How's your 2016 so far?

It's already end of May, only 6 months left to cap off this year. 2016 is definitely our busiest year yet, in terms of our married life. Let's see.

a) I'm entering third trimester in a month (insya Allah)

b) I've been transferred to Miri

Yes, a LOT to take on at one go, in a year indeed. I wanted to create a special post on (a) just like i did for Baby #1, but a series of planning and actual events did not permit me to do so. I'm so sorry, i will do a backdated one i hope. 

Being pregnant is one huge event any couple look forward to, and it's no different with us. It's such a joy, the whole 8 months (because the first month most people wouldn't realize they're expecting kan) of praying, hoping and eager awaiting for a new addition to a family.

But because of (b) we have had to prioritize and schedule checkups in between buying things, surveying things and the inevitable packing and moving. Needless to say, it involves a lot of tears (mostly from me) because ...  my husband is not moving with us.

How's that for pregnancy hormones huh?

Some of my friends tell me i'm strong but really i'm not. I took the news badly when i first knew, and til this day i am crying every other day. But on the other days i wasn't, it doesn't mean i'm not thinking of us. It just means we just had a lot on our plate (other family engagements and work).

Yeah, in between of those two huge events, my siblings in law (2 of em) are getting married. 

But despite every sadness we felt of being apart, i am extremely thankful of Allah's mercy on us.. our good health and this baby's in tip top condition so far. Alhamdulillah.

We were tested again, when i received news that my sister, who'd been expecting a baby within same week as me, had suffered miscarriage at 18 weeks. Yes, who'd have thought.. but that's Allah's will and fate. It was an emotionally charged weeks, as i had accompanied her much as i could in the hospital.

Can you just imagine, being pregnant while your sister is grieving over her loss? She is one optimistic and cheerful person, i kinda hated myself for being so weak in her presence.

But insya Allah her boy will be anak syurga, the one who'll be the guiding hand for his parents. Til then it serves as a lesson for us, a reminder of Allah's will and power.

Anyway

With 6 months left, and today incidentally the movers are coming to deliver our household items, we have a lot to handle:

a. Unpack and re-organize our stuff (including setting up fridge and washing machine)

b. Schedule upcoming pregnancy checkups (with each coming week and flying week, letters have to be issued by doctor)

c. Preparation for Raya (yes, we have yet to buy anything..i really wouldn't mind recycling, but i'm pregnant and our kid is growing)

d. Preparation for Baby #2 (i've made a list of to-do and to-buy)

May Allah have mercy on us, and ease this journey as a family. Amin.