The other side

Im sold! Sold the iphone for the Note! Will give my personal review soon…:)

Halfway Checkpoint

The whole pregnancy thing (aka I’m going to have a baby) has finally settled into my head. I’m half excited and half stressed about the impending kid romil and I are going to share, primarily because ive never managed any responsibility half as huge as taking care of a anybody’s kid, so let alone mine. The husband is evidently excited and more ready than I am, and this fact will always put some ease in me.

It is generally an easy pregnancy in the second trimester except for occasional aches and sharp pains at the abdomen, but this is completely natural as my uterus expands for the growing baby. Flutters in the last weeks have evolved into active gentle kicks from our little girl (yup, it’s a girl), constantly reminding me of this little life in me eager to join us in this world soon.

The husband has been extraordinarily attentive and caring, and I love him so much for wanting to be a great dad for our kid. As I always tell him- I’m not worried about the labour pain, but the stress of taking care and growing the kid well thereafter.

He’d always say- “You are not alone darling, I’m here to take care and love our baby together.”

Second trimester

Easing into the second trimester and preparing myself for changes. The nausea has kept to minimum and the metallic taste in my bud has subsided almost fully. Fatigue sets in close to 10pm than 8pm before, so i take this all as a good sign. Skin maintained normal so far, thankfully, and my weight gain is so far zero. On the contrary, I lost about 0.5kg in my first trimester.

Over the weekend, My aunt and I went for shopping and I got myself some maternity staples from TANGS. Cleared off old shoes and bought some new. Looking to get a maternity-friendly swimsuit and i’m all ready to embark on my new exercise regime. Lots of jogging, lots of swimming. I can’t wait to sweat it out.

The husband is away for the 3rd week running and i’m missing him alot. I pray that all is well that side and good news shall beckon.

28 Feb will be the day we find out the gender of the baby. Till then!

The First Discovery

About five weeks ago, I was on my way to the GP located at the office building, unbeknownst that I would be walking away with one of the biggest news i’d ever receive in my entire life.

I asked for pills to eradicate the severe bloatedness in my stomach, which at the time, I owed the discomfort to indigestion and overeating during my trip to India. The GP asked me a few questions around the food that I ate, and I answered. The last question came rather eyebrow raising, but I took it as per normal. And yes you might have already suspected – the last question was about the last time I had my period. The GP suggested to do a pregnancy test, and so I did (without reading too much into it).

One pee test and 10 minutes later, I was greeted with shock. The GP announced that the result was positive. OMG, i screamed in my head. I started tearing and said I hadn’t planned for this. She gave a very sympathetic look and asked what my plans were. To that, I jerked to my senses and realized that my GP must have thought that i was single (i wasn’t wearing my rings then). I immediately clarified that I am married and that my reaction was as such because the news was highly unexpected. Her face lit up, broke into a wide grin and gave me her hearty congratulations.

‘Doctor, i’d hadn’t planned for this. I have a full time job and I have a business to run. I have big plans this year and now my timing is screwed.’

‘Doctor, what if I put on too much weight and I can’t lose back? I’m worried that i’d suffer from pregnancy acne. Help.’

My GP must have thought I was crazy.

‘Well, do breastfeeding and you will be fine. As for your work and business, you should talk and discuss this with your husband.’

Realizing that my GP had no intention to counsel beyond her scope of work, I accepted the news and walked out of the room. The next fear came upon me when I knew I had to break the news to my husband. My head was inundated with questions and more questions- how should I share the news with my husband? Would he freak out? Are we ready for the change? What’s the first step from here?

Surprisingly, romil was ecstatic. He told me that he sort of expected it when I was complaining about my bloatedness ever since I came back to Singapore in the beginning of December. He was happy. He was really really happy to learn that he was going to be a father.

And I knew that because the moment we met in the same evening, he gave me the biggest hug and kiss, and said: ‘Darling, this will be the greatest thing we will ever have together.’

Today, as I write, I am happy to announce that I’m about 13 weeks pregnant and carrying a very healthy baby.

Jos & Rachel’s Bridal Collection Launch, 5 Nov

Last Saturday’s event was of monumental significance to Jos and I. It was the grand celebration of our shophouse opening, 1 year (just over) anniversary of our business, and the inaugural launch of our bridal collection. It’s been a year of hard work, excessive hours (after work and on weekends); trials and errors; tears of joy and frustration. But all in all, as we clinked our champagne glasses together for a toast, we know that it has been one of more hits than misses. We stayed focus and strived to achieve our goals, and i’m glad to say that we delivered what we aimed for this year. All admist having to juggle a full time (9-7pm – sometimes longer) day job. For this, I need to give it to us.

Cheers guys – thanks for the support. Most importantly, not forgetting our business partners for your faith and support for the past year. You have been instrumental for what we have humbly achieved today.