Thank God for the 30 days! As I held Sophie today, I know that very soon, I will miss the feeling of holding her whole body in my arms (as she grows bigger and bigger!!). Just a matter of a week or two ago, I was able to cup her with one arm, but I need two arms now. Sometimes I still think it's surreal and asked M “How did this little thing manage to hide in my tummy for 9 months?” The first few times M responded with “What kind of stupid question is that". Now, he just ignore me :). It is really amazing how this little fella has accompanied ME and only ME for the past 9 months, just me and her, doing everything together, 24/7, sharing every emotions of mine, being with me as I slogged through the nights in the office, kicking me to signal me to go home and rest! I get all teary every time I think of that... I know this may be a bit late, but I'm finally getting gushy about my pregnancy. I was quite neutral through out my pregnancy (apart from the 1st 2 days after discovering that I was preggers). I was not overly in awe or sentimental (if you remember, I didn't tear when I first saw the sonogram). I promise to be gushier next round!
Oh just humour me to be gushy for the last time today: I wish I can cup her in my arms forever (ok, the cynics are probably vomiting by now). As my dad was telling me: “Soon she will grow and be able to argue with you...”(Gulp). Let me indulge in my dream for a little longer...
Mom's traditional remedy for rashes - "bedak sejuk" aka cold powder which has cooling effect. Shaped like Hershey's Kisses, they are made from rice that have been soaked in water for months and sun dried. We've got a bottle of these powder from mom's friend who is in her 70's and swears by it. Apparently she has not used any cosmetics or skin care in her life but able to keep her skin smooth and blemish- free thanks to her homemade bedak!
