C-sec?

26 Dec 08

i hv gained 15.6kg so far - 32th week (8th mth).
bb weighs about 2.6kg.

gynae advised that C-sec recommended cos of my fluctuating sugar level and raised blood pressure. can schedule the c-sec during CNY period.

we called Master long and he advised that the 2nd & 3rd day of CNY will be good for delivery of bb. (BB will be smart.) So we are set to hv a C-sec more or less on 27 Jan 08.

i too feel that its good to hv bb out early cos i am getting to feel more fatigue cos of the weight.
lazy and tired to walk long distance.

and its WONDERFUL to hv a new addition in our family in the new year!

next visit to gynae we will confirm the C-sec time liao..

5th Antenantal class

23 Dec 09

attended our 5th antenatal class by mrs wong..
topic was on "breastfeeding"

we watched a video on how mrs wong helped a woman breastfeed her newborn..

also were taught on the type of milk bottle to buy, the ways to sterilise milk bottles.
some other info includes: how to feed bb, when to feed bb.
(do not buy odd shaped milk bottles cos they are hard to clean eg. Mr Brown)

and she advised that we shld not introduce the bottle to baby too early else bb gets confused.
best to have 100% bf in the first 6weeks. and she also advised that we should not leave bb to be fed by confinement lady/ maid in the nite cos the first few mths are the most crucial.

and we sensed that mrs wong is a bit anti-maid.. cos she told us lots of examples how the maid "mishandled" the bb/ milk bottles/ feed the bb.

she also placed a lot of emphasis on the hygiene of the ways we should handle bb's stuff. (no wet scoops in milk bottle, use tongs to clean milk bottles, wash hands with the SARS method.)

also she said no point buying the breast pump now cos we do not know how much supply we have..some gals just have less supply than others. best to buy it after the 3rd day of delivery.
then we will know whether type suits our body..

there are also many women who consulted mrs wong with their "rotten " breasts.
some sore nipples, scalded chest etc..

she advised that if we face any problem, we should consult medical advice and we can give her a call too.

and also i bought 2 more towels, 2 more swaddling blankets from her..

the next (last) class will be the doctor's talk on 16 jan 09 ..

4th Antenantal class

9 Dec 08

attended the 4th antenatal class by Mrs Wong.
we had hands on training on how to bath baby, how to massage baby, how to change/ swaddle baby..

We were also taught how to put a cloth diaper on bb without using a safety pin..

Ray seems to be an expert in handling the bb doll :)

Mrs Wong also told us a lot of horror cases involving maids/ nurses who mishandled the babies.

And we bought some wash cloths, towels and swaddling blankets... highly recommended by Mrs Wong cos the towels do not hv fluff and will not turn mouldy.

Overall, we had a fun and educational session.
We left the class at 10pm.

This course makes us a little more prepared for the arrival of our BB Boy..
Looking forward to the next course on "breastfeeding".

3rd Anetnatal class

2 Dec 08

attended our 3rd lesson of antenatal class by TMC.
We have not attend the 2nd lesson cos ' Ray was stranded in Bangkok then..

So we have to attend the 3rd lesson before the 2nd one.

We had a long session from 7pm - 9.30pm.
watched videos on different scenario of labour.
instructor also taught us about some breathing techniques that we cna use during labour..

Hmm.. hope that I am "qualified" to have a natural birth with epidural.
That really have to depend on ym next visit to my gynae..
will have to see my placenta & bb's position and also bb's size..

Time flies and I just realised that I will start my leave from next month..
so now counting down to Xmas, New Year, Chinese New Year & BB's birthday..

And yes, we have not thought of a name for BB..

27th week

21 Nov 08

had check up at gynae.

First thing she said when we enter the room " u have to watch what u eat."
And i "Oh Oh!" inside my mind..

Gynae did a quick scan and measured bb's head size & length of the limbs..

"ur bb is big."

and I am weighing 68.5 kg (total weight gain 12.5kg)
(total weight gain in last 3 weeks = 2.5kg)
while baby is 1.6kg (according to Gynae, bb is double the size of an average bb cos I am hardly 27th week and he is already 1.6kg)

guess it may be due to the durians & sweet mangoes that i had over last 3 weeks.

so No more durians from now till I deliver..

Gynae said I can still hope for a natural bith (cos placenta has moved higher)
but she added "the hope is not too high."

lets guess how much the bb will grow in the next 3 weeks and see if I can keep my weight gain to the minimum...

1st Antenatal Class

18 Nov 08

Attended the antenatal class conducted by Mys Wong Bo Boi from TMC yesterday evening.
Class was interesting & we have picked up some useful information.
Also learnt some simple exercise to "look good & feel good."

Info from Mrs Wong to mums-to-be:

- to prevent constipation, drink a cup of warm water every morning (a form of detox too)
- no cold water during confinement (cos will contraint the blood vessels & limit blood circulation)
- no swimming in the morning for preg/ after delivery cos' of possible chills
- limit intake of wine during confinement cos it will go into the breast milk and finally to bb. bb will have "hangover". confinement food should be boiled till the alcohol content has evaporated.
- limit intake of ginger
- should bath, wash hair during confinement for personal hygiene, especially if breastfeeding.
(the old wives tales from China -- ancient times women do not bath or wash their hair cos' the river water is full of germs and will affect the wounds and they do not have a thing call - hair dryer.)
- mummies can take bird nests during preg and it does help bb to have fair skin, (not scientifically proven but mrs wong has seen real cases.) Bird nests is best brewed with rock sugar only. Cos if brewed with other herbs, the stronger herbs get absorbed while the bird nests get flushed out.)
- mummies to try to sleep in the left side cos it helps to give nutrients to bb

..many other tips..cant remember ..

me at 6th mth

taken on 9 nov 08

25th week

3 Nov 08

gynae visit @11am.
gynae say " U look very Happy" when I entered the room.
BB is growing well. now at 1kg.
my total weight gain is 10kg (now at 66kg)

gynae say 90% I have to go thru a C-sec cos of the low placenta and that bb has been "displaced " to the right of my tummy..

so probably scheduled the C sec on 28 Jan 09 (3rd day of CNY).
will confirm when the date is nearer..

time to quickly purchase all the bb stuff..

24th week

me at 24th week... 

some ppl tell me my tummy looks round.. and thot we are expecting a gal.. 

hmm.. shape of tummy is not an accurate indication of the gender of bb i guess..

 

baby cot

25 oct 08 

we finally placed an order for our bb cot from ck tangs. 

usual price S$369

we paid S$369 - 10% discount - 10% rebates = S$295.20.

much lower price than what we have seen elsewhere.. 

wooden craft

vanille baby cot from Denmark 

Free 9pcs bedding set

with 4 adjustable heights 

and ability to convert to a toddler bed

delivery & assembly FOC scheduled next yr.. nearer to the EDD 

3 days MC

17 Oct 08 

had menses-like cramps since 11am in morning..

read from forum & cousin that the cramps is normal cos the uterus is expanding due to bb and placenta growth.. 

but the cramps became more intense. 

called the nurses and was recommended to drop by to hv a check.

went to gynae at 6pm. 

weight = 65.4kg (total weight gain till date: 9.4kg)

gynae said bb is ok and the cramps are actually contractions. asked her why do i hv this..

her reply : "its ur own body.. some ppl just hv more trouble during the pregnancy. "

its not due to any food that I hv taken or things that i hv done.  

phew! small case.. 

gynae say no shopping & need to rest more. She gave me 3 days MC. 

and she commented: " Do not listen to those stupid ppl who tells u exercise is good for u. lets have some good peace for these 2 mths and u can kickbox or do whatever u like." 

gynae prescribed "Ventolin" to relax the contractions. 

Total charges:

$10 urine stick

$15 urine lab test

$10 calcium pills for a mth 

$20 ventolin (10 little tablets)

next appt will be 2 weeks later

21st Week

11 Oct 08

We signed up wioth Stem Cord Blood Bank.
First enrolment for S$950
Subsequently S$250 per yr..

One thing settled..
Now looking forward to our Antenatal Class starting on 25 Nov conducting Mrs Wong - TMC.

Had my first birdnests brew since I got pregnant.. good brew from my MIL.

Now next headache will be -- which breast pump to buy?!?!!?
there are so many in the market.. man!
Will surf the forum to look at the reviews..

And more stuff to purchase in the coming months ..
bb cot, cc diapers, bb clothes, steriliser ...etc...

so whens the next BB Fair ?!

ouch.. my first backache appears..

5th detailed scan

6 Oct 08

Had our 5th mth detailed scan at NUH early morning.

Whole process took about 30mins.

The sonographer had hard time trying to determine the gender of our bb.

So, she called in the senior consultant.

Senior consultant scanned for about 3 mins and located the 2 bulges at bb's bottom...

He said:" If ur bb is a gal, ther will not a bulge here."

Then within the next few seconds, he said " Hahah , see bb is having an erection."

So BB is a BOY!

Everything else is NORMAL and thats what we wanted..

BB also has a nice nose ..Daddy said "Look like u lor."

BB's estimated fetal weight is 480gms.

:)

My Baby BOY!

30 Sep 08

Gynae visit ..

When we went into the room , gynae's first sentence:
"You are putting on too much weight!"
indeed, i have gained 3 kg over the past 3 weeks!
Man! Wat happened?!
(total weight gain is 8Kg)

I guess it should be the cheese cake, butter cookies, tiramisu, fresh milk, yogurt, fruit juices that I had over the weeks....

Gynae kept asking wat I had for my meals while scanning my tummy...

She is very concerned of my diet and warned that I should not take indian food and only
Chinese mixed veg rice is recommended.. And no more yogurt, yakult, juices.
Plenty of fresh fruits are recommended.

And I asked "What is the gender of the bb?"
Gynae replied "Opps, u mean I have not tell you that? Is a BOY!"

:) Haaahaa so Gynae's 85% prediction is correct ..

Now we can start decor the bb room with boyish stuff liao

My 5th mth detailed scan in NUH will be next Mon, 6 Oct 08.. Looking forward to it!

me @ 18th week

First kick!

25 Sep 08

Was watching the TV.. and suddenly felt bb's first kick..
It was a moment of shock + excitement & a little "pain"

haha. daddy was excited too.. put his hand on my tummy but cant feel a thing..
guess cos the skin has too many layers and the kick has to be harder.

lately, more and more frequent movements from bb.. jus like little butterflies in tummy..
cant wait for my scan on 30 sep.
and also our 3D scan -- yet to book one.

daddy going to the first Spore's F1 tomorrow!
F1 fever. HOT! HOT!
:)

me @16th week

hee.. this is my size at 16th week....

Maybe Baby Boy..

9 Sep 08

Appt @ theresa's after work.
We dint need to wait long.. less than 10mins ..
My weight now 60.9kg .. (good.. i gained abt 4.9kg so far..within the normal range)
The check up was short & sweet ..

Gynae advised that "Maybe is a Boy.. 85% chance.."

Hmm.. i was disappointed that she cannot give a 100% answer.
Anyway, boy or gal same lah...
We are happy when gynae says BB is good& healthy.
We can spot the 2 little ears n head from the blurry scan.

Gynae drew my blood for another round of tests (the usual Hep B etc tests)
& scheduled to have a detailed scan during the 5th mth (6 Oct 08) at NUH.

Our next visit at theresa's will be 3 weeks later..
& hopefully she can give a 100% answer then..
provided BB is cooperative.

& today I am "upgraded" to the iron & calcium pills..
& yes, we paid S$500 for the package.
S$190 for the blood test
S$10 for the urine test
S$30 for the pills

bb boy or bb gal ?

29 Aug 08

check up @ theresa after work..
the same familiar and friendly faces in the clinic.

one of the nurses called me when i entered.
"hei Joval, u cut ur hair ?! u look great! "Haha ! make me so happy..

so i took the urine test, blood pressure & weight..
the other nurse who took my weight commented ,
"u don't look very pregnant .. is that a maternity jeans already?"
haha.. thats a good sign.. shows that i did not put on too much weight..

but still at 15th week, I am 60.5kg (gained 4.5 kg from the day I see them)

so we did not need to wait long to see the gynae.
gynae said " hei, u do not look very pregant!"
Tummy scan for me this time round..
she switched off the lights in the room so that the screen looks clearer.
she took quite a while before she said "maybe is a boy."
my Hubby gave me a mischievous cum surprise look..
but then gynae could not confirm cos BB is not very cooperative.
So gynae only said maybe and will not give us a printout in case we blame her for the wrong diagnosis..

in fact, the gender of BB doesnt really bother us.
we are more concern on the well being of our BB..
bb boy or gal... is still little ray or little jo..
we are happy that BB is doing well inside me..

gynae too informed that I have low placenta at this moment.
And so no travelling, no exercise and also no housework until I deliver.
And I still have to live like a queen.

Our next appointment will be on 9 Sep 08 and hope that gynae can solve the mystery..

a fren actually tried to solve the mystery with the "ring thing".
he hung his wedding band over my palm and it swayed from side to side.
this shows "boy". the same happened when the ring was put above ray's palm.

the ring actually moved in a circular motion when placed on another frens' palm.
this means "gal".. indeed he has two fine little gals

is this coincidence or destiny ?

Back to work

12 Aug 08


first appt at Theresa clinic after 2nd day of work.
gynae advised that bb's normal (from the scan and blood test at NUH).
BB is 13wk1d today, 6.9cm

did the usual V scan and speculum V check.
everything is normal.
first time for me to not have any jabs from the gynae.
However, urine test showed traces of blood.
Gynae say to monitor it.. and meanwhile- advice from nurse, to drink more water.

Gynae also gave clearance to HB for his 4 days biz trip to Hong Kong. today's bill is the lowest so far S$90.
next visit is 2 weeks later.. when bb is 15wks.

BB is GOOD!

7 Aug 08

1st trimester check up at NUH Antenatal Diagnositic Centre.

The scan took a while cos' bb's position is not the best.

Her backside was facing the screen and made it hard to measure the thickness of the neck.

The Doc had to tap my tummy to make bb move.. but unsuccessful.

And finally after about 15mins, the senior Doc was called in.

This Professor (male) was much gentler and got the scan in a minute.
And he assured that bb is normal and we have nothing to worry about.
Phew! We passed! Can u see the tiny bb's tiny hand? haha looks like she is saluting to us!
she is 12wk4d.

We headed to Holland V for dinner.
Too bad, the dinner wasnt that good ..(oily food at crystal jade la mian)
but then we had nice icecream and tea at Haagen Daz.
I only get a little bit of ice cream cos' doc instructed that i should not take any cold food.
hmmm..nice cammomile tea..

:)

28 July 08

Had antibiotics drip for 24,25,26,27 july.
Today is the 5th day.

Doc did a scan after the drip.
Blood activity disapperead in sac..and I am recovering.
Doc says bb has strong heartbeat and no abnormality found.

I am 10Wk6D today and bb at 4.3cm.

Doc ordered 2 more days of drip.

The routine first trimester check at NUH to be scheduled next week and I am fit to return to work on 11 Aug 08. YEAH!!!!

more antibiotics

24 july 08

went early to clinic cos of spotting last evening..
doc did the v scan and found some blood in the sac..
possibly due to growth of bb pushing against the lining..
anyway..its risky ..

so doc ordered me to be on antibiotics drip for next 5 - 7days.
did a urine test and found traces of blood too..

doc is very worried..gave me 2 jabs again.

MC extended till 8 Aug 08.

BB is 10wk4d today @3.8cm.

she is 2.5cm!

16 June 08



saw a bigger bb today..she is 2.5cm & I am 9wks 3 d today.





my weight is 58kg.. doc say i hv to stop drinking milk cos I gained weight (which i should not).

I guess must be that 4 seeds of durian i had last week..



So no more milk! take fruits instead.

but durian is not a fruit! its dessert!



and asked doc abt the stretchmark oil..she says no need to use.. totally useless.

the stretchmarks will depend on the amount of weight gain.

so best bet is not to gain too much too fast..

strong bb!

went to gynae today,
usual V scan.
saw my bb, measuring at 1.8cm
little bean in a "car racer" pose.. (as per daddy)
bb has a strong heartbeat.
and according to gynae's guess, 80% chance of bb being a Gal!

thats great! we only wish for a healthy bb, nvr mind the gender..

lost 0.5kg .. possibly due to lack of appetite
got 2 jabs today, rocephine & proluton.

more rest required...

looking forward to the next appt!

little bean!

2 jul 08

had early appt with gynae.
did V scan and see the bean-like shape bb
gynae tells me i am 8wks1day today..
bb is of good size 1cm, good shape and possibly a gal...

got 3 jabs.. 2 painful & achy ones..

reminder from gynae again -- rest well & no hsework

thats easy for me.. i will need to live like a QUEEN for the next 7 mths..

thats a luxury :)

blinking heartbeat

25 June 08

early appt at gynae's.
had the usual Vscan....

gynae shouted at my HB "hei,come look at ur bb!"

so happy, we were able to see the tiny blinking.. amazing!
gynae say bb is of goodsize.
however, i still need more bedrest cos the are some blood surrounding the sac.. so strictly no hsework!
and i too have this "pregnancy erosion" where the cervix is "raw" and tend to bleed easily.

so gynae gave another month's MC to rest at home...STRICTLY NO HSEWORK/SHOPPING!

and of cos, i be an obedient gal and just watch TV, eat & sleep for the next one mth!
and yes, i have already gained 1kg... (thats reasonable & understandable)
and i am sure i will gain another kg soon... (but will try VERY hard to control my intake).

more rest @home

23 June 08

got out of bed at 11.20am this morning.

fried an egg with 2 slices of wholegrain bread..

yummy...

its almost 1.10pm now..yet i do not have any appetite..

hmmm.."morning sickness"?planning to cook some pasta later..

luckily i hv the SCV and loads of magazine to browse..

and last sat we had lunch at vivocity and i managed to buy a pair of comfy flats from ECCO..

very comfy and not cheap.. cost S$154+ after 10% off.. but its comfy enuf to worth that $$..

waiting for my next appt at gynae's on 25 june..

more MC to rest ...

13 June 08

Damn... got some bleeding after i swept the floor..
called the nurse and got "scoldings"
(nurse: u are not suppose to do any hsehold chores.. should hv plenty of rest...)
fixed an early appt next day to see gynae...

14 June 08
gynae did the usual check again (with the speculum - yucks)
asked to be put on 5days drip (anitbiotics)..
starting from today..

15 June 08
to MT A to take the drip since clinic is not open on Sun.
gynae was there to give me the drip personally...
phew..slight nausea after it ..

16 June 08
at clinic..
usual V scan and speculum examination ..
found some irritation and bleeding at neck of cervix..
gynae said no need for me to be concerned
bleeding should stop in 2-3 days time
drip again today
developed some allergy reactions..
and more MC ...8days

17 June 08
drip @clinic
speculum check -- no more bleeding inside
Vscan, sac is growing

18 June 08
drip @ clinic
DH bought the "sex & the city music CD" and "yoga for Pregnancy" for me
YEAH!!
damn.. got itch late in the evening..
and more discharge
soaked in salt water ..slight improvement

19 June 08
drip @ clinic
gynae examined again.. advised that itch was due to fungi overgrowth
given proluton jab again and a pap smear done..

good thing. sac has grown bigger
gynae said .."bb's features will come up very soon"
(thats a positive remark)
at clinic for the drip again

gynae advised to go to NUH for a fetal viabillity scan..
she wanted a 2nd opinion
(searched on the internet tat fetal viability scan is done fr 6th to 10wks - can confirm the presence and number of live fetuses and the location within the uterus using the trans-vaginal or abdominal approach. This is an extremely useful test for patients who have had previous miscarriages or who are experiencing pain and/or bleeding.)

asked if gynae can give me a longer MC (till end of first trimester).. she said ok if my boz is ok..

boz called to inform me not to worry abt work.. she is ok if i need to be away for longer period.
(thank U, Gohonzon ! Boz is understanding!)

20 June 08
Last drip @clinic..
next appt on 25 June 08, will be in my 6th week
hope to be able to see strong heartbeat!!

chanted hard for the past few days to hv a healthy BB !!
**BB--be strong & keep growing**

first appt @thersa's clinic

10 june 08

my first appt at theresa's...
my gynae.. the usual careful lady..

did a Vscan for me and could not see a thing..
i believe its way too early.. only 4th week..

however, she is so careful.. gave a 2 big jabs = Rocephine (antibiotic)& Proluton ( to stabilise bb)

and also 8 days MC to rest at home..

great.. its better to be safe and hv good rest in the first trimester ... (given my miscarriage history = in 07 around this time too)

gynae also prescribed folic acid. vit B12 and Revicon (vit C i think)

bought some mags home to read....

MY BFP!

7 June 08 @13 DPO..

tested with the first morning urine!
Got a BIG FAT POSITIVE on clearblue!!
also two lines on the internet cheapie preg strip & the ovulation strip!

Yes, its official! I AM PREGNANT!

DH congratulated me!!
He said it should be the effect of RETAIL THERAPY!
cos he bought me my first AP -Royal Oak on 23 May.. (2 days before the conception)
I believe that has some impact too!!


We had the BFP on a break (from clomid)

hee..guess this success is due to :
my lunchtime exercise for the past 2 mths
my yoga lessons that helped me to relaxxxx
the preseed lubricant
and the fact that we were less stress since I was taking not taking any fertility pills..

Had two cycles of clomid before these..but no strike..

good news ?

6 june 08.. took the pregnancy test with the internet cheapie.with first morning urine...

Ye.. i see a faint 2nd red line..
but its so faint..could it be REAL this time??!!

showed it to DH.. he couldnt seea thing..

took the strip too office,, and dear coliq confirmed theres a faint line!

Happy!! .. some hopes!!
gona test with the expensive clearblue tmr morning!!