After the home pregnancy test result was reconfirmed by the official blood test result, our first doctor's appointment is next Wednesday, when the heartbeat is audible through a vaginal ultrasound. Before that, all we can do is wait.
The first trimester is not without risk, especially with my age. I eagerly read up on everything I could on the internet, getting comfort from the online forums that my occasional abdominal pain is normal, my fatigue and the fact that I couldn't keep my eyes open beyond 930pm every night is normal (despite the many attempts in my mind to go out for a few last tango tandas before I am not able to), and trying not to scare myself with what might go wrong.
I have had an amazing appetite, especially in the mornings. I have been cooking myself the full English breakfast yesterday, Chinese scallion pancakes with an egg on top (蛋餅), and trying to keep up with some light exercise a few times a week.
God is kind, I think to myself, to grant us our wish at such a perfect timing -- my limbo status at work turned out to be such a blessing now that I have so much time to rest and concentrate on being well. Mic and my marriage is at such a wonderful stage and I am sure we will be able to welcome our new member into a family full of love.
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