tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71736139272255627322024-03-21T22:10:32.169-07:00Shazwani Hamid's BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger902125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173613927225562732.post-53929042936335748872019-03-01T23:08:00.001-08:002019-03-05T22:17:34.975-08:00Peace Out with Traveloka - The Escape I Never Knew I Needed!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So a few weeks ago, I was invited by <a href="https://www.traveloka.com/en-my" target="_blank">Traveloka</a> to join a staycation with fellow bloggers and vloggers to experience a night stay at The <a href="http://www.stripeskl.com/" target="_blank">Hotel Stripes</a> Kuala Lumpur. The name of the staycation was <i>"The Escape You Never Knew You Needed"</i>. At first I really thought that we would just hang out and chill at the hotel, but it turns out, they made a list of workshops and really really fun activities for us for the whole day, that it really WAS the escape I never knew I needed!!! 😍<br />
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I think for the past months (or should I say years?) I have been soooo busy being a mom that I forgot to have a little fun and some me time. The staycation have let me being away for awhile from my kids and just have a little fun with the activities that they have planned. There were some leather craft workshop, sugar cookie decorating workshop, creating clay art, and making body scrub/lip tint etc! It was so much fun! 😍I had a great time!! (Although all the way through the workshop my mind can't stop thinking about my baby in the room with her dad who I haven't fed yet at that time! Lol)<br />
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Anyways.. in that workshop we learned that Traveloka has now curated some interesting <a href="https://www.traveloka.com/en-my/activities" target="_blank">activities </a>and attractions for some top travel destinations/cities that you can plan for your loved ones when you're visiting the city of your choice! 😍<br />
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So senang la, semua dah ada dekat dalam satu website! So you can just book and plan your activities ahead when you want to travel! After you have booked for a flight and hotel for your next travel destination on <a href="https://www.traveloka.com/en-my" target="_blank">Traveloka</a>, you can see their sections on Top Attractions what tickets to buy to plan your vacation ahead </div>
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It'll be less of a hassle when you have planned everything for your itinerary for your vacation. For example, if you were to visit Hong Kong, you may want to buy the Disneyland tickets beforehand rather than queuing and wasting time waiting in line. As travelers, your time is precious! So plan well for your vacation and avoid the lines!<br />
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Anyway, in that workshop...we also did fun activities that maybe you too, can plan with your friends or family some day! I loveeee a hands-on workshops for me to take part! These activities are perfect to do on baby showers, birthday parties and so on! 😍<br />
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We did some leather craft workshop!</div>
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This staycation is filled with various activities that was soooo fun! I never knew I needed this kind of escape and a break from my mommy life! Seriously hilang stress buat activity ni semua! Lol. Thanks so much <a href="https://www.traveloka.com/en-my" target="_blank">Traveloka</a> for this experience! If you guys wanna travel or find activities to do with your loved ones in KL or anywhere in Malaysia or overseas, you may want to check out <a href="https://www.traveloka.com/" target="_blank">Traveloka </a>guys!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">XOXO,</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173613927225562732.post-51522741506974918832018-12-31T03:35:00.001-08:002018-12-31T03:55:41.288-08:00My Second Labor Story <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi guys!!! My goddddd it has been ages since I last logged into this blog! I'm not sure I should just delete this blog or still keep it! haha.. But I figured, hmm...maybe there are some things that I wanna remember here, so I shouldn't just delete it lah even though I don't update anything anymore! huhu.. Anyways.. it's the end of 2018 already man!! Sooooo fast lah this year goes by! And right now I am forcing myself to sit down and write here because this year I gave birth to my beautiful daughter and I wouldn't want to start raising her differently than her brother! I don't want to be that kind of mother who likes to pick a favourite and treat differently among her kids starting from they're this little. Her brother has a full story on this blog. So it won't be fair to her if I don't write about her too. Even though there are some things that I did differently now that I have a second child.. (First child syndrome is real guys! hehe) But I love both of them so dearly and equally the same! And I'm trying my very best to give them the same treatment.. So anyways I think I have not tell you guys about the full story of my labor, no? I just updated a bit only on my 'gram. So here goes.. the first and last post of 2018! HAHA <img alt="😂" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f602" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f602" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f602" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px; margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /><br />
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First off, I didn't know <i>whennnn</i> exactly I got pregnant. I have irregular period for as long as I can remember. So when I did pregnant that September 2017, I really couldn't be bothered why I didn't bleed that month. Because sometimes I get my period, sometimes I don't. So I didn't get my period that September..and then came October, I also didn't get it.. Butttt I started having nausea and I bloated soooo bad that month! Oh yeah, I also have gas problem since my uni days. My tummy is alwaysssss bloated. Like really bad. Sigh. So when I was bloated that second week of October, I really thought it was just one of those days that my tummy bloated? But when it was dragged to a few days, and it also comes with a little nausea feelings, and I stillll didn't get my period, I started to get worried. <i>"Am I pregnant??? But when??? We didn't even......? Or did we??? Whennnn??! I thought we were using protection??"</i> Hahahaha. So after the signs of me being pregnant is quite spot on, I rushed to the pharmacy and bought a whole bunch of pregnancy kits as if one isn't enough to tell me that I'm pregnant! hahaha..<br />
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I told my husband that we're officially pregnant on his birthday, October 20th. Yes I waited for a few weeks to tell him! Although that time I already almost 3 months pregnant! So I made the decision to tell him on his birthday and wrapped the sticks in the box as his birthday present cuz I'm a cheapskate wife, I don't buy things for my hubby anymore. I give him priceless present only! hahaha. And he was sooooo happy! He already said he wants another one by the time Ayden was 2 year old. So I guess maybe he hijacked my uterus and made me pregnant without me even noticing! Bahahaha<br />
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So anyways..I only did our check up in November..I was already 3 months pregnant that time.. And I couldn't tell when exactly I got pregnant, hence I didn't know my EDD a.k.a estimated due date for my labor. We did our check up with a few different doctors and hospitals during that first trimester. And 3 of the doctors I went to said 3 different dates for the EDD! One is 3rd June, another one is 7th June and another one is 9th June! LOL. So yeah..we didn't know exactly when is my estimated due date..but it's around end May or early June lah I assumed.<br />
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My second pregnancy is very different than the first one. My nausea was really bad! It was until towards the end of my pregnancy! Some people just had it during the first three months, me on the other hand, had the whole 9 months!!! It was so exhausting...but Alhamdullilah I had a healthy pregnancy still.<br />
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During the whole 40 weeks of pregnancy, we had a lot of problems or should I say challenges that we came across along the way.. Because of my husband's work schedules, we did our checked up at 5 different hospitals because I just couldn’t decide which hospital I should deliver, with his crazy work schedules and also which gynae I want until the very last minute/trimester/appointments because during that whole 9 months, we traveled back and forth to Damansara, Kajang, KL/Melawati, Bangi, and Cheras! <img alt="😂" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f602" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f602" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f602" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px; margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /><br />
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And we checked up at Prince Court KL, KPJ Damansara and KPJ Kajang, Columbia Asia Cheras and Andorra Hospital. Yes I just couldn’t decide which gynae I want because last time I didn’t really “connect” with my doctor in Prince Court..cuz he’s a guy maybe? Or maybe cuz he didn’t talk that much? (I like a doctor who explains things and love to talk - just like me. Lol) But my doctor in PCMC is fine, really! Maybe it’s just me. It's just that I didn’t have that “AHA!” vibe with him. Lol. My husband as usual he doesn’t like changes. He’s the kind of person who doesn’t like to change to anything that’s he’s already comfortable with. So he insisted on seeing the same doctor in PCMC because I have records there, dah kenal doctor and some nurses there etc. But I told him that this time I want to “shop” around for gynae. I don’t just want to settle. I want to find what’s best for me and myself because it’s my body, I’m the one who’s giving birth here. Not him. Duh. Lol. Because last time it was my first baby and I didn’t know what to expect. So when the nurses at Prince Court said no women gynae available for me at that time and that I have to wait for a few months for my next appointment to see the most sought after woman gynae there, I thought like.. <i>“oo ok lah, any doctor also can la. Because beranak is still beranak and you’re going to feel pain with any doctor also”</i>. Lol. Plus, I want things to be simple and easy cuz later my hubby will bising sebab it’s hard for him to arrange his schedule to go for a check up <img alt="😏" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f60f" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f60f" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f60f" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px; margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /> So last time I only went to see one doctor only all the way through my pregnancy and labor. And this time...since I have experience already, I want to choose what's comfortable for me! :)<br />
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So after experiencing my first labor, although everything was fine really, but I just have this feeling of wanting to try other doctors the minute I found out I was pregnant. This time my hubby agreed that we go to some different gynae just to compare so I can make up my mind on who’s the best. This time around I told him, <i>“it’s my body. Please let ME choose and be fussy this time!” </i>And so he let me be. Lol.<br />
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The first few months we checked up at Prince Court only. After entering second trimester that I started going to KPJ, and Columbia Asia. Every other week, I checked up at 3 different hospitals that it’s driving my husband insane. Hahah. First week KPJ Kajang, second week Prince Court, third week Columbia Asia and then KPJ Damansara. And it goes on for a few weeks. Because at that time I was still unsure on where to settle in and have my labor because you know...we were traveling a lot of times every week..so who knows suddenly my water broke somewhere among those locations I mentioned kan. So I needed to ensure I have my records in all the hospitals I checked up with so in case of anything, I can beranak anywhere of the four hospitals lah! Lol. <img alt="😂" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f602" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f602" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f602" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px; margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /> Then I entered the third trimester and I remembered the hospital that went viral on FB last year. I remembered the hospital was beautiful and new and the gynae was my sister’s gynae for 3 of her kids. So I asked her, <i>“ok tak your doctor?”</i> And she told me nice things about her and highly recommend it... so againnnnn... I dragged my husband to teman me go check out the hospital for a check up there. Andddddd added Andorra to my hospital list! hahaha <img alt="😂" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f602" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f602" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f602" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px; margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /><br />
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So during my third trimester that I started checking up in Andorra. To be honest, I hated having my check up there. Even though it was just a few times jee, butttttt it felt like I was there for a longgg longggggggg time! The system is quite terrible honestly. Because of the crowd I guess? Orang Malaysia ni pantang benda viral, semua nak try jugak kannn...hahaha. I'm not sure now macam mana lah, but earlier this year it was quite bad for me and I already felt like crossing Andorra off my hospital list! But.... my gynae, Dr. Kham was very very veryyyyyy nice person and warm and sooooo motherly!!! I only did my check up there about 3 times I think? And I still went to the other hospitals for the third trimester check up. I told my husband, honestly I don't know what I want... LOL. After trying for many doctors, it's hard to make decision pulakkk..hahaha. Because every hospital I went to ada pros and cons. So I said to my husband, let the baby decides lah when she wanna come out. After all, we don't even know the exact EDD and our schedule changes a lot too. So I said, let the baby decide when and where she wanna come out lah!<br />
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Then June 2018 came, and I don't have any signs of labor yet. With my first, I was overdue. I had to induce at 41 weeks.. So I thought with my second one ni, I will have to be induced jugak lah... I was secretly praying that my baby will be overdue so I can have more time to prepare her things as I was not prepared at all! I was too busy the whole pregnancy that I just didn't prepare much for her arrival. So we did our activity as usual.. And on that 5th June, I still don't have any contractions or any signs of labor. It was already passed the estimated due date that the first doctor said my EDD would be on the 3rd June. So...I still think my baby will come next week. Just like his brother. haha.<br />
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So we went out that day, breaking fast at Dpulze Cyberjaya. We went back at around 10 something, after the store is closed. And then suddenly, I felt something came out from down there! It felt like period. Something warm like blood. haha. So I rushed to the toilet to check what was it. I thought it would be the "bloody show" sign. And then to my dismay, it was green color!! I panicked! As I knew that that is meconium (fetal/baby's poop)! I was like shittttttttzzz. My baby is stressing out in there and she pooped...because she was overdue??! I knew that it was very risky now and dangerous! Oh no...I was so panicked and we went straight to the Emergency Room at Andorra as that was the nearest hospital at that moment! We were like 5 minutes away! Luckily I did my check up there 3 times so I had my records there! So my husband dropped me at the ER, and went back home to take my hospital bag etc<br />
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They checked me up, and said, I haven't dilated yet. Not even 0.5 cm. LOL. So after an hour they checked this and that in the ER, they called the doctor. Doctor said, bring me to the labor room straight. So around 12 something I was already in the labor room. I was pretty scared because my husband is not around yet and kept on thinking who will have to take care of Ayden because we didn't have a maid yet at that time because the week before, our maid ran away <i>(Screw you stupid lying agents! May you rot in hell)</i> <img alt="😏" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f60f" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f60f" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f60f" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px; margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /><br />
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So I prayed to God to help make our labor an easy one and to somehow let me deliver this baby with my husband beside me and that Ayden has someone to look after him somehow. I prayed hard for that. I knew that it will be impossible...because there were only the two of us at that time and it was already 1 AM. Tak kan nak call my MIL or anyone kan datang jauh jauh just to look after that one budak so I can deliver the baby with my husband in the labor room.<br />
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Hazim said I have already done it so he said I can do it on my own...<img alt="😏" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f60f" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f60f" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f60f" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px; margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /> At that time I wanted to cry..I don't know why I felt like I got no husband and no one beside me during one of the hardest and important moment in my life. hahaha. So yeah, my husband decided that I will be going for the labor alone and he will look after Ayden if Ayden still didn't want to sleep. tskk<br />
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But God works in mysterious ways I guess. And Allah heard my prayers. The moment my husband reached the hospital with all my things, Ayden fell asleep so he put him in our room and asked the nurses to update him if he wakes up or cries..and then he went back to the labor room to check out on me! I was only 1 cm dilated that time. Doctor came in, and explained to both of us that actually it will be a risky labor if I want to wait until 10 cm, because my baby is under distress and already passed stools. (Maybe she really was already overdue just like I wanted -__- ) so she suggested for a Cesarean delivery.<br />
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Dr. Kham said, now is 1 am and by 6 am I should already deliver the baby to avoid complications for the baby. So she said it will be best if we just opted for Cesarean delivery now to save the baby and not risking other health complications later. I asked my doctor would it be okay if I want to still try for normal? Because I feel like I have 5 hours to go before 6 am and anything can happen in between that time. Plus, I delivered my firstborn about 5 hours plus also.. So the doctor agreed, but said by 5 am, if still not a good progress, we will have no choice but to go under the knife. So she induced me for labor to start..and gave a few nasihat and teach me to read this one surah/ayat to ease labor...and asked me to ask for forgiveness from my husband too. Then I waited for my labor to come while wishing hard I won't go under the knife..<br />
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At 3 am I was already 5 cm. So I thought by 6 am I can do 10 cm la only 5 cm to go! haha. But my body just doesn't respond well to the drug I guess..so it stayed 5 cm for 2 hours plus. At 5. 20 am, the doctor came in to check on me again, she said I was only 5 cm still. So she has decided that I will have to go for C-section delivery. Sigh...<br />
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I was really unprepared and not ready to go for operation. So I was really really realllly scared! Everything happened so fast! The moment they numbed my lower body parts and I can't feel my legs at all, I got panicked! They asked me to lift my leg up but I can't do so, and then I got panicked even more..that I almost fainted because I was so scared! That feeling was so frightening.. I cannot calm down.... Probably because I wasn't ready kot.<br />
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Anyways. I was pushed to the labor room around 5.30 am.. Just right before we went to the operation room, everyone who is involved in the operation room gather all around me and recite doa. Rasa nak nangis sangat masa tu. Takut sangat tengok orang doa keliling you, ok! Lol. All I kept thinking was <i>Okayy. I'm going to die today. This is itttttt. This is my last day on earth. Good bye Hazim....take care of the kids! </i>
That was on my mind that time. Seriously perasaan yang sangat takut sebab tak bersedia langsung nak kena belah! huhu..<br />
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Dr. Kham was too nice though and she let my husband in as well. Kalau ikutkan emergency Cesarean mana boleh kan. So anyway...masuk labor room around 5.30 AM, by 6.00 AM, Ava Marissa was born!!! I was like...<i>ehhhh dah siapppp??!! I didn't die?? It's thatttttt quick???</i> hahaha. And I didn't feel any pain at all?? <i>Oh man, this is so cool! Next child C-section je lah!! Senang nyeeee... I can do this every year then!</i> Bahahaha. Although cesarean delivery is advisable to gap about 2-3 years at least, just so you know. hehe. And then right after my husband recited the Azan for the baby, the nurse called him and said Ayden dah bangunnnnn! Oh thank God!!! Just right on time!!! God grant my wishes!!!! I get to deliver my baby quick, I get to do it with my husband beside me and Ayden was safe and sound the whole time I was in labor! Alhamdullilah.. <img alt="😅" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f605" data-image-whitelisted="" goomoji="1f605" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f605" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px; margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /><br />
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Below is the video of my labor that my husband took.. Thank you for being so cool Dr. Kham!!!<br />
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So in the end, my baby has decided for me to really make up my mind and let me beranak there. hehehe.. Cesarean delivery is not that bad actually! The pain will be after the labor of course but it's not that long la.. Even my husband said he prefers C-section labor for me because he said it's fast and he saw me looking like it was not that painful... -__- The pain starts after the labor lerrrr. Memandai je dia. haha.. For a week plus sakit tauu! But then after that, you'll be fine inshaallah!<br />
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Andorra Hospital was a very nice hospital and service though. I highly recommend it but I don't recommend to do your regular check up there because waiting for your turn can be really annoying. (Not sure now macam mana). The shortest waiting period would be 3 hours and the longest we have waited was about 5 hours. So I recommend you to check up just twice, to get your record there and then check up somewhere else if you can't bear the waiting hours for your check up. hehe. And I get a lotttt of questions regarding the whole cost of delivering in Andorra too. Again, I don't know if price has changed now, but at that time the whole process is about 12k for 2 nights stay. Their service was so good! And food is amazing too!!!<br />
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I will update more story on the service in Andorra ok? In my next post! Dah tulis panjang panjang ni tiba-tiba rasa best pulak nak start blogging balik! hehe. Ok lah, till my next post! See you next year!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Shazzy.</span></div>
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Olay has always been one of those drugstore skincare brands that I like. I've been using Olay (on and off) since I was 20 years old. They’re one of the few drugstore skincare brands that offer a good percentage of useful anti-aging ingredients like peptides and niacinamide, sometimes even more than what a number of high-end skincare brands offered. </div>
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Like I mentioned in my previous post, I've tried their Olay Miracle Duo range - the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Night Cream and the Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence. I had great result on my skin! I thought my skin looked somewhat glowing and more radiant after using those two for a while. Hence, I thought I give their Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream try too since I heard it is one of their best seller item! ^_^</div>
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The Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence is designed to be applied every morning and evening after cleansing and toning. It features an advanced skin energy complex with hydra firming complex that instantly give a smooth, radiant and flawless skin. With its skin energy complex, it helps your skin look energized and strengthens skin barriers to give you a healthy looking skin.<br />
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This Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence will allow the essence or serum that you’re currently using to work better as they absorb better. As they mentioned it on the box, the Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence will work better when combine with their Olay Day Cream. So I thought I'd give it a try!<br />
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As mentioned earlier, this Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence is very light and watery. It is absorbed very well by the skin unlike most serums that leave your face a little oily.<br />
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My serums are still performing optimally when I use this with them. From the list of ingredients, this contains quite a high percentage of niacinamide (Vitamin B3) that is a good anti-aging ingredient that can help improve skin’s elasticity, enhance its barrier function, help erase discoloration and revive skin’s healthy tone and texture. I used this after my toner and before applying my serum and moisturizer.<br />
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The Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream on the other hand is a really effective moisturizer. It is an anti-aging day cream moisturizer that aims to firm lines, smoother looking skin plus intense hydration. This cream moisturizer is loaded with (again) niacinamide and peptides too, which are great in improving my skin’s overall tone and texture.<br />
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My face is so dry most of the time and this is exactly what I needed to make my skin look healthier and dewy. I love that it is lightweight and gentle yet my skin remains hydrated with its star ingredient. It also has a smooth finish and absorbs/dries up quickly, allowing even makeup application that's safe from caking. It helps renew skin's surface layers revealing youthful look and it hydrates to help plump up the skin too.<br />
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These characteristics make them perfect to use during the day or even at night. And it's perfect for our hot weather too, because the products don't feel heavy or sticky on my skin. I would highly recommend this for women who would like to prevent fine lines. I’ve used this for a while now and I can see the difference in my skin!<br />
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For more info, do check out their website here
<a href="https://www.everydayme.com.my/olay" target="_blank">https://www.everydayme.com.my/olay </a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">XOXO,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Shazzy.</span></div>
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Oh well...the title is quite misleading actually. Lol. I mean, there's really no "cure" in eczema right? At least that's what my doctor told me. You can only <i>control </i>and <i>manage</i> it, not exactly <i>cure</i> it, no? - well...that's what I've learned for the past year of having an eczema baby. Hence my baby is not exactly "healed" from eczema. He still has it until today, but very very mild or controllable at least. And I'm happy enough! Actually I don't feel like I am an expert enough to share this with you guys, hence the hesitation/dragging of this blog post. haha. But since so many have asked me and personal messaged me regarding this topic, I thought I'd share what I've learned and did to control his eczema.<br />
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Seriously having to deal with this severe skin condition for more than half a year has really drained me physically, emotionally and mentally.. being a clueless, first time mom that I am. So I completely understand whoever is going through this phase/dugaan.. :(<br />
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So anyway, a few weeks ago while I was shopping in Jaya Grocer, I met this Chinese couple strolling around the food aisle with their baby. The baby's stroller is facing the world, <i>(I wouldn't dare putting Ayden to face the world when his eczema was that bad. He can only face me! Huu) </i>so that's when I saw their baby has red, angry looking eczema on her face/skin.<br />
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Immediately after I saw the baby, I felt the need to share what I know and how I controlled my baby's eczema because it was like walking down the memory lane again when I saw her baby. I remembered my struggles and my pain as a first time mom dealing with that situation. I couldn't look at that red furious skin. Tak sampai hati.. I felt so sad for the mom because I know how it feels like to have to deal with that kind of situation.<br />
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And the looks from people that we get some more! Ugh...so annoying! At that time when Ayden has bad skin, I felt like whoever looked and stared at my baby <i>differently</i>, I felt like shouting <i>"Shut the F up. You don't know what I'm dealing with!"</i>. LOL. Although they may not judge or anything pun! haha. Paranoid terlebih! I felt like everyone was judging me for not being a good mom. For letting my baby hurt like that. For not doing <i>anything</i> for him. When I actually already did a heck of lot of things that is in my power and knowledge.<br />
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So anyways..when I saw that couple that day, being the friendly person that I am, I said hello and we chatted for like 20 to 30 minutes in between the cereal aisle. She's a first time mom too. She looked miserable and I completely understand why. Her baby was 7 months old. Those are the critical phase/age when Ayden got his eczema. He has mild rash/eczema when he was just about 2 to 3 months old. Then it started getting worse at 4 to 6 months old and even worse at 6 to 8 months and the worst was at 9 months. It became worse and worse throughout a 2 months time span and I had been to 4 different specialists during that time (which included 3 dermatologist and one allergist and also his general practitioner). And we tried a lot of remedies since then.<br />
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Then it slowly became less and less red everyday when he was around 10 to 11 months old, IF nothing triggers for it to happen la! haha. - This is the tricky part actually. To manage whatever that may trigger his eczema. Even until today, if he eats something that his body can't really accept it, he'll have the redness and the eczema will start appearing.. But since we already have this experience, so it's not so stressful as before, cuz then I'll know what to do. The important issue here is not what causes eczema in the first place, but rather what allergies and skin irritants that is triggering the flare-ups. So as a mom you need to know all that!<br />
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Ayden is O blood type and on top of that, we also have the eczema genetic in our family! So yeah, lagi lah double luck! LOL. Memang dah nasib nak terkena! Nak buat macam mana kan..terima jelah. Allah sayang saya, Dia nak hapuskan dosa dosaku. Huhuu </div>
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This pinkish cheeks are his "normal" condition/situation, when there's <i>no </i>eczema. He never really had a smooth, baby soft skin when he was a baby! :(</div>
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Oh God...I remembered crying every single day for two weeks straight when his eczema was at its worst (around 8 to 9 months old), every time I woke up and looked at my innocent baby's face covered with <b>pus, blood, nanah, crusts, oozing/water, blisters, yellow/honey-colored fluid oozing from the rash</b>, <b>etc!</b> I was an emotional wreck! Every morning my bed sheet or mattress would smell like blood or hanyir and really weird smell. :(<br />
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It was really really awful! I don't want to remember those moments! *cries*<br />
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I didn't have his worst photo/video with me though. Ya Allah.. there was this one time when it was the worst outbreak everrrrrr. After I took some Chinese medicine that was supposedly going to heal his eczema, but became worse! - His eczema which was just around his cheeks normally, started spreading out to <b>ALL OVER</b> his body! Nanah, blisters, air2 all came out all over his body within a day! It was sooooo awful!! I literally tak tidur 3-4 hari jaga anak until I fell sick! It was so bad, I became depressed.. T_T<br />
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If you've been following me, you'd know that my phone was broken a few months ago..so all the 7000 photos and memories of him having a really really bad eczema has completely gone, because I stupidly didn't back up my phone! haha. So I couldn't really share most of the pics now because I don't have them anymore, only those in my Whatsapp pics that I shared above. Bagus la jugak hilang, I seriously don't want to look at them. Rasa nak nangis sebab teringat balik my struggles and my feelings as a mom looking at your child hurt like that! Tengok yang ni pun nak nangis! And I also definitely can't share the <b>healing process pictures</b> too, because I don't have them anymore! Sorry guys! Tu la...perap lama sangat sampai lupa and ter-kena delete! Huuu...<br />
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Anyway, we have tried every thing. You name it, we've tried! I think I have spent about RM 10k for his skincare, doctors and medicines alone. Dah la mentally, emotionally drained, financially pun stressed jugak! Like every week we went to different specialists during the worst outbreak (when he was around 8 to 9 months old tu). Every visit to the doctor, can cost us like RM 1k each time!<br />
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What's worse when people knew you were desperate and would try anything to help your baby, so they tried selling you their products (which tak berkesan pun) and take your money and not really sincere in helping you... I've met so many of them. Sigh..sabar je lah. huhu. Dah la mak pantang orang jual2 ni. Ada je nak pergi beli. LOL xD<br />
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Like I've <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BNWeR_ZgJYL/?taken-by=shazwanihamid" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">shared on my Instagram</span></a>, this is his organic skin care brands that I've used. They're from The Honest Company, Original Sprouts, Baby Kingdom, Aura Cacia, Buds, Young Living, Four Cow Farms, MooGoo, Badger, Butt Naked Baby, BabyGanics and Earth Mama Angel Baby.</div>
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I also LOVED that Aloe Propolis Creme from Forever Living! It's sooooo awesome, I became a member instantly! LOL. When his eczema was so bad and watery/infected, I applied a very thick amount of that cream, and immediately after a few hours, I saw his skin getting better and dried up so quickly! It's one of my favourite products! If your baby's eczema is infected - Like there's increased redness of the skin around the rash and a yellow/honey-colored fluid oozing from the rash or forming a crust over the rash, you may want to try this product! Or apply any aloe vera jelly. It'll dry up the area quite quickly! I<span style="text-align: left;">t was proven to relieve itching, reduce redness, help prevent irritation from returning by balancing the PH of the skin, promoting moisture of the skin and cellular turnover (producing more healthy skin cells and shedding old cells). </span>It obviously does not cure eczema and nothing will, however it does help! </div>
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Anyway, we tried homeopathy, osteopathy, dieting - Gluten free diet, Egg & Milk free diet, Vegan diet, Paleo diet, changing his bed sheet, towels, clothes, blanket everyday, using Kangen water, mandi air laut, bleach bath, using only organic products - food, detergents, skincare etc, went to see 4 different specialists/dermatologists/allergist from KL to Johor, 3 different pediatricians, Chinese sensei, ustaz perubatan islam, traditional methods, wet wraps, tied him up for a month plus - day and night so he could stop scratching, trying to stop breastfeeding and gave him soy milk/goat's milk la <i>(but he refused pun)</i> and apa entah lagi.. I can't remember dah. It's like for those 2 months straight (when he was around 8 to 9 months old tu) during that worst outbreak, for every single week, we went for a different method and doctors once we have not seen any signs of it getting any better. Yes, I'm very impatient and desperate! When you've tried so many things and have spent so much for months and months already..you just want fast result! huhu. <a href="http://www.draron.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Dr. Aron's</span></a> method je belum try, sebab once I got to know about him, my son has shown signs of getting better. Alhamdullilah<br />
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Anyway, this was my makanan ruji when I tried to have a Gluten Free diet. haha. I love the Orgran brand. You can find them in Jaya Grocer. I bought cereals, breads, muffins, cookies, cakes, pancakes, pastas etc all Gluten Free so I won't go crazy because I can't eat so many things during that time! (Read: I love to eat sweet stuff. So when you ask me to cut my cakes, and milk in my coffee, I can go emo! LOL) </div>
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We tried giving him goat's milk too. Pun dia tak nak. And naik macam hives pulak. Bagus la jugak dia tak nak susu lain, because even though so many people around me said that my milk is "toxic" for him, that has caused his eczema... I still believe that mother's milk is the BEST milk. </div>
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His lips were so swollen because I thought he was eczema free when he was around 11 months old..sebab dah lama tak kena. Thus, this mommy so gatal pergi letak cheese in his pasta! I thought sikit je takpe kot.. Hahaha.. Kesian my baby! Dah macam Jay-Z! >_<</div>
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We rushed to the ER that day.. Thank goodness it was nothing serious! I was soooo afraid if he can't breathe or something! Lesson learned! No dairy forever and everrrr!! Lol </div>
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Anyway....I admit, it was kinda my fault for not really listening to the doctor's advice. I thought I knew better. I thought by following whatever things and method that I have been told in the eczema support groups that I joined, I was doing the right thing. Well...partly yes, I <i>was </i>doing the right thing by avoiding the steroid. As we all know that steroid IS bad! But I also helped him "healed" a bit too, by using the steroid. tskkk. It's kinda like a love-hate relationship =/<br />
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Steroids are not for long term use even if the doctor says it is ok. Steroids are <b>toxic and addictive</b>! Eczema is an autoimmune issue, so it's best if you try to boost your baby's immune system instead of relying on steroid. You may want to add Vitamin A, C, D, E and probiotics in your baby's diet and lay off the sugar will help over the long term. The best foods for healthy skin are: Omega-3 fatty acids, such as flax seeds or flax-seed oil, salmon and tuna fish. I give Ayden salmon everyday now and Alhamdullilah his skin is looking so much better day by day. And lots of fluids, preferably water too, as this helps to keep their skin well hydrated.<br />
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I was less then thrilled about using steroids on my infant, but I really had no choice otherwise nothing would control his red inflamed scaly irritated skin. At first, like other concern, terlebih paranoid moms, I too avoid steroid at any cost after googling and reading so many opinions and thoughts and experiences about it. I knew steroid is BAD for the baby! All the side effects has really scared the shit out of me! haha. So I've tried avoiding it no matter how bad my son's skin look like. But after like a gazzilionth visits to different doctors and specialists, all they gave was steroid. Hydrocortisone la, U-Closone la, Eumovate la, B-Mycin la, and other creams! At first I didn't use any of the steroids though! It's like...there's nothing else that can work in healing eczema. Sigh...<br />
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I even asked Doctor Gangaram a dermatologist from Prince Court Medical Centre, <i>"Is there any other creams beside steroid that we can use? I really don't want to put steroid on my baby!"</i>.<br />
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His answers has really enlightened me. He said,<br />
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And then it hit me! I only became a mother for not even a year...and my so called "research" is based on GOOGLE. And these doctors have studied years and years and have treated many people successfully...why on earth would I listened to the people on internet and let my innocent baby bare the pain and suffer?! :(<br />
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Then when I was back from the hospital that day, I called my good friend Farhana as she has a son who has eczema and a niece that has a severe case of eczema too. I wanted to know what did she do and her sister in law did to cure or control her daughter's eczema. After chatting for a bit, she said<br />
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<i>"Ala babe...don't worry too much about the steroid. I dulu pun macam you. Avoiding steroid etc. True, steroid is bad...true, it is a manmade medicine..so it has a lot of flaws/side effects...but you must also remember that it is also Allah who gave people the knowledge in creating the steroid. Maybe for now memang itu je cara nak kurangkan the inflammation? I'm not asking you to use it everyday. Don't abuse it la.. Just use it a tiny bit to make the irritation and inflammation a little less. Then once the skin got better, try avoiding what could trigger the eczema. You're the mother, so you need to know what could trigger his eczema. Then try to avoid it. That's how you can control and manage it... Inshaallah everything will be okay"</i>.</blockquote>
Then it hit me again...hmmm yeah, <i>whyyyyy</i> did I hate steroid so much again? heh.<br />
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So... after that phone call, I began using the steroid <i><u>properly</u></i>. Last time I only used it like one or two days, then I stopped before the skin has really really healed because I was too paranoid of using the steroid for too long. Thus, the eczema was not exactly vanished, and then after a few days it will start appearing again and again.. Then I get depressed again. This process has been repeating for months! haha xD<br />
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Thus after talking to Farhana, I started using the steroid <i>properly</i> everyday for almost two weeks. I think it was about 12 days. I used it at night time only. Until his skin has finally become very smooth and pretty again. At the same time I continue with my routine that I've been doing for quite awhile : -<br />
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<li><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>And lastly I would apply the Bud's <i>Super Soothing Rescue Lotion</i> on top of the coconut oil. </b>I'd put quite a<b> thick amount </b>of those two; <b>the coconut oil and the Bud's lotion</b>...especially on the eczema part. (During the worst outbreak, I used one tube of this lotion for a week! Cepat sangat habis because this was the only lotion that really really work wonders!)</span></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Then I'd give him one teaspoon of the coconut oil for him to consume. Twice a day. </span></b></li>
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<li><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Then at night time when he's asleep, I apply <b>a tiny bit of Hydrocortisone ointment on the eczema part. I'd apply the steroid only when the eczema was quite bad</b>. Otherwise, I would only do the routine that I just mentioned.<b> </b>Every single day for two months.</span></li>
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I religiously did all these until his skin has become normal and pretty again. Now, I only maintain it by using the coconut oil and Bud's lotion. The main point here is to <b>avoid dry skin</b>. Always moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Buy great moisturizers! Try all brands in the market to find out which ones are the best for your baby's skin as different product may have different effects on skin! So buy a really great moisturizer. This is the single most important step in minimizing your baby’s eczema. Do not underestimate this! This needs to be part of your daily routine with your baby! Also, watch what you (if you're breastfeeding) or your baby eats. Avoid all the allergic triggers.<br />
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As of now, my baby still consume the coconut oil. Every day. He loves it too much! haha.. I'm not sure if that is also one of the contributing factors that has made his skin very soft or what. But I also manage his eczema by avoiding the things that could trigger his eczema which are dairy products, eggs, hot weather/places, food that contain MSG, processed foods, making him stress, and avoiding people from kissing him too much or him touching dirty stuff like dust or unwashed/uncleaned items, etc.. And most importantly, cut his fingernails often! Do not let your eczema baby scratch the part where they have the redness. It'll become worse! >_<<br />
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So far this method works for me. At least his eczema is controllable for now... I'm still waiting for the day to come when his eczema is completely gone from his body and he can eat anything and berjemur tengah panas! LOL. They said it'll be gone in time. Maybe when he's a bit older he'll outgrow it I guess... So in the mean time, I'll just avoid the things that could trigger it and also I would just continue with what I'm doing now. But at least when there's redness, I am not that paranoid as much as I did back then. Mak dah relax sikit...haha<br />
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My baby today at 18 months old!</div>
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I hope this helps. Don't worry too much mommies. I understand you can't stand the pain...looking at your innocent child crying, screaming and scratching. But inshaallah it'll get better in time. I'm sharing all these to let you know that there's HOPE! And your baby WILL get better inshaallah!<br />
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For years and years my obsession with beauty and makeup is driven by insecurity. From a very young age, (around 12 years old) I’ve been in a constant state of wanting to look "perfect". Maybe because I was surrounded with negative people.. People who told me I'm ugly. People who told me I should be looking like <i>her</i>. People who said I can't do this and that. People who told me I'm not good enough.. and et cetera. Hence I always wanting to look better. Never feeling good enough with myself.<br />
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But as I grew older, things changed. Probably because I've been surrounding myself with positive, happy people. I don't really feel the same way I did when I was younger.. I chose to surround myself with phenomenal people who are confident and secure enough to know that there is enough room for all of us to make it to the finish line! And I learned that empowered women never bring each other down. They empower women to do more, to see more and to be more!<br />
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Sometimes I ask myself - do I want to wear make up because it makes me happy, or because I don’t feel good enough without it? Well..to be honest, I love being all girly and pretty. But I don't wear make up to impress others. I just wear them to make myself happy and feel good.<br />
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But the truth is, we all have been flogged with the idea that to look beautiful we need to look a certain way... thin/slim, youthful, smooth-skinned, fair-skinned, big-eyed, pointy/small-nosed, silky-haired, etc. As contradictory as it sounds, the individual is slowly becoming the determining factor in cultural standards of being pretty.<br />
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Blogging has actually enabled me to kinda break the beauty mould in order to have an influential voice. I used to be really insecure with the way I look...But now, I don't really feel the need to be in certain size and shape, I don't need to have the most fair skinned and I certainly don't need to be perfect all the time to have a voice. I just need to be me. We all know that beauty is only skin deep. What's more important is to be kind and be your beautiful self!<br />
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I love the fact that technology these days is allowing a more diverse expression of beauty. I think that technology is creating a more open and accessible beauty culture now.. Which I love so much! We embrace individual beauty and find our own ‘beauty tribe’ online! It's amazing to see different shapes, sizes, colors influencing others! At the end of the day, the most important women to impress is the one in the mirror! ^_^<br />
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The real beauty is all about celebrating the unique splendor of every woman and enabling them to express their identity in the mode that they choose, rather than undermining their confidence. So let us embrace the diversity! Everyone know that true beauty comes from within. And with the right skincare products, it'll help making you feel good by bringing your beauty to the surface! ;)<br />
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We all know that skin is the foundation of all the beauty in the beauty industry. Feeling beautiful is powerful. It is vital to your health and well-being. Every woman deserves access to the best skin care possible, be it science, aesthetics and knowledge! Thus it's important to choose products that actually work for your skin!<br />
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Beauty remedy can be such a therapeutic experience that makes you feel so good about yourself and inspires confidence, and your unique style and most importantly restore radiance! With the new Olay Miracle Duo skincare, this product offers advanced anti-ageing skin care that help regenerate skin’s appearance without drastic measures. Healthy beautiful skin that is radiant, soft and smooth! ^_^<br />
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It has been awhile now since I last wrote a review on beauty product.. So today, I'll be giving my thoughts on these two products from Olay. I've been using the Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre Essence and Micro-Sculpting Night Cream for awhile now.. These two products are somewhat thin and quite light. They both go on so smoothly on the skin. It’s like patting a silky, liquefied cloud-pudding onto your face. Oh, heavenly!<br />
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With my combination skin type and the recent deathly-humid weather, I decided to use this duo as a final moisturizing step in my night routine because of its ingredients and, well, it says “Night Cream” on it. Lol. Anyway, I am in LOVE with these products!! I recently added the Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre Essence to my daily skin routine (day and night) and I'm loving the result I'm seeing, My skin is glowing!<br />
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After cleansing the face and using my toner, I apply this <span style="text-align: left;">Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre Essence</span> before applying my night serum and night cream moisturizer. </div>
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This Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence is a facial essence designed to be used in conjunction with a daily skin care regimen to help boost skin cell metabolism and renewal. The essence starts the renewal of a million surface cells and helps visibly reduce fine lines, pores and firms the skin. It penetrates quickly, leaving behind hydrated, smooth and supple skin.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">The bottle dropper is genius, when you open the lid it draws the serum into the dropper providing the perfect amount to cover my face and neck, it is a clear serum with a nice consistency that the product doesn't run everywhere and covers the skin smoothly. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">It's so easy to dispense the product with a push of the applicator.. </span><span style="text-align: left;">The pump makes it very hygienic to use and it dispenses just the right amount of product.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Testing on my hands for you to have a clearer visual of them!
I find that the fragrance is very subtle too, which is great as it isn't overpowering. My face is looking and feeling so smooth, and bright and I feel like I am glowing when I apply this product!</span></div>
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Look at that sheer light texture! I<span style="text-align: left;">t has a runny gel texture that is easily absorbed by the skin. I like how my skin feels moisturized and dewy after I use this pre-essence.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div>
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After applying the Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre Essence and my night serum, I apply the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Night Cream as a final step in my night routine. This cream also has the highest concentration of their signature amino-peptide complex and Hydra-Firming Complex to hydrate all night long. This is perfect to use with the Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre Essence as they both can work together so perfectly. </div>
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Now let me show you the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Night Cream.
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<span style="text-align: left;">This night cream is actually more like a gel-type moisture cream that soothes the skin with a cool and invigorating texture. It luxuriously hydrates and supplies moisture and soothes the skin with a non-sticky, refreshing texture</span></div>
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The texture of this night cream is thicker than the pre-essence and it takes a little bit more time to absorb. Some gel products feel sticky though..and I am happy to tell you guys that this product doesn't feel that way at all!</div>
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This is a luxurious moisturizing and hydrating cream for soft and plump skin. It gives you long lasting moisture with strong hydrating effect and a rich texture to refine rough skin into smooth radiant skin! It absorbs so quickly and hydrates all night long!! </div>
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After using these two in my skincare regime for awhile now, I can see that my face felt a bit plumper and firmer..and certainly more hydrated than usual when I woke up. Normally I had greasy skin when I woke up..but after applying these two, my face is somewhat glowing! It does provide moisture and hydration. So it's perfect for our hot and humid weather because the product don't feel heavy or sticky. I would highly recommend this for women who would like to prevent fine lines caused by dryness! I also love that I did not break out from using these products too! My skin is so sensitive that sometimes if I change skincare products so often, I'll break out like crazy! But with these two, none! In fact, I am glowing!! Love it! :)</div>
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The new Olay Miracle Duo range renews from within, plumping surface cells for a dramatic
transformation without the need for fillers. The result is a stunning, youthful skin that is proven to look up to 10 years younger. Let's not settle for less. Let's be the <b>#BestBeautiful</b> you can be!<br />
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Oh and check out their products here!
<a href="https://www.everydayme.com.my/olay">https://www.everydayme.com.my/olay</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">XOXO,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Shazzy.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173613927225562732.post-80642096520872904652016-08-15T09:18:00.000-07:002017-04-17T19:22:09.174-07:00Get Ready To Wonderstruck With These Extraordinary Ipoh Hotels!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
You know that blissful feeling when you wake up after a long night’s sleep in a hotel bed, slip into your warm fuzzy hotel-issued slippers and robe...and think, why can't we wake up like this every morning?! Ahhhhh.. the joy of staying in an amazing hotel room! Now I'm planning to have a little family trip in the next couple of months.. We are still contemplating on where to stay. So get ready to wonderstruck with these extraordinary Ipoh Hotels that I wanted to share with you guys!<br />
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<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Ipoh" target="_blank">Ipoh</a> is commonly known as the gateway to Cameron Highland. Even so, this city has a special charm that makes Ipoh is worth to be selected as your favorite holiday destination.<br />
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Join the whole package of adventurous nature, stunning Orang Asli culture, mouth-watering delicacies, and artistic city, there are various Ipoh Hotels ready to pamper you.<br />
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Commit to the perfectness, these <a href="http://www.traveloka.com/en-my/hotel/malaysia/city/ipoh-107981" target="_blank">special Ipoh Hotels</a> are presented extraordinary. The charm of each hotel will surely make you wonderstruck! Be ready! Apart from these hotels, you can simply check <a href="https://www.traveloka.com/en-my">https://www.traveloka.com/en-my</a> for more.<br />
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<b><u>Ipoh Bali Hotel</u></b><br />
<i>Lorong Cheah Cheang Lim 12A, Off Jalan Tambun </i><br />
Here is the place for embracing Bali taste in Malaysia. Built into Bali architecture, using original material from the god's island, the guest can experience remarkable times in Ipoh. The hotel tastefully decorated with antique yet luxurious wooden furniture, also beautified with 60-year-old Frangipani trees to freshen the ambiance.<br />
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The Bali taste Ipoh hotel hosts 12 rooms with the tropical setting and features plush amenities in 4-star hotel standard, comprising AC, TV with satellite Astro, minibar, electric kettle, Wi-Fi, in-room safe, and ironing facilities. Selected rooms come with balcony or garden with pleasant lounge, also the bathroom with bathtub. The facilities comprise spa and salon, also a restaurant with stunning rooftop venues.<br />
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<b><u>M Boutique Hotel Ipoh</u></b><br />
<i>2 Hala Datuk 5, Off Jalan Leong Boon Swee </i><br />
This boutique hotel will surprise you with the eclectic concept. The appearance of this hotel really looks like a high-class boutique that mixing the Malaysia's colonial heritage to the modern urban decoration. Each floor is tastefully designed in distinctive theme. The first floor is Adventure Themed inspired by the Malaysia's Safari Expedition circa 1800's, the second floor is more majestic embracing the industrial era, whereas the third floor is Excelsior Themed with vibrantly colorful display fashioned with butterflies.<br />
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The outstanding Ipoh hotel hosts nearly 100 eclectic rooms complemented with amenities that suits to the urban traveler, such as TV, minibar, USB port, Wi-Fi, and in-room safe. As the additional features, there are Oldtown White Coffee Grand as the dining outlet, Myth Eatery and Bar that offers continental delicacies, also M Shop to cater the shopping lover.<br />
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<b><u>The Happy 8 Retreat</u></b><br />
This is the Ipoh hotel with an outstanding combination of art, nature, and technology. Stepping inside the hotel brings you surrounded by nature and art. From the facade to the interior are designed with artistic taste, showing the natural theme using such as wooden and stone material.<br />
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There are 2 the Happy 8 Retreat hotel in Ipoh: one at Pasir Putih (at Jalan Shah Bandar, Taman Happy) offering exclusively 5 guestrooms feature a private garden with bamboo trees and outdoor bathtub. The other is at Old Town (Market Street no.46), offering 13 artistic guestrooms with modern amenities, pervades TV, electric kettle, and minibar. The property has an on-site restaurant to humor the guest, together with a bar and coffee cafe. There is also yoga class to complete your retreat here.
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<b><u>Sarang Paloh Heritage Stay & Event Hall</u></b><br />
<i>Jalan Sultan Iskandar 16 </i><br />
The heritage Ipoh hotel consistently presents the outstanding culture of Ipoh Old Town. It is housed inside the iconic Yick Woh and Oversea Building, may take you back to the old era of 1930 while step inside the property. The decoration is full of antique wooden furniture from the old days. Most former guests compliments the rustic setting and the quiet environment at the Sarang Paloh Heritages Stay since the name "Sarang" means "nest" that literally images the essential of the nest as the perfect place for staying and living.<br />
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The entire rooms are tastefully decorated with wooden material and warm golden lighting. The concept is inspired by various resident birds of Perak. Some amenities you get inside the room are AC, TV, Wi-Fi, electric kettle, and in-room safe. Tropical garden, coffee lounge, and event hall are also available in this 4-star Ipoh hotel.<br />
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Oh decisions..decisions! xD<br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">XOXO,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Shazzy.</span></div>
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Becoming a first-time parent has a somewhat weird feeling associated to it. On one hand, it’s really exciting, and on the other, it can be quite nerve wrecking! For me, I was particularly overwhelmed with the sheer amount of baby products out there and the different variations of a particular baby product. At that time, like Shazwani did in her post <a href="http://www.shazwanihamid.com/2015/03/baby-gears-i-like.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #741b47;">here</span></a>, I had also created a list of baby products I should be getting for the new addition to the family. However, when I started going through my list, I faced a major hurdle when it came to the strollers. There were just way too many strollers to choose from, so my husband and I ended up spending a good amount of time researching to make sure we picked out the best stroller for our first child. It was during then when we figured that we should create a resource to help parents pick out the right stroller for their family’s needs; and that’s how <a href="http://www.mommystroller.com/" target="_blank">Mommy Stroller </a>came about.<br />
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Instead of providing tips on how one can pick out the right stroller for their needs, I thought it’d be fun to contribute a guest post on how NOT to pick the right stroller. These are common mistakes made by many parents, so be sure to not practice them. Let’s dive in!<br />
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<b>#1 Purchasing the Cheapest or the Most Expensive Stroller </b><br />
Depending on individual circumstances, different parents have different shopping preferences. Most however opt to go for the cheapest (to save money) stroller, while others go for the most expensive (supposedly “best”) stroller. Unfortunately, neither one of these reasons for buying a stroller work well.
The right way to shop for a stroller is by figuring what your needs are and how you really plan to use the stroller. After all, you don’t want to end up spending $500 on a <a href="http://www.mommystroller.com/best-double-jogging-stroller-reviews/" target="_blank">double jogging stroller</a> when you won’t be using it to jog or explore the outdoors with your little ones. In such a case, a <a href="http://www.mommystroller.com/best-double-umbrella-strollers/" target="_blank">double umbrella stroller</a> would likely work best.<br />
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<b>#2 Picking Something that Meet Your Immediate Needs </b><br />
Another great way to pick a stroller you don’t need is by picking a stroller only to meet your immediate needs. This will meet your needs in the short term, but may or may not in the long term. The most common mistake I’ve seen involves parents who do child planning and know that they will be having more kids in the near future, but still end up purchasing a single, non-expandable stroller for their first child. Such a purchase usually only lasts less than a year, up to the point when the second child arrives.
If you know beforehand that you will be having more kids in the near futures, it’s best to get an expandable stroller like the Baby Jogger City Select. You can read my review of this stroller here.<br />
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<b>#3 Buying a Stroller That Comes with All the Fancy Features</b><br />
The innovation and new designs in the stroller industry are pretty amazing, especially if you compare strollers a few years back and those that are in the market today. There are even self-folding strollers out in the market today! Amazing right?
While all these fancy features are “nice to have”, they are rarely essentials. In fact, if you’re like me, you’ll rarely make use of these features even if you had a fancy stroller. I would recommend going over what is important to you and from there, pick out a stroller that matches your needs (rather than wants) as closely as possible. For example, if all you are looking for is an umbrella stroller that you can use to run errands, you can get a pretty high quality stroller for less than $150 versus a fancy stroller that can almost double the cost.<br />
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Yes, stroller selection is extremely confusing given the number of options out there. However, that shouldn’t be an excuse or reason that parents use when they end up picking a stroller they don’t need. The truth is, even with all the many different stroller choices out there, with some planning and rational thinking, every parent should be able to pick out the right stroller that meets the needs of their family pretty easily.
So, the next time you want to purchase a stroller (or any baby product for that matter), be sure to go over the 3 points discussed in this post to help steer you towards the right product.
What about you – have you bought a baby product that you were excited at the time of buying but just don’t find a use for it after a while?<br />
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<b> Who’s the Writer?</b><br />
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Evelyn is the main person behind Mommy Stroller, which focuses on helping parents figure out which stroller they should get. Evelyn and her husband, Paul, decided to blog about strollers after the overwhelming feeling they experienced when trying to pick out their first stroller. Both of them enjoy spending time with family and friend, live music, and going on jogs with their kids (in a stroller).
You can also connect with the Mommy Stroller crew on <a href="https://twitter.com/mommy_stroller" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommystroller/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Mommy-Stroller-520663864755607/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173613927225562732.post-51389993920963369862016-07-16T09:13:00.000-07:002017-04-17T19:25:55.336-07:00Ariani Lebaran 2016!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Assalamualaikum and hello!<br />
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First off, Selamat Hari Raya! Wow...we're already in the mid of Syawal month. Cepatnya masa...Rasa macam baru je Ramadhan! huhu.. So far, this year our Raya was not really meriah as before because Ayden had chickenpox just a week before Raya! So we had to quarantine him from everyone with kids, thus no beraya for us! Sobs...<br />
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I was so excited for this year's Raya because Ayden can finally walk! (Last Raya he was just 2 months old!) So that means he can now wear the classic Baju Melayu with songkok and sandals! Awww..cuteness! And of course, mummy also bought a lot of Baju Raya with shawls/scarves too! Mana lagi kalau bukan pergi beli dekat Jakel Mall kan! Semua ada..senang! hehe<br />
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Oh my god... Boleh gila kalau pergi Jakel. Semua nakkkk! haha. Especially kalau pergi Ariani! I gotta say, I really love Ariani’s new range of satin printed scarves! Very pretty!!! I seriously had a hard time choosing which one to get! So I ended up with 5! Heeee<br />
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Me wearing one of my Ariani purchases on the first day of Raya! I love this range! The lace look so real! - It's a printed shawl by the way!</div>
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Anyway, a few weeks ago I got the invitation to the Ariani Lebaran Fashion Show! The amazing event was held at The Grand Ballroom, St. Regis Hotel in KL, just a couple of weeks before Ramadhan.<br />
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Wearing Ariani square series scarf!</div>
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Sat next to the beautiful<a href="http://aliltlebitofeverything.blogspot.my/" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #a64d79;">twin sisters</span></a><span style="color: #a64d79;">!</span></div>
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Ariani’s lebaran collection this year featured a combination of beautiful colours, materials and prints that are more unique, modern and elegant, with over 100 designs to choose from. Ranging from shawls to instant hijabs, Ariani 2016 Lebaran Collection includes hijabs in pastel and vibrant colours which are available in both plain and printed options, with price starting from just RM69.<br />
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In conjunction with Ramadhan this year, Ariani also featured a beautiful collection of telekung, known as <i>Tarawikh Telekung Ariani X Siti Nurhaliza</i>. This telekung collection is made from soft and comfortable materials, and they come in various designs and colours.<br />
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The last part of the fashion show is Ariani’s ready-to-wear collection. This year’s theme is <i>Glam Lebaran</i> and there are several special collections including <i>The Maya Series</i>, <i>The Blooming Series</i> as well as <i>The Chantilly Series</i>, which are priced affordably, starting from only RM179!
There’s also <i>The Premium Series</i> RTW collection, which is specially designed for those who loves a bit of luxury and exclusivity. I love the minimal and elegant designs in this collection!<br />
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These are some of my fave collection. SO pretty!!<br />
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Oh by the way! Ariani ready-to-wear collection is also available in plus sizes! Yay! We are all shaped so differently so having a choice of sizes ranging from XS to XXXL is just great! I love how everyone just cheered and clapped loudly when the curvy models strutted down the runway. Yes, it's pretty refreshing to get to see real people with real body on the runway! Heeee<br />
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In case you guys still looking for Open House Raya outfits and shawls, Ariani RTW boutique is located at Wisma Jakel Shah Alam. Some of the Lebaran collections are also available online at <a href="http://www.arianionline.my/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">www.arianionline.my</span></a>. Go check it out!<br />
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<i>*Official photos taken from Galeri Ariani Instagram. </i><br />
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Remember last time <a href="http://www.shazwanihamid.com/2015/11/ayden-iskandars-aqiqah-ceremony.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">we did Ayden's Aqiqah</span> </a>at 9Kedondong, Ampang? Well..apparently they don't just cater for weddings and events only..they also have a buffet feast for this Ramadhan!! At only <b>RM 55 nett,</b> you can eat everything that they have to offer!<br />
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So last Thursday we went there to check out their Ramadhan Buffet..we were there a wee bit late because of the traffic jam! Huuuu. You know how KL traffic can be kan... What else is new? Lol. I think we arrived around 7.40 pm kot? Not that late, but we had to break our fast in the car first. haha. A little tip, always have dates and water in the car during this month! xD<br />
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Anyway, this place is in Ampang Hilir...at Jalan Kedondong. It's a big white bungalow house, number 9. Hence their name; 9Kedondong. So this place being in the heart of KL city, I think it's just perfect for people who work in the KL area and don't know where else to break fast during the weekdays! Murah, sedap, dekat! Wah...dah macam tagline iklan apa je ni...hehe. But they're open during weekends too!<br />
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For me, for the price of RM 55 nett (adult) and RM 28 (Child: 7-12 years old), their variety of food is pretty awesome! Look!<br />
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They have the Live Cook Stall where they serve Mee Goreng Mamak and Kuey Teow Goreng. They have the Desserts Stall, Rojak Stall, Drinks Stall, and Cucur Stall. - Their Goreng Pisang and Cucur Udang is the besssssstttt! Me likey! They also have the Sup Stall as well, where you can get Soto, Sup Daging, Mee Sup and Bihun Sup there.</div>
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Having a baby has changed my life 360 degree! There's no such thing as me-time anymore, and I lose lotsa sleep of course, and I definitely don't get to go to the bathroom alone anymore and taking a shower is kinda like a luxury not a necessity! haha. And one thing for sure, I definitely don't really spend hours in the kitchen to prepare and cook food! It's either I'd order a take out, or I'd just eat simple food like breads or if I really have to cook, I'd make sure it's fast, easy and convenient! In this case, I'd use an automatic cooking solution of course!<br />
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You know last time, the air fryers are all the rage in cooking! No more dunking food in deep fat. Which is so great because less oil equals healthy food! And now, we have the fully automatic stir fryers guys! Which is so awesome too, because now you can <b>stir fry, pan fry, saute, toast, and braise </b>using less oil as well, with no fume and stains on your kitchen walls! How awesome is that!! - This is a fast, convenient and awesomer<i> </i>way to cook! Oh, gotta love technology!<br />
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Recently I got my hands on the new KHIND Stir Fryer! It is one of their Signature Series collection. There are 6 products under KHIND Signature Series. They are the Stir Fryer, Hand Blender, Bread Toaster, Coffee Maker, Noodle Cooker, and Jug Kettle. This premium collection is designed to combine both contemporary and luxurious exterior, just perfect for any kitchen! This series is all about stainless steel and the premium outlook, yet affordable by every household!<br />
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I have been using this KHIND Stir Fryer for quite awhile now.. And I have to say I super love this product!!! I can just set the time to cook something...and leave it, and go check on my baby (Read: He's at that separation anxiety stage). So having this kind of technology really really save my life! I just<i> throw </i>everything in the pan and I can do my thing without any worries that I'll over cook or something! Just set the time and it'll cook everything by itself! It is soooo easy to use! And the best thing about this Stir Fryer is that it is super easy to clean! Since becoming a mom, I love everything that doesn't stick and easy to wash! My time is precious! haha </div>
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Anyway, let me share with you guys a simple but delicious recipe I made using KHIND Stir Fryer; my all time favourite Macaroni & Cheese with chicken</div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">The ingredients:</span></u></b></div>
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<li>1 tbsp chopped garlic</li>
<li>3 tbsp chopped yellow onion</li>
<li>50g butter</li>
<li>2 tsp salt</li>
<li>1 tbsp of coarse dry parsley</li>
<li>1 tbsp of coarse dry coriander leaves</li>
<li>1 cup of water</li>
<li>1 cup of milk</li>
<li>some shredded mozarella cheese </li>
<li>1 cup diced chicken breasts</li>
<li>3 slices chicken ham</li>
<li>3 cups macaroni</li>
<li>3 slices of cheese</li>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;"> Instructions:</span></u></b><br />
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Press the ON button and press the "BRAISE" function</div>
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Add chicken breasts</div>
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Look! It doesn't stick!!! Sooo easy to clean, I love! What a great invention! <i>Campak-campak all the ingredients...and tadaaaa masak sendiri within 15 minutes!</i> haha </div>
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A five star classic mac-n-cheese recipe that's so delicious and so easy to make. Having this can make my Saturday Night more fun while watching <i>The Vampire Diaries!</i> hehe</div>
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Hahahaha<br />
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Sorry, but a lot has been going on in my life this year! (and last year) Life has been quite tough and busy these days. tsk. I really have no time (well..more like energy) to sit down for a couple of hours and update here. Heck, I never really watched the TV anymore. I would just sleep on my free time! haha. Penat gila ok! *cries*<br />
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Anyway, why the hiatus? Well... we moved to a new house last year, so being the OCD girl that I am, I've been quite busy for that..and then we have been changing maids 2 times, (Just unlucky I guess. Sigh) then I quit my job and took care of my baby all by myself.. and most of all, I've been coping with my baby's severe case of eczema for 8 to 9 months straight. It really tore me apart when seeing your children is sick. It's like your heart is being ripped out when you see all the blood, tears and scream.<br />
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I was depressed. I felt alone. And sad.....<br />
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Thus, no mood to write. Penat gila ok every week pergi hospital...few nights tak tido, etc. It's a continuous process of stress and cries for months and monthsssss... I was emotionally and mentally drained. I would never want anyone to go through what I've been through. But alhamdullilah...thank God he's all better now. Just a mild case. Not a severe one like last time... But I'm still tired. Not just physically..but mentally as well. When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. Right?<br />
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Anyway, insha allah I will share what I did to heal his eczema problem in my next post.<br />
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God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sunshine without rain..but He did promise strength for the day and light for the way. <i>"Verily, After Hardship Comes Ease"</i>. Quran: 94:6.<br />
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Insha Allah.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173613927225562732.post-67097661774647260422015-12-31T00:00:00.000-08:002016-06-08T17:50:15.288-07:00Ayden's Birth Story<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The year 2015 is coming to an end.. and I just realized I still haven't update Ayden's birth story here! haha. Honestly they've been in the draft for too long, thus I thought I'm saving it for my last post for 2015, as he really is the highlight of my year! *first time mom syndrome* hehe. Anyway...here is my birth story! Finally! ;p<br />
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Actually, I wanted to have a 100% natural birth without any drugs (or at least less drugs) for my first child. Although I know that that's quite impossible when you're going to have your baby in a hospital, but I still wanted things to be as natural as possible so I began educating and preparing myself. I didn't want to blindly accept what the doctor suggested me to do because I believe that birth is a natural process...and it should not be treated like it's a "disease" or something. I am healthy and <i>inshaallah</i> I believe that my body will know what it's supposed to do. So I don't feel right about drugging my body and baby. And I don't like to just accept whatever that the doctor said because this is my body and I feel like I need to know everything, the pros and cons..the side effect, etc. So I attended a breastfeeding class, a Hypnobirthing class, I listened to the pregnancy affirmation everyday since I entered the third trimester, I watched loads of birthing videos since the day I found out that I was pregnant, learned about the many comfortable labor positions and the breathing techniques, I ate and drank lotsa natural herbs to ease the labor and I talked to a few people who has done the natural birth.<br />
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So I thought I had a birth plan. I didn't want an induction, I want my labor to be in any position I wanted, I want my baby to be immediately put on my chest, delay cord clamping and no pain meds to name a few...<br />
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I really really wanted as natural, calm and confident birth as I could, after watching and hearing people's stories and experiences. In fact, I am so excited for labor to come because I really want to experience it! haha. My friends say I'm weird! But when you watch women giving birth for <b>every day</b> since day 1 of pregnancy..You just can't wait for your turn! hehe. I really was so excited for it to happen... Call me crazy, but I think birth is a beautiful thing to see! All that blood or scream didn't really bother me. I cry every time I see a woman giving birth to her child. It's just a magical moment...seeing them meet for the first time! Awww... Allah has created us women to be able to bring another human being into this world! So amazing, mashaallah! Plus.... besar sangat pahala melahirkan anak. So..ok la kan kalau sakit sikit? heheh<br />
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Anyway I also found out about Hypnobabies when I was about 9 month pregnant. I got all the home study material and dove right in. I read the entire book every night before bed, which educated me on so many different things and I also started listening to the tracks to learn about the deep relaxation. I didn’t know how well this would work for me since you’re supposed to start the program pretty early in the pregnancy, but when I was falling asleep while listening to the tracks, I knew it was doing something! Or maybe because by the time you've reached the 9th month milestone, you are always so tired and sleepy! haha<br />
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My due date was supposed to be on the 1st May 2015. But....my baby loved sitting inside my tummy a little longer, he decided to make the big entrance about a week after that! hehe. Tu pun, kena paksa dia keluar.. Most of my friends had their baby at 37 or 38 weeks. Even both my sisters had their babies at 38 weeks.. So I thought mine would be on the 37 or 38 weeks as well. So since the beginning of the 37th week, I was really prepared mentally, emotionally and physically for my labor to come. I'm waiting for all the signals. Braxton Hicks or contraction, or mucus/bloody show or water to break...or just anything at all. After weeks of anticipation....still no signs, nothing! >_< <br />
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I still feel fine. I feel normal. And I feel like having another round of ice cream some more. heh<br />
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By the time I reached 39 weeks, I am quite frustrated that my baby still didn't want to come out and meet me! I gave up my VIP seats for Backstreet Boys World Tour Concert because I thought my water would break during that concert! haha. Oh man...I really wished I didn't sell the tickets and went to the concert! I so wanna meet Kevin and Brian! Lol :D<br />
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So after passing my due date, on the 3rd May we went for a fetal monitoring tests. The test showed my baby has very good levels of amniotic fluid and great heart beat which means he's receiving plenty of oxygen and moving well. But my doctor said if he's not here by 4th or 5th May, I have to go to the hospital for induction on the 6 or 7th May. At this point I was so frustrated. I didn't want any of the drug. Not because I am afraid or anything...but because I really wanted and hoped for a natural, no drug birth after reading so many stories on natural birth. Plus, everybody I knew keep on telling me that induction is really really REALLY painful because you're going to have contraction <i>all the time!</i> And it's kinda like you're forcing your body and baby to start labor when he and your body are not quite ready yet. So it could lead to labor being too long and painful...or, the thing I don't want the most; emergency cesarean...tskk. I was soooo nervous about getting induced! I really didn't want it to happen because I'm afraid that I won't be able to bear the pain and then I may ended up taking the epidural or even worse, I may have to go under the knife!<br />
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I talked to the doctor to wait a little more. I said I want to try until at least I am 41 weeks and 3 days... But he was away on that 12th May onwards... He said his last day before he's off for a week would be on the Friday 8th May. So the last day that I should be at the hospital would be 7th May if I wanted him to deliver my baby. Hmm......<br />
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I was getting pretty frustrated at this point actually, because I was over 40 weeks, yet no signs at all. And then I was 41 weeks and my doctor suggested me to have my baby before his holiday. -__-'<br />
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It was so important for me to go into labor on my own and I tried really hard to avoid induction. However, when nothing was working to get it going, I just couldn’t go on any longer. The baby was still not ready to see the world so we just have to force it to come out and say hello..<br />
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I had pretty much been pregnant for 10 months! The doctor gave us a few more days to wait and try to induce labor naturally. Believe me we've tried EVERYTHING that is on the list/book that says natural ways to induce labor, to avoid me turning myself into the hospital, asking for induction. But....I guess Allah has written when exactly my baby would be born... <i>Semua dah tertulis, termaktub</i>. Hence, on that 7th May after going for a jog that morning, after cleaning the toilets in the afternoon and ate more than 20 pieces of dates and pineapples, still no signs of labor at all... So I gave up and didn't want to risk my child's life. Off we went to the hospital.<br />
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So we took the bag that I've packed 4 weeks ago, and drove straight to Prince Court Medical Centre. We arrived at 8.00 pm on that Thursday. At this point, I really didn't care about natural labor whatsoever. I just want to meet my baby! Induce pun induce lahhh... Just do anything, asalkan keluar si comel ni! huhu..<br />
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Husband asked me, <i>"Do you want to eat anything before your pantang starts?"</i> I said NO! Look at my size..I've done eating my whole life! Please just send me to the labor room naowww, I tak sabar nak beranak ni! hahaha.<br />
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We went straight to Level 6 to register and check in to the Junior Suite Room. I brought <span style="color: #741b47;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/1bT58orurqkQe-yf_eENuR1qJeHvHwRTohcds0/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #741b47;">all 4 bags</span></a> </span>with me. That night I feel like going to a hotel/vacation instead of a hospital because I was really excited instead of feeling nervous about my labor. It's like going for an adventure! hahahah<br />
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After we have settled down and make ourselves comfortable, the nurse came in at <b>9.10 pm</b>, to check the opening of my cervix. I was only 1.5 cm dilated. Then at <b>9.30 pm</b> she did the CTG scan for about 30 minutes, and later started to jab me for an IV.<br />
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At <b>10.00 pm</b> the nurse came in to insert the Pitocin in my body. What's a Pitocin, my friend asked me.. - Well it's a synthetic version of oxytocin hormone, which runs around your body to make your uterus contract! Thus, labor might be on the way! God bless technology. LOL<br />
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But I <span style="text-align: center;">wish she would just break my water instead of giving me that pill to start my contraction. It really felt uncomfortable. I hated it. She said this would start the contraction/surge.. but I still haven't had any contraction or feel anything for a few hours... <i>Tipu punya ubat!</i> Pffft.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">At <b>11.00 pm</b>, another nurse came in to do the CTG scan again. At this time, my husband is already asleep...and I'm so jealous because I couldn't sleep at all. That damn pill is making my down there felt really really uncomfortable! </span><span style="text-align: center;">The nurse asked me to sleep because tomorrow would be my big day so I need as much rest as I could. She said she will wake me up at 5.00 am to check whether I am making any progress. Buttttttt.......I couldn't sleep at all! Not because my husband is snoring so loudly, but because I have mixed feelings. Sad, excited, happy, afraid, anxious, tak sabar...etc! When I'm excited, I really really can't sleep! The same thing happened a day before my wedding! LOL</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Anyway...so I was wide awake that night... The whole 6 hours I was watching TV, reading back my post on pregnancy, reciting all the necessary <i>surahs</i> for ease labor, reminiscing my sweet moments with my husband...and imagining how my labor would be like...</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Suddenly at <b>4.40 am</b>, somebody knocked my door and wished <i>"Good Morning!"</i>. I was like, huh? already? But I didn't feel a thing yet??! - She did a CTG scan again.. And after that, at <b>5.03 am</b>, she came in again and checked my cervix whether I am making any progress.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Well, I was STILL 1.5 cm dilated. No wonder I didn't feel a thing! My body didn't react to the pill I guess? So she said she will insert another one later! Oh man...I hated her! </span><br />
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At <b>5.55 am</b> she came in to do another CTG scan. And at around <b>6.20 am</b>, she gave me this pill that made me poop 10 minutes after taking it...so I won't be pooping while pushing my baby when I'm in labor later on. Yep. Labor is not a really a beautiful thing to see actually. haha<br />
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Then after Subuh prayer, I walked around the room a lot, hoping that my cervix would open some more..and that I'd feel the contraction so I won't need another induction. I even did the <i>jalan itik</i> for an hour around the room until I was so tired. I didn't sleep that night so I don't have much energy left actually.<br />
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At <b>8.</b><b>15 am </b>they sent me to the labor room. I was quite surprised as I didn't think I was in labor yet? I asked the nurse, she said I will be spending the whole day there, waiting for labor... I was like wow, okayyyy... What if somebody else is dilated at 9 -10 cm and ready to push? I'm only 1.5 cm and already being sent to the labor room? Are they going to speed up my labor by doing cesarean instead? That was my very thought! haha. She laughed at my questions and said, <i>"Don't worry we have plenty of labor rooms. Plus, today all the women in labors are all under the same doctor as yours. So everything will be ok"</i>. Dalam hati, hmm...memang doctor ni plan nak beranakkan semua patient dia sebelum dia cuti la tu...<br />
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She then served me some breads and croissants for breakfast at <b>8.30 am</b> before I start my day to becoming a mommy! haha</div>
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After having my breakfast...I really didn't know what to expect. I thought I would just waiting for the contraction to come <i>naturally</i>. So I spent some time reciting <i>surah-surah</i> that I downloaded on my phone. Then, at<b> 8.50 am</b>, the nurse came in again to check my cervix. She said I'm already 3 cm dilated. I guess that <i>jalan itik </i>that I did earlier,<i> </i>has helped to open my cervix a little bit more. haha. I was so happy and excited to hear that because I still didn't feel any pain at all.. So I thought I could handle the pain at 5 cm, 7 cm, 9 cm etc etc.. Because I had a friend who can't even bear the pain at 1 cm...while me, at 3 cm still didn't feel a thing! I was quite confident that I could do it... <i>Ceh, perasan nya.. hahaha. </i>I had no idea what labor feels like! </div>
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He said <i>"Hello good morning"</i>, and then immediately inserted his hand with something and broke my water without me knowing what he's about to do! I guess he was really really busy that day he got no time to explain that tiny details to his patients! I thought he was just checking my cervix like what the previous nurse did to me. But it turns out he broke the water without telling me first! It happened within split seconds... I was really really in shock when the water broke! It was quite painful and I didn't know what to expect! I didn't know that that warm feeling under my butt is my water! I screamed because I was too shocked! Kinda like having panic attack actually. I think some nerves in my brain may have died because I was too shock at that moment! After the water broke, only then the doctor explained to me <i>"You are now 3 cm dilated so I break your water to start the contraction and your labor". </i>Then he went off again to see his other patients. </div>
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Honestly it's not that painful when he broke my water..but I was just so shocked and not ready! My mind and body is not ready AT ALL. I thought at least he could have tell me what he was about to do and how or what would I feel or whatever! Just describe anything or tell me!!! Don't just come to my room and then broke my water without even telling me what you're about to do to me and then leave! My mind is not ready at all! :(</div>
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So because I was in shocked and panicked, immediately after the water broke, my whole body shivered like crazy!!! I was too shocked! I wasn't prepared at all! Within that split second moment happened, when I felt that warm thing coming out from me, I really thought that my uterus is tearing and that the warm thing is actually my blood! hahaha xD</div>
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That's why I was so shocked when it happened! I couldn't think or hear anyone saying anything anymore! My husband had to hold me to calm me down. I was like a crazy person shouting and crying <i>"What is that? What is that??!!", </i>even though they have already told me that that's my water not blood! huhu</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Seriously doctor! You should have EXPLAINED it to me beforehand!!! I was not mentally prepared!!!! Ughh. I'm so angry thinking about that moment! >__<</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Anyways...because I was so shocked and had a panicked attack, I shivered like crazy the whole time! Seriously it was so bad.. I've never shivered like that in my entire life. It's hard to breathe...it's hard to talk, I felt really really cold...and uncomfortable and worst of all, I can't focus on whatever that I have planned and learned. I looked like I have a Parkinson's disease! Seriously my body is trembling all over! I stuttered when I talk. I can't control my legs, my hands, everything... I was shivering like hell. I can't control my movement at all! And all I kept asking the nurse/midwives was, <i>"Why is this happening to me??! How do I stop this??! What's happening to meeeeee?!"</i></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">My husband was standing beside me all the time. He asked me to breathe. And said all the positive words. I slowly felt a little bit calm when I listened to his soothing words and breathe loudly and think of the positive vibes... The shivering stopped for awhile when I focused on my breathing. But when I stopped doing that, it came back again. I shivered for about 2 hours.. all the time! </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Is that what a contraction did to your WHOLE body?? I thought contraction would be around the belly and back?? Why did that happen to me?! My whole body shivered like crazy. I hated that feeling! I dunno why I was so upset with my doctor. It was really really uncomfortable feeling when the body is trembling all the way for two hours! I couldn't focus on breathing down my baby at all. I was feeling a little sad actually..because I was so ready to be all positive and happy on my labor. I went to a Hypnobirth class for God's sake! I listened to the positive affirmation everyday for the past 4 months! But somehow the doctor messed up my mind! >__<</span><br />
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I put on my sleeping mask and turn on the positive affirmation that I downloaded on my phone, to focus on my breathing and the positive words. I didn't want to see the CTG machine. I didn't want to see nurses. I didn't want to know what time is it. I didn't want to see they changed the drip or whatever. I just didn't want to see anything at all! Cuz I felt like all that are such a distraction to me and can mess up my mind so easily! I just want to regain back my positive vibes and go to my happy place and I just want to focus on breathing down my baby naturally... </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">My husband has been so amazing in the labor room. I once read to him that happy thoughts and laughter can actually release the oxytocin hormones. The hormones that </span>make the uterus contract. So being a clown himself, he didn't stop making jokes in that labor room! Maybe I'll share some of his videos he took while he's in the labor room, when I found the file. Anyway...He was so supportive and funny and making jokes all around, trying to make me stay happy and positive during that whole time! I was smiling most of the time while bearing the pain, and there were a few times when he made me laugh so hard, I felt a lot of water coming out! I guess that's what oxytocin did to me! haha. Pretty awesome! Lol<br />
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At this point...the pain was unbearable. It's hard to control your breathing when the contraction comes, especially when you are constantly trembling! Ughhh...I just can't focus on anything anymore! Plus...I was already so exhausted. I don't have much energy left..and I just want to sleep! :(</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Then at <b>11.10 am</b>, the nurse came in to check again on my cervix. This time I was 5 cm dilated. The doctor came in, and asked me <i>"Are you really sure you can bear this pain? It's going to feel a lot more painful at 10 cm. It's going to be really different from what you're experiencing now. If you want epidural, this would be your last call. If you can't bear the pain now at 5 cm, imagine what the pain will be like at 10 cm. Are you really really sure that you can do it?? Most people cannot handle. I think it's better for you to take."</i></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">The doctor and the nurses are testing my iman! They kept on saying the word <i>"Are you sure? </i></span><i style="text-align: center;">Are you sure?</i><i style="text-align: center;">"</i><span style="text-align: center;">. Well of course I'm not sure! I haven't been into labor before! You're supposed to tell me that I can do thissssss.... Not making me doubt with my choice and ability.... ish</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">So...I guess I was not that strong after all. There were 4 people in that room suggesting and convincing me to take epidural. Everyone in that room except my husband, has really messed up my mind since the moment they checked my cervix till you broke my water without my consent/mentally prepared. tskkk. </span><span style="text-align: center;">So yes...I asked for that happy drug at last... Only because I wanted to rest a bit before showtime. I was too damn exhausted from that trembling and not sleeping the night before. I just needed to get some rest as the doctor predicted that I may start pushing at 3.00 pm.. So I thought..hmm...maybe I should just take the epidural and sleep for awhile? Cuz I might have a few hours to go before 3.00 pm. haha</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">So at <b>11.15 am</b>, my husband went out to look for the nurse. He told her that I finally wanted the magic juice. The nurse told him that the doctor is not available immediately, and that I have to wait for him. - </span><span style="text-align: center;">We waited for about 30 minutes. During this time, my husband made a lot of jokes. I laughed so hard even though I was in a lot of pain.. My water came out even more this time.. </span><br />
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On <b>11.45 am</b>, the epidural doctor has finally arrived! Oh...I was so happy, I just couldn't wait to sleep! <i>Tak larat sangat dah</i>, I've been up for more than 24 hours. I felt like a pregnant zombie already. So he injected the epidural in my spine. It was painful at first... Like an electric shock. haha. But then I felt nothing! Within 5 to 10 minutes I didn't feel anything! Oh my goddddddd...what an amazing invention ever!!! hahaha. My legs didn't tremble. I can breathe normally. And best of all, there's <i>no</i> contraction! Yay! </div>
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Then the nurse wanted to check on me again at <b>12.05 pm</b>. - This time I was already 7 cm dilated. 3 cm more to go before I can start pushing! For less than 1 hour, I went from 5 cm to 7 cm! That oxytocin hormone is so awesome, man! Thanks darling for making me laugh so much! heheh</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">My husband told me, the whole time I was sleeping, my contraction was getting higher and higher! But </span><span style="text-align: center;">I didn't move or feel any pain at all and still sound asleep. My hands and legs are not trembling anymore. I didn't feel the contraction. I was more relaxed and happy again! Oh man...epidural is awesome! I guess I am also a #teamepidural! hahaha.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">At <b>1.20 pm</b>, the nurse woke me up. She needed to check the opening of my cervix again... This time, it was already 9 cm! Wow...but I still didn't feel a thing! In fact, having slept/rest for one and a half hour has made me regain my strength a bit. However, the look on her face didn't seem right. She looked nervous and worried and really pale... She kept on saying <i>"I couldn't get your baby's heartbeat. Baby you ni main-main pulak kejap ada, kejap tak ada.". </i>But I don't know why I wasn't so worried with her words at that time. Maybe I was still so sleepy. Or maybe because deep down inside, I know my baby is going to be okay..</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">By <b>1.30 pm</b>, she asked me to start pushing. She said the baby's heartbeat is getting weaker. So she needed me to push! I was still half sleeping that time.. Quite surprised actually, to be waking up to that info! Still trying to digest and process..huhu</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">We tried pushing for about 25 minutes. I didn't quite know how to push I guess, because I didn't feel the contraction! Or maybe I was just really really sleepy! </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Then she ran out to call the doctor... She looked so panic. But I was still so blur! I was like <i>"Why is she panicking? I'm the one who's going to give birth. Not her!"</i> haha. At <b>1.55 pm</b>, my doctor came in and ask me to try to push again. He reduced the amount of my epidural for me to feel the contraction...and ask me to push again. Honestly..I didn't have much energy left during this time. So I guess I wasn't really "pushing" just now. But when the doctor told me, if within an hour I am still not able to push my baby out, he will have to do an emergency cesarean because my baby's heartbeat is dropping. At that time it was <b>2.05 pm.</b> The minute I heard the word <b>"CESAREAN"</b>, it was like a wake up call to me... Ding...ding ding!!! Time to push Wani oi!!! This is not a game! Your baby is coming out nowwww! I gained all my energy inside my body to push out my baby even harder! </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">t </span><b style="text-align: center;">2.12 pm</b><span style="text-align: center;">, my beautiful baby boy was born with the help of a vacuum!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Actually I was quite upset that I didn't get the chance to put the baby on my chest right away. I told my doctor and the nurses earlier, that I wanted to do that. I didn't want them to clean him right away. But because his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck, so my doctor had to cut it immediately. Even my husband didn't get the chance to do that. My baby's life was much more important than cutting it.. So it's ok. - Apparently, he couldn't breathe. Oh poor you my sweet little boy! God knows what would happen if I couldn't push you out in time... T__T</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">The picture above was my very first view of my baby.. The moment they have done with checking and cleaning him, they put him in the bassinet right next to my bed. I looked to my right and saw this beautiful baby boy looking so confused. hehe. Awww...you must be thinking why the world is not dark anymore, ha? hehe. We both looked at him and we cried. We can't believe that that's our son! Our first born! I looked at him and say <i>"That's our son??! That's our first child? I'm a mother now? That little boy is mineeeee!"</i>. LOL. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">My husband gave <i>salam</i> and recited the <i>azan</i> to his ears..and later, the nurse let me hold him and taught me how to nurse him. He latched on right away! Good job son. You're one brilliant baby! hehe. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">They let me hold my baby for one hour in the labor room. It's our bonding session. Our first date. And I fell in love immediately. He looked to my eyes and I said, <i>"Assalamualaikum... Hello little boy! I'm your mother!". </i>And I cried while holding him. The feeling of meeting and holding your own baby for the first time, is amazing <i>mashaallah</i>. God is the greatest! </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Anyway...although I had quite a traumatic experience in the labor room, but I'm glad that it only lasted for 2 hours. I heard so many stories before, and compared to mine, it was actually not such a big deal, thanks to epidural for saving the day! hehe. If God bless us with another child, I still want to experience a natural, comfortable birth if I could. But who knows..if I were to get this kind of experience again, then maybe I'd still opt for the epidural again! haha</span><br />
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Babies<i> can</i> take up 100% of your time! I don't know whether they should say <i>"You have a baby"</i> or <i>"The baby has you!" </i>haha. I think it's the latter one because having a baby changes everything in your life! You no longer get the privileged to have your own sweet time to do just about anything that you used to do.<br />
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Lesser sleep time, lesser eat time, lesser shower time, and definitely lesser getting ready time for me! Ahhh....I do miss getting uninterrupted sleep and going out to the malls for hours without thinking about where can I pump my milk or nurse my baby in the next hour, or where the diaper changing room is. My mind is constantly thinking about the baby! huhu.<br />
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To be honest, the thing I miss the most since becoming a mom would be the getting ready part. If you've been following me, you'd know that I am the type that really spend my time getting ready because I feel like that is part of the fun part about going out! LOL. I used to spend like an hour AT LEAST, just to get ready for the skincare and make up! Goshhhh. I wonder what did I<i> belek</i> and <i>tepek</i> on my face?! -__-<br />
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As I grew older, my time for getting ready seems to be shorter and shorter. When I was single it was 60 minutes minimum...then I got married, it went down to 30 minutes. But now, with baby in my life, it went from 30 minutes to 3 minutes max!!! haha. It's not that I don't care about my looks anymore. But I kinda have my ways to cut my time in getting ready shorter. I no longer use a lot of creams and lotions and potions and serums and whatnot. I just use the one that already combined the things I REALLY need! Like the Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Pore Minimizing CC Cream SPF 15 for example. I don't really use my serum or essence or spot cream or eye cream or sun block cream and other creams I have in my skincare drawer! haha.<br />
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Olay Total Effects is really great for today's moms (or women in general) who are always stressed out with work or life that it affects your skin. tskkk. But with a regular use of these creams, you really can fight the 7 signs of aging! Olay Total Effects is a daily facial cream that provides 7 anti-aging benefits in 1 bottle. Not only it has vitamins and antioxidants that your skin need, it also has SPF 15, that can help protect against sun exposure, which is the number one cause of premature visible aging.<br />
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Anyway, I must highlight that there's a promotion going on for Olay Total Effects products throughout the month of December in all participating <b>Watsons</b> pharmacies. You guys should check them out and go get yourself a bottle of Olay Total Effects cream!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">XOXO,</span><br />
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Wowwww...... Hello! Do you miss me? haha. It's been months I haven't really update any story here in my blog. The blog is so dusty now!! Heeee. So many things has happened in my life for the past months...I really really just couldn't find time to really sit down and spend some time to blog. - Heck, I didn't even open my MacBook for months!! That's how busy my life was! Cuz I had a baby in May.. then I was in my confinement period until June. Then we moved to a new place that's closer to my husband's workplace, within that same month..and then with cleaning and arranging stuff and shopping for some new things for the home some more, and yadda yadda yaddaaa.... Then August my brother got married and I was in charged of it some moree. Then I got sick real bad la --- Ugh.. Just sooooo many things to take care of for the past months, on top of being a new mother! :( So yeah, I'm so sorry I couldn't update you guys here.. Life has been so crazy and so occupied with things. tskk. But now things are a little bit settled.. Hence this post! It's gonna be quite a lengthy one though... <i>Maklum lah, dah lama tak menaip</i>...hehe :)<br />
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I know my son is 5 months old (plus) already, and so many ladies have asked me why haven't I update my blog on Ayden yet. Oh man, I wish I have 8 hands! Or actually....I wish I have a personal assistant, a driver, a maid and a nanny! hahaha. Right now we have a problem with our current maid...so no maid until January! Hence why I've been so busy. >_< So do expect a little slow and delay on the blog posts yeah. I will try to update every 2 to 3 days? In the mean time, you can follow <a href="https://instagram.com/shazwanihamid/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">my instagram</span></a> for updates. haha<br />
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So anyway...as the title says, today's post is on Ayden's Aqiqah. I just got all the photos from my photographer, <a href="https://instagram.com/shagrasyiid/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">@shagrasyiid</span></a> - who's awesome by the way! :)<br />
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We have planned his aqiqah for quite some time. But like I said, so many things has happened and it just got delayed and delayed until October! After my confinement, it was already Ramadhan, and then it was Raya then my brother got married...and when we wanted to make it in September, during the weekend of Raya Haji, the marhaban group was not available <i>pulak</i>... Then finally, last couple of weeks, on the 11th of October 2015, we got a date! haha. <i>Kesian Ayden, dah tua dah baru nak Aqiqah</i>! LOL<br />
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The majlis was held at <a href="https://instagram.com/9kedondong/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">9Kedondong</span></a>. It's a new place for events in Jalan Kedondong, Ampang Hilir KL. It is actually a bungalow, turns an event place. It has ample of indoor and outdoor space. Perfect for weddings! And you will have the whole venue to yourself for the whole day! Including the rooms as well. The place is impressive, clean, spacious and nice. We are extremely satisfied with this venue and their caterer! The food was delicious with generous portions too. We ordered some lauk kampung on that day. Everyone said the food is delicious! And the staff was friendly, professional and helpful too! Highly recommended. You may contact Mr. Haziq if you're interested to know more on this place (017 225 0705)<br />
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It can accommodate up to 300 people at one time. </div>
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The place is so spacious, making the seats looked unfilled that day, with only 150 guests of ours who were invited. huhu. </div>
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They will provide the tents, the tables & chairs and air conditioners & fans, the PA systems for you as well...so you need not worry about all these things! </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">The deco for Ayden's <i>pelamin</i> on that day was from my friend, <a href="https://instagram.com/adiputra_decor/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">@adiputra_decor</span></a>. They did an amazing job! I love the <i>pelamin</i>. It's beautiful! It's always easy to deal with these guys because they are professional and always deliver what they have promised. I love them! You can contact Azman or Adi (019 291 6997 / 013 261 4022)</span></div>
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They did <a href="http://www.shazwanihamid.com/2014/06/the-nikah-hantaran.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">the <i>hantaran</i></span></a><i> </i>for my wedding, and now they did a <i>pelamin </i>for my son! <i>Wah...cepatnya masa berlalu. haha</i> ;p</div>
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A combination of white and yellow fresh flowers! Oh so <i>wangi</i>! :) </div>
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My baby at 5 months! </div>
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Hello double chin! haha. And hello cheeky baby!</div>
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Both of his grandfathers were invited to take part on the ceremony</div>
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Dates and Zam Zam water for <i>tahneek</i></div>
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<i>Bertahnik </i></div>
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This french vanilla butter cake is from <a href="https://instagram.com/dwenujang/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">@dwenujang</span></a>. Oh my god, not only he made this cake so adorable, but his cakes tasted sooooo good too!</div>
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Then I ordered these yellow & tiffany macarons from <span style="color: #a64d79;"><a href="https://instagram.com/banker2baker/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">@banker2baker</span></a>.</span>.</div>
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I don't think I ordered this cake, but this <a href="https://instagram.com/bakedbysyaz/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">@bakedbysyaz</span></a> kakak is so damn nice to bake extra for me this Classic Butter Cake with Vanilla Bean! I'm sure it's very delicious! Tak dapat rasa jugak...mesti sedap kan? hehe. Thanks Kak Syaz!</div>
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Nextttt....is my favourite Red Velvet cupcakes from <a href="https://instagram.com/bambybakes/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">@bambybakes</span></a>. The doctor who bakes! </div>
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I got a chef friend who came that day. She asked me where I ordered this! hehe. She said this doesn't taste from a bakery shop. This taste like a homemade one. She said so delicious! Wowww...what a great taste buds you got there my friend! LOL. <i>Betullah tu, memang</i> specially made with love from home <i>pun....kan doctor kan</i>?? hehe <i>(Nanti I order lagi dengan you ok Kak Fatin.. I tak dapat rasaaaa! Tension. LOL xD )</i></div>
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<i>"No mummy no. I don't want to look at the camera. I need my nap!"</i></div>
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I STILL can't believe that I have a son now! LOL.</div>
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My little family of 3... I love these two boys! And I can't wait for this family to be 8! hahah</div>
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In all communities around the world, the birth of a child is considered a blessing and ceremonies are held to celebrate this event. Besides being a natural expression of joy, it also serves a special purpose, that is, making it known in a suitable and dignified manner, that the father has accepted the child as his own and that there is no doubt or suspicion concerning this matter. It shuts the door to any mischief that could arise in the future. <br />
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Actually the best time for offering the aqiqah is seven days after birth, because the Prophet (pbuh) said: <i>“Every child is held in pledge for his aqiqah, which should be slaughtered on his behalf on the seventh day, and he should be shaved and given his name.”</i> Narrated by Abu Dawood, 2838; classed as saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood.
If it is delayed until after the seventh day, there is no sin, and it should be offered when the Muslim is able to do that.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173613927225562732.post-14786956589700473732015-10-22T22:45:00.000-07:002015-10-22T22:45:27.145-07:00Got milk?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What was your favourite drink when you're pregnant? Mine was warm milk! I found it comforting to drink it every night before bedtime!
For me I take specifically prenatal milk as I was pregnant. I choose Anmum Materna as two glasses a day gives me 400 mcg of folic acid, which is equivalent to approximately 97 slices of white bread!! Taking folic acid while pregnant can help prevent birth defects of your baby’s brain and spinal cord. So if you’re planning to get pregnant or already are pregnant, do take it every day! You can drink it on its own or take it with a bowl of fortified cereal too! Yum!
Anmum Materna contains important source of dietary calcium, iron and folate for expecting mothers. I started drinking it when I reached second trimester, until the end of my pregnancy. They tasted sooooo good especially with crackers! :)<br />
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Anmum Materna is also an important source of dietary calcium for pregnant women. If you don't consume enough calcium-rich foods like milk during pregnancy, you will lose calcium from your bones to meet your baby's needs for this mineral. Pregnancy is the most important time when one must pay attention to a healthy and balanced diet in order to reduce the risk of micronutrient deficiencies. Anmum™ Materna was my preferred choice when I was pregnant with my baby Ayden.<br />
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Anmum™ Materna contains Probio DR10™ and Prebiotic (Inulin) which support a healthy intestinal environment that's important for effective absorption of nutrients! Dietary fibres are important in creating a good intestinal environment - for effective absorption of nutrients. Apart from having vitamins and minerals that your child needs everyday, Anmum™ Materna also has GA and DHA that is important in the development of a healthy baby and the mother. Growing children have specific nutritional needs. Hence, optimal nutrition is important for proper growth and development.<br />
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What's more, Anmum™ Materna is now with lower fat content! So you can now enjoy an optimum nutrition while maintaining a healthy pregnancy weight by drinking two glasses of Anmum Materna daily! Drinking Anmum Materna will give you good nutrients and benefits that your body needs while pregnant! So drink up ladies! <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173613927225562732.post-31278804869337521332015-10-21T06:49:00.000-07:002015-10-22T01:49:52.499-07:00A Place Where Life Unfolds<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These days whenever I got the chance to hang out with my friends and peers, our topics that we'll be talking about are mostly about parenting/motherhood, politics and investing for houses. Those are the three main topics that we would talk about. haha. Oh, man...how we've grown! It just feels like yesterday we graduated from our uni...and now, all of my friends have started a family and planned a life ahead. - Where to settle down, how many kids we want, what type of house to live in, which school to send our kids to, where to invest, when to buy the first home, second home and yadda yadda yadda.. You know, grown up stuff! haha. I don't really talk about shoes and bags anymore. Right now my world revolves around changing diapers and pumping milk! LOL.<br />
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Really, having a baby changed my whole life. I'm not really the person that I used to be - you know the girl who loves all things girly and pretty...like shoes, make up, fashion & etc. These days though, I'm more interested with baby/family and home-decor stuff.. I'm like so obsessed in providing/getting the best for my family. Probably because we just started our little family now... So everything is kinda exciting to us. Like buying a dining table set, or decorating my baby's nursery...or even purchasing a statement piece of wood display to put in our living room! haha. You know..stuff like that! Every thing is just so fun and exciting when you start to live on your own, with your own family.<br />
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Anyway, have you guys bought your own home yet? So what are your requirements or criteria for your investment? Is it the location? The type of the house? The amenities and facilities? Freehold or leasehold? Etc etc... Well for me, I'd definitely look for the facilities and the location. Since we are a young couple and just started a family, living in a residence that provides all the facilities that we need for a practical life is such a great thing because life unfolds from within your home, then it radiates through the aesthetics of the surroundings!<br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #404040; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191;">Nestled amidst artistically landscaped parks and natural water features, the 208-acre TTDI Alam Impian is the amalgamation of freehold residences designed to foster close-knit communities. With a choice of high rise, called the Olivina Loft (15 storey) and the low rise, Olivina Grande (8 or 9 storey), this residence is the most anticipated project among homebuyers in Shah Alam and beyond! Why? Because not only it is the first resort-inspired residences in TTDI Alam Impian but also because it is the first fully furnished residences in TTDI Alam Impian! So once completed, units in Olivina Residences are ready to move in as each home comes fully furnished (terms & conditions apply), minimizing the cost for additional renovation and furnishings. It's such a valuable investment for large families and investors alike! The unit size ranging from 850 sq ft for High-Rise, and 1160 sq ft for Low-Rise, by the way.</span><br />
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Hey girls! I just discovered the new online shopping place called the<b> <a href="http://www.gemfive.com.my/" target="_blank">GEMFIVE</a></b>! It's a website that you can discover new brands, find the things you love and shop for the latest must-haves! I already bookmarked the website on my MacBook! At <a href="http://www.gemfive.com.my/" target="_blank"><b>GEMFIVE</b></a>, they simplify your shopping experience with curated good finds, tips and tools, and daily inspirations for everyday living. They're a reliable and trusted website.. So you can shop with confidence at <b><a href="http://www.gemfive.com.my/" target="_blank">GEMFIVE</a></b> and have fun while browsing and discover every gem with every click! I'm so excited, they have all the brands that I love like Annick Goutal, Diptyque, Dr. Sebagh, Laneige, Crabtree & Evelyn and many more!!!<br />
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If only I discovered them earlier, I totally wouldn’t mind getting some of
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Anyway, in conjunction with the Merdeka Day, <b><a href="http://www.gemfive.com.my/" target="_blank">GEMFIVE</a></b> are having a great daily Merdeka deals that will cover a wide range of products and packages from Fashion, Electronics, Beauty & Health, Home & Living and Mum & Kids and Travel. This Malaysia’s latest online shopping destination kicks off its 58th Merdeka celebration with “not-to-be missed” daily deals from <b>30th July until 31st August 2015</b>.<br />
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You can log on to <a href="http://www.gemfive.com.my/">www.gemfive.com.my</a> every day to check out the daily deals. Prices starting as low as RM5.80 per item to 58% off on selected products and RM580 for premium items, there are deals for everyone to discover and enjoy! In addition to the irresistible daily deals, you can also look forward to further savings when you shop during this Merdeka period. You can save RM20 with a minimum spend of RM 100 in a single transaction with GEMCash Code: <b>GEM5M20</b>. And save RM50 with a minimum spend of RM 200 in a single transaction GEMCash Code: <b>GEM5M50</b><br />
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There are over 30,000 items, from over 600 brands now available on <b><a href="http://www.gemfive.com.my/" target="_blank">GEMFIVE</a></b>. Amongst the participating brands for the GEMILANG MERDEKA deals are:<br />
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There are so many cool brands, right? Wait no more, time to start shopping on our home-grown online shopping website, girls! <b><a href="http://www.gemfive.com.my/" target="_blank">www.gemfive.com.my</a></b><br />
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Hello! Ramadhan Kareem everyone!<br />
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Today is my last day of confinement! Woohoooo! Merdeka! I can start my Raya shopping and go out to the malls with my baby and attending events or whatever now! Yayyy..haha - Duh! It's not like I berpantang fully and tak keluar rumah langsung for the whole 44 days :p<br />
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I went to the hospital for a few times during the first and second week and then on the fourth week, I went to a fashion show event by Ariani. I mean how can I resist not attending one of their biggest event of the year, especially when I'm nearing the end of my pantang already! Heee. After a month of sitting at home, I finally got really bored. (I was fine at first, really enjoying my pantang but by the third week, I've been repeating the same routine so I just wanna go out already! huhu)<br />
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So I was invited to attend Ariani Lebaran Fashion Show at Mandarin Oriental Hotel last week. This is actually my third time attending Ariani/Jakel's event . Their events are always so grand and extravagant, which was one of the reasons why I wanted to go so badly apart from wanting to get out from the house being so bored of berpantang! haha :p<br />
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I knew the fashion show is going to be awesome because Seri Paduka Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Sultanah Hajah Haminah was there and other VVIPs like Toh Puan Datuk Seri Utama Hajah Majimor Binti Sharif (wife to TYT Pulau Pinang), Datuk Seri Sharizat Abdul Jalil (Minister of Women, Family and Community Development) and Datin Seri Hamidah Khamis (wife to the Minister of Home Affairs) were there as well. </div>
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Ariani's products are designed based on 3 important elements which are exclusivity, modesty and contemporary. They have been in the Muslimah fashion industry for 8 years now, with various scarves choices for all ages. This year’s fashion show showcased over 40 designs from their <i>‘Graceful Lebaran’ </i>and <i>‘Lavish Lebaran’ </i>collections. These collections feature lots of plain and printed shawls in vibrant colors, as well as pastel hues. Lace, Swarovski crystals and embellishments add a touch of luxe in their <i>‘Lavish Lebaran’</i> collection. </div>
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Ariani also carries some Ready-To-Wear attires, apart from scarves. These models are wearing Ariani RTW dresses/abayas collection that they had just launched recently. They are all affordably priced, and the best part is, they are now available online at <a href="http://www.arianionline.com/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">www.arianionline.com</span></a>. Yay! Shopping for Raya is so easy now.. No more bersesak-sesak! hehe</div>
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Today I am forty weeks (plus) pregnant with our first baby. Yes, I'm #StillPregnant! haha. Well that's almost 10 months of carrying a precious life, that is half of him and half of me inside my womb! <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">O__o</span> With Baby A's arrival only days away <i>inshaallah</i>, I can't help but think about how our marriage and friendship will change when we become a family.</div>
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It seems like just yesterday we got married..and decided to get pregnant after 8 months of blissfully being a newlywed! Hehe. And now I can't believe that we're just a few days away of starting a family and a new phase of life! ☺️
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Throughout this three years of knowing Hazim and being married for a year and a half now, there is never a day that passes by I don't feel happy with him, <i>alhamdullilah</i>. We couldn't believe that we have made it over a year already. We both felt like we're only been married for about 3 months or so! haha. I guess when you're having fun, you won't realize how fast time flies! All praise to Allah, the Creator and Owner of happiness. I know a year is only a short period of time to judge and say this, and we have a long way to go still, but I am grateful with the blessings Allah has given me so far, and I will try to remember everyday that all these are from Allah, and not to take things for granted because he could easily take away everything that I have now... And I know, with a baby comes new responsibilities and a lot of exhaustion. So I hope that no matter what obstacles lie ahead of us, we can get through the early stages of parenthood together and grow closer as a family, <i>Inshaallah.</i><br />
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Well..I never really share this with anyone, but tonight I think I just let my emotions write this... Sorry if I sounded a lil' cheesy here. Because who knows, after having kids, I won't be as romantic as I used to be, and I'll forget how and why did I fell in love with my husband.. - Not that I intend to, but with all the "mommy mode" I'll be having later on for the next 20 years, you never really know right..? So I would like to take this opportunity to say that you're an amazing person and and I will love you forever and will strive to be the best wife and mommy to your children, <i>inshaalllah. </i><br />
Thank you for always being by my side through this life creating journey that we will some day tell to our kids as big adventures.. I know when I need someone you will be there. Thank you for being the one I can count on and trust with even my darkest fears and biggest dreams. It's not the big things that you do, but the little things can mean enough for me. I would pick no one besides you to be my partner in life. You are my love. You are my sunshine after the rain..<br />
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I know all this sounds cliché but sorry, like I said..tonight I am extra emotional.... thinking and remembering everything that has happened to me before, and how God has planned my life (so far) for the best, <i>inshaallah</i>.. ☺️<br />
I have put all the negative memories behind, the day I met Hazim..but I don't know why, all of a sudden, everything came back in a flash to me tonight, and I remembered how destroyed I felt with everything last time - love, life, friends, etc... and how different my life is now! <i>Syukur Ya Allah</i>. Sometimes I wonder, what did I do right, that I get all these blessings from Him. <i>Alhamdullilah</i>.. I can't thank Him enough.. :'(<br />
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I remembered I cried horribly on my wedding day (you know the kind of cry where you can't control your chin and it starts to wobble and making your face look so damn ugly? Haha. Yeah, that type of cry!) <i>*Yes, big surprise here.. I'm a big weeper! Haha*</i> - I just can't control the feeling of being SO happy,<i> mashaallah</i>. Probably because I was hurt so badly...and suddenly everything changed 360 degrees? So maybe that's why I am feeling a little bit emotional, I guess. -- I even cried in my sleep/dream even after I am already married at the time, because I just couldn't believe how happy I am and how different I feel inside out - Bahagiaaaaaa je rasa. Hahaha. xD<br />
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You know that feeling right..when you're too happy that you cry instead of smile? Uh-huh, that one! After the wedding, I actually cried almost every night for a month, when he already went to sleep! Yes, almost every night! LOL. When I looked at him, I just couldn't believe that I am married. That he is my husband and my beautiful fate. I just never thought I would ever feel this way and meet someone who would love and appreciate me in every way, and always strive to make me happy and speak so kindly towards me. It's like Allah answered my prayers and hear my thoughts and rintihan hati.. :') And that someone is not just a boyfriend to me but a life partner, a best friend, a husband and soon <i>Inshaallah</i> the father of my children. Someone that Allah has written his name in <i>Luh Mahfuz</i> as the one for me in this world and in His beautiful Jannah, <i>Inshaallah</i>. --- He actually got a little confused whether or not I am happy being married to him, on the first few weeks, cuz I always woke him up that time, with the sound of me sobbing like a child in the middle of the night. Hahaha! :p<br />
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But I'm all stable now. Dah tak emotional dah. Dah normal balik. hahaha. Everyday I keep reminding myself about how I felt last time so I would always appreciate my husband, and love him whole heartedly and never take things for granted. He is really such an amazing person and husband and <i>inshaallah</i> an amazing dad as well. I am really, truly grateful for everything that has happened in my life, good or bad that leads me to finding this guy and be his lawfully wedded wife. And soon, a mother to his children! :)<br />
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All praise to the Almighty, the Owner of Happiness, the best of Planner and the Creator of everything that exists in this world.<br />
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I know all these happiness and kebahagiaan that I feel now is just a "loan" to me and a test in this dunya. Someone once told me that a spouse is a bless and a test from God. And I know in just seconds, He can take all these away... And I also know that it takes two people for a successful marriage, so I just wanted to let you know that having a child together will not hinder my duties as a wife to you, <i>Inshaallah</i>. If at first I struggle with the balance of the two, please have patience. We can grow together as parents as we have grown together into the adults we've recently become. My love for you has always been the strongest kind and will always be, <i>inshallah</i>. There's no other person I'd rather be on this journey with. All praise to Allah, the Creator of all things in this life. I know nothing lasts forever except Allah. So my only wish is for Him to be pleased with me and with us. Ameen. Ya rabb al ameen :)<br />
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Anyway....speaking about happy tears, I just can't even imagine when the day my child is born! Must be 10,000 times more happy than that bahagia feeling I felt when I got married, I guess? Tengok video orang lain beranak pun dah menangis, inikan pulak tengok baby sendiri. Such a beautiful gift! - A gift from heaven and Allah! Oh, I cannot wait!! Hopefully Allah will ease everything for me and for us, inshaallah.. ☺️<br />
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Wish me luck guys! Here's to MOMMYHOOD!!!!! :D<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173613927225562732.post-18455894622033610292015-05-03T08:29:00.000-07:002015-11-28T10:12:22.954-08:00My Mini Baby Shower!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My baby shower was held on a beautiful Sunday evening, on the April 12th.. <i>(Come to think of it, <a href="http://www.shazwanihamid.com/2014/03/the-bridal-shower.html"><span style="color: #741b47;">my bridal shower</span></a> was held on a Sunday as well! - Sunday is a good day for me apparently! heh)</i> I was 38 weeks pregnant that day! Just about time to push! hehe. Remember my friend, Farhana? The one that I attended <span style="color: #741b47;"><a href="http://www.shazwanihamid.com/2012/08/farhanas-baby-shower.html"><span style="color: #741b47;">her awesome baby shower</span></a> </span>years ago, looking so pregnant? haha. Now, she made a surprise baby shower for me <i>pulakkk</i>! - Awww! Such an awesome buddy she is! I'm definitely buying her another MiuMiu purse! haha.<br />
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Anyways...She invited my friends and family to celebrate this special time in my life. She said it was just a mini shower as it was kinda an impromptu one. She planned like a day or two before! huhu... But still, it turned out to be such a lovely evening for me!<br />
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Thank you for showering me with love Fanaaaaa! *kiss kiss*<br />
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The "theme" of my baby shower was baby blue and white... Since I do not want to reveal the gender yet, so Farhana ordered a white and tiffany blue cake (boy color) with a ballerina baby girl shoes, and ribbons, and lace and pearls on my cake!<br />
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People often asked me what is the purpose of a baby shower? Can't we just do a <i>doa selamat</i> instead? Well...as a muslim, of course we could! But...after the baby is born <i>inshaallah</i>. People often say it's not really a good thing to celebrate the birth of their unborn/upcoming child, which is something that is not a sure thing yet.. as things can always go wrong in the labor room. But for me, it all depends on your <i>niyyah</i> and it's always best to be moderate in whatever you do. Plus, it's good to be happy and have a positive thoughts & mind throughout your pregnancy! <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">^__^ </span>I read somewhere that a positive attitude and mind helps you cope more easily with your pregnancy and labor and especially, the daily affairs of life! With a positive attitude you will see the bright side of life, become optimistic, and expect the best to happen, <i>inshaallah! </i><br />
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My small baby shower held at a Nail Smith Spa & Bar!</div>
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Anyway...traditionally, a baby shower was held to help the mommy-to-be with the things she would need for her baby. Thus, the guests would "shower" the new mom with baby gifts for her.. You know, how expensive baby stuff can be right? Whereas other cultures host a baby shower to celebrate the transformation of a woman into a mother! :)<br />
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Ahhh....I wish Malaysia have a gift registry like in the US! So awesome, you can just tell your friends or family the things that you need and want...and hopefully they'll buy for you! LOL. ;p But I'm lucky enough that my best friend is planning and hosting this baby shower for me! Plus, I already got myself 90% of the things that are on <a href="http://www.shazwanihamid.com/2015/03/baby-shopping-list.html"><span style="color: #741b47;"><b>the list!</b></span></a> But it's still great to get together with the ladies when I know I will be in my confinement period for a looong time! haha. It's such a fun thing to do for a really pregnant mother to have a nice gathering session like this before the baby arrives....because life with a newborn baby can be really messy and tiring! No sleep, no socializing, no me-time for years! Huuuu...<br />
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Had a spa pedicure that day.. Since I'm at the end of my pregnancy...my feet is really bloated and tired. So being treated like thissss has realllllly made me so happy! Thank you everyone!!! You made me feel like a princess! lol</div>
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Enjoyed a nice lasagna with a cuppa tea while my feet is being massaged!</div>
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Then we played a little game...</div>
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This <i>tahi</i> is so cair....It's definitely Coki Coki! haha</div>
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My fave part, opening presents!!! haha</div>
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While my in laws gave me some cute baby clothes, and baby crib/mattress... My dad gave me this cool car seat all the way from UK! We don't have this brand in Malaysia yet. The brand is called Simple Parenting.. And the name of the car seat is Doona. It's still quite new in the market. So when he asked me what I wanted for my baby, of course I said this Doona Infant Car Seat with Wheels! hehe.. Thanks dad! When he turned 1, we need to buy a new car seat though...</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Later that night, my husband brought me to some baby shops to get me a nice diaper changing table for my baby shower gift! Awwww thank you darling! You're awesomeeeee! </span></div>
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Anyway...I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews on what items to purchase while I was pregnant. Of course not everyone is going to like an item or agree on what the "best" product is.. but based on what people wrote and how many reviews were written on multiple sites I was able to make the best choices for me...for now. But when the baby comes and I'm using the items, things may change, but for now... I'm really really happy with all my things and my purchases! :)<br />
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Baby A....you are going to be so loved! Can't wait to see youuuu...</div>
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P/s: Sorry the photo quality in this post is so bad. I'm only using an iPhone 5S. And I definitely need a new phone. Perhaps...a push present?? haha ;p<br />
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Ever since I got pregnant, I have been receiving some emails asking about pregnancy-related kind of questions like what products I use, what I have done so far, what I felt, what I'm allergic to, what I eat, what I buy and etc! I'm not really the best role model for pregnancy/motherhood but since some of you would like to know, I thought I would like to share my journey with other moms-to-be or first-time-moms like me, of my own pregnancy story, experience and journey so far.<br />
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Oh, this was the worst time ever! I hated my first trimester. It was horrible (the horrible part is actually around 8 weeks to 13 weeks!) I was so weak and tired and sick all the timeeeee!! When I was about 4-5 weeks (unknowingly) pregnant I suddenly was extremely fatigued and felt dizzy. I just wanted to sleep all day long. This was my first sign of pregnancy actually, but I didn't realized it at first. I thought I was just exhausted. haha. Then I also noticed that I get nausea when I ride the car. I didn't know it was motion sickness at that time..I thought I was just not well that week. haha<br />
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Around week 3 to 4, we went to Surabaya in September.. and I did notice that I couldn't stand the smoke from those cigarettes. Like I had a really bad headache and I wanted to throw up every time there's someone smoking in front of me! - Another sign of pregnancy! At that time, I didn't realize that it was part of the morning sickness, I thought I just couldn't stand the smell of the smoke since I have always hated smokers. >_<<br />
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I only found out I was pregnant when I was already in my 6 or 7 weeks, by the way! I checked earlier, quite a few times because I just had a <i>feeling</i> that I'm pregnant after realizing all these changes in me like being tired, nausea, sensitive boobs, always peeing and etc...but the test I did, showed a negative or a faintly positive result. So I thought, oh, false instinct! haha (You should wait another few days or a week and try again if you still haven't gotten your period).<br />
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So anyway...when we were back in KL from Surabaya, I realized I haven't had my period yet. And I realized, I love and want soupy food all of a sudden. Like weird craving for soups! But I refused to believe that I am pregnant because of the tests I did a few weeks before, so I didn't wanna check it just yet. haha. But after missing my period for about 2 weeks, I decided to purchase the pregnancy kit test again...<br />
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I couldn't believe it. I'm pregnant??! For real? But it was only just that one time? LOL. So I went and purchased 10 more tests just to make sure I really am pregnant, before I get too excited! haha.<br />
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So yeah...every one of the test says I'm pregnant! I screamed and laughed and cried when I was in the bathroom because my instinct was right! Hazim ran to the bathroom and asked me, <i>"Why did you laugh and cried at the same time? Are we pregnant??!"</i>, I nodded and we hugged. - I've been telling him <i>"I think I'm pregnant"</i> since week 3 of my pregnancy actually! I just had a feeling! :)<br />
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From that moment on, I was soooo cautious about what I eat and put on/in my body. So I went for organic and natural stuff. Then we went for our very first check up at Prince Court Medical Centre. I remembered the first time I heard the heartbeat! Awwwww... me and Hazim teared a little. We couldn't believe there's a life inside me! It was such a happy day for both of us.. Such an amazing and beautiful, beautiful feeling! (I can't imagine how I would feel on the day the baby arrives! Must be 1000000 times the feeling I had when I first heard the heartbeat and saw it beating on the monitor! Right, mommies? ^_^ )<br />
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Anyway, the happy pregnancy mood only lasted for a couple of weeks, because when I hit the 8 weeks of my pregnancy, I was so weak. I can't sleep, I can't rest. And I couldn't really eat anything. Everything makes me sick! My tummy bloated like crazyyyy!!! I didn't really vomited, but I just had a horrible, horrible feeling all over my body, especially my tummy..to the extent that I had a slight feeling that maybe I shouldn't get pregnant yet because maybe my body isn't ready to be pregnant?? tskk. (Well, the body is actually preparing the best for the baby! That's why we get this sick feeling! - Looking back, I don't really mind being sick for my baby actually!)<br />
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We went for a check up at PCMC for the second time, doctor said there's nothing really I can do apart from tahan the pain because I can't take strong drugs. So my doctor prescribed me some Gaviscon liquid, which work for only a few days...then maybe my body got so used to it, it didn't really do its job and I'm back to being sick, weak and helpless :(</div>
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Then in October, we went for a holiday again, to Tokyo, Japan. I was already in my 9-10 weeks that time, and things were still the same. I was still gassy and bloated like crazy for 24/7. At first we wanted to cancel the trip, but since everything has been paid, I decided to still go for the trip because I thought maybe a holiday would make me feel a lot better? haha<br />
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Well....I was wrong! I am still sick despite taking a lot of Gaviscon. No shopping, no vacation, no ubat whatsoever can make the pain go away! So I ended up resting in our room and wasted 3 days there! haha. We only got out from the room on the fourth day! Kesian Hazim..he had to stay with me in the room, and had to take care of me while the others enjoyed touring Tokyo city, DisneyLand & DisneySea. - He has been such a GREAT husband throughout my pregnancy, by the way!!! From <a href="https://instagram.com/p/tnVKkhLurI/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">day one</span></a> until <a href="https://instagram.com/p/y1MtMpLut6/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">today</span></a>! I love you so much and thanks for everythinggggg!!! And oh, sorry baby we didn't get the chance to go to DisneySea/Land when we were in Tokyo...<i>(but you did this to me! LOL)</i> - we will go there again when Baby A is a bit bigger k? hehe<br />
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After the 13 weeks, my body got better. Well, I already entered the second trimester that time. The body is a bit stable I guess. So I got my energy and mood back! - This is the best time of your pregnancy! They called it the "honeymoon period" because all nausea or morning sickness typically subsides and you feel normal again and got your energy back! :) If you ever wanna travel during your pregnancy, well this is the time to do so! I never got the chance for a babymoon because our Bali trip was canceled as my husband had to work/travel on the week that we planned. tskkk<br />
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As soon as I reached the second trimester, my energy was back and I hardly felt pregnant! It was the best time throughout this pregnancy! Normally people would begin to tell the world that they're pregnant around this time. But I didn't dare to say it just yet. In fact, I was hiding from my followers and only tell close friends/family. This was because when I was in my first trimester and got admitted to the hospital, my husband made <a href="https://instagram.com/p/tfCnXcLutq/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">a post on my Instagram</span></a> telling people I was sick and to pray for me. But it turns out, some haters figured that I was pregnant I guess, so they made some cheap shot emails to me, sending me some really really disturbing images of babies and videos! >_< Not one but a few emails! I don't know why someone would do that! Just to mess up my mind I think? So I blocked them! I cried for days and days! The images/videos are soooo disturbing and scary to watch, I just can't handle it! T_T I don't know why in the world people would do such thing when you're pregnant and emotions are unstable! Especially when you're only in your first trimester where your emotions are all over the place and the fetus is not that strong yet! That's just pure cruel to me! Sigh.. I haven't even told the world that I'm pregnant yet, and already they made such thing to me! People can be so evil and cruel sometimes...Sigh :(<br />
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So I decided to keep my mouth shut until I'm mentally and emotionally prepared. I did whatever it takes to hide my pregnancy. But after awhile... I decided to just grab hold of my fears and move forward with my life. Once I learn how to be happy and positive, I won't tolerate people who make me feel anything less. - Someone once told me to <i>“Let go of the thoughts that don’t make you strong.”</i> It’s a quote I now use whenever my mind starts to slip. We should all strive to be our best especially during pregnancy. To me this means keeping your thoughts positive, staying active and eating clean most of the time. So after about 5 months of being pregnant, I decided it's time to tell my followers that I'm pregnant...<br />
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Anyways, when I hit 23-24 weeks (6 months), this is when I started having symptoms of <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/od/symptomsofpregnancy/a/pubicbonepain.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span id="goog_1697273565"></span>SPD</span><span id="goog_1697273566"></span></a>. Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction which is caused by the hormone relaxin. It’s job is to make your ligaments stretchy so your baby can ease his/her way into the world. When relaxin does its job too well, the ligaments around your pelvic bone become too loose too soon and causes instability and extreme pain in the pelvic area. It was the separation of the pubic bones from producing too much of the hormone relaxin too soon. So getting out of bed or rolling over in bed is enough to make tears roll down your face and lifting one foot off the ground to put on pants (while standing on the other foot) was impossibly painful too!! Seriously rasa macam kena tumbuk at that part! But the doctor told me this is completely normal because the body is preparing the pathway for the baby later on, and again I just have to bear with it.. The pain goes on until I reached 7 months pregnant! That's about a month of bearing the pain! T_T (Not all women experience this SPD though. Every woman carries every pregnancy differently and unfortunately I'm not really the lucky one!)<br />
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I’m now in my third trimester and actually in my last few weeks of my pregnancy! Almost reaching to an end now! So exciting! hehe. This is the period where the baby grows rapidly! Especially now that I'm in my last few weeks, I am constantly hungry...like every one to two hour I need to eat! I can feel the baby growing bigger and bigger each day! The third trimester is when you can really really feel the baby moves, kicks and turns. Mashaallah, the feeling is amazing!!! - But do take note that the third trimester is the most exhausting one! Seriously cepat gila penat...and susah nak bernafas, sometimes. tskk. But despite all these...I love being pregnant!!! It's the best feeling ever!<br />
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So anyway.. Let me just share with you guys what I have done so far throughout my journey of being pregnant..<br />
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When I became pregnant, I was suddenly craving foods I usually don't eat a lot, like breads. I hated our usual nasi with lauk. I just can't stand it! They make me bloated! When I was in my first trimester, I notice I love soupy food, fish, and also pasta. Mostly western food. I hated nasi so much. Then when I entered the second trimester, I begin to like beef, eggs and breads. I eat a lot of bread, which is weird because I don't really like bread before, unlike my husband who loves bread so much. I guess the baby is following daddy's footsteps. haha. So my main food throughout this pregnancy are sandwiches. I ate a lotttttt of sandwiches during this pregnancy!<br />
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After the first trimester, I don't really watch what I eat anymore because there's nothing much I can eat that won't make my tummy bloat. (Yes, even after the first trimester, my tummy still get bloated every now and then until now, but not as bad as the first trimester - Still bearable). So I still give in and eat what I want as long as it is not too much. - Surprisingly, McDonald's food are one of the foods that won't and don't make me bloat and sick at all! ishhh. I know tak elok, but I have NEVER vomited after I ate McD's! T__T<br />
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We also keep a mini bar in our room for late night snacks because being pregnant means hungry all the time! haha. The baby always asks for food in the middle of the night. So I stock up a lot healthy food like greek yogurts, cheese, milk, fruits, cereals, biscuits, oats, breads, etc.<br />
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The picture below is the actual vitamins and herbs I take daily as recommended by my doctor.<br />
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Prenatal Vitamins, Folic Acid, Calcium, Fish Oil, Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Zinc, Bilberry, Olive Oil & Habbastussauda capsules. </div>
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Please check with your doctor about what vitamins you should be taking and remember your prenatal vitamin has just the minimum of what you should be taking. So you need to add the other vitamins in your daily supplements! In addition to this, I have been reading that I should be drinking the herbal tea starting week 30 to tone the muscles of the uterus (womb), to help it to work better during labour.<br />
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Not sure how effective this is, but it won't hurt to try as they're organic. So I have purchased these two herbal teas from Earth Mama Angel Baby (EMAB) the Organic Third Trimester Tea, and another one from Yogi brand, the Raspberry Leaf tea.. I drink it every day since I reached my third trimester.<br />
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Like I have mentioned <a href="http://www.shazwanihamid.com/2015/01/a-little-update.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">before</span></a>, since becoming pregnant..I have stop using a lot of my usual products that I use before I was pregnant. I use a lot of natural/organic products on my body.. Especially coconut oil. I used it as my make up remover, my moisturizer, my lip balm, and my anti-stretch mark oil for the body.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">I recently just purchased the EMAB baby's products. I have been using their </span><a href="https://instagram.com/p/yZmgv0LulC/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Mama-To-Be range</span></a><span style="text-align: center;"> quite religiously ever since I got it. I loveeee this brand because they're organic and work wonders! They smell nice too!</span><br />
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The yellow one is the for the baby range, the pink one is for new mummies, and the green one is for pregnant ladies - I will make a review for each of the products in another post!</div>
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So here is what I did. I ordered a bunch of all natural and raw butters as mentioned in the video above and made my very own home made body butter! - I used an old glass containers and kept it by my bedside and applied day and night. I love it!! The texture is awesome and it smells delicious too!<br />
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Many of you have asked me for this. Unfortunately, for the time being..I have to stop making/selling it because two of the ingredients are always out of stock when I wanted to repurchased them. So I'm still looking for it. Will announce it once I am able to find them!<br />
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Unlike my other pregnant friends, I did not start shopping the minute I found out I was pregnant. My husband forbade me from doing so. haha. He said, we should wait until the baby is at least 6-7 months old. So I waited anxiously for 7 months...and in the mean time, I have spent my free time reading and doing a lot of research on baby products!<br />
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Anyway, since I was already in my third trimester that time, I was so lazy to go and check out the retail stores. So I did most of my baby shopping online. It's so much convenient...and not to mention, some of them are cheaper! When I look at the <a href="http://www.shazwanihamid.com/2015/03/baby-shopping-list.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Baby Shopping Checklist</span></a> that the Mothercare suggested, I got a headache! I mean...where do I start when I only have about 3 months before the baby arrives? Apparently there are a lot of categories and each one of them has a long list! - If you need to know, well here are basically the categories that they suggested:<br />
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<li>Diapering</li>
<li>Bath & Body</li>
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<li>Blankets/Swaddlers</li>
<li>Bed Time</li>
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<li>Play Time</li>
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So when I saw the list, I got freaked out a little as I really didn't know where to start! Then...I consulted my sisters and friends. Some say I can start off with the little things first like the baby clothes, but some also say that I should start with the big, important things like feeding items. So yeah, I shop according to the category and started off with the feeding essentials first. The first thing I ever bought for this pregnancy was the Medela Pump In Style Advanced breast pump. Then the list continue to grow from there..you know like the breast pads, milk storage containers, sterilizers, etc..<br />
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Then after I'm done purchasing the feeding items, I moved on to clothing. I have purchased quite a bit from Mothercare and Carter's. At first we didn't want to know the sex of the baby yet, so we bought gender neutral colors. But then after awhile..when I was already in my 7th month, we decided to find out the sex of the baby! - It's a....?! hehe<br />
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Even the clothing also got me a little headache. It's hard to predict which size clothing your baby will need at first, as many babies outgrow newborn or 0-3 months clothes so quickly, and some larger babies skip the newborn sizes completely and start with 3 months or 3-6 months sizes. And others will start out in preemie sizes and wear newborn clothes for months. So yeah, babies grow so rapidly within weeks/months, so you really gotta think how many clothing you should buy. The best tip is to buy clothing in several sizes.<br />
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I was told that how many of each item you'll need will depend on how often you plan to do laundry. So when I went to Mothercare, I grabbed a lot of 0-3 months size and a few 3-6 months, 6-9 months. Their sizes run big, so hopefully the baby can wear them for quite some time. I didn't really purchase a lot of newborn sizes, because newborns grow so fast! My friend told me, her newborn baby only wore the onesies that she bought from Carter's for about 10 days or so...and then the baby can't fit them anymore! So yeah...clothing also is another pening punya subject! tskk<br />
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A little preparation goes a long way when shopping for baby clothes. I was told that we will be changing the baby's clothing, swaddlers, blankets several times a day as babies can be messy, with all those pooping and vomiting! So you gotta make sure outfits are uncomplicated and can open easily for diaper changes. In general, you want soft, comfortable clothing with no irritating tags or seams. Mothercare clothing are one of the good ones!<br />
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Anyhow, I am lucky because my sister decided to give me all of her baby's clothes from 0 to 18 months! All from Mothercare! - Now I don't have to think so much what's the next size to buy in case my baby grows so fast..because I basically have about a year punya stock!<br />
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But I wish you could have told me earlier so I don't have to spend a lot on my baby's clothes the other day! haha</div>
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Then after feeding and clothing items are checked, I decided to buy the diaper and baby bath/body care next..<br />
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I bought a few brands for the diapers and bath/body care, just to see which ones I like the most and which one suits for my baby. I will definitely let you guys know which one is the best once I have started using all those brands I bought for my baby.. The next category I bought are the bedding items, and lastly traveling items. For me, I think it is easier to purchase according to the category.. Because that way, I won't miss any of the important items that are on the list.<br />
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As of now, my essential baby items are quite completed, I think? - It's funny how so many items needed, for such a small person! haha<br />
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Apart from buying all those baby stuff, other preparations are needed to do before the baby comes home.. One of them is of course, to wash your baby's clothes, blankets, beddings, swaddlers, etc.<br />
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Then I also arranged all the clothes based on sizes and store them accordingly in the drawer to avoid skipping/forgetting about certain clothes. I gotta tell you that it's quite challenging to sort and store the baby's clothes because no two clothing brands label their clothes the same way, and even clothes of the same size by the same brand can seem wildly different!!<br />
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Like these! The red sleepsuit is from Mothercare and the yellow one is from Carter's but both labeled for 0-3 months! And then the white onesies are all labeled as newborn size, but all from different brands. The left one is from Mothercare, middle is Carter's and right one is from Gerber. Mana mak tak pening nak susun baju? huhu</div>
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I've tried as much as possible to organize my baby's clothing not so much by what the label says but how the clothes match up to each other. That 0-3 month footed outfit from Mothercare is the same size as the 6-month footed outfit from Carter's, so those items are side-by-side in the closet. If you stick to what the label tells you, there's a good chance you'll wind up forgetting about certain articles of clothing and by the time you remember them your baby will have outgrown them.<br />
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The next preparation that we did before welcoming our little one is spring cleaning our room. I am now so big and heavy, I can't really do chores anymore. So I called up a cleaning agency to clean everything for me. I will call them again this week before the baby arrives.<br />
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Then the next thing that we did is buying a new set of bed since ours are quite old (taken from my old room) and quite sempit (Queen sized). So we switch to King sized bed in case the baby needs to sleep with me on the bed - my husband is a very wild sleeper. I have fell too many times in my sleep because of him. LOL. So I won't risk my baby's life by sleeping on a small bed with my husband..<br />
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Also, don't forget to plan for your confinement period. Who will take care of you and the baby during that crucial time. If you are blessed with a caring mother who will do everything for you while you regain your energy and strength, good for you! But if you prefer to get help from a professional confinement lady/nanny services, please book early as they usually all booked up for months!<br />
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The last thing that we did in preparing for the arrival of Baby A, is packing for our hospital bag!<br />
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I did a video on what to pack for your hospital bag, on my Instagram. If you wish to know, do check out <a href="http://instagram.com/shazwanihamid" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">my Instagram</span></a></div>
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That's all, I guess? Let me know what have I missed out..<br />
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Now....all I have to do is to wait for the labor signs to show! Wish me luck! hehe. I cannot wait to meet my darling baby. Waited for almost 10 months now! Can't wait to be parents for the rest of our lives! - To create a life with the person I love more than anything will be my greatest achievement. I love you forever, dear husband! :)<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"> Hmm...</span>I wonder who will Baby A look like? </div>
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So I am officially full term - 38 weeks pregnant! Technically, I could go into labor at anytime now, and my baby would be just fine, God willing. Oh man...I couldn't believe that it's almost 10 months now that I'm carrying a life inside me! If the baby hasn't come out in another 2 weeks time, that means I am pregnant for exactly 10 months! - Wow, that's like almost a year!! A year of being tired all the timeeee! tskk T_T<br />
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Anyway... being pregnant has made me read a lot. Which is weird because I don't really like to read actually. Heee. From a fiction <i>Shopaholic & Baby</i> book, to reading some shopping catalogues on what products to get, to what happens to the body when you're pregnant, to breastfeeding tips and to birthing stories, etc. I have yet to read what happens after the baby is born though.. Still kinda clueless on the baby care and needs! - Some may call me obsessed or <i>OCD</i> or something (as I heard), but I am a first time mom..so it's only natural to want everything the best for my precious little one! So I gotta educate myself and READ!<br />
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Some of my pregnancy reads</div>
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Since the day I found out I was pregnant, I have been watching a lot of birthing and labor video until today! Some may find these videos disturbing or scary to watch, but I really do think that labor is a beautiful process. It's such a natural and a miracle thing, though I know it hurts SOOOO bad! - Otherwise, in Islam, it wouldn't be called as <i>mati syahid</i>, if we die from giving birth, right? It must be thaaaaatttttt hurt! But the rewards from Allah are hugeeee! Anyhow, I trust Allah and I know His creation is perfect! We women are designed to give birth and we could handle the pain, inshaallah. So which is why after watching a lotttttt of labor videos, I have decided to go completely natural. I have written my birth plan and planning to give it to my doctor for my next visit to Prince Court. - I want completely natural labor, with no pain relief, no inducing drugs, no epidural, no laughing gas whatsoever, and I want to delay the clamping of the cord and have a skin-to-skin moment right after the birth. Well...you get the picture - COMPLETELY NATURAL! Thank God that PCMC is a baby-friendly hospital so they will respect my decision and support this I guess?<br />
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At first, I wanted to have a water birth actually. Somehow I can imagine that I would be more comfortable and confident when I'm in water (I spent most of my nights during this pregnancy, bathing and sitting in warm water for 1 to 2 hour, as it helps to keep me calm and happy).<br />
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This is how I spend my sweet me-time! Sitting in the tub for an hour or two!</div>
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But too bad, PCMC didn't have that option, and my husband didn't want to change hospitals and doctors after 8 months of being with the same doctor when I said I wanted to change hospital. Well, I guess I will have a water birth for my second child, maybe? hehe.<br />
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Anyway, so I have been listening to some Hypnobirthing audio, and I have read some of the methods, hoping that when the day comes, I will be in control, relax and calm. But I know... we can only plan, but Allah is the best of planners. As much as I want my labor to happen exactly like how I plan and want it to be, I know that it is not up to me, so whatever that is going to happen on that day, it's fate I guess. So, saya berserah, redha and tawakal :) </div>
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Antenatal class/Parent Craft class that was held at Prince Court, 2 weeks ago! </div>
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I still haven't finish reading this awesome book by Gina Yong. We went to her breastfeeding class a couple of months ago, and we're so glad we went for it! Seriously, after going to her class I learned a lot about breastfeeding and I hope I can breastfeed my baby exclusively!</div>
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Right now...I am still enjoying every bit of my pregnancy (Read: Eat a lot and Sleep! hehe) but also preparing mentally and physically for my labor. I have done packing my hospital bag...and put them near the door instead of inside the car because we haven't decide which car to take with us on that day..<br />
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Here are our things! If you want to know what are the stuff I bring, you may view <a href="http://instagram.com/shazwanihamid" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">my Instagram</span></a>, or you may read this <a href="http://www.shazwanihamid.com/2015/03/baby-shopping-list.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Baby Checklist</span></a> I did a few weeks ago, and look under the <i>Hospital Checklist</i></div>
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I have also been asked if I have a confinement lady or a nanny and help to take care of me after the labor. Well, since my mom is not well, I decided to berpantang on my own and hire a confinement lady that will be staying with us for 5 weeks. My sweet mother-in-law has offered to stay at her house and she can take care of me like she did with her daughter/my sister-in-law - She just gave birth, 2 months ago, so the gap between my baby and her baby is not much. So I don't want to susahkan dia lagi. Hence I decided to berpantang sendiri.. :)<br />
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The first few days, I will be taken care by a nurse, then after that, the confinement lady will take care of me for the rest of my pantang for 40 days. She will be cooking healthy, clean meals for me, giving me a postnatal massage, bertungku, bertangas, mandi herba, and all those traditional pantang stuff, and also she will help take care of the baby as well. Basically everything that a postnatal woman needs, will be taken care of! I really hope I can get back in shape and shrink to size S as fast as I can with her taking care of me for a month! hehe<br />
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Okay...the baby is kicking for food. We both are really hungry, so I guess I better eat something and stop writing now! Will write more inshaallah! :)<br />
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I am now in my baby countdown mode! Only a few weeks left, I'm freaking outtttt! Not really on the labor process so much, but more on being a mother. I'm so worried I wouldn't know what to do! Every other night when I have time (and not tired), I would spend some time reading about breastfeeding or baby care and needs.. I even did a research on what books to get for the baby and how to get the baby read at 6 months! haha I knowww...I'm SO way overthinking about all this! - I'm just so paranoid of not being a good mother! =/ But anyhow.....most of the time, I still read about what baby products to get! haha. Although I can pretty much say that my list is 95% completed, I kinda still feel <i>something</i> is missing! (typical!) xD<br />
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We only started purchasing our baby products when I was 7 months pregnant. Now that I'm half way finishing my 8 month milestone and almost reaching to the end of my pregnancy journey, I still feel slightly unsatisfied with my baby shopping experience since we did it at one go in a month time! I mean...all of my pregnant friends started baby shopping as early as 12 weeks pregnant! They have more time to experience the shopping process, while me...only a month! Rasa tak puas la shopping...haha. So yeah, this mommy-to-be don't feel satisfied just yet, and kinda feel like she needed to browse more and more things! Heeee. My husband said I'm obsessed with baby products! LOL (But really, I never knew that browsing baby stuff is so much fun than browsing shoes and bags! haha)<br />
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Dad brought home this awesome Mothercare catalogue from UK for me to see what I would like to have... And I gotta say, I love this book! Everything in here is awesome! hehe</div>
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So I’ve been researching safety and reviews of baby products from cribs, to strollers to bouncers to car seats and etc almost since I’ve become pregnant until almost reaching to the end of my pregnancy journey. There are so many important things to consider buying for your baby, thus you gotta make a wise choice, no? So I told my husband that the things that we need to spend more money on are the breast pump, baby crib/cot, the car seat, the stroller, the travel cot, and hmm...what else? Well..those are basically the large things that I can think of right now.. Others are more like the things that are nice to have :)<br />
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Anyway, here are the list of some of my favorite baby items, by the way!<br />
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Many people told me to just get the baby cot and forget about everything else. And some even said there's no need for all those bassinet, crib, cot etc, as the baby can sleep on the same bed as yours. Well, I wouldn't risk my baby's life by sleeping together on the bed with me. A lot of accidents has happened before. Plus, my husband is a wild sleeper, so I wouldn't risk it. Hence, I decided to buy some proper sleeping place for my baby to sleep in..<br />
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I thought since this is my first baby and inshaallah, if in the future we have more kids, I'm sure I will be using all of the items that I have purchased for all my babies' first years. Otherwise, I will be selling them to parents that won't mind buying a secondhand item, when I don't need them anymore.<br />
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Thus, I decided to follow the Mothercare list, and purchase the things that they suggested in the book; a Moses Basket, a bassinet/cradle, and a cot or cot-bed.<br />
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I love the Moses Basket. It's great to be used as a portable crib. It's simple, cute & stylish, and practical as well. They make it easy to always have somewhere secure and cozy to lie your baby down for the first few months. It also comes in handy for when the visitors come to visit the baby in the early months. Just bring this Moses Basket downstairs to your guests! (I also purchased the stand to make it as a cradle).<br />
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I might be using this for only a few months, but I'm sure I will keep it for our next baby...or lend it to my sister's next baby or something! It's such a great item to have for those early days of your baby's life! <span style="text-align: center;">I purchased my Moses Basket and stand from </span><a href="http://www.mamasandpapas.com/range/moses-basketsstands/5452/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Mamas and Papas</span></a><span style="text-align: center;"> from UK, by the way</span><br />
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At first, I thought of buying the <span style="color: #a64d79;"><a href="http://halobassinest.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Halo Bassinest Swivel Sleeper</span></a> </span>for the baby's bassinet as it is such a great item to have if the baby is sleeping next to our bed. - I'm planning to co-sleep with my baby so I thought this bassinet is great for me to use up to 6 months! Please see the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK6iXnWdHZ0" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">review on YouTube!!</span></a><br />
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It adjusts to the bed level and swings over top of bed if you want it to. It’s not as nice/cute to look at as compared to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ie/listing/192491138/the-london-collection-silk-and-lace?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">this type</span></a> of bassinet with frills, lace and all that nice stuff... but I’ve been told it's all about what is functional and practical. So I thought this <i>Halo Bassinest</i> is great after watching the reviews on YouTube!<br />
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But since babies are in bassinets for such a short time (maximum 5 to 6 months), I think I may have to pass on this option because for the price of RM 2k (including shipping to Malaysia that is), I could get a nice, sturdy cot-bed to be used for such a longer period of time! -- I would really love to get this <i>Halo Bassinest </i>actually.. because of its functionality, but I would also like to have that pretty bassinet with all the custom-made frills and ribbons all around it as well, though not as practical. (But if they have this brand in Malaysia, I think I might just buy it because of the practicality!)<br />
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So after doing some thinking and more research and findings, I think I'd rather spend a few hundreds Ringgit than a couple of thousands of my money for something I'd use for only a few months! So I decided to get just the normal bassinet/cradle where I can have the pretty frills, skirting etc! hehe.<br />
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For those who have a bigger budget, please go to Amazon and buy this <i>bassinest</i>! It's awesome..I wish I have it! (I already asked, the price is RM 1k for the bassinet, and you must add another RM 1k to ship to Malaysia because it's heavy! *cries*)<br />
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Another option to consider if you're buying a bassinet is this <a href="http://www.bednest.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Bednest</span></a>. It's almost similar to the <i>Halo Bassinest Swivel Sleeper</i>, except that it cannot swing/swivel, doesn't have side pockets and other digital functions like the <i>Halo Bassinest </i>have.<i> </i>You can view the video on this Bednest <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYTxJ9geW-I" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">here</span></a>. I love the modern design and the fact that it can fold to make a travel bassinet is such a great thing to consider as well! But again, we don't have this in Malaysia though. And shipping to Malaysia is crazy expensive! Bummer!</div>
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Okay enough on the baby's bassinet. Now...I am still contemplating whether to get the baby cot or the cot-bed. Baby cot is smaller, while the cot-bed is bigger and slightly more expensive than the baby cot. I prefer the cot-bed actually...as it can convert into a toddler bed which will be useful in the future! But my husband said, just get the baby cot because, <i>"Being you...I'm sure by the time our child needs a toddler bed, you would want to buy a new one pulak" </i>- ha ha. Very funny. But I could be practical too, you know? ;p<br />
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Why is it everything that is nice, is made from/in the US or UK?! I checked, these baby bedding sets cost about RM 1500 not including shipping! If include shipping, it'll be almost RM 2k! - For a baby's bedding?! Kalau baby kencing and muntah atas bed set ni, nangissss! haha. The bedding set is more expensive than the Swiss-made baby cot I saw at Pavilion the other day! *cry again*</div>
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We spend a lot of time traveling here and there so I’ve tried to find items to specifically use when traveling and to keep on the plane if we were to fly, to make our life easier. I find travel bassinet is lightweight and easier to bring when the baby is still small..but I also find the travel cot convenient for when the baby is bigger..<br />
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This sleeper is very convenient to sleep close to the baby as you don't need to get out from the bed for nighttime feedings. You can soothe and comfort your baby easily too when he/she cries in the middle of the night. The only disadvantage is that the baby will outgrow the sleeper very fast. I think it can be used for up to 3 to 4 months depending on your baby's size - I'm not really a fan for this kind of sleeper, but I may consider buying this, if we were to travel a lot to the granddad's house after the baby is born. Otherwise, I'll just use my Moses Basket for the baby to sleep in.<br />
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Same goes with this <a href="https://philandteds.com/rw/Buy/sleep/nest-baby-bassinet#.VQIqqbCUfdI" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Phil & Teds Nest Baby Bassinet</span></a>. Great for traveling as well! (You can make it as a storage bag as well!)</div>
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The next travel crib I love is the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMNY7io1KWQ" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">4Moms Breeze</span></a>. It's just like the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27tD2Lg8LNk" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Nuna Sena Travel Cot</span></a>, but I personally like 4Moms' design more. Just one button will open or close it! It comes with a carry case like the others as well. Suitable from birth-30 pounds or 35 inches (or able to crawl out). The downfall is that it weighs a heavy 30 lbs! The upside is it can be set up and taken down with just one hand. If you aren’t traveling much or far I think it is a great option because it will make trips to see the relatives a bit more bearable. No more pinching of your fingers. No more cursing and kicking and screaming at your old, traditional Pack n Play. hehe. Watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK2ZknfzeHM" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">review here</span></a>, by one of my fave Youtubers, BabyGizmo!<br />
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When I was doing my research on baby car seats, I didn't know that there are different types of car seats for different age/weight group. I only found out about this when I was 15 weeks pregnant.. I thought they all are the same and we only need one car seat for the baby because I rarely see Malaysians using car seats for their kids under 10! Tak payah 10 years old pun la, even around 4 to 6 years old pun susah nak nampak pakai car seat! - Turns out, car seats are divided into groups, and weight/height that matters actually (not really age, as not all babies/kids have the same weight at the same age)<br />
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The UK law states that all children must use a car seat until they are either 135 cm in height or the age of 12 - whichever they reach first. With all the recent accidents in the news, I really feel like Malaysia should start practicing this law as well! I'm definitely buying all the age-appropriate car seats for my baby! Safety first!<br />
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Anyway, we all know that children grow up fast and before you know it, your baby will be a toddler. Thus they created a baby/toddler combination car seat that takes your child from birth all the way to 3½ years in the market. It's called the convertible. One where you can use from newborn up to 3-4 years old depending on your baby's weight/size. Well...in other words, pakai lama and jimat duitlah.<br />
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At first I thought of getting this type of car seat, to save money and buy other stuff. But after doing much research, I think I prefer to get a baby carrier first rather than a convertible straight away. Reason being not only it is a safer choice to use a car seat according to the baby's age, but also because when the baby is small, it is much convenient to lift baby in his/her car seat straight onto her stroller frame. So, you won’t disturb the baby who might be sleeping while transferring from the car seat to the stroller. But the problem with the infant carrier is that it gets outgrown way too fast! If your baby is big, sometimes you may not even get to use it for a year! Only for a few months! But for safety wise, I think it is better to use infant carrier first, then upgrade rather than use a convertible straight away, which might be way too big for your newborn/baby. Kesian baby tak selesa.. Also, some convertible car seats cannot recline flat. So again, not suitable for your newborn!<br />
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I love the designs of these <a href="http://www.maxi-cosi.com/car-seats.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Maxi-Cosi</span></a> car seats. The CabrioFix, Pebble and Opal. Opal is the convertible one, by the way. I'm still thinking of getting the CabrioFix or the Pebble for the baby carrier. Both functions are equally almost the same.<br />
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The next car seat that I like is the <a href="http://www.nuna.eu/pipa" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Nuna Pipa</span></a>. I like this because of the safety and it’s super light weight at just under 8 lbs! I also love the built in canopy that protects baby from both preying eyes and weather elements. It’s available in many colors but if I were to get this, I'm leaning towards the grey or black because I think it is the most clean and chic option! Plus, it matches my leather car seat! ;)<br />
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There's another car seat made by <a href="http://simpleparenting.co/car-seat/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Simple Parenting</span></a> called the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQPf9nWzA0k" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Doona</b></span></a> that is currently only available in the UK. (Bummer!) This brand is still new in the market..but it has won quite a few innovation awards already! I heard they will reach other parts of Europe this year and for the US, end of this year. I reaaaaalllly love this car seat! It's the world’s first infant car seat with a complete and fully integrated mobility solution! It is perfect as you don’t have to carry the seat or carry a stroller for a short/quick in and out trips. The seat is the stroller all in one! Pretty cool, huh? No need to purchase those travel system adaptors for your stroller. I’m trying to have one brought back to Malaysia for me since I got to know that you can actually order this in Malaysia via Mothercare Malaysia, BUT..... the price would be RM 5k! (again, because of the shipping rates, I guess! T__T)<br />
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Ahhhh...decisions..decisions! Which car seat should I get? So many cool stuff in the market, pening kepala mak nak decide..hehe =/<br />
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<pictures><br /></pictures>I have seven favorite strollers right now. Yes 7! And I need at least 3! One for travel (lightweight) and one for brisk walk/strolling around the park (sturdy/easy to maneuver) and another one for mommy to use for when she walks around the mall alone with her baby (easy to open) ;p<br />
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The first stroller that I like is the Stokke Xplory. I like that this stroller have the option to have the baby face the world or face you. Plus, the height is really high compared to the other typical strollers in the market, which makes it away from dust/dirt on the ground! Also, mommies don't really need to bend when putting the baby down. It brings child closer to parents. So I love the height and the parent-child bonding level it provides! It comes with a carry cot attachment too. Perfect for your newborn!<br />
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I love all the colors they have! Will ask my friends who are using this for their feedback on this stroller. - Although I saw some comments/reviews saying that this stroller is too bulky and too heavy. But hey...if I were to get this stroller, I'll leave that job to my husband to do that for me! hehehe<br />
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I am also in love with the design of the Mima Xari Stroller. It looks so modern and chic! Especially in white! It’s also available in black and caramel color by the way, but I personally love the white one...although I think nanti mesti cepat kotor.. Anyway, just like the Stokke Xplory, it also has the ability to face either you or the world. What I like about this stroller is that the bassinet and carrier are one piece and convert by unzipping a hidden zipper! It's pretty cool actually as you don't need to find some space in your home to store the carry cot/bassinet, unlike the Stokke Xplory. So this is great for space-saving!<br />
However, living in Malaysia weather, I don't think the Mima Xari would be a great buy because of the material that is made of leather. People has been telling me, nanti baby panas kat dalam tu nanti.. Hmm... Maybe? =/<br />
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Another stroller that is in my list is the<span style="color: #a64d79;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERQHRo0fHGE" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">4Moms Origami Stroller</span></a></span>! It folds up with just a push of a button on it’s own! It also has running lights and is self charging while you're on the move. Oh and it charges your cell phone as well! It's great for outings without the husband to fold/unfold the stroller for you! It’s a lot sportier than the others too. But it's quite heavy actually, because of the built in generator it has. But despite it being heavy...I really loveeeeee all the features of this futuristic stroller! I'm definitely going to consider buying this stroller once my baby is able to sit-up/6 months old.. =D<br />
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Okay...this one is really really not practical. And kinda ridiculous to buy actually (unless you're Jennifer Lopez). haha. It's the Silver Cross Balmoral Pram, of course! The Rolls Royce of strollers! - Of course I only like it because of the look, not really on the functions! For such an expensive price tag, this pram is really not that practical because you can only use it for your newborn up to 5-6 months baby because there's no seat to recline...Only a bassinet! haha. Plus, you can't even fold it to fit in your car! And it's sooooo big and bulky too! So really, this beautiful piece of pram is really not that practical! But I personally think it's pretty cool to have this pram. It's so classic and classy! I like! They don't sell it here in Malaysia though! hehe.<br />
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The next strollers that I might consider buying is the Babyzen YOYO! After reading and watching lotsa reviews, I gotta say, the Babyzen YOYO is brilliant! It's a lightweight stroller (only weighs about 5.8 kg!), perfect for traveling, or city living, or flying with a baby, and for fitting into the car along with all of your other essentials! They claim this is the first stroller in the world to fully comply with the cabin baggage recommendations. The design is super cute and practical as well. If you need a lightweight buggy for traveling – whether it’s for traveling on a plane, underground or car, I think this is one of the best strollers to get!</div>
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There are so many baby items I want to buy and have read about. These are the largest items I can think of right now. I plan to do another list of the smaller items I love, like the baby feeding bottles, baby shampoos/lotions/etc, the diapers, the bouncer, the highchair and so on! There are so many baby items out there (just look at my <span style="color: #a64d79;"><a href="http://www.shazwanihamid.com/2015/03/baby-shopping-list.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Baby Shopping Checklist</span></a>!</span><span id="goog_765016849"></span><span id="goog_765016850"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>) and the reason why I'm listing out all my fave items here before purchasing them is because I want to ensure I'm buying the smartest and most practical item as baby's stuff are so expensive these days! So I gotta make sure all the items I purchased worth every penny I spent! I'm also planning to share with you guys what I love and what I regret buying..after using all the items I have purchased for future mommies out there! :)<br />
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If you have any of the above items or if you have any recommendations on what product to get, I would love to hear about them!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">XOXO,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Shazzy.</span></div>
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I can't believe I am currently in the beginning of my 8th month of pregnancy! Goshhh...only a few weeks left until I meet my darling baby! Time flies so fast! As of today, I think my Baby Shopping List is almost complete...that is, if I decide not to add more and more things on the list! haha :p<br />
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I already checked off 80 to 90% of the list..but still, I feel like the list is incomplete and I am an unprepared mother if they are not 100% ticked! tskk =/ (Even though I know some of the things that are on my list are totally nonsense and unnecessary! Like....the Baby Dior pacifier I saw the other day! It's just too cute, I just had to put it on the list! xD )<br />
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Anyway, some of my pregnant friends are quite unsure what are the things we needed. Hence, I thought of sharing it here with you guys! - I will be dividing into two categories; Things that are RECOMMENDED (a.k.a MUST-HAVES!) and things that are NICE-TO-HAVE for the early months with your newborn, to make your life easier! (The box can be ticked, so go ahead...check off that list!) The ones with <span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>label means, I already have it. Yay! :)<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Maternity tops/dresses if you wish (although I didn't really get any because I don't quite like most of the maternity fashion/design. Heee. But I'm lucky enough that my sister gave me some of her maternity tops to use when I really can't wear any of my regular clothes anymore) </div>
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<b>Nice-To-Have:</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Stretch mark cream/oil - I ended up having 10 different types of oils and creams because I'm so paranoid after looking at <a href="https://www.google.com.my/search?q=pregnancy+stretch+marks&biw=1248&bih=657&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=gPL4VMHNN4WeugSW_4KQBA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">these pictures!</span></a> T__T)</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Raspberry tea leaf drink </div>
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Pregnancy support belt </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Pregnancy books </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Pregnancy journal </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby development books </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Tummy sleeve (to wear with your short blouses, so it can cover your expanding tummy! </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Pregnancy belly cast & paint </div>
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<b>B) FOR YOUR HOSPITAL CHECKLIST -</b></div>
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<b>Recommended:</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Hospital bag (I would recommend to pack 2 different bags - One for mommy and another one for your baby!) </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Nursing nightwear (2-3 pieces depending on your length of stay in the hospital) </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Dressing gown </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Warm socks </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Slippers</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Comfortable cotton briefs </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Disposable briefs </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Maternity pads </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Nursing bras</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Disposable breast pads </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Travel size toiletries (deodorant, shampoo, bath gel, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, and skincare products) </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Towel & face cloth<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby wipes<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Cotton wool<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>10-12 pieces baby diapers <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby sleep suits </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby swaddlers<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby bodysuits/rompers <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>"Barut" for baby<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby's travel size bath/body set<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Infant car seat (for journey home from the hospital) </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Comfortable attire for mommy (for going home)<br />
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<strong>Nice-To-Have:</strong><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Massage oil<br />
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Cute hospital gown with matching pillow case! Like <a href="http://www.gownies.com/index.php/hospital-gowns/gownie-test-1-56.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">this!</span></a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Support pillow <br />
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<strong>C) FOR YOUR BABY </strong><b>(What you'll need to have on hand for the early days with your newborn) -</b></div>
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<strong>1. CLOTHING (for the first 2-3 months):</strong></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>8 undershirts or onesies (mix of short-sleeve and long-sleeve)</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>5 nightgowns (for use until the cord falls off)</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>8 one-piece stretchy sleepers (go for ones with zippers)</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>5 pairs of pants<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>2 newborn hats<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>8 pairs of socks or booties, to wear with nightgowns and outfits<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>2 pairs of scratch mittens, to keep baby from scratching his face<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>5 "barut"<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Swaddlers (I love Ergobaby!!)<br />
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***Please note that you need to buy 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months and 9-12 months clothing as well because babies do grow so fast! I'm lucky enough that my sister decided to give me all of her baby's clothes from 0 to 18 months! So I never have to buy my baby's clothes for a year! ^__^<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Daywear/Dressing up outfits<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Designer clothing! ;p<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Pramsuit & booties<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Chest of drawers <br />
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Baby's wardrobe<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Wicker storage baskets<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby laundry hamper<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby plastic hangers<br />
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Hanger dividers (from 0 to 18 months)<br />
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<strong>2. FEEDING (if you're breastfeeding, you don't really need any equipment) - </strong><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Lots of bibs</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Burp cloths </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Nursing bras (if buying before baby is born, buy one cup size larger than your pregnant bra size)</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Breast pads (disposable and/or washable) </div>
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<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Easy opening nightwear<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>20 x Muslin squares</div>
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<b>Nice-To-Have:</b></div>
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<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Breast pump (manual or electric) </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
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<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Sterilizer for bottles/breast pump parts (You can buy the steam or cold water/microwave or electric type) - I purchased all types for different purposes. One to put at downstairs/kitchen (microwave) and another one for upstairs pantry area (the electric one). I also purchased the Steam Bag version as well, for traveling to the in laws', etc)</div>
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<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Breast milk storage containers (bottles and plastic bags)</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Feeding bottles + teats</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Nursing pillow</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
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<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Nursing chair/glider </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
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<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Feeding tubes</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Lotion/Balm for sore nipples</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Nursing cover (for outing)<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Nursing tops (for outing) </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
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<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Soothers/pacifiers<br />
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<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Nipple shields/shells </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
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Freezer for EBM</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Recommended for formula feeding:</strong></div>
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<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Lots of bibs</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Burp cloths</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>8 four-ounce bottles with teats</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>6 eight-ounce bottles with teats</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bottle and teat brush</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Formula milk (be sure to check expiry date and note the lot number in case of recalls)</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
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<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>20 x Muslin squares</div>
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<strong><br />Nice-To-Have:</strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Soothers/Pacifiers </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Sterilizer for bottles/breast pump parts (Steam, cold water/microwave or electric)<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Milk powder storage containers</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong><br /></strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bottle warmer<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Milk Prep machine </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bottle drying rack</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Thermal bottle carrier<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bottle storage bag </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />3. CLEANING ESSENTIALS -</strong></div>
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<strong>Recommended:</strong></div>
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<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby laundry detergent<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Dish soap </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bottles & teats cleanser </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Hand sanitizers (full size & travel size)<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Hand soaps </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Dryer sheets/cloths</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong><br /></strong></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Nice-To-Have:</strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Multi cleaning spray<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Toy & Highchair cleaner </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Pram/Stroller cleaner </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Floor cleaner <br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Stain eraser </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Tub & Tile cleaner </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>4. DIAPERING -</strong></div>
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<strong>Recommended if you are using re-usable cloth diapers:</strong></div>
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<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
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Several dozen (4 or 5) cloth or re-usable diapers</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
8 waterproof covers</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
1 diaper pail</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Snaps, Velcro or safety pins to secure re-usable diapers<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
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A dozen washcloths for cleaning baby's bottom </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<strong><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Recommended if you are using disposable diapers:</span></strong><br />
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<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>A few boxes of newborn-size diapers (it's better not to buy too many in advance in case your baby is large or grows too quickly)</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
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<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Disposable wipes </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby ointment or barrier cream to prevent rash</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
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<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Nice-To-Have:</strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Changing pad<br />
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<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Diaper genie </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Diaper changing table </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Diaper caddy </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>5. BATH TIME - </strong></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Recommended: </strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Top N Tail bowl</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby bath tub </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby bath + shampoo</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby soft-bristled hair brush and comb</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>3 soft-hooded towels</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bath robes<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bath sea sponge </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Non-slip bath mat/sponge<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>12 washcloths </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby lotion<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby toothpaste and toothbrush </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Cotton buds<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Cotton balls </div>
<div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby powder<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby oil </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Minyak Telon/Yuyi</div>
</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Nice-To-Have:</strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Infant bath support<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bath caddy </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bath thermometer<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bath toys </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bath stand<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby grooming set </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ S</span>torage baskets for bath products </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<b><br /></b>
<b><br />6. BABY CARE/NECESSITIES -</b></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby thermometer</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Nasal aspirator for suctioning mucous<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Eye dropper/medicine spoon </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Medications<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>First aid kit </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Gripe water<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Chest rub<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby nail clipper</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby nail scissors </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby nail emery board <br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Sunblock lotion </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Insect repellent </div>
<div>
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<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>7. BLANKETS -</strong></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Recommended:</strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>3 large cotton blankets<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>8 receiving blankets (they also make handy burp cloths!)</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Swaddling blankets</div>
</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>8. BEDTIME -</strong></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>Recommended</b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><strong> if you are using a crib/cot:</strong></span><br />
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby crib/cot-bed </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Crib mattress<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Fitted crib sheets (Buy a few. At least 3-4 sets)</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>3 waterproof mattress covers</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Crib mesh bumpers</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ L</span>ight blankets that fit in the crib (Buy a few. At least 3-4 sets)</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>2 Sleep sack/sleeping bag</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Quilt set<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Mosquito net for crib </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Pillows <br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Room thermometer </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<b>Nice-To-Have:</b></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Changing unit or cot top changer<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Crib skirts </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Baby listening monitor<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Night light and Sleep Sheep</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby Shusher device<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Cot musical mobile </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Plush toys</div>
<strong><br /></strong>
<strong><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Recommended if you are co-sleeping:</span></strong><br />
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bassinet</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Firm mattress<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Fitted sheets </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Swaddling blankets and sleeping bags</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Waterproof pads to place under baby</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Light comforter (keep away from baby's head)</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong><br />Nice-To-Have:</strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Cocoonababy nest<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Skirting for bassinet </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Moses Basket </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>2 Moses Basket fitted sheets <br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Travel/portable bedding </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
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<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>9. PLAY TIME (from birth to around 6 months+) -</strong></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Recommended: </strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby Playmats & Gym <br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Playmat for tummy time play </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Lightweight rattles<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Soft teddies and toys </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby books with mirrors and textures </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Sophie the giraffe - rattle and teething toy <br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Musical toys </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Pram/Stroller toys</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Other baby toys </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Nice-To-Have:</strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Play yard/playpen (I love 4moms Breeze and Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light)<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Firm mattress for playpen </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bouncing cradle or Baby Swing/Rocker (I have my eyes on Fisher Price My Little Lamb Cradle n' Swing, 4Moms Mamaroo and Nuna Leaf)</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>10. TRAVEL -</strong></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Recommended:</strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Approved infant carrier/safety seat for car</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Carry cot/Pram </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Travel changing mat </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Diaper bag </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Head support cushion for stroller/car seat </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Child view mirror</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Nice-To-Have:</strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Mosquito net for stroller </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Rain cover for stroller </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Umbrella/Parasol/Sun canopy for stroller<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Isofix car seat base </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby sling/wrap </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Baby carrier<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Travel system adaptors </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Cup holders for stroller </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Stroller hooks & hangers </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Sun shade for car windows </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>11. WEANING (for 6 months and above) -</strong></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Recommended: </strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Highchair </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Larger bibs </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Plates & Bowls </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Spoons </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Cups & Beekers </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Soothing teethers </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bottles </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Nice-To-Have:</strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Storage pots </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Splash mat </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Bumbo baby seat </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Food blender/smasher </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Weaning guide book </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>12. HOME SAFETY - </strong></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Recommended: </strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Smoke detectors </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Carbon monoxide detector </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Window catch </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Safety gates </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Socket covers </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Cupboard catches </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Baby harness and reins </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Non slip bath mat </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Fire guard </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
First aid kit and book </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Common baby illnesses book </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<strong>Nice-To-Have:</strong></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 28px;">✔ </span>Humidifier/ Air Purifier </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: Verdana;">
<input style="font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;" type="checkbox" value="checklist" /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
Corner cushion protectors </div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;">
<br /></div>
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Such a loooong list, ey? My husband got a headache once he saw this list! LOL. I swear, I didn't make this up..I got this list from Mothercare website by the way! - Yes, I agree that all of the "Nice-To-Have" items are not really must-have items or should be on your Baby List, but I believe they'll make any first time parents' life easier! Thus...they kinda <i>important </i>to me! haha ;p<br />
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Anyway, I haven't ticked number 11 and 12 yet. The rest...I can pretty much say that I've completed almost all of them. Only left the baby's wardrobe/drawers to put all of the baby clothing and lastly,<strike> the baby cot (which I'm planning to put my baby there once he/she is 4 months old+. For now, the baby will sleep in the bassinet)</strike>. - CHECKED! <span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px;">✔</span><br />
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I will update the list once I have purchased any of the unchecked item. Till then! :)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">XOXO,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Shazzy.</span></div>
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I am almost reaching 30 weeks now. About 10 weeks or so to go till I meet my darling baby, inshaallah! Gosh...I am so excited! Scared a little actually, but really excited. I cannot imagine what mommyhood is gonna be like! So many people say it's gonna be tiring but so worth it. So I really cannot wait to experience all of that! :)<br />
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Last time (before I got pregnant that is), I never really see myself as a mommy. I always thought being a mom is hard and not everyone can do it. I've seen and read so many stories about parents who are irresponsible, mean, crazy, and so on! So I wondered...which category am I gonna be like? Can I be a good mother? I mean, I'm the last girl in the family...and the gap between us siblings are only 4 years. So I never really get to take care of anyone when I was little. We're just like buddies. And I hardly had the chance to take care of my nieces and nephews when they were little as well! So I guess, I am not really good in handling babies and kids..<br />
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I don't even dare to hold babies! Cuz I feel like I'm going to hurt them as they are so fragile! >_< So because of this, I feel like I'm not a mommy material! haha. But despite feeling that way, my husband always say that I'm gonna be a great mom because of how I've always treated him all these while.. (Hmm..Really? Phew! :D ) - Well I hope he meant it and I hope I will be a good mom who will love my children unconditionally. Inshaallah..<br />
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Anyways...ever since I announced to the public that I am pregnant, I have been receiving some messages asking me "how" did I get pregnant! LOL - My answer for that would be the natural way, of course! hahaha.<br />
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I guess people were asking because we've been married for almost a year and <i>nothing</i> happened with us so far, and then now after 8 months of being together, perut saya tiba-tiba dah ada isi! hehe. Well, some of the ladies who asked me, have been trying to conceive but I guess belum rezeki diorang lagi. So they wanted tips from me on how did I get lucky! heh. Oh dear, I wish I could help...but really, it's all in God's hands.<br />
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When Hazim and I got married in 2013, I told him that I didn't want to get pregnant straight away like everyone else. I wanted to wait for a few months before we try on getting pregnant..because I only know him for like 1-2 years before we got married. So I still want to enjoy being just "husband and wife", rather than "mommy and daddy" staright away after kahwin.<br />
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As people always say, <i>"before kahwin lain, after kahwin lain"</i>, so I wanted to know him more and more before we call ourselves parents and have a lot of responsibilities to carry. He agreed on this. - Because I believe that a happy family, starts with a happy couple. Thus I want us to really get to know each other, and be really transparent with everything without anyone else interfere with our lives just yet. Something like "just us against the world" like thattt..hahaha. So we wanted to have a little more fun, and bercinta habis-habisan before we have our little ones. And so we did! :)<br />
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They always say "bercinta selepas kahwin" is awesome. Well it's true! Sometimes we both wonder why laaaa, some people don't want to get married just yet (those yang dah mampu and have everything I mean), because really...Hidup berkahwin ni best! I've never been happier in my life! We are so in love and happy with each other that we didn't realize that it has been a year since we tied the knot! I guess it's true what people say.. when you're having fun, time flies so fast!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ^__^</span><br />
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So after enjoying each other for about 8 months, Hazim said he is ready to be a daddy already, and didn't want to wait anymore and asked me when I'm going to ovulate. haha. Cute. So...one day, it happened! Little #shazim is on the way now! LOL. About 3 months to go inshaallah!<br />
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Being pregnant has changed a lot in my life so far. I can't wear most of my clothes. I can only wear abayas or baju kurung. And I sleep a lot during the day too (always tired and sleepy!). I get weird dreams almost everyday as well! And sometimes I cried in my sleep! ishh. I also became sooooooo lazy and feel like crap everyday! I don't really drive anymore. I can't remember a lot of things. I became soooo forgetful and clumsy (blame the pregnancy brain!). I hate shopping malls. I hate seeing people. My skin and hair became so dry. I didn't really like make up and fashion anymore (which is weird!). I can't eat sushi which I love so much! <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T__T</span> And I find myself always struggling to eat rice/our Malaysian dishes. Ughh. My tummy get super bloated each time I eat rice. But I LOVEEEE bread, pasta, pizza, eggs, fast food (<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T__T</span>) and cheese, by the way!<br />
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I read in my pregnancy book, that our body absorbs about 60% of what you put in it. You know like shampoos, conditioners, hair sprays, lotions, perfumes, all that face creams and lotions and make up, etc etc. So that made me really think about everything I was using all these while! All those chemicals that I slather on my face, hair and body! Goshh...too much chemicals inside my body! So now that I'm pregnant, I didn't want to continue using crap products for my body knowing that it's going to absorb all that and transfer it to the baby.. So I went completely natural for my face/body products. I use lotsa natural stuff like shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil and also some organic brands..<br />
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One of my favourite brands for mama! The Earth Mama & Angel Baby brand. Love all their products!!! The bath foam smells really really good!</div>
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I even use the natural laundry soap for my laundry! I use the Eco Nuts that I ordered off Amazon! I heard they make great shampoo as well! Can't wait to give it a try!</div>
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So I kept all my SK II products, my Kérastase shampoo, my Sephora stuff and etc in the cupboard, and start using oils as my skin moisturizer. I only wear make up occasionally when I want to go out and meet people...just to make me feel a little better about myself as being pregnant has made me feel like crap everyday! haha.<br />
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I'm lucky though I didn't really get morning sickness for this pregnancy. Only nausea and bloated tummy.. but no vomiting (except only when I intended to - by self induced vomiting that is. Yuck, I know! Don't ask me why I did that.. Hard for me to explain to people to make them understand why I did that. Different people, different pregnancy, ok? huhu).<br />
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My journey so far....</div>
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Anyways, I love being pregnant. The feeling you get when the baby kicks and turns is amazing, mashaallah! One thing I don't really like about being pregnant would be to wake up every few hours to pee! Oh my God..it is sooooo tiring! Sometimes I couldn't sleep at all because I would be going to the loo every 1 hour! And now that I'm in my third trimester, lagiiiii lah! I'd be sitting on the toilet for every 20-30 minutes sometimes! *cries*. Sometimes I feel like wearing an adult diaper just so I don't have to walk to my bathroom every few minutes or hours! LOL. But seriously penat! I'm sure this is something every pregnant woman will complain about! hahaha. But I love drinking A LOT of water since becoming pregnant. Like...3 to 4 litres per day! So imagine lah..kalau orang pregnant yang tak selalu minum pun selalu akan kencing, inikan pula saya yang kerap haus & minum air every hour! Kena tidur dalam toilet je la jawabnya..tskk <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T__T</span><br />
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And oh! Of course..the body changes is also something I'm not so happy about! My boobies became so sensitive, swelling, painful.. It's hard to sleep sometimes because the pain is just unbearable at times. tskkk. And then people keep on telling me there will be lotsa red, ugly stretch marks on the belly, thighs, bums and boobies! Oh no.... *another problem in my life!*<br />
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All of my friends who have had babies told me to start right away so your body absorbs the lotions and oils and will help it stretch and prevent stretch marks. So the minute I found out I was pregnant, I went crazy and bought <a href="http://instagram.com/p/xPIN78runI/?modal=true" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">all the lotions and oils</span></a> I think I need, for my boobies and belly, hoping I won't get stretch marks! haha. As of now..I have about 10 different oils and lotions for my belly! Tatau lah sempat habis before beranak ke tak ni.. hahaha *paranoid mummy-to-be*<br />
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I also bought a pregnancy pillow too, because I normally sleep with pillows in between my legs to get comfortable in bed. But since I hit the second trimester, I find it hard to sleep comfortably as I need some back support while I turn sideway and hug the pillows. So this pregnancy body pillow has helped me getting a good night sleep, apart from my wonderful husband who never fail to massage me before I go to bed! <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">^__^</span><br />
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Ever since I got pregnant, he became even more gentle and loving towards me. He loves my big and growing belly and is sooo excited when the baby kicks! hehe. He would fulfill whatever things I want and need. Ahhh....I am so blessed to have this man in my life! I am truly grateful for these two gifts in my life; my husband and our baby.<br />
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Anyway, last week we both went for a breastfeeding class that was held in Publika. It was a 4.5 hour class. Quite long, but so worth it! We learnt a lot from it! I cannot wait for our antenatal class next month! And definitely can't wait for my next appointment with my doctor in Prince Court for my 32 week ultrasound! I love hearing the baby's heart beat and seeing my baby even just from the monitor! :)<br />
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#ilovebeingpregnant!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">XOXO,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Shazzy.</span></div>
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