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Sore and Exhausted =(

Week 20 officially started Monday and I am noticing difficulties in my body already.
I've been having trouble sleeping or finding my sleeping position no matter how massive of pillows I put around my body to support it. I have to steal some of Dan's own pillows for my own use which I still end up awake at 3am. =(
Today was really awful at work, I hauled and unpacked 16 boxes worth of merchandise to put on our counter shelves. I used to do it with no problem and I know now has limitations, I try to do it on my own pace but I couldn't stand the notion of what other people will think if I am doing it that way. At the end of the day, I regreted it...I should've listened to my body and not think other people's thoughts, now I have to endure all the body aches, grrrr. I just pray and hope that the baby is doing just peachy and safe. Now all I need is a good R&R, Is it safe to get massages while pregnant?

wow I'm at my lowest point today...I'm having such a terrible day today, I just want to hide under the covers...I miss my family ;-(

Today was a bit odd day for me, I woke up feeling really anxious about every little thing which i try to divert those thoughts into more positive light.
I meant to write this entry to keep me reminded on some things..a lot of things perhaps.
I've been pondering the whole afternoon on what I should do on my many spare time, these days I only work part-time (3 days in a week) and I thought I should do something fun or creative aside from my domestic duties of course.

Some of the things I wanted to do while i'm pregnant =)
1. Practice on cake decorating, particularly fondant decoration.
- Something really interesting about this that draws me, I will hopefully make my first one for Thanksgiving dinner.

2. Sew a baby quilt - I don't have a sewing machine but been wanting one for ages. But my general idea is to collect pieces of fabric that reminds of our travels in Europe. I want to make my own quilt/blanket with sentimental value on it.

3. Baby Portraits - As soon as we find out the gender I will definitely start to work on this. I have my own baby pictures/albums collected thru the years but it got stolen which I hope someday I'll get it back. =(

I guess I am pretty consumed with all about baby things these days which I find inner happiness and most people don't understand unless you're carrying a child.

18th week Mark

I'm officially on my second trimester, 5th month YAY! Four more months and I cannot believe that my pregnancy is going so fast.
Today I officially felt the baby kicked, I was reading a book on the couch and during dinner while talking to Danny..I felt two kicks =) It was mezmerizing experience, it was like somebody lightly poked me on the belly. I had some baby kicked feeling before but it was kinda odd that I am second guessing that it might have been a gas? =D but this time it was a real feeling of the baby is kicking, it's sort of telling me that hey i'm doing my first punches.
Aside from the baby kicking I have been getting a lot of nose bleed during mid morning when I needed to use restroom, it can get pretty uncomfortable makes it harder for me to fall back asleep..zzzz
Check this out , I was browsing at the mall yesterday and I spotted this sunny onesie! It makes me smile and happy just by looking at it, and since it was on sale I bought it! Good steal from $17 to $6 , hehehe.

Baby Wishlist =)

It's past midnight and I couldn't get myself to sleep, so I want to create a baby wishlist while listening to classical baby mozart =)

My wishlist are just reminders for myself what I wanted for our baby, or perhaps you can be my santa? hehe

Wish 1: Your Baby Can Read Deluxe System $400 @ YMCR



It is a language system for babies from infant to 3 years of age. I first saw the infomercial looong time ago (pre-pregnancy) and I thought it's a cool system that I have to get for my cute niece Giana.



I kept seeing the infomercial and it was very convincing that you should check out the video of kids that are early learners. More info here at www.yourbabycanread.tv

So in a way I really want our baby to be smart at early age, hence the wish #1 and my late night session with mozart.

Wish #2: Peg Perego P3 Stroller $800+ @ here



I don't expect someone to give this to us, seriously because it's insanely expensive ahahha I am starting saving up pennies for a lovely stroller.
I don't want to buy it and think it's a luxury but I do want a stroller that it sturdy, safe and the baby can use up to toddler years. If you think about it, every time you upgrade for a stroller you spend close to $100 or more. But hey this is just a wishlist right, I can put anything I want but might settle to this--->>>



Wish #3: 5 in 1 Bassinet

$99.00 @ Walmart


I wanted to have a nice convertible crib however it is not practical considering we'll have 3 months left here in Germany once our baby is born. So, I have been researching about bassinet instead. This is such a cool idea , sleeper, bedside bed, changing table, play seat yadayadayada! It's portable too so it would be easy to be mobile around the house toting the baby.
Though I think I only have one option where to buy this, walmart has the great price but not sure how much the shipping would cost...I might use a 3rd party sender if walmart charges me with an arm and leg.

A stork is coming!

Hi everyone!
Thanks for checking out our new blog page for our journey to parenthood =)
Yes we are expecting! Some of you probably just found out by reading this and I really do apologize for not making a proper announcement. I do intend to announce it once we have confirmed the baby gender, but at this time we are still pondering as well.
I found that we have a stork coming not till I was 3 months along, it was crazy, overwhelming, unexpected but joyous by the blessing.

I am 17 weeks today, half way through can you believe that? I can't! It seems that everything is going so fast especially me that my mind is moving like a lightning speed =). I have been shopping around for strollers already, LOL I think I should slow down and put that till later because I still have other priorities to think about like my upcoming ultrasound and test results.

Speaking of test results, I had 2 genetic test a week ago and the result hasn't came in yet which is nerve racking and makes me anxious. One is for cystic fibrosis and multiple screening, these were optional test but a lot have recommended it so that parents can be more prepared for what's to come. I will call my doc tomorrow and bug them with the results..wish me luck!

I will keep you guys updated on my results and of course expect more blog updates from me =)
Meantime, enjoy my growing ginormous belly pics ;-)