Time flies, my pregnancy is into 28 weeks by now. During the 2nd trimester, everything was smooth sailing, eat and sleep. Besides the not so normal tiredness during the day, the only thing I worry was ( or in fact, my gynae greatest concern) my weight. Haha, ya, my weight! I put on almost 2-3 kgs each visit. Dr complaints about my food intake. Keep reminding me to eat healthy, not the volume that counts. Ya Ya right...
Lower back pain is back, my old friend !! That's one night which I cant even stand straight and walk when woke up middle of night to go pee. Luckily hubby was still awake, he came up fast to give me some supports, rub my back with deep heat cream which helps to relief the back pain. I started to feel 'Not so mobile' like I used to, can hardly roll from left to right, vice versa. Which really makes me feel like I'm a Giant Hippo. OMG, it's only 28 weeks, and I'll have 3 more months to go !!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Better late than never
I know I know I know, some of you may have been told about the amino test result, yes, the result says baby is normal. No further treatment required...YEAH.....IT's time to eat healthy, stay healthy !!
Monday, August 10, 2009
The Test
At last, the test was performed as planned last Thursday. The whole process was smoother than expected. Earlier, I was told by a friend that it's a torture and unbearable pain. It turned out to be much better than expected.
We arrived at Dr's clinic @5.30pm, waited awhile before doc arrived. I was the first to enter the treatment room. At first, doc worried that the baby might not be big enough for the test, coz I was 15 weeks +, and normally the test is performed best when baby is 16-18 weeks. I was worry, what if it's not the time yet, and I need to wait and come back another time. He did one round of ultrasound scan, and he instructed the nurse to bring the needle and accessories. I then asked him 'Now ?' & he said 'Yes'.
He put a pillow below my buttock, and 'warned' me not to touch his hands even if I'm scared/ pain. He then used a needle, about 7 inch long, stretch abit of my belly and 'poke' the needle into my tummy. With the ultrasound, he make sure that the needle was poked at the right place without hurting the baby. He then used another needle to pull the amino fluid from my tummy.
It's yellowish in colour. He pulled out both the needle. It's full of blood. Just when I thought it's over, he said 'Sorry' and there go another 'poke'. This round, he extracted 2 full tube of fluid. After all has done, the nurse put a plaster on the place where he's poked, and told me not to remove it till 3 days later.
It's done. Yes, just that, within 10 mins. He prescribed me with some antibiotic, multi vitamins and folic acid. I was told to have 3 full days of rests, without house work. Here comes the most concern part, 'When is the result available ?'.......Doc said '3 weeks'....OMG...another 3 weeks of waiting ?? I will be torture for another 3 weeks of waiting ?? Help....anyone ??
We arrived at Dr's clinic @5.30pm, waited awhile before doc arrived. I was the first to enter the treatment room. At first, doc worried that the baby might not be big enough for the test, coz I was 15 weeks +, and normally the test is performed best when baby is 16-18 weeks. I was worry, what if it's not the time yet, and I need to wait and come back another time. He did one round of ultrasound scan, and he instructed the nurse to bring the needle and accessories. I then asked him 'Now ?' & he said 'Yes'.
He put a pillow below my buttock, and 'warned' me not to touch his hands even if I'm scared/ pain. He then used a needle, about 7 inch long, stretch abit of my belly and 'poke' the needle into my tummy. With the ultrasound, he make sure that the needle was poked at the right place without hurting the baby. He then used another needle to pull the amino fluid from my tummy.
It's yellowish in colour. He pulled out both the needle. It's full of blood. Just when I thought it's over, he said 'Sorry' and there go another 'poke'. This round, he extracted 2 full tube of fluid. After all has done, the nurse put a plaster on the place where he's poked, and told me not to remove it till 3 days later.
It's done. Yes, just that, within 10 mins. He prescribed me with some antibiotic, multi vitamins and folic acid. I was told to have 3 full days of rests, without house work. Here comes the most concern part, 'When is the result available ?'.......Doc said '3 weeks'....OMG...another 3 weeks of waiting ?? I will be torture for another 3 weeks of waiting ?? Help....anyone ??
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Closer
It's getting closer to the D-day....6th Aug. This is the day I'll be going for the AMU Test. Mixed feelings now. As much as I'd like to know the result asap, on the other hand, I'm doubt about how to get through the 3 days of bed resting( Doc said gotta bed rest for 3 days) ? Any suggestions ?? Perhaps it's time to dig out all the TVB series I've copied but yet to watch.
I'm not sure if I'm having migraine or muscle pain. It's the usual spot where I've migraine, however, it doesn't cure even with the pain killer which doc prescribed. Worse is the after effect of taking the pain killer, it makes me loss of appetite, AGAIN ?!! Yeah, again !! I've also tried Deep Heating Cream, it helps a little, but after awhile, it comes back. The most enjoyable moment is when I'm asleep, 15mins after I wake up, the pain will start again, everyday since last week. This evening, the pain was almost unbearable, I didn't have appetite for dinner, so I had a can of coke. The most amazing thing happened after I finished off the can of coke. The pain got relief !!! Ohh what a relief !! I hope it'll never comes back !!
I'm not sure if I'm having migraine or muscle pain. It's the usual spot where I've migraine, however, it doesn't cure even with the pain killer which doc prescribed. Worse is the after effect of taking the pain killer, it makes me loss of appetite, AGAIN ?!! Yeah, again !! I've also tried Deep Heating Cream, it helps a little, but after awhile, it comes back. The most enjoyable moment is when I'm asleep, 15mins after I wake up, the pain will start again, everyday since last week. This evening, the pain was almost unbearable, I didn't have appetite for dinner, so I had a can of coke. The most amazing thing happened after I finished off the can of coke. The pain got relief !!! Ohh what a relief !! I hope it'll never comes back !!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Dear Friends,
Dear friends,
First of all, I'm sorry for not answering you call, returning your SMS.
You might be thinking, what happened to this lady ? MIA ? Too busy ? ...??...??
In the beginning, when the pregnancy is confirmed and morning sickness kicks off, If I can, I choose not to answer calls. I feel like vomiting everytime I talk on the phone. So I told myself, sorry for now, I will explain to you later when I'm better.
However, after the 2nd pre natal check up, I still choose not to answer call nor returning SMS, becoz I was scared. I'm sick of others asking me 'How are you ? How's your pregnancy coming along ? Everything so far so good ?' What you expect me to answer with a situation like this ? To tell you I'm good ? No, I'm not. To tell you I'm no good ? I'm too tired to explain. So I've decided to wait till everything is confirmed.
I dare not even step out of my house. I'm scared that if my neighbours see me, there'll know that I'm pregnant ( though my bump is still not noticable). Then, next month, when they see me, Ohh, what happened ? No pregnant anymore ?!! I'm just too tired to explain...
I hope that you understand my situation after reading my post.
I'll get back in touch with u all soon, just bear with me for a little more time...and Pray for me and the little life in my uteras !!
Luv,
Faye
First of all, I'm sorry for not answering you call, returning your SMS.
You might be thinking, what happened to this lady ? MIA ? Too busy ? ...??...??
In the beginning, when the pregnancy is confirmed and morning sickness kicks off, If I can, I choose not to answer calls. I feel like vomiting everytime I talk on the phone. So I told myself, sorry for now, I will explain to you later when I'm better.
However, after the 2nd pre natal check up, I still choose not to answer call nor returning SMS, becoz I was scared. I'm sick of others asking me 'How are you ? How's your pregnancy coming along ? Everything so far so good ?' What you expect me to answer with a situation like this ? To tell you I'm good ? No, I'm not. To tell you I'm no good ? I'm too tired to explain. So I've decided to wait till everything is confirmed.
I dare not even step out of my house. I'm scared that if my neighbours see me, there'll know that I'm pregnant ( though my bump is still not noticable). Then, next month, when they see me, Ohh, what happened ? No pregnant anymore ?!! I'm just too tired to explain...
I hope that you understand my situation after reading my post.
I'll get back in touch with u all soon, just bear with me for a little more time...and Pray for me and the little life in my uteras !!
Luv,
Faye
2nd Opinion
I cried while on the way home after my 2nd prenatal check up. I cant accept the fact that the doc has told me just now. Hubby asked to wait for the test result, mean time, still calm and do the best we can !! Tell me, how am I going to do the best ?? I might need to opt for abortion if the result is unfavorable. Do I still take my vitamins ? Do I still treat the baby good ? I dont know...
That night, I told hubby that I want to be alone, so I lie on my bed alone, what happened in the clinic kept on flashing on my head. I called my sister, before I can finished my sentence, my tears fall. I cant control my emotion as much as I wish I could. I was so touched by what she told me ' Dont worry, no matter what happens, jie jie is here with you'. Ohh Jie, so nice of you !
I then decided to go for 2nd opinion, I called up another friend, asked her for her gynae's contact. Another very experienced gynae fr Gleneagles.
The next day, hubby and I went to Gleneagles in the morning. Without appointment, I waited for awhile, luckily the next appointment patient has not arrive yet. The nurse took my weigh...Ohh, another 2 kgs, ever since I was pregnant, I've lost 4 kgs, same as the last time. We went in to see the gynae, told her about the situation we're facing.
She did another round of scan for me. Guess what's the first word came from her mouth ?!!! 'Ohh , that's no good' was the first, followed by ' From my experiences, I can briefly tell you that, if you do nothing about the pregnancy, one day, nature will take it cause, either the baby heart beat will stop by himself or something will happen, and you wont be able to keep'. How could I hold my tears when I heard what she's just said to me ??!!!
She's patient enough to show me a medic book, about the cause and effect of this Genetic Abnormalities Sickness. Explain to us what's it ? How it happens ? I asked ' Could the thick skin fold 'missing' in the next check up ? Means, if it's actually something else, harmless ?' She said 'No, it can only leads to some other abnormalities that we're not able to scan/ see using ultrasound'
After about half an hour of explaining and providing solutions/ options. We lef the clinic.
What else can happen while on the way home, I'm sure you can roughly guess...Yes, I cried again. All the way from Gleneagles to Putra Heights.
Look like the only option we've now is to wait for the AMU test. Pray hard...!!
That night, I told hubby that I want to be alone, so I lie on my bed alone, what happened in the clinic kept on flashing on my head. I called my sister, before I can finished my sentence, my tears fall. I cant control my emotion as much as I wish I could. I was so touched by what she told me ' Dont worry, no matter what happens, jie jie is here with you'. Ohh Jie, so nice of you !
I then decided to go for 2nd opinion, I called up another friend, asked her for her gynae's contact. Another very experienced gynae fr Gleneagles.
The next day, hubby and I went to Gleneagles in the morning. Without appointment, I waited for awhile, luckily the next appointment patient has not arrive yet. The nurse took my weigh...Ohh, another 2 kgs, ever since I was pregnant, I've lost 4 kgs, same as the last time. We went in to see the gynae, told her about the situation we're facing.
She did another round of scan for me. Guess what's the first word came from her mouth ?!!! 'Ohh , that's no good' was the first, followed by ' From my experiences, I can briefly tell you that, if you do nothing about the pregnancy, one day, nature will take it cause, either the baby heart beat will stop by himself or something will happen, and you wont be able to keep'. How could I hold my tears when I heard what she's just said to me ??!!!
She's patient enough to show me a medic book, about the cause and effect of this Genetic Abnormalities Sickness. Explain to us what's it ? How it happens ? I asked ' Could the thick skin fold 'missing' in the next check up ? Means, if it's actually something else, harmless ?' She said 'No, it can only leads to some other abnormalities that we're not able to scan/ see using ultrasound'
After about half an hour of explaining and providing solutions/ options. We lef the clinic.
What else can happen while on the way home, I'm sure you can roughly guess...Yes, I cried again. All the way from Gleneagles to Putra Heights.
Look like the only option we've now is to wait for the AMU test. Pray hard...!!
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