At 34 weeks I am finally feeling the strain of carrying a 10 kg load. Yes, I am still at my 10 kg mark, somehow, my weight hasn’t been increasing much at this final trimester. Perhaps due to the low sugar, low carbo, low fat diet that I am sticking to, a conscious effort to keep my blood sugar level within acceptable range.
I can’t walk as fast and I can’t walk as far. I feel heavy and my legs ache. In fact, I have to plan ahead the places I want to go. I avoid places where a lot of walking is required. Now, that is totally unlike me, as I go places even when I am pregnant because many times, I FORGOT that I am one until someone will to frown and remind me how PREGNANT I am! Being in the pool is about the only time that makes me feel normal, a relief from the extra weight.
Just a couple of weeks ago, we had a girls’ night out. Just the wifeys and mummies with the daddies at home baby sitting the kids. It was a crazy night with food and juice, music and dancing. And YES, I danced, though I did feel a bit out of place with my protruding tummy in a jam packed pub. We called that a little celebration before the baby pops.
That was about 2 weeks ago.
Today, I think twice even when going to town. For now, my body is my MASTER and I am OBEYING my master’s plea for me to SLOW DOWN
I have been having Braxton Hicks contractions. I don’t remember experiencing such intense false contractions when I had Malcolm and the advice given to me was to REST. The baby however doesn’t seem to want to cooperate. He kicks, moves and turns causing uncomfortable tightness all round my tummy even when I am resting. I told my husband perhaps this baby will take after his size, an 8 pounder compared to Malcolm who was barely 6.5 when he was born, thus explains the intensity and frequency of the baby’s movement. The baby NEEDS space and room which is probably scarce with my petite frame.
Apart from preparing for the arrival of the new baby, my husband and I have been getting quite a bit of couple time these days with Malcolm volunteering to go over to my sister’s place. Reason being, he gets to indulge in almost endless computer games.
We would go for dinner, coffee and then indulge in conversation for hours. We talk about everything and anything and to think that I have known this man for 20 years, it is simply amazing. I am certainly not complaining as I know in about a month’s time, our conversation will probably revolve round the new baby.
You looks Fabulous Rachel!
Rachel : thanks ruth!
Congrats…. the final lap..
Cant wait to see him…
Rachel : yeah didn’t realise I am so close. It can be as close as in 2 weeks’ time!
In this lovely pic, you look like Lucy Liu and your hubby looks like Pierre Png!
Rachel : hey Nic, that’s something new for me…but for my hub, u r not the first who think so and he will go…it’s Pierre Png that looks like him! haha
Gratz you are at the final mark. Both of you look great in this pic.
Don’t worry about weight increase. It is good to remain at only 10kg. A very health weight gain as per my gynae.
Rachel : hi shirley, thanks! I was expecting my weight to shoot up during the final semester which happen when I had mal. just hope baby is growing fine
Sweet lovely couple
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Rachel, you look fabulous
Rachel : thank you tin! is good to know that I can still look Fab and not Fat at this stage
wow… is like any time from now…
you really look great!
Rachel : hey pc, u r rite! it is abt any time from now!
I love your glowing face! Full of happiness!
Rachel : thanks Priscilla
Hi Rachel,
Congratulations!! I stumbled upon your blog from one of the mommy bloggers, Karen Yee. Love your writing style, the fabulous pictures you take & the art&crafts that you do with Malcolm.
In this lovely picture you look a little like Lucy Liu & your hubby looks like Jet Li.
Rachel : hi Vicky, welcome to my humble site and thank you for your kind words of encouragement. Hope to see you around
I’ve got so many things to say for this post (typical chatty Angeline):
1- Though I guess you would probably not like the idea of Mal sticking onto the virtual games too much, the reward of having me-time and couple-time is just too tempting isn’t it? I would let go of that ‘tight rope’ too…
2- That is what a true couple should be. Always discovering new things about each other and time is never the factor. *smile* Very much like Allan and I too. But 20 years?! Wow! You definitely beat me on that.
3- One month time?!!! With Braxton Hicks? You better get your maternity bag packed soon, errr… like right now?! *eyes widening*
Rachel : hey angeline thanks for your looong comment. not complaining abt the couple time…just that I realised that I am a huge control freak when it comes to malcolm playing computer games! will see how I can balance this.
yea the contraction is freaking me out. I hope the baby doesn’t come out now…cos I NEED him to wait for at least another 2 weeks! taking things easy and trying to move less now
You are one radiant-looking mummy! And u only put on 10kg? Here’s wishing u a blessed delivery in a couple of weeks time.
Rachel : hey Rachel, think I am losing the water thus the weight seem to remain at abt 10 kg. I hope that doesn’t mean the baby will come out soon, like what my mum said…I need him to stay inside for another 2 more weeks!
You look fantastic and glowing. Looking forward to see your baby soon. Wishing you a smooth delivery.
looking fabulous as always.
How do you manage!!!