Friday, December 29, 2006

SYMPTOMS OF PREGNANCY

First of all I like to congratulating myself for being PREGNANT AGAIN(huh....perasan tul tapi takpelah....everey bodee saaayyyy...CONGRATULATIONS TO ME!! as I'm expecting for my 3rd baby (hopefully it's a gurl) - really hope! ALHAMDULILLAH....

Lilypie Expecting a baby Ticker

early signs and symptoms of pregnancy




The first indication most women have that they might be pregnant is missing a period. However there are many signs of pregnancy. Not all women experience all of these signs. But if you have been trying for a baby and you experience any of these symptoms, buy a home pregnancy test to see if your suspicions are correct. Then it's a good idea to go and see your doctor or midwife to have the pregnancy confirmed.

monthly periods stop

The first hint that most women have that they might be pregnant is that they miss their monthly period. However, many women do not have regular menstrual cycles, and even those women whose cycles are generally regular can have late or missed periods, without being pregnant. Stress, tiredness and stopping the oral contraceptive pill can disrupt the menstrual cycle. Trying for a baby can be very stressful indeed - and also tiring - so even if your period is a couple of weeks overdue it isn't a guarantee of pregnancy.



morning sickness

After a missed period, morning sickness is the next most obvious sign most women have that they are pregnant. Not all women experience morning sickness during pregnancy, but between half and two-thirds do. Those that do experience it usually begin feeling nauseous within 2 weeks to 2 months of conception. Luckily, morning sickness rarely lasts the entire length of the pregnancy, and usually goes away once the pregnancy reaches three or four months.

Although called morning sickness, symptoms of nausea related to pregnancy can occur at any time of the day. While some women just feel sick, others actually vomit.

There are many theories about what actually causes morning sickness. Some doctors think that morning sickness is prompted by the changes that occur in the body during pregnancy, which affect hormone levels, blood pressure and the digestive system. But whatever the cause of morning sickness, be assured that while it may make you feel quite rough, it will not harm your developing baby.


tender or swollen breasts

When you are pregnant, your breasts will become larger and may feel tender. You may also notice darkening of the nipples. These changes are your body preparing for breastfeeding once the baby is born. You may notice these changes in your breasts as early as the first month of pregnancy.



tiredness

During the first few months of pregnancy you may feel tired and extremely sleepy. You feel tired because the baby is growing rapidly inside you and your body has to adjust to this.


weight gain

As the baby grows, so will you. Obviously you will notice that your belly swells as the baby develops in the womb, but weight gain is not just limited here. You are storing fat to prepare for after the birth when you will be breastfeeding.


backache

An aching back is common during pregnancy and can begin at any time. The pain is a response to the redistribution of weight in your body. The weight of the developing baby in the womb puts stress on your back.

food cravings

Many women have cravings for odd foods when they are pregnant. You may find yourself craving something that you do not normally like, such as pickles. Alternatively you may find yourself wanting to eat odd combinations of food, for example, banana and bacon sandwiches. If you become pregnant again, you are likely to find that your food cravings are different each time. Some women also find that they have a slightly metallic taste in their mouth during early pregnancy.


frequent urination

Within 2 to 3 months of becoming pregnant you will probably find that you need to go to the toilet far more often than usual. This is because your growing baby is squashing your bladder, and because the size of the bladder does not increase during pregnancy, you may sometimes find that you need to urinate urgently. It is therefore a good idea to plan ahead when travelling or going on outings to make sure you know where the toilets are if you need them.



blocked nose and sinuses

Some women find that they have a 'stuffy' nose during early pregnancy, sometimes even before they have missed a period. This is because the hormone changes in your body brought about by pregnancy affect mucus production in your nose and sinuses.

Although not all women experience all these signs, they are a good indicator that changes are taking place in your body. So think about getting a test and hope for good news!

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Synopsis: Adam & Hawa


AIN HAWANI, zaman solonya ternoktah pada usia remaja. Hanya kerana silap perhitungan, timbul prasangka buruk, menyebabkan dia dan Adam Mukhriz terjerat. Rayuannya tidak dipedulikan. Lelaki itu pula diam membisu, seolah-olah benar apa yang berlaku. Akhirnya, ijab kabul antara mereka terlafaz dalam paksa dan tanpa rela.

Sayangnya, hubungan suami isteri ini hanya tertulis di atas kertas sahaja. Ain yang kecewa, pergi jauh mencari harga diri. Adam yang ditinggalkan, menghitung hari-hari nan sepi. Setiap saat rindunya terus melimpah. Namun Ain tidak pernah berpaling melihat cinta yang mekar di hatinya. Ah... Adam pasrah! Semua itu salahnya kerana tidak berani memaknakan kata-kata.

Setelah lapan tahun pergi dan menanti, Ain dan Adam dipertemukan di depan pintu Majidilharam. Bagi Adam, kebetulan ini memang didoakan sekian lama. Ain pula terus membenci dan menganggap ikatan mereka sudah terputus. Hanya lafaz Adam yang ditunggu.

Tapi tegarkah Ain? Sejak pertemuan itu, hati Ain berbolak-balik. Nafasnya bagai berombak, perasaannya jadi gementar dan hidupnya sudah tidak keruan hanya kerana Adam. Benarkah dalam hati ada cinta? Tapi keegoannya cuba menidakkan. Ingin diluah, mulut tak terkata. Ingin disimpan hati tak tertanggung.

Bagi Adam, dia tetap menanti Hawanya biarpun lapan tahun lagi...

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

HAPPY HOLIDAY!!



To all my fellow friends am wishing you a Happy Holiday for those who is celebrating Christmas wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

May all your dreams & aims will come true in the year of 2007.

SAYONARA 2006 .....WELCOME 2007.............

Hip ! Hip ! Hooray!! Hip ! Hip ! Hooray!!

Friday, December 01, 2006

Dukun The Movie Official Website

Click to the official Dukun Website as per the picture above:
http://www.dukunthemovie.com/
Check out the Dukun Trailer, Image Gallery and Downloads.
Read about the Dukun Cast and Crew.
Find out more about Black Magic…..

Filem Cinta



Sinopsis
Filem ini adalah jalinan lima cerita yang meraikan keajaiban cinta: mengenai Harris dengan isterinya Airin; hubungan Dyan dengan adiknya, Dhani; cinta Elyas seorang pesara guru dengan pemilik gerai, Rubiah; hubungan Azlan & Azura, dan hubungan Arianna & Taufiq - di mana semuanya saling berkait dan berlatar kota metropolitan Kuala Lumpur.

Cinta is about the universality of love in five interesting stories.

Pengarah

Kabir Bhatia

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Penulis

Mira Mustaffa ... Lakon layar
Ara ... Lakon layar

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Pelakon

Rahim Razali ... Cikgu Elyas
Fatimah Abu Bakar ... Rubiah
Eizlan Yusof ... Azlan
Fasha Sandha ... Azura
Nanu Baharuddin ... Dyan
Que Haidar ... Dhani
Rashidi Ishak ... Harris
Rita Rudaini ... Airin
Mohd Pierre Andre ... Taufiq
Sharifah Amani ... Arianna
Baizura Kahar ...
Nasrizal Ngasri ...
Tony Eusoff ...
Vanida Imran ...

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Pekerja (crew)

Akash Sing ... Penyunting Filem
Adlin Hanim ... Penolong Pengarah 2
Azean Wahab ... Penolong Pengarah 1
Goh Tee Kim ... Penata Seni
Kevin Achuthan ... Penerbit Pelaksana
Lea Nadzari ... Pengurus Pelakon
Lira Hamzah ... Penolong Penerbit
Madnor Kassim ... Pengarah Fotografi
Martyn Gillman ... Penata Audio
Naeim Ghalili ... Penyunting Filem
Pacai ... Pengarah Muzik
Zie ... Jurusolek
Zila Abad ... Pengurus Produksi
Zuliana (Moon) ... Penata Busana

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Penerbit

Ahmad Puad Onah ... Penerbit
Ara ... Penerbit Eksekutif
Dhojee ... Penerbit Eksekutif
Alternate Studio ... Syarikat Penerbitan Filem
Grand Brilliance Sdn Bhd ... Syarikat Penerbitan Filem



Rating: **** stars

Waris Jari Hantu : Keeper of Mystical Tiger

Shuhaimi Baba told actress Azean Irdawaty the story of Waris Jari Hantu when she was directing the latter in the film, Layar Lara, back in 1997. Shuhaimi has been biding time since then – when all parties are able to accept storylines bordering on mysticism and spirituality – before she started on the script.

Not too long ago, the censorship board relaxed its ruling and allowed horror films such as Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam, Mistik and Gong to be made.

Waris Jari Hantu revolves around an ageing Tok Wan (Azean Irdawaty) living in the small village of Mendekar. She also happens to be the custodian of a mystical tiger, which she keeps to protect her family members. She is trying to find an heir to be the next generation’s keeper of the spirit. However, nobody in Tok Wan’s immediate clan is willing to shoulder the heavy responsibility.

Jari Hantu also looks at the relationship between two very different individuals, Tina (Maya Karin) and Ari (Rusdi Ramli).




Tok Wan (Azean Irdawaty) watches over the members of her clan in Waris Jari Hantu.
The title of the film refers to the middle finger that Tok Wan wears her ring, which holds the key to the spirit.

During a press conference to launch the official website of Waris Jari Hantu (www.warisjarihantu.com), Shuhaimi said: “I know some folks who are custodians of these spiritual tigers (saka harimau) and I myself a Minang descent have heard of such stories from family members. I wrote this particular story on behalf of a friend who asked me to make a movie based on it.”

According to her, Waris is a mix of various genre – besides the supernatural element, the film touches on family and love.

“The film shows that love can make a person strong and face all kinds of obstacles. It also looks at the youth of today who have a very different way of life from their elders. They may not necessarily want to follow in the footsteps of their elders.”

Researching for the material proved to be difficult as the stories of these animals’ spirits are told by word of mouth. Her research, however, led her to talk to the older generation and younger custodians. Admittedly, Shuhaimi exercised her creative licence to fill in the blanks.

For the role, Azean learned to speak like a Minang from the locals and watched documentaries on tigers to observe their movements and behaviour.

She would then try to imitate the tigers at home when everyone is asleep. By the time cameras rolled, she was ready for action. Nonetheless, near the end of the shoot, Azean was taken ill and had to be hospitalised.

Azean also found out from custodians of various animal spirits on what to feed these spirits, the proper way to feed them the verses needed to call them.



Tina (Maya Karin) slowly falls in love with her best friend, Ari (Rusdi Ramli), in Waris Jari Hantu.
Azean said: “A long time ago, people were responsible for their own safety. Many family members had to find a way to protect their family and their property from all sorts of danger. Tiger is just one of the spirits called to protect the family.

“My character in the film is dying so it is crucial she finds an heir to be the keeper of the spirit. Since my character keeps a female spirit, the heir must also be a female and she must also agree to be the new custodian for the transfer to happen.”

Azean was not the only one who was challenged in this film. The hardest thing for actor Rusdi was playing an effeminate man. Although he has tackled such a role in a drama series, the thought of being in character during rehearsal and shooting of the film proved to be quite daunting. So much so, he jokingly told the crew to punch him if he behaved the same way after the film had wrapped.

“I hesitated only because I was worried that my little son would be confused when he sees me in this film. But I have known feminine men all my life as a lot of my mother’s friends and my friends are such,” said Rusdi who had Fatimah Abu Bakar as his acting coach.

Shuhaimi added: “We didn’t allow him to watch other films with effeminate characters as we didn’t want him to merely copy their mannerisms. We wanted him to find Ari on his own as the film takes a lot of the actor’s emotions.”

Various locations served as backdrops to the film, including Bahau in Negri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Perak.

Although the film features a well-known cast that worked well together, the “actors” that were difficult to work with were the four tigers from Perak’s wildlife sanctuary.

“We had to wait around for them to ‘act’,” quipped Shuhaimi.

These tigers were filmed for the purpose of special effects whereby their faces will be superimposed on the actors’ faces. Waris is budgeted at a modest RM1.6mil and is set for release in April next year

by Mumtaj Begum

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