Wow! You are really kicking! Like I mentioned before, I didn't feel the kicks with your big che-che till well into the 6th month. Now, I actually saw my belly move with your kicks!
This week, I also managed to cook more. So good to have homecooked food. Simple and nutritious. I suppose I also managed to rest more back here with Papa around to help compared to the last week when we were back in Ipoh and I had to tend to your big che-che all on my own as well as going about with Po-po and Gung-gung. So much so that my pelvic pain was excruciating earlier this week but much better now that I managed to rest more.
I have also not been able to sleep early. Mostly around 2am. And thus needing supper. Yikes! Ok, Papa is back with burger for me at 12.20am. Shall log off now!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Week 22
We went for our routine check-up on Monday and did a thorough scan. All is well with you, lil one. Doc kept saying you are very active. I thought that was what babies do in scans. Hmm... He also mentioned that you are now facing downwards which is good. The doctor also showed us that you are confirmed a boy. :)
I gained a good 3.5kg since my last check-up. 1kg extra if I were to follow the textbook and gain a pound a week but that is alright for now.
Doc says we don't need to go for any antenatal classes as we have been through the real thing before. It will be mainly on things like breastfeeding, what to expect during delivery, bathing baby and all. We are still considering a refresher course. Will see how it goes.
You just gave me a hard sidekick! I don't remember feeling such strong kicks with your big che-che till I was in my 6th month onwards. :) I also remembered myself climbing ladders, finishing up prescriptions after prescriptions at work and going about the last time but today, I struggled to even get out of bed because every attempt gave me shooting pains on the hips. But to know that I will be holding you in my arms soon, makes it all worth it...
I gained a good 3.5kg since my last check-up. 1kg extra if I were to follow the textbook and gain a pound a week but that is alright for now.
Doc says we don't need to go for any antenatal classes as we have been through the real thing before. It will be mainly on things like breastfeeding, what to expect during delivery, bathing baby and all. We are still considering a refresher course. Will see how it goes.
You just gave me a hard sidekick! I don't remember feeling such strong kicks with your big che-che till I was in my 6th month onwards. :) I also remembered myself climbing ladders, finishing up prescriptions after prescriptions at work and going about the last time but today, I struggled to even get out of bed because every attempt gave me shooting pains on the hips. But to know that I will be holding you in my arms soon, makes it all worth it...
Friday, July 8, 2011
Week 20
Oh my! We are at week 20 already! Where did the last few weeks go?? I still remember when I first started this blog, I kept asking myself everyday what week we were at and it was always the same answer.. Week 6... still Week 6... uh huh, Week 6! And now, we are half way there, my dear bubs! Things are getting bigger.. and more exciting!
You are now probably the size of a medium sized mango. Vernix is now formed to protect your skin from being submerged in all the amniotic fluid. That's the white stuff you will probably appear with which helps you slip out of the birthing canal when you are born. You are also learning to swallow by taking in the amniotic fluid which will, in about 20 weeks later, come out as poo-poo or meconium.
Recently, we finally got to meet one of our neighbours who are also young parents to two little boys aged 5 and 1. She was so kind to offer to drive me to the mall and I managed to finally get some non-maternity larger than my usual size clothes at a discount. Now I wonder how long they will fit me as I seemed to have suddenly ballooned up since then!
After a night chatting with our 'new' neighbours, I have also begun to wonder if we are with the right hospital. We have no problems with the doctor attending to us but my initial doubts about the hospital as well as the capability of the staff crept back. It is a small and basic with no frills hospital. We actually went there because many friends recommended this particular doctor who was from another hospital previously. He is a really well-known and well-liked Christian doctor. We are also very comfortable with him. Just wondering why he moved to another hospital now. Well, we'll keep praying and see what happens next...
Since I am also more energetic now, I have been wanting to exercise a little more especially now that I feel (and probably look) like a whale. I really missed the programmes that they have in the UK like aquanatal and later things like baby massage and baby cafe. I also miss going to the library there where they stock up loads of baby books! Not to mention the nearly new sales and buy one get one free bargains! Will just have to make do with what we have now and try to go for a little swim every week and some activities on the balancing ball as well as 'flying around the house' with your big che-che.
You are now probably the size of a medium sized mango. Vernix is now formed to protect your skin from being submerged in all the amniotic fluid. That's the white stuff you will probably appear with which helps you slip out of the birthing canal when you are born. You are also learning to swallow by taking in the amniotic fluid which will, in about 20 weeks later, come out as poo-poo or meconium.
Recently, we finally got to meet one of our neighbours who are also young parents to two little boys aged 5 and 1. She was so kind to offer to drive me to the mall and I managed to finally get some non-maternity larger than my usual size clothes at a discount. Now I wonder how long they will fit me as I seemed to have suddenly ballooned up since then!
After a night chatting with our 'new' neighbours, I have also begun to wonder if we are with the right hospital. We have no problems with the doctor attending to us but my initial doubts about the hospital as well as the capability of the staff crept back. It is a small and basic with no frills hospital. We actually went there because many friends recommended this particular doctor who was from another hospital previously. He is a really well-known and well-liked Christian doctor. We are also very comfortable with him. Just wondering why he moved to another hospital now. Well, we'll keep praying and see what happens next...
Since I am also more energetic now, I have been wanting to exercise a little more especially now that I feel (and probably look) like a whale. I really missed the programmes that they have in the UK like aquanatal and later things like baby massage and baby cafe. I also miss going to the library there where they stock up loads of baby books! Not to mention the nearly new sales and buy one get one free bargains! Will just have to make do with what we have now and try to go for a little swim every week and some activities on the balancing ball as well as 'flying around the house' with your big che-che.
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