I'm moving towards the 8Th month of my pregnancy now. I'm growing in size the my wardrobe is getting limited. I'm not able to wear most of my clothes now. I went shopping a few weeks ago to increase my selection of clothes but unfortunately it was not fruitful due to two reasons. One being my unique body size (as always) and secondly the price. I don't know if the price of clothes is getting more expensive these days or maternity clothes are naturally more expensive than ordinary ones but i honestly feel that they are over priced. For example, I bought a pair of slacks for RM 90 after getting a 70% discount. Most maternity clothes are priced RM 80 and above. I wished I had a body frame which was ordinary like most people. I wish I could fit into all types of clothes so that I would not need to worry so much about not having suitable clothes to wear. I feel frustrated when I have to think of clothes. If one were to ask me about what I disliked about being pregnant, my appearance would definitely top the list. I dislike to look at myself in the mirror these days. I dislike my size and the way I dress. I look forward to delivery so that I can wear back my old clothes again and lose the extra pounds and feel good about myself again.

Other than my appearance, I think i ought to be grateful that my pregnancy has not given me much problem. I have been pretty healthy, did not need to see any doctors other than for my usual monthly check-up and on a whole, i think i have been eating pretty well (without indulging too much due to cravings). Of course I do experience the effects of pregnancy like tiredness and aches and pains but which expecting mother would not need to go through that? It is just part and parcel of being pregnant and i accept it.

Though we are eight months pregnant, I have to say both Leslie and myself are not fully ready for the child yet. Firstly, we have not found a confinement lady. Secondly, there's no permanent helper to help us yet. We are waiting for Sokha's replacement to come but I am not sure if she will arrive before the baby. Neighbors have been helpful but more in the aspect of offering advice. One neighbor gave me a few recipe's (really good ones) to be used during confinement. (She did not have any confinement lady when she delivered her children and actually looked after herself, hence she is pretty confident that I can do the same), another neighbor offered me phone numbers of confinement ladies but we opted not to consider them due to extravagant charges. So far, we have only bought 1 item for the baby which is a stroller and we hope to shop for more items during the upcoming baby fair in two weeks time. Having a baby is surely not cheap. We need to put aside a few thousands to prepare for its arrival.

Well I hope all will turn out fine and i pray that our little junior will be a healthy child and that we can like other families, grow in love, peace and harmony.