My Pregnancy: 2nd Trimester
At 5 months
My clothes won’t fit me; maternity dresses were too big for me. I had nothing to wear; left me frustrated.
My bulge began to show; people stared at it and I wasn’t used to it, I wore a jacket. Awkward.
Back and joint pains were killing me; I can’t sleep on my back nor on my belly; not used to sleeping on my sides. I was deprived of good night Z’s.
My hands and feet were beginning to swell; my sister exclaimed I had huge thighs and feet bigger than my husband’s –to which I crisply disagreed!
July 2009
I had puffed cheeks which came from either eating or swelling. My hands weren’t spared; my wedding ring stuck in my finger.
With my husband Khristopher (puffed up cheeks at 5 1/2 months)
Occasional headaches doubled my anxiety.
I was constipated but ironically advised not to push hard.
I had hearty appetite; made me gain close to 20 pounds! I felt like consuming twice my regular meal. My weight gain though, delighted my friends saying it fits me better than walking all-bones.
Since voraciousness seemed to satisfyingly haunt me; heartburn and breathlessness frequented me.
At 5 1/2 months
My abdomen began to itch like ants infesting it; and scratching was a no-no. At times I just can’t fight the strong urge to run my nails up and down my belly.
My navel amusingly started to protrude. It’s funny how cleaning became easier.
But one of the worse parts of the second trimester came to me at midnight of July 21 when I suddenly woke up howling in pain. My husband, from his deep sleep frantically got up shocked and confused. I yelled “cramps!” tapping on my right foot which I couldn’t move. A slight one tripled the sting.
My screams and cries got him carried away, he didn’t know what to do. Without any tinge of exaggeration, the bawling didn’t stop for about 20 seconds I could hardly catch up my breath. Until after few more seconds, the pain naturally subsided; I had a huge exhale of relief it immediately put me back to sleep. It was my first leg cramps in my entire 26 years of existence!
In the morning while recalling what happened that night. He said he was trying to do some stretching with my feet like how he does on his basketball games. Unfortunately, he did it with my left foot instead. That night I didn’t notice at all that he was doing such with my left foot, because all my attention was drawn to my suffering right foot!
Notice my weight gain.
I know these cramps were of no match to the natural pains I would undergo on actual labor and delivery day. I just can’t barely imagine how painful it would be when a simple right leg cramp already kept me hysterical!
Above all, one of the best parts of the second trimester was the awaited fetal movements. It was amazing; it’s like tiny bubbles bursting inside me; like bouncing butterflies. My husband envied and at times pretended he felt the baby punch or kick. Then came July 16; the baby was actively playing and poking my intestines. I grabbed my husband’s hand, pressed it against my abdomen. After a few minutes of waiting and searching for the right spot he shouted an abrupt, airy, and long “ooohhhhhhhh….” He finally had his, I should say, first communication with our baby– a priceless feeling!
See my baby? (at 6 months)
The 6th month was also worth anticipating, as this is the usual time for undergoing ultrasound. One more week and we’ll learn if our baby’s a girl or a boy.
Proud of my tummy at 6 months
Another superb feeling on the 4th to the 6th months is the emotional acceptance of pregnancy. I finally felt one with my baby. I could already proudly parade my tummy’s shape with the least thought of people staring at it; awkward feelings faded. I was already soaked into the reality of a baby, our baby, growing in me. My feelings had finally intertwined with the truth of cradling, in three more months, an angel my husband was talking to and giving kisses every morning and every night — a heart melting site for me.
Can't wait for him/her to come out.
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- My Pregnancy: 1st Trimester
- My Pregnancy: 3rd Trimester
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congratulations! you guys! so are you having a girl or a boy? sorry I’m not sure if I read it anyways coz i didn’t read everything. Advice for the leg cramps, have your husband push your toes towards you, that will help a lot or tayo ka slant towards the wall, let me know if it works for you. good luck! 2nd trimester should be the easiest kc by 3rd you are so heavy and days may seem so long for you for anticipation.
I can’t wait to see your baby pictures. You still look good Chit-chit. Take Care! Aloha
Looking good there at 6 months pregnancy. Wait till your third trimester, I think it is a little harder because your tummy gets bigger and bigger that you get tired more often and it is harder to sleep specially on your back. Early morning cramps too but you have already experiencing it at second trimester. Don’t worry three more months to go before your bundle of joy will finally meet you.
Chit!!! Thanks for posting those pics. It’s nice to get updates from you. Your pictures remind me the feelings of being pregnant. Having a baby is very exciting. Have you seen my feet when I was pregnant? They were pretty bad. They said I have preeclampsia (not fun). I pray things will go well with your delivery. I know you can make it! Love you Chit!
@Lally…yup the pushing my toes worked for me…Thank u for the thought
Next week we will see a practitioner for ultrasound…I will finally find out if it is a boy/girl!
@ Pearl…Mahalo Pearl. I also can’t wait for my baby to come out! Three more months!!! Aloha to you as well!
@ Demetria Ugale …I am a little worried about the last trimester…I could just imagine how more difficult it would be…Mahalo for the kind words…
@ Jenneth…My legs are not that bad but they don’t look good either…Thanks for your prayers. Aloha to you!
wow ate buntis kana pala…
im happy for you
Congratulations, Chit! You look so pretty with your big tummy
. Congrats also on your new business. I’m so proud of you. Keep it up!
awww.. chit you made me tear up. i’m very, very happy for you and pot. you still look great! and now you look healthy. grabe i just realized how long we’ve been friends and i suddenly missed you guys a lot! i can’t believe chit2 is finally a mommy! love u chit!
congrats.. your article is very inspiring. nax.. cant wait to see your pix with your baby..
exercise regularly so your muscles can handle more weight and pressure. take care!!!!
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WOOOOOOW!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
tama yan! PARAMIHIN ANG MAGANDANG LAHI!!!
heheh.. take care and eat lots of fruits and vegetables!!avoid suuupersweeeeetss, except Pot heheee!!
muuwaaahh!!!
try to visit baby center.com u’ll get lots of tips and be more prepared for the little angel’s coming!!
congrats ate!!!wow..your one of the prettiest preggy Ive ever seen..NO joke…YOU ARE!!..hmmm…..ang saya nman niyan anong feeling???excited tuloy ako makita ang next blog niyo..LABOR PIXZ AT BABY PIX..hehhehe..hmmmm…ooopz..mag-exercise kayo everyday para di kayo mahirapan sa labor..:)..love you ate..mwAh…<3
a woman’s beauty is more pronounced during pregnancy… that’s how you look now. Congratulations for having this best gift from our Father Creator.!
Congratulations!! magandang buntis!!
Chit you look so lovely! I really like the pics..I agree you look much healthier. when are you due? I miss you chit
congratulations!!!please take good care of you baby….
congratulations…wow laki n nga tiyan mu..happy to see you..
hai ate chiT:)
congrats! for your first baby
yeheyyyy new cuzin again:)
take care always:)
mizyah and luvyah:)
Becoming a mother is one of the greatest gift I’ve ever had!!! I love being called “MOMMY”. I know you will enjoy every single moment with your most awaited angel. It’s hard at times but it’s all worth it. I love the feeling of being a mother. When your little angel cries for a milk, when he got hurt or simply cries because she wants to be hugged and cuddled. I love that miracle! PREGNANCY… how the baby develops…
CONGRATULATIONS!!!