Second pregnancy

Anyone who aren't up to date with my news would be surprised that this 5 months pregnancy is actually my second one this year. I lost my first one earlier this year at the end of February, before my birthday. Such a sad and unhappy moment for both me and my hubby. Probably it's too soon after the surgery, and the baby couldn't survive. It just stopped developing at 8 weeks. Who knows what was the reason. I had a mental breakdown for a week or so after I had D&C procedure to take it out. But my hubby kept supporting and cheering me up, so I managed to let it go and continue my normal life, even though it would never be the same again. Everytime I remember that moment or any miscarriage news that I heard, my tears threatened to come out so easily. I keep reminding myself that it's a phase in my life, and life keeps moving on. So that's what I should do as well..move on.

A month after, once I got my reguler period, I managed to conceive again and so far my baby has been growing well inside. Alhamdulillah...

I have been wondering when my next period was late for few days. After a week late, I took a pregnancy test without my husband knowing it, and the result was so positive. SInce I only got one pack left and none to reconfirm the result, I asked my husband to buy some more. He was wondering why I need so many packs. But I only told him after I got it reconfirmed in the second test. We were surprised of course as it was too soon, yet happy and expectant.

I only managed to book and see my doctor 2 or 3 weeks after, when she confirmed with an internal ultrasound scan that there it was...a new life growing in my womb, 6 weeks old with a strong heart beat. No twin expected by the look of it. At the end she had to give me some pills to strengthen my womb due to previous miscarriage, but so far there was no bleeding or any complains at all. I don't even feel any morning sickness, just like my first pregnancy. But hey...I guess each baby has its own character. Or is it just me who likes to eat :p

Anyway...second scan and visit to my doctor indicates that the baby was already very active, no problem detected so far. Heart beat was still normal and strong. So I continued my normal activity and work without any restriction. Eventhough my hubby refused to let me swim in the first trimester. Hmm..did he realize that I swam in the first month before I realized I have conceived, yet nothing happened ? ;p

Third scan at 14 weeks were really exciting for both of us, and I guess for our baby as well because he kept moving and moving everytime the ultrasound probe was moved. He even did sommersault that amazed me. The doctor could guess by the look of it that it would probably be a boy. Such an easy indicator that gender has ;) Anyway..that will only mean my husband has to search for a boy name instead of plenty girl names we had alrady prepared. It really doesn't matter what gender this baby has.

And finally, after discussing with my doctor, my hubby allowed me to swim again. And really girls, swimming is the safest and most convenient exercise for pregnant women. I also walk regularly now of course, ever since my hubby got this short term opportunity to work in Malacca. At least I walked back and to the LRT station and client office daily. So no problem getting myself exercised. Except that I really need to start having stretching exercise nowadays, since my body is really growing, especially my middle part. Such a big bump a have now. In 5 months, I have gained 5 kg.

I had to go alone in the last scan at 18 weeks and most probably until the baby is born. Too bad for my hubby since he really wants to come. But no choice for him. He couldn't just leave his work in Malacca at week days, and the doctor is fully booked in Saturdays until 2 months ahead of time. I could however book for Saturdays two months before. We'll see. I heard after it reaches 7 months, I need to see her twice a month, so I guess I could book earlier now.

I had to rush from Brunei to get to the last appointment though...luckily I could make it. I wouldn't miss it for anything, especially work. My flight to Brunei has a different story all together though. I felt the baby's first movement before the plane took off !!! I guess he's excited as well.. And after not seeing me for 2 weeks, my hubby saw big difference in my appearance. The bump got bigger in Brunei ;) It has shown quite pronouncely after 18 weeks and I really needed to switch my clothes to maternity ones. So lots of shopping I did. And real justification I had since none of my normal clothes fits me now.

The next scan which is only few days away will be at 22 weeks (5 in a half months), again without my husband. Can't wait to see you again my little one. Hopefully you are well and healthy inside mommy. Saved video file will have to do for daddy, no other choice, right ? ;)