On the morning of my birthday, Irani woke up and came to me and said..." Nama adik Akisha lah." And suddenly, the name Ikesha was born and sounded perfect after an 8 month search.
I had been thinking about the names of Egyptian queens for some time and one afternoon, Mak Ungku came up with the same suggestion. I considered Nefertiti or Nefertari but desided that history wise, Nefertari was the more significant and beloved Queen despite Nefertiti's renowned beautiful bust.
So, Nefertari Ikesha she will be. Insyaallah.
We are all excited about her, me most of all as I have been quite anxious about her, due to my age and the pressure at work. But baby has been kicking and each movement is a blessing to me...a small happy moment while we wait for Ikesha's arrival.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Mak Ungku
An afternoon of French poetry, parfum exotica et les sieges, resthouses of yesteryears, les vacances, Datin Seri Endon and a Friday afternoon, Lee Kuan Yew, 'ulat nangka', muziums and the National Monument. May I never forget.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
UPSR Madness
To think that I would have to go through this in two years time.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed this roller coaster ride through Iman's first major step in life. Earlier this year, she panicked and broke down in tears when her results were less than satisfactory. Throughout the months, a stronger Iman emerged . In August, she did her Piano exam which she eventually passed and in September, her UPSR after aceing her trials.
So, the standard sixers enjoyed themselves in Langkawi for 3 days. No matter how she does, I am proud of her for she came through with much diligence, determination and self discipline.
Congratulations, Iman.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed this roller coaster ride through Iman's first major step in life. Earlier this year, she panicked and broke down in tears when her results were less than satisfactory. Throughout the months, a stronger Iman emerged . In August, she did her Piano exam which she eventually passed and in September, her UPSR after aceing her trials.
So, the standard sixers enjoyed themselves in Langkawi for 3 days. No matter how she does, I am proud of her for she came through with much diligence, determination and self discipline.
Congratulations, Iman.
Al-fatihah
My dearest aunt, albeit a bit strange and flamboyant, passed away in August. Auntie Yah took care of me when I was little. She would make sure we are scrubbed clean after playing in the rain and check our school bags for any 'extra' coins which would somehow make its way there. She was also my father's secretary. She would make the loveliest Sardine Sandwiches using an iron, and make the most marvellous nasi goreng. When I was going through my divorce, she was a tower of strength and Iman, Inas and I stayed with her in a shoplot on the 4th floor, after leaving Jaf.
Long before anybody could tolerate the idea of me marrying Rudi for the variety of reasons, Auntie Yah and Shahrul became his best buddies, Rudi becoming an ardent admirer of her cooking. Those were blissful days, poor but quite enchanting.
I wanted so much for Auntie Yah to stay with us come December when we move to Rawang. But it was not meant to be. On 27 August,2005 I was at UH, never really accepting the fact that she might be leaving us...evenwhile I was reading the Yassin. I was so preoccupied in doing the right thing, making sure Shahrul gets to see his mother one last time, consoling him when she was finally no longer with us, I forgot to remember the times.
Today, on he first day of Ramadhan, I will say a little prayer for her, May she rest in peace.
Long before anybody could tolerate the idea of me marrying Rudi for the variety of reasons, Auntie Yah and Shahrul became his best buddies, Rudi becoming an ardent admirer of her cooking. Those were blissful days, poor but quite enchanting.
I wanted so much for Auntie Yah to stay with us come December when we move to Rawang. But it was not meant to be. On 27 August,2005 I was at UH, never really accepting the fact that she might be leaving us...evenwhile I was reading the Yassin. I was so preoccupied in doing the right thing, making sure Shahrul gets to see his mother one last time, consoling him when she was finally no longer with us, I forgot to remember the times.
Today, on he first day of Ramadhan, I will say a little prayer for her, May she rest in peace.
Friday, June 10, 2005
Friday, June 03, 2005
Ilena's Marhaban
25th December 2005
We finally had Ilena's special day. Kak Ani, our landlord's wife, arranged for the Marhaban group and cooked.Her daughters dressed up the cradle.
We bought a special white dress, Ilena looked so sweet and demure. As I rocked her, the ladies sang a beautiful shair. The moon was luminous, high up in the sky.
It bagan to drizzle but the rain quickly went away.
Ju snapped away on the camera.
Our number four is offiv\cially our young lady of joy.
Illuminating
Loving
Exuberant
Nightingale
Adorable
We finally had Ilena's special day. Kak Ani, our landlord's wife, arranged for the Marhaban group and cooked.Her daughters dressed up the cradle.
We bought a special white dress, Ilena looked so sweet and demure. As I rocked her, the ladies sang a beautiful shair. The moon was luminous, high up in the sky.
It bagan to drizzle but the rain quickly went away.
Ju snapped away on the camera.
Our number four is offiv\cially our young lady of joy.
Illuminating
Loving
Exuberant
Nightingale
Adorable
Xmas Eve Magic
Despite a terribly busy schedule at work and Preparations for Ilena's Marhaban, we managed to steal 2 1/2 hours to watch The Polar Express at Imax - literrally the story of Xmas Eve wonder.
The girls had a magical time. Inas reached out to touch the screen (just like Iman in Singapore in 2000) and Ira was in huge goggle-like 3D glasses.
The story was touching, the theatre experience mesmerizing, the girls adorable especially Ira who picked up her first Christmas song - Jingle Bells with a resounding HEY! laughing away at the Cristmas tree.
Iman is ever the grown-up sister now - in style, words and responsibility. Ira, however, is the belle of the moment - in love with the world and dancing - most enchanting. Inas is in her gothic movement and element.
Ilena? Happy sucking away, oblivious to the cheer.
The girls had a magical time. Inas reached out to touch the screen (just like Iman in Singapore in 2000) and Ira was in huge goggle-like 3D glasses.
The story was touching, the theatre experience mesmerizing, the girls adorable especially Ira who picked up her first Christmas song - Jingle Bells with a resounding HEY! laughing away at the Cristmas tree.
Iman is ever the grown-up sister now - in style, words and responsibility. Ira, however, is the belle of the moment - in love with the world and dancing - most enchanting. Inas is in her gothic movement and element.
Ilena? Happy sucking away, oblivious to the cheer.
Ilena
9th August 2004
Today started with apprehension. I kept feeling burning sensations. Iman helped by massaging my back. And she began to time the pain. By 1.55am, we kind of decided it must be it. We went to the Club at about 2.30am to get the hospital form and tie up some loose ends about the Founding Day.Left the Club about 3.45am, got something to eat, fueled up and picked up Iman's medication. Rudi was very obliging as I was in pain most times.
Iman took over at 6.00am, counting contractions and doing Lamaze with me together.By the time the contactions were 12 to 15 minutes apart, we left for Ampang Puteri. Iman skipped school. Inas gave me a kiss at the door and Ira waved goodbye with a kiss at Auntie Fawziah's.
Ampang Puteri was heavenly. Iman continued to be great company while Daddy settled us in and paid the deposit. Iman is only ten! With her storybook in hand, she looked so grownup. Hard to imagine, just 10years and 8 months ago, I was at Tawakal, about to give birth to this young lady.
Then she had to wait outside the Labour Ward with the nurse all by herself. She looked so brave.
In the labour room, i got ready and was given pethadin and gas. I was 4 cm dilated by the time we got there. Juliana called about the newsletter. Rudi went to check on Iman. About 1 1/2 hours later, with no real pain, I was about 8cm dilated. Dr Amir came in to break my water. Mostly, I slept. Very soon after, everything was more intense. At 12.48pm, Ilena was born. Crying out loud, dispelling my fears. Perfect.
Daddy went out to tell Iman and I breast fed Ilena 15 minutes later.
Adorable.
I saw Iman at the ward an hour later. She looked very mature, we had our first 'birds and bees' talk. She continued to take care of me while Daddy left to pick up some stuff.
All the while, I was thinking , Thank God. Thank God for Rudi. For Iman.
Daddy came back with Inas, Ira and Mak Lang. Inas needed reassurance and I hugged her. Ira was assertive about Ilena. Iman wanted to be around longer but Tuesday comes with exams. I was worried about the girls but finally they were OK.
Beautiful flowers from Mr Mah and kak Dayang and a message from Ita. I hummed the lullaby Annastasia to Ilena. Who was a great continuous ferocious feeder. Just before the night was over, thought of Olympic greats Katarina Witt and nadia.
Dreams og greatness for my little wonder.
15th August 2004
Love.
I t was so easy to forget how much love there is surrounding the birth of a baby as the day was consumed by daily activities and essential chores.
Left on my own, it was easier to reflect on the love we are blessed with.
How Ira wakes up with a possesive thoughts over Ilena, how Inas cuddles close to Ilena while watching TV, how Kak Long helps out with everything to make me feel at ease - Rudi, as always, a tower of dependability and strength.
* Ilena was named after Helen of Troy. Her name, Nadessia Ilena means hope and light.
Today started with apprehension. I kept feeling burning sensations. Iman helped by massaging my back. And she began to time the pain. By 1.55am, we kind of decided it must be it. We went to the Club at about 2.30am to get the hospital form and tie up some loose ends about the Founding Day.Left the Club about 3.45am, got something to eat, fueled up and picked up Iman's medication. Rudi was very obliging as I was in pain most times.
Iman took over at 6.00am, counting contractions and doing Lamaze with me together.By the time the contactions were 12 to 15 minutes apart, we left for Ampang Puteri. Iman skipped school. Inas gave me a kiss at the door and Ira waved goodbye with a kiss at Auntie Fawziah's.
Ampang Puteri was heavenly. Iman continued to be great company while Daddy settled us in and paid the deposit. Iman is only ten! With her storybook in hand, she looked so grownup. Hard to imagine, just 10years and 8 months ago, I was at Tawakal, about to give birth to this young lady.
Then she had to wait outside the Labour Ward with the nurse all by herself. She looked so brave.
In the labour room, i got ready and was given pethadin and gas. I was 4 cm dilated by the time we got there. Juliana called about the newsletter. Rudi went to check on Iman. About 1 1/2 hours later, with no real pain, I was about 8cm dilated. Dr Amir came in to break my water. Mostly, I slept. Very soon after, everything was more intense. At 12.48pm, Ilena was born. Crying out loud, dispelling my fears. Perfect.
Daddy went out to tell Iman and I breast fed Ilena 15 minutes later.
Adorable.
I saw Iman at the ward an hour later. She looked very mature, we had our first 'birds and bees' talk. She continued to take care of me while Daddy left to pick up some stuff.
All the while, I was thinking , Thank God. Thank God for Rudi. For Iman.
Daddy came back with Inas, Ira and Mak Lang. Inas needed reassurance and I hugged her. Ira was assertive about Ilena. Iman wanted to be around longer but Tuesday comes with exams. I was worried about the girls but finally they were OK.
Beautiful flowers from Mr Mah and kak Dayang and a message from Ita. I hummed the lullaby Annastasia to Ilena. Who was a great continuous ferocious feeder. Just before the night was over, thought of Olympic greats Katarina Witt and nadia.
Dreams og greatness for my little wonder.
15th August 2004
Love.
I t was so easy to forget how much love there is surrounding the birth of a baby as the day was consumed by daily activities and essential chores.
Left on my own, it was easier to reflect on the love we are blessed with.
How Ira wakes up with a possesive thoughts over Ilena, how Inas cuddles close to Ilena while watching TV, how Kak Long helps out with everything to make me feel at ease - Rudi, as always, a tower of dependability and strength.
* Ilena was named after Helen of Troy. Her name, Nadessia Ilena means hope and light.
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