While some may view that pregnancy is a smooth sailing one, the truth is going through pregnancy is not fun. Especially since now I'm into my third trimester... its so not fun.. its bordering funny.

Everything I do is a chore. From getting up from a seat to even washing dishes. I cant even reach the tap handle with the belly in the way. I had to turn sideways to wash dishes. How ridiculous is that? I have extra body heat, sweat most of the time and feel gross because of the swelling.

Everyone thinks that when you get pregnant you will "glow" with it. Nope. Didnt happen to me. I am one of those people who would think that "yeah yeah i'm so thin, pregnancy is nothing. Gain weight? Good! At least I would get boobs!"

Ok I take that back. Gaining 20kgs when you are not even due yet sounds so depressing. When I tell my peers that I have gained 20kgs they go into shock. Eye wide shock. When I compared notes with other pregnant mums, they gained like a total 10 - 15 kgs and that is they carry to full term. I still have 2 more months to go. OMG. I dread to know how much I've gained till full term. Yeesh. It doesnt help that everyone's commenting how bloated and round I am.

Given the fact that I'm in crampy Singapore now, there is not much space to breathe during peak hours for a normal person... what more a preggy. Sometimes I encounter inconsiderate people on the trains and public who seem to be oblivious to the fact that there is a pregnant lady infront/beside/next to them. They just go about their own business rushing to their next appointment or work, at the same time bumping into me. I already take pains to walk at the "slow lane" of the walk way but still....Hallo! Cannot walk elsewhere ah?

By the time I'm at work, I'm already exhausted all my energy avoiding people bumping into me and to top that up, I am already in a crappy mood because of the lack of sleep for the past few weeks.

I cant really sleep properly nowadays as the baby is growing bigger and bigger. It can get quite uncomfortable. And when you find a comfortable spot, that spot can become quite uncomfortable after awhile because you'll be overwhelmed by the stagnant weight that is pressing that spot. So you get up, find another comfortable spot (which may take a few turns and propping pillows here and there) wash rinse repeat.

HY's been wonderful at being a punching bag. To all hubbies out there whose wife is expecting, be prepared to an answer "be my punching bag" when you ask her "what can I do to help make things easier?". Of course, no matter how much house work you do or get up mid night to massage her swollen legs, or lack of sleep because she complains being hungry at weird times of the night, being a punching bag is obligatory, given how much she is going through bringing a healthy plump baby to life.

Hubbies should NEVER EVER comment on how much gain their wife has gained or how much fat has accumulated between her thighs, butt and chin. Unless they are prepared to stand the wrath and emotional mood swings that come with pregnancy. If possible, lie through your teeth. She will know you are lying.. and you'll probably get it anyway, but it wont be as bad as telling the truth. Trust me. It works.

And the upside of all this? Baby is being playful moving about and sometimes sticking too much to the left side making my tummy look abit distorted. If she is in a good mood, she'll request to play poke the belly button with you. At times my belly button goes up and down or certain parts of the belly.. and when u poke back... there will be a "reply" poke. Sometimes she swishes around the belly if you ignore her (especially if I am busy at work) and if you ignore her longer she will give a big kick... that really stops whatever I'm doing. But she is shy. She only plays with me and not HY. Hurr. Clinginess starts right at the womb. I reckon she'll be a cute one.

Ah.. that just takes away everything. Just dont look into the mirror all the time..

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But I'm at work. hur hur hur hur... HY is supposed to "kao tim" everything himself with the movers (some superstitious thingy to do with the baby). I told him to pack earlier. But he just finished packing late last night. Served him right for not listening to me. You should see the clutter of boxes. I didnt know we had so much stuff! I think we have to throw some away once we packed over to the new place. The new place doesnt have so much "hidden" compartments as the old one though the old place is much smaller. *Pth*

Anyway, I was shoo-ed out of the house to work early this morning before the movers came at 8am. So I wouldnt know what chaos would be happening today. I just made sure I have packed all my stuff before hand and labled them accordingly.

All I know is I will be walking back to a new house after work this evening.

I cant wait!

Oh.. I dread the unpacking though.. =( I guess its a good time to see whether what is REALLY needed.

On a separate note, why doesnt IKEA have online shopping? I really want some stuff but lazy to go there!!!!

I'm just busy. Busy with the packing and moving day is tomorrow. Suddenly, I realised I have too many clothes and too many shoes. I've tried setting them aside for giveaways but I just couldnt bear parting with it... what if I still could fit in it post pregnancy? <-----notice the sense of denial here?

So I'm keeping all of them, 2 big travelling luggages worth (even HY's luggage bag was not spared), a box and a bag all of them lugging to the new place. I'm not sure how I will find wadrobe space for it. Eventually some of them have to go (especially the pants and the jeans) but I dont care, I'll just keep it despite nagging thoughts to dispose them off.

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I'm feeling abit bluey today. I resemble some sort like a blue whale I blogged about the other day. The Great Singapore Sale came and going away soon. Although I'm one of the many who liquified their cards during the sale, I'm still not satisfied. I see loads of my colleagues in their brand new purchases over the sale and I'm envious. There are loads of new fashions and styles I would have loved to try and buy. But all I have to show now is this big baby bump that doesnt fit into anything or anywhere. I dont even fit into the tiny and cramped Singapore food courts now. Everytime I try to squeeze my way through my bump gets into someones head who happened to be sitting down at an aisle.

It is without fail that every week passes by, SOME SMART ASS will comment

OMG YOU ARE SO BIG.

or

You've put on weight

or

Does it hurt?

or

Your face/body/wharever is so round

or

ETC ETC smart comments that should never have been uttered in the first place. People like that should start gaining weight themselves and face the consequences.

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I'm so bloated now (no matter how much I try to control my sodium diet) that I hate to look into the mirror sometimes. Heck. Even my pregnancy pants that was supposed to last me till full term dont fit anymore (I'm only 7 months btw). *Sigh*

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Now in my 3rd trimester I get so tired all the time. Even the thought of going shopping tires me. Towards the end of the week, I get tired from the moment I wake up for work. How bad is that?

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I just paid my taxes. And I'm broke.

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I need a rest and a break to do... NOTHING. Yes I know I get 3 months maternity leave. But that involves a job too. Giving birth and taking care of a baby. Hello?

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Depression coming on? I dunno

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I believe this has been covered almost everywhere from prime time news to the kopi tiams in Malaysia and Singapore. I was kind of fed up with the news these days. Although I do not drive, the fuel increase means higher cost of living. Although I'm currently not in Malaysia to experience the 40% hike, I get it here in Singapore too, though not in such a drastic way. Every trader or service provider will pass these costs down to the consumer. I.e ME. What to do? I just have to pay more for my laksa or chap fan and shop for cheaper goods.

Anyway, I just heard on the news this morning that the "Malaysian Government is going to issue out an explanation on why they needed to increase the fuel price drastically (or otherwise, cut the subsidy)." Or something like that.

I'm also sure that sooner or later the subsidy would have to go. I think they should have provided explaination BEFORE they decided to increase the fuel price. I'm sure that this is not an overnight decision and should have been deliberated months back. Sure, the fuel price increase in the past the Malaysians have been gritting their teeth and keeping quiet. Why? Because its just a RM0.10 - 0.20 increase. Not a whopping 40% increase overnight. They should not have told Malaysians "Fuel increase? What got meh? Maybe? Maybe not? No Lah where got. Should have but minimal? Dunoo leh"

At least if they had gone through the explanation and announcement before they imminently increase it, people would not have such adverse reactions to it. At least the Government could hear what the people had to say first, although anyway they are going to increase it. At least the Government could decide, react and gauge what the people's reaction to the Government's action. I'm not saying that had the Government discussed this with the public earlier, there wont be any adverse reactions. There will still be protests and all, but at least the public is informed on WHY they had to do it in the first place. How would you like it if boss informs you the last minute that your salary will be cut by 40% TOMORROW. The public has no time to react and make changes for this announcement. Thus they will revolt. Throw angry protest. Growl. Hurl cars. Hulk. Heh. Digressed.

One thing I can gather from the Governments decision to release the information last minute is to avoid hoarding. Like the rice issue (were you one of them people who went and bought every sack of rice available in the store.. hmmm?? I didnt). Everyone will comically start going into EVERY supermarket and buy up all the tin food available and drain every petrol station available in Malaysia before the fuel price hike. But if the Government gives good and valid reasons for the fuel increase as well as measures they are doing to contain the prices of goods to control the public, my guess is that, yes there will still be hoarding, but not to a frenzied state. At least the public will know that the Government is looking at their best interest.

Generally, as I see it (on the blogs.. and other peoples opinion) is that they feel the Government's decision is not in the public's interest. See, one thing is for certain, communication is the key for good management. So should it be the same with the Government? Yes? No?

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The past weeks I was busy devouring books. I read 6 and a half books within 3 weeks. ^_^ *proud*

1. My Sister's Keeper, Jodi Picoult

I bought this book because I heard so much about this author. I didnt regret buying this book. In fact, she will be one of my favourite list of authors to look out for. The tag line when I bought the book was "The only way to save your daughter, is to sacrifice her sister... what would you do?" With a line like that, its so tempting to pick up this book to read it. I didnt borrow it from the library becasue it was always ON LOAN. I didnt regret buying it either.

Sara Fitzgerald's daughter, Kate is just two years old when she is diagnosed
with a rare form of leukemia. Reeling with the helpless shock of it, Sara knows
she will do anything - whatever it takes - to save her child.

Then the test results come back in time and again to show that no one in
their family is a match for Kate. If the yare to find a donor for the crucial
bone marrow transplant she needs, there is only one option: creating another
baby, specifically designed to save her sister. For sara, it seems the ideal
solution. Not only does Kate live, but she gets a beautiful new daughter, Anna,
too.

Until the moment Anna hands Sara the papers that will rock her whole world.
Because, aged thirteen, Anna has decided that she doesnt want to help Kate live
any more. She is suing her parents for the rights over her own body.

Sounds interesting? Yeah. Thats why, I rented her other books, again not bothering to borrow it from the library. Hooked? YAH!

2. The Perfect Match, Jodi Picoult

What would you do if your 5 year old son was sexually abused?

3. The Tenth Circle, Jodi Picoult

What would you do if your daughter was raped by her boyfriend?

4. Nineteen Minutes, Jodi Picoult

About a boy, who was bullied in school since young, and turned out to be a high school massacre (think school shootings in US). The story starts about a boy from young and his journey to highschool where peer pressure is high. It chronicles the probable reason why the boy did what he had done.

5. The Fourth Estate, Jeffery Archer

I've always been a fan of Jeffery Archer's books. The rich, the poor, both rise to become powerful business enemies. Rivals. Somehow his stories dont make busines and politics sound boring. They sound exciting. It pushes you to rush through book to see what is the conclusion. Although his stories are somewhat familliar (re: the famous Kane and Abel), its never enough.

I'm currently halfway through another book of his, which I'm too lazy to get off my chair to retrieve it to see what is the exact title. *hee*

6. Shopaholic and Baby, Sophie Kinsella

Because every girl just have to have a little chiclit in her life *winks*

Am I all read out? No.. I've to finish another half of Jeffery Archer's book and I borrowed a REALLY THICK book relating to the Mao era in China. Why the sudden interest in devouring books? I dunno. I cant stand sitting too long to watch tv. Nor can I knit for too long. The best thing is to pig out on the bed with a book. Usually by 730 (after I get home from work and dinner), I go straight to the bed with a book after a shower. My back and bottom are quite sore from sitting and walking during the day.

Why dont I knit in bed instead? Well, due to some old wives tale, if I sew or knit in bed, the baby will be muted? I dunno. So I'm banned from doing those stuff on the bed. Otherwise, I'll be finishing my knitting sooner. Humpf. My knitting now has to take a step back. *Sigh*

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