The Royal Wedding

Today marks the day of the wedding of the century - the holy matrimony of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, more fondly known as Kate. It was such a beautiful event feeling all the love in the air although I was only watching it live on TV. Kate looked absolutely stunning in the lacy corset dress and Prince William was the perfect Prince Charming! This event will definitely be one that will go down in history in the year that you will be born in!

Week 9

You are now the size of a grape! But why do I already look like a whale??? Many seemed shocked when I told them that I am only 8-9 weeks pregnant. I am too! I feel like I am at least 5 months now.

Anyway, your arms, legs, eyes and other organs should have now been formed and you are getting more and more good looking! Can't wait to see you again in about 10 days' time!

More Cravings!

The day before it was hot dog WITH mustard. Has to be because mustard as it is sour. Yesterday was spinach in superior soup - am I short of iron??

Other than that, I must say that the symptoms are slowing easing off (at least that's what I hope!). I don't feel as hungry quickly or that nauseous or even tired. I have not fallen asleep in the afternoon the last three days. Though I would still love to be asleep now at 4:26am!

Still praying that all is well with you.

Cravings

taken from http://ilovemad.multiply.com/

Last night was Japanese, specifically the sweet bean curd rice rolls. While at the restaurant, we ate a whole load more. We even ordered something new on the menu - Yakiniku Ramen (pork noodles) and tonight, I'm craving just that! Mmmm...

The night before, I craved Ginger Chicken with Black Fungus in Soy Sauce similar to this:

taken from http://pengskitchen.blogspot.com

Haven't been cooking lately so it was good to go back to the kitchen. Basically fry about two big thumbs of ginger (sliced thinly) with a clove of chopped garlic in about a tablespoon of sesame oil till fragrant. Add two chopped chicken drumsticks and thighs and fry for about two minutes. Add the soaked and cleaned (and trimmed to smaller sizes if required) black fungus and give it a little stir. Pour water in to cover. Boil and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add two tablespoons of soy sauce and a tiny pinch of salt to taste. Yums. It tasted even better today!

I'm Me Again!

Today is the very first day in a long time that I actually feel normal - not as tired, not as nauseous... Maybe because it's Good Friday!

The nauseousness actually went up a notch this week and I even threw up a couple of times. I find that I usually feel nauseous when:
1. I don't get to eat when I'm hungry. Then the build-up of gas at the speed of light cause me to feel like there's a whole chicken stuck in my oesophagus, and at the same time, nausea.
2. my saliva glands go into overdrive and the excessive saliva cause me to want to throw up.
3. my oversensitive smell receptors is causing me to dread cleaning including myself! The what used to be pleasant but is now overpowering fragrance in soaps and washing detergents just makes my stomach churn!

How I deal with it if I can:
1. eat frequent small meals but this can be hard when I only feel like eating certain foods.
2. suck on a sweet. Not just any sweet for me, can't stand the sweet ones so HACKS ginger and mandarin works miracles for now.
3. trying to get non-fragrant shampoos and washing liquid here is almost impossible. so will try to stay with mildly fragrant ones or the ones that smell acidic - lime/ lemon actually helps.

I keep counting the days to 2nd trimester when hopefully all these will go away but it still seems so far away!

Week 7 Pregnancy Symptoms

How weird. Contrary to the week before, I don't feel like eating this week although I am still hungry every other hour. The nauseous feeling have gone up a notch. I am now constantly wanting to throw up. Today, I just feel oh so sluggish...

Praying and hoping all is well with you and tomorrow is a better day for me! ;-)

Week 6 Pregnancy Symptoms

Woke up this morning at 5am for a wee. Besides frequency in urination (most dreaded in the middle of the night), I have difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. Hence, I'm in front of the laptop now...

Have to be fed very regularly and can't be left hungry or will feel queasy and nauseous. The excessive saliva doesn't help either. I will usually go for something tangy like a kiwi fruit, sour gummies or diluted juice to help ease the nausea.

Yesterday, I craved roasted chicken rice. Past cravings, porridge, Kentucky Fried Chicken, stem ginger biscuits, wan tan mee, dim sum, Indomie mi goreng... just all sorts!

Breast tenderness still very apparent.

Still feeling the energy drain and feeling sorry for your big sister whom I have not been able to do so much with the last few weeks...

Well, only about seven more weeks to go...

First Meeting

http://www.whattoexpect.com

We finally saw you for the first time last night at the doctor's! Your heart was flickering and we even heard it through the ultrasound scan! Amazing. By measuring the thickness of your sac, the doctor says that you are right about seven weeks now. Just a little raisin but getting real busy forming those arms and legs. Praying that everything grows well with you, my little raisin!

Unfortunately I wasn't holding the camera when we scanned you so I didn't manage to get a video of you. Will just have to wait for the next appointment four weeks later!

Ed: Forgot to mentioned that we are expecting to meet you on the 29th of November this year!

Weight Gain

We actually have not informed anyone yet about the pregnancy but if someone were to see me now, they'd think I'm about four months pregnant! Went on the scale properly this morning and I am already 60kg! Not going to mention what it registered the night before! I feel so much more pregnant now then I was first time around. Aiyaiyai!

Holiday!

We didn't go far, just a few kilometres away to Hard Rock Hotel at the Ferringhi Beach and only for a night. This is probably the first time we went on a holiday as a family since we came back to Malaysia a year and a half ago. Also probably the first time I did some (mild) exercises swimming across the pool since, well, I can't really remember. Honestly, everything was good to the extend that I didn't really experience as much nausea compared to when we were just around at home (except for when I overate at the breakfast buffet spread!). I also realised that I have not been eating as well as I should especially since I am ALWAYS hungry nowadays. I haven't had the mood to cook so I just grab whatever junk that is available. Good thing is we actually ate quality and relatively healthy food at the hotel the last few days to make up. I promise to try to eat as healthily and as regularly as possible from now on. Fruits, sandwiches, salads.... Hope you enjoy them too!

Enhanced Senses

It is a good thing when I can taste all the lovely flavours in certain foods. However, a lot of times, it is making me nauseous. Simple things from shampoo fragrance to toothpaste to artificial flavours in foods and drinks will make me wobble at my knees. Overall making me just queasy and sluggish... Hope it goes away soon!

Day Sickness

No, it's not just night this time. It's anytime of the day sickness now. I'm also perpetually hungry and can eat a horse! Starting to feel breathless too! Yikes!

Unfortunately we only managed to get a night appointment with the doctor for next Monday so we'll only get to see you then... The doctor thinks you may be about seven weeks old now. Can't wait to see you my little one!

Night Sickness

I'm still eating like a bottomless pit but the nausea has started. Feels like I've eaten too much and want to throw up..