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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
The Baby Boom!
It has been quite a baby boom lately!So many friends at the office (and not in office) are expecting! I am so happy and excited for them, it is a thrill to expect your first borns or second-third babies! Babies are always wonderful! (tone: missing Luqqie Bee's infant days already where he is swaddled in the napkin and cry out really loud during a nappy change or bath sessions!!)
I really hope they are all in the pink of health, and most importantly for a happy baby you preggie bees must stay HAPPY!
so ask your husbands to shower you with happiness :p!!!!!!
I really hope they are all in the pink of health, and most importantly for a happy baby you preggie bees must stay HAPPY!
so ask your husbands to shower you with happiness :p!!!!!!
Feeding my Luqqie Bee
One of the most fun things to do with a 6-9 month old baby is to prepare his solids! I have to admit i have been rather limited on Luq’s menu, simply because he had eczema in his earlier months. So i don’t feed him any citrus fruits, no corns yet and no fish until he is about 1 year old. Luq now is simply my vegetarian baby!
I started with pureed pumpkin, sweet potato, pears and apples. He loves them all, but he refused avocado. For breakfast, he has his portion of baby organic oats and fresh banana. I have now introduced the Cerelac baby oats and prunes to him because the organic oats are not easily available. I still add some banana to the cerelac. He sometimes nibble on papayas or mangoes for dessert. Yummy kan?
I also have to admit that we have only recently started on rice. This maybe weird as rice is our staple food. But my dad was telling me that too much rice can actually make the baby really fat. And just rice does not offer the baby all the nutrition he needs. So what i do now is i add a portion of rice to his vege purees, just for that kenyang feeling. But i don’t need to have rice at all meals and my baby is fine.
My mum has started introducing anchovies. Soon we will try blended beef or chicken. I think my baby’s fav is pumpkin+sweet potato+ broccoli. I play around with some green vege at every meal, insisting that my son must like his greens! Other greens that i plan to offer are green peas and asparagus. Other colourful vegetables suitable for babies are red cabbage and carrot!
I started with pureed pumpkin, sweet potato, pears and apples. He loves them all, but he refused avocado. For breakfast, he has his portion of baby organic oats and fresh banana. I have now introduced the Cerelac baby oats and prunes to him because the organic oats are not easily available. I still add some banana to the cerelac. He sometimes nibble on papayas or mangoes for dessert. Yummy kan?
I also have to admit that we have only recently started on rice. This maybe weird as rice is our staple food. But my dad was telling me that too much rice can actually make the baby really fat. And just rice does not offer the baby all the nutrition he needs. So what i do now is i add a portion of rice to his vege purees, just for that kenyang feeling. But i don’t need to have rice at all meals and my baby is fine.
My mum has started introducing anchovies. Soon we will try blended beef or chicken. I think my baby’s fav is pumpkin+sweet potato+ broccoli. I play around with some green vege at every meal, insisting that my son must like his greens! Other greens that i plan to offer are green peas and asparagus. Other colourful vegetables suitable for babies are red cabbage and carrot!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Raya updates
The internet at the office has been terrible! Because of that i was unable to log on and update, and my invisible readers could not find out about the most interesting hari raya that Luq Bee and i had.
Well not much to update, we have only visited 4 houses! Thanks to Abah Bee who chose to sleep and continue to hibernate on every bed available. No qualms whatsoever, we indeed love the break from everything!
Langkawi was great as always, altho it was pretty hard for Mommy Bee to restrain herself from glorious fatty foods. Nevertheless she found pinggan-mangkuk shopping heaven again on the island.
Luqqie Bee has however been really attached to me. Maybe because we spent a whole week together, he just wanted me and no one else. It was easier leaving the maid to tend to house-chores and clean up and i fed him, cleaned him and slept with him. In a way i wish he was more responsive towwards others because there were times that i had to hide behind the door so that he could not see me, as he will definitely scream and insist that i pick him up. But in many other ways it is his signal that he wants me to spend more time with him, he needs my hug and tender loving care (plus my shrieky voice!. I know that when he is just 8 months, and at 18 he might not even 'need' me anymore. And with that i really dont mind Luqqie Bee 'clinging' on me.
Well not much to update, we have only visited 4 houses! Thanks to Abah Bee who chose to sleep and continue to hibernate on every bed available. No qualms whatsoever, we indeed love the break from everything!
Langkawi was great as always, altho it was pretty hard for Mommy Bee to restrain herself from glorious fatty foods. Nevertheless she found pinggan-mangkuk shopping heaven again on the island.
Luqqie Bee has however been really attached to me. Maybe because we spent a whole week together, he just wanted me and no one else. It was easier leaving the maid to tend to house-chores and clean up and i fed him, cleaned him and slept with him. In a way i wish he was more responsive towwards others because there were times that i had to hide behind the door so that he could not see me, as he will definitely scream and insist that i pick him up. But in many other ways it is his signal that he wants me to spend more time with him, he needs my hug and tender loving care (plus my shrieky voice!. I know that when he is just 8 months, and at 18 he might not even 'need' me anymore. And with that i really dont mind Luqqie Bee 'clinging' on me.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Back at ttdi
I am happy to be back at TTDI whilst Abah is in Mecca. No more leaving at 645am to drive the baby to my mom's. Plus there are more carers and takers for Luq, so i have some time to relax.
I really enjoy pushing the baby on the stroller every evening,breathing the fresh air, observing kids playing at the park and reminiscing the colorful childhood i had there, small chats with the neighbours... just letting him see the world before buka time. I am very fortunate that the dinner is being taken care off whilst i am back here. So the minute i get into the house the time is all mine to spend with my Luqqie Bee.
I think that while our children is still young (and small), our time is the best gift we can give them. I am lucky to be able to leave the office on time and make plans to maybe take a walk in the park with the baby, or just relax on the comfy bed or prepare a nice warm shower for him. Just this moment i dont envy at all other people who are at wits end trying to be pushy in their career. Because no 'hours' are more meaningful to me than the hours i spend with my baby. Even if i need to go out for coffee, i take him along. If he sleeps in the car, it does not matter, he still sleeps in my arms :)
I really enjoy pushing the baby on the stroller every evening,breathing the fresh air, observing kids playing at the park and reminiscing the colorful childhood i had there, small chats with the neighbours... just letting him see the world before buka time. I am very fortunate that the dinner is being taken care off whilst i am back here. So the minute i get into the house the time is all mine to spend with my Luqqie Bee.
I think that while our children is still young (and small), our time is the best gift we can give them. I am lucky to be able to leave the office on time and make plans to maybe take a walk in the park with the baby, or just relax on the comfy bed or prepare a nice warm shower for him. Just this moment i dont envy at all other people who are at wits end trying to be pushy in their career. Because no 'hours' are more meaningful to me than the hours i spend with my baby. Even if i need to go out for coffee, i take him along. If he sleeps in the car, it does not matter, he still sleeps in my arms :)
New shoes for on the go mom
I used to wear heels/wedges/stilettos a lot. Everywhere. But carrying a 8kg baby on heels is not easy, not even safe. Hence i decided to combine the comfort + safe + heels+ style factor and found the Rockport for women. The first store in Malaysia opens at the Curve and have i found my new shoe heaven!!
It's so soft, stylish and comfy, most importantly i can be in wedge heels and carry my baby! I bought one that is not too formal and not too casual. So i could use it for work and casual wear and carry my baby anytime.every mom should try the Rockport!
Mid to end Ramadhan
Abah left for his most awaited Umrah trip last week and is due to be back by this Thursday, right on raya eve. Alhamdulillah Allah took care of my husband whilst he was there and im praying for a safe trip home. We miss him so much and especially Luq, he has been recognizing everything as Abah these days. Flower? - Abah! Tyre? - Abah! . fan?- Abah! Steering wheel? -Abah!
We plan to raya in Kl for the first day and drive down to Langkawi on the next day. My are we in for a longgg drive back. My parents will be joining us there for three days, but most of the time they will have their vacation while i tend to my raya on the island. It will be great to take some time off from work, even if it means being cooked up in the house, not much to complain as being at the in laws have always been that way altho i will be at a tropical island. Well at least i get 24-7 with my baby, that's what i cherish the most out of my breaks.
I will take this opportunity to be a fulltime mom to my son, putting him to sleep, bathing him, making his meals, playtime etc and most importantly, taking him out to see the world. Life is extremely different with a baby, and i really cant wait to raya with this newbie in the family.
We plan to raya in Kl for the first day and drive down to Langkawi on the next day. My are we in for a longgg drive back. My parents will be joining us there for three days, but most of the time they will have their vacation while i tend to my raya on the island. It will be great to take some time off from work, even if it means being cooked up in the house, not much to complain as being at the in laws have always been that way altho i will be at a tropical island. Well at least i get 24-7 with my baby, that's what i cherish the most out of my breaks.
I will take this opportunity to be a fulltime mom to my son, putting him to sleep, bathing him, making his meals, playtime etc and most importantly, taking him out to see the world. Life is extremely different with a baby, and i really cant wait to raya with this newbie in the family.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
The Dolce Vita
Ramadhan has been realy great. I love eating at home with my little family and my big family, the luxurious spread, prayers at home...little bunny boy jumping all around. The sweetness of Ramadhan is really here to stay :)
Anyway, Luq is one busy boy these days. He's extremely active , and i worry that when he starts crawling or walking for that matter, i am the one who will need to do the catching up! But he never fails to amuse us with his dazzling smiles and cute laughters. Even his round round head is adorable. He is definitely the centre of our lives at home. I long to hold him every single minute that i am away from him.
I have started reading again, and when i start it can be pretty intensive. I will start wanting the writer's life, like this book i am reading the writer is learning italian in italy. Can i have her Dolce Vita? I sometimes imagine myself as this single lady, who sorta want to find a reason in life and starts travelling the world, observing cultures, eating foreign food (drool- pizza margerita!) meeting new people etc. Well that aint happening cos
1. i cant afford it; 2. i have a full time job that does not allow me to take holidays just like that 3. i have luqqie bee and will never leave on a holiday without him- we have never in this 7months slept without each other.
With just work and just a daily life, it gets kind of boring. There is this void needing to be filled.
I wish i was more adventurous. These days with the baby we are home by 6, we have dinner by 8 and put the baby to sleep at 9. I spend some time reading or surfing (yes as u can see very little time with housework). We very rarely eat out, not just because it is expensive, but also i query the hygene of some eateries, especially that i dont want to introduce my son to bad eating habits at such a young age. LOL!
We dont really invite our friends over because i cant cook well hence there is no entertainment for guests. (working on that department).
I wish i could be like that writer. I wish i could pick up my baby, run to the airport and travel in a foreign land for a few months, taste their food, allow my son to experience the things i never get to do. Feed the ducks, run in the woods, play by the beach, collecting seashells.
Just want a piece of that dolce vita!
Anyway, Luq is one busy boy these days. He's extremely active , and i worry that when he starts crawling or walking for that matter, i am the one who will need to do the catching up! But he never fails to amuse us with his dazzling smiles and cute laughters. Even his round round head is adorable. He is definitely the centre of our lives at home. I long to hold him every single minute that i am away from him.
I have started reading again, and when i start it can be pretty intensive. I will start wanting the writer's life, like this book i am reading the writer is learning italian in italy. Can i have her Dolce Vita? I sometimes imagine myself as this single lady, who sorta want to find a reason in life and starts travelling the world, observing cultures, eating foreign food (drool- pizza margerita!) meeting new people etc. Well that aint happening cos
1. i cant afford it; 2. i have a full time job that does not allow me to take holidays just like that 3. i have luqqie bee and will never leave on a holiday without him- we have never in this 7months slept without each other.
With just work and just a daily life, it gets kind of boring. There is this void needing to be filled.
I wish i was more adventurous. These days with the baby we are home by 6, we have dinner by 8 and put the baby to sleep at 9. I spend some time reading or surfing (yes as u can see very little time with housework). We very rarely eat out, not just because it is expensive, but also i query the hygene of some eateries, especially that i dont want to introduce my son to bad eating habits at such a young age. LOL!
We dont really invite our friends over because i cant cook well hence there is no entertainment for guests. (working on that department).
I wish i could be like that writer. I wish i could pick up my baby, run to the airport and travel in a foreign land for a few months, taste their food, allow my son to experience the things i never get to do. Feed the ducks, run in the woods, play by the beach, collecting seashells.
Just want a piece of that dolce vita!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Co sleep with lion cub
When i brought the baby home from the hospital, i introduced him to a sleep routine quickly. I dimmed the lights and switched the aircon to cool, not making too much noise that could wake him up. In the first month he woke up every other hour for feedings. By the third month he has managed to sleep through the nite, and alhamdulillah at 7 months he continues to sleep through the night until about 4 to 5 for some bfeeding. It helps a lot with some formula milk before bedtime, if not baby will get hungry faster, but for most mothers ;bfeed or mixed feed that is their choice to make.
I am such a great advocate of co-sleeping. I just loveee sleeping with my child. I love having him in my arms, just next to me, kissing his soft cheeks. I know that there are so many benefits of things like babywearing, no-walker policy and co-sleeping. But now that Luq is bigger, he sleeps earlier than us, and he also tends to roll to the left and right and hopefully he does not fall off the big big bed without us noticing. I plan to introduce the baby cot to him slowly. Right now he only uses the cot to play. I will need to place the cot next to my bed and he sleeps in the cot whilst i sleep on the bed. That way he is close enough for me to watch him sleep, and if he needs a feed i can just scoop him up for him to join me on the family bed. Sigh, i love kissing him and caressing him at night when he is next to me, but just have to accept that my lil lion cub is growing up super fast!
I am such a great advocate of co-sleeping. I just loveee sleeping with my child. I love having him in my arms, just next to me, kissing his soft cheeks. I know that there are so many benefits of things like babywearing, no-walker policy and co-sleeping. But now that Luq is bigger, he sleeps earlier than us, and he also tends to roll to the left and right and hopefully he does not fall off the big big bed without us noticing. I plan to introduce the baby cot to him slowly. Right now he only uses the cot to play. I will need to place the cot next to my bed and he sleeps in the cot whilst i sleep on the bed. That way he is close enough for me to watch him sleep, and if he needs a feed i can just scoop him up for him to join me on the family bed. Sigh, i love kissing him and caressing him at night when he is next to me, but just have to accept that my lil lion cub is growing up super fast!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Fussing over Luqqie Bee
My baby is 7 months now! How time flies and i already miss his infant days as i view his newborn pictures on the laptop. Today he can roar like a lion cub, suara lantang! He has been twirling twirling on the bed, almost ready to crawl i think. Most people are concerned about their baby's milestone, and by now Luqqie Bee should be crawling and sitting on his own already but i will let him take his pace in that department. There is no need to rush because today he is one perfectly healthy baby.
He is also very responsive towards me, when i come home everyday he will beam and flash his biggest smile, all with glee, maybe he has been waiting one whole day for me and just the sight of me makes him jump like a bee!
There still exist the guilty feeling of leaving him with my mother and the maid whilst i work. More guilty feeling if i decide to run some errands or meet a friend after work, more 'me' time but it also means less time with my baby. That is why i prefer to carry the baby wherever i go.
I know that being a mother, there is no substitute for you. Not the father,not the doting grandparents, and certainly not the efficient maid. The mother is the circle of the baby's life. Sometimes people call this overprotective, but the baby came out of me, so it is only natural that God create this feeling, this sense of belonging and overprotection over the baby. And it is only natural that a mother only wants the best for her baby.
I am extremely lucky to have families as caretakers for my baby when i am away at work, or in cases that i wont be able to bring the baby along. But i still want to be there for him all the time, and i dont want to miss out at all at this crucial time when he is growing up really fast, the first few words, the first step, the introduction to food! As much as i miss his happy grin, i am sure my baby misses me more since i am still breastfeeding.
Being a mother, there is so much to sacrifice, going over and beyond what others think...but of course every mother will tell you that it is all worth it. And still,all the books will tell you that the mother's face is the most interesting thing in the baby's early world!
Luqqie Bee , Mommy wuvs u 4eva!
He is also very responsive towards me, when i come home everyday he will beam and flash his biggest smile, all with glee, maybe he has been waiting one whole day for me and just the sight of me makes him jump like a bee!
There still exist the guilty feeling of leaving him with my mother and the maid whilst i work. More guilty feeling if i decide to run some errands or meet a friend after work, more 'me' time but it also means less time with my baby. That is why i prefer to carry the baby wherever i go.
I know that being a mother, there is no substitute for you. Not the father,not the doting grandparents, and certainly not the efficient maid. The mother is the circle of the baby's life. Sometimes people call this overprotective, but the baby came out of me, so it is only natural that God create this feeling, this sense of belonging and overprotection over the baby. And it is only natural that a mother only wants the best for her baby.
I am extremely lucky to have families as caretakers for my baby when i am away at work, or in cases that i wont be able to bring the baby along. But i still want to be there for him all the time, and i dont want to miss out at all at this crucial time when he is growing up really fast, the first few words, the first step, the introduction to food! As much as i miss his happy grin, i am sure my baby misses me more since i am still breastfeeding.
Being a mother, there is so much to sacrifice, going over and beyond what others think...but of course every mother will tell you that it is all worth it. And still,all the books will tell you that the mother's face is the most interesting thing in the baby's early world!
Luqqie Bee , Mommy wuvs u 4eva!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Abah doing the Angie Jolie
it's abah's boy!
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Such a mama's boy
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
more random thots
Sometimes i wonder how our parents did it. My parents had 5 kids, and before there was 5, the 4 of us grew up together. Both my parents worked. Very hard. I remember my dad used to work late nights. But i also remember that my mother also worked, but other times when she was not at work, she was with us all the time. The stay in maid was put in charge when my mom went to work, and those times when my mom was not around life was hell. Not because i hated the maid, or that i was sick. But mostly because i needed my mother. I needed to see her face, i needed her touch, i needed her to cook for me and make me my ribena in the bottle. I cried at times when she drove away or out for work. I never knew why. I never understood why other people had to take her away even for the briefest moment. My mother belonged to me. She was my world, my life.
My son needs me now. he is my world, my life.
My son needs me now. he is my world, my life.
Random thots ll
I bought the newspaper today and it wasnt such a good idea. The thing with printed media is that it's glaring when put on the table and you are forced to read it. For virtual media it sorts of turn blank and black when the lappie is left idle for a few minutes, then things starts logging off.
And the thing about newspapers is that they tell you things you are afraid to learn, things you dont want to read about. War. Crimes. Torture. Economic downturn. Things reflecting that the world is really ending.
I sometimes worry what the future holds for my son. I worry that life can be cruel to him. It is only natural that every parent wants the best for their child. I worry that he needs more willpower to survive. Better education to be strong and faithful.
And the thing about newspapers is that they tell you things you are afraid to learn, things you dont want to read about. War. Crimes. Torture. Economic downturn. Things reflecting that the world is really ending.
I sometimes worry what the future holds for my son. I worry that life can be cruel to him. It is only natural that every parent wants the best for their child. I worry that he needs more willpower to survive. Better education to be strong and faithful.
Random thots
It has been rather light and easy at work this week. I have been reading so many blogs, yet why are there so many happy blogs? what happen to those depressing aka revolutionary road kind of blogs? my kind of blogs?sigh sigh sigh
Luqman has been superb at night. Jam 9-10pm zonk out. Hence Mommy has ample time to do things of her own ie. browse net for our coming weekend holiday.
EXCEPT reading proper books. I dont know why i have lost that touch. I used to be able to read every night. Even when Luq was smaller i even read while i bfeed him. what happened?? Ok azam hari ni, must read at least for half an hour everynight. Starts tonight. Boleh ke?
Hmm today i went back at lunch and fed my baby what my mum made- potato plus sweet potato and carrot. All blended and pureed. Memang best when i am reunited with my baby; i love taking care of him and i miss him everyday that we are not together. Over tak? Memang. Time flies really fast that sometimes its hard to capture that he is already 6 months old and no more that wrinkly red baby i held last December. He is a strong active baby who knows what it means to demand! I have failed to record everyday how he has grown up and sometimes i worry, will i ever forget how my baby was when he was this teeny weeny creature? Of course not- a mother never forgets!
Luqman has been superb at night. Jam 9-10pm zonk out. Hence Mommy has ample time to do things of her own ie. browse net for our coming weekend holiday.
EXCEPT reading proper books. I dont know why i have lost that touch. I used to be able to read every night. Even when Luq was smaller i even read while i bfeed him. what happened?? Ok azam hari ni, must read at least for half an hour everynight. Starts tonight. Boleh ke?
Hmm today i went back at lunch and fed my baby what my mum made- potato plus sweet potato and carrot. All blended and pureed. Memang best when i am reunited with my baby; i love taking care of him and i miss him everyday that we are not together. Over tak? Memang. Time flies really fast that sometimes its hard to capture that he is already 6 months old and no more that wrinkly red baby i held last December. He is a strong active baby who knows what it means to demand! I have failed to record everyday how he has grown up and sometimes i worry, will i ever forget how my baby was when he was this teeny weeny creature? Of course not- a mother never forgets!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
6 months of Parenthood
Parenthood is a WHOLE new world. Here are some stuff that i have learned after 6 months:
1) That life after having a baby is never the same again. Your life revolves around the baby and you got to get used to the fact that everything is about him!
2) All the pregnancy pains and pains of labour are forgotten much earlier that i have ever expected.
3) I think about my baby 24-7. Literally 24-7. My baby completes me, completes my family.
4) I can't love anything more than i love my baby. and my husband of course!
5) Other people's views does not matter. Only mine matters. Because the baby came out of me.
6) Breastfeeding is the key/answers/cure to everything.
7) Those who dont read the babybooks really does not know what is happening/they are talking about. Really.
8)Grandparents are human and they also forget how to be new parents.
9) I feel more at ease bringing baby along anywhere; as long as he is near and close to me.
10) The best that i can give my baby is my milk; and my time. Nothing replaces that.
1) That life after having a baby is never the same again. Your life revolves around the baby and you got to get used to the fact that everything is about him!
2) All the pregnancy pains and pains of labour are forgotten much earlier that i have ever expected.
3) I think about my baby 24-7. Literally 24-7. My baby completes me, completes my family.
4) I can't love anything more than i love my baby. and my husband of course!
5) Other people's views does not matter. Only mine matters. Because the baby came out of me.
6) Breastfeeding is the key/answers/cure to everything.
7) Those who dont read the babybooks really does not know what is happening/they are talking about. Really.
8)Grandparents are human and they also forget how to be new parents.
9) I feel more at ease bringing baby along anywhere; as long as he is near and close to me.
10) The best that i can give my baby is my milk; and my time. Nothing replaces that.
July already?
It has been such busy weekends. But wonderful. More busy weekends to come this July/August. What? It's July already???? where did the time go?
I was reading a write up about people/employees/employers who are one dimensional, with really nothing to offer beyond their vocational skills. That kept me a bit worried. Of course other than my job i have my life and soul of the love and care for my son, and the ongoing child development research that i do as he grows up. But that's just about it. I have offered myself to tutor undergrads as a way of contributing to society as well as for myself, but that is still work under construction. i have given up my book club for now, and travelling is not something that one can do every other month (altho one would love to do this!).
soooo..PHN needs a new book to read/entertain herself with! Thats what I need!!!!
I was reading a write up about people/employees/employers who are one dimensional, with really nothing to offer beyond their vocational skills. That kept me a bit worried. Of course other than my job i have my life and soul of the love and care for my son, and the ongoing child development research that i do as he grows up. But that's just about it. I have offered myself to tutor undergrads as a way of contributing to society as well as for myself, but that is still work under construction. i have given up my book club for now, and travelling is not something that one can do every other month (altho one would love to do this!).
soooo..PHN needs a new book to read/entertain herself with! Thats what I need!!!!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
6 months of the little lion cub
Lion cub loves hanging out
Lion cub just loves company, loves to play
Mommy's lion cub, strong and tough!
It has been 6 wonderful months with my lion cub! Soon he is no more a cub, hence i am cherishing every single day with this lion cub.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Pingu's English
Twit twin is about to launch her most awaited----Pingu's English class. Based in Kota Damansara (which is so accessible!), the classes are the interactive kind of way to teach kids how to speak and write better English. English is so important these days!
We are all so excited and hope many people will come to the launch on the 17th July! I heard the deco is really cool with Ikea furniture. Go Pingu!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Terubuk Bakar penarak
There are so many things that i want to do in this life. There are things that i want to do- just once. And others, i want to do it over and over again.
Amongst the things that i like to do is to make my parents (in laws included) happy. Especially dah ada Luqman ni, i know it means a lot to me, when he flashes me the BEST smile, or the most huggable hug or the shriekiest scream. He makes me happy over and over again.
At times when we are with our parents 24-7, we take for granted the things they do for us. In a way i admire my husband for being such a loving and most of all PATIENT son. In a mother-father-son relationship there is a lot to give and take, and at this age there's a lot to give actually.
Mak was really happy when we visited her; and was really happy i gave her a little Luq. Everybody has their past, but in us and in their grandson Mak & ABah see their future. And InsyaAllah that future is a bright and happy one.
Kadang-kadang dalam kepala tu ingat pesan Abah, "sebelum keluar cek dulu tayar kete ada angin ke tak. Bangun tido mesti cek. Kalau dah siap pakai baju semua pastu tengok tayar takdak angin apa gunanyer". Hahah funny advise but true, cos it happened to me once. Thanks Mak & Abah for loving me like your own daughter; espcially getting me my favorite terubuk bakar Penarak tepi laut everytime i visit.
Amongst the things that i like to do is to make my parents (in laws included) happy. Especially dah ada Luqman ni, i know it means a lot to me, when he flashes me the BEST smile, or the most huggable hug or the shriekiest scream. He makes me happy over and over again.
At times when we are with our parents 24-7, we take for granted the things they do for us. In a way i admire my husband for being such a loving and most of all PATIENT son. In a mother-father-son relationship there is a lot to give and take, and at this age there's a lot to give actually.
Mak was really happy when we visited her; and was really happy i gave her a little Luq. Everybody has their past, but in us and in their grandson Mak & ABah see their future. And InsyaAllah that future is a bright and happy one.
Kadang-kadang dalam kepala tu ingat pesan Abah, "sebelum keluar cek dulu tayar kete ada angin ke tak. Bangun tido mesti cek. Kalau dah siap pakai baju semua pastu tengok tayar takdak angin apa gunanyer". Hahah funny advise but true, cos it happened to me once. Thanks Mak & Abah for loving me like your own daughter; espcially getting me my favorite terubuk bakar Penarak tepi laut everytime i visit.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Father's Day
Father's Day was last week but it was ultra busy as Luqqie Bee has the eczema and had to treat it by visiting a paeds-dermatologist. Nevertheless i still owe Luq's abah a gift which will be delivered soon! Luqqie Bee, you have a wonderful wonderful father and this special post is for him...
Your abah has been the most supportive person in this line i call motherhood. Words cannot decsribe how grateful i am that he is yor abah. I guess he is a mother as well to you; as i reminisce your first few days in our life; couldnt have done it without him! He took care of us during pantang and those miserable days at the hospital he was our shoulder to cry on.
Even now, he smothers you with millions of kisses when he comes home (could be contributory of this eczema? hmm hmm); takes care of you when Mommy needs a shopaholic day, takes us for holidays when we need to (do i see KK in July??) and above all ..tender Love and care for us. Although these days he does a bit of a shoddy job in the diaper department, and frowns over Mommy's sterilisation regime, but who cares we are nothing without him!
Of course he says Luqman is Anak Abah, and i have to agree..altho deep down Luqman is Anak Mummy cos Luq smiles like Mummy!
Here goes the tug of war for Luqqie.
But Luq dear you must so know today; that you were born to a wonderful wonderful father, and i hope you carry the saying, like father like son. Be just like him!
Happy Father's Day Abah!
Your abah has been the most supportive person in this line i call motherhood. Words cannot decsribe how grateful i am that he is yor abah. I guess he is a mother as well to you; as i reminisce your first few days in our life; couldnt have done it without him! He took care of us during pantang and those miserable days at the hospital he was our shoulder to cry on.
Even now, he smothers you with millions of kisses when he comes home (could be contributory of this eczema? hmm hmm); takes care of you when Mommy needs a shopaholic day, takes us for holidays when we need to (do i see KK in July??) and above all ..tender Love and care for us. Although these days he does a bit of a shoddy job in the diaper department, and frowns over Mommy's sterilisation regime, but who cares we are nothing without him!
Of course he says Luqman is Anak Abah, and i have to agree..altho deep down Luqman is Anak Mummy cos Luq smiles like Mummy!
Here goes the tug of war for Luqqie.
But Luq dear you must so know today; that you were born to a wonderful wonderful father, and i hope you carry the saying, like father like son. Be just like him!
Happy Father's Day Abah!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Ozzy twits
Bratty Sister is off to Ozzy, to meet the Bratty Niece ..hehehe...i am kind of jealous actualy, that is MY holiday! Boo hoo! Hopefully those twits will have a good time poking each other, nice weather and different places to visit. My heart goes out to beautiful baby Alisya, who i miss so dearly already altho we have never met! Cant wait for these twits to come home. It will be such a havoc meet up with my Luqqi Bee!
I am just imagining- blissful weather, hot steaming cappucino in colorful cups, vogue versus tacky fashionwear; no work all play!
I am just imagining- blissful weather, hot steaming cappucino in colorful cups, vogue versus tacky fashionwear; no work all play!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Ummu Luqman recommends: Little Bean steriliser
Who could live without a steriliser? Heheh i always make this joke and my husband will geleng kepala. He does not get my obsession with sterilisers.
Simple fact is that when there is a baby in the house, every single thing must be clean and hygenic. This is for the better health of the baby of course, so he wont be infected with diseases. We use the Little Bean steam steriliser every single day, one at my house and one at nenek's. Very easy to use, just wash your bottles, arrange on the double tray, 90ml of water goes in and teeetttt...press the button. Voila! Ready to use sterilised clean bottles after just 8 mins!
With a baby in the house, this item is a must! It will make your life caring for the baby soo much easier!
Simple fact is that when there is a baby in the house, every single thing must be clean and hygenic. This is for the better health of the baby of course, so he wont be infected with diseases. We use the Little Bean steam steriliser every single day, one at my house and one at nenek's. Very easy to use, just wash your bottles, arrange on the double tray, 90ml of water goes in and teeetttt...press the button. Voila! Ready to use sterilised clean bottles after just 8 mins!
With a baby in the house, this item is a must! It will make your life caring for the baby soo much easier!
Ummu Luqman recommends: The Ring Sling
A ring sling is a must for me! I received it as a gift from a good friend.I tried it all, carriers , chairs, strollers..they are all must haves but the ring sling is the most handy and easiet to use!
Tips: borrow a friend's sling and try it in front of the mirror, watch You tube and learn how to use the sling. There are many ways to carry the baby. Ring slings can be used from infant but Luqqie started to be comfy after 4 months of age.
Wear your baby and keep him happy! Research has shown that babies who are kept close to mother and snugg on her chest are easier to calm, and become more confident kids. Well logically i think it keeps baby secure; so he will quiet down easily.
Tips: borrow a friend's sling and try it in front of the mirror, watch You tube and learn how to use the sling. There are many ways to carry the baby. Ring slings can be used from infant but Luqqie started to be comfy after 4 months of age.
Wear your baby and keep him happy! Research has shown that babies who are kept close to mother and snugg on her chest are easier to calm, and become more confident kids. Well logically i think it keeps baby secure; so he will quiet down easily.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Baby's smile
Dear Luqman,
I just feel like writing to you today. You have been such an angel that brought colours to my life. Today i had to wake you up early, and as you let out that squirmy little scream, i changed your mami poko and talked tou you, telling you that you need to get ready to go to nenek's. You have a little blocked nose yesterday and i was so worried it will get more serious in the morning. Thank God it didnt.
I kissed your supple cheeks, caressed your masam-ed head with very little hair; and cuddled your tiny little body covered with an oversized multi-striped pyjamas.
Just your smile, that beaming sweet and honest smile, lights up my day. Everyday.
I just feel like writing to you today. You have been such an angel that brought colours to my life. Today i had to wake you up early, and as you let out that squirmy little scream, i changed your mami poko and talked tou you, telling you that you need to get ready to go to nenek's. You have a little blocked nose yesterday and i was so worried it will get more serious in the morning. Thank God it didnt.
I kissed your supple cheeks, caressed your masam-ed head with very little hair; and cuddled your tiny little body covered with an oversized multi-striped pyjamas.
Just your smile, that beaming sweet and honest smile, lights up my day. Everyday.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
June updates
So much has happened, where shall i start? well not gonna spill details about work, cos work is work, i love my job, my life revolves around work and i hope this path takes me further and further.
But i loveee to write about my baby :)
He is 5 months plus today and next month we can start on solids! woo hoo
Mommy is gonna splurge (again!) on baby feeding stuff, looking around for the best foods to start with (of course nenek will do all the initial cooking!), some fancy looking bibs and table ware, and camera all ready to snap Luqman's 1st attempt at food! Of course we have tried to pinch some fruit into his small little mouth and he wnet ..slurp slurpp..suke makan betul!
I have warned my mother against overfeeding and avoiding these sugary salty stuff cos i dont want it to interfere with my campaign against sweet/salty foods. I hope my mother takes notice of that :p
Luqman has been so manja with the family these days. He is bigger now and everybody wants to play with him. Especially when he laughs and give us a big huge smile even as early as 6am. He is ultimately the apple of our eyes at home.
Lately so many good things have happened. I am so thankful i have a happy and supportive husband and family; raising Luq has been so wonderful. Especially my husband, who has to put up with my many gadgety needs (haha) for the baby. And also my maid (thank God she is here) who does everything at home perfectly well so that i can have absolute baby time after work and need not woory about the rest at home. Of course i owe a lot to my mother, who takes care of lil Luq like he is her first child. Nothing can replace a mother's touch of course, but it is always safe tp count on family. :)
But i loveee to write about my baby :)
He is 5 months plus today and next month we can start on solids! woo hoo
Mommy is gonna splurge (again!) on baby feeding stuff, looking around for the best foods to start with (of course nenek will do all the initial cooking!), some fancy looking bibs and table ware, and camera all ready to snap Luqman's 1st attempt at food! Of course we have tried to pinch some fruit into his small little mouth and he wnet ..slurp slurpp..suke makan betul!
I have warned my mother against overfeeding and avoiding these sugary salty stuff cos i dont want it to interfere with my campaign against sweet/salty foods. I hope my mother takes notice of that :p
Luqman has been so manja with the family these days. He is bigger now and everybody wants to play with him. Especially when he laughs and give us a big huge smile even as early as 6am. He is ultimately the apple of our eyes at home.
Lately so many good things have happened. I am so thankful i have a happy and supportive husband and family; raising Luq has been so wonderful. Especially my husband, who has to put up with my many gadgety needs (haha) for the baby. And also my maid (thank God she is here) who does everything at home perfectly well so that i can have absolute baby time after work and need not woory about the rest at home. Of course i owe a lot to my mother, who takes care of lil Luq like he is her first child. Nothing can replace a mother's touch of course, but it is always safe tp count on family. :)
Monday, May 31, 2010
Books: The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
I have not been updating about the books ive been reading lately. So here goes. Who says motherhood has no time to read?
This is an excellent read when one is starting out with BF. I bought it at the Times booksale in Bangsar. In fact i will encourage moms to be to read this. It allows me to create my own bf support group. After several chapters i am more motivated to bf and feel that i treasure this experience more.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Mother's day and Abah's birthday
I missed the post on mother's day. But i have to tell you it was SWELL. Better than my birthday actually, how wonderful it is to be a mom :)
We took my mother to a Westin breakfast; and the food was scrumptous especially the free lattes and cappucinos. The spread was huge and generous! Luqman behaved so well even though we had to struggle changing him over a small modern-day sink.
Today is F's birthday aka Abah. He has been looking forward to this day; to my amusement; and Luq and i are taking him out for a special dinner and maybe coffee later, just the three of us. I really want to wish my beloved and wonderful husband a very happy birtday; all these years knowing him he has been the bestest friend, the perfect husband and a really great father to our 4 months old. I really couldnt have done it all without him! I wish him the best in all his dreams, i know he has huge ones, and hopefully Allah grants him rezqi and a good life. Amin. Love u abah,
Luqqi and Mommy.
We took my mother to a Westin breakfast; and the food was scrumptous especially the free lattes and cappucinos. The spread was huge and generous! Luqman behaved so well even though we had to struggle changing him over a small modern-day sink.
Today is F's birthday aka Abah. He has been looking forward to this day; to my amusement; and Luq and i are taking him out for a special dinner and maybe coffee later, just the three of us. I really want to wish my beloved and wonderful husband a very happy birtday; all these years knowing him he has been the bestest friend, the perfect husband and a really great father to our 4 months old. I really couldnt have done it all without him! I wish him the best in all his dreams, i know he has huge ones, and hopefully Allah grants him rezqi and a good life. Amin. Love u abah,
Luqqi and Mommy.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
14.4.2010
Our baby is 3 months now and soon he will grow faster and stronger. Before we know it he will become an individual who knows how to regulate his own life and make his own choices and decisions. Mommy’s little man!
Nowadays Mommy has problems putting my boy to sleep at 9.30pm. He insists on nursing or playing or even watching tv! He has been going to bed at 12am these days, I feel kind of guilty because that is way too late for litlle Luqqi. But in a way his father and I are also happy because when he is awake he wants to be with us all the time, and we get lots of playtime with him. More importantly for Mommy, he will sleep through the night!
I guess in a way it is a sign to show that he really misses his mom and abah and wants to spend all free time with us. And being stressed working adults there is nothing better than hearing that small squeaky voice in our comfy little apartment.
I feel happy to bath him, change his clothes like 2-3 times!, cuddle him and of course nurse him till he is fulfilled with a beaming sunshiny smile on his cute face.
Anything for my lil baby :p
Nowadays Mommy has problems putting my boy to sleep at 9.30pm. He insists on nursing or playing or even watching tv! He has been going to bed at 12am these days, I feel kind of guilty because that is way too late for litlle Luqqi. But in a way his father and I are also happy because when he is awake he wants to be with us all the time, and we get lots of playtime with him. More importantly for Mommy, he will sleep through the night!
I guess in a way it is a sign to show that he really misses his mom and abah and wants to spend all free time with us. And being stressed working adults there is nothing better than hearing that small squeaky voice in our comfy little apartment.
I feel happy to bath him, change his clothes like 2-3 times!, cuddle him and of course nurse him till he is fulfilled with a beaming sunshiny smile on his cute face.
Anything for my lil baby :p
Monday, April 5, 2010
Baby talk 101
Hmm i seem to have a lot to write these days, don't i?
So, it's baby-talk 101 again. Many friends are giving birth this year. Here are the gadgets that really help a lot in caring for my baby:
1) Electrical steam steriliser
-Cant live without it! Do away with the idea nak merebus-rebus. The Little Bean steriliser is very handy and easy to use in just 8 minutes all bottles/containers are clean and sterilised!we have it at nenek's and our house (we have 2!!) and we use it all the time. We even carried it to Langkawi! We sterilise everything that is sterilisable (??) and even my maid has become a clean sterilising freak! Must have no. 1
2) Muslin cloth/flannel cloth
-kain lapik big enough for use on beds, cars, sofas or anywhere else especially when visiting friends/relatives and you are worried that the sofa/bed is not clean for your infant. Luq has 3 cute ones given by nenek. He loves to roll roll on the flannels.
3) Breastpump
-need i say more? Carry it every where! of course must haves with the bpump is the thermal bag, ice packs and storage bottles.
4) Infant car seat
- some mother's dont really think this is necessary. But i feel babies must be trained from young to use the carseat. In his early days i just ciuddle Luq in teh car and he will doze off. But now he is heavy! We introduced the carseat to him on the 2nd month and he loves it, he just sleeps in it and play around. Of course i will love it more with him in my arms at the front; but security and safety is really important when dealing with small babies.
5) Good durable bay carrier
-if you live in a flat like me, and need to take steps to the upper level, a good baby carrier to carry your baby is worth the money. I started using our Babybjorn right after pantang and Luq is mostof the tiem comfortable in it. He can easily doze off as he feels that i am near and he feels safe. I find it easier that baby is snug tight with me, and very close to my heart!
6) Mothercare Nappy Sacks
-believe me this is not a waste of money. You know those times when people change their babies in toilets and leave the soiled diapers for all to smell? It is very useful on days when Luq goes overboard with his poo, i just put the soiled diaper in the nappy sack, tie it and it goes to the bin. If we leave the bin overnite we dont have a smelly problem.
I also find it useful when i visit people's homes and Luq needs a diaper change. He wont leave any smell behind because we use the nappy sack!
7) Baby monitor
-we got this from our staff. A very useful gadget. Now F and i can spend time watching tv, or in the kitchen witout worrying about a sleeping baby in our bedroom. Because we can hear his small little cries through the monitor! Expensive but very useful!
8) Fisher-Price vibrating rocker
-a friend gave us this rocker, and Luq loves it rocking and vibrating effect! It is easy when we want to put luq down, we just rest him on the rocker and he will be ok on his own. The rocker is also colorful hence stimulating for baby.
So, it's baby-talk 101 again. Many friends are giving birth this year. Here are the gadgets that really help a lot in caring for my baby:
1) Electrical steam steriliser
-Cant live without it! Do away with the idea nak merebus-rebus. The Little Bean steriliser is very handy and easy to use in just 8 minutes all bottles/containers are clean and sterilised!we have it at nenek's and our house (we have 2!!) and we use it all the time. We even carried it to Langkawi! We sterilise everything that is sterilisable (??) and even my maid has become a clean sterilising freak! Must have no. 1
2) Muslin cloth/flannel cloth
-kain lapik big enough for use on beds, cars, sofas or anywhere else especially when visiting friends/relatives and you are worried that the sofa/bed is not clean for your infant. Luq has 3 cute ones given by nenek. He loves to roll roll on the flannels.
3) Breastpump
-need i say more? Carry it every where! of course must haves with the bpump is the thermal bag, ice packs and storage bottles.
4) Infant car seat
- some mother's dont really think this is necessary. But i feel babies must be trained from young to use the carseat. In his early days i just ciuddle Luq in teh car and he will doze off. But now he is heavy! We introduced the carseat to him on the 2nd month and he loves it, he just sleeps in it and play around. Of course i will love it more with him in my arms at the front; but security and safety is really important when dealing with small babies.
5) Good durable bay carrier
-if you live in a flat like me, and need to take steps to the upper level, a good baby carrier to carry your baby is worth the money. I started using our Babybjorn right after pantang and Luq is mostof the tiem comfortable in it. He can easily doze off as he feels that i am near and he feels safe. I find it easier that baby is snug tight with me, and very close to my heart!
6) Mothercare Nappy Sacks
-believe me this is not a waste of money. You know those times when people change their babies in toilets and leave the soiled diapers for all to smell? It is very useful on days when Luq goes overboard with his poo, i just put the soiled diaper in the nappy sack, tie it and it goes to the bin. If we leave the bin overnite we dont have a smelly problem.
I also find it useful when i visit people's homes and Luq needs a diaper change. He wont leave any smell behind because we use the nappy sack!
7) Baby monitor
-we got this from our staff. A very useful gadget. Now F and i can spend time watching tv, or in the kitchen witout worrying about a sleeping baby in our bedroom. Because we can hear his small little cries through the monitor! Expensive but very useful!
8) Fisher-Price vibrating rocker
-a friend gave us this rocker, and Luq loves it rocking and vibrating effect! It is easy when we want to put luq down, we just rest him on the rocker and he will be ok on his own. The rocker is also colorful hence stimulating for baby.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Passion
I read a most awaited ad- a course on creative writing. I attended a short english-creative writing course during my schooldays- it was very fun. Unfortunately, now i really dont have time to follow a proper class. My passion for reading and writing will just have to continue based on my individual efforts. Though deep down i promise myself one day i shall join that class!
I am reading on simple ways to introduce language and the love of reading to this lil badger. Bought this book recently at the Times Book Sale at 50% discount woo-hoo..It is a very interesting read and has many many ideas on how to help our kids to read and write!
Right now Luqqi loves people talking to him and paying attention to him, and all the sing alongs i do with him. Hopefully he will also appreciate books!
Games with my baby
As Luqman grow bigger, we can play more games with him. He loves taking baths these days, very contrary to his newborn all-screaming kind of splish splash. When i face him to a mirror he can also smile and laugh at his reflection. This is such a cool game at this age.
Everyday I look forward to going home after work, i will drive straight to my parents' and search for my little badger. We take short walks and he loves his comfy green buggy so much. It sure is a very comfortable ride!
Soon i will be able to introduce to him nursery rhymes and simple colorful books; and more more walks round the park. And swimming too!
Sometimes at nite he has trouble sleeping, he wants to play more or just require me to hug and carry him. Yes it is tiring on certain nites, but i just remind myself that this is a way of making up for loss time. I love my baby and we cherish every minute we have with each other!
Everyday I look forward to going home after work, i will drive straight to my parents' and search for my little badger. We take short walks and he loves his comfy green buggy so much. It sure is a very comfortable ride!
Soon i will be able to introduce to him nursery rhymes and simple colorful books; and more more walks round the park. And swimming too!
Sometimes at nite he has trouble sleeping, he wants to play more or just require me to hug and carry him. Yes it is tiring on certain nites, but i just remind myself that this is a way of making up for loss time. I love my baby and we cherish every minute we have with each other!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Travels with my baby
We flew to Langkawi for Luqman's aqiqah and cukur rambut. What a great holiday for my family; as they stayed in Porto Malai and took a ride in abah's dashing new boat. Luq and me of course stayed in as baby was too small for such a rough ride.
The majlis went well, alhamdulillah, 2 goats for my boy and MIL had to invite every single friend she had on the island LOL! Although i wished i could take pics with the goats first before they got slaugthered! Langkawi was so so so hot, thank God the AC saved us. we all almost melted under the raging sun!
An imam came and botak-licin my boy. Pheww such a cute face he has now, such a clean and skinhead look. I will cherish these botak days my boy!
The plane ride was great with Luqman, He drank, played and slept on the plane. Overall i enjoyed travelling with him and want more more travels and overnite stays (at a hotel). These are such fun days with my baby, wish i could spend every single minute with him!
The majlis went well, alhamdulillah, 2 goats for my boy and MIL had to invite every single friend she had on the island LOL! Although i wished i could take pics with the goats first before they got slaugthered! Langkawi was so so so hot, thank God the AC saved us. we all almost melted under the raging sun!
An imam came and botak-licin my boy. Pheww such a cute face he has now, such a clean and skinhead look. I will cherish these botak days my boy!
The plane ride was great with Luqman, He drank, played and slept on the plane. Overall i enjoyed travelling with him and want more more travels and overnite stays (at a hotel). These are such fun days with my baby, wish i could spend every single minute with him!
More March Babies
My good friend gave birth to a beautiful Ava Kamelia last week, and yesterday my sister smsd from Aussie, she just delivered the most awaited 4th March baby in our family. This is so great; such happy news...new friends for my little lion cub!
Congrats to Kakwa and Sue, selamat berpantang, hope you guys enjoy it as much as i did! Lovely babies!
I am so happy kakak Sarah finally met her adek, am so sure she is thrilled to see the tiny little baby sister. Miss u lil munckins!
Congrats to Kakwa and Sue, selamat berpantang, hope you guys enjoy it as much as i did! Lovely babies!
I am so happy kakak Sarah finally met her adek, am so sure she is thrilled to see the tiny little baby sister. Miss u lil munckins!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Lion cub is 3 months
Life is a perfect picture with Luqman. My little lion cub turns 3 months today. Oh how i will miss his little days; once i had an image of Luq at just a few days old, chirping like a bird waiting for water. My most poignant memory of him is when he is overwhelmed with feeding and started to doze away yet his held is still upright and his lips coming together like a little bird. We call this mulut burung!
Mommy turned 29 yesterday (only 9teen we are!) and had a little party at home with the hommies. The attention was more to Luq of course, as he is now the prince in my parents' hearts. It is great to see the way my mother and father treat Luqqie like their very own bundle of joy, and it makes my heart settle to see him with such loving and caring grandparents.
Mommy turned 29 yesterday (only 9teen we are!) and had a little party at home with the hommies. The attention was more to Luq of course, as he is now the prince in my parents' hearts. It is great to see the way my mother and father treat Luqqie like their very own bundle of joy, and it makes my heart settle to see him with such loving and caring grandparents.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Going back to work
I'm due at the office in 2 week's time. That's 2 months and 2 weeks of leave. I know that being a part from my son is nerve wrecking and heart breaking, but in a weird way i miss working. I miss my lunchmates the most haha. I will just have to admit i am not a stay at home mother material. Well it is nice to have a long break, but to make it permanent..that's just not me.
Alhamdulillah taking care of my baby has been a wonderful experience, i am happy to admit i can care for him single handedly, even bath him singlehandedly thanks to some mothercare sponge-gadget thingy. Although it can be very tiring!
But my son will just have to learn that i will not be able to be there for him 24-7. Thanks to a supportive famly, i will be in the routine of sending the baby and the maid daily to Ibu n daddy nursery on weekdays.
Loads to prepare- time to select clothes that can actually fit now, and organise daily activities so that we dont go haywire when 8 March comes!
Alhamdulillah taking care of my baby has been a wonderful experience, i am happy to admit i can care for him single handedly, even bath him singlehandedly thanks to some mothercare sponge-gadget thingy. Although it can be very tiring!
But my son will just have to learn that i will not be able to be there for him 24-7. Thanks to a supportive famly, i will be in the routine of sending the baby and the maid daily to Ibu n daddy nursery on weekdays.
Loads to prepare- time to select clothes that can actually fit now, and organise daily activities so that we dont go haywire when 8 March comes!
A mother's heart
Being a new mother, there is so much to talk about. Endless. But basically i know every mom wants the best for their child. It's an overwhelming feeling when you just want your baby to eat the best food, use the best products, learn from the best and is cared for by just the best people around.
These days i find that i put my son's interest above and beyond mine. well that's cliche. But the process of it is interesting, when my heart aches every time i hear him cry (loud), or my heart melts when he gurgles and coos. Or when i spend all my money on him. It's funny that all of this is happening like an automatic response to what life has to offer. Never in my life have i ever cared loved or protect another being, the way i do now. God is Great, and a mother's heart is so fragile.
Sometimes i reflect this on thinking, that was how my parents felt when they raised us. Raising children can be utterly heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
My son, my life!
These days i find that i put my son's interest above and beyond mine. well that's cliche. But the process of it is interesting, when my heart aches every time i hear him cry (loud), or my heart melts when he gurgles and coos. Or when i spend all my money on him. It's funny that all of this is happening like an automatic response to what life has to offer. Never in my life have i ever cared loved or protect another being, the way i do now. God is Great, and a mother's heart is so fragile.
Sometimes i reflect this on thinking, that was how my parents felt when they raised us. Raising children can be utterly heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
My son, my life!
Breastfeeding
Bf can be quite an exasperating experience. There are good days, and low days. I have only been able to exclusively bf my son for one month; after that...and even after reading so much about perseverance to bf..we started to supplement him on Mamex Gold. Of course i still continue pumping and bf. It was mixed feelings at first, i most sympathize him cos we all know bf milk is still no.1. but at the the same time i feel a sense of relief, at least my baby boy will go to sleep feeling 'kenyang' and wont wake up every half an hour for some ne-nen.
But overall, i think it's a mother's choice as to what she wants to feed her child.
I hope to bf Luqman for as long as i can, to provide him with the nutritions breastmilk can provide..and also because it creates a great bond between me and him.
When i put him close to me, to my breast and he sucks well, i feel that i am his sense of relief, sense of belonging, completeness. Like i am the answer to all his troubles, the cure to all his miseries; it's a world created with just the 2 of us in it, clutching each other tight in our arms. And there is no feeling in this world better than that.
Mommy loves you baby!
But overall, i think it's a mother's choice as to what she wants to feed her child.
I hope to bf Luqman for as long as i can, to provide him with the nutritions breastmilk can provide..and also because it creates a great bond between me and him.
When i put him close to me, to my breast and he sucks well, i feel that i am his sense of relief, sense of belonging, completeness. Like i am the answer to all his troubles, the cure to all his miseries; it's a world created with just the 2 of us in it, clutching each other tight in our arms. And there is no feeling in this world better than that.
Mommy loves you baby!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Bee is for Baby
A friend recommended this organic product, and i love it! Good for baby's skin, good for me! Available in Singapore.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Names
Since i have not started working yet, and ive not been reading much except for baby books (which i can open a library soon!), so the blog is gonna be all Luqmanism..hehe.
Somebody came to me and asked how we came up with Luq's name. Someone even commented, she thot i would have an ultra modern name for my child like Daniel or something (LOL it's not even that modern!).
Actually it was very easy. I found Luqman's name in the Quran, as i was reading it one nite. I read the surah many many times throughout my pregnancy, and as i read the interpretations of Surah Luqman, it captured me that the name is a good name for our son. There are many stories behind the name. I love it, it's simple short and meaningful. All my children will have short names. F has started calling Luq even when in utero. When Luq was born, the name suits him perfectly, with an addition of Muhammad in front.
i believe that children should be given nice, meaningful names. In a way i feel it's easier to name boys than girls, but then again i could be prejudiced :p
I believe that when you give a good name to a child, every time we call the child it's like a doa to the child. I pray that my baby Luqman will grow up and become a good man, just like his name :p
Somebody came to me and asked how we came up with Luq's name. Someone even commented, she thot i would have an ultra modern name for my child like Daniel or something (LOL it's not even that modern!).
Actually it was very easy. I found Luqman's name in the Quran, as i was reading it one nite. I read the surah many many times throughout my pregnancy, and as i read the interpretations of Surah Luqman, it captured me that the name is a good name for our son. There are many stories behind the name. I love it, it's simple short and meaningful. All my children will have short names. F has started calling Luq even when in utero. When Luq was born, the name suits him perfectly, with an addition of Muhammad in front.
i believe that children should be given nice, meaningful names. In a way i feel it's easier to name boys than girls, but then again i could be prejudiced :p
I believe that when you give a good name to a child, every time we call the child it's like a doa to the child. I pray that my baby Luqman will grow up and become a good man, just like his name :p
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
2 or 3 months?
I am entitled to 2 months' maternity leave, which will approximately end 22nd Feb. Since we were at the hospital in the beginning for so many days, this stay at home leave feels really short. Soon i will be ending my pantang, and we will move back to our lil apartment and start life there.
F has been telling me to take an xtra one month's unpaid leave to spend more time with Luq. Since i cleared and vacated my cases up till mid march, and Luq came early, i guess that is nt such a bad idea. It's not that there is so much to cover from Feb to March.
Hmm still mulling over it. I do feel guilty leaving work for another month altho i do have very reliable and nice colleagues...hmm dont miss office life that much...hmmm would Loveee to spend Luq's 3rd month just taking him for walks...maybe just settling him down before i start full time work again. This would be the only time i can really see him grow and be with him 24-7.
Should i?
Monday, January 18, 2010
And so he speaks!
Yesterday i realised Luqman has started to make sounds. Cooing they call it. I speak to him in a parentese pattern. oooohhh whattt is mommyyy's babbby doingggggg? who smellssss goodd?????
It's so wonderful when he is in this good-cooing mood! Cute!
It's so wonderful when he is in this good-cooing mood! Cute!
Feeding the hungry
YES..this is becoming a baby blog but so what. hehe. Everybody talks about their child no matter who listens.
Anyway, the nite i delivered Luq he latched on straight away. He sucked..cup cup..i thot it was a miracle! Cos i read so much abt people having trouble with their babies latching on. i even took a photo but i'm not gonna post it here :p
Anyway at the hospital (we were there for 10 days) Luq was diagnosed with breastfeeding jaundice. In simple terms, i was not producing enough milk for him. The doctor advised me to supplement him with formula milk, which i did, and he loved. Although then he didnt smell as good as a complete breastfed baby. But i was happy that he was full and had a goodnite's sleep.
When we came home my mother was not too happy with the formula milk, saying i should keep on breastfeeding Luq and my milk will come. Plus Luq was only 12 days old. We have stopped the formula milk, and maybe restart when i am going back to work. I did read somewhere that one' milk supply will suit one's baby.
Which is rather confusing because some people's milk are over abundant. Like they have to pump several times. But when i tried pumping it was just like half and ounce which is not worth pumping, might as well give it straight to Luq who's almost all the time been hanging on my breasts!
Hmm confused mother and milk producer. Please advise.
Anyway, the nite i delivered Luq he latched on straight away. He sucked..cup cup..i thot it was a miracle! Cos i read so much abt people having trouble with their babies latching on. i even took a photo but i'm not gonna post it here :p
Anyway at the hospital (we were there for 10 days) Luq was diagnosed with breastfeeding jaundice. In simple terms, i was not producing enough milk for him. The doctor advised me to supplement him with formula milk, which i did, and he loved. Although then he didnt smell as good as a complete breastfed baby. But i was happy that he was full and had a goodnite's sleep.
When we came home my mother was not too happy with the formula milk, saying i should keep on breastfeeding Luq and my milk will come. Plus Luq was only 12 days old. We have stopped the formula milk, and maybe restart when i am going back to work. I did read somewhere that one' milk supply will suit one's baby.
Which is rather confusing because some people's milk are over abundant. Like they have to pump several times. But when i tried pumping it was just like half and ounce which is not worth pumping, might as well give it straight to Luq who's almost all the time been hanging on my breasts!
Hmm confused mother and milk producer. Please advise.
25 days with Luqman
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Today marks Luq's 25th day with us. 25 days for me as a mother. 25 days of the Parent Team. 25 days of not so strict pantang.hehe..btw..Ibu cooked chicken rice with baked chicken for me today. super yummy folks!
Anyway, been wanting to write but my baby baby baby was soo in the way. Motherhood is great. Actually the word 'mother' itself is so under rated. The things we mothers do for our children is seriously out of this world.
Luqman has been such a darling all these 25 days. He hasnt cried unnecessarily (thank God!) . i kinda know his screams now signals: I need food, or i need a diaper change (like NOW! PRONTO!), i hate taking baths (just like the Abah? haha) or i need a cuddle now! (yes i am a boy but i soo need a cuddle!)
I am fortunate to have a great family throughout my pantang. Whenever i need to do other stuff than handling the baby ie. bath, rest, sleep, eat..etc..i can put Luq in the hands of his nenek or abah. So there is some help all the time and i am not left all alone with a confused crying child.
So there is sooo much to look forward to in 2010. I didnt seem to prepare any resolutions (thanks to Luq who messed up my new year plans hehhe)...but this year we are goin to:
1) January- celebrate Luqman's 1 month old!
2) February- Mommy's end of pantang and Abah has promised some shopping and a weekend getaway just the Parent Team and Luq!
3) March- Mommy's 29th birthday and going back to work...eeek! also Kakwa's baby is due!
4) May- Abah's birthday and Mother's day!
5) June- Our 3rd wedding annivesarry
6) July- Father's day :p
7) August, September , October, November- birthdays, puasa and raya!
8) December- Luqman 1 year old..wonder what he will look like?
Thursday, January 14, 2010
My one true thing, 25.12.2009
37 weeks and 4 days. 25th December 2009. I gave birth to a beautiful baby son through c-sect at PPUM, at 7.03pm. Alhamdulillah, the emergency operation went well and Muhammad Luqman was one tiny baby at just 2.6kg but had the cutest face ive ever seen. Of course every mother says that, but my lil bundle of joy was really really cute and strong, and had the loudest voice in the OT!
A few minutes after the operation the nurse held Luqman in her arms, brought him to me, showed to me that he was a boy..and i kissed him ..i tried to brreastfeed him but he cried...he was very very fair...almost perfect..it was a MOMENT for us.
It was a complete shock when my water broke at midnite; i hastily thot THIS was really early. Gosh i havent even shopped for maternity bras! Daddy and Ibu drove us to the hospital at midnite, and the rest was history!
Today baby boy, you are 25 days old. Such a short presence in Mommy & Abah's life; but you are the most important thing in our lives now and forever!
We stayed 3 days at the hospital due to my c-sect; and those lonely nites my son and i held arms together, just becoming close companies to each other. I shall never forget on the second nite when i nursed him so much till he fell asleep, so tired myself the nurse took him away to let me rest. I woke up suddenly at 5am and rushed to get my poor son, looking at his face i knew he was crying cos he pooped and needed a cuddle.
Don't worry baby, Mommy will always always be here for you. Welcome to the world my precious son!
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