5th Month

Mommy and I are in the middle of our 2^nd trimester. Mommy is doing well now. No more morning sickness. No more sensitive smell. She can also eat now without vomiting afterwards or even the feeling of it. She’s also feeling a bit energetic now. She has started taking the bus and train to work. Before, she used to take the cab every morning to work (which is very expensive) because she gets very tired easily.

I am also doing fine. My second trimester screening last week was okay. The results showed that Mommy had a low-lying placenta, but when we had our regular check-up with Dr Ng last Saturday, she said that it’s not low-lying anymore. She was quite happy with how Mommy and I are both doing. She added that as I grow bigger, the placenta will move up, so nothing to worry about. Mommy and I will still be careful especially that we will be travelling to Bangkok by the end of this month for our regular family overseas trip. 

My movements are also getting noticeable by Mommy. Hendrik also tried to feel my movements. One time, Mommy held his hand and placed it on her belly. I tried my best to make contact with him and I succeeded! Hendrik felt my movements, but he doesn’t want to feel it again. He was quite afraid. =) Maybe later on when my movements are very distinct and strong, he won’t be afraid anymore.

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A Prince

And so… I am a boy. 

Contrary to what Mommy and Daddy hoped for having a baby girl, I displayed my goods to Mommy, Lola and Dr Ng during the ultrasound last 12 November.

Lola was very happy. She had hoped for and wanted another boy to be my older brother Hendrik’s playmate and best friend. 

Mommy was fine with it. In fact, she had a gut-feeling that she’s carrying another prince inside her, but never dismissed the hope of having a princess. 

Daddy was smiling and laughing when he saw my weenie in the ultrasound print out Mommy brought home from the clinic. 

I am glad my family wholeheartedly accepted me. I am glad they were happy and there was no trace of disappointment when I revealed my sex to them despite my parent’s hope of having a girl this time. 

I am also glad that Hendrik always kiss me and tells me that he loves me. I can hear him when he whispers to me on Mommy’s tummy. And I am more delighted when I hear him say my name which Mommy already planned for me.  =)

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Daily Breakfast With Daddy

Mommy and I always enjoy our daily breakfast with Daddy. Since Mommy knew that I am inside her, she would ask Daddy to prepare food for her before she goes to work. This is to prevent her from fainting on her way to work and also to load up some energy to begin her day.

On weekdays, Daddy would set his alarm ahead of his usual waking up time to prepare breakfast for us. Without fail, our daily morning serving includes steamed rice and fried sunny-side-up egg. In addition, we would also have ham or bacon or luncheon meat on the side; and a cup of warm milo which Mommy and I really like. Daddy would also prepare snacks for Mommy to bring to work. This includes fruits and some carbs and sweets. 

On weekends, Mommy would wake up Daddy in the morning as soon as she feels the hunger pangs. At night time also when Mommy needs something to munch and / or thirsty, we would always disturb Daddy to fulfill our demands. We thank Daddy big time for always being supportive, considerate, and accommodating to our requests. 

As for our daily breakfast with Daddy, we say that it is our favorite meal of the day!

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Remainder of the 1st Trimester

So many things have transpired since I last checked-in here on blogspot. As what is expected, I’ve been very busy causing Mommy to drain her energy and not to be in a good disposition to blog. Here’s some of what has taken place for more than a month since my last blog entry.

First – Mommy’s second sighting of me was made 1 week earlier (15 September) than planned as Mommy needed to see Dr Ng because of excessive vomiting. Poor Mommy wasn’t able to take anything, even water. She would vomit not only once or twice a day, but a couple of times making her very weak and very hungry. Dr Ng gave her medication to ease the vomiting and also issued a medical certificate (MC) to let her rest and stay at home for 1 week.

Second – My existence was informally announced ahead of time also. Thanks to Lola for telling Tita Leomie during one of their conversations at home when Mommy was on her 10^th week with me. Hendrik was also told after.

Third – I had my first trimester screening 2 weeks ago at the National University Hospital (NUH). Dr Ng informed Mommy and Daddy last Saturday during the check-up at the clinic that the result was very fine.  =)

I will be on my 2^nd trimester tomorrow and I hope Mommy will feel way better soon…

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Oblivious Brother

Hendrik has witnessed and heard Mommy vomiting a couple of times. He would always ask Lola  why Mommy is always vomiting. Lola and Mommy would answer him back that she is sick. They don’t want to let Hendrik know yet because they know that he will broadcast it to the whole world. One fine example was one night Mommy was resting in the bedroom after an episode of vomiting overheard Hendrik talking to Liam in the living room telling him that Mommy is sick and has vomited. Well, there’s nothing wrong declaring it to everyone, especially our housemates, but Mommy would like it to happen when her pregnancy with me has already been established and the risk for miscarriage has significantly dropped. Mommy had D&C in 2006 and don’t want it to happen again, ever. They would let Hendrik know when I get passed the 3^rd month. Hold on, brother, a couple of more weeks to go and everybody will get to acknowledge me…  =)

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Mommy’s Queasiness

Mommy still feels sick these days. She feels tired and hungry all the time. She is also nauseous, and this is especially worst late in the afternoon. She feels that she needed to vomit when she comes home from work. Though she would control it while in the bus going home, she would let it all out when she comes home. She also feels cold sometimes.

I know very well that I am the one causing all of these to Mommy. Oh, I am so sorry Mommy for making this to you. Let's just take comfort in what Dr Ng said that the more you feel sick, the more good the pregnancy is, thus the more beautiful I become... ;-)

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First Sighting

I made my first sighting to Mommy, Daddy and Dr Ng on Saturday, 01 September 2012. I am still very tiny and still very busy developing my organs. I don’t look like human yet, but a tiny particle inside Mommy’s uterus.  The first thing Dr Ng looked out for when she did the ultrasound was my heartbeat. When she found it, she asked if Mommy heard it? Of course, Mommy was very quick in detecting my moving tiny heart and thus heard my heartbeat when Dr Ng turned up the volume. Dr Ng then called Daddy to come over and witness it.

~ my heart beat ~

Mommy and Daddy were quite surprised to hear the sound of my heartbeat. Mommy didn’t expect to hear it for a few more weeks, but was amazed that the ultrasound machine in Dr Ng’s clinic was able to detect even the tiniest heart and be able to amplify the sound of its heartbeat. In fact, Mommy expected that the doctor will give her vaginal ultrasound as she thought I am still very tiny to be detected using abdominal ultrasound. Wow, such an amazing machine.

~ inside Mommy's uterus ~

Dr Ng congratulated Mommy and Daddy and said that it was about time that I come in the picture because Hendrik is already 4 years old. Mommy remembered Hendrik telling her a few weeks ago that he wanted a baby sister. He even touched Mommy’s tummy and said that his baby sister is inside. Uh-oh… But I don’t know yet if I will be developing the female or the male organ. I will be able to tell in a couple of weeks more. For the mean time just hang on, and let’s hope that I will be the princess that Hendrik wanted. Otherwise, I will be his baby brother and best friend.

~ tiny me at 1.25cm. ~

Dr Ng asked that Mommy see her again after three weeks. I cannot wait for that time. I cannot wait to show Mommy my developments.

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GERD or Expecting?

Mommy started feeling sick first thing in the morning of 16 August 2012. She thought it was because of the very heavy dinner and the glass of wine she took the previous night at the Le Bistrot (French resto) with Daddy and Tita Claire. She also felt that it was due to her lack / little sleep the previous night when my soon-to-be brother, Hendrik, kept her awake because he was suffering from ear pain. Mommy and Daddy took Hendrik to Dr Lim that day and found out that he had an infection in the ear due to clogged nose.

Mommy still felt sick even after taking medications for upset stomach, paracetamol and some rest. On the fourth day of still having the same feeling, Mommy went to a nearby clinic and consulted her condition. The young taciturn doctor diagnosed that she had GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease). The doctor said that Mommy can look it up on the internet and recommended that she undergo endoscopy. He even wrote a recommendation letter for endoscopy that cost $7.00 in the bill!

Mommy went to Mt Alvernia for another opinion. This time the thought came to her that she might be pregnant as she has the same signs and symptoms when she was pregnant with Hendrik, but dismissed the idea because she knew she was not. Daddy also confirmed that she was not. Besides, GERD has also the same symptoms. The doctor at Mt Alvernia gave Mommy another set of medications and assured her that they will work.

After finishing the medications religiously, Mommy just cannot shake off the illness. She decided to go for a pregnancy test. The day that she decided to buy one from the pharmacy Daddy texted her that he already bought one for her. And so she did the test…

~ 28 Aug 2012 test ~

Whoallah!!! Mommy saw 2 purple lines in less than a minute after putting drops of her urine into the kit. Daddy was also surprised when she broke the news to him. Mommy decided that she will repeat the test after 3 days…

~ 31 August 2012 test ~

And nothing has changed! 2 purple lines show that Mommy is pregnant with me! How far, she doesn’t know. Then she called Dr Ng’s Tanjong Katong clinic for an appointment the next day.

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