A Walk at Roma Street Parkland

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

My first year PhD confirmation is coming very soon. This is compulsory for all research students. Been busy trying to read all the relevant articles. I have to prepare 40 pages of robust literature review as well as a 30 minutes presentation. Should I be scared? I try not to!! Hehe. Talked to other people who has done it too. Some advices were just to keep myself updated with all the available research papers available in my field of work. Sounds fun isn't? Hehe.

Anyway, in need of some time out and relaxing walk! I've always wanted to go solo walk to Roma Street Parkland. It was my first time to go there too. The scenery was very beautiful and I took a couple of photos of some of the areas. The location of this park is actually not that far from our home, just a couple of stops. My husband love gardening so much too, I think he will also love to see this place.

Shopping Adventure

Sunday, 15 May 2011

Today our Princess Rania went for a little bus adventure to Westfield Shopping Mall at Chermside. It was actually the first time for Grandma to use bus to go to Chermside. She said it was not that tiring because the stop was quite close to the Mall itself. As for Princess Rania, she really enjoy shopping too because she got a lot of things to see around her. Currently, it is very cold in Brisbane. Mommy and Grandma bought her cute sweater for her to wear at home as well as for going out too. We were actually very lucky because some of the big shops were on sale! As for me, I found a Superbaby T-shirt for Princess Rania too, very cute! I wonder when she can wear them.

Her looks before shopping.. Mommy, buy me lots of clothes and new toys! Hehe

Waiting for the bus at Normanby Station

Sweaters and Superbaby shirt



Yeay! She got new toy:  Lulu in Tutu!

Arrived home safely








I Love Books

Saturday, 14 May 2011

Princess Rania's 31st Blogpot;

It has been a while since my last post! I have been busy trying to learn so many things such as talking. crawling, etc. As you can see, I'm a very busy baby :p Anyway, ever since I was in the hospital, my Mommy and Daddy loves to read me books in malay or english. I still love books until now because Mommy and Grandma always read simple books to me. Right now I'm learning colours and alphabet. It is very challenging but interesting!

Solids

Thursday, 12 May 2011

It has been 2 months since Rania started taking solids. She loves them very much! Initially, she can only take a little bit of rice porridge. As time goes, we have started to give her some mixed vegetables and fruits. She love bitter vegetables more than sweet ones. But once in a while we gave her a little bit of crushed sweet pears and bananas. Her favourite solids is still warm rice porridge. Rania is currently taking solids about three times per day. But on top of that she still loves her warm milk!

New Tooth :)

Thursday, 12 May 2011

Exciting news! Princess Rania has two first teeth emerging on her lower jaw. Yeay! We can actually see them  everytime she smiles or laugh. Because of that she had a little increased body temperature. She feels more comfortable when she is able to nibble on something especially her toys, books or rusks. Bought her some teething rusks from Woolworth especially for soothing her tender gums. She seemed to love them very much too.

Learning to Sit

Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Princess Rania has started to learn new motor skills. She is currently 5.5kg and her age based on her due date is 6 months and 3 weeks. Her latest exciting activity is learning to sit while playing with her toys and reading books. She is getting much better everyday. Our little Princess used both of her hands as support while trying to sit. She looks cute when she does that! Apart from that, our little Princess also started to learn crawling. Right now, she can crawled backwards just a little bit. Soon, she will be able to master it! Yeay!

Gifts From Wawa and Nini Saba

Sunday, 8 May 2011

While Wawa and Nini Saba were here last March, Rania received very special gifts from the both of them. Both gifts are useful for her to learn to start walking. At the moment, her legs are quite strong already to stand with support, of course. She is learning! Thank you for all the wonderful gifts. She really love them, she play with them almost everyday!

Baby Walker: Gift from Wawa Salambigar

Isle Playtime: Gift From Nini Saba

Rania's Development to date

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

Based on her due date, as of today, Rania is now 6 months and 2 weeks. She is growing very steadily and getting more responsive to her surrounding. She can do a lot of things now! Current weight is 5.4Kg.

At around, 5 months and 1 week, she was already a rolling pro. It is now very challenging to change her nappy because she likes to roll to her left or right to grab anything that she can see. Rania love to bite anything that she likes too, especially bright toys. That is why we have to watch her really carefully. Her favourite snack now is baby bites. 

Rania is also a feeding pro now. She already started on rice porridge and Heinz crushed veges and fruits. Rania seemed to like bitter things than sweet things. Rania also started to show authority to all her belongings, when people start to touch or play around with her toys, she will get a little upset sometimes. Mommy is not an exception! Ocassionally, we also caught her waving good bye when we were about to go out the door.

What is interesting is that, about a week a go, she is able to sit on her own with her hands as her support. The longest that she can do is about 1 minute! Not bad! Soon, she will be able to sit on her own, looks like! Yeay!

Overall, she is progressing very well. Mommy and daddy so proud of you little Princess!!

Bye Bye Brunei

Friday, 29 April 2011

It was time to say good bye to all our Bruneian families and friends. Lots of things were happening when we were back home. Rania haa a wonderful time seeing all her nini, aunties, uncles and cousins too. It was really hard to say good bye because we were having so much fun time together. Thanks for families and friends who sent us at the airport. Rania and I really miss you all a lot!

Special Event for Princess Rania

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Finally, we had succesfully organized the Mandi Berlawat Event for Princess Rania. Mandi Berlawat is an event for those who had their first daugther or son. Princess Rania had her special event on the 4th of April while we were in Brunei. Everything was running very smoothly with support from neighbour, friends and families, it was full house! We have started organizing the event while we were in Australia. Below are photos taken by our professional photographer by Brunei Wedding (Abd Hamid and Co.).

Visit to Mommy's Lab

Sunday, 10 April 2011

One week before Princess Rania and her daddy left for Brunei, I brought her to see my supervisors and friends at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research. It was a nice and sweet gathering! We bought a couple of traditional dishes for them to try to. Took a couple of photos. Rania was a very good girl and that everyone had a chance to cuddle her.

Family Visit from Brunei

Saturday, 1 April 2011

Last March, we had very special guests from Brunei. There are Rania's uncle and Auntie with their 3 young kids my parents-in law also came to see us here in Brisbane. It was a very packed holiday for them as they only stayed in Brisbane for about 8 days. But we had a very wonderful time together. We managed to bring them to a couple of attractions including, Warner Bros Theme Park, Wet and Wild and Sea World. Apart from that they also went to Australia Zoo to see Australia's favourite animals, koala and kangaroos. They also went shopping at various places including Westfield Garden City, Chermside, Hyperdome and Harbour Town. Below are collections of photos that we took during their trip. It was fun! I hope they will come again next year, so that we all can go to Dreamworld and White Water Park.

It was also the first time for Princess Rania to go to Gold Coast and some of the further shopping areas. She seemed to enjoy being with lots of people around too. As you can imagine, we have been very busy lately too, entertaining our special guests and preparing our stuffs to bring back to Brunei as well as preparation for Rania's thanksgiving ceremony (Majlis Bedikir). Hope you enjoy the photos below! Message from Princess Rania: ' Dear Wawa and Family, Nini Bini and Nini Laki Kg Ayer, please do come and visit me again! Next year, I will be able to start walking and running, which means more fun! Thanks a lot for visiting me and Mommy!'

Starting on Solids

Friday, 11 March 2011

Two days ago, Rania had another appointment with her Paediatrician, Dr Dore. He was very happy with how our little girl is growing and progressing at home. He adviced that our little princess to start on a bit of solid meals. Exciting!! Dr Dore adviced that Rania should start with a bit of rice, about a small spoon full per day for 3 days before trying out on other meals.

At her first bite, she made some funny and wierd looking faces. It was like she was saying to me "What is that Mommy, taste funny! But I want to try more!" Hehehe... The plan is to start her on plain porridge, followed by chopped vegetables thenon some fruits, a bit later. Rania's corrected age is actually about 5 months old. One of the reasons for her to start solids early is because to reduce chances of getting food allergy. She is taking it just fine!! Well done Princess!! Mommy and Daddy so proud of you!! 



A pose at the clinic, while waiting to be called.





Happy 28th Birthday Daddy

Saturday, 5 March 2011

Rania's 32nd Blogpost:

Today is a very special day for Daddy, it is his 28th birthday!

I'm very excited because this is my first time celebrating Daddy's birthday. I got him a very special birthday gift. Daddy can have them when he is here. Soon!! I know you can't wait to see me Daddy! I cannot wait to see you too Daddy!! I really really miss you Daddy. Mommy also got a very special gift for you. Yeay!  Take a look at my birthday photo for you, this is just a mini-rehearsal for your upcoming birthday party! Mommy said that when Daddy is here, we will have another birthday celebration with Mommy and Grannies. Plus Mommy's birthday is coming up too.. We can have a grand birthday celebrations.. Hehe..

I know Daddy miss me!! I miss you too Daddy! I can do a lot of things already. When you are here, we can talk and smile together! Miss and love you Daddy!! Happy Birthday!!

Meet Jumbo

Wednesday, 2 March 2010

Our little princess has been very active lately. She really enjoys seeing and doing new things. Latest, she loves to laugh more, to be picked up more and be walked around the apartment and especially the balcony area. There are not many things to see inside our apartment, that's why she likes to stay outside. I tried to keep her entertain inside the apartment so i bought her some new colourful toys and books to see and enjoy. We like to encourage her to continue develop her ability to learn new things. Colourful stuffs can stimulate her brain cells development, the books say.

The latest fun stuff that she has added to her collection is Mr Jumbo. If you see the photo, you know why this toy is called Mr Jumbo. Hehe. It is not just a normal toy for her to see and touch. Our Princess Rania can actually sit inside it and play with the some small toys around her, which is part of Mr Jumbo. When I took this photo, she looked really happy that she gave Mommy a cute adorable little smile while biting her little fingers. Mr Jumbo seemed to be posing for the camera too. Hehe. 



Headbands and Flowers

Saturday, 26 February 2011

Headbands and Flowers for babies are becoming a trend lately. I went for a search for nice ones in the Brisbane city center last week but I just couldn't get hold of the nice ones. You can also get some really nice ones in facebook sold buy some local companies in Brunei. But I think I prefer to get it here from Brisbane, so that I can let her wear them right away! I manage to get a couple of cute and pretty ones online! And it is hand-made by a very skill-full Australian lady. Here are some photos of our little model trying out her new headbands and flowers too. I'm also going to request for the shop to custom-made one for Rania's special ceremony back home in Brunei.

Happy National Day Brunei

Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Today, my beloved country, Brunei is celebrating its 27th National Day. On this day, there is a big gathering of all the civil servants, private companies and students in the city of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan. Everyone is dressed up in their special uniforms, parading in front of our beloved ruler, the Sultan. I remember in my childhood, i was part of the Girl Guide Association and took part in the National Day parade.

After so long not being part of the parade, two years ago, i decided to join the line up again with my colleagues from Universiti Brunei Darussalam. It was hard work because of all the rehearsals that we have to attend. It was quite fun because they taught us simple dances and to be performed infront of the Sultan on the National day. I really missed those times so much!!

Below is the closest photo of me being patriotic for our country.  It is a photo of me with some of my Brunei friends here in Brisbane with our national flag in the background. Though we are far from our Brunei land, we are always close at heart. Happy 27th National Day to all Bruneians and to all friends and family in Brunei, enjoy your holiday today!!

Sunday, 20 February 2011

Princess Rania's 30th Blogpost

Today I'm about 4 months corrected age already. I'm getting taller and bigger day by day! There's a lot of things that I can do now, which I have never done before. My head control is getting much stronger. I'm enjoying my tummy time more than before especially when there is a lot of colourful and interesting toys infront of me! While on my tummy, I'm able to do some mini push-ups too. Mommy with Granny's get really excited when they saw me doing that too hehe. I like to look at colourful toys too, Mommy would hold them infront of me and let me look at it and follow it visually, it was eazy peezy! Hehe.

I like to laugh and smile too especially when anyone picked me up. I love to go out the balcony these days. A lot of interesting stuffs to see out there, the trees, birds, cars, clouds! Very interesting to me! I'm also able to roll over from my tummy to my back, it was quite an easy skill to do. I'm still yet to learn to roll from my back to tummy. I think it is a bit hard, but someday I will, getting there! I'm now also able to hold small cute toys. For the big toys, I like to bat and laugh at them. I like it when people talk to me too, eventhough I dont understand them, I would respond by making small noises too. Seemed like I've been having a good time at home! Can't wait for daddy to come to Brisbane and teach me new things. I haven't mention before, that I have a very cool dad!

Rania Rocks!

Friday, 18 February 2011

Rania had an eye test last week with Dr Gole at the Royal Children Hospital. It was just a follow-up appointment to check whether she might need glasses or not. I'm so glad that so far, she doesn't need glasses! When I was there I saw a couple of young children wearing thick glasses. I was told that babies that are born premature and were on oxygen may require glasses when they are much younger. Her next follow-up appointment will be in July this year. From my point of view, I think her eyes are all good. She can see me waved at here about 200 meters away! Believe me she can! One thing, the eye doctor initially had a lot of difficulty to see her iris because she has really dark eyes!! But she was a brave little girl, way the go Princess!

Pink Hijab

Sunday, 6 February 2011

Little Princess Rania's 29th Blogpost:



Mommy's and Daddy's Little Girl..
Princess Rania



It has been a while that Aunty Sija and Uncle Alwis has been here in Brisbane. They brought along this very cute pinky little headscarf, a hijab with butterflies. Daddy missed me so much that he requested to see my latest photo with my new little headscarf on. Here it is.. how do i look? Hope this photo will make his day. I've missed Daddy too actually.. But he will be coming in just over a month. Looking forward to seeing Daddy, Kaka Farwizah, Firzanah & Farweezah, Tua Boy & Girl and Nini Boy & Girl Kg. Aing in March.

Wheel of Brisbane

Friday, 4 February 2011

It has been a very busy week for me in the lab. But I feel very happy because I managed to get a lot of work done over the week. Granma and Granpa with Aunty Sija and Uncle Alwis were at home  most of the time accompanying Princess Rania while i was working.

It was time for me to enjoy the weekend! Sis Sija, her Hubby and i went to the City of Brisbane using the public transportation, the bus. I think they enjoyed the bus ride. We went strolling around the city center and around South Bank area. The three of us also went onto the infamous ride in Brisbane, The Wheel of Brisbane. That was actually our first time on the wheel, even Hubby hasn't been on it yet. It was scary at first, but it was quite fun in the end. The ride was about 10 minutes and went around 4 times. Interesting because there was also some radio commentators in the capsule telling us about the surrounding views. It was fun! I managed to capture a couple of photos from the capsule.

Second Trip to Brisbane

Wenesday, 2 February 2011

Today, Princess Rania has special visitors all the way from Brunei. Her Aunty Sija and Uncle Alwis! They have planned to come here since last November, just to see Princess Rania! This is their second trip here. Last they were here was in September when our baby was still in the hospital. They were so excited to see Princess Rania. Having not seen baby Rania for about four and a half months, they have noticed her grown so much and of course getting much cuter!! They have come at the right time - now our Princess Rania is big and healthy without any tubes. Yay!

They brought some gifts for her; some cute headscarves. Wawa Miah also send some headscarves for Princess Rania as well. Thanks Sis!! Daddy Rania also sent some traditional foods and delicacies for us! Thanks Hun! 

Above is a photo of Princess Rania with Aunty Sija and Uncle Alwis at The Hyperdome Shopping Mall. It has been about two weeks now that our little Princess Rania had her oxygen tubes removed and this is the first time that we brought her out. First exciting outing, with Aunty and Uncle..

Rania's Update

Monday, 31 January 2011

Rania's corrected age is now 3 months 2 weeks. She has been off subnasal oxygen for almost 3 weeks now and her weight has been climbing! She has been a very active baby during the day with having a couple of short naps. She loves it when we talk and sing to her, that she will respond by smiling, squealing and giggling! Clever girl! Princess Rania is still learning to roll from back to tummy, I think soon she will be able to do it.  Her head control has improved a lot too! She also loves to hear sounds and visualy tracks moving objects. Princess Rania also started to bat her toys and touches our face when we get really close to her. Overall, she has been progressing really well. As her Mommy, I feel really proud of her! Well done Princess Rania. Mommy loves you so much. Daddy in Brunei is also kept up-to-date with little princess progress. Every night, we catch up on the skype and talk about what Rania has been up to all day.