Neonatal Nutrition Course 2025

I was recently (this has been in my draft for quite some times) offered an invitation with full sponsorship from a pharmaceutical company to attend an interesting course. 

However, the process to receive and declare this sponsorship was quite hectic this time, requiring approval from the Head of the Pharmacy Department, the Hospital Director, a declaration from SPRM and finally approval from the Director of JKN Perak.

It’s not my first time going through something like this, but I have to say, it felt extra hectic this round. Still, I was super thankful to be part of the delegation, even with the last-minute confirmation of my attendance. For future reference, it’s definitely worth sending in all the necessary forms at least a month before the event. It’ll save a lot of stress and make everything run much more smoothly!

The course was very beneficial. I've received lots of latest updates, input and of course sharing of experiences and expertise. To get a chance sitting down with neonatologists and pediatricians all across the country in the same hall is no jokes, amazing! I gotta know the recent research papers and journals they've been referring, to tailor with the clinical judgement.

Nowadays, focus on neonatal nutrition has expanded from solely promoting the physical growth of premature infants to also emphasizing optimal neurodevelopment. This broader perspective recognizes that adequate nutrition in the Neonatal ICU (NICU) plays a crucial role not only in achieving growth milestones but alsi in supporting long-term cognitive and neurological outcomes. Besides they have come to the conclusion that a growth rate & longitudinal growth monitoring are better indicators of long term outcomes (neurodevelopment) than a one-time discharge anthropometric assessment. And aalways to commence nutrition as early as possible, be it via enteral or parenteral route once our premature baby is stabilized. 

It was a pack 1 day event schedule. Various interesting topics were covered by thoughtful speakers throughout the day. 

What's a big deal of a nutrition in a premature infant?

I've met a lot of familiar faces during the course. It was the time to rekindle too. Hee... On top of that, the sponsor pampered us so much ensuring our stay is comfortable. I definitely enjoyed it to the bits.

So, what's next? Time to share the knowledges with my fellow colleagues back in hospital😊

Busy yet still lonely

Young at heart ❤️

 I've got that kinda perception quite a numbers. Especially from my junior pharmacists and random folks from the streets.

But ohh pleaseee... Too much of compliments in a minute of video🤪😂

 

My September

Needed to post this before Green Day wakes up because September is almost coming to an end.

SEPTEMBER has always been my favorite month of the year. Obviously because it's my birthday month right😂

Well, so many things had happened throughout the month that I always wanted to express them here. But instead of journaling on my blog, I was so busy composing letters, memos, reports, writing an emcee script and of course, the never-ending minit mesyuarat. What was it all about? We’ll come to that later...

***03 SEPT 25***

My September started really well. I spent about 6.5 hours in two bowling centres, played 13 games, and probably rolled the bowling ball around 260 times down the lane. The result? Sore arms and legs for about 3 days, both upper and lower limbs! 😅

But I have zero regrets. It was incredibly satisfying, exactly how I wanted to spend my birthday (minus the soreness). I totally enjoyed the day. And of course, we ended it with a cake cutting and a small celebration with our kiddos. 🥳

***02 Sept 2025***

Oh, and a day before my birthday was my neighbour’s son’s birthday. We were invited to his party. It was great! As expected, the kids were the ones who enjoyed it the most. They made new friends too!

***01 Sept 25- 30 Sept 25***

Almost all of my weekends in September, and sometimes even weekdays after work were packed with training sessions with my teammates for the upcoming Pharmsport in early October representing our state. Because of that, I ended up traveling a lot, since most of our training took place in Kampar.

I truly enjoyed spending time with my teammates. Every training session felt like a step forward in our growth. Both my teammates and coach were fully committed, and every second spent was truly worth it.

***20 Sept 25***

Despite having a packed schedule in September, I couldn’t bring myself to miss the course on A Practical Guide to Insulin Therapy, even though it was held on a Saturday and my in-laws had planned to drop by the same day.

I’m glad I made it to the course because it was truly eye-opening, and I received a lot of valuable input from our in-house endocrinologist. Nevertheless, I still managed to meet and spend time with my in-laws after finishing the course 😊

***22 Sept 25-23 Sept 25***

Besides, as an appointed Infection Control Linked Officer, I was called upon to attend an Infection Control Enhancement Workshop & its Annual Meeting

I won second place during its interactive quiz😄

***28 Sept 25***

25th September yearly is a  World Pharmacists' Day. It is a global celebration for pharmacists around the world. I even received a cute little lapel pin to mark the occasion. To celebrate, we had a Pharmacy Night Dinner with fellow colleagues across the state. 

What made it even more exciting was that I gotta chance to meet two amazing figures in the profession, Prof. Amrahi Buang and Mr. Andrew Tan. Of course, I didn’t miss the opportunity to have a quick chat with both of them and yes, managed to snap a photo or two! Truly a memorable night!

Prof. Amrahi and Mr. Andrew have never missed wishing me a happy birthday each year, 

even though we’ve never met in person. Haha.

***29 Sept 25***

Towards the very end of September, we had our annual Perak Paediatric Nutrition Course. Appointed as a secretary for that event had put me into a never-ending task lists & sleepless night. However, lot of positive feedback received, and the event was a success made all the sacrifices worth its pain! 

I never thought that designing this Advisory and Tentative using Canva to e-mail to our dearest delegates could be so satisfying😆

***30 Sept 25***
And finally rushed for the report and reten of the third quarter of the year and therefore I'm done with my September this year. To conclude I'm satisfied with my September this year! 😊 

When the heart speaks

 When I was a kids I used to think that love is like a fairy tale; magical-perfect-happily-ever-after.

But then,

I grew up to learn that love fades, feeling shift and I'VE NEVER BEEN WRONG bout that since.

Everyone live for themselves

Everyone is selfish

I am too

Except for one person. The one who hold the title of mother. Then the kids will always come first before anything else.

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It was a bad day today. Or probably a worst day. Idk

*rain is pouring outside, bad liar is playing in my head... what a day*