Postpartum in BNH

After delivery, I was brought to the recovery room for 2hours...

I think I slept for about an hour and spent the other hour talking to the nurse who was looking after me. We talked about her children and some other stuffs which I can't remember... She's really gentle and nice... I could wriggle my right-side toes after about 30mins after surgery. By end of the 2 hours all my sensations are back...

Meantime, Tyler was being observed in the Nursery for 4hours. Apparently, Tiki was with him for a full hour... watching over his precious... hehe!

I was transferred to my ward 1515. There's a family area and a room with one bathroom. I was still feeling rather weak and groggy, so I rested a little while dozing off here and there while my parents and Tiki relax in the living area. Nurses came in and out checking my vital signs every hour or so. I was having high blood pressure... think the highest I had was 160/90 or something like that and also fever. It all went back down to normal as the days go by...

Breastfeeding
Finally, Tyler was brought to me for feeding. And for the First time, I had a good look at him... He's just so Beautiful...

Naturally, I still could not sit up... So Nurse helped me with feeding Tyler in the side-lying hold. It wasn't too painful in the first attempt and Tyler I must say is a real gifted "sucker"! hehe... Eventually, I changed to the cradle position and I suffered from cracked nipples after about 4 or 5 feeds... Every feed was torture to me... I wanted to give up many times but told myself to perservere to at least feed Tyler all the colostrum he needs... But then I also keep looking forward to the next feed... The Feeling of bonding with your child during breastfeeding is just so wonderful. I had to smile to myself so many times eventhough I was in pain... (Up until Day 9, I was still biting my fingers in the middle of the night due to the painful nipples. Thank god, my nipples has finally toughened up...) I was prescribed Motillum to enhance the flow of breast milk. It's actually a type of medication for nausea. At least I've lasted till now~

We missed Tyler everytime he's been taken back to the nursery. He'll only be sent to me every 4 hours for feeding and I missed him so much while he's gone... The reason he's not kept in my room was because I need time and strength to recover from the C-section... sigh~ I found myself waking up way before feeding time and anticipating his arrival and got angry whenever he's late... But once I saw him, all was forgotten... I love cuddling him and smelling his crown of hair...

Side Lying

Tiki spent the whole 3 nights with me in the hospital sleeping on an uncomfortable sofabed. He's been Fabulous in terms of support and TLC... I couldn't have asked for more! =)

Mummy and Papa was running errands for us everyday during my stay in BNH. Mummy brought food for Tiki and Red Date Drink for me. Hanging around for a few hours before heading home to cook and send food to the hospital again. Parent's Love...  =)

Daily Dose of Red Date Tea

Next thing, since I was bedridden for 2 days, I was cleaned up twice a day in bed. I felt so darn useless! Even when I could get off the bed after, I was given sponge baths by Nurses in the bathroom... I don't even want to look myself in the mirror! It's just so embarrassing not because of my nakedness but because of my uselessness... Seriously, bad feeling...

The bed in hospitals are supposed to be hard. But it's just too hard for me that I developed very bad backache especially around my tailbone. I couldn't stay still in one position for too long because it hurt too much~

I was taken off the IV after 48 hours... Without solid food I was feeling very weak... Once I took in some porridge, I felt much better and was able to get out of bed. Incision still hurts and my tummy was jiggling here and there like jelly.

Tiki had the opportunity to give Tyler baths twice... He's more experienced in handling babies than me... He loves to give Tyler baths... Perhaps he will take over this "chore" from me in future! hehe~ He always say he will dip Tyler in the jacuzzi with him! haha... Fulla nonsense~

Tiki Pom Pom Tyler

After 3 Long nights in BNH, it was time to go home!! After Tiki gave Tyler his bath and I fed him, we headed home!! We can't wait to lie in our own bed... while Tyler, his crib~ hehe!

The Labour

We arrived at BNH Hospital in the wee hours on 21 November, 2010...
Surprisingly, I was able to catch some sleep...
We went to the Gynae & Obs department to confirm our details...
It didn't really hit me that I Bao Bao was leaving me physically until they sat me in the wheelchair... I had a sudden rush of emotions on the verge of tears... Somehow I'm not willing to let him out...

Me: Can we back out now?
Tiki: Yes... Do you want to back out?

But we proceeded to the Labour Room anyway... The Midwife checked my cervix (SUCKS!) , and it was only dilated slightly... Then I was given enema to clear my bowels where I sat in the loo for about 40mins... It was like having bad diarrhea... It just doesn't end and it hurts!

Mummy, Papa and Tiki were with me in the Labour room for about 1hour before my parents left to wait for the good news...

The Midwife set me up with Baby's heartbeat monitor and the contraction monitor then gave me dose the induction through Intravenous. Before she left, she told me I will be feeling contraction pain in 10mins or so and that it's definitely going to be painful. If I am unable to take the pain, I should ask for epidural then. I waited... 10mins... 20mins... 30mins... 1hour... 90mins... 120mins... NO PAIN AT ALL!! I don't understand why. I told Tiki, I have a feeling, I will never experience how real contraction feels like... (I was actually looking forward to how it will feel like) But I was definitely having about 60 to 90% of contraction every 3mins... How come I don't feel the pain? Tightness was all I felt. Tiki said I was blessed not to feel the worse part of labour... I suppose so~

Dr Suvit came and went checking my dilation a few times... Then he said if in another hour and half or so there's insufficient dilation, we will have to go for C-section...

And so we that's our fate...

Everything seemed to be going on so fast yet I feel it was never going to end. I hated it!! The whole process of C-section... I was transferred to the operation theater, then was given the spinal block and had to curl up in foetal position... I felt the cold fluid seeping through my spine, it's not the best sensation. My legs started to feel tingly and eventually I felt nothing while they're sanitizing me. Frankly speaking I was a little afraid... Both my hands were tied up on either sides with my Anaesthetist on my left and Tiki on my right. I was literally in a + position. Tiki reassured me that I'll be fine, holding my hand the whole time... I can see he looked rather worried about me. I wanted to cry because I felt very very claustrophobic with the screen so near to my face and I felt like I couldn't breathe. I wanted to get up and run... But I kept telling myself I must be strong for Bao bao...

Until I heard a cry~ =) His FIRST CRY... =D His first scream right out of my tummy... He was immediately brought to clean up his lungs but I caught a glimpse of him and I finally smiled...

He was brought to me  and we took our first Family Portrait.
Tiki and me are officially Mummy and Daddy!!

Our Family

Our First Kiss

 Baby Tyler

My Pregnancy at 39 Weeks and 3Days

We have decided to induce labour tomorrow~!!

Today, we visited Dr Suvit and he was explaining to us the different options we have. He did a check on my cervix which is currently soft and probably dilated just a little bit.

He also did a Membrane Sweep on me at the same time.
Dr Suvit mentioned about the size of Bao bao's head versus the size of my pelvic. That could be the reason why he is not able to engage yet to trigger contraction. Since Dr says Bao Bao looks big so the chances of C-section is higher than normal. We're still hoping for natural delivery though.

I'm having some spotting right now due to the sweep...

Tonight, I have to stop any consumption of food or drinks at midnight and prepare for our big day tomorrow!! =D

Bao Bao at 39 weeks!

7 days to go~

I'm not sure but I think maybe Bao Bao has Dropped or Lightened because these couple of days I've been running to the loo with much urge but without much output...I also ate like a swine yesterday which made me feel that probably I'm having more space in my tummy to ingest the food...

My Food Itinerary for Yesterday:

• 10:00 WAKEY WAKEY
• 10:30 Glass of Milk & A Bottle of Bird's Nest
• 11:45 A Packet of Chicken Rice with both Crispy Chicken & Broiled Chicken
• 12:15 I made A Soft Bun spread with Kaya & Butter 
• 12:20 I made A Soft Bun with Egg and Cheese & A Glass of Milk
• 13:30 A 2 inch Slice of Sara Lee Marble Cake
• 15:00 A Small Pack of Lays Seaweed Potato Chips & A Glass of Milk
• 16:30 NAP TIME
• 18:00 WAKEY WAKEY
• 19:40 Plate of Rice with Steamed Pork Belly, Broiled Brocolli, Fried Egg Tofu, A Bowl of Mushroom Soup & A Bottle of Orangina
• 21:00 2 Seeds of Durian
• 23:00 5 Rolls of Strawberry Waffles & A Glass of Milk

Am I glutton or what? But I didn't feel FULL at all that's why I kept eating!!

Steamed Pork Belly, Broiled Brocolli, Fried Egg Tofu

I did not touch the Salted Egg :(

I'm counting on Bao Bao to arrive on his own accord/naturally... Hoping and praying hard I won't need to be induced... I'd rather go through C-sec than induce him... I dunno why, but I really hope he can come out when he's ready and give me some sign... 

Just these couple of days, I really feel his weight/ heaviness and probably some short contractions... He's also been squiggling his buttocks alot more... I'm waiting for the discharge of Mucous Plug as a sign... Not yet le!!! Can't sleep past 2 nights due to the anxiety and anticipation... Tiki is getting SO impatient!! He's been talking to Bao Bao every night... 

I never really thought that I could carry Bao Bao to Full term (37weeks onwards)... Because of several factors, but I did!! I'm really happy about it... I keep thinking it's probably because I keep eating nice food and Bao Bao is enjoying inside that's why don't wanna pop! hehe...

My Bump at 39weeks

Visiting the Gynae @ 38weeks 3days

On Saturday, we visited Dr Suvit again for routine check up. He measured the Fundal height, also Bao Bao's heartbeat and position then here's our conversation.

Dr Suvit: I think the baby is Big... What makes you think that your baby will be small?
Me: I don't know... I thought my tummy is small?
Dr Suvit shakes head
Me: You think now how big?
Dr Suvit: At least 3kg now...
My tiny eyes widen!

Our Statistics:

• Heartbeat: 160 bpm (asked how come so high... he said it's normal for foetal heart rate to be irregular... on the other hand, it is unusual if the foetal heart rate is regular... A minute ago it was 140bpm.)
• Bao Bao's Postion is Vertex
• Fundal Height: About 40cm
• My Blood Pressure: 136/81
• My Heartbeat: 117bpm (Higher than my usual, because I just walked back from the loo.)
• My Weight: 78.1kg

Anyway, he says if by next Saturday, if I still don't go into natural labour, we will have to consider induction.  I suppose his concern is the baby will become too big and over here they usually don't practice letting the baby go over 40weeks. He doesn't want to say it bluntly but he referred foetus to fruits and should not go over due date... Induction has a higher chance of getting C-section (although I'm not all anti c-sec, just prefer natural), so I'm praying now for natural labour to come!

Bao Bao at 38 weeks!

2 more weeks to go~

And we're just waiting for D-day to arrive. Right now, it's just a matter of a waiting game.
My friends seems more paranoid than me about me delivery... hehe~ Don't worry! I will update you~ hehehe!

I can feel Bao Bao slowly making his way down or perhaps changing his position bit by bit because I feel movements in places I've never felt before... I go to the loo almost every hour during sleep hours... Experiencing slight soreness in the back some nights which is also a symptom of labour... That made me anticipate that labour will come anytime due to that. Then I'll simply sit up and freeze for a moment... I guess due to our size, back soreness is sure to arise... Just have to take note of my posture.

Then again, I have a feeling that he is still not ready yet... I'm not sure why I have this feeling. Probably because I think he's really comfy inside my uterus! haha...

Right now, I don't feel too uncomfortable or irritated by most of my pregnancy ailments. I guess, I'm getting used to carrying Bao Bao, so right now I'm truly enjoying myself! =) I'm not sure why I'm different from other mothers, but I'm loving this stage of my pregnancy... Somehow I want to keep him inside... then again, I cannot wait to meet him!! I think I'm gonna miss him inside of me when he's out...

My Bump at 38 weeks

Bao Bao at 37 weeks!

3 more weeks to go~

I'm feeling pretty good! Nothing much changing in terms of my feelings... Same joy and pains... =) Still gaining weight at about 1kg every 1 or 2 weeks. Swelling of my feet didn't get any better. Dr Suvit says this is ok and looks normal at this stage because my blood pressure is normal and I don't have any trace of protein in my pee~

Trotters

After so long, we got to see Bao Bao on ultrasound scan today!! But we're not able to make out much because he's getting big... I caught a glimpse of his face, mouth, little hand and little fingers during the process! SO Adorable!! I think he's going to have TK's mouth... hehe~ We'll find out soon enough!!

According to Dr Suvit, measurements looks normal... PHEW~ Yes, I'm always worrying this and that and I served many questions to him as well as keep checking on the internet, checking my books and checking with my friends... 

Our Statistics:

• Heartbeat: 130 bpm
• Weight: 2702 gm
• Abdominal Circumference: 30.94cm
• Head Circumference: 32.77 cm
• Placenta Position looks normal, on my left side
• Amniotic Fluid amount looks normal.
• Bao Bao's Postion is Vertex
• My Blood Pressure: 130/76
• My Heartbeat: 87bpm
• My Weight: 76.7kg

Dr Suvit says right now Bao Bao is a good size at this point... But he is warning me that the growth of foetus is most rapid in the last 2 weeks... So he's predicting a big baby... We shall see about that! =)

My Bump at 37 weeks

"Emma (Gaga)'s also 37 weeks Pregnant"
(Dedicated by Ash ♥)*LOL*

*hid Emma's face with her idol*

Bao Bao at 36 weeks!

Less than a month... 4 more weeks to go!

Estelle gave birth last night! Her daughter, Emma, is 51cm and 3.4kg! Her gynae had advised her to induce the baby because of the size... She's just adorable!!

I told Tiki, I think I might want a girl next time... ;) We'll see~

Also, an ex-colleague of mine, Peggun, she had put on ONLY about 9kg and she's due end of November as well! I don't know how she did it!! Incredible~

Just done with organizing Bao Bao's wardrobe. Another thing to strike off my to-do list. Everything is so tiny! heehee...

I experienced PAIN on Monday while at home using the computer. It started around 1pm in the afternoon. The sharp pain on the lower right hand side of my belly. Initially, it was not really unbearable... but the pain intensified after an hour... So, I got up and walk around the house... PAIN PAIN PAIN! I broke into cold sweat then I was walking and complaining to Tiki at the same time... I began to worry abit. I mean it doesn't really feel like contraction (from what I read) but then just in case, I started to pack my Hospital Bag! Eventually, the pain sort of subsides and comes back on a few more times then nothing... LUCKY! =) I'm not even sure if it's fake contractions or whatever it was... because only the lower right side of my belly really hurts! Feels like my muscles were pulling really hard and it was sharp pain... Almost like somebody is stabbing me in the same area over and over...

I'll just check with Dr Suvit again on my next visit.

I don't think I've mentioned about bleeding gums. Well, I suffer from bleeding gums since the beginning of my pregnancy and I think it's not getting any better... After brushing, my spit is ALL RED and bloody... Yucks! I think I lost alot of iron there! Nothing I can do about it...

My Baby Bump at 36 weeks

Breathing inside Me~

Recently, I've experienced this a couple of times... It's just AMAZING!
Initially, I keep thinking what is Bao Bao doing inside. Because the sensation is rhythmic and constant. It does not feel like him hiccuping or just squirming around.
He's Practicing Breathing!! hehe... How adorable is that? Looks like he's practicing for his Big Debut! =)

I took a video this time... View from the top right of my belly...

Chulalongkorn Day

It's a substitute Public Holiday today because Chulalongkorn Day was on Saturday, 23 Oct, 2010. He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam. So the day is to remember the day he passed. Well, most of what I can remember of him was what I've studied in Secondary school and that he is Mongkut's son. Also, I remember him as the cute little boy with lots of questions in the movie, The King and I (1956).

Tiki Playing

We made dinner tonight. It tires me quite alot after making the meal. My feet and back would hurt. But then it's all worth it, because we get to eat something home-made and we're quite sick of eating out all the time. Tiki made his renowned Lotus roots soup while I made Eggs with french beans and tomatoes, Stir-fried bok choy, Dark Soy sauce chicken leg and Brown rice... I can't wait for my Parents to arrive! Then we can kick back and enjoy all my favourite home-cooked food! 

We had a very relaxing and laid back long weekend. The usual groceries shopping on Sunday. Bought a couple of plastic drawers for Bao Bao's massive wardrobe collection as well as a New toy for him! I thought the night light was pretty cute~

Sea Turtle Night Lights

On Saturday, we visited Dr Suvit for our fortnightly check-up. From our last visit, he told us that he'll be doing an ultrasound to check on Bao Bao. But he said at 35weeks, there's not much use in checking because you cannot do anything about anything if there's anything wrong... So he advised us to postpone to another 2 weeks later. Tiki and Me were so excited initially to be able to have an ultrasound and see Bao bao since our last scan at 22weeks... so we left with some disappointment. So far everything is normal and good, except my weight gain... I don't think it's a good thing when the gynae says, "Oh my god!" when he sees the number. Oh well, I don't really care now... It is what it is~ I need to eat and I will keep eating! =)


Our Statistics:

Bao Bao's Position: Head down

Bao Bao's Heartbeat: 150 bpm

Fundal Height: 36 cm

My Blood Pressure: 130/73

My Heartbeat: 106 bpm

My Weight: 75.1kg

Bao Bao at 35 weeks!

Bao Bao is going to have a new Friend!! hehe~ It's so nice to hear the wonderful news... YEAH!! I can imagine us all playing together... =) I'm going to guess it's a BOY... hehe!

Congratulations Bryan N Cheryl!!

I went out to get somemore stuffs at the Emporium today just in case I won't be able to walk as much later stage. I shopped around for about 2 hours and I felt really tired, as if my ankles are going to give way...  But it was nice out shopping by myself again... But the traffic jam was pretty bad on the way home... I was stuck for about an hour...
Tiki was asking me yesterday, "How come you don't waddle??"
My answer was, "Because I try not to! I can waddle if I want, but as of now, I'm trying not to if I can still help it!" heehee~
I think waddling looks awful, but I know eventually I'll start... Yeah, I know, I'm vain!

The other day, Ash was telling me her pelvic crack when sleeps sometimes during her preganancy... Now I have it too! I was turning to another position then suddenly "CRACK"!! Blah! Hurts big time... Happened a couple of times already... I think I better do more stretching exercises... Hopefully it helps...

Although Prevacid has been helping me with my heartburn, I try not to take it everyday. Some days I get acid burning down my throat or riding up to my mouth. Also, because Bao bao is getting bigger, food gets more difficult to digest. Sometimes, I want to burp but the gas would not come out instead a mixture of food and acid was pushed up into the edge of my throat which I swallowed back in~ It's disgusting and nasty!

I have problem with swallowing solid/liquid into the correct passage nowadays as well... Is this part of the clumsiness of pregnancy or am I blaming everything to it? hehe! What I mean is I choke every once a while and end up coughing like a maniac!

Bao bao is very active now... And I'm very happy about this... I love feeling his butt and thighs when he's squirming around... It's really quite fun~

My Baby Bump at 35 weeks

Prenatal Lesson 3

Today's lesson focused on postnatal care and taking care of the Baby~
I didn't think there was much content in the lesson though... Probably a few tips here and there.

Check out the picture on the slideshow. Look familiar? haha... Tiki said I copy the picture... But I took mine days before this lesson plus I got my inspiration from a TV ad!! hehe~ I like mine better... ;) Purely because it's MINE!

Lesson ended about an hour earlier than previously. But the traffic outside was so BAD!!! We had to wait for for about 45mins for our driver who eventhough he was already in the Hospital's carpark before we can even get into the car. And then another 40 mins stuck in the Hospital lane... Then, when we got out into the main road, another 30mins in the Jam!! I'm just glad it's the last lesson and we never have to go back to that place again...

My Tummy Pics

I ♥ U

View From Top

(Can you tell which side he's at?)

View From Bottom

I've also posted in Facebook but blurry versions... Cos some people might find it disgusting or obscene... =)

Bao Bao at 34 weeks!

I'm 34 weeks Pregnant on my 29th Birthday! =) Last Birthday before I become a Mommy! Next year, this time, I'll have both Bao Bao and Tiki to celebrate with me! How different will that be!?! hee~

Usually, when I sleep these couple of days, I don't feel pregnant at all... Perhaps my body is getting used to it... BUT, whenever I try to change my sleeping position or get up, I am reminded of the reality very harshly! It hurts SO bad!! My pelvics feel like it's going to break any minute!!

Today, I woke up feeling very sleepy... Bao bao had been moving all night not to mention the frequent trips to the washroom... Right now, I have a feeling that he loves to move around when I'm lying down because he has more room. As oppose to me sitting up, he's movement is due to lack of space.

I had a pack of Raw Wheatgerm sitting on the kitchen countertop for about 4months and I finally started adding them to my breakfast cereal. Read once again about all the goodness of wheatgerm, so no excuse not to eat it, though it changes the taste of the cereal by a little... Oh well, things we do for our baby!!

My Baby Bump at 34 weeks

Do you think my Tummy is Big? I'm not so sure... I thought it should be much bigger... ;)
Not much updates this week. More or less the same ol' pregnancy experience going on...

Prenatal Lesson 2

Had High Tea with Kelly this afternoon at Dusit Thani Hotel. We shared a couple of cakes together... My favourite was Milk Chocolate Banana Cake... =) Van-Dylan was just running all over the lobby cafe touching and exploring things... He's really cute... I wouldn't say he's a active baby, I think he's just really curious at this stage...
Kelly is so funny, kept insisting on taking lots of picture for me... I felt a little awkward. Her logic was to capture nice pictures one month before the baby comes... Anyway, I'll collect more pictures from her soon... Had a nice time~

Picked Tiki up from work earlier to go for Prenatal Lesson 2. This time he was able to come along with me... Thankfully! Doctor talked about Labour and the details of different types of delivery. I thought it's wise for Tiki to know the useful details at least he can interact our plans with my Gynae when D-day comes.

They also showed us the rooms for delivery in Bumrumgrad Hospital. Since I haven't seen the ones at BNH hospital, it gives me an idea how it's going to be like.

Bao Bao at 33 weeks!

Internet was down for 2 days! So I wasn't able to update timely~

Went to see Dr Suvit on Wenesday afternoon alone this time because he had to change the appointment time and Tiki wasn't able to make it. When I arrived at the hospital, I was served once again, my "favourite" drink... 50mg of Glucose! YUCKS!! I have no idea how many more times I have to do the test, I forgot to ask! hee~ Not a very pleasant test... After drinking, I'm supposed to wait (ALONE) for about an hour before anything else. I was so sleepy, but I forgot to bring my mask out, so couldn't fall alseep on the comfy couch... Instead, I spent about 30minutes playing Bejeweled on my phone...

(Use of Mask: Unable to sleep without it in public. To hide my sleeping face, drool, prevents dry throat, choking, bacteria, germs and unknown "kaka"... It's not a fancy accessory, it's an absolute essential neccessity!)

Half-drank Mug of Glucose :: Needle Poke

Luckily, Dr Suvit rescued me from boredom and saw me at the 45mins mark. We did some routine checks like the heartbeat and position of Bao Bao. Here's our conversation when I got off the examination table, 

Dr: "I think Baby is going to be Big!" 

Me: "Big?!" *looking shock*

Dr:  "You don't think big?"

Me: "I thought I have a small tummy... Maybe I'm just fat."

Dr:  "Hahaha, we will see about that!"

Well, I have no idea what to think about that comment... He mentioned that looking at my statistics, I should have 80% chance of natural birth. *Fingers Crossed* We discussed more about the how labour is going to be like and how frequent contractions should be before going to the hospital. I'm having less questions to ask nowadays... probably I'll have more when the date is nearing.

The nurse took my blood for GTT then I left...
I needed some sleep back home but Bao Bao was having sugar rush from all that glucose I've taken... He was jabbing, poking, dancing and twirling non-stop inside while I was trying to nap... GOSH! I got the after effects of the sugar rush as well... I felt cold, sick and very grumpy! I hate that Drink!!! Thank god, I passed the test, I can't imagine downing 100mg of Glucose!

Our Statistics:

Bao Bao's Position: Head down -as always, which is a good thing... :)

Bao Bao's Heartbeat: 140 bpm

My Blood Pressure: 128/77

My Heartbeat: 101 bpm

My Blood Sugar Level: 131 (2 points less than the last time...)

My Weight: 73.5kg (After a heavy lunch... hehe~ but who am I kidding?!)

My Baby Bump at 33 weeks

Having a bit of problem sleeping... My upper right ribcage hurts like mad every single night... and who's the little culprit? I can actually touch his foot!! It's like a little "Baluku" next to or underneath my ribs... And he doesn't wanna to move his foot away no matter what I do... I tried light massages and changing positions... But he'll just happily stay where he is while I sleep in pain... The pain will only happen when I'm lying down though. His feet doesn't really bother me during the day maybe because I'm standing or sitting up most of the time... Only once a while he will Jab me up the ribs while I'm sitting...

Another sleeping problem is the tickling... Bao Bao tickles me from the inside sometimes and since he's getting stronger, I can feel his fingers moving rapidly by the side of my tummy ! I'll JUMP right up from my position... It's really really ticklish!!! I don't mind the boxing and kicking as much as the tickling... hehe~ The kickboxing routine is getting powerful and quick! It's the most amazing and funniest that no words can describe how that felt! Keeps me pondering what's is he actually doing in there! =)

Pelvic soreness is not getting any better, in fact I think it'll just get worse as days go by due to Bao Bao's weight gain. I was trying very hard not to waddle like a penguin, I think I will have to give in very very soon...

Sometimes, Tiki tries to push the "Baluku" under my right rib and I keep telling him not to, just in case it'll cause any injury to Bao Bao...  This Tiki is getting very impatient and naughty... He likes to slap my tummy to make Bao Bao move... I told him not to, because Bao Bao might feel the slapping and pain! hehe... Something like 搁山打牛 in the some Kung Fu show~ He's really jealous of me being able to feel Bao Bao movements all the time and he can't! haha... Too bad!!

Definition of "Baluku": Bruise or Bump or a type of Asian Fruit.

Bao Bao at 32 weeks!

Last couple of days, Bao bao hasn't been moving as often but once he starts moving, he's really strong... I would sometimes go "OUCH!" when he hits certain areas... Read from my "Pregnancy Bible" that babies develop a more specific sleeping routine during this period... I sure hope that's the case...  I was a little concern when he didn't move during the usual time... I notice that nowadays he prefers to kick and squirm around 6 to 7pm and 9 to 10pm... He doesn't kick me in the mornings anymore (I regarded as weird initially), which in actual fact is a good thing, cos I won't be awaken by his movements. Enjoy the good sleep while I still can~! =)

*He's kicking me right now while I'm blogging... (Listening songs on itunes, he either loves or hates music...)*

I finally found my ankles!! That's good news... Because while I was in Singapore my feet was SOOOO swollen they look like my Grandma's... hehe~ I suppose sufficient rest and water intake really does help...

Sometimes, when I go around walking or while standing, I will feel a sudden shortness of breath and feel like my whole body will collaspe any second. It's terrible... But then the feeling will go away after a few minutes or when I sit down... Not sure why~ I'll check with Doctor next time...

Also had a case of Braxton Hicks last night in the middle of my sleep... It's stronger than before. I just felt really tight around my tummy, no pain, just tightness... Happened twice last night... And the weirdest thing is that I dreamt about getting in labour and pushing too... oh well~

Surprisingly, although I have a very inward belly button, it has started to protrude out! Just a little bit and it feels like extra skin... And I thought that will never happen to the innie me~

My Baby Bump at 32 weeks

Experienced another pregnancy boo boo today... I was making Pork Porridge with Dried Scallop. I left it on the stove for about 30mins... Suddenly, I smell something burning then I realise that I've forgetten to check on the Over-boiling!! My Magic Pot's inner pot is ruined!!! Chow Tar Black Pot now~ We'll see if we can save it back from ruins~ Anyway, I told Tiki about it... this is what he said, "Wah lau, you really cannot cook!" Really pissed me off!! blah~! Luckily, he later clarified that I cannot cook during pregnancy cos I tend to be accident prone... ;)
I got to make another pot and dinner still taste great! Simple, nuitritious and delicious...

Chow Tar Black Pot 

with Remnants of Supposed Porridge

Successful Remake

Pork & Dried Scallop Porridge

 Dark Soy Sauce Chicken Wings :: Tomato Fried Egg

This Especially Handmade for Bao Bao

(I ordered from the internet)

Beansprout Pillow N Blanket with Pocket

Specially sew Beansprout Pillow for Baby Tyler ^-^
Taggies Blanket with Pocket
i design this Taggies Blanket with pocket coz Valerie like to kick off her blanket when sleeping..now i dont have to worry ^_^
Great for home & travel
** Most Important ** Taggies Blanket with Pocket PREVENT ACCIDENT - Babies like to play with their blanket & got cover over it sometimes

Our McD Weekend~

We ordered McD in for dinner on Friday night cos Tiki wants to work out at the gym and traffic on Fridays are the worse in Bangkok! I know... It's not a very good idea for McD & Working out... 

Workout + MacD = 0 calories burnt!

But, what the hell~ hehe! We had a Double Fillet Meal each and shared a box of Spicy MacWings... I prefer the McWings in Singapore cos the ones here has got too much Flour~

After dinner, we went to the movies... In the comfort of our very own cozy bedroom... We bought a couple of Dvds back from our last Singapore trip... We watched 葉問-前傳 (Ip Man 3- The Legend is Born). The actor in the movie some how resembles both the REAL 葉問 and Donnie Yen (Donnie Yen was casted as 葉問 in the 2 previous shows) I enjoyed the movie alot! *Clap Clap* for all 3 葉問 movies... 

(Impressed that Tiki knows all the characters in the movie well... So I asked him how the **** he knows everyone? He replied: "Thanks to all the Or-bit shows you hated!!" DUH~)

On Saturday, we went to Emporium for Lunch, grocery shopping and baby shopping... Had lunch at Ootoya and bought some  stuffs to cook for Sunday. I'm almost done with baby shopping other than a few items, so we decided to grab those before I get even more tired...

Diapers (2-packs of 84pieces)

Rocker 

(was contemplating between bouncer and rocker)

3 More "Cuddle n Dry" Baby Towels

When we got home, Tiki made my weekly chicken essence. It's quite good actually with a few slices of 泡参... For the sake of Bao bao~ I'll drink up! =) And THANK YOU TIKI! It's not easy cleaning, skinning and chopping up the chicken~

Tiki working the Chicken

Waiting for Dinner

We went to All Seasons shopping mall for dinner... There's a Chinese restaurant there offering Peking cuisine... We overheard some Singlish there... They're probably staying at the Conrad Hotel next to the mall...  Food was OK~ Not fantastic, but good enough for us...

Peking Food

Sunday morning, we woke up feeling lazy... We initially planned to walk to Secret Garden for Lunch... I was feeling rather hungry at about 11.30am, so I went to change followed by Tiki. But then after consideration, I said to Tiki, "Shall we have McD?" heehee~ Too lazy, tired and HOT to go out... So we ordered in again! I know I sound like a Fast food junkie, not everyday tho! hehe~ I had a medium Fries, a Deluxe Cheeseburger and 6pieces of McNuggets.. Heavenly~

Ended up we watched the movie, Grey Gardens filmed in 2009 on HBO together. (I've already watched it Saturday night, but it's so interesting that I watched it again). Drew Barrymore depicted Little Edie fantastically! The pair of eccentric mother and daughter really got me thinking... I went to do further research on them. Then I watched the documentary, Grey Gardens filmed in 1975, watch the documentary here. (I also found the site offer free documentaries! Yipee~)Watch and let me know what you think... =) I find it amazing how Hollywood is able to find or replicate everything, especially the costumes based on the 1975 documentary... Oh ya, I think they made it into a Musical at Broadway too...

Grey Gardens 1975 Vs Grey Gardens 2009

For dinner, Tiki made Lotus soup with wolfberries, dried octopus and pork ribs. I on the other hand made Lamb Chop for Tiki and Wagyu Beef for myself.  For sides, we had butter baked potatoes, caesar salad and garlic bread... Yum Yum!

Last but not least...
Since we bought a tub of WALL's vanilla ice-cream on Saturday. I decided to have some for dessert after our home-made dinner. When I opened the tub, I laughed out super loud!! hahaha... I ran to Tiki and told him to take a picture of me...

Tada~

*Vanilla Boobies*

Have a Wonderful Week Ahead!! =)