To the island we go!!!

This took place a week b4 GE13. Another impromptu. Blame me as I didn’t know that it was a long weekend. Long weekends had always been at the back of my head during my working days n now I couldn’t care less. Haha! So, there’s the impromptu.

 

Telling ourselves to hop on the east coast islands is our annual event. Getting there had always remained as a wish. We planned n cancelled and planned again and cancelled. Why, hmm, well, just to give ways to our babies.

 

Nhow, we planned it a day b4 our departure, err, less than 24hrs, I would say. Crazy, yes. That’s the beauty of staying at home, u can pack during day time! But u have to tolerate the price hike.

 

Packing was tough. Everything needed to be minimized as we’ll be walking most of the time. No strollers, of course. Can’t imagine it, at first. I have to remind myself, I cant expect it’s like Langkawi. It’s a small island. It’s Perhentian! Why we chose it, because Papa said it is the most exquisite island at the east coast n we r running out of time to go to any other islands. So, we chose the best. N it was! Judging by the timer, of course.

 

Bringing small kids on the boat was alarming, plus a do-not-know-how-to-swim mom. But the excitement kills it, for the kids of course. Just let the adults handle the fear. I almost dropped my jaw upon reaching the island. It was breathtaking! The kids were very excited to see the fish clearly. Owh, it was crystal clear! I’d sooo wished I can jump into the sea. I’d soooooo wished. If only I know how to swim. If only I am brave enough!

 

So, what did we do there? Basically, anything outdoor. We just get back to our room to wash up n sleep. That’s it. We checked in in the afternoon, placed our bags n out for food n saying hi to the beach from 3 pm to almost dusk. The crystalline water and the clean sands were too good to be missed. N masyaAllah, the kids got along with the beach so well, including my little dumbbell :) I know they were tired, but they didn’t even bother. N that has made our night activities were just dinner n recharge time.

 

Being fully recharged had made us jumped out of bed on the next day n off to the beach again the minute the sun started to peek. We’d mingled with the nature; swam, snorkeled (though I’d almost drown) and greeted the sea creatures, sand-castling, soon after we’d settled with our breakfast till midday. We’d paused for a couple of hours to refresh ourselves n out for food and the beach again. Had our boat tour and real sea snorkeling session for papa and our final beach session. Papa witnessed the sharks and vibrant fishes whilst we just said hi to a turtle and the fishes from the boat. What a moment! Later that night, Papa treated us with a great finale dinner. Voila! Then, we tucked the kids to bed, pack our stuff and on the next day, catch our 8 am boat.

 

Waiting for the boat at Kuala Besut

 

See, we  had to walk all the way. Owh, this is Perhentian Island Resort.

 

 Ilmi suddenly turned into a big eater. She ate n ate n ate like nobody's business

 

As we didn't bring our car, Papa made 1 for us.

 

Our boat tour, snorkelling n saying gudbyes

 

We'll meet u again, insha Allah

 

N what we’d turned ourselves into? Sunburnt, big grins n contented campers. :)

P/S: We didn't bring our camera. All piccas r just from the phone. :( Well, better than nothing.

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N yes, we went back to our hometown to vote. The 1st time ever for me. Im doin this for my kids n for my country n of course for Islam. It's sad to see what we r turning ourself into. Fitnah, bad-mouthing n all sort of acts that actually pulling our mindset down. We r heading ourself to a 3rd class mentality. It is sad when people can easily trust the any corridor news n take it seriously. Come on people, wake up n do ur study. Find a reputable source. There r lots of macai out there, from any party n dont let us be one of them. All of us have a gud head on our shoulder n just ignore those people. Dont spread any info if u cant guarantee the truth. Spread positivity, instead. Please, jgn jd org jahil.




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At this hour

Suddenly i feel like writing. Baby monitor is here, the playroom is up to the way it supposed to be. N we resumed on sleeping in their own room.

 

Just so u know, we'd moved out to a bigger house. Still in Kertih n still renting n yet we r truly happy, alhamdulillah :) We might practice another round of (tiring) packings n unpackings anytime soon but u gotta do what u gotta do. Life goes on, u can plan but Allah has better plans for u.

 

The kids r doing great, alhamdulillah. Iman can read simple words now, n still can be relied on whenever i'm short of hand. Ilham catch up pretty fast as well, more towards memorizing n im fine with it, diaperless during bedtime n he is in a smell-phase now. He practically asks whenever he smell sth, just like Iman b4. Iffah shows gud response towards her school after a series of i-hate-school drama. N she talks, a lot! Cheeky, of course. I would say that she is independent yet soft-hearted.

 

Ilmi is growing healthily-clingy but getting easier to be handled. She can sit now!! Boy, she is my dumbbell. N perhaps, she's the reason why people said i'm getting skinnier. Read skinnier not slimmer, ok. Papa said i'm aneroxic n that's sooo exagerating! Hahaha... Nway, we had to opt for a baby walker for her. Never had 1 b4. She loves it, erm, for 20 mins the most! Hahaha... Well, at least i dont need to carry her along while i'm cooking. Oh, she loves me. A LOT. She's no longer bottlefed n my ebm r remained untouched:( why? because she loves me :)

 

N me, still coping with the kids. I'm yet to establish an organized routine as plan since things didnt turn out the way i planned it to be. Nvm, as i said earlier, i believe Allah has better plan for us. Alhamdulillah, some of the key agenda r being materialized. Let's just jot down the agenda n we shall juggle with the time. N owh, we'd resumed on homeschooling too. Not so taxing n more towards impromptu sessions. At least thats better than nothing :)

 

Nhow, some piccas from my collections just to reminisce our moments :)

I love to dress them like a twin. Haha.. They r enjoying it for the time being. :)

This picca was taken in Cameron Highlands during our impromptu vacay.

Iffah said those thorny creatures r durians. Hahaha.

Father n son in Putrajaya during another impromptu session.

Elder 3 were amazed with the balloons.

Steady, intan payung, steady :)

 

So, there u go, dear blog. I see u when i see u. Hahaha...

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Things happen for reasons

I drafted about how bz i was eversince i changed my career path, how upset i was when people said that im relaxing at home when actually its totally the opposite, how tiring it can be n all the whines. But i'll scrap that n erase all the negativity. People talk n let 'em be. 

 

It pulled me down once in a while but i see that things happen for reason n i actually glad that it happened. 

I'm grateful for the tiredness of handling the chores. Without it, i dont think i can feel the satisfaction.

I'm grateful for the sickness n pains that my kids r going thru. Without it, i always thought that i can manage better when the kids r at school.

I'm grateful for the clingy-ness of my kids. With that, i know that i'm important to them. 

I'm grateful that Papa is superbusy now. Without it, we might take our time for granted. 

I'm grateful for whatever that happens. It made us sit down n think what's best for us :) It made us rely on Allah for His supports n guidance n all the strength that we need. 

Alhamdulillah...

 

As Ilmi turns 3MO

I realized that there's no word can describe how she'd changed me, daily. Having her is such a blessing that gave me the courage to stay focus n prioritized, after 7 yrs of serving others. Hence, this is where I am now n pursuing the journey that I'd chosen. Im still struggling, very hard. There r times where I run, there r times where I jump, there r times where I walk, there r times where I feel weak inside n outside that I almost breakdown n I'd just started. There's a long way to go. Gosh, it's never easy to do this 24-7. Never easy. My du'a is for Allah to give me the strength, mentally, physically n spiritually so that I can achieve my vision. Amin.

Thank you Ilmi for coming into our lives. Thank you Allah :)


Owh, @ 3 MO, she loves to chat when she awakes n she loves to suck her fist when she sleeps. @ 3 MO, the elder 3 had developed stronger love n family bond. Alhamdulillah.

Just so u know, the purple thing at her wrist is actually a gift from Kak Iman. Well, its just a getah rambut turned into a bracelet as insisted by Kak Iman. Let's just wear it ok dik? Later u'll learn how to say thank you just like ur elder siblings, insyaAllah :)

As Ilmi turns 1 mo

Papa turns 30!! Alhamdulillah.

Happy birthday, sayang! I wish nothing but the best for you, in your life, in our marriage, in our family, in your career, n in your future undertakings. I'll continuously make doa for your long good health, physically, mentally n spiritually, to lead n guide us to achieve husnul khatimah n make our way to Jannah, insyaAllah. We gonna celebrate your birthdays in years to come, insyaAllah.

No better gift for your birthday than a healthy 1 mo baby girl, Ilmi, not forgetting her siblings, a well behaved Iman who i can always ask for a hand, cheeky Ilham who always make crazeeee n laugh n the same time n si comel Iffah who is independant but can be clingy as well. MasyaAllah.

- me jotting this down with elder 3 around me, fighting to sleep nx to me while saying 'nak ibu, nak ibu'... Let's see how will it be when Ilmi is big enuf to join the crowd! Hahaha. Life would be merrier, i guess.




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Speedy n vigorous

Since i can feel that im aging, i know i shudnt be delaying in jotting down my labor experience or else, u fill in the blank. I wish i could post this up at least b4 eid but i guess i was too weak n tired. Yeah, i AM getting old.

Nway, just so u know, we had to postpone my induction as the cough was still there eventhough i was not chesty. After meeting both specialists on Friday, we settled on Saturday for the induction. Great as i got the chance for my raya shopping later that Friday evening n went home to meet the kids on Saturday prior to my induction.

Later on Saturday nite, the nurse did a VE n decided to go for induction at 5 am of 120812. So, 5 am it was.

The contractions became stronger there n then, very fast i would say. We waited for 3cm opening so that we can go for epidural. Yeah, i had to agree for epidural as i was not 100% cured. N yeah, i had to go through that alone coz Papa almost fainted, again! Grrr! (n thats the reason why i refused epidural when i was in labor of Iffah. Haha)

N so i went for epidural. Alone! (do i need to stress on that again? Yes!!..) Papa had to sit down to calm himself n i got confused is it me or him that the anaes's goin to poke? Hmm.. It was not as smooth as b4 (when i was in labor of Ilham). Felt like ages for the anaes to complete it, i guess because of the contractions. N i was hoping that i can relax after that just like b4 but it didnt happen that way. Its either it was too late for the epidural or the pain was ultimately strong. Maybe both. The nurses had increased the dosage from time to time but it didnt help much. I was so relief when i was 8cm dilated n soon after that already ready for delivery. N pluff, our baby arrived. It ends at 9.48 am. I was totally knocked off until 2 pm, i guess. My legs trembled until 6pm. I felt so weak n too old for delivery eventhough i havent reach 30!. Perhaps, the effect of epidural as the nurses had to increase the dosage n come to my surprise that actually i was on epidural for less than 2 hrs.

Seriously, it was fast, well, as compared as b4. BUT, the pain was the strongest ever. Perhaps that makes the fast delivery. Again, it was extremely excessively painful, at my c-sect scar to be exact. Seriously, me no kidding. N usually, my O&G will ask will there be another round of this. This time, i'd changed my answer. I said, lemme think bout it. Hohoho. N she told Papa that he really needs to pujuk me if he wishes for our 5th. Hahaha...

N so, our 4th bundle of joy had arrived on 120812 at 9.48am. N this 3.3kg lil girl we named her Nur Ilmi Raudhah :)

N how the elder 3 reacted?


Iman was excited, Ilham was amazed probably to see how tiny Ilmi is n Iffah was extremely geram with Ilmi, up till now. She can kiss Ilmi every 30 seconds whenever she's not in her cot. :)

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