.almost there

It's 38w already. As usual, another check up.

Weight: 66,5kg
Blood pressure: 110/70
Baby's weight: 3kg

I can't wait. Pleaseeee. I want to see my baby soon. Want to see him 'live'. Want to cradle him. Want to kiss him. Want to hug him. Come on, baby.

*this is the longest waiting

.36w4d

Last check up before I'm officially in my maternity leave. Woohoo.

Weight: 65,7kg
Blood pressure: 110/70
Baby's weight: 3kg

Overall everything is great. The baby's not in breech position. All's ready. So far I don't get any Braxton Hicks Contractions or any other symptoms. Let's hope that everything will go normally.

Other good news is that we finally agree on his name. Fiuh. Getting agreement from each other is realllyyy exhausting. Hopefully this name will suit him well.

*i hope you like the name, baby

.Happy New Year!

Last year we celebrated it at Java Restaurant, InterContinental Mid-Plaza Hotel. This year we celebrated it by having dinner, just the two of us, at Pondok Sedap Malam, Kelapa Gading. It's like heaven and earth. Last year was all about formality and fine dining. This year it's all about homey and full tummy.

Only one similarity: we're expecting something big that is going to change our lives. Last year we're preparing our wedding that'd going to happen on 27 Januari. This year we're expecting our little one who will be born around end of January.

As usual, another visit to my ob-gyn.

Weight: 65,2kg
Blood pressure: 120/80
Baby's weight: 2,7kg

Huf, one month feels like one year. Hopefully the birthing process will happen smoothly. I want a normal birth but if I really have to go for C-section, then I'll take the chance, as long as the baby is alive and healthy.

*not too long, baby

.34w

First day of Christmas holiday and off to the ob-gyn we were.

Weight: 64,2kg
Blood pressure: 110/70
Baby's weight: 2,23kg (no wonder I feel so tired these days)

The doctor found that the umbilical cord was on the back of the baby's head. But he said that it's ok and hopefully wouldn't interfere the birthing process. I hope so.

*be careful in there, baby

.can hardly wait

8 months already and I really can't wait to meet this special person. Plus I got paranoid most of time, scared something would happen to the baby. No wonder Tom Cruise bought an USG machine!

I thank my friend, Iin, for introducing me to What To Expect When You're Expecting book. It's a very informative book, recommended. It has all the answers to my questions.

*another one month, baby

.happy shopping

Finally, it's time to shop for baby stuffs. We went to Audrey Baby Shop at Cempaka Mas. Good choice. The mall wasn't too crowded and the shop's big. All we had to do was sitting with the list in our hands and one of the employee would bring the stuffs for us to choose.

Then we came home with:

Swaddle
Diapers from Fluffy
Long sleeves shirts from Nova
Short sleeves shirts from Libby
Sleeveless shirts from Fluffy
Undershirts from Nova
Long pants from Nova
Footed long pants from Libby
Waterproof pads
Changing sheets
Mittens and booties from Nova
Baby hats from Rian
Bottle brush from Pigeon
Hairbrush from Pigeon
Nose cleaner from Pigeon
Safety pins from Pigeon
Nail scissors from Pigeon
Bibs from Rian and Libby
Wash clothes from Rian
Burp clothes from Gerber

*i loveeee shopping baby stuffs!

.diet

For the very, VERY, first time I have to go on diet! Not literally, but still... Here's why.

31w4d
Weight: 62,3kg (it means I gain 3kg for only 2 weeks)
Blood pressure: 110/60 (a bit low but not a big problem)

That's why the doctor tell me not to eat sweet food at night. Plus, reduce the rice. However, the baby is doing just fine. Hearbeat is 140 (normal range is120-160).

Baby's weight: 1.888kg
Okay, no wonder I sometimes feel uncomfortable when sleeping. Normal weight should be 1.5kg. Hehe.

*hiks, no more chocolate cake at nights

.hi you

Finally, time for 3D/4D USG.

Firstly, we want to see his face but the hands cover it. So we check his body first and all is great. Thank God. He's 1.590kg now. Then we go back to his face, and after some time he finally shows us his cute face. It's 99% hubby.

Oh, it amazes me so much. I still can't believe that I'm carrying a very delicate yet beautiful human being inside of me. It's incredible.

*love you so much, baby!

.29w

Weight: gain 0.5kg
Blood pressure: 110/80
Baby's weight: 1.5kg

This visit I ask about some red dots that suddenly appear on my stomach but the doctor says that it's a common symptom. Baby is active and chubby.

It's almost 7 months, so next month I can start shopping for baby stuffs.

*yeepee, shopping!

.another check up

Weight: gain 3.5kg
Blood pressure: 110/60 (a bit low, but overall it's ok. Maybe a bit more rest or sport).

He weighs around 1.2kg. Very small. Or so we think. Because the doctor says that it's a bit above average. This time we can see the silhouette of the head. So cute. It feels very real now.

*hope you'll be as cute as the silhouette

.kicking and punching

Ndut is getting bigger and more active. He likes to kick and punch me from the inside. It's cute but sometimes a bit hurt. But I love it, I can really feel him inside me.

The funny thing is, he starts kicking early in the morning when hubby's alarm is on. It's an upbeat Madonna's song, so either he likes the song or he's startled.

He also likes to eat a lot - through me, of course. No wonder I really look like a pregnant penguin who tucks a basketball inside her shirt. This makes me hard to sleep on my back, so now I have to sleep on side.

*fat but happy

.it's a

BOY! Just like I'd expected. But either way, as long as the baby is healthy, boy or girl, doesn't matter at all.

Hubby and I are very very excited and now we're looking for the name. Apparently there are better choices for girl rather than boy. Oh no.

*let us just call you ndut for now, ok?

.sad news

From my auntie who's expecting her first daughter. She's having a stillbirth. We're all very shocked with news, specially because the pregnancy didn't have any problem at all. But then, everything happens for a reason. I'm sure this one.

Please give strength to the parents, God. Goodbye little baby. Don't be sad, auntie, I'm sure your little girl has become an angel.

This news affects me a bit. I'm scared that it will happen to me and my little one *knock on wood*. I promise to myself that I will be very careful.

*hope everything will be okay for us, baby!

.mom-to-be

We're going to have a cute little addition into our family!

So for the next 7.5 months (because this bump is already 1.5 months), my schedule will be full with doctor appointments and eating. The doctor confirms that we're going to be mom and dad early next year.

The first trimester was exhausting and torturing. I'm having this all-day-long sickness. I surely cannot eat for two. I sleep most of the time. I fell so tired easily. I really cannot eat vegetable. I hate the smell of fish - I cannot even think about it.

Thankfully, it's getting better on the second trimester and I eat like a pig. These are what I bring when I go to the office.

1. Two breads (one for breakfast, one for snack).
2. A bottle of warm soybean.
3. Two boiled eggs.
4. Lunch.
5. Cut fruit plus banana.
6. Crackers and other snacks.

Crazy huh?!

I can feel the baby's movements starting from the 4th month. I feels kinda funny but soothing, knowing that it's doing just fine in there.

*thank you, God!