Wednesday, 17 August 2011

WEEK 12: Plum

It's all about plum baby :) Even if my baby is as big as a plum, I am starting to show. I kept on asking my hubby, do I look fat? At least this time, he would say... well you're pregnant. What can you do eh?


So I bought a weighing scale because I was concerned of my weight gain. Holy smokes. It says I'm 130 lbs. I was like, what the heck. I don't think I gained this much in my life. I talked to some people and it may have something to do with my sugar intake. You see, I eat rice everyday, if it ain't rice, it aint nice. hahaha. But its just not right. 30 lbs is not right.

So I took my weight again and I realized that my analog weighing scale was set to 20 lbs. Phew. I was so relieved there. I'm just 110 lbs. Just 10 lbs more.



Friday, 12 August 2011

WEEK 11: Lime

Lime. One of my favorites. It is called kalamansi back home and it has myriad of purposes. But the best purpose, it whitens your underarm. Ingenious isnt it? So the books are telling me that my baby is now the size of a lime. The good news is that the most critical part of my baby's organ system development is over. By the next week, it will double in size YET i havent seen my OB.

As I mentioned, I didn't have any morning sickness. Its that feeling of nausea that usually occur in the morning at the onset of pregnancy. However, mine is different. I get nauseous every after meal. My appetite has never been this big but I always ended up throwing up. I tried to eat in small meals but it is just not possible for someone who has a very erratic work schedule. I can't be so excited starting my new job next week so I will own my time. Customer service is not for me, especially a no no for pregnant women.

Everyday it's getting more and more uncomfortable. My clothes are getting snugger by the minute, I get cramps, heartburn, headaches, upset stomach, you name it. And with all of these, you can't take medicine. What a bummer.

After gearing up for weeks for my appointment, my doctor cancelled me out. I fought my heads out to get me on schedule. So I am going to have a new doctor. I couldn't wait for that day for the doctor to tell me that, indeed I am pregnant and that  he/she can hear my child's heartbeat. I hope I will get lucky and get a sonogram and ultrasound too.

Monday, 25 July 2011

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)