Day at the Spa

Happiness is a day spent at Spa Botanica with The Husband.

He knows rather well that I didn't want to spend or splurge that kinda money. I have been having aches here and there for a while now. Some days it can be pretty bad, some days, not too bad. Some nights, it is hard to fall asleep because of the aches. Some nights I get aches because I sleep on my side for too long, with the tummy putting a strain on the lower back.

This is his second time buying me a spa package to surprise me. The first time was just after we moved in and I had aches from moving and cleaning the whole house. He wasn't helping out a lot, so he might have felt some guilt! HAHAHAHAHAHA! No, I think he didn't like to see me in pain. It was just before the wedding too so it was a perfect present.

This time was special, because he went with me. We spent the entire day at the spa, me getting a massage, a pedicure and a facial. He even went for a hydro therapy himself! We swam, he used the gym, we had fun at the free form pool and we had a nice lunch. We topped it off with a dip in the jacuzzi. He had a go in a steam bath while I had my treatments. Time sure passed really fast when you are having a good time. We were there at 11am and left at 530pm! I fell asleep when I had my massage, I even fell asleep when I was getting my toes done. It was really that relaxing. Being so relaxed and calm, it was wonderful to feel The Little One kicked and moved during the treatments. That made the day even more special.

It was a really really good Sunday. I do feel very loved and blissfully contented.

Jabbing Kinda Pains

A few days ago, I have been getting some discomfort from The Little One's kicking. She is kicking so hard, it hurts a little now. The pain is felt on the sides, usually on the right side. I wonder what she is up to? Is she jabbing one of my organs? Or maybe my lower rib.

Earlier this evening, when I took a rest and lied on my bed, she began to move and kick pretty furiously. I think it was one of her most active sessions yet. I could feel her all over the shop! I broke out in laughter, because my tummy was wobbling so much. The Husband came back home and I told him that she is moving pretty much. He took his time and by the time he came, she had stopped all the kicking and moving in her little uterine home.

The Husband really should just hurry up the next time. She always always keep more still when he comes over. I am beginning to think she is doing it on purpose.

Happiness

is nicely pedicured toes.

I am suffering from edema, so please do not take note of my swollen feet.

The Cove

I am still wondering if I should watch The Cove. Will it be too gruesome? The Husband is being pretty paranoid these days, not allowing me to watch anything that is too bloody or violent. Good thing is, I am not a fan of slasher or horror movies.

Just weeks ago, walking from our car back to our flat, a cat fight broke out. (Among cats lah, not women!) I stood there and watched, it got a little aggressive and suddenly The Husband yelled and told me to look away. I wonder why. Does he think that I may be too affected and it may harm The Little One? Being brainless now, it didn't occur to me to ask me then. I will ask him later.

Plum and Apple

I bought it on the evening before my monthly visit to my obstetrician the next afternoon. I was really tempted to open it up on the spot and have it there and then. I held back. I didn't want another sweet drink to ruin my routine urine test result again.

The last time, I had some orange juice before the test and a Coffee Bean ice blend the evening before and I had some sugar in my urine. That is bad when you are having a baby, because the doctor may send you to do a blood glucose test and make you drink something rather nasty. Though the doctor did say only some traces of sugar, it got me a little worried and I tried cutting down the unnecessary sugar in my diet. Preggers can be a little more paranoid. The words gestational diabetes keep popping into my head. So I started cutting down, just a little here and there. If I had ice cream today, no other sweet stuff the next day. No sugar in my milo or coffee or tea. No cakes 2 days in a row, that sort of thing. Nothing too drastic, I still want to have my desserts and desserts keep me happy!

Good thing is, I cleared the urine test! I rewarded myself with this drink from Muji. Apple juice from Aomori and the plum is from Wakayama. Not a big deal, but then I start letting my imagination run wild, and suddenly, it sounds pretty romantic! This is a very nice drink, not too cloyingly sweet, with just the right amount of apple and plum juice. After you are done, you can sink your teeth into the ume. Very YUM indeed! The drink reminds me a little like the umeshu that I love to drink before I was pregnant. A lighter non alcoholic version. Perfect when you have those cravings!

Things I Love

I love my ever expanding tummy. Do not love the stretch marks that are appearing.

I love rubbing cream on that expanding tummy.

I love it when The Little One moves around.

I love it when she kicks me pretty hard and I have to pause for a moment to recover from the shock.

I love having to watch what I eat, and in a long run, is a nice habit to have.

I love going to the obstetrician and seeing her on the ultrasound or hearing her on the Doppler.

I secretly love the clothes shopping.

I love love love the books shopping especially!

I love massages from The Husband and how he has no excuses for refusing me one.

I love being offered a seat on the trains and buses, although it doesn't happen all the time. I do not expect people to give up the seats, just don't like people sitting on those priority seats and pretend to sleep. All those who offered me their seats are never the ones sitting in those priority seats.

I love being able to blame everything on the pregnancy hormones. From being weepy to being moody to being forgetful to being a downright klutz and being someone who doesn't have much brains.

I love just lying there and thinking about the things we will do when she pops out.

I love how active she is at night when I am in bed. It makes me sleep better knowing that she is well.

I love how enthusiastic The Husband is about The Little One.

I love my epic afternoon naps!

Things I Miss

I miss lying on my back.

I miss drinking coffee. Though I still allow myself that one nice cuppa once in a while. Decaf these days taste better than they used to. They used to smell like soya sauce.

I miss eating sashimi.

I miss my higher level of energy.

I miss my good nights' sleep.

I miss sleeping the night through without having to wake up and pee.

I miss going to pubs and bars occasionally with The Husband and friends.

I miss my brain power. I used to multi-task without missing out anything.

I miss my non-dry skin.

I miss my almost pimple-free skin.

I miss wearing some of my shoes. Edema be gone!

I miss wearing my old clothes.