14 weeks PP

How long I have neglected this space of mine!! 

Zachary is now 3 months plus or to be exact 14 weeks old already!

He's so cute and chubby, his weight is now 8kg. He was just 3kg at birth! All thanks to my milk ☺️

By 2 months plus, I lost all the weight I gained during pregnancy... And more. I was 53kg pre-pregnancy and gained 12kg. Now I'm hovering between 51-52kg. I am truly amazed by how breastfeeding helped to lose all those kilos. No exercise (how do new mothers find the time to do so without extra help?) I didn't eat a lot as well. Nope. I did not try to diet. I didn't have a good appetite, which was surprising because breastfeeding burns calories and I am supposed to want to eat more.

But I had a huge craving for sweet drinks. I can drink them without drinking water the whole day, this is horrible.

My current favorites:

- pokka jasmine green tea

- koi milk tea

- soya bean milk 

- ice lemon tea

- teh o

- coke

- coconut water

I remember drinking Ribena but not anymore. 

Although I lost weight (which I am very very happy about and I thank God for that), I realized that my butt went flat. I don't think it's due to the weight loss as I had perky butt even when I was skinny. 

Pregnancy just makes everything less firm. This is something I have to accept, but worth it as I have such a cute baby to love. Everyday I ask what did I do to deserve such a wonderful child?? God has blessed me so much! 

Just me and my baby

The nanny is out and nobody's home. It's just me and ZAC!

Him sleeping with his father's childhood toy haha.

I finally had a good shower on Friday!!! The nanny prepared 2 big pails of herbal bath water for me. Very shiok!! 

I will persevere a little more. Just another 2 weeks plus to go! 

During this confinement period I did not apply any skincare products. I didn't even wash my face with cleanser. I perspire all day long. Yet my skin has zero breakouts and I look more radiant. It's odd!

I'm not complaining :D update this space again when I have the time~

1 week old

Today baby Zac is one week old! Wow time flies!! 

Caught him smiling! At this point his smiles are just reflexes. But still it makes me so happy!!!

Confinement has been fine so far. I engaged a nanny. Though I don't really believe a lot of all these 'pantang', but I was thinking just try it for once and see how is it... Haha, since I'm gonna pay for it anyway.

So... I can't believe I didn't wash my hair since that day?! But surprisingly it wasn't unbearable... In the past I will get itchy easily but not now? And I secretly showered once haha. I have some herbal water to wipe myself everyday so still not too bad. She cooks nice food for me. A lot of pork, ginger, sesame oil... I drink the red date/longan tea everyday. Sometimes I drink water also la. 

I also wear bedroom slippers at home. But I don't cover myself head to toe and I still have the fan on and windows open. 

I'm not engaging a massage lady but I'm thinking of buying a belly binder... 

Nowadays I also feel like a cow... Pumping and feeding baby Zac.

I feel pretty accomplished knowing that I can provide for him!!! This was yesterday's amount. Today I can have 2 of this bottle!! Hehe amazing!

Ok waiting for baby to wake up to feed him... Last pic,

Milk drunk, so cute!!

My little prince is finally here

I delivered baby Zachary on 26th March 2015 @ 1757hrs!!! 

He was 3015g and 50cm long!😍

Stay tuned! 

Am I in labour?

It's the third day after my first sign of labour... Woke up at 1.40am due to the heat... Then I couldn't sleep already. Started to feel contractions. On and off. This time it's much different from the period-like cramps. More intense and took a longer time to fade. Interval is still not too frequent. Lots of movement from Zac Zac.

Happened about twice and more brownish mucus coming out. So I told myself "Cannot wait already." I went to bathe and prepare myself.

Time now is 3.30am. I have a sheet mask on my face haha. Hubby still sleeping beside me unaware I've been up preparing.

Actually we are seeing the doctor later at 11.45am. I even told Hubby maybe I should bring my hospital bag in case doctor says I'm in labour already.

Still monitoring the frequency and duration of contraction. Dun wish to wake hubby up, hoping he'll get more sleep. 

Keep telling myself: I can do this. Talked to baby too. We can do this together. We can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. *breathe in and out*

I wanted to go pay my respects to Mr Lee Kuan Yew and was hoping the doctor says I am still far from true labour. Now I am not so sure.

Time check: 4am

My hair is wet but I can't blow dry if not hubby will wake up. But I can't get sleep. Worried if I'm indeed going to deliver today I will be tired because of a lack of rest.

Lots of anxiety but focusing on the end: finally seeing my little prince!! 

40th week

At 39 weeks Day 3, I'm showing signs of labour!!

First I had a 'bloody show', diarrhea and very very mild cramps which go off after awhile. Basically I felt like my period is gonna come... 

Haha, he looked so tired and I was afraid I needed to go to the hospital any time so I only filled my brows!! Look at my swollen self haha!!

But anyway I spent the day shopping for baby and my stuff... Almost 4-5 hours!! Then my back got achy...

Went to tampines IKEA, Giant and Courts. First we had our brunch at 1pm. We always have the tendency to order too much but this time I reminded hubby, I can't eat that much already, so we were very conservative with portion sizes. I'm also trying to 'train him' not to be greedy and order everything that looks delicious.

We had: 15 meatballs, 2 chicken wings, a salad, a plate of gravad lax (I cheated and ate a piece oops), 1 mushroom soup and 2 pieces of garlic bread. Ice cream too!

Over at IKEA, we bought mattress protector, changing mats, fitted sheet, mobile, a photo frame, cloths for baby. I was disappointed actually cause my main reason for going IKEA was to get their baby bath tub but it was sold out and stocks will only be in from May!!! Baby tubs are so expensive!

Then we went to Giant, and I bought 2 nursing bras. Oh they are ugly but cheap and good. 

Only $9.90 each! I went to kiddy palace and they start from 20plus but designs are much nicer. I have a church friend who told me CK departmental store sells them for only $5! The one near my place don't have them.

Previously due to my expanding chest I bought wireless bra and they are very comfortable too. 2 for $39 from Pierre Cardin. Not sure if my chest size gonna go bigger or smaller that's why only bought 2. I bought 4 wired bras previously and I can't wear them already 😆

Went to Courts to buy a pillow for the confinement nanny. Hubby bought a tab as well.

Went home and got all excited. Baby's cot is ready! Got hubby to fix the stroller. We didn't manage to do it previously. 

Recently I been applying facial sheet masks every night. Maybe it's my way of welcoming our little prince. Wanna look good. Feels good and my skin looks refreshed as well.

I hope we won't be awaken tonight. Hope baby will stay in there for a while more... See you soon my little prince! 

Mourning of a nation

My appetite has gone down, not much craving, deciding what to eat has become a chore. I get full easily.

Can feel baby's every micro movement cause it is too cramped for him inside haha.

I will be seeing the doctor on Thursday instead of the midwife if baby haven't arrive by then. The midwife is surprised that I have no cramp/contractions etc. Says baby is too comfortable inside! My back has started to feel uncomfortable some times.

Today is officially the start of my manternity leave. The whole of Singapore woke up to a piece of sad news: Our founding father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, passed away peacefully at 3.18am.

It was 7.20am when I received the info. I turned to hubby who was still sleeping beside me and woke him up. But he was still in a daze. I cried silently. All I hope was that he eventually know who God is. I sat in front of the TV waiting for our Prime Minister's live address. My heart aches for him as he had to address the nation even though his own father had just passed on.

This week will be a mourning period for our nation, until 29th March. Baby, maybe you can wait till 30th March to arrive, like what I've always told you. I think you can sense mummy is sad. That's why you are not as active this whole time. 

Rest well, Sir. Singapore will continue to build on your legacy. We are forever indebted to you.