I experienced my first contractions! That was 2 Saturdays back, on 13 Oct! Boy, i really had a rude shock. Was home, feeling lazy on a Saturday evening and was about to rest my swollen feet when i felt the left of my tummy tightening a little. It began mild so i literally ignored it. However, shortly after, the contractions became more intense! I felt my whole tummy tightening, liken to menstral cramps - first at the middle of my tummy then to lower abdominal. That happened in waves, with irrgeular interval durations. The pain was excruciating at times and guess what? The waves of tightening and relaxing lasted close to 3 hours!
Was i worried? frightened? Sure i was!
Knowledge is really important. If not for the books that i've been reading, i think i would have panicked and thought that i was going into labour. Mart would have probably rushed me to the hospital!
What i experienced was probably "Braxton Hicks" aka false labour contractions. That can take place anytime from week 30 of pregnancy. Can't rem the exact reason for it but it was something to the effect of preparing the expectant body for the actual labour and delivery. So what's the dif between the real and false labour contractions?
Real labour contractions are supposed to start mild and eventually intensify, but at regular intervals, with each experience increasing in duration and eventually at increased frequency. Braxton Hicks, however, take place at irregular intervals + durations and discomfort can be eased with a change of position. BUT, i have heard of cases in forums where the Braxton Hicks didn't ease and the expectant mummy rushes to the hopsital only to be told that that was a false alarm! Those, according to the mummies, felt so real, with features of the real labour contractions.
Well, guess one can never be too sure. =)
As for me, i'm glad i had a little headstart, for i now know how contractions feel like. =)
Lesson Learnt
What hit Mart and I that night was, WE WERE ABSOLUTELY NOT PREPARED TO GO TO THE HOPSITAL!
That night, Mart and I checked the "hospital bag" and realised that many crucial items were missing. Mart wanted to play safe and he started looking for important documents like:
1) Our marriage cert (original. For registration of Baby's name + particulars)
2) Hospital Admission Form (which we were supposed to fill up and post out weeks before but didn't and worse, we didn't even rem where we had placed that form!)
3) Receipt of gynae package (we needed the original receipt in order to claim from Medishield. Boy, we searched high and low. Turned the house topsy turvey and even thought we had left it in our cars. Spent quite a while deliberating on which car we had left it in. And guess what? I finally found the receipt in the tiny zip of one of my bags. =p
Hee, pain + panic = insanity + goldfish memory (forgetfulness) =p
Other than the above utmost important stuff, we didn't have things like apparels for Baby and ourselves in the bag! Boy, can't imagine if i had really gone into labour then. Well, books + magazines advise one to be ready with the hopsital bag a month before EDD but wow, after that experience, i embarked on the journey of getting that bag ready. As of today, other than hubby's apparels, everything else is in place. =)
Any further "attacks" since?
Yes, but real mild ones. =)
Am Week 34 now. Guess i have to be more alert cos Baby can really arrive any time. =)
Am looking forward. =D
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Baby's Wardrobe
I once told a fren that once Baby's out, there'll be 2 vainpots in the house.
Check out my princess' wardrobe thus far.
Erm, i've stopped shopping for her clothes for quite a while. What will happen if i pick it up again? =p
These are Baby's tops...
And these are her dresses...
Her 3quads + shorts...
Her skirts!
And coming up in the next entry is a display of her rompers! =D
Check out my princess' wardrobe thus far.
Erm, i've stopped shopping for her clothes for quite a while. What will happen if i pick it up again? =p
These are Baby's tops...
And these are her dresses...
Her 3quads + shorts...
Her skirts!
And coming up in the next entry is a display of her rompers! =D
Baby's Wardrobe again...
Okie, i couldn't fit this into the previous post so here's Baby's rompers! =p =p =p
Psst, this excited mummy feels that there's still much space for more. =p
Psst, this excited mummy feels that there's still much space for more. =p
Monday, October 8, 2007
Introducing Baby Adri's Family...
Daddy and Mummy need no further introduction.
Baby Adri's "siblings"?
This is Pixie, our first baby. He became a part of us in Jan'03. He's approaching 5 years of age. He's Mummy's darling. He's expressive and affectionate but not exactly friendly to strangers. He's one with an attitude. =D
Some call him a fat cat. Actually, not very, only 6.5kg. =p
Why did we name him Pixie? When we brought him home from Daph's doorstep, he was so angelic in the car. Perhaps he was too frightened but he didn't meow an inch. And prior to that, while he was with his 3 other siblings, he was sooooo cute. Nauti but not too hyperactive. Boy, you should have seen 2 of his siblings! They scampered non-stop!
This is Daddy's and Mummy's 2nd boy - Pepper! Became Pixie's little nightmare in May'04. Cos he's so friendly to every one, he bumps and pounces around and that irritates Pixie quite a fair bit. He's Daddy's darling. Mummy loves him too, just that she doesn't like his licks. =p
Make a guess? Who's heavier? Pixie or Pepper?
Pixie! Pepper is 3.5kg, i think =p
We choose the name "Pepper" cos he's simple but yet adds spice to one's life, liken to the everyday spice pepper. =)
He has a nickname, "Papoo". I can't rem how that came about but he responses to both "Pepper" and "Papoo".
Papoo turns 4 in Feb'08.
Now, introducing our youngest boy - Genie! Believe it or not, Genie is Pixie's darling! Pixie grooms him non-stop! Boy, this little one is pampered. He's named Genie cos he's mischievous. He gives Daddy and Mummy heartattacks with his numerous attempts at jumping out of the window. Cats don't have 9 lives! Besides, we stay on the 18th floor!
This little one is a year + 3 months old. Joined our family in Oct'06. =) A cat with an extremely nice temperament. He's very sweet, but greedy. Each time they are given treats, this little one gobbles up his treats and snatches Pixie's! Hmmph! Pixie loves him too much to growl at him and it'll be Mummy who'll be going "No, Genie, No!"
This little tiger is heavier than Pepper! He weighs 5.5kg! =O
A little animal farm? Perhaps. =D
Baby Adri's "siblings"?
This is Pixie, our first baby. He became a part of us in Jan'03. He's approaching 5 years of age. He's Mummy's darling. He's expressive and affectionate but not exactly friendly to strangers. He's one with an attitude. =D
Some call him a fat cat. Actually, not very, only 6.5kg. =p
Why did we name him Pixie? When we brought him home from Daph's doorstep, he was so angelic in the car. Perhaps he was too frightened but he didn't meow an inch. And prior to that, while he was with his 3 other siblings, he was sooooo cute. Nauti but not too hyperactive. Boy, you should have seen 2 of his siblings! They scampered non-stop!
This is Daddy's and Mummy's 2nd boy - Pepper! Became Pixie's little nightmare in May'04. Cos he's so friendly to every one, he bumps and pounces around and that irritates Pixie quite a fair bit. He's Daddy's darling. Mummy loves him too, just that she doesn't like his licks. =p
Make a guess? Who's heavier? Pixie or Pepper?
Pixie! Pepper is 3.5kg, i think =p
We choose the name "Pepper" cos he's simple but yet adds spice to one's life, liken to the everyday spice pepper. =)
He has a nickname, "Papoo". I can't rem how that came about but he responses to both "Pepper" and "Papoo".
Papoo turns 4 in Feb'08.
Now, introducing our youngest boy - Genie! Believe it or not, Genie is Pixie's darling! Pixie grooms him non-stop! Boy, this little one is pampered. He's named Genie cos he's mischievous. He gives Daddy and Mummy heartattacks with his numerous attempts at jumping out of the window. Cats don't have 9 lives! Besides, we stay on the 18th floor!
This little one is a year + 3 months old. Joined our family in Oct'06. =) A cat with an extremely nice temperament. He's very sweet, but greedy. Each time they are given treats, this little one gobbles up his treats and snatches Pixie's! Hmmph! Pixie loves him too much to growl at him and it'll be Mummy who'll be going "No, Genie, No!"
This little tiger is heavier than Pepper! He weighs 5.5kg! =O
A little animal farm? Perhaps. =D
Baby's 1st...
This is a recollection.
When the sonographer affirmed Mummy's instinct, that Baby was a girl, back at Week 20, hubby and I were so excited that we started the purchases the moment we left the hopsital! We didn't know what to get but we just wanted to get Baby something. Went to Baby Kingdom at Kaki Bukit but decided that it was way too early to get stuff such as sterilisers and strollers. Headed elsewhere and finally, Mummy ended up getting Baby her first pairs of booties and mittens and set of clothes and Daddy, her first toy! =D
We were extremely excited!
That day, 19.07.07, was the beginning of our shopping spree. =D
When the sonographer affirmed Mummy's instinct, that Baby was a girl, back at Week 20, hubby and I were so excited that we started the purchases the moment we left the hopsital! We didn't know what to get but we just wanted to get Baby something. Went to Baby Kingdom at Kaki Bukit but decided that it was way too early to get stuff such as sterilisers and strollers. Headed elsewhere and finally, Mummy ended up getting Baby her first pairs of booties and mittens and set of clothes and Daddy, her first toy! =D
We were extremely excited!
That day, 19.07.07, was the beginning of our shopping spree. =D
Baby Adri @ Week 32... =D
Wondering why i've been so diligent and putting up that many posts in a day?
It's cos i've been "forced" to rest.
My left knee joint is hurting really badly. The pain is lesser as compared to what i experienced on Saturday but i still can't quite move around at ease, be it walking, sitting down + getting up or even bending. When i tried to get up from my bed this morning, i almost fell onto the ground cos my knee was simply aching!
Decided i won't be able to work. Decided to bring forward my gynae visit. Thought I would kill 2 birds with 1 stone - As compared to a GP, i thought Dr Chen would know it better as to why my knee was hurting and I would be able to see Baby again, today, rather than on thurs! =D
Oki, so what's wrong with my knee? After examining me and deciding that there wasn't anything unusual such as swells, Doc felt that it was prob due to "overuse" that resulted in excessive rubbing of my soft bones. I didn't do anything extraordinary but i guess Baby's weight did add a strain to an especially long day of teaching on Saturday. Doc "ordered" me to rest and specifically told hubby, "Rest ah, no shopping ah. Absolutely NO shopping." And hey, before you start wondering, i wasn't shopping over the weekend. I rested for the whole of Sunday cos the pain was excruciating!
Doc then covered me with 2 days MC. I asked for a day but she gave me two. Contrary to the first trimester, i'm not feeling that stressed this time round cos i've covered the syllabus back in school and am in the midst of revision with my class. They are quite self-disciplined and motivated so i'm not too worried.
Since i couldn't move around, i ended up eating, reading and then deciding to explore the various modes of which i could upload pics onto my blog. Still havent quite gotten the hang of it. I'm quite an IT nerd. =p
Okie, how's Baby? Here's baby, weighing 1745 grams. =D =D
Today was another detailed scan of Baby but i didn't get to keep the other pics. Doc pitched Baby's growth against Baby's growth chart at Week 20. Baby is average, neither too big nor too small. =)
Star event of the day:
I saw the 4 valves of Baby's heart! They were beating away! Strong!
That was simply BEAUTIFUL and amazing! I had seen her heart flickering away but today was the first time i saw the 4 valves! I literally went "Wow...." It was simply amazing! Clear, defined valves.
I don't think i'll ever get the chance to see that again, unless Doc does another detailed scan.
And oh, Baby moved during the scan! She moved her hands a little and gave me a nudge! =D
And how abt my weight?
I've been good. Doc didn't question me about my weight gain cos i've only put on 2kg since my last visit 4 weeks ago. (Applause, please. =D) And hey, no gimmicks. I had my breakfast before i visited doc, i didn't try to cut down on anything. =)
However, I got "reprimanded" by doc for not being regular on my iron pills and DHA. =p
Oki, enuff excuses, i admit i was simply lazy. I promised i would try to be more regular. =p
And when's my next visit? 6 Nov 2007. =)
It's cos i've been "forced" to rest.
My left knee joint is hurting really badly. The pain is lesser as compared to what i experienced on Saturday but i still can't quite move around at ease, be it walking, sitting down + getting up or even bending. When i tried to get up from my bed this morning, i almost fell onto the ground cos my knee was simply aching!
Decided i won't be able to work. Decided to bring forward my gynae visit. Thought I would kill 2 birds with 1 stone - As compared to a GP, i thought Dr Chen would know it better as to why my knee was hurting and I would be able to see Baby again, today, rather than on thurs! =D
Oki, so what's wrong with my knee? After examining me and deciding that there wasn't anything unusual such as swells, Doc felt that it was prob due to "overuse" that resulted in excessive rubbing of my soft bones. I didn't do anything extraordinary but i guess Baby's weight did add a strain to an especially long day of teaching on Saturday. Doc "ordered" me to rest and specifically told hubby, "Rest ah, no shopping ah. Absolutely NO shopping." And hey, before you start wondering, i wasn't shopping over the weekend. I rested for the whole of Sunday cos the pain was excruciating!
Doc then covered me with 2 days MC. I asked for a day but she gave me two. Contrary to the first trimester, i'm not feeling that stressed this time round cos i've covered the syllabus back in school and am in the midst of revision with my class. They are quite self-disciplined and motivated so i'm not too worried.
Since i couldn't move around, i ended up eating, reading and then deciding to explore the various modes of which i could upload pics onto my blog. Still havent quite gotten the hang of it. I'm quite an IT nerd. =p
Okie, how's Baby? Here's baby, weighing 1745 grams. =D =D
Today was another detailed scan of Baby but i didn't get to keep the other pics. Doc pitched Baby's growth against Baby's growth chart at Week 20. Baby is average, neither too big nor too small. =)
Star event of the day:
I saw the 4 valves of Baby's heart! They were beating away! Strong!
That was simply BEAUTIFUL and amazing! I had seen her heart flickering away but today was the first time i saw the 4 valves! I literally went "Wow...." It was simply amazing! Clear, defined valves.
I don't think i'll ever get the chance to see that again, unless Doc does another detailed scan.
And oh, Baby moved during the scan! She moved her hands a little and gave me a nudge! =D
And how abt my weight?
I've been good. Doc didn't question me about my weight gain cos i've only put on 2kg since my last visit 4 weeks ago. (Applause, please. =D) And hey, no gimmicks. I had my breakfast before i visited doc, i didn't try to cut down on anything. =)
However, I got "reprimanded" by doc for not being regular on my iron pills and DHA. =p
Oki, enuff excuses, i admit i was simply lazy. I promised i would try to be more regular. =p
And when's my next visit? 6 Nov 2007. =)
Mummy + Adri
Hubby commented recently that i haven been taking pics.
Well, i'm not one who likes to take pics but here's Baby Adri in my tummy at Week 31+.
Mummy + Baby weighing 60kg.
Am I big? =D
Back to Week 20...
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Help!
I've never meant for this to be an outlet of frustrations but i guess this is what blogging is all about, right? As what Daph would have put it, it's an outlet for one to pour, to write whatever you wan to.
Honestly, I don't know who'll be reading this but i'm sharing in confidence cos most of you would have been personally "invited" by me to join me in my journey as a mummy.
HELP! SOMEBODY HAS BEEN REALLY IRRITATING ME AND I AM ABOUT TO BURST!
I shall not spell it out but some of you know who i'm referring to.
Now, does being an elder mean:-
1) you have the right to engage in careless talk? Make insensitive and ridiculous comments and thereafter forget all abt it and expect others to do likewise?
2) you have the right to ALWAYS find out what your children are doing despite the fact that they are all grown up?
I'm just terribly not used to this and i really don't like to be monitored. Makes me feel like a kid and honestly, it makes me wan to "rebel" and be spiteful.
Some are as such - ask for a yard when you'r given an inch.
3) make (unreasonable) demands and expect pple to oblige?
i pity my hubby. i seldom get direct dosages but hubby does.
(Ok, i seldom do, but I'm still fuming over the insensitive remark i heard over dinner last Sat. That was obsolutely unbelievable! One of the rare times that got me so upset!) Hubby's often frustrated but doesn't show, still very accommodating but as his wife, i see it all and i feel frustrated. I'm just so glad that hubby and i are staying on our own. If not, i think i' would have gone crazy long ago and/or relationship between hubby and i would have been terribly strained.
Now that Baby is coming, i'm expecting more "wars" between the MIL party and DIL camp. We'll see what happens. And ha, i guess now you know who i'm referring to.
Ok, i know what some are you are going to tell me - Honour your parents.
I AM TRYING.
Honestly, I don't know who'll be reading this but i'm sharing in confidence cos most of you would have been personally "invited" by me to join me in my journey as a mummy.
HELP! SOMEBODY HAS BEEN REALLY IRRITATING ME AND I AM ABOUT TO BURST!
I shall not spell it out but some of you know who i'm referring to.
Now, does being an elder mean:-
1) you have the right to engage in careless talk? Make insensitive and ridiculous comments and thereafter forget all abt it and expect others to do likewise?
2) you have the right to ALWAYS find out what your children are doing despite the fact that they are all grown up?
I'm just terribly not used to this and i really don't like to be monitored. Makes me feel like a kid and honestly, it makes me wan to "rebel" and be spiteful.
Some are as such - ask for a yard when you'r given an inch.
3) make (unreasonable) demands and expect pple to oblige?
i pity my hubby. i seldom get direct dosages but hubby does.
(Ok, i seldom do, but I'm still fuming over the insensitive remark i heard over dinner last Sat. That was obsolutely unbelievable! One of the rare times that got me so upset!) Hubby's often frustrated but doesn't show, still very accommodating but as his wife, i see it all and i feel frustrated. I'm just so glad that hubby and i are staying on our own. If not, i think i' would have gone crazy long ago and/or relationship between hubby and i would have been terribly strained.
Now that Baby is coming, i'm expecting more "wars" between the MIL party and DIL camp. We'll see what happens. And ha, i guess now you know who i'm referring to.
Ok, i know what some are you are going to tell me - Honour your parents.
I AM TRYING.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Involuntary Movements...
The last round i tried to write, i fell asleep on my labtop. I hate to admit it but i'm getting more limited in many ways, getting really tired really easily. I miss my 2nd tri!
Hmm...Let's see if i can manage a post today.
I just marked tonnes of composition exam scripts cos school composition exam was on Wed (3 Oct) and I just don't have the energy to do anything else. Ended up surfing the net for a while..
Okie, so what have i been busy with? Work! What else? All teachers out there will know that the window just before examinations is the peak - we'll be busy clearing our markings in prep of our kids' revision.
That aside, I've been staring lots at my stomach lately. Not that i'm obsessed with myself. Trust me, i don't think any pregnant woman will feel very attractive at this point of time - a darken and bulging tummy that has a little bellybutton sticking out like a sore thumb, fats accumuating every where and swollen feet cos water retention. I lost count of the number of times i've asked Mart if i was fat! =p
Hmm, did i mention swollen feet? Yes, sadly but surely, my feet have begun to swell! The very week i hit 7th month preggy, my feet grew miraculously and i could no longer fit into those pretty baby doll shoes. Felt real clumsy cos i simply couldnt feel the ground! And yes, i did kick a few more dustbins in the office. =(
Okie, back to where i was. Why have i been staring at my belly? I have been trying to spot a little mould of Baby's feet or elbow or even hands but nah...haven had the chance to. Nonetheless, it has been an amusing experience. My belly moved involuntarily each time Baby moved. I love watching my tummy do the "Kallang Wave". Don't know what Baby has been doing but i literally see a hump move across my belly. The feeling? Ticklish! =D =D
Other than the Kallang Wave, it has been a great experience communicating with Baby. Place one hand on my belly and Baby responses by giving a little kick or push at exactly where i've placed my hand! =D Any karate kicks? Nope. Guess girls are more gentle. =D
Gee, those of you who grew up with me would know that i was very active and tom-boyish when i was a kid but i really hope that my baby won't take after me in this aspect. I pray that she'll have a gentle and sweet spirit. =) And oh, Baby's movements became more prominent! I've become really sensitive to her little turns and hiccups. She must have grown a lot! I look forward to our next meeting. That'll be on next thursday, 13 Oct. =)
And oh, many around me said i'm really BIG. I feel likewise and i feel really heavy. Just a few days ago, i dreamt that Baby came out at Week 35! My! Scary! =O
On a serious note, I have the hunch that Baby will come out earlier, say at Week 37 or 38 and that'll be NEXT MONTH! Reality is setting in and the very words "next month" seem really scaaarrryyy... I look forward to meeting Baby but honestly, I am apprehensive, the change is drawing nearer!
Hmm...do all mums-to-be feel this way?
Hmm...Let's see if i can manage a post today.
I just marked tonnes of composition exam scripts cos school composition exam was on Wed (3 Oct) and I just don't have the energy to do anything else. Ended up surfing the net for a while..
Okie, so what have i been busy with? Work! What else? All teachers out there will know that the window just before examinations is the peak - we'll be busy clearing our markings in prep of our kids' revision.
That aside, I've been staring lots at my stomach lately. Not that i'm obsessed with myself. Trust me, i don't think any pregnant woman will feel very attractive at this point of time - a darken and bulging tummy that has a little bellybutton sticking out like a sore thumb, fats accumuating every where and swollen feet cos water retention. I lost count of the number of times i've asked Mart if i was fat! =p
Hmm, did i mention swollen feet? Yes, sadly but surely, my feet have begun to swell! The very week i hit 7th month preggy, my feet grew miraculously and i could no longer fit into those pretty baby doll shoes. Felt real clumsy cos i simply couldnt feel the ground! And yes, i did kick a few more dustbins in the office. =(
Okie, back to where i was. Why have i been staring at my belly? I have been trying to spot a little mould of Baby's feet or elbow or even hands but nah...haven had the chance to. Nonetheless, it has been an amusing experience. My belly moved involuntarily each time Baby moved. I love watching my tummy do the "Kallang Wave". Don't know what Baby has been doing but i literally see a hump move across my belly. The feeling? Ticklish! =D =D
Other than the Kallang Wave, it has been a great experience communicating with Baby. Place one hand on my belly and Baby responses by giving a little kick or push at exactly where i've placed my hand! =D Any karate kicks? Nope. Guess girls are more gentle. =D
Gee, those of you who grew up with me would know that i was very active and tom-boyish when i was a kid but i really hope that my baby won't take after me in this aspect. I pray that she'll have a gentle and sweet spirit. =) And oh, Baby's movements became more prominent! I've become really sensitive to her little turns and hiccups. She must have grown a lot! I look forward to our next meeting. That'll be on next thursday, 13 Oct. =)
And oh, many around me said i'm really BIG. I feel likewise and i feel really heavy. Just a few days ago, i dreamt that Baby came out at Week 35! My! Scary! =O
On a serious note, I have the hunch that Baby will come out earlier, say at Week 37 or 38 and that'll be NEXT MONTH! Reality is setting in and the very words "next month" seem really scaaarrryyy... I look forward to meeting Baby but honestly, I am apprehensive, the change is drawing nearer!
Hmm...do all mums-to-be feel this way?
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