Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween baby bean!!

We're spending Halloween at home because Mommy's too sleepy and nauseas to go out!

2nd check up

Husband's friend Ivy says can try ACJ's Caroline Khi. Okay. Anyway I'm quite sian of scouring through forum threads to read and find out since gynaes all have both good and bad comments. This Dr Khi seems to be "gentle", "soft-spoken", "friendly" and "caring". Ok. Pass liao. Visitng her on the 5th. =D

Headaches!!!

Baby bean, is it because ur inside Mommy's tummy that's why hormones are all cranky and I've been having a headache all day? Also, is that the same reason why I've been having headaches all previous 2 days too??

Had to dua Cal and the others tonite for St James gathering. Bad bad headache.. Sorry Cal.. =/

Baby Center (SG)!!!

Surfed around on tips abt baby and pregnancy.. Abt 7-8wks preg. =D

From BabyCenter (SG)
7 weeks pregnant

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You are now seven weeks pregnant (or in your eighth week if that's how you prefer to count it).

How your baby's growing
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In theory your baby is still an embryo because it has the remains of a small tail, which will disappear in the next few weeks. But that's the only thing that's getting smaller. The heart and brain are becoming more complicated, the eyelid folds are forming, the tip of the nose is present, and the arms now bend at the elbows and curve slightly over the heart.

Now about half an inch / 1.25 centimeters long, the size of a grape, the embryo has distinct, slightly webbed fingers and toes. It's a jumping bean, moving in fits and starts. The liver is churning out large amounts of red blood cells until the bone marrow forms and takes over this role. Right now, the teeth and palate are forming, while the ears continue to develop. The fetus' skin is paper thin, and veins are clearly visible.

How your life's changing
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You may not look or even feel pregnant, but your uterus is expanding to accommodate your growing baby. Before pregnancy it was the size of a clenched fist; now it's as big as a dragonfruit. As it grows you may feel some abdominal cramping and mild twinges. In early pregnancy many women feel as if they are on an emotional rollercoaster - ecstatic to be pregnant one moment only to be in tears at the prospect of parenthood the next. The silliest things can set you off but you and your partner will be relieved to know that it's very common to have mood swings at this stage. A combination of surging hormones and worries about pregnancy and parenthood can also result in vivid dreams or insomnia. Try to relax and take time to unwind - it'll be good practice for the months to come. Though they're unsettling, emotional ups and downs can persist throughout your pregnancy and well after your baby's born so accept that you're bound to feel fragile occasionally. As many as two in five pregnancies won't go much beyond this stage because they end in miscarriage: the first sign is usually vaginal bleeding. This can be devastating when you've got used to the idea that you're pregnant. Your doctor can deal with the physical aspects but try talking it over with your partner, who'll also be deeply affected, and with other women - you'll be surprised how many have had the same experience.

Alot to read I know. It's interesting though. And yup, I signed up for the weekly updates on my darling baby and how my "body is changing". =)

Singapore Motherhood Forum!

Found out that there's this Singapore Motherhood Forum!! Joined the May '09 MTB thread and the Jurong West SAHMTB threads. SAHMTB: Stay at Home Mom To Be, MTB: Mom To Be. How cute. =)

Need to find a gynae!! Westies are recommending Dr Adrian Woodworth (CCK) or Dr Kee Wei Heong (JP). Dr Kee is night visit only lei.. Dun fancy night visits cuz time nt flexible la. Dr Woodworth... will call tmr.. =) Jeslin say can visit hers. But her waiting time is SHIONG. Guess not la. Husband gets all grumpy if wait too long. Then I will kena. Not gonna get myself in trouble!! See if husband gt anymore friends who will recommend gynaes.

I wonder how's baby doing..

Nausea and such..

Just wanna slp and lie down all day.. Nausea is NOT fun. =(

No energy for clubbing!!!! ARGH!!!
Sleeping latest at 12.30am nowadays and apparently, the husband says I fall into very deep sleep. Haha.

Spreading the news

Hahs. Some say can only announce after 3 mths. Henson Ong simply bo chap and announced to Kelvin and Ah Peh liao. Next was basically whoever spoke to him. I told Jeslin and erm, Kenji. Then I smsed the godmoms abt getting ready to be, well, godmoms. Baby must recognise these 3 other girls.. they are mommy's besties though dun often meet.. *loves*

6 Oct 2008 - The Other Big Day

Been a few days since the "wonder" was hovering around in my mind.. Bought the "Clearblue Easy +/- Results Pregnancy Test" thingy and stuffed it in my drawer since er.. last night.. Decide to test on Wednesday if Ms Flo still don't come.

But then I woke this morning before husband woke. Desperately needed to pee and didnt want to go yet because was thinking: might as well go check now, sooner or later wat!! Ms Flo can't be MIA for 2 wks rite!!!! So I climbed out of bed, grabbed the kit, dashed into the toilet and peed like never before, trying hard to aim on the stick for the first few seconds.

..... like forever later....

!!!!!!!!!!!

Stupid thing showed some plus minus sign which no matter how many times I read the box I still dun understand!! Then I realised that this symptom only happens to people who weren't expecting what they (a) probably already knew but can't believe it or (b) didnt want to believe what was happening. I think I belong to both.

Ran to the room and threw the kit at the half awake husband. Some reaction as me. Didn't help at all. So the day continued as usual with him going to work. Then kept calling me all morning to get me to call people to find a gynae.

...5pm..

Gone to Gleneagles for 1st visit and confirmation. Expensive expensive. It's the Paragon of the hospital world. Dr Peter Chew is the Hermes of the luxury world. $222.56.


Very long wait and very chor bill. Will go home scout for cheaper gynaes.

Anyhoo, did V scan and confirmed the home test is accurate. Got some vitamins, milk samples and some books written by Dr Hermes here..

This thingy here says that I'm indeed preggers. Yes, I still have it in my box.

Hello baby!!! My little tor-dao!!

Estimated due date: 29th May 2009. Gemini!!! *gasp*