Monday, 16 July 2007

YASMIN DAY SURGERY AT NUH ON 13TH JULY 2007

Yasmin had her follow up check up at NUH, ENT on Thursday, 12th July 2007. Just two weeks ago, we were there for her ear infection treatment and it seemed it never got better. Yasmin has been having ear infection since 8 months old! The ear infection has been re-occuring since then. By the way, her ear wax on both ears are black and sticky but no odour. Dr Annette Ang tried to 'clean' it up but Yasmin always put up a strong struggle. So in the end , we can only rely on SOFRADEX to treat her.

I decided to opt for the day surgery bcos Yasmin has been complaining of pain on both ears and it affected her sleep. She even had nightmares and worst her temper too was no good. So finally, on Friday, 13th Aug 2007, Yasmin was due to have her ear surgery. Yasmin had to fast since 7am in the morning. Poor girl, she has been crying for milk and food! I gave all sorts of excuses to distract her from food and drinks! Can you imagined a glutton like her had to fast??? It wasn't easy for her but she is a strong girl! Both me and my MOM had too fast as well!
At 12.15pm, Yasmin and i was asked to wait at the WAITING ROOM in the SURGERY ROOM. Yasmin started to cry and struggle when asked to change into the 'surgery gown'. Two nurses were there to assist me and they did a great job to calm Yasmin down. They distracted Yasmin with her favourite HELLO KITTY stickers! Surprisingly, Yasmin allowed Nurse Shantie to carry her...normally she wouldn't want to go with strangers.
10 minutes before the surgery, the ANAESTHECIAN briefed me on the procedures. And by 12.15 noon, Yasmin was wheeled into the OT. You can bet her struggling began with loud cries . It was so heart wrenching to see Yasmin crying but i had to be strong too hee hee LOL. After struggling for 5 minutes and unable to place the 'mask' onto her face, i decided to carry her on my lap and binded her with a blanket. Dr Ang didn't want to do that cos she said would traumatise Yasmin but i insisted cos otherwise, the surgery would not start at all. When the 'mask' was put on, within seconds, Yasmin fell asleep. I placed her onto the bed and left! Doctor said the procedure would take about 15 minutes and maybe another 30 mins for her to wake up. So i decided to have lunch with my Mom who has been waiting for me at the WAITING ROOM.

We quickly went to the foodcourt and ordered our food. But just before i was about to eat my chicken rice, i received a call from the hospital. Dr Ang wantted to see me. Oh gosh, my heart was racing. Why was i called in less than 10 minutes after the surgery? Was there a complication? I quickly took a spoonfull of chicken rice and rushed back to the OT. There Dr Ang was waiting for me with a small plastic folder. She was done with the surgery! That was fast! She showed me the 'debris' found in both Yasmin's ears! She said there were traces of papers and puss in Yasmin's left ear. And on the right ear, Dr Ang found a hard ear wax as big and hard like a water melon seed! Gosh...no wonder whenever i called for Yasmin, she would replied to me 'ah'? I thought she was just being naughty but indeed she couldn't hear me clearly. Thank god i opted for the day surgery. Otherwise those 'debris' would still be in her ears and she has to suffer longer.

I was asked to see Yasmin at the RECOVERY ROOM but declined so because she was still soundly sleeping. And...i need to finish my lunch too hee hee. So again i quickly went back to have my lunch and within 10 minutes i received a call from the hospital agan. I was asked to go down immediately cos Yasmin was crying! Huh...Yasmin was awake! But i was not done with my lunch yet and my Mum was infact having her second bowl of beef noodles hee hee. Everyone was hungry that day....It was like a AMAZING RACE for time and Yasmin. We gobbled our food and quickly rushed to see Yasmin. The moment i entered the RECOVERY ROOM, i could hear Yasmin wailing loudly. There were so many 'aunties' and 'uncles' calming her down but it didn't worked this time. Maybe there were too many unfamiliar faces around her.

Shortly after that, Yasmin was given Ribena and biscuits but she has no appetite to eat. She must have felt drowsy and sleepy to eat anything. So instead i gave her a lollipop. She rested for about an hour before being allowed to be discharged.
Yasmin is still recovering from the surgery but so far she is doing well.
Yasmin will have to be on antibiotic (sofradex) for the next 2 weeks and continue with olive oil ear drops from now on. I will have to stop using the cotton buds on her.
My advise to all parents, DO NOT USE cotton buds on your young children especially babies. If you need to clean it then use 'OLIVE OIL' ear drop once a week. The function of olive oil it actually helps to moisturise the delicate ears and also to 'dilute' the ear wax which will go away through your 'urine'.

Sunday, 8 July 2007

BALEK KAMPONG

My weekend was great! Myself, two kids, elder bro and Mom went to visit my relatives at Pasir Putih, Johore Bahru. On Saturday morning, after Ammar finished his religious class, Zakki droved us to Angsana. There, we met my two cousins, whom we fondly called her GEMBOT and ASHIK. From there, we 'swopped' to their car. Zakki couldn't joined us cos he has to work night shift this week.

We had lunch at Pizzahut! Swell! We ordered so much food cos everybody were hungry! The Malaysia Mega Sale has just started and so it was really very crowded. I only managed to go REJECT SHOP cos my Mom couldn't wait to too see my aunt at Kampong! Sigh...

It took about 4o minutes to arrive kampong and everybody fell asleep soon after we got into the car hee hee...too much pizza i guessed.

We always look forward to go back kampong! Especially Ammar and Yasmin, they love it there! The freedom to play and run around in the big house! Playing with the cats and feeding the chickens!. Foods are abundant at the road side stalls and i love to buy the goreng pisang and burung puyoh goreng. In the afternoon, there will be this 'uncle' who will sell ice cream on his motorbike!

More fun if its on Saturday cos there will be Pasar Malam at Pasir Gudang! The Pasar Malam here isn't the same as in Singapore. Here at the kampong you can buy cheaply like vegetables, pirated cds, clothes and especially local foods! Normally i will buy popcorn which cost only RM0.50 per packet and fresh water melon juice which cost only RM1.00! What a deal!

Thursday, 5 July 2007

AMMAR'S 9TH BDAY PRIVATE POOL PARTY 2007 @ TOA PAYOH SAFRA CLUB

This party was held at Safra Toa Payoh Club.
It was a private pool cum barbeque party!
Ammar promised this would be the last birthday bash he gonna have.
He has been having birthday party since 4 years old!
So daddy says, 'It's final' !
Specially ordered this cake cos Ammar is Brazil soccer fan!
With 'Guest Of Honour' Uncle Suhaimi Yusuf & family.

With Om Arief, Tante Tuti & Baby Ezra!

With Families of Ms Hanny & Aunty Ratna!

With Uncles From Bukit Panjang!

With Cik Idah, Sarah & Yasmin!

Hip Hip Hooray!

Let's Continue With The Party!

With Buddies & Relatives !
That is Tatnte Prima & Tante Ochee!

AMMAR'S 8TH BDAY BASH @ MC D IN 2006

This party was held at Mc Donald - Toa Payoh Entertainment Centre!


With 'Guess Of Honour' - Hyrul Anuar
Despite his busy schedule, Hyrul came to surprise Ammar!


Cake Cutting !

Party Time !

Meal Time

Let's Party !

AMMAR'S 7TH BDAY BASH @ KFC IN 2005

This was a belated birthday party held on Saturday, 19th Feb 2005.

Ammar was then in Primary One.


Family Picture
Arrival Of Chicky

Cake Cutting Time
Meal Time
Ammar With His Beau Cum Ex-Classmates, Renee
Party Time
Ammar With Cikgu Siti From St Andrew Junior School
Ammar With His Ex-Teachers From Little Skoolhouse International

Monday, 2 July 2007

BABY RAY RYHAN LOOI RUI HAN




Yesterday i went to Baby Ray Ryhan Looi Rui Han's one month celebration at Rivervale Drive. Baby Ray is Kucik's (Fazreenda) 2nd son with Roy Looi. They have another elder son, Ryen. Kucik was my primary school friend from Aroozoo School. I last met Kucik in 1989...separated after our PSLE! That is almost 18 years since we last met! Together with us yesterday was Masita and her boyfriend, Syed. We were only recently reunited on my son's belated 9th birthday in early March 2007!

So yesterday, i left home at 5pm and 'dropped' Ammar at my in'law's house. He doesn't want to tag along. He is a 'big' boy now and rather watch tv or play video games.
Masita and Syed were already at the void deck waiting for us. Sorry guys, me and Zakki are never familiar with Sengkang area...we always got lost on the road! LOL.

Anyway,once arrived i wasted no time...I told Kucik, "I wanna eat. I am hungry"...hee hee. Infact i was really ungry cos i only cooked for my children's lunch. Normally i will dine at my in law's house on weekends.

The food cooked by Kucik's mom was really delicious...Yasmin and i had our second servings! Not only that, i continued with deeserts after that!

Anyway, it was nice to meet up once in a while...catching up with time loss over the years. Oh boy, take a look at Kucik's elder son, Ryen. He weighed a whooping 15kg at 13+ months! Whereas Yasmin weighed only 13kg at 33 months! Ryen looked so chunky but wait till you see his 'popeye' smile which i grabbed his photo from his mommy's Friendster's account!

RECIPE OF LOVE

I wanna share this lovely 'poem' which i got it from Ustaz Ibrahim.

Simple yet meaningful!


Two Cupful Of Patience
One Heartful Of Love
Two Handsful Of Generosity
One Headful Of Understanding
A Dash Of Humour
Sprinkle With Kindness
Add Plenty Of Faith
Mix Well And Serve Everyone You Meet
It Is The Recipe For A Life Long Relationship
With Love And Passion