Back to Work~

Got back to KL a couple days ago. 10 weeks into pregnancy, and I throw up for the first time the day of our flight. Luckily, it was just a one day experience. Hopefully it doesn't mean morning sickness will all of a sudden decide to give me daily visits.

It's such a big climate change between Taiwan and KL. Going from 8 Degree weather to 40 Degree weather is rather unpleasant. Wish there was some middle ground.

Life is moving right back into the busy stage. Work work work... but I guess that's the only way we will ever afford future college tuition.

My mother in law had bought me a whole bunch of pregnant women clothing. I'm definitely feeling a lot more comfortable now. Not that my baby bump is big enough to show yet, but I can definitely feel the thickening waist line, esp. while wearing my jeans.

So all these Chinese superstitions of what to do and what NOT to do are being thrown at me from left and right. Some of them are so random that I find them hard to believe, and actually kinda funny. Like... NO, I'm NOT going to sleep with a knife under my bed, thank you very much. =P However there are these other things that are a little more believable (but with no scientific back up). Like I've heard from so many people that I shouldn't intake a lot of soy sauce, otherwise the baby's skin will be darker. Or I should eat such and such in order for the baby's skin color to be more fair. Shouldn't rub the stomach that much because it will make the baby over-demanding when he or she grows up. I dunno, the list goes on. But seriously... if I believed in everything, I might as well never leave the house. Well, that is... unless there is any kinda drilling or construction being done by the neighbors. Then I'd have to move my butt outta there as fast as I could. Hearing any kinda drilling is a big NO NO for the well-being of the baby. lol this morning at the office there were people drilling in the office above us. I nearly had myself a heart attack. I actually have to admit that I packed my bags and got ready to head downstairs to wait it out. But they actually stopped shortly. *whew*

Anyway, I still have to find time to call my friends up... but that's gonna have to wait til the weekend.

2.22.2010

It's been 2 years since we've been officially married. (Not the day we use to celebrate, but the day the actual papers were signed). So happy (early) anniversary to us. =P Things didn't quite go as planned today, however nothing could make me more happy than seeing our little baby again!!! We went for another ultrasound and this time the pics came out much clearer!! Our little darling is now 3.38cm long! That's nearly double the length from a week ago!

3D Photo @ 10 weeks!

Anyway, we're going back to KL tomorrow.

I just have to keep reminding myself... just think happy thoughts.

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Today was rather disappointing. It was the only day with nice weather and we didn't have a chance to do anything outdoorsy. *Sigh* In just 1 day and a half, we'll be on our way back to... the place... This was a good vacation in that we got to spend a lot of time with family... but as for shopping, eating and playing in Taipei, I'd have to rate it a 1 out of 10. God, nearly every single one of our meals were either hot pot or some type of 7-10 course meal. I mean, substance-wise, it was great, but if I stomached any more of that food, I know I wouldn't be able to keep it down (and that wouldn't be due to being pregnant). All I wanted was some simple street food. Anyway, it's past midnight again... tomorrow is going to be a long day. Please let tomorrow go smoothly.

Rainy Day Taipei

Uber cold and rainy. Bleh. For lunch, Yi-Hua, 小宝宝, and I went to get some LuRouFan. Oh it was such a simple but pleasant lunch. The rest of the afternoon/evening was spent at our home w/ the cousins. Played MJ... Lounged around... ate Hot Pot, etc. You know, I normally try to do the dishwashing and cleaning up afterwards, but now that they know I'm pregnant, they insist I just sit back and relax. Hmmm... I could get used to this... however, I do feel kinda guilty. I mean, we're just 2 months in... nothing has really changed... I'm still capable of doing normal everyday things. Anyway, the forecast for the next few days is more rain and more cold. Hopefully by Sat, we'll be able to get out of the house and head into the city. I need to do some shopping and visit some friends I haven't seen in forever. 1 week left in Taiwan.

In The Know

As for the night before yesterday, we told our news to everyone at dinner after Yi-Hua passed out the Hong Bao to the young ones... Well, it was a surprise to most of the fam... except for Tommy's dad (who has secret magical powers), and had already guessed it 3 weeks ago when he saw some of the pix we had posted on FB. I had promised myself I wouldn't tear up... but dammit I'm weak. =P Later that evening I told my parents... and of course they were just thrilled. But yeah, I'm gonna be getting a lot of nagging these following months. "Don't do this... do that... don't eat that... eat more of this... etc." We're gonna tell the rest of the fam in Taiwan tonight... but it's kinda already leaking out. haha I am still planning to wait til I get back to KL so I can call some friends before I make the big general announcement on FB, but I think people with good FB researching skills are gonna find out beforehand. Btw/ my wonderful husband gave me a cute boquet of chocolates yesterday for Valentine's Day! That was sooooo the unexpected of all unexpected. lol

It's the Year of the Tiger!

This morning we got to sleep in for a lil bit! Didn't have to be in Sanchong til 7:30!!! We also took the car today instead of scootering which made it more comfortable (less cold). But actually, the weather was rather fantastic today. So after we "bai bai" @ the house and ate a great vegetarian breakfast, we headed out to the temples. That was great fun~~~ In fact, my dear husband captured many moments with his camera!

After temple visiting, the boys went back to Zhonghe to play some bball, and I went shopping @ Wufenpu with Gobby. OMG, all I can say is that it was HELLLLLLA crowded! Yes, the clothes are incredibly cheap, but I don't know if I want to sacrifice my comfort or my toes again. It was kinda hard to find clothes cuz my target was summery clothes with a relaxed fit (for growing tummy) that would be decent enough to wear to work. But most of the clothes there were either for autumn/winter or tiny little things I would never be able to squeeze into (even normally). Anyway, I did walk away with a pair of shoes and some pants and some other clothing items. All for a price of 1200NT. I'm a cheap spender. I didn't like the fact that I couldn't try on any of the clothes before buying. From previous experience, I've found that clothing ALWAYS looks better on the mannequins than on myself. But luckily I've just tried on all the stuff, and I don't find the need to discard anything immediately.

Anyway, I'm gonna crash early tonight. I was sposed to meet Yi-Hua and the fam after shopping, but I decided to take the MRT/bus home instead. I was way too tired and would have been a party pooper. No... I wasn't lying bout being tired. I fell asleep on the MRT and ended up at the last stop. Someone woke me... then I had to hop back on the MRT to the stop I missed. Yes... embarrassing... but I didn't care.

Btw/ Yi-Hua has taken it upon himself to refer to our little baby Ichiro for the time being. lol I wonder if I should be worried. =P

Bet they didn't see that coming.

so... we're gonna tell everyone tonight at dinner.

I hope I can actually make it through dinner without passing out.

It's been so tiring scootering around town (especially in the rain).

Back in KL, I'd been crashing as early as 8:30 or 9:00pm. That's so not happening here.

Happy New Year to everyone... and Happy New Year to our 1.8cm lil bean too~~~~~

Our First Ultrasound!!

The last couple weeks had been hella hectic, and I'd been pretty down... and cranky as well. I actually apologized to my husband for my behavior and thanked him for trying to cheer me up all the time. He said the sweetest thing, "It's my job!" Anyway, we're back in Taiwan now, and life can be good again. It's a little colder than I expected, but I'll take this over the scorching sun any day! So here's the news... we went to the OBGYN... and... we did it... the ultrasound! It was a lot simpler than what I expected. Just a lil gel stuff on the tummy + a little stick apparatus pushing against my belly... and there it was on the screen!!!!! Our 1.8cm of a baby!!!!! Then we saw the heartbeat! A very steady and rapid beat. Okey, so when I saw it,I teared up... no, I actually cried. I mean I know little baby has been inside me the last two months, but seeing the pix and the heartbeat made it so much more real!!!! I can't wait to call up my parents and my brother tomorrow. And then we're planning to make the announcement @ the New Year's Eve dinner tomorrow night!!!! I think I'm gonna have to wait til I get back to KL before I make phone calls to my friends. I've been dying to tell everyone and it's been soooo hard to keep this big of a secret just between the two of us. I've actually managed to not go on Gmail just to avoid accidentally spilling the beans. We're going back for a more detailed checkup next Monday. I think with a blood test, we might be able to determine if it's a boy or a girl... a Phoebe or a Phoebo. (Friends fans, you know what I mean).

Standing outside the clinic w/ my new handbook!!!

Happy Happy Happy~~~~ Our family of 2 will soon become a family of 3!!!!