Week 13 (7 Feb 2015)
Went to the gynae to receive the report from the chromosomal test. Actually, Dr Ben already texted me in mid-week and said that everything was fine. He's so nice to let us know of the results even before the visit. He doesnt have to go the extra mile actually. And he even asked whether we wanted to guess the gender when he whatsapped me. I told him that my very strong mother's instinct tells me that this is a boy. And ta-dah, i was right!
So, we looked at the 2-page report which didnt have a lot of information before we scanned the baby again. Baby today was very active. He couldnt stay still and it was difficult to take a picture of him. And actually at week 13, Dr Ben already told us that his xiao didi could be seen! hahah, so actually even without the test, we could already know the gender of the baby at week 13.
Size of baby: 8.03cm
We went shopping for stretch mark cream after the gynae appointment. Dont really trust those guardian and watson brand. So instead, we went to Tangs as I wanted to buy the cream from Clarins. They were having a promotion and were selling a set for preggies at $138. It was a great deal - includes stretch mark oil, stretch mark cream, body scrub, cream for sore legs and serum for v-shape face. And so, i have been diligently applying these creams. I dont want stretch marks on me please!
Week 14 (14 Feb 2015)
It's Valentine's Day! And why am i giving a post to V day here - due to the vday presents that hubby got for me. Maternity clothes and a set of baby clothes! Hahhaa, when i saw the maternity clothes, i was happy to receive such practical presents from him, but when i saw the set of baby clothes right at the bottom, the feeling was amazing! I dont know, it's just this sudden thought in me that this is becoming to get real. These flat pieces of clothes on the bed would no longer be flat but would be filled with a being in time to come.
Really felt very touched to see this as it showed that the man is ready to be a father!
Weight gain: 2kg
Week 16 (28 Feb 2015)
I am still wearing my normal clothes and am waiting to see when i need to start wearing maternity clothes. At week 16, i had to officially put all my pre-pregnancy bottoms aside and start wearing maternity shorts/ pants. My tummy is however still not visible to people and i feel fat rather than pregnant. Am still holding on the some of my work dresses for now, will endure to the very last day when i exhaust all my dresses before i start wearing maternity dresses/pants to work!
Weight gain: 3kg
Week 17 (7 Mar 2015)
After a long 4 weeks break, we went to the gynae for a regular check-up. We always look forward to the gynae visit as we can see our little precious. Today, he was not active. Looked like he was in a deep thought while sleeping as one hand was on his forehead. We saw his sexy legs and Dr said that his legs are longer than average hehhee. Boys better be tall!
By this week, he has grown big and we could no longer capture him in one screen. Dr also said that after week 14, you dont measure the length of the baby anymore. You measure the circumference of his head, length of legs and size of stomach instead.
Anyway, talk a little bit about food cravings. Actually i'm still ok, the food that i crave for are healthy. I like to eat porridge for the warmth it brings to the tummy. I also crave for fruits, fruit juice and yoghurt for its sweetness and sourness. I sometimes still feel nauseous, especially when i'm hungry or very full and the fruits help.
Weight gain: 4kg
Week 18 (9 Mar 2015)
One horrible thing that i found out today - that i could not wear my solitaire ring anymore! Omg i now have fat fingers. The proposal ring is 0.5 size smaller than the wedding band and i could no longer fit into it. Do fingers also swell during pregnancy? Arggh, horrible feeling. At least i could still wear my wedding band.
OK anyway, i decided to go back to the gym. Must continue with my previous healthy regime. But of course, i dont do rigorous exercise anymore. I walk on the treadmill for 30 min, 2 days a week and cover 2.8km each time. I dont really sweat, but i do feel more refreshed after doing some form of exercise.
Today, i also signed up for prenatal yoga class! Dont think yoga is just about poses ok, it made me sweat more than walking. The instructor taught us various poses which could ease the strained back and hips. My hips are starting to ache. Same for the shoulders (which ached before the pregnancy anyway). Again, i felt more refreshed after the yoga class. Though some poses were really tiring, i guess i would continue going for it. Each lesson is 60 min and $35. Held at Chip Bee Gardens and i could easily go there after work. www.omshivayoga.com
Week 18 (14 Mar 2015)
Wooo, 2 milestones reached today! Firstly, i felt baby move in my tummy today!! The feeling is so amazing. I dont know how to describe it to you, like there are big air bubbles in your tummy and the bubbles flew across your tummy. It is so strange that i felt so much of these movements throughout the day today and nothing yesterday. This made me feel like this is getting more and more real. Like there is a real moving and living thing that your body is containing and you are building him right now. I am really amazed by how the human body works and even more touched that we are gradually moving towards the next steps and milestones of the pregnancy.
Secondly, someone gave up the seat to me on the mrt!! Hahaa, but ok actually, it was a little play cheat. Im still at the awkward stage whereby people cant tell if i am fat or pregnant. But today, after shopping at orchard, i was really tired and decided to use my right to see if anyone noticed my tummy on the mrt. I didnt really do anything la, just breathe out and stuck out my tummy more. Then this young girl in front of me started staring at my tummy, feeling awkward not knowing what to do. She looked at me and i gave her a smile. Then she got the hint and asked if i needed a seat. Heh heh, i think this only works if you are standing in front of young people. But seriously, i needed the seat for the long ride from orchard to lakeside. My hips were aching.
Weight gain: 4.5kg
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