Hmm, I am tired

My stomach size now is not too modest; in fact, I cannot sashay like I used to. I think I walk like a penguin now.

I know, its a process many women have gone through. But frankly, it is not too easy. I dont have the stamina I used to have. I guess I was very used to one coffee, one tea a day, and popping some sweets in between - and thats how I stayed active and energetic at work. Now, I don't take caffeine and No Sweets, thus I feel tired as compared to before.

In this respect, I am thankful that I have the flexibility since I am helping my Dad. I didnt want to stay at home all day (in case I get too lazy!!), so I am now helping out at Dad's office half a day. Hopefully I can gain back my momentum slowly and get back to 9-5 =) Maybe difficult, one of the experienced mummy told me today, it will only get more tiring. As my gynae puts it, "It is nature's way of getting a preggy to rest more, so it benefits the baby".

Of course my sis has been a straight-forward and effective support. I was telling her today, I walk like a penguin now and I have never been this fleshy all my life. She said, "Its only for these nine months." Thats true..got to keep that in perspective even though I can no longer fasten my jacket..

My Ever Changing Status and Size

I have a new support group - four of my close girlfriends are pregnant, one of whom just gave birth. Of course, my mum, and mum-in-law...errh and maybe my hubby...

It was especially a coincidence that we all are all delivering about the same time - its going to be a hectic and noisy 1Q10. Having a close support group is rather important, we could share tips and experiences on pre-natal nutrition, cramps, throwing up, how to stay happy, how sleep is now interrupted..etc, it makes you feel that you are not alone as you go through these abrupt changes in life.

First of all, lets just say I had a rather clumsy first trimester. The throwing up. Fair enough, the gynae seems to think its a good sign though because it indicates high hormone levels which feeds the baby well in the 1st trimester. I remember replying him by saying "ooh am I supposed to feel better after hearing this?" He said "Its uncomfortable for you, but its good for the baby."

There's also the saying that if you stay happy, your baby will generally have a happy disposition. Indeed one of my lady friend, who currently isn't working does seem filled with joy (hehe, better than when she was working). Another of my friend who also had a rather pukish 1st trimester commented, "how to be happy when you have to deal with the throwing up" - which is also so true...

I believe spouse support is very important at this point. Thats why in the book "What to Expect when you are expecting", it has a chapter for the dad-to-be. Both Gui and my fren's hubby gave up reading after some pages...guys.. Gui is also working very late daily. I am frequently home alone... but when he has a little bit of sane time, he will "speak" to the baby. Sometimes, he hits my stomach a bit so as to get a response from the kiddo - (??!). When he leaves for work now, he gives me a peck on my face; and one on the stomach... thats a new blessing to count indeed.