Well, I'm at Week 22 now (that's 5.5 months). At my last post, I was at Week 16.
6 weeks have passed. And well... they haven't been easy ones!
Oh I WISH I was one of those women who glowed with pregnancy joy, wore cool, hip maternity clothes that showed off their cute bumps, and enjoyed rosy cheeks and lustrous hair thanks to all the hormones!
But I'm not. Life goes on. I have to move on!
So, yes, I suffered another relapse (details of which I hate to recount) but thanks to medical attention and a LOT of care from Shaman, my folks and my in-laws, I'm recuperating.
AND I am determined not to let this morning sickness get the better of me or cause me any more misery! I want to remember EVERYDAY that this pregnancy is a gift, something both Shaman & I wanted so very much and prayed so very hard for. And I'm almost desperate to enjoy it. Some updates on my pregnancy so far:- Weight Gain
Or should I say 'loss'? :) Needless to say, with all the vomiting, not only have I NOT gained wieght, I've lost weight! My gynae isn't too alarmed by this at all. The baby's growing well and that's what really matters!
It is a bummer though, that my baby bump, though it's there, hardly shows :( I can still fit easily into my regular clothes, although I do use maternity tops occasionally. Totally love it's loseness around my belly!
Just can't wait for that bump to start showing!
Food Cravings
Or should I say 'aversions'? :)) There's almost nothing that I crave for and PLENTY that I'm totally avert against. Burgers - YUCK! Steak - NO WAY! Desserts, Cakes, Sweets - BLEAH! Soups, Pies, Pastry - Ewwww!!
So, while planning my diet hasn't exactly been easy, Sham and my folks have been diligently suggesting and buying different types of foods and drinks to keep me constantly hydrated and well nourished.
Baby's Growth
Like I mentioned earlier, my baby's growing well, just well! For this, I'm ever grateful. We did a detailed scan of baby last week and everything's just perfect - every organ, muscle, bone. Praise God.
The best part of the baby growing, is that it's staring to KICK! They're more like flutters actually and I feel them constantly in my belly! Oh how I LOVE 'em flutters! It's feels like my baby's communicating with me and that's just awesome!
Morning Sickness
It's hasn't left me yet but I never stop hoping. I'll have great days without ANY nausea, am able to go to work and actually perform, go shopping, get my nails done, hangout with Sham and then the next day BAM! everything just falls apart and I'm well... getting sick all over again.
But like I said, after 5.5 months, I've decided enough is enough. The morning sickness may weaken my body, but it ain't gonna weaken my mind! And how am I gonna make that happen? More on that in my next post!
Or should I say 'loss'? :) Needless to say, with all the vomiting, not only have I NOT gained wieght, I've lost weight! My gynae isn't too alarmed by this at all. The baby's growing well and that's what really matters!
It is a bummer though, that my baby bump, though it's there, hardly shows :( I can still fit easily into my regular clothes, although I do use maternity tops occasionally. Totally love it's loseness around my belly!
Just can't wait for that bump to start showing!
Food Cravings
Or should I say 'aversions'? :)) There's almost nothing that I crave for and PLENTY that I'm totally avert against. Burgers - YUCK! Steak - NO WAY! Desserts, Cakes, Sweets - BLEAH! Soups, Pies, Pastry - Ewwww!!
So, while planning my diet hasn't exactly been easy, Sham and my folks have been diligently suggesting and buying different types of foods and drinks to keep me constantly hydrated and well nourished.
Baby's Growth
Like I mentioned earlier, my baby's growing well, just well! For this, I'm ever grateful. We did a detailed scan of baby last week and everything's just perfect - every organ, muscle, bone. Praise God.
The best part of the baby growing, is that it's staring to KICK! They're more like flutters actually and I feel them constantly in my belly! Oh how I LOVE 'em flutters! It's feels like my baby's communicating with me and that's just awesome!
Morning Sickness
It's hasn't left me yet but I never stop hoping. I'll have great days without ANY nausea, am able to go to work and actually perform, go shopping, get my nails done, hangout with Sham and then the next day BAM! everything just falls apart and I'm well... getting sick all over again.
But like I said, after 5.5 months, I've decided enough is enough. The morning sickness may weaken my body, but it ain't gonna weaken my mind! And how am I gonna make that happen? More on that in my next post!
"Strength does not come from physical capacity.
It comes from an indomitable will."
~ Mahatma Gandhi
9 comments:
My dear Mel, I've heard that morning sickness is one of the best ways to know that the pregnancy is going well. As long as the awful nausea is there, you can be assured that your baby is developing and your body is adjusting to all that's going on deep within your womb. What a miracle it is! Hang in there, darling. It can only get better! Hugs! :)
I am proud of you mommy! YES don't let this thing control you. BE STRONG AND FIGHT IT!
Always remember we are here for you!!!!!
Lots of love : Komraj!!
thats d way ! This is the real u, Strong, Brave and Determined!! Go Mel!
Love,
Siva n Nantha
Hey Mel, You can soooooo do this ...you're a strong woman...the Mel i know can do this ...
I may not know what you're going through ...but be strong ok ...will keep you in prayer :)
Shuba
hi mel,
i feel your pain... i went thru it also (but not as bad)... lost 5kg in the beginning of pregnancy. but after sometime it'll be OK! hey i'm going thru it again for the 3rd time!!!
u can do it!
psstttt.... hopefully with all the hardship of being pregnant, in return - the labour would be an easy one! take care!!!
Lita, Kom, Siva, Shubs, Nini - thank you more than I can ever say for those words of encouragement.
They really lift up my spirits and motivate me to go on.
Thank you.
I know I'm a bit tad late but my heartiest congrats and if you need anything at all or have any questions, just ask away, ya? :)
Oh wow!!! Congrats to the both of you!
May the rest of the months be filled with a radiant complexion and no more morning sickies!
Morning sickness can be dreadful. So sorry to hear it keeps rearing its ugly head for you. But it's great to know that the baby is growing well, despite how lousy you're feeling. I hope you get more of those days when you're feeling fabulous soon.
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