Bebe moving

A movie clip of our little darling responding to Daddy's voice. Turn up your volume. See how Bebe moved!


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Bebe moving

Wk 36

Wk 33

Look at me again!

I kept my fingers crossed and hope Bebe would be in a normal weight range today. Bebe put on another 500g and weighs 1.3 kg today. Dr Ang declared normal range and I was relieved. Later I took my weight and found that I hadn't put on any weight for the past month. Yeah! This means I can go indulge myself on my fav cakes and chocolates again!Bebe, as usual was very showy. Showed his/her full face again when Dr performed the ultrasound. Our past scans were all Bebe's face. Maybe Bebe will grow up to like taking photos...

Belly happy! Wk 28

28 wks

Bebe's looking at us!

We can't wait to see Bebe again! All this while, I've been feeling Bebe wriggling and squirming in my tummy. Today, I'm going to see what this little fella is up to. Our gynae focused the scan on our darling's face today. Bebe's head was down, which is a good position for birth but still too early cos Bebe's bound to shift around again.

Bebe looked very adorable with chubby cheeks. Clem proudly proclaimed that Bebe has his cheeks. And saw the little nose. Well, both our noses aren't fab so can't tell whose Bebe's resembles.

Later, we were told that Bebe weighs a whooping 800g! What a shock! Just a month ago, Bebe was half that weight. No wonder Bebe's kicks were so powerful! Well, the disappointment was that I had to cut down on my sugars and carbo. And check with my mom whether I was a big baby as it could be hereditary. It must have been those ice cream, chocolates, cakes and bread. Anyway, it was heartening to know that the weight distributed between Bebe and I. Ok, enough of self deception. I'd better cut down on these otherwise I'd have a hard time delivering if Bebe continues to grow exponentially, I was warned.

Bebe looking at us! At 25 wks

Prancing mommy, Kicking Baby

I can't believe I still have so much energy to jump and prance about. Just on Sunday, I was a Power "Puff" Girl, fighting the evil Mojo Jojo. Today, I acted as a genie for my organisation's conference. I really don't feel the weight at all. By I did suffer mild leg cramps... Guess i still had to surrender to effects of pregnancy.














Bebe, as usual, has been very active. This time, beside kicking and punching, he/she's been trying different stunts. Just a few days ago, Clem and I witnessed movements across my belly with occasional nudges and bumps. We said Bebe is "shifting house". Clem is such an adoring dad. He's never failed to talk and kiss Bebe everyday. We can't wait to have our little one in our arms to hold and kiss and cuddle...

Daddy teasing Bebe

Clement: Did a little experiment with Bebe: Asked Bebe if he/she wanted to go swimming. If yes, to kick my hand twice. If not, then don't acknowledge. Then I placed my hand below Ann's belly button. Bebe really KICKED twice... and some more times there after, as if he/she really wanted to go swimming with us. I tried another spot and told Bebe to kick my hand. And Bebe did! But in the end, both Ann and I were too tired that we knocked out in bed. Still, it was amazing to see Bebe respond to us. Especially during night-time when we talked to Bebe. Can't wait for Babe to arrive.

Playing with Bebe

Clement: Read in one of the books that babies will move towards the spot where you place your hands lovingly. Ann tried it yesterday first by placing her hand on the left side of her tummy and imagined loving thoughts about Bebe. Moments later, Ann could feel Bebe kicking against that spot. Then Ann slowly moved her hand to the right and rested her hand on the right side of her tummy. She could feel Bebe moving from the left to the right, and kicking at the spot where Ann placed her hand. So wonderful and intriguing to know that Bebe can recognise our touches. So clever, my little Bebe!

Tracking Bebe's waking moments

I started to see a pattern in Bebe's waking moments. He/she will start kicking and moving in the following regular timings (there are other random times too):

-- 7+ in the mornings (which means I'll be kicked awake even when I want to sleep longer on Sats)
-- 11+ am (Bebe must be hungry)
-- 4+ pm (tea time?)
-- 7+ pm
-- 11+ pm
-- and whenever Daddy speaks and sings to Bebe

22 wks

Bebe with hand resting on head at 21 wks

21 weeks

Went for a detailed scan today. Over the past week, Bebe had been really active, punching, kicking and rolling around. Today, even the sonographer said there was a lot of movements as she did the scan. Bebe actually kicked the instrument that was pressing on my tummy. We even saw the movements over the screen. Which is good cos it means Bebe is developing his/her muscle tissues. We're very happy to see Bebe growing so well and healthily! Thank God! Bebe weighs 434g today.

Boy or Girl?

We're not finding out Bebe's gender. Meanwhile, many theories abound.Some look at my tummy and say it's a boy. Others look at my face and say it's a girl. My mum discovered a pimple on my face and concluded it's a boy. Some observed my eating habits and say it's a girl. My father studied his family history and Clem's and claimed it's a boy.We're just short of setting up a betting line...

Wk 20. Suntanning at Sentosa

We simply love the sun and the beach. Even a swollen belly won't stop me!

Bebe's responses

Clement: I was still sleeping in the morning when Soann suddenly pulled my hand onto her belly and whispered, "Can you feel something?" My mind was awake but my eyes still closed. I could feel a little nudge on Ann's tummy. Bebe was punching! That night I was eager to speak to Bebe and see if Bebe could respond. I sang Bebe a song and talked to Bebe. Then I placed my ear on Ann's tummy to hear any movement. Behold! I felt two distinct nudges at my ear. Amazing! Was Bebe trying to talk to me? So exciting! Bebe must have heard my voice.

It's a... It's a...

Clement: Went for our 5th gynea appt. Ann is already in her 2nd trimester and getting less tired. Bebe has grown to 13.6cm, weighing 200g! And Ann had only put on another 500g after 1 month. Dr Ang asked us if we want to know Bebe's gender. We want to keep it a surprise. But he was dying to tell us. He was more eager than us!

Dun invade my space!!

Ann: I was working on my PC late at night and felt a bump (something like a slight punch)from inside my tummy. Initially I thought it was my nerve or something so I ignored it. But it happened a few more times after that, hitting my shorts waistband. Is it too tight for you? I asked my Bebe and shifted my shorts. Later Bebe punched against the shifted waistband. From then I found that Bebe didn't like pressure in his/her home...

Bebe's 1st movements (16 wks)

Ann: I was at the church service when I felt something in my tummy. It felt like butterflies fluttering. I've never had this feeling before and it was kind of cute...

Wk 12- just returned from snorkelling trip in Krabi...

wk 11

10 wks

Disappearance of the cyst...

Ann: During the scan, the cyst completely disappeared! Clement had been praying so that explained it. Other sayings included the fact that our Bebe was a tough cookie and banished the looming threat out of sight...

VBC (13-16 Jun)

Ann: Went to VBC till 16 June. Was feeling really tired. Always drowsy and lethargic despite the high level of activity around me.

Grace Retreat (8 weeks)

Ann: Drove up to Shah Alam for Grace Retreat together with Dar, TC, Kym (also expecting 4 months) and Christine. Spent the next 5 days rejuvenating, although had to lead worship and play keyboard. Often, I forgot myself and carried on with my "jumpiness"...

1st Trimester

Ann: I had an absolutely smooth pregnancy. No morning sickness, no nausea, no cravings. But appetite changed. Was usually a buffet person who gobbled everything. This time, I couldn't eat a lot. Also can't stand meat. Only liked veg. Hence lost weight during 1st trimester instead.I was also very blessed to have a doting and supportive hubby. My tiredness really caused me to do nothing but sleep after work. He's been fetching me after work everyday and the moment I reached home, I hit the sack. Sometimes, without washing up and changing my clothes. Clem had to do all these for me- washed me up, changed my clothes, massaged and applied lotion to my feet... while I was the sleepy head. At the same time, I was doing less chores. And my beloved hubby performed all these duties without a word of complaint. I am so blessed!


Clement: Started praying everyday for Ann & Bebe and seems that God has been blessing us. Ann's pregnancy was a breeze. Except for the need to sleep, everything was going fine. God & Bebe are very kind to us.

New Gynae

Ann: Went to a new gynae. This time saw a heart beat. Gynae also detected the cyst. If non-cancerous, no need for a surgery.

Clement: The new gynae was highly recommended by Ann's cousin. Said Dr Ang was good. The 1st one we visited din give us a gd impression so decided to try another male gynea. Dr Ang turned out to be very funny yet knowledgable and professional. Put both of us at ease. Saw a little blimp on the scan. It's Bebe's tiny heart beat! So excited to see our precious growing in Ann.

An unsuspecting wk 4

Before it happened...

One week before conception. Returning from Bali.


Pre-preg: Negative wk 1

Heartbeat

Ann: Ok, went to another gynae just to confirm. This one, recommended by my cousin. Did a scan. Saw a flickering light on the screen. That's the heartbeat! The gynae announced. Reality set in, you can't go wrong when you see it flicker. All this while, I had been having mixed feelings. Unprepared, reluctant yet joyous in my heart. A miracle happening in my body.Thank God, I had none of the problems pregnant women face. No morning sickness, no nausea, no cravings. Only tiredness. Plain tiredness.

Clement is so sweet. Relieved me of housework. I literally hit the bed as soon as I got home and he was the one who washed me up and changed me. And did all the chores. Without a single complaint. He's the greatest husband in the whole world.

6 weeks

Ann: The first scan was performed internally and it showed only a water bag. Next to it, a threat was floating. A Cyst! It looked 10 times bigger than my water bag.

Clement: I was really worried. Would Ann be in any danger? Is Bebe gonna be harmed? I knew I had to start praying for both Ann & Bebe so that the cyst would not endanger both their lives. And God proved to be good...

The announcement...

Ok, I'm going to see the doc and find out what's wrong. Maybe he can prescribe some pills to make it come. The delay is killing me. Anyway, the night before, I had cramps. That's weird, cramps without menses?

The doc asked a few questions: Do i feel nauseous? Any weight increase? Does my ring feel tight? No... No... No. Then made me do a urine test. No need, I insisted, I tested on kit the week b4 and it was negative. Anyway, he's the doc and I had to listen. So took the test and waited outside. Asked the nurse about outcome but said the doc will reveal the results. Observed the nurse's response but think she's trained the maintain a deadpanned face.

Finally, doc called me in. As I sat down, he announced the test was positive. Positive, meaning what? I asked. Couldn't take any chances. Positive means I'm expecting, congrats. Then he started flipping the calendar and said I was 6 weeks and gave me the due date. 30 Jan 2005. And started to rattle on... I wasn't listening anymore... The only thing on my mind was, when did it happen?

When I got out, I smsed Clement: I'm 6 weeks pregnant. He told me later that he stared at the screen for a while before the earth started revolving again. I got back to office and told a colleague. It became an official announcement. But... I still couldn't believe it... I must get a 2nd opinion.

Clement and I knocked off early that day. Guess we were overwhelmed. Could do nothing but hugged each other for some time in bed.

That evening, Clement accompanied me to gynae. Better get someone more specialised, I thought. Did a urine test again. The nurse glanced at it for less than a split second and threw it away. She din even look at it carefully! I exclaimed. Next thing is, she took my particulars. Do you want to keep the baby, she asked matter-of-factly. You mean this kind of thing can be an option? I was shocked at the fact that life can be taken lightly.

The gynae did an internal scan. Saw a patch. It's the water bag! He announced. You're 6 weeks.

I took the photo home and studied it. How does he know it's a water bag? Could it just be a lump or some dirt? He's experienced, of course he knows, Clement retorted.

Clement was so excited, got some books to read up. Hey, you're having a test tomorrow, you're reading the wrong material. This was the one thing on his mind. On both our minds.

What's wrong?

The crazy period was over. Finally. I could take a breather. I was exceptionally tired that day. My colleagues bought my fav cheese cakes but somehow I couldn't eat them, to their surprise. Must be fatigue. I plopped into bed the moment I reached home. Couldn't even wake up for cell...

Surrrrprrrise...!

It really came as a surprise... or rather, a shock at that time. We hadn't planned for a family yet. I guess when it happened, Clement, my parents and my in-laws were the happiest people on earth. For me, I dwelled in a state of disbelief for a week until I saw that heartbeat on the monitor...

I was late. For 3 weeks. I thought it was because of stress as this was a busy period at work. Still, because of my active lifestyle, i think better be safe, so bought a test kit and tried out... Phew! Negative.