Baby @ 31 weeks

Just came back from gynae checkup and little boy is now 1.3kg @ 31 weeks. Think he's not very big size like Jie Jie, so will be easier for mummy to deliver- but than again I have another 8-9 more weeks to go, so he may grow exponentially.  I really hope he stays in till 38-39 weeks and put on more weight. And I put on 1kg .

His Vital Stats @ 31 wks:

BPD: 71mm

AC: 248mm

FL: 58mm

Weight: 1300 grams

3rd Trimester - Paradise in Bali

Time Flies, and I'm now in my 3rd trimester.  We just came back from our 5 Days 4 Nights Club Med Bali Holiday and I'm glad we made the trip, though it was rather tiring with No.1 vying for my attention most of the time! This is probably our last "fling" before No. 2 arrives and we all have to be cooped up indoors or at least in Spore for sometime...

Club Med is really good for families who just want a fuss free holiday, because there's activities round the clock for all and the food & snacks are served all day long :) Hubs and I manage to learn archery and he even had a go at the flying trapeze!  Hazel really enjoyed swimming, playing with sand and the nightly showtime entertainment. My parents also had a relaxing time at the spa pool and joined in the cooking session. 

Food was an international buffet spread, with a different dinner theme each night, so there's some sort of variety.  We also had a pre-booked dinner at the restaurant which served an ala carte fusion set menu including kid's meal. I really didn't have to worry much about food, snacks and drinks since everthing was provided and it's international food so we all could appreciate that. Hazel's quite good with asian and western food so that made things easy too. We even squeezed in some time  for some quick shopping at Kuta area and lunch at Mades Warung. By the time we knew it it was already time to pack and go home - boo hoo hoo...

Anyway next thing to look forward to will be No.2's arrival.

Chilling out at the bar...

Trying out archery and Hub's doing the trapezee

Relaxing at the poolside with my sweet pea

All dressed up for our dinner

Our full course sit-down dinner

Food @ Mades Warung

Indonesian food and BBQ Pork Ribs

I like to move it move it...

Baby Phang No.2 has been actively moving about especially in the evening and during my sleep time. His movements are somewhat "strong" and creates big wave-like motions. His heartbeat is also very strong and hubby says he can hear it very clearly whenever he places his ear on my tummy. No. 2 moves and reacts to his Daddy whenever hubby speaks to him. My tummy has also started to experience some hardening - probably braxton hicks but will relax once I stroke my hands on him.  Hope he's growing well and healthy!  My tummy is now 41" :P 

On the other hand, it's getting a bit tough to put no.1 to bed and bath her as the tummy is kind of obstructing, but I still can manage for now.  I'm trying to be very patient and optimisstic with her behaviour as she enters toddlerhood and probably coping with another addition in the family. 

Baby@28weeks old

Went for our 28th week check up at the gynae yesterday and alls well. Baby is growing and he is now 980grams. Dr Tan did a 3D scan of the baby, initially when doc did a frontal scan, baby's face was so puffy and scary - looked like a puddgy potato! Later he told me to stay still and manage to capture a cute side profile of the lil babe.  Can u see him? My mom and sis still can't see him.  He looks like in a thinking position with his hand on his forehead, his eyes are closed and u can see his nose, mouth and chubby cheeks! 

Oh and I gained another 1.5kg - phew! Must try to curb the carbo intake... Had to also take a flu vaccine today since we're heading to Bali in 2 weeks time.

His Vital Stats @ 28 wks:

BPD: 68mm

AC: 216mm

FL: 52mm

Weight: 980grams

2nd pregnancy thoughts...

So far for this pregnancy it has been slightly different from the previous one.  Why do I say so.. For one I had morning sickness during the 1st trimester. My morning sickness was quite mild I think, but still uncomfortable - I felt very very tired and hungry all the time, I occasionally felt nauseous but never vomited.  As for my tastebuds it became slightly metallic and I couldn't really take the taste of plain water and had no interest in any sweet stuff.  Luckily all that only lasted for the 1st trimester!

My baby bump also showed earlier around the 2nd trimester and baby movements were also felt earlier this time round!  I do feel heavier and clumsier compared to my 1st pregnancy. But other than that I feel great and have no particular cravings; no skin outbreaks or swollen nose etc..

I'm crossing my fingers on water retention and leg cramps! Hopefully I do not encounter much of this.

Ok will be seeing our lovely babe this coming Tues!

Taste of Koi Cafe Bubble Tea

Just tried the much raved about Koi Cafe's Bubble Tea. Had the Oolong Milk Tea 70% sugar and I must say it's really quite nice! Very lite and pearls are very "que que".  Baby was dancing in my tummy, while I was enjoying my drink - tink he also agree - mua ha ha!

On to 6 months...

Baby has put on 300g since the last visit to the gynae, so he's about 756 grams at 25 weeks old.

And I have put on another 3kg within the last 3wks... oh my goodness! All along it has been 1 kg every 3-4wks but 3 kg is scary - I must eat less carbo and watch the foodie in take! Hopefully I only put on 1kg the next 3-4wks. 

Baby Bump @ 25 weeks

He's now the size of an eggplant! 

Inside the womb, the formation of tiny capillaries is giving baby a healthy pink glow. Baby's also soaking up your antibodies, getting the immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and baby will soon perfect the blink -- perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes.

Source: thebump.com