"She started to jump today, and she did it a lot." said Makcik Ramlah whose taking care of Mawaddah. I can't agree more. She did jumped several times non-stoply when I hold her at Makcik's house. But when we reached home, no more.
The day before, I showed Makcik some pictures of Mawaddah playing with her toys at home. Makcik looked so surprised because she said that Mawaddah never wants to play with them although I brought the same toys to her house. She just played around with her own matress and pillows.
I don't know why, but she acts differently (but not that much) at home and at Makcik's house. Maybe she already understands that her mother needs to do house chores as well, other than looking after her. I'm glad, thank you Allah.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Eleven safe home remedies to soothe your child's cold and flu symptoms
By Karen Miles
Reviewed by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board
Last updated: September 2008
What can you do when your child comes down with a cold or the flu? Try these gentle, effective, and safe home remedies.
1) Honey (12 months and up)
How it helps
Honey coats and soothes the throat and helps tame a cough.
In a study conducted by Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine, parents of 105 children ages 2 to 18 rated honey helpful and better than cough syrup for treating children's nighttime coughs.
What you need
Honey, available at any grocery store.
Honey often gets hard at room temperature. To soften it, spoon some into a container and heat it briefly in a microwave or boil some water and then set the honey jar in the very hot water for five or ten minutes.
Your child must be at least a year old to try this remedy.
How to use it
If your child is 1 to 5 years old, give him 1/2 teaspoon of honey. If he's between 6 and 11 years old, give him 1 teaspoon.
Some people mix their honey with hot water and add a squeeze of lemon, which provides a little vitamin C along with the soothing honey.
Because honey is a sticky sweet, it's important for you or your child to brush his teeth after he takes it, especially if you give it to him at bedtime.
Cautions
Don't give honey to a child before his first birthday. It can cause a rare and sometimes fatal illness called infant botulism. Find out more.
2) A neti pot (4 years and up)
How it helps
A neti pot flushes a mild saline solution through the nasal passages, moisturizing the area and thinning, loosening, and rinsing away mucus. Think of it as nasal irrigation.
According to a report published in 2008, researchers in Europe studied 390 children ages 6 to 10 and found that a nasal spray made from seawater relieved cold symptoms faster than standard cold medications. It's not certain whether the salt water simply helps clear the mucus or if trace elements in the water are beneficial. But other scientists who studied the effectiveness of saline nasal wash solutions also found benefits.
What you need
A neti pot, which looks like a very small watering can or teapot and is typically ceramic or metal.You can buy neti pots at drugstores, natural food stores, and online.
SYMPTOM GUIDE
Is it serious? Find out fast
You'll also need a cooperative child. Your child must be old enough and willing to go along with the procedure, which isn't painful but does feel strange at first. It's definitely not for babies or young toddlers, and older children (and adults) might not go for it. Some people think it's neat, while others are grossed out.
How to use it
By tilting your child's head sideways over the sink and placing the spout of the pot in the top nostril, you can run water through the nasal passages to clean and moisturize them. This takes a little trial and error, but it's easy once you get the hang of it.
Try practicing on yourself before teaching your child to use a neti pot. Then let your child watch you use it. And finally, help him if he's up for it.
Here's the basic method:
Fill the pot with the warm saline solution.
Bending over a sink, tilt your head to one side and place the spout of the pot deep in the top nostril. The water will flow gently through the nasal cavity and out the other nostril. (Breath through your mouth while rinsing.)
Repeat on the other side.
It may be easiest to practice with your child in the tub or shower.
Cautions
Don't force a child who's not interested. This needs to be a very gentle procedure, to prevent both traumatizing him and damaging his nasal passages if he struggles
3) Nose blowing (2 years and up)
How it helps
Clearing the nose of mucus helps your child breathe and sleep more easily and generally makes him feel more comfortable. And he'll be nicer to look at, too!
What you need
A container of soft tissues.
How to do it
Many kids don't master this skill until after age 4, but some are game by age 2.
Tips for teaching nose blowing:
Let your child copy you. For some kids, that's all it takes.
Explain that blowing your nose is "backward smelling."
Have your child hold one nostril shut and practice gently blowing air out one side. A mirror or a little piece of tissue under the nose will help him see his breath, too.
Teach him to blow gently. Blowing too hard can hurt his ears.
Give your child his own little package of fun tissues.
Teach him to discard used tissues in the trash can and to wash his hands after blowing his nose.
If your child's nose is sore from all the sniffling and blowing, you can rub a little petroleum jelly or other child-safe ointment around his nostrils.
Find out more about when your child will be old enough to blow his own nose and how to teach him.
4) A bulb syringe (best for babies)
How it helps
Clears the nose of kids who are too young to blow their nose. A bulb syringe really comes in handy if a stuffy nose interferes with your baby's breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Try using it about 15 minutes beforehand.
Clearing a stuffy nose with a bulb syringe works best for young babies, but if your older baby or child doesn't mind the procedure, there's no reason not to do it.
What you need
A rubber bulb syringe
Saline (salt water) solution. You can buy bottles of saline nose drops at a drugstore or make your own.
Recipe for homemade saline drops: Dissolve about 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of warm water. Make a fresh batch each day and store it in a clean, covered glass jar. Bacteria can grow in the solution, so don't keep it for more than 24 hours.
How to use it
Tip your baby's head back and squeeze ten to 20 drops of saline solution into each nostril to thin and loosen the mucus. Try to keep her head still afterward for about ten seconds.
Squeeze the bulb of the syringe, then gently insert the rubber tip into her nostril.
Slowly release the bulb to collect mucus and saline solution.
Remove the syringe and squeeze the bulb to expel the mucus into a tissue.
Wipe the syringe and repeat with the other nostril.
Repeat procedure if necessary.
Don't suction your baby's nose more than a few times a day or you might irritate the lining of her nose. Don't use the saline drops for more than four days in a row, because they can dry out her nose over time, which would make things worse.
If your baby is really upset by the syringe, use the saline drops and then gently swipe the lower part of her nostrils with a cotton swab. It doesn't have the suction of the syringe, but it's better than nothing!
Cautions
Don't use nasal decongestant sprays on your baby unless her doctor tells you to. They may work for a bit, but they can also cause a rebound effect, making congestion worse in the long run.
5) Vapor rubs (3 months and up)
How it helps
Vapor rubs may help kids sleep better at night. Many of us remember being rubbed with a potent eucalyptus, camphor, and menthol vapor rub when we were sick as children. Research suggests that these ingredients actually have no effect on nasal congestion, but they make the cold sufferer feel as though she's breathing better by producing a cooling sensation in the nose.
What you need
You can now find vapor rub products made specifically for babies 3 months and older. The familiar commercial rub contains petrolatum, oils, and eucalyptus (though no camphor or menthol).
Natural vapor balms are available, too, if you'd prefer not to use products that contain petroleum or paraben. These are typically made with aloe, herbs, oils, beeswax, and essential oils. Search online for "baby rub," "baby vapor rub," or similar words.
You can also find recipes to make your own rub. Try searching for "vapor rub recipe natural" or something similar.
How to do it
Massage the vapor rub into your child's chest, neck, and back.
Cautions
Don't put vapor rub on broken or sensitive skin or apply it to your child's mouth or nose, around her eyes, or anywhere on her face, for that matter.
6) Gargling with salt water (4 years and up)
How it helps
Gargling with salt water is a time-honored way to soothe a sore throat. It also helps clear mucus from the throat. While scientists haven't determined exactly why it works, studies have shown that the remedy is effective.
What you need
Warm salt water.
Simply combine 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and stir. If your child doesn't mind the taste, a squirt or two of fresh lemon juice can be a soothing addition.
Your child must be old enough to learn to gargle. For many kids, that means school age or older. But some children can manage it sooner.
How to do it
Aim for gargling three or four times a day while your child is sick.
A few tips for teaching your child to gargle:
Practice with plain water.
Tell your child to tilt her head up and try to hold the water in the back of her throat without swallowing it.
Once she's comfortable doing that, have her try to make sounds with her throat. Show her what that looks and sounds like.
Teach her to spit out the water rather than swallow it.
7) Elevating the head (all ages)
How it helps
Elevating your child's head while he rests can help him breathe more comfortably.
What you need
Towels or pillows to raise the head of the mattress, or pillows to raise your child's head.
How to do it
If your child sleeps in a crib, place a couple of towels or a slim pillow between the head of the mattress and the crib springs. Never put towels or pillows in the crib with your baby, as they could suffocate him. Don't try to raise the legs of the crib, either. It could make the crib unstable.
If your child sleeps in a big bed, an extra pillow under his head might do the trick. But if he's at all squirmy while he sleeps, it's better to raise the head of the bed by sliding towels or a pillow underneath the mattress. This also creates a more gradual, comfortable slope than extra pillows under his head.
Another option: Let your child sleep in his car seat. Like many adults who sleep in a favorite recliner when they're ill, he may rest better in a semi-upright position. In fact, if your grade-schooler needs propping while he sleeps, he may slumber more comfortably in a recliner.
Cautions
Whether it's a crib or a bed, don't overdo it. If your child's a restless sleeper, he might flip around so that his feet are higher than his head, defeating the purpose.
8) Lots of rest (all ages)
How it helps
It takes energy to fight an infection, and that can wear a child (or adult) out. When your child's resting, she's healing, which is what exactly she needs to do.
Studies show that stress plays a role in illness, too. If your child is under pressure -- because of school or friends, or something happening at home -- giving her a break may be just what she needs to fight off her symptoms.
What you need
A comfortable place for your child to rest and things to occupy her.
How to do it
Now's the time to let your child watch that favorite video or television program one more time. Or bring her a new set of crayons and paper or coloring book. Even a puzzle can be manageable in bed.
Of course, a bed isn't necessarily the best place to rest. Sometimes a change of scenery is helpful. If the weather is good, set up a comfortable place in the yard or on the porch for your child to rest. Indoors, fashion something more fun than her bed -- like a tent in the living room or a snug, pillow-filled area near you.
If your child finds it hard to rest, help her by cuddling up with some books. Teach her some finger rhymes (like "The Itsy Bitsy Spider") or tell stories together. Or bring her the phone so she can chat with Grandma or a friend.
9) Steamy air (all ages)
How it helps
Breathing moist air helps loosen the mucus in the nasal passages. A warm bath has the added benefit of relaxing your child.
What you need
A humidifier, cool-mist vaporizer, or steamy bathroom.
Be sure to clean humidifiers often (every three days is one recommendation), and according to the manufacturer's directions. Humidifiers accumulate mold, which they then spray into the air if they're not kept scrupulously clean.
How to use it
Have a humidifier or a cool-mist vaporizer going in your child's bedroom when she's sleeping, resting, or playing in the room.
Give your child a warm bath in a steamy bathroom. If she's old enough, let her play in the bath as long as she likes -- supervised, of course, unless she's old enough to hang out on her own. Adding a few drops of menthol, eucalyptus, or pine oil to the bath water (or vaporizer) may also help her feel less congested. These oils are available at most natural food stores.
If it's not a convenient time for a bath, simply turn on the hot water in the tub or shower, close the bathroom door, block any gap under the door with a towel, and sit in the steamy room with your child for about 15 minutes. (Bring a couple of books.)
10) Extra fluids (6 months and up)
How it helps
Drinking plenty of fluids helps prevent dehydration, and flushes and thins your child's nasal secretions.
What you need
Fluids that your child enjoys drinking.
How to use it
Plain water is great, but your child might not find it very appealing. Try fruit smoothies and other favorite healthful beverages, and ice pops made from juice.
Cautions
Stick to breast milk or formula for babies younger than 6 months old unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Babies that young don't need water, and too much could even be harmful. Find out more.
11) Chicken soup and other warm liquids (6 months and up)
How it helps
Warm liquids can be very soothing and help relieve congestion. Studies have shown that chicken soup actually relieves cold symptoms like aches, fatigue, congestion, and fever.
What you need
Soup and tea or other warm liquids that your child likes.
How to use it
Serve soup warm (not hot). Canned soup works as well as homemade, according to researchers at the University of Nebraska.
If your child is at least 6 months old, she may enjoy some weak, lukewarm chamomile tea.
Cautions
There are other herbal teas that are safe for children, but consult your healthcare provider before trying herbal teas other than chamomile, as not all "natural" products are safe.
Stick to breast milk or formula for babies younger than 6 months old unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Babies that young don't need water, and too much could even be harmful.
Reviewed by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board
Last updated: September 2008
What can you do when your child comes down with a cold or the flu? Try these gentle, effective, and safe home remedies.
1) Honey (12 months and up)
How it helps
Honey coats and soothes the throat and helps tame a cough.
In a study conducted by Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine, parents of 105 children ages 2 to 18 rated honey helpful and better than cough syrup for treating children's nighttime coughs.
What you need
Honey, available at any grocery store.
Honey often gets hard at room temperature. To soften it, spoon some into a container and heat it briefly in a microwave or boil some water and then set the honey jar in the very hot water for five or ten minutes.
Your child must be at least a year old to try this remedy.
How to use it
If your child is 1 to 5 years old, give him 1/2 teaspoon of honey. If he's between 6 and 11 years old, give him 1 teaspoon.
Some people mix their honey with hot water and add a squeeze of lemon, which provides a little vitamin C along with the soothing honey.
Because honey is a sticky sweet, it's important for you or your child to brush his teeth after he takes it, especially if you give it to him at bedtime.
Cautions
Don't give honey to a child before his first birthday. It can cause a rare and sometimes fatal illness called infant botulism. Find out more.
2) A neti pot (4 years and up)
How it helps
A neti pot flushes a mild saline solution through the nasal passages, moisturizing the area and thinning, loosening, and rinsing away mucus. Think of it as nasal irrigation.
According to a report published in 2008, researchers in Europe studied 390 children ages 6 to 10 and found that a nasal spray made from seawater relieved cold symptoms faster than standard cold medications. It's not certain whether the salt water simply helps clear the mucus or if trace elements in the water are beneficial. But other scientists who studied the effectiveness of saline nasal wash solutions also found benefits.
What you need
A neti pot, which looks like a very small watering can or teapot and is typically ceramic or metal.You can buy neti pots at drugstores, natural food stores, and online.
SYMPTOM GUIDE
Is it serious? Find out fast
You'll also need a cooperative child. Your child must be old enough and willing to go along with the procedure, which isn't painful but does feel strange at first. It's definitely not for babies or young toddlers, and older children (and adults) might not go for it. Some people think it's neat, while others are grossed out.
How to use it
By tilting your child's head sideways over the sink and placing the spout of the pot in the top nostril, you can run water through the nasal passages to clean and moisturize them. This takes a little trial and error, but it's easy once you get the hang of it.
Try practicing on yourself before teaching your child to use a neti pot. Then let your child watch you use it. And finally, help him if he's up for it.
Here's the basic method:
Fill the pot with the warm saline solution.
Bending over a sink, tilt your head to one side and place the spout of the pot deep in the top nostril. The water will flow gently through the nasal cavity and out the other nostril. (Breath through your mouth while rinsing.)
Repeat on the other side.
It may be easiest to practice with your child in the tub or shower.
Cautions
Don't force a child who's not interested. This needs to be a very gentle procedure, to prevent both traumatizing him and damaging his nasal passages if he struggles
3) Nose blowing (2 years and up)
How it helps
Clearing the nose of mucus helps your child breathe and sleep more easily and generally makes him feel more comfortable. And he'll be nicer to look at, too!
What you need
A container of soft tissues.
How to do it
Many kids don't master this skill until after age 4, but some are game by age 2.
Tips for teaching nose blowing:
Let your child copy you. For some kids, that's all it takes.
Explain that blowing your nose is "backward smelling."
Have your child hold one nostril shut and practice gently blowing air out one side. A mirror or a little piece of tissue under the nose will help him see his breath, too.
Teach him to blow gently. Blowing too hard can hurt his ears.
Give your child his own little package of fun tissues.
Teach him to discard used tissues in the trash can and to wash his hands after blowing his nose.
If your child's nose is sore from all the sniffling and blowing, you can rub a little petroleum jelly or other child-safe ointment around his nostrils.
Find out more about when your child will be old enough to blow his own nose and how to teach him.
4) A bulb syringe (best for babies)
How it helps
Clears the nose of kids who are too young to blow their nose. A bulb syringe really comes in handy if a stuffy nose interferes with your baby's breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Try using it about 15 minutes beforehand.
Clearing a stuffy nose with a bulb syringe works best for young babies, but if your older baby or child doesn't mind the procedure, there's no reason not to do it.
What you need
A rubber bulb syringe
Saline (salt water) solution. You can buy bottles of saline nose drops at a drugstore or make your own.
Recipe for homemade saline drops: Dissolve about 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of warm water. Make a fresh batch each day and store it in a clean, covered glass jar. Bacteria can grow in the solution, so don't keep it for more than 24 hours.
How to use it
Tip your baby's head back and squeeze ten to 20 drops of saline solution into each nostril to thin and loosen the mucus. Try to keep her head still afterward for about ten seconds.
Squeeze the bulb of the syringe, then gently insert the rubber tip into her nostril.
Slowly release the bulb to collect mucus and saline solution.
Remove the syringe and squeeze the bulb to expel the mucus into a tissue.
Wipe the syringe and repeat with the other nostril.
Repeat procedure if necessary.
Don't suction your baby's nose more than a few times a day or you might irritate the lining of her nose. Don't use the saline drops for more than four days in a row, because they can dry out her nose over time, which would make things worse.
If your baby is really upset by the syringe, use the saline drops and then gently swipe the lower part of her nostrils with a cotton swab. It doesn't have the suction of the syringe, but it's better than nothing!
Cautions
Don't use nasal decongestant sprays on your baby unless her doctor tells you to. They may work for a bit, but they can also cause a rebound effect, making congestion worse in the long run.
5) Vapor rubs (3 months and up)
How it helps
Vapor rubs may help kids sleep better at night. Many of us remember being rubbed with a potent eucalyptus, camphor, and menthol vapor rub when we were sick as children. Research suggests that these ingredients actually have no effect on nasal congestion, but they make the cold sufferer feel as though she's breathing better by producing a cooling sensation in the nose.
What you need
You can now find vapor rub products made specifically for babies 3 months and older. The familiar commercial rub contains petrolatum, oils, and eucalyptus (though no camphor or menthol).
Natural vapor balms are available, too, if you'd prefer not to use products that contain petroleum or paraben. These are typically made with aloe, herbs, oils, beeswax, and essential oils. Search online for "baby rub," "baby vapor rub," or similar words.
You can also find recipes to make your own rub. Try searching for "vapor rub recipe natural" or something similar.
How to do it
Massage the vapor rub into your child's chest, neck, and back.
Cautions
Don't put vapor rub on broken or sensitive skin or apply it to your child's mouth or nose, around her eyes, or anywhere on her face, for that matter.
6) Gargling with salt water (4 years and up)
How it helps
Gargling with salt water is a time-honored way to soothe a sore throat. It also helps clear mucus from the throat. While scientists haven't determined exactly why it works, studies have shown that the remedy is effective.
What you need
Warm salt water.
Simply combine 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and stir. If your child doesn't mind the taste, a squirt or two of fresh lemon juice can be a soothing addition.
Your child must be old enough to learn to gargle. For many kids, that means school age or older. But some children can manage it sooner.
How to do it
Aim for gargling three or four times a day while your child is sick.
A few tips for teaching your child to gargle:
Practice with plain water.
Tell your child to tilt her head up and try to hold the water in the back of her throat without swallowing it.
Once she's comfortable doing that, have her try to make sounds with her throat. Show her what that looks and sounds like.
Teach her to spit out the water rather than swallow it.
7) Elevating the head (all ages)
How it helps
Elevating your child's head while he rests can help him breathe more comfortably.
What you need
Towels or pillows to raise the head of the mattress, or pillows to raise your child's head.
How to do it
If your child sleeps in a crib, place a couple of towels or a slim pillow between the head of the mattress and the crib springs. Never put towels or pillows in the crib with your baby, as they could suffocate him. Don't try to raise the legs of the crib, either. It could make the crib unstable.
If your child sleeps in a big bed, an extra pillow under his head might do the trick. But if he's at all squirmy while he sleeps, it's better to raise the head of the bed by sliding towels or a pillow underneath the mattress. This also creates a more gradual, comfortable slope than extra pillows under his head.
Another option: Let your child sleep in his car seat. Like many adults who sleep in a favorite recliner when they're ill, he may rest better in a semi-upright position. In fact, if your grade-schooler needs propping while he sleeps, he may slumber more comfortably in a recliner.
Cautions
Whether it's a crib or a bed, don't overdo it. If your child's a restless sleeper, he might flip around so that his feet are higher than his head, defeating the purpose.
8) Lots of rest (all ages)
How it helps
It takes energy to fight an infection, and that can wear a child (or adult) out. When your child's resting, she's healing, which is what exactly she needs to do.
Studies show that stress plays a role in illness, too. If your child is under pressure -- because of school or friends, or something happening at home -- giving her a break may be just what she needs to fight off her symptoms.
What you need
A comfortable place for your child to rest and things to occupy her.
How to do it
Now's the time to let your child watch that favorite video or television program one more time. Or bring her a new set of crayons and paper or coloring book. Even a puzzle can be manageable in bed.
Of course, a bed isn't necessarily the best place to rest. Sometimes a change of scenery is helpful. If the weather is good, set up a comfortable place in the yard or on the porch for your child to rest. Indoors, fashion something more fun than her bed -- like a tent in the living room or a snug, pillow-filled area near you.
If your child finds it hard to rest, help her by cuddling up with some books. Teach her some finger rhymes (like "The Itsy Bitsy Spider") or tell stories together. Or bring her the phone so she can chat with Grandma or a friend.
9) Steamy air (all ages)
How it helps
Breathing moist air helps loosen the mucus in the nasal passages. A warm bath has the added benefit of relaxing your child.
What you need
A humidifier, cool-mist vaporizer, or steamy bathroom.
Be sure to clean humidifiers often (every three days is one recommendation), and according to the manufacturer's directions. Humidifiers accumulate mold, which they then spray into the air if they're not kept scrupulously clean.
How to use it
Have a humidifier or a cool-mist vaporizer going in your child's bedroom when she's sleeping, resting, or playing in the room.
Give your child a warm bath in a steamy bathroom. If she's old enough, let her play in the bath as long as she likes -- supervised, of course, unless she's old enough to hang out on her own. Adding a few drops of menthol, eucalyptus, or pine oil to the bath water (or vaporizer) may also help her feel less congested. These oils are available at most natural food stores.
If it's not a convenient time for a bath, simply turn on the hot water in the tub or shower, close the bathroom door, block any gap under the door with a towel, and sit in the steamy room with your child for about 15 minutes. (Bring a couple of books.)
10) Extra fluids (6 months and up)
How it helps
Drinking plenty of fluids helps prevent dehydration, and flushes and thins your child's nasal secretions.
What you need
Fluids that your child enjoys drinking.
How to use it
Plain water is great, but your child might not find it very appealing. Try fruit smoothies and other favorite healthful beverages, and ice pops made from juice.
Cautions
Stick to breast milk or formula for babies younger than 6 months old unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Babies that young don't need water, and too much could even be harmful. Find out more.
11) Chicken soup and other warm liquids (6 months and up)
How it helps
Warm liquids can be very soothing and help relieve congestion. Studies have shown that chicken soup actually relieves cold symptoms like aches, fatigue, congestion, and fever.
What you need
Soup and tea or other warm liquids that your child likes.
How to use it
Serve soup warm (not hot). Canned soup works as well as homemade, according to researchers at the University of Nebraska.
If your child is at least 6 months old, she may enjoy some weak, lukewarm chamomile tea.
Cautions
There are other herbal teas that are safe for children, but consult your healthcare provider before trying herbal teas other than chamomile, as not all "natural" products are safe.
Stick to breast milk or formula for babies younger than 6 months old unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Babies that young don't need water, and too much could even be harmful.
Ibu sayang baby
2 Jun 2010:
5 September 2010:
Nota: Bila banyak sangat kerja nak kena buat, aku suka buat kerja lain untuk hilangkan rasa tertekan nak siapkan kerja yang banyak itu. Tak selesaikan masalah, kerja masih belum siap. Tapi yang penting rasa tertekan itu hilang. Maka bolehlah mula buat kerja.(",)
5 September 2010:
Nota: Bila banyak sangat kerja nak kena buat, aku suka buat kerja lain untuk hilangkan rasa tertekan nak siapkan kerja yang banyak itu. Tak selesaikan masalah, kerja masih belum siap. Tapi yang penting rasa tertekan itu hilang. Maka bolehlah mula buat kerja.(",)
Saya tertekan
Semester lepas saya mengajar 1 kursus, 57 pelajar. Semester ini 3 kursus pula; 64, 7 dan 2. Walaupun tak ramai, tapi persediaannya tetap sama seperti mengajar kelas yang besar. Lagi pula ini kali pertama saya mengajar kursus tersebut. Nota dan soalan, semua kena mula dari 0.
Petang ni ada 'vetting' soalan Peperiksaan Akhir. Pensyarah tertentu akan menyemak soalan yang saya sediakan. Tak mula lagi ni. Huhu.
Nota: Dah dapat bantuan daripada seorang rakan untuk soalan bagi 1 kursus. Hanya perlu ubahsuai sedikit. Terima kasih SM.
Petang ni ada 'vetting' soalan Peperiksaan Akhir. Pensyarah tertentu akan menyemak soalan yang saya sediakan. Tak mula lagi ni. Huhu.
Nota: Dah dapat bantuan daripada seorang rakan untuk soalan bagi 1 kursus. Hanya perlu ubahsuai sedikit. Terima kasih SM.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
10 10 10
Menariknya tarikh hari ni sampai rasa nak update blog.
Semalam dan kelmarin merupakan hujung minggu pertama aku dikehendaki bekerja semenjak aku kembali bertugas di UMT. Ada bengkel untuk siapkan dokumen MQF. 8.30 pagi hingga 5 petang.
Abang pula tak jadi balik sebab jenguk Tuk yang sakit di Jengka. Nasib baiklah Ayah dah carikan pengasuh untuk Mawaddah, yang sanggup jaga dia termasuk pada hujung minggu, alhamdulillah. Tapi, kesian kat baby. Maafkan ibu ye sayang.
Asalnya aku dah mohon cuti Ahad sebab nak ikut suami balik ke kampung. Tapi tiba2 tengahari Rabu diberitakan tentang bengkel tersebut oleh Ketua Jabatan dan surat jemputan diterima secara rasmi keesokannya. 6 orang pensyarah jabatan kami terlibat. Aku tak batalkan cuti sebab masih mengharap yang kami boleh siapkan dokumen tu Jumaat sahaja. Jadi tak perlu datang Sabtu, boleh balik kampung terus bila Abang sampai dari KLIA. Tapi nampaknya terlalu banyak yang perlu dilakukan. Tak sampai hati nak tinggalkan kawan-kawan buat kerja sendiri. Terpaksa aku batalkan rancangan asal untuk balik kampung.
Fikir-fikir balik, pentingkan kerjaya sangat ke aku ni?
Semalam dan kelmarin merupakan hujung minggu pertama aku dikehendaki bekerja semenjak aku kembali bertugas di UMT. Ada bengkel untuk siapkan dokumen MQF. 8.30 pagi hingga 5 petang.
Abang pula tak jadi balik sebab jenguk Tuk yang sakit di Jengka. Nasib baiklah Ayah dah carikan pengasuh untuk Mawaddah, yang sanggup jaga dia termasuk pada hujung minggu, alhamdulillah. Tapi, kesian kat baby. Maafkan ibu ye sayang.
Asalnya aku dah mohon cuti Ahad sebab nak ikut suami balik ke kampung. Tapi tiba2 tengahari Rabu diberitakan tentang bengkel tersebut oleh Ketua Jabatan dan surat jemputan diterima secara rasmi keesokannya. 6 orang pensyarah jabatan kami terlibat. Aku tak batalkan cuti sebab masih mengharap yang kami boleh siapkan dokumen tu Jumaat sahaja. Jadi tak perlu datang Sabtu, boleh balik kampung terus bila Abang sampai dari KLIA. Tapi nampaknya terlalu banyak yang perlu dilakukan. Tak sampai hati nak tinggalkan kawan-kawan buat kerja sendiri. Terpaksa aku batalkan rancangan asal untuk balik kampung.
Fikir-fikir balik, pentingkan kerjaya sangat ke aku ni?
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Cahaya Cinta
Nur Mawaddah Binti Mahaidi. Hari ni usianya genap 30 hari. Cepat sangat masa berlalu. Bila dihitung, rupanya dah hampir 7 minggu aku tinggal di kampung; 3 minggu sebelum dan 4 minggu selepas bersalin. Ini bermakna cuti bersalinku cuma berbaki 1 minggu sahaja lagi.
Kala ini, buah hatiku itu sedang lena di dalam buaian. Ku tatap wajahnya. Tampak bersih, sejuk, tenang dan menenangkan. Tergambar di ruang mata segala kenangan semasa mengandung dan melahirkannya. Tidak dapat dinafikan ada yang menyakitkan, tetapi terlalu sedikit sehingga ditenggelami oleh keindahan-keindahan yang ketara banyaknya.
Terima kasih ya Allah kerana mengurniakan dia buat kami; cahaya cinta aku dan suami.
Kala ini, buah hatiku itu sedang lena di dalam buaian. Ku tatap wajahnya. Tampak bersih, sejuk, tenang dan menenangkan. Tergambar di ruang mata segala kenangan semasa mengandung dan melahirkannya. Tidak dapat dinafikan ada yang menyakitkan, tetapi terlalu sedikit sehingga ditenggelami oleh keindahan-keindahan yang ketara banyaknya.
Terima kasih ya Allah kerana mengurniakan dia buat kami; cahaya cinta aku dan suami.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Finally, the questions are ready!
Alhamdulillah aku dah berjaya siapkan soalan Final Exam untuk subjek Matematik Kewangan 2. Baru je hantar pada Ketua Jabatan selepas tunjuk pada Profesor penilai selepas buat sedikit penambahbaikan. Pengalaman pertama. Tak mudah juga rupanya buat soalan. (",)
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Baju ibu dan baju baby
Baju ibu: Sekotak plastik beroda warna kuning. Pakaian harian Ude ke pejabat selama 4 kali mengandung. Hampir kesemuanya jenis maxi. Pelbagai corak dan warna. Tak muat beg, cuma dapat bawa balik 9 helai je. Nanti abang bawa kemudian pula.
Baju baby: Dinasihatkan oleh mak dan kakak-kakak untuk bawa serba sedikit sebagai persediaan untuk kes kecemasan. Bawa balik beberapa helai kain bedung, barut, baju, seluar, topi, sarung kaki dan sarung tangan. Semua barang ni bukanlah baru. Dah digunakan pun oleh anak2 buah aku yang sebelum ni. Kami 'pass' kotak2 barang tu antara adik beradik. Maklumlah, baju untuk baby yang baru lahir ni kejap sangat dipakai, sebeb tumbesaran mereka yang sangat cepat. Jadi tak berbaloi kalau nak beli banyak baju baru sendiri. Cukuplah beli beberapa helai nanti untuk baby pakai masa nak bawa keluar rumah.
Tiap kali melihat dan memegang baju2 kecil tu, hati ini rasa tak menentu. Gembira, terharu, berdebar, tak sabar, sayu, takut, gementar dan banyak lagi rasa yang tak dapat digambarkan bercampur baur di dalam. Anak ini semakin kuat pula gerakannya kini, seakan dah tak sabar nak melihat dunia. Ibu pun sebenarnya dah tak sabar nak jumpa kamu. Semoga Allah permudahkan saki baki tempoh kehamilan ibu dan proses kelahiran kamu nanti. Ibu juga berdoa agar ayah dapat bersama2 kita di saat itu agar dapat menambah semangat kita berdua untuk berjuang. Bantu ibu ye sayang.
Baju baby: Dinasihatkan oleh mak dan kakak-kakak untuk bawa serba sedikit sebagai persediaan untuk kes kecemasan. Bawa balik beberapa helai kain bedung, barut, baju, seluar, topi, sarung kaki dan sarung tangan. Semua barang ni bukanlah baru. Dah digunakan pun oleh anak2 buah aku yang sebelum ni. Kami 'pass' kotak2 barang tu antara adik beradik. Maklumlah, baju untuk baby yang baru lahir ni kejap sangat dipakai, sebeb tumbesaran mereka yang sangat cepat. Jadi tak berbaloi kalau nak beli banyak baju baru sendiri. Cukuplah beli beberapa helai nanti untuk baby pakai masa nak bawa keluar rumah.
Tiap kali melihat dan memegang baju2 kecil tu, hati ini rasa tak menentu. Gembira, terharu, berdebar, tak sabar, sayu, takut, gementar dan banyak lagi rasa yang tak dapat digambarkan bercampur baur di dalam. Anak ini semakin kuat pula gerakannya kini, seakan dah tak sabar nak melihat dunia. Ibu pun sebenarnya dah tak sabar nak jumpa kamu. Semoga Allah permudahkan saki baki tempoh kehamilan ibu dan proses kelahiran kamu nanti. Ibu juga berdoa agar ayah dapat bersama2 kita di saat itu agar dapat menambah semangat kita berdua untuk berjuang. Bantu ibu ye sayang.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Conferral of the PhD degree
Majlis Penganugerahan Ijazah Kedoktoran aku adalah pada hari ni di Oslo, Norway. Sedih pulak rasanya tak dapat nak hadir. :(
Ni serba sedikit isi kandungan surat jemputan ke majlis tu:
INVITASJON TIL DOKTORKREERING
Vi gratulerer med vel overståtte doktorgradsprøver og har gleden av å invitere deg til å motta ditt diplom ved doktorkreeringen i Gamle festsal, Urbygningen, Karl Johans gate 47
TORSDAG 11. MARS KL. 1700
Reserverte plasser på de forreste radene for de nye doctores, oppmøte kl. 1645.
Doktorkreeringen består av følgende elementer:
- Prosesjon inn (kun Universitetsledelsen og dekaner)
- Rektors tale
- Dekanenes presentasjoner av den enkelte doktorand med utdeling av diplom
- Kulturelt innslag
- Hilsen til universitetet fra en av de nye doctores
- Prosesjon ut (Universitetsledelse, dekaner – nye doctores følger bak)
Gamle festsal har plass til 260 personer. Hver doktorand kan derfor kun ha med seg to gjester til seremonien (familiemedlemmer, kollegaer, venner eller veiledere). Det er mulig å ta kontakt den siste uken før kreeringen for å høre om det eventuelt er mulig å ta med seg en ekstra gjest.
Umiddelbart etter seremonien, ca kl 1845, holdes en uformell mottakelse i Domus Bibliotheca (bygningen til venstre på Universitetsplassen). Du er velkomment til å invitere med deg inntil seks gjester på denne mottakelsen. Mottakelsen varer ca en time.
Pent antrekk.
Doktordiplomet og presentasjonsboken tar utgangspunkt i følgende opplysninger:
Fullt navn: Hassilah Binti Salleh
Dato for disputas: 21. desember 2009
Oppnådd grad: Ph.d.
Tittel på avhandling: Variational Stochastic Calculus and Applications to Finance
Vi ber om tilbakemelding senest 26. februar på følgende spørsmål:
- Har du anledning til å delta på seremonien?
- Har du anledning til å delta på mottakelsen?
- Hvor mange gjester tar du med deg på seremonien?
- Hvor mange gjester tar du med deg på mottakelsen?
- Stemmer opplysningene vi har registrert for doktordiplomet?
Tilbakemeldingen gis på e-postadresse invitasjon-doktorkreering@admin.uio.no.
Det er Kommunikasjonsavdelingen ved UiO som har ansvaret for doktorkreeringsseremonien og mottakelsen etterpå. Spørsmål kan derfor rettes til Gry Kolbjørnsen på e-postadressen ovenfor eller på tlf 22 85 40 13.
Velkommen til doktorkreering!
Ni serba sedikit isi kandungan surat jemputan ke majlis tu:
INVITASJON TIL DOKTORKREERING
Vi gratulerer med vel overståtte doktorgradsprøver og har gleden av å invitere deg til å motta ditt diplom ved doktorkreeringen i Gamle festsal, Urbygningen, Karl Johans gate 47
TORSDAG 11. MARS KL. 1700
Reserverte plasser på de forreste radene for de nye doctores, oppmøte kl. 1645.
Doktorkreeringen består av følgende elementer:
- Prosesjon inn (kun Universitetsledelsen og dekaner)
- Rektors tale
- Dekanenes presentasjoner av den enkelte doktorand med utdeling av diplom
- Kulturelt innslag
- Hilsen til universitetet fra en av de nye doctores
- Prosesjon ut (Universitetsledelse, dekaner – nye doctores følger bak)
Gamle festsal har plass til 260 personer. Hver doktorand kan derfor kun ha med seg to gjester til seremonien (familiemedlemmer, kollegaer, venner eller veiledere). Det er mulig å ta kontakt den siste uken før kreeringen for å høre om det eventuelt er mulig å ta med seg en ekstra gjest.
Umiddelbart etter seremonien, ca kl 1845, holdes en uformell mottakelse i Domus Bibliotheca (bygningen til venstre på Universitetsplassen). Du er velkomment til å invitere med deg inntil seks gjester på denne mottakelsen. Mottakelsen varer ca en time.
Pent antrekk.
Doktordiplomet og presentasjonsboken tar utgangspunkt i følgende opplysninger:
Fullt navn: Hassilah Binti Salleh
Dato for disputas: 21. desember 2009
Oppnådd grad: Ph.d.
Tittel på avhandling: Variational Stochastic Calculus and Applications to Finance
Vi ber om tilbakemelding senest 26. februar på følgende spørsmål:
- Har du anledning til å delta på seremonien?
- Har du anledning til å delta på mottakelsen?
- Hvor mange gjester tar du med deg på seremonien?
- Hvor mange gjester tar du med deg på mottakelsen?
- Stemmer opplysningene vi har registrert for doktordiplomet?
Tilbakemeldingen gis på e-postadresse invitasjon-doktorkreering@admin.uio.no.
Det er Kommunikasjonsavdelingen ved UiO som har ansvaret for doktorkreeringsseremonien og mottakelsen etterpå. Spørsmål kan derfor rettes til Gry Kolbjørnsen på e-postadressen ovenfor eller på tlf 22 85 40 13.
Velkommen til doktorkreering!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Berita gembira
Malam tadi dapat satu berita gembira. Kak Lang yang kawin sekali ngan aku dah ngandung, 2 bulan lebih. Alhamdulillah.
Kiranya tahun ni mak kami akan dapat sekurang2nya 3 orang cucu. InsyaAllah anak Kak Etam akan lahir April, anak aku Mei/Jun dan anak Kak Lang bulan Oktober.
Seronok kan? (",)
Kiranya tahun ni mak kami akan dapat sekurang2nya 3 orang cucu. InsyaAllah anak Kak Etam akan lahir April, anak aku Mei/Jun dan anak Kak Lang bulan Oktober.
Seronok kan? (",)
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Hari yang gembira bertukar cemas
Semalam abang bawa aku gi mandi air terjun Sekayu. Yey!!! Lama sangat dah aku minta. Ingat dekat je, rupanya adalah dalam 70km juga dari rumah. Takpelah, teringin punya pasal.
Selepas berhenti solat zohor di masjid Sekayu, kami terus menuju ke air terjun yang letaknya dalam 300m dari situ. Pilih lokasi yang agak strategik, yang ada tempat boleh bentang tikar dan letak barang2 tapi masih berada dalam jarak pandangan dari tempat berendam. Dah berapa kuarga bersilih ganti berkelah berdekatan dengan kami, tapi kami tak habis2 lagi. 2 jam aku berendam sampai puas hati.
Dalam pukul 11 mlm, aku dapati ada kelainan pada vaginal discharge aku; ada warna coklat kemerahan. Keluar bilik air, cakap dengan abang. Abang mula gelabah. Aku buka buku merah, tengok apa perkara yang memerlukan segera ke klinik/hospital. Mmm.. kelainan pada discharge pon termasuk. Telefon klinik panel, doktor tengah ada patient. Penyambut telefon tak nak sambung talian, suruh datang terus ke klinik. Risau kalau2 itu hanyalah perkara biasa sebab aku penat berendam pada siang harinya, aku telefon Dr. Azlina, salah seorang doktor di klinik panel tu tapi sedang cuti bersalin.
Dia tanya sama ada perut aku rasa sakit, sama ada aku ada jatuh atau terseliuh masa pergi berkelah tu. Tapi semua jawapannya tidak. Baby pon masih menendang2 lagi walaupun dah hampir tengah malam. Katanya warna coklat kemerahan tu bermaksud ada berlaku pendarahan di dalam. Jadi dia cadangkan aku pergi juga ke klinik, scan, tengok macamana. Kami bergegas pergi.
Tak lama menunggu, dapat jumpa Doktor. Alhamdulillah doktor kata tiada masalah dalam pemerhatian dia. Mungkin berlaku sedikit pendarahan pada dinding rahim. Uri pon masih berada pada kedudukan yang baik walaupun sedikit ke bawah. Bila aku kasitau yang kami pergi air terjun, dia kata mungkin itu jadi salah satu puncanya. Bila berendam, mungkin ada sedikit air masuk ke dalam faraj. Kalau berendam dalam air kolam renang pon sama. Katanya lagi, lepas ni kalau2 berlaku pendarahan (fresh blood), terus pegi ke hospital. Tapi kalau setakat discharge yang sama, dalam sehari dua, takpelah. Tapi kalau berlanjutan, kena pergi hospital juga. Doktor pesan supaya aku banyakkan berehat.
Alhamdulillah semua selamat. Baby pon masih gerak lagi hari ni, walaupun kurang aktif banding hari2 sebelumnya. Mungkin penat berendam sama ngan ibu semalam dan tidur lewat sebab beria2 menendang di tengah malam untuk menunjukkan pada ibu yang dia masih sihat di dalam. Thanks sayang. (",)
Selepas berhenti solat zohor di masjid Sekayu, kami terus menuju ke air terjun yang letaknya dalam 300m dari situ. Pilih lokasi yang agak strategik, yang ada tempat boleh bentang tikar dan letak barang2 tapi masih berada dalam jarak pandangan dari tempat berendam. Dah berapa kuarga bersilih ganti berkelah berdekatan dengan kami, tapi kami tak habis2 lagi. 2 jam aku berendam sampai puas hati.
Dalam pukul 11 mlm, aku dapati ada kelainan pada vaginal discharge aku; ada warna coklat kemerahan. Keluar bilik air, cakap dengan abang. Abang mula gelabah. Aku buka buku merah, tengok apa perkara yang memerlukan segera ke klinik/hospital. Mmm.. kelainan pada discharge pon termasuk. Telefon klinik panel, doktor tengah ada patient. Penyambut telefon tak nak sambung talian, suruh datang terus ke klinik. Risau kalau2 itu hanyalah perkara biasa sebab aku penat berendam pada siang harinya, aku telefon Dr. Azlina, salah seorang doktor di klinik panel tu tapi sedang cuti bersalin.
Dia tanya sama ada perut aku rasa sakit, sama ada aku ada jatuh atau terseliuh masa pergi berkelah tu. Tapi semua jawapannya tidak. Baby pon masih menendang2 lagi walaupun dah hampir tengah malam. Katanya warna coklat kemerahan tu bermaksud ada berlaku pendarahan di dalam. Jadi dia cadangkan aku pergi juga ke klinik, scan, tengok macamana. Kami bergegas pergi.
Tak lama menunggu, dapat jumpa Doktor. Alhamdulillah doktor kata tiada masalah dalam pemerhatian dia. Mungkin berlaku sedikit pendarahan pada dinding rahim. Uri pon masih berada pada kedudukan yang baik walaupun sedikit ke bawah. Bila aku kasitau yang kami pergi air terjun, dia kata mungkin itu jadi salah satu puncanya. Bila berendam, mungkin ada sedikit air masuk ke dalam faraj. Kalau berendam dalam air kolam renang pon sama. Katanya lagi, lepas ni kalau2 berlaku pendarahan (fresh blood), terus pegi ke hospital. Tapi kalau setakat discharge yang sama, dalam sehari dua, takpelah. Tapi kalau berlanjutan, kena pergi hospital juga. Doktor pesan supaya aku banyakkan berehat.
Alhamdulillah semua selamat. Baby pon masih gerak lagi hari ni, walaupun kurang aktif banding hari2 sebelumnya. Mungkin penat berendam sama ngan ibu semalam dan tidur lewat sebab beria2 menendang di tengah malam untuk menunjukkan pada ibu yang dia masih sihat di dalam. Thanks sayang. (",)
Friday, March 5, 2010
Tangkap kaki dia!
Malam tadi, sedang aku menonton tv, aku baring di atas tikar, mengiring ke kiri.
Tiba2 anak menendang di bahagian perut sebelah kanan. Kuat. Aku letak tangan di situ. Sekali lagi tendangan. Sempat aku cubit kulit perut ni. Terasa sesuatu; kaki dia! Kejadian berlaku pantas betul. Dia berjaya lepaskan kakinya dengan mudah. Lepas tu terus senyap. Tak tendang2 dah sampai ke pagi ni. Hahaha. Malu lah tu, nyorok.
Nota: Semalam hari pertama aku kira tendangan baby, bermula dari pukul 9 pagi. Jap je, pukul 10.15 pagi dah lengkap 10 tendangan. Nasib baik tak kena kira berapa tendangan sehari. Tak tau nak kira dah gamaknya semalam.
Tiba2 anak menendang di bahagian perut sebelah kanan. Kuat. Aku letak tangan di situ. Sekali lagi tendangan. Sempat aku cubit kulit perut ni. Terasa sesuatu; kaki dia! Kejadian berlaku pantas betul. Dia berjaya lepaskan kakinya dengan mudah. Lepas tu terus senyap. Tak tendang2 dah sampai ke pagi ni. Hahaha. Malu lah tu, nyorok.
Nota: Semalam hari pertama aku kira tendangan baby, bermula dari pukul 9 pagi. Jap je, pukul 10.15 pagi dah lengkap 10 tendangan. Nasib baik tak kena kira berapa tendangan sehari. Tak tau nak kira dah gamaknya semalam.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Hb
Semalam pegi check-up kat Klinik Kesihatan Seberang Takir lagi.
Ujian yang biasa dilakukan:
-timbang berat
-ambil tekanan darah tinggi
-ambil air kencing untuk ujian gula dan Alb
-ambil darah di hujung jari untuk ujian Hb
-ukur tinggi rahim
-periksa kedudukan bayi
Tapi kali ni ada tambahan:
-dengar jegupan jantung bayi guna alat
-ambil suntikan Tetanus Toxoid kali ke-2
-jumpa Doktor untuk review gambar2 scan dari klinik swasta yang aku pernah ambil
-Doktor scan kedudukan uri
Yang paling menyedihkan, peratusan Hb dalam darah aku menunjukkan tren menurun sejak mula kandungan; 12.5, 11.4, 11.0, 10.9. Jadi Doktor arahkan aku untuk buat ujian tambahan untuk kesan andai kata aku ada anemia:
-ambil darah di lengan untuk ujian Ferritin
-ambil sampel najis untuk ujian stool ova & parasites
Macam2 nasihat jururawat dan Doktor bagi, terutamanya tentang diet tinggi zat besi. Macam2 nak kena makan. Iron tablet pon dah kene ambil 4 biji 1 hari. Tak laratlah... huhu.
Ujian yang biasa dilakukan:
-timbang berat
-ambil tekanan darah tinggi
-ambil air kencing untuk ujian gula dan Alb
-ambil darah di hujung jari untuk ujian Hb
-ukur tinggi rahim
-periksa kedudukan bayi
Tapi kali ni ada tambahan:
-dengar jegupan jantung bayi guna alat
-ambil suntikan Tetanus Toxoid kali ke-2
-jumpa Doktor untuk review gambar2 scan dari klinik swasta yang aku pernah ambil
-Doktor scan kedudukan uri
Yang paling menyedihkan, peratusan Hb dalam darah aku menunjukkan tren menurun sejak mula kandungan; 12.5, 11.4, 11.0, 10.9. Jadi Doktor arahkan aku untuk buat ujian tambahan untuk kesan andai kata aku ada anemia:
-ambil darah di lengan untuk ujian Ferritin
-ambil sampel najis untuk ujian stool ova & parasites
Macam2 nasihat jururawat dan Doktor bagi, terutamanya tentang diet tinggi zat besi. Macam2 nak kena makan. Iron tablet pon dah kene ambil 4 biji 1 hari. Tak laratlah... huhu.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Perut senget?
Malam tadi abang tanya, "Bukan ke kalau dah 6 bulan, perut dah boleh nampak senget2 sebab gerakan bayi?" Entah. Aku ada gak dengar pasal tu, tapi tak tau kenapa, seronok sangat bila die menendang sampai tak terfikir nak tengok. Dok pegang je perut ni.
Pagi tadi, sementara tunggu nasi yang diperhangat, aku bergolek semula atas katil, mengiring ke kanan. Tiba2 baby menendang, di bahagian kiri perut. Aku pandang. Dia tendang lagi. Ha! Memang dah nampak lah. Seakan ada gegaran kecil yang buat baju jadi berombak. Hehe. I like!
Terus telefon abang, cerita. Patutnya abang dah dapat tengok dah hujung minggu baru ni. Tapi malangnya baby tak gerak sangat masa ayah dia ada. Selalu macam tu. Tapi bila abang balik je, macam malam tadi, baru je drive keluar dari airport, perut dah mula gelisah, macam berpusing2. Sampai rumah, baring atas sofa, mula tendang2 tak berhenti. Hai lah anak ibu...
Pagi tadi, sementara tunggu nasi yang diperhangat, aku bergolek semula atas katil, mengiring ke kanan. Tiba2 baby menendang, di bahagian kiri perut. Aku pandang. Dia tendang lagi. Ha! Memang dah nampak lah. Seakan ada gegaran kecil yang buat baju jadi berombak. Hehe. I like!
Terus telefon abang, cerita. Patutnya abang dah dapat tengok dah hujung minggu baru ni. Tapi malangnya baby tak gerak sangat masa ayah dia ada. Selalu macam tu. Tapi bila abang balik je, macam malam tadi, baru je drive keluar dari airport, perut dah mula gelisah, macam berpusing2. Sampai rumah, baring atas sofa, mula tendang2 tak berhenti. Hai lah anak ibu...
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Kerja
Ngape lah budak2 ni tak jawab soalan sama cam skema? Senanglah sikit aku nak tanda. Ni tak, macam2 jawapan keluar. Penat membelek nak kasi markah. Ikut hati nak pangkah besar je terus. Tapi aku tidaklah sekejam itu. (",)
Jantina
31 Januari kali terakhir ibu dan ayah pergi tengok baby kat Pusat Perubatan Intan. Ibu suka tengok baby. Dah besar sangat. Dah tak boleh nak nampak semua2 dalam satu gambar macam masa 3 bulan dulu. Kali ni ibu dan ayah dah nampak tulang belakang baby, tulang rusuk dan juga denyutan jantung baby dengan sangat jelas. Ayah tanya jantina baby kat Dr. Belek punya belek, Dr tunjukkan sesuatu dan kata "Rasanya baby * ni. Tapi tak pasti sangat. Kalau scan pulak bulan depan insyaAllah jelas."
Ibu ngan ayah takde preference baby boy atau girl. Jadi kami gembira je walau yang mana pon kami dapat. Yang penting cukup sifat dan sihat.
Ramai orang bertanya, tapi ibu selalu jawab "Rahsia". Bukan apa, Dr. pon tak pasti, malas lah nak cakap2. Kadang2, walau doktor dah sahkan berkali2, tetap lain jantinanya bila lahir. Kuasa Tuhan yang maha besar.
Lagi pun, ibu seronok dengar orang berteka teki. Ada yang kata baby boy sebab bentuk perut ibu muncung ke depan dan aktif sangat menendang. Ada yang kata girl sebab cam malu2 dan sebab ibu tak berapa suka makan daging masa ngandung. Ada juga yang kata mungkin baby girl tapi ikut pesen ibu, itu pasal aktif sangat di dalam. Macam2 lah lagi petua2 itu dan ini yang diberitahu oleh kawan2 yang ibu cuba untuk teka apa jantina bayi ibu ni. Saja seronok2. Hehe.
Minggu depan dah masuk trimester ke-3. Ini bermakna ibu dah mula kena kira bilangan kali baby menendang dan catat dalam buku merah. Kalau sekarang pon dah menendang berpuluh2 kali sehari, minggu depan camne lah agaknya? (",)
Ibu ngan ayah takde preference baby boy atau girl. Jadi kami gembira je walau yang mana pon kami dapat. Yang penting cukup sifat dan sihat.
Ramai orang bertanya, tapi ibu selalu jawab "Rahsia". Bukan apa, Dr. pon tak pasti, malas lah nak cakap2. Kadang2, walau doktor dah sahkan berkali2, tetap lain jantinanya bila lahir. Kuasa Tuhan yang maha besar.
Lagi pun, ibu seronok dengar orang berteka teki. Ada yang kata baby boy sebab bentuk perut ibu muncung ke depan dan aktif sangat menendang. Ada yang kata girl sebab cam malu2 dan sebab ibu tak berapa suka makan daging masa ngandung. Ada juga yang kata mungkin baby girl tapi ikut pesen ibu, itu pasal aktif sangat di dalam. Macam2 lah lagi petua2 itu dan ini yang diberitahu oleh kawan2 yang ibu cuba untuk teka apa jantina bayi ibu ni. Saja seronok2. Hehe.
Minggu depan dah masuk trimester ke-3. Ini bermakna ibu dah mula kena kira bilangan kali baby menendang dan catat dalam buku merah. Kalau sekarang pon dah menendang berpuluh2 kali sehari, minggu depan camne lah agaknya? (",)
Kejang kaki
Dalam buku panduan kehamilan ada cerita pasal kekejangan kaki, dalam bab untuk trimester pertama. Aku jadi tertanya2 macamana rasa kejang tu, sebab aku cuma ada rasa kebas kaki je, pon jadi bila dah dalam trimester ke-2, tapi abang kata itu bukan kejang.
Isnin pagi yang lepas, aku tersedar kul 4pg. Dah jadi kebiasaan, kalau tersedar, seluruh badan akan meregang secara refleks. Tiba2, ya Allah! sakitnya betis ni. Terfikir mungkin itulah yang dikatakan kejang. Teringat apa yang dibaca dalam buku tentang cara utk hilangkannya. Aku tarik tapak kaki ke atas dan picit2 sikit bahagian betis. Alhamdulillah kurang rasa sakit. Terlelap semula. 2 jam kemudian, kejadian yang sama berulang kembali, tapi kali ni kaki kiri pula. Buat langkah yang sama.
Bangkit dari katil, terus ambil buku panduan dan baca faktor2 penyebab berlaku kejadian tu; i.e. malam yang sejuk, banyak berdiri atau duduk di sepanjang hari dan kurang kalsium. Mmm...sepanjang minggu yang lalu, aku bercuti, travel jauh beribu kilometer, dengan kereta. Kuala Terengganu - Gambang - Temerloh - Alor Star - Temerloh - Jengka - Kuala Terengganu. Memang lenguh betul kaki ni. Naik bengkak dah pon sikit. Mungkin itu faktor utama. Ditambah pula malam tu entah macamana aku boleh mandi betul2 sebelum tidur, kul 11mlm. Konon2 takut tak lena tidur, sekali jadi mende lain pulak. Pasal kalsium tak taulah pulak. Aku minum je susu ANMUM, tapi mungkin masih tak cukup lagi kot.
Aku mengambil pengajaran daripada kejadian malam tu dan tak buat perkara2 yang boleh buat aku kejang lagi pada malam2 seterusnya. Alhamdulillah ia belum berulang lagi dan harap2nya tak akan berulang.
Isnin pagi yang lepas, aku tersedar kul 4pg. Dah jadi kebiasaan, kalau tersedar, seluruh badan akan meregang secara refleks. Tiba2, ya Allah! sakitnya betis ni. Terfikir mungkin itulah yang dikatakan kejang. Teringat apa yang dibaca dalam buku tentang cara utk hilangkannya. Aku tarik tapak kaki ke atas dan picit2 sikit bahagian betis. Alhamdulillah kurang rasa sakit. Terlelap semula. 2 jam kemudian, kejadian yang sama berulang kembali, tapi kali ni kaki kiri pula. Buat langkah yang sama.
Bangkit dari katil, terus ambil buku panduan dan baca faktor2 penyebab berlaku kejadian tu; i.e. malam yang sejuk, banyak berdiri atau duduk di sepanjang hari dan kurang kalsium. Mmm...sepanjang minggu yang lalu, aku bercuti, travel jauh beribu kilometer, dengan kereta. Kuala Terengganu - Gambang - Temerloh - Alor Star - Temerloh - Jengka - Kuala Terengganu. Memang lenguh betul kaki ni. Naik bengkak dah pon sikit. Mungkin itu faktor utama. Ditambah pula malam tu entah macamana aku boleh mandi betul2 sebelum tidur, kul 11mlm. Konon2 takut tak lena tidur, sekali jadi mende lain pulak. Pasal kalsium tak taulah pulak. Aku minum je susu ANMUM, tapi mungkin masih tak cukup lagi kot.
Aku mengambil pengajaran daripada kejadian malam tu dan tak buat perkara2 yang boleh buat aku kejang lagi pada malam2 seterusnya. Alhamdulillah ia belum berulang lagi dan harap2nya tak akan berulang.
Tendang
Anak kami kuat menendang, terutama kalau dia lapar.
Ada suatu hari tu, dah hampir pukul 1 ptg, aku masih mengajar dalam kelas. Tiba2 aku terasa 'visualiser' yang terletak betul2 kat sisi kanan perut aku bergerak sedikit. Dia tendang. Tersenyum sorang2 aku dibuatnya. Harap takdelah mana2 student yang perasan. Aku biarkan dulu, nak habiskan juga apa yang dah plan nak ajar. Tiba2 dia bagi lagi sedas. OK OK...lapar sangat lah tu. Aku pon tamatkan kelas, cari makanan.
Kenapa aku kata dia yang lapar, bukan aku? Sebabnya kerap kali juga aku tak terasa lapar langsung, bila tiba2 dia menendang2, barulah perut tu terasa berkeroncong. Dan terasa nak makan masa tu jugak. Tak leh tunggu dah.
Kejadian dalam kelas tadi sebenarnya adalah kali pertama yang tendangan baby boleh dirasai sampai ke luar/kulit. Sebelum ni aku sorang je yang dapat rasa bila dia tendang. Abang sampai jadi cemburu sebab aku selalu cerita baby tendang sana sini, pada masa itu dan ini, tapi dia tak dapat nak rasa.
Bila abang balik hujung minggu tu, masa dok dalam kereta, baby menendang2 lagi. Mungkin sempit agaknya kat dalam tu bila aku duduk. Cepat2 ambil tangan abang dan letak di perut. Dia dapat rasa! Senyum. Bahagia.
Baby ni nampak macam malu2 sikit mula2. Kalau tangan lain yang pegang perut ibu, baby terus diam walau sebelum tu dok tendang bagai nak rak. Ibu wonder camne baby leh tau itu bukan tangan ibu. Tapi bila dah biasa ngan tangan lain tu, dia tak kisah dah. Tendang jugak. Ngan ayah dah biasa. Ngan acik Yani, acik Noor dan acik Siti baru nak berkenalan. Sikit lagi OK lah tu, kan baby?
Ada suatu hari tu, dah hampir pukul 1 ptg, aku masih mengajar dalam kelas. Tiba2 aku terasa 'visualiser' yang terletak betul2 kat sisi kanan perut aku bergerak sedikit. Dia tendang. Tersenyum sorang2 aku dibuatnya. Harap takdelah mana2 student yang perasan. Aku biarkan dulu, nak habiskan juga apa yang dah plan nak ajar. Tiba2 dia bagi lagi sedas. OK OK...lapar sangat lah tu. Aku pon tamatkan kelas, cari makanan.
Kenapa aku kata dia yang lapar, bukan aku? Sebabnya kerap kali juga aku tak terasa lapar langsung, bila tiba2 dia menendang2, barulah perut tu terasa berkeroncong. Dan terasa nak makan masa tu jugak. Tak leh tunggu dah.
Kejadian dalam kelas tadi sebenarnya adalah kali pertama yang tendangan baby boleh dirasai sampai ke luar/kulit. Sebelum ni aku sorang je yang dapat rasa bila dia tendang. Abang sampai jadi cemburu sebab aku selalu cerita baby tendang sana sini, pada masa itu dan ini, tapi dia tak dapat nak rasa.
Bila abang balik hujung minggu tu, masa dok dalam kereta, baby menendang2 lagi. Mungkin sempit agaknya kat dalam tu bila aku duduk. Cepat2 ambil tangan abang dan letak di perut. Dia dapat rasa! Senyum. Bahagia.
Baby ni nampak macam malu2 sikit mula2. Kalau tangan lain yang pegang perut ibu, baby terus diam walau sebelum tu dok tendang bagai nak rak. Ibu wonder camne baby leh tau itu bukan tangan ibu. Tapi bila dah biasa ngan tangan lain tu, dia tak kisah dah. Tendang jugak. Ngan ayah dah biasa. Ngan acik Yani, acik Noor dan acik Siti baru nak berkenalan. Sikit lagi OK lah tu, kan baby?
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Demi masa
Tup tup aku dah berada di bulan ke-5 kehamilan. Cepat betul masa berlalu. Dah melebihi separuh tempoh kehamilan. Perut makin besar. Beberapa helai baju dalam almari dah diketepikan daripada senarai ulangan untuk ke pejabat. Yang masih boleh dipakai pon semuanya dah tak boleh zip habis. Separuh je atau pun kurang. Masa pergi ke Norway hari tu, abang ada belikan aku sehelai seluar 'maternity' bila aku ngadu yang seluar2 aku kat sana semuanya tak boleh zip habis. Butang apatah lagi. Nasib le ada bawak tali pinggang. Terima kasih abang. Suka sangat!
Pastu bila balik sini, aku dok ulang suar tu jelah, pasal itu je yang ada. Sibuk sangat, tak sempat nak gi shopping barang2 cenggitu. Kelmarin, lepas abang hantar aku ke pejabat, abang pergi Giant. Dia belikan baju dan kain 'maternity' untuk aku. Time kasih lagi...sayang abang! Cuba sekali, rasa badan ni macam besar sangat, macam orang ngandung lah. Tapi memang aku ngandung pun. Hehe.
Tadi pagi, abang kata dia rindu kat baby. 2 hujung minggu yang terkini, abang stay kat Terengganu lama sikit, jadi dia dah selalu main2 dan cakap2 dengan anak dia. Bila balik ke sana, mulalah teringat2. Jadi, tadi aku pasang loud speaker, suruh die cakap ngan anak dia. Diam je baby, mendengar agaknya.
Kelmarin, masa abang masih kat sini, sepanjang pagi perut aku rasa sakit2 sikit dan tak terasa tendangan baby langsung. Dalam hati dah risau. Kalau sampai ke petang tak rasa juga, aku cadang nak gi check kat klinik. Alhamdulillah lepas hantar abang naik flight kul 4, baby mula tendang semula. Balik dari opis, lepas solat maghrib, makin kuat dan kerap pula. Tertanya2 kenapa. Aku telefon abang, mengadu. Tiba2 baby diam. Abang kata baby cari ayah dia agaknya. Mmm...mungkin jugak. Pasal die tak dengar suara ayah die dah. Even suara ibu pon tak banyak, pasal ibu nak cakap ngan sape sorang2 kat rumah tu. Dah pandai rupanya anak ibu dan ayah ni. (",)
Pagi ni aku join kawan2 pegi jogging kat tasik tepi stadium Terengganu yang runtuh tu. Tapi aku jalan laju2 jelah. Dah berapa bulan tak buat, terbakar sikit lemak2 di bawah peha dan atas perut ni rasanya. Ada orang pesan jangan aktif2 sangat, mungkin boleh datangkan bahaya. Tapi ada juga orang pesan suruh jalan banyak2 di hujung kehamilan ni untuk mudahkan proses bersalin. Yang mana nak ikut pon tatau lah.
Hujung minggu ni, abang balik lagi insyaAllah. Ingat nak gi scan baby lagi, tapi macam sebulan sekali lah pulak. Takpe ke? Ada kesan sampingan ke? Aku rasa nak tengok dia OK tak, pasal yang bulan lepas dia tak gerak sangat macam bulan yang sebelumnya. Doktor kata macam lambai2 tangan je. Agaknya dia pon penat sama travel Oslo-Amsterdam-Nilai-Melaka-Nilai-Gambang-Kuala Terengganu ngan ibu ayah. Tapi sebab tak nak kecewakan ibu yang excited sangat nak tengok, dia lambai tangan juga. Sweet sangat...ibu sayang baby!
Pastu bila balik sini, aku dok ulang suar tu jelah, pasal itu je yang ada. Sibuk sangat, tak sempat nak gi shopping barang2 cenggitu. Kelmarin, lepas abang hantar aku ke pejabat, abang pergi Giant. Dia belikan baju dan kain 'maternity' untuk aku. Time kasih lagi...sayang abang! Cuba sekali, rasa badan ni macam besar sangat, macam orang ngandung lah. Tapi memang aku ngandung pun. Hehe.
Tadi pagi, abang kata dia rindu kat baby. 2 hujung minggu yang terkini, abang stay kat Terengganu lama sikit, jadi dia dah selalu main2 dan cakap2 dengan anak dia. Bila balik ke sana, mulalah teringat2. Jadi, tadi aku pasang loud speaker, suruh die cakap ngan anak dia. Diam je baby, mendengar agaknya.
Kelmarin, masa abang masih kat sini, sepanjang pagi perut aku rasa sakit2 sikit dan tak terasa tendangan baby langsung. Dalam hati dah risau. Kalau sampai ke petang tak rasa juga, aku cadang nak gi check kat klinik. Alhamdulillah lepas hantar abang naik flight kul 4, baby mula tendang semula. Balik dari opis, lepas solat maghrib, makin kuat dan kerap pula. Tertanya2 kenapa. Aku telefon abang, mengadu. Tiba2 baby diam. Abang kata baby cari ayah dia agaknya. Mmm...mungkin jugak. Pasal die tak dengar suara ayah die dah. Even suara ibu pon tak banyak, pasal ibu nak cakap ngan sape sorang2 kat rumah tu. Dah pandai rupanya anak ibu dan ayah ni. (",)
Pagi ni aku join kawan2 pegi jogging kat tasik tepi stadium Terengganu yang runtuh tu. Tapi aku jalan laju2 jelah. Dah berapa bulan tak buat, terbakar sikit lemak2 di bawah peha dan atas perut ni rasanya. Ada orang pesan jangan aktif2 sangat, mungkin boleh datangkan bahaya. Tapi ada juga orang pesan suruh jalan banyak2 di hujung kehamilan ni untuk mudahkan proses bersalin. Yang mana nak ikut pon tatau lah.
Hujung minggu ni, abang balik lagi insyaAllah. Ingat nak gi scan baby lagi, tapi macam sebulan sekali lah pulak. Takpe ke? Ada kesan sampingan ke? Aku rasa nak tengok dia OK tak, pasal yang bulan lepas dia tak gerak sangat macam bulan yang sebelumnya. Doktor kata macam lambai2 tangan je. Agaknya dia pon penat sama travel Oslo-Amsterdam-Nilai-Melaka-Nilai-Gambang-Kuala Terengganu ngan ibu ayah. Tapi sebab tak nak kecewakan ibu yang excited sangat nak tengok, dia lambai tangan juga. Sweet sangat...ibu sayang baby!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Rasa apa tu?
Pagi hari ni, masa bercakap dengan abang, tiba2 terasa satu denyut kat perut sebelah kanan. Tak lama kemudian, terasa lagi sekali, di tempat yang sama. Pelik.
Di pejabat, sedang aku tekun buat kerja, tiba2 sekali lagi terasa denyut tu. Di sebelah kanan perut juga. Tulis status di FB, kawan2 kata mungkin baby dah mula kicking.
Tengahari tak terasa apa2 dah. Tapi perut mengeras. Tak pelik, sebab selalu jadi dalam 2 minggu ni. Mungkin dia main2, panjat2 perut lepas dapat makan chicken chop. Hehe. (Makan di restoran yang dibuka oleh pelajar Sains Makanan untuk keperluan kursus yang diorang ambil semester ni.)
Malam ni, sekali lagi, sedang aku kusyuk membaca buku, tiba2 terasa lagi denyut tu. kali ni di bahagian bawah perut. Bukan sekali, berkali2, berturut2. Tiba2 ada satu lagi rasa yang pelik, rasa sesuatu bergerak, seakan berputar, juga di kawasan yang sama.
Dia ke yang bergerak? Atau khayalan aku sahaja? Abang, kalau lah abang boleh rasa... seronoknya! (",)
Di pejabat, sedang aku tekun buat kerja, tiba2 sekali lagi terasa denyut tu. Di sebelah kanan perut juga. Tulis status di FB, kawan2 kata mungkin baby dah mula kicking.
Tengahari tak terasa apa2 dah. Tapi perut mengeras. Tak pelik, sebab selalu jadi dalam 2 minggu ni. Mungkin dia main2, panjat2 perut lepas dapat makan chicken chop. Hehe. (Makan di restoran yang dibuka oleh pelajar Sains Makanan untuk keperluan kursus yang diorang ambil semester ni.)
Malam ni, sekali lagi, sedang aku kusyuk membaca buku, tiba2 terasa lagi denyut tu. kali ni di bahagian bawah perut. Bukan sekali, berkali2, berturut2. Tiba2 ada satu lagi rasa yang pelik, rasa sesuatu bergerak, seakan berputar, juga di kawasan yang sama.
Dia ke yang bergerak? Atau khayalan aku sahaja? Abang, kalau lah abang boleh rasa... seronoknya! (",)
Monday, January 11, 2010
Happy 1/2 Anniversary
Pagi ni dapat emel daripada Abang:
SAYANG,HARI INI GENAP 6 BULAN KITA MNJADI SUAMI ISTERI,GENAP 6 BULAN KITA BINA KELUARGA KITA...ABANG BAHAGIA SELAMA 6 BULAN NI DAN ABANG BERHARAP DAN BERDOA SEMOGA KITA LEBIH BAHAGIA DAN BERKEKALAN UNTUK MASA MENDATANG..TERIMA KASIH KERANA SANGGUP BERKONGSI HIDUP DENGAN ABANG...SAYANG ISTERIKU HASSILAH.
Terharunya rasa. I love you too Abang! (",)
SAYANG,HARI INI GENAP 6 BULAN KITA MNJADI SUAMI ISTERI,GENAP 6 BULAN KITA BINA KELUARGA KITA...ABANG BAHAGIA SELAMA 6 BULAN NI DAN ABANG BERHARAP DAN BERDOA SEMOGA KITA LEBIH BAHAGIA DAN BERKEKALAN UNTUK MASA MENDATANG..TERIMA KASIH KERANA SANGGUP BERKONGSI HIDUP DENGAN ABANG...SAYANG ISTERIKU HASSILAH.
Terharunya rasa. I love you too Abang! (",)
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