Pregnancy Week 37: End of Work

Today marks the 1st day of my annual leave and maternity leave will only start on the day of labour. Finally, after pressing on and bearing with mid-day fatigue for the past few weeks of my 3rd trimester, I can finally rest.

To be honest, I have mixed feelings about stopping work. I worry that I may not be able to pick up the pace or having to re-adapt when I return to work. Yet at the same time, I need not worry about achieving sales targets and yet getting paid at the same time.

I also worry about how was I supposed to pass 3 weeks of window period while waiting for my baby to pop. Here is a list of what I can think of.

To-Do-List: 
1. Pack hospital bag
2. Pack and set up room (To be receive baby anytime)
3. Finish reading breastfeeding book before baby pops
4. Revise and practice breathing technique and body toning exercises
5. Rest, rest and REST !

By the way, I seemed to have stopped gaining weight and my appetite is not as big as before. Nevertheless, I still have sweet tooth and craving for desserts. I think I developed a love for juicy fruits like watermelon, rock melon, oranges, pears. 

Mummy's Weight: 67.1kg

Little Jayden Weight: 2.889kg

Pregnancy Week 36:

My feet is starting to swell up these days especially after walking too much or standing too long. Lifting my legs up by putting on the pillow doesn't seem to help either. Thankfully the swelling isn't causing me any pain. Just some difficulties putting on my shoes ... okay, I only one shoe that fits now.

Gynae visit is due in another week's time !


Mummy's Weight: 67kg
Little Jayden Weight: 2.584kg

Pregnancy Week 35: Stretchmarks !

Omg Omg.... I have stretchmarks !

I have been diligently applying my tonic oil since 1st trimester and yet I still didn't manage to escape the scar of motherhood. Hubby accidentally saw the marks on the undersides of the belly and was horrified. Since Jayden is leaning on my right belly totally, the stretchmarks were worst on the right than the left.

Anyway during my gynae visit this week, the doctor did a Group B streptococcus screening: Vaginal and rectal swabs are taken at 35 to 37 weeks of pregnancy to detect group B strep bacteria.

I blame the marks because its appeared at the area which is easily neglect. On the other hand, this little fellow is growing at a tremendous speed over the week. I think by growing too big too suddenly is the main cause for the stretchmarks.

My appetite seemed to have dulled since there is barely enough room in my belly to contain more than I can fit. Small meals is the way to go !



Mummy's Weight: 65.3kg
Little Jayden's Weight:

Pregnancy Week 33-34:

These days either he will keep moving throughout the day or else he will hardly move at all. I wonder what causes the change in frequency of movement.

Not sure if it's a coincidence or is it Jayden actively responding to my touch. In his active days, he tends to reciprocate to my touch by kicking in that direction my hand is placed on the belly.

Pregnancy Week 33

The little one is moving so hard and so much now. It doesnt seem like the space is too cramp for him.

It's really a blessing to watch him move inside of me. I could stare at my moving belly till I sleep.

There really isn't anyone who will have this much personal connection with him apart from me.  Not the father not anyone else. No one can comprehend the anticipation of a mother awaiting to see her baby's face and to hold him in her arms.

Visit to the gynae in another 2 weeks :)

Mummy's Weight: 65kg
Little Jayden: 2.007kg

Pregnancy Week 31: Upside Down

Jayden has turned ! I was so pleased when the gynae said that he is already in the head down position. This has increased my chance of giving birth to him naturally.

I am a proud mummy thinking he has been good to know and do what I want. Although I know it's nature at work but oh well *grins*

Looks like he is very eager to come into this world and meet mummy and daddy :)


Little Jayden Weight : 1.465kg

Pregnancy Week 20: Baby's Movement

For the past 2 weeks, it felt like there was some bubbles in my belly. Initally I thought it was my diarrhea kicking in again but gradually as the movement became stronger and more consistent, I knew it was the baby moving.

Each time he kicks, I know he is growing well in my stomach.

Now, I am enjoying every moment of this and I cannot wait to meet him :)

Pregnancy Week 18: Fetal Development Assessment

The thought of each checkup at the hospital excites me. Its because thats the longest amount of time I get to spend with him. I get to see his every tiny movement, imagine how he looks like and how he is living his life.

The gynae told us the baby is likely to be a female in our last visit but at this session, it turns out to be a boy !

Although I want my 1st child to be a boy, I was a bit disappointed because I had already starting to imagine life with my girl. However, I was glad that I gotten what I wished for.

From here onwards, he is still my precious little one.

Pregnancy Week 12: Oscar Scan

Went to Thomson Hospital for an oscar scan today.

By this time, the seedling in my belly has already taken form in the shape of an actual baby.  Once the monitor was switched on, Jayden began moving and we could hear the sound of his heartbeat. Tears flow uncontrollably.

I am carrying a life, my baby, our baby.


I knew from this moment onwards, this little one would change our lives forever.

Weight: 53.5kg

Pregnancy Week 6: Breaking The News of My Pregnancy

The start of the year has been an overwhelming one.

It was barely a few weeks after we invited our close friends over for a Chinese New Year BBQ/ Steamboat Session afterwhich we received a news that would change our lives forever. Having realized that I missed my menstruation for about 2 weeks, I told my boyfriend then that we needed to do a pregnancy test.

I still recall the both of us reading the instructions on the box nervously but we didn't have to wait long before we confirmed our fears. I was squatting in the bathroom and there he was sitting on the toilet bowl, both dumbfounded.

In denial, we asked the maid to purchase another brand to make sure of its results while we broke the news to his family shortly after. We all just sat in the living room, speechless and in shock.

"How am I supposed to break the news to my family?"
"What is going to happen to the job which I just started?"
"Does this put an end to everything which I thought I could have done?"
"Am I ready for marriage?"
"Am I ready for motherhood?"
"Do I have to make a cruel decision?"
"Will my partner hate me for that ?"

Despite all comments and considerations,  the decision to the next course of action falls on me.

In the end, i decided to keep the child with the one whom i think i was prepared to marry and take care of us for the rest of our lives.

We broke the news to my uncle and in turn he told my family on our behalf. Although they were not happy with our actions and lack of planning, they accepted it eventually.