It's been about 3 weeks from the last attack. And now Iris is having asthma again. Previously it started off with high fever, followed by asthma but this time it's the other way round. I could only think of 2 possible things that triggered her asthma; either the rain at Caltex (we went to buy some petrol, Sister's car ran out of it & as usual Iris would want to get something from the shop) or the Wong Lo Ka drink that Sister made for herself which Iris took a sip or two (or was it more?)
Sister was having tough time with her multiple ulcers which she thought could be due from extreme body heat so she made some Wong Lo Ka drink to expel the heat. We thought it wouldn't do any harm if Iris took a sip or two but I guess we were proven wrong coz instantly that same nite, she started wheezing. Poor baby..
I was positive, speculating that her asthma would only last for the day, so after giving her medication & puffed her with Ventolin & Seretide, I left for work at about 9am. But when I came home, I realized she still had some temperature & when she started vomitting a couple of times & getting extremely cranky, I know this could take awhile. Probably I have to take day off from office tomorrow as usual to monitor her progress. And I pray that my baby will heal in no time, insya Allah.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Record Breaking Traffic Performance
Today's traffic performance is record-breaking. I left house at 7.45am (35 minutes later than usual) but still managed to arrive at the office same time (8.15am). The journey took me exactly 30 mins. Phew!
Not only the road was smooth, all the traffic lites were green all the way. I couldn't even manage to grab my bread or sip a drink until I safely parked at the office. What an experience! Life will definitely be much much much better if this happens everyday :)
Had quite heavy breakfast with my close friends. Chit chatted about same topic; restructuring, new boss, future prediction. And now back to my desk & has to start on my work. Else, wouldn't be able to have looooong break for lunch!
Not only the road was smooth, all the traffic lites were green all the way. I couldn't even manage to grab my bread or sip a drink until I safely parked at the office. What an experience! Life will definitely be much much much better if this happens everyday :)
Had quite heavy breakfast with my close friends. Chit chatted about same topic; restructuring, new boss, future prediction. And now back to my desk & has to start on my work. Else, wouldn't be able to have looooong break for lunch!
CNY Trip Back to KL
Just got back from Kuantan. Took us 5 hrs to reach KL (inclusive 1 hr stop by @ Temerloh R&R). Traffic was pretty much smooth, except after Bentong toll due to selfish drivers overtaking using emergency lanes. Luckily there were police on duty who helped clear the traffic after about 1 hr driving @ 20kmph.
I could say Iris slept almost all the way. She must have been tired after a long day playing with her cousins. She was overjoyed to have her cousins around. They watched DVDs, played masak2, learnt Iqra', splished splashed in the pool & lots more. I wish I could bring her back to see her cousins more often.
Upon arriving home, she woke up as I was carrying her into the bedroom. Started asking for TV & wailing when I didn't give in. But after awhile i managed to calm her down. I told her the TV is broken (tipu sunat hehe). But since she has gotten cranky I had to stay with her in the bedroom & let Hubby do all the unpacking stuffs.
To Hubbby, sorry for not being able to help & to my little angel, sleep tight. Tomorrow u've got school!
I could say Iris slept almost all the way. She must have been tired after a long day playing with her cousins. She was overjoyed to have her cousins around. They watched DVDs, played masak2, learnt Iqra', splished splashed in the pool & lots more. I wish I could bring her back to see her cousins more often.
Upon arriving home, she woke up as I was carrying her into the bedroom. Started asking for TV & wailing when I didn't give in. But after awhile i managed to calm her down. I told her the TV is broken (tipu sunat hehe). But since she has gotten cranky I had to stay with her in the bedroom & let Hubby do all the unpacking stuffs.
To Hubbby, sorry for not being able to help & to my little angel, sleep tight. Tomorrow u've got school!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Iris' Sense of Independence
Iris is fiercely independent now. She dictates almost everything; from what she wants to eat to what she wants to wear to what she wants to watch. Her sense of independence really makes me proud, but it can also be annoying sometimes for instance when she insisted on wearing baju kurung when she should be wearing pyjamas.
She can put on her top & pants herself, she can take her own bath, she can even pour water from one container to another without spills. And most endearing is that she can take orders very obediently.
There are a lot of skills that she managed to acquire at this age. She can build blocks, she can match pictures, she can understand a simple story from the TV, she can draw (don't be surprised with her high imaginative drawing) & among the complicated skills that she already has is to put on make-up (lipstick & blusher) very nicely.
And though she hasn't managed to flip channels on her own, she knows that her favourite channel is six-one-three. So be ready to switch to PHDC when she comes to you with the remote!
She can put on her top & pants herself, she can take her own bath, she can even pour water from one container to another without spills. And most endearing is that she can take orders very obediently.
There are a lot of skills that she managed to acquire at this age. She can build blocks, she can match pictures, she can understand a simple story from the TV, she can draw (don't be surprised with her high imaginative drawing) & among the complicated skills that she already has is to put on make-up (lipstick & blusher) very nicely.
And though she hasn't managed to flip channels on her own, she knows that her favourite channel is six-one-three. So be ready to switch to PHDC when she comes to you with the remote!
The New Baby
Lately been experiencing heartburn, which is very uncomfortable. Most probably due to the growing baby. Talking about the growing baby, I bought him few pairs of clothes today from the usual Tiaranita sales booths at office lobby. I usually hunt for best bargains which is not available elsewhere & today managed to grab Kiko & Pigeon baby clothing at just RM7 per pair. So now baby has 7 pairs of clothes & 3 hooded towels, previously bought also from Tiaranita booths. Maybe next week I can start sorting out Iris clothes which can be handed down to baby. And start running thru the baby list & see what needs to be replenished.
Yesterday I had a long conversation with Mother. Mother told me that as at now she hasn't managed to find a confinement lady for me. Worst comes to worst, maybe I need to go back to Kota Bharu for massage & bertungku few weeks after delivery. But Mother is coming over to accompany me until I get strong enough.
Mother advised me not to carry heavy things at 7 months, including carrying Iris. But the thing is I have to carry her at least once daily, from our bedroom upstairs into the car every morning. Obviously Iris is still sleeping when I send her off to nursery coz she usually sleeps very late the nite before. Mother related her experience to me whereby her water broke when she was 7 months pregnant with Brother coz she had been carrying Sister who was about Iris age at that time. Resulting her to deliver Brother premature at 7 months. So she feared same thing might happen. Maybe I need to talk to Hubby about this. And let him decide.
Yesterday I had a long conversation with Mother. Mother told me that as at now she hasn't managed to find a confinement lady for me. Worst comes to worst, maybe I need to go back to Kota Bharu for massage & bertungku few weeks after delivery. But Mother is coming over to accompany me until I get strong enough.
Mother advised me not to carry heavy things at 7 months, including carrying Iris. But the thing is I have to carry her at least once daily, from our bedroom upstairs into the car every morning. Obviously Iris is still sleeping when I send her off to nursery coz she usually sleeps very late the nite before. Mother related her experience to me whereby her water broke when she was 7 months pregnant with Brother coz she had been carrying Sister who was about Iris age at that time. Resulting her to deliver Brother premature at 7 months. So she feared same thing might happen. Maybe I need to talk to Hubby about this. And let him decide.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Extreme Exhaustion
Tonite i feel extremely exhausted.. Way more exhausted than usual.. To the extent that i feel breathless & nauseous. Maybe it's been a looooong day.
Started earlier than usual coz i'm tired of battling thru the jam but ending up not getting a free parking.. So today i was gonna make sure that i was among the first to arrive. Though i left home early, i still had to battle thru endless crazy kl traffic & ended up arriving almost 1 1/2 hour later.
Had a hectic morning; attended an exhaustive meeting on realignment & another 2 discussions during the afternoon. Settled all pending works, responded to all emails & jotted important notes before i could call it a day.
Went thru another traffic battle for an hour before i finally arrived at Iris' daycare. Watched PHDC with Iris then later bathed her. Cooked her porridge & some simple meal for Hubby & Brother. And now still forcing my eyelid to open until i don't know when since Iris is still actively jumping & hopping around. Will it be 2.30 am like last nite before i can finally lie on my oh so so comfy bed?
Started earlier than usual coz i'm tired of battling thru the jam but ending up not getting a free parking.. So today i was gonna make sure that i was among the first to arrive. Though i left home early, i still had to battle thru endless crazy kl traffic & ended up arriving almost 1 1/2 hour later.
Had a hectic morning; attended an exhaustive meeting on realignment & another 2 discussions during the afternoon. Settled all pending works, responded to all emails & jotted important notes before i could call it a day.
Went thru another traffic battle for an hour before i finally arrived at Iris' daycare. Watched PHDC with Iris then later bathed her. Cooked her porridge & some simple meal for Hubby & Brother. And now still forcing my eyelid to open until i don't know when since Iris is still actively jumping & hopping around. Will it be 2.30 am like last nite before i can finally lie on my oh so so comfy bed?
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
2009 Resolutions
I'm two weeks delayed.. but I would still like to share my new year resolutions among which are:
1) More savings - By coming early to office so I could secure a free parking. By taking a different route back so I could avoid paying toll. By going home on time so I could save on daycare overtime fees.
2) Less headache - Traffic jam always give me headaches. Same with having to pay for parking at work. So obviously above methods applies. By coming early & going back on time, i hope i could secure a free parking most of the days (if not everyday) & avoid some (if not all) of the worst traffic jams.
3) More quality time with Hubby & Iris - Also above methods applies. If i come early, i might manage to finish work early, go back on time & spend more time with Hubby & Iris.
4) More phone calls to Abah & Mummy - By finding time to call them at least once weekly. Sometimes I get too bogged down with office work & household chores that I didn't realise time flies by so fast.
There. Not so much. But will i be able to achieve them all? I really hope so!
1) More savings - By coming early to office so I could secure a free parking. By taking a different route back so I could avoid paying toll. By going home on time so I could save on daycare overtime fees.
2) Less headache - Traffic jam always give me headaches. Same with having to pay for parking at work. So obviously above methods applies. By coming early & going back on time, i hope i could secure a free parking most of the days (if not everyday) & avoid some (if not all) of the worst traffic jams.
3) More quality time with Hubby & Iris - Also above methods applies. If i come early, i might manage to finish work early, go back on time & spend more time with Hubby & Iris.
4) More phone calls to Abah & Mummy - By finding time to call them at least once weekly. Sometimes I get too bogged down with office work & household chores that I didn't realise time flies by so fast.
There. Not so much. But will i be able to achieve them all? I really hope so!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Memori Zulaikha
Yesterday, a friend forwarded me the link http://memorizulaikha.blogspot.com. I felt deeply for Arwah Baby Zulaikha who became the victim to her own babysitter. I couldn't imagine if the same thing were to happen to me. Nauzubillah.. My support & respect goes to the mother who is still standing strong, fighting for justice after what has happened.
I remembered 3 years back when we were bogged down with the problem of finding a good babysitter. I ended up sending Iris to two babysitters & two nurseries before finally settling on the current one. Initially the first babysitter was all excited about nursing Iris but less than a month later, she started showing all negative symptoms. She would say that Iris wouldn't take her milk, Iris wouldn't sleep, so on and so forth. She cautioned me not to come back late coz she wanted to go to Pasar Ramadhan, even way before Ramadhan started. She was also worried that she would not be able to take days off to balik kampung. On top of that, she asked me to buy "buai" so that Iris would sleep longer & she can do her household chores.
Her request was against our decision which was to train Iris to sleep by herself on the mattress, not on "buai". But after much consideration, we went ahead & bought the "buai" coz we wanted to lift off some of her burden.
But before we could even pass the "buai" to her, she sent me an SMS saying that she thought it's better if I could find a nursery for Iris.
That was the last straw. We never saw her again after that.
I remembered 3 years back when we were bogged down with the problem of finding a good babysitter. I ended up sending Iris to two babysitters & two nurseries before finally settling on the current one. Initially the first babysitter was all excited about nursing Iris but less than a month later, she started showing all negative symptoms. She would say that Iris wouldn't take her milk, Iris wouldn't sleep, so on and so forth. She cautioned me not to come back late coz she wanted to go to Pasar Ramadhan, even way before Ramadhan started. She was also worried that she would not be able to take days off to balik kampung. On top of that, she asked me to buy "buai" so that Iris would sleep longer & she can do her household chores.
Her request was against our decision which was to train Iris to sleep by herself on the mattress, not on "buai". But after much consideration, we went ahead & bought the "buai" coz we wanted to lift off some of her burden.
But before we could even pass the "buai" to her, she sent me an SMS saying that she thought it's better if I could find a nursery for Iris.
That was the last straw. We never saw her again after that.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Queenspark Here We Come!
Since Air Asia introduced baggage fee & we started expecting additional family member, me & Hubby have decided that we should change our travelling case to a bigger one to cater for 4 of us. Last Friday, Sister came back telling me that we could get very cheap travelling case from Queenspark coz they were having End of Season Clearance.
So yesterday, we decided to head to Queenspark, 5 of us: Me, Hubby, Iris, Sister & Brother. I was in backseat for the first time since 1 January 2009 so obviously I had to buckle up. With the bulging tummy & cuddling little Iris, the seat belt felt very uncomfy. But I love my RM200 more.
There were not as many items as when I went there the first time. But what I needed was fulfilled. Here's what I bought from Queenspark.
Very Large Crocodile Travelling Case - RM70
4 pairs of Disney Baby Wear for Iris - RM50
2 Esprit A-Dress/T-Shirt for Me - RM80
1 pair of Baju Kurung for Me - RM25
Total Spent - RM225
RM225 really well spent. I went home with a smile plastered on my face.
So yesterday, we decided to head to Queenspark, 5 of us: Me, Hubby, Iris, Sister & Brother. I was in backseat for the first time since 1 January 2009 so obviously I had to buckle up. With the bulging tummy & cuddling little Iris, the seat belt felt very uncomfy. But I love my RM200 more.
There were not as many items as when I went there the first time. But what I needed was fulfilled. Here's what I bought from Queenspark.
Very Large Crocodile Travelling Case - RM70
4 pairs of Disney Baby Wear for Iris - RM50
2 Esprit A-Dress/T-Shirt for Me - RM80
1 pair of Baju Kurung for Me - RM25
Total Spent - RM225
RM225 really well spent. I went home with a smile plastered on my face.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Stuffy Sunday
Woke up with a blocked nose this morning. I seriously thought i had gotten better already after we went to the clinic yesterday. *sigh*
Yesterday both me & hubby were feeling under the weather. Hubby with his flu & swollen tonsil while me with sore throat & cough. Little Iris obviously had recovered from her fever & asthma.. Alhamdulillah.
We went to the clinic after a hearty breakfast. On our way back, we bought some KFC for lunch. Hubby went straight for afternoon nap after taking lunch & his medication & i was entertaining Iris when Nuar, Munira & Wise came.
It has been quite sometimes since they last came. Iris & Wise seriously enjoyed each other's company playing Play-Doh while we chit-chat over tea, pasta, apam balik & cekmek (banyaknye makanan!)
Later Munira took the kids to the playground. I was about to join them when they came back. Munira bathed the kids & they went home shortly after coz it was about Maghrib already by then. To my surprise Hubby still didn't wake up. Obviously he was knocked out for 5 long hours due to the flu pill effect. Went to wake him up. On the other hand, Iris fell asleep right on the carpet. She must have felt so tired after one full day playing.
I felt relieved coz i thought she would sleep till morning. But not for long. Shortly an hour afterwards, she woke up crying & feeling extremely cranky. And she didn't sleep until very much later, about 2 in the morning. What a looooong Saturday!
Yesterday both me & hubby were feeling under the weather. Hubby with his flu & swollen tonsil while me with sore throat & cough. Little Iris obviously had recovered from her fever & asthma.. Alhamdulillah.
We went to the clinic after a hearty breakfast. On our way back, we bought some KFC for lunch. Hubby went straight for afternoon nap after taking lunch & his medication & i was entertaining Iris when Nuar, Munira & Wise came.
It has been quite sometimes since they last came. Iris & Wise seriously enjoyed each other's company playing Play-Doh while we chit-chat over tea, pasta, apam balik & cekmek (banyaknye makanan!)
Later Munira took the kids to the playground. I was about to join them when they came back. Munira bathed the kids & they went home shortly after coz it was about Maghrib already by then. To my surprise Hubby still didn't wake up. Obviously he was knocked out for 5 long hours due to the flu pill effect. Went to wake him up. On the other hand, Iris fell asleep right on the carpet. She must have felt so tired after one full day playing.
I felt relieved coz i thought she would sleep till morning. But not for long. Shortly an hour afterwards, she woke up crying & feeling extremely cranky. And she didn't sleep until very much later, about 2 in the morning. What a looooong Saturday!
Friday, January 9, 2009
De-motivated
Today i had 3 back-to-back meetings. Looks like there are few major projects to be completed before i go for maternity leave in April. *sigh*
Lately i felt no motivation to come to work. Was it lately? Maybe it has been quite sometimes already. But since new year started, traffic increased like double from last month, making me even super duper tired, stuck in a neverending jam. And on top of that, not being able to secure a free parking space made me even more demotivated i guess.
So what can cure me from this? A holiday getaway maybe? But with my condition, holiday is quite impossible in near future. Then what else? I really have no idea right now. I'll think about it later coz i'm too drained out to give it a thought now.
Lately i felt no motivation to come to work. Was it lately? Maybe it has been quite sometimes already. But since new year started, traffic increased like double from last month, making me even super duper tired, stuck in a neverending jam. And on top of that, not being able to secure a free parking space made me even more demotivated i guess.
So what can cure me from this? A holiday getaway maybe? But with my condition, holiday is quite impossible in near future. Then what else? I really have no idea right now. I'll think about it later coz i'm too drained out to give it a thought now.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
It's Not Going To Happen.. Yeay!
Last Wednesday, Sister told me the shocking news - that she was finally transferred to Kelantan. I felt happy on behalf of my parents coz they have been waiting for so long for Sister to come back & stay with them. Mother has had stroke for more than 7 years already & Father recently had lung problems.
But for selfish reason, I didn't want her to leave. Sister came to stay with me in December 2005, when I was pregnant with Iris. She finally got transferred from Sabah after teaching there for 6 years. She has been with me for 3 years now, and I have enjoyed & used to her being around.
Sister has been a great companion to me & an excellent mentor to Iris.. We shared & did a lot of things together. I enjoy her love for cooking (coz obviously I don't cook a lot!) and her taste in fashion. Both of us also love travelling, and together we travelled the world (chewah, padahal paling jauh pun Bandung jer). Among the places we visited were Bukit Tinggi, Cameron Highlands, Langkawi Island, Singapore & Bandung. And there are hundreds other places that we wish we could go, but due to limitation of time & obviously money, that will have to wait!
One of the most memorable moments was when Sister came to see me in the hospital after I delivered Iris. She brought me fresh hot cocoa which was the best I've ever tasted (probably I was extremely hungry at that time) and I cried like a baby when she hugged me (I was in labour room with excruciatingly painful contraction for 16 long hours).
Okay, enough about old memories. Let's snap back to reality. I don't know how I will cope if Sister is not around. But now I know I don't have to think about that anymore. Coz Sister is definitely not going to leave. She discovered that she got posted to a remote school in Gua Musang. And that definitely defeated the purpose of her moving back to Kelantan, which was to stay with Mother & Father in Kota Bharu.
Welcome back Sister! Yeay!
But for selfish reason, I didn't want her to leave. Sister came to stay with me in December 2005, when I was pregnant with Iris. She finally got transferred from Sabah after teaching there for 6 years. She has been with me for 3 years now, and I have enjoyed & used to her being around.
Sister has been a great companion to me & an excellent mentor to Iris.. We shared & did a lot of things together. I enjoy her love for cooking (coz obviously I don't cook a lot!) and her taste in fashion. Both of us also love travelling, and together we travelled the world (chewah, padahal paling jauh pun Bandung jer). Among the places we visited were Bukit Tinggi, Cameron Highlands, Langkawi Island, Singapore & Bandung. And there are hundreds other places that we wish we could go, but due to limitation of time & obviously money, that will have to wait!
One of the most memorable moments was when Sister came to see me in the hospital after I delivered Iris. She brought me fresh hot cocoa which was the best I've ever tasted (probably I was extremely hungry at that time) and I cried like a baby when she hugged me (I was in labour room with excruciatingly painful contraction for 16 long hours).
Okay, enough about old memories. Let's snap back to reality. I don't know how I will cope if Sister is not around. But now I know I don't have to think about that anymore. Coz Sister is definitely not going to leave. She discovered that she got posted to a remote school in Gua Musang. And that definitely defeated the purpose of her moving back to Kelantan, which was to stay with Mother & Father in Kota Bharu.
Welcome back Sister! Yeay!
Asthma
Came late to office today. In fact to be honest, came half day. Arrived at office around 12pm. Iris has not been well again. Started off last nite with slightly high temperature, chesty, wheezing and very very cranky. I was surprised because the nite before she looked very much better already & her breathing sounded clear.
Then only I remembered her telling me that she had ice-cream at daycare earlier. "Kak Ain kasik ice-cream pink kat Sumayyah.. Sedap!" It must be the ice-cream that triggered again her asthma. Poor poor baby.
As a result, she slept early (to my surprise, around 10pm) but the phlegm kept disturbing her sleep. In fact I had to cuddle her in my arms until my back ached. Hubby had to work late last nite and when he arrived home, both of us were already in the dreamland.
Throughout the nite, Iris kept on waking up. And by the time it's morning, she felt feverish & started coughing badly. Sounded like a lot of phlegm but it just wouldn't come out. Hubby suggested we go to clinic again to get some medications to ease her pain.
True enough, Doctor said there's a lot of phlegm on her right lung and prescribed few medications including Ventolin.
By the time we got back from clinic, Iris looked much better already. I had to rush to office since I've got to prepare for a presentation tomorrow. Else I would have just taken urgent leave. Dropped Iris at her daycare after promising to fufill her request for today which was "Sumayyah nak makan kuey teow.. Kat restoran!"
Then only I remembered her telling me that she had ice-cream at daycare earlier. "Kak Ain kasik ice-cream pink kat Sumayyah.. Sedap!" It must be the ice-cream that triggered again her asthma. Poor poor baby.
As a result, she slept early (to my surprise, around 10pm) but the phlegm kept disturbing her sleep. In fact I had to cuddle her in my arms until my back ached. Hubby had to work late last nite and when he arrived home, both of us were already in the dreamland.
Throughout the nite, Iris kept on waking up. And by the time it's morning, she felt feverish & started coughing badly. Sounded like a lot of phlegm but it just wouldn't come out. Hubby suggested we go to clinic again to get some medications to ease her pain.
True enough, Doctor said there's a lot of phlegm on her right lung and prescribed few medications including Ventolin.
By the time we got back from clinic, Iris looked much better already. I had to rush to office since I've got to prepare for a presentation tomorrow. Else I would have just taken urgent leave. Dropped Iris at her daycare after promising to fufill her request for today which was "Sumayyah nak makan kuey teow.. Kat restoran!"
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Hari Asyura - 10 Muharram 1430H
Today is Hari Asyura. My mum has reminded me several times earlier on.
Let me share with u "14 Perkara Sunat Dilakukan Pada Hari Asyura":
1. Melapangkan masa / belanja anak, suami & isteri
2. Memuliakan fakir miskin
3. Menahan marah
4. Menunjukkan orang sesat
5. Menyapu / mengusap kepala anak yatim
6. Bersedekah
7. Memelihara kehormatan diri
8. Mandi Sunat
9. Bercelak
10. Membaca Qulhuwallah hingga akhir 1000 kali
11. Sembahyang sunat 4 rakaat
12. Membaca "Hasbiyallahu wani'mal wakil wani'mal maula wani'man nasiiru"
13. Menjamu orang berbuka puasa
14. Puasa
I haven't done any of the 14 things mentioned above. Shame on me. But I still have time until end of today right?
Let me share with u "14 Perkara Sunat Dilakukan Pada Hari Asyura":
1. Melapangkan masa / belanja anak, suami & isteri
2. Memuliakan fakir miskin
3. Menahan marah
4. Menunjukkan orang sesat
5. Menyapu / mengusap kepala anak yatim
6. Bersedekah
7. Memelihara kehormatan diri
8. Mandi Sunat
9. Bercelak
10. Membaca Qulhuwallah hingga akhir 1000 kali
11. Sembahyang sunat 4 rakaat
12. Membaca "Hasbiyallahu wani'mal wakil wani'mal maula wani'man nasiiru"
13. Menjamu orang berbuka puasa
14. Puasa
I haven't done any of the 14 things mentioned above. Shame on me. But I still have time until end of today right?
Marketing Gimmick
As I was going home from work yesterday, a friend of mine called. He wanted to know whether I'm interested to utilize a hotel accommodation voucher he won from a Carrefour Contest. But the funny thing is I need to pick up the voucher first from POGH. Upon discovering that the voucher is from POGH, I sensed something fishy. I asked why wouldn't he himself utilize the voucher & my friend said it's intended for married couple only.
POGH voucher & married couple. That rings a bell in my head. Very loud & clear. I've fallen prey into this scam once. They promised an accommodation voucher but I needed to go & pick it up from POGH. They told me there's gonna be an hour briefing session before I could collect the voucher. But we ended up with them for almost 3 long hours. And not just that. The sales person is very very rude. She kind of forced us to take POGH membership club which we of course were not interested in. And she took us for a tour around POGH to see their gym, treatment centre, swimming pool & recreational area.. in the middle of the night! To make things worse, I was having bad period cramps that nite & Iris also had become cranky & bored stiff. But the sales person just kept on babbling & babbling non-stop. Until in the end we asked to see the manager in charge & ended the session there.
To make things even worse, we didn't even get POGH accommodation voucher. What we got is Kajang Country Heights accommodation voucher. We really felt cheated & extremely annoyed with the sales person's attitude. And all the promises made during the phone call conversation that lured us to go there.
I relate the incident to my friend just so he doesn't fall victim like me. And I lost respect for POGH since that day onwards.
POGH voucher & married couple. That rings a bell in my head. Very loud & clear. I've fallen prey into this scam once. They promised an accommodation voucher but I needed to go & pick it up from POGH. They told me there's gonna be an hour briefing session before I could collect the voucher. But we ended up with them for almost 3 long hours. And not just that. The sales person is very very rude. She kind of forced us to take POGH membership club which we of course were not interested in. And she took us for a tour around POGH to see their gym, treatment centre, swimming pool & recreational area.. in the middle of the night! To make things worse, I was having bad period cramps that nite & Iris also had become cranky & bored stiff. But the sales person just kept on babbling & babbling non-stop. Until in the end we asked to see the manager in charge & ended the session there.
To make things even worse, we didn't even get POGH accommodation voucher. What we got is Kajang Country Heights accommodation voucher. We really felt cheated & extremely annoyed with the sales person's attitude. And all the promises made during the phone call conversation that lured us to go there.
I relate the incident to my friend just so he doesn't fall victim like me. And I lost respect for POGH since that day onwards.
Late Nites with Iris
For past few weeks, Iris has been sleeping very very late being midnite as earliest & 2.30am as latest so far. I guess it started off during our trip back to Kota Bharu sometimes during Christmas holiday last year. Our flight was delayed, and we only managed to reach my parents' home almost midnite.
Initially it was fine with me coz i was on leave most of the time during year end. But now that i have to go back to work & compete for parking space, i need to go to bed early.
Maybe i need to try some tricks like switching off all lights at home, but i'm sure Iris will start yelling like nobody's business. Idea, anyone?
P/S: as i'm writing this down, Iris is still wide awake, watching Barney & Friends. I wonder what time she's going to sleep tonite?
Initially it was fine with me coz i was on leave most of the time during year end. But now that i have to go back to work & compete for parking space, i need to go to bed early.
Maybe i need to try some tricks like switching off all lights at home, but i'm sure Iris will start yelling like nobody's business. Idea, anyone?
P/S: as i'm writing this down, Iris is still wide awake, watching Barney & Friends. I wonder what time she's going to sleep tonite?
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
My Ever Growing Belly
Most people I met in office today started noticing my growing tummy. They commented that it has grown so fast within these past 2 weeks. Well, I couldn't agree more. In fact Dr Idris has also make some remarks about my growing appetite. I have gained 10 kilos in the past 3 months! He asked me to slow down on rice & sweet stuffs but increase portions of protein & vege.
This 2nd pregnancy is way different from the 1st one. It started off with severe morning sickness that lasted up till almost 5 months. During that time, even taking shower was something that I dread. Because I would throw up at the smell of soap or shampoo. On bad days, I would throw up even when only plain water touched my body. Not to mention the strong perfumes that I have to inhale in the office (thanks Ana for changing your perfume from Bvalgari to Daisy, really appreciate it!). On top of that, I also feel dizzy at the sight of certain clothings. Especially those with lots of patterns or embroideries. I would just go for plain ones.
With many extra kilos that I'm bearing now, most of my joints especially pelvic down feel excruciatingly painful. I have trouble walking if I sit or lie down too long. Thanks to Hubby who has been so understanding, being a fantastic masseur in my time of needs at no cost. I love you!
And i also can't help but to love the feeling of the baby moving like a big fish in my tummy.. I can tell u, he is already a very active little guy!
This 2nd pregnancy is way different from the 1st one. It started off with severe morning sickness that lasted up till almost 5 months. During that time, even taking shower was something that I dread. Because I would throw up at the smell of soap or shampoo. On bad days, I would throw up even when only plain water touched my body. Not to mention the strong perfumes that I have to inhale in the office (thanks Ana for changing your perfume from Bvalgari to Daisy, really appreciate it!). On top of that, I also feel dizzy at the sight of certain clothings. Especially those with lots of patterns or embroideries. I would just go for plain ones.
With many extra kilos that I'm bearing now, most of my joints especially pelvic down feel excruciatingly painful. I have trouble walking if I sit or lie down too long. Thanks to Hubby who has been so understanding, being a fantastic masseur in my time of needs at no cost. I love you!
And i also can't help but to love the feeling of the baby moving like a big fish in my tummy.. I can tell u, he is already a very active little guy!
White Milk
Lately Iris been liking cereal + fresh milk for breakfast, even for dinner. All this while she has never liked white milk, with exception for breast milk. When we tried to wean her off half a year ago, she just wouldn't take white milk be it any brands. Finally she settled on Paediasure Chocolate although Dr Azam has advised against anything chocolatey since Iris is an asthma/eczema kid. But we haven't got much choice, have we?
Dr Azam also advised against oranges since it is an antihistamine which will induce phlegms. That one we try to avoid as much as possible, but Iris always has a liking towards anything sour. She can drink lime planter juice with pleasure, mind you. And now, she has begun to like Calciyum Choco Oren. What a dangerous combination. *sigh*
Dr Azam also advised against oranges since it is an antihistamine which will induce phlegms. That one we try to avoid as much as possible, but Iris always has a liking towards anything sour. She can drink lime planter juice with pleasure, mind you. And now, she has begun to like Calciyum Choco Oren. What a dangerous combination. *sigh*
Monday, January 5, 2009
Full Time Housewife - Today
Stayed at home all day today. Iris is getting so much better except this morning when she threw up all her breakfast. I always think that throwing up will make her feel better & more often than not, it always did.
So i managed to finish up all the housekeeping that was half-way done yesterday & Iris happily pitched in and helped out whenever she could. In fact she helped me pick up dry laundry & put them together. Thanks baby, ur such an angel!
As i'm writing this, she's already sound asleep on her Pooh mattress. Sister also has returned from school, and i'm waiting for Brother to arrive from Kota Bharu. He has got a job interview to attend in Bangi day after tomorrow. He has been jobless for more than 7 months already. I really hope he will manage to secure this job, for the benefit of everybody. All the best!
So i managed to finish up all the housekeeping that was half-way done yesterday & Iris happily pitched in and helped out whenever she could. In fact she helped me pick up dry laundry & put them together. Thanks baby, ur such an angel!
As i'm writing this, she's already sound asleep on her Pooh mattress. Sister also has returned from school, and i'm waiting for Brother to arrive from Kota Bharu. He has got a job interview to attend in Bangi day after tomorrow. He has been jobless for more than 7 months already. I really hope he will manage to secure this job, for the benefit of everybody. All the best!
Mr Lopart & His Big Lollipop
Woke up at about 5 something this morning. Iris' temperature had spiked again after the paracetamol effect was over. Changed her diapers & fed her paracetamol before putting her back to bed. She dozed off after telling me that Mr Lopart drew a big red lollipop in last nite's Handy Manny series. (Handy Manny is one of Iris' fave cartoon series in Play House Disney Channel).
Definitely I've got to take urgent leave from work today to monitor Iris' condition. Usually if she doesn't get better after 2 days, we'll bring her to see Dr Azam. Dr Azam is a very skilled paediatrician in Pantai who's very concerned about Iris' well being. He always makes sure that i puff Iris with Ventolin & Seretide every certain hours & continuously with Seretide for at least 3 months. It's just that i always stop puffing her after she gets well. I just can't bear the thoughts of having to put Iris constantly on medication or in other words, make her dependent on medication. But usually after stopping Seretide for few months, Iris will get sick again.
Sometimes i do think that i am a lousy mother.
Definitely I've got to take urgent leave from work today to monitor Iris' condition. Usually if she doesn't get better after 2 days, we'll bring her to see Dr Azam. Dr Azam is a very skilled paediatrician in Pantai who's very concerned about Iris' well being. He always makes sure that i puff Iris with Ventolin & Seretide every certain hours & continuously with Seretide for at least 3 months. It's just that i always stop puffing her after she gets well. I just can't bear the thoughts of having to put Iris constantly on medication or in other words, make her dependent on medication. But usually after stopping Seretide for few months, Iris will get sick again.
Sometimes i do think that i am a lousy mother.
Feeling under the weather
My beloved Iris has not been well again. High fever 39.7 degrees, chesty & a big red swollen tonsil. I have lost count on how many times she has been sick. Poor baby.
Iris was born with slightly lower immunity than other babies (i forgot how much was the reading) so she's susceptible to illness. To date, she has been warded 5 times due to different causes - bronchiolitis, salmonella poisoning, acute cellulitis, pneumonia & acute conjunctivitis. In fact most nurses at Ward C5 Pantai recognize her as a regular. And on & off we would be seeing Dr Azam either due to her asthma or tonsilitis.
Whatever it is, i am still most grateful to God for giving me such a beautiful & intelligent daughter who at the age of 2 1/2 years old can already speak very fluently, knows how to count 1-10, knows A-Z & recently can recite Alif Ba Ta to end.
Mama & Papa will always love u a lot, and we pray that u grow up to be anak yg solehah, insya Allah. Please get well soon baby.
Iris was born with slightly lower immunity than other babies (i forgot how much was the reading) so she's susceptible to illness. To date, she has been warded 5 times due to different causes - bronchiolitis, salmonella poisoning, acute cellulitis, pneumonia & acute conjunctivitis. In fact most nurses at Ward C5 Pantai recognize her as a regular. And on & off we would be seeing Dr Azam either due to her asthma or tonsilitis.
Whatever it is, i am still most grateful to God for giving me such a beautiful & intelligent daughter who at the age of 2 1/2 years old can already speak very fluently, knows how to count 1-10, knows A-Z & recently can recite Alif Ba Ta to end.
Mama & Papa will always love u a lot, and we pray that u grow up to be anak yg solehah, insya Allah. Please get well soon baby.
Forgetful..
About a week ago, I lost a cousin who passed away at the young age of 27. He has not been well for quite some times mostly due to his weak heart. In fact he has been using an artificial valve to keep the blood pumping.
His sudden death came as a shock to all of us. I felt he was too young to die. His artificial valve sort of malfunctioned, pumping too fast causing his blood to shoot up to the brain, creating a blood clot and causing a stroke. And he died the next morning.
His death sent me thinking.. That all this while i have taken a lot of things for granted. I don't need an artificial valve to keep on breathing, and yet i am not being thankful enough to Allah. Forgive me God for being so forgetful. I shouldn't have been.
His sudden death came as a shock to all of us. I felt he was too young to die. His artificial valve sort of malfunctioned, pumping too fast causing his blood to shoot up to the brain, creating a blood clot and causing a stroke. And he died the next morning.
His death sent me thinking.. That all this while i have taken a lot of things for granted. I don't need an artificial valve to keep on breathing, and yet i am not being thankful enough to Allah. Forgive me God for being so forgetful. I shouldn't have been.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Cheapest Lamb Chop In Town
Yup, it only costs us about RM5 a plate for a piece of deliciously juicy lamb shoulder, 5 pieces of crispy onion ring & a big pile of fresh garden salad. Sounds yummy huh? I bet u must be wondering where we managed to get that price.
Let me share the secret with u.. We bought the stuffs from Giant!
3 pcs lamb shoulder - RM7.50
15 pcs onion ring - RM2.30
A box of fresh garden salad - RM4.80
Special culinary chef to cook 'em all - FREE (thanks to hubby!)
Let me share the secret with u.. We bought the stuffs from Giant!
3 pcs lamb shoulder - RM7.50
15 pcs onion ring - RM2.30
A box of fresh garden salad - RM4.80
Special culinary chef to cook 'em all - FREE (thanks to hubby!)
A Fresh Start
I've been a blog reader ever since blog existed but tonite this one blog inspired me to have one. Thanks to "I Am A Happy Wife" (u know who u are ;-))
I've got a lot to share.. A lot to write about.. Just never enough time to blog about it.. As I'm writing this, two big heaps of clothes are waiting to be folded but what the heck? If I want to be serious about jotting down my life's precious moments, i've got to make time for it right?
So here goes my big story book...
I've got a lot to share.. A lot to write about.. Just never enough time to blog about it.. As I'm writing this, two big heaps of clothes are waiting to be folded but what the heck? If I want to be serious about jotting down my life's precious moments, i've got to make time for it right?
So here goes my big story book...
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