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Random Thoughts of a Lioness

The reward of conformity was that everyone liked you, except yourself.

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This is me. Like it or not. 'I have long since come to believe that people never mean half of what they say, and it is best to disregard their talk and judge only their actions' - Dorothy Day, 1952

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Can I take my leave now?

It has been quite some time since I have last written anything.

*No, Elisa - I dok beranok lagi!*

But work in the office has been crazy and I dread the day that I am going for my leave. The kind doctor has already given me a blank MC - for me to put the date whenever I feel too tired to work anymore. I'd prolly take up on her offer next week. She suspects Lil Cub would come out a week earlier than his due date, which is in a week's time!

Went for our last and final class of parentcraft last night. Since we started off with the 3rd class a month's back (the lady doesn't think I'd make it in time if I started with the first class last week!), last night class was on breathing techniques and antenatal exercises. I was the ONLY person who is past 36 weeks..so you can imagine me trying to do some of the exercises! *Hahaha..Buster made sure I wasn't 'pushing' during the breathing class - in case Lil Cub thinks it is actually time!!*

Got almost everything in the baby & mommy list (thanks aunties & uncles for the gifts!), except for a few items that Buster needs to get during his lunch. *HINT!HINT!*

Errr..any suggestions on the best brand of diapers anyone?

Oooh, I can't describe the anxiety and worry that goes through my head right now. I am so excited, but at the same time pinching myself to ensure that this is REAL. The realisation that my whole life would change after the next week or two, the idea that a small being will be dependent on you for his life and well being, the whole concept of having a kid. WOW!

I remembered praying in front of the Kaabah last year so that Allah bless us with a child only when He thinks we are ready to have one. Who are we to question His decision? I certainly wasn't at that point of time..but I can't imagine waiting any longer now.

Wish me luck, people. I will try to update during my leave. But in case I don't - I shall personally sms you when the time comes.

Friday, July 14, 2006

My bags are not packed yet!

Lilypie Expecting a baby Ticker

I got an earful for not packing my bags properly yet. Since Lil Cub is already coming to his 36th week, it can be aytime now. Even the doctor is openly offering me MC if I don't feel fit to work anymore.

Excited as I am, I am also scared like hell. I mean, am I really gonna be a mom soon? Wow..

Thursday, July 06, 2006

Give way to the whale!

Yes, that is what how I feel right now.

HUGE and HEAVY.

*Oh, and am suffering from water retention, hence making my feet look like they were Jumbo's instead!*

But all is well and fine. And Lil Cub is so active that sometimes I wonder where he gets the energy from! Auntie Emm often wonders aloud whether his movements is similar of those she watched on those alien movies. Buster gets all excited whenever Lil Cub decides to give him the time of the day and put on a show. Uncle T talks to him in slang tranung so that he won't forget his roots. And mom? This lioness is just thankful that Lil Cub moves more than 10 times a day..even if it makes her lose sleep sometimes!

Milk is getting restless with the idea of me going off work for 2 months. And I really do pity her. With the manager only coming in in September EARLIEST, this department will be void of staff. Perky Girl does not have her heart fully into what she does anymore so that's not helping. She'd rather busy herself with other functions..even doing charts and graphs for the Women's Society interests her more!

Went to see bling blings with Emm yesterday. The sales exec (who turned out to be an old friend) insisted that I gave Buster's number to her so that she can twist his arm to buy me diamonds upon Lil Cub's arrival. Not a bad idea huh? It is so heartwarming looking at how excited Emm is with the whole marriage preparation is. Can't wait for her big day to come - just hope I have regained my pre pregnancy figure by then though. Otherwise, if you see a person sitting at the corner wearing frumpy baju kurung trying to hide from the cameras, come over and say hi.

Ok, enough for now. Nature calling again. The thing about drinking more than 2 litres of water a day is that long, frequent trips to the ladies!