Weight Gain

At 35 weeks and found myself OVERWEIGHT is so uncool!
I already took initiative of low carb diet (1 rice only a day)
But at this last trimester,
Im so craving into anything sweets&cheesy!

Ok!Ok! Ill try to control.
I really hope it is just water

I found this chart while googling but forgotten the source!

Weeks Weight gain (Pounds) Weight gain (kgs)

0-10 weeks No weight gain No weight gain
10-14 weeks 3-4 pounds 1.5 kg
14-20 weeks 4-6 pounds 2.5 kgs
20-30 weeks 10-12 pounds 4.5 kgs
30-36 weeks 6 pounds 2.7 kg
36-38 weeks 2 pounds 1.0 kg
38-40 weeks Almost no weight gain Almost no weight gain

Total 25-30 pounds* 12-14 kg

First trimester (0-14 weeks):
In early pregnancy, weight should remain constant (It could sometimes even fall due to lack of appetite and morning sickness). Real weight gain should begin only in the 10th week when the circulating blood volume begins to increase. Food intake will also increase as nausea and vomiting decrease by the 14th week. You must desist from eating wrong types of foods. Many doctors also recommend that you take supplements of vitamin B, iron, calcium and folic acid.

Second trimester (14-30 weeks):
Between the 20th and 30th weeks, you should be gaining approximately 4.5 kg ( or 1 pound a week). If you gain significantly more than 4.5 kgs in these 10, you could be heading for a condition called pre-eclamsia.

Third trimester (30-40 weeks):
Although you are still expected to gain less than 1 pound of weight a week, you may notice a dramatic increase in weight after the 30th week. This increase in weight is due to excessive fluid retention, one of the ills of pregnancy. Limited intake of fluids and salt, and keeping your bed elevated may help mitigate the fluid retention problem.

Weight gain decreases after the 35th week, and stops altogether after the 38th week. Many women even lose weight 7-10 days before labour due to a reduction in hormone levels.

New thing happening in our lil crib

Never be seen before!
In my very own lil crib..
This small tiny winy cloths hanging!
Got 10 pairs of it!

(I have to make sure anything that will touch my yummy apple skin need to be washed!)
Well this base on her daddy have some minor skin sensitive issues

Fish Oil's benefit for mommy to be

Doc have been prescribed me with FISH OIL.
Hate the smell of it plus with that humageous size,
How can it go through my tiny throat!
Silly...

But apparently i did some reasearch and found many benefit on it!

Some benefit i found
1.Help full potential of babies while still in womb
2.Improvement in brainpower and vocabulary among children exposed to fish oil supplements in womb
3.Reduced high blood preasure
4.Easing post natal depresesion
5.Support heart health

However, please get this prescribe by your gyne!

Her first Baby Song - i will sing for her ..

Lyrics:
When the world is gray and bleak
Baby don't you cry
I will give you every bit of love that's in my heart
I will bake it up into a simple little pie�

Baby don't you cry
Gonna make a pie
Gonna make a pie with a heart in the middle
Baby don't be blue
Gonna make for you
Gonna make a pie with a heart in the middle.
Gonna be a pie from heaven above
Gonna be filled with strawberry love
Baby don't you cry
Gonna make a pie
And hold you forever in the middle of my heart.

Baby here's the sun
Baby here's the sky
Baby I'm your light and I'm your shelter
Baby you are mine
I could freeze the time
Keep you in my kitchen with me forever
Gonna be a pie from heaven above
Gonna be filled with strawberry love
Baby don't you cry
Gonna make a pie
And hold you forever in the middle of my heart.

Gonna bake a pie from heaven above
Gonna be filled with butterscotch love
Gonna bake a pie from heaven above
Gonna be filled with banana creme love

Baby don't you cry
Gonna bake a pie
Hold you forever
Hold you forever
And hold you forever in the middle of my heart.

Finding the BEST - Baby Bottle

So i am gonna be a mother to my new & first baby (Insya Allah)
And being that, you always want to best for them.!

So,ive been googling around to read many reviews,

And ask many real mom..

Here are some recommended baby bottles;

1. Avent Baby Bottle

2. Tommee Tippee

3. Dr.Browns

4. MAM

5. Medela

All the Bottles above are FIT with the many new mum concern's :-

1. BPA Free

2. Naturally Nipples

3. Anti-Colic

Where to get these?
Many babyshops have sold this label lately.

Price differences are very minor.

Mothercare Sale @ Bangsar Shopping Complex

Ante-Natal Class

I am planning to go here ...

Session : Ante-Natal Class
Price : RM100 per couple
Time : 8.45am-3pm
Venue : Hotel singgahsana, PJ-Tiara Intan Roomm, Mezanine Floor
Day : Sunday, 15/11/09

Class
1. Pregnancy, Labour & Port Partem - By O&G Consultant
2. Common problem in infants - By Paediatrician Consultant
3. Epidural for Labour - By Anaesthetist Consultant
4. Pre & Post natal excercise - By Physiotherapist
5. Breastfeeding & baby bathing technique - By Midwife

Note
1. Refreshment & Lunch included
2. Goodies bag for all couple

Payment to be made upon booking seat (limited only) to Kelana Jaya Medical Centre.
(t)03-7805 2111
(w) http://www.kjmc.com.my

What is IDEAL in Hospital Bag?

What whould be the IDEAL in our hospital bag ? (Recommended to be ready at 7months pregnancy)?

Ive been searching what would i pack? So ive asked around and google!
True is, it varies according to needs and requirement.
Si have finalize and filter that these, will be in My Hospital Bag :-

For Baby;
1. 3-4 pieces baby clothing
2. Baby blankets
3. Baby Socks
4. Baby Hat
5. Diapers
6. Baby bath/soaps
7. Bibs
8. Baby Wipes
9. Car Seat/ Baby carier for infant
10. Baby Towel
11. Baby bedung
12. Baby oils

For Mommy;
1. Toileteries & hair ties
2. Outfit to go home (Prefer strecthing shirts&pants maternity wear/yoga pants)
3. Knee Socks
4. Nursing Bra
5. Nipple Cleasing Pads
6. Maternity pads
7. Comb/ Make-up(If u think u'll feel up to it)
8. Sweater
9. Favourite Slippers
10. Air Zam Zam
11. Ipod
12. Telekung
13. Towel (3pcs set)

For Daddy;
1. Pyjamas/Sleepwear
2. Camera/ Video Cam
3. Digital Al-Quran
4. Sweater
5. Snacks (for him to kill time/eat)
6. Handphone & Charger
7. Day Wear

Note: This is my personal Hospital Bag.

Pre-Walk Baby Shoes (Mothercare)

L(Bad Boys1) R(Bad Boys2)


L(Girlish Pink) R(Sweet Denim)


L(Zara Pink) R(High School)


L(Red Butterfly) R(Angel White)

Newborn Age (UK)(Euro)
* Up to 3 months (0)(15)
* Up to 6 months (1)(16)
* Up to 9 months (2)(18)
* Up to 12 months (3)(29)
* Up to 18 months (4)(20.5)

Approximate shoe size for guidance only



Item : Pre-Walk Babies Shoes
Label: Mothercare
Price: RM37 each

UKM Specialist (Private Wing)

Room Rates
1. VIP Suite @RM520/night
2. Deluxe Room @RM195/night
3. Single Room @165/night
4. Double Bedded @RM125/night

Delivery
1. Ceasarean @RM2300
2. Normal @RM500
3. Forcep/ Vacuum @ RM600
4. Epidural @RM400

Note
1. Deposit for delivery c-sact - RM4,000
2. Deposit for delivery normal - RM2,000

Safe baby handling (funny but facts!)

Found this safe baby handling tips via her. Source found from David and Kelly Sopp's Safe Baby Handling Tips

Funny but its fact. Great tips for mommy to be!

Maternity Jeans

A pair of blue jean is a MUST attire in every wardrobe
No excuses to even any pregnant lady!
This is because, nowadays there are many comfy maternity jeans in store
It will make u still look cool & stylo (heheh)

While i was in search of my maternity jeans,
i went to many familiar pregnancy boutiques
eg Modernmum, Mom's Care and Funky Mom
and i finally found it at 9Months boutique.
It is really perfect as it have that faded blue i was looking for,
and it have that size too!

My criteria of 'perfect' maternity jeans :-
1. VERY-VERY Comfy (So i choose 1 larger size of my current fitting)
(Im only 5mths and have another 2-3 months expanding myself)
2. In my budget (Less RM200)
3. That adjustable wasteband

Woohoo... i felt 'chicky mom' already with my blue faded jeans!

Quinny Zapp Stroller (With Maxi Cosi Cambrio- Travel System)

Product Description
- A full-sized pushchair that folds so small it can be carried on a bicycle or in a car's passenger footwell has been launched.
- Clip on a Maxi Cosi carseat with the included adaptor kit and convert the Zapp into a travel system.
- Revolutionary Dutch design!
- The new Quinny Zapp has re-invented foldability.
- It measures 69 cm (just over 2 feet) in length when folded ; making it the world's most compact fold ; and is also extremely lightweight, weighing just 6 kilos.
- The Quinny Zapp becomes a full-sized stroller when opened and it's also big on practicality.
- It converts into a travel system for use from birth by clipping on a Maxi Cosi carseat. Is also has a sun canopy and rain cover.
- Once folded, the stroller is so tiny, it folds into it's own coordinated duffle bag.
- Strikingly stylish, the Zapp is a real head-turner.
- Suspension on all three wheels ensures that this is a comfortable buggy to push and to ride in. - - Quick and easy to fold and unfold, manoeuvrable and robust, it's perfect for the school run, shopping trips and days out.
- The Quinny Zapp comes from the same stable as the highly successful Quinny Freestyle 3, the award-winnig three-wheel all-terrain stroller.
- Zapp features:The Zapp is the smallest buggy ever made. (69x27x30cm)Lightweight: Only 6 kg.Ideal for travelling with any kind of transportation (bike, car train, plane)
- Easy to fold
- Highly manoeuvrable front swivel wheelIdeal travel system in combination with Maxi Cosi carseat
- Including sun canopy, raincover, travel bag and adapters
- Easily removable wheels

EN 1888Maxi Cosi: Cabrio Product Descriptions
-Unique Side Protection System offers optimal side protection
- For babies from birth to 15 months (up to 13 kg)
- Unique built-in seat adjuster: depth of the seat can be adjusted to suit the weight of your child
- Integrated sun canopy, always on hand and easy to store
- Practical belt hooks retain seat belt
- Includes support pillow for extra support for head and back
- Ideal 3-in-1 travel system combining the Maxi-Cosi/Quinny stroller and carrycot

Retail Price of both : RM2,057
Our Price : RM1,800

Price Qoute WITHOUT postage/delivery charge

Phil & Ted

While I was in search for some baby’s gear (saja tengok-tengok),
I found this cool web Phil & Teds.
The fact that they have super cool stuff,
Those are also being sold in Malaysia via its dealer – Mothercare.
Yee haa!

I think I will definitely check them up when the right time come!
I am also impressed with the presentation of the Official Website. So cool.
Check them up here!.

Pantang Larang - Ibu Mengandung

Hi guys,

I’m writing, no actually more of compiling this PANTANG LARANG all because my sister seems to be following them quite strictly …to some extend I lost word in giving advise to her from my reading…plus sometimes it makes me laugh especially when she ask me silly question or just a statement like “ Org mengandung kalau mandi malam nnt baby dia suka nangis malam2 “ …or “Org mengandung kena makan semua yg dorang idam sbb nnt if not baby dia akan keluar air liur meleleh jer sbb kempunan” I personally have no offence to those who believe in pantang larang org tua2 / midwives tales, plus with over 29 years of life I lived, I believe in lots of thing – logic tidak semestinya betul, keyakinan berhasil lebih dari usaha etc…so I keep myself amused with all her pantang larang and kepada ibu-ibu mengandung yg sudi membaca, thanks and please read at your own risk : )

P/s : As a muslim, always believe that God is the ultimate decision maker, constant prayer and trust to Allah will always keep you at peace no matter what the outcome will be.
P/s/s: Saya berdoa agar adik dikurniakan bayi perempuan yg sihat dan sempurna akal dan sifatnya. Semoga dia menjadi anak yg solehah dan menghiburkan hati setiap yang mendekatinya. Amin.

So here is some of pantang larang list : -

1. Avoid air kelapa and nenas during 1st trimester – takut kandungan mudah gugur
2. Jangan ikat mati benang, plastic and etc – nnt susah bersalin
3. Jangan mengetuk dinding rumah - dikhuatiri uri bayi akan melekat pada rahim, biarpun bayi telah selamat dilahirkan.
4. Jangan mandi malam – nnt air ketuban berlebihan.
5. Jangan banyak minum ais – nnt baby terlalu besar, susah nak lahir.
6. Jangan lilit tuala pada leher dan pada rambut - dikhuatiri tali pusat akan melilit leher bayi.
7. Elakkan membuat kerja2 menjahit - dikhuatiri tali pusat anak akan berbelit dan sukar melahirkan.
8. Jangan tengok cerita seram – nnt baby kenan
9. Kurangkan mkn pisang – nnt rambut baby terlalu lebat.
10. Jangan mkn betik muda - getah yg ada padanya menyebabkan kandungan boleh gugur.
11. Jangan keluar rumah pada waktu petang / senja – nnt hantu usik.
12. Jangan lihat gerhana bulan / matahari – dikuatiri anak yang bakal lahir cacat / berkulit gelap.
13. Jangan duduk atas tangga – dikhuatiri mendatangkan kecelakaan kepada ibu waktu nak melahirkan.
14. Jangan pikul batu – dikuatiri anak dalam kandungan menjadi lumpuh.
15. Jangan tanam pokok pisang - boleh menyebabkan anak berkepala besar yang luar biasa.
16. Jangan susun tempurung – nnt anak berkepala botak.
17. Jangan suka duduk depan pintu - nnt susah baby nak keluar.
18. Do not allow husband tiup seruling / alat bunyi-bunyian – nnt anak kuat menangis
19. Do not allow husband sembelih / memburu binatang - dikuatiri anak yg lahir nnt cacat / kenan

* Wallahuallam, yg baik jadi teladan, yang buruk benteng sempadan.

To be Hot Mommy

If you are an urbun chic mom-to-be,

You are defiinitely tend to be a hot mom too!

(hot-can be define in many ways)

So it all depends on you

Here are some hot celebrity mom :-

1. Kourtney Kardashian

- Simple white top with a lil of accesories will make you look stunning!

2) Heidi Klum
- No matter how busy you are, mom still got to do it all!

3. Sarah Michelle Geller

- Still maintin the 'comfy' to look stunning

4. Brooke Burke

- When u have 'them' with you, you always look 'perfect'

All Pics found from celebrity mom

Something to share

Alhamdullilah, thanks to Mya, this blog is finally up and welcoming all readers out there to share their moments towards motherhood.

I guess I can’t really share much into this blog (so I'll drop by writing in once in a while) because the fact that I’m not a mother to be is sumthing painful to accept but redha is the key to everything that happen to my entire name of life when sumthing happen not as what you want or expect.

Anyhow I thanks god, for many good reason He actually gave me the chance to feel how it is like to feel pregnant although not for long ( 10 weeks to be exact, when a miscarriage occur after that), as for now I’m hoping and praying that it will happen again sumday and certainly hoping a smooth sailing one : )

I guess is not wrong for me to share a little bit story of mine throughout this never ending journey of motherhood to you readers, as I believe certain things in life is worth sharing even if it is with strangers coz we never know how it can actually touch and help sumone in return.

I’ve been married for about 3 and half year with the same person I fall in love 9 years back, everything happen smooth for us, alhamdullilah with the blessing from our parents we were married in 2006. A year after marriage, we plan to have kids but after 6 months of trying (based on ovulation date and etc) nothing happen, so we decided to go for gynae check-up ( I always believe it is my problem because I never really had a regular period as it can happen like twice a month and always strongly believe that being irregular is the culprit behind all the hassle) , so the gynae confirm that I was diagnosed with PCOS ( polycystic ovarian syndrome ) a failure of the ovary to release eggs and resulted to cumulated cyst in both of the ovaries, what cause this is simply because of hormonal imbalance that has occur during my first moments of having period, the gynae told me to be patience coz there are many treatment for this and one of it was to have the ovarian drilling a procedure where they will puncture the ovary with small incision / hole and the result is that I should have a regular period cycle and ovulation will happen naturally. We went through it…and yes my period is a bit regular although sumtimes it can actually lengthen to a 45 days cycle… (Another issue of how can you track your ovulation when your cycle is longer that normal)…a year later, not wanting to lose hope both me and hubby agree to undergo IUI (intra uterine insemination) sumwhere last nov 2008, but god decide nothing happen. We still try naturally and stop the frequent visit to gynae ( cost and mentally tired, I just gave up in visiting the gynae), Mungkin tuhan tidak mahu hambanya berputus asa…when I was confirmed pregnant in the middle of Feb 2009, a happiness that I can never described for the prayers has actually making a huge progress…well the pregnancy has not really been stable at the very early age, but we try our best to keep it viable, namun Tuhan lebih mengetahui..and finally I had a miscarriage, another sadness that I just do not know how to describe…but alhamdullilah I’m still very much alive and very much at peace…now I can take things a lot ( a lot and lot easier, in fact I told myself…If I’m not chosen to be a mother in this life, I have to accept it and channel my love towards sumthing else or maybe sumone else) no…I’m not giving up, just that I am much at peace now…if it happen again..I thanks God for the chance…and even if it doesn’t happen also, I still thanks God for having this stand now…

I’m happy that Mya is already half through her journey ( sumhow I understand how she felt when she lost all her previous pregnancy) and praying that this will be a successful one. I am happy also that my only sister is ready to be a mother and expecting to deliver by end of nov this year…at least those who I care is realizing the dream…and surely I can enjoy the same happiness ( although not the same) with them :)

Reason why I’m writing this : -
1 – Simply becoz I wanna be part of this blog, although I’m not expecting but I read quite a lot on pregnancy and fertility issue : )
2- An advise to all hoping mother to be, listen to your body needs…eat healthily coz the baby is the product of what you eat, seek for your gynae advise especially on medical issue that can never be explained by your mother, sister or frens.
3- Traditional way may help but let it be just for massage and pure akar kayu medicine to promote your fertility.
4- Learnt to accept everything that happens to us is with a reason that is good for us…sumtimes we cry but we must never forget that there are others who cried more for even greater challenge and obstacle.
5 – Lastly, take things easy in life ( this one is a constant reminder to myself : ))

Luv & Take care people!

Dyana

Power of Folic Acid

Folic Acid is very important while pregnancy or if you want to get pregnant. Other name includes folate or folacin. Check out some important information ive gathered through my readings on this.

1. Why pregnant lady need Folic Acid?
Ability to prevent birth defect (spinal cord and brain)

2. I’m not pregnant but planning to conceive. Do I to take it?
Yes. Women who don’t get enough may increase chance of miscarriage.

3. What is the suitable intake?
While pregnant ; Daily dosage and Conception ; 3 months before. Standard dose of folic acid is 400 microgram. But please consult on your gyne as it may differ every pregnant lady.

4. Which food contains Folic Acid?
Folid acid is one of the Vitamin B supplement. Other natural food that contain Folic Acid are; Chicken liver, beef liver, asparagus, papaya, broccoli, eggs, orange juice, peanuts, salmon etc.

Old Story for Closure

This is an ‘old’ story of mine
That never been shared at any other blog of Mya & Dyana’s Creations
(Only at Mya’s personal blog!)
But to be able to get this New Project of Mya&Dyana moving forward
I just have to make this a ‘closure’

We both has faces many concerns on pregnancy.
(Which we will be sharing some stories here)
Reason simply our lil experiences could be providing guidance to any other mother-to-be
Insya Allah ..

But my story (Mya) was something painful
I had miscarriaged twice.
Really lowest moment of mylife.
(Dyana’s face this moment too)
Especially keeping up to a stable emotions and hope for tomorrow
Additional to mine were an Ectopic Pregnancy,
That resulted one of my tube fallopian to be thrown away.

And today, (3rd trial) I was declared pregnant.
Learning from previous story,
I decided to fully bed-ridden for 6 weeks
(after knewing I was 5weeks prego)
And getting full medical support & observation by amongst best gyne in KL
(Includes allowing myself to get injections every 2days & consistent duphaston intake)Alhamdulillah.. I am now carrying the baby safely.
Although one of them already pronounced ‘meninggal’ at 10th weeks (It was twins!)
Which they called as ‘twin vanishing syndrome’.
I still thank god for giving me this hope one the survived baby.

So all mother-to-be that reading this humble blog..
Never stop hoping..Cause we, Mya&Dyana believes no matter what confront in our live,
Believing in God will be the best path.

Happy reading mya’s journey to mothership
and many more info & sharing experience about pregnancy
from mya&dyana here at ;
http://bipsandbumps.blogspot.com

Re-Birth of hope

Sorry for the very long silence in this blog.
I guees, previously, we just do not have that much passion into it...
As most of my 'work' philosophy must be based with ~ Love & Passion
To be getting very valuable result..

But today, i decided to blog again on this...
Well, may be because of the re-birth of this hope..
(I believed many had heard some news)

I'll be sharing more stories as this blog ...
Tells Story and Stuff for Mommy & Baby...