Guess who’s at 30 weeks now!
This pregnancy actually zipped by in a flash! I guess this is what happens with second pregnancies – you’re too busy with the kid that’s around that you don’t notice time zooming by.
Cannot believe I have max ten more weeks to go only! Fatty thinks it’s still a long way (think he’d rather see Bump tomorrow if not for the complications) but it’s not.
I’m so chill this pregnancy that we haven’t actually bought anything much yet. So far, I got bath towels, a three piece pack of pajamas from Mothercare, some pink sheets for the crib… and that’s all WTF. Oh wait I also bought some newborn diapers cos they were on sale hahaha.
Sorry Bump!!!
In my defense, we mostly have everything ready for you already because of your koko. But I’ve already created a shopping list for you ok don’t worry *hastily
Preparation
Things to get:
Milk bottles – last time I bought Avent cos it was the most famous brand. And Fighter actually took to the bottle first before the breast so I don’t think there was nipple confusion. But this time I’m worried about it and I’ve seen people recommending Medela Calma teats so I’m waiting to get those!
Baby pillow and blanket – because Fighter is still using his
A new canopy for the Bugaboo Bee – in baby pink, no less. Going for a Bugaboo event next week so quite excited to check them out!
….Shit what else does a newborn baby need? Why my memory so bad wtf.
Oh I guess stock up on toiletries as well – body wash, a new tub of diaper cream cos I don’t think it’s hygienic for them to share, new face cloths…
Also got Fighter a big boy bed! His crib is obviously going to Bump so I bought the toddler bed for him to level up wtf.
I read somewhere that we should introduce the big bed to kids before the baby comes so they don’t associate getting kicked out of their comfy crib on account of the baby.
Last night we let him fall asleep in his crib, then moved him over to the bed. He woke up three hours later panicking cos it was a new place hahaha. Pat him back to sleep with minimal issue though and he slept well after that. Hope every night is as good as this!
And how’s Bump?
This is her at 29 weeks! At 29 weeks, she already weighs in at 1.2 kg! In comparison, Fighter at 31 weeks was 1.07 kg. T_______T Damn you preeclampsia.
On the bright side, the fact that Bump is gaining well means there’s no problem with my placenta so far and nutrients are passing through to her just fine. ^^
And this is me at 29 weeks! Wah so geli, bloated max still wanna act cute and put up one leg hahaha. (actually wanted to show my shoe la)
Let’s see. At 30 weeks my bump feels hugeeee. By this time last time I was already in the hospital so I was obviously quite inactive. Now I’m still up and about and hefting Fighter around occasionally so I do feel the strain much more. My muscles especially in the legs feel more ‘sui’ (sour wtf) and I generally feel heavy and whale-like. I’ve also gained 10 kg at this point.
My heartburn is damn bad also. It’s like 24/7 now omfg T___________T The pain is so bad my entire throat is sore and even my ears hurt wtf. Last time my heartburn was easily neutralized with a cup of fresh milk but now even milk doesn’t help! I hate the taste of Gaviscon so I just tahan the pain la. ._.
The only thing I can eat without getting heartburn (or at least minimal burn) is brunch type food! Had this for lunch today and I think Imma eat it every day for the next ten weeks.
What else ah?
Oh yea goodbye ankle bones, hello cankles.
Removed my wedding ring this morning too because my finger was getting cinched in already and I scared it cannot come off in labor and they cut it off wtf.
Swelling has begun! A bit scared cos this was a very distinct symptom of my preeclampsia but so far BP is still good. But definitely started bloating la my knees and calves are fatter, my feet bones are missing wtf. Jawline also rounded already.
Argh can’t wait to deliver honestly. The pregnancy sped by but now that I’m at 30 weeks and counting every day my BP is normal, time is barely inching by. D:
Also tired of just being pregnant in general la wtf.
Can’t wait to fit back into my old clothes – it’s even uncomfortable wearing leggings now cos of how huge Bump is. So I keep sticking to shift dresses and not to say I got a lot of them wtf.
Tired of battling the acid burn every night and tired of feeling tired when I play hide and seek with Fighter. 🙁
Time please pass faster!!!
Comments (32)
Hello there! Just so you know your post contents are repeated hehehe.
I took pepcid while pregnant with heartburn. It extremely helpful, but asked ur ob first, cause my first ob recommend pepcid, the other one prilosec. I found prilosec gave me indigestion, so I stick with pepcid, although prilosec last longer than pepcid.
Hello Aud! It seems that we are in the same week of pregnancy stage. Good luck to you 😉
Haha your post repeated.. Pregnancy brain again :X
Wish you a smooth pregnancy Audrey!
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Call me slow but I just realised the header of your blog makes up of all the things you like/ love including Tim! That’s so sweet <3
Have been a faithful (silent) reader for years and am so happy for you that Bump is growing healthily now! 🙂
Hey aud, I would strongly recommend you to continue with gaviscon (that neutralise the acid after reflux) / proton pump inhibitor (PPI; to regulate the acid level on a regular basis to prevent reflux episodes and not wait till the reflux comes). Ask your gynae about PPI! Both protect your vocal cords from being inflamed over and over again from the regular reflux attacks- voice might become hoarser if inflamed over time as you can imagine the acid attacking your vocal cord tissues regularly
Lol aud. If on fighter’s period you cant wait to deliver becos you cant wait to see how cute he will be. Now cannot wait because cannot hold the pain and sorrow. Hahahahaha #2ndbabyproblems
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shit now i feel so bad T_________T #suckstobe2ndbaby
oh really ah? haven’t noticed any effect on my voice but if it happens, will it be permanent? D:
hahahah then what did you think the header was made of before?
thank you! <3
hahahaha shit i had some problems publishing. so i kept copying the post cos scared it disappears
good luck to you too! boy or girl?
hahaha fixed, thanks!
isit a tablet? if tablet i’d rather bear the pain wtf >_>
Xavier uses the medela calma teat and it’s really good! he controls the flow so no reflux!
Glad to know your voice is still good! It wouldn’t be permanent because such voice problem (if developed) easily resolves with medicine i.e. PPI (might be pepcid that Jules mentioned). Unless your reflux is left untreated for long period of time, the voice problem might take a little longer to get back to its original state with the help of med & some vocal hygiene exercises. I think the real pain as of now is like what you mentioned- the not-so-nice feeling of reflux and the dietary restrictions XD
aww… hold on, audrey. bump please let mommy be more comfortable ^^
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If you’re reluctant to take Gaviscon, try sleeping with your head and upper chest elevated by pillows to form a gentle slope. The acid won’t flow back as much, which should ease some of the discomfort.
Hey Audrey, I love that you always try your best to reply your readers’ comments. I’ve been following your blog since your college days and I enjoy growing up with you. Reading your blog entries has always felt just like reading an old friend’s. Plus I swear your cheerfulness is infectious!! Thank you for sharing your life, Audrey! So very excited to see Bump! Wishing you a smooth pregnancy & delivery and may your cute little family be eternally blessed 🙂
p/s: I am four feet nine too, and you were the one who made me feel okay about being short.
So pleased you have made it this far with baby bump! I have my fingers crossed for you all that everything goes smoothly but I also can’t wait to “meet” her! Fighter is such a little charmer, I’m not sure I’ll cope with the charm of two of them! 😉
medela calma is so hard even when i try myself! eh anyway, you have medela swing, right? isn’t there calma included in the box? because i have medela swing and medela harmony (the manual one), beside bottle, both have calma included.
bottle had a huge drama in my baby’s life. i bought so many because fear of nipple confusion, reflux, etc. i bought many expensive brands that said anti-colic blablabla. in the end baby rejects all and only want to use Pigeon Peristaltic. cheap one, only USD 3. -_____-
no i have medela freestyle and it doesn’t come with the calma 🙁
can i laugh at sui/sour wtf HAHAHA. You’re doing great!
hahahaha very funny meh!
wah wah thanks and yay to being four feet nine!
thank you khalia! i can’t wait to let her meet you guys too 😀
even if i’m standing up i get heartburn though 🙁
hehe thank you <3
ok noted! where did you buy your medela calma btw?
Oh er i live in nz, so not sure where to get in kl sorry!