Crossing

I am now on my twelfth week, little beanie is now three months old! I am happy to crossover to the second trimester. I will find out this week if the hemorrhage is gone (or if it progressed, heaven forbid) and if I have gestational diabetes. According to my doctor, there is glucose challenge at an earlier stage for women with diabetic history in the family. This way, diet restrictions will prevent a full blown diabetes.

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My left hip and left back pain are due to a mild scoliosis. The physiatrist (rehab doctor) told me he cannot measure the curve because I cannot have an xray done. I will be going for some PT sessions for exercises and electronic massage to help the muscle spasms. I need to be active and need to go swimming. SIGH! This is really a different pregnancy altogether! I hope these sessions and exercises will help me manage the pain as I gain more weight!!!

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I am happy that I didn't gain a single pound in two weeks! Yay! After weeks of pigging out in Manila, at the beach resort, malls, and wherever I was scared that I may have gained 5kg! LOL! I would really want to just gain two pounds a month, if I can help it hehehehe!!!

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I got my bump alright! Although I know the upper tummy is purely stored fats prior to pregnancy... it gives me great pleasure to confirm my pregnancy when someone asks. I am wearing baby doll dresses... been wearing them since I got here in Cebu. They're comfortable and light, perfect for the humid weather. I also bought bigger size undergarments (and I think I need to get a bigger one again!)...

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My boobs are heavy and firm. It feels like I am already engorged at this stage. I wonder if a breastpump can relieve me from such pain nge!

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I feel so pregnant already! I am happy... baby is thriving, I have been feeling little bubbles from my lower abdomen. It is like a gurgling sound that lasts about two seconds. I enjoy it. I can't wait to really feel the baby move and do back flips. I can't wait to hear its heartbeat from the doppler, it was still fussy when my doctor tried to listen it a few days ago.

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I have decided not to find out my baby's gender. I know I am having a little girl. I am quite tired of people - quasi friends, almost strangers - telling me "mayta" girl na noh! Must be my hormones.