Baby Matthias (for sure)!

Yesterday was the detailed scan for the baby with the other Dr Lim. Basically, it was a detailed check of everything for your little sibling, from head to toe. Every part of the baby was carefully documented, from the size of his head, to his limbs & even counting the number of digits on his little hands and feet! It was quite an eye opener, compared to Dr Lim's ultrasound scanner. During the scan, we also confirmed that you have a little brother. I think the grannies are dissappointed as they wanted a little granddaughter to dress up, but Daddy's granny (belonging to the older generation) was obviously very pleased for a great-grandson.

Your little brother, unfortunately, was not being too coorperative during the scan, so Dr Lim missed out on one last scan for the blood leaving the heart due to how he decided to lie in Mummy's womb. So, during the next visit, we'll have to try again. Mummy has been asking him to "kick kick kick" every night. Obviously, he heard her as he was rather active during the scan, moving his legs & waving, but he just refused to cooperate to give a good view of his heart.

It was a little apprehensive for Daddy going into that room with Mummy as that was where we had seen you guys for the last time. But, knowing that you are keeping an eye on your baby brother brings some happiness to know that you are around.

Baby Matthias (or so we were told it could be)

We are finally out of the woods as Mummy is 4 weeks into the second trimester. Starting to gain lots of confidence as we get this far.

Saw baby yesterday and he was really active... kicking and punching away. Dr Lim said he thought he thought he saw a boy. Guess we will find out for sure at the next checkup on 29 January when we go for our first detailed scan. Anyway... all we pray for is a smooth pregnancy and a healthy baby to hold.

Can't wait to feel the first kick from baby :)

Wishing for a Happier New Year!

The end of a year signifies another new beginning.

Year 2004 has been a roller coastal ride with all the ups and downs. Hopefully there will be more happiness for the coming year.

We finally bought the first item for baby - a cot. Still looking forward to a smooth checkup this coming Monday. Promised myself that if everything goes well from hereon... I will stop putting on hold doing more shopping for baby stuff.

It is starting to really get on my nerves that my two mothers have been trying to run my life over every little thing. I think I am really losing complete control of my life. I can't decide how I want to manage my time, my house or even what to buy for my kitchen. It is a big irony when they think that I am over-exerting myself when I try to do more... but at times felt that we are not able to take care of ourselves that's why we still fall back on them over certain things. Maybe I should stop being a coward and learn to say "NO"... but the thought of making them upset will make me stop in my tracks. I have given Daddy the full authority to give me a hard smack on my head should I be what my mothers are today.