My Little Miracle

I have been wanting to write about this little miracle.

Before we went to Bali in April, I told my husband that I should take a pregnancy test. We have been trying for a few months and every time when we really thought it would turn out positive, it didn't.

I have been having the little cramps. Very different. Not like the cramp I used to have before my period. So, I suspected something must be different this time. I had a little glee in my heart but tried not to be happy just too soon!

We were going to pack our bags to get ready for our flight to Bali the next morning. I told my husband that we should try a pregnancy test. He said "ok" and packed the pregnancy test we have spare at home in our luggage.

But being me, I couldn't wait any longer. So I went straight to the toilet and did it. 

This was what I saw!

strong lines indicating "positive" :)

I brought the test back to the room and boy, we were both so delighted! But we couldn't go to the doctor the next day for a proper check as our flight was early the next day. We just took out our iPads and started reading on forums and any possible articles if flying is safe for the 1st trimester. Some said yes and some said no, mainly due to morning sickness.

But whatever it is, we still had to go on the flight. I prayed for everything to be alright.

Right when we arrived KLIA next morning, my husband sneaked away to the Guardian Pharmacy and purchased the digital pregnancy test. We wanted to be really sure how many weeks was I in. :)

I tested right after arriving the Hard Rock Hotel in Bali and was so happy to find out that I was at least 3 weeks pregnant :)

3 weeks + pregnant

We were really careful the whole time in Bali but kept the news to ourselves. We really wanted to be sure.

After we're back from Bali, we made an appointment with Dr Kim Wong at Centrepoint near my office. She did a thorough check and congratulated us as we saw the little black dot + development of the sack!

We still kept the news to ourselves. I told my husband that I didn't want to jinx it until I see a heartbeat. We kept positive and were so excited for our doctor's appointment.

Here's one of our baby's picture from the ultrasound:-

Oh hi! :)

At 20 weeks, we tried asking for the baby's gender and the doctor said that the baby might be a boy!

Then at our following check, the doctor said that she didn't want to really confirm as the baby was hiding :S

Anyway, we'll try again next check-up :)

Here's a few pictures of me now at 23 weeks and 2 days. :)

Yes, I'm very proud of my baby bump :)

We just came back from Hong Kong last week. It was a chore to shop. I can't imagine myself saying this but yes, i dragged myself to the malls and in the malls. I couldn't walk for more than half hour straight as my feet really hurt. It was so painful!

In the end, I only bought maternity bras and nursing/maternity clothes from H&M. They were so comfortable, suitable for me and yet very affordable! I couldn't get myself to buy those maternity clothes at RM100++ or RM200++ each. Am so happy to have more variety in my cupboard now.

Oh, I'm so lucky to have my mother-in-law sewing 2 dresses that would suit me :)

We took this exact photo when we were in HK last year.

Of course, we bought many baby clothes in Hong Kong. It was summer sales!

All these below were on discounts :)

We went to the factory outlet in Tung Chung area just outside Disneyland. I spent most of the time sitting down like an old lady. OK I was sitting together with many other old ladies at the area where all the benches were :S

Then, my husband told me that I have to go to Ralph Lauren to see for myself :)

So cute isn't it!

Me in my favourite H&M dress. It's full lace :)

Will update more again. Hopefully, will be able to write about the gender of the baby :)

XOXO,
theRascal