does it help the baby?
Colostrum is the thick, yellowish milk that the mother's breast produces for the first few days after delivery. It is rich in antibodies against several common diseases. When the baby drinks colostrum, the antibodies pass into its body and help to protect the baby against these infections, which can be life threatening for the baby
6. What is exclusive breastfeeding?
Exclusive breastfeeding means giving the baby only breastmilk and nothing else. Any other fluid or foods, even water, can interfere with the milk supply.
During the six months of exclusive breastfeeding, the baby does not require anything else, not even water. Breastmilk alone is sufficient to meet all its needs. During this period, the baby should not be given any water, other milks, juices, teas, soups, or any other kinds of liquids and solids, other than immunization (drops, such as Oral Polio Vaccine), any medication as part of a treatment prescribed by a qualified health worker.
8. What if the baby continues to be hungry after breastfeeding?
All women can produce enough milk for their babies. Only extremely malnourished women may have difficulty in doing so. The amount of milk produced depends on how often the baby suckles and for how long. The flow of milk from the breast to the baby is dependent upon the woman's state of mind. If she is depressed or worried, the milk that is already in her breasts may not flow to the baby's mouth. She may then get the feeling that her breasts are not producing enough milk for the baby. A trained counsellor can help the woman with her stress and fears, so that the milk will flow from her breast to the baby.
9. What about sore breasts, cracked nipples, etc.?
These problems are usually caused when the milk produced by the breast does not reach the baby. They can be easily treated by a health worker. A trained counsellor can help the woman to relax and enjoy breastfeeding. As the baby continues to suckle and draw out the milk, the problems will disappear.
10. Will exclusive breastfeeding for six months weaken the mother?
A breastfeeding woman requires some extra nutritious food everyday as milk production requires about 800 calories daily. An extra helping of wholesome fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and calcium-rich foods such as an extra glass of milk will meet her needs. She must drink plenty of water during the day while breastfeeding.
11. Can a woman breastfeed if her breasts are small?
Of course! Breast size is not related to the ability to produce milk. Breast size is dependent on the amount of fatty tissue in the breast, and not the amount of milk.
12. Does breastfeeding make breasts sag?
Several studies have shown that breastfeeding does not cause breasts to sag. Sagging is a natural and inevitable process that happens because of age, number of pregnancies and smoking. Diet a
nd genetics may also play a role. Sagging of breasts is not related to breastfeeding in any way.
13. How can a working woman exclusively bring up her baby on breastmilk?
Today, several governments and private sector institutions offer maternity leave to women, when the women can recuperate from child birth and breastfeed the baby. When women do have to go to work, they can express their breastmilk either by hand or by using a breastpump. This milk can be stored, warmed as needed and fed to the baby by the care giver.
14. What about infant formula and other baby milk produced by companies? Are these as good as breastmilk?
Breastmilk is the best milk for babies. No other milk, whether fresh, or powdered, can meet their needs fully. Even the most hygienically manufactured milk is not as good as breastmilk for the baby. However, several times, the manufactured milks may be contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, toxics, etc. Or the water that is used for mixing the milk may be contaminated with these substances even if it is boiled, making other milks doubly dangerous for the baby.
15. Is it safe to take medications while breastfeeding?
Always tell the health worker that you are breastfeeding before taking any medication. The health worker will advise you on the need, the dosage and the precautions you may need to take.
all info are obtained from ONE MILLION CAMPAIGN
p/s there's no such thing as insufficient milk...it's just mind over matter subject...a negative input will actually cause the production of milk to be low..as the body will react in a sense that the baby needs to be supplemented...so guys..pls..if ur not exclusively breastfeeding..its ok..but don't meddle with negative comments of an exclusive breastfeeding mother..cause it does disrupt her milk production...
