So long 2012 ... Welcome 2013!

Assalamualaikum all...

This post is late by a week!!! I know, I know~~ It's just hard to click the PUBLISH button these days.. Especially when you have a toddler on the loose! Hahaha! My Baby.I is now an independent toddler BUT, i must tell you this... HE will not let either me or hubs sit still.

There are times when we just had to disappoint him. Kesian tho.. but parents gotta do what parents had to do!

Anyhoots, last weekend was Baby.I's first time attending a wedding function. It was Hubs 1st cousin's so we didn't really hangout outside that much. Baby.I was alright.... but ONLY when the function's done! He was behaving *Alhamdulillah* but became very attached to us. *teehee* This, somehow made my day... some parents would just go 'ngalih eh cemani ani...' but for me it was more like 'awwwww.. he wants me!' Hence now I know that he's limits towards communicating with 'strangers' . Inda dapat sesuka hati... *phew* Mama loves you dear I. You really made me smile *senyumyangamatlebar* Target 2012 ACHIEVED!!

 

So what do I want this 2013??

• Be a better me (wife, mom, daughter & career)
• Cut down on chocs! (been addicted to it since my recent pregnancy)
• Eat healthy (heavy breakfast, lighter lunch and early dinner)
• Perform better at work
• Attain my LDP scholarship (I sure hope I could get it this time around)
• Save more $$$
• Travelling with the family (a must!)
• Toilet train Baby.I (insya-Allah~)

Boring kah? Well, I do have my wishlist for handbags and shoes... like I said in the previous post... someday insya-Allah~  But I can tell you one thing, I really fell in love with a LOUBOUTIN. Not a priority but really, who can resist a red soled heels right?? It has been a while since I last worn one! (heels, that is) And a Louboutin is it! Had always wanted one of these since my Uni years.. *devilishgrin* and now after watching the tv series 'Covert Affairs' *sigh* Think I should hint the Hub for this one! *Ahem*ahem*

 

Ok, lost my composure tdi sikit... *breatheinbreatheout* There you go... a wish (which may, or may not come true) for 2013. Until next entry.... xoxo~

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Assalamualaikum,

 

I don't know whether it's just me being ignorant with my skincare or the hormonal changes in my body. I've stop applying skincare to my face since I got myself preg with Baby.I and yes now, my face is super duper dry!! One glimpse you won't notice but bila di rasa..Oh noes! Skin peeling off, tightening after cleansing and I can't even put anything on because it's just oh-so painful!!

Some women experienced alot of changes to themselves after giving birth. Ada yang berat badan makin bertambah, rambut gugur yang teramat sangat as well as skin problem... either their body, face or worst case, both! I experienced hair loss after giving birth to Baby.I. My response was like whoaaaaa...?! Banyak nyeeeeeer.... !! But alhamdulillah, because of my monthly spa treatment.. it lessens and eventually back to normal. Now, another thing to take care of. My skin care and my body.

Attending a health talk this a.m made me realise that I need to be more cautious about our well-being. SO far, Alhamdulillah, been doing well with Baby.I and our family's diet, just need to do more exercising and facial care. Exercising... erm, need to have new gears ni and as for facial care, I used to apply L'oreal Whitening Effect range but it has grown sensitive on me. Hormones?? Maybe.  Or maybe just that the product doesn't work on me anymore.... and so, I am now scouting for a new skincare. Suitable with the age... Tried so many dah.... maybe need to move on to an asian brand, Skin79? don't dare... Laneige? expensive, though I did have my skin checked by them so I know which range of care / concerns I should look for.... SkinFood? ummm... it's organic plg but don't like the smell...... Bio-Essence? trying this one out at the moment... and been using it for 5 days dah, will review once I finished the starter kit.... Missha? maybe the next thing, maybe not. hehe

Until next time! xoxo

P/S : one more day til he's 11 months *sigh* how time flies...

... Friday entry

Assalamualaikum peeps,

I have to admit, this week's been spending lots of time doing research... on what else??! Baby development....!! Alhamdulillah, I am slowly getting myself back on track with my normal duties as a working wife and mom. Here's what I found out with my long night reading(s) :

 

Separation anxiety....

Yes, have to admit that now Baby.I is at the crisis age to experience separation anxiety. We didn't see it coming as normally, he wouldn't even bother or buat der saja when seeing me or hubs went off to work. BUt guess what?! The opposite happened starting this week! Kan mau ikut saja..... kesian you know! Not that we're complaining... somehow, we find the experiencing rather sweet and well- touching *happytears* Ah bless! Siuk rasanya bila he acted this way... showed us that we have a bond. Obviously lah jua tu ah... hehehe parent & child!

So this is what I've found out, which I think can be implimented....

Always say goodbye. Kiss and hug your baby when you leave and tell him where you're going and when you'll be back, but don't prolong your goodbyes. And resist the urge to sneak out the back door. Your baby will only become more upset if he thinks you've disappeared into thin air.

Keep it light. Your baby is quite tuned in to how you feel, so show your warmth and enthusiasm for the caregiver you've chosen.

Try not to cry or act upset if your baby starts crying – at least not while he can see you. You'll both get through this. The caregiver will probably tell you later that your baby's tears stopped before you were even out of the driveway.

Once you leave, leave. Repeated trips back into the house or daycare center to calm your baby will make it harder on you, your child, and the caregiver.

Insya-Allah, he'll get through it.. by age 2! Or maybe sooner, hehehe

Feeding...

Oh yes.. I have to admit, I have not started giving Baby.I chicken nor beef! I've tried feeding him salmon dah~ But due to my condition last time, nauseous everytime mencium bau cooking... I failed to practice feeding him chicken and beef. Will definitely try this the soonest! For his age, I managed to find this guide :

Age: 10 to 12 months

Signs of readiness for additional solid food

• Can hold head up
• Sits well in highchair
• Makes chewing motions
• Shows significant weight gain (birth weight has doubled)
• Shows interest in food
• Can close mouth around a spoon
• Can move food from front to back of mouth
• Can move tongue back and forth, but is losing tendency to push food out with tongue
• Seems hungry after 8 to 10 feedings of breast milk or 40 oz. of formula in a day
• Is teething
• Picks up objects with thumb and forefinger (pincer grasp)
• Can transfer items from one hand to the other
• Puts everything in his mouth
• Moves jaw in a chewing motion
• Swallows food more easily
• Has more teeth
• No longer pushes food out with tongue
• Is trying to use a spoon

What to feed

• Breast milk or formula PLUS
• Soft pasteurized cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese (but no cows' milk until age 1)
• Iron-fortified cereals (rice, barley, wheat, oats, mixed cereals)
• Fruit cut into cubes or strips, or mashed
• Bite-size, soft-cooked vegetables (peas, carrots)
• Combo foods (macaroni and cheese, casseroles)
• Protein (egg; pureed or finely ground meats, poultry, and boneless fish; tofu; well-cooked and mashed beans)
• Finger foods (lightly toasted bread or bagels, small pieces of ripe banana, spiral pasta, teething crackers, low-sugar O-shaped cereal)

How much per day

• 1/3 cup dairy (or 1/2 oz. cheese)
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup iron-fortified cereal
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup fruit
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetables
• 1/8 to 1/4 cup combo foods
• 1/8 to 1/4 cup protein foods

hoooboy!! banyak kaann... hahaha so far he's ok with oats, fruits, veggies, beans and fish. Have not introduced him those yang I haven't crossed out... but I guess, that will follow with his growth. Insya-Allah~ As a new mom, I am still learning with adapting conventional + modern methods of raising a child.  It can be a challenge especially when opposing our elders ideas or ways. Especially those yang macam... hmmm how shall I say it yea... well- methods ani lah. Some ofcourse we'll follow, but there's just the teeny tiny bit yang really out of the picture... hehehe susah lah nak explain! I hope you all get what I mean lah ah~

(entry to be continued...)

... saja-saja

Had my pampering session yesterday and Alhamdulillah, nyaman jua rasa badan ni. Got me thinkin on how ignorant I am towards my body. Melatup2 bh masa kna urut ah! *lol* My next session will be next month.. Post-miscarriage treatment is once a month, after every period... insya-Allah~ For now, the pantang is more or less the same like it was masa lepas beranak... no 'cold' food, minum air masak and makan maajun regularly...






Today, was a good day to start with.... did some trimming to Baby.I's hair (last was in Ramadhan) and he inda berapa kusut this time around *Alhamdulillah* Would love to see his hair long pulang~ but kesian lah macam rimas usulnya if ia bepaluh... hence, the haircut! Practice makes perfect, they say... insya-Allah~

That's all I can update for now...  Baby.I's busying himself kan ikut blogging jua *adorable* hehehe