long-distance pro

My ticket from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur is exactly three months from today. In normal circumstances I would be happy and excited, looking forward for it, even.

But not so much this time. Because this time is different. The plan is for me and JB to go with my mom and AY will leave later. MUCH later. 41 days later to be exact.

Yes we have done this long-distance bit before. For almost two years, we were lovers across the ocean. Then there were the two months of being husband&wife in different continents. So, it is nothing new right? Wrong.

This time JB will be in the equation. I cry just thinking about my two babies (ye kasi chan la gedik sikit) not being able to bond for about six weeks. I am sad just thinking about AY having to stay alone and prepare his own sahur and buka. I am scared just to think about the nights I have to handle JB alone.

What if I can't do it myself? AY have been my pillar of strength. Even my ability to open a jar disappeared as soon as I married him. He hasn't allowed me to carry groceries and even lift the laundry basket. I have had it so easy this past few months. Too easy, maybe.

Maybe it will be good for my independence. Like they say, ada hikmah behind everything. I need to get my ass up more anyways. So, that will definitely be one of the ways to do it. Not having your husband do everything for you!

I can't wait for JB, but I don't want July 29th to come so soon.

This sort of thing make you realise how much you love your husband. Sayang, you are going to get an early birthday present this year :)

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My heartburn is getting really annoying especially at night. We had our check up yesterday and the midwife, Cecile said that JB is growing nicely. The heart rate is 'perfect' and the fundal height is corresponding nicely with the stage that I am at.

The person who waxed my eyebrow on Saturday 24th became the first person to officially ask if I was having a baby. So I guess it took more than 31 weeks for JB to be apparent.

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One of AY's colleagues' wife at his Boss's ANZAC Day BBQ is very convinced that JB is a boy. Apparently because I am glowing and she said a girl would suck the beauty out of the mother. I've read that a girl would make every part of your body bigger.

But it's the other way round for Malays. They say a boy would make you look unkempt. My family thought I am having a boy because I always look messy on Skype. Geez, thanx guys.

Anyways, I guess they have less than two months to find out!

JB Update:
Cot is ready and waiting to be assembled!