Week 6 - May 20, 2007

Jaime and I went for the doctor check-up for the first time last Friday. Like all parents-to-be, we are just eager to find out whether or not we are indeed "parents-to-be." Doctor told us that he will only confirm after the blood test since we wont actually see the baby until another 7-10 days. There was some brown color discharge that made us worried. Doctor was being cautious and warned us that it is possible to have a late period but no pregnancy and wanted to me monitor the situation closely and the nurse would call me on Saturday to confirm.
Saturday we were hanging out in Shanghai with Emily and Andy. The nurse did not call in the morning so I was quite nervous. Jaime got his phone stolen the night before so we were left with no number to call. Finally, just when we were about to give up, the phone call came around 1pm. "Congratulations! the test confirmed the good news," she said, "and we will see you back next Monday and we should be able to see the baby then." What an exciting news! I couldn't really change my expression since at the lunch table there were Emily, Andy and my mom. Jaime looked at me very anxiously. I looked at him and gave him a smile only he would understand. Yes Yes Yes! our little baby is growing inside me!
Jaime has been extremely cautious ever since we have been trying for baby. Not too much seafood (a topic that got us into a fight at the fish market in Sydney). Only imported beef and perferrably organic vegetables and fruits. Of course you can imagine what a pain it must have been to be thinking about these issues in Shanghai. Mom wanted me to go for a facial and he was worried about the chemicals. Already the responsibilities of being a parent come ahead of the baby itself. But it's better to err on the conservative side...
Can't wait to share this news with the world. Of course, Jaime also tells me that only after three months, we can be sure and confident that our baby is here to stay. But I really can't wait....Are we really ready?