Now why am I chuckling for no apparent reason? Remember my less-than-usual vivacious self in this entry? I should've known something was wrong (or right??)
I thought my 'travelling every two weeks to my hubby's place' and 'us literally living out of the suitcase' were the main culprits for my sluggishness. I wasn't feeling all that well last week. In fact, for almost two weeks prior to my post. Had a slight fever on and off, even had a swollen gland (my colleagues suspected that I might be having 'beguk'. But at this age? I thought only kids get mums).
But guess what guys? I'm pregnant! Hehe (now you know why i'm chuckling).. my doc calls me 'bunting pelamin'. Yeah-yeah, minus that embarrasssing bit, it's pretty cool.
Hubby and I are still in shock. Upon recovering, we're still in shock.. actually, we're quite puzzled at how it happened. Okay, we all know how it happens aight, but given the circumstances that we planned and all - 'all' meaning we don't get to, uh, exercise (heh, pun intended) our marital rights as often as other live-in couples do, it's amazing how junior managed to get through. Talk about having the will to live.
The odd thing was, we had several premonitions from close friends that we'd get a baby fast. Joking as they were, it seemed kinda spooky now. One of hubby's good, old friend joked a few weeks before our wedding that we'd get a baby quick since he plays football. That's the most ridiculuos thing I've ever heard. Apparently, that said friend also impregnated his wife during their first 'shoots' and considering everyone else who are married on their old footie team were also sharp shooters, guess that's where the illogical 'rationale' came from. Some other friends of mine convincingly told me that I'd be preggers before I could even blink. Huh? We haven't told any these 'psychics' yet but it'd sure be funny to see their reactions.
Whatever the reason is, I'm thankful for this blessing knowing that there are a lot of couples out there who are trying and yet facing quite a hard time. My most difficult revelation would be to my bestfriend Ny who has been trying for almost a year. She did get pregnant for almost a month but just last week, the same week I find out my good news, she had a miscarriage. Surreal huh? I haven't told her yet.. I can't. She's still in sadness and in pain. It would take time for me to share with her this news.
I'm praying to God now that He'll protect me and junior, since I'm alone most of the time. I live with my sister who works shifts so after work it's only me at home. Hubby sees me only on weekends (he feels extremely bad for it) so it's only natural for me to worry, especially when junior gets bigger in time. My parents keep telling me to take care of myself, my diet (cos they know I'm a junkie eater) and I've been showered with so many welcoming tips from other mothers.
So far the 'tips' I got are
- no consuming pineapples, tapai and sugarcane for they have 'tajam' substances
- climb the stairs sloooowly.. yeah, that nearly put me to sleep
- eat small, frequent meals as my digesting system is adjusting itself and am not working as usual
- do everything at a slower pace
- avoid bumpy rides. hmm..
Have you guys heard of any other useful advice? I don't wanna be paranoid or anything but it is my first time and you know the spooky things they say about first-time pregnancies. I just want things to be tolerable and to prepare myself against the worst case scenarios (but am crossing my fingers). Wish me luck, guys.
