The Quickening

Hello Baby, how are you doing in Mum's tummy? I hope you're up and about already. =)


This week marked our 20th week together and I finally felt you move inside my tummy! Last Monday, while waiting for your Dad to finish work, I dropped by McDonalds to get a large Shaker Fries --- I know this is not good for both of us Baby but I really wanted to eat one since last week. I was sitting at CA's foyer, eating my fries, when suddenly I felt you moved! The feeling is unexplainable --- weird but overwhelming at the same time. Had there been no people around, I would have shed a tear or two but I don't want to attract attention and be a drama queen hehe. And eversince Baby, you always let me know that you are inside me, kicking and stretching and just enjoying your growth inside me.

Our music nights continued, and when I let you hear Celine Dion's lullabye, you started kickin' again! It was so cute. You don't like her voice Baby? hehe. You love Mozart Baby lullabies and other music too. Your taste is very diverse baby. =)

We had our second hospital visit and when your heartbeat was checked thru an ultrasound microphone, it was beating really really fast which is good! The Midwife said you are so behaved and did not make any movements that she did not have any trouble counting your heartbeat. Thank you baby, you are so cooperative.

Mommy was also weighed and she only gained 1 kg since last month which is good. We are on track with our journey baby.

Here's our photo at 20 weeks ---

and we can't wait to see you in 20 weeks time Baby.

Hugs and kisses to you our little Angel. See you soon.

love, Mom and Dad

A letter to our little one

Dear Baby,

You are 19 weeks and 1 day (in gestational age) today. Your Dad and I were really happy to see you again this morning and couldn’t wait any longer for the 1^st of March to come.

Seeing you today at the Sydney Ultrasound for Women was a breath of fresh air from our chaotic month end activities. I am thankful that I lived in this technological age where I can see you in 4D inside my tummy. You were so cute when you had your arms over your head, just like me when I am sleeping. We saw your limbs, your eyes and nose (and Daddy said you have a very ‘matangos’ nose just like Mommy hehehe). And when we wanted to check your gender, you crossed your legs, cheeky little baby. Though not 100% sure, the sonographer said that you are my little girl, my  mini-me.

How time flies baby, we are halfway through this journey and you know what, my good friend is also pregnant although she didn’t know that she is 14 weeks on the way already. There are so many things she needs to do but I will be here to guide her, and when her baby will arrive, I’m sure she/he will be your best buddy as well. You two will look after each other Baby okay?

At this stage my Angel, I am not sure if what I am feeling was your kicking and jumping but I am sure I will fully feel your movements in the next few days. Seeing you earlier waving at us and kicking is such a joy. And the confirmation that all is well with you is indeed a blessing --- something we continue to thank and pray to God.

My pregnancy book is telling me that you can hear our voices already. I hope you like the music I am playing every night before we go to bed and you also enjoy our conversations together. I treasure these moments, our bond as mom and daughter just began. Sometimes, I think, you also look forward to hearing your Dad’s voice because I can feel the sudden pressure at my lower ribs when I am walking towards his office at 5:00 pm everyday last week! And he enjoys talking to you as much as I do.

Little girl, please continue to be brave inside Mum’s tummy okay? Remember, we love you so so much, we prayed for you, our family and friends prayed for you. You are surrounded with love from the moment you were conceived. A grand party is awaiting your arrival my Princess.

Hugs and kisses.

Mommy and Daddy