How natural can I go?

We're enroling in Lamaze classes.

So far, Neil's convinced that we can do it. *cower*

Had initial talk with the instructor already. Asked about my height, weight, week of pregnancy. She says I seem a little big. After some more questions on my diet, we find out the culprit: mangoes.

I've been having mangoes almost every day, since I'm constipated. But no - it's making me gain weight. Or at least the baby is gaining weight. So now am only allowed one mango slice per three days. =(

So anyway...we're starting classes next week. God help us!

Week 25!

Am on my 6th month already! Soon I'll be leaving my second trimester. Darn.

So far everything looks normal. Except for constipation pains. Aargghh.

And her name is...

We've thought this out a long time ago already (well, it was mostly my thought, hehehe)...she will be named Ysobel.

I wanted to add the name Alessandra, but the image of that jologs actress keeps popping into my mind.

Any more ideas for a second name?

It's a GIRL!

Went to the hospital last Saturday to have pelvic ultrasound. Everyone guessed right (well, except the Chinese calendar) - it's a girl!

Although I couldn't figure out its genitals on the ultrasound printout, I guess I should trust what the doctor says. ;p The fact that he said it a few times should do, right.

So...am in my 22nd week (and 3rd day) now. I can't wait until July!

This week, in the news

Headline: Fainting spell scandal! While waiting for a ride last Tuesday, I blacked out. How unglamorous! Neil was there to save me, of course (but you don't expect him to haul all 128 lbs of me, do you?) - and a kind man helped him hail a cab to bring me to the Makati Med ER. I regained consciousness in the ER. A shot of medicine in my arm and an ECG later, I was sent home. Darn these dizziness and fainting spells.

Womb action: most number of somersaults ever recorded! Well, am not sure about the numbers part, but the baby looks like he/she's practicing her acrobatic talents in there! I still go "whoa" and "oops" even after a week of endless fetal movements. Is this normal at all? I gotta ask my OB tomorrow. Maybe I just need some ice cream, huh, Neil?

Sidelines...I took out baby photos of me and Neil and tried to imagine how our baby would look like. I still can't imagine. Heehee.

Augh, no pics!

Bad news: I can't upload photos here. Sucks!

I'll figure out something...

(fret fret fret)

Let's see if this works...

Testing if I can "post" photos here. Darn. I wish I can upload via FTP.

Why this blog?

I first thought of writing these down on an actual journal but what the hell -- who am I kidding. I won't have much time (well, I will, but I'd rather spend it sleeping/resting) when I get home from work to actually sit down and write down my mom-thoughts...so here it is, am online again.

Why only now?

Ever heard of first trimester trauma? I'm inventing the term. I was just so out of it ("it" being myself, my life, my surroundings, everything) that I really don't want to recall the first three months anymore. Okay, if anyone's curious about it - one powerful word, then: regurgitate. Major.

So am starting this blog with me at 19 weeks of pregnancy.

=)

Test...

Alrighty....first blog for the mom-to-be...