I am so sorry for being away for so long.
I promise I have very good reason to. There is a little cupcake in my oven 
Yes, after almost eight years of trying, hoping, dreaming and praying, Pete and I are expecting our first baby next May!!
I mentioned to Pete how I needed a picture for the big reveal on my blog and he made me pose by the road just as the sun is setting. I quite like this picture!
It wasn’t an easy journey and I will blog about how we got pregnant another time. Right now, in my four months of being pregnant, I will now share with you the little gems I have learnt on the journey so far.
1. In the first three months of being pregnant, I was extremely nauseous and I was not sure why. I would happily take two bites out of a meal then turn green. People said there were triggers to nausea and there were some, the smell of curry, tomato sauce, pizza, cat food and anything raw like chicken or meat would instantly cause me to choke. Because of this, Pete had to do all the cooking because sometimes the smell of the kitchen was enough to make me … well, you know.
2. I have superpowers, well, my nose does. I swear I can smell the wet dirt of the jungle at the back of the house, dust, dettol, cat litter, body odour, EVERYTHING is intensified! I was walking through the Mall one day and I swear the smell of BO almost knocked me out! It never bothered me before!
3. Brushing my teeth is a battle. It is always a matter of time before I start to gag.
4. I really look forward to ultrasounds. I love seeing our baby grow and move around and there is always a first. The first kick, the first wave, to see and hear baby’s heartbeat the first time. Yesterday, in a routine ultrasound, we saw baby kicking over and over again. I cant help but cry every time we see our little miracle on screen.
5. I feel I need to mention this. Constipation is no fun.
6. I know its a bit strange but I love how my bump is growing and I can’t wait to see it as big as a house!
7. Doctors do not know everything. I hate my visits to the hospital. I wait for 3-4 hours just to see the doctor for five minutes and they don’t address my questions or my concerns.We want to deliver in this hospital so we don’t have a choice so when I am really worried, I go to a private practitioner who is a lot more helpful.
8. Speaking of antenatal clinics, they make you do your own pee test. Ewwwww. LOTS of gloves and sanitary wipes!
9. Baby stuff even for a newborn costs an arm, a leg and a house. Thank goodness for relatives and friends who can lend you things!
10. Need to find maternity clothes that actually makes me look good and not a sack of potatoes.
I guess no matter what this pregnancy brings, I am forever grateful that I finally am! Praying hard that all will be well and we will have a beautiful healthy baby in May.
