Week 28

 

Hi and Hola.

I'm ofiicially in the 3rd trimester. Whew... Another 12 weeks... Hubby came home last 2 weeks and we managed to do baby-stuff hunting. It was exciting! 

I read this site and this is what happenning to my baby and me at the moment.

What is happening to my baby?

The amount of tissue of your baby is increasing. Your baby’s hair, eye lashes and eye brows is getting more distinct and longer. At this stage your baby measures about 25 cm and weighs 1.1kg. -----> (I went for scanning in my 25th weeks and my baby's weight is 1.037kg)

What is happening to me?

Your belly continues to grow. By now it is already about 3 ½ inches above your belly button. You would have gained about 7.7 to 10.9kg up till now. Talk to your doctor regarding excessive weight gain. A screening test called modified glucose tolerance test (MGTT) will be done between 24 – 28 weeks or earlier by your doctor if you have risk factors for developing diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) Some women with gestational diabetes require the hormone insulin to control their blood sugar. In pregnancy, two common types of insulin are used including Actrapid (a short-acting insulin) and Insulatard (an intermediate-acting insulin).  -----> (I have gained about 6kg -and adding- till now, blood and sugar test are done and everything's fine)

What should I plan this week?

• Learning about how to monitor your baby’s fetal movement. Discussion regarding fetal movement/ kick chart. -(Checked)
• Arrange with your doctor to do the modified glucose tolerance test (MGTT) which will screen for any diabetes during pregnancy if you have any underlying risk factor. -(Checked)
• Scan for your placenta location to ensure it is not lying low in the womb (placenta previa) -(Checked)

Tips of the week

Tips on how to do the fetal movement chart:

• Your doctor will give you a fetal movement/ kick chart which consist of several columns for you to document your baby’s movement daily.
• Using this chart, you could start monitoring your baby at about 8 or 9 in the morning. Every time you feel your baby’s movement put a tick in the box. You should be able to complete 10 movements in 12 hours. If not see your doctor.
• Another simple way of monitoring your baby’s movement is by choosing a time in the day when your baby is usually the most active. Lie down or sit quietly and monitor how many times your baby moves. If you have noticed 10 movements before 10 minutes is up you are done for the day. If your baby still has not completed 10 movements within 2 hours, you should call your doctor for advice.

My baby is 'kicking' quite hard nowadays. Wonderful feeling ever :)

God's greatest gift

Hi and Hola.

Until today, I've not been blogging for 3 months. Hoho. Punya lama :p

I was in my 6th weeks of pregnancy during that time, now I am in my 24th weeks. 

How fast time 'flies', betul-betul tidak sedar oh :D

I couldn't imagine that I went through the very 1st trimester and now 2nd trimester is going to end soon ^.* Thanks God I managed to go through the morning-sickness - the nauseas, the hormonal changes - now I feel much, much better. I still remember during my 1st trimester - I had nausea, flu, etc... almost every night, especially during the 2nd and 3rd months of pregnancy - but I think this pregnancy doesn't give me much 'troubles' compared to others. 

Once again, thanks God.

I asked my friends whether I look fat or not and all of them said that I am 'lighter' compared to the pre-pregnancy time. They said "ko punya perut saja yang besar". 

I just can't believe it and I started to worry that I might not giving my 'baby' enough nutritions, etc, etc and etc. I ate a lot, but until now, I only gained 4kgs. Is it normal? 

Since this is my first pregnancy, I cried for couple of times because I never experience it before - the curiousness and uncertainity was 'killing' me. 

I still remember when the Doctor did the ultra-sound scanning during my 14th weeks, 

she said "ko punya uri di bawah". 

I asked the risks and she told me that I might have chances to have bleedings until it is back to normal. 

I cried ( a lot ) when I reached home that day. 

Hubby was not around. 

My parents are not around. 

I feel so lost. 

I feel like - I'm losing someone - someone whom I loved so dearly. 

Even though I'm carrying him/ her for just 3 months, I feel the love had bound between us. Very close. 

Now I know how it feels to become a mother. 

The doctor said I can not carry heavy things, or do heavy job. 

How I wished hubby is around to take care everything. 

Hmmmm..... but I know God knew the best - He will make a way - someday.

Last month I had another and it was good to know that it's back to normal already. 

How happy I am. 

When I was in my 20th weeks, I still don't feel the baby's movement, and I was started to worry again. 

Some people said that we can feel the movement as early as in the 16th weeks. 

I was worried, and again, I cried.

I posted a status on my FB regarding this matter and received positive comments from my friends (who had the experiences). 

According to them, for first pregnacy, the baby movement might be a little bit late - 23 weeks and above. 

I have the reason to smile again.

I feel his/ her movements in my 22nd weeks. Very slow movements but I know it's my baby :D
I am happy but I feel worry/ crying (sometimes) if I don't feel the movements.
Sometimes have to make him/ her awake by 'talking' to him/ her.
I don't want to know the gender at the moment, I want it to be surprise.....
Now searching for baby names for boy/ girl, I already had some in my mind but still want to choose the best one. Ngeee...
I pray to God that everything will be fine until the time comes...

My hubby will be around this coming May and we will do baby-stuff shopping ^.*

Oh... and I will be sitting for my examination starting 28th April. Dapat 9 hari cuti khas, you know. 

Will be on leave for approx. 3 weeks starting tomorrow. Hohoho.

There are about 16 weeks to go. I just can't wait. I don't want to think about the 'delivery pain',

because sooner or later, I have to go through it, and I'm sure it's worth to have such pain.

P/S : Happy Easter !!!