Pregnancy#2 : Labour & Delivery

After the false alarm I had on 11 Sept, I told myself, I will not be 'fooled' again. Next time, mau tebranak sudah baru I go hospital... I hate the 'physical' check up ba.. punya main sakit!! Everytime I see a midwife or Dr come in the room and put gloves on, I feel like screaming.. How I wish there are other less painful alternative.. trauma betul oh!!

Pregnancy#2 : False Alarm

11 Sept 2010

As flood water began to rise, my stomach also began to ache a little with Braxton Hicks contractions. It's been quite a while since I last experience flooding at my parent's house, I got a little excited. Sempat lagi tulung angkat-angkat barang.

At around midnite, flood water was about 2 feet deep and the contractions were getting a bit more painful and frequent. And to make it worse, memulas-mulas lagi due to diarrhea. I tried ignoring the pain by watching TV, walking around and also tried to sleep. But every time the contractions came plus the pulas-memulas, the pain was really hard to ignore. I sms'd DH  to tell him about the pain and to be on standby; juz in case he has to catch the 1st flight out of JB back to KK.

Pregnancy#2 : Week 37

Had obgyn appt yesterday (1 Sep) and I now weigh approx 71.6kg. Doc told me that there's lots of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby and he suspects that baby#2 would probably weigh abt 3kg at birth (if not lesser). That's good news for me. Hopefully senang sikit want to push out during delivery. Last time, Mia weighs 3.2kg at birth.

Last nite at around 2am, I started getting some intense contractions. It was not the "tarik rambut" type of contraction, but it was intense enough to make me feel very2 uncomfortable. I was trying to relieve it by walking around and changing positions (sitting, lying down, kneeling).. It helped a bit la.. The contractions continued till about 3am and it was coming every few minutes. I panicked a bit and started texting my DH in JB. I told him abt the contractions and if it does not subside by 5-6am, I would go to Rafflesia 1st thing in the morning and He would have to catch the 9.30am flight back to KK. Tapi by 3.30am, the contractions started to fade. FALSE ALARM!

I dun remember experiencing this when I was pregnant with Mia.

Pregnancy#2 : Week 34

My 34th week routine check up was on 10 Aug. In addition, I also went to my fav obgyn (Dr Stuart) to do a 4D scan of baby#2 on 9 Aug... hehehe

I think her hidung looks more mancung than Mia's.. kan?

Pregnancy#2 : Week 32

I finally got a chance to have look at my blood and urine test that was done at my previous Obgyn clinic in JB in March. I was surprised to see lots of irregularities and the sad thing was, my Obgyn back then didn't even bother to highlight them to me :-(  Got some clarification from my current obgyn and thankfully, everything's ok.

Just to update, my current weight is 67kg (gained 0.5kg since my last appt on 13 July). Baby's current weight is approximately 1.9kg. 

Last nite, Mia had fun looking at baby#2 moving inside my tummy.. Mia:" Mummy, nook.. nook.. baby's moving inside the stomach. What baby doing mummy?"...

 Baby#2 is sleeping side ways with her hand almost covering her face

JB-KK Flight Experience @29 Weeks Preggers

I wanted to record this experience for future reference. 

Most airlines will allow pregnant women to fly up to 34 weeks of pregnancy (inclusive) provided she has a letter from the Dr indicating that she's fit to fly. We wanted to stretch and fly just b4 I reach 34 weeks in Aug, but decided since we have made prior booking to fly back in early July, we mite as well just use it... (I made that booking last year, mau balik KK in time to watch Eclipse kunun.. hehehehe. I was not pregnant yet that time).

Everything was ok. The plane took off; I sat next to the window, Mia in the middle and DH on the isle seat. Then as the plane reaches it's desired altitude, trus I feel extra lightheaded. I tried to ignore it at first but it just got worse; macam airsick.. feels like mau muntah, telinga starts to berdenggung and finally I realized, I was about to black-out.. DH probably realized I was looking a bit disorientated, so I told him I needed to lie down. Immediately after I rest my head on his lap, trus the lightheaded feeling got better. I decided to lie down until it was time to land. Nasib JB-KK is only abt 2hrs flight. I was glad we decided to fly earlier and together. I can't imagine what would have happened if DH was not there. Thank God!

Pregnancy#2 : Week 30

We're back in KK! Yay! But sadly, DH flying back to JB 2mrw... :-(  Had an appointment with my new KK Obgyn at Rafflesia Medical Centre. We decided to deliver baby#2 there mainly due to convenience. It would be easier for me to drive over for my routine check-ups and it's very near to the airport; DH can dash direct from the airport when the time comes for me to deliver... I hope and pray that he'll make it to the delivery room in time!

As of today, baby#2 weighs approximately 1.5kg... and Dr said it's 1000% girl.. hahahha.. I still have quite a number of 'orang tua' telling me that my tummy looks like I'm carrying a Boy.. We'll see :-p My current weight is 66.5kg, I gained 1.5kg since my last appointment on 1 July. And yes, I'm still suffering from excess salivation!!! arrrghhhhh!

I'm now trying to figure out how to get a midwive from the govt hospital to come over to the house to check on baby#2 after she's born.. I'm especially terrified of newborn jaundice. A friend told me that such service is available. Harap2 I can get one. Last time, I hired a nurse from a private clinic. Unfortunately, she doesn't do house calls anymore :-(

 Baby#2 is lying on her side. The umbilical cord is covering her face.

Pregnancy#2 : Week 28

We've officially entered 3rd Trimester of Pregnancy#2.. and I'm getting more anxious and nervous about labour.. Just got back from my Obgyn appointment. Didn't manage to meet up with Dr C bcoz he was delivering babies at the ward. So, we decided to meet up with Dr N instead. I was really hoping to get a 4D scan of Baby#2's face, unfortunately only Dr C has that machine.. So, harap2 I will be able to do so during my Obgyn appointment back in KK.

My current weight is 65Kg. I've gained 2.5kg since my last appointment about a month ago. Baby#2 now weighs 1.3kg. Berat ka tu? I hope her 'at birth' weight doesn't exceed 3.2kg.. takut susah kluar oh.. Her  kicks and punches are also very tajam and she's very active. Btw, I'm still SUFFERING from excess salivation!  

Pregnancy#2 : Week 24

My next Obgyn appointment was supposed to be on 18 June, but DH insisted that we try another recommended Obgyn who has a Maternity Ward in Pelangi area. Yesterday, I called up to make an appt for 11am today and also to find out if they have a 4D scanning machine. Thankfully they do.

I just got back from the appt and was pleased with the service and the Obgyn.  We were in and out of there in less than 1 hour. The Obgyn also took the time to properly scan the baby and with his high tech machine, we were able to see the baby's sex.... *drumroll* and it's a girl. Although I was hoping for a boy, I was happy to find out that it's a girl too. DH was overjoyed with the news. He prefers girls. Thinking about my 2 girls pinjam2 baju, shoes, hand bags, earrings like what my sisters and I (and my mum) are doing now makes me smile... yay! Harap2 sama size la.. hehehe

 

Pregnancy#2 : Week 20

Went for my Week 20 pre-natal check-up last Fri (7 May 2010). My current weight is 59kgs. At the moment, I have lesser excess saliva, but more gastric attacks and I feel bloated almost everyday.  Baby's doing well. And to answer the most asked about question: Boy or Girl? My Obgyn said "don't go shopping first".. Lets check again during the next appointment... suspense betul oh... Her scanning equipment outdated bah.. can't really see clearly.. Klu 4D scanner, nampak trus tu... uhuhuhuh... have to wait for next month lor... 

Pregnancy#2 : Week 15

Week 13

With hormones raging and insomnia, I was attacked with depression. After a few days, I finally told DH about my situation. I didn't want him to worry but he caught me crying; twice. I'm glad I told him. He really helped me feel better.

Week 14

No more insomnia and depression. The only trace of MS left is lightheadedness and excess saliva; which is not so bad. I was hoping to be able to brush my tongue when I brush my teeth, unfortunately, it still triggers vomiting. Hopefully I can do this soon.

Pregnancy#2 : Week 12

As I enter my 12th week of pregnancy, I began to notice that the nauseating feeling is beginning to fade. I have more energy now. Thank God! However, the excess saliva and gassy feeling is still very much annoying me. My appetite is beginning to pick up; but I still can't stand the sight and smell of food. I'm hoping this will improve soon. I miss eating oh... Puas sudah makan meehoon soup kosong, plain crackers, plain oat.. plain.. plain... plain..

New challenge now is insomnia. For the past 2 nites, I haven't been able to sleep. Went to bed early, but 2.30am... 3am.. 3.30am.. 4am.. my mata masih lagi terbeliak. I didn't have this experience during my 1st pregnancy. So, I'm tired and attacked by migraine during the day... I'm glad last nite I was able to sleep better.

 

Pregnancy#2 : Week 11 (Updated)

Just came back from Obgyn appointment at Puteri Specialist. Thank God the whole process took less than 1 hour. I was out of the hosp by 11.15am, appt was at 10.30am.

Found out I loss another 1kg. Last appointment (5 Feb), I was 56kg. Today I was 55kg *sigh*. Dr decided to give me 3 weeks dosage of Primperan (Metoclopramide) for the nausea/vomiting. Unfortunately, nothing can be done to stop the excess saliva :-( My blood pressure is also quite low; hence the lightheadedness.

Baby's doing fine. He/she now measures approx 4.16cm. EDD 22 Sep 2010.

Pregnancy#2 : Week 11

My MS started about a month ago and I'm still not feeling 'well'. I try to think positive but when you're feeling 'sick' all the time, it's not easy you know... I'm counting the days to week 12.. I'm hoping *praying, begging!* that my MS will improve after that..  The food aversion symptoms is really driving me crazy! How la want to eat anything when the sight of food pun can make me wanna gag.. belum campur lagi the smell.. ugh!! This excess saliva pun I really benci oh!!!!  Susah mau tidur. Everyday I wake up feeling more tired than ever...

I'm thankful that my MIL is here to help take care of Mia and cook for us. Mia jadi super active pula since I got preggers. 

2mrw I have another appointment with my Obgyn. I'm hoping to get some flu/cold meds also... When I feel much better, I'll blog about my delivery plans.

Pregnancy#2 : Week 10

This past few days have been very difficult for me... I've been sleeping in a sitting position for a few days now due to blocked nose.. And the phlegm and xtra saliva is making me gag in my sleep... ughhh!

Worse time to catch the cold is definitely during pregnancy.. It is at times like this that I wish I was back in KK. I could easily make an appointment with my Obgyn and get some 'approved' medication within 1-2 hours... Kalau di sini, the process of waiting sampai bayar takes approximately half a day!! So, best I can do now is take some Panadol for the pain (headache) and apply vicks on my nose, forehead, chest and back and wait it out... Hopefully it'll go away soon... please!!!!

MS + blocked nose + headache = TORTURE!

Pregnancy#2 : Week 9

Ughhh! Still struggling with MS :-( Thankfully I do get some 'good' days... Yesterday was one of the worse; I stayed in bed the whole day until this morning...

Over the CNY period, I was lucky to be able to join some family activities/gathering as my sister and her family was here visiting. Wished I could've done more..

Appetite? Still favoring bland food such as cream crackers, plain meehoon soup (kosong), orange cordial mixed wit lots of water (tawar) and pear. I'm not sure how much weight I have gained/loss since my last Dr's appt as I still have no selera to eat... and yes, the sight and smell of food still makes me sick!

I'm still experiencing excess saliva, nauseousness, dizziness... I guess the worse would be the saliva.. it tastes like Panadol... pahit 24/7!!!..  I also realized that my MS gets worse in the evenings... around 5pm onwards... So far, I've managed not to muntah.. I can't afford to... with the little amount that I'm able to eat, muntah will make it worse...

Pregnancy#2 : Week 8

Last Friday (5 Feb), DH, Mia and I went to Puteri Specialist Hospital , JB to see an Obgyn. Managed to meet up with Dr Laila.

Here's the scan of our tiny baby; 6.6mm only.. extremely small.. strong heartbeat..

During Dr's appointment, I also found out that I have lost abt 1.5kg. My last weigh in at Dr Stuart's on 21 Jan was 57.5kg, on 5 Feb I was 56kg... 1 week of MS punya pasal la...

Pregnancy#2 : Week 7

Thankfully, my MS yesterday & this morning isn't soo bad but I still feel nauseous, dizzy with saliva pooling in my mouth every 1 second. So I'm taking this chance to blog abt Pregnancy#2.

Week 5
Although this was a planned pregnancy, I didn't want to get too stressed out about the results.  But after missing a few days of period, I decided to buy 2 pregnancy test... and the results were... very confusing???

I used the 2 kits at 2 different times.. and both were showing 1 clear and 1 extremely faint line... I didn't tell DH about the test.

It's time to spill the beans.. Week 7, 33 more to go..

I'm currently 7 weeks pregnant and have been struggling with all day and night 'morning sickness' symptoms. Won't be able to update much in the next few weeks. Hoping all this will pass really soon..