The first pic was my tummy at 5 weeks and now (last pic) I've ballooned so much :p I've put on 5 kg too. Recently, I have been eating well and my appetite seems to be so good (esp so during lunch), I even take tea-break in the office. I posted this last pic in Singapore Motherhood's facebook and all the mommies commented that I'm slim and have a nice figure when I was actually showing them the rashes on my tummy. So funny.
Anyway, I will stop Johnson's baby oil and might really switch to Clarin's Tonic Oil soon. Heard from the mommies that Swanston at Chinatown and Beauty Language shops are selling at less 30% off the retail price of $82. Cool!
From my 18th week, I can significantly feel baby's movement. Initially I was confused between stomach gas/wind with baby's movement. But later on, I can distinguish better as I get more familiar with baby's 'kick'.
Baby has more reaction when I take sweet drinks, esp so with Bandung. That's the reason I have been having Bandung so regularly. Another is when I sleep on my side when I purposely lean closer and closer into the bedsheet. I feel baby kicking for space because she doesn't like to be squashed. And also, when I went swimming. Maybe baby feels a change of environment (pressure or sound) or a dip in temperature? She is very excited. And also when I sing to baby, she dances to my tune too.
It's not easy to describe the feeling. I would say it's almost like butterflies fluttering in the stomach. Sometimes, when baby stretches, I can feel that my stomach muscles are pushed. Recently, it has gotten more distinguished until I blurted out 'ouch' or I'll laugh when I feel baby's movement. It's really a special feeling.
Papa is not as fortunate. He has not been able to feel baby's kicks though he can hear baby's movement in my tummy. He'll put his ear on my stomach and say that there's lots of movement inside or no movement (when baby's asleep).
The Detailed scan at Dr Poon's clinic
Hubby was not in Singapore. I went to the clinic from the office. And my parents met me there. Mom told me that Dr was waiting for me. I was the last patient before he close-shop.
It was about 20 mins duration. He scanned baby's head, heart, spine, fingers and toes. He just said everything looks okay. When I asked about the length and weight. He just gave an estimation, sounded as if it's not important. Also, happened to see baby's nose, ears and lips for a short moment.
Still unable to confirm baby's gender because my baby was playing hide and seek with me. Her legs were very tightly closed.
There wasn't any report given but I heard that Thomson Medical Center does provide a detailed 2-3 page report :( Hubby smsed me that as long as baby is fine, doesn't matter.
As usual, my next scan will be 3 weeks later. Argh, such a long wait to see my baby.
