The weekly class that traumatize the Daddy

Once a week, we'll attend the a class that leaves Alexis feeling very uncomfortable... You see it's our prenatal class where the mystery of how babies are delivered are revealed with no holds bar.

Last week, there was a video on the different pain relief administered before delivery and he squirmed at the thought of having a thick needle up one's spine when it came to epidural. I can only turn around and tell him, "Be thankful you don't have to go through it."

This week, the lecturer pushed his threshold by showing us videos of the delivery process. You can imagine the faces of the dads and moms alike. All not quite prepared of what may come. While there's no denying that all the mothers had nothing but pure joy on their faces the moment they see their babies emerge into the world, it was also very very painful to watch them as they huffed and puffed during labor. Shall not go into the gory details..

I get mixed feelings if I should be thankful that I have to deliver Sophie via C-section. In some way, I don't get to experience birth pains that almost 85% of moms go through. But on the other hand, I rather be knocked out and not know what happened to me and just be greeted by baby when it's time.

Alexis had a funny thought to ask the gyne if we can go into the operating theater watching an episode of Heros or some show on his hp while she does her job to keep my mind off what goes behind the screen. I have a feeling she may laugh at my ridiculous question...

Sophie at 7 months

Was in very good spirits as we went for my monthly routine check up coz Hubby and I just celebrated our 3rd year anniversary the day before.


Sophie's 28 weeks and in just another 2 and half more months, she'll be all ready to greet the world! This month, Sophie already weighs 1.086 kg. So that's slightly on the heavier side. Hope she don't grow toooo big else means mummy will also carry more weight :P

After the check up, my mom accompanied me for some major shopping for Sophie. Bought a lot of the basic necessities like clothes for new born, long sleeves, short sleeves, shorts, long pants, PJs, nappies, mittens and booties, dresses, etc. So much clothes, she wun be running around naked.

Pretty dresses for Sophie

Sophie is born in the year of the Moo Moo

After this round of shopping, the next round will be buying stuffs like the furniture, playpen, baby bouncer, and many other misc stuffs. So fun preparing for your arrival Sophie dear.

With just another 2 and a half more months, I need to catch up on my reading too. Currently reading "Secrets of the Baby Whisperer." by Tracy Hoggs. Interesting read where the author advocates the need to incorporate a new baby into the family's routine. Many have raved that her methods have worked, especially on putting baby to sleep, so I'm all in!