1st Pregnancy

Friday, May 12, 2006

Tour

Dear Sweety,

Today mummy and daddy went for a tour. Not on holiday tour but hospital tour. We went for Gleneagles hospital tour. All the staff are professionals. Both our doctors stationed at Gleneagles. We went to look at the maternity ward for single and double bed rooms only. I still feel SGH is still better in terms of room. SGH rooms are bigger and most importantly, the sofa for daddy to sleep is more comfortable. At Gleneagles the sofa is not so comfortable. The ward area is very quiet. It doesn't have a cheerful environment. In the nursery, I can only see a few babies. The nursery environment..hmm ok only.

I was a bit uncomfortable there. So we went to Mount Alvernia hospital. The small lane to go to the hospital was a bit eerie. The outlook of the hospital is depressing. But when I stepped in the hospital, I felt very calm. The nurses are friendly. I saw a nurse entertain a toddler she bump into at the lobby. She told the boy to wait for awhile and gave the boy an apple. That was a nice sight. At least the nurses are warm and friendly. There is a chapel in the hospital and a few crosses. Daddy was uncomfortable about it. I insisted we just enquire about the hospital charges since we are there. No harm asking. We found out that the charges are so much cheaper. The staff who attended to us was very casual and we feels at ease asking her. We don't feel pressured at all. I persuade daddy to follow me to the ward area. It was quiet but peaceful. I like it. The nursery is also more cheerful, well furnished and cleaner. It was not an eyesore at all. What I like most about this hospital is the cleanliness. The lobby was clean, the nursery was clean, the wards was clean and even the toilet was super clean. I am very satisfied with the cleanliness.

Very likely we will choose Gleneagles eventhough the environment was a bit more serious. I might choose two bedded room because the sofa, in single bed room, for daddy to sleep was so uncomfortable. I will let daddy sleep comfortably at home. I know daddy prefer Gleneagles because there is not much religious stuff involved. And there is also Halal food kitchen in the hospital. Both our doctors are senior doctors. Even our gyne is a senior doctor at KKH but he will not do any delivery at KKH. I don't know why. Maybe doctors can only choose two hospitals to work with. Well... I don't know.

This Saturday there will a hospital tour at Mount Alvernia. We might be going there. Readers who read this blog, it will be great if you can give your opinion about Gleneagles or Mount Alvernia hospital. I can only choose these two hospitals since my gyne attached to these hospitals. Thanks!

Mummy gonna try to sleep now. Tomorrow will be a long day. We are going out with your Bedok cousins.

Nite Nite Sweetheart.
Mummy

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Thursday, May 11, 2006

Tembam nyerrrr...

Hi baby,

Today mummy and daddy went for your detail scan. Today you are 23 weeks. The doctor scanned your heart, head, kidney, penis, spine and other parts of your body. The doctor said you are healthy. But I noticed that at the doctor's memo, he wants to scan your heart again. I am worried. I know the doctor's style. He will not say anything until it is confirmed something is wrong. When he did the scan, his assistant writes down the measurement etc. The doctor said you are in breech position. He said if is it still breech when it is time to deliver, I have to do the c-sect. Erghhhh if possible I don't want to c-sect because I am diabetic and it will take a longggg time to heal. I really hope you will turn to a position where I can deliver you normally.

I tried to remain cool. I tried not to think about the doctor's memo. But I just can't help it. I was stressed out. After maghrib I broke down and cried. I know the doctor have not told me anything yet. But if everything is okay.. why does he need to scan your heart again? Why did he kept quiet when the nurse asked about your kidney? Why the doctor can't even look at my face when I asked him questions. Only Allah can help me. I always pray for your health.

Daddy is very optimistic. He told me that I am only 23 weeks pregnant and he said you will turn when the time is near. Daddy also told me maybe from the scan the doctor can't see clearly. Therefore he needs to do it again. I hope daddy is right.. but the doctor's silence and body language makes me worry. He's been my doctor for 5 years.. I sort of know his style.

Arghhhh so much things to worry and think about. I really cannot depend on anybody about this. Only Almighty Allah can help me. I've been on my own for these few months. I did not contact my friends or families. I need a peace of mind. I don't want my worries affect other people. I even avoided some phone calls from families so that I won't get confused and worry even more. I just need time for peace and time to think. I hope the people around me understand.

Oh yess about the tembam thing... During the scan, the doctor got a good view of your face. You have chubby cheeks! I can't wait to touch you. You really look very cute insya-Allah. Daddy only notice your nose. Daddy said your nose looks like his! I think that your face look like me when I was a baby. We'll see who you look like after I give birth to you *smile*

Lots of love from,

Mummy

Below are the pictures of today's scan:

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Monday, May 08, 2006

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Dear Baby,

Mummy home alone today. Daddy working afternoon shift. Mummy feel very lousy. Vomitted again this morning. Last night I manage to sleep only for one hour. I was too tired to sleep. Yesterday I had a busy day. Two days ago I only manage to sleep for 2 hours. I have problems sleeping but yesterday I was sleepy but just too tired. It was so frustrating.

Yesterday morning when I was about to fall asleep, the home phone and handphone kept on ringing. I gave up. I answered the phone call. It was one of your daddy's family members. She asked for help and wanted to come over. I was dead tired and sleepy. I told her I open the door and she help herself in. Not long after that, I realise something not right. I went out of my room to ask her what's wrong. Why she need to go to hospital. She told me the reason and off we go. I went with her and one for your uncle. After spending about 4hours as the hospital we went to have our late lunch. I was almost hypo but I controlled myself and try not to walk too much. If I use too much energy, the hypo will happen even faster.

After late lunch, we left the hospital at about 5.15pm. I called daddy asking him to get ready. We took the cab and 2 of our relatives alight at a mrt station. I supposed to pick up dad but he's not ready yet. I have to alight and go home. When daddy is ready we went to my eldest brother's place to send and pick some stuff. We arrived at about 6.30pm and left about 8.15pm. My sister in law gave me a lot of advice about pregnancy and after delivery. I am thankful for that. I find most of her advice are logical. I am much more happier and positive after hearing her advice.

After that we rushed to daddy's parents place. We bought some food for your grandparents. After buying all the food we arrived at your grandparents place at 9pm. Yesterday 7th May is your grandfather's birthday. Today 8th May is your Uncle Nazri birthday. We stayed until 10.30 or so. That's explain why mummy so tired. Mummy go to 3 places in one day. You didn't move much during the day time.

We reached home at about 11.15pm. By the time I finished bathing and praying, daddy was fast asleep. Daddy did not talk to you yesterday. He was too tired. I tried to relax myself. You kicked while I was praying. After that you didn't kick till 11am. I was worried. When daddy wakes up, I asked daddy to hear you heart beat. After that I hear your heart beat too. You have constant heartbeat momentum. I think you are sleeping or just tired. I don't know. So far you never stop kicking for 12hours. Usually u will kick every 45mins in the late afternoon till next morning. You will stop kicking for 2 hours in the morning. I am sleepy now, but I just don't like to sleep during day time. For 2 days I only have 2 hours of sleep and now I have panda eyes.

Yesterday morning I vomitted twice in the morning and once in the evening. Today I vomitted once in the morning. Seems like I am still vomitting eventhough I am 22 weeks pregnant. Tough... but I just got to endure it. Men are so lucky. When a man vomits, his partner or parents say poor thing and get worried about it. But when a pregnant woman vomit, ohh it's no big deal. It is a norm. Yes it maybe a norm but our throat still hurts. erghhh....

I really feel you are lucky being a boy. You will always get all the attention. If mummy too tired to sleep or have aching body.. people will say it's normal for being pregnant. Eventhough on that day am working or have to go out whole day. But if a man feels tired or have aching body, the woman will have to give a massage and get worried about it.

Women has lots of love. A woman will start to love when she's a child till old age. When she's a child she will love her parents and siblings wholeheartedly. When she got married, she will devote her life to her husband. When she have kids, her heart and sould and everything she has will be for her child. This is one of the special quality of a woman.

There are men out there who loves his parents, siblings, wife and children very much. Some men will to sacrifice everything for his wife and children. If there's a Award winning hubby of the year, I will know who to give it to. I believe some of my friends will have their own candidate too. *wink*wink* to Twinzmom and Evayanti hehehehe Evayanti a lucky woman!

I stop for now. I just want you to know one of the special qualities a woman has. That is lots of LOVE. This is so that you will treasure your mummy and you wife when you grow up years to come. I know it seems like I am complaining all the time. But I am just trying to tell you the feeling of being pregnant and being a woman. Not all man can understand this. It is important for men to know because women need lots of moral support and love. I want you to be the best son, husband, father and in short the best human being as you can be. And always respect women. That's why "Heaven Under Mother’s Feet…" Read the Quran to find out more.

Hugs
Mummy

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