adam start solids!

yeayy!mark another milestone little boy.adam started solids at 5.5 months old.mommy was all juicy excited about it. remember the earlier post where i was about googling down and low on starting solids for him?yes.thus, as an endearing way to reveal how every mommy's heart is full of love, yours truly made such an effort prepare a home  made blended porridge.despite the fact that i gave him heinz apple first, but who cares.am still claiming the home made one as the first one!haha.

here's the picture of it.

tadaa!the-long-stirr-porridge from the stove.plain and vain.ready for the next toss.

 the-long-stirr-porridge then blended smooth and subtle.u can also use stick mixer or an immersion blender.

it was then kept for refrigerating. ok, i am not soo keen on keeping up food stocks for week.rather, this lazy lady choosed to prepare the home made food every 48hrs.why?simple.the reason lame is, am still not confident on the substance quality after stored and thawed.for babies especially. In the refrigerator, it is recommended that fresh pureed homemade baby food be stored no longer than 48 hours (many food safety authorities say that 72 hour is fine.). This limit ensures that bacteria growth in the puree is kept to a minimum and that the food does not take on the "taste of the fridge".  

nom..nom..nom..juicy and tasty kan syg?:p his first solids mommy-made!

adam all in comot glory.uhu..not enuff eh syg?hehe

bravo mommy.bravo!and owh, here are some tips for sharing - its from my find out the other day.

How To Make A Baby Food Purée

1. Start by cooking the vegetable/fruit either by steaming, baking, microwaving or boiling.

Steaming maintains the most nutrients. Steaming, baking and boiling all allow for big batches of foods to be made at one time. 

Microwave if you have a small appliance or for when you plan to puree only a full ice tray of food. It is best to microwave in glass. Many parents prefer to not use a microwave (ourselves included); we suggest that you steam or bake as the preferred cooking method. Read all about the various Cooking Methods and Baby Food.

2. Take the cooked vegetable or fruit and remove them into the machine you have decided to use for pureeing. 

 

3. Set aside the liquid that the vegetable/fruits were cooked in. This will be the liquid you add to make the puree.  You may also thin with Formula, Breast Milk or Plain Water. Adding this liquid also helps to preserve any nutrients that may have leached into the water during cooking.

4. Set your machine to puree or grind and begin to mash the vegetables or fruits. 

5. As you are pureeing or blending, add the liquid or plain water.  You may use formula or breast milk if you so desire. These liquids give a little nutritional boost and add a familiar taste for baby. Pureeing without adding any liquids is also a good idea. Many parents prefer to thin their foods before they will serve them to their babies. We tend to prefer this as well.

for further engoss, click here

till then.

come back quick

i am not asleep just yet!excitedly waiting for hubby to come back home.from where?he's been out and about the penisular for a week!yes, i 've been husband-less for a week plus already.come back quick hubby.am missing u immensely.come back quick.come back quick.pls come back quick ya.

ps: adam misses ayah too!

hard work pays off - convocation

hello..hello

how gud it feels to be able to write again.seems that 24 hours a day just isn't enough.more and need more time!how i wish.ok, back on track.the convocation was held in june 8th, at INTAN, Bukit Kiara.work-related. nothin from the uni's convo apparently.i'll let the pics do the talking.and owh, all the pics taken by friends.i got to find out that my camera was out of batt on the seconds i reaced INTAN.pathetic and frustrated.maka haruslah muka saya menempek di camera kawan2 yg baik hati.:p

yeayy!it was in the news.little that i notice it.hmmph!

look how fat i am?urghh!ok,this is our number one dress.for formal occassion.

from left: zetty, me, and leenz.

a token of appreciation with the KSN.

one of my office gang!pretty aite?

camwhoaring while lining up.us, batch 2/2008.

from left: ag (MKN), me (KPT), pali (KPTG) and adrian (KKM)

CONGRATULATIONS! batch 2/2008, we made it!clap.clap.clap.

bargain of the month!

hello again.

its school holidays!hurrah hurrah for the kids and all the teachers out there!regardless of what u've planned for the children, dun put them at risk of any harm.make it one enjoyable dedication of the family indeeds :)

ok, my little adam recuperates pleasantly, despite bit bit of running nose which cause the delay in his sleeping patterns. it goes like this, when a cold attacks, the swelling and the increase mucus in a baby's narrow nassal passages makes it difficult to breathe thru the nose, so sleeping may be disturbed.at this point of time my little adam doing great just!guess the pouring tenderness from mommy heals :p

apparently, back to the topic above, being the marvel mommy i am, can i ever stop the nerves whenever spotted baby's garment on shelves?irresistable!:) on my way back from my graduation (will later post an entry on this) me and the GBS bunch went for a lepak session at bangsar village which is just nearby to INTAN (where the ceremony was held).my glance quickly capture this one shop named adam's kids!whoa, little that i know my little boy owns one :) and after several glance, i tempted for this one:

hott and sexxay:p must go again!

this one mommy bought during the friday lunch time in alamanda :) thats the good part and not-so-sood part when ur office is located complacent to a shopping complex.

later only that i found out they're having a PONEY FAIR here.they're opening from 8th - 13th june.surely i must not miss the chance for an eye at least.basically, on scales, there are not much of an item offered, but there were few worth a good bargain!and mommy grab this for the little adam

sweater!red hott one :)

quick update

my little adam's not feeling well.guess mommy will have to be on EL tomorrow.

another late nite nursing for me. :)

adam sayang, get well soon.mommy and ayah prays for ur well being.

the continuation when should mommy starts solids

ok peeps.am done with the weekend chores.about to continue on my research on starting solids.starting solids is not simply about throwing any food,  be it must remember, your immediate goal is to introduce your baby to solid foods, not fill him up on solids. Milk feedings will continue to be a major part of his diet for the next several months.Because u're not only putting food into your baby's tummy, you are introducing lifelong attitudes about nutrition. hrmm.

WHICH FOOD IS BEST TO BEGIN WITH?

Begin with foods that are not likely to cause allergies and that are most like the milk baby is used to. If your baby is used to the sweet taste of human milk, start with mashed bananas. If baby is used to the more bland flavor of formula, try rice cereal mixed with formula (or with your milk if your breastfed baby prefers rice cereal to bananas). Rice is the most intestinal-friendly grain because it is gluten-free, low in protein, and high in carbohydrates. It has a nutritional profile more like a fruit than a grain. Mix the cereal to a soupy consistency and lessen the amount on milk or formula you add as baby gets better at eating.

HOW MUCH FOOD SHOULD I OFFER?

If your baby eagerly accepts the first fingertipful of food, offer a little more the next time. At these first feedings, baby may actually swallow only a teaspoon or two of food. Gradually increase the amount you give baby until you are offering a quarter-cup or more at a time. Remember, your initial goal is to introduce your baby to the new tastes and textures of solid foods, not to stuff baby. As with all areas of development, babies take two steps forward and one step back. Expect erratic eating patterns. Baby may take a couple tablespoons one day and only a teaspoon the next. Baby may devour pears and refuse bananas one day, then the next day ignore the pears and gobble down the banana. That's all part of the feeding game. Relax and realize that you can't control your child's every mouthful. Don't force-feed a baby. Know when enough is enough. (Your baby knows.) Observe stop signs:

• Baby purses lips, closes mouth, and turns head away from approaching spoon.
• Baby leans away from the advancing spoon, uninterested or wanting to avoid the food entirely.
• Leaning toward the food or grabbing the spoon or hand of the feeder indicates a desire for more

HOW WILL I KNOW IF A FOOD IS UPSETTING MY BABY?

Begin with single-ingredient foods and space the introduction of each new food at least one week apart. If your baby has a reaction, you'll know what to blame. The most usual signs of food allergy are:

• bloating and gassiness
• a sandpaper-like raised red rash on the face
• runny nose and watery eyes
• diarrhea or mucousy stools
• a red rash around the anus (we call this the "target sign.")
• generally cranky behavior
• vomiting or increased spitting-up

If you have a family history of food allergies or are particularly worried about them, keep a food diary, which not only helps you learn your baby's preferences, but helps you be more objective about which symptoms are caused by which foods. As you change the foods that go in one end, expect a change in the color, consistency, and frequency of the waste that comes out the other end. This is normal, and not a sign of food intolerance. You may notice bits of food in baby's stools , or the color may change -- red stools with red vegetables, such as beets, and yellow stools with carrots. Babies who overdose on bananas and/or rice products may become constipated. As your baby's intestines mature enough to digest the food more thoroughly, the stools will not take on so many characteristics of yesterday's meals.

ok adam, am now more prepared for u sayang.will make sure u get the utmost nutritions!mommy's about to enter the 2nd crucial phase.flabergasted!:) 

source are from here: ask solids

when should mommy starts solids for adam?

the benign of when shall i start feeding solids for adam has been in mind since adam was 4 months old!not that am not aware that i should start feeding when he reaches 6 months old.its just the ethusiast feelings urge.haha.but i still wait thou.have not feed him any solids yet.adam is now 5 months and 1 week.as per his paed advice, i can start try him for solids at 5.5 months old.*suke* .owh did i mention about all the utensils for him which i bought 2 months back?yes, i did.blame the urge.not me.okay okay, its me!well, adrenaline rises up!haha.bought it at IKEA.who can resist when it comes to IKEA kan?:p

to answer my above quest, i simply refer to my-number-one-guide-on-net i.e babycenter.nah, here is what they have got to say You can introduce solids any time between 4 and 6 months if your baby is ready. Until then, breast milk or formula provides all the calories and nourishment your baby needs and can handle. His digestive system simply isn't ready for solids until he nears his half-birthday. 

How will I know when my baby's ready?

Your baby will give you clear signs when he's ready to move beyond liquid-only nourishment. Cues to look for include:

• Head control. Your baby needs to be able to keep his head in a steady, upright position.- i guess it a yes.adam scores A in controlling his head.
• Losing the "extrusion reflex." To keep solid food in his mouth and then swallow it, your baby needs to stop using his tongue to push food out of his mouth.- erk, am not quite sure bout this.pass!
• Sitting well when supported. Even if he's not quite ready for a highchair, your baby needs to be able to sit upright to swallow well.- no-no!he not sitting just yet!only few attempts made-results failure!
• Chewing motions. Your baby's mouth and tongue develop in sync with his digestive system. To start solids, he should be able to move food to the back of his mouth and swallow. As he learns to swallow efficiently, you may notice less drooling — though if your baby's teething, you might still see a lot of drool.- owh this is the major reason am adamant for the urge!his been doing it since month-4.*chup chap chup chap*  and drool..*chup chap chup chap* and drool..explains the redness on his underlips.
• Significant weight gain. Most babies are ready to eat solids when they've doubled their birth weight (or weigh about 15 pounds) and are at least 4 months old.- adam weigh 7.9kgs.more than a double then i say :) 
• Growing appetite. He seems hungry — even with eight to ten feedings of breast milk or formula a day. - very crap true!adam drinks 6oz per feeding and lapse 2 hours for every feeding!ouh-he must be really hungry then!
• Curiosity about what you're eating. Your baby may begin eyeing your bowl of rice or reaching for a forkful of fettuccine as it travels from your plate to your mouth.- little bit.he started reaching for whatever served on the dinner table.the left over in fact.hrmm.

*to be continued..batt running low..*

happy 5 months birthday baby dearest!

happy birthday adam!!! :)

he turned 5 on 30th may 2010!howwee!!time flies.

ok.here's a bit dribbles of his milestone..he is 7.9kg and 67cm tall.!big baby!hehe.

here's the sleeping-big-baby.look at his chubby chubby cheeks!bikin hati mommy cair la sayang!

uhh-hu-hu..mommy's even cooler kan baby?:p

1. adam's skill on grasping obliviously a toss!especially whenever i lay him down on his playmat, he'll started pulling those dangling toys up-head.plus, whenever he's on his swing, he'll hop to the extent to catch the hanging fish.made mommy laugh la young boy :)

2.no-no..he is yet to master his rolling vice versa.each day without fail, mommy and ayah lay him down on his tummy, waiting and keep on waiting for him to at least do a fabricate rolling, only to find out its a no-no yet.

3. becoming good and more good at yelling!!waaaa..he'll throw a very sharp projection!!even in the middle of the nite, whenever ayah delay his milk!boy, very garang eyhh!

4.newfound abilities for this lil one, is making bubbles!i mean loads and loads of bubbles!i think he get enthralled whenever he manage producing the loads bubbles at one point of time!likewise, he'll go booo-booo or bruuu-bruuu, signs of him anticipating the bubblings much much.

5. will laugh-out-loud everytime ayah peek-a-boo him!and make those cute faces, for mommy to keepsake in heart.

6. marked his very first journey to north and met one and only cousin for time being named fatimah dzahra.yeayy!adam behaved in the car.let alone mommy and ayah do the driving.

7.got his first taste of apple juice!tok mama insisted it thou i refused.amazingly adam seems ok finishing the juice, in fact, he asked for more!

8.adam now consume 6oz milk per feeding!and lapse of 2 hours for every feeding!can u just imagine?mommy will soon have to refrain from shopping-suka-hati since his milk cost me booms of 300rm in a month!urghh..there goes the list of spending..wawawa.

9.he can sometimes hold his bottle up, but then simply let it go.lazy lil boy:p

10. camera-shy!yes!yes!he definitely is!i lost count the pictures i took having him smiling politely, gazing the camera.none.ok tipu, there are few, but only few.moment mommy's ready to click, he'll turn his face off. haishh!

adam: 5th months check up

hurrah!my baby boy is now 5!! (will yet to do entry on his 5th months milestone).lame one i must say.who cares by the way.ok ok..back to top, where me and hubby brought adam for his 5th months jab, not only one, but 2 immunisation scheduled for the lil boy.mommy's really hoping adam's adamant about it and manage to cope the pain!

adam all dressed up!ok mommy, am very much prepared for the pain!

adam dun seems like the one who tolerates waiting huh?he get cranky upon waiting for his name to be called. ayah's battling with well..kan b kan :p

finally!met up with dr.nik his forever faith-committed paed. adam somehow got enthralled by the hanging toys in the doc's room.

ahaa..!adam's figuring himself out, how much does he weight at this point..see peeps, am 7.9kgs already!geee, am a happy baby indeed :) despite all the jeluak, i gained!:)

wutt???no more picss???owh shooo..mommy and ayah was instantly busy video-ing urself on jab!yess, he wailed out of his lung!termendously!the first jab given was the 2nd dose of 'tiga serangkai' and the other one was pneumococcal used to protect infants and young children against disease caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) 'source from wiki'. also, added to top the list, adam had his 2nd rotavirus. click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotavirus_vaccine for futher reading.is it compulsory for all babies?well, apparently nope, it's not in the scheduled immunisation for babies, but rather it is advisable for babies who spent most of their time in nursery in void to gazillions bacteris spread there.mind you, those unseen bacterias dangered most!

adam somehow like the rotavirus. paed sed it tasted like yummylicious ice-cream.haha.once done with all the chores at the clinic, off we went, making our way home.adam slept all the way back home due to the jab i guess.poor him.nangis and nangis then tido..good boy sayang, u'll be ok by tomorrow dear.bear with it, and hang in there.

mommy and ayah loves you infinity!

adam and faiq!

faiq's amazed over adam's deliberant delicious-thumb sucking!

over the last weekend, us had this fortune chance going back to kedah for a short holiday.yess, i call it short.:) was just a couple of days apparently.for adam of course, this would be his very first trip to the north!bliss!he succeed his journey to south earlier when he was 4 months old.slept soundly from the minute we board and stretch all the wayyy!good boy.!and to commenmerate his 5th months (my entry on his 5th months milestone is yet pending!!need the urge to write soon!), we decided to travel up north meeting up the relatives.did i mention its my dad side?yes, it is.my mom is a kelantanese :) north met east :) anyways, 

since its no-working-day on wessak, we surely must not miss it!on to the scales, i managed to coax hubby to visit one of my BFF who gave birth in january. the adorable lil baby was named faiq qusyairi.i wanted adam to meet mommy's BFF.with hope one fine day, the both would end up going to school together.just like the mommys :) adam was like forever hands in the mouth.took it out - off it went back in! when was asked to sit and play with faiq, he'll turned and give this smirky face of him!sgt notty.even in the pix above, he grimmace his nakal-face!haissh!somehow still adorable at heart!gazillions love to u lil boy!;)