那天晚上半夜醒来，翻来覆去都无法再次入眠。肚子里的小宝贝开始踢动了起来。最近，宝宝的任何动静都让我觉得非常幸福。这时，感觉着肚里小生命，想着我们从认识到现在的点点滴滴，突然有个想法要把属于我们俩的里程碑一一记录下来。
2004年8月2 日 初次见面，谈得相当投契。
2004年8月5日 第一次的非正式约会，我们在Esplanade聊了一个晚上。
2005年4月10日 正式成为情侣
2006年7月 有了结婚的打算，开始物色房子
2006年11月20日 正式选购盛港的组屋
2006年12月2日 你正式向我求婚！
2007年1月10日 获得新房子的钥匙
2007年3月14日 新房子开始进行装修工程
2007年8月5日 举行婚礼
2007年8月23日 得知我们的爱情结晶即将在2008年4月份出世
2008年4月份 即将升级为父母
和你从初次见面到现在已经3年多了，这些日子以来我们累积了许多美丽的回忆。这段日子有起有落，有愉快的时候，也有不愉快的时候。记得我不仅一次对于我们的感情存有怀疑，也不仅一次有要放弃的念头。我曾经说过分手，但心里是万分的不舍得。提出分手就只是一时赌气的念头，说出口希望获得你的恳求和挽留。可是，你总不说挽留，只是一味地问我：“这真的是你要的吗？”我不敢赌气说‘是’，害怕一说出口就无法弥补了。可是心里又会很不服气，觉得很没有面子，好像是我一直缠着你不放。
如今，我要谢谢你从来没有放弃我。你好像从来不曾动摇过。你好像知道我们会一起走下去。你不是不够爱我所以才不在我提出分手时说出挽留的话，因为你知道我是在赌气。你不肖我动不动就说分手；你绝对不会把分手挂在嘴边，因为你相信两个人若真心相爱，就不会有分手的念头。你认为情侣间闹意见是平常的事，哪能因为这样动不动就要分手。现在回想起来，我真的很无聊、很幼稚。所以真的要谢谢你的坚持、你的体谅。谢谢你没有放弃我、放弃我们的感情。
希望以后能够和你一起添加更多更多属于我们的特别的日子。
Day by day we watch them grow....
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Wishes for Baby
As a mother, on top of my wish list for baby is definitely for her to be healthy, so that she can be energetic, cheerful and lively.
Other than that, my other wishes for baby include:
I wish baby perseverance, so that she will have the determination to meet all challenges in life and accomplish all that she ever wish for.
I wish baby generosity, so that she will find herself truly wealthy.
I wish baby simplicity, so that she will see beauty in all she sees and takes time to smell the roses.
I wish baby empathy, so that she will always be ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, even if it is only to give support.
I wish baby trustworthiness, so that she will find true friendship.
I wish baby a sense of adventure, so that she will dare to venture into the unknown, have the thirst for knowledge and be independent.
Other than that, my other wishes for baby include:
I wish baby perseverance, so that she will have the determination to meet all challenges in life and accomplish all that she ever wish for.
I wish baby generosity, so that she will find herself truly wealthy.
I wish baby simplicity, so that she will see beauty in all she sees and takes time to smell the roses.
I wish baby empathy, so that she will always be ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, even if it is only to give support.
I wish baby trustworthiness, so that she will find true friendship.
I wish baby a sense of adventure, so that she will dare to venture into the unknown, have the thirst for knowledge and be independent.
Here's Bubbles in Action again
In this clip, you can see her yawning and becoming grouchy because we've disturbed her for a long time. She got impatient. =D
Monday, February 25, 2008
Meet Bubbles the Little Princess
We went to the gynae today for baby's 32nd week growth scan. But we were quite disappointed with the sonographer. This time round, this particular sonographer didn't bother to give us a "guided tour" of our little baby. We didn't get to see much of her and there weren't any print-out.
After some discussion, we decided to go for the 3D scan. The PSA was very nice to arrange for us a same-day scan.
The 3D scan sonographer is very patient and kind. She took a long time so as to give us a good look at our baby. We get to see our little one close up and very clearly. We were given 2 printouts as well as 2 video clips of our little one.
Oh, and we are really going to have a little princess!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Bubbles Scares Mummy
I nicknamed baby "Bubbles" - just like one of the Powerpuff Girls.
This is because the little princess is packing in alot of power and strength into her punches and kicks nowadays. What used to be just little bubbles now become so powerful that can make mama go ouch!
But Bubbles scares mummy yesterday. She's so quiet and her punches reverted back to tiny bubbles. No matter how mummy teased and disturbed, she continued to move weakly. It got mummy worried to tears.
This morning, mummy rushed down to NUH to see the gynae to make sure that little Bubbles is fine. Mummy was strapped down to an armchair for a good 30 minutes so that the CTG machine can capture Bubbles' heartbeat. Fortunately, the readings reflected that Bubbles is fine - still strong and powerful as ever.
She's probably just tired and lethargic.
This is because the little princess is packing in alot of power and strength into her punches and kicks nowadays. What used to be just little bubbles now become so powerful that can make mama go ouch!
But Bubbles scares mummy yesterday. She's so quiet and her punches reverted back to tiny bubbles. No matter how mummy teased and disturbed, she continued to move weakly. It got mummy worried to tears.
This morning, mummy rushed down to NUH to see the gynae to make sure that little Bubbles is fine. Mummy was strapped down to an armchair for a good 30 minutes so that the CTG machine can capture Bubbles' heartbeat. Fortunately, the readings reflected that Bubbles is fine - still strong and powerful as ever.
She's probably just tired and lethargic.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Name for baby
People have been asking if we have decided a name for our princess.
Me: No, we haven't.
They: How come?
Me: Because....
I have went through this explanation many times, so here it goes again.
I "submitted" my name proposals to the Papa-to-be, and he always managed to come back with comments, but not exactly constructive.
Megan >> Beatrice's good friend is called Megan.
Vera >> Sounds like an Indian.
Kayla >> (He kept quiet for this one)
Finally, Dana suggested "Tessa", most commented that it's a nice name. At first, Papa-to-be can't seem to get the pronounciation right, but got it eventually.
So for now, Papa declared that baby will be tentatively named Tessa.
How come only tentatively? Don't ask me.
Me: No, we haven't.
They: How come?
Me: Because....
I have went through this explanation many times, so here it goes again.
I "submitted" my name proposals to the Papa-to-be, and he always managed to come back with comments, but not exactly constructive.
Megan >> Beatrice's good friend is called Megan.
Vera >> Sounds like an Indian.
Kayla >> (He kept quiet for this one)
Finally, Dana suggested "Tessa", most commented that it's a nice name. At first, Papa-to-be can't seem to get the pronounciation right, but got it eventually.
So for now, Papa declared that baby will be tentatively named Tessa.
How come only tentatively? Don't ask me.
3-0
Yesterday, Papa said we'll hold a little celebration this Friday when baby hits the big 30!!
Ya, baby will be in her Week 30 - a big accomplishment for all of us!! 10 more weeks to go and we'll meet the little one!!! Yeah!
Ya, baby will be in her Week 30 - a big accomplishment for all of us!! 10 more weeks to go and we'll meet the little one!!! Yeah!
Friday, February 1, 2008
Embarrassing...
Ok, this is really embarrassing... but I've turned into a snoring monster.
Recently, my nose blocked so bad that I can't breathe properly at night, resulting in me snoring in my sleep. Sometimes, it was so bad that I even woke myself up! Ya, poor hubby sleeping beside me.
Pregnancy-triggered snoring has to do with the increased blood flow in my body. This increased blood flow is to help nourish me and my growing baby. However, it also causes blood vessels in my body to expand. As the blood vessels in my nose and throat expand, the mucous membranes in the area will begin to swell. As a result, my body produces more mucous which will make it hard to breathe without obstruction.
I've tried to alternate my sleeping positions between the left side and the right side in an attempt to clear my airways. I've also tried to put a bolster under my head to prop my head up, hoping that it'll open up my airways. Hubby has even bought me a Vicks inhaler. But all will only elevate the problem temporarily. And with the active baby poking and tickling me from inside my tummy. They all add up to a sleepless night and a heavy head in the morning.
How many more days to go huh?
Recently, my nose blocked so bad that I can't breathe properly at night, resulting in me snoring in my sleep. Sometimes, it was so bad that I even woke myself up! Ya, poor hubby sleeping beside me.
Pregnancy-triggered snoring has to do with the increased blood flow in my body. This increased blood flow is to help nourish me and my growing baby. However, it also causes blood vessels in my body to expand. As the blood vessels in my nose and throat expand, the mucous membranes in the area will begin to swell. As a result, my body produces more mucous which will make it hard to breathe without obstruction.
I've tried to alternate my sleeping positions between the left side and the right side in an attempt to clear my airways. I've also tried to put a bolster under my head to prop my head up, hoping that it'll open up my airways. Hubby has even bought me a Vicks inhaler. But all will only elevate the problem temporarily. And with the active baby poking and tickling me from inside my tummy. They all add up to a sleepless night and a heavy head in the morning.
How many more days to go huh?
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Haiya!!! Kick!!!
Recently, little princess has been kicking, tickling, punching and pinching mommy all night.
When mommy wants to rest and sleep, little princess is all energetic and restless. She kicks so hard that I can see my tummy moves and vibrates! The result: probably a satisfied baby but a tired and sleepless mommy who has to drag herself out of bed to go to work.
Today, after a few restless nights, I roamed around the office with a heavy head and an easily-irritable mood. Someone who happened to step on my tail early in the morning has a taste of my temper and sharp tongue. Felt bad after that, but I must say serves her right!
When mommy wants to rest and sleep, little princess is all energetic and restless. She kicks so hard that I can see my tummy moves and vibrates! The result: probably a satisfied baby but a tired and sleepless mommy who has to drag herself out of bed to go to work.
Today, after a few restless nights, I roamed around the office with a heavy head and an easily-irritable mood. Someone who happened to step on my tail early in the morning has a taste of my temper and sharp tongue. Felt bad after that, but I must say serves her right!
Monday, January 21, 2008
脚抽筋
最近经常睡到半夜小腿和脚趾就会抽筋。那天晚上，右脚突然半夜抽起筋来，痛得我受不了。我不得不把整个身子像虾米一样蜷曲起来，用手搓抽筋的地方。可是不论我怎么搓也似乎不解疼。
过了好一阵子，疼痛没有减轻，反而觉得脚筋好像要被抽断了一样，而且好像开始冒冷汗。无计可施，只好把老公吵醒。他睡眼惺忪，伸手就往我左大腿轻轻捏。我哭笑不得，一直说“右边、右边”。他挪了挪身体，打算捏我的左小腿。我几乎发狂！折腾了一会儿，他总算搞清楚状况。说也神奇，老公解除抽筋的方法还真管用。没一下功夫，感觉舒服多了，脚筋也开始放松。
隔天，老公还可爱地问我他昨晚是不是做梦梦见我脚抽筋。
脚抽筋时最害怕就是没有人搭救，那种叫天天不应、叫地地不灵的感觉超恐怖。唉，可是我总得学会自己解除抽筋的痛楚。
过了好一阵子，疼痛没有减轻，反而觉得脚筋好像要被抽断了一样，而且好像开始冒冷汗。无计可施，只好把老公吵醒。他睡眼惺忪，伸手就往我左大腿轻轻捏。我哭笑不得，一直说“右边、右边”。他挪了挪身体，打算捏我的左小腿。我几乎发狂！折腾了一会儿，他总算搞清楚状况。说也神奇，老公解除抽筋的方法还真管用。没一下功夫，感觉舒服多了，脚筋也开始放松。
隔天，老公还可爱地问我他昨晚是不是做梦梦见我脚抽筋。
脚抽筋时最害怕就是没有人搭救，那种叫天天不应、叫地地不灵的感觉超恐怖。唉，可是我总得学会自己解除抽筋的痛楚。
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Truly appreciate
Today as I was on my way to work, it suddenly occurred to me that the colours in my surrounding seem alot more vivid, brighter and livelier. At this moment, the little one in me stirred and kicked. I wonder if I have been too occupied in the other things in life to even notice the skies, the trees, the grass, the wonderful nature surrounding me.
Or perhaps, my pregnancy has made me take a different perspective in life. I slowed down my pace and started to learn to appreciate the smallest thing in life - as small as a little bubbly movement in my tummy. I think it is only now that I've truly learn to stop and smell the roses.
This may sound silly – but it is so true that 'you can only see what you are looking at'.
Is that just a tad too obvious? But really, doing so has helped me keep my eyes focused on the right things, the important things and the good things. The moment I let my eyes drop and fixate on the negative stuff collecting around my feet, I miss seeing all the wonderful things in my life.
Sometimes life is agonizing and finding the good is incredibly difficult.
But often life has lots of wonderful moments, but we miss them because we are obsessing over the bad – the bad mood we can’t shake, the mess at work that we were made to clean up for some idiotic colleagues, the argument we had with our significant other.
So for me, I need to continually stop and refocus. Get my eyes firmly fixed on the good things in life.
I am thankful for my loving husband, wonderful and supportive parents and family, fun and lively friends; and of course, the little princess in me. Life is good, and it will only get better. Have faith and truly appreciate.
Or perhaps, my pregnancy has made me take a different perspective in life. I slowed down my pace and started to learn to appreciate the smallest thing in life - as small as a little bubbly movement in my tummy. I think it is only now that I've truly learn to stop and smell the roses.
This may sound silly – but it is so true that 'you can only see what you are looking at'.
Is that just a tad too obvious? But really, doing so has helped me keep my eyes focused on the right things, the important things and the good things. The moment I let my eyes drop and fixate on the negative stuff collecting around my feet, I miss seeing all the wonderful things in my life.
Sometimes life is agonizing and finding the good is incredibly difficult.
But often life has lots of wonderful moments, but we miss them because we are obsessing over the bad – the bad mood we can’t shake, the mess at work that we were made to clean up for some idiotic colleagues, the argument we had with our significant other.
So for me, I need to continually stop and refocus. Get my eyes firmly fixed on the good things in life.
I am thankful for my loving husband, wonderful and supportive parents and family, fun and lively friends; and of course, the little princess in me. Life is good, and it will only get better. Have faith and truly appreciate.
Friday, January 4, 2008
What changes when you have a baby?
A better question may be: What doesn't change? Here, writer and mom Rebecca Woolf lists her most notable post-baby observations.
1. You finally stop to smell the roses, because your baby is in your arms.
2. Where you once believed you were fearless, you now find yourself afraid.
3. The sacrifices you thought you made to have a child no longer seem like sacrifices.
4. You respect your body ... finally.
5. You respect your parents and love them in a new way.
6. You find that your baby's pain feels much worse than your own.
7. You believe once again in the things you believed in as a child.
8. You lose touch with the people in your life whom you should have banished years ago.
9. Your heart breaks much more easily.
10. You think of someone else 234,836,178,976 times a day.
11. Every day is a surprise.
12. Bodily functions are no longer repulsive. In fact, they please you. (Hooray for poop!)
13. You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself.
14. You become a morning person.
15. Your love becomes limitless, a superhuman power.
1. You finally stop to smell the roses, because your baby is in your arms.
2. Where you once believed you were fearless, you now find yourself afraid.
3. The sacrifices you thought you made to have a child no longer seem like sacrifices.
4. You respect your body ... finally.
5. You respect your parents and love them in a new way.
6. You find that your baby's pain feels much worse than your own.
7. You believe once again in the things you believed in as a child.
8. You lose touch with the people in your life whom you should have banished years ago.
9. Your heart breaks much more easily.
10. You think of someone else 234,836,178,976 times a day.
11. Every day is a surprise.
12. Bodily functions are no longer repulsive. In fact, they please you. (Hooray for poop!)
13. You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself.
14. You become a morning person.
15. Your love becomes limitless, a superhuman power.
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Recently whenever I tried to stand up from a seated position, and especially when I tried to get out of bed, I felt a lot of soreness in my left hip - to the point that I had to limp around for a few minutes or more. It has been so bad for the past few days that I had to excuse myself from work to rest at home.
According to the physiotherapist, I’m suffering from sacroiliac joint pain. The pain felt like a pulled or cramped muscle, and sometimes it feels like a sharp jolt on the left side of my hips that extend down my thighs.
I searched the web and found out that SJP is the most common back complaint and typically flares up in the second trimester.
The sacroiliac joint is where the spinal column meets the pelvis. During pregnancy, the hormone relaxing causes the joints to relax, which may make you favour one side over the other. This may lead to inflammation and further pain.
What to Do About It
One can ease the pain with warm (not hot!) baths and pain relievers such as Tylenol. These therapies are a good starting point, as long as you keep the water under 100 degrees (anything hotter can affect the fetus) and check with your doctor about any medication beforehand. Another option: See a prenatal chiropractor, who can perform a spinal adjustment to help correct your weight imbalance. If the cause is hormonal fluctuation, you can expect the pain to subside after delivery.
Sigh... seems like nothing much I can do except wait for things to get better. =(
According to the physiotherapist, I’m suffering from sacroiliac joint pain. The pain felt like a pulled or cramped muscle, and sometimes it feels like a sharp jolt on the left side of my hips that extend down my thighs.
I searched the web and found out that SJP is the most common back complaint and typically flares up in the second trimester.
The sacroiliac joint is where the spinal column meets the pelvis. During pregnancy, the hormone relaxing causes the joints to relax, which may make you favour one side over the other. This may lead to inflammation and further pain.
What to Do About It
One can ease the pain with warm (not hot!) baths and pain relievers such as Tylenol. These therapies are a good starting point, as long as you keep the water under 100 degrees (anything hotter can affect the fetus) and check with your doctor about any medication beforehand. Another option: See a prenatal chiropractor, who can perform a spinal adjustment to help correct your weight imbalance. If the cause is hormonal fluctuation, you can expect the pain to subside after delivery.
Sigh... seems like nothing much I can do except wait for things to get better. =(
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