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Pregnancy2 Updates 08: 3rd Trimester Woes.

mellomouse — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:43 +0000

One word: Dejavu.

It’s like 1st trimester all over again. The heartburn, the gastric plus vomitting — it’s 4.30am and I’ve just vomitted my guts out, twice — nausea, super smell aversions and fatigue. Now that I’m so much bigger, sleeping is harder too *sobs*

Subsequent pregnancies are not easier, says Dr Tan. So whoever told us that it would be: “Is Lying” unquote. And he wasn’t being comical about it. If only he forewarned me during my 1st pregnancy. But then again, I’ll still choose to have LBT. Whether there’ll be a LBA (Little Benjac Again), this I can promise you not. I am retiring *bleh*

Besides the physical strain, my hormones are going over drive these days as well. I get upset easily — to the point of tears — and can literally feel myself bubbling inside with an emotional eruption soon to follow. And it’s not a pretty sight

It’ll soon be my 30th week and I don’t doubt that the rest of this journey would become more challenging, as Dr Tan warned. But I can’t be moping around. There’s plenty to be done, especially getting the layette sorted and washed. So just for this one post, I’m going to whine *pinky swear*

Today is Day 10 of CNY. 2 years ago, a little Tiger was born. Let’s give thanks and be joyful

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Pregnancy2 Updates 06: 2nd Trimester, pt 2.

mellomouse — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:26:31 +0000

The 2nd trimester has got to be my busiest months — Oct 2011 to Jan 2012 — because I didn’t realise until yesterday that I’m already few days into the 3rd. I can’t believe this but I’m actually half complaining.

At the beginning, I was all excited about having LBT in my arms. Time couldn’t pass fast enough during the 1st trimester when I was overwhelmed with morning sickness. Now I just want time to slow down. After being so occupied preparing for Christmas last month and now CNY, then next is Natey’s 2nd birthday, I don’t want to take the time left with my darling girl in utero for granted.

LBT is now an avid gymnast and kick boxer. She is definitely more active than her Tiger brother. I suspect by being so much bigger than I was previously — only measured 105cm at 35 weeks — she has more room to Dragon dance and practice her moves ♥

The Bump Equator
27 weeks 5 days

With all those extra centimetres, it’s no surprise that they came with extra kilograms as well. To be exact, 17kg to date! As CNY approaches and its yummy goodies calling, I bet more damage will be done. I can’t imagine what my final weight would be. And how I’m going to loose them all *faints*

My 2nd trimester was a bliss. I took Natey out “kai kai” every week, went for swims every weekday morning — yet the scale didn’t lie and the kilos are real — and took walks in the evenings. By the end of the day, I was still full of energy for more activities. But since the year started, I’m beginning to feel the toll of my bigger bump and the creeping woes of 3rd trimester

I’m going to continue swimming as much as I can, for as long as I can. Hopefully even with the increasing kilos, I can still be in good shape for our big day this coming April *fingers crossed*

27 weeks down and 13 left to go.

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Pregnancy Goodness: Birth Ball, pt 2 – During Labour.

mellomouse — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:20:49 +0000

I bought this gym ball during my last pregnancy. I was already in my final stretch at 36 weeks — Natey was born 2 weeks later — so I didn’t really get to fully utilised it. This time around, I started exercising on the ball as soon as my morning sickness was at bay.

Reebok Core Ball
RRP: RM65 (in 2010)

If you haven’t already know, the gym ball has many benefits especially for expecting mommies. Sadly, I didn’t thoroughly research previously and missed out on just how useful the ball is for pain management during labour

We packed the ball, took it to the hospital but left it in the car. I was simply too overwhelmed with pain that I didn’t consider or remember to use it. Being strapped onto the EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitor) didn’t help either as I was restricted to the bed to move anywhere. I vowed that when LBT is ready to debut, I shall be prepared this time! *fingers crossed*

I’m now compiling a series of videos that teaches us how to use of the birth ball during labour. I’ll be saving them into the husband’s and my phone as a reference to watch on D-day. I am really looking forward to our gentle birthing this time!

Prenatal Yoga
Exercises and Positions

Positions during Labour
With the help of a Partner

Pain Relief
With the help of a Partner

I will be adding to the list above when I find new videos. Till then, I hope you will find these helpful for you too.

Happy ball-ing!

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Pregnancy2 Updates 04: 2nd Trimester, pt 1.

mellomouse — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:05:25 +0000

After almost 13 weeks of downhill rollercoaster *shudders at the memory* I am very happy and grateful that I’m finally enjoying the promises of a better 2nd trimester. I’m feeling much stronger — to chase the hyper Tiger — and my appetite has also improved. My scale can be the witness, as I’ve gained 6kg in the last 5 weeks *faints*

Ever since my morning sickness is at bay — unfortunately I still get vomit spells from soap smells — I’ve been religiously going for daily swim with Natey and doing the birthing ball exercise. Besides exercising for a healthier body, I am also preparing myself for a gentle birth.

This pregnancy is definitely different from when I was with Nate. I’m a little more carefree and less worrisome. I remember how paranoid I used to be with caffeine in my drinks, but now I steal a cup of decaf once in a while. I’ve also drank a fair share of ice chilled Coke. And not forgetting my current craving for Ochado’s Pearl Milk Tea too *guilty*

I’m now almost half way through my pregnancy. I felt LBT’s first somersault kicks at 16 weeks, exactly 11.43pm on 4 November 2011 — 1 week earlier than her big brother. It still feels a bit surreal that I have a little life growing inside me. Since feeling stronger, I’ve been moving about so quickly that I often forget that I have a baby bump blocking my way

About 20 weeks or so to go, and I’ll be a Mommy for the 2nd time. Will she share her birthday with Mommy or be the perfect belated birthday present? Nate was 2 weeks early, so I might just get to cradle this bundle of joy sooner too ♥

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