Hari Raya : Tentang Sebuah Kehidupan di Pondok Ini...

Lebih 25 tahun dulu, arwah abah bina rumah ini. Untuk kami, 9 orang adik-beradik.
Di rumah ini, sebahagian dari kami membesar bersama rezeki dari hasil titik peluh keringat arwah abah. Di sini, kami mengenal kedewasaan yang penuh dengan tipu helah, membesar dengan didikan emak yang tulus ikhlas, terus meniti hari-hari, mendirikan rumah tangga, beranak-pinak, bahkan bercucu. Semuanya berakar umbi dari sini.

Dulu rumah ini tidak sehijau ini, tapi sekelilingya amat segar. Hijau dan tenang. Hasil tangan arwah abah, rumah ini dilitupi dengan pokok-pokok subur merimbun. Pokok-pokok yang ada hasilnya. Rambutan, mangga, belimbing, betik, ubi kayu, tebu. Puas kami memamah hasilnya.

Ah..itu semua tinggal kenangan. Bila arwah pergi. Satu-satu hasilnya pergi. Mungkin tiada tangan sejuk yang mewarisi, meneruskan dan memelihara. Mak sudah tua, adik beradik lain sibuk bekerja. Tapi rambutan tetap subur, mangga tetap keluar setiap kali musimnya. Itulah hasil jika berjasa pada tanah.

Rumah ini bagaikan keramat. Rumah ini ada daya penarik yang sukar dimengerti. Ya, rumah ini adalah hati kami. Adik-beradik berkumpul, berkenduri, berhari-raya. Amat nolstalgik dan tersendiri.

Terima kasih Abah. Terima kasih kerana mencetus ikatan kasih sayang di rumah hijau ini.

Appointment : Mana Dr Norleen?

Appointment ke-3 di DEMC sejak Zuha mengandung.

Bila sampai naik ke tingkat 1, kami dapati tingkat ini sudah berubah terutama posisi pintu masuk dan kaunter pendaftaran. Walau apapun yang cuba dibuat, aku rasa tetap sama, tetap sempit. Cuma mungkin kaunter di ubah posisi untuk memberi ruang untuk membuka satu lagi bilik doktor.

Kaunter pendaftaran sudah dekat dengan bilik Dr Norleen. Bila kami toleh ke arah pintu, tergantung kad tertulis nama Dr Nor Haliza.
Aku macam dah tak rasa seronok. Walaupun tak tahu macam mana rupa dan cara doktor ni. Mungkin Dr Norleen ada hal lain, tak sempat aku nak tanya pada nurse.

Usia Kandungan : 15 minggu 4 hari.
Berat badan : 50kg
Ujian Diabetes : -ve
Tekanan darah : 125/80

Memang tepat, bila dah selesai check-up, aku terasa rugi membayar consulation fee sebanyak RM40 yang dicaj. Tak ada apa-apa info yang baru yang kami dapat. Kecewa sungguh. Doktor ini tak mesra, tak ramah, (macam tak pandai jadi doktor je...) jauh panggang dari api kalau nak dibandingkan dengan Dr Norleen.

Manalah pergi Dr Norleen....

26 Nov = 26

Hari ini Zuha genap 26 tahun.
Pada 26 November.
Tak ada apa yang dpt aku kasi Zuha, hanya sekeping kad.
Tak ada hadiah. Tapi.. mungkin juga ada nanti.

Malam itu, ke rumah kawan baik Zuha sejak sekolah rendah, Hawa dan Joe untuk rumah terbuka merangkap majlis hari jadi Izz Harith ke-1.




Zuha pun dapat surprise, kek dari Hawa dan Ezra.
Hawa dah beranak 1 , Ezra bakal melangsungkan 11 Disember nanti.
Berkawan sejak sekolah rendah dan menengah.





Aku hormat persahabatan itu.

Cepatnya masa berlalu

Sekejap betul masa berlalu.
Keloyaan dan muntah-muntah Zuha semakin berkurang.
Tapi minyak cap kapak tetap menjadi teman setia.
Perut pun dah mula nampak besarnya. Seluar pun dah tak muat.
Terpaksa beli seluar untuk mengandung.

Sedikit info tentang kehamilan minggu ke-15 dari www.amazingpregnancy.com


Pregnancy Week Fifteen

The Mom:
Some women may notice that they are really beginning to look pregnant. Your uterus is about 3-4 inches under your navel, you may be able to feel the top of it. It's probably too soon for you to feel movement yet, but not too much longer!

If you are starting to find sex uncomfortable, you may find it helps to change positions. Many women have said that they find the 2nd trimester to be a time when they find themselves feeling more sensual with a heightened awareness in sex. Others have reported just the opposite. Where ever you may find yourself, it is important that you and your partner find ways to show each other physical affection during your pregnancy. Sex is perfectly safe, unless your provider has told you otherwise. If you do find the thought of sex unappealing, you can find alternate ways to spend time with your significant other. Cuddles, massages and other "play" can be wonderful substitutes for full penetration. Communication with your spouse is the key.

SYMPTOMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE

Breast Changes, tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola
Frequent Urination
Constipation
Indigestion or heartburn
Occasional headaches
Stretch Marks (cocoa butter can help with these)
Itching

The Baby:

Fine hair is starting to cover baby this week. It's called lanugo. Bones are getting harder and retaining calcium. (Be sure to get your daily allowance of calcium in!!) Baby can suck his thumb now, and many moms to be, have seen them doing this on ultrasounds. Baby's skin is still very thin, and the blood vessels can be seen through it. By the end of this week, your baby is about 4 inches long and weighs 1.75 ounces.

Mama @ 51

Hari ini hari ulang tahun kelahiran Mama Zuha yang ke- 51.
Lagi 5 tahun Mama akan bersara. Tak tahu nak buat apa.
Mungkin Mama akan relax saja di rumah.

Makan-makan di Coca, Subang Parade sama Jiha sekali.

Sebenarnya lokasi makan Zuha yang pilih sebab dia teringin makan kat situ.

Hari ini jugak, genap minggu ke-14 buat Zuha.
Sedikit info tentang kehamilan minggu ke-14 dari www.amazingpregnancy.com

Pregnancy Week 14

The Mom:

Your breasts have been changing since the beginning of your pregnancy. During this second trimester, you may notice a thin yellow fluid called colostrum coming from your nipples. This will be your baby's first food if you chose to breastfeed. It's rich with immunities that will help your baby fight off the illnesses you are immune to.

Some women may notice a lumpy feeling in their breasts. This is the developing mammary glands and ducts. If you are trying to make the decision on how to feed your baby, you might want to read "The Breastfeeding Book" or perhaps contact your local La Leche League for information.

Should you choose to bottlefeed, be sure to discuss what formula you should use with your baby's pediatrician. You shouldn't feel guilty if you choose not to breastfeed. This is an intensely personal decision, and only you and your spouse can decide what is best for you.

SYMPTOMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE
Breast Changes, tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola
Frequent Urination
Constipation
Indigestion or heartburn
Occasional headaches
Stretch Marks (cocoa butter can help with these)
Itching

The Baby:

It's been 3 months (12 weeks) since conception, your baby is now about 3.5 inches long and weighs almost a whole ounce! Baby's neck is growing longer and stronger. Just a couple of weeks ago, baby's chin had to rest on his chest, now it no longer has to. Baby is still developing external genitalia, but its a little easier to tell a boy from a girl at this point.

Ketupat

Sarung ketupat dianyam oleh kawan aku, G (Puziah) dan gambar telah diambil oleh Sahid.
Daun yang telah digunakan itu adalah daun dari pokok hiasan di tepi jalan. Terima kasih.

30 - T.I.G.A. P.U.L.U.H

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Ya.
Sudah sampai hari ini. Usia bertambah menjadi angka 30.

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Minggu ke-13

Hari ini adalah hari pertama memasuki minggu ke-13 kandungan. Iaitu minggu pertama tahap "Second Trimester" (minggu ke-13 hingga 27), ataupun peringkat ke-dua kehamilan. Kalau ikut kata doktor, tahap ini, rupa bayi akan terbentuk dan pertumbuhan dan peningkatan tumbesaran yang agak mendadak kepada janin.

Muntah-muntah dan loya-loya Zuha pun sudah berkurangan. Selera makan sudah kembali. Mungkin ini masanya untuk Zuha menambah berat badan. Seperti kata doktor Norleen, sepanjang kehamilan, dijangkakan berat Zuha akan bertambah sebanyak 10 - 12 kg. Jika dikira dari berat badan sekarang (49kg), berat Zuha dipenghujung kehamilan akan mencecah 59 ~ 61 kg.

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Sedikit lagi info tentang kehamilan minggu ke-13.
Dipetik dari www.amazingpregnancy.com.

Pregnancy Week 13

If you are a first time parent, now is a good time to start considering a pediatrician for your newborn. Pediatricians specialize in the care of baies and children. They will give your baby a complete check over very soon after his birth. It's important to find a pediatrician that supports the parenting methods you do. Many pediatricians will schedule a consultation appointment so you can get to know them.

Prepare a list of questions that are important to you to ask during that meeting. Some you might want to consider are:

• How do you feel about formula/breastfeeding? (depending on your choice of feeding)
  
• When do you recommend solid foods? weaning?
  
• How often are your well baby visits?
  
• Vaccinations? If you are against vaccination, it's important to find a doctor that will support you.
  
• After hours procedures?
  
• Calls during the business day? When are they returned? Is it a doctor or a nurse?
  
• Fees? Are they providers on your insurance? Do they bill or will you have to?
  

Ask your friends, co-workers etc for recommendations for a doctor in your area.

SYMPTOMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE

Breast Changes, tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola
Frequent Urination
Constipation
Indigestion or heartburn
Occasional headaches
Stretch Marks (cocoa butter can help with these)

The Baby:

From 2.5 - 3 inches long and from .5-.7 ounces, that's how big your little one is now. Baby's face is now starting to look like, well, a baby. The eyes move closer together, and the ears move to the normal places. Baby's head which is currently about half the length of the crown to rump measurement, begins to slow down. By the time baby is born, his head will be about 1/4 of the total length. This week,baby's intestines, which have been developing outside the body in the umbilical cord, will be drawn into the abdominal cavity.

Wajah-Wajah Raya

Minggu ke-12

Masa semakin pantas, kesibukan raya tak teringat yang kandungan Zuha sudah masuk minggu ke-12. Sudah mula nampak perut Zuha bila pakai baju kurung.

Sedikit info tentang minggu ke-12
Dipetik dari www.amazingpregnancy.com


The Mom:
You may not have gained any weight yet, but between now and the end of your pregnancy, you will probably gain between 25-35 pounds. If you are overweight, your doctor may advise you to only gain 15-20 pounds.

Try not to focus on the weight you are gaining, but instead on eating healthy. If you haven't already, now would be a good time to cut out empty calories from your diet. Be sure you are eating a wide variety of fruits, fresh vegetables and protein. During pregnancy, the body requires extra calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals in order to support the baby's growth and to allow for changes in the mother's body. Important considerations in pregnancy include protein, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, vitamin D, zinc, and folate.

Your uterus is too big to fit in your pelvis now, and you may be able to feel it just above your pubic bone.

The end of your 12th week, ends your first trimester! Congrats! You are a third of the way there!

SYMPTOMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE

Breast Changes, tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola
Frequent Urination
Morning Sickness
Fatigue
Constipation
Indigestion or heartburn
Occasional headaches

The Baby:
Half an ounce!! That's how much, on the average, your baby weighs. She is about 2.5 inches long. All that growth in just 10 short weeks since conception. You can probably hear your baby's heartbeat with a doppler at your appointment this month. The pituitary gland is starting to produce hormones, such as growth hormone, prolactin, corticotropin and others. Ossification is beginning, and there are now bone formations. Fingernails continue to grow, and baby is developing hair. Fingers and toes are fully separated.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri

1 Syawal 1426

Raya ke-3 buat kami suami isteri, (dan baby dalam perut, he he he)
Alhamdulillah, masih dapat bersama di hari raya.
Bila mana raya pertama dulu, (2003) terpaksa berpisah raya kerana aku beraya di Osaka.

Bila fikir raya zaman kanak-kanaklah yang paling meriah.
Raya zaman kanak-kanak, bukan saja dapat main mercun, dapat main tembak2 malam raya, pacak kayu untuk lampu pelita dan dapat duit raya, tapi jugak dapat tolong kakak dan mak buat kuih raya.(tolong kacau sekali), dapat belahar anyam sarung ketupat, dapat gotong royong cat rumah dan bersihkan halaman rumah, dan macam2 lagi.
Memang zaman raya yang tak dapat dilupakan.

Raya zaman sekarang, sebab dah dewasa, banyak tanggungjawab lain.
Trendnya jugak sudah berbeza. Ketupat semakin kurang. Kalau ada pun, hanya beli sarung ketupat dan rebus. Tak ada lagi kerja anyam ketupat.
Mungkin kesibukan kerja dan nak mudah. Apa tah lagi tentang kuih. Semuanya beli.

Apapun, syukurlah raya ini sebenarnya buat kita ziarah menziarahi.
Bila kenang Ramadan yang berlalu, ruginya kita tak dapat penuhi solat terawih dan mengisi 10 malam terakhir dengan qiamullail.

Bagi Zuha pula, raya ini nampaknya tak meragam sangat tekaknya.
Tak de mual-mual sangat, cuma minyak angin cap kapak menjadi teman setia.
Ke mana saja, tentu di bawa bersama-sama. :)