We didn’t use a ‘buaian’ until baby Izzah was 2 months old. I prefer to train her sleeping in her cot.

But, when my mother-in-law looked after her when I got back to work, my hubby bought an electronic cradle (iBaby). I was a bit reluctant about the ‘buaian’ thing, but what can I say… mother-in-law rules eh?

Since then, Izzah started to sleep in the ‘buaian’. Her baby-cot is left to dust.

When she was 3 months old, we sent her to the day-care. The day-care also used ‘buaian’ for babies. There were four ‘buaian’ available. But, since last month, the number has been reduced to only one.

I don’t know excatly why. Perhaps, it’s a regulation for a day-care.

Because of that, we were asked to bring a baby bouncer for baby Izzah’s use at the day-care.

Actually, we already have a bouncer (Kangaroo brand) but was hardly used. Now, it seems so small for my baby.

So, we bought a new bouncer. A pretty Sweet Cherry Bouncer in pink. I like it so much!

Little Izzah was given her second jab of Pneumococcal vaccine on 23rd October 2008. And, also her first Rotavirus vaccine.

Rotavirus is an oral vaccine, so Dr Ling gave that first. Izzah must have enjoyed the taste so much because she kept on licking her lip even after the dose is all consumed.

Not even a single drop is wasted. She swallowed them all. Good baby!

You see, Rotavirus vaccine is RM180 each. So, not spitting means not wasting your hard-earned money!

Then, Dr Ling injected the Pneumococcal vaccine on her thigh. As usual, she cried out loud.

She must have hated her paed so much.. ha..ha..ha

Pneumococcal and Rotavirus vaccine are not included in the government compulsary vaccination program. Perhaps because they are so expensive.

But, I believe both are also as much important as other vaccines like BcG, HepB, Polio, Dtp etc.

Money is valuable, but your baby’s well being is PRICELESS.

If your baby is not yet protected, now is the best time to do. Don’t delay because you don’t know what will happen in the future.

I have written about Pneumococcal here.

How about Rotavirus?

Rotavirus is a virus that infects the bowels. It is the most common cause of SEVERE diarrhea among infants and children throughout the world and causes the death of about 600,000 children worldwide annually.

Symptoms of the disease include fever, vomiting and watery diarrhea which can cause severe dehydration. Severe dehydration can lead to death so hospitalization for intravenous fluid (drip) is needed.

Rotavirus infection is highly contagious. Almost all children will become infected with rotavirus by their third birthday!

So, we decided to give baby Izzah the protection against Rotavirus too (the recommended age is 2, 4 and 6 months old).

The Rotavirus vaccine is known as Rotarix.

There are two vaccines available. One is Rotarix (RM180 each) and given two doses (once in a one month gap). Another is RotaTeq which is cheaper (RM100 each) and given three doses (once in a one month gap).

Dear little princess…

Mama and babah have given you almost all the protection you need against those nasty bacterias and viruses. So, be good ok. Else, mama will claim back all the expenses incurred when you start working (mama has compiled all the bills ya…) 

Hari Raya and open house is like a tradition. In the Klang Valley, yes. But, absolutely unheard of in ‘kampung’ areas, where the house is always ‘open’ for friends, families and other visitors.

In the busy city like KL, giving a surprise visit anytime of the day to a friend is absolutely a no-no. Either you call them first to inform, or they invite you.

Privacy and peace are absolutely a big issue… he..he..he

So, during the month of Syawal.. almost everyone will host an ‘open house’. This is the only time visitors (read: the invited ones) are welcome to the house. That’s why every weekend in the month, traffic jam is so very massive. Huh!

Having an ‘open house’ is actually very good. The host only need to ensure that enough food for the feast on that ONE day only. Meaning, we will be tired of having guests at the house only that ONE time only, right?

So, we decided to held an ‘open house’ on 19th October 2008. It was a last minute idea, so we only invited close friends and families.

Initially, hubby want to do it on Sunday. But, I refused because the next day is a working day. We will become so tired with the event.

And, I was right. After the house is ‘closed’ at 9pm, the three of us were so exhausted!

One year old mama? Oh yes.. there is no typo error whatsoever.

I found this old picture of mine at one year old (posing with a cousin) in my album recently. With a baseball cap, short dress and curly hair, wasn’t I super-duper cute eh?

Looks like baby Izzah’s chubby face (small picture) is inherited from me…he..he..he.

p/s I will dig her babah’s album later to steal his younger days photo. Then, we will see who has the closest resemblance to that little princess!

I got my new office laptop already. It’s a Dell Latitude D630!

So, I’m saying good bye to the old pal’, IBM Think Pad T42. Thank you for being a good partner for 3 years.

The first day I received the lappie from IT, I was totally lost. It took me half-a-day to become familiar with the new Dell. And, of course I fall in love with it so much!

Dell Latitude D630 comes with a docking station, an adaptor and the new Windows Vista OS.

The Microsoft Office 2007 made me completely lost as I was so used to MS Office 2003. But, after toying with it for some times, I found MS 2007 is absolutely wonderful. I loike!

Hmm.. I must replace Window XP in my own laptop (Compact Presario) at home to Window Vista asap!!!