All Pain and Fatigue

I cannot believe that I am already a few days away from getting into my third trimester - as I completely skipped the first trimester and part of the second trimester. On the other hand, I am already so huge that I am scared about the next 2.5 or 3 months. How much bigger can I get?

And the pain! My goodness...I have constant back pain this time and cramps. It's quite uncomfortable and makes me miserable; though I am not sure if the pain and cramps are due to handling two kids under the age of 5 already or related to pregnancy.

Six and half months already

The best thing about this pregnancy has been the fact that I did not know about it for the first half of it. Now time is flying by, so I don't have to do too much waiting around. It is actually quite exciting this way!

First Appointment

I managed to have my very first midwife appointment at 25 weeks! Better late than never I guess. Though I was made to spend 8 hours in the hospital on that day as the midwife wanted the redness on my calf to be checked by a doctor. Then I needed a scan.

Thankfully, it is not DVT but besides being quite unsightly, it is painful. At times, I can't even step on my right foot, especially if I have been on my feet all day - which is most days. Joys of pregnancy...

The lady who comes to help me part-time will be leaving for a few months when the new baby is about 3 months old as she will go to help her daughter with her new baby. So I thought it would be best to send my second one to nursery but 8 months in advance I am told that they are already fully booked! I am truly in panic mode now.

A Marching Ton of Fat

I cannot believe that my body is going through this again: becoming so big, fat and heavy. I do worry if I will ever go back to normal again.

I feel weaker in the gym. I cannot participate as much in my usual classes.

The dark varicose on my leg has enlarged to a size of a foot. It is so unsightly. I wonder if it will ever disappear after giving birth.

I am constantly anxious about how I am going to handle everything physically and financially. I am working hard to save the money I need for the new baby but I am still very short of it.

I just want to have the peace of mind and the baby to feel peaceful as well.