Crybaby

We've all watched movies or tv shows where pregnant women are shown to cry at the slightest whim. I can be a bit emotional so I was expecting that I'd be weepy all the time. Except for a couple of episodes in the first and second trimester, I've been cry-free.

Until recently. One time I got up to pee then I couldn't go back to sleep and found myself crying until dawn. I was thinking about my bleak job hunting prospects. Then, later in the day, I was talking to my mom about our yaya prospect who was having second thoughts and suddenly I was bawling. Thank goodness I was alone in our office floor as it was lunch break. I guess I'm feeling overwhelmed. The pregnancy part is going swimmingly well, just the other issues in life are stressing me out. I envy those who can sit back and just enjoy their pregnancy. While here I am, still doing some chores, still going to the office and may be possibly jobless after I give birth. Sigh. You can't blame me for crying. 

31 Weeks

31 weeks today. It has been a week of highs and lows.

Last Friday, we went back to the ultrasound place for the 4D re-scan. As soon as we saw the baby, he was hiding his face with his hand. He even lifted his leg ala-ballerina to cover his face. But he showed us his penis in all its glory. Naughty naughty boy. The sonologist kept remarking that we may have to go back for a re-scan. Thankfully, near the end of the session, he showed his face and even stuck out his tongue.

Then we were off to Dagupan to celebrate my mom and aunt's birthdays and one of my sister's engagement. It was a week-end of gluttony - I had my fill of seafood like bangus, crabs and shrimps and our usual merienda of palabok and lumpia. My mom scolded me though for wearing leggings under my belly and "forced" me into a frilly daster as soon as I arrived.

The low is on the job hunting part. I never imagined that my growing belly can be such a turn-off. I could not help but cry about the whole thing last night. Sigh.

Ippudo in Manila

During our honeymoon, hubby made sure to bring me to his favorite ramen place - Ippudo in Yokohama. I don't remember now if the taste was life-changing but I do remember him telling me that to signify that the ramen was delicious, I should make loud slurping noises. It's not easy to do though without the sabaw spewing all over the place.

 

Look, there's also a line.

 

30 Weeks

30 weeks today. Busy busy busy on all fronts.

Last Saturday, we had our 4D ultrasound. Balong covered his face, first with his arm, then with his leg. Hahaha. Buti na lang we are entitled to four free rescans. So far we were able to see that he has my forehead and nose and hubby's lips. Also, he hasn't just been kicking, he's been squirming and wriggling. I read somewhere that this is the "alien stage" - like there's something trying to jump out of your tummy. Just last night, I woke up and scolded hubby, thinking that he elbowed me in the stomach. Yun pala it's the bebe. Aguy.

We are still sprucing up the second room to serve as the room of the yaya and play area of bebe. We also disposed some furniture to make more space so we are currently sofa- and table-less in the living room. 

On the job front, I have passed out a couple of resumes in the compound and awaiting calls for interviews. 

Everything's happening so fast and at the same time. I am yearning for some quiet time. A staycation perhaps?

29 Weeks

Hit the 29th week today. A busy day, er, night, as the shelves and pull-out bed we were expecting arrived at around 6pm. Thank goodness our neighbors didn't complain about the drilling past 5pm.

Yes, we are in a nesting frenzy now. The second room's still a mess though as the stuff we just sold are going to their new owners by the week-end. Will try to post photos here soon.

On the bebe front, balong is really really active. The other night, I thought there was an earthquake so I checked my water bottle and the hanging light for movement. Turned out it was only me moving because bebe's squirming like crazy. I noticed that he also gets active when I'm at the sink and the faucet is on - I guess he likes the gushing water? 

I am all parts excited, nervous and overwhelmed. 

Hiccups

I always get a kick when baby is moving in my belly. Sometimes his jabs and kicks are so strong that I see my belly moving. When we watched Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends, he was kicking so hard during the fight scenes that I almost went out for fear that he was getting distressed by the sound effects. I just covered my bump then with a jacket.

Then there are times that his movements are slight flutters. I've generalized all his movements as "kicks" until I read in the What to Expect app that by this time, 28 weeks, baby is hiccuping because his diaphragm is still "practicing". Hence, the tiny flutters are actually him hiccuping and not kicking. How quaint! :)

Third Trimester Check-Up

Had my first third trimester check-up last Saturday. Henceforth, our check-ups will be every two weeks na. Gah.

I gained 7 pounds in 5 weeks, 2 pounds more than necessary because I should be gaining only a pound per week. Must be the Oreos and Starbucks butterscotch bars, yikes! OB said it's okay pa naman, but of course, better be on the safe side. Goodbye, Oreos and butterscotch. :(

Last Trimester

On to happier thoughts... Today marks my 27th week per gestational age. We are 1 week away from the 7th month and the last trimester. Yey!

Busy busy busy. I've bought a few bottles, blankets, bibs. Mommy insists on buying the white newborn clothes. The biggest thing we've bought so far is the bottle sterilizer. Might buy a stroller soon while the crib is when I give birth per Mommy's strict instruction.

On the homefront, we are installing shelves (again) and re-arranging stuff. Bills, bills, bills. No Christmas shopping for this mommy-to-be but I will be getting the best gift ever! I hope he arrives (well and healthy) before Christmas hehe! 39th week ko ang December 24, pwede na nun, di ba? Yey!