Kyoto trip

Kyoto trip is becoming a reality! Parents have bought their airtickets. We will be staying 1 night in Raso's place before meeting parents the next day :-) Look forward to seeing Raso, wife and daughter too. It has been a year since they had moved.

During the 3 day long weekend, DH and I had gone to Kichijyoji. Had a good time there at the garden. DH love the Inoharashi garden. When sakura blossoms, it would be even better. Too bad, Lisa did not make it as she had her braces done so had to rest.

Just when we turn into bed, DH asked me why I had loved him in the first place. (*.*)/

Dad's understanding!

It was Mum's birthday and they had a family dinner together with all. Dad was understanding after I explained about the cost of going to Okinawa during GW (3 times the normal cost), the tropical climate like SG and also my pregnant status maybe a obstacle in travelling long distances. I tend to get tired easily these days.

He decided to make a separate trip to Taiwan and Okinawa. Actually, it was for work purposes to go to Okinawa than tour. I think that it wiser as flying to Taiwan is just 4 hours and since he has never toured Taiwan before.

He loves to see unique cravings of Buddha which can be found aplentiful in Kyoto temples. He would not know all these differences in places as he has never been to Japan before so it is my duty to guide him to the right place.

CD for preggo!

DH bought a CD for me. It is specially catered for pregnant ladies! mostly very sophistcated classical music.

I had porridge today. Got myself a bottle of ume bo shi nori and salmon flakes which both blend very well with porridge! Yippee, I can eat something that I can call food now. Have been nipping on crackers, tibits since I had lost my appetite feeling nauseous.

I have yet to call parents to tell them that Okinawa is a no-go. Rather they go Langkawi, Lombok...The travelling distance can be a bit too much for me when I am about 3 months preggo. Gee, they have stopped thinking for me. Guess they are not aware of the distance and the scale of things in Japan. Shall have to educate them on this.

Parents' call

Dad and mum called to say they are coming over to Japan. Happy! but then they want to go to Okinawa. Isn't it the same as Singapore. We have been to Okinawa. Dad wants to take pictures of DFS sign there. Because of this, all 4 of us have to fly to Okinawa?

I think it is not a good idea. Maybe DH and I will continue our Kyoto/Nara plans. After coming back to Tokyo, then I invite parents here and I alone bring them to Okinawa. I shall have to discuss with DH about it asap as we need to buy all the necessary tickets.

Frankly, I do not know what would be DH's reaction to Okinawa proposal. They are my parents so I will compromise.

I am 6 weeks pregnant and feeling great after eating a bowl of sweet and sour udon soup. DH will be back late as he has to conduct an interview. I do not feel like attending Japanese language class but DH thinks I should. I protest! I feel so tired in the morning and also the queasy taste in my mouth.

GW Plans

4th Mar, Friday today! I am already 5 weeks 3 days pregnant. I am still so excited. GH will be coming for holidays. I am not sure if the announcement of my pregnancy will have any impact on his plans. Touring Tokyo should not be much of a problem. But Osaka might be tricky as I would not want to see all the strange creatures in Universal Studios given my pregnancy! Call it supersitious.

With Rasmane's blessing, we are going to Kyoto/Nara for our GW holidays.
I am excited about this trip as I have never been to these 2 places before.

Wow, it may be our last year here but we are still spending time so happily. We definitely have lots of memories with us.

CoastieWife is pregnant at the same time with me! She thinks it's a boy for her and a girl for me :-) I don't mind :-)

Pregnancy test

Made a first morning urine test for pregnancy. As expected, it was a clear positive. The first test was done earlier on 25 Feb and it had a faint line. Today is just a confirmation. DH is caught between letting me relax or taking a course!

I become less ambitious about taking courses since I know about my pregnancy because I am afraid of miscarriage.Especially during taking trains if get pushed around. I don't like the onus to fall on me.

Parents/in-laws are not aware of this news yet. I am supposed to think of how to announce to them. I would like to let them know after 3 months. I would feel less pressurised and same for them, I think.

July 2005 would be another trip back to SG most likely. I thought of spending GW in Kyoto, Rasmane's house.