Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Motherly Updates

Contacted the masseur and made a booking for next year. Other than the well being of the baby , getting the mum back to shape is an integral part of pregnancy too. Good excuse to start sourcing for girdles and tummy wraps.

As at last month's check up, I have gained about 8 kgs but I guess the weight gain should have increased by now. Maybe a 10 ? This is by far the fastest weight gain I ever experienced and honestly the weight just keep pilling on me unknowingly.

My diet is the usual I just eat more than one person's share but not as much as for two. I have no cravings to which many people find it very odd. Truth be told every pregnancy is different so I guess it is also rather good not to crave if not Rudd will have a hard time.

My legs are getting more and more tired. It aches after walking for half an hour. It aches even when I am sitting down. My tummy feels tighter than before. It used to feel like nothing when it was expanding in the first and second trimester but right now as I am coming to start of the third tri , I feel the tightening sensation around my waist.

Sleeping has become a joy to me. I love our bedroom and the bed is my BFF for now. I fall asleep rather quickly nowsadays but I do get dreams. I wake up minimum two times a night to empty my bladder.

The bladder has become such a 'loose' tap that whenever I stand up I feel the urge to pee. This is due to the weakening of the pelvic muscles. I have to work much harder on the pelvic floor exercises.

I have been reading quite a bit since the start of the pregnancy , books on baby routines , newborn care , breastfeeding and hypnobirthing. Just to be more prepared and not fumbled when little S is with us. I want her to be welcomed into this world calmly and I want her to know that Mama and Papa is all well prepared.

Little S has been very active lately , I feel her kicks everyday and every other minute. Everytime she kicks I will tell her ' Mummy knows '.She has become a part of my everyday routine and I keep reminding myself I have to treasure this moment. This moment with my daughter still inside me , depending solely on me for food and nutrition. We are connected literally by the placenta and the umblicial cord. We cannot be seperated for now.

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