A pleasant surprise!

Sometimes, I wondered how much will your past students remember you and how much you remember them? Well, I received a pleasant surprise from Shuqi (Class 6/4 2005)through sms. It was heartwarming and touching when Shuqi mentioned she missed me lots. As I looked back those times at RSS, there were so much joy, fun and laughters, I just love being with my students. Being a teacher has taught me so much about life, ppl and the impact you may have left in their lives. I am glad I left a positive one for Shuqi.

Now, not able to continue my profession as a teacher is such a regretful decision. I really miss teaching. If not for some unforseen circumstances, I would have never left my students and my such fulfilling job. Well, I just have to move on in life and now seek new challenges in learning how to be a homemaker and a mother wannabe! Having a child on my own now means more responsibilities, more challenges in how to bring up the kid not just in the Godly way but ensuring every part of his/her character, personality and life are well developed and righteous. It is not easy. I just hope Precious will be filled with so much of God's love, warmth and that God will mould Precious character well and godly.

Thanks Shuqi for that pleasant surprise. I am glad you were once and still are part of my life. May God bless you abundantly in your life, your studies and your future. Be happy and joyful always. I love ya!

Current mood: Touched and happy

Our Precious (5th Week, 5 April 2008)

* The water bag is the one where the arrow is pointing. *

Hubby and I got up excitedly to prepare ourselves for the second visit to the Gynae. We were rather nervous and worried. Praying hard that we could see the water bag and knowing that our precious is safe and sound, growing well in my womb.

As usual, Dr Adrian is forever calm and cool. Guess hubby was too lost to even get up from his seat to see the scan. Imagine he has to be 'invited' by Dr Adrian, asking hubby to join him to see the ultrasound.

It was so amazing to see a tiny black dot which Dr Adrian explained that that is the water bag and the embryo is still very small. The water bag with the embryo in it is just simply 1.1cm long. How tiny and this little precious is growing in my womb, till now I still cannot believe that I am pregnant!

After checking that I am eating well, sleeping well with no more cramps and pains in my abdominal, Dr Adrian declared the session closed. Of course, I would not let him get away so easily..I took out my little booklet with thousands of questions to ask him...He just grinned and smile, helped himself with the booklet and wrote down the answers to my questions. What an interesting gynae he was! I just can't help laughing.

Asked Dr Adrian about my EDD and he said that he could only confirm with me once the foetus has grown bigger. By measuring the size of the foetus, it would give him a more accurate prediction on the due date of our precious.

Thus, my next visit will be in two weeks time on the 19 April. Can't wait till then. Each day, I am joyfully learning how to cope with my pregnancy and praying for my precious. Hubby and I are going to make a point to pray for our precious every night and establishing a bond between our precious, hubby and I and not forgetting God!

Dear God, fill our little precious with your abiding love, joy and peace each and everyday. See through his / her physical and neuro development and every parts of the organs and body. May this child inherits the characteristics of Jesus and help us as parents to learn how to pray and build an amazing relationship with our precious even when the little one is growing in my tummy. We surrender every worries, concerns, inadequacies and insecurities into your hands for we know that You are a God who provides and a God who is merciful, gracious and loving. Thanks for this precious we have. Amen!

Current mood: Amazed and thankful

Gloomy Friday

It was one of the worst morning I ever had. Hubby did not sleep well as he was super stressed out with his assignment that was due today and he had not finished. A lot of whining, frustrations, venting of anger and helplessness. Only God is the rescuer for today. Prayed for hubby and hopefully the lecturer can give him grace to extend his submission date.

Wanted to go marketing to whip up a meal tonight but guessed the unpleasant incident this morning got hold of me before I could prepare myself for the day. Took out the salmon fillet and thought of making teriyaki salmon for lunch to alleviate my mood a little.

Called up the gynae for the 2nd appt tomorrow morning. Hopefully everything will be fine with the foetus and the ultrasound should be able to detect the water bag and foetus. Rather nervous but God is in control. So far so good, no morning sickness and nausea. God is good and gracious. :)

After giving the home a total revamp, I am now having terrible back pain..excruciating pain at the lower back. That's my so called reward for keeping the house spick and span..:(

Current mood: Tired and hopeful

Time to make our home a home!

Today, I'm feeling alot better. Ate my breakfast and vitamins and feeling recharged, ready to face the day.Hopefully, I can accomplish lots of things...wash, scrub, clean,pack etc. Talk about it, it's going to be a long day. One of the ways to make hubby feels better from school is to come back to a clean and inviting home. Pray that my nose will not give me sinus problems from the dust that is going to fly around. I will be careful as well as I wouldn't want to hurt the little one in my tummy. :)

Heard from the news it's going to rain cats and dogs today...God, do send the rain away from my area so that my clothes can dry on time. Time to go...if not, I will become lazy and tired again if I don't keep myself going!

Current mood: Energetic

PMS!!!!!!!

I dun know what's wrong with me. I am just restless, bored and irritated. Guess fell off the wrong side of the bed this morning. Hubby's not at home and started to miss him badly. He has been having hard time adjusting to his sleeping patterns, catching up with his school work and all these are just tiring him out. Poor Dar, you need to press on in God's strength.

As for me, I needed to buck myself up. No more lazing ard, no more groaning and whining...just do it...

*Sigh*

Hated today...It could have been better.........

Current mood: restless

Lesson 1: Start reading pregnancy books

Today, I had a wonderful time catching up with Lena and her little baby boy Issac. Just bid my company goodbye in the morning before joining Lena for lessons on what to expect next in being a Mum Wanabe. Hearing her experiences on how she dealt with her first trimester and what she did to cope her anxieties gave me a sense of assurance that I will be fine as well. It's all about learning from people, picking yourself up when mistakes are made and read lots of books to prepare yourself physically and mentally. Reviews and opinions on Dr Adrian were being discussed and somehow I knew I would most likely choose him as my Gynae for my little baby. I believe that with his vast experience and good reviews from forumers and even from my friends and colleages do earn him great credibility and trust. I know I would be in good hands. Anyway, I left Lena's place full of treats in my hands, yah pregnancy books and magazines. When will I be able to finish I wonder?

Hubbby was so sweet to give me a call, asking me to join him for dinner and we headed for our favourite fish soup stall. Yup, I needed to eat more fish as I just learnt that fish is rich in DHA which is good for the baby's neuro development.

Feeling very lethargic now as if my bones are giving way anytime.....Sigh....hopefully God will take away any morning sickness from me...I wouldn't want to puke for 9 months like some of my friends did.....It's going to be very tough......

Looking forward for my next scan.....

Dear God, bless this child and in your hands, mould the child into your likeness. Protect the child and see through his/her every development (brain, organs, limbs, arms etc) that he/she may be healthy and beautiful. We thank you for this miracle baby at your divine appointment, we commit this child into your hands and may each stage of my pregnancy be smooth and joyful. Amen!