What I will miss 22 May 2009

I experienced spotting on the day I was supposed to have my monthly period last month. It was one of my signs of having a heavy period in the next few hours or the day after. However, it went lighter to no signs of having my monthly period. I thought it could just be due to stress of travelling from Cebu to Victorias City then doing some laps in Sta. Fe Resort.

Eight days had passed, I deliberated I might be positive. And the pregnancy test confirmed it! Everyone – my families, Val’s families, our friends – got excited. It was still too early to take any ultrasound so my OB prescribed Folic Acid and milk until my next visit.

This will be our first baby and the first baby for both sides. Almost everyone warned me to take extra care during my 1st 4 months of pregnancy. The 1st 4 months is prone to miscarriage and I was advised to take bed rest. Well, it doesn’t mean I have to lie on bed everyday but I just have to take more rests. Gladly, the spotting earlier was an implantation bleeding which is normal during this early stage.

In the midst of the bliss right now, there are some anxieties and worries I have to consider. Being pregnant means being vulnerable to my surroundings. I have to watch out what I eat and drink and be mindful of my actions. No more running up and down the stairs!

I read on books and browse several sites related to pregnancy to be more informed in the changes that will happen in the next 7 months. I have to consult my OB about each little pain or unusual changes that happened to me. I cutoff some travels for now especially travelling to Cebu or Manila. Not to mention, cancelling a trip with my friends to Cagayan de Oro which would be my very first trip to Mindanao.

Thinking things over, all these are nothing compared to the little blessing that will arrive before this year ends.

Guess… I should gather all the courage to endure the needles I will encounter during and after my pregnancy. Ugh!