The 'show'

I woke up to a mild contractions. Feeling really excited, yet worry now.

I went to the toilet and discovered that I have had a 'show'. I did not know it was a show, it was of a little bit of red blood and mucus. I rang my maternity helpline, and spoke to a midwife and she re assured me that this is a 'show'.

So, does this mean the labour is starting? I am feeling really fit and great, apart from the very mild cramp on my lower abdomen....I think labour has kicked start now, or hasn't it really...

I keep thinking about food, and I guess I am going to make some toasts to start off. Sugar is at home but he is fast asleep now. I hope this is the start of my labour.

I just can't wait to see my baby!

Facebook is for gossips!

My life as a housewife has never been a bore these days. Ever since I started my maternity leave on mid December, I have been enjoying every minute of it.

There are some of my co-workers who always wonder how I occupy my time as they assume that I would have nothing to do at all by staying at home. They are completely wrong. This is in fact the best time of my life. I have got so much to do every day. I am in complete control of my own time and do things that I really enjoy doing, such as cooking, reading and listening to good music. When Sugar leaves home to work, I will be alone at home, but that is not really that bad.

The internet keeps me busy all the time too. There are so many information available online for me to read, from organic food to latest fashion trend. I can never get enough. Furthermore, I have lots of good friends online who never fail to keep me busy with all sorts of gossip and latest news of our peers.

Facebooking is also one of the daily thing that I do, like most people do. Unfortunately, recently I am quite annoyed with some comments on Facebook and some friends do really take things personal by using Facebook. It is a social networking site, and I used it to share certain 'filtered' information of myself, my family and my friends. Yet, some people take things too personally and ruin the whole point of using Facebook as a fun tool to stay in touch with people that we like.

Anyway, I am still loving facebook for the fact that I get to know how judgmental some friends could get!

Oh yes.. My baby is due on 26th Feb...today is the 21st, I used to fancy that I might be having my baby on this date. This is such a special date, now you see, 210210...Isnt this something easy to remember if my child were to be born on this date?

The sun is shining, the birds are singing...

...and I am loving it!

It is such a lovely day today!

The weather is nice with lots of sunshine. I am having my maternity portrait done today. My photographer, Theresa is so fun to work with. We started at about 1.00pm and finished the session at about 5.00pm. Now, I just can't wait to see those images.

I just can't help...counting down.

I am exactly seven days, to enter into a complete new stage of my life. I am going to be a mother!

Yes, motherhood, a lifelong journey that will change my life completely. When I first discovered that I was pregnant, all I wanted to know was about pregnancy and my developing fetus. Now, all I want to know is about parenting, about how to cope as a new mother. It is such a daunting experience, yet an exciting journey to start with.

Now, all I want to focus is the birth of my child. I want to have a positive birth experience. I have been finding out so much about labour and birth, and get myself prepared. Getting to know my body and understand the natural process of birth helps to promote my self confidence, and I keep assuring myself that I can go through a very smooth and positive delivery. I am sure it is going to be the most unforgettable event in my life!

Let's see whether my baby will come earlier, or bang on, or taking his time. Due date is on the 26th, and I do hope baby comes on time, simply because I have put this down on my diary, it is like we have an appointment, so show up on the date!

MumStuff

I love this website :

MumStuff, full of useful items for every stage of pregnancy and new mum.

I have been reading so much about labour and birth on the internet for the whole week, and I certainly need a break. I am prepared and I will take every stage with confidence, and wait for the birth of my healthy baby!

Decided....

We have decided on the name for our baby.
We are naming him, Jinc Ling, and in Chinese, 凌靖

We think Jinc is such a unique name. Jinc goes so well with our family name, Ling. I love this name so much, and I hope our baby will love it as much too when he grows up!

Chinese new year!

This year is so different. I am at 38 weeks pregnant and with a baby bump, I just feel fabulous and looking forward to seeing my Lil'B anytime from now. Next year, we are a family of three, to celebrate this most celebrated date on the Chinese calendar.

It is the year of the Tiger this year..A roaring year, awesome!

Everyone makes me happy!

Got a surprise parcel all the way from Melbourne yesterday. It was from a good friend, Tiffany. She sent me a baby body suit and a pair of very cute little boy's booties. Made my day...

Went to town this morning, for some shopping and to the bank. Every one was so nice to me. I got chatted up every where, the teller at the bank, the sales assistants at the stores... All because I have got a big baby bump. Those good remarks and well wishes made my day too!

I am due in 2 weeks time (may be sooner, can be later). So very soon. Very excited!


small note: Found my ipod earphone..phew...i blame my forgetfulness to the pregnancy hormones!

Happy Day...

Today is a happy day. Every day is, to be honest. I am so very happy today because I got a new mobile phone. I have finally convinced myself to start accessing the internet using a mobile phone. Every one is doing it now, I am a bit behind though.

My mobile phone contract has almost come to an end and I am entitled a free upgrade. So, I got a brand new Nokia N97Mini. I wanted an Iphone initially, hey, every one is having it and I am sure I would like it, I just did not get it, simply because they need me to pay for the phone. I prefer a Free phone with my contract! This Nokia is good enough for me at this very moment. Still have lots to getting used to it though... It is overall, 8 out of 10,and I like it!

W37 and 3 days...

Oh, i just cant wait to pop now!

Went for my midwife appointment, everything is alright, and my midwife said to come in again after 2 weeks. Things are all going really well. Baby's heart beat ok, my blood pressure ok, urine test, ok, all ok...

Well, I am hoping to see her again. I forgot to ask her about water birth. Sugar and I are thinking to opt for a water birth. I am not sure whether I will be fit to do so. We shall see. I guess my Lil'B will love to be out in the water!

I have already packed my hospital bag, I feel all prepared now. However, I could not find my ipod earphone. I feel so annoyed and I want to bring my ipod to the hospital! I am sure it is somewhere. I am also afraid I might accidentally throw it to the bin when I tidy up the chest drawers many weeks ago! I have not been using my ipod with its earphone ever since we moved to the new house. The ipod is always at the speakers...hmmph...now, this is something I must sort out...

20 days to go...

I cant help to start counting down. Not long to go now, and I am so so near to the due date. How do I feel now? I feel great! I just cant wait for the moment. I am going to scream my heart out at the delivery suite!!

I really want to do it!

I am thinking to do a set of maternity portrait. I have been looking and sourcing local photographers. I would like to have it done as natural as possible. Sugar is very supportive and he totally agrees that I have to just do it, or regret it for my entire life!

This is my first pregnancy, might not be my last pregnancy, but Sugar says we can have it done on every pregnancy should we plan to have more children in the future. His kind and supportive words are really reassuring, and I would not feel guilty to have to spend a fortune to do the portrait.

I kinda have my mind set to book this Egg In The Nest Photography. It is local and done by a female photographer, Theresa, who is a mum to a one-year-old too. I like her work too, seems like I have found the photographer that I want. I will just go ahead and book her!

Sorted!

I am still having a cold....

I am still having a cold. The blocked nose is very annoying, and I am breathing using my mouth, which causes dry lips. I am not sure I will be able to sleep properly tonight.

I am drinking lots of water, honey and a glass of Redoxon. I am not taking any medication and I hope I will get better tomorrow.

I cooked some chicken porridge as dinner and it tasted so good! So, I am still very happy!

This morning, I walked to Tesco. We are living so close to Tesco that I can walk there every day for groceries. I like to take a walk, as I will pass by a park, and the weather was extremely cheerful this morning. Bought some groceries, and I also bought a box of nursing pads, and a pack of nappy disposal bags. Sugar and I have been thinking to buy a nappy disposal, I thought that would come in really handy, as a newborn would need an average of 10-14 nappy changes in a day. We do not want a room smells of dirty nappies and I guess nappy disposal is such a brilliant innovation. I guess we will just get that when we drive there.

I particularly like this brand called Tommee Tippee. We have got a steriliser by this brand. I bought the nursing pad by this brand too, might get the breast pump when my milk comes in. It is a trusted brand and it is always the quality that counts.

Before I got pregnant, I have never knew that there are all these products exist in the market. As I am stepping into motherhood, I have come across so many useful and innovative products. Being a mother in the 21st century is so much easier than my mum's time. When I was a baby, my mum was using cloth diaper all the time and I just could not imagine the wash load of a newborn in the 70s!

I think I catch a cold!

It is very common to have colds and flu during pregnancy. Today, I woke up feeling normal, just a bit of sore throat. I eat as usual and in the evening, I feel fatigue and took a nap. I know it is common to catch a flu during pregnancy. During this time, my immune system is weaker and the fly symptoms may persist longer. I wonder how I catch the flu...no good!

I am drinking lots of water to try to flush out the virus! I want to be fit and healthy so that I can enjoy my very last stage of pregnancy, and feel fabulously about the whole term of my pregnancy!

Long hair, short hair....

Went for a hair cut today.

I thought I would be brave enough to chop it all, but I had a trim at first. Then my stylist showed me the length, I felt that I needed it to be shorter. I got a feeling that I do not want long and messy hair in the delivery suite. I also will not have time to do my hair when the baby is here, so I dared myself to go shorter. This is the shortest length that I get. I have not have my hair this short for about 10 years now. Big deal!

Ever since I am pregnant, my hair is perfect. It grows so fast, it is thicker and fuller. I love it.
It is now slightly over my shoulder, and I am quite happy with the length. This is also the shortest length that I have. My hair nearly reached my waist before the hair cut today!

I know, it will grow back longer, easily. I just pray hard that I will not have hair loss problem after the birth. Thinning hair is my biggest worry. God, please help me!

According to some studies, it is said that diets that contain lots of iron rich food, and a diet rich in protein can encourage hair growth. Foods high in Vitamin B are also said to provide nutrient to the hair.

So, eat a balanced diet, then you will feel amazing inside out!

W36

Oh, this is so so good!

I am now 36 week pregnant. I am carrying a full term baby now, and if the baby were to arrive anytime now, the baby will be able to survive.

I went for my midwife appointment this morning. Everything is in order. The progress is good, and midwife told me I am more likely to have a straight forward birth. Deep down, I am hoping it to be a really straight forward and smooth birth experience. I have done my birth plan. I am not sure whether the plan and actual birth will be the same. From what I have read so far, most birth experience do not go according to what has planned. Anyway, I am glad I have done the birth plan, which means I am feeling well prepared and more in control. Now, just wait for the contraction.

Bring on the L.A.B.O.U.R ! Arghhhhh!