Announcement: I AM PREGNANT-AGAIN!
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal



When you discover you’re pregnant you probably have no idea just how much your life is going to change. It all starts with morning sickness, food cravings, and food aversions. Add in the extra weight, your hormones going crazy, and feeling like a beached whale. Before you know it, the little bundle of joy has arrived and you’ve fallen head over heals in love with someone brand spanking new to the world.


*There are so many ways your life will change, especially with your first child. Before there was just you and your partner; now there’s another little person to be concerned about. Gone are the days of being footloose and fancy free, but you won’t mind when you look into that little face.


*One of the major changes that happen with a new baby is the fact that uninterrupted sleep becomes a memory of the past. Newborns are notorious for not sleeping all night long from the start, so expect that you’ll lose quite a bit of sleep. If you plan to breastfeed, your partner won’t be able to help with feeding unless you decide to use a breast pump.


*Don’t expect to be able to eat a hot meal again for a while, either. Even if you think you have your little one in bed asleep, they seem to know when you’ve had your second bite of dinner. Before you know it, you have to get up and tend to them. When you get back to eat, your dinner will be cold. You’ll find that the microwave can truly become a valued member of your family.

*Fathers can expect to take the back seat to the baby. They may feel frustrated about having to share with the baby since new moms are super focused on the baby and the baby’s needs. This is a normal reaction. Before too long she’ll have more time to focus on you and your relationship.


*Take the time to share and bond with the baby, and you’ll see why he’s so enamored.


*A couple’s sex life will probably also take a turn for the worse after the baby arrives. Doctors recommend that couples abstain from sex for at least the first six weeks. After that, even though it may be doctor-approved, new moms may be too tired. Be patient with her, Dad. This sexual dry spell will also pass with time.

*Going out will be a whole new experience as well. Expect to change the baby at least twice before you actually make it out the door. Keep your baby’s diaper bag with everything babies need, stocked with a change of clothes, plenty of diapers, wipes, and anything else you usually have in there. Try to leave an hour before you need to so you’ll actually leave about on time.


*Traveling anywhere will never be the same. Packing for you and your partner will seem the same, but you’ll be surprised how much you’ll have to pack for such a little person. Car seat, playpen, toys, and their clothes are often needed. You may think of other items you’ll need, as well.*Fathers can expect to take the back seat to the baby. They may feel frustrated about having to share with the baby since new moms are super focused on the baby and the baby’s needs. This is a normal reaction. Before too long she’ll have more time to focus on you and your relationship.


*Changes are a given when a new baby enters your life. You are new parents with a new baby; be prepared for your new life. Of course, you’ll see that all of these changes are for the better when you remember how much this little life has added to yours.


Welcome to your toddlerhood Ryan.How time flies,you are 1 YEAR OLD now!We love you so much,Ryan Raffael.We will do whatever makes you happy!We will protect you!And now,mommy is carrying your little brother/sister!!!We are soooooo HAPPY!!


The Incident:
Sepatutnya period I anytime by 26th-30th.But then delayed dekat a week.Before that I mula alah dengan bau rokok,perfume,oily foods.I had a morning sickness,frequently,yet my bladder were always full!Then I mimpi I tengah pregnant,baby tumbuk sampai terkeluar dari perut(wavy tumbuk2 but boleh kira bilangan jari-hehehe)Then I bagitau hubby,he bought a pregnancy test kit.So...I was surprised!!Happy and bersyukur tak terhingga.We all dapat 2nd baby on Ryan's birthday!By next week pergi scan.Now dalam 5 weeks I guess.Patutlah I mengidam ketam&durian..Nanti I akan link kan sub-blog under Ryan's blog about my 2nd pregnancy journey.By the way,my pregnancy memang dirancang.Cuma tak sangka seawal gap-setahun.Thot of gap-2 years.Hehehe.Rezeki.Yoga class---are you ready!Ada sapa2 preggy moms yang join pre-natal yoga?Im going and see you there!
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MMR Vaccine At 12Months
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

Yesterday we went to UMMC for the MMR jab.. He would want you to know again dear reader, as usual that he didn't cry.And again,Alhamdulilah,NO fever.And next booster would be on Nov 2010 next year.Memandangkan ni adalah injection terbesar,we all expect Ryan akan demam or menangis for the first time.But we're totally wrong ;p
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Goodies Bag For Kids & Ryan's Birthday Presents
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Here are some of his birthday presents and the goodies bag for the children who came to Ryan's party on 1st Nov 2009!
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Ryan Raffael's 1st Birthday Party !
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*Half of the photos*
Venue:Main Hall Perdana Exclusive Condo,Damansara Perdana
Theme:Enviroment of Little Pirate
Dress code:Black
Professsional photographer:Wan Ah Fong
Entertainer Of The Day:A CLOWN(1 hour and a half) and a MAGICIAN(1 hour show)
Crowd:180 guest
Present received:26 boxes
Cash received:RM2100(huhu setengah RM dari party tu Ryan sponsor.LOL)
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Nubian Goat's Milk-Breast Milk Alternatives
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

A very good news for moms who cant breastfeed their child since newborn!(And yes,be clear -breast milk is the best,stop fight over this)As for Ryan,he breastfed til 10months and now he took Enfagrow A+ and nubian GOAT's milk as an alternative to breast milk.Its pretty cheap,RM5.90 for 200ml.You can find Nubian's product at any Cold Storage and Giant Store.Suitable for babies from 0-above.
Goat's milk are better than cow's milk as it wont cause any allergies and its proven closer to breast milk,you all.


To discover the benefit of goat's milk,please visit http://www.nubiangoatsmilk.com/
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Ryan's 1st Birthday Countdown
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal



30th October 2009!!

The private party is on 1st Nov 2009
Theme:Enviroment of Little Pirate for pre-birthday party
Dress code:Black(Mommy sponsored by Intent International)

Theme:Pirate
Venue:Main Hall Condo DP
Entertainer Of The Day:A CLOWN(1 hour and a half) and a MAGICIAN(1 hour show)
Biggest Present:Travel to Europe/United Kingdom on December for winter
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Black&White Fiqa's Birthday Party
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal



SHARING INFO:WWW.NURRABECCA.BLOGSPOT.COM IS A SCAM!

Happy 1st Birthday to Baby Fiqa!Thanks alot to hot mama Emma Razak for the invitation,yeah!We had so much fun.




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OFF TOPIC:Anion Winalite Sanitary Pads For Your Madam V
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal





Instead of physical appearance beauty,I do really concerned about inner beauty and hygiene.Either brain or health.Im totally particular about internal and external beauties.Frankly speaking,I am nobody if I aint being perfectionist on these.I could do anything and everything about it.You named it.



-Breastfeeding as long as I can to shrinks my cervix naturally

-I went to oversea to rebuild my virginity after delivery a baby

-Taking herbs and supplements in appropriate amount for blood circulations,energy and obviously to maintain my Madam V 'tight,clean and puffy'

-And of course,spa is my mind theraphy

-And yes exactly,yearly medical checkups,pap smear and mammography basis if you're 40s.


Ok,I bet you as a woman of course you're doing the same thing as I did.dont you?By the ways,1 question,did you realise that you can get something really special for your Madam V?Nah,its all about sanitary pads&panty liners that Im using until now.Its one of a kind,perfect for woman's health,a lil bit pricey but affordable for everyone.


Here are the reviews about ordinary sanitary pads,cloth sanitary napkins(green woman) and Anion sanitary pads(pronounced as An-Ion)Its not an ordinary pad but to enhance health!You search on Youtube under ''Winalite Anion'' about 6months old baby whos finally fully recovered from major skin disease just because of the Anion pad(the green chip on pad itself)


Ordinary Sanitary Pad

-Easily Wet

-Leakage

-The contents are from recycled paper

-Causes of infections even wearing less than 2 hours

-The packaging are exposes to the air

-Not really breathable materials-just so-so.

-Un-strelised

-Stain-glue left on underwear


Cloth napkins

-Re-wash

-Breathable surface

-Not really suitable for nowdays lifestyle specially traveling

-Cotton

-Thick


Anion Sanitary Pads

-7 unique layer of protection

-Soft cotton surface,double absorbency

-Exclusive patented ''Anionic Padding''-Theres a chip on the pad

-Sterilised and dirt-free packaging-Made from alluminium foil

-Breathable 100% cotton base that allows free-following of air

-Easy to peel off,folded-lines adhesive design

-Eco-friendly and Bio-degradable

-Has a production and expiry date

-The big package is also resealable with food grade foil. You can open it, take a pad out, seal the packageback air tight, and it will look like new.

-Poly gel is made from corn extract,Anion strip is made from algae plant and It uses food base glue

-Pantyliner can be used in your shoes to relieve pain not only from feet, but knees & lower back.Not like any other pad,its suitable for men as well.

-Anion's contain an anion strip(chip) which can release high density anions which eliminate bacteria and kills V odor,Its chemically oxidize, decompose and neutralize the source of odor to remove offensive V odor and keep you comfortable

-HALAL Certificate (Malaysia and Asia Region)

-Product liability Insurance(RM1,000,000.00)-For Malaysia and Singapore only

-Product safety evaluation



Before that,Did you know...

1.The chances of matured women to be affected by vaginal(V) are high as 83%.

2.The use of poor quality sanitary napkins caused 62% of the women to be infected.

3.On the average,a woman needs about 3 to 6 days of a month for the treatment of vaginal infections.

4.If a woman begins to suffer from vaginal infections at the age of 20,she will spend at least an estimated 6 years of her life on medical treatments.


The benefit of Anion Pads

Anion in air is like vitamin in food, greatly benefits people's health and everyday routine, therefore, it is also being referred to as vitamin in air, which can facilitate body growth and disease prevention, the benefits are different to different organs


To respiratory system: improves lung function. 30 minutes after anion intake, the lung is able to inhale 20% more oxygen and exhale 14.5% more carbon dioxide.


To cardiovascular system: significantly reduces blood pressure, improves cardiac muscle function and nutrition, facilitates the dilation of capillary vessel and the rise of skin temperature.


To nerve system: energizes whole body, improves sleep quality, eases pain and tension.To metabolism: activates different enzymes in body, reduces blood sugar level, cholesterol, increases blood calcium, urine amount, increases the amount of nitrogen and creatinine in urine, accelerates bone growth, prevents scurvy, rachitis, vitamin insufficiency.


To blood: increases the number of white and red blood cell, hemoglobin, reticulocyte, blood platelet, globin, heightens PH reading, shortens blood forming time.


To immune system: improves reflex system and endothelial system, enhances body's anti-disease ability.


The Advantage


-Comfort Level:Compare to traditional chemical fiber surface or rough cotton surface, "love moon" sanitary napkin's surface is made from cotton that are softer, thinner and more comfy.Air PermeabilityThe base of "love moon" anion sanitary napkin is permeable to air but not to water, the hygienic level is greatly enhanced as a result, compare to the traditional air and water impermeable plastic base, "love moon" leaves no room for bacteria multiplication and gynecological diseases.


-Water Absorbing Ability:The surface of "love moon" anion sanitary napkin can absorb twice as much as the amount of fluid traditional sanitary napkin can. Sufficient crystal-like particles could hold the penetrated water in, instead of let them side leak or back flow.


-Health Protection"Love moon"anion sanitary napkin has an anion piece inside the cotton setting, which emits high density of anion when used. During the process of anion neutralization, the released oxygen could suppress the major source that causes gynecological diseases. The generation of anaerobe decreases the odds of gynecological diseases and the whole process is chemical free. An average female's vaginal PH reading is 4.0 to 5.5. Vaginalitis test card enables user's self detection. User's vaginal discharge would be measured by the card and the color of the card indicates user's vaginal state. By comparing the color to a given instruction, user could know whether she has vaginalitis and how serious.
The whole process is within 5 minutes. Vaginalitis card is attached to the main set. It is a constant detector of the health state to women's private sector which facilitates the diseases prevention, discovery and early treatment.
Packing:the packing of "love moon"anion sanitary napkin adopts the material of aluminum foil. It meets the food hygiene standard. The reusable, easy-pull seal is more likely to be dampproof, mildewproof and fungusproof than the other materials. Every piece of napkin is machine packed and sealed in the production line. The hand free process avoids the secondary pollution, guarantees safety and sanitation.


2.Padding:The traditional padding of sanitary napkin is made from paper pulp, which is the outcome of processing recycled substances. During the process, a huge amount of caustic soda, bleaching powder, deodorizer, fluorescer, chemical substances are introduced, which generate large quantity of lead, bacteria and germs. These chemical alkaline would damage skin's acid and alkali balance, and further leads to the propagation of bacteria and infusorian. "love moon" anion sanitary napkin on the other hand, is made form water absorbing particles, fully wrapped by strictly sterilized, dust-free paper. It firmly meets the national hygiene standard.


3.Base Glue:Traditional sanitary napkin's bases are mostly glued with industrial glue. The reliable glutinosity could not compensate the residual benzene left inside underwear. After the sanitary napkin taken off, this residue would get to user's sensitive area, cause diseases and damage health consequently. The glue used on"love moon"anion sanitary napkin is non-toxic and edible glue.


Are you intrested?My distributer named Puan Azlina Hamzah can show you the demo as well.They can show you how impressive it works.


WHAT’S IN 1 BOX OF ANION SANITARY NAPKINS:RM 268.00 = 19 PKTS PER BOX 10 X DAY USE (10 PIECE PER PACK) = 100 PIECE 4 X NIGHT USE (8 PIECE PER PACK) = 32 PIECE5 X PANTY LINER (30 PIECE PER PACK) = 150 PIECE


1.Anion Day Pad(10 pads) RM15

2.Anion Overnight Pad(8 pads) RM15

3.Panty-liners(30 pads) RM18


FREE-Self Test Card
OK,thanks for your time ;)
If you're intrested,then call this number-0162666673,kak lin/azlina.She can send the product into your door step and do the demo,if you want to ;p
visit her blog kiosk at http://www.doublecouture.blogspot.com
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Bracelet,Necklace and Ring For Boys
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

Males aren't allowed to wear gold in Islam but this is when they are matured. However, for a baby whatever wrong things the parents train them to do the parents will get the sin and not these innocent babies. So as for me,play it safe and give him a beautiful silver ring,silver pendant,jade with precious gems and diamonds inlaid.
As for Ryan,we bought him brown jade and silver bracelets..Im looking for naming pendant,would prefer white gold tho.But Im not sure about WHITE gold honestly.Can I put him white gold,mommies??
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For The Past 11 Months
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal



When you discover you’re pregnant you probably have no idea just how much your life is going to change. It all starts with morning sickness, food cravings, and food aversions. Add in the extra weight, your hormones going crazy, and feeling like a beached whale. Before you know it, the little bundle of joy has arrived and you’ve fallen head over heals in love with someone brand spanking new to the world.


*There are so many ways your life will change, especially with your first child. Before there was just you and your partner; now there’s another little person to be concerned about. Gone are the days of being footloose and fancy free, but you won’t mind when you look into that little face.

*One of the major changes that happen with a new baby is the fact that uninterrupted sleep becomes a memory of the past. Newborns are notorious for not sleeping all night long from the start, so expect that you’ll lose quite a bit of sleep. If you plan to breastfeed, your partner won’t be able to help with feeding unless you decide to use a breast pump.

*Don’t expect to be able to eat a hot meal again for a while, either. Even if you think you have your little one in bed asleep, they seem to know when you’ve had your second bite of dinner. Before you know it, you have to get up and tend to them. When you get back to eat, your dinner will be cold. You’ll find that the microwave can truly become a valued member of your family.

*Going out will be a whole new experience as well. Expect to change the baby at least twice before you actually make it out the door. Keep your baby’s diaper bag with everything babies need, stocked with a change of clothes, plenty of diapers, wipes, and anything else you usually have in there. Try to leave an hour before you need to so you’ll actually leave about on time.


*Traveling anywhere will never be the same. Packing for you and your partner will seem the same, but you’ll be surprised how much you’ll have to pack for such a little person. Car seat, playpen, toys, and their clothes are often needed. You may think of other items you’ll need, as well.


*Fathers can expect to take the back seat to the baby. They may feel frustrated about having to share with the baby since new moms are super focused on the baby and the baby’s needs. This is a normal reaction. Before too long she’ll have more time to focus on you and your relationship.No worries..


*Take the time to share and bond with the baby, and you’ll see why he’s so enamored.


Baby...Now you are leaving your babyhood behind..How time flies,you are 11months old !Another 1 month shy before reaching your first birthday.We love you so much,Ryan Raffael.We will do whatever makes you happy!We will protect you!
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Updated 11 Months Old Behaviour
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
Instead of pointing,5 vocabulary words and signed 7 activities,he also imitate people alot.


-You blink your eyes,he blink back to you.He would follow if you do ''ba ba'' sound with your palm on your mouth and ect.


-Agressive towards other kids.He either bite,poke,beat or slap em up with ''eHH'' sound(Recently masa raya,Ryan angkat bowl nestum and tuang kat muka his 6months old cousin Peter yang tengah baring.Could you imagine 1 muka baby Peter penuh nestum sampai masuk nostrill and tumbuk mata his 15months old friend Carl.*Sigh*


Nothing else we can do unless to stay him away from other kids!LOL
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11 Months
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

-30th October 2008-
Now that our handsome boy is only 1 month shy of his 1st birthday!Here is his updated milestones:
-12.5kg,92cm tall
-Maintain XL Diapers
-5 vocabs (Says mommy and daddy to the right person,mam mam,nenen,and a car)
-Pointing
-Still walking
-Maintain 6 teeths
-Still signing ''No,hungry,mineral,poo-poo,clap,high 5 and waves good bye'' since 7 months
-Immitates people movement
-Hyper climber
-Pulls our hands to do something such beat something/clap together
-Passes toys to other people
-Friendlier yet become naughtier
-Put balls into basket
-Understands our commands such ''NO'',''Come here'' or ''Take the ball'' ect
-Clumsy,talkative,choosy yet smart baby
-Tantrums getting worse specialy on what he wants
-Never sit still
-Sleepwalker
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WINNER! Cutest Baby Pocoyo Contest 2009
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

A winner goes to Nur Rabecca!!(http://nurrabecca.blogspot.com) Look at her cheeky pose&pocoyo wannabe snow cap,devoted to win the contest!!

Her greatest Pocoyo style,greatest blog about the give away and mom's 5 greatest elaborated words are totally amazad us!Congratulations!!

Remark:Mom of Nur Rabecca,please email me your home address and phone number(s) to mommystephanieliah@gmail.com .

And the rest of you darlings,nice wild try!Adat bertanding,menang atau kalah.Your child might not meet the Pocoyo criteria OR uncheck the requirement of the contest.Thanks for participat on my fun-fun bloggers give away,yeah!Lets get back to our blogsphere!Thank You!

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Only 20 lucky babies over 77 participants are randomly selected for the final,congratulations!!For those who are not selected,dont give up!Aint no mean they arent cute,looser or whatsoever,darlings.Bare in your mind,your children are blessed to have you.Here they are!!








Judge:My beloved mom,Datin Nelly.
PLS KINDLY TAKE NOTE:A WINNER WILL BE POSTED ON THE SAME ENTRY WITHIN A WEEK.TQ.
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1.Become a follower of my blog and leave a comment to let me know (or, if you are already a follower, tell me that too!)
2.Blog about this giveaway and describe your child in 5 words and elaborate them(English/Bahasa).Then leave a comment with the link to your post on my giveaway entry.Open to boys and girls.


3.Sent ONE cutest style with SNOW CAP(For example:photo above-any colours)


4.Age:Newborn-6 Years Old,only ONE child.
5.Copy paste the sticky mode and put it on the side bar.Remark:The contest closes on 1st October 2009,12pm.A Winner will be chosen using random(greatest pocoyo style),greatest blog about give away and 5 greatest elaborated words and announced within a week.Thanks for participating!

Only ONE winner!
1st Prize:Fisher Price bouncer and Fisher Price Playmat!!(We are moving out and need to give away those outgrow items)
GOOD LUCK!
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Bilingual School (Arabic International School)
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

There are parents who are considering sending their kids either to private,International or goverment school. In fact, some wealthy parents want to send their kids to study in Singapore.As for me,we are planning to send our Ryan to Saudi Arabian International Primary and Secondary School in Kuala Lumpur itself.

Learning a new language is a wonderful thing. It should be encouraged that everyone to pick up a second, even a third language. It is an advantage that would increases their chances of getting hired, at least in US ok.

Nonetheless, I believe the fear is why Arabic?I dont mind learning Arabic if it is taught as a language that allows me to communicate with fellow Arabic speaking people. However, if it is taught from only the religious point of view- Quran, or other related materials only, I think such narrow approach is not the way to do it. I do understand that in Malaysia, Quran and Arabic is closely related but that shouldnt be the motivation to make it compulsory. It questions the original purpose of encouraging students to learn Arabic. What does that has to do with business? And if economy is the reason, what happen to fellow Muslim students who really want to learn more about their religion? There will be a clear conflict on the objective of learning among fellow Muslim and non-Muslim.Just Imagine,there are 80% arabians and whites and I was surprised coz 15% are chinese(local) in Arabic school Kuala Lumpur,while the malays are the minority!


Despite the fact that China is growing as an economy giant, it cannot be underestimate too that Middle East and Africa is not at all useless.In the US, foreign language is offered and made compulsory. However, there is a list of a few to choose from. Meanwhile, they could switch classes if they find it hard to follow, whenever situation allowed. If they dont take it during high school, they are expected to make it up during college. Although from what I see, they do not necessary reach the level to communicate effectively, that's the way they do it.


However, to say that one should learn a language because of economic reason only is a narrow-minded view. If that is true, why people bother to learn Sanskrit, Latin, or other extinct language? We should not limit the reason for people (kids especially) to pick up a language because China is growing or Russia is coming up. Let them explore. Friends, drama, manga, anime, religion, etc. Learning a language yet by-passing the cultural beauty, is a waste of time. A lot of time, people in this category will end up learning to pass the class, requirement, or to show off they know something, which is a waste of time. I will cry for the teacher.

And for our son,we disccused about it before and we finds Arabic School is quit intresting.We are planning to send Ryan to Saudi Arabian Primary and Secondary in future.Insya Allah.No,and not because we want him to become a VERY OBSESSED in Islamic but,just because to master the language,Insya Allah to Tahfiz and 'making money' thing in future!(and I nak la 'cucu' arab hikhihkihk)Just like any other International school..Japanese,Korean and ect.


And we found there are 3 International Arabic Schools in Kuala Lumpur.


1.International Islamic School


-Annual Fees-RM12,000-16,000


2.Saudi Arabian Primary and Secondary School


-Annual Fees-RM4,200-RM4,800.


3.Iragi School


-Annual Fees-RM1,000-RM1,800


*All subjects are provided in Jawi*
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Our 'Baby Girl'
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


Remember that I told you before regarding adoption in previous post?

CLICK :http://ryanraffael.blogspot.com/2009/06/off-topic-im-expecting.html

-Tak jadi!

-Ibu dia nak anak dia selepas delivery...See..the power of 'mom'.

---Alhamdulilah la dia nak bela,dari buang...Btw she delivered last month.Seems like low-birth weight-baby.Enough said.

Oh my,bad news is we lost our camera!Semua pic raya dalam tu.Damn it!Luckily photo2 Ryan sentiasa dalam backup before this.

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Introducing Our Maid & Home CCTV
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


Name:Amina Binti So'ad @ Mina,34yrs old,Divorced with no kids.Indonesian.Yes,I repeat ; Indonesian.So far,yes rajin,buat tanpa disuruh,tak banyak songeh.

PSST-I dont and never ever trust anyone sepanjang hidup I ;p .

Our Bibik's Daily Routine


-Mop satu rumah,5 bedrooms,balcony,4bathrooms,store,kitchen and gardening.Sapu the whole house,laundry,dishes,ironing,cleaning all the dust and everything about the house EVERY DAY EXCEPT for Ryan's!Nah,sape berani jadi maid I?Hahaha.I cukup respect maid dirumah parents I,they are Filipino and jaga I dari kecik sampai form 3,they even still working with my parents ever since until now.LOL,Im not sarcastic but I would prefer myself to do everything when comes to my Mr.Ryan and Mr.Remy.Nah Bibik Mina,the whole house are yours.Or else,I rest my case!


Eventho I ni strict pada kesemua maid I,tapi I ni la paling sporting bagi dia bergaya,bermake up,shopping kan barang2 dia,celebrate their bday, and ect.Bukan main lagi I bagi dia hidup senang,so dia mesti bagi hati I senang gak.Kalau tak reti nak hargai I,siapla,Bik!

Take Note:We applied 4 hidden CCTV systems at the whole house including 1 at the main gate.
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Updated Vocabulary At 10 Months : Cotton Bud Entry
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

My 10 months old son barely says a word since 7months.He was saying 'mommy' at 8months and 'daddy' at 7months and says 'nenen' at 9months when hungry.He perfectly signed 'no,wave good bye,clap,high five,hungry,pointing and ect before 8months of age.He also recognize between mineral and milk bottle as well.He points and grunts alot.
Recently,when he saw CAR anywhere around him(Including toys/real car),he said CAR!(coz we used to point and says 'ball','car' and ect.Even his Tonka car toys,he will says 'car..car' and point to the car.And if he is in the car,he will repeat 'car...car' and laughed.My husband started to notice Ryan's latest vocab this few weeks and then we realized that Ryan really mean the words everytime he saw car/his Tonka car toys.Good job,son!Mommy and daddy really proud of you.He is learning by watching our mouths in fascination I guess.The paediatrician said that was way good to say that as many as 3,4 words at this age.
Studies have shown that children growing up in a bilingual or multilingual environment may take a little more time to start speaking (although still within normal range). However, in the long run they not only catch up but generally surpass their peers in vocabulary and general language skills.
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Cotton Bud entry.
Actually,he started to imitate our movement at 6 months.But again last month,tengah I tengok TV,tiba-tiba ada satu budak handsome datang tanpa disedari and poked my ear with cotton bud and laughed !I was shocked.What a smart baby.Ryan tau apa kegunaan cotton buds?Perhap YES,yeah you know everyday cleaning his ears,nose...So he might be imitates us.
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Tips For Being A Great Daddy
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


Being a parent is one of the most rewarding yet challenging jobs you can have. No one is born being a natural mom or dad; these skills are learned. Here are some tips to help you be the best father you can be for your kids:


Start Early, Never Stop -
Begin your relationship with your son or daughter at birth. It is never too early to talk, tickle, caress, kiss, and play with your child – the sooner, the better. Equally important, don’t stop! Showing affection, asking questions, sharing your world, and getting to know your baby – these are the building blocks to a strong relationship.



Realize That No One Is a Natural -
No one is born a dad or mom. Your responsibility is to make the time and commit the energy to learn the skills you will need to be a caring, compassionate, and competent dad. The learning never ends and kids are great teachers!


Respect Your Children's Mother -
One of the best things a father can do for his children is to respect their mother. If you are married, keep your marriage strong and vital. If you're not married, it is still important to respect and support the mother of your children. A father and mother who respect each other, and let their children know it, provide a secure environment for them. When children see their parents respecting each other, they are more likely to feel that they are also accepted and respected.


Spend Time with Your Children -
How a father spends his time tells his children what's important to him. If you always seem to busy for your children, they will feel neglected no matter what you say. Treasuring children often means sacrificing other things, but it is essential to spend time with your children. Kids grow up so quickly. Missed opportunities are forever lost.



Earn the Right to Be Heard -
All too often the only time a father speaks to his children is when they have done something wrong. That's why so many children cringe when their mother says, "Your father wants to talk with you." Begin talking with your kids when they are very young so that difficult subjects will be easier to handle as they get older. Take time and listen to their ideas and problems.


Discipline with Love -
All children need guidance and discipline, not as punishment, but to set reasonable limits. Remind your children of the consequences of their actions and provide meaningful rewards for desirable behavior. Fathers who discipline in a calm and fair manner show love for their children.

Be a Role Model -
Fathers are role models to their kids whether they realize it or not. A girl who spends time with a loving father grows up knowing she deserves to be treated with respect by boys, and what to look for in a husband. Fathers can teach sons what is important in life by demonstrating honesty, humility and responsibility. "All the world's a stage..." and a father plays one of the most vital roles.


Be a Teacher, Teach by Example -
If you thought you would never be a teacher, think again! Every dad is a teacher simply by being in the presence of his child. Your words, expressions and actions have a direct impact on your child right from the start. Too many fathers think teaching is something others do. But a father who teaches his children about right and wrong, and encourages them to do their best, will see his children make good choices. Involved fathers use everyday examples to help their children learn the basic lessons of life.


Eat Together as a Family -
Sharing a meal together (breakfast, lunch or dinner) can be an important part of healthy family life. In addition to providing some structure in a busy day, it gives kids the chance to talk about what they are doing and want to do. It is also a good time for fathers to listen and give advice. Most importantly, it is a time for families to be together each day.


Read to Your Children -
In a world where television often dominates the lives of children, it is important that fathers make the effort to read to their children. Children learn best by doing and reading, as well as seeing and hearing. Begin reading to your children when they are very young. When they are older encourage them to read on their own. Instilling your children with a love for reading is one of the best ways to ensure they will have a lifetime of personal and career growth.




Have More Awe, Less Frustration -
Unrealistic expectations are the source of unnecessary frustration for you and your child. The quicker you can become familiar with what is realistic to expect of your son or daughter as they grow – physically, intellectually, and emotionally – the more you will revel in the joy of the father/child relationship.



Show Affection -
Children need the security that comes from knowing they are wanted, accepted and loved by their family. Parents, especially fathers, need to feel both comfortable and willing to hug their children. Showing affection everyday is the best way to let your children know that you love them.


Say You're Sorry -
Being a dad is an awesome responsibility and you will make mistakes. Remember, you are not alone – every dad (and mom) will do things they later would not consider good parenting. Saying "I'm sorry" will help both you and your child in the long run.


Realize that a Father's Job Is Never Done -
Even after children are grown and ready to leave home, they will still look to their fathers for wisdom and advice. Whether it's continued schooling, a new job or a wedding, fathers continue to play an essential part in the lives of their children as they grow and, perhaps, marry and build their own families.




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-Source : www.fatherhood.org-
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Little Staircase Climber
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal



Look at his naughtiest progress!
Our Ryan is a climber since 7months of age.He's walking at 9months and it has gotten worse ever-since we moved to a landed house(Yes,the staircase!). He climbed up his rocking chair till on top but cant climb down at 7months tho.He also climbed up on my bed when he was 9 months old.He now climbs the stairs, gate,bookshelf,sofa,walker and ect until the peak at 10months.And he can perfectly climb down now.Clap clap.But still,I have to watch him tho.He scares me to the bones.I just frozen up and cant get this kinda moment captured!Once I went off to kitchen just for a while and when I turned,he was already upstairs!I ran like a sexy hawk just to get him but the more I wanna scoop him,the faster he goes up and laugh!What a fast naughty climber.Owh mommy's boy,it wasnt funny!Specially the staircase,need to get 1 baby gate soon.Freaking dangerous tho!
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Devoted
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

Woohoo!Now I remember..I lupa nak post our 3rd year of anniversary entry into our son's journal.Hehehe.Was very busy updating my son's blog kan.Lepas celebrate our anniversary on 20th June,terus lupa nak masukkan our anniversary entry.Maklumlah 'high' dekat laptop HP Tablet PC RM9k,you!3 set of La Senza lingeries and so on..Thanks baby!Nah,this is for you coz I knw you read our son's blog ;)


Happy 3rd Year Anniversary,darling!

And im still counting....
Love you hubby.Thanks for everything.
First I want u to know that I love you to death and you are amazing my prince charming,Remy Rizal..
I promise you my love
I promise you my heart
I promise you my life
I promise we'll never be apart
I promise not to hurt you
I promise to never make you cry
I promise to always trust you
I promise not to lie
I promise you forever
I promise you tonight
I promise you my respect
I promise to do things right
I promise to always be there
I promise until the end
I promise to always love you
I promise to be your best friend
I promise you my love
I promise you my life
I promise this forever
I promise our love is my life:
your the PEANUT to my BUTTER ,
your the STAR to my BURST,
your the POP to my TART,
your the MILKY to my WAY,
your the FRUIT to my LOOP,
your the MILK to my DUDS,
your the LUCKY to my CHARMS,
your the PUPP to my PUSS,
your the ICE to my CREAM,
your the PRINCE to my PARIS,
your the GHETTO to my BOOTY,
but mostly....
YOU ARE DEVOTED TO ME.
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Crib Trained : Walker Review
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

-Backdated Post-
In Malaysia,its a common issue when their kids are sleeping in the same bed with parent.Sounds odd yeah?Luckily our son is crib trained since 5months of age.His crib just next to our masterbed room.Thot of separated him to the other room,but we thought its still too early tho.Just tolak his cot into our room,or just tidur at his own crib.As long he is sleeping in his own cot.
One can't get away from the thorny issue of sex.How, exactly, do you enjoy marital relations when you have a young child in the bed with you? Not in front of them, surely. So do you wait until they're asleep?And make it slow-mo and didnt concentrate at all to your partner coz afraid your child gonna awake?Sleeping with your spouse is a very important part of your relationship. Sharing your bed with someone is intimate and private, cementing the bond between you.With someone who can hug you all night long.. Children need to be allowed to grow up. They do it in stages: learning to crawl, then walk, then run.They learn to spend an hour away from their mothers, then a day, then a week.They have to graduate from sleeping in their mother's arms, to a cot and to their own bed and finally to their own room.
When each of our children got their first "grown-up" bed, it was a momentous moment for them. Every parent finds it difficult to let go. But you have to let it happen. As a parent, it's your job.That is why you should train them since newborn.If you wanna start it now(say your baby is 10months old)Nah,its too late I guess.Gotta wait for him to grow and understands your command.In 5 years time?Cool..
I might be sound selfish,but its true tho.Son is son.Relationship is relationship.Our son is crib trained,but yes,we still making love everywhere around the house instead of our masterbed even our son didnt sleep with us.Mostly case in Malaysia is cerai kerana seks.Secondly money.Think think think..
Note:For those who have crib trained,make sure you buy a baby monitor and clip it on their cot//bassinet/bed for safety purpose!




I wrote about this entry before but need to bring it up again since 1 of my follower were asking how come Ryan can pull himself up at 5months and walk at 9months.His first few steps were at 8months(12 giant leaps)I believe,this is one of the reason that he could walk as early as 9months,the rest are 'gifted'.Waiting for him to run at the park!


Ryan's uncle Dr.Fahmy keeps telling me,do not ever put Ryan into walker!We bought him the expensive ones tho but never encourage him to play in walker.Why?


Most babies love the freedom it gives them, they can now sneak up on the dog and pull his tail and run around from room to room. A negative to this could be that a child who enjoys this, even if just a little may stay in the baby walker too long. Studies show that baby walkers actually can slow development for muscles and walking and may even cause back problems later in life.


Parents often have the belief that walkers actually assist the baby in learning motor skills, both with dexterity and walking. When in actuality it is just the opposite that is true, the baby isn’t actually walking, it’s just experiencing propulsion. In addition motor skills are actually slowed, not increased during this process.

Most experts highly discourage the use of baby walkers. However, if you choose to use one you need to keep a few things in mind; this may seem more like common sense but over time it’s easy to allow complacency to move in. Consider putting the walker away when grandparents, friends and babysitters are with your child without you being there. Often these people have the best intentions, but may not understand the dangers that surround them. Take the extra step and put it away during these times.


As mentioned, most experts suggest not using baby walkers.If you make the choice to use one, be careful and understand the dangers around your child.But instead of walker,you can buy for them playpen,bouncer or rocking chair what..
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Sleepwalking
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
-Lihatlah dagu botox and bulu mata palsu Ryan-


Sometimes....

Around 3am-6am


1.My 10months old Ryan woke up with open eyes,crawl and slap my face/pull my hair,then got back to sleep.

2.Ryan laugh out loud then got back to sleep.

3.Ryan climb and crawl then got back to sleep.


Are these signs of sleepwalking???

''Experts don't know exactly what causes sleepwalking, although it does appear to run in families. Sleepwalking can start any time after your child begins walking or crawling. And at least 15 percent of all young children will have an episode at some point.A sleepwalking child appears to be wide awake, though he's actually not. His eyes will be open, and he may even carry on a conversation, although it probably won't make much sense. He may wander aimlessly around the house; common behaviors include falling asleep in a closet or mistaking one for the bathroom''


Urrmm...
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome : Shaken Baby Syndrome
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome/SIDS-

I did a lot research about SIDS on my 1st trimester of pregnancy.Its really scares me tho..As the name implies, SIDS is the sudden and unexplained death of an infant who is younger than 1 year old. It's a frightening prospect because it can strike without warning, usually in seemingly healthy babies. Most SIDS deaths are associated with sleep (hence the common reference to "crib death") and infants who die of SIDS show no signs of suffering.


When considering which babies could be most at risk, no single risk factor is likely to be sufficient to cause a SIDS death. Rather, several risk factors combined may contribute to cause an at-risk infant to die of SIDS.Most deaths due to SIDS occur between 2 and 4 months of age, and incidence increases during cold weather. African-American infants are twice as likely and Native American infants are about three times more likely to die of SIDS than caucasian infants.So moms,More boys than girls fall victim to SIDS.

Other potential risk factors include:
*Smoking, drinking, or drug use during pregnancy
*Poor prenatal care
*Prematurity or low birth-weight
*Mothers younger than 20
*Tobacco smoke exposure following birth
*Overheating from excessive sleepwear and bedding
*Stomach sleeping
*Too much toys/pillows
*Blanket/comforter



-Ryan in his pinky hammock-

-Shaken Baby Sindrome/SBS-

I read about SBS issue since the first trimester of pregnancy as well.That is the reason why Ryan's electric cradle jadi property show sekarang.We are not encourage him to sleep inside that hammock untill he turned 4months.Just that once a while during day time(slowest mode button) and accompanied.But since he can climb at 5months,I stopped him.Coz he wanna jump out from the hammock even secured.Luckily my son jenis yang senang tidur sejak lahir.Just pat pat pat panjat golek 360 tendang poke tampar gigit then dozed off untill the next morning.


Sometimes when a baby cries, a parent will shake the baby. The parent may think that shaking is not as bad as hitting or spanking. Some parents handle a baby too roughly in play.Never shake your baby!Babies have large heads and weak neck muscles. Brain tissue is very fragile. Sudden motion can damage brain cells. When an adult shakes a baby in anger, the force may be five to 10 times stronger than if the child had fallen.


The damage can kill or disable a child. Shaken babies can become blind or deaf. They can develop cerebral palsy or seizures. They can be left with severe learning or behavior problems.Avoid rough play, even though your baby seems to like it. Avoid any kind of rough or sudden movement.


Don't jog or jump with your baby on your back or shoulders.
Don't throw your baby into the air.
Don't spin your baby around.
Don't swing your baby around by a leg and arm or by the ankles.
Avoid cradle/buai/hammock for babies below 6months.(Or just slowest mode for older infant).

Tips:
If your baby stressed you out, stop what you're doing. Put your baby in a safe place/play pen.Past to your hubby or whoever around.Take a deep breath and jeling2 geram hehehe.Or call a friend.Write down your feelings.When you feel calm again, go back to your baby.Whisper soothing words. Gently stroke your baby's back. Pick up your baby and walk.This is how I control myself.
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Look A Like Babies
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
This is just for fun yeah.This afternoon Mama Miera(http://www.mamamiera.blogspot.com/) told me that her son Haiqal does look like my hero,Ryan.Upon closer inspection,YES he does-In certain angle tho.As she agreed earlier,my hero more to caucasian,her prince more to pan asian and little Daniel more to arabian looks.What do you think mommies?Hehehe.Semangat nak buat entry ni sebab Mama Miera bagi cadangan.As she said,'cadangan merapu meraban'LOL.Enjoy viewing!




And,this is 12months old Daniel(In green carter).Her mom told me that her son does look like my Ryan,too!Hehehe.They are so adorable,dont you?


Ref:http://ryanraffael.blogspot.com/2009/06/double-trouble.html
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My Breastfeeding Journey : Quit Breastfeeding
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

I decided to breastfeed for many reasons, but the ONE biggest reason were the health of my child,Ryan Raffael.

1.Alhamdulilah,for the past 10months my son is wonderfully healthy,never had fever/flu/cough or diarrhea even during teething,hitting each milestone or immunisation.And he is advanced(milestones) such like other breastfed babies.
2.Thru BF itself,body I pun dah mantap instead of slimming center.
3.To shrink my servix faster and of course to prevent osteoporisis,cervical and breast cancer!(Im so sorry had to tell you this-a mother who did not breastfeeding her child less than 6 months,got higher chances of getting osteoporisis,servical and breast cancer!-NO offence to non-BF moms).

4.I am sure that seeing pictures of my mom breastfeeding me untill a year highly influenced my decision.

5.My husband was very supportive.He was breastfed untill 3 years old.

In preparation for my new role as a breastfeeding mother, I did a lot of research on the internet, bought numerous books on the subject, and read as many message boards as I could get my eyes on!Tell you what,untill I tersesat to kampung style website.LOL. Still, I was not as prepared as I would have liked to be - reading about breastfeeding is quite different from doing it!I had prepared for a natural childbirth.They worked fast and then laid my 3.8kg little boy in my arms, helping him to latch onto my breast.Ryan loved breastfeeding from the start. On the first night of his life, he nursed for three hours straight, and cried if I unlatched him.

After those three hours, I finally got up to use the bathroom and Ryan started to cry again. Our nurse came in and took charge - she convinced us that she should take the baby out of the room and use a pacifier or a my EBM to calm him down.


I awoke a few hours later when the nurse returned with Ryan, who was asleep after crying and receiving a 2 ounces of my EBM.We did not see a lactation consultant until the afternoon of the second day in the hospital. By then, my nipples were ravaged. My lactation consultant told me I had big boobs but slightly flat nipples, making it a bit difficult for my son to get a deep enough latch. We did the best we could, and used a nipple shield when I could not establish a good latch.It took two days for my milk to come in fully. By that time, I was struggling with engorgement.


As a young mom and without any experience, I hated breastfeeding, and my son seemingly nursed non-stop. I cried every time he latched on. The books all told me that an average nursing session lasted 30-45 minutes, but my son would nurse for hours. I cursed the books and doggedly kept going (I'm nothing if not stubborn haha).Its harder than my Degree!


When Ryan was 30 days old, we visited a breastfeeding support group in Gleaneagles Hospital. It changed my life. I know that sounds dramatic, but hearing the stories from other moms, especially those women who were going through the same things or even experiencing much worse problems, changed my perspective completely. We weighed my son and I learned that he had gained 7kgs(at 30days old) since leaving the hospital! I felt proud that even though we were experiencing trouble, my son was thriving on my milk. It gave me the motivation to keep going.Armed with the support of the group that met weekly, and remedies for sore nipples I kept nursing.


I made sure to focus on proper latching techniques, and I memorized everything on internet/books.I returned to modeling line when my son was 6 months old. By this time, we had turned a corner and breastfeeding was going much more smoothly.I pumped 6 times per day. My abundant milk supply has made pumping easy but because the breastpump is not as efficient as a nursing baby even im using an electric ones.These things just seem to come with the territory of oversupply.For the first month untill Ryan 4months of age,I had stored 150-200 ounces of milk stashed in my freezer PER DAY. I donated some of it to a new mom in who was experiencing low supply.Thats why I ada 1 anak susuan named Alwee.Her son has thrived, and I feel proud that I have helped contribute to his health!


When Ryan turns 7months,Im struggled to pump even my supply was getting low.He cried,he is comfirmed by paed greedy baby.We seek our paed and lactation consultant.I jap a prolactin and again,my breastfeeding journey getting smoothly.But when my son turns 9months,he is getting choosy regarding his foods.He is throwing up all my milk each feeding and refuses direct(he bite) as well coz he get used to EBM(my mistake).So I mixed them up with Enfapro A+.So,you know what is going to happen when you mix things up right?Nah,my breastmilk supply are getting dry,dry and dry...


Ryan turned 10months 2 days old today,and he weighs 12kg+ and 90cm tall, which means he wears 18m-24m clothing.He is a food lover.He has taken to solids, and milk is still the primary source of his nutrition(24ounces per day). He is wonderfully healthy,for the past 10months Alhamdulilah he never had fever/flu/cough or diarrhea.He is the happiest baby I've ever met in my life.It is one more challenge to overcome in our nursing relationship - a bond that I expect will continue until Ryan decides he is ready to cut the ties to his babyhood.By today(31th August 2009)Im officially quit breastfeeding my son,not even a drop.And no more breastpad.And now,when he stop nursing,I can honestly say I miss it!I was cried yesterday and luckily I had a romantic hubby,he bought me Louis Vuitton handbag and Gucci shades..Yeah,he knw that Im a high maintenance and branded type of woman.My dad warned him before.Hehehe.


Note:So now moms,continue your breastfeeding journey and dont simply judge me just because Im finally stopped breastfeeding my son at 10months.Do not ever ask me to continue or tips to keep my supply back,coz I wont bother.My blog is not a discussion board.Get a life and leave a proper comment or DONT.Respect human problem.Thank You.


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Food Allergy:NO Honey For Babies : G6PD And Peanut
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
NO HONEY FOR BABIES BELOW A YEAR
Honey is composed of two main sugars, levulose and dextrose. These sugars do not need to be broken down by the digestive process, so honey is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, giving a quick energy boost to the body. It also contains protein, vitamins and minerals, but no cholesterol.

Darker honeys have more nutrients than light ones. Vitamin and mineral content depend on the floral source of the honey. Honey has less than 2% sodium, and as such can be labeled as a sodium-free product by Food & Drug Administration standards.

Although honey is a natural, healthy food that normally cannot support bacterial life, it's important to note that it can carry C. Botulinum spores which may be harmful to the undeveloped immune systems of infants. The old practice of dipping pacifiers into honey/into warm water to soothe crying babies should be aborted. Infants up to one year of age should not be fed raw honey, as their immune systems are not yet developed enough to fend off this normally benign strain.

Infection can cause a flaccid paralysis weakening the baby's muscles, causing a "floppy" baby. Other symptoms include constipation, lethargy, poor feeding, weak cry, droopy eyelids, expressionless face, drooling or swallowing difficulty, and occasionally, respiratory arrest. By the age of one year, most children develop enough to resist this normally benign strain of botulinum. Infant botulism is rarely lethal, but is obviously easy to avoid in this instance.

Although food manufacturers make extensive use of honey in their products, baby food manufacturers, as a rule, will not include honey in their foods recommended for those babies under one year of age. It must also be pointed out that infant botulism is not exclusive to the ingestion of honey. The botulism spore can also be found in dust, soil and other uncooked foods that older children and adults are exposed to daily. The risk is minimal. Yet, it is an avoidable risk, and honey should not be fed to infants under the age of twelve months!


Some baby food below 1 procucts may contains honey,should refer your paed first.Its no harm for trial actually but you must stop giving him if its cause any allergies to your baby.
Don't play the odds. But some baby is OK with honey but depends on baby itself.Every babies are different.Same goes to peanut.




All of babies will be tested for G6PD deficiency right after birth and this is stated in a card along with their blood group. So, what is G6PD? I did a small research about this since hubby's friend son comfirmed G6PD.

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase(G6PD) deficiency is the most common human enzyme deficiency; an estimated 400 million people worldwide are affected by this enzymopathy (Scriver etal., 1995). One benefit of having G6PD deficiency is that it confers a resistance to malaria. G6PD deficiency is also sometimes referred to as favism since some G6PD deficient individuals are also allergic to fava beans/peanut. Individuals with reduced G6PD activity are at risk for several pathologies which can be potentially serious (even causing death) if they are not properly treated.The severity of the pathologies associated with G6PD deficiency has prompted researchers to study this condition.

Problems for newborn babies
If a mother carries G6PD deficiency, she may pass it on to some of her children and some may get jaundiced (yellow) in the newborn period. This is particularly likely for baby boys. Severe jaundice can be serious for newborn babies if it is not treated. It is usually treated by putting the baby under a special light for a few days. Many babies with G6PD deficiency are diagnosed because they have jaundice soon after birth. Once the jaundice has passed they should not get other problems from G6PD deficiency provided they avoid broad beans/peanut and the drugs listed on the back page.


Problems for children and adults
Most people with G6PD deficiency have completely normal health. However, problems can occur occasionally. These problems are much more common in boys and men with G6PD deficiency than girls and women. Some children and adults with G6PD deficiency may develop haemolysis and anaemia if they get a fever or if they take one of the medicines. Some people may develop haemolysis and anaemia if they eat broad beans/peanut (this is called favism). An affected person feels unwell, becomes pale and jaundiced (yellow) and may have a backache and pass dark urine.Alhamdulilah,me and my husband side are free from G6PD.

Take Note:Avoid using mosq.repellent spray/sticker/peanut/ground nut/broad beans if your kids comfirmed G6PD.
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Prevent Your Child From Becoming Overweight By Dr.Spocks
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


The following list offers a number of simple things that you can do to help your child stay at a healthy weight:

*Teach moderation.
Excessively large portions are now commonplace in restaurants and at home. Try serving small portions at meals, then allowing your child to have a second portion if he wants. In restaurants, encourage ordering the small size instead of the giant size whenever possible or suggest taking home part of the meal and saving it for a future lunch or dinner.



*Limit snacking.
Although most children do, in fact, need between-meal snacks for normal growth, they don't need to snack all day long. Don't be afraid to limit your child to one snack two or three times a day.


*Avoid fried foods.
Frying foods adds calories, not nutrition. Choose other methods of cooking, such as rubbing on a small amount of vegetable oil to foods and then baking. If your child likes French fries, encourage him to share an order instead of getting his own.Choose healthy snack foods. Large bags of potato or corn chips left on kitchen counters or in the front of cabinets invite nibbling even when not hungry. Buying an occasional small bag and storing it at the back of the cabinet prevents snacking on it just because it's there. Try keeping a bowl of fruit out on the kitchen table instead. Low-fat popcorn, rice cakes, and pretzels also make good alternatives.


*Use some reduced-fat products.
Many commonly eaten foods are now available in lower fat versions. Try low-fat milk (even the 1 percent fat milk tastes pretty good), cheese,yogurt, mayonnaise, ice cream, and crackers. Just keep in mind that young children do, in fact, need fat in their diets, so don't drastically restrict their fat intake.Go easy on sugary drinks. "Supersize" bottles and cups of soda, punch, fruit juice, and sports drinks are extremely popular--and full of extra calories. Suggest drinking water to quench thirst instead, or dilute these sweet beverages with water to help avoid your child filling up on empty calories.


*Be active.
Regular physical activity is key to controlling weight. Limit television watching and computer games while promoting walking, biking, playing ball, dancing, swimming--anything fun that makes you move.


Above all else, be a good role model. Rather than nagging or lecturing your child about a healthy lifestyle, show him how it's done. Your child is more likely to take an active approach to life and enjoy healthy foods if you do.Ryan was born big at 3.884kg.Just imagined,2nd day of his life were 4.6kg.And he was 16kg at 8months and now Alhamdulilah with 90cm tall,12kg at 9 months.Already back to normal but yet still above average(Average static would be 8kg+ or below 9kg for 9months)


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Walking Harness Strap Review
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

I never thought I would be the type of mom to actually use one of these...Whenever I saw parents with them I thought they were cruel but the positive side is for SAFETY.Inhuman?But,we bought Elmo 2 in 1 harness(backpack and wrist strap) for Ryan since I was 6months of pregnancy.It worth to try,why not kan?Just standby into his travel system(together with stroller mosq.net,stroller rain cot ect).I tied on him once,but nah,my son doesnt like it.He refuses to walk with this harness.He bites and keep pulling the strap.


-According to my friends review-

Hot Mommy 1
''And now my son could run.This is a great way to teach a child. Taite is a very "go go go" baby. He likes to be on the move all the time.And when I don't wear him he wants to run.Seriously would loose him if you didn't walk behind him the entire time. Keeping him in the stroller worked some days.But other days he just refused to sit quietly in the stroller.He wanted to walk and explore the world.''


Hot Mommy 2
''I needed a way to let him enjoy walking.Without allowing him to run wild throughout everywhere.So I decided to try the harness method out.I still think it looks sort of inhuman.But I do think it works well for my son.And that its allowing me a way to let Taite walk.Without loosing him or chasing him like a sexy duck.LOL!And it is also giving me the chance to correct him when he tries walking away specially in the crowded place/park or even on the road.''


Hot Mommy 3
''A simple tug and he gets the point.This harness also doubles as a back pack.You can unhook the strap if needed.They do look pretty cute with the little back pack on.Well,its optional.Some parents may like it and some may not.''

Urmm,What do you think moms?Any experience?
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Sharing Info : Fever In Babies By Dr.Spocks
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

Not every baby who feels warm has a fever
Babies at this age don't control their body temperatures as well as older children. Becoming too warm is often related to how warmly they are dressed. If your baby feels warm to the touch but cools down quickly when unbundled, and is otherwise acting well, chances are it isn't a true fever or cause for concern.
When to take fever seriously
Somewhere around six months of age, your baby's immune system becomes more fully developed, and she will start to fight infections more effectively.I consider four to nine months a transitional period when fevers in otherwise healthy babies (they're eating well and not acting sick) don't automatically require a phone call to the doctor. However, most healthcare professionals will still use a little extra caution when evaluating babies this age.This would include the evaluation of any baby with a high fever (e.g., higher than 102 degrees F, 38.8 degrees C), or any baby who isn't eating well or looks sick. Providers' definitions of "fever" and "high fever" may vary a bit, so be sure you clarify when your baby's provider wants to be called about your baby's fever. Of course, you should always call if you are concerned.
What's Fever and What Isn't?
Don't depend on fever as your only sign of infection.Even in the absence of fever, you should watch your baby for other signs of infection such as irritability, lethargy, or poor feeding. Don't wait for a fever to seek medical attention if you have concerns about your baby's health.
Common causes
The most common causes of fever in a baby this age are generally the same as for you or me, viral infections. If your baby has symptoms of a viral infection, such as a cold or diarrhea, especially if she has been exposed to others with the same symptoms, she may well have the same infection.Babies may become much sicker than older children and adults with the same infection. The same cold that causes a simple runny nose for an eight-year-old may cause fever, congestion, poor sleep, poor feeding, and even vomiting in a baby. The best approach is to limit your baby's direct exposure to people who are sick, especially people with fever.
How fever affects your baby's eating
Many babies start eating baby cereal and foods by around six months of age. For some babies, having a fever may not affect their fluid or food intake, and this is very reassuring. It is very common, however, for babies who develop fevers with viral infections at this age to lose interest in solid foods until they feel better. There's no need to focus on how much solid food your baby eats while she has a fever and cold.However, keeping track of your baby's fluid intake is very important when she has a fever. Pay attention to how much and how often your baby is drinking compared to her normal intake.Fever, as well as vomiting and diarrhea, can lead to dehydration. Even if they do not have vomiting or diarrhea, babies can become dehydrated more quickly than larger children and adults. Offer more frequent breast- or bottle-feedings and pay close attention to whether your baby starts to urinate less often, as this can be a sign of dehydration. Be sure to discuss with your baby's healthcare provider any concerns you may have.
Taking your baby's temperature
Although there are several types of thermometers available, some are not accurate or appropriate for use in babies. Many new parents cringe at the thought of using a rectal thermometer, but many health professionals consider it the most appropriate method for taking a baby's temperature. If you have questions about the type of thermometer to use or how to use it, don't hesitate to ask your baby's healthcare provider, and even request a demonstration.When using a rectal thermometer, I find it easiest to put the baby on her back with legs folded up to her belly (like I'm changing a diaper), while others prefer to have the baby lay on her belly across their lap.Using a little petroleum jelly on the metal tip, you can easily and gently slide it into your baby's rectum just far enough that the metal is no longer showing.Do not force the thermometer, and once it is in place, gently hold your baby's buttocks together to keep the thermometer from slipping. The most practical way to know when it's OK to take it out is when the mercury stops rising or the beep sounds on a digital thermometer. Be aware that every now and then, taking a rectal temperature can trigger your baby to have a bowel movement.
Treating your baby's fever
Many healthcare providers will ask that you not use medicine to treat your baby's fever so that you can follow the course of the fever, especially in a baby who appears well, who is eating and sleeping well, and behaving normally. While healthcare providers have varying preferences in approaching fever in babies, there are a few accepted rules to follow.
Types of medication
Acetaminophen (found in Tylenol®, Tempra®, etc.) is available for use in babies, but should be given only if recommended by your child's health care provider. It should not be given more often than every four to six hours.Ibuprofen (found in Motrin®, Advil®, etc.) is NOT recommended for use in children under six months of age, and many health professionals recommend it not be used for babies under 12 months. Check with your baby's provider before using ibuprofen.Do NOT use aspirin for fever in children.
Dosing
Acetaminophen products for treating fever in babies usually come in the liquid form to be given by mouth. Be sure you know exactly what type of liquid form you have because there are many types available and the strength of the medication will vary. Acetaminophen also can be given rectally as a suppository.Dosing is based on your baby's weight. When in doubt, be sure to ask your child's provider for an appropriate dose. The dose will change as your baby grows. Read labels of all medications carefully.
Giving your baby the medicine
Liquid medication usually comes with a medicine dropper. It's best given by leaning your baby back slightly and putting the dropper in one of her cheeks. Check with your child's healthcare provider or your pharmacist before mixing medicine with either baby food or drinks.Suppositories are actually very quick and easy, as well as painless. Although most parents I talk to shudder at the thought of using suppositories, they are especially useful for a baby who is vomiting, who won't take medicine by mouth or spits it out, or even who is sleeping.I find it easiest to have a baby on his back with legs folded up to his belly (like I'm changing a diaper).
Tips:
Using a little petroleum jelly on the suppository, you can easily and gently slide it into your baby's rectum. Gently hold your baby's buttocks together for a minute or so after inserting the suppository. Be aware that every now and then, this "procedure" can trigger your baby to have a bowel movement. If a bowel movement occurs immediately following the suppository, you can repeat the dose. But if it occurs more than a few minutes after you have inserted the suppository, discuss with your child's healthcare provider when another dose should be given so that you don't overdose your child.
Alhamdulilah,for the past 10months,our Ryan tak pernah lagi fever/cough/flu.
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10 Months
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


-30th October 2008-
Our precious Ryan Raffael turns 10 months tonite(30th).Again,time really flies.Nothing much to update I guess coz now Alhamdulilah he had achieved all of his infancy milestones by 9months(he already walk),just that he is getting smarter such other babies at his age.He knows to sign mineral bottle and milk bottle when thirsty.He understands 'No' command and pointing.(Advanced babies can walk by 9months and before their birthday-sorry ye Suhaila,I knw you hates advanced kids).Even expert says if your baby can walk by 9months or earlier,your child are gifted.He mastered sit to crawl at 4months and now Ryan able to walk,6teeths,12kg,wears 18-24months and maintain XL diapers since 6months.He mastered climbing over bed,sofa,gate,bookshelf,stairs and able to climb down.Here I would like to share with all of my followers/silent reader about the infancy term before Ryan and your baby explored their toddler term.

Every infant is an active learner. While it may seem that many of the actions your infant engages in during the day are random and spontaneous, the fact of the matter is that virtually every movement and sound has a purpose that contributes to their understanding of the world.

*Through clinching, biting, grasping, turning, babbling and bubbling, your infant is experimenting with all the resources at him/her disposal--using him/her body and its immediate surroundings to find out how things work internally and externally. Your infant thinks, but thinks with him/her body.


*Provide him/her with things she can grasp, roll around, push into, hit at, caress, and, in other ways, interact with. Talk and sing to her frequently and respond to her own babbling with appropriate noises of your own. The sound of your voice provides important modeling for future language acquisition.

*Hold him/her frequently and play "pat a cake" and other fun games that help develop him/her sensory motor awareness. Provide her with a range of new experiences everyday. In this way, you'll be helping her do what she does naturally--actively learn about the nature of life.
During the first year of life, a baby goes through a series of stages of physical coordination that won't be repeated. It is fascinating to watch this human development, this urge to be upright, to stand, to walk. It is a strong and exciting human urge that defies almost any attempt to stop it.
* Physical development in infants in general works from top to toe. First there's control of the head, then the trunk (sitting up), the body (standing), and finally, the legs (walking).
* It's common for a child to pull up to a standing position and then cry because he or she is unable to return to the sitting position. It's a frustration that lasts about three weeks until a child learns to drop. So don't get angry over having to help out repeatedly during this period, it will pass.
* You can help your baby walk by holding the baby's torso, rather than the arms or legs for support. Encourage walking in an area where the floors are not slippery or too hard for falls.
Do take the time to mark these milestones on a calendar, a journal, or in a baby book also blogspot!These wonderful, unforgettable events can all too soon be forgotten!!So every moms must understand any moms dont have any intention to show off their babies unless you TERLEBEY SUDAH put an extra statement of ''Anak I boleh buat ini itu power handal dahsyat tantrum bijak LEBIH DARI ANAK ORANG LAIN''.Bare in your mind,your blog is open to public!
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Simple Beauty Tips For Moms
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

Moms are people, too. If you want to look good, but save time doing so, here are some simple beauty tips for you.

When you have kids, you don’t seem to take as much time for yourself. You will see many moms running around with no make up, sweats, and a hat on just because they lack the time and energy to keep up their appearance on a daily basis. However, every mom knows that just a little time spent on appearance can really change how your feel about yourself. If you lack the time, then consider these quick beauty tips for moms on the run.


Shower at Night
One of the best ways to make sure you are ready to go in the morning is to change your daily routine and shower at night.Avoid cold water or late nite shower(before 8pm).Warm water is the best,its relaxing.Put some aroma scent drop and chill .Wait until after the kids go to bed(nap-not long sleep,say after dinner) and jump in the shower. Take the time to do the things you just don’t have time to do when the kids are banging on the bathroom door in the morning. Shave your legs, use a good moisturizing body soap, and wash and condition your hair. Dont forget your V part.This will save you a ton of time when you are on the go the next day.

Lay Out Your Clothes at Night
How many times have you got out of bed in the morning and put on whatever clothes were nearest to you? You never think about changing until much later in the day, and then you realize you had the same jeans on for three days in a row. When you are a busy mom these things happen. To combat this problem, consider laying out your clothes out the night before. This will make is easy for you to throw on your (clean) clothes and you are ready for anything.

Minimize Your Makeup
There are some times when you want to wear more makeup, but on the average day, you don’t need to do that. A little makeup is good, but forget about a full facial on busy days. Instead, go through your cosmetic bag and pick out a few essentials. Perhaps you could get away with just wearing a light powder, blush, mascara, and lip gloss. This will leave you looking fresh and ready for the day without all the fuss.Pull your kids stroller and smile ;)

Get a Simple Haircut
The next thing you might want to consider is a simple haircut. Who has time for all the curling and primping day after day? Unless you had to attend any events/occasion.Think about a good haircut that requires minimal care. A blunt cut is great and you will only need to blow dry your hair and you are ready to go. Ask your hairdresser for ideas and for a hairstyle that will work with your hair texture.

The most important thing is the way you carry yourself,self confidence and always smell good.
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More Than One Language
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

Should children learn more than one language in their young age? Can they cope with more than one language? If so, when is the good time to teach them the second language? What are the advantages or disadvantages to raise bilingual children?

I have all these questions in my mind early when I was expecting my baby Ryan. I was thinking what language I should focus on him and talk to him since young. I have seen many young parents from Chinese/Indian/ educated talk with their children in English and I was wondering this is a correct method of raising the kids especially we are multi-racial family.Speak Chinese?Iban?Siam?Malay or even Indian to Ryan??

I always understand English and Mandarin are important language and it becomes more important when kids grow up and enter into corporate world. Like many other parents, I also hope my Remy Junior good in English and Mandarin as well, not only good but excellent.So do you,right hot mommies? However, I have decided to speak Mandarin with my boy instead of English,Iban and Malay. Unfortunately my husband cant even speak in his Siamese language,but his mother does.


Besides, our friends in different nation are so keen in learning Mandarin,Iban even Siam.I should not have reason not to let my boy master our own language specialy our mother-tongue.

It gives me lots of information about raising children in multi languages, you should also read their articles at :


Multilingual Children Association.

-The Pros and Cons of Raising a Multilingual Child
-10 Myths You Will Be Told About Multilingual Children
-Language Systems and Why Your Family Needs It?
-10 Steps to Raising a Multilingual Child
-When is The Best Time to Start?
-How to Start Older Kids on a Foreign Language
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OFF TOPIC: For 'SOMEONE' Who Had Postpartum Depression
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal



-FORWARDED EMAIL THAT I RECEIVED-

HOLA SUHAILA-I KNW U READING THIS ;P
''Actually I kesian dengan my friend named Suhaila.She is mother of two.When I looked at her now,memang kesian.Body kurus macam papan(Sorry to say,but she is real petit and small)Katanya,dia kurus kering macam tu sebab breastfeed both of her children(Ibu2 lain breastfeeding anak sampai 3tahun elok je mantap body diarang/berisi/gemuk),bukannya kurus macam sakit seperti my friend Suhaila.So its fine lah.But,dia makan banyak mengalahkan orang gemuk tapi tak jadi isi.Dia selalu cepat melenting even dalam bulan puasa.Also,dia tidak boleh menerima kritikan atau teguran,hakikatnya dia adalah punca segalanya.Pernah sekali I terbaca blog dia apabila diberitahu oleh seorang follower.Inilah 'pandangan' dia ,'story' dia.

-Pertama,Dia racist,memang dia mengaku dia racist ''Memang I racist.aku suka sekali kalau bangsa bukan melayu tidak duduk dalam Malaysia''WTF? Hanya kerana dia tersinggung dengan statement kawan bukan bumiputra dia ''I nak antar anak I ke sekolah private lepas tu pergi oversea and migrate sana terus''.Kenapa pulak nak tersinggung,bukankah bagus anak2 belajar disana daripada merempit di sini?Bukan pakai duit Suhaila pun kan?Tak hairanlah kaum bukan melayu kebanyakkannya berjaya dinegara orang dan menempa nama student malaysia study di luar negara.Tak banyak,sikit pun boleh memperkenalkan nama malaysia disana.Kemanakah tujuan 1Malaysia?Tau kah apa perasaan orang bukan melayu apabila terbaca blog sampah dia itu?Memang meroyan nak mampos la Suhaila ni.Memang nak kena dengan CSLek.


-Kedua,dalam blog dia,dia cakap ''I kurang suka kalo ade orang cakap anak dia umur satu bulan boleh pegang benda/advance''-seolah2 dia xsuka anak orang lain hebat dari anaknya*sigh*).


-Ketiga,dia melenting apabila kawan2 dia suka tegur dia kurus keding seperti tidak sihat.Ok itu mungkin hak dia,tapi kita kena sedar tak semua orang suka apa kita buat atau cakap.Senang cerita,terima lah kenyataan dan perbaiki diri dari teguran orang.


-Keempat,dia sentiasa berkata ''Anak I hebat/dahsyat/power/pandai itu pandai ini LEBIH DARI ANAK ORANG LAIN''BALIK2 MENTION LEBIH DARI ANAK ORANG LAIN.Tak salah kita nak puji anak sendiri..Tapi tak payah la nak tambah statement LEBIH DARI ANAK ORANG LAIN.Apakah perasaan ibu2 lain apabila membacanya?Lepas tu bila orang tegur,dia MELENTING pastu gelak haha.Serius memang macam orang giler siot.Boleh gelak lagi,apa yang kelakar pun taktau.Kalau nak ikut kepala angin sendiri,baik set blog ke private,takyah nak buat tayangan umum.Kita kesian kat dia je,coz orang yang baik dengan dia dalam blog pun sebenarnya teramatlah kurang selesa dengan Suhaila.Cuma I ni je yang berani tegur dia.Yelah..kawan lama zaman sekolah dulu kan..Tapi I dapat habuan lain pulak..Apa kaitan my past dengan her blog?Nampak sangat ketidakmatangan Suhaila disitu.Tak padan langsung dengan identiti bertudung dan badan cenonet,perangai mengalahkan kafir.Sarcastic old woman.Enough said.


Sebagai orang dewasa(she is way older than me-she might be menapause cz angin dia semacam spt orang muda mcm i),kita berfikiran terbuka bahawa teguran itu untuk memperbaiki diri.Jadi,tanda2 sedemikian adalah merupakan-Postpartum Blues/Meroyan.And now,shes deleted all of our arguments.Wohoo,dia jugak deleted all of her racist issue n nyampah tengok anak orang advanced punya issue.Mungkin dia malu dengan kebodohan sendiri atau baru insaf.Berani kerana benar kah itu?Selalunya orang meroyan ni tak tahan dengan tekanan,dia akan perbesarkan dan xreti nak cope the situation.Kawan2,mari berdoa supaya kawan I tu cepat sembuh sebelum dia jadi meroyan yang amat teruk....Amin.''

Akhirnya Suhaila sudah pun meminta maaf(hangat2 tai ayam) pada semua stelah dia takut bila I ajak confront.Nak bagi pelempang kat dia sekali,lagi bagus dari berperang mulut kan.

Moral of the story:Dia pernah bagitau yang suami dia tak bagi dia blogging pasal anak(mungkin suami dia tau perangai laser dia tu),tapi dia buat jugak-So,bagi I,mungkin itu balasannya apabila tidak mendengar pesanan suami.Pathetic wife''

Takpe lah,biar Tuhan balas apa yang mak meroyan ni kerana ke-laser-an,racist and jenis nyampah tengok anak orang advanced ni.Amin..Panas la badan,hati,otak dia sepanjang ramadhan dan raya ni nanti sebab kebanyakkan follower2 dia datang kat I and baca also bgtau sebenarnya diarang pun tak puas hati dengan psyco woman ni.Padan muka.Ingat orang komen ikhlas ke,baca sekali dah menyampah dgn isu racist,nyampah tgk anak org advance isu and isu sikit2 mention LEBIH dari anak org lain.Orang gelak je and kipas2 dia.Dia pun melayan.Hakikatnya follower dia datang kat I. ;p
Dia ada post pasal orang nyampah blog dia since 2008.Ha,bukan setakat kita yang nyampah,rupanya dari tahun 2008 lagi dia memang banyak musuh dlm selimut!Sape yang tak menyampah kalau dah sentuh isu racist,kurang suka anak orang advanced and asyik mention anak dia LEBIH DARI ANAK ORANG berulang2??
Ha,Suhaila,jangan kerana mulut,badan binasa ya?Your ugly face is the most WANTED now.(Kan I dah cakap.Be nice,Im harmless.Tapi bak kata dia,dia lah punca cerita ni berjela2.Sedar pun.
Here,I would like to share with any mothers having postpartum depression.

No need cash,just do it at home:

*Surround yourself with supportive family members and friends, and ask for their help in caring for the baby.
*Take care of yourself. Get as much rest as you can. Nap when the baby naps.
*Try not to spend much time alone.
*Spend some time alone with your husband or partner.
*Take a shower and get dressed every day.
*Get out of the house. Take a walk, see a friend, do something you enjoy. Get someone to take care of the baby if you can; if you can't, take the baby with you.
*Don't expect too much from yourself. Don't worry too much about the housework/any small matter. Ask friends and family for help.
*Talk to other mothers. You can learn from each other, and their experiences can be reassuring. Accept their opinions.
If the depression persists for longer than 2 weeks or is very deep, talk to your health care provider. Self-care alone is not recommended.

Get well soon Suhaila-Seronok membaca pandanganmu dalam storymu..Teruskan menghina makhluk Tuhan dalam blog u!
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Indigo Child By Wendy Chapman
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
According to Wendy Chapman,Indigo Children are the current generation being born today and most of those who are 8 years old or younger. They are different. They have very unique characteristics that set them apart from previous generations of children.There's a very good chance your child is an Indigo if he/she was born after 1992. About 85% or higher of children born in '92 or later, 90% born in '94 or after and 95% or more born now (some even say 99%) are Indigo Children!

These are the children who are often rebellious to authority, nonconformist, extremely emotionally and sometimes physically sensitive or fragile, highly talented or academically gifted and often metaphysically gifted as well, usually intuitive, very often labeled ADD, either very empathic and compassionate OR very cold and callous, and are wise beyond their years. Does this sound like yourself or your child?


I've heard reports that they started coming in the 80s, but that means coming in larger numbers. I believe there have been Indigos born in every year, but perhaps not in high enough percentages to notice their presence and see what makes them so unique. So can you be a 24 yr old Indigo or a 50 year old one? Yes!

Is your child an Indigo?
To find out, ask yourself these questions:

Did your child come into the world acting like royalty?
Does your child have a feeling of deserving to be here?
Does your child have an obvious sense of self?
Does your child have difficulty with discipline and authority?
Does your child refuse to do certain things they are told to do?
Is waiting in lines torture for your child?
Is your child frustrated by ritual-oriented systems that require little creativity?
Does your child see better ways of doing thing at home and at school?
Is your child a nonconformist?
Does your child refuse to respond to guilt trips?
Does your child get bored rather easily with assigned tasks?
Does your child display symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder?
Is your child particularly creative?
Does your child display intuition?
Does your child have strong empathy for others?
Did your child develop abstract thinking very early?
Is your child very intelligent?
Is your child very talented (may be identified as gifted)?
Does your child seem be a daydreamer?
Does your child have very old, deep, wise looking eyes?
Does your child have spiritual intelligence?

If you have more than 10 yes answers, he or she probably is an Indigo. If more than 15, almost definitely.
-However,pengesahan dari specialist adalah jawapan yang tepat.Do not overly obsessed with Indigo signs on your child.
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Little Makmum
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
For more info about Little Makmum,please refer to Mama Miya at http://www.boobiesmommies101.blogspot.com as I am not really expert in this entry.Thank you.

Note:Ryan poked his daddy's butt and berdiri kat kaki daddy bila daddy berdiri and gelak bila daddy dia cium kain sejadah..Funny scence but Im touched.


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Freckles In Babies
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


My mommy(Ibanese caucasian) and my mama-in-law(Siamese) was extremely freckley and now they still has some yet they have faded.My husband Remy had a lot on his nose,forehead and cheeks too.Every where,enough said.And yes,they are very fair.So do I,but I dont have any freckles.I might be inherit more to my dad(Chinese).


And Ryan also had few small pale brown freckles spot on his cheek,right eye and alot at his back .Ryan developed a freckles at 2 months old.Its cute.Persis mat saleh celup,you!With big frames,brownish almond eyes,sharpy bone nose,straight hair,pinkish fair skin,long eyelash,thick eyebrow and the freckles.His skin is very sensetive and thin layered skin type.So,Sebamed product only can befriend with his skin.Yeah,it might be too much multi-racial in Ryan's blood..

Those who had freckles is because of the melanin contains in their skin.The more melanin you have,the darker your skin colour.But Albinos have no melanin at all in their skin!They are most common on White people,pure Asian are very rare unless you got the caucasian/white blood.

Doctor determined yes,it was freckles.He said,babies will outgrow with it and they seem to fade during adulthood but it wont disappear.The tendecy to have freakles seems to be inherited.
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Ryan's 6th Tooth At 9 Months,2 Weeks
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


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On closer inspection,there it was,his 6th little teeth on upper left lateral incisor just broke out.Means,his 5th and 6th teeth are cutting together at the same time.Before long,Ryan would have all SIX front teeth at 9months ready to give anyone who dares to put their fingers into his mouth a painful nip.Thanks God as usual NO fever,NO cranky.
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Ryan's 5th Tooth At 9 Months,2 Weeks
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


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His 5th little teeth on the right upper lateral incisor has emerged and as sharp as the current four.And seems like on his left lateral gums already paled as well.No wonder that he has been sinking his teeth into everything that we give him as well as those that we don't recently, including our fingers, our arms, our legs and painful to say, he even managed to sink his four razor sharp teeths onto my arms when I was not watching!As usual Alhamdulilah,NO fever,NO cranky.
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Kiddo Pyjamas
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
I had alot of sexy lingerie from Victoria Secrets,La Senza,XiXiLi and International Eblin .Im a lingerie lover!Satu almari besar untuk lingerie saja ok..You named it.From kinky,fetish,push-up,lacey,corsett,peek-a-boo to decent style.Any kind of colours,any materials.


As for Ryan,Old Navy 2 piece Cassette,GAP jumper sleepwear and Carter jumper sleepwear are suits him best(UK Size).Comfy wear,100% cotton and cute.Here are some from his collection.So far,Ryan has 60 sets of pyjamas.






















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Reminder :NO
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

KINDLY REMINDER TO ALL OF MY FOLLOWER,SILENT READER OR WHOEVER PEEP:
PLEASE DO NOT EVER COPY-PASTE ANY IDEA OF MY ARTICLE OR MY SON'S PHOTO ON YOUR BLOG WITHOUT HIS NAME WRITTEN.IF URE POSTING ANY BACKDATED ENTRY OF MINE ON YOUR LATEST POST(FROM THE DATE AFTER MY ARTICLES BEEN POSTED),PLS KEEP MY LINK CREDITED.I BET YOU HAD READ MY POSTS ONCE URE BECOME MY FOLLOWER.IM GUARANTEED SMART PARENTS WONT SIMPLY ADDING PEOPLE WITHOUT KNOWING THE CONTENT OF THIS BLOG AT THE FIRST PLACE ,UNLESS URE MY SILENT READER FOR SO LONG.YES,SHARING IS CARING,BUT NO COPYCAT ISSUE IN ANY MANNERS WITHOUT MY PERMISSION PLS.

NOTE:I respect 3 of my follower punya entry, http:www.rifqyhady.blogspot.com under ''cheesestick?Yummy''. Also, http:www.bondachem.blogspot.com under ''Sehari bersama Ryan Raffael Bin Remy Rizal ''And http:www.avatania.blogspot.com under ''Go with your own flow''.Pls be a smart blogger like them.
TQ
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Dates Fruit 6 Months Onwards
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

When I was pregnant to Ryan,one of the fruits that I loved is dates(kurma) .By the 3rd trimester(6-9months of pregnancy).Instead of apple,carrot,pear and grapes,two boxes of dates a month will be completed by myself tho.Its also a must snack during my confinement and breastfeeding.And now,Ryan seems like loving the taste of dates as well.Good for our son.Instead of 2 servings of pasta/porridge(salmon,vege and ect) as a daily maincourse, 2 servings of cheese,1 serving of yogurt,30 ounces of milk and 4 servings of dates a day is more than enough to hit children daily needed intake.


During Ramadhan,Muslims generally break their fast by eating dates. Prophet Muhammad is reported to have said: "if anyone of you is fasting, let him break his fast with dates. In case he does not have them, then with water. Verily water is a purifier."


I did a small research about it since I started to introduce my son the taste of dates fruit recently.Experiments have shown that dates contain some stimulants that strengthen the muscles of the uterus in the last months of pregnancy. This helps the dilation of the uterus at the time of delivery on one hand and reduces the bleeding after delivery on the other. Dieticians consider dates as the best food for women in confinement and those who are breastfeeding. This is because dates contain elements that assist in alleviating depression in mothers and enriching the breast-milk with all the elements needed to make the child healthy and resistant to disease.


Modern dietary institute now recommend dates to be given to children suffering from a nervous nature or hyperactivity.Dates are rich in several vitamins and minerals. When the level of trace elements falls in the body, the health of the blood vessels is affected leading to an increased heart-rate and a consequent inability to perform its function with normal efficiency. As dates are also rich in calcium, they help strengthen the bones. When the calcium content in the body decreases, children are affected with rickets and the bones of adults become brittle and weak.
Happy Ramadhan Al-Mubarak to all.
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Ryan Goes To School
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
Look at our 9 Months old precious Ryan,lagak macam little toddler!Hehehe.







Ref:http://ryanraffael.blogspot.com/search/label/Baby%20Signing

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Fart
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
(Look at my baby bam bam sleeping with his bantal bushuk)
Laugh out loud.I got a little young trooper.Ryan is always trumping in his sleep.


He once farted so loud then he woke himself up looked around all confused and then went back to sleep.Haha.Sometimes,when he is playing/running around,suddenly he 'trrooop',he will stop and smile at me then laugh and find it funny when he farts out loud.
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Private Business At 9 Months
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

Recently when he goes for a poo, he hides behind the curtain!
Ryan is still on diapers.By the ways,this is the 9th times I caught him doing that habit.Its funny actually.When I picked him up,and YES..He just finished his business.I think its a sign that he knows when he has to go, and can recognize the feeling.Hahaha.Its seems like he is aware of his body functions and wants 'privacy'.
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Medical Check Up: Child Blood Pressure (CBP) Test
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

We brought Ryan to see paediatrician for the BP test yesterday.No negative reason,but just a medical check up done.Blood,lungs,ear,eyes,mouth,heart beat,stomach,body temperature,weight and height checked.Alhamdullilah,semua results ok.Well,there are blood pressure monitors that are designed for child. Babies need intensive care and monitoring for their development especially those with abnormalities or monthly medical checkups.


Not only adults are using blood pressure monitor but also infants who need blood pressure monitoring. In monitoring child blood pressure, paed will make sure the cuff is fully inflated or tight enough to stop the flow of blood in the artery. This paediatric device is developed to give emphasis on calming the young patient along with various blood pressure monitors that give cuff sizes for infant and child. Premature infants are more prone to hypertension compared to infants.



Although there is no rules with regards to the blood pressure monitoring of premature infants, it is important to high-check the blood pressure either by palpation or doppler in the paediatrician's clinic at least 2 times every year.
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Bruxism-Teeth Grinding Make Me Sick!
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

Look at his rossy blushy cheek,so adorable!

OMG,teeth grinding sounds worse than it is!It is suddenly sounds like a pint-size sawmill!Ryan make me sick!There no cure,unless he is sleeping ;p


He has recently started grinding his teeth throughout the day... I think it's just because his another 2 upper central incisors have come in and he was just getting use to his new teeth(now 4teeth at 9months)also it's probably just a weird sensation that he does for fun. He likes the sound but I totally sensetive with this kind of sound!(plate/straw/pan and ect)


He doesn't so it for more than a few seconds at a time and sometimes he does it when he's smiling so it's probably just the feel of things coming together where there didn't used to be anything.. It's hard to listen to but I try not to make a big deal out of it sometimes,I just ran out of his sight tho.... One more "reinforcement" of a behavior I don't want continued! The noise is driving me insane it goes through me and I really want him to stop I even tried shouting at him(not that mean as you think la) when he did it and he just laughed I do really hope he grows out of it soon as I will go mental if it carries on much longer!
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Walking Solo.Soon Ill Run!-9Months
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

OUR GIFTED SON HIT HIS MILESTONES EVERY MONTH!
-Tummy unaided at 2 months
-Rolling back to front unaided at 3 months
-Sitting unaided at 4 months
-Crawling F1 at 5 months
-Climbing unaided at 6 months
-Cruising unaided at 7 months
-First step at 8 months
HOW TIME FLIES!!!
For the past 7days, my baby Ryan has finally found the confidence to walk!His first step moment is at 8months and now at 9months he could stand and walk 5,6 steps!He walks and hold and off his hands.

And he loves to walk while holding hands so that he could run happily around gymboree field!Hehehe,though when he wants to run, he will hold on to a chair and push it to support himself running and merry-go-round on our big oval coffee table!No longer does he want to remain in his playmat now after experiencing the sweet feeling of little walking round the house.


He is also climbing on everything specialy his rocking chair since he was 7 Months(Tengok-tengok dah on the top ) and anything and busy open the drawers. He is really a handful now and I can no longer do anything whenever he is not asleep for I need to watch over him like a hawk.Baby Ryan goes walking and walking and turning corners! When he feels insecure,he will holding onto the table or wall.Fun to watch.
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Ryan's 4th Tooth At 9 Months,7 Days
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


Look at his cheeky smile!Heheh.Susah giler nak capture photo gigi dia!


And finally!His 3rd tooth upper right central insicor tooth has showed up yesterday ,and today his 4th upper left central insicor has finally emerged.Smaller than 3rd tooth,obviously.As usual NO cranky,NO fever.
I noticed that yesterday his 4th tooth is coming out as well. No wonder, his bite has more sting now. Before long, he would have all 4 front teeth ready to give anyone who dares to put their fingers into his mouth a painful nip.
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OFF TOPIC: Before And After (Post-Baby Body)
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
REMINDER:Sesetengah pihak jangan mudah terasa kerana ini berlandaskan pengalaman dan fakta.TIADA kaitan dengan yang hidup atau mati.

Actually,if you wanna be a hot mom,tak semestinya you kena kurus keding.Jadi chubby macam I pun tak ape..Gemuk pun tak ape TAPI kena work out on your tummy,breast and buttock.Bagi mantap.:).You suka,kawan-kawan suka and of course hubby pun suka!Sexy je on lingerie or t-shirt..Ada orang yang lepas beranak turun mendadak 40kg-sekeping!Tapi breast and butt OUT.Also,ada yang gemuk.Dahla gemuk,pastu perut macam preggy 3bulan,breast and butt londeh.My efforts in slimming challenge are paid-off!Lets work out,moms!




Hehhehe....Ramai ibu-ibu tak caya I yang lahirkan Ryan sebab body I yang mantoopp.Kata I edit gambar bagi kurusla and macam-macam.Tell me that ure actually jealous of me.Hahaha.Envy me.Nah,ni masa Ryan umur 3months,65kg.Kalau lepas bersalin and dalam pantang,LAGILA GEMUK NGAN PERUT BOROI.Sori,coz never keluarkan photo after the confinement.Malu.Just imagine I kalo sekarang masih macam ni!Waaaa!
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Ryan's 3rd Tooth At 9 Months,6 Days
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


(Look at his smile,very cheeky!)His 3rd tooth at the right upper central insicor has finally showed up at 9months old and he is cutting the left upper central insicor as well.

Recently, I noticed that Ryan would like to grind his teeth and he seemed to be really enjoying it.You know la yesterday he bit my nipple!When I examined his mouth this morning, I noticed that his 3rd teeth teeth has appeared.As usual in his every milestones achieved,NO cranky,NO fever.Thanks God.

Just 2 days ago, while he was playing on the sofa and I was resting my arm on the sofa top to prevent him from climbing and falling over. All of a sudden, this little rascal, without warning, sank his sharp teeths into my arms. It was painful and I let out a scream. He looked up at me and gave me this cheeky and satisfied grin. And before I could remove my arms away, he gave me a second hard bite, let go and laughed!That is how cheeky and naughty he has grown. Awesome! But that time I wasnt realise yet that he is cutting his 3rd and 4th teeth!
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Circumcision
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

I think Christians have an added responsibility in considering circumcision.Most of my closed male family members(Caucasian,Chinese or Ibanese) are circumcised due to medical benefits.


Last couple months,we went to Pavillion.Then we bumped with this malay parents with circumcised baby boy while her mom changing his diaper(I think around 3months old).We were shocked!His birdie fore skin has been cut-off at a very young age! I couldn't get the pictures of screaming baby strapped down for a painful procedure out of my head.


That's the question you might think of first when you find out you're having a boy. Maybe you're set in stone on your decision one way or the other. I am letting my husband decide what he wants to do on this topic. I figure it's a "man's" job. Wether to 'cut' it immediately Ryan's born or later(Before 10year-old)


Medical Benefits:
-Lower risk of urinary tract infections
-Lower risk of cancer
-Slightly lower risk of getting STI's
-Prevention of foreskin infections
-Easier genital hygiene
-Social acceptance


A few reasons why parents may not choose to circumcise:
-Fear of risk
-Religious beliefs
-Sexual concerns
-Hygiene concerns
-Personal beliefs or values


So now,we have decided to circumcise Ryan's birdie later(Before 10year-old)
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Baby First Aid Kit
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

Many mothers may not realize that along with taking on the name of Mommy, they will also earn the title Dr. Mom. Yes, at some point in your mothering career you will heal the sick and bandage the wounded with lots of tender loving care.



To make the job of Dr. Mom easier in the coming months, you can create a baby friendly first aid kit. The time to assemble your kit is before your baby arrives. You'll be ready for those first boo-boos and ouchies without having to make a trip to the drug store. Assembling a first aid kit geared specifically for your baby will give you the peace of mind knowing you have anything you could possibly need for an emergency together in one place and at your fingertips.Prepackaged first aid kits are widely available. They're economical and contain many of the essential items, but no one commercial product will contain everything you need for your baby. One easy way to build a first aid kit is to start with the prepackaged kit and add the extra items you will require for your baby.
You may want to have a large kit assembled for your home and then create mini-kits for your purse, a backpack, the diaper bag, and one for the car for when you travel with your baby. All kits need to be stored in a box/pouch that latches or a zippered bag, and out of baby's reach. Well, the most important items in your baby's first aid kit may actually be names and numbers to use in case of an emergency. Securely tape the following contact information inside your kit:



As for Ryan,here are the must-have in his first aid kit:
-Dettol hand sanitizer
-Small Dettol liquid
-Digital thermometer
-Infant's non-aspirin liquid pain reliever (Tylenol or Advil), as recommended by your pediatrician
-Dentinox anti colic
-Dentinox teething gel
-Cool fever gel pad
-Baby liquid Paracethomol for low fever below 37degrees
-Pessaries Diclofenac Sodium tablet(ubat masuk bontot)for high fever up to 40degrees
-Calamine lotion and balm for insect bites and rashes
-Rubbing alcohol to clean thermometers, tweezers, and scissors
-Petroleum jelly
-Ezzera Cream
-Tweezers for splinters and ticks; you can buy long very-pointy tweezers made specifically for removing splinters
-A pair of sharp small scissors
-Child-safe insect repellent
-Baby nail clipper
-Baby nail trimmer
-Baby soft hair brush
-Nasal aspirator bulb (not the long, pointy ear syringe)
-An assortment of band-aids in various sizes and shapes/kids handsaplast (cartoon characters)
-Gauze pads
-Sterilized cotton balls
-Small cotton tipped
-Eubos and Sebamed mild liquid soap
-An oral syringe or calibrated cup or spoon for administering medicines
-A package of tongue depressors to check sore throats
-Ice pack
-A small flashlight to check ears, nose, throat, and eyes
-Children First Aid manual: Pick one that's easy to read with step by step instructions and gives advice for handling a wide range of emergencies
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Safely Clean Your Baby's Ears
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


(Ryan akan 'high' setiap kali ear cleaning.But when it comes to nose cleaning..WHOA cranky!!)
Never attempt to clean inside a baby’s ear canal. Use a warm moist washcloth or small tip cotton bud to clean outside, behind and around a baby’s ears.


Safe and proper ear cleaning is one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of personal hygiene. For parents, the issue of whether to clean the baby's ears is often fraught with confusion. One the one hand, earwax buildup can be acutely uncomfortable; on the other, cleaning the ear risks causing infection or damaging the baby's delicate eardrum.


Earwax is actually beneficial
Cerumen, the substance commonly known as earwax, is a combination of several chemicals (including cholesterol) that's secreted by many of the same glands that help keep the body's skin moist and hydrated. It's manufactured in the outer ear canal but carried towards the ear's edge by the movement of the jaw, taking dirt, dust and other harmful agents along with it.


Cleaning baby's delicate ears
Parents are strongly encouraged to let their baby's doctors clean the child's ears during routine wellness visits. They'll use special instrumentation that won't prove a danger to puncturing or scratching the eardrum.If you notice that waxy buildup is covering the eardrum, however, you may wish to remove the wax yourself. Excessive earwax around the ear canal can put pressure on baby's eardrum, resulting in balance problems and severe discomfort.Never insert a cotton swab, your finger, or any other cleaning implement into your child's ear canal. Even light contact is enough to scratch the eardrum. Moreover, cotton swabs can pack the dirt, dust, and other harmful particulate matter closer to the eardrum, actually increasing the risk of infection.


Preventing waxy buildup
Earwax buildup can be slowed simply by keeping the child's ear and neck area clean. Parents can even use a cotton swab or ball dipped in warm water or peroxide around the ear bud and neck area for maximum cleanliness. Just make sure that none gets inside the ear canal.


Take Note:DO NOT EVER POKE YOUR BABY'S EARS WITH COTTON BUD/ANY OBJECT TO REMOVE THE WAX!!IT WILL COME OUT NATURALLY!
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OFF TOPIC: I Had A Bad Day
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
I had a bad day! (4th August 09)

1.My son bit my nipple!Now it has an open sore on it..

2.Carbuncle on my left armpit-due to my freaking new deodorant.Darn big and greenie abscess you know!And its finally poped out in he evening.(Scary babes...tak pernah aku kena carbuncle a.k.a bisul!)

3.My son accidently poked my eye!!Terpejam and constantly blinking dekat 5minit aku weyh..UWA!!Ryan boleh gelak and clap lagi!!

But the good news is:We are moving out soon(Before end of this month)Nak pindah dari condominium to landed house pulak.Easy.
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OFF TOPIC: 10 Things About Mommy Moment
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
Dresses by Jalpar Label&Intent Fashion BSC August 2009(RM900-RM8K)for local magazine. I was healthy going in to my pregnancy. I gained 28kgs. I lost all of the weight within the first five months of having the baby.Im proud of my post-baby body,from 75kg and now back to normal 55kg standing at 166cm.All my efforts paid off!Im a hot mommy to Mr.Ryan and a hot wife to Mr.Remy)


 Btw just ignore this photo(Tali dress terkeluar tapi pose maintain.Haha)











My point of view is,being a mommy is a tough job and raising my baby is challenging.There is no such University where you can get a degree for this job.No one tells you how tough it is to become a mommy .

Instead of part time modeling,Im a mom.A working mom!Very flexible schedule and spent more time with my beloved 2 Double R boyfriends.You should learn through trial and error methods to perform these job.Here are 10 things that I think why no one tells you about mommy moment.


1. No job description for the job of being mommy:
Is there any job which has no job description, no training program, no performance review and no orientation program.Every job will have all these factors except the mommy job.Mommy job has no description and you will not have any idea how difficult this job can be until you enter or involve into this job. Mommy job will not have any instruction manual for all the things you face.Either SAHM or WAHM---We are then same!Im a part time mom,my schedule is flexible.


2. No such things like ‘perfect age’:
There is no such thing like ‘perfect age’ to become a mom. Each age has its own joys and challenges.The best age is when you are ready and decided to have a baby. You should concentrate on the present situation and the stage you are dealing with.Once this stage passes, there will be another complicated stage waiting for you.If you become mommy at younger age,you will have more energy and time to spend with your baby. If you become a parent at older age, you can have more experience, but less time to spend with your baby.


3. Parenting in television can be easier, but not in real life:
When you watch television shows, the issues related to parenting are easily dealt in the shows. They are never even close to reality. The truth that the parenting issue can be solved in thirty minutes only adds an insult to injury when you watch them.Hehe.

4. No predictions or linearity in parenting:
Trust me,NO one can predict how your child will be after some years. Certain behaviors of your toddler can return after some years that is when your child enters into teen age. The whining and temper tantrums you notice in toddler stage can be felt in the teenage of your child. So, there will be no linearity in the development and behavior of your child.
5. There are no answers from experts:
There are no answers for the problems of parenting from the experts. Parenting experts rarely accepts about anything.There will be always an argument between two experts for answering parenting questions as each will have their own opinion.


6. Being a mommy can become a torture on your self-esteem:
No can tell you how your child will behave at this moment and how he will be at the next moment. At times, your home will be a disaster and your child will be cranky, not listening to you.Other times, you and your child will have good time spending with each other. If your child is happy, secure and confident, you feel that you are doing something right. Still, you feel that parenting can become a torture on your self esteem.


7. Parenting is a long term project:
No one can tell that being a mommy can complete in this period. You have to wait for the final result. You will get the ultimate reward when you raise a happy and healthy child to adulthood and it takes many years. In this long period, you need faith and patience to raise a successful child. It will be difficult for you to take any decision now without knowing what the future will be.


8. Children force you to deal with the stuff that you already tried to bury under the carpet:
If you try to bury some stuff under the carpet, you can likely to slip and fall flat on the surface. They will force to do the things that you don’t want to do. Children also teach that you are not the calm, nice, clear thinking, competent and highly evolved person you considered to be before you became a mommy.
9. No one can prepare you for the love you feel for your child:
Although, other people whom you trust, tell about parenting, no one can prepare you for the love you feel for your child ultimately. The emotions of a mom will be strong and intense that you cannot imagine or feel until you experience them for yourself.Agree with me.


10. Physical demands are easy but not emotional demands:
You will try to provide all the necessary things required for your child. Those are all physical demands you can give for your child. But, when it comes to emotional things, you may not be always present in that situation to protect your child.You cannot protect your child from other kids who use foul language.You cannot explain if your child’s friend does not invite him/her to the birthday party. You cannot hold your child when he/she falls down at the school. You can handle your child’s stomach ache, earache or fever, but you find it difficult to watch your child innocence that is watered down by the society.


It really hurts when you look your body out of shape once you delivery a baby..I was 75kg with flabby fats here and there before.But when I used the right full corset,disciplined on my exercise routine,balance diet,breastfeeding and slimming session,here I am!Im back to normal and reshaped my voluptious body,55kg!And,it really hurts too when you watch your child experience the emotional bumps and bruises of life and no one can tell you before only what emotional demands you have to meet when you become a mommy.Lets enjoy your mommy moment to the fullest!!Love your family,husband,children,job and yourself
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Updated Milestone-9 Months
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


My baby bam bam is getting smarter and handsome now weyh..
-Got on the scale yesterday(31 July)was 12kg .Baby bam bam rundum
-Wearing size 18-24months clothes
-Diaper/pull up pants size XL
-Food lover(Brown rice,egg yolk,cheese,yogurt,salmon,potato,pasta,fruit puree,cake)
-He still has 6 teeths
-His first step by 8months,weeks.Walking unaided then fall.He pulled himself up at 5 months then he started to climb and cruise at 6 months and by 8months, he can walk quite fast with me holding his hand. However, sometimes he is still trying to balance himself when walking on his own without any aid.He now could nonetheless walk a few steps unaided when placed on the floor.
-He likes to climb his rocking chair and ect-tengok2 dah kat atas.
-Naughty behaviour(Orang switch TV on,dia off pastu senyum-kita marah dia gelak.Kita on balik TV,dia pandai-pandai switch the button off balik )
-He says 3 vocabs 'mommy' ,'daddy', and 'mam mam'
-His developmental assesment(gross motor,hearing & speech and fine motor)are all checked by 8months
----Nothing much to update coz semua Ryan dah boleh buat masa 8months below such clap,no,wave good bye and ect...Tunggu nak berlari and bercakap je------
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Pasta Shapes Heinz For Infants (7 Months Onwards)
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


Heinz baby pasta is a healthy and convenient alternative to home prepared foods and is expertly cooked, nutritious with a variety of tastes. Ryan totally love dairy products such cheese and yogurt for his evening meal time.And now,I introduced him baby pasta(maccaroni).The pasta shapes(ABC) are very fine cut,mild and safe for babies.Pasta(spagetti/maccaroni) is very high in carbohydrate.


Real Food
–As far as I know,Heinz products contain only real ingredients, no different than those we would use at home, prepared in the same way in our own kitchen (ours is a bit bigger). We use only a small amount of thickeners, like flour or potato to achieve the right texture and taste the recipe requires. Just as you cook a rice or pasta dish for your family, Heinz adds water to properly cook rice and pasta. Heinz products are cooked to lock in all the natural goodness and nutritional value (ie. vitamins and minerals) of fruits, vegetables and meats.


Safe Food
–Once the food is cooked, its vacuum seal the can or jar to make sure any bad things ie. bacteria or other germs have no way in.


Taste Introductions
–One of the key reasons for feeding baby food is to introduce new tastes. Heinz have purposely developed a range of foods specially tailored to baby’s taste because babies have four times the number of taste buds than adults.


No Preservatives, Artificial Flavours, Colours or Salt
–Heinz baby pasta are as real as those we prepare in our kitchen.


-Baby Heinz pasta shapes(maccaroni) is RM12 per pack.

-Cheese white sauce is RM4.90

-At Cold Storage,Giant and any other hypermarket.
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Boys VS Girls:Who's Harder To Raise
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


Whether you have a boy or girl, raising kids has never been an easy task and it definitely requires lot of patience and confidence.It is quite common that kids sometimes seem to try on purpose to test your limits of patience.

However, in certain aspects you may find some difference in raising boys than girls. Somehow it’s been changed to boys being made of ‘fights, farts, and video games,’ and sometimes I’m not sure how much more we can take!


Not so fast,for the the girls, they have to contend with fussier fashion sense, more prickly social navigations, and a far greater capacity to hold a grudge. And as a daughter grows, a parent's concerns range from body image to math bias.

Boys and girls are each harder in different ways.
Every child is an individual, of course. His or her innate personality helps shape how life unfolds. Environment (including us, the nurturers) plays a role, too! "There are differences in how we handle boys and girls right from birth," says David Stein, Ph.D., a professor of psychology.
But it's also true that each gender's brain, and growth, unfolds at a different rate, influencing behavior. Experts believes parents raise girls and boys differently because girls and boys are so different from birth -- Their brains aren't wired the same way. We tend to talk more softly to girls and throw boys in the air!

So, can we finally answer the great parenting debate over which sex is more challenging to raise?I dont think so.
Not too cruel to mention,(kata orang dulu-dulu,jaga anak dara seorang macam jaga 20 ekor lembu!)Its kinda true,but I never wanna believe the myth(if i had a girl in future) coz they are born in new era,they are tends to be more open minded,modern educated and obviously our parenting style are totally different.
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9 Months-Ryan Raffael Can Walk!!
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal
-30th October 2008-
OMG,time really flies!NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ryan is turning 9months old dalam 4jam lagi!!


His first step moment since 8months!!!And now walking unaided up to 17 steps(on video) then fall. He started to pull himself up since 5months and climb thencruise at 6 months and by 8months, he can walk quite fast with me holding his hand untill now. However, sometimes he is still trying to balance himself when walking on his own without any aid.He could nonetheless walk a few steps unaided when placed on the floor. He still feels more comfortable holding onto the wall as he could move faster from one place to another in a holding mode.He is not a fast walker(We were both early runners.His daddy can run at 9months,and I early 10months).But nevermind son,you are not ready yet,right?Take your time baby bam bam.


Watching him walk like a drunkard with his legs kangkang (wide opened… for better stability!) is really hilarious and he makes us laugh when we see him take his cute little steps.Having a baby who is learning to walk, run and talk now feels kind of enjoyable for everyday he brings you immeasurable happiness seeing his progress!!He is totally leaving his babyhood now..
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Yogurt Baby Yoplait For Infants (6 Months Onwards)
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal



Most paediatricians recommend starting your infant on Yogurt around 7-8 months of age. Some paediatricians also recommend yogurt as a great first food (from 6 months onwards). Selecting a Baby Yoplait Yogurt is the most beneficial to your infant as babies need fats in their diets for proper growth.And Yoplait Petit Miam for kids.


Baby Yoplait yogurt review:
*Baby Yoplait is specially formulated to be closer to breastmilk(Remember,yogurt is not substitute for breastmilk)
*No added sugar
*Balance of Whey&Casein(milk protein)
*Free from preservatives&colours
*Made from natural ingredients
*Has the live,friendly acidophillus and bifidobacteria cultures
*One serve a day containing a quarter of baby's calcium needs
*RM13 for 4 cups at Cold Storage or any hypermarket.


Yogurt and cheese are a bit special when it comes to these 2 foods being dairy products. Remember my recent post about cheesestick for young babies?Ryan totally loves dairy products such kraf cheesestick and baby yoplait yogurt(banana,vanilla,peach and pear) since he was 6months.Calcium needed throughout life to develop and maintain strong bones and growing teeth.
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Jungle Gym BSC
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Gymboree Review
Ryan started Gymboree at 2 months and has been there since. He loves it at Kizsports Gymboree Class. He’s made plenty of friends and loves the many set-ups where he gets to test his developing skills on. I believe Ryan has reached his milestones earlier because of the fun exercises at Gymboree.

The Gymboree Learning Programme targets the earliest and most critical stages of a child’s life – before the age of 5. Their carefully crafted program levels focus on the specific developmental milestones a child is working on at his/ her age. Each class incorporates fundamental activities that help build a child’s cognitive, social, and physical skills.


Level 1 (Birth to 6 months)


The Thoughtful Observer – Becoming calm, attentive and interested in the world. There's exploration and stimulating age-appropriate activities like tummy time, flashlight play and infant massage to support visual and auditory skill development


Level 2 (6-10 months)


Ryan's currently at this stage.The Doer - acting with purpose and intent. Babies explore cause and effect and build strength with ramps, slides and climbers. Parent discussion time help mummies and daddies to learn about their child's development and to exchange information with other parents. Experts say engaging babies in playdates before a child turns 1 is really unnecessary as babies don't actually interact with each other. Babies tend to play together side by side, known as parallel play. Interaction happens because a parent gets involved.


Level 3 (10-16 months)


The Communicator - becoming an effective two-way communicator. Exercises at this level encourage balance and coordination on playscapes. Children also display ways of interacting with their peers.


The KizSports playland are open from 10-7pm every day.RM10 per entry(below 2years-50% 3pm-7pm).KizSports Gymboree also has per-term classes such Baby Signing,Little Crawlers,Little Rompers and ect(Newborn-5year-old).Jungle Gym also fun but Ill send Ryan to Jungle's when he is turning 3.Because Jungle Gym is more suitable for kids above 3(Sports activity).I wanna send Ryan to Kindermusik and Tumble Tots as well soon.

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Swim Pants Review
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If you want to take your baby to a swimming pool or health club then a swim nappy is a must. Even at the beach, a swim nappy prevents your baby from leaving an unpleasant reminder in the sand or seawater. Having the right swim nappy for your baby can make swimming with your baby much more relaxing for you.


Taking your baby for a swim and splash around is great fun and can really build their confidence in the water.Worrying about your baby having a little accident in the water could put you off taking them at all. Normal swimwear gives no protection against accidents and ordinary nappies are not suitable - an ordinary disposable nappy would soak up the water and weigh your baby down.
They are also risky to use in a swimming pool because the absorbent core could burst out and cause problems in the pool filter system. Swim nappies are specially designed to avoid these problems. All swim nappies should have snug-fitting legs and waistband to contain the results of any accidents.
There are two main types of swim nappies that you can buy:
• Disposable swim nappies - like normal disposable nappies, these come in packs and each one is thrown away after use. They still have an absorbent core but one that does not swell up in the water.
• Reusable swim nappies - are made from soft, stretchy bathing suit material, which allows water to escape, but hopefully contains any solids. They can be washed and re-used after each use. Green baby.Hehe.Some reusable nappies have a concealed waterproof layer, like a pair of plastic pants within the nappy. Others have an inner mesh layer, which lets fluids through but retains solids.
If possible, try reusable swim nappies out on your baby before you buy. If you're out all day at the beach or at a holiday village pool, don't forget to rinse the nappy out or change your baby regularly, to prevent nappy rash.
My point of view is,I would prefer disposable swim pants Little Swimmers L(14kg and above)from Huggies.
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Topic Of The Day:Green Baby,Green Mommy
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As for me,I am not into baby cloth diapering(Just pakaikan sebagai his underwear coz they are cute and colourful design!).But recently,Ive found these cloth pantyliners(Panty Shields Organic) at The Curve(by Bonda Chemz).Wah..macam best je kan,so why not just buy it and try.Im using Laurier disposable pantyliners almost everyday.Just imagine I composed disposable pantiliners 365days times 5?!)

For the reusable cloth pantyliner, I can give it 5 stars because it can be washed and used over and over, which is better for the environment and they have wings that snap together and no sticky tape so no chance of them ever grabbing hold of things other then my undies.


But I would say,I am still using disposable type for traveling.Easy.Again,I am not a green mommy.
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Ryan Clap At 8 Months
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Ryan perfectly signed ''wave good bye'',''hungry'',''no'',''sleep'' and ''attention'' since early 8months.


And now he can clapping his hands when he is in excited mode.Mommy and daddy were very proud of you my little one!This does not make conner smarter than other babies, but he is just interactive. He mimicks everything since 6months.Whats next little Ryan?Yeah..HI-5!Good luck baby bam bam.
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Home School
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Every parents has high hopes for their children.As for me,by 8months is the best time to start teaching baby some course for home-school.I hoped my son able to read before 3.Insya Allah.


Of course every human can read once they go to school as soon as 3.But my point of view is,teaching them since their babyhood is a very good start to stimulati brain.At least they can immitate 'clap'/'kick'/'point'/'jump' and ect when they sees the words from phonic reading /flash cards or hand writing.As for Ryan,he loves to watch educational programmes on youtube,educatinal website,DVD or Play House Disney.Recently,he has started to focus more on his flash cards and his BumbleBee learning visual.He laugh and clap when he gets overly excited on some scences.He can remain seated and watch his BumbleBee Vocubulary for an hour!Hehe.


Instead of phonics learning thru DVD/website,have you heard of Little Reader course before?Click and subscibed the course for your little ones at www.littlereaders.com .Perhaps your baby can read by 12months?!Baby Felicity Wong(youtube.com-No Spam!) has finally proved her reading skill to the world that she can read more than hundred words at 13months!She just an ordinary baby girl but you know..''Nothing is impossible!''Come moms,lets give a try and good luck!!
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Open Gymboree Ikano
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Yesterday afternoon,we went for shopping at Ikano and The Curve.We had yummy foods at Kluang Station and Little Penang's.Then we brought baby Mat Salih & baby Jepun to Ikano's play gym.Thought of Playland at KizSports Gymboree at first,but then we saw they had an open playgym along the aisle of Ikano,so apa tunggu lagi,we paid then play!Haha.Cancel terus ke Little Crawlers.But.there was funny story behind the 8hours of shopping spree.Dont ever ask me,ask Mommy Chemz.Haha.
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OFF TOPIC :Saggy Breasts And Breastfeeding
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REMINDER:Sesetengah pihak jangan mudah terasa kerana ini berlandaskan pengalaman dan fakta.TIADA kaitan dengan yang hidup atau mati.
Sitting there with a beautiful baby bump, you might be thinking ahead about what will happen when after giving birth.What will your post pregnancy body look like?And specifically; What will happen to your post pregnancy breasts?
Will I get saggy breasts?


Well, at first, if you breastfeed, your breasts will be larger than ever. They will be full, possibly somewhat tender (particularly in the beginning) and they might leak. But in any case you will have a really nice cleavage. As like mine,from 35D to 36Double D during 45days of confinement and my latest measurement is 35D back to static.But mine are just nice-of course sag a little bit..Better contoure than before I think..


But then…
After weaning your baby or if you decide not to breastfeed, the appearance of your breasts will take another route.Many women worry that breastfeeding will cause their breasts to sag. Based on my experience..Its NOT TRUE!But,pregnancy will cause your breasts to sag and late in pregnancy is the biggest factor.


Since Ive been friendly requested by my blogger friend to discuss about this entry,I did a research on recent study, indicates that breastfeeding is not a predictor of saggy breasts.The study included 93 women of which 58% had a history of breastfeeding. 55% of the women noticed an adverse change in breast shape after pregnancy. And the breasts tend to sag more depending on the woman's age(first pregnancy on 30 above had the highest risk of breast sagging), higher BMI, greater number of pregnancies, larger pre pregnancy breasts and with smoking during breastfeeding(Silly-Memang cari pasal,kan). Breastfeeding could not be found as an independent risk factor for sagging breasts.


Now, if you're wondering what to do about your saggy breasts, breast augmentation such as implants and lifts are definately the most effective (but not very natural) way of breast enhancement. This is however expensive and has risks. I am totally disagree with this methods..


Unfortunately, pills and creams have very poor scientific evidence to actually make a difference in firming the breasts. Exercise may help a lot, as well as dealing with possible stretch marks that also affect the appearance of your boobs.As for me,during my pre and post confinement; I always put on my corsett/sports bra/nursing bra to tackle the contoure of my breast.I exercise yoga,body stretching and my husband used to massage them with breast enhancement mask after my shower.And its work!

There are so many factors that effect your breast that it cannot be put down just to breastfeeding.Remember,pregnancy makes your breasts grow and loosens/stretches the ligaments. Breastfeeding has nothing to do with it. If you've been pregnant, you will probably sag a bit ,specially if you're 30 and above... Unless you have really good genes.


If you do breastfeed and you do not support the babies weight very well, allowing it to pull down on your breast as it feeds -.Then I would say it could become a contributing factor to sagging of your breasts.However, I think that the three biggest factors that contribute to breast sagging would be age, having large breast during puberty and weightloss.Other things would be genetics, wearing an incorrect bra size, sleeping on your stomach, poor diet, not exercising.Lots of things which would each effect individuals differently.So, yes, it is a myth that makes them sag - But there is some truth that it can contribute if not done properly.Wears the right bra!!And do not sleep with tight/wired bras!Let them free!!


Breast feeding actually helps you easily lose weight(with proper diet and exercises), and its great for your baby.Your breast are definitely wont sag!
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Holding His Own Bottle At 7 Months
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-Must show my bam bam hands holding my bam bam bottle-
Breastfed babies normally 'lazy'/'slower catch-up' to hold his own bottle milk,I guess.Because most of my 'boobies' friends said their babies only can hold the bottle perfectly around 10-12months.The babies just had the odd bottle.So,no worries :)

But one thing is,Ryan can perfectly drink and hold his own sippy training cup by 6 months.He sit and drink with heads-up.By 7months,he is finally hold his own bottle milk.When the bottle is tilted,he can put the teats back into his mouth.He can now grasp the bottle from the table and drink by himself.When he is mellow and in the mood for milk, he isn't interested in holding it. But when he's active and wants to hold it,he will hold it and finished up 8oz by himself!

But sometimes,he would throw his bottle---way far!Hehe.He does held his own anti-colic bottle around 4months(but he doesn't understand he must tilt it after he done.Especially when it is near empty)So I havent actively encouraged it yet,coz I am afraid of choking in infant!

Expert says holding his own bottle milk is not a milestone that is measured,because some babies can hold their own bottle as soon as 4-7months(But their intentions is 'JUST HOLD' .Which is the method is very dangerous!
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OFF TOPIC :Why Dont You Do Something!
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REMINDER:Sesetengah pihak jangan mudah terasa kerana ini berlandaskan pengalaman dan fakta.TIADA kaitan dengan yang hidup atau mati.
Most women are worried their body after pregnancy. They might gain more weight.Absolutely. The stretch mark will always be here and there, but it doesn’t mean you cant do something about it.


There are many products that can take those stretch mark away. As for me,Im using Bio-Oil and Palmer's since 1st month of my pregnancy and I am very lucky coz didnt have any strectmark after delivery a baby.Just 2,3 pale lines.I am proud to be young mom and Im so thankful that I don’t have extra excess fat after delivered my son. Right now I came back to my normal weight 55kg over 75kg!!I had few friends who lost their weight after delivery a baby too.They are hot mom.


Undoubtedly, one of the most common questions women will ask after delivering a baby is, "What's the best way to lose my pregnancy weight fast?". The problem is, that losing weight, not just pregnancy weight, too fast is not the safest nor best method for the long term. Remember, it took at least six months to put that weight on. To expect to shed it in a week and a half is unrealistic. That said, there is no reason it has to take six months to get rid of either. With a good plan of diet and exercise, you can drop most, if not all of it in just a couple of months. Lucky for me, I found a great diet and exercise program designed by a professional trainer who specialized in dealing with pregnancy weight. Joining a program not only gave me the guidance and direction I was looking for, but it really boosted my confidence and self esteem. In other words, I was not alone.Join Marie France session!


One of the first things I learned about losing my pregnancy weight was to start right away. By this I don't mean that I started a 2 hour a day high impact workout the day I came home from the hospital. Rather, just take the first step. Put aside some time each day to start doing a few low impact exercises. Take fast strolls with your baby, swim a little if it's convenient to do, or maybe some light aerobics. Like many things in life, getting started is half the battle. One great jump-start to losing those pregnancy pounds is breast feeding. Much of the extra weight our bodies gained during pregnancy was done so to physically prepare us for breast feeding. When women opt not to breast feed, they are making the pregnancy pounds that much harder to lose. I, myself was on the fence about whether or not to breast feed, until it was explained to me just how beneficial it was, not only for my babies, but for me as well.


Another great reason to start losing the weight right away is that, for me anyway, psychologically you have sort of a head start. Having just delivered, you feel a little lighter and your clothes are instantly a little looser. Combine this with breast feeding, a nutritional diet, and a low impact exercise program and you'll be amazed at how much slimmer you'll feel in just a couple of months. Not only will you feel slimmer, but the compliments will start coming in as well. Obviously, this will be a great motivator to keep up with your program. As you continue, over the next couple of weeks you'll look and feel better and better. Seriously, it is not an unrealistic goal to lose most, if not all of your pregnancy weight in just a couple of months. If I could do it, so can you!!


At the age of 23, I just recently delivered healthy baby boy. By week 37 I was unbelievably huge like a mommy monster,coz I am tall. Yet I had a very comfortable and relaxed pregnancy.Swimming,yoga,dancing,massage,walking..And nobody, could believe how fast I was back to my pre-pregnancy shape. In fact, I've had so many people tell me they didn't believe it.Hahaha.Do I look like a single mingle woman-No husband?No kids??You're wrong! *Clapping* I am slightly chubby,but I dont have tummy and stretch mark!!My husband totally 'enjoy' my voluptious body!I am a WOMAN.I believe,YOU can!!
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First Crucial Time Of His Developmental Milestones
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Again,time really flies..Ryan is already 8months!!Here,I would like to celebrates his First Crucial Time Milestones with you.


*New Born : Born 3.88kg,61cm.I am not diabetic in pregnancy,ok.(Super healthy baby case-NO offence and Thank God)All Ryan would need now is nursing every two to three hours and sleeping off. Hence,smile about nothing.Gee...And the alignment of his eyes..Sometimes "cross" or don't seem to follow object well yet.Which is totally normal to all babies for the first month.
*1st week : He would be spending a few hours each day quietly and alertly absorbing the new environment. His umbilical cord drop-off at day 4. His eczema started to appears on and off.
*2nd week : He can lifts his head for several minutes.Ryan’s vision is still kind of fuzzy. While the rest of the world is a blur, he can clearly see who's holding him.
*3rd week : The time is now for my baby to enjoy the sounds of our voice and the music.
*4th week : My baby can now track a moving object with his eyes for longer than a couple of seconds. His head is steadier now. Short periods of time on the floor will help him strengthen his neck muscles.
*5th week : This week, he discovers his hands and feet. Also, my baby learns to express himself with sounds beyond crying. He has been doing a lot of body stretching.
*2 months old : He can now roll over by himself without any help.My paediatrician will use standard growth charts to track my baby's weight gain. So far my baby has a good appetite and growing at a steady pace.Hence,Ryan is above average(multi-racial baby).And he starts to babbling with his own sounds.We called it 'Baby Talk' :) He tries to move his eyes towards the sound accordingly. And he easily attracted to his colorful books and lighting.He loves his tummy time/superman position.He likes to kicking n struggling.And now,he developed his first tears. His atopic dermatitis has finally gone.
*3 months old : He mastered in rolling over.He can roll over from his back onto front or vice versa 24/7.He also trying to master the art of sitting without any help.He is able to ''doggy sit'(with hunched back and arms forward for support)for a 10 minutes.And immobile crawl like a 'worm'.He got the ability to grasp an object hung over his head and transfering his toys from one hand to the other.He starts to inserting his fingers and thumb in his own mouth.And he responses to our voice..He starts laughing and shouting with his heart.Also,he is able to control his shivering hands and head as well.Teething has occured at this month.
*4 months old : He now mastered on sitting unaided.Also,he starts to crawl from immobile to commando crawl.He starts to 'drive' his walker too(But,I did not encourage Ryan to play on walker).Tell you what,baby walkers don't help babies walk earlier yeah. In fact, walkers may even delay your baby's movement skill development or discourage him from learning to walk on his own.Why?Spend your quality time to do a research:).It is dangerous and potentially fatal. In fact, Canada has already banned the sale of baby walkers,ok?.Nah,put aside,And he likes to salivating(blows bubbles with his mouth/blows raspberries). He loves to play with his musical toys,alot.He can hold his own bottle milk but cant tilt it when finished.So I dont actively encourage him to hold it by himself to avoid choking.
*5 months old : 10.2kg.Mastered in crawling.From crawl to sit and sit to crawl by himself.So tired you know,to chase him around the house :) He loves to suck his own toes.He start to pulling his tongue out.He is able to match his own baby talk consonant words. Such 'dadi,dada,mammam,yaiyai' and ect.He totally responses to a mirror.He starts to throwing tantrums and starts kicking with double speed and energy .He is able to pull himself up holding onto wall or furnitures.He is crib trained.
*6 months old : Mastered in climbing.Holding on bed and ect.He becomes choosy regarding his food.He loves salmon,cheese,pasta,yogurt,brown rice,broccoli,avocado,mashed potato and Heinz fruit puree.His gums now is fully hard and his 1st tooth at lower central incisor has erupted.And now,he wears 12month shirts.He also can imitate our movement.If I show him tongue,then he will do the same equally.He can hold and drink water from his sippy training cup.
*7 months old : 14.5kg.Mastered in standing.His 1st and 2nd teeth has finally emerged.Both at lower central incisors.Having a separation anxiety such other babies.He shows the sign of fear or shyness around strangers. His motor skills is advanced.Mastered in standing.He is able to climb then holding on bed,the furniture,sliding door and standing then jumping happily.He will pull himself up and tends to standing everywhere and pushing himself to walk with assistance and holding onto furniture to walk sideways and cruising.And,he is able to express his feelings with his expressions.He can hold his own bottle milk. His first word is 'Daddy!''He learning to climb up his rocking chair but cant climb down.
*8 months old : Mastered in standing without holding onto anything for few seconds.He's been cruising a small step from one place to another,he wanted to let go of his hands to walk for few minutes. He also able to pull himself up from a sitting position(Pumping Style)without holding onto anything and stand.He knows how to bend his knees and how to sit after standing .He is preparing his first step. He can signed 'wave bye-bye','hungry','hug' ,'attention','clap' and 'NO'-To shake his head in refusal.And the most important thing is Ryan has finally says 'Mommy!''
*9 months old :12kg,bam bam merundum.His first step moment!!Ryan could nonetheless walk unaided when placed on the floor.Cheese,pasta,salmon and yogurt lover.His 3rd,4th,5th and 6th teeth are showed up.He likes to play at gymboree and watch his Infant Vocabulary DVD.Back to great sleeper like before-No more having night terror.He wears 18-24months shirts,diapers maintain XLAbove all these,Ryan is getting smarter and handsome.When he goes for a poo, he hides behind the curtain.He grinds his teeth badly.And,our 'gifted' Ryan can walk at 9months.Trying to master climb up on our masterbed.
*10 months old :Nothing much to update I guess coz now Alhamdulilah he had achieved his infancy milestones by 9months already(he is already walk),just that he is getting smarter such other babies at his age.He knows to sign mineral bottle and milk bottle when thirsty.Even expert says if your baby can walk by 9months or earlier,your child are gifted.Got 6teeths,12kg+,wears 18-24months and maintain XL diapers.Mastered in climbing over the bed,sofa,grill and ect until the peak and goes down unaided.His latest vocab is CAR.5 vocabs at 10months.
*11 months old :12.5kg,92cm tall .Maintain XL Diapers .5 vocabs (Says mommy and daddy to the right person,mam mam,nenen,and a car) .Pointing.Still walking.Maintain 6 teeths.Still signing ''No,hungry,mineral,poo-poo,clap,high 5 and waves good bye'' since 7 months.Immitates people movement.Hyper climber.Pulls our hands to do something such beat something/clap together.Passes toys to other people.Friendlier yet become naughtier.Put balls into basket.Understands our commands such ''NO'',''Come here'' or ''Take the ball'' ect.Clumsy,talkative,choosy yet smart baby.Tantrums getting worse specialy on what he wants.Never sit still.Sleepwalker.
Ill keep you updated regarding the Second Crucial Time Milestones(Another 11-12months and so on) of my baby Ryan to end up his 'babyhood' and 'infancy moment'. Mommy and daddy gonna miss those moments with you.. Watch him grow!
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Does 8Months Old Baby Weighing 16kg(37 Pounds)88cm Tall Considered Obesity In Infant?
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Obesity in infant?Nah,its depend on the baby body built itself actually.Some babies may look small but fat,some looks like 'michellin' and some may look average built but tough and tall.As for Ryan ,he had a big frame and tall.Ryan's paediatician says he is a greedy baby and he's not that fat/obese,(Thank God) just very big for his age/over-weight.Unless he is very small/average but fat(weighing 16-18kg at 8months is considered obese) Paediatician says he is gonna be a tall boy and plumpy chubby ,so we are not worried. We are buying 12 & 18 month old clothes and XL diapers since he were 6months.His body frames,hands and feet were bigger than his friends than we known so far. And he is totally propotional for his height/weight/head.He is being compared to Americans.And yes,my mom is mixed caucasian.



But Im glad that my son able to achieve his milestones in advanced,some big baby makes it harder for them to get enough strength to sit,stand up and crawl by themself because there is more of them to move.Expert says,the baby's physical built does not influence their developmental milestones ..Its just a taboo when you heard someone tells you 'Anak I tak boleh merangkak lagi la,bontot berat../Anak I tak boleh duduk lagi la,kepala agak besar/Anak I tak boleh berdiri lagi la,badan berat sangat,semalam dah timbang 8kg''. 8kg tho?Real funny.



My husband and I are both tall and were both big babies, too.Ryan was born big and usually he drinks up to 34oz of milk, 2oz of vitamin baby juice and he is picky about solid food. He definitely tells me when he's full by smacking the bottle or spoon away and clamping his mouth shut. I know when to stop and so does he. I just hate the rude comments from other people saying that I feed him too much.Laugh out loud.Nak tengok anak I lapar ke?Healthy baby won't starve themselves,ok?



He is not a 'Ta Pui/Fatty Fei Mau' type. :) Who wants to be a fat boy/girl??Babies is fine,but not toddler/kids.Learn to deal with it.Owh,come on.Dont hate me for no reason just because Im saying that.Hating me wont make you beautiful,mommies.Learn to accept the fact..I either you, dont want to see the boys to grow up as a fat boy when he is reaching his puberty tho.Everywhere is rounded huh?For me, chubby is fine lah.Ok,Im done.Enough doting baby Ryan Raffael for today.So ya! :)

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The Ultimate Playground Before Entering Pre-School(1-3years Old)
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Every year parents spend thousands on toys and activities for their kids. While many of things are great for keeping young minds and bodies active, many of them are unnecessary. Sure kids need structured play, but they also need “free” plan and this is easy to do when the world’s largest playground is right outside your back door. Why not let them play outside?

Every toy, book, and TV show that comes out has been designed and redesigned several times in order to make it educational and entertaining for children. The great thing about nature is that, while being entertaining and stimulating to the imagination, it’s also educational. Nature can teach children the basics of science, economics, and creativity.

It’s cheap. Depending on where you live, exploring nature is usually pretty inexpensive, if not free. It may mean going out in your backyard, local park, or perhaps going to the local nature center or state park (which usually have low cost fees or memberships). This way, you don’t have to pay for expensive toys, jungle gyms, or memberships to expensive entertainment centers, but you still get the benefit of stimulating and educational play.


It makes them think. Lately there’s been a trend in education towards inquiry based learning. Researchers have found that if students explore and experiment to figure out answers on their own, they’re going to learn better, and retain more information. It also helps them develop skills to be able to learn things on their own later. What better environment to learn things than out in nature. There are lessons for kids of all ages to discover about the world around them.


It may help the world. Everyone these days is trying to be more green and more environmentally conscious. What better way to help do your part than to get your children interested in their own planet than right now when they’re young and impressionable? What might be a fun time for them now, might be a future hobby, career, or world saving invention.

It’s fun. While it’s easy to forget, childhood isn’t just for learning about how to be an adult, it’s also about having fun. Nature gives kids a chance to use their imagination and be free to just be kids.While unstructured play outside is great for kids, you can also find a lot of places offering structured classes and learning sessions for kids that focus on the natural world. Check your local park, zoo, or museum. There’s a good chance they have classes you can sign up for, and since many of these places are not for profit, they’re usually affordable as well as informative.Humans brain has multiple 'mirror neurons',so we learn from our eyes.


My point of view is,I still sending my son to gymboree,signing class or any indoor activity and buy him educational musical books,phonics learning DVD and flash cards to stimulating his infancy year.And yes,when he started to put his 'walking shoes' on,(Yes books and phonics learning visual are still number one)I would prefer outdoor as a second activity for him.Let him explore the nature!!
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Evian Mineral Water For Babies
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The answer to this question is "yes". The answer is also "no"! The full answer is that, like all human beings, babies do need to take in water in order to survive.




But they don't actually need to drink water—In fact, paediatricians advise against giving your baby plain or distilled water until your baby is six months old. Babies get their water needs met by drinking breastmilk or formula, both of which are mostly water. The reason your doctor will tell you not to feed your baby plain water is that it's easy to fill up an infant's stomach; a few little ounces will do the job. Babies should be filling up on nourishment—getting the nutrients they need from each feeding.



Once your baby has been teething, he or she will need fluoride to support the new teeth, so giving drinking water is a good way to meet that need. But until then, let your baby get water in his usual feedings of mother's milk or formula.


If your baby is running a temperature, your paediatrician may advise you to give more liquids. Usually, your doctor will suggest a liquid like Pedialyte, which contains nutrients to restore the balance of your child's electrolytes. Again, don't give your infant water instead of other liquids unless the doctor advises it.

As for Ryan,he has no problem at all with plain water-which is a very good sign.He drank 6oz of warm water per day.(before and after each feeding)He likes the taste of plain water as well.He either drinking from bottle feed or sippy cup.Instead of boiled water,Evian is the best and safe for babies!You can take your shower with Evian too,good for your skin ,you know mommies...
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Biting And Hitting With Expression At 8 Months
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

Ryan has 2 teeth and has is rapidly getting worse about biting. He thinks that "Ouch" is the funniest word that comes out of my mouth, so I have trained myself to say "Dont!" instead, but that does not do much but make him pause and smile then pounce in for another bite. It's mostly an affectionate gesture that hours of wrestling with daddy when he had no teeth created. I feel bad when I have to pull my hand rudely(coz I terkejut beruk kena gigit ma..)until he unclamps his teeth. Haha.
He acts like he does not understand at all that he is hurting me. But if I dont lend him my hands,he will constantly hitting on my face and throwing tantrums then whining wanted my hands back!He would hit anything and anyone!Especially his toys/floor.He might be cutting for his 3rd teeth but he refuses any teether,ok!He dont even bother his favourite vibro teether anymore.Urrmm..


But,instead of his aggressiveness,I believe that Ryan is biting in a sort of affectionate way,sometimes. I know this sounds crazy but it is when he is giving me a big hug and I think he actually thinks he is "kissing" me-by biting. He butt his head on me and bites my shoulder and tries to bite my cheeks/nose-even his daddy.And this is hurts!! I hate to punish him for showing affection but I also want him to learn that his biting hurts me tho.
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Choking Hazards
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal

Call me paranoid, I don’t mind. I’m very afraid of baby choking. This stems from an article I read in couple year’s newspapers about a 4months old baby named Abrahaem Noah who had died coz of fatal choking incident when drinking his milk(Milk ok!!). I remember feeling sad, when I read that piece of news and since then, I’ve been extremely careful when feeding baby, whether it’s milk, porridge or baby biscuits.


It is scares me a lot. Since he’s learned to put food into his mouth(Since 4months), I worry that he’ll pick up non-food objects and stuff them into his mouth too. It’s easier said than done to try to pry his mouth open to fish out whatever he’s put in. Worse yet, it’s my paranoia of him choking on things.

Yesterday, he gave me a mild scare when he put something into his mouth when I had just turned around for a bit. When I spotted him chewing, I ran and tried to see what was in the mouth and to get it out. He happily chewed and refused to open up. I saw glimpses of what I thought were a piece of potppurri !! Plus, he seemed to have enjoyed it and havent swallowed the potpourri yet so I felt a bit more relieved.I remove it,then he make that cheeky smile again.Nah,he chewed a piece of paper as well before.Gosh,naughty!I know I have to be more watchful of him and to make sure that he doesn’t just chew and swallow whatever lands in his hands anymore..


How do you teach a baby below 12months ; what is edible and what is not? There’s just no way for them to know right?
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OFF TOPIC:5 Good Reasons For Being A Freshy Young Mom
Mommy Stephanie Liah And Daddy Remy Rizal


REMINDER:Sesetengah pihak jangan mudah terasa kerana ini berlandaskan pengalaman dan fakta.TIADA kaitan dengan yang hidup atau mati.
This is not an article pitting young mom against older mom,ok? Relax,remain seated,fasten your safety belt and read.I just wanted to share with you and I just don’t have the perspective to judge anyone. Since Im in my early twenties, and already have one little precious, I thought I’d offer my views on why Im glad I started a family early. Here are 5 reasons why being a young mom works well for me!

Energy
– Children drain more energy from a person than any hi-tech science-fiction invention ever could. Their continual day-to-day care is often performed with little sleep and only half a mind. If I ever start out a day feeling in my twenties, that feeling has dwindled to a scrap of energy.


Career
– I had almost 8 great years working as a model celebrity(And a year as a cabin crew) and 2 years for Degree successfully outside the home before I started the bulk of my own family. I learned a lot from the experience, and was grateful to have had it. It was easier for me to walk away to stay home and educate my baby. I don’t know that I would have been able to do this as easily 10 years from now, after I had established myself more at my career.And, I travel alot,around the world.


Health
– We are very energetic.Live life to the fullest!


Culture
– I won’t make a broad general statement that older mothers aren’t “with it.” That’s just not fair, and isn’t always true. I will say that there are perks to enjoying some of the same bands, movies, and popular culture. Maintaining a profile on Facebook and attending youth activities/partying/clubbing .I can wear whatever I like from versatile,up to date,trendy,glam,casual,couture clothes.When Ryan is turning 20,and I am late thirties,so we still can enjoy together!Just like his sister/best friend!


Retirement
– As much as I love my son, I will cherish the alone time I will have with my husband after he left the nest. Knowing that I will be 15 years younger when I’ve tackled the bulk of my son-rearing leaves me hopeful that I will have the energy to enjoy what the world has to offer!


-Mature
As for me,I had an 'independent keys' in a very young age(15yrs old) from my parents.So,I learned everything about life earlier as you expect.FYI,my parents are somebody(Dato'),they were very2 busy with their company in Korea,Russia,Sarawak and ect..Plus,Im an only child!When I was 15,I spent my life with older friends/VIP's and went for party and ect(Like any other twenties does),but when I turned 23,Im such a 33 woman(I mean the lifestyle).I had more than enough money,and I get whatever I want,sports car,condominium in a young age.So now,Im boring with my life,I was thinking of marriage and babies..So ya!