Continuation of my Mixed post...
A Hint
If not for the
antibiotics that I should be taking for my pharynx I wouldn't found out that I
am pregnant in an early stage.
Sept 25, I went to
our office clinic regarding my throat, diagnosis infected pharynx, I have a
hard time swallowing foods.
The doctor gave me
meds including antibiotics. Since I haven't had my period yet, I told our
company doctor and she advise me to take a PT prior to taking meds, if negative
I should start taking my meds, if positive I'll be back to her.
Sept 26, I took a PT
early in the morning, and was surprised that the result was positive. It wasn't
that clear yet for us (my husband and I) we're kinda skeptical about it and was
wondering if it is a false positive.
That morning I went
to our company doctor and she congratulate me and such, I was in tears while
saying that the result was positive. She told me to take folic acid right away
and have a PT re-test after 5days.
Sept 28, I can no
longer wait for the 5days, my period doesn't arrive so I took the test again,
the result: positive again.
It was clear to me
that I might really be pregnant, and based on our computation based on my LMP,
I'm 5 weeks and 3 days pregnant during that time. She advise me to take an
ultrasound if I'm on my 8th week of pregnancy and advise when to do my prenatal
check up.
We haven't talk to
someone to spread the good news, we want a proof of life first.
Since my sister is a
nurse, I can't hide anything and due to my curiosity I told her to keep the
secret. Until such time that I already have the ultrasound and confirmed that I
am really pregnant.
There are only few
key person, who knows about by situation. We want to keep my pregnancy secret
and quiet since it is our first child.
Morning Sickness.
It exist! I have a
hard time waking up in the morning, having headache, feeling bloated most of
the time and the feeling of throwing up. The need for more sleep… and taking
that powerful nap all the time.
I have a new
nickname… MASAN… MASANdal tulog!
First Prenatal Check Up
Last Saturday,
October 13 I went to Makati Medical Center together with my hubby to look for
an OB for my prenatal Care, we ended up with Dra. Zeanath Palala. She did some
questioning and family history., and whola…
We found our selves waiting for my ultrasound at New World Laboratory
near Makati Med,
TVU inside Makati Med cost Php2000+ so my OB advise
to go to New World Lab since it is much cheaper, TVU cost Php600 there, lucky
us our OB knows that we're on a budget. Why? Because I am using my husbands
health card (AVEGA) for my check ups.
Other test that she
wants me to do are the following:
Urine --> done
+MMC
Blood works (CBC,
blood typing with Rh factor, Gct R, Rubella, Anti-hbs R, Hbsag R, Vdrl) It cost
me Php 1705,
Varicella IgG -->
+MCC
I'll be meeting her
again after 2 weeks with the results of my exam.
My Ultrasound experience.
We waited for 2 hrs
before my turn, since there's a lot of moms to be on the line.
When my name was
called I headed to the room and get ready for the TVU, they called my husband
so he can also see what's inside me.
I was amazed by the
fact that there is a tiny thing inside me, even amazed when she let us hear her
heartbeat.
My husband forgot to
took a picture, I even advise him to take a video… he was just standing there
and looking at the monitor, I would never know how he feels. :)
As per the doctor
the ultrasound shows that the embryo is fine, normal and have a heartbeat of
177bpm.
We're so amazed by
the fact that, that tiny thing has a heartbeat…
This is really
happening.
The OB advised me to
continue taking my folic acid and have a multivitamins also, she recommend OB
Smart, so we bought it on the way home.
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| My first ultra sound, the 2 positive PT and my Healthcare Guidebook |
Taking my Meds.
I have no problem
taking folic acid everyday, but the OBSmart Capsule is killing me. It was so
huge I really have a hard time swallowing it.
I should think of a
plan how to take this gigantic supplement. Grrrr. If not for my baby I wouldn't
mind taking supplements… Ugh!
Spreading the News.
Oct. 14, 2012
Since there is a
proof of life, it's about time to share the good news with my family…
I asked my Sister to
open the Skype, (travelling now a days, even going home to Bulacan get's me
tired).
I told my parents
that they're about to be Lolo and Mamita soon. They are happy and worried for
me, my father even advise me not to move much and always take care of my self.
My Brother Noy and
Sister Ann was cheering from the background as if they won the lottery.
I guess they really
waited that much for this moment.
Sharing the good
news with family is rewarding.
I was in tears when
I was showing the ultrasound to them… I even told them that I have this fear…
Fear of giving birth.
But I know soon
enough I 'll conquer this feeling and be ready for the big day. Way to go!
226more days!
Do's and Don't
Do
Take
folic acid and multivitamins
Sleep
more
Peppermint
Tea
Hypo
Allergenic Products
….
Don't
Use
any whitening product
Color/Treated
hair
Caffeine/Cola/Coffee/Tea
….
