Letter To Our Birthday Boy

Dearest Rayhan, 

Do you know what day is today? Today is YOUR BIRTHDAY! 

"Happy 1 year old old Birthday darling! "

And do you know what we should do today?

We should thank Allah more today.. 

Why?

Because Allah gives both of us chance to kiss , to hug each other more, to stroke your soft hair, to touch mummy's face,  to play with your brother, to laugh with daddy, to bath with mummy, to cry searching for mummy, to sleep with u , to hold you closed to my heart and hear your breath..and ..to continue breastfeed you more and more.. 

Alhamdulillah. 

Dearest Rayhan,

Our 1 year journey is so wonderful that I don't know how to put into words.. 

This early morning I was browsing through all your pictures and I cried  How time really fly! You have bring such joy to us. Thank you Rayhan.. thank you ... 

Birthday : 18th May 2013/ 11.32 am/ 2.6kgThe journey of breastfeeding you is so unforgettable.You've always tried your very best to latch on my breast and suck but you chocked. It's okay, at least you tried and never give up without knowing yourself being a Down Syndrome with a Cleft Palate. YOU DID IT!

We can never forget your very first smile..
I screamed with joy and tears
 and quickly telephoned daddy to tell him this great news!
YES, YOU DID IT!

You have went trough many occupational therapies
to make you stronger to roll over for first time.
And YOU DID IT !

People hardly understand why mommy always cry
whenever you STRUGGLED  to keep your head high and strong!
YOU DID IT!

You sit and fall backward many times just to get it right..
and YOU DID IT!

Nothing can bring us more joy than waiting for you to start your first crawl.
After 9 months..YOU finally DID IT!

Our 10 months of waiting has ended.. Thank God, you finally get your Cleft repaired!
You didn't even cry after 2 hours operation!
Rayhan, you are such a strong boy!
YOU DID IT!

Your first enjoyable meal without chocking.
Such a wonderful moment!
Yes, YOU DID IT! 

Standing is not easy..
but you've LEARNT and WORKED HARD to stand even just a second!
and YES, you've break the record yesterday for standing more than 5 minutes!
YOU DID IT !

. 

My dear Rayhan, 

I pray hard that Allah gives us health and long life so we can continue enjoy this marvelous moment together. 

I pray hard that you will forever stay strong and never ever let anybody look down on you. Never ever let anyone sympathize you.

You've got to aim high, stay firm and believe in GOD. 

Do you know Dr. Karen Gaffney who is a long-distance swimmer, advocate, receives doctorate of human letters.  She is also having Down Syndrome.. just like you.  

You Can Do It!  Yes, YOU CAN!!

Dearest Rayhan,

Promise me.. 

Promise me.. 

Promise me..

Don't ever give up.. never ever give up hope. 

Rayhan,

My wish has granted for breastfeeding you for a year but now I wish to breastfeed you FOREVER..

Again you have make us so proud of you. Having you is like heaven.. 

Thank you Allah.. for this wonderful 1 year journey and we pray many more years to come. 

Rayhan,

Indeed you're so PERFECT! 

WE LOVE YOU DEEPLY. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING ! 

Exercise To Strengthen Muscles During Pregnancy

Frankly speaking, I hardly remember doing a proper exercise during my pregnancies. I only remembered myself walking up and down stairs at my office and home, do washing and cleaning. Ya, I know that's not a proper exercise.. but i just couldn't find a perfect time to do so. Hmmm... perhaps i was just LAZY! ya.. lazy people give 1001 excuses isn't it. Hehe.. 

Recently i've read about few basic exercises which can help to increase our strength and flexibility during pregnant. It only takes about 10 minutes per day! EASY and FAST! However, do check with a qualified prenatal exercise instructor if you are unsure about doing the exercises correctly ya. 

Abdominal muscles

Before beginning the pelvic tilt and sit-ups exercises, review the following information on separation of the abdominal muscles. During pregnancy, it is important to check for advanced separation of the abdominal muscles in order to avoid any further separation.

Pelvic tilt
This exercise is very important because it is the building block of good posture. It also strengthens your abdominal and back muscles, decreasing back strain and fatigue. Practice it often.

Kegels

Kegel exercises tone the pubococcygeal (PC) muscle. This is the muscle you use to stop and start the flow of urine. Exercising this muscle helps prevent hemorrhoids, supports your growing baby, assists during and after labor, keeps the muscles of the vagina toned, and may increase sexual pleasure for you and your partner.

Learn to isolate this PC muscle by stopping the flow of urine a few times. Use this technique only to locate the muscle. Do not exercise the muscle this way as it may lead to a urinary tract infection. Another way to locate the muscle is to put your clean finger in the opening of your vagina and tighten. By feeling the muscle tighten around your finger you will know you are doing the exercises correctly.

Calf stretch

This is a good exercise to do before going to bed if you are bothered by leg cramps at night.

Source:http://www.babies.sutterhealth.org/during/preg_basicexercises.html

I like the Kegel's exercise. I'll do this most of them time as it helps to "menguatkan otot2 vagina" and 'merapatkan' and increase sexual pleasure! MUST TRY THIS YA! hehe. Do try out those exercises, eat healthy food, drink lots of water and stay positive! 

Have a Happy and joyful Pregnancy Ladies!

Kehebatan Advanced Joint Health Tablet

Halooo everybody! Aiyoo sudah 1 minggu i tak update blog. I've been so busy these days.. My New Year has been a great start where Mami Awesome has successfully gain bonus 4 income! Yes dear, Bonus 4 angka ya. Alhamdulillah. All thanks to you mommies and daddy for supporting Shaklee all these long. Sememangnya supplement Shaklee memang best! Now that i've got more 'downline' thus, I have to spend time coaching them. I'll share more on this some other time ya. 

For today, i'll like to share on this month's promotion product which is AJHT. Bukan Anugerah Juara Tahunan ya..it is Advanced Joint Health Tablet. Ramai mommy beli AJT ini untuk hadiahkan kepada kedua-dua orang tua. Memang berbaloi! 

Jom baca apa yang best sangat AJT ini:

Q : Apakah Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet?

A : Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet ialah formulasi proprietary yang menampilkan kombinasi bahan-bahan yang amat berkesan, yang dapat menyokong pergerakan, kelenturan sendi dan fungsi sendi yang sihat. Ia dihasilkan dari ramuan aktif yang bertindak dengan pantas bagi menyokong makanan kesihatan yang diperlukan oleh sendi-sendi.

Q: Siapakah yang memerlukan khasiat Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet?

A : Lelaki dan wanita dewasa yang mencari satu produk semulajadi dalam mengekalkan kesihatan sendi mereka. Orang muda yagn mempunyai gaya hidup lasak dan aktif juga boleh memanfaatkannya.

Q: Apakah ekstrak jagung?

A : Ekstrak jagung secara semulajadinya kaya dengan glucosamine yang merupakan gula amino dan merupakan blok binaan utama bagi proteoglikan. Ia digunakan untuk membina tulang rawan dan lendir bagi melincirkan sesendi. Glukosamina mengandungi bahan yang juga dijumpai dalam tendon dan ligament. Ekstrak jagung membantu meningkatkan perlindungan sesendi dan membantu memelihara tulang rawan untuk kesihatan sendi dalam jangka masa panjang.

Q: Apakah Boswellia ?

A: Boswellia merupakan gum resin dari pokok Boswellia Serrata. Bahan aktif utama ekstrak Boswellia serrata ialah asid boswelik (AKBA, asid 3-asetil-11-keto-beta-boswelik) yang berfungsi sebagai anti-radang semulajadi.

Q: Apakah yang membuat ekstrak Boswellia dalam Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet istimewa?

A: Ekstrak Boswellia proprietari yang digunakan di dalam Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet bukan sahaja mengandungi asid Boswelik AKBA yang berkepekatan tinggi bagi menyokong keselesaan sendi tetapi juga mengandungi unsur-unsur semulajadi lain dalam resin Boswellia yang berkaitrapat dalam memberikan bioaktiviti yang lebih baik berbanding dengan AKBA sahaja. Tambahan pula, ekstrak Boswellia tertentu ini telah ditunjukkan secara nutrisinya dapat menyokong keselesaaan sendi yang lebih baik berbanding satu ekstrak AKBA yang lebih tinggi.

Q: Bolehkah saya mengambil Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet dan OsteMatrix pada masa yang sama?

Boleh. Tiada sebab mengapa anda tidak boleh mendapatkan khasiat kedua-dua product yang dapat menyokong kesihatan sendi anda. Lebih baik lagi anda gabungkan Shaklee Collagen Powder dan VIVIX bagi mengoptimumkan khasiat Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet

Q : Bila dan bagaimanakah saya mahu menggunakan Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet?

A : Untuk hasil yang terbaik, ambillah mengikut apa yang disarankan iaitu dua tablet sehari bagi setiap hidangan.

Q: Mengapakah ia bebas daripada chondroitin?

A : Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet tidak mengandungi sulfat kondroitin kerana ia tidak akan diserap dengan baik jika diambil secara oral ( ditelan). Penyelidikan baru-baru ini menunjukkan yang sulfat chondroitin juga boleh mengganggu penyerapan ekstrak jagung dan glukosamina yang lazimnya diserap dengan lebih baik jika diambil secara berasingan.

Q: Mengapa produk tersebut mengandungi Vitamin C?

A : Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet menyumbang Nilai Harian 100% Vitamin C kerana ia merupakan nutrient penting yang diperlukan bagi sintesis kolagen.Kolagen merupakan satu komponen tulang rawan dan juga tisu-tisu penghubung yang lain di dalam tubuh.

Q: Mengapa produk tersebut mengandungi mineral surih zink, copper (kuprum/ tembaga) dan mangan?

A : Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet menyumbang Nilai Harian 10% mineral zurih zink, copper dan mangan yang merupakan faktor sampingan bagi enzim-enzim yang membina kolagen dan glikosaminoglikan.

Q: Adalah Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet berasaskan sayur-sayuran?

A : Ya.

*Sumber info di petik daripada booklet Shaklee Advanced Joint Health Tablet

Memandangkan ada promosi buy 6 FREE 1 untuk AJHT ini, jom hadiahkan kepada kedua-dua orang tua kita dan ayah serta mak mertua kita ya. :) 

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Successful Chinese Breastfeeding Mothers ~Stocked 200oz EBM

Happy New Year everybody! I am so blessed to have experienced an awesome 2012! Alhamdulillah, great achievement for us. Date 18.05.2012 marked a history with many beautiful memories especially struggling to breastfeed my Down Syndrome and Cleft Palate son after he was born. Now Rayhan is 7 months old and he is still 100% breastfeed. 

I remembered a Malay friend of mine once told me : "Hey Husna, I tengok tak ramai Chinese mothers yang suka breastfeed anak kan" I was very naive in breastfeeding those days and i agreed with her. But now looking at my own success and many other Chinese mothers who successfully breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first 6months, I proudly say to my Malay friends "Sekarang sudah ramai Chinese mothers pandai breastfeed baby dan boleh simpan stok EBM". 

Now a days many new Chinese mothers are more aware of health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies. Take a look at this great testimonial which i've read from Shaklee's Today Magazine Vol5 /2012. 

Testimonial sharing from Tai Mei Git :

Before Consuming Shaklee Product

I am an Insurance clerk. When I had my first son, I did not take any Shakle products. My elder son was mostly formula fed and only at times that I breastfeed him. I often felt very tired after my delivery. I came to know about Shaklee through my upline, Master Wong Sook Pin. She recommended Shaklee products to me and shared on how to consume these products. I was very conscious about my health and wanted to improve my condition after my first delivery. Last year, when I planned my second child, I consulted Master Wong Sook Pin on what products to consume during pregnancy and after delivery. I took Shaklee products religiously every day. 

After Consuming Shaklee Products

My second child is now 10 months old. He is fully breastfeed and is very healthy compared to other child of his age. I have about 200 bottles of breast milk stocked up i the freezer and i am able to pump about 5 bottles (average 5oz. each) of bresast milk daily. During my confinement, I was able to express about 11oz. Moreover, I recovered fast from my delivery and feel more energetic. Even my friends in the confinement center are amazed with my health condition especially after deliver. I want to take this opportunity to gratify my appreciation to Master Wong Sook Pin and thanks to Shaklee for giving us such premium products. 

  

Moreover, 95% of my customers are Chinese!! And most of them are working mothers and successful breastfeeding their babies too. Salute soldier babe!

Here is another successful testimonial from mommy May Loh who has been taking breastfeeding SET 3M. 

This clearly prove that we, Chinese mommies are aware of the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and our babies (bunyi macam debat pulak! hehe). Hopefully we can educate more Chinese new mommies out there! Ciayu! Ciayu! 

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Badan Semakin Langsing & Susu Bertambah Banyak Dengan ESP + Alfalfa!

Woot Woot Woot! 5 Days to go to end 2012! Praises to All-Mighty! Great life with family and good business from home with Shaklee. Hopefully next year will get more good fortunes and lots of blessing! 

Last week, i've wrote on Testimonial taking ESP, so today i'm sharing with great testimonials from my customers aka friends who have been taking Energizing Soy Protein and Alfalfa. ESP and Alfalfa not only act as milk booster, it also help to reduce water retention and help mother to feel full after taking ESP hence reduce weight. 

Here are their testimonials :

Testimonial 1 : After taking Alfalfa + ESP, Ms. Carolyn Wong's milk supply has increased immediately from 2oz to 4oz every 3 hour daily. Not only her milk increased but ESP also help to make her skin look more radiant! 

This is her supply BEFORE taking supplement Shaklee : Only 1.5oz to 2oz 3 hour daily. 

and AFTER taking supplement Shaklee : Her milk has increased max 7oz per pump! Good Job Mommy Carolyn Wong!

Testimonial 2 : Pn.Lyna Dirnt has become slimmer with Alfalfa + ESP and her baby love breastfeeding now! 

Testimonial 3 : Alhamdulillah, milk supply increased and No more Formula Milk for baby Ms. Nafisah! 

Congratulations to them! Please be reminded that they have consistently doing pumping every 2-3 hour daily, taking 3-4 liter water daily and consuming supplement on right time to achieve success ya! 

** Credit & Special Thanks to Ms.Carolyn Wong, Nafisah Vita-Health and Lyna Dirnt.

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A Letter To Our Down Syndrome & Cleft Palate Son

I

Dearest Rayhan,

Another 5 days to end year 2012. I'm looking at you sleeping beside me telling myself how time really does fly! Although you are only 7 months old and I already having such a great time with you. Your brother, Rayyan are so super adore you now. He hardly sleeps without touching your cute little face. We hope both of you will get along and stay closed to each other through thick and thin. 

Now you are 7 months old but you still not able to take any solid food yet. It's OK darling. Time will come. Mummy will breastfeed you and keep you full all the time. It's OK that you still can't reach out toys or crawl like any other normal baby at this age. Time will come my dear.. just a little hard work.

I  shed tears in joy every time I watching you putting extra hard work just to reach out your hands.. I shed tears with smile when I see you struggling hard to move your arms and legs to the front just to get a single move. I shed tears in joy seeing you laying on the rubber ball and sitting on the bamboo chair for just 30 minits of Therapy with patience. Thank you dear Rayhan.. You are already making us SUPER PROUD of you now! 

Nevertheless, this year you did achieved success. You managed to drink 5oz just in 15minute compared to 2oz in 1 hour when you were born. You successfully roll over when you are only 4 months old and you also can sit with support at 6months old. Such a huge accomplishment! Alhamdulillah! Praises to All-Mighty!

Every day at 5am, I was awake by you with a big smile and putting you back on the crib after feeding and you will fall a sleep on your own without any fuss. You are such a good child! It’s seriously amazing for having you with us this year and hopefully many years to come. 

As you've grown older, your smile and laughter has lighten up our hearts. We just can't get enough of your smile! They way you look at me with your lovely almond eyes, cute reddish long protruding tongue! So cute! Subhanallah.. It feel like having a chocolate melting in your mouth.. so sweet, soft and calm and peaceful.. (so much of imagination huh?!) We LOVE watching every minute of you. 

My dear Rayhan, I still remember how scared we were when we found out you were born with Down Syndrome and Cleft Palate. We fear that you may have serious illness and will not be like any other normal babies. Alhamdulillah, none of those fears came true. Now we know that you are just like a other cute and angelic normal child. Even better with Extra Cells! 

Rayhan, sometimes or maybe most of the time I will be thinking if I have given you enough love as much as you've given us? We are working hard to get the best toy, best therapy and better home for you. Every single cents we earn is just for you and your brother. We hope you have a wonderful and beautiful moment with us too. 

Rayhan, watching you remind us the great Creation of God. You are such an beautiful, uniqe and so full of joy that make everyone besides you smile. We love you dearly baby.

You make us so Super Proud of you. And thank you for coming to our life. May we have a wonderful moment every second. May everyday be better than yesterday. No words can describe our love to you. Just wanna let you know that "You are so PERFECT!" 

WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH! 

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Thank You. 

You may like to read on my first blog on ~(click here) : My Journey of Breastfeedin My Down Syndrome and Cleft Palate Baby 

Tambah 15kg Semasa Mengandung? Tips Makanan Seimbang Untuk Ibu Mengandung

Teringat masa i pregnant with my son dulu i gained about 15kg! Luckily managed to lose back 10kg after delivery. Actually, i tak kisah naik 15kg.. janji baby i sihat,kan? Tapi ini bukan bagi kita greenlight untuk makan whatever food we like.. nanti tinggi pula cholestrol and sugar masa pregnant. Yang penting, kita kena makan healthy food and supplements. 

Sebut pasal berat masa pregnant..pernahkah anda terfikir mengapa berat badan anda bertambah 10-15 kg (secara purata) semasa anda mengandung sedangkan berat bayi yang baru lahir hanya ¼ daripada itu? Walau pun ianya berbeza bagi setiap individu wanita yang mengandung, faktor-faktor di bawah menyumbang kepada pertambahan berat badan:
• Berat bayi : 2.5 - 3 kg
• Penyimpanan protein, lemak dan nutrien lain yang berlebihan : 2.75 - 3 kg
• Penambahan darah : 1.5 – 2 kg
• Penambahan cecair badan yang lain : 1.5 - 2kg
• Pembesaran payudara : 0.75 – 1 kg
• Pembesaran uterus (rahim) : 0.75 – 1 kg
• Cecair amniotik (air ketuban) : 0.75 – 1 kg
• Plasenta (uri) : 0.5 – 0.75 kg

Selain daripada penambahan berat bayi, faktor-faktor lain juga penting untuk memastikan fisiologi ibu berubah mengikut keperluan ibu mengandung. Corak penambahan berat semasa mengandung bagi individu juga berbeza. 

Jika anda mula mengandung semasa berat badan berlebihan, berat anda mungkin akan turun sedikit pada awal trimester manakala penambahan akan berlaku bagi ibu yang kurus atau mengandung anak kembar.

Paling penting adalah untuk anda makan dengan sederhana dan seimbang supaya anda dan bayi yang dikandung berada dalam keadaan sihat. 

Info berikut mungkin membantu anda dalam mendapatkan khasiat secukupnya sewaktu hamil:

• Protein - Pastikan tiga makanan utama diambil mengandungi protein tinggi seperti kekacang, daging, telur keju yang berfungsi membina tisu dan otot bayi

• Kalsium - Banyakkan pengambilan susu, ikan dalam tin, kacang soya, tauhu dan produk tenusu yang penting untuk menguatkan tulang dan gigi bayi

• Zat besi - Banyakkan pengambilan daging merah bagi melancarkan perjalanan darah bayi dan ibu di samping vitamin C. Misalnya tiram, buah kering, kacang soya, bijirin, roti gandum dan kekacang

• Asid folik - Ia sangat penting dalam kehamilan. Ia membantu mengatur pembentukan sel saraf 'embryonic' dan 'fetal' yang penting untuk tumbesaran normal. Banyakkan pengambilan makanan mengandungi asid folik seperti barli, daging lembu, beras perang, keju, ayam, buah kurma, sayuran berdaun hijau, daging kambing, hati, susu, cendawan, oren, ikan salmon, tuna, gandum dan bijirin

• Serat - Banyakkan mengambil makanan serat tinggi kerana ia berperanan menghalang penyerapan zat gizi lain seperti lemak, karbohidrat dan protein. Makanan seperti buah-buahan, roti gandum, bijirin dan bertih jagung

• Air - Amalkan meminum air masak 2-3L sehari. Tubuh ibu mengandung juga memerlukan cecair seperti susu, jus dan sup

Credit to : anyzin.blogspot.com

Masa i mengandung 8 bulan with Rayhan, i dah start ambil Energizing Soy Protein untuk persediaan susu badan selepas bersalin. Dulu pernah dengar orang tua-tua kata kalau nak baby putih, mommy kena minum soya masa pregnant. And i did take soya (ESP). Rayhan is much fairer that his eldest brother even fairer than his Mommy!!  

Taking ESP during my last trimester help to improved my stamina and make my skin clearer. I used to suffer from acne at my both cheecks and forehead (preggy hormone!!) but after taking ESP... the acne has cleared off!  Best sangat!!

Hello, Nice to Meet U ! This is my Snow White Baby Rayhan :)

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