Saturday, January 31, 2009
The Birth Story-- 27 January 2009
ever wondered how it is to have a natural birth without epidural and a short labour of 3 1/2 hours???
1830:
Bad start to the day, I was having the runs and had been in and out of the toilet for 7 times… thanks to the overdose of “buah keluak” the day before.. The stomach was churning and pain was all over the abdominal ... We decided to go KKH 24 hours women clinic to get some pills and check on BB [V] (just in case she gets the runs too)
1930:
We arrived at KKH hospital 24 clinic but they pushed me to the delivery suite instead as I was over 22 weeks pregnant.. I could barely walk from the pains that I was getting.. I wanted to poo lar.. They put me on the CTG machine, the midwife said I had slight contractions and called Dr Han to check on me
1945:
Dr Han came and did a vaginal examination and I was 3cm dilated. He immediately admited me but I was like “ I came here for diarrhoea pills only lei!”
2000:
I walked to delivery room 11 and got changed while Dr Han was signing my papers, he asked if I wanted epidural but I wasn’t keen on it and he was like ”Good good.. If that’s the case , baby will come out at 3 am.. I hour 1 cm without epidural…” and he proceeded to burst my water bag ( he inserted his fingers and a long apparatus.. and I was whimpering… Midwife commented “Like that you pain, later how, some more don‘t want epidural??? In my heart I was like “BITCH!!!!!!”, then I think she felt bad and said “Never mind, never mind, maybe you can take it….) He briefed me and DD Trev and went off to continue his family lunar celebrations.. DD Trev went to get his dinner, Midwife came in to explain the usage of the equipments and what was to come..
2015:
The intensity of the contractions were starting to kick in, on an average of 25-32% (readings from CTG machine)..
2045:
Painz.. I was counting numbers to distract myself from the pain.. DD Trev came in, asked me if I was okay, I told him not to touch me…
2100:
Painz.. Painz… (40-50% shown on CTG machine) I tried praying as the contractions got more intense and longer .. I was missing words in my “Our Fathers and Hail Marys” it was too taxing .. I was so hungry…I had only 2 slices of bread and luncheon meat the whole day because of the diarrohoea.. No more strength how to push 6 more hours to go!!!!!…Patience… one contraction at a time….. I needed to pee.. In the end I sat on a pee pan for 45 mins..
2200:
Painz…Painz…painz….I wanted to poo.. Told midwife, she said normal.. If intensity gets greater, she will check cervix…15 mins later I press call button , another midwife came in, I said I wanted to poo, she did a VE for me.. I was 5 cm dilated, she asked me why never use painkiller?? DD Trev say I was just breathing and trying to relax, she say its going to get from bad to worse from now on… Try using the laughing gas… if cannot use epidural.. I use gas, no effect, painz!!!!! DD Trev was guiding me…(slowly, breathe hard…) I was like caving into getting epidural… Can’t take it!!! 5 more hours!!!! How??????
2245:
F%$@$&* painful.. Intensity (80%!!!!!) I needed to poo… midwife check… 7 cm!!! she said I was dilating too fast and warned me that its going to be very painful… asked me to standby…she will call Dr Han… I felt like fainting … I F$%*^*^ needed to poo!!!!!!!!! She put her fingers into my vagina and wanted me to push her fingers out.. OMG!!! how to do .. Sob sob so painful!!! I remembered I shouted a “ARGGGHHH!!!“ She ran out and called to activate Dr Han.. She said that its the sign of the baby coming…
2300:
I went from 5 cm to 10 cm in 1 hour!!! Excruciating!!!!!!!!! … I was breathing so fast and hard on the gas, DD Trev kept on guiding me…(IN my head I had a vision of a teleprompter flashing words of vulgarities, and wanted to swear out loud but lack the energy ..) Midwife stood there, guiding me through every contractions.. I was high, I was blur….
Dr Han finally came!!!! He took my leg and placed it on his waist and shouted okie now we start… no more gas… (No gas wah paingz,….die !!!)
As I started pushing, I would hear many encouraging words from the 3 of them, DD Trev was holding my head and wiping my perspiration, I would hear Dr Han telling me to kick him on his waist as I was pushing… I closed my eyes throughout as I wanted to concentrate on my pushing.. At one point I blacked-out (everything became muffled and blanked… DD Trev said I went flaccid, Dr Han increased my drip, I woke up again from my own pain) I was dazed.. There were a lot of instructions, I followed… I heard a snipping sound, more pushing, out came the head, and was told to stop, rest , and then came the final push…. I felt her body going through… BB V was out!!!
2330:
After all that excitement, everything came to a standstill as Dr Han took 10 mins to draw the cord blood for stem cell.. I was resting and could hear DD T and the midwife gushing over her…
2340:
Cord blood drawn and Dr Han started tugging me , I grabbed his hand… (at this point I REALLY can’t stand any more pain) he pulled my placenta out and he asked if we wanted to keep it… CRAZY i don't know what for after looking at it.
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2345:
He needed to stitch me up, told me to use the gas, midwife gave me a jab on my thigh , he gave me another one around the vagina… I was gassing myself so fast and hard…everything was a blur…
0000:
All done… all cleaned up.. Took photos… one big happy family…
1830:
Bad start to the day, I was having the runs and had been in and out of the toilet for 7 times… thanks to the overdose of “buah keluak” the day before.. The stomach was churning and pain was all over the abdominal ... We decided to go KKH 24 hours women clinic to get some pills and check on BB [V] (just in case she gets the runs too)
1930:
We arrived at KKH hospital 24 clinic but they pushed me to the delivery suite instead as I was over 22 weeks pregnant.. I could barely walk from the pains that I was getting.. I wanted to poo lar.. They put me on the CTG machine, the midwife said I had slight contractions and called Dr Han to check on me
1945:
Dr Han came and did a vaginal examination and I was 3cm dilated. He immediately admited me but I was like “ I came here for diarrhoea pills only lei!”
2000:
I walked to delivery room 11 and got changed while Dr Han was signing my papers, he asked if I wanted epidural but I wasn’t keen on it and he was like ”Good good.. If that’s the case , baby will come out at 3 am.. I hour 1 cm without epidural…” and he proceeded to burst my water bag ( he inserted his fingers and a long apparatus.. and I was whimpering… Midwife commented “Like that you pain, later how, some more don‘t want epidural??? In my heart I was like “BITCH!!!!!!”, then I think she felt bad and said “Never mind, never mind, maybe you can take it….) He briefed me and DD Trev and went off to continue his family lunar celebrations.. DD Trev went to get his dinner, Midwife came in to explain the usage of the equipments and what was to come..
2015:
The intensity of the contractions were starting to kick in, on an average of 25-32% (readings from CTG machine)..
2045:
Painz.. I was counting numbers to distract myself from the pain.. DD Trev came in, asked me if I was okay, I told him not to touch me…
2100:
Painz.. Painz… (40-50% shown on CTG machine) I tried praying as the contractions got more intense and longer .. I was missing words in my “Our Fathers and Hail Marys” it was too taxing .. I was so hungry…I had only 2 slices of bread and luncheon meat the whole day because of the diarrohoea.. No more strength how to push 6 more hours to go!!!!!…Patience… one contraction at a time….. I needed to pee.. In the end I sat on a pee pan for 45 mins..
2200:
Painz…Painz…painz….I wanted to poo.. Told midwife, she said normal.. If intensity gets greater, she will check cervix…15 mins later I press call button , another midwife came in, I said I wanted to poo, she did a VE for me.. I was 5 cm dilated, she asked me why never use painkiller?? DD Trev say I was just breathing and trying to relax, she say its going to get from bad to worse from now on… Try using the laughing gas… if cannot use epidural.. I use gas, no effect, painz!!!!! DD Trev was guiding me…(slowly, breathe hard…) I was like caving into getting epidural… Can’t take it!!! 5 more hours!!!! How??????
2245:
F%$@$&* painful.. Intensity (80%!!!!!) I needed to poo… midwife check… 7 cm!!! she said I was dilating too fast and warned me that its going to be very painful… asked me to standby…she will call Dr Han… I felt like fainting … I F$%*^*^ needed to poo!!!!!!!!! She put her fingers into my vagina and wanted me to push her fingers out.. OMG!!! how to do .. Sob sob so painful!!! I remembered I shouted a “ARGGGHHH!!!“ She ran out and called to activate Dr Han.. She said that its the sign of the baby coming…
2300:
I went from 5 cm to 10 cm in 1 hour!!! Excruciating!!!!!!!!! … I was breathing so fast and hard on the gas, DD Trev kept on guiding me…(IN my head I had a vision of a teleprompter flashing words of vulgarities, and wanted to swear out loud but lack the energy ..) Midwife stood there, guiding me through every contractions.. I was high, I was blur….
Dr Han finally came!!!! He took my leg and placed it on his waist and shouted okie now we start… no more gas… (No gas wah paingz,….die !!!)
As I started pushing, I would hear many encouraging words from the 3 of them, DD Trev was holding my head and wiping my perspiration, I would hear Dr Han telling me to kick him on his waist as I was pushing… I closed my eyes throughout as I wanted to concentrate on my pushing.. At one point I blacked-out (everything became muffled and blanked… DD Trev said I went flaccid, Dr Han increased my drip, I woke up again from my own pain) I was dazed.. There were a lot of instructions, I followed… I heard a snipping sound, more pushing, out came the head, and was told to stop, rest , and then came the final push…. I felt her body going through… BB V was out!!!
2330:
After all that excitement, everything came to a standstill as Dr Han took 10 mins to draw the cord blood for stem cell.. I was resting and could hear DD T and the midwife gushing over her…
2340:
Cord blood drawn and Dr Han started tugging me , I grabbed his hand… (at this point I REALLY can’t stand any more pain) he pulled my placenta out and he asked if we wanted to keep it… CRAZY i don't know what for after looking at it.
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2345:
He needed to stitch me up, told me to use the gas, midwife gave me a jab on my thigh , he gave me another one around the vagina… I was gassing myself so fast and hard…everything was a blur…
0000:
All done… all cleaned up.. Took photos… one big happy family…
Saturday, January 24, 2009
That's why they call it Murphy's Law!!!
guess what happened!! and just few days before I deliver...
I woke up to see Bam Bam stoning in the hall.. thought it was damn cute and wanted a photo to archive the moment... then they worst thing that can happen happened!!
My camera got funny lines!!!!
arrggh... We got changed immediately and drove to a mall to get any expert to take a look.. I mean nothing is more important than a freaking camera at THIS point right!!What if I deliver now and all we have is a camera that gives my baby lines all over her face!!!
We decided to drop by Courts to get the most experienced looking staff to take look... He did a reset, took a picture and looked at us; said "The camera's CCD lens is spoilt, will need to repair, about $100++)
I was like what @*## is it, he said the iris of your camera is not functioning. Which means my camera is blind!!! arrghh BILND, KAPUT.. my old faithfully camera that I liked so much did a KAMIKAZE on me!!! dammit..
Then I did the most obvious, I turned to the displays and started chosing my new camera. After much consideration I chose a new stylo mylo Canon IXUS 9105... Happy!!!!
I woke up to see Bam Bam stoning in the hall.. thought it was damn cute and wanted a photo to archive the moment... then they worst thing that can happen happened!!
My camera got funny lines!!!!
arrggh... We got changed immediately and drove to a mall to get any expert to take a look.. I mean nothing is more important than a freaking camera at THIS point right!!What if I deliver now and all we have is a camera that gives my baby lines all over her face!!!
We decided to drop by Courts to get the most experienced looking staff to take look... He did a reset, took a picture and looked at us; said "The camera's CCD lens is spoilt, will need to repair, about $100++)
I was like what @*## is it, he said the iris of your camera is not functioning. Which means my camera is blind!!! arrghh BILND, KAPUT.. my old faithfully camera that I liked so much did a KAMIKAZE on me!!! dammit..
Then I did the most obvious, I turned to the displays and started chosing my new camera. After much consideration I chose a new stylo mylo Canon IXUS 9105... Happy!!!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Final Thoughts
At 38 weeks she was engaged, at 39 weeks she decided to be disengaged....
Just had my 39 weeks checkup, we were kinda of anticipating her arrival the next few days since she was engaged last week. but it was dampening to realized that she decided to disengage and to be cozey in my womb instead.. so exasperating!!!
When asked why does that happened, Dr Han just replied "Baby doesn't want to come out yet". He had expected BB [V] to descent lower and that I would be dilated by now .. but ... haiz....
After the visit, I had this surge of emotions and starting tearing in the car. Daddy Trev panicked but could understand my predicament and told me to cry, I mean he was loss of words himself. I can't really explain why I did that but I guess there was this percentage of dissappointment and shock. I mean there the part of us waiting to see her but there is the other part of us wanting her to be safe in the womb until she is ready. So frustrating...
I mean judging from my change this pregnancy, BB[V] is a good natured child and would be comfortable until we call her to come out. I thought I should jot this down...
I do not have a temper at all during this pregnancy (Note: I am a scorpio)
I barely scream at Daddy Trev and found no reason to do so. (Note: DD T is a scorpio and a irritating one)
I don't have any craving. But this baby likes meat and don't like vegetables and chilli.(Note: I attack salad bars, normally at least 2 plates now its 2 pieces)
I chose to eat at hawker centres and am ok with food court, which is a big deal as we always have been dining at restaurants for the last 8 years since courting days.
Daddy Trev was shocked initally but he is not complaining. (Note: Grandmother Clara says she ate alot in restaurants and coffeehouses when she was expecting me.. Which is me..its has always been ambience over food..)
I am comfortable being alone and not talking or doing anything (Note: I never stay at home)
Maybe something about her:
She does NOT kick at all.. I mean we always hear about mummies complaining about the discomfort from the baby's kicks.. well mine doesn't . I mean ya she moves like swimming moving, with occasions of her legs rubbing against my ribs..or she pushing my stomach but other than these.. there are no dramatic movement from her..
We discussed about the waiting game and it funny how both of us agreed that BB[V] doesn't seem to be like a baby to make "THE" great entrance into the world and that we may have to induce her on 1st Feb.
(But DD T did tell her 2 weeks ago to come out after this weekend so that he can watch some STOOOOPID Liverpool and Everton game.. We think she heard.. oh did I mention that DD T is a prick sometimes..)
Just had my 39 weeks checkup, we were kinda of anticipating her arrival the next few days since she was engaged last week. but it was dampening to realized that she decided to disengage and to be cozey in my womb instead.. so exasperating!!!
When asked why does that happened, Dr Han just replied "Baby doesn't want to come out yet". He had expected BB [V] to descent lower and that I would be dilated by now .. but ... haiz....
After the visit, I had this surge of emotions and starting tearing in the car. Daddy Trev panicked but could understand my predicament and told me to cry, I mean he was loss of words himself. I can't really explain why I did that but I guess there was this percentage of dissappointment and shock. I mean there the part of us waiting to see her but there is the other part of us wanting her to be safe in the womb until she is ready. So frustrating...
I mean judging from my change this pregnancy, BB[V] is a good natured child and would be comfortable until we call her to come out. I thought I should jot this down...
I do not have a temper at all during this pregnancy (Note: I am a scorpio)
I barely scream at Daddy Trev and found no reason to do so. (Note: DD T is a scorpio and a irritating one)
I don't have any craving. But this baby likes meat and don't like vegetables and chilli.(Note: I attack salad bars, normally at least 2 plates now its 2 pieces)
I chose to eat at hawker centres and am ok with food court, which is a big deal as we always have been dining at restaurants for the last 8 years since courting days.
Daddy Trev was shocked initally but he is not complaining. (Note: Grandmother Clara says she ate alot in restaurants and coffeehouses when she was expecting me.. Which is me..its has always been ambience over food..)
I am comfortable being alone and not talking or doing anything (Note: I never stay at home)
Maybe something about her:
She does NOT kick at all.. I mean we always hear about mummies complaining about the discomfort from the baby's kicks.. well mine doesn't . I mean ya she moves like swimming moving, with occasions of her legs rubbing against my ribs..or she pushing my stomach but other than these.. there are no dramatic movement from her..
We discussed about the waiting game and it funny how both of us agreed that BB[V] doesn't seem to be like a baby to make "THE" great entrance into the world and that we may have to induce her on 1st Feb.
(But DD T did tell her 2 weeks ago to come out after this weekend so that he can watch some STOOOOPID Liverpool and Everton game.. We think she heard.. oh did I mention that DD T is a prick sometimes..)
The last lap
The worst stage of any pregnancy is definitely this last lap (week 36 onwards)… anything before is a breeze…
The tummy weights a ton and is at its hardest at night, especially after dinner..(my guess its about 6/7 kg..) Going out at this point is damn trying as it depletes the energy very fast. Reason being that takes double the effort just to walk through a shopping mall, trying to avoid the human traffic (note: young running children, ugly Singaporeans) and protecting your tummy from hits and bumps. I need to switch on 360 degree radar *ti ti ti*… plus Daddy Trev’s radar too *tu tu tu*… It is not helping much since it’s the festive season in Dec and Jan.
I really admire those heavily pregnant mother of 2 or 3 children, I mean their stomach is like double my size and they are so experienced they can balance themselves so well. They seem to walk through the mall with such ease and her 2-3 kids are like little ducklings following her quietly (I mean she doesn‘t even need to hold their hands, not even the husband‘s hands) The best part is that the ugly Singaporeans can sense her aura and will avoid her.
Now besides the heavy tummy, it’s the aching legs, pelvic, back. Then the swollen pig legs and hands due to water retention.
Preggers get light headed easily too, me almost blacked out a few time due to lack of oxygen.. (Twice in church, once in ntuc and once in a shopping centre) Please please never put me in crowded places where there are many other human beings stealing my oxygen, we don’t do well in areas of diluted oxygen.
Then its always so hot, of course the weather is not helping me much. I shower with cold water now even at night. The best part is that I can perspire even after a cold shower.. duh *--*
The heartburn has gotten from bad to worse, especially at night. I have to sleep on 2 propped up pillows just to prevent the juices from flowing to my mouth...
The worst part is trying to get to sleep, its so difficult to get into a nice comfortable position because of the amount of space I am already taking. During the 1-2 trimesters it takes a 3 point turn to get from left to right, now its 5 point turn with a lot of groaning.. Haha
Soon.......
The tummy weights a ton and is at its hardest at night, especially after dinner..(my guess its about 6/7 kg..) Going out at this point is damn trying as it depletes the energy very fast. Reason being that takes double the effort just to walk through a shopping mall, trying to avoid the human traffic (note: young running children, ugly Singaporeans) and protecting your tummy from hits and bumps. I need to switch on 360 degree radar *ti ti ti*… plus Daddy Trev’s radar too *tu tu tu*… It is not helping much since it’s the festive season in Dec and Jan.
I really admire those heavily pregnant mother of 2 or 3 children, I mean their stomach is like double my size and they are so experienced they can balance themselves so well. They seem to walk through the mall with such ease and her 2-3 kids are like little ducklings following her quietly (I mean she doesn‘t even need to hold their hands, not even the husband‘s hands) The best part is that the ugly Singaporeans can sense her aura and will avoid her.
Now besides the heavy tummy, it’s the aching legs, pelvic, back. Then the swollen pig legs and hands due to water retention.
Preggers get light headed easily too, me almost blacked out a few time due to lack of oxygen.. (Twice in church, once in ntuc and once in a shopping centre) Please please never put me in crowded places where there are many other human beings stealing my oxygen, we don’t do well in areas of diluted oxygen.
Then its always so hot, of course the weather is not helping me much. I shower with cold water now even at night. The best part is that I can perspire even after a cold shower.. duh *--*
The heartburn has gotten from bad to worse, especially at night. I have to sleep on 2 propped up pillows just to prevent the juices from flowing to my mouth...
The worst part is trying to get to sleep, its so difficult to get into a nice comfortable position because of the amount of space I am already taking. During the 1-2 trimesters it takes a 3 point turn to get from left to right, now its 5 point turn with a lot of groaning.. Haha
Soon.......
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Trophies of Motherhood
It finally came!! It all started about 2 weeks ago when all it looked just like a bruise; like blue black. Then it started to spread… Hey, the thing is I have been religiously putting on my oils and creams to prevent it, but I guess it is inevitable. I analysed it and I realized why I had it. You know when you butter a toast and you tend to miss the corner, ya this is my corner of the toast, my blind spot…but just that this blind spot has the capability to spread... dammnit!
Obviously I complained to DD Trev;
MM: (When it was bruise-like) Lao gong SEE!!
DD: Where got? will go away one lar...
MM: (Started to spread) HOW??
DD: Nevermind, only mothers have these... they are your trophies, my dear
MM: (Another day in front of the mirror) HOW? Y LIKE THAT??
DD: Please lar lao-po, its in some god forsaken place!! Who can see it except you and me.. Your jeans don't even go that low..
Period.. he won..End of stretch marks conversation forever...(of course i still grumble, if i remember)
Obviously I complained to DD Trev;MM: (When it was bruise-like) Lao gong SEE!!
DD: Where got? will go away one lar...
MM: (Started to spread) HOW??
DD: Nevermind, only mothers have these... they are your trophies, my dear
MM: (Another day in front of the mirror) HOW? Y LIKE THAT??
DD: Please lar lao-po, its in some god forsaken place!! Who can see it except you and me.. Your jeans don't even go that low..
Period.. he won..End of stretch marks conversation forever...(of course i still grumble, if i remember)
If you look carefully, it actually looks like ruptured veins.. *console myself*
Lucky its on my hips not my belly,*cross fingers and toes*
(TIP: Don't keep fingernails long, CUT IT... preggers have a tendancy to scratch while sleeping... and if its itchy wash your body with cold water..wish i knew earlier, kinda asked Dr Han a little too late)
Thursday, January 8, 2009
At 37 weeks
At 37 weeks, her organs are fully formed and BB [V] is ready to come into the world if she wants to…
She is about 2.8 kg now and is predicted to weigh about < 3.5kg by 40 weeks. The level of the amniotic fluid is average, her head has been down since 28 weeks, but not engaged.
Dr Han wanted to know if we have any special requests to induce her before her EDD, we were like huh… for what?? He further explained that there are parents who have preference for a rat or ox baby, same reason for a 2008 or 2009 baby… But after discussion with him, as there wasn’t any medical issues for her to stay inside longer, we decided to let her chose her own birthday instead. We think that will be more natural and meaningful.
She can take these 3 weeks to fatten up and I want her lungs to mature to cope with the world's pollution. I will also take this time to finish up my bird's nest, think I willl increase from 3 days to daily intake since I still have so much.
But he did give us an ultimatum of 1st February, overdue of 4 days only, any day further she is danger zone.
He went on to open his planner and pasted my name sticker on 28 Jan 2009.
She is about 2.8 kg now and is predicted to weigh about < 3.5kg by 40 weeks. The level of the amniotic fluid is average, her head has been down since 28 weeks, but not engaged.
Dr Han wanted to know if we have any special requests to induce her before her EDD, we were like huh… for what?? He further explained that there are parents who have preference for a rat or ox baby, same reason for a 2008 or 2009 baby… But after discussion with him, as there wasn’t any medical issues for her to stay inside longer, we decided to let her chose her own birthday instead. We think that will be more natural and meaningful.
She can take these 3 weeks to fatten up and I want her lungs to mature to cope with the world's pollution. I will also take this time to finish up my bird's nest, think I willl increase from 3 days to daily intake since I still have so much.
But he did give us an ultimatum of 1st February, overdue of 4 days only, any day further she is danger zone.
He went on to open his planner and pasted my name sticker on 28 Jan 2009.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Nesting
We are starting to get everything ready for her arrival. Last weekend was dedicated to unpacking her cot, fixing the playpen, dressing the car seat, etc...
I have been quite faithful in listening and practising the old wives tale of not doing this and avoiding that. But on saturday, DD Trev had to move the bed , I mean slide in further so as we could accommodate my chair that I intend to use for breastfeeding.. of course, I was there supervising, I totally forgot that I cannot be there... Opps!!
My gosh , the whole day thereafter around evening time I was in so much discomfort, I thought I was going to deliver.. I check the web about contractions and their symptoms just to verify.. but its was not it... I just couldn't put my finger on why I was in so much discomfort... it was like she was tossing and turning inside and my tum tum was like bobbing up down and to the sides.. Daddy Trev could see I was in alot of pain, insisted that I go and lie down while he cooked dinner...He kept asking "R u ok?" but I didn't know how to answer him.. Honestly, I don't know whether it was a co-related incident but NEVER will I do that again.. it wasn't worth the scare.. especially at this point...
Well, we are almost ready for the little princess.. for a little she got damn alot of clothes...
Rompers: short n long sleeves
Tops: button type, ribbon type, long and short sleeves
Bottoms: nappy covers, long type
Mittens, booties, abdominal binder, burping napkins, nappies, bibs...
I have been quite faithful in listening and practising the old wives tale of not doing this and avoiding that. But on saturday, DD Trev had to move the bed , I mean slide in further so as we could accommodate my chair that I intend to use for breastfeeding.. of course, I was there supervising, I totally forgot that I cannot be there... Opps!!
My gosh , the whole day thereafter around evening time I was in so much discomfort, I thought I was going to deliver.. I check the web about contractions and their symptoms just to verify.. but its was not it... I just couldn't put my finger on why I was in so much discomfort... it was like she was tossing and turning inside and my tum tum was like bobbing up down and to the sides.. Daddy Trev could see I was in alot of pain, insisted that I go and lie down while he cooked dinner...He kept asking "R u ok?" but I didn't know how to answer him.. Honestly, I don't know whether it was a co-related incident but NEVER will I do that again.. it wasn't worth the scare.. especially at this point...
Well, we are almost ready for the little princess.. for a little she got damn alot of clothes...
Rompers: short n long sleevesTops: button type, ribbon type, long and short sleeves
Bottoms: nappy covers, long type
Mittens, booties, abdominal binder, burping napkins, nappies, bibs...FULL!!! 7 drawers and yet no space.. and its all her things (just clothes and some toys).. think it runs in the family
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Hospital Bill
We booked our 2D1N stay with KKH.. here is how much Daddy Trev has spent on the little one..
This sum is for my consultation in KKH THE PRIVATE SUITE from week 7 to the current of 36 weeks. It includes professional fees for senior consultation, laboratory tests, x-rays, prescriptions.
Up to date : $1815 cash
We decided to book A1 ward (1 bedded) for the fact that daddy trev wants to be there with me throughout.
Only in A1 ward the baby will be with us throughout and we don't want to miss the 1st few hours of her changes... they say it is the most magical to watch them... Priceless....
Up to date : $2030 cash of $3830 (the rest is deductable from medisave :$1800)
We have also decided to keep her cord blood with Stemcord because of Daddy Trev's complicated, so complicated ancestary.
Up to date: $950 (to pay once she is out) and $250 for subsequent years till she is 21 years old (using her CDA account for 1st 7 years)
will add on to the bill after delivery.......
This sum is for my consultation in KKH THE PRIVATE SUITE from week 7 to the current of 36 weeks. It includes professional fees for senior consultation, laboratory tests, x-rays, prescriptions.
Up to date : $1815 cash
We decided to book A1 ward (1 bedded) for the fact that daddy trev wants to be there with me throughout.
Only in A1 ward the baby will be with us throughout and we don't want to miss the 1st few hours of her changes... they say it is the most magical to watch them... Priceless....
Up to date : $2030 cash of $3830 (the rest is deductable from medisave :$1800)
We have also decided to keep her cord blood with Stemcord because of Daddy Trev's complicated, so complicated ancestary.
Up to date: $950 (to pay once she is out) and $250 for subsequent years till she is 21 years old (using her CDA account for 1st 7 years)
will add on to the bill after delivery.......