34 weeks

Post baby shower - we finally have some time to reflect and focus on baby. This week was also the last of our antenatal class, 5 weeks of 3 hour Tuesday night sessions going though birth prep, birth options and parenting. Whilst it was tiring (6-9pm after work!) it was also very informational and helped Twitchy and I think about things and know what to expect. It was also quite reassuring to be in a same room with 12 other couples.

Now that everything else is done and dusted, it's all about baby and preparing for baby!

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How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Last time I saw the OBGYN, I am 60.5 kgs, which means a weight gain of 12kgs.

Maternity clothes? Yes! Wearing the same old outfits day in and out. It's also beginning to get really cold (it's the last week of Autumn) and most of my coats can't button. And all my fat coats are left in Canberra! Truly is a first world problem as I really don't want to but coats that I'd only wear for a month (and I intend to not be this big post baby).

Stretch marks? Not sure. Still applying lots of Clarins oil at night and the occasional cream in the day/after shower. Tummy gets really red some days, i don't know if its from the clothes/leggings I wear irritating and chafing the skin or stretch mark related....

Symptoms: In my last update, I was convinced that my ribs hurt, but since my last checkup with the OBGYN, I've been told it's actually my muscle being stretched. I actually the muscles tore a little as the pain is constant now. The only way I am mediating it is to have light meals or to go lie down after a heavy meal. My pimples are back! And I can no longer stand around too long, my back hurts after an hour of activity.

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 these 2 weeks: Baby Shower and Housewarming was fun! The dessert table was divine. I think every girl deserves to have a dessert table decked up at least once in her life. It was also a good opportunity to have everyone visiting and looking at our place. Some of our friends were also so generous to buy expensive items from our gift registry! It was also my birthday and I enjoyed my quiet bday this year - just with my love.

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. Had a few comments from strangers about how cute I look and how pregnancy agrees with me? Hmmmm

Miss Anything? i miss having more energy and going for a run. I can't do as much as I'd like to. The mind says "let's go!". the body says "no". :(

Movement: Baby is now head down! We're all set! Lots of movements and sometimes I see a 45 degree rise on one side of the tummy. She loves stretching. and I've felt her soft feet a couple of times now. Baby is also very shy. She was very quiet when there were lots of people around at the baby shower. She prefers being in family grounds, just me & Twitchy!

Food cravings: Vegetable and fruits. i don't eat enough of them these days. and have the having too much carbs, i think! I still can't say i have cravings - more like food aversions (what I definitely don't want to eat!)


Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of the bbq didn't make me sick at the housewarming. and I ate some of the chicken! We had a team planning day at the bosses' place and we had indian for dinner. Can't say I'm a fan. Which is strange. I usually loveeeee my curry.

Have you started to show yet: Yes! I have a big tummy and it's getting in everyone's way. I'm a bit cheeky that way - using it to bump Twitchy around.

Baby is a: GIRL!

Belly Button in or out? Still In. Getting shallower. I still have a feeling it will pop soon. 


Wedding rings on or off? On. Doesn't look like my finger are going to swell.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and euphoric. We bought a whole new tv system yesterday (tv, sound system), blur ray and wall mounts. We have talked about buying it for a while, but didn't think it will happen as we were trying to save some money for the baby. But did it anyway! Then we bought our first big baby items - pram, bassinet & car capsule! Woo Hoo! Also have been receiving baby registry items so we are getting there. Finally getting all prepped for BABY!

Looking forward to: ......continuing to furnish baby room, buying baby items & finishing up work in 2 weeks!

Baby Shower & House Warming

After umm''ing and ahh'ing for a while, Twitchy and I decided to hold a housewarming party. After all, we have moved into this beautiful (and spacious!) home. At the same time, I was constantly being asked about baby items that friends would like to buy us. Practical items they keep asking about what we need. I found that question incredibly hard to answer. After all, we are about to be first time parents, i don't know what to expect - what more what I need! Never the less, Twitchy and I spent one month cleaning, tidying and furnishing the home in preparation for the low key affair. And what an affair it was!

We invited 15 of our closest friends and family. From the get go, Twitchy's sister has been adamant to help out with the shower, so both her and L, my closest girlfriend spent many emails splitting up the huge task of many the baby shower dessert table a reality. I didn't let them do it all, of course. I created the invites, deco, prepped the house and prepared to host our housewarming with a bbq.

We even manage to set up a baby registry, which was emptied before the event! everyone bought something from the registry. Even with the expensive items! can't believe how generous our friends are......

What a memorable day. One that I will cherish forever.

In honour of baby

Party Favours

Fruit Pram!

31 and loving life

It's my 31st birthday today. Wasn't planning for much, given that baby K is on its way and I'm that far along in the pregnancy. But wow. What an awesome day!

I went to work as normal and my temp replacement actually started today so I had the big task of settling her in and showing her around.

Then we had a Baby Shower #2 - thrown by my lovely lovely workmates.  We had a long lunch and I opened lots of pressies and we even played games. It was truly awesome. I am immensely touched by how nice and thoughtful some people are. I'm calling this Baby Shower #2 because I had a mini Baby Shower (#1) with some girly workmates a few weeks ago.

Then Twitchy whisked me off to a romantic dinner tonight. We were at the Private Dining Room at Balmoral.

Aren't I lucky to be blessed with so much love? Baby K : You will be loved by all these wonderful people too!

A little bit more upbeat

Ok that was a low point, perhaps I was being hormonal. But all good now. who cares if the house is in a mess or not perfect?We'll make do!

There, don't I sound a little more upbeat? Since my last post the house has been tidied, most of our junk has been put away or hidden. Work has been a little stressful last week (there was an event in Perth) and I could feel my body (and baby) stressing from being stressed too!

So I decided to go on my maternity leave a week earlier than expected. Come June 10, I will be home resting! Looking forward to it as my ribs are beginning to hurt and so does my back! :(

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How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 11kgs. Last check was at the OBGYN 10 days ago. I am now seeing my doctor every 2 weeks.

Maternity clothes? No more shopping for me, I think. Time to make do with what i've bought and big loose clothing.

Stretch marks? Not yet! Still applying lots of Clarins oil at night and the occasional cream in the day/after shower.  I think it helps. I still feel stretched though.

Symptoms: My ribs still hurt after meals and the back hurts when I've been sitting or standing for too long. I feel better after a bit of a lie down. Oh...and finally some heartburn when I sleep at night! I've been woken up by the pain last 3 nights!

Sleep:  Still getting good sleep despite the heartburn. I merely shift positions and it helps. Also getting up to pee doesn't bother me that much.

Best moment this week: Stayed home on Wednesday. Took a sick day. Best decision ever, as my back was hurting me a fair bit at work. At least it's easier to get comfy at home. Also today I had TWO naps! Morning and evening! haha!. My preggie bellies class has also ended - and I have mixed reactions. It was a bit of a hassle to go to class, and It's getting a little harder. At the same time it kept me fit and active....i can just feel the fat flab growing on me now...


Have you told family and friends: Yes.

Miss Anything? This week I miss having cheese. Soft camembert cheese!

Movement: Baby's really active and strong. I get combo kicks periodically as well as waves moving from side to side of my belly! Cool and freaky at the same time.

Food cravings: I'm in the mood to having good food but I dread eating - the rib pain after is not worth the discomfort.


Anything making you queasy or sick: Not sure about the smell of meat being cooked anymore. Our kitchen still hasn't been set up so we hardly have been cooking. Though some strong curry smell from work made me a little sick the other day.


Have you started to show yet: Yes! I have a big tummy and it's getting in everyone's way. I'm still a bit cheeky that way - using it to bump Twitchy around.

Baby is a: GIRL!

Belly Button in or out? Still In. Getting shallower. I have a feeling it will pop soon. 


Wedding rings on or off? On. Doesn't look like my finger are going to swell.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy now! and I am taking lots of care to ensure i am well rested!

Looking forward to: My birthday tomorrow. We don't have much planned for my birthday this year as I just don't feel like having a bit one. Twitchy is taking me out for dinner and I think it's good enough for me! Oh and work is throwing my a baby shower/birthday lunch tomorrow - that would be nice!

Not all fun and games

Lying here in bed, on the verge of tears. Tears of frustration. I am 31 weeks and I have done shit all to prepare for the arrival of baby k. I have no pantry, the kitchen is in a mess. My birthday is in a week and I am on no mood to celebrate. And baby's been giving me lots of rib and back pain. And have I mentioned we haven't bought anything for baby yet?

There's nothing worst than feeling helpless. Knowing there's lots to do but not being capable to do it. 😪

Sucks.

31 Weeks

Past two weeks have been madness. We moved to our new home! Amidst the moving, the settling in, going to work and trying to get used to a new foreign place - life has been pretty hectic.

We took a 5 day long weekend over Anzac day, and even by spending everyday unpacking and tidying - the house is still not in place!

Oh we also managed to squeeze in a one-night trip to Cbr to vote. Yes - my first and last ever vote for the home country. What an experience.

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How far along? 31 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 15kgs. (haven't weighed myself in a while - but i have a feeling I've grown a bit)

Maternity clothes? Yes! bought myself a new dress over the weekend. New bra and a new haircut! Been feeling like a dag for a while now....

Stretch marks? Not yet! Still applying lots of Clarins oil at night and the occasional cream in the day/after shower.  I think it helps. I feel stretched though

Symptoms: My ribs hurt! Especially after a meal. I think the stomach pushes the uterus towards my ribs. Either that or baby likes to sit there. My back hurts from standing too long - which i did a lot when we were tidying and unpacking. I even did some heavy lifting during the few days we went crazy at ikea. Stupid move. I was alright - but in a hindsight, what a stupid thing to do. Constipation is back too - which is a pain. Anyway - i'm still glowing, the hair is still healthy (even better after the haircut!)

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 these 2 weeks: Nesting in full bloom. Been furnishing the place and dreaming of how else we can "do it up". This is so much fun! If only we have more money....

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? i miss alcohol. Work has been crazy and stressful - was totally hanging for a Gin and Tonic to take the edge off......

Movement: Felt baby's feet the other day - that's crazy! Baby doesn't kick as much but definitely moves a fair bit and is super strong too! Oh had 3 slices of cake the other day and that set baby off on a 20-second non0stop kick. Whoops!

Food cravings: None. I dread eating - the rib pain after is not worth the discomfort.


Anything making you queasy or sick: Not sure about the smell of meat being cooked anymore. Our kitchen still hasn't been set up so we hardly have been cooking. Though some strong curry smell from work made me a little sick the other day.


Have you started to show yet: Yes! I have a big tummy and it's getting in everyone's way. I'm a bit cheeky that way - using it to bump Twitchy around.

Baby is a: GIRL!

Belly Button in or out? Still In. Getting shallower. I have a feeling it will pop soon. 


Wedding rings on or off? On. Doesn't look like my finger are going to swell.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Highly stressed at the moment. Work is still busy and is taking a toll on me. I'm also finding that I'd rather stay home (in our new home) than work....Today I've advised work that I'm taking off a week earlier for my maternity leave. So my last day is the 7th of June! Between now and then, if things get too hard I might just get the OBGYN to give me MC to stay home.

Looking forward to: ......and Baby shower/house warming party in 3 weeks and my birthday in 2 weeks. Wow. and to continue fixing up the place and finally buying baby stuff!