Our Little Patriot

Today marks 24 weeks or 6 months of the pregnancy. =)

Last weekend was a SUPER LONG weekend because of National Day that falls on the Monday. I didn't realise that I scheduled the gynae's visit on the following day 10th August (today). So instead of having a 3 day long weekend. I have a 4 day long weekend. This means that the coming week is only a 3 day work week for me. WOO HOO!

Its been a busy long weekend though.

7th Aug Sat
Mum had a pain in her knee so in the morning I had to bring her to the hospital. The doc injected some gel like thing and I guess it kindda acts as a lubricant for knees. So hopefully she feels better in no time. After that I had to go to some ulu factory to pick up some stuff for my dad. Luckily hubby went with me. We had BK for lunch after... HMMMM YUM! Mushroom Swiss. My Favourite BK Burger. By the time we reached home to rest it was already like 3+ pm. Being pregant, going out for such long hours is really no joke. Its somehow very tiring both physically and mentally. Konked out after reaching home till about 6+. Hubby and I then headed to YMCA for some yummy claypot chicken rice. What I really like about YMCA is the food is reasonably priced, there's aircon and its not crowded. Then we went to Takashimaya for the BABY fair 2010 just to get a sensing of the
prices. It was a little crazy in there with so many big bellied women walking here and there. They should really make the aisles a little wider. There were plenty to see but being a first time mum and dad, we were both a little confused and overwhelmed by the products that we ended up buying ony nappies, liners and a bed protector (from pee). I saw a really cute pair of booties as well. It was a blue bear pair that I couldn't resist and I knew I wanted to get it for Baby R. Hubby said OK so we got that ask well. Along with these items we also bought 2 sets of front button clothes for BABY R. There have been lots of people telling us that front button clothings are important especially in the first few weeks as the neck and the head of the newborn will be really soft so extra care is needed. Was at the fair only for about an hour. Then we had some couple time together watching the movie INCEPTION. So was it a dream or reality at the end of the day?

8th August
Today started out with a sleep in. We both woke only at about 10am. Shiokness. To be able to sleep is a luxury. We only ahve about 3 more months of this luxury before baby R comes along. He shall be trained to sleep more as well. =) I made breakfast then we headed to Church for service then back to mum's for some yummy teochew porridge. After which we did our weekly groceries before heading to pick Hubby's nephews over for a swim. They've been longing to come for a long long time. We've just been too busy. At the end of the day, the whole family (sister's) came over to swim. They even brought hotdogs and strawberries. For tea. They had about 2 hr of fun at the pool before we had to head off to J's place for his house warming. Brought the 2 boys along. It was also Justin's birthday. He had a very specially ordered AGAR AGAR Thomas the Train cake. Delicious to be served for desert. =)

9th August:
Happy Birthday Singapore.
The day started early as Mum wanted the whole family to go for a photo taking session at Raffles Marina. JD has obtained his doctorate recently and thus the reason for a family shoot. We had breakfast there then headed to Skinny Ah Ma''s hse where the news that I was pregnant was told to her. Could really see that she was happy. Dua Kor and family were there as well so the news has been broken to them too. =)

After Ah Ma's Hse, we went for lunch with Hubby's parents followed by an afternoon nap back home. Woke up in time to watch the National Day Parade on TV.

Now the story of OUR Little PATRIOT. Hubby says that he is indeed a boy. WHY? Because he hasn't really been very active in kicking recently. Only with a slight thud here and there just before bed time. However during the NDP telecast, BABY R gave thunder kicks when the tanks were on display. Every time he heard the sounds of the aerial display, he also kicked hard. Another time during the show when he was kicking excitedly was during the singing of the National Athem. Hence we have come to a conclusion that this is OUR LITTLE PATRIOT. While watching IP man that was broadcast on Ch U, baby also got excited when the kungfu scenes were on. Will he be our little Kungfu Master?

10th August:
Today marks the 6th Month of the pregnancy. Baby is well. Checkup was as usual. His current weight is 703g. Mummy is putting on too much weight according to Dr WK Tan. Time to control the intake of food. =)

Till next week.

♥ Mummy of Baby R