From Engineer to 5-Figures Earner’s SuperMom :)

Rasanya ramai yang sudah mengetahui hasrat saya untuk submit tender resignation to company Oil & Gas tersohor di Malaysia… Buat masa ini, saya masih lagi di dalam cuti panjang  masuk tahun ke-dua. 6 Bulan Full Gaji, 6 Bulan 1/2 Gaji dan 1 Tahun TANPA GAJI! Sekarang saya di fasa CUTI TANPA GAJI!

Sewaktu awal-awal membuat keputusan untuk bercuti, macam-macam yang saya fikirkan. Mampukah suami untuk menanggung keperluan kami sekeluarga jika saya tidak lagi berpendapatan? Duit Loan rumah, perbelanjaan harian dan pelbagai lagi tanggungan yang ada…CUKUPkah? MAMPUkah kami menghadapinya? Saat getir yang sangat sukar untuk membuat keputusan tetapi tetap meneruskan niat untuk bercuti kerana keadaan kesihatan yang tidak mengizinkan.

Baru-baru ini saya terkenang kembali perjalanan hidup saya… Ingin saya kongsikan bersama anda semua…

MODE: Terkenang...

1985 - Tahun kelahiran
1989 - Mula bersekolah, TASKI Al- Huda
1991- Mula sesi Sek Rendah di SKKT
1998 - Mula sesi Sek Men di Sek yg same dgn Juara Masterchef
2003 - Melangkah ke dunia Uni di UTP, chemical engin specialize in Petroleum
2008 - Production Chemist, Miri
2008 - Bertukar Status Single to Married
2009 - Process Eng, KLCC
2009 - Bertukar Status Wife to Wife & Mom.
Aug 2010 - Aug 2012 Prolong illness Medical Leave
Nov 2010 - Independent Shaklee Distributor
Dec 2010 - Rank Up to Supervisor
April 2011 - Rank Up to Sr Supervisor
July 2011 - Rank Up to Coordinator
Nov 2011 - Car Bonus Achiever
Till now.. I'm Shaklee Coordinator :)

Kini persoalan itu terjawab. Alhamdulillah, keputusan saya menceburi Dunia Shaklee dan Business Online telah banyak merubah kehidupan saya. Bukan sahaja saya mampu mengecapi INCOME 5-ANGKA, memperoleh CAR BONUS dari Shaklee…tetapi lebih dari itu. Kesihatan yang jauh lebih baik, masa berkualiti untuk menunaikan kewajipan sebagai Mukminah, sebagai isteri kepada suami saya dan ummie kepada Faheem. Alhamdulillah, Segala Puji Bagi-Mu Ya Allah.

Bila dikenang... Benarlah kita hanya mampu merancang tapi Allah yg aturkan semuanya dan Allah tahu apa yg terbaik buat kita...

Bagaimana penghujung carta sy boleh terjebak dengan Shaklee? Dan akhirnya jatuh cinta ... Terus maju kedepan tidak lagi menoleh kebelakang.. Terus membina empayar dan legacy Shaklee.

Selamat tinggal P******S, selamat tinggal Production Chemist, Selamat tinggal PE, Process sbg kerjaya dalam kenangan... InsyaAllah segala ilmu yg tersemat akan diapplikasikan disetiap kesempatan yang ada...

Anda mahu mengecapi kebebasan kewangan, hidup bebas tanpa politik manusia.. Tiada penindasan.. REWARD sepenuhnya berdasarkan 100% USAHA anda!!? Masa bersama anak, suami dan keluarga tanpa BATASAN?? Saya sudah mengecapinya bersama SHAKLEE!

Alhamdulillah…

Kini fokus saya ialah untuk membawa lebih banyak kejayaan buat anak-anak Shaklee dibawah bimbingan saya, agar mereka merasai kenikmatan “FINANCIAL FREEDOM” dan “TIME FREEDOM” . Ingin saya buka peluang kepada lebih ramai kaum wanita terutama ibu-ibu baik suri rumah tangga sepenuh masa mahupun wanita berkerjaya untuk memperoleh pendapatan sampingan dari Shaklee dan mendalami perniagaan ONLINE. Bagi saya tiada yang mustahil jika kita IKHLAS dan MINAT dalam melakukannya. Jika anda salah seorang darinya, Hubungi saya untuk mendapatkan bimbingan intensif dari saya!

Untuk sebarang maklumat dan pertanyaan, sila hubungi saya di faheem.wardrobe@gmail.com.

Mari menuju puncak kejayaan SHAKLEE!

 

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LLLI | 10 Tips to Breastfeeding for a Year

10 Tips to Breastfeed for a Year

by Christine Foster

   The recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups is clear—babies should be breastfed until at least their first birthday. But few mothers and babies make it that far. Although more than 70 percent of new mothers in the USA breastfeed just after birth, just 16 percent are still breastfeeding at one year (Ruowei et al. 2005). The reasons that so few make it to that goal are complex— a society that doesn't always support breastfeeding; alternatives that can seem easier during difficult times; a lack of education or understanding about the significant differences between the health of breastfed babies and bottle-fed babies. But most mothers who really want to can make it to a year, and beyond. This article provides some tips to help you get there.

1. Find Support

Although many mothers initiate breastfeeding after birth, it's still unusual for a new mother to have a lot of experience with seeing breastfeeding in action. The changes a new mother experiences after the birth of a baby are hard to anticipate and oftentimes surprising. The theoretical notion of planning to breastfeed can be radically different from caring for a real, live baby at the breast. For that reason, it's comforting to be around people who know about breastfeeding.

One of the easiest ways to find supportive people is to attend La Leche League meetings during your pregnancy. Experienced Leaders often note that mothers who are involved with LLL before the birthtend to have an easier time because they are more educated about the normal course of breastfeeding. Plus, if there are unexpected issues, mothers who have already attended meetings are often more comfortable calling a Leader they already know.

It can also be helpful to educate family and friends about your goal. When Unity Dienes, a Leader in New Hampshire, was expecting twins, she made sure that her husband, Klee, understood her goals by writing up a list of reasons why it was so important for their boys to get her milk. Unity's advance work meant that when they encountered challenges in those early weeks, she had his full support. "He was amazed at how many different reasons there were," she says.

2. Learn to Breastfeed in Public

Learning how to breastfeed in public can be a big challenge—especially in communities where breastfeeding isn't as common. Women who can't get comfortable breastfeeding in public generally find it harder to make it to a year or beyond. If she doesn't want to nurse in public, a mother would either need to limit her excursions or pump her milk for bottles. Either of those can be frustrating and can limit the breastfeeding relationship.

Some mothers find nursing clothing to be helpful when they need to nurse in public, while others find it just as easy to breastfeed discreetly by lifting their shirt from the bottom and making sure their baby covers all of the exposed skin. Many mothers gain confidence by practicing in comfortable environments —such as a La Leche League meeting—or by watching themselves in a mirror so they know what they look like to those who may be watching. Sometimes enlisting a friend to come along for early outings can make a mother more comfortable. "Even if someone can tell you are breastfeeding, it's not a big deal," says Unity. "Try to develop that mind set. You are feeding your baby. You are comforting your baby. That's what your breasts are for."

Often a mother will actually be encouraged in her breastfeeding relationship by strangers who see her breastfeeding. "I was very nervous about breastfeeding in public with my first baby," says Dawn Burke, a Leader in Georgia. Once, when her daughter was about eight months old and the pair was out at a farmers' market, her baby became desperate to breastfeed. Dawn found a secluded spot on a milk crate at the edge of the public/employee area and sat down to breastfeed. An older male employee approached and loudly praised her for breastfeeding. "It is good to see you nursing your baby!" Dawn remembers him saying. "I am from India," he continued, "and breastfeeding is very important there. You keep nursing your baby. It's very good!" Now, Dawn says, "I tell mothers at meetings to take support wherever they find it!" 

3. Limit the Use of Bottles and Pacifiers

Some babies clearly do use bottles and pacifiers and manage to continue breastfeeding for at least a year. But, as stated in THE BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK, getting sucking needs met somewhere other than the breast is a risk factor for early weaning. Using artificial nipples during the early weeks can interfere with a baby's ability to breastfeed effectively.

La Leche League suggests limiting pacifier use in the early weeks, which can seem confusing to some mothers in light of the recent recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics that babies should sleep with pacifiers to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. LLL believes that the recommendation did not take basic breastfeeding management into account and could threaten the development of longer-term breastfeeding relationships. According to a statement issued by LLL:

Pacifiers are artificial substitutes for what the breast does naturally. Breastfed babies often nurse to sleep for naps and bedtime. The recommended pacifier usage could cause a reduction in milk supply due to reduced stimulation of the breasts and may affect breastfeeding duration.

In other words, if pacifiers are good for babies, why not use the best—the breast?

4. Find Ways to Involve Dad

One of the most common reasons new mothers give for pumping milk is that they want their baby's father to be able to give the baby a bottle. Frequent bottles, however, can lead to early weaning, so finding another way for daddy to connect with his baby can be crucial. In many families, bath time or an infant massage is a special daddy-baby bonding opportunity that offers skin-to-skin contact and comfort.

Cindy Howard, a Leader in California, recalls that her husband disliked giving their daughters bottles because his daughters seemed to behave as if they were getting second-best. When their youngest daughter, Gwen, was a baby, John connected with her by rubbing her feet to comfort her when his wife attended an early morning exercise class.

Jennifer Moquin, a Leader in Pennsylvania, let her husband, Anthony, take the late shift with their night owl baby. She would breastfeed the baby and then lie down to sleep a bit while daddy walked the baby around, played special songs to her, and showed her pictures on the wall. "She was mellow, but wide awake," Jennifer recalls. "It was always a really nice time for them."

5. Create a Daily Rhythm

Strict schedules can make it hard for a mother to respond to her own baby's cues. They can also lead to decreased milk supply, because milk is removed from a mother's breasts less often. It can be confusing for mothers to hear that babies are "supposed to" breastfeed eight to 12 times in a 24 hour period or that babies "should" breastfeed for 10 or 15 minutes on each breast when their baby is doing something different. According to THE BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK, "Length of feedings varies with the baby's personality and age. A baby's breastfeeding style also may change as he grows." Many mothers find it helpful to spend less time looking at the clock and counting the number of times their babies go to the breast. As long as your baby is gaining enough weight, simply watching his or her cues is enough.

For some mothers and babies, though, having some sort of predictability to the day is important. A mother can gradually provide some structure by giving her baby predictable cues. Having a specific order to the day—a time for baths, walks, or books, for example—can help the baby and the mother find a rhythm that works for them. Some babies will fall into a more regular breastfeeding pattern as they grow older. Others will continue to want to breastfeed frequently throughout the day.

6. Breastfeed for Comfort

Some mothers worry that offering the breast for comfort when baby is upset will create an inappropriate emotional connection with food. They worry that their child will turn to food for comfort, rather than eating to satisfy physical hunger. They might believe that it's better to try to separate food from emotions. If we are honest with ourselves, though, we will realize that all of us associate certain emotions with certain foods. Cindy Howard, who is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, gives the example of the traditional birthday cake. There is rarely much nutritional value in the cake. It's the emotional component of celebrating with others that matters.

When you offer the breast for comfort, you are encouraging your baby to turn to you for comfort instead of a non-human object. The human contact matters more than the milk. Plus, breastfeeding for comfort keeps your supply plentiful and reminds the baby that by breastfeeding he can help himself to feel good again.

7. Recognize the Signs of a Nursing Strike

Babies often have periods during which they seem more or less interested in breastfeeding, but it is very unusual for a baby to actually choose to wean before one year. It is not uncommon, however, for a mother to say her young baby is "weaning" when the baby is actually in the midst of a nursing strike or making a developmental leap that is distracting him from breastfeeding. According to THE BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK, the most typical age for a nursing strike is between three and eight months.

The key to avoiding weaning inadvertently is to recognize and deal appropriately with a nursing strike. Molly Remer, a Leader in Missouri, remembers that when her son, Lann, was five months old, he stopped breastfeeding during waking hours for a week due to having a cold. Apparently frustrated because he was congested and having trouble breathing while breastfeeding, Lann simply refused. Molly breastfed him while he slept and tried various tricks to get him back to the breast during the day. Breastfeeding while in motion worked best, so she walked and breastfed. Lann is now two years old and still breastfeeding regularly.

Another very typical time for something that can look like weaning, but isn't, is the second half of the first year as babies start to move and be more aware of their environment. Some are so distracted that they never stop to breastfeed. Some mothers find that offering to breastfeed more often, bringing a baby into a dark room to breastfeed, or taking advantage of nighttime nursing opportunities can get them through this stage. Frequently, when babies refuse to breastfeed, though, there is something else going on that has upset the babies' lives, such as an illness or teething or a big change in the family, such as a move. And, sometimes, rarely, babies will wean naturally before a year. The benefits of breastfeeding to a baby's health are so strong, however, that it is worth efforts to make sure that a baby is not simply going through a short-lived stage before stopping breastfeeding.

8. Handle One Day at a Time

Some mothers are planners: they want to decide how long they will breastfeed before their baby is even born. They think, "I don't really want to nurse a three-year-old, so I will wean now." Others may plan to breastfeed until a year or beyond, but may feel overwhelmed during the early days and fear that they can't possibly make it to their goal.

Instead of making a firm decision in advance, try taking it one day at a time. When your baby is a newborn the idea of breastfeeding an enormous 12-month-old can seem daunting. When you are helping her blow out her candles on her first birthday, your baby won't seem nearly so huge.

Ariel Valencia, a mother in California, has used the "one day at a time" approach to help her continue to give her son, Evren, only her milk. Ariel works outside the home and finds it difficult to pump enough milk for him while she is away. She sets two-week goals and has already made it to five months.

9. Don't View Breastfeeding as an "All-or-Nothing" Proposition

Occasionally mothers introduce formula—perhaps to cope with a supply deficit while they are working or because they choose not to pump milk when they are separated from their baby.

Julie Nelson, a mother in New York, introduced formula to her son, Nicholas, at nine months when she stopped being able to pump enough for him while she was at work. She continued to breastfeed during the evenings and on weekends and Nicholas continued to breastfeed through his first birthday.

10. Enjoy the Moment

Remember, it's okay to fall in love with breastfeeding. "It's going to be your heart, not your mind that makes you continue," says Unity Dienes. So prime your heart to love breastfeeding. Unity suggests that mothers: 

•Make sure breastfeeding doesn't hurt—you can't fall in love with something that hurts.

•Avoid having anything in between you and your baby, including a nipple shield or a bottle with pumped milk. Whenever something is between you, it makes things more difficult.

•Snuggle with your baby. Savor his sweet smell and his fuzzy head. Watch to see the milk your body made dripping out the corner of his mouth. Falling in love involves all the senses.

When a mother embraces breastfeeding, it becomes that much easier to breastfeed for a full year and beyond. That's the true "secret" to breastfeeding. If a mother enjoys breastfeeding or commits herself to it, it's likely that it will be easier for her to allow comfort nursing, figure out how to nurse in the presence of others, and get the support she needs.

This period in your baby's life is fleeting. As you adjust to this new experience, remember to take things as they come and try to enjoy the moment.

References
Mohrbacher, N. and Stock, J. THE BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK. Schaumburg, Illinois: La Leche League International, 2003.

Ruowei, L. et al. Breastfeeding rates in the United States by characteristics of the child, mother, or family: The 2002 national immunization survey. Pediatrics 2005; 115(1):e31-e37.

Happy BFing!

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Bila Puas Hati Terus Sambar Full Pack! JIMAT–Berbaloi-baloi…

Inilah kisah pelanggan saya ini; Shieda Adha name glemer FB, memang cun je saya launched The B&C Sale Ever di FW|SOSC terus disambarnya Set Breastfeeding 3M dan Add On Vitamin E sekali! Apa yang buat beliau tidak terfikir-fikir nak order Full Pack? Jom baca pengakuan beliau yang dikongsikan diruangan EXCLUSIVE untuk pelanggan Shaklee kami di SHAKLEE GBS!
Saya suka kongsikan Feedback pelanggan saya yang telah berjaya dan berpuas hati dengan setiap produk Shaklee yang telah saya cadangkan. Macam case Shieda Adha jelas beliau describe perubahan yang beliau rasakan setelah mengamalkan Shaklee selama 3 minggu.
Mari kupas feedback satu persatu:
Shieda Adha:
"dah 3 minggu try and sangat happy and berpuas hati dgn shaklee...
first sbb rasa badan jadi sihat and cergas eventhou dalam pantang x cukup tdo cuz layan baby yang crancky nangis siang malam..
===> Yes, kita sedia maklum jika berpantang memang terasa penat, tidak cukup tidur..emosi pun kacau bilau! Terutama bagi ibu-ibu baru, perubahan status dan keadaan dari isteri kepada ibu, wow bukan mudah pada peringkat awalnya…
Pengambilan B complex berupaya meredakan perasaan stress atau emosi yang kurang stable kerana sifatnya sebagai penenang selain menjadi pembakar tenaga di dalam tubuh. ESP dan Vitalea pula memang sinonim dalam memberikan tenaga luar biasa kepada tubuh pengamalnya. Ketika berpantang, saya suka menggalakkan ibu-ibu untuk mengambil bersama OsteMatrix(calcium/magnesium) untuk membantu dalam penghasilan sel darah baru juga bagi mengurangkan masalah sengal-sengal atau lenguh yang sering dialami oleh ibu yang baru melahirkan.
2nd sbb milk production improved in term of quality and quantity... susu jadi lebih pekat (thanks to ESP) and i like the yellowish tinge of Vit B.Complex.. kalau awal2 dulu max dapat 20oz/day sekarang ni dapat 30-35oz.. yeay...
===> Anda terkejut? Saya kongsikan dengan Shieda Adha TIPS EXCLUSIVE yang telah banyak membantu ramai pelanggan saya untuk meningkatkan penghasilan susu harian. Tips ini lengkap dengan konsep asas penyusuan yang betul dan cara pengambilan supplement untuk mendapatkan hasil yang optimum.
Anda TERUJA? Boleh hubungi saya  anda  untuk mendapatkan kedua2nya , TIPS & PRODUK…
3rd sbb shaklee maintain kesihatan saya and baby.. kami baru pulang bercuti, dari kelantan-- muar-- KL-- kuantan--psr puteh (6 days journey) baby umo 40hari,... she remained well, x demam2 or kembung pon..same goes to me, lgsg x rase penat..
===> Untuk Feedback ke tiga ini, ulasannya sama spt Feedback pertama :) cuma yang sy ingin tambah, pengambilan Vita C meningkatkan sistem pertahanan ibu secara tidak langsung disalurkan kepada bayi melalui susu ibu… COMPLETE REVIEW
SHAKLEE mmg best!!!"
Sememangnya SHAKLEE BEST?? Beliau dah rasa penangan Shaklee... Anda diluar sana, ingin bantuan saya? Jangan segan silu hubungi saya ya... Pengambilan supplement haruslah dengan ilmu bukan semberono ambil sahaja tanpa tahu tujuan dan cara pengambilan yang betul!
Sering ada ibu yang bertanya, “Boleh x nak ambil Alfalfa sahaja? atau ambil OsteMatrix dan ESP sahaja?”
Pertama, analogi ini akan saya berikan: “Antara Meja 4 kaki dengan Meja 1 atau 2 kaki, Mana yang lebih stable?”
Apa yang perlu anda tahu bila anda memutuskan untuk mengambil supplemen/makanan tambahan?
Pertama anda perlu tahu apa itu Nutrient?
Nutrient(nutrisi)  bukan sekadar vitamin walaupun ramai dari kita yang menganggap keduanya adalah benda yang sama. Karbohidrat, protein(terbina dari rantaian amino asid), lemak, minerals, vitamin dan air kesemuanya adalah NUTRISI – dalam bentuk makanan yang boleh diserap oleh tubuh dan penting untuk kesihatan tubuh kita. Antara fungsinya adalah untuk membekal tenaga, fungsi organ yang sempurna, perkembangan sel dan macam-macam lagi.
Apa pula perbezaan Makro-Nutrisi dengan Mikro-Nutrisi? (MAKRO VS MIKRO)
Mula-mula kita harus tahu bezakan keduanya:

• Mikro-NUTRISI adalah seperti vitamin dan minerals yang tidak boleh secara sendiri membekalkan tenaga kepada tubuh kita.

• Makro-NUTRISI pula adalah seperti karbohidrat, lemak dan protein yang memberikan kita tenaga TETAPI pelepasan tenaga hanya berlaku dimana keberadaan MIKRO-NUTRISI yang mencukupi.

Micronutrient Overview: SOURCE

Every chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

All links of a chain must be strong and stable. Only then will the chain hold and perform its function. Micronutrients are linked together in the body’s metabolism; they complement and support one another. The body’s needs are only adequately fulfilled if a broad range of micronutrients are consumed.

Jadi jelas terjawab persoalan anda diatas… Jumlah kedua-duanya yang kita perlukan adalah berbagai namun kedua-keduanya memainkan peranan yang penting!
Apa lagi yang perlu anda tahu?

Kepentingan Mineral kepada tubuh kita. Sebagaimana Vitamin itu penting untuk tubuh kita, ia tidak boleh melengkapkan fungsinya tanpa mineral. Earl Mindell, penulis buku Vitamin Bible memberi jolokan kepada Mineral sebagai Cinderella di dalam Dunia Nutrisi. Ramai yang tidak sedar tentang kepentingan mineral, tanpanya Vitamin tidak boleh berfungsi dan tidak dapat diasimilasikan(ditukar ke bentuk ringkas) untuk diserap kedalam tubuh. Ya, ada sesetengah vitamin yang boleh disintesis oleh tubuh TETAPI tiada satu mineral pun yang boleh disintesiskan oleh tubuh. Kita harus mendapatkannya dari sumber luar!
Alhamdulillah, saya harap info yang saya share sedikit ini dapat membantu anda di luar sana… Bagi yang ingi copy info atau testimonial dari blog saya, ini amanat saya – Janganlah Semberono COPY & PASTE tanpa mendalami Ilmunya terlebih dahulu… Jika tidak tahu harus bertanya kepada siapa yang tahu… Malu bertanya, Sesat Jalan!


Sumber – Buku Pakwe saya En Earl…
Jom Selangkah Lebih Sihat dengan SHAKLEE!
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