I can't sleep......T.T

In fact, it has been estimated that as many as 75% of all pregnant women suffer some kind of insomnia. The main cause of this is hormonal imbalance, although this is not the only cause. Other reasons for insomnia in pregnant women might be the anxiety, or even panic, of realizing that they are moving into a different world in which they are about to take on the responsibilities of parenthood. Or it might simply be that sleep takes longer to come because they feel uncomfortable in bed due to their new body shape.

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Products you need for your baby

What baby products are essential for the first year? Here's a list of the main things you'll need to clothe, move, and feed your baby, as well as give him a safe place to sleep and explore.

If you want to go beyond the basics, check out this list of product "extras" that can make the first year easier. We have specific information about the supplies you need in the first six weeks, too.

Baby clothing

Baby clothing is usually sized as preemie, newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. Some babies never need newborn sizes (they go straight to 3 months), but that's hard to predict in advance, so you may want to have some on hand. Also, babies grow quickly, so make sure you have the next size up!

For everyday wear, think comfort and ease. Look for soft, roomy, durable clothing that allows your child freedom to move and explore and that can hold up through frequent washings. (Spit-up and grime take their toll.)

Should you buy organic baby clothing? It's made without harsh dyes or potentially harmful chemicals, but it's usually priced at a premium – and few would say it's absolutely necessary. Whatever you choose, use a gentle, baby-friendly detergent to avoid skin irritation.

Here are the basics your baby will need. (Suggested amounts are for a three-month period; replenish as your baby grows.)

One-piece outfits (5 to 7): Some of these are basically spiffed-up jammies appropriate for sleeping and playing – and because babies nap so frequently, especially at first, these are super convenient. Look for one-piece outfits that zip or snap down the front and all the way down the leg; these allow you to change your baby's clothes easily without pulling things over her head. Make sure whatever you buy opens easily at the bottom for diaper changes. 

Shirts(5 to 7): Look for T-shirts and turtlenecks with plenty of room in the neck, or snaps at the neck, so they slip easily over your child's head. Many parents prefer styles that go over the tummy and diaper and snap at the crotch.

Leggings or pull-on pants (5 to 7): Separates allow you to change one piece of dirty clothing without assembling a whole new outfit, so they're useful to have on hand. Look for stretchy waistbands that fit easily over your baby's diaper and belly – and expand as he gains weight.

Outer layers (5): Sweaters, fleece jackets, and sweatshirts that zip up are easy to put on and take off. Many small children don't like pushing their head through a small neck opening.

Buy larger sizes and look for items with loose armholes that won't require tugging and fussing. Hoods are helpful for this age – just slip one over your baby's head when the temperature is chilly.

Avoid clothing that has dangling strings, tassels, and ribbons – these are choking hazards.

Hats and mittens: A broad-brimmed sun hat for the summer and a warm hat that covers the ears in the winter should do the trick. Mittens for babies are shaped like bags with elastic at the wrist, making them easy to get on and off little hands.

Socks or booties: You'll need lots of socks for indoors and some booties for outdoor wear.

Shoes: You may not need to buy real, hard-soled shoes during your baby's first year. Some doctors recommend waiting until your child is a strong walker because shoes can interfere with development. Until your baby's ambling well, cover her feet with socks or booties that have nonskid bottoms.

When it comes time to buy sturdier footwear, go to a store that specializes in children's shoes. A salesperson can advise you on the most comfortable brands and what size to buy to allow for growth, and will measure your child's feet to ensure a comfortable and proper fit.

Pajamas/sleepers (5 to 7): There are three things to think about when dressing your baby for bed: your baby's comfort, his safety, and your ability to get to the inevitable middle-of-the-night dirty diaper. No matter how cute it looks, avoid sleepwear that has complicated snaps or requires lots of effort to get on or off!

Soft, breathable natural fabrics like cotton are comfy, and if they fit snugly they're a good alternative to synthetic, flame-resistant clothing (usually made of polyester). Avoid ribbons, strings, ties, and other decorative items that could get wrapped around your baby and pose a choking hazard.

Physical Changes During the 2nd Trimester

• Uterus continues to grow, eventually reaching several inches above mother's belly button. Changed uterus position now results in pressure on the intestines.
• Musculature at the top of the stomach relaxes, which may result in indigestion.
• Hormones which affect skin pigmentation increase. Linea Negra (a dark line from mom's belly button to pubic area) may develop as a result of hormones. Linea Negra usually fades after delivery. Nipples may become darker. A small percentage of women even experience discoloration of the face.
• Quickening (feeling baby moving within the uterus) occurs sometime between week 18 and week 20 in first time moms; as early as 16 for veteran moms.
• Connective tissue in the skin may break down causing stretch marks on the abdomen, thighs or breasts.
• Blood volume increases by as much as 50%.
• Weight gain of between 13 and 15 pounds is expected by the end of the second trimester.
• Water retention which results in swelling of the extremities.

WHAT? NO CAN OPENER?!?!?!?!?

I was going to make my soup...and THERE WAS NOT CAN OPENER! damn it. hmph.

What's for dinner??

Cream of mushroom! Don't really feel like having heavy dinner. Gonna take a shower, make myself squeaky clean! Put my skin therapy oil(rose hip fragrance!) Oh, i had my laptop on my stomach..guess wad? My baby literally pushed my laptop up. lolz. strong girl!

Amount of calories I am burning per day

Daily Energy Expenditure:

2878.0 kcal

BELLY PICS. *I know you have been waiting for it!

Me at 21 weeks pregnant. 5 months and 1 week. THE BUMP!

RISE AND SHINE!

Good morning peeps! lolz. i jsut woke up and its like 3:19pm. but who cares. I NEED MY SLEEP. So, as usual i am on the toilet bowl typing all the way. *.* I had a dream last night. "my dad was washing the baby toys" LOL. and Makayla was outta me already...I JUST CAN"T WAIT. She'll be with me thru my birthday! CAN U IMAGINE THAT? hahaha. 1st her bdae and a few days later MINE. or who knows labour is long and our bdae falls on the same day. Her due date as of now is 29/7 and my bdae which is 1/8. (omg..lots of things coming outta me...shouldn't have eaten too much yesterday night. ops.) LOL. you have been warned of the sickness of me. ANYWAY, my hand was trembling yesterday. And i researched and researched and researched and realised that it was a sign of low blood sugar. meaning i was eating less than wad my baby was absorbing. I was full but somehow Makayla was eating a lot yesterday. And to prevent that from happening today, i shall spam kit kat. lol. and rice and soup and vege and banana! banana is rich in iron which is crucial to my growing baby. Needs to help her grow red blood cells. oh...i didn't know babies move while you are 'doing your thing in the toilet' active baby today!shall practice piano and watch tv...can't find anything more to do here.

Time to try to get to bed

It has been damn hard for me to sleep peacefully thru the night. wanna know why???? I PEE EVERY 30-40 mins. HOW GREAT! HMPH. time for me to go pee, lay down and have some baby bonding time now that she's awake. ^^ NIGHTS!

Your Baby

Your Mini's hands have grown bigger and stronger and the nerve endings in her fingers have developed her sense of touch. She's in there testing out her newfound abilities by touching her face and grabbing the umbilical cord. Other cool developments:

You're already raising a little Einstein. Your baby's brain is developing at a clip this week and will continue to do so until she's five years old (so load up on the Omega 3)! 

Baby's hair is now a short, bright white crop (Billy Idol, eat your heart out!). No matter what color it will end up—red, blonde, black—all babies' hair lacks pigment at this point.

Your baby has started growing taste buds and may be able to detect strong flavors in the amniotic fluid. If you could see inside, you might catch her sticking out her tongue for a taste and then grimacing, a sign that perhaps you should chill on the chili powder.

Your baby now weighs almost a pound and measures almost 11 inches from her head to her heel, which is how the Stretch Armstrong in your uterus will be measured from here on out. Up 'til now your baby's legs were curled tight up against her torso, so she was measured from her head to her bottom (or crown to rump) and not head to toe. This week your mini is about as long as a package of Oreos and as heavy as a large bag of tortilla chips. Who's hungry?

Awaiting my 4th checkup!

So, i am 21 weeks preggo now. Or in my 22nd week pregnancy. My girl is having a HUGE party inside my uterus. Moving non stop. OMG. SO, i have tot of a name, thanks to my baby's god mums. Makayla would be her name. So, from now we'll talk abt her and state her as Makayla. It means Be like God. something along that line. I cried the 1st time i felt her move in me. You could see from outside when she's moving...OH SHE DID IT AGAIN...PARTY IN THE WOMB!!! lolz....oh i went to the babycare festival and bought 1k over worth of stuff..and in the 1k..400 plus was the postnatal jamu massage to get me back in shape. ahahahahahaha MASSAGE...... so these were the things i bought: milk bottles, pacifiers, organic blanket, cotton kimonos and stuff...

3rd checkup

So at the 3rd check up i was 17 weeks pregnant. ^^ My baby was VERY active, moving here and there. I did a blood test, urine test to test for HIV, STDS, protein to see whether i had a infection, what else....to check for down syndrome. I WAS WELL. hahahaha. So my baby was taken in 3d this time. you can see her very clearly. I said her cos i found out my baby is a girl! hahahahah here's her pic...btw, its just her face if u can see with her hand beside her face. She was 15 cm! And the doctor moved my due date earlier to 29th of july. hahaha. growing well. Long legged baby!

2nd checkup!

Went back to the clinic...still amazed by the baby pictures...LOL...Was looking forward to see my baby's progress. So, the basic measure my weight and blood pressure. My baby was looking BIG! I think it was 7cm if i am not wrong. i was officially 3 months pregnant that day. which was 12 weeks pregnant. So, the legs were formed, I could see the fingers and and toes..and heartbeat. aww....I had a miniature human being inside me. lolz...Here's the pictures:

The following week after the 1st checkup!

The reality that i was pregnant kicked in. I have a human growing in me now. I posted the news in facebook and people were just SHOCKED. lol. so, all the who is the dad thingy came to me and stuff..i just told them, he doesn't exist. I'm a single mum. fullstop. N stop asking. so they shut up. Anyway, my mum ordered all kinds of nutrifresh and stuff..it was made from lots of veggies and protein and stuff. healthy things. Plus i had to eat the prenatal vitamins, which contained folic acid(important for baby's growth). I didn't have ANY morning sickness. I was eating well. Good for me. ahhahaa, cause i know how annoying morning sickness can be. but lucky me, i am a healthy mummy! It was just rest and rest and rest. But i still went clubbing..hahaa but no alcohol. just juice and plain water. and FOOD. And at the end of the 1 month i went for my 2nd checkup.

The day of the 1st checkup!

My mum helped me choose a OB/GYN. It s was DR S.C. Chew from mount elizabeth. the hospital behind paragon at orchard. So, my godmum followed me there. 

We needed to find out:

1) How many weeks pregnant am I?

2)Is the baby healthy?

 

I stepped into the clinic place, it was sooooo cute. there was baby pictures EVERYWHERE. i am serious. will take a picture and update y'all. from 4d pictures of babies till they were out of the mummy...awww....anyway u'll know wad i'm talking abt soon. I filled in the particulars, they took my weight and blood pressure. kinda standard procedure everytime i go for checkup. So, went in, the doctor was a old man. Very kind looking old man who knew what he was doing. i highly rec him for people who wans a good gynae. (he's not cheap). lol

Anyway, i was put to lay down on the bed. Doctor started the ultrasound and squeezed some gel on my stomach. Put the 'wand' on my stomach. 1st thing i saw was black. lol...'I HAVE NO FREAKING IDEA WAD I WAS LOOKING AT!!!' So, the doctor started to zoom in. Then i realised what i was looking at. my uterus with a small thingy at the bottom, MY BABY. At that point it was called an embryo. the best part? IT HAD A HEARTBEAT. I think was going at 190 beats per min. lolz. it was beating damn fast. i could see the shape of the head also. the basic head and body with no hands and legs YET. I was 7 weeks and 3 days pregnant. And my baby was 1.22cm, due date 4th of august. 

Here's the picture:

How i found out I was pregnant!

So, 1st things 1st. I am a single mum. No guy. Just me and baby. ^^.  Who needs a guy anyway if I can take care of my baby good and well. Nothing wrong being a single mum.

 Anyway, I'm 22. NOT 17 or 18. So, 1st sign that gave me a kick to think that i was pregnant was THE MISSED PERIOD. But i didn't think much tho. cause i wasn't regular for a few months last year. (baby just kicked me).....okay....SO, back to the topic. I felt sooooo tired everyday. just plain tired. the sleepiness was kicking in every 30 mins.

 I started to eat A LOT. like really A LOT. 6-7 LARGE meals a day. I had a feeling i was pregnant. It was a weird feeling. i JUST KNEW...somehow..then i went to the clinic and got the test done...IT WAS POSITIVE!!!!!

 I scheduled a session with the OB/GYN for a checkup the following week. Oh, and while i suspeected i was pregnant, i still went to universal studio with my cousins and grandma and aunties. took all the rides..the mummy ride (very extreme)...ops. hahaha. but nth happened. I had implantation bleeding the last week also. It was like period but not period. it was dark brown in colour. basically implantation bleeding is the bleeding part when the egg 'plants' itself into the uterus wall.

The moment of conception was 7 weeks and 3 days ago where Michaela was officially growing in me.

SO, back to blogging.

Okay, as a request from my baby's godmum ashvin, i'm here to start a blog. WARNING: It will be full of nonsense, it will be full of obscene stuff, it will be full of.....of...ME! So, view at your own risk. ^^.

Basically, i'm sitting on the toilet bowl blogging. damn cool right?? lolz. the cool thing abt being pregnant, You get constipated easily due to the growing uterus blocking your intestines. BUT, so far i realised after reading so many new mum's blogs, i am one of the girls with easy pregnancy. Ok time to bring y'all thru my pregnancy. From day 1 till now.