Hello mums-to-be.

R nak start my pregnancy journal with my first act bila telah mengetahui pasal #brJunior few months ago. I started with testing it my own pregnancy kit that I bought di Guardian. To ensure accuracy and to avoid any false alarm, R beli multiple types/brands of test pregnancy kit. 

paling trust sebenarnya brand ni. Clearblue. Mahal pula tu.

This one brand Guardian. Memang saja test untuk accuracy.

When all showing same positive results, I take time off that day and went to see B to let him know the good news.

But we didn't share the news to families and friends. We decided that it would be safe to wait until it is 12 weeks (3 months) old and went check-up to Klinik Kesihatan nearby then we will make it official.

FIRST TRIMESTER

We did went to scan at nearby private clinic yang provide scan tu. We went during it is 8 weeks (2 months) old and almost 12 weeks (3 months) old. 

There it is. Sweet 8 weeks! #brJunior

Sorry I couldn't put up #brJunior on 12 weeks old. The nurse took it and piled it up in the Buku Rekod Kesihatan Ibu Mengandung (Buku Merah tuu).

I had all my scans done at private clinic while the periodic check-up done at Klinik Kesihatan as required by MOH.

The doctor at the private clinic is very nice to me. It was probably because I am too skinny, underweight and I have no clue since it is my first pregnancy. They gave me all this expensive multivitamins (probably because they are B's company panel clinic, so no $$$ issue here). I started drinking Anmum for Maternal. Although, once a colleague of mine claimed she did not drink Anmum because of the high sugar contents will causes mummy to have pregnancy diabetes. But my nurse assured me my sugar level is normal and it is okay to drink any kind of milk. The nurse strongly suggested to drink any powdered milk and eat lots of fruits. So, no harm done here!

I do felt grateful for the attentions given since I don't have my parents and in-laws nearby. I am basically...all alone. Thanks B, but you too have no idea at all on how to advice me. Haha. But I can assure you, your effort on learning how to handle all the troubles and pains I am currently facing, will be taking into account. You did such a wonderful work with house chores, cooking, cleaning all this in just one month!

Yes, people. I faced quite a horrible morning sickness (I usually experience it during 5PM-10PM) when my pregnancy was through to the second trimester. Thank God, it only dragged on for a month.

I registered myself at www.thebump.com, to help me what to expect and to prepare week by week. It is such a good website that provide lots of information regarding our body changes and the baby in the belly! It is also complete with Q&As yang kita malu nak tanya orang macam sex during pregnancy, planning a nursery, trouble sleeping, do's and don'ts, symptoms, and so much more. Why choose to be messy when all is there planned out for you?

SECOND TRIMESTER

The rumours are true, people! Pregnancy is finally felt like blessed! Haha. I enjoyed my halfway trimester with lots of food, lots of walking, it is such a joy! I felt sinned just to look delightful during this period, since most of mummys looks awful and bloated.

I have to admit, quite number of people came up to me just to checked whether I am REALLY pregnant or not since my belly didn't show much yet and I look cheerful as ever. 

I have started on my daily routine of drinking milk, fruits (I gave up fruits right after 4 months. I couldn't lie to myself, I did not favours fruit so much then and now). But I searched for alternatives, I drink fruit juices when ever I am outside or consume the fruit yoghurt. I have also did my book shopping to help me to get through this pregnancy.

I bought this book. It is VERY VERY useful for all husbands and wives! Y'all can get it from http://mustread.com.my/ for good price!

The book is a blessed! Worth every Ringgit spent. I got it on sale, RM60, I used to google everything! I never underestimate the power of google, it is such a powerful medium used to share knowledge and advices. Tapi saya juga tak melupakan kuasa buku. Buku ini, lengkap dari segi sains dan agama. Dari baru kahwin sampai lah nak beranak pinak. Pantang semua guide kat dalam ini. Lepas tu kan, paling best sekali dia juga bagi guides for all papa-to-be! Dari buku ni la B belajar and be awesome. Haha.

Then I bought a few good books just to enhance my knowledge.

Y'all can view all of these books at https://bookcafe.com.my . Buy it if you must!

I used to read Dan Brown's, Emma Donoghue's, Little Black Dress Books and etc. No harm done changing your taste in reading. One of colleague did advised me to change to a healthier lifestyle (Maybe I need to go out more! *chuckled), eating healthy (I admit to this crime!), music taste (Listening and reading more Quran!), reading style, movies taste (avoid all gore and graphic violence genre), all for the sake of the baby's growth and etc. I am taking the advice seriously. Thanks As!

Well that is it so far for 5 months journey. 

-R