Ramadhan the Month of Blessings…

A few days left before Ramadhan. I hope we all are ready for it. Me today having a trial fast since that we’re having a left over food last night.I just want to check my ability to fast :). There’s another 2 hours to go and I’m still holding on. Baby cooperate really well. Not bad for the 1st trial :). She seems to understand that I told her we’re fasting..huhuhu.

Previously I mentioned in my FB about the confusion that I had regarding pregnant women who are not fasting can pay fidyah  to compensate or definitely have to qadha the days missed.  So many views and opinions that I got from the books,the internet,the people. Some says, to compensate you can just pay the fidyah without Qadha the days, some says you definitely have to Qadha the days ,no fidyah. And some says that the best is to combine both. In my opinion,Which one u chose will lead to a different situation. If U follow to just pay fidyah it will easily leads you to not fast for the whole month, isn’t it?To the fact that you can just pay by money. But it’ll be totally different if you have to Qadha the days missed. Cuz no one prefer/wants to Qadha so many days later on,right?But the answer for this is, its all up to you. Follow your own well trusted source. Me, I’m happy to follow my In law’s advice. :)

Well, It is true pregnant women are allowed to not fast during Ramadhan. But I guess, I can’t take it for granted right? If I’m able to do it why must I missed it. It’s all up to us anyway. I believe, If we do it with all our heart and fully sincere, God will definitely bless you and lead you to the easier way. Plus, how can we miss this blessing month without fasting?? I should be lucky to have the opportunity to be blessed during Ramadhan.

I’m in dilemma previously whether I should fast or not cuz I’m worried that fasting will effect my baby’s growth. But now  I have a plan, If I eat decent amount of meals during night time and never leave the Sahur with a heavy meal, I should be alright plus fasting probably will make me eat even more than usual..I’m at least have to gain 2kg a month to have a healthy baby. And so far, my best in gaining a month is 2 kg which is the minimal weight I should gain. But thank God, Doctor never mentioned any problems. As long as the baby size is okay means it’s okay she said. And I hope by fasting I’m not gonna lose any weight but will gain even more than 2 kg a month..hehe..possible?no?? I will try my best!Anyhow I just hope that the baby will grow on the right track. It worries me a lot when sometimes she’s on the right track and some other time she’s 1 week behind. But I understand, every baby grows differently and every pregnancy is different. So not much to worry…. :) She’ll be fine.

Oh ya, I had a 4D Ultrasound  recently. So damn happy to see her. And can’t stop staring at her pic. hehehe… It didn’t show much anyway but got to see her ‘face like’ makes me real happy.hihihi… Even though Doc said she still looks thin at the moment but I still wanna see her, and I just can’t wait to see her again in 3 weeks time, she will definitely have the baby fat already at the time…

Till then…Take care you all. And be aware of the H1N1 ya.. May God always be with us…

My choices of Top 10 Lists…

Top 10 Unusual Lawsuit

Frivolous lawsuits waste billions of dollars in civil courts, but they show no signs of slowing down, and every year they seem to get more ridiculous. We’ve all heard about the woman who sued McDonald’s (and won!) after she spilled coffee on herself, or the thief who sued a family after injuring himself while trying to break into their house, but those are just the tip of the iceberg. Here are ten of the most outrageous and unusual lawsuits to ever make their way into a courtroom.

10. Man Sues Michael Jordan For Looking Like Him

Everybody wants to be like Mike, except for Allen Heckard of Portland, Oregon. In 2006, Heckard sued Michael Jordan and the Nike corporation for over $800 million after alleging that his uncanny resemblance to the NBA superstar had led to defamation, permanent injury, and emotional pain and suffering. “I’m constantly being accused of looking like Michael,” Heckard said at the time, “and it makes it very uncomfortable for me.” Heckard included Nike founder Phil Knight in the case for his role in promoting Jordan’s public persona, saying that he couldn’t go out in public without people mentioning he looked like Jordan. Heckard, who is only six feet tall, said that people at his gym had even accused him of playing basketball like Michael Jordan.

9. Man Sues Budweiser For False Advertising

In 1991, a man named Richard Overton filed a lawsuit against Anheiser-Busch for false advertising that had led to emotional distress, mental injury, and financial loss. Harris alleged that, unlike the what happens to guys in their ads, when he drank Bud Light the ladies weren’t attracted to him, nor did beautiful women and tropical settings appear out of thin air, as they did in another Budweiser commercial that was airing at the time. To add insult to this grave injury, he also asserted that when he drank beer, he would often wake up hung over. Overton sued for $10,000, but the case was thrown out before ever making it to trial.

8. Man Sues Himself

In 2006, Curtis Gokey filed a lawsuit against the city of Lodi, California when one of their dump trucks accidentally backed into his car. The problem? Gokey, a city employee, was the guy driving the dump truck. Even though he freely admitted the accident had been his fault, Gokey sued the city for $3,600 in damages. After the city denied the claim and asserted that he couldn’t legally sue himself, Gokey filed a new lawsuit, this time in his wife’s name. A city attorney alleged that this too was illegal, but Gokey’s wife went through with suit anyway, and even raised the damages to $4,800, saying, “I’m not as nice as my husband is.”

7. Surfer Sues Over Stolen Wave

One thing all surfers hate is when someone “snakes” a wave that they were in a better position to ride. A California man once took this anger to the courts when he supposedly sued another surfer for “stealing a wave” that he believed was meant for him. The man alleged that he had endured “pain and suffering” as a result of not being able to carve up the surf, and attempted to take the wave thief to court. The case was eventually dismissed when the court stated that there was no way to put a price on the pain and suffering of being denied a chance to ride a monster wave.

6. Student Sues For Right To Smelly Feet

Teunis Tenbrook, a philosophy student at Erasmus University in the Netherlands, sued his school after he was thrown out for having unusually smelly feet. Professors and other students had complained that the smell was overpowering and made it impossible to conduct classes, and Tenbrook was eventually expelled from both the school and its library. He sued, and after a ten-year legal battle, a judge ruled in 2009 that having smelly feet is no excuse to prevent a student from continuing their studies. Upon delivering this verdict, the judge stated: “Our considered opinion is that the professors and other students will just have to hold their noses and bear it.”

5. Russian Astrologer Sues NASA

The Tempel 1 comet is shown after the probe from the Deep Impact spacecraft collided with it early Monday, July 4, 2005. (AP)

Marina Bai is a Russian astrologer who sued NASA in July of 2005 for allegedly “disrupting the balance of the universe.” At the time, NASA had just fired the Deep Impact space probe into the comet Tempel 1 in the hope of studying its interior. Bai sued for damages and “moral sufferings,” alleging that the comet and “the natural balance of forces in the universe” would never be the same, and that her astrology business would be adversely affected as a result. Bai’s case was originally thrown out, but was reintroduced after her lawyer was able to show that NASA’s office in the American embassy fell under Russian jurisdiction. She sued for over $300 million, which was roughly the same as the space mission’s total budget, but her case was eventually rejected after a physicist argued that the probe had no real effect on the comet’s trajectory.

4. Man Sues Corporations For Witchcraft

In 2008, a Canadian man brought a $2 billion lawsuit against several corporations after claiming that the companies had repeatedly dabbled in witchcraft, satanic rituals, and brain wave control in an attempt to bolster profits. The man, named Jerry Rose, alleged that companies like Microsoft and Wal-Mart had subjected him to “invasive brain computer interface technology, research, experiments, field studies and surgery.” Rose also named several universities and professors as defendants in the case, saying that they had helped engineer the “brain-drain” technologies that had made the mind control tactics possible. Lawyers from the companies argued that the case was outrageous and deserved to be dismissed on the spot, but the judge in charge of the proceedings agreed to hear it, arguing that all of the charges were capable of being litigated.

3. The Cable Car Nymphomaniac

In San Francisco in 1964, a woman named Gloria Sykes was injured after the cable car she was riding on malfunctioned and careened down a hill. Sykes suffered a black eye and some scratches in the accident, but she filed a $500,000 lawsuit against the city for a much more curious reason: she claimed the accident had triggered a “demonic sex urge” in her. Sykes said the trauma from the accident had led to her developing an uncontrollable nymphomania, and that after it happened she’d had sex with over 100 men, as many as 50 in one week. The case made headlines in the Bay Area when it went to court, and many called it one of the most egregious abuses of the legal system in history. But after Sykes’ attorneys successfully argued that she had developed a bizarre form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, she was eventually awarded $50,000 in damages.

2. Man Sues God

In 2005, a Romanian prisoner named Pavel Mircea attempted to sue God for fraud and gross negligence. Mircea, who had spent twenty year behind bars for murder, claimed that God had failed to deliver him from evil, as he had been promised at his christening, and that this was tantamount to a breach of contract. Mircea sued for an undisclosed amount, partially to be reimbursed for money he had spent on prayer candles and other religious goods, and directed his case toward the Officials of the Romanian Orthodox Church, whom he considered to be God’s representatives on Earth. The courts eventually rejected the case, with at least one report claiming that it was thrown out because God is not subject to ordinary law.

1. The World’s Most Litigious Man Sues

Lawsuit against Steve Job (Apple) from Jonathan Lee Riches

When it comes to filing unusual lawsuits, few compare to Jonathan Lee Riches, who has filed an enormous amount of them in U.S. District Courts. Known variously as “Johnny Sue-Nami,” “the Litigator Crusader,” and “the Patrick Ewing of Suing,” Riches has been known to try and take anyone and anything to court. Targets of his over 4,000 lawsuits have included George W. Bush, the Somali pirates, NASCAR, NFL quarterback Michael Vick, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, Martha Stewart, and Steve Jobs. Riches, who is currently doing time in an Oklahoma City prison, has even attempted to sue historical figures like Plato, Nostradamus, and Che Guevara, as well as inanimate objects like the Eiffel Tower, the Lincoln Memorial, and Plymouth Rock. Arguably his most famous–and certainly his most ironic–lawsuit occurred in May of 2009, when Riches sued the Guinness Book of World Records for naming him “the World’s Most Litigious Man,” claiming that the company had no right to publish his “legal masterpieces.”

I just stumble upon this website toptenz.net and I kinda like it. :)

Have a look at a few more interesting Top 10 Lists that I chose;

Top 10 Strangest Philosophies

Top 10 Dead Persons Still Said To Be Alive After Death

Top 10 Mysteries of Universe

*Source from www.toptenz.com

Wah!!Pening menengoknya..huhuhuhu

Nda sangka masa makin menghampiri…Can’t believe that I'm going back to Hometown in a month for raya and will stay until delivery. And now its time to think of all the baby necessity..Phew.. I’m shocked to see the long list I found LOL. If we have a think about it, why us before never had those things but still grew up perfectly. But now the modern baby, needs this and that everything…hehehe..Well, actually, it’s all up to us kan. Only basic things are needed But the lifestyle nowadays makes you want more than basics I guess…huhuhu…As long as you can afford it why not eh?

For me, I’m no rich..huhuhuhu…so I guess I will cross most of the list. I’ll only get what I think I’ll need it for my dear baby…So, lets see on the list….

X- means I will need it while crossed words means I don’t need it!

THE LONG LIST… T_T

Clothing - Necessities:

_X__ 6 - 12 bodysuits or baby Ts (depending on how often you want to do laundry).  Shirts that snap or tie on the side are helpful for babies who don't like things going over their heads.

_X__ 6 - 9 pairs of soft, comfy pants.

__X_ 3 - 5 newborn gowns.  These are great for quick diaper changes, especially when baby is sleepy.

_X__ 6 - 12 soft pjs.

_X__ 3 - 5 soft knit caps.

_X__ tons of socks and booties (these disappear quickly!)

__X_ 8 - 12 bibs

Clothing – Extras

___ 2 sweaters if the weather will be chilly.

_X__ 1 adorable take-home outfit. (mau juga begaya si baby gal)

_X__ Christening or other newborn welcoming ceremony clothing.  (NI TUK AKIKAH LA NI KUNUN..LOL)

___ Tiny little fancy outfits that may never be worn. 

_X__ Tiny mittens to prevent newborns from scratching themselves.

Nursery - Necessities

_X__ Crib (unless you are planning on cosleeping).

_X__ Crib mattress

_X__ 2 Crib mattress pads

_X__ 3 - 5 Crib sheets

___ Cosleeper and sheets

___ Crib mobile (and possibly one for the changing table as well).

___ Dresser and/or changing table.  There are many cute combos now that have a removable changing table top on a child-safe dresser.

_X__ Changing pad.

___ 2 - 4 Changing pad covers.

___ Shelves and bins for books and toys.

___ A clothing hamper

Nursery - Extras

_X__ Crib bedding set

___ Rocking chair or glider

___ Nursery artwork

___ A fun, colorful rug

___ A moses basket

___ Washable curtains (avoid having window blinds in the nursery because of safety issues).

___ Lamp (preferrably one that is not too bright, so it doesn't wake your baby further in the middle of the night) or nightlight.

___ Music box or radio with lullaby CDs

___ Closet hangers

_X__ Armoire or closet organizer

_X__ A cradle or bassinet

___ Diaper stacker

Baby Gear - Necessities

___ A baby carrier or sling

___ 4 - 6 receiving blankets

_X__ Infant carseat ( 4 me it’s important)

___ Car sunshade (preferably the kind that sticks onto the window).

___ Car mirror (so your newborn can see you while facing backwards).

_X__ Stroller

___ High chair

___ Baby swing and/or bouncy seat

_X__ Tons of burp cloths

Bath - Necessities

_X__ Baby bathtub

_X__ 2 - 4 hooded towels

_X__ A dozen or so washcloths

_X__ Baby soap and shampoo

_X__ Cotton swaps and alcohol (for umbilical stump care).

_X__ Bath toys

Diapering

_X__ diapers

___ diaper pail

_X__ baby wipes

___ travel wipe container

___ diaper bag

_X__ changing pad

_X__ diaper ointment

Breastfeeding – Necessities ( I’m planning on BF..heheh)

___ Box of disposable breast pads

_X__ 6 - 8 washable breast pads

_X__ 5 - 7 nursing bras

___ nursing tops and pajamas

_X__ Lanolin nipple cream (such as Lansinoh)

___ Boppy or other nursing pillow

___ Phone number of your local La Leche and/or lactation consultant

_X__ Breastpump, bottles and accessories (if needed) -I’ll need this..

Bottle Feeding - Necessites

___ 6 - 8 bottles

___ Newborn nipples

_X__ Bottle brush and drying rack

_X__ Bottle sterilizer

___ Formula

Safety – Necessities (THIS IS FOR TODDLERS SUDAH NI..)

___ Outlet covers (enough for your home outlets, plus a few for travel).

___ Cabinet locks

_X__ Baby monitor (ADA DUIT LEBIH BOLEH LA BLI..HUHUHU..)

___ Safety gates

___ Oven lock

___ Toilet locks

___ Earthquake straps (if you live in a earthquake-prone area)

___ Cord winders

___ CPR / First Aid class for you and family, babysitters, etc.

___ First Aid kit

___ Spout cover for bath tub

___ Playpen

Baby Health/Care

___ Pain reliever / fever reducer as recommended by your pediatrician

_X__ Thermometers (rectal and ear)

_X__ Baby size nail clippers

___ Hair brush

___ Teething ring / toy

_X__ Soft newborn toy

___ eye dropper or medicine spoon

___ bulb syringe

Saving Memories

___ Camera (still and/or video)

___ Film, photo paper, and/or video cassettes

_X__ Scrapbook or photo album

_X__ Baby book and/or journal

___ Picture frames

___ Personalized Plate

___ Handprint/footprint keepsake kits

___ Personalized blanket or other custom item

_X__ Storage box for keepsakes such as the hospital bracelet, first haircut curls, etc.

So how was it?? Me feel relieve to see quite a few crossed LOL… But anyway, some of the X marks tu pun ada jg yang I still can live without it.

Wah…I wonder how much is the budget for all this..Fuhh… Wlumcm mn pun,sekadar yang mampu la kan..heheheh..Mudah2han babyku ni murah rezekinya..Amin…

So that’s all for now..enuff with the long list.. Bye!

About everything…;p

Salam everybody….

I’m on silent mode recently and i know its been a while. I told U before that July will be a busy month 4 me aite.. Friends and families were visiting and it makes the time flies so fast this month. And guess what tomorrow is another new month. Can u believe it? Fasting month will start very very soon.

Can I fast?? I’m not sure.. I will try to get my doctor’s advice before Ramadan starts. I think I can hold on to not eat..but I’m not sure if my condition allows me to fast though. So I’d better seek the experts advice. ;)

As for Eid preparation for this year, it’ll be a total different. I’ll be 7 months preggy at the time and  I have no idea what to wear and 100% blank on how my belly will looks like.hihihi.. I have to get a bigger size ready made ones for raya this year I suppose. Probably will just get a few ‘jubah’ for later pregnancy and as for Raya as well. Luckily Mom got me some from Mekkah during last Hajj. hehhe…  But of course it’s not enough and I’m still browsing for more ;) What else about Raya preparation huh?? On my mind it’s all about what to wear..LOL.. I couldn’t think of any else…

Besides all of the above, something else bothers me a lot. It’s the H1N1 virus. Oh Lord, please protect all of my family away from the virus. It worries me so much. Especially me carrying my little ‘princess’ during this virus season. Hope it’ll be over soon… :(

Lastly,Something makes me happy today.. :D the shoes that I bought online for my precious little one arrived today after waiting patiently for more than 2 weeks. LOL…

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    From 0-9 months.. :) I hope she don’t outgrew them…

Aren’t they adorable??They’re so tiny…hehehe..Baby shoes are just too cute… I can’t stop staring at them. OG! I get so excited when it comes to baby shoes.Well baby, here’s your first few stuff Mummy got for you honey.. :)

May everything goes just fine till the end baby. May Allah will always be with us and to protect you…  Amin..

 

Till then…. Assalamualaikum… :)

Ash-Sharh:The Consolation

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

(1. Have We not opened your breast for you) (2. And removed from you your burden.) (3. Which weighed down your back) (4. And have We not raised high your fame) (5. Verily, along with every hardship is relief,) (6. Verily, along with every hardship is relief.) (7. So when you have finished, devote yourself to Allah's worship.) (8. And to your Lord turn intentions and hopes.)