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Ryan turns 1 year old....

2010-12-01T09:08:00.001+08:00

How time flies so fast!!...with a blink..my 2nd boy..sudah 1 year old....on 22nd October 2010...

Am I ready for the 3rd pregnancy?? ndak tau la ni...my aim to loose another 5 kg not yet achieve..maybe next year? only God knows...

I organized a small family gathering for Ryan's birthday..........well, guess, I've done it my self...all by myself...me myself and I...hehhee...the birthday cake, the food everything....I was exhausted..but satisfied..it was meaningful to me.

My homemade carrot cheesecake.....

The birthday boy..bad mood..didn't want to cut the cake...

Tengok tuh........

nangis la pulak....orang sang for him....dia pulak nangis...

the birthday boy...seriousnya..

Mummy and Ryan...

p/s; Abangnya mana??sibuk bermain..mana ingat mo snappy2 nih...

Happy birthday Son..Mummy and baba loves you so much........we'd die for you...May God Bless...and may you become anak yang soleh........Amin............

Our 2010 Eid

2010-11-26T15:38:00.000+08:00

Most of the picture i uploaded in my FB account..

All I can say about this year Raya was....amazing...
1st..I dah boleh bergaya...hehehe..since last year kan I was preggo...so this year boleh la cantek2..
2nd..azam nak buat kuih2 raya..nak baked kek2 segala..tapi...a week before raya..me jatuh sakit...demam..in fact the whole family pon demam....so ndak ada lah kuih2 ni... ndak pa..next yr boleh try lagi..insyaallah..
3rd..tema kita raya ni merah menyala u........

It's been a while.....

2010-11-26T15:32:00.000+08:00

It's been a while... A while?????????????????????? it's been months...since I last update this blog...
been busy??? no...more like...hot hot chicken poop hahahaaa....

what moves me to update my long lost blog?? hahaha...simply coz I wanted to create a new blog..my cooking blog la....then, ter nampak la my older blog...sayang mau delete.....so I just update apa yang ada saja lah..

hehehee...

Breastfeeding progress ~ 5 months 1 week

2010-03-30T14:23:00.000+08:00

It's been a long time I did not record down..(formalnya) my bf experience...

well, I still breastfeed..exclusive okay!..it's just that for the past 2 weeks, my EBM stock is getting less and less...It could be because of the side effect from my Diet program..or probably because of Ryan is getting older?
or??

Hmmm..I admit for the past few days, i have decrease my pumping session from 4 times a day to 3 times a day. It could be that I was busy with the house chores or even tired! I also admit, there was a time..ada evil yang menghasut to even start wean my baby...oh no..................!! I have to stay strong..mentally,physically and of course strong will!! I can't stop! I'm already half way! at least, if I evern wanted to wean him, let it be he turn 1 year old! at least...

But of course, there is a reason why such "weaning" word exist in my mind...it's too personal...I don't and can't even blog or tell it to anyone..except me myself and I.. ;(..huhuhuhu...

Ok now, Ann, let's get started..pile up your EBM stock again.. rajin rajin kan mengepam..even tired ka...busy ka.. that's is the sacrifice that you have to pay! but you know it's worth! to see your son grow with your milk instead of cow..don't repeat the same mistake,,time Aree...oh...poor Aree....

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm...

Till then...

Baby Wearing

2010-03-30T11:39:00.002+08:00

I'm actually a fan of baby wearing..but Ryan seems doesn't like the idea.

I bought a Jumpsac Ring sling when Ryan was 1 month old -(gosh that thing cost me RM 135 including shipping!), hoping that I could carry him..but once Me and my hubby tried it out, it was not meant for us I guess!. 1st, Ryan was a big newbie, He's leg were quite long, compare to other baby.. 2nd, I yang kesian tengok dia dalam tu rung sling..nampak mamcam dia suffocated!! hahhahaha...I wanted to try again when he's 6 months old..(which is next month)

When he was 2 months ++ I bought another carrier. which is Mothercare brand. hmm...i just like he structure and the color red and black looks daredevil to me hehehhehe..and that thing cost me RM 169.90..isshhh.....isshhh.. and turned out that Ryan never likes his carrier. When ever I tried to carry him, he will cry like he's stuff inside a guni or whatever!

But, last Sunday, I tried again. and finally..he's quite comfortable..within 20 minutes he fall asleep...amazing...since he's is teething, the part he likes the most about the carrier was when he was able to chew the sponge/tali next to his mouth!..no wonder he diam diam..rupanya...ya Allah..he was chewing the thing until my baju also got wet!..haiiiiyaa....

Nevertheless I'm happy! senang nak bawa dia sini sana dgn carrier..bukan ringan si Ryan ni..8.5 kg?? angkat with your own bare hand??? hmmmm....tegap la I ni..

Tengok tu...kesedapan dia makan tu spongy....hehehhe.

On Diet, bored, bla bla bla...

2010-03-23T22:52:00.000+08:00

Seriously........I am on diet!!
can't wait for my progress....

Seriously..tonight..I'm soo..........damn bored......what else to do after the house chores???
only me and sons di rumah..itupun Aree & Ryan tidur awal......huhuhuhu...

1. Cooking - done
2. cleaning the mess after cooking - done
3. laundry - done
4. susun baju, stuff in CD - done
5. iron baju aree - not done coz belum kering..
6. pumping - ehhmm.nanti at midnite..
7. blogging - tengah blog lah ni..
8. cuci Ryan punya CD- not done, nanti jam 11 pm.
9. cuci toilet - done, tapi yang di luar saja...
10. packing barang2 Aree for t'row - alaa...almost lupa, ok mo buat la ni...
11. facebooking - ehhmm...on going, every 30 minutes..hahahahahha...

psstt..boring betul ka I ni ah????

Till then

Ryan at 5 months ~ 22nd March 2010

2010-03-23T22:30:00.003+08:00

How time flies.. Ryan is already 5 months old
he's getting cuter and cuter..

At 5 months Ryan -

Sudah turn around..actually, I've noticed him did that at 4 months in 2 weeks...but with our help la..but now, he can do it himself..
Starts calling his tooth! hahahha..that's what my mum call...he likes to make a bubble of his saliva and play with it..and sometimes ketawa sendiri...Funny kali kan..
Getting heavier and lengthier...i bet dia mesti lagi tinggi dari abangnya ni..
Shows the sign of readiness of his 1st solid food. but the mommy yang belum ready lagi ni...not sure he's ready ka tidak. when Aree coming got 6 months few years back, like the typical mother and adviced by my mom and my aunt, I started to give Aree cereal miixed in his milk..but now, i realized (After thorough reading) that was not the right method. this time, i wanted to fed Ryan in a right way, let him know that his 2st solid food supposed to be spoon or finger feed. Be it any fruit puree, or even bubur nasi...Insyaalah,..let me try..see how it works.
Alhamdullilah...up to now, My lil Ryan belum di serang demam lagi...I think this is berkat dari susu ibu...YES...I still exclusively breastfeed him...I know..it's really challenging..really...it's hard..I have to kasi kuat semangat jak ni..
until now, he doesn't like to be wrap (baby wear)..I wasted away my money to bought Mothercare carrier that cost me RM 169.690 and Ring sling that cost me RM 140.00.I think, he rimas bah tu kena wrap wrap..panas bah maybe hehehehhe..
he weighs 8.45 kg and 67 cm tall.
he did not cry when the doctor injected him..his facial expression was sort of like..uwwgghhh..wat was that..macam kena gigit semut?? hahahaha..
Alhamdulillah..he does not as cranky as before, it's so easy to make him sleep at night! when. he's too sleepy, I just have to lay him down and he will sleep himself...

at 4 months 2 weeks, he can turn around..sudah..

Trying to be serious kunun...

His seductive smiles..

Time kena Jab..langsung ndak menangis...

After jabbed, dia tekejut sekejap jak...

Finally, with his big bro that loves him soooooo..much!

Next month, he will starts his 1st solid food..hmm..ndak sabar rasanya..

Till then...

My Long lost passion...

2010-03-18T22:36:00.000+08:00

Hahahhaa....what is it? Baking la... I love baking so...much...I know I have a hidden talent on that. I know I can bake a delicious yummy cake, IF I practice more, 2-3 times a week at least...The only thing is that, I lack of decorating skills..I can improve it..with a lot, a lot of practices. Errghh...and..I'm not creative..Can't think of my own design...that..I don't like about me..not specifically in cake decoration, but with most of things that involve creativity...

Ok, back to cake baking, before I got pregnant with my 2nd Son, I used to bake & decorate fresh cream cake..I even managed to get some order from my cousins and friends.. I think I want to start over. I want to enroll myself again to cake baking and decoration class and master the skills. Creativity comes later la...Itu lain crita...tiru jak orang lain punya design and revamp it a bit..tadaa....that's my cake! hahahahha...

One thing that, my equipment is not complete yet, I'm in need to buy a heavy duty oven and heavy duty mixer...if I have these 2 equipment my "cake" kingdom is complete...

So this year, I'll definitely want to receive order for Layer Cake..I just use my existing oven yang not soo heavy duty la.....Yeah...I'm good at it..well, I only bake it once a year...apa lagi during Hari Raya season la...I know I can do it..I just have to set up my determination to the highest mode.. besides, I can get quite a lot of money..yeay....

Here are some of my cakes...My fave...goes to...yummy yam..so..yummylicious..nyum...nyum..

A - 1st Attempt of baking & decorating using fresh cream - Black Forrest

B - 1st Attempt of baking blueberry cream cheese cake

C - 1st Attempt of chocolate moist cake

D - 1st Attempt of Oreo Cream cheese

E - 2nd Attempt of Oreo Cream Cheese

F & G - 3rd Attempt of Oreo Cream cheese

H - 1st attempt of Yam Cake..nyum nyum...

Till then...

Selling CDs - My part time business

2010-03-18T11:42:00.003+08:00

After cracking my head. Thinking whether I should carry on this part time business or not, at the very last, I have decided – “I SHOULD” go on with it. I feel like I rather die trying and know the result. Doesn’t matter I Succeed or failed! At least I know! Rather than I die for not trying at all! That, my friend. Even worse.

I know, it’s not easy. Even this is only part time aka small business. Right after this idea pop up, I faced two obstacles!

Is not easy to get support from your friends/families. I remember somebody told me that when you’ re trying to do something new aka businesses, the one you hope the most aka your friends/families, not all of them will show the liking to your ideas. Some of them will encourage you to go for it – Which is good and they can consider as your true friends/families and they’re not holding you back! But most of them. Hmmm….they rather “die” (I think) from encouraging you to proceed with your ideas or etc etc etc..You know what I mean…
Start up capital – which is my main issue now!, since we just bought and moved to a new house on December 09, almost 98% of our savings streamed to the house, renovations, furniture, etc etc..I do not dare to withdraw any more bucks from the saving. We have to have if for emergency.. Knowing that ...shit happens! I have to find ways how?? My husband does not like the thought of “mortgage” from the financial institutions. Even me to! We have enough commitment to pledge on (the house, the car, the credit card, kids school/baby sitter fees, etc, etc) my last option, is, to borrow some money from my mum – which she has turned me down! To my disbelief! How could she? Or maybe my business proposal was not really convincing? I was like OMG…it hurts me…A LOT! But it’s okay. (It took me almost a week to recover) .I take it up as a challenge!

Okay, so what I’m gonna sell?

Hm…some baby/kid stuffs. Since my $$$ is not consenting me to purchase variety of stuffs, so I guess I will focus on selling cloth diaper. It’s not a branded one..Like Happy Henys ka, Bum Genius ka, Growbaby ka, Bitti’ Diish ka, Bottom Bumper ka etc.. It’s actually just an ordinary CD - made in China. The quality wise, it’s not bad at all! I’ve been using it for 3 months now.
My review, I tried Happy Henys, Bottom Bumper, Bitti’ Diish, Dream Eze, Tiny Tush..It performs the same quality/standard as the made in China one [the fact is, those branded CDs are also made in China what? If you see the reverse side, you can see that it stated “Made in China”. You indeed are buying the brand.]! Even My iPhone 3Gs is clearly stated assemble in China..hmmm..
In line of the concept of diapering your child saves our $$$ I think buying these non-branded CD is much more worth every penny spends. I spend almost RM 1000.00 to get those branded CDs whilst I’ve spend RM 200.00 to get 12 pcs of non – branded CD that carry the same quality as the branded CDs. For mothers out there, do not feel offended on my review. This is what I’ve experienced. Well everybody has their on thoughts right?

Okay, How to get it/do it?

Found my suppliers. 2 of them. Quite a good wholesale price though. Already place my order anyway.
My start up capital?? Let see…have to dig in & out la...for sure it’s my own money...
How to sell? Let see, at the moment I only can think two ways , mouth to mouth, flying brochures to my neighbors inbox..

Okay, where I’m gonna do it/ sell it?

Of course, this is part time. So I’m gonna sell it from home to home, hand to hand,
On line store. But this is to be KIV. Since I do not have a lot of stuffs in hand, I do not want to publish and promotes my web to public/people. It will embarrass me!well..1st impression is important!

Okay, Who is my customers?

Strangers?
Neighbors
Relatives
Friends

Okay, when to do it?

Anytime if I received order la..
Or if I go to kenduri kendara ka, family gathering ka, will bring few stocks in and promote cloth diapering.

Okay, last but not least, WHY I want to do it?

To sustain my family income of course.
To have extra money for my own personal use. So that I can shop my own personal things, going to spa-ing my self without having a 2^nd thought that the money i have in my bank account is for household, bills, etc.
I wanted to buy sewing machine! I want to gain skills in sewing so that I can make money out of it.
I wanted to have my own extra money to buy things that I want without asking it from my husband. (The thing about me is that, when I want something and asked from someone, I don’t ever like to be turned down. It really makes me soooooooooo…frustrated.)

Hmmm…what a long write up ah..I feel somewhat relief though! I wish my self all the best of luck! May I be success..and let my business grow and grow…

Till then..

Family Outing…Feb/Mar 2010

2010-03-08T11:16:00.004+08:00

Last 2 weeks have been a blast to us! Hahhaha…As a “Love- to-hang out” family, we’ve been hanging out to of course our so called 2^nd home “1Borneo”, we go there almost like 3-4 times a week. The reason is because, it’s near to our house, only 5-8 minutes drive... of course...short cut...ikut jalan from University Apartment…there was 1 time my bro in law mentioned that going from/to our house from/to 1 Borneo is like a “snake” U-turn sana, U- turn sini…when we pikir pikir balik..betul bah jugak..Almost 4 U-turns wo..

We are at 1 Borneo...

Ryan, concentrating to get his EBM, with the "helpful" hubby (Ya ka?)

Cranky time...

Aree, with his Jungle Fury Red Rangers glass

At Wisma Merdeka...

Nenen with his EBM, now, when ever we go for our outing, I'll get ready at least 4oz of EBM, so that hubby can help me to kasi nenen Ryan and I can concentrate on Window shopping..hhehehhee...

Si Cute Ryan...

2^ndly, our 1^st out door activity for 2010, bring Aree to swimming. Not a real swimming la…both me and my hubby do not know how to swim! Hehehhe…but Aree should and must know! It’s part of his “Wajib” curriculum beside martial arts and music! I wanted him to learn how to swim so that he could survive in any unforeseen circumstances (when ever we have water activities). Of course, with all my might, I try not to bring my sons go mandi laut…scarry wo….touch wood!!

Ok, back to the pool story, I was very happy to see Aree happy! It was worth! He couldn’t stop smiling when he was in the pool, as early as 6 am he woke up, and keep mentioning that 7.00 o’clock will coming shortly that we should get ready! This boy ah…kalau mau janji sama dia mesti mo buat wo..kalau tidak…he will remember until he grows up maybe…

Oh ya, forgot to mentioned, that we went to Beringgis Beach Resort’s pool. Unfortunately this is the 1^st and last we bermandi manda di sana..as the receptionist mentioned that starting 2010, their pool only for their guest! So to have that privilege, we have to stay there! Which is nonsense! My parent’s house is just 0.5 minutes away from the resort! Hmmmm…we have to find other resort that can let non-stay guest to utilize their pool facility!
Beringgis Beach Resort

The father does not know how to swim, so he joined the son!Look at Aree's happy face!

After berendam...lapar la pulak...

Till Then..

Maternity Attire

2010-03-08T10:02:00.000+08:00

Hahahha…I know I know…it’s too early…but it was a good deal…my friend told me that there was this shop “on sale” maternity attire for 50% off.. and baju dia pun cute cute..and sized! Not free size ah….so, last week, I went to this shop and managed to get one!, green color! It cost me RM 69.95. the original price is RM 139.90. so it’s worth to buy!..the dress kinda cute…green color…. My hubby said it ‘s like the “susu cap junjung” uniform.. ishhhh…whatever…for me, I like it, and it’s totally worth my money…

Cute kan!

Ryan Turns 4 months old today!

2010-02-22T14:38:00.004+08:00

Time flies so fast!! I did not even realize that my little Ryan turns 4 months old today.

That means, my journey of exclusive breastfeeding has been on going for 4 months! yea! big hugs for me.. ;p

Hmm.. at 4 months old:

Weigh almost 8 kg ++ (I guess) because, at 4 months no immunization schedule is set, so I based on our visit to Dr, last 2 weeks where he weighted 7.8 Kg
His neck is almost 80% strong..ya ka..? ya la bah tu..
Still cranky when comes to his napping time.controllable? urrgggh...how do i tackle? let him in his world la...what to do? give him my boobs also cry, give him bottle feed also cry, kasi buai also cry, simpan di katil also cry...last last i just let him cry and kasi baring...then pandai tidur sendiri...hmmm...
When in good mood, he talks, laughs and smiles a lot!! i like..............
He loves to see his surrounding, especially in the car, he loves to see outside.. even though mengantuk - ngantuk pun masih mau tinguk sini sana..
He loves to sucks the whole of his hand.
Most of his hair has fallen down. end up with I asked my auntie to kasi gondol his kepala..he looks cute anyway..hahahahha...
Aree loves his brother sooo...much..i think he can't even live without him..every time if his little brother cry, he will always says "jangan la nangis Ryan, mummy tidak marah la.." hahahahha..very funny..it always makes me smile when he says that.

That's my boys...I love them both!

Hehehe...18xxx....montel nya my son ni..

Look at his smile...really make

my day

God has sent these 2 angels into my

life....what 's life without them
both!

Aree yang hansem...

Till then..

Valentine..oh Valentine...

2010-02-12T15:11:00.002+08:00

Big V- day is just around the corner. Since it falls together with CNY and most of florists are close on that day..Many of my colleagues have recieved a bouquet of flower in advance!

That's so sweet kan? i'm apparently so touch!especially when the husband give it to the wife, attached with a touching note, simple but touch! hmmmm.....eh' eh' dia ni..orang yang dapat bunga dia pulak yang excited... jealous ka apa si Ann? ndak la...memang in my point of view, it's such a waste of money..but 50-50 maybe..want or don't want.hahahah...

Hmmm..I think it's our nature la bah tu..women's heart ..simply melt down if we got something which is unexpected especially from their beloved husband and kids...

Oppss...It's not that i'm asking and I know our budget is quite tight..but..it's the thought that count bah kan...

Tll then...

3 Months Bf Achievment

2010-02-02T16:46:00.000+08:00

Hehehee....look what i get?? it's a cert from myself to myself.... this, keep my spirit sky rocket...

I'm So proud of My self..

BF issue

2010-02-02T16:28:00.002+08:00

It is heartbreaking to read one of my Facebook wall’s comments telling me that not every mummy has the nipple to do the job. I was quite taken aback with the comment. Knowing that this commenter has a very little knowledge in breastfeeding.

It reminds me of myself few years back. How ignorant and selfish I was.. Not even bother to googled what was breastfeeding all about! painlessly gave up on my son during his 1st few hours of life....kept telling my self a very malicious reason that I couldn't breastfeed due to my flat nipples! Even at this point, my eyes are cloud with tears. I feel sooooo...very guilty towards Aree.. I have denied his every right! I wasted away his best nutrition ever! How can I make it up to him?

To my Aree...Mummy just wanted to let you know that how sorry I am..I would give anything..my life, my soul...just to make it up to you....huhuhuhu

Till then..

Ryan turns 3 months..

2010-01-23T21:39:00.000+08:00

Ryan 3 months old bday!..yeay..

Ryan:

Weighted 6.15 kg when he was 2 months old. Now he weigh 7.45 kg
Is Super duper cranky when comes to his napping/sleeping time. My goodness. I almost do not know what to do..Speechless! He will cry like mad, screaming until his face turns to almost blue alike..macam mau jadi incredible hulk pulak..hahhaa..
Is Turning to be cuter each and everyday…especially when he smiles..so sweet..(macam mummy dia ni..hehehhee…)
Is Able to lift his head, likes to look around especially looking at the ceiling..
Loves to hear his brother sing a BEN 10 song for him. He will pay his attention to his bro whenever his big bro sing the song.
Will smile when his nappy is being changed. He just loves it!
Can finish up to 25 – 28oz of my EBM a day ( I leave him with his nanny from 7.00 am to 5.30 – 6pm)
Loves when people talk to him.
Doesn’t like to be left alone in his crib
Doesn’t really take his nap during day time, he will only sleep for 15 – 20 minutes. The longest is only up to 1 hour.
Will sleep thru the night though. He will sleep as early as 8.00 pm and only wakes up 2 times for his “nenen” time.
Loves to bath very much! He likes the bubble maybe, kicking here and there.. Bathing time is another way to brighten up his day..

Mother Asked To Leave Houston's Restaurant For Breastfeeding In Public

2010-01-22T10:46:00.000+08:00

I feel sorry for her.. this is inhuman..this is our rights and we should protect our rights..Breastfeeding in public can be considered as natural we have the right to do it anywhere and anytime! People who are offended by it should should just leave or turn away!

BOCA RATON, Fla. - A new mom is at the center of controversy after she was asked to leave a Houston's restaurant for breast-feeding her infant.
Simone Bertucci, the mother of a 5-month-old baby boy, Marcello, is speaking up.
"I didn't know what my rights were," Bertucci said.
She was breast-feeding her infant son during a family dinner at Houston's when management asked her to leave.
"I wanted to cry," Bertucci said. "I wanted to crawl under the table like I did something wrong, but I didn't do anything wrong."
Bertucci said she finished feeding her son in her car and came back inside the restaurant.
"I'm humiliated," she said. "I really am. I am in shock."
After consulting a family attorney, Bertucci said she found out that the Houston's restaurant violated her rights.
"I want all women to be aware of it," she said. "We do have rights and there is nothing wrong with nursing your baby in public."
According to a Florida law, women have an unconditional right to breast-feed anywhere, public or private, covered or uncovered.
"This is the most natural thing we could do for our babies and I just wanted to be heard that we have nothing to hide," Bertucci said. "We really don't."
While the law states that women have an unconditional right to breast-feed anywhere, personal opinions are still vary about public breast-feeding.
"I would say if it was covered, I think it would be okay," a woman said.
"I think it's a natural thing," a passerby said.

Till then

CDing my baby…

2010-01-21T16:16:00.005+08:00

I was 8 weeks pregnant the1^st time I heard about CD and it was also from my dear Friend –Erna. At that time I wondered why she wanted to trouble herself to CDing her newborn as disposable diapers are more convenient than the lampin kain..

In silent, I googled everything about CD. Begin from its benefit to baby, the cost involve and the benefit to me of course. I started to fancy all those cute CD name it from Bitti Dish, Happy heinys, Bottom bumper etc..but you see, it’s quite pricey you know!.

Before investing, I do the online comparison with each of the CD, from the branded one to the cheapest I can get which is Coolababy (china mari). Still tidak puas hati, I bought 4 CDs online. My 1^st ever CD was 1 size pocket CD Kasihku Sayangku and tada..Coolababy . Quite satisfied with the brand and the quality, I become addicted..Then every month, I would spend RM 200++ to buy new CD, be it Freshbots, coolababy, Happy Heinys, Bitti Dish Polka dots blue, Dream Eze, Bottom bumper...

Part of my collections..look at the polka dot blue..cantik kan..tapi harga pun cantik jugak wo

All my CDs collection are one size and most of it are non-printed as I don’t want to spend my money on the printed and sized CD. I wanted to invest for long term and I guess it’s a 1 size pocket diaper. I wanted to minimize every penny I spent so that I could buy another baby’s goodies. Heheh..Anyway, it’s all depends on mum’s choice, some mummies prefer to have sized CD or otherwise.

But, for 1 sized CD, I only managed to Cding my baby when he turns 1 month old. My baby weighted 3.5 kg when he was born and the Cd was way too big for him. So I have to wait until dia besar sikit la… which was when he was 1 month old. Itu la satu keburukan dia..

After trial and error, doing comparison between branded CD, AIO,Fitted Diaper, China Mari CD:

My son is more comfortable in wearing one size CD
The material from China mari CD and branded CD aka expensive CD, is more or less the same. For all we know, we only buying the brand (US brand but manufactured in China)hahaha..That’s fact right!Nowadays everything in this world comes from China! May it be computer parts, all branded goods like NIKE,ADIDAS make up..etc…ndak percaya? Nanti I show the picture ah.. I bought this mineral lipstick direct from US – ELF, happy konon dapat shipment dari US alih alh tengok made in China..kacau betul…
In future, if only I wanted to buy branded CD, I want to buy 2 -3 pcs cukupla..itu pun untuk bawa jalan – jalan..atau pigi kenduri kendara ka..Party ka…boleh la menayang konon hahaha…but to be serious, memang for branded CD the quality is there la…sayang mau pakai for everyday use.. Everyday use I pakai yang murah aka reasonable jak…

What else? Ha, see my new arrival CD.. I bought another 10 CDs for my son’s daily use…ala good bargain one..and good quality…really like the CD. If you guys want it, feel free to go to this e-store. The owner also very friendly. I just met her today..now she become one of my friend!

I bought 10 CDs...look at the purple and blue color..nice eh??hehhee...

Comes with 2 inserts

Till then..

Discreet Breastfeeding…

2010-01-20T10:52:00.000+08:00

Another challenge on breastfeeding is that I have to discreet breastfeeding whenever I’m in public. Hubby, me and Aree loves to hang out in shopping mall, be it weekdays or weekend but when Ryan comes, we have to minimize our activity for a while…

It’s because of:

I have to plan where would we be going? As far as I know, there’re only 2 places in KK that provide nursing room. One is in Parkson 1 Borneo (lucky that they provide a comfort seat in their fitting room as well) and the other one is in Metrojaya at Suria Sabah.
Some people, they’ll look at me with ten kind of look when I breastfeed in public, hellooo..It’s with nursing cover mind you!
Ryan is super duper cranky when comes to his napping time. He will mengamuk like mad, until his face turns to red and blue .. It’s quite hard to calm him down..
I have yet to purchase a Snowbear 2 in 1 warmer. I guess belum ada budget to buy lagi kot…
Last but not least, I haven’t found my nursing top yet! Hahaha…I actually waiting for a good time to buy....ya la..Nursing top quite pricey…have to really on-line window shop, hopping to find a very good bargain…

Till then..

My very 1st attempt of decorating flower...

2010-01-15T23:12:00.000+08:00

Never thought that i would decorating flower myself.. but then, the interest suddenly come when we move to our very own new house....
my hubby said not bad..but for me, macam ada something wrong jak ni....

Indiscreet Breastfeeding Manifesto

2010-01-15T14:34:00.003+08:00

Again, i was fascinated with this manifesto, drafted by Sundae Horn lives on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, with her husband, Rob Temple, and their children, Emmet (6) and Caroline (3). She is the editor of The Ocracoke Observer, the island's monthly newspaper. Although her own breastfeeding days are over, she remains an advocate for nursing mothers and is studying to become a breastfeeding counselor.

Indiscreet Breastfeeding Manifesto

I will nurse my child anytime, anywhere, no matter who is present or what I am wearing.

I will bare my breast with pride and confidence.- This one i have to re think la...

I will not apologize for nourishing and nurturing my child.

I will not smother my child with a napkin or blanket.

I will smile at everyone around me and ignore rude stares.

I will know that I am giving my child the perfect infant food from the most efficient, ecological, and economical delivery system.

I will know that I am giving my child the healthy start that is his or her birthright.

I will set an example for women and girls, educate the public, dispel breastfeeding myths, desexualize the breast, and make the world a better place, all through the simple act of feeding my child.

it'a good thing to know that i'm not alone...

Study finds breast milk has longer shelf life than previously though

2010-01-15T14:17:00.001+08:00

I found this research articles from this web.

Thought want to share it in my blog.

Real breastfeeding journey….

2010-01-14T10:19:00.003+08:00

Even though I’m not a 1st time mummy, but breastfeeding is definitely the 1st experience for me.
When I was pregnant with Aree, It had never come across my mind to fully breastfeed him. In my mind, I just wanted to breast feed him during my confinement itu pun plus with formula milk... when I flash back; I regretted it...If only I could turn back time.

For my 2nd pregnancy, I don’t want to repeat the same mistake like I did. How did I start to realize that breastfeeding is crucial I must say? Well, a friend of mine inspired me to breast feed! She is a 1st time mom, committed to exclusive breastfeeding and cloth diapering her baby, so I said to myself why not me? I know it’s hard, but if other people can do it why can’t I? So, I began to Google all about breastfeeding and cloth diapering. I was amazed to know that nowadays many modern mama is breastfeeding their babies! In my heart says, I am so far behind….

When I was 7 or 8 weeks pregnant with Ryan, I said to my self that I wanted to breastfeed my baby. I kept telling that to my self everyday. I also kept telling to my hubby almost everyday about how eagerly I was wanted to breastfeed. And warned him that I wanted his support for this..Being a loving husband...he just nod and just said "ok..Anything you want dear".. hehehhe..

Thank to god al-mighty, until now (my baby is coming to 3 months this 22nd Jan) I exclusively breastfeed him. It’s like a rewarding experience to me. Even though it is not that easy as it looks like, but I keep telling my self that this is for my baby’s sake..apa yang my friend cakap memang betul..mesti mau kasi kuat semangat.. at fisrt I’m not used to have a baby fully breastfeed by me ( Aree was bottle feed, so whenever he was hungry for milk, anyone can bottle feed him.).everything must be me..and the baby, I have to feed him like every hour..i got sore nipple, engorge etc etc....but still I keep my spirit high.. further more, I invested RM 1800.00 to buy Medela FS from Aja ..mesti pakai wo.kalu tidak rugi…

When Ryan was 5 weeks old, he was diagnosed with breastmilk jaundice..i was so down.. but the doctor asked me to continue with breastfeeding..unlike my mom, she keep telling me to mix with formula..being a stubborn daughter..i against it. But I gave up when Ryan 6 weeks old, the bilirubin level rose up, I almost gave up, but something in me said, I’ve come that far, why should I give up? Things happen for a reason..it's impossible god created women to breast feed their babies just to harm them?no such thing la..
Tapi sia mengalah jugak la..my mom asked me to gave Ryan 6 oz a day of formula milk..and thank god..after few days his bilirubin level went dowm..

Now, I used to it! With an advice from my friend – Erna, and also Aja whom I know thru email (I bought Medela FS from her) I can overcome all the obstacles! I pump 5 times a day at work and at home, even though my EBM stock is not that much..only cukup cukup but I’m happy. Puas hati to see my Ryan growing…knowing that all the goodness come from me..not from “sapi” (cow la)hahahhaha..my husband also get used to it..at least malam malam he doesn’t has to wake up to feed Ryan..siok la dia…

There are more of my 1st time breastfeeding experience to share, but I’ll write it down sikit sikit la…For first time mom out there or those who is never experience the real breastfeeding, think about it again..i know it’s hard…but God Al Mighty created us- women spiritually strong, I know each of us are unique, I know we can handle this..It’s a matter we want or we don’t want! Anyway, it’s really a personal choice, to breastfeed or not to breastfeed..

Till then…

Recap for the past 7 months - Part 3

2010-01-13T12:13:00.006+08:00

Post Delivery..Me,Hubby,Aree & Ryan..

Me
Doing Fine..healing well..my "V" was really sore due to 2 kali kena cut (per my husband)but I ignored the pain..it's all come from our mind tu..if ur mind says sakit..maka akan sakit la dia...hahhaha..I started traditional massage from day 3 ( it was suppose 7 days in a row)..it was really great..as i can throw the "angin" dalam badan and kasi relax my tense muscle..I did not take any jamu..(I spend almost RM 300++ for Nona Roguy Jamu which end up 2 out of 3 ihave yet to consume till now)

Still breastfeeding, it just that the first few days was the hardest...when ever i breastfed Ryan, the contraction was soo..sakit compare to my contraction time mau beranak..I cried few times you know...sakit...but in my heart i know,the pain means good sign as it shows that rahim akan cepat mengecut and return to its original position..I enjoyed breastfeeding, but on that time, it almost stressful as baby keep on crying sebab lapar...mana dengan tu contraction yang sangat sakit lagi...the bleeding lagi...tapi it's all dugaan bah tu..tetap mau kasi kuat semangat...

Hubby..
As always...being helpful,loving to his kids...tapi sometimes annoying jugak la...hehehhe...he took almost 2 weeks leave just to take care of me and Ryan....help me with the house chores..even though not perfect..but i still be very grateful..

Aree..

Was so...happy and excited of the arrival of his new baby brother..balik2 cakap mau angkat/dukung his brother... of course! for the 1st few days/weeks, Aree was a bit cranky...super sensitive etc etc..yalah..4 years bah.. he was the only child and grandson..suddenly all the glam light goes to the little bro..memangla..but thank god..now he's back to normal..he loves his bro very very much..almost every night he will sing a lullaby of his own to his brother...hahahha..."wau, wau adek..di mana bintang..atas langit..tinggi ee awan.." 2x kalau tidak pun..lagu cina dia..i'm proud of him...and every morning..he will greet his adik, kiss him on the forehead..he soo..adorable..and loving and protecting his little bro..
of course la sometimes..he can be very noughty..lompat2 atas katil macam itu monkey..accidentanly kick his bro..etc etc...memang my anger sometimes uncontrollable..but.bila di pikir balik..he's just a 4 yrs old..it's not normal kalau dia ndak buat all those kind of things kan??

Ryan..

Hmm..what can I say??he's soo...cute...different from his big brother,their look, their character..kuat menyusu i must say..but the sad thing was he got jaundice since day 3 of life...but me n hubby were so ignorance..Ryan day 5 (27th October 09) baru checked the bilirubin level..(Aree got jaundice but hilang afer 1-2 days,,coz, aree was not fully breastfed..more formula than breastmilk!poor him..)to our surprised..the bilirubin level was sky high..473 (taken in KK specialist at 3.00 pm n the result came out at 6.30 pm)the nurse told us to go immediately to hospital Likas as the SB level was too high..there, once again Ryan's SB level rose to 483..he was admitted to the NICU together wit me of course!.

I was afraid..worried...etc...angry to myself coz dunno what to do..expecting that Ryan is like his big bro..expecting the jaundice hilang sendiri..I didn't even know consequences of high bilirubin level until the doctor explained to me that it can caused a brain damage and loss of hearing to the baby...oh my gosh...Ryan was admitted for 3 nights in ICU...he was put on phototheraphy...naked...eyes covered with a fake sunglass (made from foam and covered with black color paper)..hati ibu mana yang tidak sayu tengok baby macam tu..kena cucuk sana sini...untk amik darah...dengar tangisan lagi...I blame it to myself...sebab lambat check..huhuhu...

Ryan was diagnosed with a breastmilk jaundice..and it took him almost 8 weeks to recover from it..itupun after my mom insist on give him formula twice a day...only then the SB level decrese to 36..what a relief to me and hubby.

Recap for the past 7 months - Part 2

2010-01-13T10:03:00.005+08:00

October 22nd 2009 @ 11.05 pm, I was blessed to deliver to a beautiful and healthy baby boy weight 3.5 kg..He was soooo...adorable at that time..And to my surprise, I did not feel the pain at all!!..As soon as my baby pop..Immediately came across my mind..I want to have another baby again. this time..a baby girl heheheh...imagine la..ndak sakit bah beranak hahahha...

my contraction was so bearable..It started at 4.00 am in the morning, I suddenly terbangun from my uncomfortable sleep..Thought that i was only having a BH, then try to sambung tidur again..but it still came..every 30 minutes apart.. Failed to continue my sleep, i decided to do my laundry at 4.30 in the morning, then swiping and mopping d floor..but d contraction won't go away...still kept coming every 30 minutes...hmmm..at 6.00 am, i woke up my son, get him ready to school...

My dear hubby stayed with me,look very concern...ask me to go to clinic, but i refused, bcoz, I still can tahan the pain...I said to him that i wanted to go to find a playpen..sempat lagi pergi jalan sana Servay Hypermarket..i told my hubby if pergi Clinik awal, for sure kena tahan punya..nanti ndak sempat beli tu playpen... in the afternoon, the contraction become a bit stronger but still can tahan..it was 20 minutes apart tuh..Finally i got the play pen i wanted (the cheapeast and cute and good quality)

then we headed to KK specialist.. We arrive at KK specialist at around 1.00 pm, told the nurses there that my contraction was 20 minutes apart, they run the CTG test for me..and to my surprised, the contraction only came after 40 - 45 minutes..haiya....kenapa la ni baby ni..the nurse must be thinking i was panic and told me it might be the false alarm!! i didn't like the way she looks at me..and tidak puas hati sama tu nurse..i asked her to check with Dr. Felice.. because, my experience with Aree 4 years ago is quite the same thing, i didn't feel the contraction, but when my "V" kena check sudah buka 4cm.. at last the nurse, wanted to check my "V" itu pun after kena suruh by Dr. Felice...and to her surprise..i was dilated 5cm ah!! tulah..pintar bah tu nurse..dia pikir sia main main ka...tapi sia puas hati jugak la...heheheh...

I told the nurse that i wanted natural labor, no induce this time..i want my water break naturally....lama nya mau tunggu...my contraction was not that pain at all..still bearable..and keep coming every 20-15 minutes...ish..memang lambat la ni..malam jugak terberanak ni..i said to my hubby..I ask him to pick up Aree at school..sempat lagi mo mintak beli Yoyo..tapi ndak jadi..called my parents..etc etc..

Finally at 7.20pm, my water broke! it was like..wow!and ada bunyi macam belon pecah lagi tu..hahahah..i was soo...excited! called the nurse..and she immediately check my "v" again...and...baru buka 6cm?? apa? i asked her? 6cm only??ishh...bikin panas betul ni contraction ni..orang mo beranak cepat cepat.. they prepared me to go to the labor room. prepared a wheel chair for me..but i rejected,,i said i wanted to walk by my self kunun..so that i would look strong..hahha...ego bah tu...and sampai di labor room..baring diam2 tunggu tu contraction datang..it was like 10-8 minutes apart...while sakit2..me and my hubby, sibuk cari tempat di mana mau simpan v-cam..my hubby forgotten to bring the "stand"(lupa bah apa nama scientific dia) sia rasa sia macam dalam movie pulak hahahha...busy cari the good spot, lupa pulak yang sia sedang sakit...

my contraction became more intense, but i still can tahan.. i kept quiete; grip my hubby's hand when it attacked me..and that moment was ruined by another 1st time mama, just next to my labor bed, separated only by a piece of curtain..and she was like...OMG..bising nya.....tiada sakit pun also mau teriak..me and my hubby tension pasal tu perempuan seja..sampai sia pun lupa sakit sia ni..and my worried came, when itu perempuan pun share doctor with me..macam mana la if both of us terberanak sama sama??i don't want another doctor but Dr. Felice i said to my husband...at last! after 3 tensed hours of hearing that perempuan shouting, crying, cursing..she finally delivered her baby girl..but me?? the contraction still....the same....napa belum beranak2 lagi ni? i said to my hubby..tu camera tu pun mo habis sudah batery dia..

when Dr.Felice run a "v" checked on me.. i was dilated only 8 cm.. with not so strong contraction, she decided to IV "magic water" to me..dalam hati sia, last2 kena induce jugak..bagus induced awal tadi..menyesal sia tunggu lama lama...after 1 hour of IV, i have the urge feeling mau poop..apa lagi i told the nurse..then Dr. Felice, check on me again..and help me to "open" my serviks manually using her finger..OMG..that was painful!and within a seconds..a big urge to poop came..Dr. felice asked me to push and she only gave me 5 times to push..Push, Push, Push...my husband said, tapi dia sibuk pegang camera cari nice shot a...the 4th push..the baby's head came put..Good Job!..1 more push Dr. Felice said, and 1 last final push..u pushed like hell i tell you...finally..the baby came out..tidak sedar..he was on top of me sudah.. i was crying on that time..Don't know whether it was nangis sebab sakit or happy sebab badan sdh rasa ringan..i guess i cried for both reason..hahha...on that time la..i said to myself i want another baby..hahahha..seriously..tidak sakit bah...hhmm...sakit la..tapi ndak la pikir mau mati like the last time...

Looking at my newborn, it is a gift from heaven...he was so...beautiful..and big! hahaha...nampak dia punya chubby ni...and he looks exactly like my husband...ini yang sia betul2 tidak puas hati bah...hehehhe..sorry ya sayang! my husband recited azan for him, then the nurse brought him to the incubator....etc etc..

Last stage of labor process..the placenta delivery...Dr. Felice stiched my V.. I requested Dr. Felice to inject local anesthetic banyak banyak ..and my hubby said..my "V" kena gunting 2 kali wo...can't imagine macam mana it looks like down there..when i watched the video again..my gosh..the scissor was long enough to make me scared..grr...but on that time tidak rasa kena cut coz..kena inject with local anesthetic..i wonder di hospital governtment macam mana la tu a?

Dr. Felice is like a superb Dr. to me..she was very encouraging, enthusiastic, etc...mind you..she has a big voice and yet very petite..I really love her..my 3rd baby definetely to be deliver also by her.....

At almost 1 am, they bring the baby to my room, i personally requested to room in with my baby, i wanted to breastfeed him..i don't want to repeat the same mistake i did during Aree's time..i was an idiot..complete idiot i can say..no knowledge of breastfeeding at all! not even bother to google the benefit of breastfeeding...Poor my little Aree.. i was crying when i breastfed my 2nd boy..remembering how stupid i was...kesian my Aree bah... And..the baby latched well...no stress at all...so, i think it must be from my niat dalah hati...then it goes to the baby....since i was 8 weeks preggo with him, Sia sudah simpan niat untuk breastfeeding.misti kasi kuat semangat..thinking of all the goodness of breastfeeding...kuat semangat!!!.

I think that's it for my labor story, my baby has no problem..G6PD is normal, his poop was okay...the mother also doing fine...bangun seja terus mandi..kasi lupa all the pain down there..cos the more you think of your pain, the more it will hurt..so kasi biar saja,,after all,it won't terbuka balik ma kan..as long as sia tidak lari lari ayam..hahahhaha.... I checked out in the afternoon of Oct 23rd, eagerly to go home....with my new born baby....

hehehhehhe...hahhahaha..happynya....hahaha...

Recap for the past 7 months - Part 1

2010-01-13T09:59:00.002+08:00

Hari Raya..

Macam last year, we all balik to Beringgis...
1st day, went to my "bapa tua" house, went to his adik beradik' house..etc etc..
apa yang sia tdk puas hati sebab..sia tdk glamer ini tahun..hahahhaha...

I'm Back

2010-01-13T08:48:00.004+08:00

Whoa....my 1st entry was on June 09? OMG....i was like hot hot chicken poop..hehehe...

Finally i have d guts to write down again about my life...what happen for the past 7 months...

I'll write it down sikit sikit la...sangat panjang wo...

My First Entry

2009-06-12T16:30:00.002+08:00

I really have no idea what to write! I'm totally "blank"! why is it i want to create this blog? is it bcoz of i have read a lot of blogger mama? and start thinking to pen down my life journey same like the other mama? yea, i thought it would be very good as the more i read their blog the more i learn about life!

I'm thinking to pen down my journey of life starting today. some sort of my diary so my kids or my husband would know in later day what happen each and every day.

A bit information about me:
1. My Name : Norain Abdullah - but my friends and families call me Ann

An ugly me...

2. Coming to 29 yrs old this September
3. I'm a mother to incredibly amazing son who's 4 yrs old and his name is Farsyah Arsyaree and we call him Aree..
4. I'm 19 weeks and 6 days pregnant with my 2nd child.

So,what happen today? Nothing unusual accept that I suffer with gas & burping, i guess this is pretty normal in pregnancy. but for me this is double suffering as i have gastric and it's not good!morning sickness is over but vomiting? is still on since my gas & burping problem is on the rise...I have to bear for another 4 months...