Detailed Scan at ESH

At last, I was able to go for the detailed scan today (@21weeks+) to assess whether my pregnancy is progressing healthily and whether bb fu-jun is developing well.

My appointment was scheduled at 2.30pm, but i managed to arrive at East Shore Hospital very much earlier, as i went for lunch with Kun (we had teochew porridge somewhere nearby). So it was about a 45mins wait before it was our turn.

Kun was called in after my scan was finished to see the baby. I was instructed to lie down while waiting for the radiographer to come in. When she did, she told me she will show me a video first and then show my hubby the bb on screen after the scan was completed. I was wondering what "video" she meant and then came to realise it is just the process of scanning the little one. Each time she scan a certain part of the bb, she will label it on the screen (eg. face, foot, stomach, kidney, etc). The entire process was pretty boring as the environment was pretty still and quiet with no occasional chattings at all, as i was hoping the radiographer would be able to explain to me what she was doing at that point of time. I had this urge to talk to her like asking her for further explanation but seeing her so deep in concentration, decided against the thought.

After the whole process was completed, she told me..."baby is doing ok" (which of course i was happy and relieved to hear) and proceeded to walk out to call my hubby in. Baby weighs 424g.

Kun came in thereafter, but it was another lady who walked in other than the radiographer, who was tasked to show kun the bb. This lady showed kun the bb in black and white image instead of colour which i was expecting. Fu Jun was happily kicking and playing in my womb. We were of course witnessing the scene and I could feel his kicks as they coincide with his kick movements on the screen. Kun told the lady that probably bb is going to be a footballer next time :P

Kun actually spoke to my tummy (aka baby) after the scan, "Ah huh, saw liao! Caught u kicking mummy ah!!" (like notti notti!!)

We had an hour's wait again before our very huge x-ray report (showing bb different body parts) + results came in. Everything is normal thank goodness! I was told to bring along these to my Dr Heng during my next gynae visit.

All in all, i wasn't very happy with the service and quality of the scan. Cos before i went for my scan, a forum mummy (who also had the same gynae as me) told me that the lady showed her a colored image of the baby to her hubby, but she never showed it to kun! I actually asked her how come ours not viewed in color she told me it would not be clear to see it in color since it would only be so after six months. The forum mummy told me that the colored image was not v clear anyway and when she requested for a re-scan, the lady told her the baby is moving and it would only be clearer at 28-30weeks. The excuses given seem to be pretty crap to me. In addition, the price we paid for ($222.45 after GST) is generally steeper compared to the cost of detailed scans at other hospitals, and we don't get to keep the scans of baby!! (and then not to mention they were in black and white somemore). Their service also not very up to my expectations as I was hoping for a more "entertaining" radiographer who would explain to me what she was exactly doing and the baby part developments, but i saw none of this happening.

Other than the positive results, the whole scan was pretty disappointing, as it was like more of a "chop chop" thing.

Oh well, now i can rest my worries till my day to "pop"!

The Real Hard Kick

Baby prince is growing stronger as each day passes.

He was super active yesterday night when his mummy was sleeping, so much that she couldn't actually sleep very well....When mummy put her hand on her left side of her tummy yesterday (after she felt a kick), baby prince kicked that area real hard for his second kick that there was a felt bump that protruded out of that area just for that few seconds. Mummy got startled for that moment cos she didn't expect the effect to be that strong! Well daddy said i was giving a hi^5 to mummy, perhaps i really was since i know her hand was there. HAHA.

Mummy slept on her sides and i will kick and move. Mummy lie flat on her back while sleeping i will kick and move too. I'm an active and strong boy!

Mummy and daddy going to baby steph's one-month shower later. Enjoy~

Appointment at 19weeks

Finally mummy had a chance to see me again after a one month's wait during her gynae appointment yesterday (one month always seem v long to her)...The clinic was especially crowded yesterday and all the seats were almost taken up.

Before that mummy told me to say hi to her and daddy during the scan....while waiting, mummy felt quite a lot of discomfort in her tummy area (dunno issit caused by my movements like i was partying inside or mummy's tummy had a lot of wind)...daddy said, "see lor, tell our son to say hi to us"...mummy then replied him, "maybe fu-jun (my tentative name) is excited he's going to see us! =)"

So mummy had a long list of queries to ask Dr Heng when she saw her....she gladly and jovially replied to mummy's questions with her usual bright smile on her face...Dr Heng told mummy there is no problem for her to seek the root canel treatment, plus the injection and the x-ray needed for the operation, she also wrote down two antibiotic names which mummy could take from the dentist...in addition, she also prescribed medication for her flu, cough and sore throat (mummy take a longer time to heal this time as she is pregnant - low immunity most likely). Finally mummy realised she gained about 3kg so far since the start of pregnancy when she stepped on the weighing machine at the clinic.

So mummy saw me on the screen. This time i am 15.92cm at 19 weeks+ and i weigh 304g. Both my hands were under my head (like i was sleeping) and i was facing directly at the screen like i was actually looking at mummy they all (aren't i cute?!)..mummy was full of joy when she saw the image...and even said, "how ke ai orh!!" (hehe i know i am cute aniwaez).

Dr Heng mentioned to mummy again that i'm a boy though she already knows...hehe...I am of the right weight and size so no problem. Dr Heng even said i have big eyes and mummy is overjoyed to hear that =P Everything looks good so far.

Daddy said he saw my KKB (hahaha!! if u dunno wad it is, ask mami) and even said gynae naughty why focus on that area. Mummy said gynae has to scan every part ma! *aiyoz*...hehehe!!

Mummy cheered up alot after the visit, as she knows everything is ok and she can safely go for the root canel without any worries. She will go to the scheduled dental appointment tonight. Though she's scared but the thought of being able to eat well and normal again for me and herself makes her even more determined to go for it (jia you to mummy!)

Her triple test result came back as well - screen negative with the risk of down's at 1:1500, so is considered good. She is satisfied. Next will be the detailed scan that she is worried about *crosses fingers*

Mummy is home again today as she still has the flu and cough so don't want to go office to spread to her colleagues (Besides she feels she wants to rest more at home so she can recover faster). She coughed very badly yesterday afternoon in the office as her throat itches her like crazy. It was really embarrassing coughing so much in that quiet office.

Its another sick day....

To God Mama Jo!

Hope she has a wonderful sweet 28th birthday~!

HAPPY CELEBRATIONS!!

My flu and cough came over the midnight, so I am on mc again...*gosh* i am realli bogged down with so many health problems...

Am currently on antibiotics and medication prescribed by the GP this morning. He assured that the medication is safe for pregnancy, so i'm just going to go ahead with the medication. The antibiotics is to ease the pain and headache which has resulted from my gum swell (yea my gum is abit red and swollen cos of the cracked tooth now)...

Vomited again this afternoon...the taste of the medicine really makes me puke, especially the cough mixture...

Baby prince seems to be a bit quiet in mummy's tummy today, maybe he knows mummy is sick so he feels down too? Or perhaps he doesn't want to make mummy too uncomfortable so decides to stay quiet...

Daddy is working late today...come home soon daddy....

Sick mummy =(

Today is an extremely bad day for mummy....in fact should i say this "suay-ness" was with mummy since last week...

Wonder what luck falls upon mummy...she actually cracked her tooth while she was having dinner last week. The pain stayed with her since then...She went to the dentist last Friday and the dentist told her..."Its an almost unfortunate thing this has happened" then he proceeded to explain to mummy what happened....in fact mummy's tooth cracked with her nerve still alive inside, causing her to scream in pain when she has meals cos her tooth felt very sensitive at the slightest touch. However the dentist could not do an x-ray on her as she was pregnant, so in order to know the extent of the crack, she had to undergo the root canel treatment which is estimated to be about $860 (mummy estimated will cost over 1k eventually...)...her heart almost dropped when she heard that, as she was thinking how could such a thing have happened during this time...

She has been eating on the left side of her mouth since then, but unfortunately it was very hard for her as food will still naturally go over to that damaged tooth...and it was very painful. She suffered headaches as well, probably cos of the toothache..

Now that her MS has gone, her appetite has increased or back to normal since the start of the pregnancy....how could such unfortunate thing happened when she is back to eating full of joy? She feels very upset at the slightest thought of it....and what makes it worse is she called the gynae office today, the nurse there told her it is not advisable to do the treatment until she has given birth, as it poses a risk since have to do gum injection. This risk...if mummy decides to go ahead with the treatment still, will be something that mummy has to be responsible for. But mummy doesn't want to risk hurting me...as she went through so much in her first trimester just to have me stable inside her womb...so she is contemplating whether she could bear with the pain until she gives birth...

Another alternative will be to ask Dr Heng personally again on Wed when she goes and see her. Ultimately mummy is sure the decision still lies with her. Or wait till i grow bigger in the 3rd trimester then safer for mummy to do the treatment? Root canel is a series of treatment, not just once...imagine undergoing through the injections each time round...Sigh...no idea....

Talking about today is perhaps once of the worst days for mummy...she went to work in the morning....threw up once before she had breakfast, then threw up again after she had the breakfast + vitamins she eats every morning. So gross....She is feeling extremely unwell since two days before (the sore throat pain extended to the point where it affected her sleep...she was woken up by the pain). This morning, she feels feverish and is suffering from a terrible sore throat, headache, stuffed nose, giddiness and a full body ache and pain, not forgetting her tooth pain...she went to the company doctor yesterday and she only prescribed lozenges as there were no other medications that mummy is advised to take as she is pregnant...the doctor mentioned to mummy gotta let her body heal naturally...so meanwhile she is taking panadol and lozenges...

She came back from work in the morning...told her boss she is not feeling well so is taking unpaid leave...she felt dizzy in the cab back home, and rushed to the toilet to throw up again the moment she stepped into the house...lucky daddy was at home (he's oso sick =( ) so he bought lunch for mummy....she has no appetite so she just had fish soup for lunch...

Its now 8.15pm...mummy is still not feeling as good though better than in the afternoon, as her body is still in pain...she has to pop in panadols again before she goes to bed....i hope mummy gets well soon....she confided in a few colleagues that she is feeling very upset and sometimes feel like crying when she thinks of everything that has happened...i hope she cheers up soon too....cheers to a happy mummy...

Mummy's Painful Tooth

Ok everyone....say cheezzzzzzzeeee~!

This is cute cute baby stephanie....hope she'll grow up healthy and well...heard about her having jaundice...just hope it clears off soon!

*Sigh* i have not been feeling well today...going to see the dentist tonight cos my tooth is seriously killing me *argh!* Since yesterday night, i wonder what happened when i ate my last mouthful of rice before finishing every grain on my plate, i heard a crack *uh-oh* and next moment the pain and numbness confirmed my horror that my tooth is starting its torture...pain pain! Wonder how i am going to have my dinner tonite, after struggling through with my two meals so far (breakfast & lunch).

TGIF....and its gonna be one long weekend, thank goodness though...Monday is Deepavali....

Wong BB's lessons are gonna start one week earlier (now 23rd instead of 30Nov as she will be on leave for two weeks)...

If got the chance will take picture of my tum tum and post it here, so i can monitor its bloom for the next few months...i don't exactly take pride in it though, but i thought it'll be good to see how it changes and perhaps compare to my next pregnancy?! *oops!* better don't say so soon yet....

Can feel little prince practising his acrobats more distinctly now...he does it few times in a day...i will feel my tum tum and see if he moves or whether his heartbeat is strong, cos i'm wondering how he is doing inside....wonder how much he has grown...i'm so waiting for my next appointment....

Wonder whether i have put on any weight? Since the last appointment, i hadn't and was worried about baby's growth...hope at least can put on some pounds during these few weeks.

Have paid $500 to the confinement lady (Auntie Yong) on Sat, 11-Oct. Need to pay her the balance of $1500 to her when she has finished her tenure. The thought of confinement shudders me....

1) Must keep warm during the hot period season of Mar-Apr *GOSH*

2) Sweating horribly yet cannot bath!!

3) Sticky face, oily hair and scalp *eeeee-yur* (can u imagine flies nesting in my hair?!)

4) the brown herbal bath...bathe liao also thinking of using water to spray it off man! *can imagine the yuckiness...how to let this brown color water stay on my body?! Bathe liao also don't feel clean*

5) With that my colleague told me have to use boiled water for the confinement period! *So troublesome and machiam like water rationing!* (boiled water...ok well...at least got boiled water to use but wait till u hear the next one)

6) Heard we cannot touch water at all!!! For the whole month!! This was what a mother on singaporemotherhood forum (and even Kun) told me....i gapped and nearly fainted!! How to wash face, brush teeth, wash hands leh?! *horrors of all horrors*

Mummy's Internal Thoughts

I miss my grandparents again...*tears drop*
In fact i have still been missing them very much after their passing away months ago...and will still think of them frequently...I do have dreams of them frequently too...

Thinking that next year when my baby prince is out is the month that my grandma passed away...
its exactly one year later....

My grandfather missed my grandmother too much he passed away just a mere two months later after her death. I know they miss each other....its also good they get to accompany each other in the other world.

Somehow i felt that my grandparents are the ones who blessed me with this child. Too bad they didn't live to see my baby prince. But i hope they know somewhere out there in the other world. And i know they have been keeping watch over me as well....

Thank you mama and ah-gong....

Sorry for blogging on these sad thoughts as i just had this urge to write them out....

On a happier note, uncle tony is getting married next year.....i know that we have all been waiting for this day aren't we =D my grandparents will be elated to know that...and i hope they do!

And i went to visit joo and baby steph today!! Baby steph's realli pretty...i think she will grow up to be as pretty as her mum =D i don't know why but i just felt a surge of emotions when i saw the baby...probably cos we have now gone to the next stage of becoming mothers and having adorable children....or its just my mother's instincts playing on me....time flies isn't it...i was just reminiscing how we were kids last time, to teenagers, to adults and now we are already mothers....

Last time marriage, and not to even mention, having our own kids seemed so distant......its unbelievable how time and youth waits for no one...