The 9 Months Journey

Today marks the last day of having you, little Isabelle inside my belly.

Looking back on my journey the moment I knew you were inside me changed my life, my goal and my perceptions. It was an adventurous one. You wouldn't expect what I've done thus far. But am sure and hope this is the best.

Mummy's work was an adventurous  one. I remember I took you to run a roadshow in Shah Alam for 3 days without knowing you were inside me. I wasn't well until your daddy and I tested and the doctor confirm.

Then again mummy had another roadshow in a shopping mall. I thought I'll be OK to go but again I felt gastric or stomach pain till your uncle William brought me to the emergency to check. I fled home the same day and to get local gyne to confirm you are alright.

So mummy just have to give up the current job as a senior marcom. It wasn't a bright company but the pay was quite moderate. I left without a backup.

God was with us Isabelle. Mummy gotten a clerk job temporary and then mummy's friend approached me to help her with her Homestay managing and a jewellery shop. So mummy jumped job again for a slightly better pay job till now.

In the 1st trimester (March-May) with you, mummy did felt mild nausea and lack of appetite. I was so easily tired and sleepy. Still I participated 2 roadshows n drove to KL. It was a meaningful 1st wedding anniversary we celebrated too at a dinner at Casa Del Rio hotel with your daddy.

In the 2nd trimester (June-Aug), mummy changed 2 jobs and settled with working for a friend. It was the best time as mummy do not have nausea, my appetite came back and it was like normal. And you were more visible in me with the little baby bump you shown and not forgetting you gently reminded me of your presence with your gentle nudge and kicking. Mummy traveled to Ipoh with daddy for a babymoon and taken nice pictures of you in the baby bump.

Finally came 3rd trimester (Sept-Nov), it is the last period having you inside me. Your movements are stronger that mummy felt you have a strong leg and hand! You were so active especially at night until I told your daddy that we must teach you to differentiate day and night when you born. You constantly stretching I think and doing some summer sault or karate activities. It was nice to feel you inside me and each movement felt added on a beautiful journey.

Before we know your gender, mummy has shortlisted boys and girls name. Isabelle was one of the shortlisted but daddy didn't realize it is. When the doctor confirmed that you are a girl, daddy had a mysterious insight that the name Isabelle just popped up. It felt like a strong calling and so we named you Isabelle.

Isabelle, you are kicking when I'm writing this blog. Its the last day to feel your movements inside me and tomorrow you will be in my arms. We shall see each other tomorrow. Mummy and daddy is looking forward to see you but at the same time mummy will be missing your little feet and hand pushing, tickling and kicking inside my belly. We are all wondering how you will look like..

Mummy pray for a safe delivery and a quick one I hope to get you into the world. You must grow up healthy OK.. See you tomorrow baby Isabelle. Mummy loves you.