Adrielle + Ashlynn

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Saturday, March 27, 2010

34 Weeks n Warded at Mt Alvernia

I am bored stiff and decided to create an entry with my iPhone.
I seriously don't know how much of an entry I can manage with all these finger-typing but I shall try...

Am now resting in the Labour Ward of Mt Alvernia n I simply couldn't sleep. I tried to turn in at 11pm last night but ended up waking up every hour n have been wide awake since 3plus in the morning.

Don't get me wrong, I am not going into labour but I've been put under observation.
How did all this start?
Realized I had v mild spotting while I was with Daph early ytd afternoon. I didn't panic or freak out simply becus the same thing happened once when I was carrying Adri. Infact, the spotting I had then was slightly more significant. Back then, I panicked n spoke with Dr Chen n after hearing from me, she assured that it was alright n I had nothing to worry about n the episode was brought to a close. Hence naturally, I associated this to my previous experience n thought there wasn't a need to be overly-concerned since Dr was that assuring the last round. on top of that, my subsequent checks showed that the spotting had stopped n affirmed my belief that there wasn't a cause for worry.
I didn't call Dr Chen then n left it as it was.

Shared with Mart during dinner n after a quick discussion, we decided that it was better to 'play safe' n hence I ended up dailling the emergency line for Dr Chen but contrary to my belief (that it there was no need for fuss since spotting was extremely faint n had ceased), Dr Chen ordered that I check myself into Mt A immediately for checks.

Reason?
Surprises may come our way with pregancies after the first; you'll never know what to expect.

Reached the Labour Ward.
Dr assessed me n told me I had to stay overnight for observation. I was actually having regular contractions every 12 minutes n I didn't even know cos I simply didn't feel a thing. Thankfully, baby's heartbeat was normal n my cervix had not dilated. Doc then instructed the nurses to give me:

1. This jab that will speed up the maturity of baby's lungs.
Baby is only 34 weeks. Doc's main aim was to try to ensure that BB's respiratory system would function well, esp should BB decide to be real adventurous n want to see the world anytime soon.

2. Tablets to reduce/stop contraction.
Baby is too young. Doc wanted to keep her in my womb for as long as she possibly could. Doc mentioned that at least til Week 35, the safe zone.

How's Mummy?
I shall not deny that I was v worried. As much as I am eager to meet Ashlynn, I know fully well that Week 34 is way too early.
Colleagues n friends advised that I should think positive n not think abt work. Oh, Dr Chen mentioned that she wanted me to rest so I will not be going to work for the whole of next week. Thereafter? It'll depend on her assessment.
I don't deny I was thinking abt work cos all these came too sudden n I was nt ready with the handover; I thought I had at least another 3 weeks! Well, for now, work IS secondary.

Worried, esp after told I had to be warded.
Wat next?
I was reminded of the verse that I had read earlier in the week - the very number of hairs on your head is numbered (Matt 10:30) n the timing of your arrival is planned
Prayed was wat I did n i am feeling a lot more at peace now.

I m just hoping that I will be discharged soon.
I miss Adri n nothing beats being at Hm.

Ok, hp critically low batt...
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4 comments:

jun said...

How's progress? Hope all's good... Can fully emphatise with u and understand wat u r gng thru as tt happened 2 me, wif Kasper! A 34-weeker - did well, dng very well! Will be fine... smile!

Daphzie said...

U know, I always have this feeling.. although the three of us do not meet up often, we still 'feel' alot about our motherhood experience... It is just so natural, when we have an issue, we talk abt it in our blog n the next thing we know, the three of us are feeling n supporting each other. It feels great isn't it? to know that someone out there will care n share n, just be there... thats more than anything else in the world! thanks beautiful mummies...

Mummy Jul said...

Hi Jun,
Thanks for the note. Kasper's story is indeed an encouragement. Was reading Motherhood Mag ytd and when i came across articles of pre-matured little ones who passed away after birth, my heart broke. =(

I am now back home. was discharged on Monday! Am awefully overjoyed to be back hm, was terribly bored the days i was at Mt A.

While i was there, the nurses entered in and out of the Labour Ward and ran the CTG on me and checked my blood pressure several times a day. Although i didn't feel that ill, all the fuss made me felt as if i was.

But well, it ended well. Gynae made sure the CTG showed that there were no evidence of further contractions before she allowed me to be discharged.

Am on hospitalisation leave til next Monday. Mart's home this week to attend to my needs and ensure that i stay in bed.

Well i don't dare to move ard too much too cos when i do (slightly), i experience pressure and it feels as if BB wants to pop!

The pills prescribed are definitely helping. I realy hope BB will at least stay in there til Week 36.

Mummy Jul said...

Agree with you, Daph!

Isn't it amazing how motherhood has somehow created this understood bond amongst us? Pam will soon join the club!

Kudos to all mums! =D