Our SECOND Bundle of Joy ;)

Hello fellas. Greetings to you all !! :)

Yeah, i know, i know, it has been soOoOo long since my last post. And now, I would say, it is so good to be able to have a "sit-back-and-relax-kinda-moment", and of course to be having something good to share with you all :) Well, as my Entry suggests, yeah, it is literally about our second baby. I have shared  the good news on the arrival of our very firstborn; Brian Valerian, about 3 years plus ago. And here I am, sharing another good news :)


Our  second bub was born in the pink of health on the September 2nd, 2014 at 11.41am via C-section, at Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak (HWKK), Sabah. Since it was in the Government Hospital, so Hubby couldn't take any photos at the first few seconds of baby's life, unlike her older brother. But just to hear her 1st cry was more than enough I could ask for :)


Oh, what's her name?? Just to be honest to you, to have this particular baby in this world was quite a challenge for me. Let me just share what was the challenge about :-

1) I bled at the 5th week, for almost two weeks, non-stop. I went to see Dr. Vijay of Sabah Care Specialist, who is famous enough of his no non-sense facts and also not-too-quick-to-judge (thanks to cousin Dr. Leydra for recommending me to him). If only I happened to go and see other Docs, the possibility was, I would be having a miscarriage. 

2) At 20weeks, Dr. Vijay suspected I would be having a Placenta Praevia (PP). There goes my dream of delivering my baby at the private hospital *sigh*

3) At 30weeks, confirmed PP Type-2 by Dr. Vijay, and seconded by the Obgyn I see at the KKIA Penampang. Was referred to HWKK for future consultations. *cry*

4) At 36weeks, the Obgyn at HWKK said (based on the scan), I can have a normal birth. *happy* But she advised, once I bleed, then I will have to rush to the Emergency Room at HWKK. *goosebump!* Another advise (after I asked), she didn't recommend me to deliver at the private hospital because I have this PP. *sad, again, cry, again*

5) At 37weeks + 1day, just after I had my lunch with a number of colleagues at City Mall, I bled !! Called and informed my Hubby. And an ambulance from my hospital came to the rescue.Was admitted at HWKK, bleeding was on and off.

6) At 37weeks + 5days, baby was born. I finally could SMILE and WEPT MY TEARS OF HAPPINESS. Thank You Jesus.

Now, the name is BETHANY SOPHIA. There are actually justified meanings for that name, but let Hubby and I just keep it to ourselves. Btw, her nick is Sophia :)

One- Day old Sophia with Mom & Dad :)

Mummy changing nappies

Mom, eldest and youngest sisters
came to visit Sophia :)

With proud Daddy :)

With happy Mom :)

Brian is so content :)

Playing with his sister :)

The WHOLEEE FAMILY came to visit !! *happy*

Her tiny left foot resting
on Daddy's palm :)

Last but not least, before I shut my lappy down, I would love to extend my gratitude and special thanks to everyone involved. You know who you are. I may not be able to return your kind help physically, but I assure you of my prayers, that God will always shower you all with His blessings. Amen.

T.W.O

The Apple of Daddy & Mummy's Eyes Turns  

TWO YEARS OLD :)

"I am TWO" :)

 Hello Hello Hello !! Hey all, our Brian, our baby not-so-baby-anymore turned 2yo last Sat, Apr 13th :) Well, many would agree with me that time flies, like real fast when it comes to child-raising. It feels it was just like yesterday when we celebrated Brian's 1st Birthday Bash. We even managed to snap our family photo when he turned 1 year old last year. You see, how time flies *geleng kepala*.

By the way, to be exact, the memories of delivering Brian into this world are still fresh on my mind. It was indeed a very wonderful experience to giving birth to such a darling and beautiful offspring :)

My darling.. You see yourself here Son..
You were only less than 5minutes old when Daddy
 snapped this photo :).

And, you are 1 year old here !!! :)

Photos taken on 13.04.2013.Well done, boy ! You can now feed yourself already :)


My family (and I also believe many of you out there) has the tradition of celebrating our birthdays. It's like a MUST to us. The size, the venue, the time - not a problem to us, as long as there is a candle blowing :)  So, here's to you, Brian's 2nd birthday celebration, last Sunday (14.04.2013). A very simple one. A very small-scaled-kinda-party.  
Held at our family home in Kampung Kepayan.

 Our humble cake, birthday song, candles blowing and cake cutting :)
 p/s The Red Velvet Cake was ordered from Lyndora Cakes & Cookies.
The cake was beyond AWESOME!!  Go & get some for yourself! :)

Grilled and roasted by dear Hubs & my BIL Philip Ng. The lamb chops were
sponsored by my Mother. The soup was from my eldest sis.
We also had fried noodles for longevity (oh yeah?). 
p/s : Be kind to others, and others will do the same in return :)

Our "Star-of-the-Nite" enjoying the soup, 
feeding on his own and had it all to himself :)

Our Guests of Honor. My Aunty and Mr Jay's cousins :)

Another one here; my Eldest Sis and family ;
and family friend, Debbie and family :)

This is Gracey & family,  Shirley and as well as Vera :)
p/s : Yayyy, ada juga wakil dari Husband's side !! :)

THANK YOU FOR COMING EVERYONE ~!!

A SPECIAL GRATITUDE TO MY FAMILY  MEMBERS

WHO WERE THERE TO LEND A HELPING HAND.

GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU :)

Err, excuse me, errr, this is not the end yet. Hehe.

I have actually written a special note for our baby young man :) 

So, stay-tuned :)

Dear Brian,

You are the most beautiful gift we have ever received from God..

You are such a blessing to Daddy & Mummy..

You are the pillar of strength to us..

Despite being the baby for the past two years, 

you are indeed a very strong human being, Son..

You went through lots and loads of trials and pains..

You have never failed to smile and shine albeit being ill at some times..

But as Daddy always says, "it's a growing process.."

No words can ever describe the love and the faith we have in you..

Needless to say, you grow up so fast, like real fast..

You are now a TODDLER, Son..

Hence, on your very 2nd birthday,

We do not want to be demanding (or asking) too much,

We just wanna say..
STAY THE WAY YOU ARE..BE THE BRIAN VALERIAN :)

Blessed Birthday to you, Mr Brian !

We love you yesterday, tomorrow and till eternity..
May the good Lord Jesus will always wrap you with His love. AMEN.

MY GRADUATION DAY

**I simply refused myself to rewrite these words of appreciations as I believe the first one written was the sincerest and much much honest it could ever be. Thus, I copied the same speech from my album on Facebook :)

" First and foremost, I MUST EXTEND MY HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO OUR ALMIGHTY GOD FOR THE COUNTLESS BLESSINGS.

Next, my Late Father Mr Sylvester Motiung (He passed away about two years after I enrolled into Universiti Malaysia Sabah aka UMS) and my Mother Mdm Magdalina Ahyuk for raising me up to become a person, yes a person.

My BLOOD -from the OLDEST to the YOUNGEST.

Mr Jipanis Suali aka Mr Jay - So much to say about you Sayang, one phrase for you - THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. I LOVE YOU SAYANG.

My son Brian Valerian - He was all "kuai-kuai" inside my womb when I was doing my 6months practical. MUMMY LOVE YOU SO DEARLY SON :)

My Late Pengarah, Dr. Hj. Mohd. Daud bin Dalip - for encouraging me to further my study, and never REFUSED to approve my Unrecorded Leave whenever I had to sit for my tests and exams. We even had a very nice conversation over a topic of Career Building. He was very inspiring.

The 2nd Pengarah I worked with, Dr. Hassan Merican - for approving and granting me the permission to do my practical.

Credit also goes to Puan Juliah Lojumin, my immediate Supervisor, JKNS, my PKP Friends especially, my colleagues and of course my BUDDIES - YOU ALL KNOW WHO YOU ARE and you all know the reason why I must thank YOU ALL :)

To my Penyelia Lapangan Mr Aranain Abdul Binang - THANK YOU !!!!!!

Special THANK YOU to all my Lecturers @ UMS from various Schools, ESPECIALLY to the LECTURERS of Sekolah Psikologi & Kerja Sosial, YOU ALL HAVE DONE A GREAT, AWESOME AND WONDERFUL JOB. Without all of you, I WOULDN'T BECOME A UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH's GRADUATE :) I am a SABAHAN and I am PROUD to become one product of UMS.

Last but not least, I THANK ALL MY CLASSMATES OF 2006 INTAKE and also friends from the other schools, especially SKTM :)

Now, the date of 29th November 2011 which falls on a Tuesday marks the CLIMAX of my long and most-awaited investment. I don't wanna bid GOODBYE to UMS, but perhaps, a "SEE-YOU-AGAIN" sounds better :)

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL ABUNDANTLY. "

Receiving my scroll of Bachelor Degree in Counseling Psychology from UMS Vice Chancellor,
Brig. Jen. Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Kamaruzaman Haji Ampon

In front of UMS Chancellor Hall with Hubby

Here with Hubby and our son Brian. Look at my face!! Well, it is fun to be snapped candidly sometimes, though :)

My Dearest Mother 

The whole family, minus two though; my 2nd sister Lidwina and Baby Bro Kenneth

**My little prayer - Dear God, I hope my investment and sacrifice will bear some fruits in the future to come, or perhaps, soon. Amen.

Grandmother's 85th Birthday Bash !

To celebrate this auspicious event, it was agreed that the Children of our Grandma wear Batik, the Grand and  Great Grand Daughters in Polkadots, whereas the gentlemen go for Striped Shirt. Reason being - SIMPLE, CHEERFUL AND LIVELY *smile*

Now, let the photos do the story-telling ... :)

The simple but yet an awesome-do backdrop by Putera Theatre Ballroom Crew :)

On my right are my Nieces and my youngest sister while on my left are my pretty cousins :)

My Baby Sister Jacinta ! Kiut kan !! :)

The celebrated Octogenarian Madam Dorothia Tokiu Tonduba, flanked by her younger sisters and children.

Some of the Grand and Great Grand Daughter - ALL in POLKADOTS ! :)

The gentlemen and the young men in STRIPED shirts !! :)

Family of the Late Mr Sylvester Motiung (2nd son)

Dearest Hubby carrying our young man Brian Valerian :)

Mr Jay is THIRTY TWO today :)

We share the same birth of date, with different months and years, of course :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sayang.. and I'm grateful to God that you received two blessings from two Priests today by the name of Rev Fathers Wilfred Atin and Fundes Motiung aka Uncle Father :)

May you continue to lead the family as a good Husband, Father and as well as a Teacher :)

I THANK GOD for giving me YOU and I wanna grow old with you. May God grants this little prayer of mine. AMEN.

God Bless You Always Sayang..