As I'm typing this, I'm also pumping at the same time.
The past two years flew by real quickly.
Let's have a little walk down the memory lane, starting from 2018.
The highlight of 2018 was
1) getting married to the love of my life,
2) honeymoon, and lastly,
2) a place we called home!
1) BIG DAY!
We had anticipated for the big day to arrive, as we would officially man and wife.
Prior to that, we had to endure through the preps and dreaditional (traditional) ceremonies few moments i'd enjoyed myself in the midst of prep.
a) The search of ideal location
- Well, it's the only time you get to tour around the hotel!
b) Trying on of wedding gowns
- I supposed these are places that you'll go once, and get to try on as many gowns as you want, albeit it being real tired. But hey, you won't get to see yourself again in those white dress after it's all done and dusted.
The big day went by as quickly as it is, most of it being a blur. We were thankful to have great help from the awesome bridesmaids, groomsmen, family and relatives! Not to forget, we'd hired friendly and real pro PG, VG and MUA which we didn't had to worry anything about!
2) HONEYMOON
We flew off to Japan two days after the wedding, and spent the next 2 weeks in there, the bulk of the trip focuses on Hokkaido.
Why did we choose Japan? It was a country that the both of us have yet to visit and had been wanting to visit! & why Hokkaido specifically? Simple, it's the ideal season to visit!
3) HOME
The day we collected the keys to our house was so surreal. It's finally ready after we made the decision to BTO in 2014! What a decision to make when we were so young.
Fast forward with all the searching of IDs, checking of defects, start of renovations, comparison and purchasing of big items and furniture for the house, and multiple deliveries.
We'd officially moved in on 29 Dec 2018!
In a nutshell, 2018 had been a year that we had longed for.
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2019 is life changing, tough, draining and rewarding.
Ps: 6 more days till 2020!
Recalled just a few weeks before CNY, we found out that we were expecting :)
Took the pregnancy test kit thrice, just because i can't trust it and gave many reasons to think otherwise, such as hormones change, test kit faulty. I'd only believed that a little one is growing in me until we went to pay a visit to the gynae.
During the journey of pregnancy, i must say i had it relatively easy.
The first trimester, i had minimal morning sickness and not much cravings. The only thing was, i'm so tired all the time and slept early every night. Other than that, activities as usual.
Second trimester was said to be the smooth trimester, and you bet, it's true.
We found out the gender of the baby and its defo a daddy's girl.
Love and I went Bangkok and Khao Yai for a mini babymoon. Although the baby bump still looks alot like food bump, but i must say being pregnant has its advantages. It's the only time we had priority - boarding of plane, seats, even immigration.
The trip was relaxing and BAU (business as usual), all the shopping and pacing the streets of BKK. I love and it never gets old. Trust me when i say BAU, i still clock more than 20,000 steps a day while carrying the extra weight.
Here comes the third trimester and the seemingly food bump had finally grew bigger.
Despite that, i was only offered a seat in the train twice. I wouldn't care much for the fact that, one, i can still stand steadily without holding onto the hand pole, two, my bump isn't that huge and from the back, you can't tell that i'm actually pregnant at all. Oh, i'm still on my weekly pilates class as well!
My EDD was on 29 Sept but the little one was reluctant to come out. I had anticipated waterbag break or any signs of contractions, but none at all. Then, love and I had decided on a date for induce.
The day of little one's arrival - 3 Oct 2019, Thursday.
Checked ourselves into Mount Elizabeth Orchard delivery suite at the stroke of midnight.
The nurse came to clear the bowels and started the induce by inserting the pill. Shortly after, i could feel the contractions coming in waves. It was miserable and I was constantly dilated at only 1cm. At the break of dawn, i'd asked for epidural, but was rejected and told to wait a few more hours. After breakfast, i'd decided to not endure the pain which could potentially stress the little one inside, and asked for epidural again and i finally got it. With my bottom half numb, I can't feel any pain. It was heaven, it's a happidural.
Gynae came for a check just before lunch and said that he would give us till 10pm to see if i've any progress in dilation, otherwise it would be an emergency c-section. There's no way i would want a c-sect. Throughout, i was asked to drink plenty of water and juice to 'wake' the very very sleepy baby to do the work of pushing herself down.
Fast forward till 3pm, still 1cm and was told to inform should i feel any water leaking out, which would also meant that my waterbag had broken. Shortly, I could feel the leak and i was 6cm dilated. It's a glimpse of hope because it would meant that the chance of c-sect is slimmer. An hour later, i'm at 10cm. The nurse helped with the initial pushing before my gynae arrive for the receiving of baby. Within 15 mins of gynae's arrival, baby girl is out.
My first reaction: why she's milo colour!?
She was placed on my stomach for 5 seconds before taken away to the side table. Baby girl did not cry when she's out like all other babies. She had water in her lungs and the water had to be drained out immediately.
Poor girl had to be NICU for her first night out in the world until she's able to breathe better and cry out loud to purge out all water in her. Thankfully she did her best and was back with me in the suite the next day!
Anyhoo, welcome to the world my baby girl!
We have officially level up to being parents.
Its the first time Im ever admitted to the hospital throughout the 27 years of my life (thankfully and touch wood) and what can I say, I love and enjoyed my stay at Mount E! Thank you love.
Thankful to all that came by!
Baby girl gets to come home with us on the third day as her jaundice isn’t high.
Would like to fast forward through the confinement as it wasn’t a very pleasant experience. I’m just glad that the one month is over. Done and dusted.
To jot this down, I took showers with the herbal water and washed my hair. I’m so proud of myself for abstaining to cold drinks though love did shove a few spoonful of ice cream into my mouth. Haha. But that’s it.
We brought baby girl out for the first time alone as it’s her checkup at the P.D. a week after birth. She totally let us experienced the worst for a first time. She got hungry and started wailing just before her turn to see the dr. Then she gave us a poopnami and we had to change her at the lift lobby outside of the P.D. Having to go through all these made us more confident to bring her out in the future.
Had a scheduled brunch with Jess and xiaobao the other day, and it’s the first time im bringing her out alone and taking the public transport. Despite all the jitters and fears, I’m so thankful that it went well. Although we didn’t managed to have desserts because the waiter got us our bill instead of the menu -.-
Throughout the three maternity of staying at home and occasional going out, it’s all about staying at home to take care of her, be a milk machine for her and a dutiful wife. Never had I realised how fast three hours can pass by, how little sleep I can get, how little attention I spend on myself and how useful my boobs can be.
I’m so glad that love is with me throughout. Thank you again love.
Lastly,
Thank you baby girl, for going easy on mummy when you were growing in me.
Thank you for being so strong and brave to fight to live.
Thank you for coming into both daddy and mummy’s lives.
You are our world and we love you.
3 more days till Baby T’s welcome party!
Till then,
🎄Merry Christmas🎄
