Images of You

After much thought, I decided to ask for another scan although it was purely to have a glimpse of you in 3D. Thank God my consultant was gracious and patient enough. It was certainly worth asking :) Seeing you so clearly was unbelievable. Its all so real and you will be in my arms in a few weeks.

Will be 'buzzing' around

We have finally decided and bought the Quinny Buzz 3 in racoon colour. Well, how we came to that decision's too long to put on the blog. Let's say that we have tried and tested nearly all the pushchairs available in the market. Even after deciding on the Quinny, the kiasu me needed to search everywhere for the best buy available. So, it was a drive down to Manchester after work on Monday to order it through a friend. Thankfully it's one major thing sorted and now cannot wait for it to arrive!!

30 weeks

It's the final countdown stages of pregnancy. It was 30 weeks yesterday and it was marked by our first parent-craft class. I have to say it was quite boring but we had fun looking at all the different positions for delivery, something that I am totally NOT used to and may not be too comfortable trying them out. Well, will just have to see how it goes when the day comes.

Your movements are now very obvious where my tummy changes shape as you move, a little like the alien movie :) Quite an amazing sight. Apart from that, you are also getting stronger as can feel my whole tummy shake/jerk if you suddenly kick hard. Although its not painful, it can be quite shocking, especially when I am just chilling. All good signs that you are strong and healthy. Thank God.

10 weeks seem really short and I am looking forward to your arrival but am still stuck at the pram stage of shopping - how?

Scan shy?

We went for another scan 2 days ago. We were really looking forward to it and had great hopes of getting more 3D pictures of you. Alas, after nearly 2 hours of waiting, you were found to be in the wrong position for scanning and could not get good pictures of you at all, not even a single 3D image. Boy was I disappointed. Well, like your daddy-to-be rightly says, thank God you are growing well, everything looks normal and its only going to be a couple more weeks before we see you face-to-face!! Really looking forward to that. Just don't be shy when you come out ya? The new camera's just arrived today and you will be the main model :) Will probable test it out on me first though, so that we will be familiar with it when you are here.

Where's the perfect pram?

The amount of research and time spent trying out the different pushchairs/prams is more than the time I spent looking for a new car or house previously. Why is there no perfect one? Its either trendy and modern but way too heavy, looks really comfortable but does not have the important features of practicality, is practical but does not look as cosy and comfortable or just way too expensive. How to choose between the Buzz 3, Xcursion, pliko pramette, silvercross 3D, Loola up? The whole weekend spent on the internet, mothercare and mamas and papas and yet no decision made yet. Baby, which one would you like?

Pushchair/pram is only the first on the list. There's lots more to go. Well, I really need to decide quick and move on.

New Shoes!!

Baby, as the first kid of the 'next generation', think you will be quite pampered. Your aunty-to-be arrived today with a pair of crocs for babies!! Even I do not enjoy such luxuries :) I have to say they are VERY cute but it will be quite sometime before you will be making use of them. At the moment, what's more important is to get you the basics of a pushchair/pram, carseat, cot, some clothes, bathing things, etc.. the list goes on. Thank God the sales are now on. Hopefully we will be able to get some good buys tomorrow as we start the shopping spree for you. It's better to be prepared just in case you come early as will be hitting the 30th week.

Lesson on priorities?

Work has not been the most pleasant and encouraging these few weeks. I constantly find myself asking God, why put me through all this when pregnancy is supposed to be relaxed and enjoyable? Although there's still no clear answer, I think I may be learning about what my priorities are.

Another explanation: just the hormones again.

A slight panic

Now I know how important you are to me.
Over the past few days, I have been waking up about 2 times a night. I have no idea what wakes me up but you will always be kicking, probably the reason for waking up, and making it hard for me to go back to sleep. Is this the beginning of disturbed nights? Hmmm...
Last night was no different except that you did not kick!! I started prodding around but there was no response. A feeling of fear and dread drifted in. I went to the toilet, but still nothing. I then drank cold water, but still no effect. I know it was silly of me but still, things like that do happen and I have seen it before. I was so worried and kept prodding but somehow drifted back to sleep. Next thing I knew, it was 6am. I started prodding again and felt only a slight movement. I started praying and wanted to go to hospital to check things out, but I was alone. I kept asking you to move and kick, and me tossing and turning to try 'stimulate' you. I was so worried and immediately told Richard when he came back post-nights. Thank God you were back to your usual 'active' mode during breakfast. When I think about last night now, I just smile and think about how silly I was. Baby boy, you do not know how much I love you!! Maybe I should not complain about you kicking so much at night :)

Mouse Hunt

What an amazing feeling to feel your limbs (not sure if its the hands or feet) moving/kicking under the palm of my hands. I will press it and then it will move away. So it has become like a game now to feel you kick/move, then we will try 'tickle' it and then you will move it away and we will try and find that limb again and do the same. Reminds me of the game 'mouse hunt' that children play. The interaction with you have gone up another level :) Oh, there's also your hiccup-ing that's really cute.
Lord, You are just so amazing and creative.

Heat Wave

The past week was the hottest and most uncomfortable I have ever felt since coming to UK. The air is still, its sticky, sweaty and I can't sleep at night. It's bad enough that there's no fans and air-conditioning. In addition there is a constant 'hot water bottle' around.. Baby, thank God your temperature is well-regulated and not dependent on the weather. Apparently there's cooler weather this weekend and really looking forward to it. Its started raining now and boy, am I glad to see the rain :) Some cool breeze pleassseee...