He initiated first chat on 13th Feb 2009
We first met on 8th Aug 2009
We became a couple officially on 6th Sep 2009
We got married on 30th Aug 2014
Our daughter was born on 25th Sep 2017
Our son is expected on 2nd May 2022
I have a birth story to share too
So mine began at 4ish in the morning. Started off as menstrual cramp, by then, the timing is 3mins apart. My app said its time to head to the hospital yet I could handle the pain. So I contemplated whether or not to wash my hair to which my youngest brother replied in the group chat, “yes please”. Glad I did.
I drove myself to the hospital because the pain was so mild, or perhaps my pain tolerance level is really high. Checked myself at the A&E at 6am and declined to be wheeled in by the wheelchair, but the staff on duty refuse to budge. Even though it was really quiet at 6am in the morning, I tried to cover my face because I don’t want people to see me in a wheelchair.
So when I was in the labour ward 320, I was told that my contraction is getting very close apart. A check on the cervix shows that I’m already 1.5cm-2cm dilated. Dr Choo came in at 7am , broke my water bag and the pain intensifies from there. From then, I rely heavily on the laughing gas to manage my pain. As much as I wanted to request for epidural, my mind keeps telling me not. I told the nurse, my mom didn’t had one, my sis didn’t asked one and both of them gave birth naturally 4 times!
Teresa, the staff of Dr Choo came in, gave me a lot of mental support and encouraged me to use the birthing ball which I had requested but couldn’t have the chance to sit on yet. She pulled my senses back to control my breathing, to which I had been practicing for the last 3 months at my pilates session ,but instantaneously forgotten.
Every contraction made me feel like pushing so bad. The nurse who was in-charge, warned me not to do that as I’ll put the baby in danger before I could dilate to 10cm. Finally when she checked me, I was already at 5cm. Good, baby will arrive soon. Head is very low, she could feel it. She said whenever I feel like I want to “Poop” I have to let her know. So finally at 7cm, I couldn’t take it anymore, couldn’t tell the difference, told the husband that I want to “poop”. Doctor was immediately called in, and for what feels like hours, she finally came.
Things got quite hazy from there, I was breathing in way too much laughing gas but it did help so much! I could only remember them saying ” I can see the baby’s head, a lot of hair!” then I was told to make the push, three times and I could see the ring of fire and felt it! Then that was it. 10.20am Dr Choo showed me my baby and she was ushered off to be cleaned at the station. The husband was checking to make sure baby’s got normal limbs.As if he’s doing a through good’s check. When she came to me, her eyes was wide open, which is what I had been wanting her to do. She’s SO beautiful. Can’t believe I gave birth to a doll. It’s just so amazing. I was too tired to cry or feel anything but that came much later, 6 days after her birth, on my birthday.
Baby!
We’re having a baby girl!
So I did NIPT -Panaroma as recommended by my gynae and at 13 weeks, two weeks after they took blood, got my results. I was ecstatic, screamed over the phone when I was told we’re having a girl.
I’ve always planned everything ahead. I’ve planned my graduation, my wedding (before I meet hub)planned my house (before we owned one) , planned receiving my BJJ blue belt and now, gender and due date of baby!
Such a total planning freak.
I’m hoping Baby S will cooperate and arrive on my birthday, since the EDD is on 4th October, my birthday falls on the 1st. Isn’t sweet to have a baby whose Chinese zodiac sign takes after her father and horoscope after her mother?
I am also continuing with my daily Personal training sessions and doing Muay Thai so long I feel comfortable. My team of mother-advisers told to me to listen to my body which I have been doing. Since we’re at 2nd trimester, I am hoping my energy will come back soon enough. For the last 3 months, carrying weight has taken a toll on my baby-growing body.
As cliche as it may sound, carrying a baby is a wonderful thing that can happen to a woman. I cant wait to see my baby bump grow and feel the baby kicking. I’m already talking to her everyday hoping she’ll get used to my voice. I just cant wait for October to come and carry my little miracle in my arms.
House progress
Kitchen…
Toilet
Milestone
I began my BJJ journey in September ’14 as a total noob. Then I stopped after few lessons because my then professor intimidated me alot. I decided to go back again as I knew I couldn’t avoid rolling on the mat. I had expected to received my blue belt end of this year with my girlfriend but we got it way to early . 6 months early to be exact and I’m not excited at all…
By getting blue belt, I will be the target of those white belts who would be happy to ‘squash’ me. Professors also expect more from us. Why can’t I hold on to my white belt much longer, I love my white belt alot!!!
I haven’t even join any competition yet and now I had to restart all over again…….
Despite all this, I have professors whom I really respect to teach me during classes and have shown confidence in me. I’m not born natural but I have to work extra hard than those who have a talent in BJJ. I’m so thankful to have these professors in my life. I hope they don’t leave!
So happy to catch my favourite Profs even though they weren’t present during the ceremony.
SEA grappling games
I really need a firm YES from my husband to join my first BJJ competition. I need to see where I stand and probably my last chance before we start our family planning. I hope my other girlfriends will take part so I would be less nervous during the day of the competition. Looking forward!
Our home
Finally after getting married for more than 1 year, Mao & Sus will own their matrimony home in 2 days time. We purchased our penthouse from the bank. It was a very awesome deal for a freehold unit.
Currently, Hub is busy with his work, going back to work on weekend, sourcing for materials for the house design and listening to my nagging. I’m so excitedly planning design for my ‘favourite’ areas, leaving hubs with just bedroom and living area haha.. but we will decide everything together. That’s our home after all.
Hopefully 17th will go by without a hitch and we’ll get our keys!
Spartan Race
Came across this interesting race . I’m so tempted to join even though I hate getting dirty and sweaty! I’ll give myself another year to train then.
First marathon in 30 years
Those who know me well will know that for the longest time I hated running. When I was in primary and secondary school, I did try out for heats, I made it but I didn’t know what it means to train before the run and so I always came last. Usually I’d run within the first 2 minutes of the song playing on my iphone and then give up.
My years in lower secondary, I took part in 100m dash and came last because I was no.1 Not prepared at all, no.2 wore regular shoes to run, no.3 that regular shoes came flying through the stadium. It was the greatest joke attempt I’ve ever made right infront of the whole school.
I did won something though, a silver for a very silly novelty race. That was back in primary 3.
That was it.
I didn’t realised the people I ran with are all super athletic. They can really run, other than those punching & kicking and doing that bit of choke and arm-bar.
I still cant believe I did it(finish on time and breaking my own record) We’re somehow addicted to the regular Saturday morning run so we’ve made plan to run post marathon. We’re all enthusiastic of running again next year, perhaps as individual and aim for 10km and above. We made wager where the losing team would pay for the brunch and my team came in 61st while the powerpuff came in 62nd. They lost by 2 seconds.
I look forward running for my own charity and raise fund for them on my next run.
Last leg of 2015.
I’m contemplating to change to my domain now that Mao & Sus is already married but its quite a hassle to do that, I’ll just leave it until I can think of a better name.
December marks my 2nd anniversary of my time at my the gym I frequent for Muay Thai and BJJ. Time flies. Too fast. I’ve already gotten my third stripe. That is a huge step forward, I was telling my girlfriends that I feel hungry to learn even more advance techniques.
This month, I’ll be doing the first marathon in my life. I’m really excited and is looking forward to this Sunday. I hated running and will never run, In fact, I cant run. I’ve tried signing up for sports heats during secondary school and I always hit the finishing line last. Once I even drop my shoes while during, dead embarrassing. So I stopped running ever since.
During University days, I’d attempt to jog on the treadmill but I always ended up walking and those jogging sessions never happened. Even after I graduated and came back home, I could only run for the first 3 minutes and thereafter, finish my walk in 30minutes.
After I signed up the Ekiden run , my team mates started regular training by jogging in the morning on every Saturday. Usually we’d jog for about an hour starting from our gym and now, I could finish 6km without stopping for 45 minutes. It’s insane. That’s a record for me. I could never see myself accomplishing such feat 10 years ago. My girlfriend pushed me really hard and gave me tips to better my stamina. I hope to finish my 7km within the time frame and not get disqualified.
This month,we will be finalising with the last part of paperwork for our new house. It’s a pain in the ass to buy foreclosure house from bank. If you could, I’d advice you find a lawyer prior giving the deposit. We’ve learnt our lesson. Thank goodness hubs is super pro-active liaising the lawyer and bankers. And even sourcing furniture and carpenter actively while I have time to do my own things. I’m thankful for that!
I hope Bubble’s tick problem will be gone by end of this year. It’s giving me such a headache. I’d go crazy picking those blood sucking SOB out from his body. He’s so old and is going through these horrific treatment. Just spare him for goodness sake!
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