Chloe's Tummy Roll

A  baby milestone happened today.

While I was preparing her clothes and water for bath.

I came back with a sight  of our little princess on her tummy.

Shrieked with joy and clap my hands, she laughed along with me.

I rolled her back with a camera on my hand and waited for her to do it again.

She just stared at me as if saying "What's the big deal Mum?!"

Baby Bump Update: 31 Weeks

 

We are now visiting my OB  every 2 weeks for check-Up then we'll move to a weekly visit till Baby #2 comes out. Base on last Saturday's visit everything looks good and we are hoping to do have a normal deliver this time. I'm excited to have it the normal way this second time but scared because I really have a very low tolerance to pain.

 

Physical: My belly is huge that I have to borrow my husband's oversize shirt for me to use at home. The large size maternity clothes that we bought online are still a tad big for me but it'll manage besides we only have 2 months to go.

 

V's Reaction: During our visit Kuya V asked the doctor if he can see the baby and get a picture of her as well. Dr. Taylor has also been kind to ask V to assist her whenever she listens to the baby's heartbeat which makes him really happy.

 

Dad's Reaction: C has finally finished the papers/visa for his Mom's visit by the time I give birth. We're expecting my MIL by the 3rd week of June.

Baby Bump Update: Week 30

 

Information on BabyBump iphone app:

As your due date approaches, it's a common and very normal time to feel more emotional than usual.

 

10 weeks to go and we are going to finally meet our little girl. I'm getting really scared and excited at the same time. I have been avoiding videos and write-ups on scary pregnancy and SIDS. One thing I'm really excited about though is that I'm looking forward to breastfeed my little girl.

 

Weight: I haven't checked yet but I'm sure I gained a kilo or two since I've been eating a lot.

 

Physical: Lately I've been having shortness of breath and migraine still. Cleaning is a challenge as well since I'm having a hard time just after doing 30 minutes of house chores.

 

Cravings: Ice cream! I've been eating ice cream everyday, it's understandable really because of our weather.

 

V’s reaction: Super excited to see babybump and has been telling me that he wants the baby to come out soon.

 

Dad’s reaction: C has been controlling my urge to shop online :) He's been reminding me that baby outgrow clothes and toys fast.

Baby Bump Update: Week 28

 

Information on BabyBump iphone app:

Over the next three months your baby is in for a major growth spurt. Because of this, you may have noticed smaller movement inside your belly.

Your third trimester will bring back some of the fatigue you felt in the first trimester.

 

We are on our final 3 months! Happy to report that my glucose test is normal so all the waiting that day till I get to have a proper meal was all worth it. We have purchased a crib and stroller from a friend but we still haven't figure out where to set it up in our 1 bedroom flat. C kept re-assuring me that he'll take care of the space but I want to see it now, but since I can't move our furniture around I don't have any choice but to wait.

 

Weight: 5 weeks after my last check-up I gained 4 kilos, my official weight is 74.4 kilos. Doctor said I gained a lot but I don't like it and it seem that all the weight is with the baby.

 

Physical: I've been having terrible migraines lately and has been vomit-ish for the past week. Parts of my body is looking swollen-nose, feet and hands my sweet boys have been re-assuring me that I'm beautiful. Aside from the swollen body parts my oh my I've noticed some parts of me getting dark (I mean scary dark) that prompts my honest sweet toddler to say "Oh my mama that looks ugly"

 

Cravings: Fresh fruit juice and it should be really cold.

 

V's reaction: Last night while reading a story babybump gave her Kuya a big movement which made him shout with excitement. The first thing he asked this morning "Ma baby wake-up now?"

V was disappointed that we didn't do any scan on my last checkUp he wanted to see his sister on the monitor.

 

Dad's reaction: I told C that I want for him to cut the umbilical cord and he refuse to do so. Why? he can't stand hospital smell. When we pass by the Hello Kitty store I think he imagines himself going inside with our little girl (we assume that like me this little one will be a daddy's girl).

 

Pregnancy Scare

Entering our 6th week I experienced an on and off pain in my lower left pelvic. The sudden pain when I move would last about a minute then goes away.

I'm naturally a worrier especially after giving birth to V and the worry-some me has doubled and emotions have heightened with this pregnancy. One afternoon the pain was back - a sudden stabbing pain and it lingered till late night. Immediately I sent a message to my OB and describe the pain. Her reply was "We should be worried. Please go to the City Hospital and have a scan. It could be an ectopic pregnancy"

wikipedia - An ectopic pregnancy, or eccysis , is a complication of pregnancy in which the embryo implants outside the uterine cavity.

If this is the case the only option was to terminate the pregnancy as it could also cause harm to the mother. I cried myself to sleep.

C kept re-assuring me that everything will be alright.

The next day we headed to my OB's clinic to have a scan. I tried my best to not cry of the possibility of losing our 2nd baby. While waiting for our turn to see the Sonographer a family of 3 came out the Mom was in tears while the Dad whispers to her "its' ok..shh" and the daughter just sat beside them smiling at us.

I so wanted to stand-up and give them a hug while I was fighting back my tears, then nurse Carol told us it was our turn. I laid back and we waited for the image on the monitor. "Baby is ok and in the right place, Ate"  I was happy and said a prayer of thanks and strength for the family at the waiting area.

For the first time we heard our baby's heartbeat.



Please say a little prayer for all the mom's who have lost a child that they may have the strength to move on. A prayer for all pregnant ladies that we all have a healthy and safe pregnancy.