Prenatal education...

And so I am about 16 weeks along!!

I can only give thanks for God and Praise the Lord for having come so far! Praying hard everyday that the little one is strong and healthy.

(Image from Babycentre.com)

During my last check-up with Dr. Paul, Baby's 15 weeks and measures at about 10cm long.

AND Dr. Paul saw a 'weenieeeeeeee'.... Hahaha... However, he did say that we can only confirm it during the 20th week detailed scan...

To us, boy or girl, it doesn't matter. What matters, is that Baby's gonna be healthy and developing well!

My nausea's setting back quite a bit, and my appetite's getting better. Dr. Paul prescribed me a bottle of Lactase pills, enzymes that help break down Lactose and so I've been slowly consuming CHEESE (which I miss) and planning to be more adventurous with milk and ice-cream!

And so I was surfing the net for fun, reading up on baby stuff and pre-natal issues, when I came across some stuff which I thought would be good for me to document down for future reference.

1. BabyPlus Prenatal Education - In the prenatal period, the brain is at its most receptive stage of learning. By enriching the auditory environment during this crucial period, independent studies have shown that a child's long term learning capacities are improved. So start them YOUNG!

2. Brill Baby Early Learning - A whole wealth of information that I decided I'll read up on when I'm more free!

Looks like parenting is not just a skill, it's an art and a LIFE LONG commitment!

Mummy & Daddy-hood, here we come! =)

Leave my tummy alone!

And so... I'm starting to outgrow my clothes, especially those for work...

It is seriously about time that I buy those vacuum bags and store my waisted dresses and work pants in cold storage, as I need more space for clothes that can fit me for the next few months!!

Due to raves from friends and mommy sites regarding Belly Bands, I bought 3, in different colors, at one shot, thinking that they will come in really handy for my pants, to last me through at least a couple more months... But boy...

 (Nope, this tummy's not mine... too lazy to take pics!)

The first time I put on the belly band, I felt suffocated through out the day, and my tummy was giving me a huge tummy upset for some reason or other... The next time when I tried wearing a maternity capri out, I felt the same way! It could be because of the bad bloating that I get in the late arvos and evenings... but seriously, it screams out to me... "LEAVE ME ALONE!!! Don't restrict me with those rubber band thingies!"...

And so... seems like it needs to get all the freedom that it can get at this point in time... but that means, I really have not much clothes to last me through the work weeks and I don't really want to start shopping very much yet! Guess I will just have to make do and recycle as much as possible!

Ending of first Tri! =D

Every step of the way is encouraging... despite the caution...

However, I'm so glad that I'm reaching the end of the first 12 weeks.

When we were at the last check-up at Dr. Paul, he claimed that he could see the little rump waving his/her hand at us! =) It was really cute... the memory of that just can't stop putting a smile on our faces.

I was telling Da Hubbz that we should do a video at the next check-up if everything goes well! =)

The nausea seems to be lifting and I seem to be able to stomach a wider variety of food, though the amount remains small and I still get the bloating and indigestion. Which is why I am still very conservative food-wise.

But pray I do, every single day... to God for His watching over the little one... That he may be strong, healthy and good. =)