First Love Letter: The Waiting Is Over

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Dearest Cagar, 

Ummi and Abah had been waiting for you to complete our lives for almost two years. There was a moment when I felt down when someone asked whether I already pregnant or still far from expecting a baby. Even my regular period could become a torture when it came just right in time without any delay. 

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January 2015, when I went home all alone to Yogyakarta for my little sister's graduation, somehow I felt that it would be my last me-time moment before you came. Two months later, I had two weeks late for my period. Then, I went to the drugstore and bought four different-brand pregnancy test kits (*well, I needed to make sure that result was valid :)). I was super exhilarated to find two lines on the first kit. My hands were shaken when the second, third and fourth kits were generated the same results. I called your grandmother (*she was just landed and on the way from the airport to Cibubur at that time) and father (*he was somewhere at the market in Ciputat back then) to deliver the good news. They were as excited as I did and wish for your wellbeing for the next 9 months.

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I will tell you a lot more…the ups and downs moments..during my pregnancy on the next love letter.

Love,

Ummi

Kusut & Metal = Baby Boy?

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Yesterday, when I was at lab, I met several friends. The funny thing is, they said something similar, as in my face looked "crumpled" (Errr…not to mention that I've been through severe acne breakouts all over my face #blimey) or I looked too energetic for someone who's fasting #hahaha. One of them even said that I looked "metal" even though I wore gamis XD. 

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People say that a pregnant woman's appearance represents the sex of the baby she's carrying. For example, a pretty and glowing pregnant woman is mostly expecting a baby girl, while a crumpled-rocking pregnant woman is allegedly to expect a baby boy. Well..for me and my husband, boy or girl doesn't really matter; maybe because it's my first pregnancy. The most important thing is the baby is healthy, strong, smart and shalih/shalihah. 

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Here's the supplication we've been saying after prayers for the sake of our baby:

Ali Imraan: 38

Coming Soon

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Everyone agrees that the best gift a married couple can possibly get is a baby. Theoretically, I knew it too. But, practically, I always try to deny it…well, because me and my husband haven't had one. In addition, because we've been married for almost two years, the "pressure" of getting one is undoubtedly higher. 

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When the thoughts of "Am I really reproductively healthy?", "Is there something wrong with my husband?", "Should we finally consult with the gynecologist/andrologist about our reproductive health issue?" are filling my head, the miracle comes. I'M finally PREGNANT :) #woohoo! This has been my 12-week pregnancy. The nausea rarely hits, no odd-annoying cravings, just typical fatigue that is usually occurs during the first trimester. Wish me a happy and healthy nine-month pregnancy #thankyouAllahSWT #superexcited!

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