18 weeks

I'm almost at 18 weeks now. Counting down to 23 Dec for the detailed scan to find out whether the baby is a boy or girl ( and the shopping begins!)

Looking back, the past 18 weeks flew by rather quickly.

First 12 weeks - I had the lowest energy level. Felt nauseous throughout but fortunately no vomiting! ( Many exclaimed that I am blessed). As a result of super good appetite, I have gained quite a few kilos and looking really round, especially my face ! I was practically sleeping and lying in bed most of the time. Conducted a few viewings but each time, I felt so sick and nauseous but I had to put on a 'normal' front. I was also extremely and constantly hungry.

Week 12 onwards - Miraculously, the minute we hit the 13 weeks, my energy level was boosted and I no longer have such good appetite. Still feeling nauseous even up to today.

Glad that I have already secured my confinement nanny and the jamu massage lady. I tell you, it is really hard to get the popular ones. I called once I hit week 12 and many were already taken! So many babies in 2014?!?

I was introduced to pre-natal yoga at comoshambhala (http://www.comoshambhala.com/singapore ) by an ex-colleague of mine. She is a super 1st time mom who has done lots of research unlike me :p

The first yoga class was pretty amazing as I get to see bellies of different sizes ranging from my then 14 weeks to 30++ weeks. They were huge looking bellies but they were able to do the activities with ease. It inspired me that one is not fragile with the big bump and I should not be lying in bed all times.

I also started swimming ( I need new swimwear as it is getting too tight for me! ). I realised that my stamina has declined so much. I used to be able to swim the long lap of the pool without stopping. Now I pant with short distance ! boo hoo.

Not to mention that I have to wake up in the middle of the night, groping in the dark to reach the toilet in order to relieve myself. It is something which I am still getting used to as I never had to wake up in the middle of the night to pee for the last 28 years of my life. It is very torturous as I find myself having difficulty falling back to sleep after I wake up in them middle of the night. As a result, I feel like a zombie most days.

I started to meet more of my friends, to share the good news and to show them the 'new fat' me.

So many new things to get used to. Body changes (expansion). new clothes. new things to learn.

Thankful for friends who are there to listen, share experiences and thankful for friends who can loan me their maternity clothes ( otherwise it is very costly for a short-term wear)!

It's a totally different life experience which I am looking forward to - a new purpose in life!