BITS AND PIECES OF ME
A story of a mother, who also happens to be a doctor
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Ujian kemasukan darjah satu ke Al Amin Bangi
Saturday, April 3, 2021
My honest review: VitaHealth Asta Glutathione Plus
I have always been intrigued on beauty supplements. But I am not convinced enough to consume those local products with viral testimonies. Sure their skin may look better after consuming, but I have heard and dealt (in my clinical practices) too many patients coming in with side effects of these so called health/ beauty supplements.
As I am starting my third decade of life, I can't help to have these fine lines and worsening permanent eyebags. I always felt like I look older than my age. So I think it is time to take care of my skin from the inside, apart from those usual drink more water advices.
I am sceptic at first. But I wanted to try too, on the condition that;
- The ingredients is backed with scientific data
- Sold by authorized pharmacies/ drugstores
- Trusted brand
And I came across this product, sold at a quite high price. 1 box of 60 capsules (in 2 bottles of 30s each) for 1 month supply is priced at around RM200++. I read a lot on the ingredients' safety and efficacy through NCBI, and I decided to give it a try.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
My honest review: Hada Labo perfect gel
I have been using Hada Labo for more than 5 years now. It all started when I went to Japan for a holiday, went into their drugstores, and one of the most widely available product at that time was Hada Labo. And at that point of time, I had some reading on Hada Labo product ranges and reviews.
I am the type of person who is not into make-up. But I took skincare seriously. I have dull and dry skin, with pigmentation (freckles) issue.
Monday, December 7, 2020
Relief from plugged/ blocked duct (Hilangkan bengkak susu)
This post is dedicated to breastfeeding mothers out there, who are just like me once, desperately looking for an answer to get out of the horrifying pain of blocked duct.
The most unforgettable, painful, terrifying experience of breastfeeding is blocked duct, or what we called as 'bengkak susu'.
The most painful for me was after I gave birth to my second child, but my baby needed to be warded in NICU for 5 days. And during that time, it was Raya week. So no 'bidan urut' available at my region. I remembered asking around, searching online, begging for at least one of them to come and help. But none was available. Most already went balik kampung, and others were fully booked. So I was there, for 5 days without my baby to feed, with the most horrible post partum blocked duct, crying in pain and tried to do anything I can.
So here I am, writing this for those whoever in need of relief:
1. Do not press on the engorged breast. It will only worsen the pain. Blocked duct will not open by pressing on the breast.
2. Get yourself Lecithin, or better, prepare this if you are an expectant mother.
Supplemental lecithin has been recommended as a treatment for plugged milk ducts. You can get this from any pharmacy/ drugstore. I got mine from Guardian. It provide quite immediate relief of pain. But the milk from the blocked duct still need to be expressed.3. Sit in hot shower. Adjust the water to be hot enough but comfortable for you.
4. While sitting in the hot shower, take some soap (I used baby soap). Put some soap on the engorged breast and very gently massage from the outer to the tip. Please be as gentle as you can. Keep going until the milk comes out. No need to press hard, as it will only worsen the pain. You can also use breast pump. If you get tired, slowly come out of the shower and get some rest. You can repeat steps 3 and 4 when needed.
5. Take Panadol (paracetamol) to help with the pain. It is safe to use in breastfeeding.
Blocked duct will happen every once in a while through out the breastfeeding journey.
It's okay, we've got this Mommies!
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Life updates
It made me realize that I should appreciate the 'now' time and to write more so the future me will be able to read through and remember how life had been.
I am 30 years old this year (so old T.T). My first born is currently 4y 6m and my second born is 9 months old. I am blessed to have this two, along with my amazing life partner. I am amazed on how much I can love when I thought I already loved so much. Thank you Allah.
Its Ramadhan now, the 23rd. We'll be celebrating Raya soon, in MCO version, away from my life partner. Prepared baju raya few months back but sadly he will be unable to wear them. Really hope both countries' MCO will be lifted soon so that le little family can be re-united.
Anyhow thats it. Thought I'd write more but I feel that this is it until now.
See you again dear future me (my blog only reader haha)!
Friday, July 20, 2018
LASIK 2018
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
My pregnancy
My pregnancy was the greatest one at first. the first two trimester was really nothing much, other than the slightest morning sickness in first trimester.
the starting of third trimester also marks the start of my posting in Putrajaya. my effort tolerance was markedly reduced. and my pedal edema was so bad, i need to change my shoe size. my pillow-like feet felt numb after the morning round. i literally had no time to eat, sleep or even sit. the one thing that kept me going was my baby, every kicks and turns lighten me up. "please keep growing well", was the only thing in mind.
but it slowly eats me till i was diagnosed having severe preeclampsia where my blood pressure start shooting up at 35 weeks. i was having my weekly antenatal check-up in An Nur where they also found out the proteins in my urine. I asked for second opinion from my dear MO is Hospital Putrajaya, and decided to turn myself in for admission. and they decided for induction of labour at exactly 35 weeks 3 days.
my labour process will be in next post insyaAllah :)