Feeling frustrated - 38 weeks

Wow... only less than 2 weeks to the estimate due date. I would like the baby to come a little bit earlier so I don't get the pressure of "hurry things alone" once we get to the due date. I figure since I was so relax she will probably come out sooner.. like maybe a week earlier.. around July 5 or 6. However, I am not sure if I am ready anymore. I just got a cold, AGAIN! The last few colds I had while pregnant each last about 2-3 weeks. Now I can't sleep at all because I have swollen hands and feet, itchy skin, and stuffy nose! Not to mention I am more useless then I was before. Tim is doing everything around the house and try to comfort me when I feel depressed.

But... I am trying to get better right now.. I was here to vent but I am going to think positive.. I will get rid of the sinus congestion and breath through the surges! :)

Baby's buddies

These are baby's buddies! The bunny was a gift from Nathanuel. I gave him the same lamb when he was a baby and he sleeps with it everyday. I know it's very comfy so I got one for Bonsai and now it's for the new baby. :)


I have all these cloth diapers sitting in the crib.. so I "practiced" on the buddies.. aren't they cute??!

itchy... itchy... 37 weeks

It's 1:50am in the morning.. Tim is out with the team and should be home in an hour or so.. I am not waiting for him to go to sleep. I just couldn't sleep! I've been having trouble with sleep for a few weeks. It started with waking up at night with a stuffy nose, and then some mild cramps, and then sometimes my back hurts. Lately, it's been my skin. For some weird reason, I get itchy when I go to sleep.. it just won't go away. I can't stop scratching it.. even try to use the relaxation techniques.. nothing helps.

I am officially 37 weeks pregnant now. She's full term! It's good news because I am not sure how much patience I have with this skin problem.. errrrr....

one up and one down this week - 36 Weeks

Hmm.. what's going well this week: Starting this week, I don't have to go to work anymore! Yeah!! I am taking some family related and vacations before the mat leave. It's really great because I am getting tired so easy and waking up 3 or 4 times at night isn't helping either.

What's not going so well though.. I intend to breastfeed exclusively if possible for at least 6 months. Being the person that likes to plan everything out, I asked my doctor to refer me to breastfeeding clinic for a few concerns I have. Well, you know how people would say BF could be difficult, you just don't know until you do it?! They told me it would be difficult right there and then! @#$%^ I felt so disappointed! The good news is, I went to the clinic before the baby is here. Now I am prepared and I have the help I need to make it work - let's hope it'll work out.

I enjoy being pregnant

I enjoyed being pregnant. It hasn't been easy. I had a rough first 3 months and I also had a lot of fear and sad memories coming from the past pregnancy. But I totally enjoyed the miracle. Every symptoms I had was a milestone. Every day that passed was a blessing. Every move my baby made was a new bonding experience. I know I want some time to enjoy being with her before I try for another one, but I also can't wait.. I enjoyed being pregnant!

Busy but exciting week

Wow! this week is almost over! Time went by fast when you are busy.

On Tuesday, I received a special baby shower/goodbye party from work. So many people came or sent their best wishes. These are people I've worked with for the past 6 years. I am very lucky to work with all of them who had been nothing but supportive especially for the last year.
I am going to miss the people.. hey.. and the work. I love my job!

On Wednesday, I spent most of my time packing up because this is my last week at work. Some time were spent with people who came to say good-bye. Then I had my massage appointment which was something I desperately needed. My hip has been killing me when I walk.. I walk like an old lady these days and when I see steps to get to my front door, I stop and have to build up courage to walk up!

Today was another short day for me. I spent most of my time writing thank you emails to co-workers who attended the shower and brought me baby gifts. Then I was off to my weekly doctor's appointment. I found out that I gained another 2 pounds in the past 2 weeks. Now I am 131 pounds... I am pretty proud of myself. (Tim is gaining too but I don't think he should be too proud about that.. haha.. )

So.. tomorrow is my last day at work.. I am excited but I will miss everyone there.

It's getting close - 35 weeks

It's June already! This is my last week of work. I've been having swollen feet and hands that makes sitting, walking, and sleeping difficult. I am glad that I have some time off before the baby arrives.

We went to Bellingham for some shopping on the weekend. I spent most of my time looking for a bench to sit. I bought some more underwear because I am getting bigger again and bought a blender to make smoothie! We also spent some money on a new water dispenser. This is not really baby related but we are feeling very bad using all those water bottles for so many years.

The crib is finally assembled. It looks surprisingly big in the baby room. I think I can put 5 babies in there! We just can't wait till we get the mattress and pick up a bedding set so it would look even more welcoming. Tim is picking up the Amby motion bed this morning. The little one is going to sleep with us for the first while. Her Amby bed is like a hammock! She's getting spoiled already. :)

The cloth diapers we ordered just arrived!! I just have to find out what kind of soap to use then we are all set with that too! With cloth diapering and breastfeeding, I am feeling a little less guilty of buying her the Amby bed. :)

Sorry I haven't posted for a while.. I kept forgetting to take pictures of my belly too. I will try to update more frequent from now. :)