An Update of My Pregnancy Journey...

Today is the week 20 of my pregnancy.  How time flies! I am still very overwhelmed with the fact that I am gonna be a mum, something that Eric & I have been waiting for many years. To be exact we have waited for 5.5 years. I am still very grateful that God has answered our prayers! I get pretty emotional whenever I think about it. I am sure it's not the hormones, it is something I am thankful from the bottom of my heart. 
Early of my pregnancy, I have a lot of worries & concerns. To be honest, this made me very stressful. I am constantly being disturbed with a lot of negative thoughts. Prayers really comfort me whenever I am down but I wanted assurance of the lil bub is fine in there. At one breaking point, I pray that God will allow me to experience those movements. Lo and behold, He answered my prayers and I felt movements as early as week 16. I wasn't really sure at first. But as time passes by, the movements became constant and I know that the lil bub is doing some somersaults, gentle taps and now it's gentle kicks! I really love that feeling a lot. Eric has also experienced those gentle taps but he seems to not experience the kicks tho. I am sure it is still early. We are both anxiously waiting for those karate kicks. Lol. 
I am so thankful that I do not have morning sickness or strong craving on certain food. Besides my high BP (even way before my pregnancy), I do experience round ligament pain, the urge of going to toilet, lack of sleep during night (sometimes), muscle pain (if my posture is bad) & carpal tunnel syndrome-like symptoms too. I guess I have covered them all at the moment. I am certain more will come. Lol.
Another thing I am thankful for... is the support that Eric has showed me! He is being so helpful with the house chores, showers me with lots of tender-loving-care, prays for me & the lil bub... and he always ensure that I am comfortable ALL the time. I love him and I know the lil bub will love a dad like him too! Thanks hubby!
Here are some photos of my pregnant bump that I managed to capture using my iPhone...
 Week 14
Week 18
Week 19
We will be going for our next scan/appointment on the 20th this month, we can't wait to see the lil bub again and hopefully ob/gyn can confirm the gender of the baby. We wanna know because we wanna shop. Lol. I will be doing a sugar test too because from the previous appointment, ob/gyn found high sugar in my urine. I am a huge fan of rice & noodle, so that explains why! Since then, I have cut down on my carbo intake. Have been eating more fibre, veggie & fruits & protein too; hence I lost 2 kgs too. Praying & hoping that the sugar level will be under control so I don't have to worry about gestational diabetes. 
We hope that you will continue to keep us in prayer because prayer comforts us ALL the time. The support & encouragement from church members, friends, online friends & family really warm my heart till this day. Thank you for remembering us in your thoughts & prayers. We appreciate it all!
If you are still trying & praying, be rest assured that He is always listening...
Xoxo Jessy