The gender of Baby #2 is confirmed! I had my detailed scan done recently and Alhamdulillah, everything looks good. Ultimately, it is all under the grace and goodwill of Allah. At the same time, I shall take steps to ensure that nothing is done…
THE FEAR This is not a sad post. (I hope) Something got me thinking recently. Does a tiring, exhausting daily mom routine take a toll on your life, negatively? I think a common fear among us who become mothers is that we transition…
First and foremost, like I’ve done before on several posts, here’s a disclaimer: I am not a child expert nor am I a travel expert. LOL. BUT I am a parent and I do have some tips for flying with a toddler, based on…
Scrolling through my Facebook news feed, it looks like Malaysia’s all-time sweetheart singer is the bearer of wonderful news! After years and years of trying to conceive, she is finally pregnant! Four months, to be exact. Hopeful news for many couples. Guess who else…
Okay, I’ll be honest. I’ve been cheating on blogging with…….vlogging! Which explains the hiatus. Yeah, as if blogging wasn’t enough to take up my time. Pfft. But…more about my vlog channel later in this entry! *excited* Baby NZ has gone over her one-year mark,…
When you’re pregnant with the first baby, it’s natural to get really excited. With the clothes, baby equipment, toys, etc. The newborn phase — a milestone to remember. That’s why I booked a slot for a baby photo shoot, a month before my due date.…
From an exclusively breastfeeding mother to an exclusively pumping mother. The transition happened instantly. Like, literally. You can read about it in my [long] heartfelt post at The Day My Baby Changed. Forever. It hasn’t been one month, it hasn’t been one year. But I…
It happened on this one fateful night… *Nadia being dramatic* We were staying at my in-laws’ that weekend, so I had packed along my freemie collection cups to do some pumping. If you haven’t read an earlier entry on mine – The Day My…
You’re a mom, you’re stressed, you’re tired. You’re not alone. I do believe that through time, we get better at managing the role. Not just as a mother, but as a wife too. 1. Entertainment as a coping mechanism Realistic and relatable entertainment, that…
To stay or not stay at home? That’s the jackpot question that lingers for working mothers. Whether it’s after the arrival of the first child or the addition of another. So what’s the jackpot answer? ……. There is no right answer, now is there?…