Week 10: PRUNE

PRUNE. Prunus domestica. For this week, my baby's size is that of a prune. According to books, this week marks the beginning of a critical period of my baby's development when all the vital organs have formed and are starting to function. I am almost at the end of my first trimester and sooner I will start to "look" pregnant.

My clothes are starting to feel a little snug, well partly due to bloating gained from hormonal changes in my body. My hormone level is rising and so are the side effects. I have constipation, indigestion, nausea and worst of all my body is in general malaise. With all these, I have to keep myself awake at work as I am always drowsy and sleepy. Good heavens, I'm robbed off of my energy. I had to drag myself to work.

On a positive note, my cousin sent me a pregnancy journal and that bestseller "What to Expect when You are Expecting". I've read from ew.com that a movie version is in the works with JOE MANGANIELLO as one of the expectant fathers. wowza. The journal is much like a day to day info on  my baby's development. The best part is the "about your pregnancy" section as a prologue to the journal. I'll share some of the questions with my corny/mushy answers here.

ABOUT YOUR PREGNANCY

Was your pregnancy planned or a suprise?
It was planned, but 'surprisingly" it came too soon :D

When did you suspect you were pregnant?
When I didn't get my period after a bottle of beer . ( tsk tsk , i know i know)

When your pregnancy was confirmed, how did you react?
Stunned, surprised, anxious and happy <<< in this order

How long did it take to become pregnant? Did it seem quick or slow?
Very very quick *wink

What is the best thing about being pregnant?
Other than tax deduction? kidding aside, the idea that I have a functioning ovary!! seriously, to experience motherhood.

What challenge did you foresee with this pregnancy?
adjustment when winter comes, cold turkey'ng coke and coffee and telling my boss that I am pregnant.

What are the most important qualities you can nurture as a parent?
Fear of God, respect for parents and elders and perseverance

Have you picked out any names? What names would you consider?

Boy: Zigmund Seth ( hubby picked this)
Girl: Sophia Leigh ( i am open to more suggestions)

Week 9: GREEN OLIVE

Hear ye hear ye, my baby is now the size of a green olive. Gosh, I only like green olives on my martinis. Other than that, its vile.

My baby green olive has graduated from a mere embryo to a fetus. Like its now starting to look like a.. b a b y. Too bad I wouldn't be able to hear his/her heartbeat yet as I am not slated to see my OB till August.

On the other hand, my waistline expanded! Although I still don't look like pregnant, but I feel like I have this muffin-top figure already. or may be i'm exaggerating. Also, I feel tired easily, like i ran a bloody 20-mile marathon. My sibs and mom used to call me a sloth but pregnancy made me even more lazy. I just had enough energy being glued to the couch with the remote on my hand. If I'm not at work, I usually list down the things I need to do. But it's now a feat  if I scratch at least two items on the to-do list these days.

While I lay aimlessly on the couch, I couldn't help but cast my eyes on the carpet and how I want to vacuum the bedroom. But on top of low energy, my smell is soo uber keen like I thought i've metamorphosed into a bionic woman. I can smell every freaking bloody stink. Hence, the Lysol obsession.

so much for "joys" of pregnancy. oh well, just enjoy the ride I guess.
i need my rest. ciao for now.

WEEK 8: RASPBERRY

As I've said in my previous post, you get all imaginable produce compared to your baby. This week , its the size of a RASPBERRY.

I had all these abdominal cramps and a massive heartburn. I have a history of GERD but this is different. I tried on taking some TUMS but it says the maximum I can take is only 3 tablets. 3 tablets! I was supposed to watch HP-DH2 on its opening day but maaaan, my heartburn cancelled out my plans.

Then I got a call from the medical clinic that my OB will not be around by August so they have to postpone my appointment to a later date. This irked me coz its too late for my FIRST prenatal. So I argued and got a new OB. The price of free healthcare.