A picture taken when I was about 20 weeks? iirc.
Phew, I thought I would have given birth by now, ever since my 26-weeks-bleeding-episode (which didn't make it to my blog entry).
Long story short, when I was warded for observation due to the bleeding, the panel of Doctors worry that I may deliver the baby prematurely then. I had to sign some admission documents which consists of some medication to mature the lungs of the baby and so on - didn't happen. Alhamdulillah. But since it's my first pregnancy (well, sorta - that ectopic one doesn't count), they had to give the benefit of a doubt and place this case separately of what it usually is. Reason for the bleeding according to them is that my cervix lining seems raw i.e. soft, and that my cervix is shorter than usual? But anyways, all is well - no more bleeding after that.
So my appointment day came last Thursday, marking my 37 weeks & 5 days.
My Gynae greeted me with a warm "Hello, how are you? Good?" and moved on with the norm.
- Had a vaginal swab done the last visit to test for GBS.
Result: GBS negative. Alhamdulillah.
- Had my scan done & baby's estimated weight was... 2.4kg.
Was a bitttt disappointed. My head was thinking "Alaaa keciknya anak akuuuu... Dah makan banyak-banyak punnn masih kecik".
When I asked my Gynae about it, she explained, "Your baby is on the smaller side..." tilting her head to the image on the screen, and trying to measure it's body again... "But it's okay. You're full term already and usually once the baby hits 2.4kg, we are happy already. It's good enough".
Phew! Asked her is there any way to increase the baby's weight/size, she suggested Durians & lots of Milo (which I kinda stopped taking for a while now - guess I should restart my daily mugs of Milo again soon?)
So yeah, had a bowl of Durian Milk Ice right after appointment.
Got it from KKH Kopitiam - easiest find ever!
My Gynae also added, "Small mummies have small babies. So it's good if your baby is not too big. Any larger than 3.5kg, might result in a Caesar. So some mums have to go through Caesar because their baby is too big".
Sounds like she's either comforting me or she's pro-natural - I'd like to believe the latter. Haha.
Anyway, this reminds me that my niece's birth weight was 2.4kg as well and now she's so berat with babat like Michelin lol, so I guess it doesn't matter that much? It's just the thought of people asking, "Eh... Waktu ngandung tak cukup makan ke?" Ohhh people, you don't know how much food I gobble up during my pregnancy! Lol defensive pulak.
- My current weight: 59.5 kg
Yikes! Hope I don't hit errr... 60kg? The number 5 never once hit my health book pre-pregnancy, much less a 6. But even IF it does (I say IF), I hope it's only for a healthy pregnancy - and not because of excessive fats #toovain
- The fluid in my waterbag is doing great
The keeping-a-full-bottle-of-water-by-my-bedside does help in this department.
- Last but not least, the little buddy is already engaged!
It has already turned head down since my 29th week, but to see from the images in the scan I had last Thursday, it seems that the baby's head is much lower right now. I guess that explains the frequent sharp & painful episodes I had to endure when I walk and the urgent need to pee. But good news right?
On another plus side, I am starting to like my Gynae. Used to think that she was kinda cold but during our recent appointments, she's more jovial and warm. Mr. J noticed it too. :)
She also added some notes for me to take away from the appointment:
1) Labour contractions:
"It feels like menstrual cramps... times 100 - you wont miss it".
She mentioned that it wont be a mild pain, so it's recognizable.
"The first few contractions that come, it's about an hour apart. When that happens, you can still time them at home. Only make your way to the hospital when it's about 15 minutes apart. Reason being, it's your first labour, so usually, the time of labour will be very long. It will result you in staying in the hospital for a verrrry long time....it will bore you."
2) Waterbag burst:
"Of course when your waterbag burst, immediately - to the hospital. But you still can have some time to shower and head to the hospital", she laughed a bit after that.
Well, of course I would have my shower first, right?
3) Baby's movement:
"As long as your baby is moving actively as per normal, using your instinct as a mum, it's good enough. You would know the pattern of the baby's movement by now. We used to tell mummies to count the x no. of movements in x no. of hours. But it's very subjective."
Penned down these notes on my mind...but really, now I am starting to wonder....
You've been really active at night and as much as your kicks can be painful to boot, I often wrap both my tiny hands on my overstretched tummy and feel you move. Pregnancy with you may not be the easiest thing to go through, but you are definitely a gift I am looking forward to.
Your Daddy has been asking, "When do you think our baby will be out?"
"I don't know".
Why don't you tell me?
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