This entry is dedicated to all the strong women out there. P R O L O G U E Aku seorang wanita. Aku seorang wanita yang telah engkau lukai. Sakitnya tidak terkata-kata. Engkau angkuh. Engkau tetap angkuh walau ditimpa musibah akibat perbuatan engkau. Aku…
As a mom, our time is usually robbed by daily household chores, the antics of our children and for some – a day job! Perhaps “being robbed” is too harsh in this context, considering that these duties are actually rewarding and worthwhile, down to…
Tiada kurangnya seseorang Ibu beranak di hospital kerajaan jika dibandingkan dengan hospital swasta. Bagaimanapun, ramai yang hebat berdebat tentang perbezaan kedua-dua institusi ini. Saya pun dah termasuk dalam golongan tersebut, dengan terbitnya penulisan ini. 😉 Tempat yang terbaik adalah berlandaskan pilihan dan kecenderungan seseorang…
Writer’s Note: The narration for this entry consists of the following: i) present story – *Labour of Second Child* (birth via induction); and ii) flashbacks of my first labour experience – *Labour of First Child* (natural birth). *Week 36* People often say, subsequent pregnancies tend…
Although being pregnant takes a toll on our physical and mental state, it’s one of the most rewarding blessings. The physical implications include endless exhaustion, high consumption of energy and of course, body changes (due to giving birth, breastfeeding, running around like a maniac,…
“I’m never giving my child the iPad at a young age!” I proudly said to my two friends, who were already parents. We were chatting about the boon and bane of the addictive device. “No, no, noooo. My kid is gonna be reading books,”…
This story is dedicated to my daughter who has taught me the passion of love. NARRATION *Cue whimsical music* *Whimsical music fades* Far, far away in the kingdom of Fabulousville, in the deep winter cold, a baby girl was born. Her name was Nadia.…
Pertama kali menjejak kaki ke dalam Atria Shopping Gallery, saya dapat selami isi hati ibu bapa lain yang gemar membawa anak-anak ke sini. Selain daripada tempat permainan yang besar, kompleks membeli-belah ini tidak dikunjungi dengan begitu ramai orang walaupun pada waktu hujung minggu. Kami…
Online shopping is like THE thing these days, right? I have to admit, I’m a late bloomer when it comes to virtual shopping. I was never really keen of the idea of going online to purchase items. I can’t look at the real thing.…
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…