Week 38

Did my week38 checkup this morning and Dr. Fong commented my weight is getting stagnant, water (amniotic fluid) is enough, and start dilated! But I don’t understand why is he saying my weight is stagnant while I am continuing gain weight from week to week : ) anyway, as long as he is not scolding me for gaining over weight, I will be very happy. Furthermore, he thinks that I will deliver anytime next week! Wow! : D delivery time is getting soon and around the corner. Daddy and I are getting anxious and looking forward for the special moment with joy.

To my baby: 怀着你是幸福的！: )

Maid helper - Siti

We have hired an Indonesian maid helper and she arrived last Sat. Her name is Siti who is from Jawa Tengah. The future arrangement is that after my confinement period and started back to work, we will send baby and maid to my mother’s (外婆) house in the morning and fetch them back home after work. The maid will be help up doing house chores and taking care of baby.

To my girl girl: “外婆 and Siti姐姐 will be take care you when daddy & mummy are at work. You must show your respect to them ok? And of course if Siti姐姐 bully u, mummy will fire her without second thoughts! “

No early delivery

Daddy & Mummy applied leave and time off on Nov 23rd to see Dr. Fong. Usually we go for checkup during weekend but for this round the arrangement was made on a weekday so that we have longer time talk to doctor about the birth plan if there is a need to deliver earlier (may be require to induced) as to mummy’s amniotic fluid was running low a week ago. However the amniotic fluid level is back to normal!! And Dr. Fong agreed to remain my EDD (estimated due date) on Dec 12th! We are so happy after hearing from doctor that no early delivery required : )

Besides, Dr. Fong informed that blood count for me is low – 10.7 (below the normal level 13-18) but it is still fine and what needs to do is to continue taking iron as the supplement. 外婆 is puzzled and wondering … Because she has been feeding me lots of tonics and even few time of liver dish/soup for me… Anyway, I am still alright at this moment and nothing much to be worry with :D

I am looking forward the labor soon..,, Super exciting!!

She's coming soon!!!

Dr Fong measured the amniotic fluid in the sac yesterday and said he might deliver the baby early. We will know when on this coming friday during the next check up. Getting very anxious :)

Pak Toong Choy

To promote better breast milk flow. It can be taken before or after delivery. Helps prevent breast engorgement.

- Got this from my colleague.

HypnoBirthing

Have anyone heard about HypnoBirthing? Read this interesting birth story http://www.life-inspirations.com/birthstories.htm.

This story has inspired me to stay calm, relax and confident during labour and birth later. I may consider to get a birth ball and this can use as an exercise ball after delivery. (Btw, girl girl, you must 保佑 mummy will still slim and pretty as before after giving birth of you ok? : D) The lady in this birth hats off to HypnoBirthing and her doctor who supports natural birth. And I am salute for her braveness!

Amniotic fluid

I am having bi-weekly checkup for my trimester now. Went to see Doc. Fong last Saturday. He checked and said that I am fine with my amniotic fluid level. Read from book that amniotic fluid will at the max level from week 34 onwards and maintain till delivery.

Breast Pump

Consulted cousins & friends, I will go with their recommendation to get Medela brand electrics breast pump although it is costly : )