3 is better than 2 is better than 1..

I have the greatest news........

I am pregnant!!! :D
Syukur Alhamdulillah........

As you read my previous post, I've been having certain signs :- fatigueness, swollen breasts, emotional... I even got a pimple on my left cheek.
I thought it was my PMS symptoms, so I acted cool.

This morning, at 4am, I wanted to pee, and had this instict to take my pregnancy test. I was super nervous waiting for the lines to appear..
And it turns out..it turned "positive"!
I was so overwhealmed! Happy giler.. "OMG.. I am gonna be a mummy!"
I quickly held my little buncit tummy, and said "Hey baby..this is mummy here!"

I went back to the bedroom, thinking how should I suprise Mr Bert.
Less than 5 minutes later, he got up.. (perhaps it's his fatherly instict)

"Hey dia.."
"Hey.. what's up?"

I couldn't hold it any longer. I hugged him & whispered "I'm pregnant dia..!"
He was so happy,he kissed me on the cheek, and kept on smilling from cheek to cheek!
I showed him the positive pregnancy test, he looked at it carefully with his sleepy eyes.

"Erm, do I have to do any test as well?"
Haha.. aperlah Mr Bert!

We were both super excited, we didn't go back to sleep. We started to plan things, he went online, trying to read about the do's & don'ts of pregnancy. I kept on holding my tummy, talking to the baby.
I think I wanna call the baby 'munckin'..hehe
As for the parents to be? It's daddy & mummy for now..
I still can't believe it..Syukur Alhamdulillah..

We have not told anybody yet. I want to go to the clinic to confirm many other things. Oh yeah, we did tell papa, who called at 5 in the morning! He was suprised how come we were not asleep.. I told him the good news, and he was elated!

Based from my rough calculation, munckin is due end of October.

So munckin's gonna be a Libra or Scorpio.
Wow..this is so exciting!

What a great way to get the good news, on Hari Maulidur Rasul..
If according to the Islamic calender, we were engaged on this day.
A year has past, and now I am pregnant.
I look forward to my 9 months of pregnancy experience..:)

Bedtime Stories

When I was a little girl, before I go to sleep, my mom will let me choose any of the storybooks and read to me until it's time for bed. Usually I will pick my favourite story, which I will get my mom to repeat over & over again. It was quite a special bonding I have with my mom.

Then in my teenager years, I remembered back in the days when I slept over at friends/ cousins house. When it is time to sleep, we gals will switch off the lights, cuddle our teddy bears, and begin our chat mode. Despite being sleepy & tired at the end of the day, and the room is pitch black, but we still have lots of stories& gossips to tell like there's no tomorrow... oh well, at least until someone stops talking or falls asleep that is!

Fast forward to the present, I am still able to have the late nite chats.. with my hubby! After our isyak prayers, we'll switch off the lights, cuddle in bed & usually Mr Bert will start off the conversation. Sometimes about us, sometimes about our family, our fears & hopes. Yesterday was the longest chat we had.. There were pauses, but we kept on talking (with eyes closed mind you). Then, when it is time to sleep, he will kiss my forehead and bid 'Goodnight', and I'd kiss his cheek in return. Then off we go to dreamland..

It's interesting how I could still experience the same enjoyment of 'bed time stories' over the years. I hope there will be many more bedtime stories for many more years to come. :)

low day..

What's up with today?
Both of us were not in our best moods.
I got very emotional.. :(

Sometimes, I dunno whether is it pms or an early pregnancy sign?
Both symptoms are similar:-swollen breasts, being emotional, frequent fatigue-ness..
Am not putting my hopes high..but it is rather frustating.

I was so close to break down during dinner, until bestie Shades called up.
It was as though she knew I was feeling down, and called at the right time.
We shared stories, laughed, giggled.. just like the good ol' times.
"Meen.. thank God you're still the same.."

Her call really cheered me up.
Now I feel MUCH better.. Thanx a lot Shades.
Now, hopefully Mr Bert will losen up his mood a lil..tee hee..

oh btw, I took leave today..yahoo!
My dad requested me to be home as my mom was dischagered today.
So, I took the oppurtunity to clean the house & buy groceries.
It feels great to take the day off.. :)

Unfortunately, is back to school tmrw..
I bet there's LOTS of things pending for me..perghh..
Let's hope tmrw's a better day! :)

all ends well

Alhamdulillah, everything ended well.

My Majlis Bertandang in KB was good.. and my mom's operation went on smoothly.

Syukur Alhamdulillah..

I was staying at the hospital on Friday to accompany my mom.

Feeding her, helping her to change, unpacking her things..

Honestly, I didn't mind at all.. It was like a return gratitude for all that she has done for me all these years.

But mama, being the person she is, always doesn't like to "menyusahkan orang", and assured me that she will be fine without me.

Feeling rather guilty, I followed hubby back to our crib.

In a way, it was a blessing that I went back home.

I have not been home for a week (was staying at mom's & was in KB), and boy, there's LOTS to do!

So this morning, I wasted no time doing laundry, dishes, cleaning kitchen.

However, we still didn't manage to clean everything..I guess we both are still recovering from the KB trip.

Mr Bert is sleeping soundly next to me. Love to watch him sleep.It's so peaceful. :)

We'll visit mama late afternoon..need to buy her taufufa.

As for the KB trip, there's lots to tell & share:- The warm hospitality, my exciting motor ride experience, my attempt to understand the kelantense diaglect (but failed tremendously!), my endless eating affair (and weight gain), and many more.
All I need is time, and the mood to write.

Am so not looking forward to go back to work tmrw.

I need a holiday to recover from this holiday. :P

Have a great week ahead~

Pray for my mom..

Dear all..

My mother will be undergoing a surgery to remove her uterus, as the doctor detected fibroids growing in her ovaries. The doctor assured us that the operation will be safe for my mom.

Please pray for her surgery to go smoothly, and pray for her speedy recovery.

Thank you..

New Fort, here we come..

Finally, after 1 1/2 months, now it's time to go to KB for my majlis bertandang.

This is my last chance to be ratu sehari..the final ceremony ever.. I shall enjoy every moment of it!

Mr Bert drove this morning with my BIL. Am flying with my family tonight.. our first time taking Fireflyz.

Packing all done. Just need to do shopping list now.. tee hee..

Chaftan, keropoks, tudungs..

Will be away for about a week.

Have a splendid long weekend folks..

GONG XI FA CHAI & HAPPY VALENTINES! :)

they're here...

Guess what's in this huge & heavy luggage?

My wedding albums!!!

Mrs Bert's status: Busy viewing my wedding albums, over & over again.

Do not disturb! :)

Babies

Here's my latest project.

Mr & Mrs Bert.. and babies!
Thats us when we were babies.
Thanx Dayang & Zul for the 'spinning' frame!

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Speaking of babies, my family is expanding!
(No, am not pregnant...yet..:p)
Here are my newborn nephews, the January babies:-

This is Afnan Alif, Attiyah & Sulaiman's son.
Looks so much like the mummy!


Mr Bert's cousin, Dr Fasha & Sham's child #3, Muhd Adam Hafiyy.


Also Mr Bert's cousin, Dr Fasha's sis, Lyna & Hirman twin boys
Danial Hariz & Danial Hasif.

I also have my new born cousin #40, Suri Nurhani. Will upload the photos when I have it.

Congrats to all the mummies & daddies!! (^_^)

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Just something to share..
One of my parent approached me this morning..

"Teacher, are you pregnant?"
"Huh? Not that I am aware of.. why, you asked?"
"No.. my daughter told me yesterday. 'Teacher Helena got baby in the tummy'. That's why I asked"
"Wah.. she can 'see' the baby is it? I haven't check, so I don't know.."

After speaking to the mom, I went to see the girl & asked her how does she know I am pregnant. She just smiled, not a word coming from her mouth.
Maybe she can see my perut buncit. haha..
Well.. let's just wait & see..

links to my weddings

I've been rather naughty. My HOS meeting was being called off, and instead of doing my work in the office, I've decided to blog instead! :P
Yes, this will only be this one time only.. hopefully.

Anyways, I've decided to have an entry of all the website/blogs that featured my weddings.
To all the beautiful people, thank you all for your lovely entries!

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To our niece, Helena Ezmeen and her groom, Ahmad Munir:

From this day forward,
as you share life's joys and trials,
may you always comfort one another with a smile...
Always be together through
both laughter and the tears...
Depending on each other...
Loving happily ever after.
Wishing you an everlasting love.

Best Wishes on Your Wedding Day

Taken from Aunty Maznah's Blog.

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Oh I forgot.. yesterday I went to my dear friend, Munir's wedding dinner.. which was enchanting. Small and intimate setting, garden fairy like, I love every single little detail of it. Honestly, it was pretty close to my dream wedding (nanti kalau nak kawin nak tiru hehehe) Congratulations to Moon & Meen, may Allah bless you in your new life together.

Taken from Jan's Blog.

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They solemnised their marriage a few days ago in Klang, Selangor (Bride's home) and had their first grand reception in KL. A second one a few hours ago at Crowne Plaza Hotel, where we had our "first" reunion way back in December 2005, after so many left the company, the birthplace of K-Oz. Only this time it was at 30th floor penthouse with the open air area for the cocktail pre-dinner reception.

CONGRATULATIONS MOON ( & Bride, Meen)! WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!! We hope to organise a small reception for K-Oz friends to be introduced to Meen, some times soon, after you are done with ur third reception in KB.

Taken from K-Oz's Blog.

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Meen's wedding was splendid, simply lovely with all the fresh flowers and deco, fabulous food and off course the bride and groom themselves adorned in sweet pink wedding attire. I fell in love with absolutely everything about her wedding especially the ambience of the hall itself and also the doorgift they provide for the guest. Meen by the way is a school mate of mine back in secondary school years. Although we were not close but we share the same network of friends so a reunion at her wedding was a great way to re establish friendships.

Taken from Mawar's Blog.

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* Updated 18/2/10*

suke giler tgk decorate pelamin akad nikah mereka....saya amat menggilai roses pink ;)

congrats to my cousin -munir + heleena,,,,
happy newly wed
sangat teruja melihat wedding kowang
memang malatop ok!
mudahan kowang bahagia hendaknya.....
& cecepat timang baby..hehe


Taken from Lynna's Blog.

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All my make up was done by Munie Ahmad (Yes, I know, almost the same name as my hubby! heheh).

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My Wedding Cakes, Cake at Dewan Perdana and Cake at Crowne Plaza was yummilicious-ly done by My Sugar Creations.

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If you have facebook, you may view the Nikah photos, taken by Ikram Ismail. If only I can show all the pics that I've been tagged. There's HEAPS!

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Fatini Zulnaidi, the one who took my enagagement pics, took snapshoots of my Khatam ceremony, and also the Crowne Plaza Reception:- she took the moments and the lovely decors, which was beautifully done by Razak from Flora Etc.

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This is post-wedding, but I wanna add it in too..

I had dinner at Meen & Munir's crib yesterday night. She's a wife now! She goes back home to cook for her husband and clean up the house! I still find it hard to sink all of this in, but I'll get used to it sooner or later, it's only been a few weeks. I am so happy for her, I can cry when I say this. I am so emotional. *sigh*"

Taken from Shades' Blog.

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Ok, thats all for now.
I have to go buy my new handphone after this..
Yesterday while watching "Lovely Bones" DVD with Mr Bert (which by the way is a good movie!), I accidentally knocked my 11-months old handphone into my drinking water. It "died" on me.
If the shop is able to fix my phone, then better fix. If not, I would need to buy a new one.
Mr Bert jokingly said "See, my phone lasted me for 5 years.." (-_-)
Yeah yeah.. whatever.. :P
I feel so handicap without a handphone.. need one..TODAY!!

**update**

My hp is saved! Fyuhh...

It just took about an hour for the fella to "dry" my phone..

Didn't need to buy a new phone.. Save money! Thank God!