Baby Snuggler

My sweet little Dina has been using a snuggler since she was born and she is now reaching 3 months old (in a fortnight) weighing 4.4k+g and measuring 57+cm long yet still can fit the snuggler. We got this snuggler in a set with toto for just RM270 (Instagram shop: @snuggler_babyshop)

We use toto whenever we co-sleeping with Dina (planning to let her sleep on her own crib at the age of 4 months).

See, Dina still fits the snuggler. What I like the most about the snuggler is It compacts with kekabu which makes it so comfy for her to sleep or just for lazing, plus the size is wide enough for a newborn up to 4-5 months (depends on the baby size).

We usually use the snuggler for changes, playtime, tummy time (sometimes) and daytime napping (most of the time). You might already know if you've been following me on Instagram.

I have no doubt I took a long time in deciding either to buy one or not sebab orang orang cakap we can't use it for long, so it kinda membazir. But I have no regret because we use it most of the time especially during the day. And what is more important and benefit us is it is ideal enough to bring for travel. So anytime we go travel or balik kampung, this snuggler is a must to bring with us.

Oh fyi, you can choose any design or pattern you like and you can even add your baby's name (I think it is sulam). It is a pre-order which takes around 2-3 weeks to ship out. 

Till then.

Love, Mommy DIna.

One year of marriage

On 22nd October 2021 marks our one year of marriage (if you follow me on Instagram, you probably already know). Since I was still berpantang so we decided to celebrate it at home. Plus, Iqbal need to be in his school that day sampai petang so it is a big pantang to go out at night kannnnnnn?

Well, the celebration was super simple with balloon, cakes and ROSES! I was waiting for him like forever, pergi mana tak balik balik rupanya he went to florist <3

Yes he surprised me with roses #taksangka

To be honest, I can't believe how much has happened in a year, Iqbal got posted as a teacher, I passed my Master Theses Defense and we had a baby! Every single thing that happened, good or bad, has made me love my husband even more!

This is Irdina with roses, cakes and balloons

Even though our marriage is not perfect but it is the best thing in my life. Ya Allah, I can't imagine what my life was like without my husband in it. We have so many beautiful moments as a family and couple and I really enjoyed this first year. Alhamdulillah.

Since I didn't blog for the past year so there is no post about my wedding tahu tahu dah one year. Hahaha. InshaAllah I will post my wedding re-caps :p

Finding out we were pregnant

Salam.

Still remember me?

It has been 2 years since the last time I blog. Ohhh it has been ages! I know right. And I AM NOW A MOTHER. Can you believe it? How fast time flies.

Well, I haven't shared much about my pregnancy journey but I've been journaling through each trimester to remember all the precious moments. So here is the story of how we found out we were expecting. 

15 January 2021 kicked off with two lines on a stick. I just can't believe what I saw. It was slightly faded but still, it showed TWO LINES! 

 

My reaction: I was shaking and excited and confused. To be honest, I wasn’t ready for pregnancy. I always told my husband "I want to be pregnant next year!" LOL! I had no doubt that I always wanted a baby but since I'm still attempting to finish my master's studies so I think it's not the right timing to have one as I don’t know if I would balance it all. Shock but I am super excited and happy! Alhamdulillah rezeki. 

 

The first thing I did was texting my mother, mother in law and my sisters. 

 

Actually, I planned to not telling my husband and wait until my husband's birthday 4 days away which I thought was good timing. But I couldn’t keep this secret. Hahaha. I just want him to know that there is a baby inside me! 

 

So I told him "I am pregnant" and he was laughing. At first, he thought I bergurau because I told him I wanted a baby (well I'm not ready actually but I was just usik my husband) till I show him the pregnancy test! WE ARE REALLY PREGNANT! 

 

I decided to not post about it online because I just feel like I wanted to keep it a secret and I wanted some personal space. I only shared the news with my close friends tho. 

So yes the "secret" weeks started with only my husband and family knowing.  

 

It was the first time I do the pregnancy test since we got married (we have been married for 3 months at that point). The thing that made me suspect the pregnancy was the soreness and tenderness of my boobs more than I've ever had, so I had a crazy thought that I might be pregnant so decided to take the test without my husband knowing. Hehe. 

 

We went to the clinic the next morning to confirm the pregnancy, the result was positive but it was too early and the doctor asked me to repeat the test in a fortnight (it felt like an age) and schedule an appointment.  I didn’t have any symptoms except soreness of the breast and sensitive nipples. Btw, I've never had a regular period cycle so I tak pelik if it wasn’t on time. 

But I was so confident that I am pregnant tho, haha, so we went to the pharmacy and grabbed a prenatal vitamin. I chose folate from Appeton (tak ingat how much it costs) 

 

Feb 8 was the day I'd been waiting for, the booking appointment!  

I had my very first ultrasound and the doctor confirmed I'm around 4 weeks pregnant! Alhamdulillah. All praises are to Allah. It's really such a blessing to be able to experience pregnancy - such a beautiful journey. Subhanallah.

InshaAllah I will share my pregnancy journey soon!

Till then.

I've Got Your Number | Book Review

Hi all.

I hope you are in a good health.

I have been super busy but still want to post a review on this one book I just read it tho. I swear this book is a fun read and super cute!!!

Sophie Kinsella is one of my favourite authors. I like her sense of humours, it had me laughing tho.
The main character is Poppy who has lost her engagement ring. The story gets interesting when Poppy's phone is stolen whilst she is on her hunt for the ring. I couldnt put the book down when Poppy meets Sam, an attractive businessman, they get to know each other and things start happening between them. I really really liked Sam's character. OMGGG! They are so cute together! Yet Poppy is engaged to Magnus.

I loved this book and I really enjoyed it. It would be great if it is a book-to-movie adaptation. Btw, I would give 4.5/5 for this book and I would recommend this book to those who like something hilarious with little light romance.

Till then.