Happy Birthday to Nini HJ Rahman

Happy Birthday to Nini HJ Rahman

Happy Birthday Nini Usu Lamat

Happy Birthday to Nini Usu Lamat

Adriana on waiting

Date: Friday 13th Nov 2009

T-shirt sponsor by Hj Daddy

Again waiting in the car..

Watching tv while waiting for Daddy.

New T-shirt & Burger For Breakfast

Date: Thursday 12th Nov 2009

Breakfast eating half burger King ( We share the burger king half each)

Afternoon tea she eat chocolate from Munchkin.

Also wearing new T-shirt bought by her Daddy.. apa cakap..? Thankk.. Yu..

Sex During Pregnancy

Note: For all pregnant mom out there.. Info Sharing.. For first timer tu I mean first time pregnant & first time mau jadi parent ni baik ada jua tau nya kan..

Is it OK to have sex during pregnancy?

As long as your pregnancy is proceeding normally, you can have sex as often as you like. But you may not always want to. At first, hormonal fluctuations, fatigue and nausea may sap your sexual desire. During the second trimester, increased blood flow to your sexual organs and breasts may rekindle your desire for sex. But by the third trimester, weight gain, back pain and other symptoms may once again dampen your enthusiasm for sex.

Can sex during pregnancy cause a miscarriage?

Many couples worry that sex during pregnancy will cause a miscarriage, especially in the first trimester. But sex isn't a concern. Early miscarriages are usually related to chromosomal abnormalities or other problems in the developing baby — not to anything you do or don't do.

Does sex during pregnancy harm the baby?

Your developing baby is protected by the amniotic fluid in your uterus, as well as the mucous plug that blocks the cervix throughout most of your pregnancy. Sexual activity won't affect your baby.

What are the best sexual positions during pregnancy?

As long as you're comfortable, most sexual positions are OK during pregnancy. As your pregnancy progresses, experiment to find what works best. Rather than lying on your back, you might want to lie next to your partner sideways or position yourself on top of your partner or in front of your partner. Let your creativity take over, as long as you keep mutual pleasure and comfort in mind.

What about oral and anal sex?

Oral sex is safe during pregnancy. There's a caveat, however. If you receive oral sex, make sure your partner doesn't blow air into your vagina. Rarely, a burst of air may block a blood vessel (air embolism) — which could be a life-threatening condition for you and the baby.

Generally, anal sex isn't recommended during pregnancy. Anal sex may be uncomfortable if you have pregnancy-related hemorrhoids. More concerning, anal sex may allow infection-causing bacteria to spread from the rectum to the vagina.

Should my partner use a condom?

Exposure to sexually transmitted diseases during pregnancy increases the risk of infections that can affect your pregnancy and your baby's health. Use a condom if your partner has a sexually transmitted disease, you're not in a mutually monogamous relationship or you choose to have sex with a new partner during pregnancy.

Can orgasms trigger premature labor?

Orgasms can cause uterine contractions. But these contractions are different from the contractions you'll feel during labor. If you have a normal pregnancy, orgasms — with or without intercourse — don't seem to increase the risk of premature labor or premature birth. Likewise, sex isn't likely to trigger labor even as your due date approaches.

Are there times when sex should be avoided?

Although most women can safely have sex throughout pregnancy, sometimes it's best to be cautious. Your health care provider may recommend avoiding sex if:

• You're at risk of preterm labor
• You have unexplained vaginal bleeding
• You're leaking amniotic fluid
• Your cervix begins to open prematurely (cervical incompetence)
• Your placenta partly or completely covers your cervical opening (placenta previa)

What if I don't want to have sex?

That's OK. There's more to a sexual relationship than intercourse. Share your needs and concerns with your partner in an open and loving way. If sex is difficult, unappealing or off-limits, try cuddling, kissing or massage.

After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex?

Whether you give birth vaginally or by C-section, your body will need time to heal. Many health care providers recommend waiting four to six weeks before resuming intercourse. This allows time for your cervix to close and any tears or a repaired episiotomy to heal.

If you're too sore or exhausted to even think about sex, maintain intimacy in other ways. Stay connected during the day with short phone calls, e-mail messages or text messages. Reserve a few quiet minutes for each other before the day begins or while you're winding down before bed. When you're ready to have sex, take it slow — and use a reliable method of contraception.

Oh Zahra..

Date: Thursday 12th Nov 2009

Again with her open mouth heran kali ia..

Jgn takut zahra pakai safety belt udah tu inda gugur tu.. he he he.. (berlabih pandai pegang handle car seatnya)

Happy Birthday Kaka Thari & New Domo & School wear

Date: Wednesday 11th Nov 2009

To

Kaka Thari aka Athari Amani

11.11.1993

DOMO.. with Adriana (thank you Daddy)

Menurun jua cam mamanya suka makai baju sekolah g damit.

Oh not forgetful about her wearing new T-shirt bought by her Daddy. (tarus pakai ni wah)

Another PIc of Zahra

Date: Wednesday 11th Nov 2009

Usul Zahra mcm uang basar lah.. (she just 5 months old & will turn to 6months on 27th Nov)

Adriana at home & in the car

Date: Tuesday 10th Nov 2009

Zahra and friends

Date: Tuesday 10th Nov 2009

My Note on 10th Nov 2009

Date: Tuesday 10th Nov 2009

Today I have an appointment at Panaga Antenatal at 1:00pm. My Bp is 119/84 and my urine test only +2 on discharge. Everything is ok and my next appointment at panaga Antenatal will be on 24th Nov 2009 (inshallah if nothing happen)

Next week my next appointment at Gynea Kb on 19th Nov 2009.

What happen to me the past few day..
Frequent urination especially at night. (actually already start at first week of my third trimester) reduce intake of fluid at night.
Weight gain my weight gain from 72.5kg on 27th Oct 2009 to 74.3kg on 5th Nov 2009 & today 10th Nov 2009 into 74.5kg.
Vaginal discharge the discharge color is white & not forgetful to change panty liner often.
Swelling especially my feet but lucky this time my feet is not so often swollen.
Shortness of breath especially after eating. I have to control my food intake kalau inda sanak...
Sleep... Difficult to sleep (beside frequent urination). very hard for me to turn from right to left side. (Also this 2nd pregnancy difficult for me to sleep as my first pregnancy.. sanang2 ja tido n no problem pusing kiri n kanan)

Different Weight Gain from 1st pregnancy to 2nd Pregnancy

1st Pregnancy
15/02/07 29+weeks 70.7kg
01/03/07 31+2weeks 73.3kg
15/03/07 32+2weeks 74.9kg
29/03/07 35+5weeks 75kg

2nd Pregnancy
28/09/09 29+weeks 72kg
01/10/09 29+5weeks 72.3kg
13/10/09 32weeks 72kg
22/10/09 32+5weeks 72.1kg
27/10/09 33weeks 72.5kg
05/11/09 34+5weeks 74.3kg
10/11/09 35weeks 74.5kg

Adriana & fried chicken

Date: Monday 9th Nov 2009

Baby Zulkarnain

Date: Monday 9th Nov 2009

Baby Zulkarnain is Adriana Little Uncle..
Born on 26th June 2009. Uncle Mamat Little Brother.

Uncle Zulkarnain, Mama & Niece Adriana.

What To Expect for Third Trimester Pregnancy

Adriana born on 35 +6 weeks

Your body

As your baby grows, his or her movements will become more obvious. These exciting sensations are often accompanied by increasing discomfort and other third trimester pregnancy symptoms.

• Backaches. As your baby continues to gain weight, pregnancy hormones relax the joints between the bones in your pelvic area. These changes can be tough on your back. Hip pain is common, too.

  If you must stand, place one foot on a box or stool. Sit in chairs with good back support. Apply a heating pad or ice pack to the painful area. Ask your partner for a massage. Wear low-heeled — but not flat — shoes with good arch support. If the back pain doesn't go away or is accompanied by other signs and symptoms, contact your health care provider.

• Shortness of breath. You may get winded easily as your uterus expands beneath your diaphragm, the muscle just below your lungs. This may improve when the baby settles deeper into your pelvis before delivery. In the meantime, practice good posture and sleep with your upper body propped up on pillows to relieve pressure on your lungs. As long as your health care provider approves, aerobic exercise can help relieve this third trimester symptom, too.
• Heartburn. During third trimester pregnancy, your growing uterus may push your stomach out of its normal position, which can contribute to heartburn. To keep stomach acid where it belongs, eat small meals and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid fried foods, carbonated drinks, citrus fruits or juices, and spicy foods. If this doesn't help, ask your health care provider about antacids.

• Spider veins, varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Increased blood circulation may cause small reddish spots that sprout tiny blood vessels on your face, neck or arms, especially if you have fair skin. Blue or reddish lines beneath the surface of the skin (varicose veins) also may appear, particularly in the legs. Varicose veins in your rectum (hemorrhoids) are another possibility.

  If you have painful varicose veins, elevate your legs and wear support stockings. To prevent hemorrhoids, avoid constipation. Include plenty of fiber in your diet and drink lots of fluids.

• Continued breast growth. By now, you may have an additional 2 pounds (nearly 1 kilogram) of breast tissue. As delivery approaches, your nipples may start leaking colostrum — the yellowish fluid that will nourish your baby during the first few days of life.

• Frequent urination. As your baby moves deeper into your pelvis, you'll feel more pressure on your bladder. You may find yourself urinating more often, even during the night. This extra pressure may also cause you to leak urine — especially when you laugh, cough or sneeze. You may want to wear nondeodorant panty liners for protection.

  Continue to watch for signs of a urinary tract infection, such as urinating even more than usual, burning during urination, fever, abdominal pain or backache. Left untreated, a urinary tract infection may damage your kidneys and trigger preterm labor.

• Braxton Hicks contractions. These contractions are warm-ups for the real thing. They're usually weak and come and go unpredictably. True labor contractions get longer, stronger and closer together. If you're having contractions that concern you, contact your health care provider.
• Weight gain. By your due date, you may weigh 25 to 35 pounds (about 11 to 16 kilograms) more than you did before pregnancy. Your baby accounts for some of the weight gain, but so do the placenta, amniotic fluid, larger breasts and uterus, extra fat stores, and increased blood and fluid volume.
• Vaginal discharge. Potentially heavy vaginal discharge is common at the end of pregnancy. If you saturate a panty liner within a few hours or wonder if the discharge is leaking amniotic fluid, contact your health care provider.

• Swelling. As your growing uterus puts pressure on the veins that return blood from your feet and legs, swollen feet and ankles may become an issue. At the same time, swelling in your legs, arms or hands may place pressure on nerves, causing tingling or numbness. Fluid retention and dilated blood vessels may leave your face and eyelids puffy, especially in the morning. If you have persistent face or eyelid swelling, contact your health care provider.

  To reduce swelling, use cold compresses on the affected areas. Lying down or using a footrest may relieve ankle swelling. You might even elevate your feet and legs while you sleep. It may also help to swim or simply stand in a pool.

Your emotions

As anticipation grows, fears about childbirth may become more persistent. How much will it hurt? How long will it last? How will I cope?

If you haven't done so already, you may want to take childbirth classes. You'll learn what to expect — and meet other moms-to-be who share your excitement and concerns. Talk with women who've had positive birth experiences, and ask your health care provider about options for pain relief. Tell yourself that you'll simply do the best you can. There's no right or wrong way to have a baby.

The reality of parenthood may start to sink in as well. You may feel anxious and overwhelmed, especially if this is your first baby. To stay calm, revel in the experience of being pregnant and think about the joy that will come from loving a new human being.

• Write your thoughts in a journal.
• Talk to your baby.
• Take photos of your pregnant belly to share with your child one day.

It also may help to plan ahead. If you're going to breast-feed, consider what supplies you might need, such as a breast pump. Think about what's right for your family regarding circumcision if your baby is a boy. Consider who will be your baby's principal care provider. Make plans for your first weeks together.

Appointments with your health care provider

During the third trimester, your health care provider may ask you to come in for more frequent checkups — perhaps every other week beginning at week 32 and every week beginning at week 36.

Like previous visits, your health care provider will check your weight and blood pressure and ask about any signs or symptoms you may be experiencing. You may need screening tests for various conditions, including:

• Gestational diabetes. This is a temporary type of diabetes that sometimes develops during pregnancy. Prompt treatment and healthy lifestyle choices can help you manage your blood sugar level and deliver a healthy baby.
• Anemia. Anemia is an abnormally low level of red blood cells or hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that contains iron. Severe anemia may slow your baby's growth or trigger preterm labor. To treat anemia, you may need to take iron supplements.
• Group B strep. Group B strep is a type of bacteria that may live in your vagina or rectum. It won't make you sick, but it may cause a serious infection for your baby after birth. If you test positive for group B strep, your health care provider may recommend antibiotics while you're in labor.

Your health care provider will also check your baby's size and heart rate. Near the end of your pregnancy, vaginal exams may help your health care provider determine your baby's position inside your uterus. He or she may also check your cervix to see whether it's begun to soften or dilate in preparation for birth. Cervical exams, however, can't predict exactly when you'll have your baby.

If you have specific desires or preferences for labor and birth — such as laboring in water or avoiding medication — you might want to define your wishes in a birth plan. Review the plan with your health care provider ahead of time to prevent any misunderstandings.

As your due date approaches, keep asking questions. How can I tell the difference between false labor and the real thing? When do I need to go to the hospital? Could I be too late for an epidural? Remember, there's no silly question. Understanding what's happening can help you have the most positive birth experience.

Source taken from MayoClinic.com

Adriana New Make-up Play Set

Date: Sunday 8th Nov 2009

Bought new make-up play set by her Daddy.

Lunch at Banana Leaf Miri

Date: Sunday 8th Nov 2009

35 Weeks

My pregnancy reach 35 weeks today.. Syukur alhamdulilah..

How your baby's growing:

Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that he's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon). Because it's so snug in your womb, he isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same. His kidneys are fully developed now, and his liver can process some waste products. Most of his basic physical development is now complete — he'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.

Your baby
Your baby can blink and his pupils can contract or dilate to regulate the amount of light entering his eyes. Even though the womb is a dim dark place, strong sunlight shining onto your bump will filter through as a red glow into the womb, and he may turn his eyes towards this.

How your life's changing:

You
The last few weeks of pregnancy can be exhausting, so rest is crucial, especially as you’ll need all your strength to cope with the broken nights with your baby.

Your uterus — which was entirely tucked away inside your pelvis when you conceived — now reaches up under your rib cage. If you could peek inside your womb, you'd see that there's more baby than amniotic fluid in there now. Your ballooning uterus is crowding your other internal organs, too, which is why you probably have to urinate more often and may be dealing with heartburn and other gastrointestinal distress. If you're not grappling with these annoyances, you're one of the lucky few.

From here on out, you'll start seeing your practitioner every week. Sometime between now and 37 weeks, she'll do a vaginal and rectal culture to check for bacteria called Group B streptococci (GBS). (Don't worry — the swab is the size of a regular cotton swab, and it won't hurt at all.) GBS is usually harmless in adults, but if you have it and pass it on to your baby during birth, it can cause serious complications, such as pneumonia, meningitis, or a blood infection. Because 10 to 30 percent of pregnant women have the bacteria and don't know it, it's vital to be screened. (The bacteria come and go on their own — that's why you weren't screened earlier in pregnancy.) If you're a GBS carrier, you'll get IV antibiotics during labor, which will greatly reduce your baby's risk of infection.

This is also a good time to create a birth plan. Using our form will help you focus on specifics — like who'll be present, what pain management techniques you want to try, and where you want your baby to stay after you deliver. It will give you a starting point to discuss your preferences with your medical team. Childbirth is unpredictable, and chances are you won't follow your plan to the letter, but thinking about your choices ahead of time — and sharing your preferences with your caregiver — should take some of the anxiety out of the process.

Week Thirty Five: Reflexes are coordinated

You are 35 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 33 weeks) Your baby is now about 18.5 inches in length and weighs over 5.5 pounds. Baby is about 47cm crown to heel and weighs almost 2.7 Kg. The body is growing round due to developing fat layers. Your baby's reflexes are coordinated. Lungs are almost fully developed. About 90% of babies born this week survive. Most babies gain about half pound per week in the last month of pregnancy. Fat stores accumulate in the legs and arms. These layers of fat will help them regulate their body temperature. Baby still doesn't have enough fat deposits beneath its skin to keep warm outside your womb. If born now the baby would probably be put in an incubator, about 90% of babies born this week survive. Lungs are almost fully developed. Your baby's reflexes are coordinated, they turn their head, grasp firmly, and respond to sounds, light and touch. You should still feel movement every day. He or she is about 5 and a half pounds and growing fast, it is getting short of space in the womb. Your uterus has become more cramped, your baby's kicks and other movements less forceful. You may want to check on your baby's movements from time to time and do a kick count. Baby may push up against your ribs and make you a little breathless. Soon your baby's position changes to prepare itself for labor and delivery. The baby drops down in your pelvis and you will be able to breathe easily again.

Adriana in Black Baju Kurung

Date: Saturday 7th Nov 2009

New Baju Kurung with new matching shoes

Adriana Playing

Date: Saturday 7th Nov 2009

New BLack Shoes

Date: Friday 6th Nov 2009

Bought this new Black Shoes at one of new shop at Soon Lee.

and please don't forget to say Thank You to Daddy..ok

Adriana Back Home & New Kitchen Play Set.

Date: Thursday 5th Nov 2009

Pic on our way back to Hawaii. Stop by to kb town to buy something to bring back home.

Thank you Daddy.. Bought new kitchen play set at Nanyang.

With Angah Rizal & together play with the kitchen play set.

Adriana is a Cake Lover

Date: Thursday 5th Nov 2009

Back from Gynea Kb & Bought her a cake.

Share together with Fatin who celebrate her Birthday on 17th Nov 2009.

My Note on 5th Nov 2009

Date: Thursday 5th Nov 2009

Appointment at Gynea Kb
Bp 120/80 (alhamdulilah)
weight 74.3kg

ultrasound scan
BPD 92.7 37+5weeks
FL 72.1 36+6 weeks
AC 318.5 35+5weeks
EFW 2971 37+6weeks

Adriana Eating Durian Putih

Date: Wednesday 4th Nov 2009

Eating her favourite Durian Putih

Zahra..

Date: Wednesday 4th Nov 2009

Adriana Dinner at Excapade with Family

Date: Tuesday 3rd Nov 2009

Dinner with Hj Daddy & family.

Peace......

Adriana with her wooden cooking Pan

Date: Tuesday 3rd Nov 2009

Bought cooking pan with egg, Sausages & spatula from Harlekijn Import.
Thank you Daddy..

Adriana at Home & in the car

Date: Monday 2nd Nov 2009

eating homemade Donut

Zahra

Date: Monday 2nd Nov 2009

Zahra today picture

Sunday Baked Oven Macaroni & Tricycle

Date: Sunday 1st Nov 2009

Eating baked oven macaroni with nini and sit down on her tricycle.

34 Weeks

Today turn to 34 weeks.. (1st Nov 2009) Alhamdulilah..

How your baby's growing:

Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which will help regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.

Your baby
New research suggests your baby is able to move rhythmically to music he hears outside the womb (and it feels as if he’s dancing on your bladder!). At the moment, separate pliable plates form his skull. These compress and slide over one another during labour – in fact they don’t fuse and harden completely until your baby is about 18 months old.

How your life's changing:

By this week, fatigue has probably set in again, though maybe not with the same coma-like intensity of your first trimester. Your tiredness is perfectly understandable, given the physical strain you're under and the restless nights of frequent pee breaks and tossing and turning, while trying to get comfortable. Now's the time to slow down and save up your energy for labor day (and beyond). If you've been sitting or lying down for a long time, don't jump up too quickly. Blood can pool in your feet and legs, causing a temporary drop in your blood pressure when you get up that can make you feel dizzy.


If you notice itchy red bumps or welts on your belly and possibly your thighs and buttocks as well, you may have a condition called pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP for short). Up to one percent of pregnant women develop PUPPP, which is harmless but can be quite uncomfortable. See your practitioner so she can make sure it's not a more serious problem, provide treatment to make you more comfortable, and refer you to a dermatologist if necessary. Also be sure to call her if you feel intense itchiness all over your body, even if you don't have a rash. It could signal a liver problem.

You
That baby is already constricting your lungs and your stomach. Now he’s starting to push downwards, constricting your bladder, so your nights may be disturbed by the frequent need to pee.


Source from BabyCenter & Mothercare.

Family Gathering at Bukit Beruang Tutong

Date: Friday 30th Oct 2009

Family gathering & thanksgiving at Bukit Beruang Tutong.

Oven baked Macaroni Cheese

Date: Friday 30th Oct 2009.

Today we cooked simple oven baked pasta and my own recipe.

ingredients: 500g Pasta (boiled & any kind type of pasta elbow, macaroni but I mixed macaroni with penne pasta)
250g minced beef
1 big onion
2 garlic
Oil for cooking
2 spoon cream cheese
cheddar cheese shredded
250ml Milk ( fresh milk or dutch lady full cream)
Salt & pepper

Preparation & cook:
Boiled the pasta with add salt
fry the big onion & garlic with cooking oil
put the minced beef until cooked.
Add the pasta & cream cheese into the minced beef & mix well.
Last add milk, salt & pepper.

Grease the baking pan with butter.
Put all the cooked pasta into the baking pan.
top the pasta with the cheddar cheese shredded on top of the pasta & put the pasta into the oven or you can top it with chili sauce before top it with the cheese for 45min at 180 degrees.

I have to divide into 2 section. The one side with chili sauce & the other without it. Because of Adriana the one who eating without chilli sauce on top of it.
Below: Finishing with cheddar cheese on top.

Oven baked pasta cooked after 45min.

Zahra another smile

Date: Friday 30th Oct 2009

Pantang Larang Ketika Mengandung Dalam Masyarakat Melayu

Untuk Bakal-bakal Ibu d sana..Info Sharing..

Tempoh pantang memang suatu jangkamasa yang membosankan. Banyak perkara-perkara yang sebelum ini menjadi kebiasaan terpaksa ditinggalkan dan pada masa yang sama amalan-amalan baru terpaksa diikuti kerana bimbang akan menjadi bentan dan sebagainya.

Karenah sewaktu hamil juga kadangkala boleh mememningkan kepala. Kerap yang berlaku adalah mengidam. Dalam keadaan ini, ahli keluarga yang terdekat akan menjadi "mangsa" dan biasanya si suamilah. Seboleh-bolehnya suami perlu memahami keadaan isteri dan bersedia mendapat apa yang dihajati selagi ia tidak melanggar syariat agama.

Mengidam berlaku kerana perubahan hormon pada awal waktu mengandung., menjadikan selera ibu menurun. Jadi pada ketika ini, ibu akan teringin untuk makan apa yang terlintas dibenaknya. Mengidam juga dikaitkan dengan nafsu. Adakalanya apa yang diidamkan itu bersalahan dengan syariat dan keterlaluan, maka di sini ibu perlu banyak bersabar. Anggaplah ini merupakan ujian Allah s.w.t kepada hambaNya yang akan bergelar seorang ibu. Ibu-ibu perlulah bersabar, jangan terlalu mengikut nafsu.

Tabiat terlalu mengikut hati ini akan memberi kesan kepada anak-anak apabila dilahirkan kelak. Ibu yang sabar dan tabah akan melahirkan zuriat yang tingi jatidirinya. Manakala sikap ibu yang terlalu "memanjakan" diri dikhuatiri kelak anaknya menjadi "spoil".

Dalam membicarakan tentang pantang larang dan adat istiadat sewaktu mengandung ini, terdapat beberapa amalan yang masih dipraktikkan walaupun sudah tidak banyak seperti dahulu. Sebagai contohnya seperti adat melenggang perut untuk mengetahui jantina bayi. Buah kelapa akan diletakkan di atas perut ibu, dan selepas itu kelapa itu dibiarkan jatuh. Sekiranya jatuh ke kiri ibu itu dikatakan akan melahirkan anak lelaki dan sekiranya jatuh ke kanan akan melahirkan anak perempuan.

Dalam masyarakat Melayu terdapat beberapa pantang larang yang masih lagi menjadi ikutan. Wanita-wanita hamil dilarang dari melakukan perkara-perkara berikut:

• Dilarang mencaci atau mengumpat, membuat fitnah, iri hati juga bergaduh terutamanya dengan ibu mertua. Perbuatan tersebut dipercayai akan mempengaruhi perangai anak yang bakal lahir. Ibu mengandung juga akan mengalami kesulitan semasa melahirkan anak. Yang sebenarnya, tujuannya larangan di sini adalah untuk melahirkan rasa hormat kepada orang tua da selalunya ibu mertua turut menjaga dan membantu sewaktu dalam pantang.

• Dilarang memaku, memahat dan menggali lubang. Tidak boleh memukul atau mencederakan binatang kerana dikhuatiri akan menyebabkan anak yang bakal lahir cacat anggota badan.

• Dilarang keluar rumah pada waktu petang atau senja kerana dikhuatiri hantu akan menggusiknya.

• Hendaklah menjauhi pergaulan dengan orang yang tidak jujur atau rendah maruahnya, kerana dipercayai ini akan mempengaruhi perangai anak yang bakal lahir.

• Dilarang melihat gerhana bulan ataupun matahari kerana dikhuatiri anak yang bakal lahir akan cacat atau berkulit gelap.

• Dilarang duduk di anak tangga kerana dipercayai perbuatan ini akan mendatangkan kecelakaan kepada ibu sewaktu hendak melahirkan anak.

• Ibu juga dilarang memikul batu kerana dikhuatiri anak dalam kandungan menjadi lumpuh. Tidak boleh menanam pokok pisang kerana dikatakan perbuatan ini boleh menyebabkan anak berkepala besar yang luar biasa.

• Ditegah menyusun tempurung kerana dikhuatiri anak yang dilahirkan akan botak kepalanya.

• Ibu mengandung juga tidak boleh membiarkan anak-anak melangkah perut kerana dikhuatiri anak akan lahir cacat atau dilahirkan tidak cukup bulan. Dilarang tidur pada waktu tengah hari kerana dikhuatiri kepala anak yang bakal lahir akan menjadi besar.

Selain pantang larang yang dinyatakan di atas terdapat beberapa pantang larang lagi yang bersangkut dengan suami kepada ibu mengandung:

• Suami kepada ibu mengandung pula dilarang meniup seruling atau alat bunyi bunyian kerana dikhuatiri anak yang akan dilahirkan sentiasa menangis.

• Suami juga dilarang menyembelih ataupun pergi memburu binatang kerana dikhuatiri anak yang bakal lahir cacat anggota badannya.

• Suami juga dilarang memukul, membunuh binatang seperti ular dan sebagainya kerana dipercayai anak yang lahir akan cacat atau kenan binatang tersebut.

Signs Of Labour..

Signs That You should Know & Aware.

Is there any way to predict when I'm going to go into labor?

Not really. Experts don't fully understand what triggers the onset of labor, and there's no way to predict exactly when it will start.

Your body actually starts preparing for labor up to a month before you give birth. You may be blissfully unaware of what's going on — or you may begin to notice new symptoms as your due date draws near. Here are some things that may happen in the weeks or days before labor starts:

Your baby "drops."
If this is your first pregnancy, you may feel what's known as "lightening" a few weeks before labor starts. You might detect a heaviness in your pelvis as this happens and notice less pressure just below your ribcage, making it easier to catch your breath.

You note more Braxton Hicks contractions.
More frequent and intense Braxton Hicks contractions can signal pre-labor, during which your cervix ripens (see below) and the stage is set for true labor. Some women experience a crampy, menstrual-like feeling during this time.

Sometimes, as true labor draws near, Braxton Hicks contractions become relatively painful and strike as often as every ten to 20 minutes, making you wonder whether true labor has started. But if the contractions don't get longer, stronger, and closer together and cause your cervix to dilate progressively, then what you're feeling is probably so-called false labor.

Your cervix starts to ripen.
In the days and weeks before delivery, Braxton Hicks contractions may do the preliminary work of softening, thinning, and perhaps opening your cervix a bit. (If you've given birth before, your cervix is more likely to dilate a centimeter or two before labor starts, but keep in mind that even being 40 weeks pregnant with your first baby and 1 centimeter dilated is no guarantee that labor is imminent.)

When you're at or near your due date, your practitioner may do a vaginal exam during your prenatal visit to see whether your cervix has started to change.

You pass your mucus plug or notice "bloody show."
You may pass your mucus plug — the small amount of thickened mucus that has sealed your cervical canal during the last nine months — if your cervix begins to dilate as you get close to labor.

The plug may come out in a lump or as increased vaginal discharge over the course of several days. The mucus may be tinged with brown, pink, or red blood, which is why it's referred to as "bloody show." Having sex or a vaginal exam can also disturb your mucus plug and cause you to see some blood-tinged discharge, even when labor isn't going to start in the next few days.

Your water breaks.
When the fluid-filled amniotic sac surrounding your baby ruptures, fluid leaks from your vagina. And whether it comes out in a large gush or a small trickle, you should call your doctor or midwife.

Most women start having regular contractions before their water breaks, but in some cases, the water breaks first. When this happens, labor usually follows soon. If you don't start having contractions on your own within a certain amount of time, you'll need to be induced, since your baby's more likely to get an infection without the amniotic sac's protection against germs.

How can I tell whether my labor has actually started?

It's often not possible to pinpoint exactly when "true" labor begins because early labor contractions might start out feeling like the Braxton Hicks contractions you may have been noticing for weeks.

It's likely that labor is under way, however, when your contractions become increasingly longer, stronger, and closer together. They may be as far apart as every ten minutes or so in the beginning, but they won't stop or ease up no matter what you do. And in time, they'll become more painful and closer together.

In some cases, though, the onset of strong, regular contractions comes with little or no warning. It's different for every woman and with every pregnancy.

When should I call my doctor or midwife?

Toward the end of your pregnancy, your practitioner should give you a clear set of guidelines for when to let her know that you're having contractions and at what point she'll want you to go to the hospital or birth center.

These instructions will depend on your individual situation — whether you have pregnancy complications or are otherwise considered high-risk, whether this is your first baby, and practical matters like how far you live from the hospital or birth center — as well as on your caregiver's personal preference (some prefer an early heads-up).

If your pregnancy is uncomplicated, she'll probably have you wait to come in until you've been having contractions that last for about a minute each, coming every five minutes for about an hour. (You time a contraction from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next one.) As a rule, if you're high-risk, she'll want to hear from you earlier in labor.

Don't be afraid to call if the signs aren't clear but you think the time may have come. Doctors and midwives are used to getting calls from women who aren't sure whether they're in labor and need guidance. It's part of their job.

And the truth is, your caregiver can tell a lot by the sound of your voice, so verbal communication helps. She'll want to know how close together your contractions are, how long each one lasts, how strong they are (she'll note whether you can talk through a contraction), and any other symptoms you may have.

Finally, whether or not your pregnancy has been problem-free up to now, and whether or not you think you might be in labor, be sure to call your caregiver right away (and if you can't reach her, head for the hospital) in the following situations:

• Your water breaks or you suspect that you're leaking amniotic fluid. Tell your practitioner if it's yellow, brown, or greenish, because this signals the presence of meconium, your baby's first stool, which is sometimes a sign of fetal stress. It's also important to let her know if the fluid looks bloody.

• You notice that your baby is less active.

• You have vaginal bleeding (unless it's just bloody show — mucus with a spot or streak of blood), constant severe abdominal pain, or fever.

• You start having contractions before 37 weeks or any other signs of preterm labor.

• You have severe or persistent headaches, vision changes, intense pain or tenderness in your upper abdomen, abnormal swelling, or any other symptoms of preeclampsia.

Some women assume that various symptoms are just part and parcel of being pregnant, while others worry that every new symptom spells trouble. Knowing which pregnancy symptoms you should never ignore can help you decide when to call your caregiver.

That said, every pregnancy is different and no list can cover all situations, so if you're not sure whether a symptom is serious, or if you just don't feel like yourself or are uneasy, trust your instincts and call your healthcare provider. If there's a problem, you'll get help. If nothing's wrong, you'll be reassured.

Source from Baby center.

It's Yellow..

Date: Tuesday 27th Oct 2009.

Yellow and just find this sunglasses on sunday when cleaning the room.

The First 6 Weeks for Baby Clothes

Another thread about Baby Clothes for the first 6 weeks..




One-piece outfits (4-7): One-piece bodysuits dramatically simplify dressing. Look for clothes made in a soft fabric with wide head openings and loose-fitting ankle and leg cuffs. Also look for finished seams (so there are no rough or scratchy parts), and avoid zippers (which can pinch tender skin).

One-piece pajamas or wearable blankets (4-7): "Wearable blankets," like the Sleepsack or the Lullabag will keep your baby warm at night without your worrying about a blanket covering his head, particularly if he tosses and turns at night.

Cotton shirts (4-7): Choose soft shirts, preferably with snaps at the neck for easier fitting. Undershirts are good for layering and will also protect your newborn's skin from any seams or roughness in his outer garments. Choose undershirts that snap under the crotch so they don't ride up.

Sweater or jacket (1): Most babies don't like having clothes pulled over their heads, so warm up your baby with a sweater or jacket that buttons down the front.

Fleecewear or snowsuits: If you have a winter baby, we recommend finding a one-piece fleece suit to keep him warm on your outings. They're often hooded and come in many styles. Another option is to use a bunting bag in a stroller (they're designed to fit in a stroller and work with the stroller harness) so you don't have to put bulky suits on your child. Snowsuits are a little more expensive, and not necessary since your baby is unlikely to be playing in the snow. In either case, buy big so you'll get longer use out of it.

Socks and booties (4-7): Stores may sell shoes for newborns, but you don't want them for the simple reason that your baby isn't walking. So warm your baby's feet in socks or booties.

Cap or bonnet (1-3): You'll want a broad-brimmed hat for a summer baby, or a soft, warm hat that covers the ears for a winter baby.

Pregnancy Symptoms

Symptoms you should be AWARE..


How do you know whether that sudden ache is normal or warrants a 2 a.m. call to your doctor or midwife? Here's a rundown of symptoms that should set off your warning bells. But even if you don't see your symptom on this list, it's better to err on the side of caution and make that call than to agonize for hours, wondering whether you've pulled a ligament or gone into preterm labor.

Note that some of these symptoms may be more or less urgent depending on your particular situation or health history and on how far along you are in your pregnancy. Ask your practitioner to review with you which signs warrant an urgent call at various points in your pregnancy.

• Your baby is moving or kicking less than usual (once he begins moving regularly). Ask your caregiver if you should monitor your baby's activity by doing daily "kick counts." She can give you specific instructions on how to count and when to call.

• Severe or persistent abdominal pain or tenderness.

• Vaginal bleeding or spotting.

• An increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge — that is, if it becomes watery, mucousy, or bloody (even if it's only pink or blood-tinged). Note: After 37 weeks, an increase in mucus discharge is normal and may indicate that you'll be going into labor soon.

• Pelvic pressure (a feeling that your baby is pushing down), lower back pain (especially if it's a new problem for you), menstrual-like cramping or abdominal pain, or more than four contractions in an hour (even if they don't hurt) before 37 weeks.

• Painful or burning urination, or little or no urination.

• Severe or persistent vomiting, or any vomiting accompanied by pain or fever.

• Chills or fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

• Visual disturbances such as double vision, blurring, dimming, flashing lights, or "floaters" (spots in your field of vision).

• Persistent or severe headache, or any headache accompanied by blurred vision, slurred speech, or numbness.

• Any swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, anything more than a little swelling in your hands, severe and sudden swelling of your feet or ankles, or a rapid weight gain (more than 4 pounds in a week).

• A persistent or severe leg cramp or calf pain that doesn't ease up when you flex your ankle and point your toes toward your nose or when you walk around, or one leg being significantly more swollen than the other.

• Trauma to the abdomen.

• Fainting, frequent dizziness, a rapid heartbeat, or heart palpitations.

• Difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, or chest pain.

• Severe constipation accompanied by abdominal pain or severe diarrhea that lasts more than 24 hours.

• Persistent intense itching of your torso, arms, legs, palms, or soles, or a feeling of itchiness all over your body.

• Any health problem that you'd ordinarily call your practitioner about even if it's not pregnancy related (like worsening asthma or a cold that gets worse rather than better). Just call a little sooner than you would normally.

If you're not sure whether a symptom is serious, you don't feel like yourself, or you're uneasy, trust your instincts and call your healthcare provider. Your practitioner expects such calls. If there's a problem, you'll get help right away. If nothing's wrong, you'll be reassured.

Your body is changing so rapidly that it's hard to know whether what you're experiencing is "normal." Do yourself and your baby a favor and get any unusual symptoms checked out.

Finally, if you're near your due date, check out the signs of labor so you'll know what to look for and when to call your caregiver.

My Note on 27th Oct 2009

Today my appointment at Panaga Antenatal around 01:10pm. Adriana is at her Grandparent house (my Parent in law house) at Pandan after we sent our material for her Angah weding at Lumut. So I will be pick her up after my appointment. She wake up early today around 8:30am.. I will be update this blog later.. k
(Tuesday 27th Oct 2009 at 12:18pm)