eLIMBO – Support for Loss in Twin Pregnancy

It is said that, one in 32 births are twin births. The likelihood of having identical twins is about one in 250. I was one of the lucky ones. Twin pregnancies come with both joy and risks. One of the risks that is very unlikely to happen is to have one of the babies died [...]

Circumcision

My daughter had just been circumcised. Before you say anything, please know that different cultures have different ways of doing things. Although, personally, I probably won’t do it again. It’s actually not medically necessary for girls to be circumcised, according to the pediatrician at least. So, why bother? According to her, most people choose to [...]

Fear

I’m scared. I’m scared for the safety of my daughter. There’s just too much evil in the world right now. It’s not safe anymore. Recently, a girl was found naked stuffed in a sports bag, after being missing for several days, only to be found brutally killed and sexually assaulted. She was just 8 years [...]

2 months have gone by

Afiqah is 2 months old today. It’s been a long time since I blogged. My confinement period was filled with sleepless nights, stressful days but in the end, it was all worth it. To see that little one smile, laugh or even poop makes it all worthwhile. Can you imagine if there was 2 of [...]

Arrival of Afiqah & Alia

A lot of things have happened since I last blogged. I lost Alia at 26 weeks in utero and I carried Afiqah until 36 weeks. Since then, I’ve been in and out of hospitals (plural) and I finally gave birth to both of my baby girls on 27 July 2007, 12:00 pm and 12:04 pm. [...]

Loss

I lost one baby, Alia Hanisah at 26 weeks on 24th May, 2007… More at http://www.fiQblog.com

26th week – Maternity Clothes

I’m wearing my pink maternity blouse to work. I didn’t care if my tummy wasn’t showing as much as long as I’m comfortable. And I look cute (or I’d like to think that I am ). Believe it or not, I have around 14 weeks left into this pregnancy. Doesn’t sound much right? Because 1 [...]

6 months – Not so big

I’m officially 6 months now or 25 weeks rather. Another 3 more months to go. I’m feeling a little breathless now with all the running around the clinic today. I had my routine checkup this morning, except for the extra blood test and shot. The nurse mentioned that my tummy wasn’t very big for twin [...]

25th week – Superstitions

I’ve decided to make a list of recently known superstitions surrounding pregnancies. Either I’ve heard them from somewhere, (which is from my mother or mil, most likely), friends or other sources. Decide for yourself. 1. I couldn’t get a haircut. My mom wouldn’t let me. She said it’s probably better if I waited till I’m [...]

24th week – Shy girls

I had another checkup at SMC last Saturday. The babies are doing ok. The first baby is breech and the second baby is head down. But there is still time for them to move around. I just hope both are head down by the time I deliver later. They are moving a lot now. I [...]