Having been here in Australia for the past 11 years, I still call myself a Malaysian. How can I not? How can I ever forget my roots, my family, friends and the beautiful memories I have growing up?
I never thought I would be living here, married to a local and most likely settling here. Back at uni, I thought I would be going home after. Little did I know that love comes a calling....
Anyway.... For the first time ever, I'll be voting in the general elections. Voting for a change, to end corruption, for equal rights in Malaysia. Doing this in the Malaysian High Commission. Am I nervous? Oh yeah! What can I expect?
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
First day at our new home
Oh how I love my new home. There's so much space! And it now takes 10 seconds to walk from the bedroom to the living room. How divine is that!?
True enough, even though I was away most of the move yesterday, the stress obviously took a toll on me. I had a few Braxton Hicks contractions in the middle of the night. My first ever!
I put it down to dehydration. It didn't hurt, just that I felt the tummy cramped up and harden for a couple of seconds. It all went away when I drank more water. Scary!
Anyway, here are some pictures of the new place!
True enough, even though I was away most of the move yesterday, the stress obviously took a toll on me. I had a few Braxton Hicks contractions in the middle of the night. My first ever!
I put it down to dehydration. It didn't hurt, just that I felt the tummy cramped up and harden for a couple of seconds. It all went away when I drank more water. Scary!
Anyway, here are some pictures of the new place!
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Move day!
Well, had the most restless night ever and woke up early feeling stressed. It's a terribly feeling, feeling helpless and not being to help. Worse still, I'm not even supposed to be around when we're moving! It's some weird Chinese superstition. And why do I choose to follow? Because I don't want to risk baby's life!
So I got out of home at 930, left Twitchy to do all the moving with the removalists and with a few friends. And went to the spa. Perhaps it was a good thing I left. I was beginning to feel really stressed. Oh and have I mentioned that its raining? Not light rain but torrential, even!
I drove off to the spa to get a facial done. pre facial- I was way restless and fidgety.
Post facial- I was way more relaxed. And then lunch w my two favourite girls!
Got to the new place at 2, and all the boxes were unpacked, but clutter clutter everywhere!
It'll take us a few days ( or even weeks) to get this sorted. I just gotta pace myself and take it easy.
So I got out of home at 930, left Twitchy to do all the moving with the removalists and with a few friends. And went to the spa. Perhaps it was a good thing I left. I was beginning to feel really stressed. Oh and have I mentioned that its raining? Not light rain but torrential, even!
I drove off to the spa to get a facial done. pre facial- I was way restless and fidgety.
Post facial- I was way more relaxed. And then lunch w my two favourite girls!
Got to the new place at 2, and all the boxes were unpacked, but clutter clutter everywhere!
It'll take us a few days ( or even weeks) to get this sorted. I just gotta pace myself and take it easy.
Last Night in our old place
It's midnight and I'm lying here awake in our old place. It's partly sentimental, partly excitement... And partly just me recovering from an awful day!
I don't really want to dwell into it but in a nutshell:
A high maintenance friend drove me mad by her insincerity.
A problem arised. Struggled to be diplomatic at work and bit my tongue to apologise despite it not being entirely my fault.
Disappointment because no one recognized how much good stuff I have done at work this week, a cumulation of months and weeks of hard work. Sigh.
... And the horror of finding out that a close friend has decided on a very similar name for her baby. Who is due in 2 weeks.
Which means Twitchy and I will have to pick another one. Bummer :( I had an inkling that it would be the case. It's inevitable, after all, you're close to people who are like-minded like you.
But geez. Would some one please cut me some slack this week?Anyone?
I'll get over it. I know I will. I have many things to be grateful about. The new place we're moving to. The good things coming our way... And baby K being healthy and kicking along! I just need to pick myself up, dust myself up and move along!
I don't really want to dwell into it but in a nutshell:
A high maintenance friend drove me mad by her insincerity.
A problem arised. Struggled to be diplomatic at work and bit my tongue to apologise despite it not being entirely my fault.
Disappointment because no one recognized how much good stuff I have done at work this week, a cumulation of months and weeks of hard work. Sigh.
... And the horror of finding out that a close friend has decided on a very similar name for her baby. Who is due in 2 weeks.
Which means Twitchy and I will have to pick another one. Bummer :( I had an inkling that it would be the case. It's inevitable, after all, you're close to people who are like-minded like you.
But geez. Would some one please cut me some slack this week?Anyone?
I'll get over it. I know I will. I have many things to be grateful about. The new place we're moving to. The good things coming our way... And baby K being healthy and kicking along! I just need to pick myself up, dust myself up and move along!
Friday, April 12, 2013
Moving home
Moving is always unsettling. In the past 10 years, I've moved at least 6 times. It's the life of renting.
But not anymore! Next weekend we move to our home. Hopefully will settle there for a good few years until we can afford a proper house. Yet, part of me is missing my current place already! I love this area. I love walking to work (well - i don't walk to work as much recently as I am getting bigger). Soon we will have to commute to work - 20 mins via train, i think. No more being close to the city.
I am also unable to help with the packing and unpacking of the move. My bump has grown so much over the past few days, i struggle to even catch my breath walking! I'm also a little clumsy these days - often underestimating how much space i need to allocate for my bump. Ooops!
So for my last weekend of being here - I will just sit back (try) and enjoy being here.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
28 Weeks
Filling this in at 2am - I've just realised I haven't consistently documented the pregnancy and I've just entered my third trimester! Whoa time flies!
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How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: + 11kgs. (yup I've put on a fair bit since week 21. especially from week 26 onwards)
Maternity clothes? Yes! Mainly pants/skirts. I can still fit into my t-shirts but my tops are getting a little tighter!
Stretch marks? Not yet! Although when I was in Perth at 26/27 weeks, I thought I saw (and felt) a red mark appear on the side. Could be due to dehydration - it's gone now. Still applying lots of Clarins oil at night and the ocassional cream in the day/after shower. I think it helps.
Symptoms: No headaches. It's been smooth for the past few weeks (week 24-28). I suppose if I were to mention a symptom, it would be stretching pains the past 2 weeks? Round ligament pains? Also a huge growth spurt (for me) between week 26-28. Possibly due to the amount of food consumed in Perth and in Canberra for Easter (the mothers spoil me way too much)! My hair and nails are fabulous - Finally benefitting from the hormones. Pimples seem to have stopped too - I don't know if it's the new organic exfoliant or the hormones are giving me a break. I know I glow. I can see it when I take pictures.
Sleep: Still the best sleep of my life. I've never looked forward to going to bed everyday. This is even with the 2-3 trips I make to the toilet in the middle of my sleep! Although I am beginning to get the odd night or two where I feel restless.
Best moment this week: Getting keys to the new place. Let the nesting begin!
Have you told family and friends: Yes. I've also uploaded pictures on fb, though not "publishing" to the wider audience. My tummy has popped too - so it is pretty obvious I'm about to become a mummy.
Miss Anything? Sashimi! Twitchy made the best tuna sushi over the weekend. Best ever! Given the circumstances. I love my husband - the things he did for me.
Movement: Baby is back to being active. She slowed down a little during 26-27 week, but still kicking when I lay down at night. Oh and I can feel where baby is, she is getting much bigger! The movements are a lot different too. Hiccups, vibrations and slow movement from left to right.... It's move obvious when she changes position - and we sometimes can feel parts of her the body on my tummy. She moves when we give it a pat/rub!
Food cravings: Not really. I have to say I got Twitchy to make me eggs on toast at 4am last Saturday. I was just feeling.....hungry! Twitchy ended up making himself eggs on toast too...
Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of meat being cooked - Still! or the smell of raw meat. Yuck!
Have you started to show yet: Yes! Pretty obvious I am. In fact I had a growth spurt from week 26-28. My tummy is getting bigger and I am getting clumsier. Bumped the tummy into things as I keep underestimating my size/agility.
Baby is a: GIRL!
Belly Button in or out? In. Getting shallower. I have a feeling it will pop soon.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! but stressed. Moving homes, work (so hectic) and the urgent need to nest and yet trying to save money for a rainy day. Let's face it. There will be lots of rainy days coming up.
Looking forward to: My 28 week check up on Friday. Went for my GTT blood test last week - the one where I have to drink think sugary/lemonade drink and wait (yes literally wait) for an hour before I get my blood tested. I'd know of results this Friday when I see the OBGYN......and Baby shower/house warming party in May.
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How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: + 11kgs. (yup I've put on a fair bit since week 21. especially from week 26 onwards)
Stretch marks? Not yet! Although when I was in Perth at 26/27 weeks, I thought I saw (and felt) a red mark appear on the side. Could be due to dehydration - it's gone now. Still applying lots of Clarins oil at night and the ocassional cream in the day/after shower. I think it helps.
Symptoms: No headaches. It's been smooth for the past few weeks (week 24-28). I suppose if I were to mention a symptom, it would be stretching pains the past 2 weeks? Round ligament pains? Also a huge growth spurt (for me) between week 26-28. Possibly due to the amount of food consumed in Perth and in Canberra for Easter (the mothers spoil me way too much)! My hair and nails are fabulous - Finally benefitting from the hormones. Pimples seem to have stopped too - I don't know if it's the new organic exfoliant or the hormones are giving me a break. I know I glow. I can see it when I take pictures.
Sleep: Still the best sleep of my life. I've never looked forward to going to bed everyday. This is even with the 2-3 trips I make to the toilet in the middle of my sleep! Although I am beginning to get the odd night or two where I feel restless.
Best moment this week: Getting keys to the new place. Let the nesting begin!
Have you told family and friends: Yes. I've also uploaded pictures on fb, though not "publishing" to the wider audience. My tummy has popped too - so it is pretty obvious I'm about to become a mummy.
Miss Anything? Sashimi! Twitchy made the best tuna sushi over the weekend. Best ever! Given the circumstances. I love my husband - the things he did for me.
Movement: Baby is back to being active. She slowed down a little during 26-27 week, but still kicking when I lay down at night. Oh and I can feel where baby is, she is getting much bigger! The movements are a lot different too. Hiccups, vibrations and slow movement from left to right.... It's move obvious when she changes position - and we sometimes can feel parts of her the body on my tummy. She moves when we give it a pat/rub!
Food cravings: Not really. I have to say I got Twitchy to make me eggs on toast at 4am last Saturday. I was just feeling.....hungry! Twitchy ended up making himself eggs on toast too...
Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of meat being cooked - Still! or the smell of raw meat. Yuck!
Have you started to show yet: Yes! Pretty obvious I am. In fact I had a growth spurt from week 26-28. My tummy is getting bigger and I am getting clumsier. Bumped the tummy into things as I keep underestimating my size/agility.
Baby is a: GIRL!
Belly Button in or out? In. Getting shallower. I have a feeling it will pop soon.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! but stressed. Moving homes, work (so hectic) and the urgent need to nest and yet trying to save money for a rainy day. Let's face it. There will be lots of rainy days coming up.
Looking forward to: My 28 week check up on Friday. Went for my GTT blood test last week - the one where I have to drink think sugary/lemonade drink and wait (yes literally wait) for an hour before I get my blood tested. I'd know of results this Friday when I see the OBGYN......and Baby shower/house warming party in May.
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| Before I went to Perth |
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| After 4 days, 5 nights in Perth and 2 nights in Canberra! |
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| Mid Week 27 |
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Keys to the new home
Exciting milestone of our life- we got our new home keys today!
We immediately checked out the place and were so pleased with our big purchase, I am so incredibly proud. Move in date is in 2 weeks and we have a million things we'd like to do before then. Paint, change locks and install new lights!
Gosh. Money sure is flying out of our pockets....
We immediately checked out the place and were so pleased with our big purchase, I am so incredibly proud. Move in date is in 2 weeks and we have a million things we'd like to do before then. Paint, change locks and install new lights!
Gosh. Money sure is flying out of our pockets....
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