Train Reads

Ever since I got married and moved to Shah Alam, I have about 29 minutes to spare on the train on the way to work, and around 40 minutes back home. Over these 2 years plus, most of my time in LRT would be spent sleeping (can't blame me, the air conditioning was too comfy). But I do pick up the reading habit from time to time.. ranging from blogs, Solusi (really worth every cent).. and currently 

As of today, I'm few pages short of 100, and I have around 8 weeks to finish the remaining 600+. Teeheehee.

I got this from Kinokuniya, after pondering why haven't I got some hardcopy reference on this special journey. And this pondering took place around Month 6. Yes, all these while I depended on phone apps, a simple Islamic guide on pregnancy and.. blogs. Shame on me. But I've always believed Allah will grant you things when He believes it is the right time, so I don't feel so guilty.

Most friends get by without books, and somehow I believed I didn't need it as well since I have the What to Expect when you're expecting in my phone. But all that changed the day I walked into Kinokuniya. I don't know which books my friends believed it was unnecessary (they could mean pregnancy books?), but I know deep in my heart, most answers to all things baby must contained somewhere. I googled must-have books for mothers, and this comes at #2, instead of the Expecting book.

This book covers all phases starting from newborn right up to 12 months.. It touches on baby necessities, breastfeeding tips, starting on bottle feeding, simple baby recipes (once they reach 5-6 months) and emergency tips (colic etc). I love the fact that it does not discriminate mothers who choose formula to feed their babies, and at the same time encourages breast feeding moms to do the best they can, by listing its health benefits. May Allah make my breast feeding journey easy for this baby and her future siblings, Amin.

As the author is a Brit, most baby necessities are centred on its four season (ie. types of clothing),its culture (pram, bassinet) and UK support groups (ie. La Leche) but these doesn't take the bulk of the book, so it's still very much relevant to us Malaysian mothers.

I only hope i am able to finish this book prior to delivery!