To a new year.

2015 had been a wonderful year. Alhamdullilah for everything that went through. 

We, F & I ended the year with amazing news of an oncoming addition to the family. We found out exactly on my birthday, October 28th. We kept our mouths shut trying not to leak our excitement to the world till 3 months later. It has been a whirlwind journey for our family last year and I hope for better adventures this year, insyaallah. 

Bambina is turning 2 in 2 months time. Alhamdullilah, she is getting better and more strong-willed(if you get what I mean). She literally is the cause of my busy-ness these days. But I am so thankful she is growing to become a pretty smart kid. 

Being pregnant is one of the most wonderful blessings one could ever experience. There is nothing more I could ever ask for in this world but just to be thankful to Allah for taking me through this ordeal again. I must say, this episode is very different from what I had before. I had morning or rather night sickness throughout my 1st trimester and had random backaches and insomnia due to being restless. 

I have so much gas in me, I think due to my excessive intake of spicy food. Plus the amount of extra hormones I have in my body, does not make it any better. 

I have a love-hate relationship with milk as well. My body refuses to accept excessive intake of milk and anything dairy. 

But I hope, as I am approaching the second trimester, everything will subside and I am able to cope and adapt to further changes in my body, insyaallah. Prayers and du'as are my supplication and faith has kept me and will keep me through my tough times. Nevertheless, at the moment I am more than happy to eat as much as I can, if I can and always stay happy and positive. 

Dear number two, mummy, daddy and your big sister hopes you're well and comfy, mummy will try my very best to adapt to your needs, will try as much as possible to listen to you, will make you listen to the wonderful sounds of al-quran and pray that you are healthy and kicking. We always look forward to your growth and seeing you every month. You have touched all our hearts in more ways than one and we hope we could confirm your gender soon! Love you my lil bub. See you soon, 

Lots of love,

Mommy, daddy and your big sister, Adrianna