Today is Christmas eve. It means that Peanut will be busy tasting awesome Christmas treats today and tomorrow while his mama walks around with feet so swollen and ankles that are literally tied with water balloons.
Apparently, swollen feet is the glamourous side of being pregnant. I have been getting 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from almost everyone that I have crossed paths with since the first trimester. Somehow, everyone notices my very big, puffy and beautiful feet! You can very well imagine the irony of wearing a size 8, and thanks to Peanut, I am now a size 9. Not only does the magic happen at the soles of my feet, but also to my ankles. So whenever water retention decides to visit, I just lose sight of my legs without fail, especially the left one :D But it gives me the more reason to be lazy and stay in bed, curled up with my favourite book. So I guess I can't complain for now.
But I will have my beautiful and perfect size 8 feet back. Just 8 more weeks to go. You wait and see.
Till then, have a blessed Christmas everyone! Peanut's kickin' at ya'! :)))
PS: On a brighter note, Dr Tan said Peanut's getting bigger and heavier, and not the mother! Yay! That's happy news for me!!! Although everyone's saying that I look like I am ready to go into labour anytime soon... wth. Visits to the doc are getting more frequent now, about 2 weeks apart per visit. I can't believe that I have survived this far!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Entering the Big and Much Talked about Third Trimester
Entering the big and much talked about Third Trimester was marked by a very significant and truly unforgettable fall by the roadside last weekend.
It was very significant as I had been craving for chicken by the Colonel for as long as I could remember and the Mister decided that enough was enough, he sure didn't want to hear me mumbling about tasty finger licking good fried chicken in my sleep anytime soon! And so we stopped by the outlet in Subang Jaya for lunch before heading to another baby warehouse sale located nearby.
After parking the car, we strolled down the road, being very careful over the occasional potholes and bumps. And then, the unforgettable fall took place as though gravity just gave way causing my knees to go all wobbly. I did a 'ballet squat' right infront of the patrons of an overly crowded foodcourt before the Mister pulled me back up on my feet. Yet another 'Wow, what a performance' moment before I learnt online that falling down is very common during the third trimester.
Everything that I am currently suffering from just hit the right note - aching thighs, aching back, aching feet and the most famous of the lot, aching calves. Imagine waking up at 4am with intense muscle cramp at both legs! Not just for 1 night, but for almost every other night too! So, the Third Trimester is one that will really give one a taste of the unimaginable...
Bring it on, I say! I am almost there anyway! 2 more months, Baby!!! :D
Meanwhile, happy photographs below (to counter all the pain endured so far):
It was very significant as I had been craving for chicken by the Colonel for as long as I could remember and the Mister decided that enough was enough, he sure didn't want to hear me mumbling about tasty finger licking good fried chicken in my sleep anytime soon! And so we stopped by the outlet in Subang Jaya for lunch before heading to another baby warehouse sale located nearby.
After parking the car, we strolled down the road, being very careful over the occasional potholes and bumps. And then, the unforgettable fall took place as though gravity just gave way causing my knees to go all wobbly. I did a 'ballet squat' right infront of the patrons of an overly crowded foodcourt before the Mister pulled me back up on my feet. Yet another 'Wow, what a performance' moment before I learnt online that falling down is very common during the third trimester.
Everything that I am currently suffering from just hit the right note - aching thighs, aching back, aching feet and the most famous of the lot, aching calves. Imagine waking up at 4am with intense muscle cramp at both legs! Not just for 1 night, but for almost every other night too! So, the Third Trimester is one that will really give one a taste of the unimaginable...
Bring it on, I say! I am almost there anyway! 2 more months, Baby!!! :D
Meanwhile, happy photographs below (to counter all the pain endured so far):
Early X'mas present for Peanut from CCL Grandpa
The loot from the previous Pureen baby warehouse sale
The pile of books in the middle stack is for Peanut from the Big Bad Wolf Sale this year :)))
Sidenote: We finally got the baby crib at an unbeatable price of RM299.00 with the mattress included. We are really happy and the Mister can't wait to fix it up next month. We will put up some photographs by then. Stay tuned :)))
Thursday, December 1, 2011
The Golden List
| CHECKLIST | |||
| Category | Item | Quantity | Providers |
| Baby Clothing | Bodysuits | Many | KC/2nd Sis/M&D |
| Sleeping suits | Many | KC/2nd Sis/M&D | |
| Swaddle | 1 | KC | |
| Caps/Socks/Mittens | Many | KC/2nd Sis/M&D | |
| Baby Detergent | 1 | ||
| Receiving Blanket | 2 | KC | |
| Baby Hankies | 6 | Royal Domain | |
| Baby Bedding | Cot | 1 | |
| Mattress | 1 | 2nd Sis | |
| Rubber Cot Sheet | 1 | ||
| Pillow | 2 | KL | |
| Bedsheet | 2 | KC | |
| Blanket | 1 | ||
| Mobiles | 1 | 2nd Sis | |
| Baby Monitor | 1 | ||
| Mosquito Net (for Cot) | 1 | 2nd Sis | |
| Baby Bathing | Baby Bathtub | 1 | |
| Baby Bath Mat | 1 | ||
| Baby 2-in-1 Bath & Shampoo | 1 | ||
| Baby Travel | Stroller (Combi) | 1 | M&D |
| Mobiles for Stroller | Many | KC/2nd Sis | |
| Infant Car Seat / Carrier | 1 | 2nd Sis | |
| Diaper Bag (Eddie Bauer) | 1 | M&D | |
| Baby Sling Carrier | 1 | ||
| Baby Necessities | Cloth Diapers | 10 pcs | |
| Cloth Diaper Inserts | 20 pcs | ||
| Cloth Diaper Liners | 50 pcs | KC | |
| Disposable Diapers (Newborn) | 48 pcs | KC | |
| Disposable Diapers (Size S) | 96 pcs | KL | |
| Nappy Rash Cream | 1 | ||
| Baby Powder | |||
| Thermometer | 1 | KC | |
| Baby Wipes | A lot | KL | |
| Changing Mat/Table | 1 | ||
| Baby Nail Clipper | 1 | ||
| Soft Brush | 1 | ||
| Pacifier (Avent) | 2 | M&D | |
| Pacifier Holder with Clip | 1 | KC | |
| Baby Feeding | Feeding Bottle (S) | 1 | |
| Feeding Bottle (L) | 1 | ||
| Silicone Nipple (S) | 3 | ||
| Feeding Container with Lid | 3 | ||
| Feeding Spoon | 1 | ||
| Breast Pump | 1 | 2nd Sis | |
| Storage Bottle (120ml) | 3 | ||
| Storage Bottle (140ml) | 12 | ||
| Powder Milk Storage Container | 6 | KC | |
| Bottle Brush | 1 | ||
| Sterilizer | 1 | Joanne | |
| Baby Bibs | 3 | KC/2nd Sis | |
| Baby Playtime | Play Pen | 1 | 2nd Sis |
| Play Gym | 2 | 2nd Sis | |
| Bouncing Seat | 1 | 2nd Sis | |
| For Mom | Nursing Bra | 1 | KC |
| Nursing Pads (Washable) | 2 pairs | KC | |
| Nursing Pads (Disposables) | 39 pairs | KL | |
| Nursing Pillow | 1 | KC | |
| Stretch Mark Cream | 1 | ||
| Post Partum Support Garment | 1 | ||
| Maternity Sanitary Pads | 1 pack | ||
| Normal Sanitary Pads | 90 pcs | KC | |
| Disposable Underwear | 5 | ||
| Nipple Shield | 2 | KL | |
| Sarong | 2 | 2nd Sis |
To be purchased this weekend at the Golden Fair:
1. Baby Detergent 2-in-1 Bath & Shampoo
2. Bath Tub
3. Rubber Mat for Bath Tub
4. Baby Nail Clipper
5. Soft Brush
6. Baby Rash Cream
7. Baby Talcum Powder
8. Feeding Stuff
Note to self of the Golden Fair Venue (you must know that I am currently suffering from real short term memory!):
Ahhh... the joy of shopping is now translated in this manner! Motherhood is changing me for sure!
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