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Sunday, 5 February 2012
Friday, 3 February 2012
Things I learned from being pregnant
At 36w+5d, I can say I am so lucky. Few more days, my babies will reach full-term-- something that I've been praying night and day. As I am almost done with this pregnancy, I will miss it. The mere fact that it's easy to take care of them when they are inside the belly :)
Pregnancy is one long journey one has to go through except if you go to the moon and back. For nine months, I've come to terms with my womanhood. echos ^_^. So here are some of my thoughts about my own pregnancy.
1. There is only one thing you could never be prepared for in life -- having twins!
True to the core. Ask any mother of twins and/or multiples, they were all shocked to see two heads on the ultrasound monitor. Despite the fact that Kevin told me her mom is a twin, I was least expecting it. But surprise surprise. Double blessings.
2. Stretch marks are genetics.
No amount of Palmer's butter will prevent one from having stretch marks b/coz it is largely determined by genetic factors. Some are just blessed to have very beautiful bellies, others like me can just suck it up. haha. The moment I found out I was pregnant, I bought that tummy butter even before any "noticeable" bump appeared. But then again, the fine print of these butters/lotions/oils say that it will "help" in the appearance of stretch marks. It didn't really promise "disappearance". Oh well, I'm not Miranda Kerr or Giselle Bundchen. My future career does not depend on how my belly look like after birth ( sweet lemoning?! ).
3. Pillows are (pregnant) woman's bestfriend.
I am not discounting diamonds and Tiffany's but maaaan, life is so much easier with a lot of pillows while pregnant. I can barely see my husband in bed because I have to build by "nest" before I lay down to sleep.
4. Water is my new Coke.
Pre-pregnancy, I drank Coke like its water. I'm so addicted to it that it was one of my main concerns ( along with coffee) when I got pregnant. Miracles do happen. Now, I drink almost a gallon a day of what used to be a tasteless liquid. Water is my saving grace, it keeps contractions at bay. Although I have to go to the toilet almost 6 times after midnight.
5. Pregnancy brain exists.
Not for everyone, but I have it. Well, I know I am forgetful and clumsy but it just soared astronomically since my second trimester. This caused a lot of rift with husband especially at home. Recently, I made coffee at work without water. WTF right? All to blame to the increased progesterone floating around my body or may be because my brain is so busy telling me to pee that it stops telling other things. This is so ironic since I work in a brain injury association, I feel like I have temporary brain injury too.
6. Emotions are hormonal.
If your heart is somewhere else before pregnancy, this time you will wear it in your sleeve all the time. I've always said before: emotions are irrational and we should not believe it. Oh boy, during pregnancy it is hormonal! I cried for no apparent reasons. I wasnt even watching the Notebook! As if bigger belly and favorite pants that no longer fit weren't enough, I had uncontrollable water works. I reacted to everything and anything, damn raging pregnancy hormones.
7. Fatigue is my middle name.
Thank God I didn't have nasty nausea and morning sickness in my first trimester. I was lucky not to have any cravings too. I thought geez, this pregnancy is amazing, I manage to skip those things. But then fatigue set in. I am always tired. Tired of even being tired. I've always made a list of things to do but lately, I haven't done anything. I feel so exhausted even if I am not doing anything. Its as if I've run a marathon kinda tired.
8. Eat what you want, in moderation.
Hear this. People will say the sweetest and dumbest things when you are pregnant. But listen to your guts, every pregnancy is different. I've been told so many times of things to eat and whatnots but it boils down to what you want. The key is moderation.
Disclaimer: I have a lot more things to say but obvs pregnancy brain kicked in, so these are just the things I remember. As of this writing, OB clinic phoned me and asking my whereabouts because surprise surprise, I forgot my fetal assessment appointment!
Pregnancy is one long journey one has to go through except if you go to the moon and back. For nine months, I've come to terms with my womanhood. echos ^_^. So here are some of my thoughts about my own pregnancy.
1. There is only one thing you could never be prepared for in life -- having twins!
True to the core. Ask any mother of twins and/or multiples, they were all shocked to see two heads on the ultrasound monitor. Despite the fact that Kevin told me her mom is a twin, I was least expecting it. But surprise surprise. Double blessings.
2. Stretch marks are genetics.
No amount of Palmer's butter will prevent one from having stretch marks b/coz it is largely determined by genetic factors. Some are just blessed to have very beautiful bellies, others like me can just suck it up. haha. The moment I found out I was pregnant, I bought that tummy butter even before any "noticeable" bump appeared. But then again, the fine print of these butters/lotions/oils say that it will "help" in the appearance of stretch marks. It didn't really promise "disappearance". Oh well, I'm not Miranda Kerr or Giselle Bundchen. My future career does not depend on how my belly look like after birth ( sweet lemoning?! ).
3. Pillows are (pregnant) woman's bestfriend.
I am not discounting diamonds and Tiffany's but maaaan, life is so much easier with a lot of pillows while pregnant. I can barely see my husband in bed because I have to build by "nest" before I lay down to sleep.
4. Water is my new Coke.
Pre-pregnancy, I drank Coke like its water. I'm so addicted to it that it was one of my main concerns ( along with coffee) when I got pregnant. Miracles do happen. Now, I drink almost a gallon a day of what used to be a tasteless liquid. Water is my saving grace, it keeps contractions at bay. Although I have to go to the toilet almost 6 times after midnight.
5. Pregnancy brain exists.
Not for everyone, but I have it. Well, I know I am forgetful and clumsy but it just soared astronomically since my second trimester. This caused a lot of rift with husband especially at home. Recently, I made coffee at work without water. WTF right? All to blame to the increased progesterone floating around my body or may be because my brain is so busy telling me to pee that it stops telling other things. This is so ironic since I work in a brain injury association, I feel like I have temporary brain injury too.
6. Emotions are hormonal.
If your heart is somewhere else before pregnancy, this time you will wear it in your sleeve all the time. I've always said before: emotions are irrational and we should not believe it. Oh boy, during pregnancy it is hormonal! I cried for no apparent reasons. I wasnt even watching the Notebook! As if bigger belly and favorite pants that no longer fit weren't enough, I had uncontrollable water works. I reacted to everything and anything, damn raging pregnancy hormones.
7. Fatigue is my middle name.
Thank God I didn't have nasty nausea and morning sickness in my first trimester. I was lucky not to have any cravings too. I thought geez, this pregnancy is amazing, I manage to skip those things. But then fatigue set in. I am always tired. Tired of even being tired. I've always made a list of things to do but lately, I haven't done anything. I feel so exhausted even if I am not doing anything. Its as if I've run a marathon kinda tired.
8. Eat what you want, in moderation.
Hear this. People will say the sweetest and dumbest things when you are pregnant. But listen to your guts, every pregnancy is different. I've been told so many times of things to eat and whatnots but it boils down to what you want. The key is moderation.
Disclaimer: I have a lot more things to say but obvs pregnancy brain kicked in, so these are just the things I remember. As of this writing, OB clinic phoned me and asking my whereabouts because surprise surprise, I forgot my fetal assessment appointment!
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Crossing my fingers
Last December, I met Kevin's relative who's preggo with twins during a wedding social. She just got back from mat leave when voila, she learned she's carrying twins. I remember talking to her at length since we both cant have booze. At that time, she's on her 20th week and will be having twin girls too.
I haven't heard from her since then. But just the other day, mum in law phoned me saying she went into labour and gave birth 4 months early! The babies are lil over 2 lbs and will be staying in the NICU till April. Maaaan, I was agaped but at the same time I felt so lucky to make it to 35 weeks. For mummies carrying twins, majoirity will go into labour before their full-term. What with two babies inside the belly, there's not so much room for them to move! My OB was even surprised that I was still working at 35 weeks.
So last Friday, I filed for mat leave. I am on my 36th week gestation. If I get lucky, next week my babies are in full-term. I'm hoping and praying they will stay longer. Just one more week. Even if getting a good night's sleep is next to impossible.
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