38 weeks + 5 days

Third week of maternity leave and mum is here! I have to be honest. I haven't been looking forward to the thought of mum living with us for 2 months. Twitchy and I spent our last date night watching a movie on Friday night before picking mum up on Saturday morning. The weekend was a blur of going to Asian grocery stores and buying Asian confinement necessities. Yes I am actually going to abide by the Chinese confinement rules post partum....EEEEK!

Anyway, I was pretty sure that bubs would be here early. But at the last OBGYN appointment, i walked into the office with another lady, who was clearly struggling to breathe and walk - and she is due the same time as me. Hmmmmm. Ok so maybe I'm not that bad after all....

Apparently all 3 of us in the family were late and had to be induced. So I'm guessing I might be going down that path.

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How far along? 38 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Last weight at 63.5 kgs, haven't had the chance to weigh myself. But i definitely have been eating a bit since mum arrived.

Maternity clothes? Yes! Wearing the same old outfits day in and out. Decided that i'll just wear hoodies and jumpers and lots of scarf rather than buying new coats. Also tracky daks and dressing gown when i'm home.

Stretch marks? Yes :( Right on 38 weeks the stretch marks appear. It's low on the tummy so I'm guessing because baby dropped. It's was a little upsetting but I've resigned to it and am repeating to myself that i should be thankful i only started getting them late in pregnancy!

Symptoms: 2 nights of sleeplessness and carrying low. There are still occasions when I get breathless and can't get comfortable. Other than that I'm feeling good!

Sleep:  Two nights of sleeplessness over the weekend and I'm back to having good sleep. All it took was a warm shower before bedtime and new bedsheets!

Best moment these 2 weeks: Went back to work on Friday to say hello to my workmates and hungout with them. That was fun. Also been spending everything day with my mommy friends. I feel like i have some sort of support system in place, which is assuring.

Have you told family and friends: Yes! Actively posting on Instagram :)

Miss Anything? Sashimi these days. And being slim and not being squashed.

Movement: Baby is head down and engaged! At my last appointment the doctor says she is still even lower. Which i already knew. I can feel her when i walk sometimes. Thankfully I am not waddling yet! She is also moving a little bit more!

Food cravings: Vegetable and fruits. i don't eat enough of them these days. I still can't say i have cravings - more like food aversions (what I definitely don't want to eat!) Oh and thanks to mum - i now feel like durian.


Anything making you queasy or sick: Still the smell of cooking meat :( Mum has taken over the cooking duties so I am praying she doesn't cooking too much overpowering smells!

Baby is a: GIRL!

Belly Button in or out? Half in and out? hehe! 


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

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy today after a week of anxiety at the thought of mum being over. It's ok. i think we will be ok as long as I get enough sleep and not be too impatient.

Looking forward to: Sunny days! It's been raining and gloomy since mum arrived. It was also the coldest weekend for the year! Mum was getting restless, so am I! I want to walk in a park while I still can!

Stretchmark woes

38 weeks today and the lo and behold, the stretchmarks have finally appeared!

...and I thought I got off scott free from stretch marks. I was pretty much in the clear until 2 days ago! First the tummy got a little itchy, then when I looked in the mirror I saw tiny marks. Didn't think much of it and applied cream and went to bed. The next day, more appeared!

I've resigned to the fact that it's bound to happen :(

I guess I should be grateful that it hasn't happened any earlier.

37 weeks

First week of being on maternity leave. First week of driving around in the X1 (and I'm beginning to like it). Went to a breastfeeding class. Finally stopped being overwhelmed by the lack of things we have (or don't have) in preparation for baby and bought some things (diapers!) Also 37 weeks. Which mean I am full term and baby can come any minute and be safe! Eeep!

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How far along? 37 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I weighed myself a few days ago. I am 63.5 kgs, which means a weight gain of 13.5kgs.

Maternity clothes? Yes! Wearing the same old outfits day in and out. Decided that i'll just wear hoodies and jumpers and lots of scarf rather than buying new coats. Also tracky daks and dressing gown when i'm home.

Stretch marks? None so far. Tummy gets really red some days. It's an angry red. and getting itchy!

Symptoms: My tummy has dropped. Which means no more muscle stretch pains. Woo hoo! There are times when I can hardly breathe though, as though the belly is crushing me a little bit. Now that I'm not working, I have a bit more energy to do things, so I've been out about 3-4 hours a day and still feel ok. Had my second leg cramp in the morning too. That was excruciating. But thankfully it went as quickly as it got here!

Sleep:  Still good sleep! Last night i didn't even wake up and slept throughout! But there has been a few nights there I seem to have insomnia after waking up to pee.

Best moment these 2 weeks: Last week of work was beautiful - I love my workmates, they are the best and the sweetest. Had the girls sleepover AND  i loved spending time with them! Also conquering my fear of being overwhelmed at shops and finally feeling ok and ready for baby.

Have you told family and friends: Yes! Actively posting on Instagram :)

Miss Anything? Sashimi these days. And being slim and not being squashed.

Movement: Baby is still head down and engaged! Had my doctor's appointment and he says she's low down there. Not surprising. I could feel her being low. Baby is not too harsh with movement these days. But the funniest thing is Twitchy had a sleepless night and spent a few minutes watching baby move in my belly while i slept!

Food cravings: Vegetable and fruits. i don't eat enough of them these days. 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: I've been cooking. And it's fine and dandy. But the lingering smell of garlic and ginger? Not too fond of it yet.

Baby is a: GIRL!

Belly Button in or out? Still In. Getting shallower. 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 most of the time. But also anxiety at the thought of mum being here in a week and the thought of loosing my freedom. I pray to got that my patience runneth over and that I can bite and tongue and have thicker skin. I was also emotional a week or so ago at the thought of Twitchy and I no longer being just us two. I love him so much and I hope our love will never change, even with a baby in the picture.

Looking forward to: Enjoying the last week with hubbie before mum gets here. Embracing and cherishing more baby movements. And shopping a bit more and getting the place ready for baby.

Overwhelmed.

Visited a good friend who just had a newborn, and I am blown away by how unprepared we are. Today I am 37 weeks, which is full term! If baby were to arrive today, we'd be screwed.

I don't even have a burp cloth!

So I went to the shops after and had a small breakdown. What do I need. Where do I get it? How much? What's the best brand? Needless to say, I left and went home. Finally relaxing on the couch. What a scary world out there!

First day of Maternity Leave

It's the first day of my long maternity leave. I'm meant to relax and take it easy over the next two weeks, before mum arrives and start preparing for the arrival of baby. Don't really know when baby's going to arrive. I'm 37 weeks tomorrow - which means anytime between now onwards is safe for baby to make her entrance! Apparently it's common for the first child to arrive late. Which I am not looking forward to. I'm already feeling as big as a whale!

My last day of work last week was bittersweet. The boss and the workmates were so sweet, we even went to the pub for a few drinks and it's really nice to be working with people whom you care and will miss and I know I will be missed too! I was also anxious - not going to work for 9 months will be very odd. After all, thats all I know.

...and true enough, today I felt a little lost. I can't even relax, thinking I should be up and about and be a little more productive. And I have! Gym at 8am (yes decided i need to keep fit), running errands and paying bills in the morning. Watched TV mid morning, and grocery shopping after lunch. Here I am, and will be cooking a simple dinner for Twitchy - something I swore I will do to help out with the household budget.

Tomorrow I will buckle down and start preparing a shop list for baby!

Last week of work for 2013

It's my last week at work. As much as I thought I'd be ecstatic, I'm a little lost. I've never been on leave for this long before - will I be bored? Will I ever be the same when I return to work in March 2013?

One month to go

Twitchy and I spent half the weekend away from each other. Him with the boys on sat night, me with the girls on Sunday arvo. Also marked a successful weekend for me driving the x1 and familiarizing with it. It means that I will be ok when baby's here!!!

I visited a good friend of mine who just gave birth too. When I looked at their new addition,I just felt... In awe and ...a bit of panic! Omg. Just like that life changes!

So tonight I had a bit of a breakdown. Just think- twitchy and I , our relationship will never be the same again when baby's here! The more I think about it, the more significant it becomes. This is life changing! Baby, kids will be with us for at least another 20-25 years! We'll never be " the twitchy and I"  again. And I panicked. I love our us time. What if we never have this time ever again? So as I told Twitchy my fears earlier tonight I burst int tears.

I love baby, I really do. But I love Twitchy too, and I never want things to ever change. 10 years of just the two of us. It's a weird apprehension that I have no idea where it came from! But we had a good chat and I supposed things will never change unless we let it change us. There will always be date nights and we will always make time and effort for the two of us.

Love you Twitchy.xx u mean the world to me ( and baby)!

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!

Voting

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?

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Before I went to Perth

After 4 days, 5 nights in Perth and 2 nights in Canberra!

Mid Week 27

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....