2nd Post Part II...kenapa aku nak deliver kat private?

Masa tulis 2nd post hari tuh, aku ada ckp bgtau sbb2 nape aku nak branak kat private.Pendapat org berbeza2. Ada yg x kisah kat mana dorang nak beranak. Kata dorang sakit tu sama jer. Tp aku mmg tau apa sebenarnya yg aku nak. 1st time besfren aku bgtau pasal An nur hospital aku dah set dlm fikiran aku, aku pun nak beranak kat situ sbb ciri2 keislaman yg hospital tu terapkan.Aku nak doc ppuan & doc muslim yg sambut baby aku.

Pada aku, aku bekerja untuk kesenangan aku. Bkn skadar nak ekonomi yg stabil semata-mata.Buat apa la keje penat2 tp x dapat merasa kenikmatan gaji tu kan.... Rasa mcm kena paksa bekerja la plak. At least klu merasai nikmat gaji tu baru la berbaloi.

Setiap kali aku jwp pertanyaan org kat mana aku nak beranak, kebykkan semuanya buat muka la plak. "mahal la beranak swasta...sakit sama jer!" ni la antara statement sinonim dorang. Mgkn yer..aku pun x penah nafikan sakit tu sama jer..cuma lg, org2 sekeliling kita ni memainkan peranan jgk samada menambah/mengurang kesakitan yg ada. Klu dah tgh sakit, tp nurse2 pun bkn main menyinga lagi mukanya, leh ke kurang ke sakit tuh. Lgpun aku fkr, aku ni bknnya nak beranak tiap2 tahun, berbaloi la klu byr mahal skit.

Masuk 6 bulan aku dah start buat check up kat An Nur, Bangi dgn Dr. Fatimah. 1st jmpa dgn Dr. Fatimah dlm hati aku ckp, mmg aku x salah pilih doc. Kata besfren aku, patient Dr. Khamsiah lebih ramai dr Dr. Fatimah tp nurse2 kat An Nur personally recommend Dr. Fatimah. Orangnya sgt soft spoken & very motherly. Sejuk je hati tgk dan dengar suara dia. 

Bak kata org, kita ni hanya merancang, tp Allah yg menentukan. Due date aku 15/2 (birthday Dr. Fatimah. A week before aku due date aku call An nur nak set last appt. Tetiba nurse bgtau Dr. Fatimah on leave selama 2 weeks. Aduhh..aku dah gabra. Mcmana klu aku terberanak awl. Kata nurse tu klu deliver awl, doc ganti yg akan attend aku. So, no point la aku byr utk service doc yg aku nak....tensen aku masa tuh. Tp xpe, jgn tensen2 ada smggu lg. Dgrnya Dr.Fatimah akan start duty 8/02/2011. Jumaat 4/2/2011 birthday aku. How i wish the baby will be delivered on 4th, sama date, sama hari, so we can celebrate our birthday together. Dari pagi, bwk ke petang aku dok tggu gak kot2 aku rasa sakit. Tp sampai la keesokkannya aku masih seperti biasa. Masih bertenaga...masih mampu naik turun tangga smpi ke tingkat 4.Time ni cuti raya cina tp aku x brani nak kemana2. Takut2 klu aku terberanak tgh jalan.

Ahad 6/2/2011 aku start rasa contruction. Tp mild je la. Subuh isnin aku dah start bleeding. So i thought, this is the time. Hubby gi umah adik utk ambik mak aku yg dah sedia  standby. Angkut skali mak mentua aku yg kebetulan ada yg kat umah kitaorg. Dlm hati nervous jgk, tasbih kat tgn...berzikir je aku minta diselamatkan dan dipermudahkan segala urusan. Tp hairan jgk kenapa la aku x rasa sakit. Sampai An nur, terus pergi emergency. Masuk la labor room for the 1st time. Check contruction cuma mild je. Xde bukaan. So bidan advice so aku balik. Disebabkan esoknya aku punya check up, nurse kat situ arrangekan aku jmpa doc ganti utk buat check terus. So esok x pyh la aku dtg lagi....nmpknya x sampai la waktunya lg aku nak beranak.

So, next post tunggu aku ceritakan detik2 cemas aku di labor room.Bukan lama sgt bezanya dgn hari tu. Cuma selang sehari jer... jeng..jeng..jeng...

Baby First Food

Did you know that your baby does not have to eat rice cereal as a first food?

Baby's first taste of solid food should be a single ingredient, age appropriate food. A few wonderful choices for first foods for babies, as many pediatric resources are now acknowledging, are tasty and creamy avocados, bananas and sweet potatoes. These healthy and nutritious foods make really great first foods for baby because they are easy to digest and full of vitamins, minerals, fats and other nutrients a growing baby needs..

This page is full of recipes for fresh homemade first foods for baby and are idea first food recipes to introduce to your baby between the ages of (4) and 6 months old. Many parents still begin to introduce solid foods (complimentary or weaning foods) to their babies prior to the age of 6 months olds. These recipes acknowledge and accommodate this fact. Ideally, babies should have nothing but breast milk and/or formula during the first 6 months of life.

Read more about baby being ready for solids and view our list of resources that advocate delaying solid foods.

Nutritious and Tasty & Wholesome Baby Food for First Food Feedings 

Avocado - a great first food for baby, avocados burst with essential fats and nutrients that a growing baby needs. Smooth and creamy, avocados are easily digested and well tolerated by most babies!

Vitamins:  A, C, Niacin, Folate 
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium

1. Peel and take out the pit of a ripe avocado - do not cook
2. Cut “meat” out and mash with a fork
3. There should be no need to use a machine as just like bananas, avocados have a very soft consistency and texture. Avocados do not need to be cooked
4. Add formula/breast milk or water to thin or add cereal (if desired) to thicken up. Learn More about Avocado 

Bananas - bananas are another great first food for your baby. Research indicates that bananas and their mucosal properties actually help coat the tummy and help aid in digestion. Bananas are sweet, which may help baby more readily accept the first food experience. Learn more about bananas and if it's true that sweet fruits and veggies should not be introduced first.

Vitamins:  A, C, Folate 
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Calcium

1. Peel a ripe banana - do not cook
2. Place banana in a food processor/food mill or blender and puree
3. You can also mash the banana in a bowl using a regular fork – heat in microwave for 25 seconds prior to mashing for extra softness
4. Add formula/breast milk or water to thin or add cereal (if desired) to thicken up.

Organic Brown Rice Cereal - Did you know that baby's first food does not have to be a commercial infant rice cereal? Many pediatric resources are acknowledging the fact that avocado, banana and sweet potato make great first foods for baby.

If you decide to make homemade baby cereal, make it with brown rice (organic if preferred). Whole grains are more healthy and nutritious for your baby (and for the whole family). Learn more about whole grains. You may also be interested in reading our Cereal FAQ explaining what types of grains to use, how long they may be stored and more.

1/4 c. rice powder (organic brown rice ground in blender or food processor)
1 cup water

1. Bring liquid to boil in saucepan. Add the rice powder while stirring constantly.
3. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly, mix in formula or breast milk and fruits if desired
Serve warm.

Pears
Vitamins: A, C, Folate 
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium

1. Peel and cut into chunks so as to avoid the little seed portion.
2. Steam gently until tender;
3. Place in a blender/food processor and puree until smooth. You may be able to just use a fork too.
4. Use the leftover cooking water if needed but Pears tend to be very runny and watery without adding liquid - Add some baby cereal to thicken if needed.

Acorn or Butternut Squash (winter)
(nutrient info for squash of all types may be found at our "Tips on Squash" page)

1. Cut acorn, hubbard, or butternut squash in half, scoop out seeds
2. Place an inch of water in a baking pan, then place squash halves "face" down in the pan. Check on water level while baking
3. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 40 minutes or until the “shell/skin” puckers and halves feel soft then scoop squash “meat” out of the shell
4. Place squash "meat" into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.
5. Add water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency.
6. You can also peel the squash, scoop out the seeds and then cut into chunks and boil/steam until tender (like when boiling potatoes for mashed potatoes)
7. Follow steps 4 and 5

Yams/Sweet Potato

Vitamins: A (24,877 mg ), C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Sodium, Selenium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Calcium

1. Wash and poke holes in sweet potato with fork then wrap sweet potatoes in tin foil - do not peel for baking/microwaving. (you can also do this in the microwave - only use plastic wrap and cook for 8 minutes on high or until tender)
2. Place in a 400 degree oven and bake for 30 minutes or until soft.

3. OR

4. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into small chunks
5. Place chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover potato
6. "Steam" boil until tender, be sure to check on the water level.
7. Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the sweet potatoes
8. If you have baked your sweet potato, remove skins and use liquid from your preferred source
9. Place sweet potato into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.
10. Add the reserved water or other liquid as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.

Learn why a Yam really is NOT a Yam and other information about serving Sweet Potatoes to your Baby

More First Foods & Homemade Baby Food Recipes

Mango (6-8 months - sometimes over 8 months - learn more about Mango)

Vitamins:  A (1262 IU in one cup.), C, E, K, Folate 
Minerals:  Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium

1 Ripe Mango
Peel, Deseed and mash Mango until smooth

Add formula/breast milk or water to thin or add cereal (if desired) to thicken up.

Apples (Applesauce)
Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium

This recipe is written so that you may use any amount of apples you wish.
1. Peel, core and cut apple into slices/chunks
2. Place slices or chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover apples
3. Boil/steam until tender; be sure to check on the water level and stir. 4. Apples may be mashed with a potato masher to achieve a smooth applesauce consistency. If your masher will not achieve a puree type of consistency, then follow steps 5 – 7
5. Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the apples
6. Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.
7. Add the reserved water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin puree
8. Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up the
9. Ask your pediatrician about adding some cinnamon for new tastes.

HINT.  You may also buy an "Adult" jar of Natural applesauce from your local grocers.  Make sure you buy Natural Applesauce however. Read the labels if you are unsure.  The only ingredients should be apples and water or just apples.  A few companies may add ascorbic acid (vitamin C) or citric acid to their Natural Applesauce; this is fine.

Why do you suggest peeling fruits and veggies; Nutrients are found in the peels right?

  Salt and sugar are not needed when making baby food. Omit these items, preferably at ALL times, in your baby's meals. Other spices such as cinnamon, garlic powder, pepper etc. may be introduced as early as 7 months with your pediatricians consult.

 Remember, always consult with your pediatrician regarding introducing solid foods to your baby and specifically discuss any foods that may pose allergy risks for your baby.

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2nd post...

as salam...salam jumaat. hari yg sgt2 dinantikan. x sabar nak cuti...cepat btul masa berlalu, rasanya baru lg hari jumaat. klu 5 hari weekdays terasa cepatnya apatah lagi 2 hari weekend tu...

slalunya jumaat ahri yg sgt busy tp x plak mggu ni. bersenang lenang je pun. so aku decide nak update blogku yg baru setahun jagung...bila compare dgn blog2 org lain, ya allah, aku senyum sendiri tgk blog aku yg serba kekurangan ni. serba serbinya kurang. kurang template, kurang warna yg menarik. tp xpe la, aku tekad nak improve nnt bila aku dah terer. hehehe..maklum la aku ni kurang celik IT. blajar komputer pun sendiri2 jer. 

hish..apa aku dok buat introduction panjang sgt nih. naik boring la plak...

well, actly nak start blog ni dgn pengalaman semasa preggy kat Hadda-my 2nd prenancy coz yg 1st dulu gugur. pregnant kat Hadda selepas hampir 6 bln free. risau gak nape x lekat lg. slalunya selepas gugur cepat nak sangkut balik.period plak x teratur...sblm 2nd preggy, tiap bulan aku buat prenancy test. sbb tiap2 bulan periog lmbat smpi 2 mggu. akhirnya , bln june 2010 aku disahkan hamil. fuhh..best sungguh rasanya..1st trimeter x byk mslh...xde morning sickness, semuanya mcm biasa kecuali aku x leh bau nasi menggelegak.(mendidh). monthly check up seperti biasa cuma berat aku menurun. terbalik la plak....sblm preggy berat aku 59kg...early pregnancy turun 7kg. then slowly naik balik. yg kelakarnya aku ni buat check up smpi 2 tempat. klinik swasta pun buat..klinik kerajaan pun buat....mesti korang pun pelik. sbbnya aku dgr kwn2 bgtau kena buat kad merah kat klinik kerajaan, wp nak beranak kat swasta sbb takut ada emergency klinik swasta x terima, kite blh guna kad merah tu utk p hospital kerajaan...tp sebenarnya wp sedikit hassle aku akui ada manfaatnya sbb kat klinik swasta yg aku pergi xde buat briefing pasal kebaikan susu ibu. sbb plan dr awl sblm pregnant aku nak fully BF. cuma yg lecehnya, klinik kerajaan ni suka sgt refer kita kat hospital or kat emergency. sepanjang 9 bln mengandung 2-3x aku kena refer ke emergency esp bila berat aku x naik. there's one time berat aku turun plak 1 kg. huhu...

tak abis lg ni citer time preggy....tp jari ni cam penat la plak. leh smbg x nnt2? hehehe....ok la kita smbg nnt dgn cite seterusnya kenapa aku decided nak deliver kat swasta. smpi jumpa lg....

finally...i have my own blog...

As salam...Salam perkenalan. Rasa janggal plak nak memulakan penulisan ini. Ye la, dah bertahun la x buat karangan yg panjang2. Tp alhamdulilah, akhirnya berjaya juga aku buat blog utk diri sendiri. Asyik dok jengah blog kwn2 jer. Atas dorongan kuat dorang la aku kuatkan hati nak buat blog sendiri. Rupanya byk betul cite yg dpt dikongsi bersama. Apapun dorang yg paling ialah dr naluri aku sendiri. Terdetik semasa aku preggy kat permata hatiku Hadda. Macam peristiwa aku alami yg aku rasa perlu dikongsi saat2 suka duka tu. Yang paling penting aku ak tgglkan satu kenangan buat Hadda. Jadi, di sini la bermula....ok, cukup utk intro. Memandangkan kat ofis skrg, rasanya elok la aku siapkan keje ku dulu. Nanti asyik leka menulis, keje pun x jadi. Kita jumpa lg nanti....