.......and my darling bought me birds nest :)
my nose prickled when i saw what he bought me.. he's like the most doting and loving hubby in the whole wide world! *muaks*



So how am i feeling today?
Nothing much.... just sore boobs which intensity varies.. and they are bigger now! haha!

Last night we had dinner with the guys and told them. They suspected all along.. hahaha.. not fun! Zack asked them if they wanna be godfathers! hahahha.. i think our little one will have many godfathers... cos Ant wants to be his/hers too! Oh yeah.. i havent told him yet. I'd better ask Ben and Ant out and tell them over dinner. Ben bugs me about a little zack/ju everytime i talk to him!

Showed them our ultrasound scan and their reaction was soooo funny!

fu: oh this is so cute!
mark: ehhh.... what can you see? there's nothing there.
fu: yah but its the thought that there is something there.

hahahhhaa!.. they finally saw it when i pointed it out to them. Can see what!

and........ this one... HAHHAHAHAH!

fu: hey we can do a baby shower!
mark: do you know that sounds so gay??

dun you love them??! :D

Sy was talking about wat baby shower too! i'm having a baby shower! *grins*


okay.. we are thinking too far ahead.
we'll fantasize after i pass my 1st trimester first.. which is about mid Jan 2009 - so long :(

our bean @ 4 weeks 6 days :)

Size: 0.57cm

Dr John Tee said i'm almost 5 weeks (Today!) cos i ovulated late. And our little bean's growth coincides with my cycle too. I think we conceived around our monthiversary (7th) :P

Our next appointment will be 11th Dec. We should be able to hear the heartbeat by then!

*praying and thanking God for this miracle*

(our bean) Gestational Sac:
A structure that develops in the uterus early in pregnancy, enclosing the developing baby and amniotic fluid.

In an ultrasound, the gestational sac should be visible by five weeks of pregnancy. Measurement of the gestational sac diameter (GS) should increase by about 1 mm per day in early pregnancy.

Our first appointment..

Date: 24 Nov 2008
Time: 7.10pm
Venue: KKH Clinic @ Ang Mo Kio
Ob/Gynae: Associate Prof John Tee



*praying fervently for a healthy bean*

.......and we told our family :)

Zack couldnt tahan... hahhahahahha!

my intention was wait til after 6 weeks and we confirmed it with a ob/gynae. But clearly my sweetheart cant wait to shout out from the mountain top.. *shake head* :)

So last night we arranged dinner with Zack's parents, and drinks with my darling Godma, Rachel and Andrew after.

It was so heart-warming and it brought tears to my eyes. Zack's parents were sooo happy.. especially Dad Lincoln, his face literally lighted up! Mum Elsie was dishing out advices.. she is pretty cool.. just asked me to be careful, eat healthy and natural food, cannot carry heavy stuff...

Oh my... Rachel and Godma had been bugging me since i asked for a drinks session. They guessed it! But we kept mum til we all sat down with our drinks.. hehe. The suspense was killing them.. Godma said she couldnt sleep all afternoon after getting my sms...hahhaa.

Their expressions when we finally spill it... was comical! I couldnt edge in a word.. they were so excited! And immediately warn Zack to take care of me.. and i cannot do this, cannot do that.. i must eat this, eat that. My mind was overloaded with information! Then Godma said.."I really pity you, cos you are getting advice from 2 women who have not given birth." Hahahaha! That's hilarious!

I LOVE THEM ALL! *tears*


and my darling said....

1) No caffeine (coffee, tea, coke.. only milo :S)
2) No heels
3) No... i cant remember wat's the last one. i got a list.... *grimace*

we're gonna tell the guys later tonight and i've already called Sy and told her! She guessed it! Said that's because she is a PSYCHIC *roll eyes* :P Mark and Fu guessed it too! When Zack said he got something to tell them :) These ppl ah... not fun one...... Okay, we are not gonna tell anyone else.. until we past... hmmm.... maybe 8 weeks. Maybe i will tell the gals next week? :)

and Zack was so cute... we went to Ikea before dinner and he was like, "We have to rehearse how we are gonna tell them." So over chicken wings, we were rehearsing our lines.. hahahaha! *muaks* i love you daddy! :)

AT WEEK 5

How our bean is growing:
Deep in your uterus your embryo is growing at a furious pace. At this point, he's about the size of a sesame seed, and he looks more like a tiny tadpole than a human. He's now made up of three layers — the ectoderm, the mesoderm, and the endoderm — which will later form all of his organs and tissues.

The neural tube — from which your baby's brain, spinal cord, nerves, and backbone will sprout — is starting to develop in the top layer, called the ectoderm. This layer will also give rise to his skin, hair, nails, mammary and sweat glands, and tooth enamel.

His heart and circulatory system begin to form in the middle layer, or mesoderm. (This week, in fact, his tiny heart begins to divide into chambers and beat and pump blood.) The mesoderm will also form your baby's muscles, cartilage, bone, and subcutaneous (under skin) tissue.

The third layer, or endoderm, will house his lungs, intestines, and rudimentary urinary system, as well as his thyroid, liver, and pancreas. In the meantime, the primitive placenta and umbilical cord, which deliver nourishment and oxygen to your baby, are already on the job.

See what's going on in your uterus this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:
You may notice some pregnancy-related discomforts already. Many women report sore breasts, fatigue, and frequent urination starting in the early weeks. You may also have nausea, though it's more likely to show up in the coming weeks.

The outside world won't see any sign of the dramatic developments taking place inside you — except that you're turning down that glass of wine with dinner, perhaps. It's important to avoid alcohol throughout your pregnancy since no one knows exactly how much — or how little — alcohol can harm a developing baby.

You'll also want to continue or start an exercise routine. Exercise helps you develop the strength and endurance you'll need to manage the extra weight you'll be carrying. It may help prevent some of the aches and pains of pregnancy, and many women find that it's a great stress-reducer. Exercise can also help you get ready for the physical rigors of labor.

Finally, it's easier to bounce back after you give birth if you've continued some form of exercise throughout pregnancy. Choose a safe, moderately vigorous activity you enjoy. Walking and swimming are fine choices for pregnant women.

Dads, there are plenty of ways to participate in your partner's pregnancy — even this early in the game. Check out these great tips on how to get involved.

today i'm 5 weeks 1 day pregnant and my darling bought me prenatal vitamins :)

everything still feels so surreal.. like it's a dream :) and i seriously cant believe it's happening! *pinch pinch*

Had a scare yesterday cos my boobs are not hurting as badly so i tot i was miscarrying! Then i went online to research and read my book, found out that it happens to alota women out there. Due to the fluctuations of hormones, the symptoms come and go.. and as long as there's no severe cramping and bleeding, there's nothing to worry about.

Okay... i'm only having light cramping (which is my uterus expanding) and some backaches. I even took another HPT and the line was visibly darker :P I know.. i'm paranoid. I'm just gonna pray and leave our little bean in God's mighty hands and meanwhile, do whatever i can to ensure that our little bean gets the best nutrition! I've oredi stocked up on milk, cereal, yoghurt, cheese, wholemeal bread etc.. it's a good thing i eat these pretty regularly so not much of a diet change for me. I just gotta remember NOT to skip my meals which is a normal occurance.

This morning i was telling Zack about this pre-natal vitamins and thinking of getting more. I showed him the bottle and asked him if the vitamins were sufficient. He said they should be and he went down to PP to draw money and came home with a pack! I was soo touched.. he is such a darling! :)

...and last friday, we went out to celebrate! Went to Kinukuniya and came home with these!

The Pregnancy Bible - What To Expect When You're Expecting


Zack cant resists this.... A Baby Name Book :)


Still early days so we're being cautiously optimistic.

Keeping it hush hush...

We havent told anyone yet.. it'll be our little secret for the next 1 week :) Then we'll tell our parents and close friends like the guys (Mark and Fu), Sy, Ching and the gals. Basically the first tier of people will be those we know will be happy for us and support us should anything bad happen. Then probably will do a broadcast when we are back from our holiday or maybe wait til we have past the 1st trimester. We'll see how it goes ;) I know Zack cant wait to shout out from the mountain top.. ahahahha!

Finding an Ob/Gynae...

Meanwhile, we are in a scurry to find a gynae! No actually it's just me! Zack is still so cool about it.. he said he can even tell me when my due date will be. But i NEED to see a gynae to be assured that everything is fine, take my HCG levels and that it's increasing properly. And i cant ask anyone for recommendation :(

Zack knows a very nice gynae but he has moved to Raffles Hospital from KKH. He said it's best to deliver at KKH cos it has the best facilities. Also, he decreed me to have a male gynae.. haha. But we are now contemplating Raffles Hospital cos of the gynae but... Raffles is gonna be ex though the service is top notch i heard. Zack was so sweet last night, he was like.. "...anything for your comfort." awww..... I dun need to be comfortable as long as the gynae is good and on the ball, not complacent.

Whoa.. this is a long post! I cant help it.. i'm so excited but there's no one for me to share and talk to! I was so tempted to tell Sy on friday and i was like.."There's something i wanna tell you but i cant. When i finally do, you must remember that i wanna tell you today okay. Dun ask what it is!" She must be thinking i got knocked hard on the head.. (oh no no, i just got knocked up!) hahhaha!

Alrighty, i gonna go taka a nap and grow my little bean.. hehe. Zack and i are going to Ikea later! We are already talking about which room would be the nursery.. hahha.

10.31pm
Ju: "I forgot to you that yr wife and little bean is at work oredi.. Muaks! You on yr way oredi?"

11.34pm
Zack: "I wanna tell u n our beanie that im at camp liao.. Hehe.. Muaks x2 for both of u... Hehe"


we're gonna celebrate later! *beams*

20 Nov.... our beautiful surprise came.

This month felt different... For one, by the time AF was about to come, my boobs hurts so badly and it's huge! Doesnt seem to be subsiding like usual. The soreness is much more pronounced. I dont have the usual intense cramps.. just light cramping. 2 days before AF was due, i got very light spotting about twice a day. Then zilch.. nothing. Implantation bleeding? Something was up.

So yesterday when AF doesnt seem anywhere near.. i tot maybe i should test? Or maybe i shall wait til Sat and not waste any tests. But.... i got a gut feeling... Zack was out with Himmah and Fandi at Arab St so i went on home to clean our new flooring. My bladder was bursting by 11pm and i dont wanna test without Zack so i peed in a cup and waited for him. He came home with the 2 gals at 11.30pm and we were happily exclaiming over our new floor. At the back of my mind was this little cup just waiting to be dipped in. With Zack mopping the floor, i slipped into the master toilet - decided to not chicken out and just take the test!

I remember so vividly as i stared at the window, the control line slowly appeared.. then a shadow of a line! Before the full control line appeared, a second line was staring at me.. and it got darker by the sec! It wasn't even faint! and i'm not even officially late - i think. OH MY GOSH..... I was stunned speechless for a minute and stared dumbly at the stick.. then it hit me.. i'm.. pregnant!... and i yelled for Zack.. (he tot i saw a cockroach i need him to kill, cos thats exactly how i yell for him whenever i see a cockroach..ahahaha) ran out of the room and found him in the toilet squeezing a mop. I just looked at him, laughed away, and waved the stick at him.

My gosh, i love the transformation on his face! He was stunned and he came out of the toilet (and left the water running). "You're pregnant?!" As comprehension sets in, he had the look of disbelief, then the purest joy and the biggest grin on his face and he hugged me so tightly. We both stood there in front of the toilet, laughing, hugging each other for the longest of time.. then i pulled away cos i wanna see if he was tearing! His eyes were wet! Awww...... mine was too.... It was such a beautiful moment for us both... he looked so happy, i dun think i've ever seen him looked this happy before.. the tender way he hugged and kissed me... *sigh*... i think this moment will be etched forever in my heart :)

Thereafter we just sat on the sofa in amazement... gazing rapturely at that beautiful pee-covered stick.

oh my gosh.....

*gasps*

i'm gonna be a mummy....!

nothing like this :)


Zack said he'll be feeding me cereal and milk every morning now *beams* i said i like my milk warm so he can warm it up every morning too.. and he replied, "Dont push it.." hahhahahah! *grins*

Just the previous night we dapaoed some burgers from 401 KPT (zack's old house at Hougang). It was so good that i regreted just buying 1 and teasingly asked Zack if he could go buy me another one. He said, "sure if you're pregnant." Wow.. So last night i asked him...

preggo ju: "Darling, i suddenly feel like eating 401 burger.. will you buy 1 for me please?"
doting hub zack: "Okay, i'll go and buy for you later :)"


WHOA! i LOVE being a preggo! *beams*

:)

20 Nov...

OMG!


*utter shock*

*speechless disbelief*

*tears of joy*

*heartful of love & thanksgiving*