Pencetus revolusi Remaja

Dengan Nama Allah yang Maha Pemurah lagi Maha Penyayang (Bismillahi Arrahmani Arrahim),
my first log after months of procrastinating..


Alhamdulillah, hari ni Disember 20th, 2013, diberi peluang untuk sama-sama hadir mendengar perkongsian ilmu dari ibubapa Allahyarham Ahmad Ammar bin Ahmad Azam. Kalau ada yang belum sampai beritanya atau tak tau punca siapa gerangan empunya nama yang disebut ni, cubalah bertanya pada Uncle Google or Mrs. Youtube. Anda pasti jumpa jawapannya. Ini videonya.

Bersama berkongsi ilmu dan pengalaman mereka dalam membesarkan anak-anak adalah suatu perjalanan yang normal namun semuanya telah diatur cantik oleh Maha Pencipta. Suasana dalam dewan sangat terasa auranya walaupun majlis belum bermula.

I don't write much but i did recorded it (in video) for my own reference in the future and would more than happy to share it here for our benefits.

InsyaAllah.

Location : Dewan Syura, JAKIM, Parcel D
Time : 0930H 12, 20th 2013

My baby's Activities

Dengan nama Allah yang Maha Pemurah lagi Maha Penyayang,

Aku mulakan tulisanku sekali lagi selepas bertangguh. Few more drafts to be post any soonest. Writing about my son has always been my favorite.

To date, it's his 2nd week of schooling, playschool I mean. I always wanted to homeschool my son but Allah knows better, plan the best for us rather than what we wanted.

We started schooling Akir when he showed some interest in learning. It was at his 7th months. After weeks admitted in hospital, he showed something that I knew I can't put it on granted. He loves to flip books, listen to music and looking at things. Alhamdulillah, during his admitted time, he was given few interesting learning items, thanks a lot to his sweet grannies and aunts.

He showed tonnes of interest into books

At the age of 7 months (Nov 2011)

                                 

But, we do believe that schooling is not all about books. We brought him to zoo, aquaria, bird park and many other outdoors activities.

                      

                  

                     

                     

  

                     

We did anything that he enjoyed and we don't force nor put a certain target for him to achieve. We make sure he is actively participating in physical activities as we've observed that the most activities he loves.

                      

We let him eat by himself at the age of 1. It is good for his motor skill development as well.

 

                           

We let him choose his own books. Yes, we did involved him in almost of our activities, treat him as much as we could.

                 

 We introduced him to swimming at the age of 6 months. Akir played football at his age of a year.

He did read even in the shop

                  

                     

And many other activities with we think (and him showed interest) that might suits him.

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Will update more, insyaAllah.

What every parent should know before choosing to vaccinate

1.) Understand the diseases that for which we have vaccines for. 

It is better to research each individual disease, than to take someone's word for it. The best most reliable source of information would be an official source, like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). 

The CDC's Pink Book is an up do date record of infectious diseases and can be found here: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/index.html#chapters

In the CDC's own words:

"The Pink Book provides physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and others with the most comprehensive information on vaccine-preventable diseases.

Typical chapters include a description of the disease, pathogenesis, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, medical management, epidemiology, risk factors, trends in the United States, vaccine details, vaccination schedule and use, contraindications and precautions to vaccination, adverse reactions following vaccination, vaccine storage and handling, and reference or publications.

The appendices are a wealth of reference materials including: minimum age and interval table, current and discontinued vaccines, ingredients tables, vaccine administration guide, etc.

2.) Know and understand what adverse events are associated and reported after vaccinations. 

Parents who choose to vaccinate should know what to do in the case of an adverse event, severe reaction, and the like. Physicians are required to report adverse events to VAERS (The Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System), however the CDC and FDA "the keepers" of the VAERS database estimate that only 10% to 15% of adverse reactions are ever reported at all.

Parents may, and (even after reporting the reaction to your child's doctor), file a report with VAERS. When accessing the VAERS database, if there were 5,485 reports associated with the MMR vaccine, the CDC and FDA suggest that you can multiply that number by 10-15 for a more accurate count. 5,485 x 10 is 54,485. 

An exerpt from the VAERS database:

"Underreporting" is one of the main limitations of passive surveillance systems, including VAERS. The term, underreporting refers to the fact that VAERS receives reports for only a small fraction of actual adverse events. The degree of underreporting varies widely. As an example, a great many of the millions of vaccinations administered each year by injection cause soreness, but relatively few of these episodes lead to a VAERS report. Physicians and patients understand that minor side effects of vaccinations often include this kind of discomfort, as well as low fevers. On the other hand, more serious and unexpected medical events are probably more likely to be reported than minor ones, especially when they occur soon after vaccination, even if they may be coincidental and related to other causes. "

Many parents who do vaccinate have never been told about VAERS at all. Know that it exists.

3) Understand the vaccination laws where you live. 

Many parents are led to believe that immunizations are mandatory for school admission. All states have exemptions. And all states but two allow exemptions for philosophical or religious reasons. Mississippi and West Virgina are currently the only two which only allow a medical exemption.  

See: http://www.examiner.com/article/back-to-school-vaccine-exemptions-the-us-state-by-state

4) Read the package inserts for each and every vaccine you are considering for you or your children.  

See: http://www.examiner.com/article/list-of-links-where-you-can-find-out-what-vaccine-package-inserts-say

Often doctors will hand out information sheets to you in advance of the next appointment. Do not mistake the one sided, often inflammatory accounts of the infectious diseases for the package inserts written by the vaccine manufacturers and included with the actual vaccines. Package inserts will give you information like studies and outcomes, contraindications, and adverse reactions associated with the vaccine. All admitted and written by the manufacturer. 

5) Know the ingredients in each vaccine. 

 See: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/B/excipient-table-1.pdf

Vaccine ingredients are often not studied at all, let alone studied for long term effects, or how they work (or do not) in conjunction with one another. Research this topic in depth. Twenty-three vaccines on the market currently contain aborted fetal tissue, which contains human DNA. 

See: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31727_162-20049118-10391695.html?tag=facebook

It is important that every parent has a thorough understanding of the diseases that they are trying to prevent. Vaccines do not necessarily make anyone immune, and the manufacturers will tell you on the package inserts that the vaccine is not 100% effective, if even 80% effective. All the "immunity" you may have received from vaccines eventually wears off making the need for booster shots.  

See: http://www.examiner.com/article/the-current-whooping-cough-epidemic-could-mean-that-the-vaccine-is-not-working

Source:
http://www.jobdescriptionmommy.com/job-description-mommy/2011/08/vaccine-information-a-good-place-to-start.html

credit to source : http://www.examiner.com/article/what-every-parent-should-know-before-choosing-to-vaccinate

8 ways to keep your sleeping baby cool in hot weather

Your baby will sleep most comfortably in a room temperature of 24 or 25 degrees C. It is also extremely important to ensure that the room is well ventilated. If the room your baby sleeps in is not air-conditioned, make sure there is a fan in the room (but a standing or sitting fan should not be pointed directly at your baby).

Turn the fan on before your baby's bedtime to allow the room to cool. If possible, leave the windows open as this allows cross ventilation to ensure the room will not get stuffy (to keep mosquitoes at bay, you want want to consider installing wire mesh or special screens on all the windows).

Here are eight quick tips for keeping your baby cool and comfortable while he sleeps:

1. Remove unnecessary bedding. A baby wearing a nappy, long-sleeve top and long pants will only need a light cotton sheet as cover if the temperature in his room is 24 degrees C.

2. If he is still hot, and there is no air-conditioning in the room, he could sleep in just his nappy and a thin short-sleeve top.

3. Remove any padding around his cot to allow the air to circulate.

4. Open windows in several rooms to create a through breeze.

5. Hang wet towels over chairs or windows when it's really stifling. The evaporating water will help the air to cool.

6. Keep curtains and blinds drawn in the middle of the day to prevent the sun from heating up the room.

7. Keep a careful eye on him if he falls asleep in his pram. Prams can be hot and airless, and you may need to buy a small, battery-powered portable fan to clip on to the pram if you are regularly out and about during your baby's nap times.

8. Never leave your baby sleeping in his car seat in the car. Even with the windows open, temperatures inside a parked car can rise frighteningly quickly.

http://www.babycenter.com.my/a1004500/8-ways-to-keep-your-sleeping-baby-cool-in-hot-weather?scid=my_en_bulletin_all_toddler#ixzz2eesaTEMI

Berpuasa dan Menyusukan

My last entry was May 23rd and it's been a month long..No, I haven't stop writing yet juggling with routine and unusual schedule these days plus thinking of things to write..

It's approx. 8 days before Ramadhan comes, InsyaAllah and Alhamdulillah...And for most breastfeeding mothers, the most thought of going thru a month fasting is 'How would my supply be?', 'What supplement shall I start taking' and d list of Qs goes on..

I've posted before on macam mana susu terhasil for u to refer, something about breastfeeding.. I am totally understood as I've went thru 2 Ramadhan while breastfeeding my junior superhero, the first Ramadhan he was only 4 months old while the second Ramadhan, he was 16 months old. Alhamdulillah we've been thru ups and downs of breastfeeding journey, siapa cakap menyusukan ini mudah namun ianya bukan sesuatu yg mustahil..

Before I went thru the 1st Ramadhan while nursing him, I went to almost every talk, seminar or classes on Breastfeeding during Ramadhan, read almost every mags or book that having the same topics and not to forget, bloghopping / facebook grouphopping..It's not a simple thing but it's fun to do..

So, humbly here, I would more than happy and love to share the experience I've been thru 26 months of breastfeeding, 2 times of Ramadhan and the breastfeeding still stay strong till now..

1. Mind-setting

Saya suka nak mulakan apa2 pun dgn mind-setting, apart from niat la. Niat + mind-setting = keberhasilan tindakan. Positive mind-setting is noteworthy in setting goals and achieving targets. Kalau mula-mula dah pk, "isy, nnt ada susu ke?", "susu merudum tak kalau puasa", 'Nnt baby tak cukup zat" and the list goes on, macam mana kita nak kuat n tabah in facing thru a month fasting while pregnant / breastfeeding / pregnant + breastfeed.

Jadi, mula dari saat ini, tanamkan SEGALA yang positif dalam diri. STOP fikirkan negatif. JANGAN compare diri kita dgn org lain kalau kita tak dapat nak terimanya dgn positif. Saya adalah saya n anda tetap diri anda.

STOP fikir:
1. susu takde
2. susu sikit
3. susu tak cukup zat
4. susu tak pekat
5. bla bla bla

ingat macam mana susu terhasil? baca sini dulu and selebihnya adalah dari Allah jua. Dia menciptakan kita sempurna untuk menyusukan, Dia menciptakan bayi kita sesuai dengan kelebihan pada ibunya maka Dia jugalah penentu rezeki untuk kita, bukan kerana makan supplement itu and minum goncangan ini. Wallahu'alam.

2. Pumping

Satu supplement saya untuk susu yang cukup supply, POWER-PUMPING. It does sounds cliche but it is true indeed. Alhamdulillah, I never took any supplement, synthetic food while I breastfeed my baby for the whole 27 months. Alhamdulillah, Subhanallah, terima kasih atas kemudahan yg telah saya dapat ni. so, tak salam untuk saya berkongsi. Ilmu tu tidakla banyak, setitis air di lautan cuma secubit pengalaman sahaja.

Masa Ramadhan, saya makin kerapkan mengepam (masa first year, anak 4 months saya pakai pump manual ya) dengan selang masa 2/3 jam. ambil dalam 30 minit atau 45 minit for both breast (atau ikut kesesuaian masa). Tipulah kalau saya kata xjatuh stok, for the first week tu mmg terasa. Yelah, dah biasa diteguk air xkira masa, cukup time makan. so bila ramadhan, badan pun pelik; pam time sama tp kenapa takde air masuk. tapi Alhamdulillah, the 2nd till end of Ramadhan masih boleh buat stok. s

Siang selalunya saya buat 3 sesi waktu siang tapi Ramadhan jadi 4/5 sesi. Masuk kerja 8 pagi, so before hantar anak ke nursery, saya susukan dia dulu sebelah n pump sebelah (double pump la tu jugak tapi non-freestyle la). Itu considered 1st sesi, di ofis jam 9.30-10.00 pagi mesti dah start for 2nd session. Then 12.30 -1.00 pm start another session. 3 - 3.30 pm start the 4rd. Then pukul 5, balik susukan dulu anak sebelum start preparing menu iftar.

1st session : 7.00 am
2nd session : 9.30 am
3rd session : 12.30 pm
4th session : 3.00 pm
5th session : 5.30pm

This is considering you managed to pump at ur station, while doing ur work. kalau tak dapat, adjust la masa. Jangan sampai mengganggu kerja hakiki di ofis sudah la. Masa tu Allah bagi memang cukup, kita yg buat dia bg lapang or sesak..

Malam pulak, anak saya jenis tidur paling lewat 8.30pm (Alhamdulillah Ya Rabb) so dlm 10.30 dia akan bngun semula untuk feeding. Then dalam 12.30 n 2.30am lagi. so for this time of feeding, saya power pumping n tandem pumping. masa dia menyusu, saya tandem pumping. bila dia dah stop latching, saya teruskan mengepam for power pumping. maka sesi power-pumping saya adalah 2x.

Bangun untuk sahur jam 4.00, pum dulu sekejap. insyaAllah, di mana ada kemahuan di situ ada jalan.

3. Water

Drink a lot of plain/warm water to make sure u weren't dehydrated while fasting and nursing your baby. It's important for breast-feeding moms to stay hydrated what more if you are fasting. Be sure to drink sufficiently during sahur, after iftar and during nighttime, preferably before you feel thirsty, and to drink more if your urine appears dark yellow. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) notes that the median amount of fluids typically consumed by breastfeeding mothers is 3.1 liters (13 cups), compared to 2.2 liters/9 cups for non-pregnant/lactating women and 2.3 liters/10 cups for pregnant women. Tapi bila kita berpuasa maka keperluan adalah lebih untuk menampung keperluan semasa siang hari.

IOM -  “Given the extreme variability in water needs that are not solely based on differences in metabolism, but also in environmental conditions and activity, there is not a single level of water intake that would ensure adequate hydration and optimal health for half of all apparently healthy persons in all environmental conditions… the AI [Adequate Intake] does not represent a requirement; it is an amount that should meet the needs of almost everyone in the specific life stage group under the conditions described.”

Have a glass of water nearby when you breast-feed your baby at night — or aim to drink as much as u can glasses of water or other liquids half of your non-fasting-time-of-the-day. Be wary of juices and sugary drinks, too much sugar can contribute to weight gain — or sabotage your efforts to lose pregnancy weight.

Too much caffeine can be troublesome, too. Limit yourself to no more than 2 to 3 cups (16 to 24 ounces) of caffeinated drinks a day. Caffeine in your breast milk might agitate your baby or interfere with your baby's sleep. 

Quoting Nancy Mohrbacher’s Breastfeeding Made Simple (2010) notes, “Contrary to popular belief, drinking more fluids is not associated with greater milk production.” while in Nutrition During Lactation, IOM summarizes: “It is widely assumed that milk production requires a high fluid intake on the part of the mother, yet the evidence suggests that lactating women can tolerate a considerable amount of water restriction and that supplemental fluids have little effect on milk volume… thirst may sometimes function too slowly to prevention dehydration among women with high fluid losses resulting from exercise or high ambient temperature (experienced by many women without air conditioning in the summer). Thus, careful attention to adequacy of fluid intake is warranted in such situations, but under most conditions there appears to be no justification for emphasizing high fluid intake as a way to improve milk production.” 

Tapi, bagi mak-mak yang mnegalami bengkak susu, cuba untuk mengurangkan terlebihbekal (oversupply) susu ibu atau cuba bercerai susu - kajian mendapati bahawa pengurangan jumlah air / cecair yang diambil sebenarnya tidak memberi kesan secara langsung kepada pengurangan bengkak susu atau penurunan hasil susu. Remember the  Demand vs Supply law of breastmilk production?

Selain itu, dengan memastikan pengambilan air secara optimum akan mengelakkan ibu-ibu yang menyusukan bayi dan berpuasa dapat mengelakkan beberapa perkara lain lagi iaitu :

a. pening kepala / sakit kepala
b. sembelit
c. dry mouth
d. dark urine
e. lemah otot

InsyaAllah, setiap yang dibuat, niatkan dengan baik dan Allah pasti akan melorongkan kepada apa yang terbaik buat kita..