Maternity & Children Expo 2011

I've been to the 1st Maternity & Children Expo that was held in March, early this year. At that time, I was 5 months pregnant with my baby. Sebab rasa expo tu best sangat, I went there twice! one time on my own, the second time with hubby. So when I heard they are conducting the 2nd Expo, I decided to go again! this time my baby is already 4 months old! This time what I dont like is the door gift. The 1st expo, i receive so many interesting door gift. This time around is a bit lousy. The marketing team needs to work harder to get sponsors for the 3rd Expo next year!

But what I like is there are more booth this time. Even Mother Care opens a booth too. They are selling all items at 50% - 70% discount!



The above are items that I bought. Notice the red bag? That is the diaper bag that I bought from mother care booth. Original price was RM310. After less was only RM130! sangat cantik and so many compartments! it even comes with bottle warmer and baby changing mat.

I am soooo looking forward to he next Maternity & Children Expo in March 2012 (the 4th Expo will be in November 2012).

30 weeks and counting

I'm in my 30th week now. I'm growing really big right now. Get tired easily. Remember how I said that my my pregnancy is kinda easy? well it got hard when I enter the 3rd trimester.

I now have morning sickness. My mood swing is swinging faster. Dont even ask about heart burn. I got it like every hour of every day. But I am not complaining. Just saying.

The only thing that keeps me going is the "kick" that I got every once in a while. It gets stronger and harder nowadays. Mummy knows you are strong cutie pie :) Just hang in there a little longer and Ill see you whenever you are ready. I cant wait to touch, and smell you. I really do.

My belly is growing every day. I got off balance easy nowadays and also a lot more clumsy. The other day, when I got back from work, I feel really hungry. So I decided to make my self a hot cup of milo. I poured boiled water into the mug and carry the hot milo to the living area ready to open a pack of cream cracker. As I was about to sit down, my hand knock on the mug and to my horror the whole content in the mug poured out onto my thigh. OMG!, its burning! I dunno what to do for first aid treatment, and just put the remedy that my mom always use when I was younger, which is toothpaste. It cools down the burning sensation for a while but it is still painfull until today. Still ada red-mark and bruise. (I cant imagine macam mana orang dera kids by pouring boilling water onto the kids body :( sakit ok!)

Lonely

A few of my friends around me is currently pregnant. The girl who’s cubicle is next to mine is just 4 days apart from me. My best friend is also 14 weeks along. So we can’t help but to exchange notes with each other about our pregnancies. What I want to share here is my feeling of loneliness. My friends always told me how their mom will come over to their house at weekends to cook their favorite food, to be with them and sharing tips and petua. I will get stories like,”my mom masakkan rendang last weekend”, or “rasa teringin nak makan masak lemak la, nak suruh my mom masak la hujung minggu ni” or “my mom is coming down to KL this weekend to be with me”. And I will be so… hmmmmm… I dunno how to describe my feeling. Sad maybe, or lonely.

I know I have my husband. But it is not the same. I’m sure you would agree with me. Sometimes I have questions to ask about pregnancy like can I drink air kelapa? What is the food that helps with my heart burn? Why my feet are swelling?

Do you know who I turn to to get the answers? GOOGLE! I learnt a lot about pregnancy from the internet and pregnancy books. I feel so sad thinking about it.

Don’t get me wrong. I don’t blame it on my mom. She is really old and is really sick right now. The last thing I want to do is to burden her with my situation. Plus this is going to be her 6th grandchild. So there is no excitement there.

I just hope that my sisters are grateful that my mom was healthy when they were pregnant. My mom gets to cook them nice food during their pregnancy, take care of them during confinement and look after their baby while they go to work.

I on the other hand have to go thru this pregnancy alone (with my hubby by my side of course), and is currently looking for confinement nanny to take care of me and my baby after delivery. And I was craving for “rendang kerang” the other day and until today I can’t find them at any restaurant L

On the lighter note, I thank Allah for blessing me with easy pregnancy. The baby is behaving very well so far, and I have no craving for weird things. So my hubby doesn’t have to go out at the night just to find that something that I really2 want to eat. I really hope Allah will bless me and my baby for a longer time, or even forever. Coz I’m alone, I don’t think I can face more challenges or dugaan.

26 weeks and counting

Today is my 26th week. Last few weeks I did a detailed ultra sound. This is not like the normal ultra sound. As the name suggest, it is well...errr... detailed. The doctor will check the neck bone (to see if the baby is down-syndrome or not), check the hand bones, thigh bones, size of the head, the connection of the heart, the liver, number of fingers, and many others. The ultra sound took almost an hour to complete (and RM350) and it is all worth it. At least we get to be prepared for any "situation" even before the baby is born. Alhamdulillah, my lil bambino is fine. Mommy knows you are one tough lil guy :) and yes, my lil bambino is a he :) (dgn confidentnye saya boleh beli baju)

My pregnancy have been treating me really kind. No any sort of morning sickness, tiada alahan, not even for my husband. My baby is behaving really2 well. So my pregnancy have no effect what so ever on my work (apart from difficulties to move around as fast as before due to my growing size and shortness of breath)

My baby is kicking harder each day (probably sebb daddy suka sgt bola, main bola, surfing bola, and tgk bola!).

I've read sumwhere that if u r having an easy pregnancy, the tough part will be during the delivery. I dunno. I certainly praying everyday that it will be easy for me all the way.

And yes, I'm piling up the weight more than I'm allowed. *sigh* That's the thing, I have no sickness, and my appetite is sky rocketing. Certainly not a good combo!

Don't stress

"Don't stress if you can't get everything done that you had planned each day. The baby won't know if the housework isn't done!"

"It's okay to tell co-workers that you're not interested in their advice. Every pregnancy is different."

"Remember, every problem has a solution, and confiding in someone who's close to you or who you think can offer help or support is a step forward. Don't be afraid to talk to your partner, OB, or midwife."

"Don't stress about how you look. You're performing a miracle — growing a person inside of you — and that's a fantastic accomplishment."

"If you trust your OB, let her do her job and follow her recommendations; if you don't, find a new doctor who you do trust. You should never be afraid to call your provider with big and small problems."

"Don't stress about tough times with your partner. A baby tests any couple's relationship."

"Don't stress about things like food or weight. Just be sensible. There's no need to give yourself an anxiety attack over the pint of ice cream you just finished. Take it as your special reward for everything you've accomplished so far in your pregnancy, and move on."

"If you're doing everything in your power to make healthy choices, don't worry so much. Women have been having babies since well before we knew what to do and what not to do."

"Mothers-in-law don't know everything!"

"Don't stress too much about things in the environment you think might harm your baby, like standing too close to the microwave or pumping gas. Remember, the vast majority of babies are born healthy."

"Don't worry about labor. It is what it is. Just educate yourself on your options, and be ready to make informed decisions. Beyond that, just take a deep breath and go for it. It's not as bad as you think it'll be."

"Don't stress about how the baby is fending in the womb. It's a roll cage, but your baby is probably comfortable in there."

"Every little twinge doesn't mean something is wrong."

"No matter what decisions you make, someone will always disagree. Try not to let the negative comments upset you, and if you're really worried about something, talk with your doctor or a nonjudgmental friend."

"There's no such thing as a stupid question, especially for first-time mothers. Being pregnant and birthing a child are unique experiences, and a woman will never know what it's all about until she's actually done it herself."

"It's okay if you don't have everything ready for your baby. Newborns don't need a whole lot in the beginning."

"When I accepted heartburn, back pain, lack of sleep, and moodiness as a normal part of pregnancy, they didn't seem to bother me as much anymore."

"If you're worried about being a good mom, you probably have nothing to worry about. My husband keeps telling me that bad mothers don't worry about whether or not they'll be good moms."

"I had never really been around children, and I made mistakes, but as long as you love your baby and are careful with the important stuff, you can't harm him or her with small mistakes. You'll soon get comfortable with the routine."

"Don't stress too much over all the "rules" pregnant women now have. A bath warmer than lukewarm won't lead to disaster. If you accidentally eat a soft cheese you're not sure is safe, there's no use worrying after the fact. Our mothers had fewer restrictions than we do, and we turned out fine."

~Taken from babycentre.com

SORRYYYYYYY

Dear all,

I'm very sorry. Really, really sorry with cherry on top. I'm guilty of not updating my blog regularly like I promised I would. Sampai ramai yang tertanya2 (well, just a few actually) kenapa lama tak update blog.

I have a valid reason for not updating my blog. In fact, a very strong and valid reason. I've been feeling under the weather for the past few weeks (in fact months). Bila malam je jadi sengal semacam. Pukul 5 je, I will feel really2 tired and lazy and sleepy and well... just lazy. I got to the stage where I am even lazy to take a bath or eat! All I did when I got home is get on the couch and sleepppppppp....

I cant manage my house, I cant manage the laundry and I even stop cooking. I even cut my hair short just because I am too lazy to spend extra time in the shower to wash and condition them (yes, my long silky hair.. chewah...).

All this happen to me because of one reason. And the reason is because >>>>>

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I am pregnant! again! hehehe...

And I got so excited, I decided to take not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 tests!

I entering my 15 weeks now (almost 4 months). So far the baby been behaving very2 well. Apart from my morning sickness being shift to night, I am all ok in the morning. So takde la effect kerja (thank God for that).

Will update you more on my pregnancy soon (InsyaAllah)

Till then, pray for me and the baby ya

p/s: We found out the gender during the last scan! :D:D:D

I can really feel this coz it happened to me :(

One day I am Pregnant, the other day I am not...

21^st June 2010 : Positive result on Ovulation Test Kit

It gives positive result after 3rd day of testing

6^th July 2010 : Positive Home Pregnancy Test

Sebab excited sangat, I took another test the following week. They are still positive, and icing on the cake, the pregnancy is now 2 - 3 weeks. We can see progress there.

7^th July 2010 : Positive Clinic Pregnancy Test (Twin Tower Medical Centre)

2^nd August 2010 : First Gyne Check Up (Prince Court Medical Centre)

My hubby and I went to the hospital happy and excited like any other typical expecting parents-to-be (especially that we are newly wed). But we were delivered with devastating news. The pregnancy is not viable. The doc said, at 8 weeks, she is expecting to hear heart beat. But from the scan, we can only see the sac, but no fetus.. we are left speechless.

As per the size of the sac, it showed that I am only 5 weeks and 6 days pregnant, by right I am in my 8 weeks. Doc gave me second appointment on 20/08/10 to see the progress.

12^th August 2010 : Second Opinion (Tropicana Medical Centre)

I went for second opinion the following week as I just couldn't wait for my second appointment with my ObGyn. The doctor confirmed that it is a blighted Ovum. If you are wondering what blighted ovum is, read here. And the size of my sac got smaller too. hmmm...

16^th August 2010 : Brown spotting/ discharge (morning)

16^th August 2010 : Fresh Blood discharge (evening)

17^th August 2010 : Check up with gyne (Afternoon) (Prince Court Medical Centre)

The doc advised me to wait for the sac to come out naturally. But she warned me that it is going to be painful. She said I have 3 options.

1) D&C (To 'clean'' it out so that I can get over it quickly, and put me out of my misery)

2) Taking abortion pill. (It will force my abortion)

3) Let it come out naturally (It will take from 1 week to 1 month. Kalau tak keluar jugak, then I have to go for D&C)

Coincidently, my hubby is scheduled to go to Paris on the next day. How convenient is that? haih... Therefore we decided to wait until my hubby return and decide on the next step. Doc advised met not to stay at home alone and gave me 2 weeks MC as she doesnt want me to experience "it" at office. So we went home, speechless, once again.

18^th August 2010

4.00am : Sent hubby to KLIA for Paris

6.30pm : Buka Puasa with SS, Bubba Gump @ The Curve with my friend

8.00pm : Stomach Cramping

8.30pm : Left for Home

9.00pm – 10.30pm : I stayed for more then an hour in the bathroom "fighting" and struggling through out the episode. Later I was told what I experienced is actually contraction. Owh my! Patut la aku berguling2 atas lantai toilet!

11.00pm : Emergency @ PCMC

After the episode, called my cousin who is living at the next block and she took me to the emergency @ PCMC. The doc asked me few questions and since he is not an expert of Gyne related matters, he made a phone call to the Gyne-on-call. Again he asked me few question and I told him that I suspected the whole thing came out and I flushed it out in the toilet! The doc said I should have brought it to the hospital so that they can verify it.They wanted to admit me to the hospital but i refused and promised that I will come back first thing the next day.

Check up with Gyne : 20^th August 2010

scan & vaginal checking confirmed that everything came out, no D&C required. Phew! Alhamdulillah.

19^th September 2010 – First period after miscarriage.

1^st October 2010 – Follow up Check up with Gyne.

Confirmed that period cycle back to normal (alhamdulillah). Tapi I was kinda sad... because went I was there, this time, with empty stomach (or uterus), whereas every women around me in the hospital (at the gyne) is pregnant.. or with a baby, so yeah, it is kinda depressing...

also,I felt traumatized. The first time I went to PCMC with hubby, excited nak scan, tetiba dapat bad news :( haih...

but Doc said everything looks fine (she said that without even touching me... hahaha) My period is on track. So all I have to do now is "try all out!" >>> dats what the doctor said :p

Hari Bertelur

Hubby and I been trying hard for the past few months to conceive. But until now, luck is yet to be on our side. "Blom ada rezeki" like most of you out there would say.

Hence, I've been reading a lot on the internet about pregnancy, fertility and everything about the topic. And I found out (well, just realized) that women's "egg" only survive for 24 hours after ovulating! And that gives you a window of 1 day to conceive. What are the odds that every month, bila saya bertelur, I was actually on outstation?

I was becoming more and more anxious which lead my reading/ research on the internet to the topic of ovulation. Women can tell when they are actually ovulating. Signs like change of basal-body temperature, "discharge" from your body, muscle cramp (similar to period pain), and others... But thanks to medical technology, they came up with a test kit called Ovulation Test Kit (OTK) that will help you pin-point to THE day before you ovulate. Easy-peasy, all you need to do is pea on the stick! Meaning, once the test is positive, you will actually ovulate in the next 24 to 32 hours! So this is the best time for you to make babies! (read: Make lurve, as it increase the chance for you to conceive. You can just Google about this topic and go mad reading all about it.

I started testing on the 11th day from the first day that I got my period (just like how it was told in the leaflet). The first 3 reading showed a negative result. But it was positive on the 4th day!!!!!! I was so excited (macam la positive on pregnancy test :p) I didn't tell hubby about the result, takmo both of us pressure during the process (you-know-what).

So fingers crossed... Kalau ada rezeki, InsyaAllah...


Ovulation test kit


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1) the first 2 test that I took showed the test line (first line) is lighter then the control line (second line)
2) The 4th test (I lost the 3rd test kit) showed the Test Line is darker then the control line... so its positive!