I am feeling better, mmmuuuch better compared to the initial weeks. Funny I got so worried yesterday because I didn't have any symptoms at all. Then they came back today to reassure me! Hah...
Finally got my hands back on the What To Expect When You Are Expecting book. I remember skipping through all the nausea and stuff pages before. So I have plenty of pages to catch up now!
Bump is getting slightly bigger. Definitely noticeable but doesn't seem like I have increased much weight. Maybe I have increased so much during the first trimester at one go that I'm slowing down a little now.
Looking forward to having the uterus lifted off my bladder, sleeping better so I have more energy, no puke trips to the loo, and feeling your kicks and squirms!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Week 13
Welcome Week 13, my little beanie the size of half a banana :)
It's 6.30am. Woke myself up whole night a dozen times from snoring. Or a stuffy nose. Or am I having sleep apnea??? Oh dear. I'm supposed to be more susceptible to having a stuffy nose at this stage. Bummer. Already having an active toddler sleeping next to me and can't seem to find the best most comfortable position to sleep. Still waking up searching for the loo too! Yikey. Oh, uterus, will you move up the pelvis and release the pressure on the bladder already???!
Anyway, you have fingerprints! And already start to root for the breast for milk! Wow.
It's 6.30am. Woke myself up whole night a dozen times from snoring. Or a stuffy nose. Or am I having sleep apnea??? Oh dear. I'm supposed to be more susceptible to having a stuffy nose at this stage. Bummer. Already having an active toddler sleeping next to me and can't seem to find the best most comfortable position to sleep. Still waking up searching for the loo too! Yikey. Oh, uterus, will you move up the pelvis and release the pressure on the bladder already???!
Anyway, you have fingerprints! And already start to root for the breast for milk! Wow.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Week 12
We are in the second trimester! Woohoo!!!!! Risk of losing you is significantly lower. The best part, this is supposed to be the honeymoon trimester where we (very gladly) wave bye-bye to the nausea and all the rest of the uneasiness in the first few months as well as regain some energy back!
You are about 2 inches long now and we are praying that your tissues and organs will continue to grow and mature properly.
You are about 2 inches long now and we are praying that your tissues and organs will continue to grow and mature properly.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Week 11 Pregnancy and Symptoms
We went to the gynae about a week ago and saw you through the scan again. You have grown so much (about 1.5inches now) and you were dancing excitedly away! I think I have been feeling your dance moves occasionally too. Not very often, just maybe twice in the week. Anyway, all is well, thank God and we shall continue to pray for you to grow healthily.
I on the other hand, have started having restless leg syndrome which makes it even harder to fall asleep at night. I'm also having minor heartburn but causing so much discomfort throughout the day. Also now helping is your big che-che who loves to snuggle up close to me in the middle of the night for security and sometimes leave me awake and unable to fall back asleep!
Some other things that I have noticed but had not written down: I now have tougher nails. They used to break easily but I haven't cut mine for weeks and they are still all intact! The other thing is my face is as rough as a piece of sand paper. All thanks to the hormones I suppose.
By the way, the doc mentioned that you're gonna be another pink bundle! We wonder if it's still too early to tell as he told another friend that she was expecting a girl too but delivered a boy! Will wait till the next check-up for confirmation. :-)
I on the other hand, have started having restless leg syndrome which makes it even harder to fall asleep at night. I'm also having minor heartburn but causing so much discomfort throughout the day. Also now helping is your big che-che who loves to snuggle up close to me in the middle of the night for security and sometimes leave me awake and unable to fall back asleep!
Some other things that I have noticed but had not written down: I now have tougher nails. They used to break easily but I haven't cut mine for weeks and they are still all intact! The other thing is my face is as rough as a piece of sand paper. All thanks to the hormones I suppose.
By the way, the doc mentioned that you're gonna be another pink bundle! We wonder if it's still too early to tell as he told another friend that she was expecting a girl too but delivered a boy! Will wait till the next check-up for confirmation. :-)
Swim
Went for my first proper swim today since discovering you were on board. We had just joined the Penang Sports Club and it was our first swim in the pool there too. It felt sooooooooooo good having all the weight taken off me. Gotta do that more often.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Weird Dreams
The last two nights, I had the most vivid and the weirdest dreams ever. I don't think I can bear to tell anyone these dreams! It's just too weird. These dreams, caused by the increase of progesterone in my body is suppose to reflect my emotional reality. I am still wondering how are they related to how I am feeling nowadays....
Week 10
Sick
We came back from a lovely retreat time at Stella Maris, Penang with our cell group members on Monday but I immediately did not feel well starting with a runny nose and my hips were aching. I did not feel like eating and even vomited once that night. I woke up 3+am and was tossing and turning before that trying to get a comfortable position so my hips won't ache as bad. In the end, I ended up sleeping on the sofa with lots of cushions tucked here and there and managed to sleep till this morning. Yesterday was the worse feeling I have ever felt since a very long time ago! My body felt weak, still sneezing, no appetite, .. I just laid in bed the whole time. Your Papa had to take a day off to take care of both your big che-che and myself. I vomited maybe about ten times after dinner.
What was more worrying was I discovered a pink discharge and some spotting later. I was terrified! A quick check on the internet says that it is quite a common sight and it may just be breakthrough bleeding - hormones covering the usual menstrual cycle. Anyway, I think we are making our way to the doc's tomorrow. Praying that all is well!
What was more worrying was I discovered a pink discharge and some spotting later. I was terrified! A quick check on the internet says that it is quite a common sight and it may just be breakthrough bleeding - hormones covering the usual menstrual cycle. Anyway, I think we are making our way to the doc's tomorrow. Praying that all is well!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Week 9 Pregnancy Symptoms
Early morning wakings and difficulty falling asleep again is no fun at all. I have been waking around 4+am (like now) and will be wide awake till hours later. What is worse is that I already lack the energy that I need to take care of your big sister during the day.
I had Symphisis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) or Pelvic Girdle Pain before but much later probably in the third trimester. This time round, I am already feeling the discomfort in the pelvic area especially after a long day or while lying on the bed trying to get the most comfortable position which can sometimes be so impossible. Lots of pillows and an extra blanket helps to tuck into any extra spaces.
Still as nauseous as the week before with some bouts of vomiting.
The good thing is, this week has whizzed past quite quickly and I am already entering Week 10! Woohoo! Now, let's try and get me back to sleep before the day actually begins...
I had Symphisis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) or Pelvic Girdle Pain before but much later probably in the third trimester. This time round, I am already feeling the discomfort in the pelvic area especially after a long day or while lying on the bed trying to get the most comfortable position which can sometimes be so impossible. Lots of pillows and an extra blanket helps to tuck into any extra spaces.
Still as nauseous as the week before with some bouts of vomiting.
The good thing is, this week has whizzed past quite quickly and I am already entering Week 10! Woohoo! Now, let's try and get me back to sleep before the day actually begins...
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