"It's Anytime"

Those are the words Dr Chew said after my medical consultation with him yesterday. He said that Bebe's head is low and it's a waiting game now. Of course, Chee Meng was rather excited and kept asking Dr Chew "so, it's this week? or next week?" and Dr Chew could only smile and tell him "only God will know".. Then i realised that Chee Meng was worried about the fact that i have not packed my bag and i would be in a state of panic if Bebe do decide to arrive earlier. But, i have already packed my bag, with the help of mum (what can i do without her?!).

She helped me packed stuff into the bag on Tuesday night and she seemed appalled that i'm so kiasu and bringing so many things along. My rationale was that i'll be bringing the stuff back home to Sengkang anyway, so it's ok to be kiasu and pack more stuff! So, in my bag there are 3 sets of pyjamas, 3 nursing bras, 1 cardigan, sanitary pads, 3 packs of disposable panties, 2 pairs of socks, Bebe's 'going home' outfit, receiving towel for Bebe, hospital admission form and other knick-knacks. Seems like a lot, but as i said, i'm bringing home to Sengkang anyway, so it's ok:)

The receiving towel that we'll be using for Bebe has a long history - 37 years in fact. This is the same towel that mum used for my elder brother, myself and my younger brother. I will try to take a picture of this little piece of something with Bebe wrapped up in it when Bebe is born! It has become a 'family heirloom' and that's why my mum insists on getting good quality stuff for babies, so that it can be passed down to the next generation. Hence, it's no wonder that all the rompers that Bebe is wearing is of good quality cotton and there are a couple of them that costs more than 2 Giordano t-shirts each! And of course, Bebe has the good fortune of being the first grandchild in the Lee family and will get to enjoy the finest first! Lucky Bebe! And, this is just his initial wardrobe.. can you imagine Bebe's wardrobe from 3 months onwards?

Anyway, also got the all-clear from Dr Chew re the Strep-B test, so i don't need any antibiotics. But he said that my urine sample is not too clear, with a bit of yeast infection, so he prescribed one dosage of some medicine that i'm supposed to mix with water. Else, everything is fine. Though the irritating rash has returned, been having heartburns and i'm feeling the skin stretching even more...

During the scan, Chee Meng was asking if we can see Bebe's face, but Dr Chew said that Bebe has turned head-down and won't be able to see his face. This will be the surprise that we'll get on delivery day! Hmmm... who will Bebe take after?

I've also been telling Bebe that mummy has to settle some stuff in the office and 'negotiated' with Bebe to wait till 1 Sep, which is the date that i've applied for leave anyway. I told Bebe to continue to enjoy his time inside mummy for a while longer and i will 'alert' him when 1 Sep comes! Then he can decide when he is ready to come join us!

10 more days to go before 1 Sep! Then it can be anytime!