Delivery Day= Birthday!!

Oswald bday shall be 31 March 2011!!! =) Gynae planned to induce birth on 30 March, and by 31 March 2011, Oswald shall be born. On 30 March, I need to be admitted to the hospital for surgical induction. Suppose to sleep there but I wonder how I can fall asleep? In a few hours, labor pain should set in. Afterwhich, normal delivery should follow. Read online about induction methods and its kinda scary where things have to be inserted into your vaginal. I thought that sounds uncomfortable and therefore how am I suppose to sleep? But whatever it is, praying for a safe and smooth delivery for Oswald and myself. I am happy that Oswald will be born in 1 day's time. Now at the same time, I am beginning to feel a sense of loss if I were to lose my big tummy (despite all the inconveniences it has been giving me, there is a strange sort of attachment) I reminded myself that the big tummy is not the real thing, but Oswald the child is the REAL thing! So I do not need to be overly attached to my tummy and lose focus on my child. He is practically poking his limbs out from my tummy and I should rejoice that he is coming OUT into the world!! =) =) Oswald, all the way!! =) We love you..

Anniversary and wedding day

13 March 2011, Paul and my 1st year anniversary of marriage.

Nothing spectacular and nothing pretty much that I can do with my physical condition, but we did some celebration.

What else can I do now but to enjoy my food =)

(Notice how low my tummy is? That week end, i enter into my 37th week of pregnancy and noticed that my tummy droop to a all time low! It was sliding downward a lot, and created a lot of pressure on the lower half of the tummy)

Anyway, talking about enjoying my food, I brought Paul to this place in Geylang for some HongKong dim sum for breakfast. His first time there, while I have nt been there for awhile. He love the food there especially the chicken feet. Didnt know he love chicken feet so its considered learning something new about him on our anniversary.. It was a simple fare, but bcos of the rustic feel of the shop, we felt very special!

=) See how Paul's chopstick went straight to the chicken feet! =)

N today is Jinsha's wedding.. Look forward to seeing him on his very special day with his bride =)

Week 37- Dying to be there

When I was in my 34th week of pregnancy, I hope to deliver Oswald at week 37 but nope, it did not happen yet..

It so tiring to be carrying a "bowling ball" everywhere you go, bearing with the itch, discomfort in all your activities, and the suffering the pain when baby stretches himself.

I kinda think that the miracle of experiencing baby moving in you is a bit over romanticized. Many mothers was just ga-ga-ing over the fact that they can feel and see their baby moving inside of them, but no one told me about the pain I would experience. Sometimes, it hurts so bad i just want to smack my tummy and ask Oswald to stop. Well, well.. does not sound like his fault but...

Had some episode of near birth, but I was just have some signs of false labor but after waiting for awhile, i know times not up for Oswald yet. Last night, I was just experiencing pain and aches that I thought might be signs of labor. I asked God for wisdom to help me discern if it indeed is. It turn out otherwise..

If I were to go into labor the very next minute, I would be very excited!!!! No fear or whatsoever, just excitement and impatience!! ha! Dont care even if my mother in law is not here yet to care during the confinement period. I have some level of confidence that I can do it on my own! Why need to eat all those ginger, vinegar, heaty and oily food? I always think about our ang moh friends in other parts of the world who gave birth and just eat normal stuff.

In any case, i am praying everyday and telling Oswald everyday that I look forward to him seeing the world SOON!