Week 21

Congenital Scan. Scary as it sounds but it's not. 21 weeks and I was asked by OB to take the Congenital Scan and Urine Test before I see her a month after my last check up (Dec. 17, 2012). As per some of my office mates it was too early yet to take it and I maybe even asked to repeat the test during the 7th month. But I don't mind really... Taking the test will makes me feel at ease and making sure that my baby is doing fine is what's matter the most.

Had my Congenital Scan for my baby today. Luckily my husband was able to view and hear our baby for the second time (the first one was during the first ultrasound). I wanted him to be there and share the memories/experience together. We're happy to find out that there are no Physical Anomalies found, and that our baby is growing normal. We also found what we're having... and we're happy about it. :)

I'll be seeing my OB tomorrow with this result and with the result of my urine test (that I will get tomorrow).

As per the results: (sinisipag mag type ang blogger)

Congenital Anomaly Scan: Shows an intact cranium and intracranial structures. Nuchal fold not thicked. Normal facial features with intact lips and palate. Intact spines with no neck masses. Normal 4 chamber heart view. Normal outflow tracts and 3 vessels and trachea view. Intact diaphragm. Stomach bubble to the left and below the heart and diaphragm. 3 vessel cord with intact cord insertion. Normal kidneys and fluid filled bladder. Extremities complete and well aligned.

Impression: Single live intrauterine pregnancy 20w6d by composite aging in cephalic presentation with good cardiac and somatic activities. placenta anterior grade 1 totally covering the OS. Normohydramnios. Sonographic estimated fetal weight is appropriate for gestational age. No gross deformities noted.

Say Hello to our precious one... 

It's a Girl

Oh yes! We're having a GIRL... and I quote the OB "walang lawit, hiwa lang" :)

Week 16-18

It's Christmas and I am still sick. Yes! due to Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI).
Because of that naubos na ang Sick Leave ko... I was unable to attend any Christmas party and Family Reunions.

Dadi Jep also got sick, nahawa na sa akin ang aking tagapag alaga. and we feel like para kaming na exile.
Nakakasawa rin pala ang mag stay sa bahay for weeks. Urgh!

As of today I still have cough, but tolerable.

My Birthday is near and all I can wish for is for me and my Baby to be Healthy...

Merry Christmas Everyone!

The Only Christmas Themed Picture We have this December

Week 15

I supposed to meet my OB last Saturday (Dec 1) but I can't find a clinic that can undergo an ultrasound... Ayun naman pala.. all of the Sonologist are gone for a convention and even my OB is in there to so the check up and ultra sound was rescheduled on Monday.

Came Monday, I went to the lab for my Pelvic Ultrasound, surprisingly the one who's doing my Ultrasound is my OB, I feel kinda attached to her somehow. She did the Pelvic Ultrasound and she's telling me what she sees, unfortunately she can't tell if I'm having a boy or a girl yet, maybe it is still too early. Baby is fine and I had no more bleeding, though my OB still have to check me thru TVU since she can't see my placenta via Pelvic Ultrasound, and then she found out that my placenta is kinda naka harang agad sa Cervix and I should still be careful para maiwasan at hindi na ulit ako mag Bleed.

When I was looking at my baby, i can see his/her legs, arms, nose, lips, eyes and forehead, my OB even show me his/her spine.

Too bad, Dadi Jep was not there to witness his child moving inside me, maybe next time. Hindi kasi umabot si dadi... paglabas ko ng clinic there He was sitting and waiting outside. (sayang much). The last time that he's with me during the ultrasound, baby is still a tiny embryo, now baby is a fetus na.

Recent Baby Picture ^_^

My OB advise me to start taking CALCIUMade and take Duvadilan if needed.

~Sana maging OK na ang lahat during the rest of my pregnancy.

Tuesday (Dec 4) I started to report for work.

Christmas is near and I don't have the luxury of going to the mall to do some shopping... Urgh!

BTW, due to my condition, Dadi Jep and I decided to spend the rest of the Holiday together at Home in our pad at Makati, para less hassle for me on travelling and for me to avoid that Holiday Rush. Also, this will be our last Holiday as a couple since next year we'll be celebrating it together with our Baby...

Hooray! For family life... and for the gift of life and love that God is Showering over us...

Thanks for your time reading my entry... God Bless.

Week 9

As per my iPhone Apps, baby is 9 weeks and 1 day today.
I don't feel much that difference yet, I can still walk fast and do household chores.
Though getting up in the morning is a hard thing to do.
I'm about to visit my OB this Saturday, but since it's a long weekend here in the Philippines this week, goodluck on my Schedule.

I'm not planning on our last diaper free vacation yet, (baka last na yung Boracay namin nung Birthday ni Hubby.) aw!

Hmmm... I have tons of question running in my mind... lots of hopes and dreams for my baby.

I just finished watching "What to expect when your expecting" and I wanted to read the book also. I hope I can buy sometime to go to the bookstore.

I want to have a normal delivery when my time comes... Sana makayanan ko!

I hope I can take my multivatamins without the need to squeeze out the filling inside the capsule, kasi tinitiis ko lang yung lasa kasi nalalasahan yung lansa dun sa meds. Then I'll get to swallow the rest of the capsule after. wah!

Some of my office friends are calling Buntis nowadays, I just smiled back. :)

The moment we stop trying...

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.

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

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Don't

Use any whitening product

Color/Treated hair

Caffeine/Cola/Coffee/Tea

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