This is me…. officially in my 3rd trimester, as of today! *does the happy chicken dance*
Thought we’d take a photo to commemorate it, on a spectacular day in Shanghai and with a crazy-energetic baby in my belly 🙂
Things are going well – I’m really loving being pregnant with all the nice lil perks that come with it, heh. But lots of people have warned me that my physical comfort will now start going downhill from here.. as my belly will get so big I’ll find it much harder to breathe and continue with my crazy pregnant-woman-powering-all-over-the-place antics. I fully expect to slow down a LOT in this trimester, and anyway winter is drawing near so I’ll be largely house-bound most of the time.
I also have a wee request. So far, I know around 20 people that are pregnant (!). Around half of which are online friends. So I want to do a little inventory check – if you’re pregnant, can you please drop a quick note in the Comments and let me know? Want to make sure I’m reading your blog too etc. Since I don’t know many pregnant women in-person in Shanghai, I thought it’ll be nice to stay in touch with pregnant friends around the world 🙂
Anyway, hope you all have a lovely week!
hoping into my 2nd trimester. #1 (girl) was born 10 weeks before Elliot (I’m amanda’s friend) and #2 (boy) will be born in May 2011. and after this, close shop! no more! hee.
i dropped a comment coz i read your blog from time to time, amanda asked me about the Beco for you and i was wondering if you got it in the end. it’s a lifesaver for me, personally. i would imagine getting around in jostling shanghai is safer to have baby strapped to you than in a stroller…
Aww how nice, a girl and a boy! Hope your pregnancy is going well and you’re feeling good 🙂
Haven’t got a sling/carrier yet, a lot of people say to borrow one to see which one baby prefers, then buy it.. so we might try that!
hoping into my 2nd trimester. #1 (girl) was born 10 weeks before Elliot (I’m amanda’s friend) and #2 (boy) will be born in May 2011. and after this, close shop! no more! hee.
i dropped a comment coz i read your blog from time to time, amanda asked me about the Beco for you and i was wondering if you got it in the end. it’s a lifesaver for me, personally. i would imagine getting around in jostling shanghai is safer to have baby strapped to you than in a stroller…
Aww how nice, a girl and a boy! Hope your pregnancy is going well and you’re feeling good 🙂
Haven’t got a sling/carrier yet, a lot of people say to borrow one to see which one baby prefers, then buy it.. so we might try that!
Hi there, just gave birth in Sep. I think I have swapped with you before in MUA. Were u in Sydney?
Do u mind me adding you?
Oh congrats!! And small world, you have an amazing memory, yeah I lived in Sydney 🙂
Thanks! I live in the past. I have a hard time trying to recall events that happen yesterday or even an hour ago. LOL
Hi there, just gave birth in Sep. I think I have swapped with you before in MUA. Were u in Sydney?
Do u mind me adding you?
Oh congrats!! And small world, you have an amazing memory, yeah I lived in Sydney 🙂
Thanks! I live in the past. I have a hard time trying to recall events that happen yesterday or even an hour ago. LOL
hi, i’m amanda’s friend and my son is 2 weeks younger than ellie 🙂 i’m expecting no.2 in early march! you look really great btw. kind of reminds me of my first pregnancy (except for the fact that my skin was the pits). now i just look washed out and wiped out all the time!
Awww so nice to have closely-aged children! I wonder if I’ve met you before cos your pic in your icon looks familiar…
hi, i’m amanda’s friend and my son is 2 weeks younger than ellie 🙂 i’m expecting no.2 in early march! you look really great btw. kind of reminds me of my first pregnancy (except for the fact that my skin was the pits). now i just look washed out and wiped out all the time!
Awww so nice to have closely-aged children! I wonder if I’ve met you before cos your pic in your icon looks familiar…
Hi there. Have been a silent reader of your blog for some time – love the perky feel of it all!! You’re looking GREAT for someone in her 3rd trimester. I’ll be entering mine 1 Nov (bub #2) and I hope to have half as much energy as you do!! Enjoy the rest of the pregnancy and the rollercoaster ahead!! 🙂
Oh, am based in Beijing btw. 🙂
Thank you hon and CONGRATS to you too!! Your icon is sooo cute 🙂
THIRD trimester already?! time flies! from undergrad, post grad – work, marriage, moving to shanghai and now baby on the wayyy…. enjoy the pregnancy babe, you’re definitely looking great still!
Yeah.. it’s crazy how quickly we all grow up, heh. An thank you!
Hi there. Have been a silent reader of your blog for some time – love the perky feel of it all!! You’re looking GREAT for someone in her 3rd trimester. I’ll be entering mine 1 Nov (bub #2) and I hope to have half as much energy as you do!! Enjoy the rest of the pregnancy and the rollercoaster ahead!! 🙂
Oh, am based in Beijing btw. 🙂
Thank you hon and CONGRATS to you too!! Your icon is sooo cute 🙂
THIRD trimester already?! time flies! from undergrad, post grad – work, marriage, moving to shanghai and now baby on the wayyy…. enjoy the pregnancy babe, you’re definitely looking great still!
Yeah.. it’s crazy how quickly we all grow up, heh. An thank you!
I am 🙂 EDD 22/2/11 =D
You look DAMN good!!
You’re going to give birth in Shanghai and who’s gonna help you after that?
Even with my support system around me, I’m still feeling a little weary of the unknown.. but it’s definitely going to be exciting! 🙂
Ooo nice, you’re so soon after me too, how fun!
My parents are coming to visit when I give birth and will stay for a few weeks, then Chris’ parents are coming for a few weeks. So between both sets of parents, me and baby should be very well looked after and cared for, whew 🙂
Then what happens after? Infant care?
One of the nurses I work with is pregnant, and I hear stories everyday about her baby. A lot of it goes right past my head because I’ve forgotten what “breech” means even though I learnt it in school. I’m sure if I’m pregnant in the future all of this will come back to me and I’ll wish I paid more attention! In the meantime I think all pregnant ladies look lovely, they always look so happy.
I think it’s cos people are usually nicer to pregnant women.. heh, so they’re in a good mood!
I am 🙂 EDD 22/2/11 =D
You look DAMN good!!
You’re going to give birth in Shanghai and who’s gonna help you after that?
Even with my support system around me, I’m still feeling a little weary of the unknown.. but it’s definitely going to be exciting! 🙂
Ooo nice, you’re so soon after me too, how fun!
My parents are coming to visit when I give birth and will stay for a few weeks, then Chris’ parents are coming for a few weeks. So between both sets of parents, me and baby should be very well looked after and cared for, whew 🙂
Then what happens after? Infant care?
You definitely have a certain glow to your pregant self. Gorgeous!
Aww thanks so much! 🙂
One of the nurses I work with is pregnant, and I hear stories everyday about her baby. A lot of it goes right past my head because I’ve forgotten what “breech” means even though I learnt it in school. I’m sure if I’m pregnant in the future all of this will come back to me and I’ll wish I paid more attention! In the meantime I think all pregnant ladies look lovely, they always look so happy.
I think it’s cos people are usually nicer to pregnant women.. heh, so they’re in a good mood!
Looking fab! I’m not pregnant lol but thought I’d comment on how great you look in your 3rd trimester! Shanghai looks nice and warm still 🙂
Aww thank you.. I’m interested in seeing what I’ll look/feel like at 9 months, heh!
21 Weeks along and I don’t blog on LJ anymore but can be found here
http://blendedbaby.wordpress.com/
Aww wish you were still on LJ! I’m so envious you only put on 1KG so far, I’ve put on 10-bloody-kg and STILL GOING!! ARghhhhh
that’s cos you’re TINY.
You definitely have a certain glow to your pregant self. Gorgeous!
Aww thanks so much! 🙂
Looking fab! I’m not pregnant lol but thought I’d comment on how great you look in your 3rd trimester! Shanghai looks nice and warm still 🙂
Aww thank you.. I’m interested in seeing what I’ll look/feel like at 9 months, heh!
CONGRATS! Hope your pregnancy is doing well/smoothly so far 🙂
I got excited cos I thought you were in Shanghai, but realised you’re living in the USA, hehe
oh, haha… sorry. my name is probably misleading. i *wish* i was in shanghai though!
still puking at 24 weeks but fine otherwise… i’m so envious of you!
my husband is a chua, btw.
I hope you feel better soon then.. but then again, it’s all worth it right? hee! 🙂
21 Weeks along and I don’t blog on LJ anymore but can be found here
http://blendedbaby.wordpress.com/
Aww wish you were still on LJ! I’m so envious you only put on 1KG so far, I’ve put on 10-bloody-kg and STILL GOING!! ARghhhhh
that’s cos you’re TINY.
you know 20?!! oh gosh..we’ll be seeing baby pictures everywhere on our friends’pages next year. 🙂
my EDD is 14 Feb, but i don’t think we’ll be so on time!
I really think I’ll be seeing loads of baby pics too! I suddenly know SO many people who are due next year. I’m surrounded by pregnant women. Makes me feel like joining in! 😉
YES, crazy huh?! And you are one of em, heheh.
So cool we’re due so close,I’m so excited for Jan now.. it can’t come fast enough 😛 Hope you’re feeling much better as you enter your 3rd trimester as well.. and that your baby isn’t as energetic as mine, the inside of my belly gets sore now from his nonstop kicks..arghhhhh… :X
I am a birth doula and we’re working on getting pregnant. I don’t write about my work much on my blog, but if you ever have any questions about labor and birth, I’d be happy to help you figure it out. 🙂 (Oh, and I can be found at http://bangkokdoula.tumblr.com)
oh WOW that must be quite an incredible job.. difficult but rewarding!
I haven’t even read up about labor/birth yet, oops. I’m hoping everyone tells me it’s super quick, easy, and painless – haha!
i’m pregnant! i’m exactly 21 weeks as of today! due date is march 2 and we’re having a girl!
here is my blog, though i’m quite a bit behind…need to catch up! 🙂
http://dawnandjames.blogspot.com/
Ohhhh how fun, our dates are very close:) Your ultrasound pic is soooo cute
Congrats! Congrats! You look positively glowing! I had a fab pregnancy too… now my daughter is 6! Time flies… before you know it you’ll be blogging about your little bundle of joy sleeping habits!
Awww ya time does fly! It feels so weird to think my blog will now have baby stuff in it, would never have dreamed that 1 yr ago 😉
You make pregnant look FABULOUS
Aww thank you! I will refer back to your comment for a pick-me-up whenever I get pissy my clothes aren’t fitting me , heh!
looking fabby and the baby bump is barely there! 🙂
Hee am actually quite big, but can’t tell in that drapey dress! Gonna post more ‘obvious’ pics soon:P
That’s a great colour on you, Bev!
As you may already know, I am no longer pregnant 🙂 You can however, read about my pregnancy journey here:
http://www.adollopofme.com/p/my-pregnancy-journey.html
God-willing, maybe I’ll be pregnant again early next year and my No. 2 will be born in the same year as your bub!
You have such a cutie! Hopefully soon she’ll be convinced on #2.. teehee 😛
CONGRATS! Hope your pregnancy is doing well/smoothly so far 🙂
I got excited cos I thought you were in Shanghai, but realised you’re living in the USA, hehe
oh, haha… sorry. my name is probably misleading. i *wish* i was in shanghai though!
still puking at 24 weeks but fine otherwise… i’m so envious of you!
my husband is a chua, btw.
I hope you feel better soon then.. but then again, it’s all worth it right? hee! 🙂
cant really see that you are preggers in the second pic!
Yeah the dress hides it a bit, I’m waaay more obvious in tighter clothes 😛
U look fantastic, Bev!! No babies in this oven. 🙂
Hee! Are you planning on having a third? We probably want two, maaaaybe three if I can hack it!
Lol! We have 3 kids! 2 boys n a gal. Three kids is a busy household! But the dynamics is incredible! 🙂
Oh I thought you had 2! Dunno where I got that from.. heh. 2 boys and 1 girl is a great combo 🙂
I gave birth 2 years ago, does that count? ;P
3rd trimester is fun, well except right at the end when you feel like a massive blimp.
Will you and Chris be going to any prenatal classes? Those videos about birth are…graphic!
Aww same age as my cousin !
I can imagine that in Nov I’ll just be sitting on my ass all day heh.
Haven’t been to the classes yet – worried.. eek….
Just gave birth, counted?
Awww CONGRATS!!! Hope it all went well. Dya have a blog?
you know 20?!! oh gosh..we’ll be seeing baby pictures everywhere on our friends’pages next year. 🙂
my EDD is 14 Feb, but i don’t think we’ll be so on time!
I really think I’ll be seeing loads of baby pics too! I suddenly know SO many people who are due next year. I’m surrounded by pregnant women. Makes me feel like joining in! 😉
YES, crazy huh?! And you are one of em, heheh.
So cool we’re due so close,I’m so excited for Jan now.. it can’t come fast enough 😛 Hope you’re feeling much better as you enter your 3rd trimester as well.. and that your baby isn’t as energetic as mine, the inside of my belly gets sore now from his nonstop kicks..arghhhhh… :X
I am a birth doula and we’re working on getting pregnant. I don’t write about my work much on my blog, but if you ever have any questions about labor and birth, I’d be happy to help you figure it out. 🙂 (Oh, and I can be found at http://bangkokdoula.tumblr.com)
oh WOW that must be quite an incredible job.. difficult but rewarding!
I haven’t even read up about labor/birth yet, oops. I’m hoping everyone tells me it’s super quick, easy, and painless – haha!
i’m pregnant! i’m exactly 21 weeks as of today! due date is march 2 and we’re having a girl!
here is my blog, though i’m quite a bit behind…need to catch up! 🙂
http://dawnandjames.blogspot.com/
Ohhhh how fun, our dates are very close:) Your ultrasound pic is soooo cute
Congrats! Congrats! You look positively glowing! I had a fab pregnancy too… now my daughter is 6! Time flies… before you know it you’ll be blogging about your little bundle of joy sleeping habits!
Awww ya time does fly! It feels so weird to think my blog will now have baby stuff in it, would never have dreamed that 1 yr ago 😉
You look lovely as usual, Miss B! What a flattering colour that is on you.
Thank you! I love hot pink 🙂
You make pregnant look FABULOUS
Aww thank you! I will refer back to your comment for a pick-me-up whenever I get pissy my clothes aren’t fitting me , heh!
You look fab in the last photo.
Aww thanks hon
looking fabby and the baby bump is barely there! 🙂
Hee am actually quite big, but can’t tell in that drapey dress! Gonna post more ‘obvious’ pics soon:P
That’s a great colour on you, Bev!
As you may already know, I am no longer pregnant 🙂 You can however, read about my pregnancy journey here:
http://www.adollopofme.com/p/my-pregnancy-journey.html
God-willing, maybe I’ll be pregnant again early next year and my No. 2 will be born in the same year as your bub!
You have such a cutie! Hopefully soon she’ll be convinced on #2.. teehee 😛
cant really see that you are preggers in the second pic!
Yeah the dress hides it a bit, I’m waaay more obvious in tighter clothes 😛
U look fantastic, Bev!! No babies in this oven. 🙂
Hee! Are you planning on having a third? We probably want two, maaaaybe three if I can hack it!
Lol! We have 3 kids! 2 boys n a gal. Three kids is a busy household! But the dynamics is incredible! 🙂
Oh I thought you had 2! Dunno where I got that from.. heh. 2 boys and 1 girl is a great combo 🙂
I gave birth 2 years ago, does that count? ;P
3rd trimester is fun, well except right at the end when you feel like a massive blimp.
Will you and Chris be going to any prenatal classes? Those videos about birth are…graphic!
Aww same age as my cousin !
I can imagine that in Nov I’ll just be sitting on my ass all day heh.
Haven’t been to the classes yet – worried.. eek….
Just gave birth, counted?
Awww CONGRATS!!! Hope it all went well. Dya have a blog?
You look lovely as usual, Miss B! What a flattering colour that is on you.
Thank you! I love hot pink 🙂
You look fab in the last photo.
Aww thanks hon