Monday, June 13, 2011

[ weekly update : week 21 ]

last weekend, another wedding on the groom side at malacca. we decided to stay another night during the weekend at naza tallya hotel. considered as our babymoon. went to dinner at one of the famous ikan bakar place and tried the malacca river cruise.

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How your baby's growing:

Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now, and if you're having a girl, her vagina has begun to form as well.

How your life's changing:

You're probably feeling pretty comfortable these days. You're not too big yet, and the usual discomforts associated with early pregnancy are, for the most part, gone. If you're feeling good, relax and enjoy it while you can — the third trimester may bring with it a new crop of complaints.

That's not to say you won't have some minor glitches to deal with now. For example, increased oil production may contribute to the development (or worsening) of acne. If that's the case, be diligent about washing well with a gentle soap or cleanser twice a day, and make sure that any moisturizer or make-up you use is oil-free. Don't take any oral acne medications — some are very hazardous during pregnancy — or use any topical acne products without first checking with your practitioner.
You're also more prone to varicose veins now. As your pregnancy progresses, there's increasing pressure on the veins in your legs; higher progesterone levels, which may cause the walls of your veins to relax, can make the problem worse. You're more likely to get varicose veins if other family members have them. Also, they tend to get worse with each successive pregnancy and as you age. To help prevent or minimize varicose veins, exercise daily, prop up your feet and legs whenever possible, sleep on your left side, and wear maternity support hose.

You may also notice so-called spider veins (a group of tiny blood vessels near the surface of your skin), particularly on your ankles, legs, or face. They may have a spider- or sunburst-like pattern with little branches radiating out from the center, they may look like the branches of a tree, or they may be a group of separate thin lines with no particular pattern. Though they may be a bit unsightly, spider veins don't cause discomfort and usually disappear after delivery.



source: babycentre

Thursday, June 9, 2011

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Article 1 : Taken from here

ZURIAT BERKAT

“Tak apa ke ni?” suami bertanya sambil merenung ke anak mata saya, meminta jawapan pasti.

“InsyaAllah, As ok..” balas saya. Si kecil Husna, terus leka bermain. Manakan dapat dia memahami resah dan debar yang sedang membelenggu jiwa ayah dan ummi.

“Rasanya, lambat lagi ni. Lagipun, tempat kuliah abang malam ni tak berapa jauh kan…abang pergilah. Kasihan pula para jemaah yang menunggu,” saran saya dengan nada memujuk bertujuan menenangkan debar dan ragu.

Sembilan bulan berlalu, dan hasil pemeriksaan doktor sewaktu rawatan antenatal petang tadi menunjukkan kemungkinan untuk saya melahirkan pada malamnya. Saya sendiri tidak menduga secepat itu, lantaran tarikh jangkaan akan tiba beberapa hari sahaja lagi. Tambahan pula, saya lansung tidak mengalami rasa sakit yang mengganggu, sama sekali tidak sama seperti pengalaman melahirkan anak pertama lebih kurang dua tahun yang lalu.

Namun, ketentuan Allah mengatasi segala andaian dan jangkaan manusia. Bermakna, dalam tempoh beberapa jam sahaja, saya dan suami bakal menimang cahaya mata kedua.

Kerana itu suami agak keberatan untuk pergi. Bimbang, saat ketiadaannya, saya akan melahirkan tanpa sesiapa di sisi. Lebih-lebih lagi, doktor yang merawat menyarankan agar saya segera masuk ke wad bersalin sebaik selesai pemeriksaan petang tadi.

PRIHATIN AURAT

“Kalau macam tu, As rehat dulu..tak payah buat kerja-kerja lain. Selesai je kuliah, abang terus balik ke rumah. As ready ya,” suami berjanji. Masih dengan debaran yang belum reda.

Saya tersenyum. Rasa kasih menjalar ke sanubari melihat belas yang ditunjukkan suami. Betapa saya bersyukur memiliki suami yang amat prihatin sepertinya. Sejak dari anak pertama lagi, beliau tidak pernah gagal menemani saya ke klinik untuk rawatan dan pemeriksaan antenatal.

Juga, seperkara yang tidak mungkin saya lupa, kesungguhan dan ketegasannya menjaga aurat seorang isteri.

Walau dalam keadaan kewangan yang begitu sederhana, dengan hanya suami seorang bekerja, sementara saya masih bergelar surirumah sepenuh masa, beliau tetap berusaha dan memastikan saya beroleh rawatan terbaik dari ‘sentuhan’ tangan seorang doktor perempuan. Doktor Muslimah, pastinya satu keutamaan.

Lantaran itu, beliau sanggup mengeluarkan peruntukan yang lebih untuk mendapatkan khidmat rawatan dari hospital swasta Islam. Padanya, biar berlebih sedikit mengeluarkan duit, asal hukum berkait aurat isteri tetap terpelihara dan terlaksana.

Dan pada kandungan kali ini, merupakan yang kedua kalinya saya akan melahirkan di Pusat Rawatan Islam Kohilal di Taman Melawati. Memandangkan jarak di antara pusat rawatan ini dengan rumah kami di Taman Sri Gombak tidak berapa jauh, hanya mengambil masa beberapa minit sahaja, juga harga bagi pakej bersalin yang ditawarkan amat berpatutan dengan mutu perkhidmatan yang baik dan meyakinkan.

MENGAMBIL MUDAH

Peristiwa di atas telah lama berlalu. Anak kedua yang dilahirkan juga telah genap berusia sembilan tahun pada 26 Jun yang lalu. Dan, dengan rezeki dan kurniaan dari Allah, cahayamata ketiga dan keempat yang menyusul selepas itu juga selamat melihat dunia dengan doktor dan jururawat Muslimah yang menyambut ‘ketibaan’ mereka.

Alhamdulillah.

Namun…

Perasaan saya berbaur. Terkilan, kesal dan sedih yang amat bila menerima dan membaca emel yang diterima dari seorang wanita. Beliau ingin meminta pendapat dan pandangan saya mengenai seorang ahli keluarganya, yang bergelar seorang ustazah, tetapi masih terus mendapatkan rawatan dan pemeriksaan bulanan kandungannya daripada doktor berlainan jantina.

Walau telah ditegur dan dinasihati memandangkan beliau dan suaminya bekerja serta mempunyai pendapatan yang agak besar, tetapi beliau tetap mempertahankan tindakannya dengan menyatakan pendapat bahawa, untuk tujuan perubatan, harus bagi seorang wanita Islam mendapatkan rawatan dari seorang doktor lelaki dan begitu juga sebaliknya. Khidmat rawatan yang diperolehi dari doktor yang sama jantina hanyalah afdal ( lebih baik ) sahaja, tidak lebih dari itu. Itu pandangannya.

Allahu Rabbi…dunia hari ini. Mereka yang ‘sepatutnya’ berilmu turut menjahilkan diri.

KERANA DARURAT

“Hari ni ustazah ada satu soalan uji minda untuk kamu semua,” saya berkata dengan wajah ceria. Para pelajar yang duduk sopan di dalam barisan, ramai yang tersenyum girang. Namun tidak kurang juga yang mengerutkan dahi tanda kurang senang. Bimbang soalan yang diberi, payah dan sukar sekali.


Ketika itu, topik yang dibincangkan ialah mengenai makanan yang halal dan haram dimakan. Ia merupakan salah satu tajuk perbincangan dari silibus Pendidikan Islam tingkatan satu.

“Baik…katakanlah suatu masa kamu sesat di dalam hutan. Dah masuk hari ketiga kamu tak makan. Dalam keadaan amat lapar itu, tiba-tiba melintas seekor anak babi. Nampak sedap. Kerana lapar, kamu tangkap anak babi tu dan kamu makan…” saya berhenti seketika memerhatikan gelagat anak murid di hadapan.

Ada yang saling berpandangan, ada yang menahan ketawa dan tersenyum-senyum sendirian. Tidak kurang juga yang mempamerkan riak muka geli geleman.

‘Eeeii…makan babi!’ mungkin itu lintasan di dalam hati.

“Ketika itu, apa agaknya hukum kamu makan babi tersebut?” saya mengajukan soalan. Ingin menguji akal dan pengetahuan para pelajar di hadapan.

“Mana boleh makan babi ustazah..haram,” getus satu suara di belakang.

“Bolehlah…kan keadaan macam tu dikira ‘darurat’. Kalau tak makan, boleh mati,” penuh yakin jawapan seorang pelajar di bahagian tengah.

BOLEHKAH?

Saya tersenyum senang. Jawapan yang diberi menandakan telah ada sedikit maklumat yang mereka fahami dan maklumi.

“Baik. Kita buat undian. Siapa yang kata hukumnya haram?” soal saya. Beberapa pelajar mengangkat tangan. Ada yang mengangkat setinggi yang boleh, menandakan keyakinan terhadap kebenaran jawapan, manakala sebahagiannya nampak malu-malu, hanya menebak dan mengikut kawan.

“Siapa pula yang bersetuju hukumnya boleh sebab darurat?” Sekali lagi saya bertanya. Soalan kali kedua ini memperlihatkan lebih ramai pelajar mengangkat tangan. Jumlah yang ada saya kira.

Hanya segelintir pelajar yang tidak mengangkat tangan pada kedua-dua soalan yang ditanya. Berkecuali. Kurang pasti barangkali.

“ Apa jawapannya ustazah?” Terdengar satu pertanyaan dari seorang pelajar di hadapan. Melihat sinar mata mereka, bagai menggambarkan rasa teruja dan tidak sabar untuk mengetahui jawapan sebenar.

“Jawapannya, mestilah haram…tak boleh..,”saya menjawab ringkas. Riuh rendah seketika suasana kelas bila mendengar jawapan yang tidak terduga itu.

Sengaja saya biarkan begitu, untuk melihat reaksi seterusnya. Kelihatan ramai yang terpinga-pinga. Tidak kurang juga yang ketawa gembira. Mungkin tak menyangka, jawapan ‘sekadar teka-teka’ mereka mengena.

BUKAN DARURAT

Senyuman di bibir melebar lagi. Saya pasti, baik yang memberikan jawapan haram atau tidak, masing-masing tidak mengetahui sebab sebenar mengapa dalam keadaan sesat di hutan seperti itu, masih juga tidak dibolehkan untuk makan babi.

“Keadaan seperti itu belum dikira darurat lagi. Ini kerana, terdapat banyak binatang lain yang masih boleh dimakan sekadar untuk menutup kelaparan. Siput babi adalah lebih baik dari babi, cacing tanah, pohon kayu, buah dan lain-lain semuanya masih perlu diutamakan dari memakan babi," saya membentangkan hujah agar mereka lebih memahami.

"Bukankah di hutan terdapat pelbagai benda yang boleh dimakan yang jauh lebih baik dari babi?" Saya menambah.

“Oleh kerana itu, tidak harus jika kamu yang sedang sesat ingin makan babi juga hanya kerana ia lebih sedap, menyelerakan dan gemuk berbanding cacing," tegas saya lagi disambut deraian ketawa semua.

Demikian juga keadaan yang perlu difahami dan disedari dalam situasi rawatan dan perubatan.

DARURAT YANG SEBENAR

Saya maklum bahawa di dalam keadaan darurat seseorang itu diharuskan melakukan sesuatu yang dilarang, sesuai dengan kaedah fiqhiyyah, ad-dharurat tubiihul mahdzurat. Contohnya, di dalam perubatan, bila berlaku hal-hal mendesak dan kecemasan, lebih-lebih lagi yang bersangkut nyawa dan kesakitan yang boleh melarat tanpa rawatan segera, dan keadaan tersebut tidak mungkin dihindari, juga tiada alternatif lain ketika itu, maka dibolehkan seorang doktor lelaki merawat pesakit perempuan, dan begitu juga sebaliknya.

Syeikh Abdul Aziz bin Baaz rahimahullah, bekas Mufti Besar Arab Saudi, juga pernah menegaskan :

"Doktor wanita hanya merawat wanita sahaja, dan doktor lelaki hanya merawat lelaki sahaja, melainkan di dalam kes yang darurat, jika seseorang lelaki yang menghidapi penyakit di mana pada masa itu tidak kedapatan doktor lelaki, maka di dalam kes ini adalah dibenarkan.” ( Fataawa 'Aajilah li Mansuubii al-Sihhah, m.s. 29 )

Situasi darurat yang membolehkan keadaan rawatan sedemikian juga berlaku di zaman Rasulullah SAW sendiri di mana para wanita Islam memainkan peranan sebagai jururawat di medan peperangan. Mereka ditempatkan di bahagian logistik dan juga perawatan. Mereka merawat dan mengubati anggota tentera yang luka dan parah.

Dalam kondisi sebegini, tidak dapat tidak, pasti berlaku sentuhan kulit dan anggota lainnya, namun hal ini dibolehkan ketika itu, untuk sementara waktu, kerana sifat peperangan yang darurat dan mencemaskan.

Selain itu, di dalam kitab Fathul Qadir jilid 8 halaman 98 ada menyatakan bahawa seorang sahabat Nabi SAW bernama Abdullah ibnu Az-Zubair pernah mengupah dan membayar khidmat seorang wanita tua yang merawat dirinya.

HILANG

Wajar difahami, bahawa kondisi darurat bukanlah sesuatu yang rutin dan berlaku setiap hari. Justeru, ia hanya bersifat sementara dan perlu diisi sekadarnya sahaja. Tatkala sebab yang menjadikan sesuatu itu darurat, telah luput dan hilang, maka hukum pengharamannya kembali semula.

Ini bersesuaian dengan satu lagi kaedah fiqhiyyah: ad-dharurat tuqaddar bi qadariha, iaitu sesuatu yang darurat itu harus diukur sesuai kadarnya.

Lantaran itu, bagi seorang perempuan yang mengandung, dalam situasi biasa tanpa apa-apa komplikasi, keadaan itu bukanlah sesuatu yang ‘darurat’ yang membolehkannya mendapatkan khidmat rawatan dan pemeriksaan bulanan dari seorang doktor lelaki.

Apa yang amat perlu difahami, tidak ada seorang pun yang dihalalkan untuk melihat aurat seorang wanita, kecuali suaminya. Apatah lagi, aurat ‘besar’nya. Maruah, kehormatan dan harga dirinya, semua itu terhimpun di ‘situ’.

Siapa lagi yang lebih layak dan dapat melindungi, kalau bukan seorang lelaki bernama suami?

Tambahan pula dewasa kini, sudah ramai doktor dan pakar sakit puan Muslimah, termasuk doktor wanita bukan Islam di Malaysia. Justeru, apa lagi alasan untuk tetap bermudah-mudah dalam hukum dan terus tegar menerima rawatan dari doktor berlainan jantina ?

Pada saya, hanya satu : Tepuk dada, tanyalah iman di dalamnya!

ZURIAT BERKAT

Akhirnya, marilah kita sama-sama merenungi, bahawa Rasulullah SAW telah mengajarkan kepada umatnya untuk selalu berdoa, memohon kepada Allah SWT agar diberi rezeki yang barakah.

“Ya Allah, anugerahkanlah keberkatan kepada rezeki kami, dan peliharalah diri kami dari api neraka.”

Anugerah anak dan zuriat adalah salah satu dari sekian banyak rezeki yang diberikan ILAHI. Justeru, tidak dapat dinafi, bahawa jiwa yang insaf dan sedar untuk memelihara hukum dan menjaga kadar keperluan terhadap keringanan yang ada padanya, InsyaAllah akan menjamin hadirnya keberkatan seiring dengan anugerah yang dikurniakan ini.

Moga-moga, dengan keberkatan yang dilimpahkan oleh Allah SWT sewaktu kelahiran seorang anak, akan memudahkan pula segala usaha ibu dan bapa untuk melahirkan zuriat yang soleh dan solehah. Seterusnya, berjaya pula menjelmakan generasi Rabbani yang tetap teguh berpegang kepada ajaran dan panduan ILAHI.

Ameen, Ya Rabbal ‘alameen.

Mencari dan terus mencari cinta Ilahi.

Jumpa lagi, InsyaAllah.


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Article 2 : Taken from here

NILAI SEUTAS GELANG EMAS

Kolam mata saya bergenang membaca satu emel yang dikirimkan oleh pihak editorial Majalah Solusi. Baris demi baris pada emel tersebut saya amati. Setitik demi setitik air mata menitis ke pipi. Saya menangis.

Bukan terharu kerana emel yang dibaca berisi pujian dan maklum balas positif terhadap artikel saya : Darurat Bukan semudah Itu ( Artikel asal : Zuriat Berkat ) yang disiarkan di dalam majalah tersebut, akan tetapi saya menangis kerana tersentuh dengan tindakan mulia seorang wanita semata-mata untuk menjaga iman serta maruah diri dan suaminya demi melahirkan zuriat yang dikasihi.

Berikut emel yang dikirimkan :

"Saya begitu meminati ruangan Tanbih yang ditulis oleh Puan Noraslina Jusin kerana setiap artikelnya pasti memberi kesan yang tersendiri kepada pembaca.

Begitu juga dengan tulisan Puan Fatimah Syarha Mohd Noordin yang begitu saya minati hinggakan tiap-tiap patah perkataan yang ditulisnya saya cuba hayati satu persatu.

Bersyukur kepada Allah kerana insan-insan yang istimewa dan berbakat ini terus dilimpahi idea dan ilham dariNYA untuk sama-sama berkongsi dengan kami, para pembaca yang dahagakan ilmu.

Namun, isu Tanbih, bertajuk Darurat Bukan Semudah Itu tulisan Puan Noraslina benar-benar menyentap hati dan perasaan saya sebagai seorang ibu.

Pengalaman saya mendapatkan rawatan kehamilan di klinik dan hospital kerajaan sejak anak sulung hingga anak yang ketiga seolah-olah menjadi 'igauan ngeri' buat saya hingga sekarang.

Bukannya masalah masa menunggu yang lama atau layanan khidmat diberi kurang memuaskan, sebaliknya saya menerima 'sentuhan' tangan dari doktor yang berlainan jantina.

Tidak dinafikan ketika itu, saya masih berada dalam keadaan yang jahil berpegang kepada konsep 'darurat'. Jadi saya menyimpulkan tidak mengapa mendapatkan rawatan doktor lelaki sepanjang tempoh kehamilan.

Namun, ada juga rakan yang bertuah kerana mendapat 'sentuhan' doktor muslimah sepanjang kehamilan dan proses bersalin berlaku di hospital kerajaan. Syukurlah.

Paling tidak dapat saya lupakan apabila doktor lelaki yang memasukkan ubat ketika proses induce bagi mempercepatkan kelahiran.

Walau ditemani seorang jururawat wanita, perasaan malu tetap menebal sepanjang proses memasukkan ubat induce berlaku.

Malah, ketika dalam labour room pun, saya perasan ada dua orang doktor pelatih lelaki berada berhampiran saya dan melihat aurat saya ketika hampir hendak bersalin!.

Semoga Allah mengampuni dosa saya dan suami ketika itu kerana tidak berusaha mendapatkan rawatan dari doktor muslimah di hospital swasta.

Namun, ketika mengandungkan anak yang keempat tahun lepas, saya berazam untuk tidak membenarkan diri disentuh doktor lelaki sepanjang kehamilan.

Harapan saya itu disuarakan kepada suami dan Alhamdulillah suami sangat memahami rasional di sebalik permintaan saya itu.

Ujian Allah datang lagi. Ketika memasuki trimester ketiga kehamilan, perniagaan saya dan suami benar-benar merosot dan kami menghadapi masalah kewangan yang agak serius.

Saya agak buntu, kerana hasrat di hati ingin bersalin dengan mendapat rawatan dari doktor muslimah, tetapi caj di hospital swasta agak mahal.

Sedangkan jika bersalin di hospital kerajaan, bayaran yang dikenakan sangat berpatutan, namun kita tidak boleh memilih doktor.

Akhirnya, saya menggadaikan gelang tangan, satu-satunya emas kesayangan milik saya, dengan harapan dapat bersalin di hospital swasta dengan berbidankan seorang doktor muslimah.

Alhamdulillah, akhirnya saya berjaya melahirkan seorang puteri dengan mudah, ditemani suami yang tidak putus-putus memberi semangat sepanjang proses kelahiran.

Sejak hamil, saya sudah berniat, andai bayi yang dikandung seorang puteri, biarlah dia menjadi seorang pakar perbidanan.

Semoga Allah membantu saya dan suami untuk mendidik anak perempuan kami ini berjaya menjadi doktor pakar Obstetrik dan Ginekologi apabila dia dewasa kelak.

Biarlah pengalaman saya dirawat doktor lelaki tidak dilalui oleh ibu-ibu hamil yang lain. Semoga lebih ramai wanita akan dapat menceburkan diri dalm bidang perbidanan, sekali gus menunaikan fardhu kifayah.

Sehingga kini, bayi saya berusia tiga bulan, membesar dengan sihat. Namun gelang emas kesayangan saya masih belum dapat ditebus. Biarlah gelang emas itu terus dalam lipatan sejarah kerana Allah telah mengurniakan seorang puteri yang saya impikan selama ini.

Hati terubat ketika membaca artikel Puan Noraslina Jusin kerana sekurang-kurangnya saya sudah memilih dan melakukan yang terbaik untuk mendapat zuriat yang berkat.

Hati juga terubat kerana saya telah berusaha sebaik mungkin untuk memastikan diri disentuh oleh doktor wanita muslimah sepanjang kehamilan dan kelahiran bayi berlaku.

Sejujurnya saya agak kecewa kerana masih ramai di luar sana sempurna penjagaan auratnya di sepanjang masa, namun tewas ketika mendapatkan rawatan sepanjang kehamilan dan bersalin dengan doktor lelaki atas alasan darurat.

Ada yang berkata 'dengan doktor lelaki lebih mudah, lebih lembut layanannya'. Ada juga yang berkata 'doktor tu pun dah tak hairan dengan kita, sebab dia dah merawat ribuan pesakit, dah naik lali dah'.

Macam-macam alasan yang diberi untuk menghalalkan keadaan.

Harapan saya, agar isu ini dapat dikupas dengan lebih kemas dan teliti dalam keluaran yang akan datang.

Mungkin, masih tiada kesedaran atau tekad yang kuat untuk kita mendapatkan rawatan dari doktor muslimah sepenuhnya.

Wallahualam."

NILAI SEUTAS GELANG TANGAN

Apalah sangat nilai seutas gelang tangan emas berbanding berkat dan rahmat ALLAH SWT atas tindakan nekad ini!

Berbahagialah wanita ini kerana usaha dan penyerahannya yang tinggi kepada ILAHI.

Berbahagialah suami wanita ini kerana memiliki seorang suri yang berusaha menjaga diri.

Berbahagialah zuriat pasangan ini kerana memiliki ibu bapa berjiwa rabbani.

Berbahagialah kalian kerana sesungguhnya ALLAH SWT merahmati hamba-hambaNYA yang sentiasa berusaha mentaati perintah-NYA.

Ameen Ya Rabbal ‘alameen.


Sesungguhnya airmata ini menitis kerana-MU jua Ya ALLAH.....

Mencari dan terus mencari cinta ILAHI.

Jumpa lagi, InsyaALLAH.

Monday, June 6, 2011

[ weekly update : week 20 ]

not much different except that my belly is getting bigger. erkk. little bit tired from the wedding last weekend.
i think i can already feel the baby's movement.

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How your baby's growing:

Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)

He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).

How your life's changing:

Congratulations! You've hit the halfway mark in your pregnancy. The top of your uterus is about level with your belly button, and you've likely gained around 10 pounds. Expect to gain another pound or so each week from now on. (If you started your pregnancy underweight, you may need to gain a bit more; if you were overweight, perhaps a bit less.) Make sure you're getting enough iron, a mineral that's used primarily to make hemoglobin (the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen). During pregnancy, your body needs more iron to keep up with your expanding blood volume, as well as for your growing baby and the placenta. Red meat is one of the best sources of iron for pregnant women. Poultry (especially the dark meat) and shellfish also contain iron. Some common non-meat sources of iron include legumes, soy-based products, spinach, prune juice, raisins, and iron-fortified cereals.

If you haven't already signed up for a childbirth education class, you may want to look into one, especially if you're a first-timer. A structured class will help prepare you and your partner for the rigors of labor and delivery. Most hospitals and birth centers offer classes, either as weekly meetings or as a single intensive, one-day session. Many communities have independent instructors as well. Ask your friends, family members, or caregiver for recommendations.


source: babycentre

Monday, May 30, 2011

[ weekly update : week 19 ]

done with my 4th month check up last saturday. asked the gynae whether my condition was normal since many people said that my belly is big!..hahha. she told me that everything is normal and i'm doing fine.
we also got to know the baby's gender. ;)

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How your baby's growing:

Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.

How your life's changing:

Think you're big now? You'll start growing even faster in the weeks to come. As a result, you may notice some achiness in your lower abdomen or even an occasional brief, stabbing pain on one or both sides — especially when you shift position or at the end of an active day. Most likely, this is round ligament pain. The ligaments that support your uterus are stretching to accommodate its increasing weight. This is nothing to be alarmed about, but call your practitioner if the pain continues even when you're resting or becomes severe.

You may be noticing some skin changes, too. Are the palms of your hands red? Nothing to worry about — it's from the extra estrogen. You may also have patches of darkened skin caused by a temporary increase in pigment. When these darker patches appear on your upper lip, cheeks, and forehead, they're called chloasma, or the "mask of pregnancy." You may also notice some darkening of your nipples, freckles, scars, underarms, inner thighs, and vulva. That darkened line running from your belly button to your pubic bone is called the linea nigra, or "dark line."
These darkened spots will probably fade shortly after delivery. In the meantime, protect yourself from the sun, which intensifies the pigment changes. Cover up, wear a brimmed hat, and use sunscreen when you're outdoors. And if you're self-conscious about your "mask," a little concealing makeup can work wonders.


source: babycentre

Monday, May 23, 2011

[ weekly update : week 18 ]

this week is my birthday week! this year is the best birthday ever. thank you Allah.

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How your baby's growing:

Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.

How your life's changing:

Hungry? An increase in appetite is pretty common about now. Make it count by choosing meals and snacks that are rich in nutrients instead of empty calories (chips, French fries, candy, and other sweets). Bigger, more comfortable clothes are a must now as your appetite and waistline grow.

Your cardiovascular system is undergoing dramatic changes, and during this trimester your blood pressure will probably be lower than usual. Don't spring up too fast from a lying or sitting position or you might feel a little dizzy.
From now on, when you do lie down, it's best to lie on your side — or at least partly tilted to one side. (When you lie flat on your back, your uterus can compress a major vein, leading to decreased blood return to your heart.) Try placing a pillow behind you or under your hip or upper leg for comfort.

If you haven't already had a second-trimester ultrasound, you'll probably have one soon. This painless procedure helps your practitioner check how your baby's growing, screen for certain birth defects, check the placenta and umbilical cord, determine whether the due date you're working with is accurate, and see how many babies you're carrying. During the exam, you might see your baby moving around or sucking his thumb. Bring your partner along, and be sure to ask for a printout for your baby's first photo album!



source: babycentre

Monday, May 16, 2011

[ weekly update : week 17 ]

getting better and better ;)

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How your baby's growing:

Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.

How your life's changing:

Starting to feel a bit off balance? As your belly grows, your center of gravity changes, so you may begin to occasionally feel a little unsteady on your feet. Try to avoid situations with a high risk of falling. Wear low-heeled shoes to reduce your risk of taking a tumble; trauma to your abdomen could be dangerous for you and your baby. You'll also want to be sure to buckle up when you're in a car — keep the lap portion of the seat belt under your belly, drawn snugly across your hips, and also use the shoulder harness, which should fit snugly between your breasts.

You may also notice your eyes becoming drier. Using over-the-counter lubricating drops may help. If your contact lenses become uncomfortable, try wearing them for shorter stretches of time. If you still have discomfort, switch to glasses until after you give birth.



source: babycentre

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

[ wordless wednesday ]


source: pregnancy.baby-gaga.com

Monday, May 9, 2011

[ weekly update : week 16 ]

my appetite is getting better. i can control my nausea and try to eat in small portion but frequent as suggested. done with my first maternity purchase last saturday.

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How your baby's growing:

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.


How your life's changing:

The top of your uterus is about halfway between your pubic bone and your navel, and the round ligaments that support it are thickening and stretching as it grows. You're probably feeling a whole lot better as you settle into pregnancy, too. Less nausea, fewer mood swings, and "glowing" skin contribute to an overall sense of well-being.

Soon you'll experience one of the most wonderful moments of pregnancy — feeling your baby move. While some women notice "quickening" as early as 16 weeks, many don't feel their baby move until about 18 weeks or more. (And if this is your first baby, don't be too impatient — you may not be aware of your baby's movements until 20 weeks or so.) The earliest movements may feel like little flutters, gas bubbles, or even like popcorn popping. Over the following weeks they'll grow stronger and you'll be able to feel them much more frequently.



source: babycentre

Sunday, May 8, 2011

[ maternity : first buy ]




source: google image & modermnum

Monday, May 2, 2011

[ weekly update : week 15 ]

my health condition is getting better. no more herpes after 1 week (800mg 5 times perday) of acyclovir antivirus. hopefully, there is no complication for the baby. sigh.

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How your baby's growing:

Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds.

Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")
See what your baby looks like this week.

How your life's changing:

You've probably gained about 5 pounds by now (a little more or less is fine, too) and are well into the swing of your pregnancy, but you may still be surprised by an unexpected symptom now and then. If your nose is stuffed up, for instance, you can probably chalk it up to the combined effect of hormonal changes and increased blood flow to your mucous membranes. This condition is so common, there's even a name for it: "rhinitis of pregnancy." Some pregnant women also suffer nosebleeds as a result of increased blood volume and blood vessel expansion in the nose.
If you're having amniocentesis, it'll most likely happen between now and 18 weeks. This test can identify hundreds of genetic and chromosomal disorders. If you're getting very anxious while waiting for the results, it may help to know that most women who undergo amniocentesis get good news about their babies — bringing welcome relief from their worries.

Don't be surprised if you and your partner are feeling a little stressed out these days. Many pregnant couples worry about their baby's health and how they'll handle the changes ahead. But with physical discomforts on the wane and energy on the rise, this is also a wonderful trimester for most women.



source: babycentre

Monday, April 25, 2011

[ weekly update : week 14 ]

SECOND TRIMESTER! but still no different...huhuhu. to make it worse, i got infected with herpes at my face. still bleeding and the doctor gave me sick leave for 1 more week.
i felt really helpless. just pray to Allah for his bless and protection, amin.

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How your baby's growing:

This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.

In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.

How your life's changing:

Welcome to your second trimester! Your energy is likely returning, your breasts may be feeling less tender, and your queasiness may have completely abated by now. If not, hang on — chances are good it will soon be behind you (although an unlucky few will still feel nauseated months from now).

The top of your uterus is a bit above your pubic bone, which may be enough to push your tummy out a tad. Starting to show can be quite a thrill, giving you and your partner visible evidence of the baby you've been waiting for. Take some time to plan, daydream, and enjoy this amazing time. It's normal to worry a bit now and then, but try to focus on taking care of yourself and your baby, and having faith that you're well equipped for what's ahead.



source: babycentre

Monday, April 18, 2011

[ weekly update : week 13 ]

How your baby's growing:

Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries. Your baby is almost 3 inches long (the size of a medium shrimp) and weighs nearly an ounce.

How your life's changing:

This is the last week of your first trimester, and your risk of miscarriage is now much lower than earlier in pregnancy. Next week marks the beginning of your second trimester, a time of relative comfort for many women who see early pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness and fatigue subside. More good news: Many couples also notice a distinct libido lift around this time. Birth is still months away, but your breasts may have already started making colostrum, the nutrient-rich fluid that feeds your baby for the first few days after birth, before your milk starts to flow.



source: babycentre

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

[ wordless wednesday ]


source: pregnancy.baby-gaga.com

Monday, April 11, 2011

[ weekly update : week 12 ]

nothing change this week :( hoping for better health this week.

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How your baby's growing:

The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it. His intestines, which have grown so fast that they protrude into the umbilical cord, will start to move into his abdominal cavity about now, and his kidneys will begin excreting urine into his bladder.

Meanwhile, nerve cells are multiplying rapidly, and in your baby's brain, synapses are forming furiously. His face looks unquestionably human: His eyes have moved from the sides to the front of his head, and his ears are right where they should be. From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is just over 2 inches long (about the size of a lime) and weighs half an ounce.


How your life's changing:

Your uterus has grown to the point where your healthcare provider can now feel the top of it (the fundus) low in your abdomen, just above your pubic bone. You may already be into maternity clothes, especially if this isn't your first pregnancy. If you're still fairly small and not yet ready for maternity clothes, you've no doubt noticed that your waist is thickening and that you're more comfortable in loose, less restrictive clothing.

You may begin to feel heartburn (also called acid indigestion), a burning sensation that often extends from the bottom of your breastbone to your lower throat. Many women get heartburn for the first time during pregnancy, and those who've previously had bouts of heartburn may find that it gets worse. During pregnancy, the placenta produces a lot of the hormone progesterone, which relaxes the valve that separates the esophagus from the stomach. Particularly when you're lying down, gastric acid can seep back up the pipe, which causes the uncomfortable burning sensation. For many women the problem doesn't begin (or get worse) until later in pregnancy, when your growing uterus starts to push up on your stomach. The discomfort may range from mildly annoying to intense and distracting.



source: babycentre

Saturday, April 9, 2011

[ amalan semasa mengandung ]

petikan dari www.perjalansuci.com


AMALAN-AMALAN YANG DAPAT DIAMALKAN KETIKA MENGANDUNG

Memperbanyakkan mengingati Allah s.w.t dengan memohon ampun dan taubat. Ibu yang hamil digalakkan banyak mengingati Allah supaya hatinya tenang dan mendekatkan diri kepada Allah s.w.t. Dengan ini diharapkan agar anak yang lahir nanti bersih hatinya dan ibu dapat melahirkan dengan tenang dan baik. Bapa juga digalakkan melakukan perkara yang sama ketika isterinya mengandung.Perempuan yang hamil juga digalakkan supaya banyak bermunajat ke hadrat Allah s.w.t dan memohon doa kepada-Nya semoga anak dalam kandungan sentiasa sihat dan agar dipermudahkan Tuhan bagi ibu tersebut.
Doanya :

"Dengan nama Allah yang Maha Pemurah lagi Maha Mengasihani. Ya Allah, peliharalah anakku selama di dalam kandungan dan sembuhkanlah ia, Engkau Maha Penyembuh, tiada sembuhan melainkan penawar-mu, sembuh yang tidak meninggalkan kesan buruk. Ya Allah, lahirkan ia daripada kandunganku dengan kelahiran yang mudah dan sejahtera. Ya Allah, jadikanlah ia sihat sempurna, Ya Allah, elokkanlah perangai (akhlak), fasihkanlah lidahnya dan perelokkanlah suaranya untuk membaca hadis dan al-quran dengan berkat Nabi Muhammad s.a.w".
Banyak melakukan ibadat, membuat kebajikan dan meninggalkan segala larangannya. Perempuan yang sedang hamil digalakkan memperbanyak mendirikan solat malam, solat sunnat, sentiasa menutup aurat.Manakala suami juga dituntut memperbanyakkan ibadat, berpuasa sunat terutamanya pada hari hari yang disunnatkan iaitu Isnin dan Khamis. Ibu yang hamil juga adalah digalakkan untuk sentiasa membaca makthurat terutamanya setiap kali selepas solat.

Memperbanyakkan membaca Al-Quran, ibu-ibu yang mengandung perlu memperbanyakkan membaca Al-Quran dan cuba memahami makna bacaanya. Antara ayat-ayat Al-Quran yang elok dibaca ialah : surah Al-Fatihah, surah at-Taubah, surah Yusuf, surah Luqman, surah an-nahl ayat ke 78 dan surah al-A'raf ayat 189. Selain ibadah ia juga dapat memudahkan bersalin, mendapat anak yang sihat dan sempurna, anak yang patuh dan taat pada Allah dan Rasul-nya.

Sentiasa berakhlak yang baik. Bagi ibu-ibu yang hamil hendaklah sentias menjaga akhlaknya dan bersikap baik kepad jiran tetangga, tidak suka berborak- borak kosong dengan jiran kerana sikap yang tidak elok ini boleh mempergaruhi anak yang akan dilahirkan kelak. Perbanyakkan membaca Al-Quran daripada berborak-borak kosong. Demekianlah amalan yang dituntut bagi ibu yang hamil untuk mengamalkannya semoga Allah akan memberi ganjaran pahala kepadanya dan diharapkan anak yang akan lahir nanti anak yang betul-betul taat kepada Allah, Rasul dan ibu bapanya.

Akhlak Suami kepada Isteri yang hamil

Sebagai suami pula, kita mestilah mempunyai akhlak yang baik dan memperlakukan isteri dengan baik tambahan pula di sedang hamil. Suami tidak boleh mengambil sikap sambil lewa dan tidak bertanggungjawab. Di antara perkara-perkara yang perlu dipenuhi oleh suami ialah:

- sentiasa bersikap kasih sayang terhadap isteri.
- sentiasa bersikap jujur dan tidak berlaku kejam terhadapnya.
- jauhilah daripada kata-kata yang boleh menyinggung perasaanya walaupun dalam
- keadaan marah, banyak beristighfar, berselawat dan ambil wuduk dan cuba
- mengingati keadaan manis dan jasa isteri.
- Janganlah kerap mengeluarkan perkataan Talaq kerana ini dapat mengganggu perasaanya dan juga kandunganya.
- jauhilah daripada merendahkan isteri di depan orang ramai.
- hargailah dan berikanlah pujian dia atas segala pemberian dan perbuatan isteri.
- bantulah isteri dalam kerja-kerja rumah.
- cuba fahami keadaan dan masalah isteri dengan mengambil berat tentang perasaan dan kesihatannya.
- berilah semangat dan perangsang kepada si isteri dalam melakukan sesuatu agar beliau bertambah semangat. Tenagkan hatinya selalu jika dia mengalami kesusahan atau kesulitan.
- bantulah isteri dalam melakukan kebaikan dan Ibadah.

Akhlak Isteri terhadap suami ketika hamil

- menunjukkan sifat kasih sayang terhadap suami
- menjaga lidahnya dari menyebut perkataan kesat dan keji.
- Taat kepada segala perintah suami selagi ia tidak melanggar hokum Allah.
- jangan cerewet dan menimbulkan masalah dalam rumahtangga.
- hormatilah hak dan kelebihan suami juga keluarganya.
- apabila suami dalam keadaan marah maka diamkanlah diri semoga ini dapat melembutkan hati suami.
- berterus teranglah pada suami apabila timbul sesuatu masalah dan jangan was-was terhadap suami.
- jangan merendah-rendahkan suami d hadapan orang lain.
- jangan berlebihan dalam berbelanja dan hendaklah selalu bersyukur dengan apa yang ada.
- jauhilah dari mencungkil rahsia-rahsia suami yang tidak dia sukai dan Janganlah sengaja mencari-cari kesilapan suami.
- jauhilah dari perasaan mencintai orang lain lebih dari suami sendiri.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Monday, April 4, 2011

[ weekly update : week 11 ]

still recovering from the warded scene last week.

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How your baby's growing:

Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden.
She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccupping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming.
See what your baby looks like this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:

If you're like most women, you're feeling a bit more energetic now and your nausea may be starting to wane. Unfortunately, you may also be suffering from constipation (caused by hormonal changes, which can slow digestion) and heartburn (hormones again, relaxing the valve between your stomach and esophagus). Just remember, all this discomfort is for a good cause.
Don't worry if nausea has made it impossible for you to eat a wide variety of healthy foods or if you haven't put on much weight yet (most women gain just 2 to 5 pounds during the first trimester). Your appetite will likely return soon, and you'll start to gain about a pound a week.

Avoid the wait "After my first couple of trips to the doctor, where I sat for long periods in the waiting room, I learned to schedule my prenatal checkups for first thing in the morning or the first appointment after lunch — when there's no backlog of patients to get through and thus little or no wait." — V.W.B.



source: babycentre

Saturday, April 2, 2011

[ the journey : warded! ]

i was warded at az-zahra islamic medical centre due to 'hyperemisis gravidarum' (basically extreme vomit and dehydrated). i felt really sick on thursday morning and decided to take a day off from work. later, afternoon i went to the hospital and the doctor decided to warded me since my body showed something was not right. i agreed right away because i thought that was the best for myself.
on friday, the specialist came and she asked me to wait until afternoon before she could release me. we did another ultrasound and the result was good, the baby was ok. ;). she gave me a bundle of medicine before next check up another 2 weeks.

update: bleeding again!

Monday, March 28, 2011

[ weekly update : week 10 ]

my health this week: bad! huhu. "all-day-sickness". to make it worse, i have to drive 80km return everyday. but, thank god, i have my husband to be with me at this crucial time.

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How your baby's growing:

Though he's barely the size of a kumquat — a little over an inch or so long, crown to bottom — and weighs less than a quarter of an ounce, your baby has now completed the most critical portion of his development. This is the beginning of the so-called fetal period, a time when the tissues and organs in his body rapidly grow and mature.
He's swallowing fluid and kicking up a storm. Vital organs — including his kidneys, intestines, brain, and liver (now making red blood cells in place of the disappearing yolk sac) — are in place and starting to function, though they'll continue to develop throughout your pregnancy.

If you could take a peek inside your womb, you'd spot minute details, like tiny nails forming on fingers and toes (no more webbing) and peach-fuzz hair beginning to grow on tender skin.
In other developments: Your baby's limbs can bend now. His hands are flexed at the wrist and meet over his heart, and his feet may be long enough to meet in front of his body. The outline of his spine is clearly visible through translucent skin, and spinal nerves are beginning to stretch out from his spinal cord. Your baby's forehead temporarily bulges with his developing brain and sits very high on his head, which measures half the length of his body. From crown to rump, he's about 1 1/4 inches long. In the coming weeks, your baby will again double in size — to nearly 3 inches.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:

At your next prenatal visit, you may be able to hear your baby's rapid heartbeat with the help of a Doppler stethoscope, a handheld ultrasound device that your practitioner places on your belly. Many women say that the beating of their baby's tiny heart sounded like the thunder of galloping horses and hearing it for the first time was very moving.

Before you got pregnant, your uterus was the size of a small pear. By this week, it's as big as a grapefruit. You may or may not be ready for maternity wear now. Even if you're not there yet, your regular clothes are probably feeling uncomfortably tight and your blossoming breasts are straining the seams of your bra. The thickening in your midsection is most likely due to slight weight gain and bloating. If you're between regular and maternity clothes, pants and skirts with forgiving elastic waistbands (or low-rise waistlines that sit below your belly) will provide some much-needed comfort.

Depending on your level of fitness, you can most likely participate in a wide range of activities during pregnancy. Swimming and walking are excellent choices for the whole nine months. Exercise promotes muscle tone, strength, and endurance — three qualities that can help you carry the weight you gain during pregnancy, prepare you for the physical stress of labor, and make it easier to get back into shape after your baby is born. (Unfortunately, there's no evidence that regular exercise shortens labor.)



source: babycentre

Saturday, March 26, 2011

[ amalan mengandung ]

petikan diambil daripada salah satu blog yg amat menarik.


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Sudah menjadi kebiasaan bagi ibu yang hamil, mereka akan diajarkan agar membaca ayat-ayat tertentu daripada Al-Quranul Karim.

Di sini saya sertakan bacaan-bacaan yang sering di ajar kepada ibu-ibu kita di Malaysia khususnya.


Surat dan Ayat dari Al-Quran :


• Al-Mu’minuun (Surat ke-23, ayat 12-14)
• Lukman (Surat ke-31, ayat 14)
• Yusuf (Surat ke 12, ayat 1-16)
• Maryam (Surat ke-19, ayat 1-15)baik juga jika semuanya dibaca..
• Ar Rahmaan (Surat ke-55, ayat 1-78)


Bacaan-bacaan seperti di atas akan di ajarkan kepada mereka yang hamil tanpa si penganjarnya tahu sejauh manakah kebenarannya dan implikasinya kepada anak yang bakal dilahirkan nanti.


Menariknya, darimanakah ajaran-ajaran dan saranan-saranan seperti ini datang dan siapakah yang mempeloporinya?


Saya ingin sentuh satu persatu daripada pilihan pembacaan sepertimana yang saya petik di atas.


1. Ayat dari surah Al-Mu’minuun dan terjemahannya adalah seperti berikut.


[12] Dan sesungguhnya Kami telah menciptakan manusia dari pati (yang berasal) dari tanah;


[13] Kemudian Kami jadikan "pati" itu (setitis) air benih pada penetapan yang kukuh;


[14] Kemudian Kami ciptakan air benih itu menjadi sebuku darah beku. lalu Kami ciptakan darah beku itu menjadi seketul daging; kemudian Kami ciptakan daging itu menjadi beberapa tulang; kemudian Kami balut tulang-tulang itu dengan daging. Setelah sempurna kejadian itu Kami bentuk dia menjadi makhluk yang lain sifat keadaannya. Maka nyatalah kelebihan dan ketinggian Allah sebaik-baik Pencipta.


Berikut daripada ayat di atas, secara amnya dapatlah kita simpulkan bahawa gambaran kejadian manusia diceritakan oleh Allah S.W.T secara berperingkat sekaligus menunjukkan lambang kekuasaan Allah Taala yang Maha berkuasa ke atas segalanya dalam proses penciptaan manusia.


Apa yang menjadi pegangan sesetengah para pengajar ayat ini, ayat ini di baca untuk menjadikan bayi yang bakal dilahirkan nanti cukup sempura sifatnya.

Maka bayi yang akan dilahirkan nanti sekiranya cukup sempurna sifatnya, kita pun bersyukur dan menyatakan inilah khasiatnya aku membaca ayat di atas pada waktu aku mengandungkan anakku ini.

Barangkali mungkin di sana ada yang menyesal kerana bersusah payah pergi cek doktor sehinggakan terpaksa ambil cuti kerja, akhirnya anak yang dilahirkan ini cukup sempurna.

Kalau gitu lebih baik tak payah pergi cek. Just duduk di rumah baca jer ayat ni selalu.

Kita tidak di larang daripada berikhtiar. Cuma kita mesti lihat sejauh manakah cara ikhtiar kita dan yang paling penting ialah pergantungan kita kepada Allah.


Apa yang menjadi kerisauan kita ialah, sekiranya ibu yang hamil tadi jenuh membaca ayat di atas setiap hari dengan harapan mendapat anak yang sempurna sifatnya, akan tetapi kekuasaan Allah mengatasi segala2nya dan akhirnya dia dikurniakan seorang anak yang tidak sesempurna seperti yang dihajatinya, pada waktu itu kemungkinan besar akan adalah pihak2 yang akan dipersalahkan.

Kita bimbang di kala itu dia akan mula hilang pertimbangannya dan mula menyalahkan Ayat Al-Quran yang di bacanya.

Baginya, aku dah baca tapi ini yang aku dapat. Waktu yang sama juga tetiba datanglah si Pengajarnya dan mulalah menuduh, pertamanya “Engkau tak baca ke sepertimana yang aku ajar”? sekiranya di jawab “Setiap hari saya baca tau”, maka akan dibalas kembali dengan bijak nya “Engkau baca tak betul-betul kot!!! Itu yang anak engkau cacat!!!” maka bertambahlah hancur hati si ibu yang melahirkan anak yang tidak sempurna.

Dan si Pengajar pula tidak pula begitu kreatif ingin menyelesaikan masalah yang dihadapi sebaliknya menambah buruk keadaan yang sedia ada. Dulu pandai ajar, sekarang kenapa tetiba ilmu dah hilang?…..huh!!!


Inilah antara akibatnya apabila sesuatu perkara di buat tanpa ada rujukan kepada mereka yang lebih berilmu.

Kalau hanya sekadar dengar-dengar daripada nenek moyang, itu tidak akan menjadi sandaran khusus dalam menetapkan sesuatu bahawasanya ini adalah ilmu yang harus semua orang ikuti.

Andainya ia tidak datang daripada Allah dan rasulNya serta Ulama’ulama’ yang mewarisinya, perkara tadi boleh ditolak dan tidak harus bermati-matian mempertahakannya.

Ini kerana kita bukannya masyakat jahiliyyah yang mengikut telunjuk nenek moyang mereka secara membabi buta serta sanggup mati kerananya.



Sesungguhnya, sememangnya ayat Al-Quran itu sebagai pemnyembuh, tetapi pabila pergantungan harap kita tersimpang daripada pemilik ayat Al-Quran itu tadi, maka akan terjadilah perkara yang kita tidak ingini.

Walaupun pengkhususan ayat-ayat tertentu juga tidak pernah di ajar oleh Baginda Nabi Muhammad S.A.W., namun ada di sana beberapa ayat yang lebih sesuai dan yang utamanya menjadi doa nabi-nabi terdahulu dalam memohon kepada Allah dalam usaha menginginkan anak yang soleh dan sempurna.

Mereka menggantung harap kepada Allah, oleh itu Allah rakamkan setiap permohonan mereka di dalam kitabNya yang suci.

Apa yang menyedihkan, waktu sarat mengandung inilah yang menjadikan ibu yang hamil membaca Al-Quran, tetapi tidak pula pada saat dia tidak mengandung. Kalau 5 orang anak, maka 5 kali ajala dia membaca Al-Quran, itupun hanyalah ayat-ayat tertentu.

Peringatan di sini ialah bahawa ayat Al-Quran bukannya azimat atau tangkal yang dipakai ketika perlu sahaja, sebaliknya ia adalah Kalam Allah.

Allah beri kepada kita sebagai sumber rujukan utama dan hidayah untuk kita terus hidup dalam keredhaannya. Andainya buku manual ataupun user guide itu kita buleh baca kesemuanya untuk kita tidak tersilap dalam menggunakan sesuatu peralatan, kenapa tidak kita membaca Al-Quran serta faham isi kandungannya dan beramal segala tuntutannya kerana itulah User Guide untuk kita sebagai manusia.


Di sini saya lampirkan beberapa doa para Anbiya’ dalam memohon kepada Allah agar dikurniakan zuriat yang soleh.


QS. Ali Imran 35-36

[35] (Ingatlah) ketika isteri Imran berkata:" Tuhanku! Sesungguhnya aku nazarkan kepadaMu anak yang ada dalam kandunganku sebagai seorang yang bebas (dari segala urusan dunia untuk berkhidmat kepadaMu semata-mata), maka terimalah nazarku; sesungguhnya Engkaulah Yang Maha Mendengar, lagi Maha Mengetahui."


[36] Maka apabila ia melahirkannya, berkatalah ia: "Wahai Tuhanku! Sesungguhnya aku telah melahirkan seorang anak perempuan (sedang yang aku harap-harapkan ialah anak lelaki), - dan Allah memang mengetahui akan apa yang dilahirkannya itu - dan memanglah tidak sama anak lelaki dengan anak perempuan; dan bahawasanya aku telah menamakannya Maryam, dan aku melindungi dia dengan peliharaanMu, demikian juga zuriat keturunannya, dari godaan syaitan yang kena rejam (yang dikutuk dan disingkirkan)".


QS. Ali Imran 38 (doa Nabi Zakaria)

[38] Ketika itu Nabi Zakaria berdoa kepada Tuhannya, katanya:" Wahai Tuhanku! Kurniakanlah kepadaku dari sisiMu zuriat keturunan yang baik; sesungguhnya Engkau sentiasa Mendengar (menerima) doa permohonan".


QS: As-Soffaat 100 (doa Nabi Ibrahim)

[100] " Wahai Tuhanku! Kurniakanlah kepadaku anak yang terhitung dari orang-orang yang soleh!"


QS. Ibrahim 40 (doa Nabi Ibrahim)

[40] "Wahai Tuhanku! Jadikanlah daku orang yang mendirikan sembahyang dan demikianlah juga zuriat keturunanku. Wahai Tuhan kami, perkenankanlah doa permohonanku.


QS: Anbiya’ 89-90 (doa Nabi Zakaria)

[89] Dan (sebutkanlah peristiwa) Nabi Zakaria, ketika ia merayu kepada Tuhannya dengan berkata: "Wahai Tuhanku! Janganlah Engkau biarkan daku seorang diri (dengan tidak meninggalkan zuriat); dan Engkaulah jua sebaik-baik yang mewarisi".


[90]Maka Kami perkenankan doanya, dan Kami kurniakan kepadanya (anaknya) Yahya, dan Kami perelokkan keadaan isterinya yang mandul, (untuk melahirkan anak) baginya. (Kami limpahkan berbagai ihsan kepada Rasul-rasul itu ialah kerana) sesungguhnya mereka sentiasa berlumba-lumba dalam mengerjakan kebaikan, dan sentiasa berdoa kepada kami dengan penuh harapan serta gerun takut; dan mereka pula sentiasa khusyuk (dan taat) kepada Kami.


QS: Furqan 74

[74] Dan juga mereka (yang diredhai Allah itu ialah orang-orang) yang berdoa dengan berkata: "Wahai Tuhan kami, berilah kami beroleh dari isteri-isteri dan zuriat keturunan kami: perkara-perkara yang menyukakan hati melihatnya, dan jadikanlah kami imam ikutan bagi orang-orang yang (mahu) bertaqwa.


Sesungguhnya, pintu langit Allah terbuka luas untuk menerima sebarang doa daripada hamba-hambaNya. Maka berdoa dan bermohonlah serta sandarkanlah segala pergantungan kita kepada Allah S.W.T kerana Dialah sebaik-baik tempat bergantung.


InysaAllah baki huraian dalam surah-surah yang seterusnya akan menyusul selepas ini. Harap pembaca dapat bersabar.


Okeh kesimpulan, takde doa khas untuk anak lawa.. takde doa khas utk senang beranak.. segalanya kita kena serah dan bergantung kepada Allah.


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baguskan entri ini. :)

Monday, March 21, 2011

[ weekly update : week 9 ]

my body started to make weird changes. hehe. nausea, vomit and no appetite. bleeding began to stop.
however, recap on last week.
on friday (18 march 2011), i got the heaviest bleeding ever. went to az-zahra again since they have my record on the case. the doctor did the ultrasound (again!) and the baby was ok. she just asked to rest and no medicine was given. the charge was only rm29 (rm15 for laboratory, rm14 for consultation).
for us : usaha, doa and tawakal.

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How your baby's growing:

Your new resident is nearly an inch long — about the size of a grape — and weighs just a fraction of an ounce. She's starting to look more and more human. Her essential body parts are accounted for, though they'll go through plenty of fine-tuning in the coming months. Other changes abound: Your baby's heart finishes dividing into four chambers, and the valves start to form — as do her tiny teeth. The embryonic "tail" is completely gone. Your baby's organs, muscles, and nerves are kicking into gear. The external sex organs are there but won't be distinguishable as male or female for another few weeks. Her eyes are fully formed, but her eyelids are fused shut and won't open until 27 weeks. She has tiny earlobes, and her mouth, nose, and nostrils are more distinct. The placenta is developed enough now to take over most of the critical job of producing hormones. Now that yoaur baby's basic physiology is in place, she's poised for rapid weight gain.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:

You still may not look pregnant even if your waist is thickening a bit. You probably feel pregnant, though. Not only are morning sickness and other physical symptoms out in full force for most women, but you may feel like an emotional pinball as well.
Mood swings are common now — it's perfectly normal to feel alternately elated and terrified about becoming a parent. Try to cut yourself some slack. Most women find that moodiness flares up at around six to ten weeks, eases up in the second trimester, and then reappears as pregnancy winds to a close.


source: babycentre

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

[ the journey : quick update ]

due to non-stop bleeding, i went to az-zahra for check up. the doctor did the ultrasound and the baby was ok. alhamdulillah. she prescribed the duphaston for one week and 3 days medical leave. the charge was quite reasonable = rm58 (rm15 for the laboratory, rm15 for consultation, rm28 for the pills).

since tomorrow is my first day at the new office, i will try to settle all the important things first and talk to the head of department for the leave.


update: settle at the new office but didnt confirm the department yet, approved the medical leave by admin person in charge ;). will only start working on monday.

Monday, March 14, 2011

[ the journey : first check up ]

today i did the first official pregnancy check up.

the check up was done at klinik kesihatan sg. besar. though i will not be staying there anymore after this, i just want to do it there because of the procedure. the procedure will take longer time, so here i will have extra time before i left this place and i knew the doctor in charge there. i just want to make sure that i open the "pink book" first. hehe.

sadly, early in the morning after subuh prayer, i found a blood spot. during the check up, the doctor told me that it was normal at this stage of pregnancy and she did the ultrasound to confirm the baby's condition. alhamdulillah, we can see the baby's heartbeat.

hope that nothing serious happened.

[ weekly update : week 8 ]

my first check up at the clinic. the procedure was smooth. first scanning of the baby. got bleeding today :( but nothing serious. hopefully!

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How your baby's growing:

New this week: Webbed fingers and toes are poking out from your baby's hands and feet, his eyelids practically cover his eyes, breathing tubes extend from his throat to the branches of his developing lungs, and his "tail" is just about gone. In his brain, nerve cells are branching out to connect with one another, forming primitive neural pathways.

You may be daydreaming about your baby as one sex or the other, but the external genitals still haven't developed enough to reveal whether you're having a boy or a girl. Either way, your baby — about the size of a kidney bean — is constantly moving and shifting, though you still can't feel it.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:

You may notice that your bra is getting more snug. Soon you'll likely need a larger size with better support. Rising levels of hormones cause breast growth and other tissue changes, all in preparation for lactation. Your breasts may continue to grow throughout pregnancy. Don't be surprised if you go up a cup size or two, especially if it's your first baby. Keep this in mind, and allow for room to grow when investing in a new bra.

Feeling fatigued? Hormonal changes — in particular, a dramatic rise in progesterone — may be contributing to your sluggishness. Nausea and vomiting can certainly cost you energy, too. And you may be having trouble getting a good night's sleep at this point, especially if you're uncomfortable or find you need to get up to pee.



source: babycentre

Monday, March 7, 2011

[ weekly update : week 7 ]

nothing different. just normal. eating like usual. hehehe

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How your baby's growing:

The big news this week:
Hands and feet are emerging from developing arms and legs — although they look more like paddles at this point than the tiny, pudgy extremities you're daydreaming about holding and tickling. Technically, your baby is still considered an embryo and has something of a small tail, which is an extension of her tailbone. The tail will disappear within a few weeks, but that's the only thing getting smaller. Your baby has doubled in size since last week and now measures half an inch long, about the size of a blueberry.

If you could see inside your womb, you'd spot eyelid folds partially covering her peepers, which already have some color, as well as the tip of her nose and tiny veins beneath parchment-thin skin. Both hemispheres of your baby's brain are growing, and her liver is churning out red blood cells until her bone marrow forms and takes over this role. She also has an appendix and a pancreas, which will eventually produce the hormone insulin to aid in digestion. A loop in your baby's growing intestines is bulging into her umbilical cord, which now has distinct blood vessels to carry oxygen and nutrients to and from her tiny body.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:

Your uterus has doubled in size in the past five weeks, and eating may feel like a chore — or worse — thanks to morning sickness, which by now may be in full swing. (If you're feeling fine, don't worry — you're lucky!)

You may need to pee more than usual, too, thanks to your increasing blood volume and the extra fluid being processed through your kidneys. (By now, you already have about 10 percent more blood than you did before you were pregnant. And by the end of your pregnancy, you'll have 40 to 45 percent more blood running through your veins to meet the demands of your full-term baby.) As your uterus grows, pressure on your bladder will send you to the bathroom as well.

About half of the women who feel nauseated during the first trimester will find complete relief by about 14 weeks. For most of the rest, it'll take another month or so for the queasiness to ease up. It's unlikely, though, that the need to pee more than usual will ease up. In fact, research shows that both the frequency and volume of urine tends to increase over the course of pregnancy.



source: babycentre

Friday, March 4, 2011

[ the journey : what to expect ]

did my first official UPT at the nearest clinic.

confirm 6 weeks pregnant, edd: 23 october 2011. alhamdulillah.

praise and pray hard to Allah for the smooth sailing journey from start until forever, insyaallah.

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January 30, 2011 (2 weeks pregnant)

Your baby's conceived

Doctors start counting pregnancy from the first day of your last period, so at conception you're considered 2 weeks along.

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February 13, 2011 (4 weeks pregnant)

Positive pregnancy test

This week or next, you should be able to see a positive result on a home pregnancy test.

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March 27, 2011 (10 weeks pregnant)

Your baby's heart beats

At your next prenatal visit, you'll be able to hear your baby's heartbeat for the first time.

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April 24, 2011 (14 weeks pregnant)

Announce your pregnancy

If you decided to wait until the riskiest period was over, it's now safe to announce your pregnancy.

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May 1, 2011 (15 weeks pregnant)

Your baby sees light

Your baby can see light now (through eyelids that are still fused shut) and may move if you shine a flashlight at your belly.

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May 8, 2011 (16 weeks pregnant)

Having a boy or girl?

At your mid-pregnancy ultrasound (typically in the next four weeks), you may be able to find out your baby's sex.

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May 22, 2011 (18 weeks pregnant)

Feel your baby kick

If you haven't already felt your baby kick, you probably will in the next four weeks.

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May 29, 2011 (19 weeks pregnant)

Your baby hears sounds

Your baby should be able to hear your voice now, so don't hesitate to talk, sing, or read aloud.

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July 24, 2011 (27 weeks pregnant)

Your baby can breathe

Your baby's lungs are still immature but could function (with a lot of medical help) if your baby were born now.

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August 28, 2011 (32 weeks pregnant)

Your baby has fingernails and toenails

They're awfully tiny, but your baby has bona fide fingernails and toenails by now.

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October 2, 2011 (37 weeks pregnant)

Your baby is full-term

Your baby is ready for life outside the womb but will probably stay in there for a bit longer, gaining weight.

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October 23, 2011 (40 weeks pregnant)

Your baby's due

Few women actually deliver on their due date. You're more likely to go into labor within a week or two before or after.

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