9 weeks to go

Waiting to see Dr Ng now for our check up. Anxious to see how you are doing. Just got weighed. Am at 67.5kg now. Which is shocking as my last check up 2 months ago on 15 May, I was 67kg. Maybe it's the diet since I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Making me more anxious now to see what doc has to say. Praying you are growing well as always. Update: Doc says my weight is good. You are a little small at 1.6kg but I did mention to doc that he pushed forward the due date by about a week so I'm not too worried. As long as you are healthy. Did a 4D scan for the first time in 3 pregnancies. You had your hands blocking your face. Doc commented thick lips and sharp chin. Haha. We really gotta start getting the house ready for your arrival soon!

10 more weeks to go!

It has been so hectic that I barely could pen anything down eventhough there are loads I want to say here. Firstly would be getting the diabetes in control. It was suffering. Asking a pregnant woman not to eat. Pure suffering. I have only just began monitoring last week. Noticed that a Whopper or a meal at Sakae Sushi brought my levels up. Having said that, my levels haven't been that high with a bit of control and walking, thankfully. So far highest recorded was in the 7s. Read somewhere that it's ok if its under 8 before bedtime. My fasting reading in the morning was like 4.7. 2 hour post meals around 5-6. Not too bad really. But with control of course. Have definitely learnt to eat less. Need more exercise though.

Last Thursday night we arrived back in Ipoh as we began celebration for Ah Pak (Great Grandma - Maternal)'s 90th birthday! We started with a party at home with a few tables over buffet followed by a grand dinner at Sun Lee How Fook in Ipoh for about 300 guests! The theme was Chinese Vintage everyone was dressed in a Cheongsam for women or a long Chinese gown or short shirt for men. I was the only odd one out given my condition. We had performances by a Chinese Intrumental Group and also by the grandchildren and great grandchildren of your Ah Pak. We all sang Rose, Rose I Love You in Mandarin and presented Ah Pak with a rose while givnig her a kiss and hug. The highlight of the celebration was probably the surprise gift for Great Grandma - a Chinese opera performance by the reknown Kam Sin Kiew who is also a friend of Great Grandma's. She was really, really surprised. I was the programme manager for the night so was basically running around the whole night till I had sore calves. I was on wedges. But considering my situation, it wasn't that bad. It was a successful night given some glitches here and there. No one noticed the glitches except a few of us who are involved.

After the dinner party, we went down to KL to see your new 1 month old cousin Keira. She is a few months older than you and she has lots of hair! Pretty little darling. While in KL, we watched the finals of the World Cup in Brazil. This year, it ended with Germany as Champions after beating Argentina 1-0 at extra time. Papa was supporting Argentina all these while. Unfortunately, Germany had the upper hand with experienced players.

On to not so good news... tonight as I was doing some online shopping, I received news of the Malaysian Airline MH17 crash. The plane was flying from Amsterdam to KL and was apparently shot down at the Russian borders. 295 passengers on board. Unlikely any survivors. Sad especially since the MH370 mystery is still unsolved.

Anyway, we continue to pray for your development in this last leg of the journey. Counting down to seeing you really soon! Praying that you will continue to grow well in the womb and will engage at the right time. We pray for a safe and smooth natural birth. Also praying that we will be able to get a good and reliable helper who will arrive in time from the Phillipines. My prayer for you is that you will be a child after God's heart and you will be filled with love and joy and peace which radiates to the people around you. I love you, baby...