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Baby D - 1 year old milestones

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:44:00 +0000

Baby D - 11 months old milestones

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Baby D - 10 months old milestones

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:43:00 +0000

Baby D - 9 months old milestones

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:43:00 +0000

Baby D - 8 months old milestones

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Baby D - 7 months old milestones

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:39:00 +0000

Baby D - 5 months old milestones

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:39:00 +0000

Baby D - 4 months old milestones

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:39:00 +0000

Baby D - 3 months old milestones

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:38:00 +0000

9 wks old

Your baby is growing stronger every day. She may now be able to lift her head, chest, and shoulders off the ground when she's on her tummy. Your Superbaby will look so proud and happy while she's "flying" this way. If she's especially strong, she may be able to push herself up using her arms while lying on her stomach. She won't crawl until at least 6 months, but these precrawling motions are her way of developing the necessary muscles.

10 wks old

Your baby is an excellent listener. He recognizes your voice, and he'll show you his pleasure by smiling at the sound of your greetings. He's also excitedly using all five senses to learn about the world. You can actually see how hard he's working to assimilate the new information he's exposed to every day. If something grabs his attention, notice how hard he focuses on it and stares. He's taking it in on many levels.

11 wks old

Your baby is becoming very handy. Although she's already aware of her hands, she's now inspecting them like Sherlock Holmes. She turns them around, the better to look at her fingers from all sides. She opens and shuts her fists, watching each finger as it moves up and down. To help your baby develop her blossoming hand-eye coordination, try dangling a toy just out of reach so she has to grab for it.

12 wks old

Your baby is probably able to sit upright when propped up by blankets or pillows. If he can do this for short periods without slumping forward or immediately toppling to the side, by all means let him enjoy the new views that come with sitting upright on the floor or next to you on the sofa. (Take care not to leave a propped-up infant unattended. Even a seemingly stable pre-sitter can topple over.)

Baby D - 6 months old milestones

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 08:55:00 +0000

Baby D able to roll from her back to stomach, back and forth, creeps forward and backward, sliding around her tummies while pushing against the floor. She also able to rise up on hands and knees and rock back and forth. Today is day 3, I let baby D having her mashed banana, she just loves it. She opened her mouth for a spoon and closed her lip over spoon. She was super excited and made all the funny faces.

Baby D - 2 months old milestones

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 15:32:00 +0000

5 wks old

Baby D is learning that she has hands and fingers and feet and toes. She's also starting to talk more. Not with words, of course, but by cooing — with increasing goos, gurgles, and grunts. This marks the beginning of her language development. Talk to your baby often. You'll be able to keep her attention by shifting from a low to a high pitch — the singsong style that parents in every culture tend to use when speaking to a baby.

6 wks old

At 6 weeks, about half of all babies can recognize their parents, and many of those babies are so delighted that they welcome Mom or Dad with an excited, gurgly grin. This is one of the first signs that your baby is developing an ability to socialize. In fact, it's called a "social smile," and it's one of the more emotionally gratifying milestones you'll see your baby reach.

7 wks old

Your baby's hands should be mostly open now and ready to reach out to the world. Although your baby can't grab objects just yet, she can grasp things placed in her hands. And once she wraps her hands around something, she might not let go so easily. She'll also try to bat at objects, so keep potentially dangerous items far from her reach. This means not holding hot liquids or sharp objects while you're holding her.

8 wks old

Coos are your baby's way of expressing delight, as well as exercising his vocal cords. You can carry on a "conversation" with your baby now. When he gurgles or coos, say something brief or coo back at him. Then wait for him to "say" something back to you. This kind of conversational turn-taking may not sound like much to you now, but it's actually the beginning of learning how to talk.

Baby D - 1 month old milestones

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 15:15:00 +0000

1 wk old

Baby D sleeps most of the day and feeds every two to three hours. Babies are born with many automatic reflexes that help them make the transition to life outside the womb. Stroke her cheek, and she'll turn her head toward my finger and move her mouth as if groping for a nipple. If I hold her upright, she'll move her legs as if walking. Most of these automatic reflexes disappear within weeks of birth. (content excerpted from Baby Center)

2 wks old

A whole week has passed, but it seem more like a lifetime. As I am adjusting to feedings and getting by on less sleep, baby D is also adjusting to her new world. She sleeps in short naps, wakes to feed, and spends some time quietly alert before drifting off to sleep again. Babies' eyes focus best on objects between 8 and 15 inches away – not coincidentally, the distance to your face when held in your arms.

3 wks old

Every baby has a unique temperament. Some are placid and agreeable, while others are more sensitive. One thing all babies have in common is that they communicate with you by crying. Sometime in the first month, you'll begin to hear another kind of sound. That's when most babies find their voices. When your baby is calm and alert, you may notice she says a little "ooh" or "aah" when she sees you or hears you approaching.

4 wks old

Baby D can probably focus on and track moving objects now. Try giving her new skills a workout by slowly passing a toy in front of her face or by having a little "staring contest" during which we walk slowly back and forth in front of her. Watch how her eyes lock with yours and follow along with your movement. This skill is a building block for hand-eye coordination, which will come later.

Raspberry Smoothie

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Sun, 11 May 2014 07:41:00 +0000

My evening smoothie : Banana + Raspberry + Ice Cube J

Homemade Spaghetti

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Mon, 05 May 2014 07:58:00 +0000

Today’s Menu :

Homemade spaghetti & mango smoothie [mango + cranberry + kiwi + raspberry + ice cube] J

Recipes: Aloe Dessert

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 07:19:00 +0000

I crave for something cool, sweet and refreshing today. This is also an easy to make dessert. Just mix in aloe vera, seaweed, longan, medjool dates (usually I used red dates but I ran out of this item, so I switched them with medjool instead), candied winter melon, honey, fresh lemon juices, cool water/ ice cubes.

Morning Energy Booster Juice

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 07:46:00 +0000

My morning energy booster juice : Carrot + Beetroot + Apple + Orange + Celery + Ginger + Ice Cube J

Placenta Grading

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:20:00 +0000

Placenta grades are number values assigned to a placenta on the basis of its appearance on an ultrasound examination. They reflect the placenta's age and level of maturation at the time of the exam and can provide important information about when the baby is due. A placenta that matures too quickly can be a cause for concern, as it may indicate a pregnancy complication that could threaten the health of the developing fetus. At each ultrasound session, the technician should note all findings in a report that goes into the patient's chart.

The placenta anchors to the uterine wall during fetal development and provides nutrition to the developing fetus. As the fetus grows, the placenta's characteristics will change. It initially has a very homogenous appearance, but will become dappled with dots and shadows over the course of the pregnancy. Calcifications start to develop and will show up as white marks on the ultrasound. The appearance of the placenta provides information about how old it is, and placenta grades offer a uniform way for recording information.

Grade 0 : Placental body is homogeneous. The amniochorionic plate is even throughout. Late first trimester-early second trimester.

Grade I : Placental body shows a few echogenic densities ranging from 2-4 mm in diameter. Chorionic plate shows small indentations. Mid second trimester - early third trimester (18-29 wks).

Grade II : Chorionic plate shows marked indentations,creating comma-like densities which extend into the placental substance but do not reach the basal plate. The echogenic densities within the placental also increase in size and number. The basal layer comes punctuated with linear echoes which are enlarged with their long axis parallel to the basal layer. Late third trimester (30 wks to delivery)

Grade III : Complete indentations of chorionic plate through to the basilar plate creating cotyledons (portions of placenta separated by the indentations) . (39 wks)

Fruit Snacks

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 08:02:00 +0000

What I eat: Orange + Pear + Grapes + Almonds + Raisins J

Craving for Cheese Cake

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 09:11:00 +0000

I have been craving cheese cake for a week already, DH finally get them for me from Harvest today J. This cheese cake gone in a day, left out the top white lace meringue I dislike.

Tasting the Sea in A Bowl of Noodles

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 08:30:00 +0000

I suddenly feel like to have this ramen soon after reading this menu from old newspaper, "Tasting the Sea in a Bowl of Noodles", written by Petty Elliott, Food Talk, Jakarta Globe on 5th March 2010. Using instant Nongshim Ansungtangmyun Ramen , add in onion, carrot, mushroom, nori.

Eating Well When You Don't Feel Like To Cook

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 08:18:00 +0000

I really don't feel like to cook today, but I still have to eat and feed my little bean. I made this simple prawn mayonnaise, using large prawns bought by mom that have been stored in the fridge for couple days. Set asides, I am using onion, lemongrass, bird’s eye chilli, ginger, soy sauce, chilli sauce, and chicken stock, top up with two full tablespoon of mayonnaise in the end.

Recipes: Red Lentil Soup

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 06:42:00 +0000

Not a fancy dish. It is simple, healthy and actually rather easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

- - 1 large onion, finely chopped

- - 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

- - 1 carrot, peeled and chopped

- - 1 spring onion, chopped

- - Red lentils

- - Vegetable stock

- - Salt and pepper

- - Olive oil

How To:

1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add in onion. Saute until browned.

2. Add tomatoes, vegetable stock, lentils and carrot.

3. Bring to boil and simmer for 20/25 minutes.

4. Season generously with salt and pepper. Let cool for a while then pour into a blender and blend until smooth, served with a garnish of chopped spring onion.

Recipes: Lemon Poppy Seeds Cupcakes

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 07:08:00 +0000

Ingredients:

- 175gr all-purpose flour

- 120gr sugar

- 150gr butter

- ½ tsp baking powder

- 3 eggs, at room temperature

- 1 lemon zest, finely grated

- Poppyseeds as needed

How To:

Mix butter for 6-8 minutes, add in sugar, eggs, then add in dry ingredients ie. flour, baking powder, poppy seeds continue mix them for 2-3 minutes, add in lemon zest, bake at 180 deg for about 25 minutes. Cool cupcakes in the rack. Serve warm.

2nd Chapter IVF Program Day 6

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 05:22:00 +0000

I was asked to do a blood test this morning, the result is "I have a secret I cant share yet". J

2nd Chapter IVF Program Day 5 [ET]

noreply@blogger.com (k.a.m.m.a.b.a.l.a) — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 05:06:00 +0000

On ET+5, we were told only 1 of 4 embryos able to develop to blastocyst stage, again we ended up having no embryos to freeze. Sad. However I want to be grateful as I was still blessed and cherished with our dear only blastocyst embryo.

Post embryo transfer, I was asked to lie down for 2-3 hours then I was allowed to go back home. I was scheduled on:

21^st Nov – to have a routine Cyclogest 400 mg, Progynova 2 mg per vaginal at 3 pm, 11 pm and 250 mg Proluton injection

22^nd Nov – 3^rd Dec – Cyclogest 400 mg and Progynova 2mg per vaginal at 7 am, 3 pm and 11 pm

24^th Nov, 27th Nov, 30th Nov – 250mg Proluton injection