Train musings

Today I'm 14th weeks! Although it seems to be going v slowly and I'm really impatient to meet the lil one iA! I wonder if it's a boy or a girl? At first I wanted a boy because I have an old fashioned idea of my kids having an older  brother to protect them. However upon reading a verse in the Quran I am now eagerly anticipating a healthy girl or boy, whoever Allah wills :)

'To Allah belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills. He bestows female (offspring) upon whom He wills, and bestows male (offspring) upon whom He wills. Or He bestows both males and females, and He renders barren whom He wills. Verily, He is the All-Knower and is Able to do all things.' (42: 49-50)

Me and hubby were trying to guess from the 12 week Scan pictures but we were totally clueless! I feel more full of energy today. Let's hope it lasts. Have bought some pasta for lunch (made by hubby) and my usual obsession Quavers! Although I think I am going off them now! I bought some pretzels yesterday and prefer them at the mo. Hmmmm... I've totally gone off sweet stuff since December however i am getting better. I managed to polish off 2 slices of viccy sponge last night when mum came round. :) yet I still have big cravings for savoury. No banoffee pies for me just yet! Makes a big change for me as hubby will sadly confirm! When we went to Turkey I was eating baklava by the bucket load! Baby seems fairly quiet at the moment! Although the other night B gave me a big cramp when I was trying to sleep! I don't mind as it is a sign all is growing as it should. But I do wish B would pick his growing moments better!  I haven't been sick since 01 Feb which is amazing. Although I still feel queasy most of the time but def much better. The sickness from December onwards was a nightmare! It was mostly in the morning. Twice I was sick on Fleet st as I walked up to wrk. The train journeys were the worst; they made me feel more nauseous. I was also v exhausted all the time and would fall asleep on the sofa by 9pm almost every night. That has improved also but tiredness still comes quickly. All this really makes me aware of the status of parents as Allah has stated in the Quran... these verses actually make me well up! :'( I do truly appreciate my parents however this has given me a different level of appreciation especially now that I know what mum had to go through.

'And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years give thanks to Me and to your parents, unto Me is the final destination. (31:14)