Almost there!

Crib is ready. Stroller is ready. Car seat is ready. Diapers are ready. Grandma is coming! And dada and mama are almost ready...
So, my dear baby, whenever you are ready : )

Fears

I'm in the third trimester of pregnancy now, which means I'm almost there, and I am nervous about giving birth... Should I try to give birth without painless drug? But it's a crazy idea because I won't be able to handle the pain. But, I have whole lot of concerns... But! It's gonna be extremely painful! better to have an epidural... Or can I ask for an episiotomy? I don't want my birth wound tear apart to anus >_<

Although I've observed vaginal and C-section delivery and helped take care of numerous postpartum women, I still have lots of worries even some worries that I shouldn't have, such as " Am I going to produce enough milk?" Gosh! I've told my patients thousands of times not worry about this, because newborn babies don't need that much milk in the first few days, just keep feeding babies to create demand, your breasts will produce more milk supply. But when things come to yourself, you just can not handle them easily like this way. I am worried!! Sigh... I hope this is so called mood swing... I need to tell myself to relax and start to think like a professional. No big deal! Everything will be just fine! Hopefully...

One more thing! Today is our eight-year anniversary! My husband and I have been together for eight years since 2003. Congratulations! We passed "the seven year itch". :D

Countdown 100

100 days left to read through these books.

I Wish you Handsome like Daddy

This month was filled with surprise and excitement. First, I felt the first kick. Second, it's a baby boy. Third, he is a vary active boy! And I was very impressed by my husband, never knew how thoughtful and nice he could be during this time. Well, he's thoughtful before, but now he's just nicER than he already is :) and I appreciate that.
Another thing I want to mention is a website I usually go to called babycenter.com. It provides many useful and important info, and you can sign up to receive weekly email updates about how your baby's growing and how your life's changing. And I remember this month it recommended me to start a diary about my pregnancy or write letters to my unborn baby in order to record every moment and show your baby how much you love him. I thought about it... hmmm... maybe... I should do that... but later on, I decided not to, because this fancy lovely diary thing is totally not my style. I'm not that kind of person always saying how much I love you, how much I miss you or how important you are! Of course I love you very much and you sure know. Even though you don't or you couldn't tell, I'll still love you no matter what :)
I guess I've said enough. To sum up, I am a happy pregnant woman with a big smile ^_____^

Bun In The Oven

I've been waiting this moment for a while, but since I knew this news it didn't bring me excitement but endless worries... Am I ready for this?... How is my baby doing in my belly?... Am I having a healthy diet?... Can I eat this? Can I eat that?... Gotta find a job in order to give my baby a better life... but who is gonna take care my baby?... So many things I need to worry about but so less I could do... no wonder everyone says pregnant women always worried throughout her pregnancy. However, I believe this can make me become a real mommy gradually :D. Time to be a grown-up after I sadly turned thirty (oh... no...)

After three years of honeymoon marriage, soon we will start our new family-of-three... in six months!
And happy birthday to my younger sister! miss you ;) Happy luner new year to my mom and dad! love you! And welcome the year of the rabbit!
Mommy loves you, my rabbit baby ♥

Note

LOWEST MERCURY

Eat 2-3 servings a week (pregnant women and small children should not eat more than 12 ounces, 2 servings):

• Anchovies
  
• Catfish
• Clam
  
• Crab
  
• Crawfish
  
• Flounder
  
• Haddock
  
• Herring
  
• Mackerel
  
• Mullet
  
• Oyster
  
• Perch
  
• Pollock
  
• Salmon
  
• Sardine
  
• Scallop
  
• Shrimp
  
• Sole
  
• Squid
  
• Tilapia
  
• Trout
  
• Whitefish

MODERATE MERCURY

Eat six servings or fewer per month (pregnant women and small children should avoid these):

• Bass
• Carp
• Cod
• Halibut
• Lobster
• Mahi Mahi
• Monkfish
• Perch
• Snapper
• Tuna (Canned Chunk light)

HIGH MERCURY

Eat three servings or less per month (pregnant women and small children should avoid these):

• Bluefish
• Grouper
• Sea Bass
• Tuna (Canned Albacore, Yellowfin)

HIGHEST MERCURY

Avoid eating (everyone):

• Marlin
• Orange Roughy
• Shark
• Swordfish
• Tilefish
• Tuna (Ahi)

TABLE 1. Fish and Shellfish With Much Lower Levels of Mercury

SPECIES	MEAN (PPM)	RANGE (PPM)
Tuna (canned)	0.118	ND - 0.852
Pollock	0.041	ND - 0.78
Trout Seawater	0.256	ND - 0.744
Sablefish	0.220	ND - 0.700
Trout Freshwater	0.072	ND - 0.678
Crab (Blue, King, and Snow)	0.060	ND- 0.610
Cod	0.095	ND - 0.420
Squid	0.070	ND - 0.400
Anchovies	0.043	ND - 0.340
Catfish	0.049	ND - 0.314
Carp	0.14	0.01 - 0.27
Oysters	0.013	ND - 0.250
Scallop	0.050	ND - 0.22
Salmon (Fresh or frozen)	0.014	ND - 0.190
Herring	0.044	ND - 0.135
Tilapia	0.010	ND - 0.070
Crawfish	0.033	ND - 0.051
Clam	ND	ND
Shrimp	ND	ND
Salmon (Canned)	ND	ND
Clam	ND	ND

TABLE 2. Large Fish That Can Contain High Levels of Methylmercury

SPECIES	MEAN (PPM)	RANGE (PPM)
Shark	0.988	ND - 4.54
Tilefish (Gulf of Mexico)	1.45	0.65-3.73
Swordfish	0.976	ND - 3.22
King mackerel	0.73	0.23 - 1.67

TABLE 3. Fish or Shellfish That May at Times Contain High Levels of Mercury

SPECIES	MEAN (PPM)	RANGE (PPM)
Bass (Chilean)	0.386	0.085 - 2.180
Mackerel Spanish (Gulf of Mexico)	0.454	0.070 - 1.560
Halibut	0.252	ND -1.520
Snapper	0.189	ND - 1.366
Lobster Northern (American)	0.31	0.05 - 1.31
Tuna all (Fresh or frozen)	0.383	ND - 1.30
Grouper (All species)	0.465	0.053 - 1.205
Monkfish	0.180	0.020 - 1.020
Bass (Sea bass/ Striped Bass/ Rockfish)	0.219	ND - 0.960
Orange Roughy	0.554	0.296 - 0.855

PPM=parts per million
ND=Not detectable - mercury concentration below detection level (Level of Detection (LOD)=0.01ppm)

Consumption of Fish and Seafood During Pregnancy