I've reached 36th weeks!

16 Jan 2008

I'm finally at the 36th weeks stage. So excited... We went to the gynae today. Again, a few questions and answers... I get to see my little Tsui and hear his heartbeat... His head is downward but not engaged yet. He is still KPO-ing facing outside.

At 34wks, BB weight is 2.55kg. At 36wk, he have increase to 3kg. Amazing... Dr. Chong predict delivery weight might be 3.4kg. BB's head is still slightly bigger.

Mummy weight increase from 64.4kg to 64.8kg and to 65.7kg. OMG! I think it's my craving for milo now... Dr Chong told Ka Man "Just let her drink and eat whatever she wants, the last few weeks only" Haha!

He insert pill to cure infection again and also confirm some red marks on my tummy are STRETCH MARKS. Sighz...

Btw, the few questions and answers are:
Under what situations or condition do i need to rush to the hospital or to call/visit him?

1. Less BB movement (less than 10x)
2. Cramps with interval about 20 mins or less
3. Waterbag burst (a gush of warm water)
4. Serious bleeding or pain

Situations that can wait or can go eat something are:
1. Cramps interval more than 30 mins
2. Waterbag leaks (drips of water)
3. Light Spotting

He welcome the BB arrival anytime and placed his best bet that Little Tsui will be born in the year of piggy. So i'm counting down less than 20 days from date!

Ater the gynae visit, we went to Crystal jade for high tea (actually, our lunch) with mummy, sis and family. Then went over to OG to shop for her 2 little boys. CNY clothes! Same as last year, they are allow to make your own picks. For me, i just browse around. Even i brought new clothes no one will see, as i'm having my confinement during the period. Ka Man got himself 2 tops.

Later in the evening, we went for a early reunion dinner at Redstar chinese restaurant. Good food at affordable pricing. The whole family are looking forward for Little Tsui arrival too!

But m i ready?

Getting ready

6 Jan 2008

Need to start get ready for the arrival of Little Tsui. A bit Kiasu la... But we all Singaporean mah...

We've brought a white chest drawer at $280 from neighbourhood furniture shop, white baby cot at $319 from John Little and baby laundry detergent last week. And brought maternity pads and disposable panties to pack for my delivery bag (in case for early labour).

The "emergency pack" for hospital admission should pack:
1. A pack of 5 disposable panties
2. A pack of sanitary pads
3. (2 set) pyjamas with front opening
4. (2 set) maternity bras and breast pads
5. (2 sets) baby mittens & booties
6. (2 sets) baby clothings
7. Baby wrap for discharge
8. (1 set) mummy's casual wear for discharge
9. Shampoo and shower gel for Daddy
10. Facial wash, Toothbrush and toothpaste for both
11. Jacket for Daddy
12. Pre-admission form (if any)
13. Magazines (maybe)

This weekend will purchase the water boiler (should cost about $129) and start to wash BB bed sheets and some clothes. We decided not to paint the baby room, so Ka Man can relax.

I've discuss and submit my maternity leave form to my manager for approval. If everything goes smoothly, i should work till 5 Feb 2008. Then office closed for CNY eve on 6 Feb and PH on 7 and 8 Feb. My EDD is 12 Feb. I dunno whether i can "hold on" till week 39 a not. Maybe still can enjoy CNY. See BB good boy a not lo... But still planning for early reunion dinner this month (just in case).

I can tell myself having a bit of water retention. I look a bit bloated. Or it's just my eyes playing games?! Have a tough time going to sleep... wake up with back aches due to the BB weight. And BB keep having hippcup at night. Then i dream of myself giving birth... So funny... But i didn't see how the BB look like in the dream.

So many things to take note... But still pretty excited...

New Year, New Life!

2 Jan 2008

Happy New Year to all!

Times files... I'm in my 34wks plus and start countdown soon. I've went to my gynae today with Ka Man and my Mum. It's the 1st time my mum see Dr. Chris Chong.

I've brought along a long list of questions. I've list them out for other MTB reference:-

Qns: Back aches caused by sleeping position
Ans: Need to stay active, maybe go swimming (BTW, i can't swim. So I practice pre-natal yoga at home sometime to loosen my bones and relax.)

Qns: Blue-greeny veins on chest area
Ans: Expand of breast tissues and skin become thiner, the veins are more obvious

Qns: Itchy tummy
Ans: Tummy is stretching to maximum and stretch mark are "coming" (Oh, oh...)

Qns: Chinese Herb
Ans: Not Recommend. But MIL buying some back from HK.

Qns: BB hippcup
Ans: Normal and not to worry

Qns: BB movement
Ans: At least 10 times a day

Qns: BB position at 34wks
Ans: Head downward but facing upward.
Not engaged for labour yet.
Good progress, preferred delivery after 37 wks (which is after 22 Jan... coming soon!)

Qns: BB weight and growth at 34wks
Ans: As predicted, BB is over 2kg now. Weighing at 2.55kg and with a slight bigger head measuring at 37wk

Qns: Mummy weight increase
Ans: 2 weeks ago is 64.4kg, now is measuring at 64.8kg

Qns: Doctor fee for normal and c-section
Ans: SGD$1k and SGD$1.6k respectively

Qns: Pain relief options during labour
Ans: I told him i dun wan epidural, laughing gas can be considered

Qns: With frequent V-infection, is it OK to opt for normal V-delivery
Ans: Have to conduct a Group B Streptococci test (GBS), a common bacteria screening. But it's still safe, just need to insert antibiotics during labour

Then we have also done the pre-admission for Mount Alvernia Hospital.
It will be an exciting new year with a new life!

Break record measurement at 101cm!

29 Dec 2007

I've break record! A 101cm tummy measurement. My belly button have all surfaced... So cute, and a bit popping out. Little Tsui is getting limited place inside. I think he is coming to 2kg soon and mummy is going to hit another personal record of weighting more than 65kg. (Ha... while typing this, Little Tsui kick and move. I think he agreed!)

Luckily, i've yet to see any water retention on me. Still able to wear covered shoes. But tummy is getting itchy. I've try very hard not to scratch as other mummies say the stretch marks will appear. So i just keep applying lotion.

Still have craving for Chocolates, any Chocolate flavoured items, Cheese, Rojak, Tao Suan with yu tiao and Chicken!

Countdown 45 days to EDD! Countdown 3 days to year 2008!

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

25 Dec 2007

It's Xmas! This year Christmas is so different. Lots of activities from 19 to 25 Dec.

19 Dec: As an organizer, i've plan a X'mas dinner at Hooters for my company, then follow by KTV. Didn't won big prize, but have a great dinner.

21 Dec: Meet up with my poly friends for a steam boat dinner at Bugis. Reach there quite late (SORRY!), cos need to finish my work and got a "speed limit" for my walking pace. I have feel the tummy weight and have to slow down my pace now. Then we have gift exchange there, follow by a Starbuck drink.

22Dec: Meet up my parents for dinner to Red Star Chinese restaurant then went down to Orchard to took pictures. Almost all pics i find myself look round... Sighz... Just a month plus more!

23 Dec: Meet up with friends for dinner at Suntec City, Surf N Turf.

24 Dec: Meet Ka Man for a movie after work and a bit of phototaking at Vivocity. Then we went
back home for a mini X'mas countdown.

M-E-R-R-Y C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S!