♥
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
I think this is a long and delayed posting!
Little baby Rayan Hope Goon has finally arrived on 8 Dec. Months of waiting (Morning sickness, water retention n heartburn is all worth it once seeing little Rayan's smile).
Little fellow's full name is Rayan Hope Goon (Ruan Enqi). Rayan means Little Prince, and I want to call Ray but it sounds funny. Hope is a middle we prayed from God (If it's a little girl, it would be Faith). So, it's Ray of Hope or Little Prince Hope! And En Qi means thankful for mirracles (Which I think a lot of happening and I am very thankful to God for things in my life, somehow it's mirracle too, read my blog to understand more!)
To keep it short, my labour detail as follows:
9.30am - wake up and saw that I am spotting (like having slight heavy menses),
10am - observation, still the same, call my gynae
1pm - went to gynae. Canal is diluted for 2cm and gynae told me to admit into hospital at 8.30am
Afternoon - a bit of mense like pain, went for ya-kun kopi, hub went for basketball, went for a walk at my park downstair
Late afternoon - pack things and check bag again
7.30pm - went to my mum's plc for dinner
8.30pm - admit to hospital delivery ward
9pm - urine test, change, draw blood as I am donating the blood cord to Singapore public blood, shave there.. put in medication and poo within 1 min to clear system
9.30pm - gynae came, check, mild contractions. And burst my water bag
10.30pm - contractions came in like every 10 mins
11.30pm - contractions came in every 2-3 mins.. This will persist for at least another 3hrs, cant take the pain, not even taking laughing gas and immedidately ask for epidural, was told that doc will come from home in 30 mins time.
11.45pm - epidural taken, side effect - shivering and numbness from lower part of body specially right leg
12 - 5am - tight contractions comes in every 30mins and shorten as time past by more
6am - contractions comes in every 2-3mins
7am - running out of epidural, try to endure and contractions is non-stop
7.30am - Gynae came in and ask to push. 6 pushes with help of nurses and 2 vaccum
7.45am - baby is out, another push for placenta, nurse press on womb and push for blood clot. Baby is being clean up and put aside for weighing
8.00am - await for shivering of epidural to subside
8.15am - push out of delivery ward with baby
It's hard to believe with my eyes that little one is right in front of me! We are thankful for a super confinement nanny - Aunty Chong who is a wonderful baby care-taker! With her, I can have a good rest and assurance that everything is okay.
On 14 Dec evening (Hubby's birthday eve), I came down with high fever for no reasons. He sponged me for 4 hrs in the middle of the night till my body temperature when back to normal. But on 15 Dec, I was down with super high fever again (41 degree!), somehow Hubby told me I was unconscienous and forgotten things that happened and utter rubbish. And with the high fever, the fear was for him to lose me which I also told him I cant remember what happen but it was really a feeling of satan and God fighting. I only rememebered calling to God for help (How much I want to live on and love my family, see my little Rayan growing up!). The next thing I know is that I am in the hospital, awake and everyone talking to me about what happened earlier.
The high fever when up and down (btw 38-39 plus degree) for 5 days. I had 2 doc who were observing me. I felt really depressed and misses the little fellow so much. My days in hospital is filled with drips, injections, sudden shiver and hotness every few hours. I was puzzled and tired, what's happening to me? I did lotsa of blood tests and an ultra sound, even my gynae came down to do a check-up (to ensure that nothing was left behind after delivery). On the 6 or 7 day or hospitalisation, I did a CT scan, finally detected that I had kidney inflammation and docs can use the correct medication to cure me! So trend on fever is tracked and with observation and more concentrated antibiotics, I finally got discharged out of the hospital after 9 days! I cant thank God more, my family who was there to ensure that I felt okay and comforting me. Of course, friends and colleagues. Most of all, my dear hubby who is coping much with work, baby, home and myself. He was there to ensure I felt secure and fear that i have post-natal depression (which is slightly) cause for once, I really dont know what is happening to my body and fear of leaving my loved ones, especially the little baby when nothing was found days after many days.
This 2009 Christmas is the 1st time spending at home with a full family reunion and a quiet one without the usual big group but it's the most meaningful one!
To my little Rayan, thank you for being in mummy's life. It's really a mirracle and I want to see you growing up daily. You are another darling and someone who will be loving mummy!
To my dear Hubby, you are another Big Darling. Thank you for your kindness, love, patience to me. To endure everything and loving me unconditionally!
A BIG KISS TO MEN OF MY LIFE!
Goodbye 2009 soon and I look forward for another new, freshing beginning in 2010!!
♥
Thursday, December 03, 2009
It's week 39th.. Baby will be here anytime.
I was sick during last weekend. Somehow, I prayed that I will give birth only when I get well. I was coughing and having running nose for no reasons, plus some food contamination and throwing out non-stop for a night(I suspended that it's the coleslaw i took). I felt terrible inside out. Little fellow is sleepy too with the medical I took, even my mum noted that there were lesser kicks.. On Tues, I went to gynae for regular check-up. The cough syrup is too strong for preggie mummy. And I did a Group B Swab Test a week earlier.. It turned out to be POSITIVE (Read more: http://www.childbirth.org/articles/GBS.html). I read a few articles about it during pregnancy and was somehow worry that something will happen, so the test is not in my gynae's package but it was insisted by me (Somehow, I think gynae was surprised at my request) but I felt more relieved that I did. So, more medication added to the normal supplement I took (daily now is around 7 pills per time: multi, folic, neuro, antibodies, running nose, cough).. All for my little baby, if it's my old past, I will dump the meidication away. Hubby was kinda impressed but also felt sad and heartpained that mummy is taking so much. But reassurance it's the best for the little one.
With the swab B positive, it means that I will be on antibodies jab and drip once I go hospital and initially we want to delay the process but my gynae told me in order that no harm come and for medication to take place, once not well, call him and go hospital.
I dont know whether it will be a 'natural' birth without epidural as I have been praying for since I am preggie but I will try my best, specially the guilt I felt after medication impact I have taking for past days.
I guessed everyone had their said on pregnancy. I am not having the best for sure but after reading articles, blogs, experiences, I thank God I am not having the worst too!
Hope to deliver good news soon!!
♥
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
This week, I am finally off from work!
Little fellow is 38 weeks old. I reckoned with the sleepless nights + water retention + body aching + Baby's weight, I should take some time off to rest at home. Especially last week for days in a row, I did not secure a seat on the crowded train to work in the morning drags me thinking I should go to work in my heavy state.
Yesterday gynae check revealed that little fellow gained 3.111kg and mummy gains 10 kg! Well, I think I have not gained much as compared some friends but the centre of gravity really well to the little one and it's super heavy in the evening. Reminds me days of secondary school carrying the metal ball to run about but instead, it's baby + water bag + placenta attached to my body.
As much as I countdown to water bag bursting, I appreciate some time off for myself too. It's not easy moving around but most told me, if you think preggie is world end, wait till baby is here. But of course, best wishes and sharing from mummies: It's worth all when you see the little one grow.. Calm nummy, calm baby..
Somehow, it does freaks me thinking how life will changes a couple of weeks or maybe days from now. The 'never' alone, welcome to sleepless nights, lands of nappies.. But I will just put on a BIG SMILE thinking who does the little one looks like and cuddling him in my arms, touching his little feet, fingers and hands.. OOohhh.. just cant wait for that moment to happen!
♥
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
We just came back the gynae. In my week 36 currently, the little fellow is doing very well. I have gained 10 kg so far n little one weighs 2713g. Getting active in mummy's tummy and mummy is also getting bigger that all my colleagues who came back from conference are shocked by the growth of my tummy's size!
My appetite has been good but not as good as last time, I like varieties and small meals. Mostly, I have no cravings (Thank God) and able to move swiftly in the early part of the day compared to night whereby the little one get a bit lower and more active.
Recently, Hub and I have been meeting friends. I really want to enjoy 'this singlehood' before little one arrives. I know I will be spending more time focusing on his development etc. and I do not want to miss it as I always think that initial bonding is very critical for his foundation and our relationship, just similar to friendship. I guess as we grow older, our circle of friends is smaller and just a handful and mainly surrounded by working colleagues. So, just keep in mind to make it a point to contact one another at least every few months. I hope this remains as I become a mummy and hub becomes a daddy. ;) Recently we met up with a close friend whom we have not met for a year plus; wonderful time and hopefully we always keep in contact. Times flies, knowing one another for 15 years from secondary till now..
Little one is kicking me again. I must start his own diary soon, so that he will understand what mummy went thru and his growing stages.
Having a life in me shown me all miracles - life is never the same, and I know it's getting better with little one teaching me more stuffs daily.
♥
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Another weekend has arrived!
A heavy heart being taken off and a relief as my colleagues are departing off for conference this week. I have done what I should, handover and what is necessary..
I am in my 34-35 week, little one weighs 2378grams. According to my Gynae, he is doing well, expected to be at least a week before EDD and likely to be 3kg when he is here!
Every night I would talk to my little one, eagerly pondering how does he looks (like daddy or mummy) and how is it hugging him in my arms. I cant wait for that moment to happen. Also looking back my pregnancy journey - never easy with the bad morning sickness, water retention, aching and sleepless nights. But every kick and moments of his always reminds me of God's miracles in my life. How this little life has change me - a stronger woman - not longer a mummy's gal; outgrowing of a little gal's shadow.
Thank you for the endless joy, happiness, love and miracles in my life!
♥
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Counting down again - close to 34th weeks~
This morning I received the baby's cupboard, sofa bed and bookshelf from Ikea. I am very pleased! I should say new houses are so small now and we have to crack our brain on colour, arrangement. Having delivery and installation is such a breeze. Imagine they did in mins! And hubby took almost 2 days to do a simple shelf last time! I think it's really worth and the person was helping me to check alignment, QC on the surface, note there is some paint chipped off and arranged for another exchange!! Imagine going back to log the complain, carry back and exchange!
Today is an entire at home alone. I think after having a baby; i will never be alone again with baby and helper! So better enjoy this precious time!
Really counting down. My legs swell badly from day to night, now my fingers also started aching like needles poking thru and numb feeling. Sigh.. kudo to motherhood though I know not everyone go thru the same but it's not easy! My pregnancy is not easy but I really think everyone has its story.. Maybe baby will be good when born? We'll see..
♥
Sunday, October 11, 2009
I am into my 32 weeks. Counting down each week and individual day. If the baby comes fast, it's in 5 weeks' time.
Been tiring in the evening. Baby's kicking a lot lately and getting strongly. But I called him the little "Osim massager" cause he would run across my belly button few times and his little legs/hands/bodys similar to the osim massaging effect which is of more comfort to pain. We are in the midst of getting baby items. Recently just order the baby cot, pending for time to go down to Ikea for cupboard and sofa bed for my helper (once ordered, to deliver within 3 days, this is challenging with the working schedule - hubby is busy with his project and I am in the midst of preparing an overseas conference though I am not flying).
Taking about the conference, it kinda makes me mad as I cant take care of the physical logistics and it's tough.. worst, I have heard comments like "if only you are not pregnant!" How can anyone put the accussation on me or rather the innocent one - my unborn?? Out of all, one of the seniors who was in my position before... Well, this remarks dont bother me as I dont want the impact or sad remarks to remain in the mind. I should say God knows the best.. which I know I am not trying to try any political or create trouble.
I shhould just do what i am supposed, if it's within duties; yes. Beyond, I understand it's only out of goodwill.
Let's just look at more positive part of life. No wonder some women has pre or post natal blues.. Not just the self sensitive aspect but really from some silly and inconsiderate people..
Enjoy my weekend before another week commence..
♥
Monday, September 21, 2009
When I looked in the mirror nowadays, I see a 'mother whale'.
I am 28-29 weeks into my pregnancy. Which means I will pop by late-early Dec and definitely counting down. Recently, I have piling a lot of weight, hesitating to step on the weighing scale. Last week's gynae check, the little one is around 1172g, (estimated 1.2kg!!). I hope that baby will grow healthy and not big big to push out the little one.
I have been reading a book 'Praying for your Unborn Child', believing that I will have an all natural birth but of course, everyone has a level of pain, I will not be a hero if the pain is too much to hold but will try my best. Still walking a lot and doing some pre-natal execises to prepare myself for childbirth. Of course, I am looking forward to that day to come, I always wonder whether the little one will take after me or daddy? So interesting, but I am sure it's a miracle in my life!!! :)
♥
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
I am back from Perth since Sunday morning.
It was a lovely trip with my loved ones accompanying me - my sister and hubby. I am constantly pampered and driven around, having the options.. Hee Hee..
In Perth, it's late winter turning early spring. Very cool specially when the wind blows. Being pregnant does not means I have more heat, instead I felt cold all the time, wrapping myself like a mummy.
We went to visit Margaret River. It was wonderful, I tried have a little bit of wines, beer. Went for Leeuwin Lighthouse, Lake Cave, Berry Farm, Sunflower Farm, Ice-cream/chocolate/cheese Factory etc. Best meal was spend at Berry farm as well as Bootleg!! Feeding the animals like kangaroo, sheeps, pony, ostrich, horse is so fun!
Visited Fremantle Market was cold and freezing.. As it is near the habour, but the fish n chips there is super! Sis n Hub enjoyed the fresh osyters and went back for more! I loved shopping at Woolworth and Coles, their supermarket!! Their quick sale items are still so fresh (to them it's expiry) to us, it is like newly displayed on shelves.
Kings Park is also a place not to be missed. Skies are blue, and park is filled with friendly people who offered to take pixes for us and dog lovers too. We enjoyed the views of the cities and the tree top walk!! Also went to Bell Tower to have a chance to witness the demonstration how bells worked. As I am preggie, Hub n sis put the strings of the bells.
We have clean hotels thru out the stay and managed to secure great deals too. Time management was great except that the 2 loved ones suffered under the hands of this tempermental mummy at times!! Too bad, I am the queen for the moment!!
Thanks God for everything and I rated one of the best overseas trip ever in my entire life!!
♥
Saturday, August 15, 2009
I am in my 24th week now. Another 16 weeks to popping date!! ;)
Today, I will pop by my gynae to check on the baby's status. Somehow, I have gain lotsa pounds for the past weeks that I would not dare to stand on the machine! Lately, my legs swell in the evening, filled water retention. At times, both legs cramped in the middle of the night.. just part of preggie.
We are planning for our Aussie trip. Hubby is supposed to plan everything but after awhile, it's my sis and myself doing the research. Feels excited about this trip, afterall, I wonder when can we travel as a family after the baby arrives! So, I look forward for this coming trip.
Perth here we come!!
♥
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
I think this is a long and delayed posting!
Little baby Rayan Hope Goon has finally arrived on 8 Dec. Months of waiting (Morning sickness, water retention n heartburn is all worth it once seeing little Rayan's smile).
Little fellow's full name is Rayan Hope Goon (Ruan Enqi). Rayan means Little Prince, and I want to call Ray but it sounds funny. Hope is a middle we prayed from God (If it's a little girl, it would be Faith). So, it's Ray of Hope or Little Prince Hope! And En Qi means thankful for mirracles (Which I think a lot of happening and I am very thankful to God for things in my life, somehow it's mirracle too, read my blog to understand more!)
To keep it short, my labour detail as follows:
9.30am - wake up and saw that I am spotting (like having slight heavy menses),
10am - observation, still the same, call my gynae
1pm - went to gynae. Canal is diluted for 2cm and gynae told me to admit into hospital at 8.30am
Afternoon - a bit of mense like pain, went for ya-kun kopi, hub went for basketball, went for a walk at my park downstair
Late afternoon - pack things and check bag again
7.30pm - went to my mum's plc for dinner
8.30pm - admit to hospital delivery ward
9pm - urine test, change, draw blood as I am donating the blood cord to Singapore public blood, shave there.. put in medication and poo within 1 min to clear system
9.30pm - gynae came, check, mild contractions. And burst my water bag
10.30pm - contractions came in like every 10 mins
11.30pm - contractions came in every 2-3 mins.. This will persist for at least another 3hrs, cant take the pain, not even taking laughing gas and immedidately ask for epidural, was told that doc will come from home in 30 mins time.
11.45pm - epidural taken, side effect - shivering and numbness from lower part of body specially right leg
12 - 5am - tight contractions comes in every 30mins and shorten as time past by more
6am - contractions comes in every 2-3mins
7am - running out of epidural, try to endure and contractions is non-stop
7.30am - Gynae came in and ask to push. 6 pushes with help of nurses and 2 vaccum
7.45am - baby is out, another push for placenta, nurse press on womb and push for blood clot. Baby is being clean up and put aside for weighing
8.00am - await for shivering of epidural to subside
8.15am - push out of delivery ward with baby
It's hard to believe with my eyes that little one is right in front of me! We are thankful for a super confinement nanny - Aunty Chong who is a wonderful baby care-taker! With her, I can have a good rest and assurance that everything is okay.
On 14 Dec evening (Hubby's birthday eve), I came down with high fever for no reasons. He sponged me for 4 hrs in the middle of the night till my body temperature when back to normal. But on 15 Dec, I was down with super high fever again (41 degree!), somehow Hubby told me I was unconscienous and forgotten things that happened and utter rubbish. And with the high fever, the fear was for him to lose me which I also told him I cant remember what happen but it was really a feeling of satan and God fighting. I only rememebered calling to God for help (How much I want to live on and love my family, see my little Rayan growing up!). The next thing I know is that I am in the hospital, awake and everyone talking to me about what happened earlier.
The high fever when up and down (btw 38-39 plus degree) for 5 days. I had 2 doc who were observing me. I felt really depressed and misses the little fellow so much. My days in hospital is filled with drips, injections, sudden shiver and hotness every few hours. I was puzzled and tired, what's happening to me? I did lotsa of blood tests and an ultra sound, even my gynae came down to do a check-up (to ensure that nothing was left behind after delivery). On the 6 or 7 day or hospitalisation, I did a CT scan, finally detected that I had kidney inflammation and docs can use the correct medication to cure me! So trend on fever is tracked and with observation and more concentrated antibiotics, I finally got discharged out of the hospital after 9 days! I cant thank God more, my family who was there to ensure that I felt okay and comforting me. Of course, friends and colleagues. Most of all, my dear hubby who is coping much with work, baby, home and myself. He was there to ensure I felt secure and fear that i have post-natal depression (which is slightly) cause for once, I really dont know what is happening to my body and fear of leaving my loved ones, especially the little baby when nothing was found days after many days.
This 2009 Christmas is the 1st time spending at home with a full family reunion and a quiet one without the usual big group but it's the most meaningful one!
To my little Rayan, thank you for being in mummy's life. It's really a mirracle and I want to see you growing up daily. You are another darling and someone who will be loving mummy!
To my dear Hubby, you are another Big Darling. Thank you for your kindness, love, patience to me. To endure everything and loving me unconditionally!
A BIG KISS TO MEN OF MY LIFE!
Goodbye 2009 soon and I look forward for another new, freshing beginning in 2010!!
♥
Thursday, December 03, 2009
It's week 39th.. Baby will be here anytime.
I was sick during last weekend. Somehow, I prayed that I will give birth only when I get well. I was coughing and having running nose for no reasons, plus some food contamination and throwing out non-stop for a night(I suspended that it's the coleslaw i took). I felt terrible inside out. Little fellow is sleepy too with the medical I took, even my mum noted that there were lesser kicks.. On Tues, I went to gynae for regular check-up. The cough syrup is too strong for preggie mummy. And I did a Group B Swab Test a week earlier.. It turned out to be POSITIVE (Read more: http://www.childbirth.org/articles/GBS.html). I read a few articles about it during pregnancy and was somehow worry that something will happen, so the test is not in my gynae's package but it was insisted by me (Somehow, I think gynae was surprised at my request) but I felt more relieved that I did. So, more medication added to the normal supplement I took (daily now is around 7 pills per time: multi, folic, neuro, antibodies, running nose, cough).. All for my little baby, if it's my old past, I will dump the meidication away. Hubby was kinda impressed but also felt sad and heartpained that mummy is taking so much. But reassurance it's the best for the little one.
With the swab B positive, it means that I will be on antibodies jab and drip once I go hospital and initially we want to delay the process but my gynae told me in order that no harm come and for medication to take place, once not well, call him and go hospital.
I dont know whether it will be a 'natural' birth without epidural as I have been praying for since I am preggie but I will try my best, specially the guilt I felt after medication impact I have taking for past days.
I guessed everyone had their said on pregnancy. I am not having the best for sure but after reading articles, blogs, experiences, I thank God I am not having the worst too!
Hope to deliver good news soon!!
♥
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
This week, I am finally off from work!
Little fellow is 38 weeks old. I reckoned with the sleepless nights + water retention + body aching + Baby's weight, I should take some time off to rest at home. Especially last week for days in a row, I did not secure a seat on the crowded train to work in the morning drags me thinking I should go to work in my heavy state.
Yesterday gynae check revealed that little fellow gained 3.111kg and mummy gains 10 kg! Well, I think I have not gained much as compared some friends but the centre of gravity really well to the little one and it's super heavy in the evening. Reminds me days of secondary school carrying the metal ball to run about but instead, it's baby + water bag + placenta attached to my body.
As much as I countdown to water bag bursting, I appreciate some time off for myself too. It's not easy moving around but most told me, if you think preggie is world end, wait till baby is here. But of course, best wishes and sharing from mummies: It's worth all when you see the little one grow.. Calm nummy, calm baby..
Somehow, it does freaks me thinking how life will changes a couple of weeks or maybe days from now. The 'never' alone, welcome to sleepless nights, lands of nappies.. But I will just put on a BIG SMILE thinking who does the little one looks like and cuddling him in my arms, touching his little feet, fingers and hands.. OOohhh.. just cant wait for that moment to happen!
♥
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
We just came back the gynae. In my week 36 currently, the little fellow is doing very well. I have gained 10 kg so far n little one weighs 2713g. Getting active in mummy's tummy and mummy is also getting bigger that all my colleagues who came back from conference are shocked by the growth of my tummy's size!
My appetite has been good but not as good as last time, I like varieties and small meals. Mostly, I have no cravings (Thank God) and able to move swiftly in the early part of the day compared to night whereby the little one get a bit lower and more active.
Recently, Hub and I have been meeting friends. I really want to enjoy 'this singlehood' before little one arrives. I know I will be spending more time focusing on his development etc. and I do not want to miss it as I always think that initial bonding is very critical for his foundation and our relationship, just similar to friendship. I guess as we grow older, our circle of friends is smaller and just a handful and mainly surrounded by working colleagues. So, just keep in mind to make it a point to contact one another at least every few months. I hope this remains as I become a mummy and hub becomes a daddy. ;) Recently we met up with a close friend whom we have not met for a year plus; wonderful time and hopefully we always keep in contact. Times flies, knowing one another for 15 years from secondary till now..
Little one is kicking me again. I must start his own diary soon, so that he will understand what mummy went thru and his growing stages.
Having a life in me shown me all miracles - life is never the same, and I know it's getting better with little one teaching me more stuffs daily.
♥
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Another weekend has arrived!
A heavy heart being taken off and a relief as my colleagues are departing off for conference this week. I have done what I should, handover and what is necessary..
I am in my 34-35 week, little one weighs 2378grams. According to my Gynae, he is doing well, expected to be at least a week before EDD and likely to be 3kg when he is here!
Every night I would talk to my little one, eagerly pondering how does he looks (like daddy or mummy) and how is it hugging him in my arms. I cant wait for that moment to happen. Also looking back my pregnancy journey - never easy with the bad morning sickness, water retention, aching and sleepless nights. But every kick and moments of his always reminds me of God's miracles in my life. How this little life has change me - a stronger woman - not longer a mummy's gal; outgrowing of a little gal's shadow.
Thank you for the endless joy, happiness, love and miracles in my life!
♥
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Counting down again - close to 34th weeks~
This morning I received the baby's cupboard, sofa bed and bookshelf from Ikea. I am very pleased! I should say new houses are so small now and we have to crack our brain on colour, arrangement. Having delivery and installation is such a breeze. Imagine they did in mins! And hubby took almost 2 days to do a simple shelf last time! I think it's really worth and the person was helping me to check alignment, QC on the surface, note there is some paint chipped off and arranged for another exchange!! Imagine going back to log the complain, carry back and exchange!
Today is an entire at home alone. I think after having a baby; i will never be alone again with baby and helper! So better enjoy this precious time!
Really counting down. My legs swell badly from day to night, now my fingers also started aching like needles poking thru and numb feeling. Sigh.. kudo to motherhood though I know not everyone go thru the same but it's not easy! My pregnancy is not easy but I really think everyone has its story.. Maybe baby will be good when born? We'll see..
♥
Sunday, October 11, 2009
I am into my 32 weeks. Counting down each week and individual day. If the baby comes fast, it's in 5 weeks' time.
Been tiring in the evening. Baby's kicking a lot lately and getting strongly. But I called him the little "Osim massager" cause he would run across my belly button few times and his little legs/hands/bodys similar to the osim massaging effect which is of more comfort to pain. We are in the midst of getting baby items. Recently just order the baby cot, pending for time to go down to Ikea for cupboard and sofa bed for my helper (once ordered, to deliver within 3 days, this is challenging with the working schedule - hubby is busy with his project and I am in the midst of preparing an overseas conference though I am not flying).
Taking about the conference, it kinda makes me mad as I cant take care of the physical logistics and it's tough.. worst, I have heard comments like "if only you are not pregnant!" How can anyone put the accussation on me or rather the innocent one - my unborn?? Out of all, one of the seniors who was in my position before... Well, this remarks dont bother me as I dont want the impact or sad remarks to remain in the mind. I should say God knows the best.. which I know I am not trying to try any political or create trouble.
I shhould just do what i am supposed, if it's within duties; yes. Beyond, I understand it's only out of goodwill.
Let's just look at more positive part of life. No wonder some women has pre or post natal blues.. Not just the self sensitive aspect but really from some silly and inconsiderate people..
Enjoy my weekend before another week commence..
♥
Monday, September 21, 2009
When I looked in the mirror nowadays, I see a 'mother whale'.
I am 28-29 weeks into my pregnancy. Which means I will pop by late-early Dec and definitely counting down. Recently, I have piling a lot of weight, hesitating to step on the weighing scale. Last week's gynae check, the little one is around 1172g, (estimated 1.2kg!!). I hope that baby will grow healthy and not big big to push out the little one.
I have been reading a book 'Praying for your Unborn Child', believing that I will have an all natural birth but of course, everyone has a level of pain, I will not be a hero if the pain is too much to hold but will try my best. Still walking a lot and doing some pre-natal execises to prepare myself for childbirth. Of course, I am looking forward to that day to come, I always wonder whether the little one will take after me or daddy? So interesting, but I am sure it's a miracle in my life!!! :)
♥
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
I am back from Perth since Sunday morning.
It was a lovely trip with my loved ones accompanying me - my sister and hubby. I am constantly pampered and driven around, having the options.. Hee Hee..
In Perth, it's late winter turning early spring. Very cool specially when the wind blows. Being pregnant does not means I have more heat, instead I felt cold all the time, wrapping myself like a mummy.
We went to visit Margaret River. It was wonderful, I tried have a little bit of wines, beer. Went for Leeuwin Lighthouse, Lake Cave, Berry Farm, Sunflower Farm, Ice-cream/chocolate/cheese Factory etc. Best meal was spend at Berry farm as well as Bootleg!! Feeding the animals like kangaroo, sheeps, pony, ostrich, horse is so fun!
Visited Fremantle Market was cold and freezing.. As it is near the habour, but the fish n chips there is super! Sis n Hub enjoyed the fresh osyters and went back for more! I loved shopping at Woolworth and Coles, their supermarket!! Their quick sale items are still so fresh (to them it's expiry) to us, it is like newly displayed on shelves.
Kings Park is also a place not to be missed. Skies are blue, and park is filled with friendly people who offered to take pixes for us and dog lovers too. We enjoyed the views of the cities and the tree top walk!! Also went to Bell Tower to have a chance to witness the demonstration how bells worked. As I am preggie, Hub n sis put the strings of the bells.
We have clean hotels thru out the stay and managed to secure great deals too. Time management was great except that the 2 loved ones suffered under the hands of this tempermental mummy at times!! Too bad, I am the queen for the moment!!
Thanks God for everything and I rated one of the best overseas trip ever in my entire life!!
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Saturday, August 15, 2009
I am in my 24th week now. Another 16 weeks to popping date!! ;)
Today, I will pop by my gynae to check on the baby's status. Somehow, I have gain lotsa pounds for the past weeks that I would not dare to stand on the machine! Lately, my legs swell in the evening, filled water retention. At times, both legs cramped in the middle of the night.. just part of preggie.
We are planning for our Aussie trip. Hubby is supposed to plan everything but after awhile, it's my sis and myself doing the research. Feels excited about this trip, afterall, I wonder when can we travel as a family after the baby arrives! So, I look forward for this coming trip.
Perth here we come!!
