Halfway There

I am at the half way mark already!

We went for a ultrasound scan yesterday and everything is fine. The doctor did say that my baby is slightly above average in size though. I mean, I am not small, and The Husband is not small, surely, the baby will be a little bigger right?

It is said that the second trimester is the most relaxing and comfortable of the 3 trimesters. My first trimester was a breeze. No morning sickness, I ate well, slept well, actually, I slept a lot, I wasn't having any pains of any kind, I was like my unpregnant self, only a little more sleepy and with a heartier appetite. I was still able to lie on my tummy! Just people around me tend to be more careful. They are more careful than I am. I wasn't behaving like how someone preggers should be behaving. Or rather, how people think I should behave. Most of the times, I know they do it out of concern, but really, I am not used to all the sudden attention.

Second trimester, I am displaying more symptoms. My gums bleed easily now, though I really take more effort in looking after my teeth, brushing my teeth after meals whenever I can. I tire out a little more easily, starting to get some backache. I can't imagine how scatter-brained I am now. When I started being like that, I was really pissed with myself, since I almost never forget what I am suppose to do and I manage my time really well. These days, I can walk into a room and forget why I was doing there. Now I need to write stuff down or I will just forget. Not only am I absent-minded now, I am quite disorganised too. ARGH! Did I mention how clumsy I am now? I dropped my camera and burst into tears. Partly because it was a gift from The Husband and I was pissed that I had to dropped it so soon. Partly hormonal. Thank goodness it is still working well, just with a few scars. Scars can be sexy still right? Ok, I need to send it in for a check up soon, must remember! I should write it down now before I forget..

I miss cooking, I haven't really been cooking since about 2 months ago. Cooking seems to take a lot of energy out of me. I like to muck about in the kitchen, taking my time to prepare and cook. Now, after all that, I would be too exhausted to have a nice time during dinner, and usually, I have to leave all the cleaning to The Husband while I take a lie down on the sofa. So no more cooking, but I will try to roast a chicken tomorrow. Craving!

With all the changes, I am very glad that I am not getting those infamous mood swings yet. Even my mum, who seemingly had 5 mostly problems free pregnancies warned The Husband about those nasties. Most times I am feeling very happy. In a way, I do try to keep myself upbeat and positive since my moods will affect the baby. My hormones have been very kind to me so far :) It does help to have a supportive husband who is trying his best to make me feel comfortable. He can be more helpful with the chores around the house though, still no complaints! Feeling loved and to have the concern of my family is another plus. As much as I am not used the attention, seeing them every week, having them asking me about the baby and me is very reassuring. I am just hoping the final trimester will be almost as happily effortless.