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dear mama,

i know that sometimes i may seem like i am nervous about my pre-school. those first few days of me crying when you just dropped me off from the car. there’s even that incident where we went all the way to the school building and spent 15 minutes in the loo due to me having a tummy ache and then heading back home again, just ‘coz i can’t go at some strange loo.

but today, as you walked with me past my school gates with the intention to drop me infront of my classroom - i hesitated and paused twice mid-step - not due to having second thoughts of going to school as your mind and heart tried to suggest when you looked questioningly at me.

it’s just that you no longer need to accompany me anymore all the way to the class door. i am now comfortable with my friends and class teacher and having you walk me all the way is kinda embarassing.

let’s just do our goodbyes here near the school gate and you just watch me walk through those doors - i’ll be alright.

ok bye bye mama.. i’ll see you once class is over.

hugs and kisses,

kakak

3 peristiwa penting yg perlu di notasi kan

1) kakak’s 1st swimming class

she missed last week’s coz suddenly was attacked by the sniffles. didn’t want to risk her getting full blown fever and what nots plus the fact there’s another 15 or so kids in her class that may catch it from her.

she was so jazzed up abt the class that she didn’t even look back when i dropped her off - tempted sangat nak intai her while having her swimming class .. but due to point #2 below, resisted the urge to take 1/2 day EL that morning

2) my last day @ work (taking off while waiting for THE SIGN)

for the past 2 weeks i’ve been asked when is my baby due - and i keep answering anytime now.. it really does feel like anytime now since walking is actually a chore for me.

so … instead of spending the last few days towards the EDD going up and down the towers for meetings/discussions and getting stressed out with support calls - have decided to shove off early.. so today became my last day of work before my maternity leave really kicks off.

to the rest of the team.. hang in there.. will provide whatever assistance from home, if it’s really really needed and am still around with me bulging tummy

3) boyz II men concert (huwaaaaaaa)

tonite zezz, wegra, widz and huda will be singing along to the live concert of boyzIImen.. i know.. they’re like soooo yesterdayy.. but hey, you can’t deny they are one good team… and no other group can beat ‘em at their smooth groovin’ tunes..

so to these peeps… enjoy urselves…. jerit2 lebey2 sikit on my behalf.. will prolly do something crazy like fly off to melbourne if the group is still on tour after my 44-days is up

kehkeh.. no thanks to wid0ts with her last 3 posts between 19-23rd jan… altho’ i’ve actually resigned myself over the weekend to the fact that this item on the wishlist may never be realised, right now i’ve gotten meself all worked up again on it..

to wids: jangan sok2 anak aku lahir nangis bunyik shoo wapp shoo wap dah aaaarrrr…

why oh why oh why???!!!

note: oh.. by the way, we’ve (amir and i) have pretty much decided on a boy’s name and a girl’s name … this will be announced and updated after the delivery insha’ ALLAH..

am on a posting rampage….. so shoot me!

during me last pregnancy, only packed a bag after getting ‘the show’ and even then there were no baby things.. that was how unprepared i was.. very bad u see…

now i got me the trusty babycenter site to at least provide some basic checklist as to what to bring along….

Essentials for Mom

• Nursing bra
  Supports swollen, sore breasts and keeps breast pads in place * can’t live without
• Breast pads
  These stop messy leaks by absorbing milk * can’t live without - unless you like ppl staring at your bosom area
• Nursing pillow
  Reduces the strain on your arms, neck, and back while nursing
• Nightgown and robe
  More comfortable than standard hospital gowns
• Slippers  
  For walking around the hospital during early labor *
• Socks
  To keep your feet warm during delivery *
• Going-home outfit
  Choose something that fit during your sixth month of pregnancy
• Toiletries
  Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, lip balm, makeup, hairbrush, shampoo, and soap * no hotel i am heading for - it’s gomen hospital for god’s sake
• Sanitary pads
  You’ll be more comfortable after delivery with your favorite brand * there’s a special type for postnatal - need to check with me mama again what’s the brand
• Camera
  For all those important first photos * make that a digital camera, make sure it’s fully charged, and memory cards are prepped upfront. i’ve learnt my mistake from kya’s time.. lost 3 precious weeks’ worth of photos due to exposure of film… huwaaaa
• Address book
  You’ll have plenty of calls to make * just keep ur contacts in mobile is updated and for those on pre-paid, buy the topup cards just in case

Essentials for your baby * all in this list is necessary

• Infant car seat
  You can’t leave the hospital without one
• Going-home outfit
  A soft, adorable footed outfit for your baby’s first homecoming
• Hat
  Prevents heat loss by covering your baby’s head
• Booties/socks
  To keep little feet snug and warm
• Receiving blankets
  Newborns love to be swaddled
• Newborn disposable diapers
  * Added this one since am going to gomen hospital - they don’t prepare these for you.
   
  Don’t forget your health insurance card and your pediatrician’s name and phone number. The hospital staff will likely ask for both when you arrive. 

Nice extras

• Video camera
  To document those precious first moments of your baby’s life
• Hair clip or band
  Keeps hair out of the way during delivery
• Massage oils
  Especially helpful for relieving back labor
• CDs/CD player
  Soothing music can help you relax before and after delivery
• Pillow from home
  Adds a touch of familiar comfort
• Magazines
  You can expect some down time, but you won’t want a novel
• Snacks
  Bring something to munch on during the early stages of delivery
• TV channel guide
  You’ll likely have a TV in the room

Update 23.01.2007:

am placing an asterix to denote those that i feel is necessary - others are just nice-to-haves

blardy!!! why did they have to schedule it at the absolute final week of my pregnancy - when i am expecting to deliver?? whyyyyyy? whyyyyyyyyyyyy? oh why oh why oh whyy?!!

to those not currently carrying full term and used to love this used-to-be-quintet when u were in high school - go lah… details here

to think of it, i now recall way back in 1996 (or was it 1997?) they were touring with melbourne as one of the stops.. i actually bought a ticket to the concert … yupp.. A TICKET .. not tickets.. i was in one of my crazy phases where i just bought that tix eventhough the show was scheduled smack in the middle of summer, my flight home was 1 week prior to the date and nobody else had wanted to go as they’d be back in malaysia by then.

 

what did you think happened? me.. dutiful daughter.. how could i put some concert above my family?!… so the tix found it’s place of honor in my scrapbook - haha… talk about wasting some 80 aussie dough.

oh well… let’s hope the next time this kinda opportunity comes around - kakak buys me the tickets ..

am off digging out me old cd collection (way back when i actually bought cds - by mail order some more!!)