3 TIPS to help reduce morning sickness during pregnancy

My wife was in her first trimester of pregnancy when she experiencing nausea or vomiting on the smell of certain food . This is the most common morning sickness for most women during the first trimester of pregnancy and here are some tips which can help easing this sickness:

a. Maltose syrup

I came across of this book which is written in Chinese that mentioned taking Maltose syrup can help eased morning sickness. Out of curiosity i bought those to get my wife to try. Maltose syrup is actually a type of sugar and its not easy to find.

Maltose, also known as maltobiose or malt sugar, is a disaccharide formed from two units of glucose joined with an α bond, formed from a condensation reaction. The isomer isomaltose has two glucose molecules linked through an α bond (source wikipedia)

Simply scoop the syrup a spoonful and dipped in a glass of warm water. you can drink it slowly while watching TV or reading your favourite book. 

You can’t find it anywhere but certain Chinese medicine shop. i found this maltose syrup at Taman Megah, PJ near the Petworld. After taking it for the first time, all the gas in my wife's stomach starts to purge out and she feels better. 

maltose syrup

Maltose syrup- nutritional fact

b. Honey, Ginger & Lemon

If option 1 won't work on you, try option 2. simple cut 2 slice of ginger (Not too much as adding too much will be pungent), a slice of lemon and a spoon of honey in a glass of warm water. remember not to use metal spoon with honey as it will cause reaction. use natural honey instead of the fake ones. there are much more benefits of honey which you can read up in this link:
http://www.just-health.net/Honey-With-Hot-Water.html

My wife also tried this remedy and it work well for her. much better than maltose syrup. you try it and maybe give me your opinion.

c. Avoid spicy & oily food 
best remedy was simply avoid these food during the first trimester. eat all you want later. my wife was having craving for french fries after avoiding these food for some time. she was fine and all that until she start eating those french fries. she start to become very nausea nd having a lot of discomfort. that teaches her a lesson that never to eat oily food especially spicy ones.

These 3 simple tips comes from us and we have tried those and found out that this remedy helps. there are much more remedy which you can find at these links.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9602/30-natural-remedies-for-morning-sickness.html
http://www.parenting.com/gallery/moms-best-pregnancy-remedies



Good Luck and ishesh parenting ..

Right Brain Home Practice Preparation

Almost few month didn't really practice with AR. We have been sending him to Shichida since one year ago, I'm feeling guilty that didn't do home practice with him such a long time. Making new flashcards every weeks really killing me since I need to do cooking and household chores and ... at the same time prepare materials for AR... I rather said not enough rest than not enough time, so I took some time off meaning not pushing myself making materials or searching new materials... Of course, household chores still a must, cannot run away.  Giving myself a break, just do what i want to do when i feel like it. Never set a time for myself to complete a task. 

After a long break, I finally came up with an idea for right brain home practice. I prepared 5 paper file folders like I showed in the picture later. Initially I bought plastic file folder but it didn't fit in the materials. Oh... Lucky I have some paper file folders with me ( I use paper file folder for AR lapbooks). Why I need five? It is for Monday till Friday only, so I no need to crack my head and change everyday. I just need to change materials every Sunday night. 

The materials that I put for each folder:

1. eye training, I make 5 different pattern and laminated it.
2. photographic memory including instant memory, random memory and space memory. 

The materials in the folder can be rotate and use for a month than only change new materials so that the children won't get bored easily. Flashcards always inside a container and if I make new one will just slot in the new one and take out the old theme. Will share with you all more details in next post. 

Have a good day!

First time making the "POP" sound

It was already 9.30 p.m. AR still awake. Recently he changes his sleeping habit so that he can play with daddy at night.  Oh... It means I getting less time to do my things because I will fall asleep mostly 95% together with AR. I have millions of things to be complete... A bit exaggerate here... Honestly, all the things I planned haven't started or started but never finished or just merely a plan in my mind.

Let get back to the story, we were reading book before bedtime, again was 'The Little Princess Story' "I want my mum". While I was reading the book, I noticed he put his index finger in the mouth. I was curious and asked him why, he just smile and suddenly a "POP" sound was heard. The sound was created by him, WOW!!!! And seriously better than me,I'm not trying to boast here. The "POP" was make by putting the index finger inside the mouth and the mouth has to be wet and tight by making it as "oval" shape. Then pull the finger out. That is how the sound the sound was make. 

How he learned that? It all started from my hubby. Few month ago, my hubby started to make the funny "POP" sound in front of AR. It really attracted him and make him laugh non-stop. After that, my hubby was asked to make the "POP" sound every night before we sleep. We had great fun making and learning to make the "POP" sound. I learned too but not always success and quite painful when I tried to make the sound. AR tried to learn too. 

Slowly the fun moment of making "POP" sound phased out, and then AR suddenly make the "POP" sound. We all surprised and couldn't believe that he still trying. Love you our dear boy, we love you that you always has the spirit of not giving up easily since baby. We are proud of you and we know you proud of yourself too. Love you always dear AR.