The First Trimester Little Facts

Dear Kiddo,

By not updating this blog, that doesn't mean we're less excited to write stories about you (compared to our wedding)..
In fact, we're more excited to enjoy the road to parenthood in real life and feels like no words could describe perfectly our joyful moments and every single new thing you do..
It's simply A-MA-ZING!

Yet, time flies..and now your mom is 6,5 months pregnant already...
And we feel like we need to record your stories here, although all those beautiful memories are already recorded permanently here in our minds..
or perhaps when we're becoming those pikun parents, we will just let you read this blog kalo si blogspot masih ada dan masih gratisan so you would know we love you that much and so excited that you're gonna be part of us :)

Oke Lil Kiddo dengan sisa-sisa ingatan ibu hamil yang suka hilang timbul, so here's what happened during your first trimester:

1. The first time we officially found out that you're gonna be here is during Om Addie and Tante Desy's wedding. We decided that we didn't want to steal their thunder, hence the secret pregnancy news hehe...And the funny thing is, they're expecting their baby too now! So you already make friends since you're still in belly hihi..

2. We still lived separately at that time, so your mom intentionally postponed using the test pack, coz we didn't want to miss the-cliche-yet-important-moment when the new parents to be found out that they're having a baby. And also because she knows that ur father is so cengeng.. do you think she wants to miss the waterworks? ("of course not" is the correct answer).

3. Despite all those advices regarding the first trimester (read: to limit your mom activities), yet she prefers to listen to her doctor. So, I still played badminton, took plane rides back and forth Jkt-SG, carried my own luggages (including big rug from Muji) when I was back for good from SG, and other usual things I've done before I was pregnant (kecuali makan Ind*mie! satu-satunya larangan Dr. Ridwan!).

4. Coming home to your dad is the best! You know what he has been constantly doing from the first day he knew that I'm pregnant? He gives me foot massage EVERY-SINGLE-NIGHT!

and Kiddo, WE ARE so lucky, he doesn't like getting massage, so me and you are not obligated to give him massage in return hee..hee..hee...You should thank me that I could find this man to be your dad! (berusaha menghapus memori disuruh mijitin papa ku waktu kecil).

5. This is embarassing, but your mom gained (so much) weight during the FIRST (!) month of her pregnancy. You want to know the detail?? Oke, 4kg on the first month, 2 kg on the second month, 1,5kg on the third month..And it's still a long waaayyy to go... But, hey, your dad still thinks that I'm sexier than ever :D What? too much information? oke.

6. This is the food that I couldn't eat during the first trimester: Indian food. Indian Food. Indian food. And I was (no longer) the biggest fan.

7. I didn't hate or get irritated with your dad (like most of pregnant women feel during their pregnancy). I dunno whether I was more scared that you will look like him (read: mas-mas Indonesia) *kidding! I wish you'll his height instead of mine* or your dad will pay me back after you're born :D

8.We love our monthly visit to the doctor. Eventhough you're still this tiny little fetus, but seeing you and hear your hearbeat is the feast to our eyes and ears. This is the most amazing moment for us!

9. Your dad FORCED me to hear all classical musics every day, until I showed him that you can only hear it clearly when I'm 6 months pregnant. Sorry Kiddo, I want you to be smart, but believe me..hearing classics during Jakarta traffic hours while driving, it's not a good combination.

10. Here's THE WORST PART. At the end of July, on a lovely Saturday morning, I could feel there's blood down there, and it didn't stop :(( So while sobbing, we rushed to the hospital and found out that I have Partial Placenta Previa hiks... The doctor told me to have 4 days bedrest (and I've got to admit, I was more scared to tell my lady boss that I need 2 days leave) and gave me these medicines... Seriously, we were terrified that we're gonna loose you.. But you're a strong kid! we got through that scary moment together *smooch!*

11. Another not-so-beautiful-moment was when I was in a (small) car accident..Hehe..blame it on me, but I was a reckless driver that day. You know, it's kinda hard to drive while eating bubur ayam kampung and tried to reach a bottle of water while bb-an (jangan ditiru!), hence it was too late to push the break.. and I bumped that car in front of me. I was okey and quickly apologized to the lady driver in the front car, but apparently she was not so happy. And believe me, she didn't even care that I'm pregnant, hence berantem dipinggir jalan dan jadi tontonan orang. Sorry kiddo, lagi-lagi jangan ditiru ya..

12. The first trimester was heavenly. You're such a good baby, I didn't feel nausea (that much), I didn't have foot cramp nor headache, and I could eat (almost) anything.

13. The only annoying part was I encountered A LOT MORE Obnoxious (new) people in my life, dunno why. I think the universe just wants to tease me...blah!

14. Oh, I got alot of comments during this period that I don't look pregnant (yet).

15. I rarely had pictures or proper documentation during these months (actually this is still on going until now). So sorry for the lack of (my and your) picture... But I can't explain why I don't feel like taking pictures *cringe*

I guess that's all for the first 3 months...

Let's proceed to the next 3 (wonderful) months, shall we Kiddo? :)