~ First Iftar with Hubby, My Lil Princess and Frens ~

The last time we check this place is view as the picture below:-

But yesterday when my office frens (thanks to Kak Siham) had arrange an iftar gathering, I was so excited bringing my hubby and my lil princess to attend and the view had turn to this:

Gosh it was so pack plus the parking lot was not many yet still people are coming in. Luckily we came early and had a available parking in the premise compound.

Since me and hubby are used to the arabic food...so we are okey with the environment.Actually we love it since this is our first iftar with Aliya!!

Guess what not only the fun of iftar yet the fun seeing my lil princess with my frens....Hear are some of the pictures taken. Credit given to Uncle Prashant.....

Mostly the pictures with my lil princess present..The best part there are so much looks on her face...And she is lovely!!!

Finally we had the group photo...

Credit to Kak Siham for her invitation and arrangement. So where is our iftar next?

~ First Step to Aliya's Saving ~

Today my lil' princess sudah pun berumur 2 months 1 week and 3 days old...cepat betul masa itu berlalu. Pejam celik alhamdulillah anak gadis kami ini sihat dan amat menggembirakan kami sekeluarga. She has been adjusting to the environment around her and made us very much happy with her development.

Looking that how much she has grown and there are a long way to go....thus we decide to open a saving account for her since her collection was so much...alhamdulillah murah rezeki anak ummi nie...

After further discussing with my hubby on which account nak buka for aliya...we decided on this account...


REASONS kenapa kami pilih this saving account because....

	Welcome gift With an initial deposit of RM300, you get a Toy Story 3 activity set and CIMB Junior recognition card. Receive a limited edition Toy Story 3 coin bank when you maintain a minimum deposit of RM500 in the first month of account opening or deposit top-up.
	Quarterly merchandise redemption Redeem** Toy Story 3 merchandise with Junior Points** via www.cimbclicks.com.my. Parents/Guardian can join in the fun and redeem the preferred merchandise on behalf of the child. All that is needed is for Parents/Guardian to have a CIMB Clicks account. It’s that easy and simple.
	Earn higher interest rates than a normal Savings Account.
	Attractive bonus interest/profit Enjoy up to 100% bonus interest/profit on total interest/profit earned per annum when you save regularly.
	CIMB Junior Microsite Who says saving is not fun. Visit our CIMB Junior Microsite and get the latest updates on CIMB Junior product offers and promotions, educational games, merchandise and financial tips.
	Rewards, discounts and privileges Present your CIMB Junior recognition card to enjoy great discounts and privileges at participating merchant* outlets.

Alhamdulillah....now my lil's princess has this card under her name....


Not only that...she also got the item below:-

So sekarang me and hubby kenalah ajar our sweet girl macam mana nak menambung. Here are some tips yang insya-Allah me and hubby will try to implement them to her:

1. Ajar anak anda permainan seperti Monopoly, Payday, Saidina dsbnya.

2. Sediakan wallet, pouch, handbag atau purse.

3. Belikan 2 tabung yang cute & kecil. Satu untuk simpanan tetap (tabung 1) & satu lagi untuk simpanan sementara (tabung 2). Setiap kali dapat duit, simpan 50% di tabung 1 & 50% untuk 2.Gunakan tabung 2 (simpanan sementara) untuk membeli barang keperluan mereka. Ajar mereka untuk dapatkan sesuatu, mereka harus membuat simpanan. Sekiranya mereka nak beli kasut berharga RM30.00, suruh mereka simpan sehingga RM15.00 dan anda akan ’top-up’ selebihnya. Barulah mereka faham cara untuk mendapatkan sesuatu.

4. Buka akaun bank untuk mereka.

5. Kenapa tabung simpanan tetap (tabung 1) mesti bersaiz kecil? Untuk cepat penuh dan mereka akan membawanya ke bank. Di sana mereka akan diberitahu, tujuan membuat simpanan di bank. Mereka akan kerap ke bank untuk membuat simpanan tetap untuk masa depan mereka.

6. Untuk anak2 Islam, latih mereka keluarkan 10% dari jumlah simpanan tabung 2 untuk disedekahkan di masjid pada setiap hari Jumaat (semasa solat Jumaat). Mereka akan faham konsep bersedekah & fadhilatnya.

7. Latih juga anak anda membuat kerja seperti basuh kereta, kemas bilik, jemur & lipat baju. Berilah mereka upah sebagai kefahaman untuk mencari duit kita kena kerja. (orang gaji/bibik juga dibayar kerana upah kerja rumahnya). Latih mereka kerja dengan upah berbayar di hujung minggu).

8. Beritahu anak2 kenapa kita harus membeli semasa Special offer, promosi, great saving dsbnya. Ajar mereka perlunya berjimat. Tidaklah mereka asyik membeli di musim yang tiada sale.

9. Latih mereka membuat senarai yang nak dibeli atau nak diganti seperti kasut sekolah, kasut sukan, alat tulis dsbnya. Bawa mereka ke pasaraya untuk melihat harga barang yang mereka kehendaki. Suruh mereka salin harganya. Balik rumah, bincang semula berapa kos yang diperlukan. Buka tabung ke-2 untuk mengetahui jumlahnya. Kira berapa lagi baki yang diperlukan. INGAT! Bantu mereka 50% dari jumlah keseluruhan.

10. Sentiasa ingatkan mereka supaya berjimat & beli yang perlu sahaja.




Semoga rezeki utk my lil princess nie bertambah ye...Amin...

~' My First Ever Mother's Day Gift ~

For the first time in my 28 years of my life, I am called as a mother on 6 May 2010 when I delivered my lil' princess Nuroll Aliya Fadhilah. And with that I was so lucky to celebrate my first ever Mother's Day on 9 May 2010. There is no words to describe how happy and thankful I am to be given a chance by nature to carry the title as a "mother".

Myself and hubby did put a moment of discussion on how will our lil' princess called us. Mummy and Daddy ke?Ibu and Ayah ke?Mama and Papa ke?...Pening jugak..but we came into a conclusion that finally both of us will start to used Ummi and Abi to Aliya...sounds like the most suitable called to our baby towards us.

My hubby also take effort for the first time ever bought me a Mother's Day gift....I was so touch for his passion and commitment in rising up his family especially Aliya. He wanted to give the best for his precious daughter. Guess what he bought....

At the same time he also bought be a nipple cream to soothe me during my breastfeeding with Aliya...as I say he love both of us so much and I totally appreciate him so much...Thank you so much sayang....

On Mothers Day, pay your most humble tribute to Mother!


Mothers are everything for us when we are small...our lives revolve around her. For everything that we need we call mother. To protect us from all perceivable dangers we want her around us. To take us out we hold her arms. To kiss away our wounds we run to her. And for a warm hug and love we look for her. She is the focal point of our lives, the greatest human being in the world or should we say divinity on earth. On the special occasion of Mothers Day pay tribute to your mother - the greatest blessing of God on you.

On Mothers Day Thank your Mother
There is simply no way we can ever really thank mother for all she has done for us. She is the one who will be awake all night when we are sick. Praying to God to make us well and be ever ready to bear the pain that we may be experiencing. She is the one to wake up early in the morning to make the nicest tiffin and endure all our tantrums. Mothers are the ones who would forever complain that we are not eating enough or not eating right. They would cook all sorts of things so that we be strong and healthy. Mothers infact, worry more for our examinations than we must. They would take pains to complete our school projects leaving all other works behind while we play around with friends or just while away time watching movies.

On Mothers Day Apologise to your Mother
Mothers are the one on whom we put all the blame for our failures. We would not hesitate once to point her single faux pas though she would not miss even a slightest opportunity to praise us. Isn't it tough to imagine how she must have borne our temper tantrums when we were teenagers. And how hard we must have made her life by behaving so rude and difficult. And yet she was so astonishingly cool. It it easy for the kids to be so demanding from parents, specially mothers as we take her affection and care so much for granted. Most often to the extent of selfishness. Mothers Day is the right time to apologise for all the troubles that we gave to our moms, without even realising at most times how troublesome we must have been to her.

Celebrate Mothers Day with your Dear Mother
Mothers Day is the perfect day to celebrate the joys of having a mother. It is the time to make amends for not being able to spend quality time with her. So turn your wrongs right by making all efforts to give a perfect Mothers Day to your mother. Think about her likes and dislikes about gifts and idea on celebration and act accordingly. Strive to make Mothers Day absolutely hassle free for your mother and take the responsibilities on yourself for a day. Pamper her a little on this special day of hers just as she pampers you all the year round. Give her a warm hug and a big kiss as you wish her a Happy MothersDay!

~ Breastfeeding for Lil' Aliya ~

Alhamdulillah...can you believe it!!

My lil' princess Aliya is turning 1 month TOMORROW!!!

So far I am still breastfeeding (BF) her even though there are times I cater her with formula milk. I know that there are readers out there are so keen giving exclusive BF to their newborn but I have valid reason why cater her both. But I can't denied that BF has a lot of benefits in a lot of ways.

PROS

Now, when it comes to the advantages of breastfeeding, there are many different ones. These advantages affect both the mother and the child. Many medical professionals feel as if breastfeeding is the right choice of nutrition for newborns. This is because of the fact that milk that comes from the breasts contains a high level of nutrients, vitamins, and other essentials that are beneficial to the health. Refer to the list below for a more detailed description of some of the pros of breastfeeding:

1. One of the most common issues that women experience after giving birth is getting all of the weight off that they have acquired while carrying the child. By breastfeeding, the body will naturally burn calories. This will result in less weight, and the extra weight to burn off more quickly.

2. One of the main issues that new parents experience is the many new expenses that are encountered when a child arrives. By breastfeeding, you can save a lot of money annually. There is actually no need to purchase formula when you breastfeed.

3. The next advantage to feeding your child by this method is that there is a lot of flexibility. If you want to feed directly from the breast, you can. If you want to pump the breasts and then store the milk in bottles for later feedings, you can do this as well. This makes feeding extremely simple and convenient.

4. It has been discovered, through scientific studies and medical case studies, that women who feed their child in this manner are less susceptible to developing serious health complications like breast cancer and even ovarian cancer.

5. The next advantage to breastfeeding a newborn child is that this is part of the natural bonding process. It is important to bond as early as possible, and breastfeeding starts on day one of the child’s life!

CONS

Believe it or not, there are actually some cons when it comes to breastfeeding. While these disadvantages can be easily over powered with the advantages, in order to make a decision on whether or not this is the right choice for you and your family, it is only best to consider these things as well. The following list details the disadvantages many have found while breastfeeding:

1. The first disadvantage is that when a mother breastfeeds, it puts a lot of pressure on her. Ultimately, as a mother, you will be responsible for every single feeding that your child experiences. Sure, it is true that you can pump the breasts in order to store milk and/or allow others to feed the baby; this can also prove to be a large hassle.

2. While breastfeeding, you may notice that you feel more tired than usual. This is because this drains a lot of energy from the body. In addition to this, you may start to experience dryness in the nipple area, as well as other aches and pains. These symptoms are generally relieved by various over-the-counter pain medications, but many do feel this is one of the down sides to feeding in this manner.

3. Those that wish to work from home or go back into the workforce may find it difficult to find time to do the things that they need to do on a daily basis. The average newborn feeds approximately three to four hours a day, and for the busy woman, this may prove to be a burden on the schedule.

4. Many women find it uncomfortable to breastfeed in front of other people. This means that special care and consideration should be made when going somewhere because you do not want to have to feed the child while you are away.

5. Breastfeeding has often been deemed as a difficult task to accomplish. Learning how to perform this can be a bit challenging and you may find yourself becoming upset or anxious as a result of it.

Sewajarnya setiap ibu haruslah memberikan bayi mereka kolostrum yang sangat berkhasiat itu demi kesihatan dan pertumbuhan bayi yang tercinta. Sesungguhnya kasih ibu sentiasa padu dan salah satu caranya untuk membuktikan kasih itu adalah dengan memberikan nutrisi yang terbaik untuk anak – anak. Dan sesungguhnya, tiada nutrisi lain yang sebaik dan seistimewa susu ibu. Hapuskanlah kerisauan mengenai mitos – mitos yang menyelubungi kolostrum ini kerana sesungguhnya setiap ciptaan yang Allah jadikan itu adalah yang sebaiknya untuk umat manusia. Maka yakinlah, jika seseorang ibu itu mampu mengandung dan melahirkan anaknya, maka mengapa pula dia tidak mampu menyusukan anak itu dengan susunya sendiri? Berdasarkan jumlah kolostrum pada 3 hari pertama kelahiran, ramai ibu merasa risau dan berpendapat bahawa susunya tidak mencukupi untuk bayi itu. Tidak ramai yang mengetahui bahawa jumlah yang sedikit (37 ml) itulah sebenarnya yang hanya diperlukan oleh bayi. Itulah sejumlah yang kecil untuk keperluan dan saiz perut yang kecil. Sesungguhnya persoalan susu tidak cukup pada hari – hari pertama kelahiran adalah tidak wajar diutarakan. Jika ibu itu mengharapkan susunya mengalir mencurah – curah sehingga 500ml pada hari pertama, memanglah mustahil. Ini kerana bayi yang masih kecil itu tidak memerlukan jumlah susu yang banyak pada mulanya. Indah sungguh ciptaan Mu ya Allah. Kau jadikan sesuatu itu cukup berdasarkan keperluannya. Tidak lebih dan tidak kurang. Mengapa masih ramai yang ragu dengan ciptaan-Mu yang satu ini? Sedangkan Kau juga telah berfirman yang maksudnya: Dan Kami wajibkan manusia berbuat baik kepada kedua ibu bapanya; ibunya telah mengandungnya dengan menanggung kelemahan demi kelemahan (dari awal mengandung hingga akhir menyusunya), dan tempoh menceraikan susunya ialah dalam masa dua tahun; (dengan yang demikian) bersyukurlah kepadaKu dan kepada kedua ibubapamu; dan (ingatlah), kepada Akulah jua tempat kembali (untuk menerima balasan). (surah Luqman: 14).


" Penyusuan susu ibu merupakan pengalaman yang dipenuhi kasih sayang dan keintiman di antara anda dan bayi dan hanya berlaku untuk satu tempoh yang sangat singkat. Sebelum sempat anda menyedarinya, bayi anda sudah pun membesar dan perhubungan anda dengannya telah melalui satu dimensi baru.

Jadi, pergunakanlah masa ini bersama bayi dengan sebaik-baiknya. Berseronoklah dan hargainya dan apabila bayi melangkah ke peringkat berikut dalam kehidupannya, anda akan terkenang kembali dan bersyukur kerana anda sudah memberinya yang terbaik apabila dia sangat memerlukannya".

~ Our Lil' Princess Nuroll Aliya Fadhilah Bt. Mohd Fadzly~

Alhamdulillah....

Syukur....finally I safely delivered a baby girl name NUROLL ALIYA FADHILAH BT. MOHD FADZLY on 6 May 2010 @ 3.27 am (Khamis malam Jumaat) di HUKM Specialist, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras. It was a moment to be remembered throughout my entire life and also towards my hubby.

Di hening senja 5 May 2010 sejurus waktu maghrib, perasaan yang berbelah bahagi terhadap perubahan diri menguatkan lagi bahawa masanya sudah tiba. Ingin ku kongsikan detik dan sebahagian perbualan yang dapat ku ingati along the way to delivered my lil' princess....

5 MAY 2010

~ 7:45pm ~

Discovered that I was having this liquid or fluid running down my thigh...still not knowing that it was a sign that the time has come. Called my mum explaining the situation and she was shockingly screaming asking me to go to the hospital. Yet since there is no pain I again ignore it.

~ 8:00pm ~

Called hubby since he is still at work and told him that there are high probability that I am expecting soon. He sounded nervous ...more nervous than myself. With a simple answer he mentioned he is on his way now or never...Had a small giggle listening how worried he was...

~ 8:10pm ~

My SIL gave a call saying that she got a call from my hubby and they are on their way to my house together with my MIL. Aiyo... I do not meant to trouble them yet since my hubby sounded serious explaining my situation so they are also alarm...Yet I am still cool at one end...

~ 8:30pm ~

The in-laws arrived accordingly and soon after my hubby reached along home. After further discussion I was to be brought to the emergency for further confirmation of my situation since my due date was 6 May 2010.

~ 9:30pm ~

Spoken to my hubby that I was so hungry and still wanted to stop by for a lite meal before anything happend. Imaging that I was somehow craving for "thosai" and also teh ais...had them accordingly but first time ever I did not finish it...funny somehow I felt that some people at the restaurant can feel that I was so nearly to delivered and yet still having meal at my favourite shop...ihihi...makes me laugh every time I recall it.

~ 11:30 pm ~

Reached the emergency of HUKM and straight head to the do the further check up. With me was my hubby and my MIL.At that point of time my heart started to crumble...I am starting to get scared...None stop I was saying such prayers so that everything is in a good condition.

6 MAY 2010

~ 12:00 am ~

Laying in the check up room alone..hearing my baby heart beat makes me wanna cry...takut pun ada jugak memandangkan this is my first ever experience. Then came a nurse saying that they can't get a better record of my baby heart beat since the baby somehow is sleeping. They gave a good push to my tummy trying to wake the baby up. Alhamdulillah the baby respond positively.Sempat lah jugak my MIL and hubby melawat kat dalam since their are worried apa lah kita buat lama betul...hihi...concern tu...

NURSE: Sakit tak? Ada rasa contraption tak?

ME: Takde pulak....

NURSE: Huh?? Takde...betul nie?? Bukan apa..laluan dah buka 4cm tapi ketuban puan tak pecah lagi....

ME: (Blur)..biar betul...habis tu macam mana nie....??

NURSE: Nampaknya saya pecah kan air ketuban puan dulu then saya akan call Prof. Hashim for further advise.

ME: Yelah...(padahal dalam hati punyalah takut)

After seeking Prof. Hashim advice...

NURSE: Nampaknya puan dah boleh masuk wad bersalin yek...nanti kami siapkan yek..

ME: What!!! masuk wad bersalin...???Mana hubby nie...aiyo...serious babe!!

~ 1:30 am ~

Heading to wad bersalin bersama MIL and my hubby...hati berdebar-debar...Tuhan saje yang tahu..Once reached the nurse bagi jap for my final toilet moment and tukar baju...Hubby was always with me...At the same time my mom,opah and my lil bro is on the way to HUKM...Gosh my contraption is getting painful every minutes.

~ 1:50 am ~

Nurse came in and asked whether I wanted for any epidhural jap....with my brave heart I shook my head saying "No!"...hubby just stand beside me supporting my decision...how much I appreciate him for being at my side..

~ 2:30 am ~

Contraption is getting worse...had gas suction for making me wave throughout my pain..yet it did not work..aiyo..painful man...hubby was there to calm me down but the pain was so crushing...rupanya ini rasa orang nak bersalin...

~2:45 am ~

Called the nurse and seek for epidhural jap...but it was too late baby!!! So no choice I had to face it....the pain while delivering my baby...Mulut kumat kamit membaca surah yang boleh menenangkan perasaan nie...Tangan digeggam erat si suami ensuring that he was there...

~ 3:27 am ~

Alhamdulillah....sekujur tubuh ditatang menandakan diriku selamat bersalin...me and hubby was so relief that everything when smoothly...Sejenak insan baru itu dilahirkan..segala keperitan hilang sekelip mata...Itulah kuasa Yang Maha Esa...dan sesungguhnya aku amat bertuah dapat merasai kenikmatan menjadi seorang ibu...

Here are some pictures of my new born princess...

And here are some pictures as at to day....She have grown and we are so proud of her...Alhamdulillah kami telah melengkapi sebuah keluarga yang bahagia....Amin!!!

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