Little Flutters, is it or is it not?

Yesterday night while Mummy was lying on the bed waiting for sleep to come, I thought that I had felt something in my tummy. It felt very mild, slightly ticklish and a little bit like rumblings in the tummy.

Given that I am a second time Mummy, it was widely mentioned on the Internet that we would be able to feel baby's movements much earlier, some as early as 13 weeks (while some first time mummies can only feel the movements around week 25, latest). But I am only 10 weeks 6 days today, wouldn't it be too early for me to feel your little movements? But those movements really felt slightly different from the usual rumblings of the stomach and Mummy had a whole packet of fried bee hoon and loads of water, so maybe the full bladder pushed the uterus up slightly such that Mummy can feel your little movements?

I guess I won't know if the movements belong to you but it sure is good to know that you are growing well inside of Mummy. =)

We Love You!

Our 2nd Appointment with You =)

The first appointment was made on 22 Sep 12, Sat when you were only 6 weeks old. Owing to the ultrasound scan being on the tummy instead of a V scan, we could only catch a glimpse of your sac in my uterus.

The second appointment was initially scheduled to be on 20 Oct 12, Sat. However, your 公公 had wanted to visit Genting Highlands from 19 Oct 12, Fri to 21 Oct 12, Sun, the appointment was re -scheduled.

We had not gone on any holidays for quite some time and even though this is a short trip to Genting Highlands, it is very much welcome. Moreover, 公公 had always wanted to go for Starcruise which is extremely expensive (costing around $1.2k for the 3 of us, i.e Daddy, Mummy and 姐姐）. So, when 公公 counter proposed Genting Highlands, everyone agreed to it. Haha.

Moving forward to the 2nd appointment with you, we popped by the clinic after my meeting and waited for around 30 minutes to 45 minutes before being ushered into the gynae's office.

When in the office, the gynae asked about how we were doing etc to which Mummy's reply was that, still okay and not much symptoms. He got that worried look on his face for a while and then said, 'Come, let's do a scan.'

The gel that he applied on my lower tummy was rather warm (Daddy later said that was because the gynae placed the ultrasound gel in a baby bottle warmer) and out came the probe.

We managed to see you the moment the probe was placed on the tummy. You were doing some dance inside there, moving forward and backward. It was indeed cute and interesting to see what you are doing inside. =) Your little stunt brought smiles to Daddy and Mummy's face and suddenly Mummy's eyes felt teary as I was overwhelmed by the feeling of relief and unexplained happiness and bliss the moment we saw you on the ultrasound screen.

The gyane took the measurements and you measured around 39mm for CRL (Crown Rump Length) thereby placing us at 10 weeks 5 days plus minus.

Next up would be the OSCAR scan on 2 Nov 12, Friday followed by the gynae appointment a good 3 weeks after the OSCAR scan. Hopefully in between the OSCAR scan and the next gynae appointment, Mummy would be able to feel your little movements inside my tummy. =)

First Trip Overseas with You in Mummy's tummy...

Dearie,


Our family will be going on a short trip to Genting Highlands from 19 Oct 12, Fri to 21 Oct 12, Sun with 公公，婆婆，阿姨and阿姨's boyfriend.

So looking forward to it, after Daddy's absence due to his reservist, finally we can relax for a while over the weekends. Haha.. Those few days when Daddy was not around was really tedious as Mummy and Sister have to wake up real early to rush for the transport. Good thing is 婆婆 always make it a point to get up as early as us to accompany us to the bus stop and helping Mummy to carry the bag while I manage your Sister.

Those days are now over, now it is time to reward ourselves and give us a short break. Hope that the trip will be enjoyable for all of us. =)

I will remember to take note of the food that I eat, to make sure that I do not attempt anything too extraordinary. =p

The days after we come back will be hectic, one was when we will be seeing you again on the ultrasound screen on 23 Oct 12. Hopefully Everything is alright with you inside and then we will need to plan for your Sister's Birthday Party in School, scheduled on 2 Nov 12 and coincidentally, see you again on 2 Nov 12 too as this is our OSCAR scan. =)

To tell you the truth, Mummy had had a very frightful dream or rather, nightmare last Thursday, when I dreamt that I went for the check up alone at a different clinic and was told that you are no longer with us. This is real real real scary to Mummy and it felt so weird, like you are so near (inside me) and yet so far... I really really really hope that reality and dreams are the exact opposite and that you are good, healthy and alive kicking and playing inside safely until your Estimated Arrival Date or my Estimated Due Date in mid May 13. Till then, our little sweetie.

P/S: I saw a video on Youtube which showed some old wives tale and there was one asking the Mummy to pull down the skin near the eye to see if there is a 'V' or 'Y' vein in the eye. If the red vein is in the left eye, it would mean that we are having a girl and if it is in the right eye, it will be a boy. I found the red vein at the bottom of my left eye, so my best guess is that you are our little sweetie girl! =)

By the way, I had gotten the doppler at home, much much earlier prior to us knowing of your presence. In fact, I had prepared a lot of stuffs for use during my pregnancy with you and for you when you are born etc. =) I was assured by the noise that I was hearing using the home use doppler until I noted that the noise that I had heard was actually the large artery passing through the pelvic and lower tummy region and does not count as your heartbeat. That got me really worried, especially after remembering that horrible nightmare. But I still continue to hope and pray that you will be good inside. Be good, our dearie...

Drank the soup that I have been craving for! =)

Dear Baby,


Mummy had been craving for the 猪心汤 for quite some time already and was thinking of buying and boiling the soup myself sometime back but I just can't bring myself to touch the raw meat.. So in the end, I told your 婆婆 that I have this craving and 婆婆 double boiled the soup yesterday night! =)

婆婆 also got up early this morning and packed the soup into the Thermos container for Mummy this morning. Heh heh, 婆婆 initially wanted to give me a bigger container to bring to office so that I can drink it the whole day but Mummy was thinking that I want to leave some for tonight. Hence, I said that a smaller container would suffice. Well, how wrong I was! I finished the soup already and it is not even 9:15 am. I had thought that I can keep it till near lunch before I drink the soup but it is just so so so tempting. =p

For the past few days, or rather, ever since we moved over to 婆婆's place since 26 Sep 12, 婆婆 had been accompanying Mummy and your sister to the bus stop to wait for the transport. Along the way, 婆婆 will help Mummy carry the bag as Mummy is carrying your sleepy sister. That is super considerate and kind of your 婆婆 to help out so that Mummy will not be strained too much. That is also thinking for you, our little baby who is in Mummy's tummy. =)

We Love You So Much! Do grow well and snug inside and we will all look forward to seeing you in May 13 next year, to a happy, crying and kicking you! =)