We’ve chased some of the mums behind Makchic and gotten them to share their little ones’ Merdeka wishes for the year, decked proudly in the colours of the Malaysian flag.
Oftentimes no matter how much you read, the best advise seems to come from these hands-on experts: other dads. Newly-minted dad Asrif Yusoff shares pointers for other new and soon-to-be dads.
Creating photo series to document baby’s growth, as Azalia Suhaimi learns, has helped her kick the postpartum blues and celebrate the journey of motherhood.
Motherhood is an experience that is almost universal – yet it catches many new mothers off guard. Azalia Suhaimi writes about the things she never knew until she became a mum.
It probably goes almost without saying that men have a very different perspective on birth from women. Read Azalia’s husband’s funny and touching account of their baby’s birth.
Truthfully, it was the hints that I got from my feline friends that sent me to the doctor’s room for a pregnancy test on a Monday morning. Pets can sense pregnancy, they say.
There’s something fascinating about having a growing belly. For nine months, I’m actually allowed to gain some pounds for reasons that are so natural, healthy and expected.
We were searching for takers of these expiring flight vouchers fittingly creased in my seasoned organiser when I suddenly realised who these possible takers just might be – us.
There isn’t a specific set rules on when to share the good news and with whom, but from experience, there are pros and cons to consider when making the decision.
It would be my first pregnancy, and while I did anticipate the bouts of morning sickness and hormonal changes, I certainly didn’t prepare for its intensity.
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