Cheritera Hikayati

Salam and good day to all.

Lately i have problem sleeping on my bed. Now, i sleep on the recliner sofa because i totally cannot lay back or lay on my side on the bed. I'll have the pelvic pain if i sleep or resting on the bed and caused me cannot sit, stand and walk. Even i can't sleep well on the bed anymore. That's why we have to buy a recliner sofa for me. And now Alhamdulillah I can sleep soundly though sometimes i need to wake up for pee pee and so on. But so far so good. No more pelvic pain.

However, these few days I started to get the Braxton Hicks. Cuak jugak la kan. One time masa on the way to office. Luckily after i walked out from the car it disappeared. But still feel the uncomfortable feelings. And it happened again on Thursday night when i was sleeping. I felt the pain and the urge to pee pee and poo poo. But then, after i sat straight the pain went away. So, i decided to continue sleeping instead of going to toilet. Alhamdulillah of all Braxton Hicks i faced, no bleeding or discharge. So i'm sure this is only a practice for me for the real labor!

I'm not sure when it'll be happened again because these weekends my cousins' wedding and i have to attend! Dilema jadinyerrrrrrr.

Now, i'm entering 33 weeks of my pregnancy. Time flies so fast! Hope the progress of my baby is very good since he's super active as usually and kinda helpful when i asked him something to help from inside. Haha.

Let's see what's the progress should be in this week.

Your Baby in Week 33 of Pregnancy
Your baby is still gaining weight (about half a pound a week), and she could grow up to another full inch this week. With that much baby inside your uterus, your amniotic-fluid level has maxed out, which explains why some of her pokes and kicks feel pretty sharp these days. (There's less fluid to cushion the blows.) Antibodies are being passed from you to your little one as she continues to develop her own fetal immune system, which will come in handy once she's outside the womb and fending off all sorts of germs.

Your Body in Week 33 of Pregnancy
With midnight bathroom runs, leg cramps, heartburn, and your basketball-sized belly, it's no wonder sleep is elusive. Third-trimester insomnia strikes about three-quarters of pregnant women (who may also be coping with a mind that races all night long thinking about your to-do-before-the-baby-comes list). But your body needs rest, so do your best to get comfy — before bed and when you get in it. Grab a pile of pillows, wedge them where you need to, and look on the bright side: Pregnancy insomnia is great training for those sleepless nights to come!

Ok, such a good progress. I'm now also feel heavier. It's like a honeydew is put inside me and you have to bring everywhere without holding it! Haha

Hmm, how about the symptoms for this week eh? Let's see...

Week 33 Pregnancy Symptoms
Stronger fetal activity: You can test for fetal movement twice a day — in the morning and evening. Check the clock and start counting every wiggle, roll, kick, or flutter until you reach ten. If by the end of the hour you haven’t felt at least ten, have a snack or some juice, lie down, and resume counting. (Your baby just may have needed an energy-boost, too!) - my baby is super active! no doubt about him.

Occasional headaches: Third-trimester fatigue can sometimes trigger headaches now, so make sure you’re getting plenty of rest. But try not to make up for loss of sleep by napping too much during the weekends — oversleeping can lead to headaches, too. - so far Alhamdulillah i'm ok no headaches. :)

Varicose veins: Sure they’re ugly (and sometimes painful), but if you’re worried that your varicose veins can be harmful too, you can relax. The good news? If you didn’t have them before you got pregnant, they’ll disappear soon after you give birth. - yeah!! my new BFF for now :|

Lower abdominal achiness: If your belly is aching when you change positions or get up suddenly, you could be suffering from round ligament pain (or growing pains). As long as it’s occasional and you don’t have fever, chills, or bleeding along with it, there’s nothing to worry about. Getting off your feet (and getting comfy) helps. - Yup. Always happened especially if lay down on the bed but without any bleeding and so on just the pain and burning sensation only.

Nail changes: Pregnancy hormones can make nails grow faster but can also cause them to become brittle. If your nails are brittle, try getting lots of biotin in your diet (stock up on bananas, avocados, nuts, and whole grains) and try gelatin capsules, which are safe in pregnancy. - this happened since i was in 5 months pregnancy. Have to cut twice a week.


Protruding navel: Your belly button may have popped by. Is there anything you can do about it? Not really — but it will pop back in a few months after you deliver. - Alhamdulillah my naval did not popped out. Touch wood!

Shortness of breath: That burgeoning belly is pushing anything out of its way — including your lungs, which can’t fully expand. It’s more uncomfortable for you than it is for your baby, who is getting the oxygen she needs from the placenta. What helps? Standing as straight as you can so that your lungs have a little more room. - Of course! I even cannot sleep at night because of this when i sleep on my bed but when on the recliner sofa i'm ok.

Increasing clumsiness: A bigger belly means a shift in your center of gravity and that can spell clumsiness. What to do about it? Slow down and take it easy — rushing will only make you clumsier. - Sometimes

Forgetfulness: That foggy brain could be caused by your baby’s gender. Strange but true: Women pregnant with girls tend to be more forgetful than those moms-to-be who are carrying boys. - Haha yup it's true! I forgot lotsa things.

Braxton Hicks contractions: These practice contractions are most often felt by moms who’ve already gone through a pregnancy. How do you know they’re not the real thing? Even at their most intense, changing your position (from sitting to lying down, from lying down to walking around) will usually make them disappear. - This is happening recently! Cuak jadinye..hahaha

Hmm, my next check up should be next Saturday but I insisted to meet doctor today.

Ok, have to attend my cousins' wedding. Daa~~

Enjoice!

Ok, now i already know on the breastfeeding  technique. Hopefully all the information gained i could fully use for my breastfeeding later on. The most important thing is to make sure your baby and you are comfortable during the breastfeeding. Now, i would like to share the position that you can use during breastfeeding based on your comfortability.

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Salam to all.

This time I have read on the breastfeeding technique and i would like to share with all of you. It's very useful!

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After 30 weeks cruising on our first pregnancy, we (Mommy & Daddy) decided to go for a 'BabyMoon Retreat'.. Mommy really needs some comfort and relaxing time for herself after endless backache and sleepless nights.

We decided to head to the Golden Palm Tree Resort in Gold Coast, Sepang.. a 90 minutes drive from home. How i wish it was Gold Coast, Australia. This is our first time there, prior to the stay, we managed to read some reviews on the resort, despite some negative comments, we decided to proceed. We did an early purchase online where we were given discounted rates for the room.

This particular resort is a bit different from the rest. You're not allowed to park your car in the resort compound, except check-in and check-out. They've allocated a big parking space across the resort, about 200 metres away. Don't worry, they'll pick you up by van to the lobby. Some of us might not like the idea of hopping onto a van, but for me, I can deal with it as you'll be rewarded with a nice clean resort area.


Initially, we booked their Premier Travellers Palm Villa. During check-in, we requested a sea view room but was told that they were fully booked. Seeing my dissapointment, the helpful staff later upgraded us to a sea view Canary Palm Villa. The unit has two rooms and bathrooms. It also has a living hall and two balconies. The roof was made from alang-alang thatch, stepping in to the room, you can already notice it's unique soothing smell. The room was pretty big for two of us, nonetheless, we enjoyed it!


The weather was nice, not too hot and it didn't rain... the trip would have been perfect 'if' the sea water was crystal clear.. What to do.. Teh ais pun boleh laa...

Stay tune..!

I'll update more in Part 2...

C yaa...!

Source: The Star; Mstar

Ok this time I would like to share with you on the process of breast milk production. This information is very good to us to know how breast milk starts produce. I'm so excited to breastfeed my baby makes me eager to know more on breastfeeding information / knowledge.

During pregnancy, we should know inside out about our breast. So, choosing the right bra and size also important during this duration.


As there's a demand, there'll be a supply. When baby is breastfed, the brain will stimulate to produce more milk.

Salam & Good Day to all...

How's your life now? I'm counting my weeks now. Dub dab dub dab! haha. 10 more weeks to see my lil prince!!! Can't wait but my heart thumping too coz can't imagine how's it going to be.

Anyway, my baby progress so far for this week:

Your baby's lungs and digestive tract are almost fully developed. While your baby may soon slow up growing in length (he measures about 15.7 inches / 40 centimetres from crown to toe by now), he will continue to gain weight until he's born.

This week your baby continues to open and shut his eyes. He can probably see what's going on in utero, distinguish light from dark and even track a light source. If you shine a light on your stomach, your baby may move his head to follow the light or even reach out to touch the moving glow. Some researchers think baring your stomach to light stimulates visual development. But don't expect 20/20 vision when your baby is born - newborns can see a distance of only about 8 to 12 inches / 20 to 30 centimetres. (Children with normal vision don't reach 20/20 vision until about age 7 to 9.) To complete the picture, your baby now has eyebrows and eyelashes.

A pint and a half / around a litre of amniotic fluid now surrounds your baby but that volume decreases as he gets bigger and has less room in your uterus. As you and the baby continue to grow, don't be alarmed if you feel breathless, as if you can't get enough air; it's just your uterus pressing against your diaphragm. There is a light at the end of the tunnel though. At about 34 weeks (or just before birth, if this is your second or third pregnancy), your baby's head will move down into your pelvis as the baby gets into the right position for birth. That will make breathing and eating a lot easier.

Note: Experts say every baby develops differently - even in utero. These fetal development pages are designed to give a general idea of how a fetus grows in the womb. 

About me? Hurmmm....

You've probably gained quite a bit this month - typically 1.4-1.8 kg/3-4 lb. Gaining 450 g/1 lb a week is quite normal during the last three months. Your baby's demands for nutrients are at their greatest in the final pre-birth growth spurt. You may love or loathe your increasing size - either way, remind yourself of 50 reasons why it's great to be pregnant.

Getting a good night's sleep can become more difficult again in the third trimester. As your bump grows, getting and staying comfortable is harder and you may find pressure on your bladder means midnight trips to the loo make an unwelcome but necessary return. Vivid dreams can also affect the quality of your sleep leaving you feeling disturbed or inspired! Don't forget to ask your husband about his dreams, too.

Yeah, recently i had a few weird dreams. Other than that, i had varicose veins also but not at my leg but but inside...at the rectal area...it's called Haemorrhoids. Redha je la kan. Nanti hilang la tu. Maybe pressure from my baby caused it la. Apa lagi, i had swollen feet which i already coped to it. Sleepless night started already because when i wanted to turn my side, it was so painful. i think i need more exercise! Hubby help!!!!

Other than that, i shud be happy! coz my baby is super active. He likes to push his head outwards so that we can belai2 and usap2 his head. hahaha. Super cute!

Oh, btw last weekend we had our Babymoon! We'll story it later. Till then, Enjoice!!!

Source: BabyCenter

Yes, I'm a new mom who is still confuse about breastfeeding especially the technique. Last month, I went to Antenatal Class with hubby and there were a session about breastfeeding. But, because of time was not enough, the session was too express and no details on the technique. I keep on searching and found at Babycenter all about breastfeeding. I LOVE Babycenter so much!

I know there are lotsa benefits of breastmilk. But, i'm worried about the my milk supply whether enough or not for my baby. Ok ok be positive! When there's a demand there'll be a supply. Hope that I can fully breastfeed my baby.

Ok, I read this information from Babycenter. This information is very good and useful for beginners like me.

Is it true that breast is best?Yes, breastmilk is the best food for your baby. Ask any health professional, and they will say that the healthiest way to feed your baby is to breastfeed her. Babies who are breastfed from birth are much less likely to be ill in their first year of life. Being breastfed may help your baby fend off illnesses such as:

gastroenteritis;
pneumonia and bronchiolitis;
urinary tract infections;
eczema;
ear infections.

It's possible that breastfeeding helps your baby stay healthy in the long term, too. One review showed that people who were breastfed as babies had lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels and were less likely to develop type two diabetes in adulthood than those who had been formula-fed.

But it's not just your baby who benefits from breastfeeding. It's good for you, too. It helps to lower your risk of getting breast cancer before you reach your menopause. It can also help protect you against ovarian cancer and weak bones (osteoporosis) later in life.

The World Health Organisation and the Health Ministry recommend that babies are given only breastmilk for their first six months. They also say that women should carry on breastfeeding after their babies have started on solids, until the end of the first year and beyond if they wish.

Breastmilk is a complete food. It contains at least 400 nutrients as well as hormones and disease-fighting compounds, which are not in formula milk. Its nutritional make-up even adjusts to your baby's needs as she grows. Find out more about how your body makes breastmilk.

And apart from the brain-building, infection-fighting benefits of your milk, which no formula can offer, breastfeeding helps to build a special bond between you and your baby.

How can I prepare for breastfeeding? 
As long as you're healthy, there's not much more you can do to prepare your body for breastfeeding. But you can prepare your mind. Learn as much about breastfeeding as you can before your baby is born. Encourage your husband to learn about breastfeeding, too, so he can support and encourage you. 

How do I start breastfeeding? 
Since feeds can take anything from seven to 40 minutes, pick a comfortable place for breastfeeding. Atmosphere is very important, especially in the early days of breastfeeding when you're still trying to get the hang of it. If you are easily distracted and disrupted by noise, find somewhere quiet. If you are easily bored, you may want to feed in front of the television, but only if breastfeeding is going well for you and your baby. Try different spots until you find what works for you.

Hold your baby in a position that won't leave your arms and back sore. Add support around you with plenty of cushions. Many women find the cradle position works well, although it really depends on what is most comfortable for you. Get yourself and your baby in a relaxed position before you start feeding. Pay attention to how your breasts feel when your baby latches on. She should take in a big mouthful of breast tissue. If latching on hurts, break the suction - by inserting your little finger between your baby's gums and your nipple - and try again. Once your baby latches on properly, she will be able to do the rest. 

I've heard of other mums having problems breastfeeding 
Although women have breastfed their babies for centuries, it isn't always easy. Many women face difficulties in the early days. In the first six weeks, as your milk supply adjusts and your baby learns how to breastfeed, you may suffer from:

engorgement: overfull breasts;
mastitis: an inflammation of the breast;
sore nipples.

So how easy is breastfeeding really? 
Some women adjust to breastfeeding easily, encountering no major hurdles. But many new mothers find it hard to learn - so if you're feeling discouraged, remember that you're not the only one. If you feel like giving up (or just want professional advice), contact a breastfeeding counsellor (most hospitals have them). Our Breastfeeding A-Z directory also offers more resources.

Also, talk to your doctor about any health concerns that may impede successful breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding takes practice. Give yourself as much time as you need to get it down to a fine art. Take it a day, a week or even just a feed at a time. If you're having a bad feeding day, tell yourself that tomorrow will be better. And keep in mind that any problems you are having are likely to be temporary. By the time of your six-week check, you'll probably be breastfeeding without giving it a second thought. If not, don't hesitate to ask for support.

Can I breastfeed in public? 
Although you may feel shy about breastfeeding in front of other people, it is becoming an increasingly common sight in urban Malaysia. Besides, you can't be expected to run home every time your baby needs to eat. Some tops are designed to allow you to breastfeed discreetly. Avoid shirts that you have to unbutton as they will make you feel very exposed - stretchy tops you can pull up work well. Draping a scarf, selendang or thin cloth blanket over your shoulder and chest as your baby feeds also helps you feed more discreetly in public (make sure your child is still able to breathe easily).

Most of the larger shopping centres built or renovated within the last five years have mother and baby rooms where you can sit comfortably and feed alongside others. Even if you don't have access to such facilities, most establishments will accommodate a nursing mother and hungry baby. Go ahead and ask for a discreet room or corner when you want to feed your baby. Soon, when breastfeeding becomes more familiar, you won't think twice about feeding your baby in public.

On the other hand, you may want to consider the fact that the Malaysian lifestyle can present some unique challenges to breastfeeding in public. For instance, if you are out at the hawker squares or 24-hour mamak stalls (never mind facilities, where can I find a clean toilet?!), it may be better to give your hungry baby a quick feed in your car (doors locked and engine running so you can run the air-con). Complete the feed once you are home.

Can I breastfeed after I go back to work? 
Yes. Going back to work doesn't have to mean the end of breastfeeding. In fact, mothers who work outside the home are often able to feed their babies for as long as they want. You may want to express milk at work or breastfeed only when you are with your baby. Both are possible.

If your employer is well informed, they may know that mums who carry on breastfeeding after they return to work take less time off. This is because breastfed babies are less likely to be ill.

Ok, I'll search more on the breastfeeding techniques so that we can learn together. Enjoice reading!

Source: Babycenter