Showing posts with label mom-to-be. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mom-to-be. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Call me old-fashioned

As time goes by, I guess I am more nervous than ever before. I have to go see the doctor every week which reminds me I can 'pop' anytime now. The doctor also ensures that she is ready to come out, just wait for the right moment, I guess. My last visit kind of makes me realize about birth plan. Though I don't have anything super special for the labor, it is wise to discuss with your doctor about what he/she prefer and if he/she will be on vacation around your due date or not. I guess I am not that lucky since she will be on vacation on both weekends before and after my due date. I know that somebody will definitely be there to deliver my baby, but I would feel better if the one who has been taking care of me for the last 9 months will be the one who do the job.
Also, the doctor said that we shouldn't wait longer than a week after the due date because it will not be good for the baby. Even though I trust her on that, I still want my baby to come out whenever she is ready, not because I am induced. The idea seems normal and fine to many people, but for me, I'd rather wait at least a little bit longer than just a week. I have heard many people deliver their babies longer than a week after their due dates. But, who am I to argue, the doctor should know best, right? So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the little one would like to come and play before that one week deadline and on weekdays so that her mother can at least see one more familiar face on the big day.

Friday, April 8, 2011

It's approaching!!

I can't believe it has been 8 months since I got pregnant. After all this time, it doesn't seem to be quite that long, or I just imagine LOL. I am so lucky that I don't have to wake up every single hour like many other mom-to-bes have to, though, I find it harder to fall asleep since my little one likes to do some yoga of her own every time I try to sleep. But, hey, who could blame her, right? The biggest problem I have right now, which I believe will continue after this as well, is stretch mark and its itch. I believe I first got it around my 31 weeks and now that I am 37, it's getting worse. Even though I used maternity coco butter or whatever it was since my belly was so tiny, it didn't help at all. Some say it run in the family, so you might wanna ask your mom if she had had it before. Didn't got a chance to ask myself, but I guess she had it too. Many others suffer this before, so I guess it has to be worth it. Otherwise, human would have extincted by now.
My OB said that right now I just wait for the time she wants to see the world, everything else is ready. I guess she is getting ready too cos she has been so active doing loads of stretching lately. Thinking that it could be any minutes kinda scare me a little, but I hope she would wait for her due date cos I have a good feeling about May baby. 

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Dizziness and faint

I've read about dizziness during pregnancy but never experience it myself until last week. I was at the dentist and everything was fine. I felt OK before the appointment and there was no sign of tiresome or anything before that. It just happened and kinda scared me. I was lucky that I was lying at the time that I fainted, not walking somewhere by myself. Maybe it was because of lacking of sleep, having low sugar, or being in the position that prevents regular flow of blood to the brain. I had no idea what it was, but it would be wise for every pregnant women to be cautious about these symptoms. I had to have someone pick me up at the dentist, go home for more food, get some rest and come back for my car later. I hope my story may help other mom-to-be to be cautious, especially when you are about 7 months already.
Try to drink fluids frequently and have some snacks or something sweet in your purse at all time, just in case.
Sleep, drinks, and food are very important because we can never know what would happen, so better be safe than sorry.

Monday, February 14, 2011

losing appetite again?

I know it's Valentine's day today and I do have plan for the evening. The problem was since I woke up in the morning, i couldn't seem to have appetite for anything. I had to spend at least half an hour to finish a tiny meal. I even had a little morning sickness, at 7-month pregnant, yes. This is bad. I wouldn't wanna ruin this day's plan cos it will be the first for our family. But hey! at least my baby still kept all the kicking and whatever she was doing in there. Any thought anyone?

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

How fast She grows!!

I can't believe how fast my baby grows during this past few weeks. I was told that I'm lucky cos I don't gain weight during the first 4-5 months and I'm not showing at all. People were surprised to know that I was even pregnant. Last week, one lady even said that other might be curious of how I got the baby when she was out to see the world. I don't think it's true anymore cos one of my favorite sweater that I wore last week couldn't fit me today. And I'm not kidding. The good part is when she gets bigger, I can feel her a lot now and it's always amazing to feel those kicking and swirling.

Monday, January 24, 2011

My 6-month milestone

I should have started this blog sooner but at least I started one. I still can't believe that I am pregnant and is having a baby in less than 4 months. Who would have believe the miracle of life, right, if you haven't experience it yourself. A friend of mine have experienced the same thing and she told me that the day she felt the baby was the day she really realized that she was having a baby. During this past month, I knew just how she felt. I'm amazed by how active my baby is and I know now that I'm really becoming a mom. I started thinking about the shopping list, baby registry, and even going baby shopping. They says time flies and I believe it cos I have no idea how I got to be 6-month pregnant :) All I know is I'm excited already and I think everybody who have or had been pregnant knows what I mean.