Alhamdulillah, just a few more days until Syawal dawns upon us!
Alhamdulillah, I've been able to fulfill my obligations as a Muslim by fasting whilst being pregnant too!
I must say, it hasn't been easy.
Most of the time I get worried, but when I do, the baby starts to move or kick inside the tummy so I know that everything would be alright. 😊
I've checked with Dr Paul if it was ok for me to fast, he said yes but to be on the lookout for signs such as dizziness or nausea or signs of dehydration or even if baby isn't moving, then I'd need to break my fast.
So here I am, being utterly grateful to The Almighty as He gave me the strength to go through the entire month,despite me having the option not to fast as I'm pregnant.
So I made sure that every single day I'd drink at least 1.6L of water after breaking fast (that comes with frequent visits to the loo), consume dates and ensure that I sahur with a hot drink and oats, the very least.
What makes it easier is that I stay home most of the time.
But each time I need to complete a chore or cook, it takes a toll and it is really tiring since I have a toddler to look after too.
This week, I get tired easily, even with simple things like walking around or sitting down for long periods of time.
It gets so uncomfortable to sleep or even sit as I'd feel that I can't breathe easy and have to shift so many times in my sitting position just to find the right position!
Sleep at night is marred by my bathroom visits, at least 3 times within one night.
Having to wake up at 4.30am or 5am obviously disrupts my sleeping pattern.
What I do to make up for it is by sleeping during the day.
Thank goodness my toddler is so understanding.
All I had to do was made sure she was bathed and fed daily, thereafter, she'd find her own entertainment by playing with her toys and I'd switch on the TV too so that she's preoccupied even when she gets bored with her toys.
She would at times, cover me with a blanket or place a pillow next to me or that random teddy bear to accompany me when I fall asleep.
I'd even doze off like a gazillion times when I'm on the couch with my feet up!
One thing for sure is that at this stage, I noticed that I couldn't eat much as I'd easily fill full after a meal AND feel like I've lost my breath too.
It's nearing the end of the term now and it's just the waiting game.
We'll be anxiously waiting for you little baby!