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)

Happy Birthday Amit Arzamy

Date: Monday 26th Oct 2009

Happy Birthday Amit Arzamy on 26th Oct.

Cake sponsor by Hj Azman & Family..

So Tired..

Date: Monday 26th Oct 2009

After taking her shower & drink her milk..

Finally sleep after drink her milk. She sleep at around 6:18pm & wake up around 7pm.

4 C Diamond Buying Advice

DIAMOND CARAT WEIGHT

Carat weight is the weight of the diamond measured in carats. One carat is divided into 100 "points," so that a diamond of 75 points weighs 0.75 carats. Carat weight is the most obvious factor in determining the value of a diamond. But two diamonds of equal carat weights can have very different prices, depending on their quality. Diamonds of high quality can be found in all size ranges.

The scale above depicts the carat weights and diameter sizes of round diamonds. Other diamond shapes will vary. For example, while a 1 carat round shape diamond is 6.5mm on average, a 1 carat princess shape diamond is often 5.5mm instead.

Since diamonds are measured by carat weight, and not size, two diamonds of the same weight could have different sizes. Why? If a diamond is cut too shallow it will have a larger diameter but a smaller depth. Likewise, if a diamond is cut too deep (or bottom heavy) it will have a smaller diameter and thus appear smaller when viewed from the top.

Cut is very important. A properly cut diamond will both yield a good face up size and sparkle well. For example, let's say you're interested in a 1.00ct round diamond. A poorly cut diamond that is bottom heavy may only have a diameter of say 6.1mm. So not only are you short changed on the face up size, but you get a diamond that was not cut to it’s full potential and thus does not sparkle like it should.

This is why it’s important not just to get the biggest diamond you can afford, but the best cut diamond as well.

CLARITY

Diamond Clarity is a measure of a diamond's internal flaws and impurities. A diamond that is virtually free of interior or exterior inclusions (commonly referred to as flaws) is of the highest quality, for nothing interferes with the passage of light through the diamond. To determine a diamond's clarity, it is viewed under 10x magnification by a trained gemologist. Small inclusions neither mar its beauty nor endanger its durability.

Flawless - No internal or external flaws.

Internally Flawless - No internal flaws. Very rare and beautiful diamonds which are quite expensive.

VVS1, VVS2 - Very, Very Slightly Included: Very difficult to see inclusions under 10x agnification. An excellent quality diamond.

VS1, VS2 - Very Slightly Included: Inclusions are typically not visible to the unaided eye. Less expensive than the VVS1 or VVS2 grades. Even properly graded VS2 diamonds can have visible inclusions in very large sizes or diamonds that do not have many facets which make flaws more visible such as an emerald shape.

SI1, SI2 - Slightly Included: Inclusions are typically visible under 10x magnification, SI clarity diamonds are usually of the best value since inclusions are not always visible to the naked eye and prices are reasonable when compared to prices of the VS2 clarity and up grades. Some SI clarity diamonds do have visible inclusions and should be evaluated carefully.

SI3 - Slightly Included-Included: SI3 is an EGL grade and is not recognized by GIA or other gemological institutions. The SI3 clarity grade has been adopted by other labs as well. Typically an SI3 clarity grade would usually be given an I1 grade by the GIA.

I1 - Included: an I1 clarity diamond will have a visible flaw which can be seen with the naked eye, but there should only be one major flaw which is not too obvious. Overall the diamond should still look nice however I1 clarity grades vary quite a bit so one should be very careful when making a selection. If your budget only allows for an SI3 or I1 clarity diamond, be sure to examine it thoroughly before purchasing and make sure the inclusions do not detract from the overall beauty of the diamond.

I2, I3 - Included: These diamonds will have inclusions visible to the naked eye, and will have many black spots from the black inclusions and/or appear very cloudy or milky from the white inclusions, feathers and cracks.

COLOR

The diamond color grading scale varies from totally colorless to light yellow. The differences between one diamond color grade and another are very subtle and difficult to distinguish.

D-F : Colorless: perfect or almost perfect color.

G-J : Near colorless: good to very good color, and this diamond may "face up" colorless when mounted, especially in white gold or platinum.

K-M : Light but noticeable yellow or brown tint. Not recommended for larger diamond stone purchases, especially in engagement rings.

Out of the 4 C's, color and cut are the two most important characteristics of a diamond. Do not compromise on color. An "H" color or better is usually best.

DIAMOND CUT

Many people confuse diamond cut with the shape of a diamond. Unlike shape, diamond cut is the metric used to evaluate the precision and quality of the overall cutting itself. Diamond cut is the most complex of the 4 Cs, and not even the major labs agree on how to best measure the quality of a diamond’s cut. Diamond Cut usually takes into consideration 3 criteria: Proportions, Symmetry and Polish. Sometimes Light Performance or other tests can be used to also calculate the precision of the diamond cut.

1. When a diamond is cut to proper proportions, light is reflected from one facet to another and then dispersed through the top of the stone similar to the image shown to the left.
2. If the cut of the diamond is too deep, some light escapes through the opposite side of the pavilion.
3. If the cut is too shallow, light escapes through the pavilion before it can be reflected.

Up until several years ago, evaluating the cut of a diamond was not an easy task. Dimensions and proportions of the diamond as well as its finish (both symmetry and polish) were all the information able to be evaluated, thereby making it difficult for consumers to understand what is a well-cut diamond and what is not.

Symmetry measures how well the facets match the other facets. A diamond cut with very good or excellent symmetry means that if you were to look at all the facets and compare to one another, they would look very uniform with very little variance. This doesn't mean however the diamond is not cut too deep or too shallow.

Polish is a measure of the surface finish. If a diamond is only polished "Fair" or "Good" it does not allow maximum transition of light through the facets, due to it's "rough" surface texture. Very Good polish by most lab standards is usually sufficient to get the top cut grade, and excellent/ideal is often preferred. Polish graded above Very Good is not detectible to the naked eye.

So while symmetry and polish help you determine if the diamond is cut well, it doesn’t always mean the diamond will perform like a well cut diamond.

Recently both the GIA and AGS have adopted “Cut Grades” which factor all these things together; the proportions, symmetry and polish, and sometimes even light performance. Currently, GIA issues a cut grade on its round diamonds, and AGS issues a cut grade on round and princess shape diamonds they grade.

We often recommend consumers consider at least a GIA Very Good or Excellent Cut grade diamond if considering round or princess shapes. For those who want to be assured of a top cut, there is also the coveted AGS Triple Zero grade which they claim to be the best ideal cut achievable. It's hard to go wrong with either an AGS Ideal grade or GIA Excellent grade stone.

SOURCE
WIKIPEDIA

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