I am starting my 37th week today. I am supposed to go for my weekly appointment today but it was postponed to Saturday bcos the doctor was not free. I am pissed. I had been looking toward to the visit to find out how Lil Isaac is, especially since the low fluid scare. I am also looking forward to a day's of MC. Most importantly, I was hoping that the doctor will be able to shed some light on when Lil Isaac will be out! I am still praying that God will allow me to deliver naturally in my 37th week. If He allows, it is anytime NOW!
I am hoping so much that I will deliver soon. I feel huge and I walked like a penguin now. I find it difficult to entertain Lil Shauna now. I dread the thought of bringing her out on my own during weekends. I rather stay at home. The thought of traveling on public transport or walking already tires me out. Hohoho. And the frequent waking up in e night! When Lil Shauna stirs, I wake up, when I need to change sleeping position, I wake up too. I feel so hot in the night despite the fan blowing at me and this wakes me up. While i complain of the heat, Daddy Lim will be tightly wrapped under the blanket. -.o"
The worse of all is the anxiety that something might happen to Lil Isaac. Last night, he wasn't active at his usual timing and it got me so paranoid. I stayed up late to see if he would move, I shook my tummy, tapped here and there, changed my sleeping position, purposely squashing him a little, hoping to wake him up. He gave me a few lazy movements, though not good enuff to comfort me, I eventually fell asleep. And sleep was fitful. I kept waking up wondering of he is alright. And I had to dream about my waterbag bursting. I woke up from the dream, unable to go back to sleep for a while. -.o
Heng he was active this morning. Else, I probably would have rushed down to TMC. Then I experienced a painful cramp this morning. I had wonder if today is the day. I experienced another one almost 20mins later and we were contemplating of we should go down to TMC but worried that it is a false alarm and we will look silly. The crampy feeling kept plaguing me and a 3rd painful cramp hit me when I am in the office, more than 20 mins later. I couldn't tell if it was contraction cramps or tummyache cramp and I also heard about some mummies describing their labour pain feeling like tummyache cramps. But the pain went away after I visited the toilet. Hehe, worse alarm.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Play Doh
An ex-colleague bought a playdoh set for Lil Shauna's 2 YO birthday and it was sitting in my office for the longest time. I keep thinking that Lil Shauna is a little too young for playdoh. I was worried that she will think that the playdoh is "tang" but I was apparently too paranoid.
She appeared to have a good time with the displayed set that we saw at ToysRus and I finally brought the set home. I was surprised that she had so much fun with it. She was happy just squeezing the playdoh into the equitment and watching it being squeezed out.
So, we got her a more complicated playdoh set and that is Lil Isaac's gift to jiejie. I think Lil Shauna will be happy. I will just need to close one eye, I have this thing about making sure the playdoh is properly cleaned up after play, from every corner of teh equipment and that the different coloured playdoh cannot be mixed. Ah yee will know what I mean. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
She appeared to have a good time with the displayed set that we saw at ToysRus and I finally brought the set home. I was surprised that she had so much fun with it. She was happy just squeezing the playdoh into the equitment and watching it being squeezed out.
So, we got her a more complicated playdoh set and that is Lil Isaac's gift to jiejie. I think Lil Shauna will be happy. I will just need to close one eye, I have this thing about making sure the playdoh is properly cleaned up after play, from every corner of teh equipment and that the different coloured playdoh cannot be mixed. Ah yee will know what I mean. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Sunday, September 26, 2010
WHY?
I was wrong about Lil Shauna skipping the 'why' question. The 'where' and 'what happened' questions were purely warmed up sessions for us. She has now come in full force on the 'why' questions. It started somehow suddenly and she's so full of 'why's now.
But, it doesn't seem to be the case that she's seeking for answers. She seems to be asking merely for the sake of asking cos she can ask us why ...... for 5x, the same why question each time, even when our answer each time is the same. Otherwise, it is simply 'why' to whatever answers that we gave her. -.o" We couldn't decide which type of 'why' questions is more irritating but they are all killing us all the same. Arrrggghhhhh.. Ignoring didn't help cos she will keep going 'why', until we respond to her and she will come back with more 'why'. -.o"
I hope this will pass soon. Or at least for her to appreciate us for racking our brains to find answers to the 'why's lor and not just asking and asking. No fun at all.
Mummy Lim
But, it doesn't seem to be the case that she's seeking for answers. She seems to be asking merely for the sake of asking cos she can ask us why ...... for 5x, the same why question each time, even when our answer each time is the same. Otherwise, it is simply 'why' to whatever answers that we gave her. -.o" We couldn't decide which type of 'why' questions is more irritating but they are all killing us all the same. Arrrggghhhhh.. Ignoring didn't help cos she will keep going 'why', until we respond to her and she will come back with more 'why'. -.o"
I hope this will pass soon. Or at least for her to appreciate us for racking our brains to find answers to the 'why's lor and not just asking and asking. No fun at all.
Mummy Lim
The Maid
Realized that I haven't blog about the new maid yet. Her name is Maryann, 27 years old with a 5 years old daughter. A petite and cheerful lady, who reminds me of my 1st maid. She is with me for 2 weeks and things are going well. So far, no major homesickness, no major hiccups to make me want to strangle her. She has never work overseas before but had a few years of housemaid experience in PHL before she was married.
MA is obedient and cheerful and chatty, a combination of all the good points of the previous maids. She doesn't talk too much to other PHL or maids, which is good. :) She's not choosy about food, follow instructions and learnt new things fairly quickly. I generally have pleasant comments about her. Ah mah finds her not too bad too, just that... Lil Shauna doesn't welcome her like what she did to Auntie J aka the 1st maid. -.o"
After the awful experience with the 2nd maid, we didn't want to push things too hard. We had been taking care of the princess ourselves whenever we are home and Lil Shauna will choose to bully ah mah and stick to ah mah when we are not around. MA has yet to spend time alone with Lil Shauna. We didn't want to take chance and had been sending them to Centris every morning and picking them up in the evening. This arrangement will continue until I start my maternity leave, which I supposed is soon.
Many times, Lil Shauna will refuse to let Auntie Ann help her, be it bathing or changing or meal time or washing backside. So, MA spent most of her time on the housework, which isn't that much. In other words, she's having quite a relaxed life now. But it is apparent that she tries to make effort to get close to the princess despite the numerous rejections. She will greet the princess so very cheerfully every morning even when the princess reciprocate with a super 'dao' look. -.o"
We have been reminding MA that things will get tougher when Lil Isaac comes along. We had all expected Lil Shauna to stick to me when I am on maternity leave, so MA will have to spend time looking after Lil Isaac. The biggest challenge will be to 'entertain' and pry Lil Shauna away from me when I have to breastfeed Lil Isaac.
And MA will have to suffer interrupted sleep with me when Lil Isaac wakes up for his night feeds. The plan is to have the baby sleep with MA in the baby room. I will probably need her help once in a while to burp him after his feed or to rock him back to dreamland. With the amount of time that MA is going to spend with Lil Isaac, I think Lil Isaac will not have a problem taking to her.
God has been good. We prayed hard for a good maid and He has granted our request. :) Now, we will continue to pray that MA will stay with us all the way, at least until the end of her contract! Please don't quit on us.
Mummy Lim
MA is obedient and cheerful and chatty, a combination of all the good points of the previous maids. She doesn't talk too much to other PHL or maids, which is good. :) She's not choosy about food, follow instructions and learnt new things fairly quickly. I generally have pleasant comments about her. Ah mah finds her not too bad too, just that... Lil Shauna doesn't welcome her like what she did to Auntie J aka the 1st maid. -.o"
After the awful experience with the 2nd maid, we didn't want to push things too hard. We had been taking care of the princess ourselves whenever we are home and Lil Shauna will choose to bully ah mah and stick to ah mah when we are not around. MA has yet to spend time alone with Lil Shauna. We didn't want to take chance and had been sending them to Centris every morning and picking them up in the evening. This arrangement will continue until I start my maternity leave, which I supposed is soon.
Many times, Lil Shauna will refuse to let Auntie Ann help her, be it bathing or changing or meal time or washing backside. So, MA spent most of her time on the housework, which isn't that much. In other words, she's having quite a relaxed life now. But it is apparent that she tries to make effort to get close to the princess despite the numerous rejections. She will greet the princess so very cheerfully every morning even when the princess reciprocate with a super 'dao' look. -.o"
We have been reminding MA that things will get tougher when Lil Isaac comes along. We had all expected Lil Shauna to stick to me when I am on maternity leave, so MA will have to spend time looking after Lil Isaac. The biggest challenge will be to 'entertain' and pry Lil Shauna away from me when I have to breastfeed Lil Isaac.
And MA will have to suffer interrupted sleep with me when Lil Isaac wakes up for his night feeds. The plan is to have the baby sleep with MA in the baby room. I will probably need her help once in a while to burp him after his feed or to rock him back to dreamland. With the amount of time that MA is going to spend with Lil Isaac, I think Lil Isaac will not have a problem taking to her.
God has been good. We prayed hard for a good maid and He has granted our request. :) Now, we will continue to pray that MA will stay with us all the way, at least until the end of her contract! Please don't quit on us.
Mummy Lim
Friday, September 24, 2010
The Plan
It is now a waiting game. I am moving towards my 37th week and Lil Isaac is already of good weight. He should be fine even if he chooses to come out anytime soon. I have my hospital bag packed and it is already in Tiguan's boot. Every now and then, the thought of when and how will run across my mind. Exciting.
This morning, I was asking Daddy Lim on how do I get to TMC if I start getting contraction pains or if my water bag burst. Unspoken, I had expected him to drop everything and rushed to get me (wherever I may be) and send me to TMC. Afterall, Lil Shauna was delivered after 6 hours of labour and people always say that it is faster with the second kid. And our offices or home arent anywhere near to TMC. But his answer caught me by surprise.
He said that he will fetch me if we are in the office. Then he asked me if I would prefer to grab a cab instead and he can meet me at the hospital. Errr.. no, I dun think I would like to call and wait for the cab to change pass and tahan contraction pain in the presence of the taxi uncle and definitely wouldnt like giving birth in a cab if Lil Isaac cant wait. -.o"
Then he asked me if he has to drop everything and rushed to meet me. He said that he would still need to shower and change. -________________-" I burst out laughing. It seems that Daddy Lim had expected his son to be a good boy and to wait patiently for him to do grooming and take his time to pick mummy and send her to the hospital before making his grand entrance. Silly pappy. Pls, if I call and say that I need to go to the hospital, I meant it. Pls drop everything and pick me and send me to the hospital. I would like to give birth in the hospital and not anywhere else. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
This morning, I was asking Daddy Lim on how do I get to TMC if I start getting contraction pains or if my water bag burst. Unspoken, I had expected him to drop everything and rushed to get me (wherever I may be) and send me to TMC. Afterall, Lil Shauna was delivered after 6 hours of labour and people always say that it is faster with the second kid. And our offices or home arent anywhere near to TMC. But his answer caught me by surprise.
He said that he will fetch me if we are in the office. Then he asked me if I would prefer to grab a cab instead and he can meet me at the hospital. Errr.. no, I dun think I would like to call and wait for the cab to change pass and tahan contraction pain in the presence of the taxi uncle and definitely wouldnt like giving birth in a cab if Lil Isaac cant wait. -.o"
Then he asked me if he has to drop everything and rushed to meet me. He said that he would still need to shower and change. -________________-" I burst out laughing. It seems that Daddy Lim had expected his son to be a good boy and to wait patiently for him to do grooming and take his time to pick mummy and send her to the hospital before making his grand entrance. Silly pappy. Pls, if I call and say that I need to go to the hospital, I meant it. Pls drop everything and pick me and send me to the hospital. I would like to give birth in the hospital and not anywhere else. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Updates @ 35/36 weeks
Lil Isaac is 35 + 6 weeks today and I went to TMC for my regular check-up this morning. Now, Lil Shauna is taking her nap and I am enjoying my quiet moments + the cool weather. It is so nice to sleep now and I think I will have a hard time trying to wake the princess later.
So, like the last check-up, we dropped Lil Shauna and MA at Centris in early morning and I boarded the MRT to Novena to catch a cab to TMC. Anyway, I have got time and I am sure that I will get a seat on the MRT (having board the train at Pioneer) and I can save $$. Then I saw this super disgusting OL on the train lor. She boarded the MRT at Boon Lay with a young malay couple with 2 toddlers. The OL and one of the toddler each took one of the corner 2 seaters and she fell asleep IMMEDIATELY. The young mother was carrying the other toddler and standing in front of the OL. The OL must be very tired cos she continue to sleep on. -.o" If I am the young mother, I would ask the OL to give up her seat. Haiz, how gracious Singaporeans are. Thereafter, the taxi uncle had to spoil my day. I boarded a cab at Novena Square. TMC is actually very near to NS and within walking distance but which heavily preggy woman will walk? Siao ah? The uncle cheerfully greeted me when I boarded his cab but his tone immediately changed when I told him that I wanted to go TMC. -______-" Then he gave me black face. Win liao. Double haiz.
Luckily, things went on well at the checkup. My BP is still normal at 105/51 and Lil Isaac continues to head down and weighs between 2.6 to 2.8kg (average 2.7kg). And of course, mummy is still growing with the baby. -.o" There are still visible pcokets of fluid and his heartbeat is still strong. There is absolutley no signs of him wanting to come out anytime soon and I wonder if that is a good news. I am still praying for him to come out naturally at 37 weeks. I must also work harder these few days to complete work still owing to my boss. Hohoho. I think my boss secretly wishes that Lil Isaac stays inside longer. Hoho.
Oh, Doc Kee mentioned that Lil Isaac might hit 3+kg when he comes out at 37 weeks and beyond. My 1st thought was how to push him out? I have never try delivering a 3kg baby! Lil Shauna was only 1890g at birth and I dont rem having an easy time delivering her and I teared so badly down there. -.o"
I am anxious to see Lil Isaac. Hehe. I wonder how will he look like. Will he be as cute as his jiejie? :)
Mummy Lim
So, like the last check-up, we dropped Lil Shauna and MA at Centris in early morning and I boarded the MRT to Novena to catch a cab to TMC. Anyway, I have got time and I am sure that I will get a seat on the MRT (having board the train at Pioneer) and I can save $$. Then I saw this super disgusting OL on the train lor. She boarded the MRT at Boon Lay with a young malay couple with 2 toddlers. The OL and one of the toddler each took one of the corner 2 seaters and she fell asleep IMMEDIATELY. The young mother was carrying the other toddler and standing in front of the OL. The OL must be very tired cos she continue to sleep on. -.o" If I am the young mother, I would ask the OL to give up her seat. Haiz, how gracious Singaporeans are. Thereafter, the taxi uncle had to spoil my day. I boarded a cab at Novena Square. TMC is actually very near to NS and within walking distance but which heavily preggy woman will walk? Siao ah? The uncle cheerfully greeted me when I boarded his cab but his tone immediately changed when I told him that I wanted to go TMC. -______-" Then he gave me black face. Win liao. Double haiz.
Luckily, things went on well at the checkup. My BP is still normal at 105/51 and Lil Isaac continues to head down and weighs between 2.6 to 2.8kg (average 2.7kg). And of course, mummy is still growing with the baby. -.o" There are still visible pcokets of fluid and his heartbeat is still strong. There is absolutley no signs of him wanting to come out anytime soon and I wonder if that is a good news. I am still praying for him to come out naturally at 37 weeks. I must also work harder these few days to complete work still owing to my boss. Hohoho. I think my boss secretly wishes that Lil Isaac stays inside longer. Hoho.
Oh, Doc Kee mentioned that Lil Isaac might hit 3+kg when he comes out at 37 weeks and beyond. My 1st thought was how to push him out? I have never try delivering a 3kg baby! Lil Shauna was only 1890g at birth and I dont rem having an easy time delivering her and I teared so badly down there. -.o"
I am anxious to see Lil Isaac. Hehe. I wonder how will he look like. Will he be as cute as his jiejie? :)
Mummy Lim
The Maid
Realized that I haven't blog about the new maid yet. Her name is Maryann, 27 years old with a 5 years old daughter. A petite and cheerful lady, who reminds me of my 1st maid. She is with me for 2 weeks and things are going well. So far, no major homesickness, no major hiccups to make me want to strangle her. She has never work overseas before but had a few years of housemaid experience in PHL before she was married.
MA is obedient and cheerful and chatty, a combination of all the good points of the previous maids. She doesn't talk too much to other PHL or maids, which is good. :) She's not choosy about food, follow instructions and learnt new things fairly quickly. I generally have pleasant comments about her. Ah mah finds her not too bad too, just that... Lil Shauna doesn't welcome her like what she did to Auntie J aka the 1st maid. -.o"
After the awful experience with the 2nd maid, we didn't want to push things too hard. We had been taking care of the princess ourselves whenever we are home and Lil Shauna will choose to bully ah mah and stick to ah mah when we are not around. MA has yet to spend time alone with Lil Shauna. We didn't want to take chance and had been sending them to Centris every morning and picking them up in the evening. This arrangement will continue until I start my maternity leave, which I supposed is soon.
Many times, Lil Shauna will refuse to let Auntie Ann help her, be it bathing or changing or meal time or washing backside. So, MA spent most of her time on the housework, which isn't that much. In other words, she's having quite a relaxed life now. But it is apparent that she tries to make effort to get close to the princess despite the numerous rejections. She will greet the princess so very cheerfully every morning even when the princess reciprocate with a super 'dao' look. -.o"
We have been reminding MA that things will get tougher when Lil Isaac comes along. We had all expected Lil Shauna to stick to me when I am on maternity leave, so MA will have to spend time looking after Lil Isaac. The biggest challenge will be to 'entertain' and pry Lil Shauna away from me when I have to breastfeed Lil Isaac.
And MA will have to suffer interrupted sleep with me when Lil Isaac wakes up for his night feeds. The plan is to have the baby sleep with MA in the baby room. I will probably need her help once in a while to burp him after his feed or to rock him back to dreamland. With the amount of time that MA is going to spend with Lil Isaac, I think Lil Isaac will not have a problem taking to her.
God has been good. We prayed hard for a good maid and He has granted our request. :) Now, we will continue to pray that MA will stay with us all the way, at least until the end of her contract! Please don't quit on us.
Mummy Lim
MA is obedient and cheerful and chatty, a combination of all the good points of the previous maids. She doesn't talk too much to other PHL or maids, which is good. :) She's not choosy about food, follow instructions and learnt new things fairly quickly. I generally have pleasant comments about her. Ah mah finds her not too bad too, just that... Lil Shauna doesn't welcome her like what she did to Auntie J aka the 1st maid. -.o"
After the awful experience with the 2nd maid, we didn't want to push things too hard. We had been taking care of the princess ourselves whenever we are home and Lil Shauna will choose to bully ah mah and stick to ah mah when we are not around. MA has yet to spend time alone with Lil Shauna. We didn't want to take chance and had been sending them to Centris every morning and picking them up in the evening. This arrangement will continue until I start my maternity leave, which I supposed is soon.
Many times, Lil Shauna will refuse to let Auntie Ann help her, be it bathing or changing or meal time or washing backside. So, MA spent most of her time on the housework, which isn't that much. In other words, she's having quite a relaxed life now. But it is apparent that she tries to make effort to get close to the princess despite the numerous rejections. She will greet the princess so very cheerfully every morning even when the princess reciprocate with a super 'dao' look. -.o"
We have been reminding MA that things will get tougher when Lil Isaac comes along. We had all expected Lil Shauna to stick to me when I am on maternity leave, so MA will have to spend time looking after Lil Isaac. The biggest challenge will be to 'entertain' and pry Lil Shauna away from me when I have to breastfeed Lil Isaac.
And MA will have to suffer interrupted sleep with me when Lil Isaac wakes up for his night feeds. The plan is to have the baby sleep with MA in the baby room. I will probably need her help once in a while to burp him after his feed or to rock him back to dreamland. With the amount of time that MA is going to spend with Lil Isaac, I think Lil Isaac will not have a problem taking to her.
God has been good. We prayed hard for a good maid and He has granted our request. :) Now, we will continue to pray that MA will stay with us all the way, at least until the end of her contract! Please don't quit on us.
Mummy Lim
Monday, September 20, 2010
Gan Cheong Spider
Mummy J has popped! She's probably in her 38+ weeks now. Hehehe. It is such good news but gives me the shivers. I am coming to 36 weeks and is still praying that God will bring Lil Isaac here when I hit my 37 weeks, so that he will have good birth weight and fully developed organs. I will know how heavy he is when I visit the gynae this Wednesday.
I am so gan cheong now despite being a 2nd time mummy. The 1st time with Lil Shauna was so different. She came at 34 + 6 weeks without warning. I was already lying on the hospital bed when contractions started. Then things happened so quickly and one after another and without giving us much time to react, she came. Hohoho. This time round, I am left to wonder what to expect. Will I get contraction pain? Will the water bag burst? Will I get a show? The labour with Lil Shauna was only 6+ hours and I heard that it will be much shorter with no. 2. I wonder if we will make it in time to the hospital. Gan cheong.
And I want to total breastfeed (TBF) Lil Isaac. I wasnt that sucessful in latching Lil Shauna. She had expressed breast milk (EBM) most of the time. So I am as good as any 1st time mummy when it comes to latching. Gan cheong again.
Lil Shauna was in the hospital for 3 weeks and I had quiet time to myself, happy moments to surf net and express milk for the initial 3 weeks. This time, I hope Lil Isaac comes home quickly and I wonder how would it be with a bouncy toddler and an infant and my attempts to TBF. Hohoho. It sounds so challenging already.
Mummy Lim
I am so gan cheong now despite being a 2nd time mummy. The 1st time with Lil Shauna was so different. She came at 34 + 6 weeks without warning. I was already lying on the hospital bed when contractions started. Then things happened so quickly and one after another and without giving us much time to react, she came. Hohoho. This time round, I am left to wonder what to expect. Will I get contraction pain? Will the water bag burst? Will I get a show? The labour with Lil Shauna was only 6+ hours and I heard that it will be much shorter with no. 2. I wonder if we will make it in time to the hospital. Gan cheong.
And I want to total breastfeed (TBF) Lil Isaac. I wasnt that sucessful in latching Lil Shauna. She had expressed breast milk (EBM) most of the time. So I am as good as any 1st time mummy when it comes to latching. Gan cheong again.
Lil Shauna was in the hospital for 3 weeks and I had quiet time to myself, happy moments to surf net and express milk for the initial 3 weeks. This time, I hope Lil Isaac comes home quickly and I wonder how would it be with a bouncy toddler and an infant and my attempts to TBF. Hohoho. It sounds so challenging already.
Mummy Lim
Freaking Weather
I think I will faint when I see this month's utility bill. The weather had been so hot! I dun feel it in the day cos I am confined to my office where I can easily adjust the aircon temperature when need be. But when it comes to night time, it is really bad. Recently, we switched on the aircon almost every night. Being pregnant makes things worse, the aircon is switched on, the fan is blasting at me and I kicked the blanket far, far away. Hmmm.. how to do confinement in this weather huh? Isnt it supposed to been monsoon soon? Where's the rain huh?
Daddy Lim is usually without his top whenever he is at home or at nainai's place. Apparently, the weather is very bad and Lil Shauna follow suits.
She refused to put on her top despite lots of coaxing. She finally agreed when we told her that we can only go home if she wears her top. Phew, we almost had to carry a half naked baby home. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Daddy Lim is usually without his top whenever he is at home or at nainai's place. Apparently, the weather is very bad and Lil Shauna follow suits.
She refused to put on her top despite lots of coaxing. She finally agreed when we told her that we can only go home if she wears her top. Phew, we almost had to carry a half naked baby home. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Home Alone with Lil Shauna
I went to a company function this afternoon, which was supposed to bring me away from home all the way until late evening. Daddy Lim will be 'home alone' with Lil Shauna today. Well not exactly bcos the maid will be around and my mum came over to help too. Just that Lil Shauna might decide to be difficult and insists for mummy. And when mummy isn't around, pappy is usually her 1st choice.
Daddy Lim didn't have to work this morning, which is so rare. We brought the princess for breakfast and swimming, hoping to tired her out so that she can have a good nap. But she had been difficult, whining and crying and throwing tantrum. Sometimes, she surprises me with her ability to summon tears instantly. I was worried that the princess would drive Daddy Lim crazy and even prayed for God to help when I left the house. And things turned out well.
Daddy Lim brought Lil Shauna out to buy lunch shortly after I left. She ate her lunch and was willing to let pappy tuck her to bed. Apparently, popo and auntie didnt help much. Then, I got to know that I was able to leave the function early. So, I left to meet them at Vivo City when Lil Shauna woke up from her nap. :) Daddy Lim feedback that all went well when I saw him. Good job, pappy. Looks like Daddy Lim is all geared up to handle the princess on his own and I bet there will be plenty of such chances in the future. Hohoho.
Daddy Lim was a great help too after we were home. My tummy had bern giving me loads of problem recently, from the indigestion on Thurs to yday tightening to today's bloatedness. Yday, my tummy was so tight that it hurts to move. Today, I started experiencing bloatedness after I left the event and couldn't even stomach dinner. I couldn't tell if it was tightening or bloatedness initially until I realized that I had so much gas in me and kept passing gas. Then, I got tummyache but had 2 not very successful visits to the toilet. I finally felt better when I had to run to the toilet and lao-sai-ed. Hmmm, I wonder if it is the food at the event. -.o" anyway, haven't been eating well these few days especially at night, which isn't such a bad thing. I hoped that Lil Isaac will continue to grow but not mummy. Hohoho. The bad side? I am hungry now. I better sleep.
Mummy Lim
Update:
I was very wrong avout the little food/ appetite = no weight gain theory. I had a shock when I srood and stared at the weighing machine last night. I actually put on a kg from what I last weigh just 1 night ago. -______-" This is crazy, why am I gaining weigh? It must be the air that I am breathing in now. Sianz.. Jia you, jia you.
Daddy Lim didn't have to work this morning, which is so rare. We brought the princess for breakfast and swimming, hoping to tired her out so that she can have a good nap. But she had been difficult, whining and crying and throwing tantrum. Sometimes, she surprises me with her ability to summon tears instantly. I was worried that the princess would drive Daddy Lim crazy and even prayed for God to help when I left the house. And things turned out well.
Daddy Lim brought Lil Shauna out to buy lunch shortly after I left. She ate her lunch and was willing to let pappy tuck her to bed. Apparently, popo and auntie didnt help much. Then, I got to know that I was able to leave the function early. So, I left to meet them at Vivo City when Lil Shauna woke up from her nap. :) Daddy Lim feedback that all went well when I saw him. Good job, pappy. Looks like Daddy Lim is all geared up to handle the princess on his own and I bet there will be plenty of such chances in the future. Hohoho.
Daddy Lim was a great help too after we were home. My tummy had bern giving me loads of problem recently, from the indigestion on Thurs to yday tightening to today's bloatedness. Yday, my tummy was so tight that it hurts to move. Today, I started experiencing bloatedness after I left the event and couldn't even stomach dinner. I couldn't tell if it was tightening or bloatedness initially until I realized that I had so much gas in me and kept passing gas. Then, I got tummyache but had 2 not very successful visits to the toilet. I finally felt better when I had to run to the toilet and lao-sai-ed. Hmmm, I wonder if it is the food at the event. -.o" anyway, haven't been eating well these few days especially at night, which isn't such a bad thing. I hoped that Lil Isaac will continue to grow but not mummy. Hohoho. The bad side? I am hungry now. I better sleep.
Mummy Lim
Update:
I was very wrong avout the little food/ appetite = no weight gain theory. I had a shock when I srood and stared at the weighing machine last night. I actually put on a kg from what I last weigh just 1 night ago. -______-" This is crazy, why am I gaining weigh? It must be the air that I am breathing in now. Sianz.. Jia you, jia you.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Updates @ 34/ 35 Weeks
Lil Isaac is starting his 35th week in mummy's tummy today. Lil Shauna was borned at gestational week 34 + 6. Thus, I was feeling so jitterly the last few days, hoping that Lil Isaac will stay inside longer than his jie jie and he did. Hohoho.
I went for the weekly checkup yday and we are both still growing. :) Lil Isaac is estimated to be 2.1 to 2.5kg now (average of 2.3kg). He was only about 1.98kg a week ago. And so, he's definitely growing well. He has head down and pockets of amniotic fluids can be seen during the scan. According to Dr Kee, based on his feel (pressed here and there), Lil Isaac should already be 2.5kg, but I better take his guess with a pinch of salt. My BP is very much normal. All in all, everything is good and well and I can continue to keep Lil Isaac and to see Dr Kee next week. I am a happy mummy.
However, I wasnt feeling that well yday. I was feeling very much breathless since morning and had to concentrate on breathing properly. Then, my tummy was constantly tight. I already felt indigestion but greedy me still down a mini slice of mooncake and peanuts and nuts before dinner and my system got stuck. -_____-" I was feeling so miserable the whole of last evening and night. Lil Shauna makes things worse. I was hoping to sleep through and feel better but woke up at 2am to puke. I heard many of the Oct 10 mummies complaining of going through the same thing as what they had in the 1st trimester and I am wondering if I am getting that too. But I never puke in my 1st trimester leh. I puked again this morning, triggered by the kopitiam food smell. I hope it is not gastric flu, which is so super contagious. I dun want Lil Shauna or anybody else to fall sick!
Mummy Lim
I went for the weekly checkup yday and we are both still growing. :) Lil Isaac is estimated to be 2.1 to 2.5kg now (average of 2.3kg). He was only about 1.98kg a week ago. And so, he's definitely growing well. He has head down and pockets of amniotic fluids can be seen during the scan. According to Dr Kee, based on his feel (pressed here and there), Lil Isaac should already be 2.5kg, but I better take his guess with a pinch of salt. My BP is very much normal. All in all, everything is good and well and I can continue to keep Lil Isaac and to see Dr Kee next week. I am a happy mummy.
However, I wasnt feeling that well yday. I was feeling very much breathless since morning and had to concentrate on breathing properly. Then, my tummy was constantly tight. I already felt indigestion but greedy me still down a mini slice of mooncake and peanuts and nuts before dinner and my system got stuck. -_____-" I was feeling so miserable the whole of last evening and night. Lil Shauna makes things worse. I was hoping to sleep through and feel better but woke up at 2am to puke. I heard many of the Oct 10 mummies complaining of going through the same thing as what they had in the 1st trimester and I am wondering if I am getting that too. But I never puke in my 1st trimester leh. I puked again this morning, triggered by the kopitiam food smell. I hope it is not gastric flu, which is so super contagious. I dun want Lil Shauna or anybody else to fall sick!
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Barney Space Adventure
Last Sunday, I went to the 2nd ever musical in my entire life and it is to watch the purple dinosuar with short hands. Hohoho. The tickets arent cheap, at $61.50 each and we have to travel all the way to Singapore expo to catch the show lor. It is all for the princess.
Bcos the tickets are so expensive, I had tot for a long time before we decided to go for the musical. Barney is out to suck the parents dry. Not only are the tickets expensive, children above 2 YO require a ticket too and there is no concession for kids. -.o" So, we got 3 tickets and you can do the maths on the damage to our pockets.
Lil Shauna slept her way from our home to the expo and we had a peaceful drive. She woke up upon arrival but was excited to see the big Barney poster. Hmm, yes, she was excited, but you probably couldnt tell from the pix.
We dated Mummy P and C jiejie for the musical too, but forgot to get a group pix. I must be too excited to watch Barney. ;p This is Daddy Lim and Lil Shauna waiting for the musical to start.
Right before the musical starts, the princess decided that she wanted mummy instead and refused to sit with Pappy. -.o" I was still hoping to sit one side and enjoy my Barney show lor. Of course the princess refused to sit on her own, unlike C jijie, who was so obedient throughout. And to make matters worse, the jiejie sitting in front of her has to stand and block Lil Shauna.
So soon after the musical started, I and Lil Shauna went to sit on the floor for a better view. It is probably a good choice bcos Lil Shauna gets to jump and dance a little bit, which is how we are supposed to react in musical, isnt it? Hehe. She warmed up after a while and was happy with lots of questions like "where did Barney go?", "why is the auntie sad, sad?", etc. Some of the pix that we took at the musical.
And I had a 1st taste of her "WHY" question. A meimei started crying and she asked.
LS: Mummy, why the meimei cry?
ML: Oh, bcos the meimei pa pa.
LS: Why is the meimei pa pa?
ML: Bcos it is dark, dark.
LS: Why is it dark, dark?
ML: .... Bcos no light.
I am so glad that she got distracted thereafter by the bouncy purple thingy on the stage and stopped asking. Hohoho.
The show lasted for 60 mins with a 20 mins break. The people in the dinosaurs must be tired. Hohoho. I was a little disappointed. I had hoped for free goody bags or more comfortable chair, more cast, better props. Afterall, the show is so expensive leh. But most importantly, Lil Shauna enjoys herself. We may come back teh next time Barney visits Singapore. Hehe.
Mummy Lim
Bcos the tickets are so expensive, I had tot for a long time before we decided to go for the musical. Barney is out to suck the parents dry. Not only are the tickets expensive, children above 2 YO require a ticket too and there is no concession for kids. -.o" So, we got 3 tickets and you can do the maths on the damage to our pockets.
Lil Shauna slept her way from our home to the expo and we had a peaceful drive. She woke up upon arrival but was excited to see the big Barney poster. Hmm, yes, she was excited, but you probably couldnt tell from the pix.
We dated Mummy P and C jiejie for the musical too, but forgot to get a group pix. I must be too excited to watch Barney. ;p This is Daddy Lim and Lil Shauna waiting for the musical to start.
Right before the musical starts, the princess decided that she wanted mummy instead and refused to sit with Pappy. -.o" I was still hoping to sit one side and enjoy my Barney show lor. Of course the princess refused to sit on her own, unlike C jijie, who was so obedient throughout. And to make matters worse, the jiejie sitting in front of her has to stand and block Lil Shauna.
So soon after the musical started, I and Lil Shauna went to sit on the floor for a better view. It is probably a good choice bcos Lil Shauna gets to jump and dance a little bit, which is how we are supposed to react in musical, isnt it? Hehe. She warmed up after a while and was happy with lots of questions like "where did Barney go?", "why is the auntie sad, sad?", etc. Some of the pix that we took at the musical.
And I had a 1st taste of her "WHY" question. A meimei started crying and she asked.
LS: Mummy, why the meimei cry?
ML: Oh, bcos the meimei pa pa.
LS: Why is the meimei pa pa?
ML: Bcos it is dark, dark.
LS: Why is it dark, dark?
ML: .... Bcos no light.
I am so glad that she got distracted thereafter by the bouncy purple thingy on the stage and stopped asking. Hohoho.
The show lasted for 60 mins with a 20 mins break. The people in the dinosaurs must be tired. Hohoho. I was a little disappointed. I had hoped for free goody bags or more comfortable chair, more cast, better props. Afterall, the show is so expensive leh. But most importantly, Lil Shauna enjoys herself. We may come back teh next time Barney visits Singapore. Hehe.
Mummy Lim
Friday, September 10, 2010
Steal
I have been dreaming of sipping hot mocha in a Starbucks cafe. I just love Starbucks mocha and had been taking it once in a while ever since I could stomach coffee. Hohoho.
But we seldom get a chance to eat peacefully without the baby, let alone drink coffee until yday when we knock off at 3pm due to the PH. We quietly, didnt tell anyone and found ourselves at JP Starbuck with these.
We didnt do much, just coffee, sinful chocolate cake and silence. Daddy Lim buried himself into newly bought his bike magazine while I surf and play games on my iPhone. We exchanged less than 10 sentences and I was playing brain dead.
It was heavenly. Daddy Lim can prove that. Sometimes, we just need to keep quiet and do that and it feels good to be in each others' company.
When will our next steal comes? I am dreaming again.
Mummy Lim
But we seldom get a chance to eat peacefully without the baby, let alone drink coffee until yday when we knock off at 3pm due to the PH. We quietly, didnt tell anyone and found ourselves at JP Starbuck with these.
We didnt do much, just coffee, sinful chocolate cake and silence. Daddy Lim buried himself into newly bought his bike magazine while I surf and play games on my iPhone. We exchanged less than 10 sentences and I was playing brain dead.
It was heavenly. Daddy Lim can prove that. Sometimes, we just need to keep quiet and do that and it feels good to be in each others' company.
When will our next steal comes? I am dreaming again.
Mummy Lim
Rain, Rain Go Away?
This is what I think I would like to do if I am a kid.
And yes, Lil Shauna did enjoy herself.
Mummy Lim
And yes, Lil Shauna did enjoy herself.
Mummy Lim
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Updates @ 33/ 34 Weeks
We went for the assessment scan yday. The week's wait was horrible. Lil Isaac is still growing and so is mummy. -.o" The scan shows that he is on the skinny side, at only 1977g at 33 + 6 weeks, when most babies would have been 2kg+. He has a small tummy circumference, just slightly above the 5th percentile, suggesting that there is a slight slowed down in growth. The amniotic fluid is also slightly reduced. My Amniotic Fluid Index (AFL) measures 8.4, which is within the acceptable range of 5 to 25. So, Lil Isaac is still safe in my tummy. :) I was actually a little worried that I will be ordered to do C-section yday after the scan. Hohoho. Thank you, God. However, I cannot stop wondering why both my babies are so small when they have such huge parents. Hmm...
My gynae will be monitoring me closely and he hoped that Lil Isaac will be at least 2.5kg when he is finally delivered. I am hoping so too and continue to pray that Lil Isaac will be delivered naturally when he is full term and of good birth weight. :) I will be seeing my gynae again next week. I supposed he will monitor me on a weekly basis from now on. I am asked to go TMC for these visits as he is suppposed to have some better software in his scan machines in TMC. Errr.. both his scan machine (at TMC and JP) look the same ko ya to me leh.
Lil Shauna got to see Lil Isaac too yday. She is more aware of what is happening now but was more interested on why mummy is baring her tummy than the images on the screen. She kept asking, "What is mummy doing?" throughout the short session. :) And oh, I finally have my confirmation that Lil Isaac is a boy. I never find out his gender again after the detailed scan at 20 weeks. Hehe.
I will continue to drink lots of water everyday and hope that it will help. Hopefully, Lil Isacc will continue to grow until full term and the level of amniotic fluid will be maintain. Yeah, 3 weeks to full term. I am counting down.
Mummy Lim
My gynae will be monitoring me closely and he hoped that Lil Isaac will be at least 2.5kg when he is finally delivered. I am hoping so too and continue to pray that Lil Isaac will be delivered naturally when he is full term and of good birth weight. :) I will be seeing my gynae again next week. I supposed he will monitor me on a weekly basis from now on. I am asked to go TMC for these visits as he is suppposed to have some better software in his scan machines in TMC. Errr.. both his scan machine (at TMC and JP) look the same ko ya to me leh.
Lil Shauna got to see Lil Isaac too yday. She is more aware of what is happening now but was more interested on why mummy is baring her tummy than the images on the screen. She kept asking, "What is mummy doing?" throughout the short session. :) And oh, I finally have my confirmation that Lil Isaac is a boy. I never find out his gender again after the detailed scan at 20 weeks. Hehe.
I will continue to drink lots of water everyday and hope that it will help. Hopefully, Lil Isacc will continue to grow until full term and the level of amniotic fluid will be maintain. Yeah, 3 weeks to full term. I am counting down.
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Lil Shauna can Recognise Numbers
Lil Shauna can count to 20 sometimes, but 16 always goes missing. We duno why. We had been eaching her how to count to 10 in mandarin and she sometimes can count in mandarin with missing numbers in between, but that is a huge achievement already, afterall, we dun speak mandarin to her. She can only manage simple mandarin words but seem to understand Popo when Popo communicates to her in mandarin, just that her replies will be in English. Hohoho. She is providing good training to Popo too. ;p
Lil Shauna only recognises the letter "O". She can sing the 26 alphebets but I am not sure if she can recite them without the tune. She caught us by surprise just over the weekend.
We were in the carpark walking towards the car. Lil Shauna stopped by a lot and pointed to the lot number and started telling us the number! We were so very surprised. She continued for a few more lot number and Daddy Lim and I were grinning from ear to ear. We didnt noe that Lil Shauna can count and read numbers. Hehe, our princess is growing.
Mummy Lim
Lil Shauna only recognises the letter "O". She can sing the 26 alphebets but I am not sure if she can recite them without the tune. She caught us by surprise just over the weekend.
We were in the carpark walking towards the car. Lil Shauna stopped by a lot and pointed to the lot number and started telling us the number! We were so very surprised. She continued for a few more lot number and Daddy Lim and I were grinning from ear to ear. We didnt noe that Lil Shauna can count and read numbers. Hehe, our princess is growing.
Mummy Lim
Updates on the Maid
Our maid was to leave PHL on Sat afternoon at 2+pm. We had been praying hard that she will have no problem leaving the immigration and board the plane. God has been kind and answered our prayer! Praise the Lord. The agent called to inform yday evening that she has cleared her entry test and is pending for her medical today. If her medical is cleared, we will be able to get her before the PH. :)
We have been without a maid for 3 weeks. We are managing OK other than the fact that our house is geeting dirty. Hohoho. Her arrival will be timely. She will spend the next few weeks learning the ropes, cleaning the house before Lil Isaac's arrival. :) We are taking no chance this time, we will not leave Lil Shauna alone with the maid but will send them to Centris every morning and fetch them every evening on work days. Hopefully, this will alone Lil Shauna to accept the new maid better.
Pls pray that the maid will clear her medical, that she will not quit on us until the end of her contract, that she will love Lil Shauna and Isaac as much as us and that Lil Shauna will love her just as much.
God works in amazing ways.
Mummy Lim
We have been without a maid for 3 weeks. We are managing OK other than the fact that our house is geeting dirty. Hohoho. Her arrival will be timely. She will spend the next few weeks learning the ropes, cleaning the house before Lil Isaac's arrival. :) We are taking no chance this time, we will not leave Lil Shauna alone with the maid but will send them to Centris every morning and fetch them every evening on work days. Hopefully, this will alone Lil Shauna to accept the new maid better.
Pls pray that the maid will clear her medical, that she will not quit on us until the end of her contract, that she will love Lil Shauna and Isaac as much as us and that Lil Shauna will love her just as much.
God works in amazing ways.
Mummy Lim
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Her Favourite Questions
Lil Shauna is at the stage where she will ask loads of questions. I tot all toddlers her age will ask the W-H-Y question but she doesnt. Her favourite questions (which are just as irritating as the WHY question after a while) are:
1. Where are we/ you/ _______ going?
2. Whata are we/ you/ _______ doing?
3. What happened?
She asks these questions so frequently now. It is ok if she just asks them 1x, but she can ask them 20x despite us telling her the same answer. -.o" Hohoho, I supposed this is part of growing up. Still love her loads.
Mummy Lim
1. Where are we/ you/ _______ going?
2. Whata are we/ you/ _______ doing?
3. What happened?
She asks these questions so frequently now. It is ok if she just asks them 1x, but she can ask them 20x despite us telling her the same answer. -.o" Hohoho, I supposed this is part of growing up. Still love her loads.
Mummy Lim
My Little Gym
Yday, we went for the last session of Lil Shauna's My Little Gym. We signed up for 7 lessons to be completed in 10 weeks but we only managed 5.5 sessions. The week before last, Daddy Lim was stuck at work and we were very late. Generally, Lil Shauna enjoys the lesson. She loves to climb and swing and roll and jump. She was really shy in the beginning and refused to participate in the song and dance activities but got better as the lessons progressed. She is still shy, but with loads of encouragement, she does join in the fun now. We are so proud of her.
The last lesson, she even managed a back flip on the pole and Hi-5 the teacher after her flip. At the end of the class, she willingly hugged the teacher and even kissed him on the cheek, so sweet...
This is the 1st play gym lessons that I am actually tempted to continue for another term. But by the time the next term starts, I will probably be due and they have to cut away the 4.45pm lesson. There is only the 2.50pm lesson on Sat. The timing is not good cos it clashes with Lil Shauna's nap time and there a is high possibility that Daddy Lim is still stuck at work. So, we will stop for now. Perhaps we will go back after I have recovered and I can go jump and monkey with Lil Shauna then. She will probably be old enuff to join the next age group class then. If possible, I would still like Daddy Lim to bring her for the class. They had so much fun this time and I bet it was good bonding time.
Mummy Lim
The last lesson, she even managed a back flip on the pole and Hi-5 the teacher after her flip. At the end of the class, she willingly hugged the teacher and even kissed him on the cheek, so sweet...
This is the 1st play gym lessons that I am actually tempted to continue for another term. But by the time the next term starts, I will probably be due and they have to cut away the 4.45pm lesson. There is only the 2.50pm lesson on Sat. The timing is not good cos it clashes with Lil Shauna's nap time and there a is high possibility that Daddy Lim is still stuck at work. So, we will stop for now. Perhaps we will go back after I have recovered and I can go jump and monkey with Lil Shauna then. She will probably be old enuff to join the next age group class then. If possible, I would still like Daddy Lim to bring her for the class. They had so much fun this time and I bet it was good bonding time.
Mummy Lim
Friday, September 3, 2010
What is on My Mind
Ignorant is bliss and I cannot agree more at times like this. I read up about the complications of low amniotic fluid and I started to scare myself silly. Haiz.. Some sites suggested for the mummies to drink more water and I have been drowning myself. I will keep up at it until the assessment scan next week.
I had a restless night yday, waking up so often wondering if Lil Isaac is ok n purposely disturbing my tummy to see if Lil Isaac will respond. -.o" Silly me.
This morning, I prayed about it and decided to give it back to God and I felt peace. Suddenly, it dawned on me that nobody says that Lil Isaac is not going to be alright and God did not say that he is not alright! And I continued to pray that God will allow Lil Isaac to come when he is 37 weeks or full term and of a good weight and that I can deliver him naturally. It was a great relief to not have to turn into gan cheong spider at Lil Isaac's non-activeness. Strangely, he had been largely active today as if to comfort me.
The maid. I called up the agency and understand that the PHL govt hasn't relaxed the clamp. The entry of PHL maids to SGP is still very slow and worse than before. Our selected maid has been scheduled to fly in tomorrow at 2+pm but nobody is sure if she will be able to clear PHL immigration. Otherwise, it will be an endless waiting game. There is no plan B right now. We just have to trust in the Lord that things will work out according to His perfect plan. This pregnancy is really testing our faith in the Lord and allowing our faith to grow in Him.
Please help us pray that God will allow the maid to come in. Not only is our house collecting dust, we will need her help badly when Lil Isaac comes along. Now, we only have the energy to do laundry and dishes. We are all pretending not to see the dirty floor and toilets. Soon, we will start leaving foot prints on the dust filled floor.
Mummy Lim
I had a restless night yday, waking up so often wondering if Lil Isaac is ok n purposely disturbing my tummy to see if Lil Isaac will respond. -.o" Silly me.
This morning, I prayed about it and decided to give it back to God and I felt peace. Suddenly, it dawned on me that nobody says that Lil Isaac is not going to be alright and God did not say that he is not alright! And I continued to pray that God will allow Lil Isaac to come when he is 37 weeks or full term and of a good weight and that I can deliver him naturally. It was a great relief to not have to turn into gan cheong spider at Lil Isaac's non-activeness. Strangely, he had been largely active today as if to comfort me.
The maid. I called up the agency and understand that the PHL govt hasn't relaxed the clamp. The entry of PHL maids to SGP is still very slow and worse than before. Our selected maid has been scheduled to fly in tomorrow at 2+pm but nobody is sure if she will be able to clear PHL immigration. Otherwise, it will be an endless waiting game. There is no plan B right now. We just have to trust in the Lord that things will work out according to His perfect plan. This pregnancy is really testing our faith in the Lord and allowing our faith to grow in Him.
Please help us pray that God will allow the maid to come in. Not only is our house collecting dust, we will need her help badly when Lil Isaac comes along. Now, we only have the energy to do laundry and dishes. We are all pretending not to see the dirty floor and toilets. Soon, we will start leaving foot prints on the dust filled floor.
Mummy Lim
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Updates @ 32/33 Weeks
Lil Shauna came when she was merely 34 + 5 weeks. She was pre-matured and weighs only 1890g then due to my preggy complications. She spent 2 weeks in NICU and another week in the nursery to gain weight before coming home. When she left the hosiptal, she was only 2020g and was even smaller than most newborn when we had her full month celebration.
I had feared that I will have similar complications too when I was preggy with no. 2. I had been praying hard that I will not get high BP or pre-eclampsia and God was kind to me. Yday, my bp measures a healthy 101/56. :) When I asked Dr Kee about the possibility of another pre-matured birth, he thinks that Lil Isaac would probably stayed till full term and will be heavier than his jiejie since there is no sign of complications. However, the scan showed that he is very small. -________-"
At 32/ 33 weeks, he was only 1.5 to 1.9kg. I think most baby at 32/ 33 weeks are already above 2kg. The last visit at 30 weeks, he was already 1.3 to 1.5kg. Yes, his growth should be starting to slow but his weight gain is not ideal. And the level of amnio fluid seems to be on the low side. I am ordered to go back next week for an assessment scan, which should be able to tell more.
This is the 1st complication in this pregnancy and I suddenly felt oppressed. This pregnancy had been so great that I forgot how to handle such crisis. Still, Lil Isaac is heavier as compared to Lil Shauna. At 32 weeks, she was only 1.4kg. And I understand the logic completely that if the baby is not growing well in my tummy, he is better off outside. Lil Shauna was once such a fat baby, she is still slightly chubby now. :) But, I wasnt 100% at peace at the knowledge of the fact. Well, there is nothing much that I can do but to pray and to wait for the scan next week. If the amnio fluid is really too low, then I supposed the doctor will suggest to induce or C-section the baby at an earlier date. Hmmm, I was still hoping for natural birth. And we have to think about the huge medical fees if Lil Isaac is pre-matured and requires NICU at TMC. It will be almost $1k a day. -_________-" Maybe I should go to a NUH or KKH instead for 2nd opinion and cheaper birth? Pray..
The doctor also reminded me about monitoring the baby's movement and to rush to the hospital if I detected no movement. I supposed he will say this to every mummy in their last trimester, but it got me so paranoid that I kept trying to remember if Lil Isaac moved yday. -.o"
And my mum! As usual, she thinks that it is bcos I am eating too little or carrying Lil Shauna too much. No lor, I have already gain 11kg and am eating OK plus carrying Lil Shauna doesnt affect the baby size. She kept nagging at me yday and made me eat so much. In the end, I couldnt stomach dinner and had such bad indigestion last night. Hahaha. My SIL mentioned that she had durians when her gynae told her that Felicia is also on the small size and my mum wanted me to try too. Hmm, I think the weight will go to me lor. That was what happened with Lil Shauna. The doctor said that she was too small and I ended up increasing my food intake so much and all the weight goes to yours truely. She was still as small. Hohoho.
So, prayer requests!
1. No high BP
2. No pre-eclampsia
3. No pre-matured birth, that Lil Isaac will come out when he is in his 37 weeks or when his organs are matured enuff.
4. Good birth weight (anytging above 2kg is good, so that he doesnt need the NICU).
5. No birth complications.
6. (New!) That I will have lots of Breast Milk. Moooo....
Mummy Lim
I had feared that I will have similar complications too when I was preggy with no. 2. I had been praying hard that I will not get high BP or pre-eclampsia and God was kind to me. Yday, my bp measures a healthy 101/56. :) When I asked Dr Kee about the possibility of another pre-matured birth, he thinks that Lil Isaac would probably stayed till full term and will be heavier than his jiejie since there is no sign of complications. However, the scan showed that he is very small. -________-"
At 32/ 33 weeks, he was only 1.5 to 1.9kg. I think most baby at 32/ 33 weeks are already above 2kg. The last visit at 30 weeks, he was already 1.3 to 1.5kg. Yes, his growth should be starting to slow but his weight gain is not ideal. And the level of amnio fluid seems to be on the low side. I am ordered to go back next week for an assessment scan, which should be able to tell more.
This is the 1st complication in this pregnancy and I suddenly felt oppressed. This pregnancy had been so great that I forgot how to handle such crisis. Still, Lil Isaac is heavier as compared to Lil Shauna. At 32 weeks, she was only 1.4kg. And I understand the logic completely that if the baby is not growing well in my tummy, he is better off outside. Lil Shauna was once such a fat baby, she is still slightly chubby now. :) But, I wasnt 100% at peace at the knowledge of the fact. Well, there is nothing much that I can do but to pray and to wait for the scan next week. If the amnio fluid is really too low, then I supposed the doctor will suggest to induce or C-section the baby at an earlier date. Hmmm, I was still hoping for natural birth. And we have to think about the huge medical fees if Lil Isaac is pre-matured and requires NICU at TMC. It will be almost $1k a day. -_________-" Maybe I should go to a NUH or KKH instead for 2nd opinion and cheaper birth? Pray..
The doctor also reminded me about monitoring the baby's movement and to rush to the hospital if I detected no movement. I supposed he will say this to every mummy in their last trimester, but it got me so paranoid that I kept trying to remember if Lil Isaac moved yday. -.o"
And my mum! As usual, she thinks that it is bcos I am eating too little or carrying Lil Shauna too much. No lor, I have already gain 11kg and am eating OK plus carrying Lil Shauna doesnt affect the baby size. She kept nagging at me yday and made me eat so much. In the end, I couldnt stomach dinner and had such bad indigestion last night. Hahaha. My SIL mentioned that she had durians when her gynae told her that Felicia is also on the small size and my mum wanted me to try too. Hmm, I think the weight will go to me lor. That was what happened with Lil Shauna. The doctor said that she was too small and I ended up increasing my food intake so much and all the weight goes to yours truely. She was still as small. Hohoho.
So, prayer requests!
1. No high BP
2. No pre-eclampsia
3. No pre-matured birth, that Lil Isaac will come out when he is in his 37 weeks or when his organs are matured enuff.
4. Good birth weight (anytging above 2kg is good, so that he doesnt need the NICU).
5. No birth complications.
6. (New!) That I will have lots of Breast Milk. Moooo....
Mummy Lim
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