HUSNA

Chapter 65

"The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, lies in its loyalty to each other." – Mario Puzo

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Eight months later...
U/dosa kaduna....
Husna pouted, touching her baby bump as she gazed at the screen. "I've put on weight again. Look at me, I'm huge."

He  knows  better than to comment on her weight, especially during her pregnancy. He is  aware that one wrong word could lead to tears, screaming, or the silent treatment. Who told you? You look great, baby girl," there's no woman your age who's pregnant and looks as good as you do."

She  raised an eyebrow, so I'm old and past it? That's good to know."

He  realized his mistake instantly and tried to smooth things over. "No, of course not. I just mean you look so much better than people your age. You look at least ten years younger."

Ever since Husna got pregnant, she hasn't been feeling herself. She has been moody, listless, and tearful one minute, and irritated and angry the next.
Eight months had passed in a blur, and her pregnancy is  nearing its end. She us  now just one month shy of giving birth. Despite the challenges of her pregnancy, she  had achieved her goals. She completed her master's degree, Alhamdulillah, and has started working at a biomedical science lab in Cyprus. She earned a steady salary every month, and her career is  thriving.

During the first trimester of her pregnancy, she  struggled. She suffered from severe morning sickness, which landed her in the hospital for almost two weeks. She couldn't eat or drink anything without throwing it up.

As the pregnancy progressed into the second trimester, she  experienced back and abdominal pain daily. once she reached eight months, her excitement and anticipation took over. Her due date is  set for December 9th, and she couldn't wait to meet her babies.Despite her discomfort and stress, her  love for her unborn children only grow stronger. Hameed, too, is  besotted with the idea of becoming a father. He had taken two months' leave during her  first trimester to care for her, massaging her legs and helping her sleep. When the babies first started kicking, they were overjoyed. They would often take long walks, go shopping for baby clothes, and prepare the nursery. Despite the doctor's said  that they are  having twins, they are  thrilled at the prospect of welcoming two new additions to their family.Together, they decorated the nursery with everything they thought the babies would love. They spared no expense, buying all sorts of toys, clothes, and furniture. Their excitement and love for their unborn babies only continued to grow as they counted down the days until their arrival.

Talking about him as a husband, he's the epitome of a perfect partner -gentle, calm, and caring. Throughout her illness, he had been patient and supportive, always putting her needs before his own.
She felt blessed to have him in her life, and words couldn't express her gratitude. Hameed has  grown into an incredible husband, always striving to keep their marriage healthy and strong.she  often thought that she is  the luckiest girl in the world to have him as her partner. She always tried to put herself in his shoes and understand his perspective.

She has  wanted to attend her  Faiza's wedding in Kaduna, despite her fragile health. Hameed has  been hesitant, but she  had given him the silent treatment for a week until he finally agreed.
Once she  arrived in Kaduna, they decided to surprise their grandmother with a visit to Adamawa. It was a lovely trip.

You look so beautiful now that you're carrying our precious babies," you really are breathtaking! You're going to be such a wonderful mom."aren't you going to the dinner?" he asked.