To know you are inside me, growing and developing (and the constant kicking, lately) is to know happiness and the meaning of life. From the moment your daddy and I found out we were expecting you (especially our 2-year wait), to this day, and looking forward to the day you finally enter this world, has brought joy to us and everyone around us! 

Throughout these months mummy and daddy have felt you grow into this cute bundle of joy, and still waiting for the day when we can finally hold you in our arms, especially daddy. Everyday we pray for longevity so that we can watch you grow and make us proud. Each day, I, even daddy will touch my tummy to soothe you and calm you down. Every kick you give mommy is one of the best feelings in the world and mommy thanks Allah for giving me this chance to be a woman! 

Mommy is saddened by he big loss we had, 2 weeks ago, the passing of your great grandmother, who was eager to see you, who constantly prays for your safety and health, one of the most strongest woman mommy knows, and aside from your grandmother, who has taken care of mommy all my life but I know she is in a better place now, and I hope to be like her, taking care of 10 of her children to what they are now, on her own, after your great grandpa passed away and to even have a quarter of  her patience and strength would be something to be proud of for me. Al-Fatihah.

I am sad that she won’t be able to hold her first great grandchild, and hold you, and see you, but we will always keep her  memories alive. Nonetheless,  know that mommy and daddy will always be there for you, and there will always be love surrounding you, from your grandfathers, grandmothers, your many grandaunts, granduncles, your aunts, your uncles, your cousins, and so much more.

Mommy and daddy is looking forward to the day that you will enter this world, to see your first smile, to hear your cry, to hold you in our arms, to see you open your eyes… Oh! There will be so much memories to make and those will never fade in time, so excited!

 You are our pride and joy, my love!

Assalamualaikum and hello there!

Alhamdulillah, about 6 more weeks or less!  InsyaAllah!

Been busy doing lots of shopping for our little bundle of joy!

I have installed the iPregnant app in my iPad, and it has been really helpful with the shopping, so I’ll just go ahead and share the list with you, lovelies!

Clothing

• undershirts or onesies (mix of short-sleeve and long-sleeve) ✓
• one-piece stretchy sleepers ✓
• pairs of pants
• newborn hats ✓
• pairs of socks or booties, to wear with nightgowns and outfits ✓
• pairs of scratch mittens, to keep baby from scratching his face ✓
• cardigans or jackets
• Laundry detergent for infants ✓
• outfits for dressing up (optional)

Blankets

• large cotton blankets
• receiving blankets

Feeding

• Lots of bibs
• Burp cloths
• Breast pump ✓
• Milk storage containers ✓
• Nursing pillow
• Nursing bras ✓
• Breast pads (disposable or washable) ✓
• Lotion for sore nipples ✓

Diapering

• Several dozen (4 or 5) cloth or re-usable diapers ✓
• Two boxes of newborn-size diapers (it’s better not to buy too many in advance in case your baby is large or grows quickly) ✓
• waterproof covers ✓
• diaper pail
• Changing pad ✓
• Baby ointment or other barrier cream to prevent rash ✓
• Snaps, Velcro or safety pins to secure re-usable diapers ✓
• Disposable wipes or a couple dozen washcloths for cleaning baby’s bottom ✓

Bathtime

• plastic infant tub ✓
• washcloths, not used on baby’s bottom
• Baby soap or cleanser ✓
• Baby shampoo ✓
• Baby soft-bristled hair brush
• soft-hooded towels

Bedtime

• Approved crib and crib mattress ✓
• waterproof mattress covers ✓
• fitted cribsheets ✓
• ight blankets that fit in the crib
• Sleep sack
• waterproof pads to place under baby
• Light comforter

Other necessities

• Approved infant safety seat for car ✓
• Stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat ✓
• Nail clippers or scissors (✓
• Bulb syringe for suctioning mucous
• Baby thermometer ✓
• Eye dropper or medicine spoon
• Medication in case of fever

Nice-to-have items

• Change table ✓
• Rocking chair for feeding and swaddling
• Playpen
• Sling or baby carrier
• Diaper bag ✓
• 1 or 2 change pads ✓
• Plastic hangers for closet
• Sun shade for car windows
• 2 or 4 pacifiers (if you choose to use these)
• Rattles and other baby toys
• Mobiles
• Night light

We still need to do more shopping but so far, so good, yes?

About 9 more weeks to go! InsyaAllah and Alhamdulillah!

Assalamualaikum and hello there!

Apologies for neglecting my blog, but good news! 

I am now entering 28th week of pregnancy! Alhamdulillah! And I am more excited and energetic than ever, to ACTUALLY update (InsyaAllah!) my tumblr/blog! 

So just to cut this short, I’m just gonna post a few photos of myself (lol!) with my ever-growing bump!

Oh… Do pray for me and my baby! I will update you with more, InsyaAllah, a pregnancy journey, perhaps! Well, the last part of the journey… Hehehe

Toodles, and till then! xx

Assalamualaikum.

Some pictures taken from my iPad, and some taken from some of the ladies’ facebook.

Date: 25th September 2011

Venue: Au Lait Cafe

Theme: Pastel Tea Party

The Guest Book & Name Tags

The Registration Area! Loving the feminine touch! <3

The Ice-Breaking Session! 

more photos coming soon from our official photgrapher…

I have been quite a big fan of maxi skirts.

I love the simplicity, how versatile they are, how stylish one looks in them, and most importantly, how it gives maximum COVERAGE. I truly believe maxi skirts are one of a muslimah must-haves!

My husband gifted me this beautiful sewing machine, after my attempt of using my GIL’s Electrolux ca. 1995 failed.

I’ve used chiffon silk, and since it is sheer, I used a cotton fabric for the inner layer, so basically there will be two layers for this skirt. I wanted a beautiful fluid effect to the skirt.

Choose which end will be the waist of your skirt and fold over the fabric about 3cm and pin as seen. Fold towards the inside of the skirt. Press. Pin.

Now sew as seen here either by hand with a needle and thread, or with a sewing machine. Make sure that you don’t join together, leave a little gap or ‘hole’ of a couple of centimetres so you can pull through your elastic waist band.

Remember to adjust more length the top layer of the skirt longer.

Fold your fabric in half, right sides together and pin the selvages together. Sew. Now you should have one side seam.

Measure your waist measurement and cut elastic.

Attach a small(or large!) safety pin to one end of the elastic. This will make pulling it through the waistband much easier.

Once you have pulled your elastic all the way through you should see both ends meet.

Then you want to sew the elastic together securely - remember this is what will keep the skirt up!

Pull the elastic through the waistband and you should get a nice gathered or ‘ruched’ effect. Now you need to sew up that hole.

I have also hem the skirt so it does not fray…

…and that’s it!

Alhamdulillah! I still need to improve on my sewing “skills”, but I am quite pleased with myself!

On a side note, don’t you just love the ruched details! :D ♥

I cannot wait to make some more! :)

Now, pick up your needle and threads, or sewing machine, go forth and SEW, ladies! :)

Dengan mengeluarkan kata-kata agama,
tidak semestinya aku seorang ustazah

Labuhnya tudung ku,
tidak semestinya aku seorang yang alim
…
Dengan menasihati orang lain
tidak pula bermaksud aku ini adalah orang yang sebaik-baiknya

Aku cuma insan biasa
yang mempunyai keinginan seperti kamu

Cuma aku berkongsi
apa yang aku pelajari dan apa yg aku tahu

Dan mengingati diri sendiri
supaya menjadi lebih baik.