Swell it like M.I.C.H.E.L.I.N

Anyone like me? My poor feet has been swollen these past 2 days, and it's awful! It's definitely not painful, but very uncomfortable, especially my left foot. Goodness. But my only is that signs of swelling like Michelin might mean that my BP level is not good- might be my pre-eclampsia going haywire. Worry it might affect BB. I've been guai-guai-ing taking the BP control pills my gynae gave since the visit to him last Fri and i really hope to get my BP down so i can go induce this wk! Bleah...

False Contraction - Episode #1

Goodness! Had a bad scare last Friday, 18 July 08. Woke up earlier than usual in the morning, cos I needed to attend a staff meeting - chaired by my big boss. When i was abt to leave the house, i felt a crampy feelin in my tummy - so thought i needed to take a big dump, which i did. After that, that crampy feeling still lingered in my tummy. And worse of all, it spread to my lower right back. It was a weird feeling altogether - something which i've never felt before.

I put away the thought and hoped it would subside after awhile. Hubby offered to send me to the MRT station, so i gladly agreed. But when i checked my watch, i would be late if i were to take MRT to work. So i told hubby, i wanted to take cab. He was so sweet (even he was gonna be late) he offered to send me to work. Best la! Hahaa..so i happily got into the car (with the weird crampy feeling in my tummy n back). Immediately when i sat in, i started to have cold sweat. The feelin was unbearable. Hubby asked if i felt the pain every 5mins, it wasn't exactly like that, i told him. Soon, it became more n more unbearable i started to panic. I finally decided to call my colleague to ask her advice. She told me better to drop by my gynae's for a checkup. So i did.

On the way down to the clinic, the pain got worse. Buay tahan leh! Hubby was trying to divert my attention by talking to me, hoping i won't think too much of the pain. Instead, i told him - do not ask me questions that i need to think! I can't talk n think right now! Hahaa....was feelin pissed siah...poor hubby :P

When i reached the clinic, Dr. wasn't in yet, so the nurses called him and he informed them to put me on the CTG to monitor my contractions + Baby's heartbeat. BB was soooooo active! Moving abt so much that the nurse had to keep adjusting the device to locate her heartbeat sound several times. Think she was having fun swimming in the big pool in my tummy. Haaha...

After 30mins, my contractions died down...left with mild cramps. Boy, i was so weak by the time Dr. arrived. Aiyoo...when he popped by to see how i was, he asked me,"So, are u ready to give birth?" I was like,"HUH??" Shocked me siah! WHen the nurses told me to enter Dr's room, he said that i had 3 options:

1. If he check my cervix has started to dilate, he'll induce me.
2. He'll insert a pill to 'bring forward' the contractions.
3. Wait n see.

I din know what to think. Just sat there and listen. The only worry on my mind is that BB's weight/size - is she ready to come out? So i told him, both me and hubby prefer the last method. So indeed, when he scanned my bb, she was only 2.57kg. How can? Too small la...risky. So he said, "Alright, i guess u're just left with option #3." Hahaa...but he told me i needed to take a good rest at home, so ask me how many days of MC i wanted ( i din got Dr actually asks patients this type of qtn haha). I said, 2 days should be sufficient. THen he said," Are you sure? I think i better give u till next Fri, so u'll have one full week of rest at home k!" So i said ok loh(too shocked liao). Hahaha...

And here i am, resting at home, refraining myself from do work. Mon n Tue was so slow-passing...Lucky hubby was around these 2 days to accompany me. Today i felt better, so tot wanna wash my BB's bedsheet/pillow/bolster cases and sun the cushions (since they are all very light and small) - it rained! Spoil my day man! BLeahhh...

Now, i hope my BB will keep growing to the right size, so she can pop soon. Can't wait to see her! Hehee...

I'm sweating like a C.O.W!

Do you?

Goodness, I am, and it's scary! Before i got preggie, i was already a super sweaty person. All inherited from my Mum. Hahaa..when i was staying with her before married we used to challenge each other and see who sweats more while doing housework at home. Can you believe it! It's really incredible and super unbelievable...

And now that I'm pregnant, it got worst! Oh my, i feel like i'm in Sauna everyday! Even my hubby couldn't understand why i can sweat like a cow at home - even when the fan is ON! And i'm getting complains on why i have to switch on the aircon together WITH the fan! hahaa...but i really can't help it! It's not my fault that i feel hot leh... as if i like it and asked for it!

Is there anyone like me? Bleahhh

Have you got yours?

I have been wondering, if this is a common situation to see everyday. Old folks taking MRT or buses, have been holding on to the poles of the public transport for their dear lives while they struggle to stable themselves on the moving vehicles. Preggie woman with huge stomaches, aching backs and feet trying to do the same, protecting their tummies from idiots who bump into them without blinking an eye. Mothers who are carrying one or two kids with bags of several sizes. I noticed today while taking a feeder bus to Eunos MRT station - that the sign pasted on the bus itself says - Please give up your seat to the elderly. So what about the Mothers-to-be? And the mothers with kids (alone)? I Know it doesn't matter what sign it shows anyways. If not old folks are not getting their seats, what more for us as preggies?

And yes, I'm F.A.T, but I'm pregnant too!

Anyways, I'm not pinning hopes (or rather, ANY at all) that thru'out my very 1st pregnancy someone will surprise me and give up his/her seat. I sure kena 4D or TOTO man! Hahaha...heng i'm a Big Mama-to-be so I guess my centre of gravity is pretty good, and i can still stable myself without much trouble. But at times my aching back always make me feel very irritated - what can i do? Nowadays i can't stand too long at one shot. So i gotta face that fact. Bleahhh...

What can we do about people who pretend to be:

• Sleeping (Especially upon seeing pregnant women - AMAZING!)

• Playing games

• Talking on the phone

• SMS-ing

• Talking to friends beside them

• or even 'stoning' (Can you believe it?!)

Nothing.

So good luck to you, the rest of the MTBs!

Super-bad B.A.C.K.A.C.H.E!

Help...! I've been having these super-bad backaches recently - it's killing me! Ahhhh...sit also ache, stand also ache, whichever position - whether is it standing or sitting down, it's backache! OMG!!! Cannot take it!