I'm in the midst of 37 weeks now. Hannah should be out ANY TIME... but looks like she's too comfy inside me. Yesterday slept very well for once! although I had to wake up four times at least for toilet breaks each time I fall back onto bed, I will sleep right through. It helps with the super windy weather these days. Perhaps Hannah has descended further so the breathlessness is not as bad as it was. Going to visit the gynae today. Will see what he has to say. Today's visit will be on the review of the swap test and should be doing some heartbeat check. Can't remember the acronymn for that.
Everything has been going on well thus far and I am very thankful for that. God has been good to Hannah and me because he has given me a caring hubby who takes care of me really well and given Hannah a daddy who dotes on her so much. (I can see the love in his eyes when he croons to Hannah!) Let's see if what an acquaintance said comes true. He said that for his first child he did not talk much to the 'belly' and the baby took a while to respond to him calling out after she was born. The second one responded much sooner and he felt that it was due to the fact that the baby was very used to his voice already. Hubby has been talking and singing to Hannah ever so often, let's see if Hannah can respond to him soon after birth! so exciting! :)
Everything is packed at home just waiting for Hannah's arrival. We've got mum's bed vacuumed and cleaned too so that when she comes over for confinement everything will be comfy for her. Will ask the domestic helper to put on the new sheets maybe next week. Hannah's cot is ready too and will prob put on the sheets next week as well. We've stocked up on wet wipes, baby oil, powder, diapers, steriliser, breast pump, milk bottles, thermometer, beddings, towels, shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, blankets, rompers, clothes, cotton wool, cotton balls, drapolin... you name it, we have it. haha...She's taking up quite a lot of space even before her appearance man! :)
One more week in school and I'm on maternity leave already. I don't mind going to work and going home straight after dismissal actually... cos I desperately need the nap by 2pm. But the impending thought of having my waters break in the school hall during assembly is quite horrifying... can you imagine the squeals from 600 girls going ' ahh... Mrs Hoon pee in school!' I think I will die of embarrassment! :P Praying that the labour will come at a time when hubby is by my side. Then he can practice all the stuff he's learnt from the pre-natal class. :P
will update this post again... hopefully by the time I do it, I can attach some pictures of our little princess. :)
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
36weeks and 1 day
Time bomb ticking by... Hannah's coming into our whole new world soon. Doc says early also 38 weeks. But her head is already engaged. Estimated to be 3.5kg at birth. Our Fat baby's got daddy's genes man!
Everything is prepared now... bag to bring to hospital, the cot, the clothes, the diapers, the towel, the mittens, the cotton buds.... but I guess we'll never really be ready until it happens. Wonder how it will be. Wonder how our lil princess will look like... wonder how long labour will be... wonder if I can go without epidural... wonder if I can go through delivery naturally or C section... wonder where my water bag will break... wonder this, wonder that.
Thank God, His promises are always a constant source of comfort and strength.
" Do not fear for I have redeemed you.
I have summoned you by name, you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.
And when you passthrough the rivers, they will not sweep you away.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burnt.
The flames will not set you ablaze for you.
For I am the Lord, your God the Holy one of Israel, your saviour. "
Isaiah 431b- 3a
" He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Ps 91:1-2
" Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverence. Blessed is the man who perserveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. " James 1: 2-3 and 12.
Everything is prepared now... bag to bring to hospital, the cot, the clothes, the diapers, the towel, the mittens, the cotton buds.... but I guess we'll never really be ready until it happens. Wonder how it will be. Wonder how our lil princess will look like... wonder how long labour will be... wonder if I can go without epidural... wonder if I can go through delivery naturally or C section... wonder where my water bag will break... wonder this, wonder that.
Thank God, His promises are always a constant source of comfort and strength.
" Do not fear for I have redeemed you.
I have summoned you by name, you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.
And when you passthrough the rivers, they will not sweep you away.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burnt.
The flames will not set you ablaze for you.
For I am the Lord, your God the Holy one of Israel, your saviour. "
Isaiah 431b- 3a
" He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Ps 91:1-2
" Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverence. Blessed is the man who perserveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. " James 1: 2-3 and 12.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
35 weeks
I'm coming 35 weeks. Work has started and that makes keeping up to this blog almost impossible. Well I guess I am still not used to the timing and perhaps the weight has really set in. Getting muh bigger now... more difficulties sleeping because tossing and turning is no longer natural thing to do. It takes immense effort just to move from one side to the other. Goodness... how i've taken that for granted before.
The whole process goes like this: First, remove the supporting wedge from the left side of the tummy and place it on the right side. Slowly shift your weight to your arms and legs ensuring minimum usage of stomach muscles. Then turn and face up. Rest. Now, slowly turn to your right. Rest. Then ensure that the support wedge is placed nicely supporting the tummy on your right side. Rest. Shift entire body to a comfortable position. There you have it! Successfully turned over.
Imagine doing this a few times each night. PLUS the toilet breaks. What undisturbed sleep! :P
Toilet break is the same. First, you go through the steps of changing from left to right side, then rest. Then, put your weight on your arms and push your body up. Rest. Move slowly to the edge of the bed. Rest. Put your feet down on the floor and slowly stand. Rest. There, you are ready to walk to the toilet.
Everything is slow motion now. hahah.
Everything except Hannah's punching and kicking and growth! She is kicking or punching (I have absolutely no idea which is which) endlessly with great might. So great that I was awakened a couple of times when I fell asleep during some talks/lectures/sharing. lol. What a good nudge she gave me to keep me wide await thereafter! :)
Going to see Gynae tmr. Will update again on her growth and perhaps the estimated, more accurate one, EDD.
The whole process goes like this: First, remove the supporting wedge from the left side of the tummy and place it on the right side. Slowly shift your weight to your arms and legs ensuring minimum usage of stomach muscles. Then turn and face up. Rest. Now, slowly turn to your right. Rest. Then ensure that the support wedge is placed nicely supporting the tummy on your right side. Rest. Shift entire body to a comfortable position. There you have it! Successfully turned over.
Imagine doing this a few times each night. PLUS the toilet breaks. What undisturbed sleep! :P
Toilet break is the same. First, you go through the steps of changing from left to right side, then rest. Then, put your weight on your arms and push your body up. Rest. Move slowly to the edge of the bed. Rest. Put your feet down on the floor and slowly stand. Rest. There, you are ready to walk to the toilet.
Everything is slow motion now. hahah.
Everything except Hannah's punching and kicking and growth! She is kicking or punching (I have absolutely no idea which is which) endlessly with great might. So great that I was awakened a couple of times when I fell asleep during some talks/lectures/sharing. lol. What a good nudge she gave me to keep me wide await thereafter! :)
Going to see Gynae tmr. Will update again on her growth and perhaps the estimated, more accurate one, EDD.
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