For The Past 10 Months

Just to update on activities for the pass 10 months for year of 2011.

In this couple of days, Adran will turn 18 months : 1 year 6 months. Update on Adran's milestone.

Physical Development
1. Weight : +/- 12kg
2. Height : 80 cm ++

with Noody @ KLCC

Vaccination

1. All completed except for the Booster Dose for 5-in-1 scheduled between 18 months to 24 months.

@ Alamanda Putrajaya

Skin Problem (eczema)
1. No chicken until February 2012. Only fish and beef for now.
2. Shower/Bath : Eubos Shower Oil

3. Lotion : Nature's Baby Organics which is suitable for him but hard to find. Always sold out. So, currently I have ordered from US, 3 bottles of Nature's Baby Organics plus 2 bottles of Curel Itch Defense (which not available in Malaysia - good rating and endorsed by US Eczema Association)

Nature's Baby Organics Lotion

Curel Itch Defense

Some Hari Raya Aidilfitri's photo @ Ipoh



I just joined new company, TH Properties Sdn Bhd at Bandar Enstek which located next to Kota Seriemas. Currently, I have to traveled around 30 km one way to office.

Breaking news! We're suppose to built our house next to my MIL house, but since the subdivision of land would take forever, I have decided to bought a house at Section 15 Bandar Baru Bangi and we are targeting to move out next year after renovation works completed. Maybe by May 2012. Currently, we are awaiting for the Consent to Transfer from Selangor State Government. All bank loan has been settled ahead.

Illustration done by Man for porch's renovation

Now I'm in the Furniture Hunting Mode. All furniture shop was on sales this year end. The most difficult was to find the kitchen cabinet that to my liking and within my budget, certainly not easy. However, I managed to grab a dining table set and our king bed.

Bed from Townhouse by Vivencia : We picked the middle one


Dining Table Set from Lorenzo

My wishlist:

From left : Summerville from Fella Design, Sofa by Dorma, Macy, Sofa from Macy

From Townhouse by Vivencia

I Love You...........

Love this picture. This picture was taken on the way back from Ipoh to Bangi last Monday. Adran felt asleep as soon as we start our journey back.

So, when Man stop for a break at R&R, Adran's woke up. He was smiling to me. I think he is comfortable with his new car seat. We have upgrade to this car seat from his baby carrier cum car seat since the baby carrier cannot cater for his size anymore....his length and shoulder.

Selection of car seat was made by putting him to each car seat and compared his respond to each car seat. He only like two from four of car seat that we choose and this is the cheapest. He knew how to save mummy and papa's money (Actually, another one that he choose was the most expensive...hehehehe).

Love you so much Adran! Happy 6th Months!

Shopping for Adran

I've attended a seminar at Bukit Kiara, after the seminar I went to Mothercare @ BSC. A shopaholic like me can't resist myself not to buy anything.

Bought this silicone teether by Lifefactory and additional teats for 3 months up

Since Adran already 4 months plus, I'm so eager to bought accessories for his first solid. Can't wait for him to start eating solid this end December.

Beaba Silicone Spoon : Bought this in purple

Beaba Spoon & Folk Set : Bought this set

Beaba Babycook : I want this, but too espensive

Beside the Mothercare is Times Bookstore, so bought some books for Adran. Complete Baby & Childcare by Dr. Miriam (I have her book on pregnancy), Best Ever Cookbook (for Infant & Children) by Annabel Karmel and My Baby Book for keepsake.

Love all three books.

*You can find the Beaba product at Bebehaus at Bangsar Village.

Adran and Jafaru

Just an update on Adran and his new buddy, Jafaru the Giraffe. He loved the giraffe so much and kept holding the giraffe near to him.

Pulling the giraffe's hair

Hope he didn't break the giraffe's neck

Adran holding the head and kept staring at the giraffe face

Adran holding the giraffe's feet

Baby Zoobies : Jafaru the Giraffe

Just got the Zoobies...my dearest Kak Zulfa picked it up at Taman Melawati yesterday.

Thanks to Ms. Azida for sponsoring the Baby Zoobies for Adran.

Baby Zoobies : Jafaru the Giraffe

As pillow

Embroidered 'ADRAN's name

Zoobies

I love the Zoobies! They came with three (3) different sizes....Baby, Regular and Jumbo.

Zoobies Family

Which one to choose?

I choose...the GIRAFFE!!!

Zoobies : Giraffe

Convert into Pillow

The Blanket

What Makes Adran Happy

This Tolo The Chicken that always make Adran happy. Everytime we hang the CHICKEN at his car seat or at his cot, he will smiling and talking to the CHICKEN. Even if we put the CHICKEN on the ground, he kept watching it and smiling.

So, the CHICKEN is a must everywhere we go :)

Baby Update

Last Saturday, we went for Adran's check-up plus 5 in 1 vaccination (polio, tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria & meningitis) for first dose. Alhamdulillah, he didn't cried at all and don't have any fever. Currently, Adran's already 5.6kg.

Adran's in his car seat on the way to the hospital

However, the paediatrician, Dr. Foo told us that there is murmur in his heart beat. An appointment with paediatric cardiologist, Dr. Azam has been set on 30th August to check Adran's heart condition. Both of us was so worried.

* Update: From our check-up with Dr. Azam, there is no problem with his heart. It just a tiny blood vessel outside the heart that should be closed after birth that create the murmur. We need to have a monthly follow-up to monitor the blood vessel. We were thinking to change Adran's paediatrician to Dr. Azam. Plus, Adran's weight has increased to 5.87kg. Increased 0.27kg in two days.

In his new swing

After that, we went to myBBstore at Kuchai Lama which is on the way back from PMC to our house. Our planned was to try the baby swing and if Adran's comfortable with it will purchase the swing for him. Once we put him on the swing....dozzzzzzzzzzz. So, we bought him the swing.

Aidilfitri Ongoing Promotion!

Online Aidilfitri's promotion is so hot! It is very very HOT indeed. With Free Shipping and many other promotions!

I've thought that since I'm in maternity leave, I could save money since I didn't go out unless to the hospital. But the internet and my shopping nafsu (since shopping for myself was put on hold in order to accommodate for Adran's things) was so eager to have something new.

From Kate Spade : I want both handbags and the shoe

I love a big handbag with compartment and the gold handbag is what I choose. But the black leather handbag with tassel was also great for weekend use and it match with a pair of black suede flat with tassel. Since, it was difficult to buy shoe online since you can't tried it on plus that I've already spend so much on handbags and wallets and so many other things....the shoe was put a side.

Juicy Couture : I want the Pink Powder, but Black is easy

When I first look at this wallet, I've fallen in love with the design especially the tassel and the Pink Powder color. But when I think holding the wallet while buying nasi campur and etc will ruin the wallet, I opt for the black one instead. I think, the tassel is my thing for this time being.

Kate Spade : Go With The Flow Bangle

I've ordered this bangle for my dearest mother since she doesn't want baju kurung for Aidilfitri from Sue together with Adran's clothes for Aidilfitri.

My Baby Checklist

Time flies so quickly...I'm due on 25th June 2010. Now I'm already 38 weeks and tomorrow I'll be in 39 weeks. I've been preparing for the baby stuff since my second trimester. I've downloaded the newborn checklists from several website and this is my checklist:

Feeding

• Bottles & Teats (free from breast pump & sterilizer)
  
• Breast Pump (done)
• Sterilizer (done)
• Bottle & Food Warmer (done)
• Pacifier (free from sterilizer. not sure to use or not)
• Bibs (done)
• Milk Storage (done. bottle & plastic storage)
• Bottle Cleanser (done)
• Bottle & Teats Brush (free from sterilizer)
• Bottle Drying Rack (do i need this?)

Travel

• Stroller (done)
  
• Car Seat/Baby Carrier (done)
• Diaper Bag (done. bought online from sue)
• Head & Neck Support (will buy, if needed)
• Baby Sling (i don't think i need this)

Nursery

• Baby Cot (done)
  
• Mattress (done)
• Bedding Sets (done)
• Playpen (done)
• Mosquito Net
• Baby Monitor
  
• Diaper Caddy (done. bought online from sue)

Baby Bath & Accessories

• Bath Tub (done)
  
• Hooded Towels (done)
• Wash Cloths (done)
• Thermometer (done)
• Nasal Aspirator (done)
• Medicine Dropper (done)
• Baby Nail Clipper (done)
• Hair Brush & Comb (done)
• Cotton Bud (done)
• Cotton Ball (done)
• Baby Wipes (done)
• Baby Bath (done)
• Baby Lotion (done)
• Baby Oil (done)
• Diaper Rash Cream (done)
• Minyak Yuyi (done. the biggest bottle but still look small)
• Disposable Diaper (done)

Clothes

• Rompers (done)
  
• Sleep Suits (done)
• Kimonos (done)
• Muslin Squares (done. cheap than swaddle)
• Handkerchief (done)
• Hats (done)
• Mittens (done)
• Socks (done)
• Barut (done. ezan bought from jakarta. cheap)
• Shoe (done. bought from sue and got from kak min)

Toys

• Play Gym
• Bouncer
• Swing
  
• Car Seat/Stroller Toys (maybe at later stage)
• Rattle (done)
  

For Mother

• Bengkung (done. ezan bought in jakarta. cheap)
  
• Jamu (done. source: ezan)
  
• Nipple Cream (done)
• Socks (done)
• Nursing Bra (done)
• Washable Breast Pad (done)
• Breast Shield (done. from kak min)
• Disposable Panties (done)
• Pad (done. just normal pad. okey?)
• Feeding Pillow (do i need this?)
  

We want everything the best for our baby...but we don't want to buy things that unnecessary. But sometimes, the unnecessary items always caught my eyes. Since, raising a baby would required a lots of money, so....have to save up from now.

Right now, I'm not sure what I'm feeling....excited? nervous? scare? all combined together. Hope everythings gonna turn out fine. Pray for me......InsyaAllah.

Hospital Packing List

I've been asking around from one friend to another to find out what the essential items should be include in the Hospital Packing List.

Actually, I didn't know the suitable time to pack for hospital. However, by reading from articles from internet, we just have to prepared the bag earlier. Alhamdulillah, I'm already in my 31st week and I have packed some of the items.

My Packing List

• Kain Batik (done)
  
• Front Button Shirt (done)
• Nursing Bra (done)
• Socks (done)
• Slipper
• Panties (done)
• Pad (done)
• Breast Pad (done)
• Toiletries (done)
• Clothes Cleaner (done)
• Sweater (done)
• Contact Lense's Solution (done)
• Going Home Clothes (done)
• Vaseline (done)
• Towel (done)
• Nipple Cream (done)
• Books*
  

Baby Packing List

• Mitten (done)
  
• Socks (done)
• Going Home Clothes (done)
• Blanket (done)
• Baby Carrier
• Hat (done)
• Muslin Square (done)
• Baby Wipes (done)
• Nappies/Pampers (done)
• Handkerchief (done)
• Bengkung (Mrs. Izwanee will bring it)

* Do I really have time to read any books?

If there anything missing from my packing list...please let me know. I just want to be ready.

Diaper Caddy

I've been browsing the gap website since Syuhada opening for order. I've been eyeing on a diaper caddy. But I'm not sure whether it is necessary for me to buy it...but I'm kinda like it.

JJ Cole Diaper Caddy in Cocoa

Baby Stuff Organizer

There were several diaper caddy that I've been surveying, from Skip Hop and JJ Cole. However, the JJ Cole look more sturdy with drawer compartment and changer mat which give more UMPH for me.

Furthermore, I could buy the Skip Hop in Robinsons but I'm not sure about JJ Cole.

I have to think first...buy...or not to buy....

Between Necessity & Preference

When it comes to buying baby/newborn essential there were question between the necessity and preferences. All parents want their children to have everything that they can afford for their baby/newborn.

As for me, I've got confused in buying those tiny small things/accessories. I hope what we have budgeted is the necessity. But the necessity items don't just end at the item...it will continue with the brand and specification preference. How to ensure that we don't overspend and to limit ourselves?

For example: Baby Bath Tub

MOTHERCARE Tub with Top & Tail - RM 159.00

THE FIRST YEARS Deluxe Newborn to Toddler Tub - RM 139.90

IKEA Lattsam Baby Bath Tub - RM 35.00

Which bath tub should I choose? There were a wide range of baby bath tub in the market. It was a necessity to have a baby bath tub. But which one? The Mothercare with top and tail? The First Years with the newborn support? or the cheap IKEA baby bath tub?

It not just baby bath tub....it applied to all items.

But there were items such as Bottle & Food Warmer which is for me is not a necessity but more to preference. How to warm the milk and food? Preference between the conventional way or modern technology appliance?

Sum all together it's all depends on the budget. If you have big budget...then you can think higher range of specification.

But....I'm still confuse....because I'm stuck between the necessity and preference.

Cute Little Thing!

I found that this shoe is so cute! Love it!

Thanx to Syuhada.