Attempt Numero Uno

I DID IT!! I managed to transfer videos from the handycam to the laptop then signed up for you tube, uploaded the video and post the link here!! Not bad for a self confessed IT challenged individual.. hehehe

I initially wanted to post up the whole video here but uploading it on blogger was a b*tch (well i suppose the brunei connection is to blame). So anyways, click on the link below to see Dia playing.. hehehe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxJ5fVSFAzQ

back by popular demand..

We decided to celebrate Dia's 2nd month birthday yesterday and we decided to buy the same cake as we did for Shopaholic. Well to be honest, Dia's birthday was just an excuse to buy a cake and eat some! har har

Dia: Ooohh..Its the cake that Auntie Bibie got. *DROOL*

Blowing the two candles away

Caca: I hope i get a piece of that cake..

We decided to place a musical mobile on Dia's bed on Sunday and we LOVE how she responds to it. I have a video of it so will try to share her moments with you all soon k? hehehe

And this is what happens after she is tired of playing (and full on BM)

Speaking of BM, I am thinking of getting a second pump. The husband is probably shaking his head when he reads this *tee hee* and probably saying 'untuk apa lagi?'. Not that i dont love the Medela FS (how can i not love it when i can just sit, watch my TV and it pumps for me). The reason is that I want to use it as spare and to be used at home whereas the current one will be used when i am at work. I am thinking of getting the Avent Mannual pump and my i add that it is currently on sale? hehe Should I? or Shouldn't I?

Seems like fertility rate is off the roof lately! One of my friend *wink* is preggies and last night i found out that 2 of my colleagues is also preggies! haha One of my colleague is already blaming me for the increased fertility rate in the office! LOL

happy 2 months

Dear Dia,

Happy 2 months my sayang.. Looking back at your old pics, we can see that you have grown up.. Your face is chubbier, you are a tad taller and a tad heavier. Mummy should know cause when i feed you my arms now tire easily compared to before. but i dont mind.. honest! haha

You also have 2 new friend. One boy called JD and a girl called Azra. I hope you can be good friends with them, as good as Mummy is with thier parents.

Last time Mummy wrote to you, i asked you to be good while being given your bath and i think you have improved a lot. You now only cry when Mummy wipes your face and shampoo your hair but when you get in the tub, you seem to enjoy it very much. On one occassion you didn't even cry once. Keep it up my dear..

Other than less cries during your bath, you now also can reply to us when we talk to you. You can also smile to us. The first time it happened Mummy was so happy that I almost cried! Your Daddy said a couple of times that you get your cries from me! I guess my being a cry baby doesn't fall far huh?

Over the past couple of days Mummy has placed you on a bottle regime during the day. Please understand my sayang that i am only doing this because i neeed to train you for the days when Mummy goes to work. Mummy also been leaving you at home with your nini girl and Aunty when she goes out and its for the same reason. Not beacuse Mummy loves you less..Mummy was also concerned if you are taking enough milk. I hope you are and if ever you feel thirsty my sayang, just scream as loud as you can k?

We also have been taking you out more. In this month alone, you went to your Yadu & Yaki's place twice and to BSB thrice. I do hope you enjoy your outings as much as we did although i do wish you scream and cry less when we are at the shops. Malu eh when ppl look our way.. hehe

You have another trip to the clinic soon where you will be given.. yes my sayang, another shot. I know you don't like it much but those shot are good for you.. Mummy will try to get a video of you being given the shot this time. That way when you get older you get to see your face squirms.. (and possibly Mummy's face too) hehehe

ok then, be good my sayang.. Once again, Happy 2 months and remember Mummy & Daddy Loves you very very much..

xoxo

Mummy

Is it enough?

Happy Monday y'all.. I have 3 weeks of hols left and it leaves me with mixed feelings.. *sigh* While I was preparing Dia's Bottles last friday it got me thinking if Dia is feeding enough. And how much milk is she suppose to consume at her age. So i googled it and discovered that this concern is shared by a lot of BF mothers out there.. hehe

Anyways, reading up on the matter, she is suppose to consume approximately 25oz per 24hrs i.e. an average of 1oz per hr. I did my calculation and since she takes 10oz from 7am - 5pm (10 hrs) kira ok lah tu and since i can't measure how much she is taking in while being direct fed i can only assume that she takes about enough however it did say on the websites that in the evenings they usually get less so last night i decided to feed her, even when she isn't showing signs to wanting to be fed or crying. To my delight and surprise, Mau jua ia! haha and I decided to increase the amount of milk per bottle this morning from 2oz per bottle to 2.5oz.. 

Another concern I and Anjai had was if i can produce the amount that she takes in and if i am able to maintain my current EBM supply.. I have been keeping track of how much i express and so far i produce about 7oz per 15mins of pumping and since i pump twice during the day (once at 10am and once at 3pm), i think i should be able to maintain, or even increase my supply.. *alhamdulillah* (and so the dry run continues..)

So anyways, here are some pics taken over the weekend..

Saturday: Dia's second visit at Yadu & Yaki's place..

Alya: What is that thing with the orange light?

Dia sleeping - With her mouth open! LOL

Alya & Dia playing with the grandparents

Sunday: the parents went out and left Dia at home, which i am thankful that we did cos it rained heavily in BSB. Didn't take much pics (cos its not that fun w/o Dia in d pic) but i would like to share what we ate.. heheh I finally had my Japanese and we also tapau-ed Bakerlyn cakes! *yumm*

For Auntie Bibie

Dear Auntie Bibie,

First of all, Happy 27th birthday.. Mummy told me she went over to your place this afternoon to surprise you with a cake. Mummy told me you were very surprised and she hopes that even tho you are busy with your wedding prep, her surprise will add sparkle to your day.. Sorry I didn't manage to see you and greet you personally but i hope this letter will suffice. Anyways, Happy birthday once again Auntie Bibie.. Take care and hope you have a blast!

xoxo

Dia

p.s. Mummy promise me that she will bring me the next time she goes over your house *tee hee*

Oh that cake looks nice.. I wander how old i will be when i am allowed to eat my first cake..

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I know 4 people sharing the same birthday today so...

a Happy Happy Birthday to:

Bibie, Mas Kartina, Sasa & Fadzil! 

Hope you all have a blast!!

Its a boy!!

Congratulations to Joe & Dina on their new bundle of joy! We dropped by to RIPAS at lunch time and i have to say Putiiihh anak nya! And looks like the mummy! hehe (sorry no pics) once again, Congratulations Guys! Enjoy parenthood! 

Dina was the last of my pregnant buddies to give birth and i am so happy and glad that all went well for all of us.. Syukur Alhamdulillah..

Today was day one of my dry run and from 7am to 5pm, Dia consumed a total of 10Oz.. I am trying to keep track of all her consumption during the day so i have a rough idea on how much to prepare when i go back to work.. and also trying to strategize when to pump. hehe

Oh Happy Birthday to my oldest and a very very good friend, Shopaholic! (esok pulang actually nya hehe) Have a great one Bie!!