Braxton hicks at 23 weeks

Before I fully reached my 23rd week of pregnancy, I had a little panic first. Wednesday afternoon at 3PM, I have been feeling pain in my lower abdomen which concerned me because it never subside until the evening. I rested when I reached home after work but even after dinner I still feel the pain on my lower back and abdomen, so for my peace of mind, I decided to just proceed to the hospital.

I was with my husband, our daughter and her yaya. Family trip? LOL. We reached the hospital before 10pm but when the nurses knew the pain started at 3PM, they asked me with frustration why I only thought of going to the hospital now. I should have went there straight when I felt the pain. Oh well, I'm here now, lets do the test.

Cardiotocography

My OB was monitoring me, getting updates from nurses every 30 minutes. I had CTG for fetal heartbeat (cardio-) and the uterine contractions (-toco-) monitoring. I also had urine test and was given Ventolin to help stop contraction.

ME feeling sleepy but not worried because I prayed to my God for the safety of my child

After almost 4 hours of lying down with the CTG on my tummy I was discharged by my OBGY. The contraction was controlled in the last hours that there was no more pain at all. Praise the Lord! I was asked to meet my doctor this coming Saturday to check me again thoroughly.

See you on the scan tomorrow, Baby Pea! Hang on there and just be healthy. Still got a long way to go.

Mwah. Love you.

Blessings ♥

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22 weeks + Facebook announcement

Hi there!

Been a while. I wanted to really sit down and share some update on my life since my last post but  I've been lazy. That word - lazy! I always use it that my 5 year old like saying that too. My gas! LOL

So I am on my 23rd week this coming Thursday! Yipee! Baby pea is kicking non stop. She is really strong.

Almost all my friends have known that I'm pregnant, after I posted a photo of Hershey on Facebook [below]. I get a lot of private messages asking if I'm preggers, you know and even after posting that, I still get some asking if I am for real! Ha Ha. Crazy friends.

More to come!

See you again.

Blessings ♥

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17.5 weeks

It was a fruitful weekend because we were able to watch Despicable Me 2 on it's first day of showing, 2nd time slot of the day. Haha Excited much! Had lunch at McDonald's and went home to be lazy the whole day.

I didn't have a sound sleep Saturday/Sunday because baby Pea is moving non stop. Especially when Marv and Hershey are loud and playing, she wouldn't stop herself from being excited too! She's only 17.5 weeks but she's strong, or he. :)

I'm uploading photo from Baby Center again, I'm sure I have my own photos to upload I just don't have time to blog at home. Ha Ha.

I can't wait for end of the month when we see her/him again. We really can't wait, Baby Pea!


Blessings ♥

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17 weeks

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Yesterday marked my 17th week of pregnancy. I'm still cool! Praise God.

We had our monthly check up last 2 Saturdays ago and baby Pea was more than okay. We saw her opening her mouth and moving a lot. My OB Gyne tried to check out the gender and she thought, baby Pea is a girl but didn't really confirm it because my husband and Hershey want a boy so better spill the beans when we're 100% sure. Ha Ha! Whether a boy or girl, it doesn't matter. We will love baby Pea dearly.

My vomiting has lessen a bit. Hershey has been over protective of me. When I'm not doing anything and just stare blank not talking, she would ask me if I'm alright or if I want to vomit and she's correct, I'm really feeling that way. If I stay longer in the toilet she would knock on the door and check if I'm vomiting again or ask her Daddy to help me. She's too concern. Sweet baby Bee.

My husband likes taking a photo of me, well, even before being pregnant he really does but now he would take different angles of my tummy. Ha Ha. One excited Dad. He's been busy roaming around the city for pram options. He likes the Stokke one but I'm not too happy because it's bulky. We had Quinny Buzz before and it's like having another child to carry around when the baby is not using it.

I will have my detailed scan on the 27th, I know baby Pea will be just perfect. I am just waiting to know the gender so we can start buying stuff. Oh! This is one of the most exicting part! Ha Ha.

See you again and pray for all pregnant women around the globe that they and their babies are just safe.

Blessings ♥

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14 Weeks

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I am on my 14th week - actually going 15 on Thursday. :)

My morning sickness doesnt really happen in the mornings anymore but it would usually start after lunch and would get worst in the evening. I cannot go inside the hawker center or the food courts anymore. I don't like any food that I see. Most of them taste bland.

The last time I had check up, my OB said I have low lying placenta. The placenta is usually attached to the upper part of the uterus, away from the cervix, the opening that the baby passes through during delivery. On rare occasions, the placenta lies low in the uterus, partly or completely blocking the cervix -- called a placenta praevia or low-lying placenta. The level of concern is not too high as I'm still on my early stage of pregnancy but my OB suggested me to stop strenous physical activities including sex. Ha Ha!

I dont feel too much cramps anymore but I think I'm feeling occasional contractions. I dont really know if it is contractions or if it is just the same with cramps but I feel my tummy hardens - abdominal tightening or something. I have a schedule visit to my OB this coming Saturday and will surely report.

Aside from that, all feels normal. Went to church yesterday, I am at work today and just doing the normal stuff. I thank the Lord for that.

Blessings ♥

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12 weeks

Hi there!

From this I am now on my 12th week. Surprise! Yes, I've been to the OB many times already and since then it's confirmed I'm carrying baby # 2. How's that? Cool, ya?

Baby Peanut is a planned baby. We thought we could have him/her later this year after our major plan is done but unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstance, major plan was moved to next year and I can't wait to get pregnant anymore. If it has to happen now, then let it be. What if major plan will be moved again? Gosh, I'm already old by then. So we prayed and the Lord opened my womb one more time. Haha.

Only few friends and families have known. I'm not excited to post it really on FB. I am actually planning to keep it a secret and then just post my baby's picture when he/she's out. Nyehehehe.

So far, its been a not so easy first trimester. My vomiting is worst. I feel very tired all the time and I having cramps which is a serious thing. On my 7th week, I was suggested to stay home so I had to bed rest for 9 days. It was fine, it really helped me cope with the difficulties. I became a full time mom to Hershey. Hehe. I wake up with her, help Manang prepare her for school, bring and pick her up from school and play with her. I just feel bored when she's not around - that's 5 hours in 5 days Kinder 1 class.

I went back to work feeling energized but the nausea and vomiting never really stopped. Do I have a choice? I have to endure. I was given some meds but really didnt help much. And it's a personal choice not to upgrade my med dosage or add more capsules because I think this is normal anyway and it's a priviledge to have experienced this. Never really had this with my 1st born before.

As of today, I already lost 2.5kgs in 3 months but thank God baby is okay. We had our monthly check up last week and at 11 weeks we already saw baby galloping. Baby Pea is like swimming but doesn't leave his place. Haha. That was so cute! A very active child.

I want to thank the Lord for this blessing. We're so happy. Hershey is very excited she always talk to the baby and pray for him.

Been checking some stuff, like strollers, hospitals, clothes but I guess still too early. :) Let's see in the next coming weeks.

See you again, I plan to update my blog often. I love this moment of my life.




Blessings ♥

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