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Water bag broke at 1am on 23rd May. Gave birth to him 13hrs later.

Confinement lady leaving in 9 days. I should be worried right? Anyway, feeling much better now but when the confinement lady leaves, it’ll be another learning curve. One day at a time I guess. 

Now just try to rest whenever I can cause the battle has just begun. 

Pray for smooth transitioning.

Motherhood is tough.

Week 39 Day 2

Seeing me here shows that baby N is still baking happily inside of me.

Had several episodes of Braxton Hicks (always early in the morning) which made me anxious but then the next day will go on without any other symptoms. So I'm on my toes at all times. Baby baby, when are you coming out? Mummy is anxious already.

First Braxton Hicks was last Saturday which made me think that I was going to give birth already. Then it stopped, and I went through Saturday, Sunday, Monday and now Tuesday uneventfully. Ticking bomb I am but apart from that Braxton Hicks, no other signs. No blood, no water break so I shall continue waiting.

Hopefully the next time I update, baby N will be here to grace the page.

<3 Mummy Chong

Week 38

Can’t believe we have arrived at this stage of our pregnancy.

It is amazing how this little being inside of me is growing. We are waiting and anticipating his arrival. 2 weeks tops and we will have him in our arms. I wonder how he will be like, who will he resemble and how is his character like. Both his dad and I have short temper so dear God, make him a patient mab cause we both really are not. Each day would be a lesson and a chance to grow for us for sure. He is well loved even before he make his grand entrance. I wonder how his grand entrance would be like. He is now 2.72kg, small but precious nevertheless.

Yesterday Ps Mylene came again and we shared God’s blessing with her. They prayed with us for baby even though the first one did not go as we planned but Ps Sandra’s message yesterday truly hit the note on that. I have plans, I am a planner, I plan everything - down to my own surprise birthday but God has better plans. We sometimes do not understand why, or how, or what, or when but His plans are always better than ours. I wanted a child by 30 but He has better plans for us. And through His plan, we see a miracle, we have a testimony to share, and an opportunity to be thankful for His providence.

We tried for 15 months and went to doctors and all. Nothing happened. When Ps Mylene and Ps Joselle prayed for us, we already had little dot in us (without knowing). When little dot left, we were shattered, upset with God and we had a roller coaster of a time. But His plan is better. We found out we have baby N after Daniel finished the hardest exam of his life (which he could concentrate on studying) and he could take care of me 101% while I go through the worst 6 weeks of morning sickness. He could be with us throughout our pregnancy and he passed his exam and became and Ar. It would have been more difficult for both of us if all that happened earlier. God is good, all the time, God is good.

Our plans may be interrupted but remember that when that happens, it means God has better plans for us. Plans that give us opportunity to see miracle, opportunity for a testimony and opportunity to be thankful. What a timely message.

Now we are ready to welcome you baby N.

<3 Mummy Chong

I'll miss him

being inside of me.


Before he started kicking me from the inside, I always thought some mummies are exaggerating when they say they will miss their baby being in their womb. Like, I want to eat my bak kut teh and my salad, so if he is out, I can do all that.

But now that he is kicking and wriggling inside of me, despite the occasional painful jabs, I think I will miss him being inside of me. Right now it feels like it's us against the world. Whatever I go through, I know he is with me at all times. When I'm alone, when I'm upset, when I do not have anyone to talk to, I can talk to him. He is inside of me and he is with me.

As my belly gets bigger, the discomfort gets more intensed. Sometimes during bed time he would move so much that I could not fall asleep (though once I'm out, I'm out *thank God*). I wish I can see him and watch him grow with all his possibly funny antics but at the same time, I enjoy him being inside of me.

I guess I have another 4-5 weeks to enjoy that before he officially enters the world. Time passes so fast but so slow at the same time. It felt like yesterday when we found out he was growing inside of me. Then I started feeling him move and then his dad gets to feel it too.

Working from home now due to the ongoing renovation in the office. Apparently the paint is extremely strong at work so I'll probably not step in to the office until after my ML. I'll still be working till my ML but will not enter the office (I'm not risking it). Will see what my boss says. =)

Thank you Lord for this gift of life that we will nourish and nurture for many years to come.

<3 Mummy Chong

One year...

It has been a year since we lost little dot.

We praise God each and every day for baby N that’s squirming inside of me daily. We thank God for blessing us with this rainbow baby one year after we lost our little dot. In just another 4-5 weeks, we will have baby N in our arms. Feels so surreal yet so thankful for this gift of life.

Mummy and daddy miss little dot. Thank you baby N for coming into our lives.

<3 Mummy

Week 33 day 3

According to the app, we have another 46 days to go.

Before April came along, I was having a hectic March. So I was like, I'll worry about the things after March. Then April came along and I was like, after my birthday. Now that everything is over, I'm a little anxious.

Yes we wanted this baby badly and the past 8 months were at times challenging but mostly rewarding. But I'm so afraid now that it's drawing near. I'm not sure if I am capable of pushing this little being out of me. And then what's next? I'm not too worried about the help I'll get cause Daniel is super hands-on and I have experienced sisters and mother. I'm more worried about those things that they cannot help me with - ie labour.

Anyway, it's week 33 now, another 6-7 weeks (which is the length of a short semester and I always find them passing by too fast). In another 6-7 weeks, I'll be upgraded to be a mother. I'm not sure how that'll be like but I'll get there when I get there.

As of now, I should start packing my hospital bag, perhaps buying the few stuff that I have remaining that I've not bought (nursing bra, belly bandit, my breast pump, bottle warmer etc). We will also start washing baby's clothes next week. I think week 35 is a good time to start washing.

Can't wait to see you baby, thank you for growing healthily and moving well inside of me daily to remind me that you are OK.

<3 Mummy Chong

Week 29 day 5

I did not update for 6 weeks.

Entered third trimester and so far so good. I'm just grateful for each day that I can feel him moving inside of me.

In these 6 weeks we have

• bought the stuff he needs (maybe a few more items to get)
• chosen his Chinese name (his dad has chosen his Christian name long before he was conceived - in fact, long before I met his dad -.-)
• celebrated Chinese New Year
• gained weight and lost some

Nothing much happened in the past 6 weeks but now cause I have to monitor his movements daily, I am more aware of his movements. Occasionally I give myself some rude shock and drink sweet drinks to move him a little. But all in all, he has been a good boy.

Second trimester flew by so quickly that now I understand why people say second trimester is the honeymoon trimester. Third trimester isn't so bad now so we'll continue thanking God for a good and smooth pregnancy. Seeing him again tomorrow. Hopefully he shows his face to us. The past few visits were just him sleeping face down. Can't wait to see him in person in 2 months' time.

Love,
Mummy Chong

Week 23 Day 3

We went to the detailed scan last Thursday.

Doctor: Hmm...abdominal a little thick.
Me: Huh? What do you mean? Is my baby too fat? Why ar? (Was told that his abdomen is small the previous visit okay?)
Husband: Yours, not the baby's.
Me: Oh...that one I know why.

So because of my fats, my scan wasn't clear. Took us 3 hours to see whatever the doctor needs to see. Paid RM420 for it and felt that the cost was not justified. For baby number 2, I'm considering doing it elsewhere. This one did not give me 4 photos printed on half an A4 page. -.- Of course the doctor was able to see all the important parts and everything was OK but would love more photos. Clearer photos perhaps.

But then again the doctor said cause I'm fat, so the scans are not clear. -.-
We confirmed baby's gender and everything is growing well. Yay! Meeting KK doctor tomorrow and our gynae again next Saturday.

So far I can still fit into my old clothes and most of my colleagues (not from my department) are not aware that I'm preggy yet. So, guess being fat has its perks. Time to go and feed my baby (in my tummy).

Till next time,

Mummy Chong

Week 21 Day 5

I usually post on day 5 cause it's Friday. Everyone is out now for lunch while I've done eating my lunch. Now just onlining and chilling. I have a feeling I'll feel hungry again at about 3pm so I'll go and get a toast then.

My self-monitoring blood sugar result was okay so I did not have to do much changes to my food intake except for being more careful with the choice of food. Met the nutritionist and she said I just need to maintain regular small meals which I'm trying my best to follow.

I can feel baby moving inside of me already. It first feels like something ticklish. Then it feels like flutters and small waves. I still feel it once in a while but not all the time. I'm a very ticklish person in nature so sometimes I ended up laughing. I know right? This mummy so weird. Papa can feel it too so papa has been asking him to move, -.- when I'm about to sleep. This papa want to kena whack I think.

Overall, 2nd trimester is soooo muchhhhh better. I still have my heartburn daily but I can stay up later. Sleep is still rubbish but occasionally I get a full night rest. There will be more changes this year (not just to me but to our family) but we will surrender all to God and let Him lead the way.

We will be doing the detailed scan next week so see you next week baby.

Love,
Mummy

Week 19 day 5

Just an update to remind me of this day.

Hormone

My hormone is in a wreck. I’ve cried twice in the span of few weeks. First cause the KK doctor was so mean to me. She asked me what I was doing at gov clinic when I’m going the private route. I told her I was advised to go for both. And she said somethinng along the line that I am gonna be a mum soon and still couldn’t make decision for myself, just rely on advise. But hello, many mums out there also went to both cause we can get free vaccines in government clinic! And check ups in gov clinic are free so we are able to save up a lot for our child when he is born! Anyway, felt so victimised and cried silently. 

Second, was yesterday when I was told that I have GD, at week 19 😭 5 more months to go leh!! Anyway due to my BMI, I had to do the glucose test twice. And first time already kntoi. Week 28 gotta do it again. That drink is awful okay? Hated it! But for baby, I shall persevere. Apparently my FIL had to do yearly. Poor thing. My fasting blood sugar is 4.1 and after that awful drink, 8.1. So got to prick myself and go back to clinic again on Monday.

Appetite

Is back. But not in a vengance. So I still eat normal portion cause I was worried I’ll gain too much weight. End up, kena GD. -.- No spicy food cause hello heartburn!

Weight

Gained 1.3kg. Trying to control myself and maintain cause I don’t want to be scolded by doctor 😅 my rationale.

Baby

Is OK. Growing according to the chart apparently. Will be going for detailed scan on 24/1. So far couldn’t feel any movements yet.

Skin

is not good cause didn’t go facial for monthssss. Husband said no so, I also lazy la.

So pray for good result this Sunday when I prick and just pray for smooth pregnancy!!! Haven’t bought a thing for my anak yet but maybe after CNY la I’ll shop.

Till then.

Mrs Chong