Visiting the Gynae @ 38weeks 3days

On Saturday, we visited Dr Suvit again for routine check up. He measured the Fundal height, also Bao Bao's heartbeat and position then here's our conversation.

Dr Suvit: I think the baby is Big... What makes you think that your baby will be small?
Me: I don't know... I thought my tummy is small?
Dr Suvit shakes head
Me: You think now how big?
Dr Suvit: At least 3kg now...
My tiny eyes widen!

Our Statistics:

• Heartbeat: 160 bpm (asked how come so high... he said it's normal for foetal heart rate to be irregular... on the other hand, it is unusual if the foetal heart rate is regular... A minute ago it was 140bpm.)
• Bao Bao's Postion is Vertex
• Fundal Height: About 40cm
• My Blood Pressure: 136/81
• My Heartbeat: 117bpm (Higher than my usual, because I just walked back from the loo.)
• My Weight: 78.1kg

Anyway, he says if by next Saturday, if I still don't go into natural labour, we will have to consider induction.  I suppose his concern is the baby will become too big and over here they usually don't practice letting the baby go over 40weeks. He doesn't want to say it bluntly but he referred foetus to fruits and should not go over due date... Induction has a higher chance of getting C-section (although I'm not all anti c-sec, just prefer natural), so I'm praying now for natural labour to come!

Bao Bao at 37 weeks!

3 more weeks to go~

I'm feeling pretty good! Nothing much changing in terms of my feelings... Same joy and pains... =) Still gaining weight at about 1kg every 1 or 2 weeks. Swelling of my feet didn't get any better. Dr Suvit says this is ok and looks normal at this stage because my blood pressure is normal and I don't have any trace of protein in my pee~

Trotters

After so long, we got to see Bao Bao on ultrasound scan today!! But we're not able to make out much because he's getting big... I caught a glimpse of his face, mouth, little hand and little fingers during the process! SO Adorable!! I think he's going to have TK's mouth... hehe~ We'll find out soon enough!!

According to Dr Suvit, measurements looks normal... PHEW~ Yes, I'm always worrying this and that and I served many questions to him as well as keep checking on the internet, checking my books and checking with my friends... 

Our Statistics:

• Heartbeat: 130 bpm
• Weight: 2702 gm
• Abdominal Circumference: 30.94cm
• Head Circumference: 32.77 cm
• Placenta Position looks normal, on my left side
• Amniotic Fluid amount looks normal.
• Bao Bao's Postion is Vertex
• My Blood Pressure: 130/76
• My Heartbeat: 87bpm
• My Weight: 76.7kg

Dr Suvit says right now Bao Bao is a good size at this point... But he is warning me that the growth of foetus is most rapid in the last 2 weeks... So he's predicting a big baby... We shall see about that! =)

My Bump at 37 weeks

"Emma (Gaga)'s also 37 weeks Pregnant"
(Dedicated by Ash ♥)*LOL*

*hid Emma's face with her idol*

Chulalongkorn Day

It's a substitute Public Holiday today because Chulalongkorn Day was on Saturday, 23 Oct, 2010. He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam. So the day is to remember the day he passed. Well, most of what I can remember of him was what I've studied in Secondary school and that he is Mongkut's son. Also, I remember him as the cute little boy with lots of questions in the movie, The King and I (1956).

Tiki Playing

We made dinner tonight. It tires me quite alot after making the meal. My feet and back would hurt. But then it's all worth it, because we get to eat something home-made and we're quite sick of eating out all the time. Tiki made his renowned Lotus roots soup while I made Eggs with french beans and tomatoes, Stir-fried bok choy, Dark Soy sauce chicken leg and Brown rice... I can't wait for my Parents to arrive! Then we can kick back and enjoy all my favourite home-cooked food! 

We had a very relaxing and laid back long weekend. The usual groceries shopping on Sunday. Bought a couple of plastic drawers for Bao Bao's massive wardrobe collection as well as a New toy for him! I thought the night light was pretty cute~

Sea Turtle Night Lights

On Saturday, we visited Dr Suvit for our fortnightly check-up. From our last visit, he told us that he'll be doing an ultrasound to check on Bao Bao. But he said at 35weeks, there's not much use in checking because you cannot do anything about anything if there's anything wrong... So he advised us to postpone to another 2 weeks later. Tiki and Me were so excited initially to be able to have an ultrasound and see Bao bao since our last scan at 22weeks... so we left with some disappointment. So far everything is normal and good, except my weight gain... I don't think it's a good thing when the gynae says, "Oh my god!" when he sees the number. Oh well, I don't really care now... It is what it is~ I need to eat and I will keep eating! =)


Our Statistics:

Bao Bao's Position: Head down

Bao Bao's Heartbeat: 150 bpm

Fundal Height: 36 cm

My Blood Pressure: 130/73

My Heartbeat: 106 bpm

My Weight: 75.1kg

Bao Bao at 33 weeks!

Internet was down for 2 days! So I wasn't able to update timely~

Went to see Dr Suvit on Wenesday afternoon alone this time because he had to change the appointment time and Tiki wasn't able to make it. When I arrived at the hospital, I was served once again, my "favourite" drink... 50mg of Glucose! YUCKS!! I have no idea how many more times I have to do the test, I forgot to ask! hee~ Not a very pleasant test... After drinking, I'm supposed to wait (ALONE) for about an hour before anything else. I was so sleepy, but I forgot to bring my mask out, so couldn't fall alseep on the comfy couch... Instead, I spent about 30minutes playing Bejeweled on my phone...

(Use of Mask: Unable to sleep without it in public. To hide my sleeping face, drool, prevents dry throat, choking, bacteria, germs and unknown "kaka"... It's not a fancy accessory, it's an absolute essential neccessity!)

Half-drank Mug of Glucose :: Needle Poke

Luckily, Dr Suvit rescued me from boredom and saw me at the 45mins mark. We did some routine checks like the heartbeat and position of Bao Bao. Here's our conversation when I got off the examination table, 

Dr: "I think Baby is going to be Big!" 

Me: "Big?!" *looking shock*

Dr:  "You don't think big?"

Me: "I thought I have a small tummy... Maybe I'm just fat."

Dr:  "Hahaha, we will see about that!"

Well, I have no idea what to think about that comment... He mentioned that looking at my statistics, I should have 80% chance of natural birth. *Fingers Crossed* We discussed more about the how labour is going to be like and how frequent contractions should be before going to the hospital. I'm having less questions to ask nowadays... probably I'll have more when the date is nearing.

The nurse took my blood for GTT then I left...
I needed some sleep back home but Bao Bao was having sugar rush from all that glucose I've taken... He was jabbing, poking, dancing and twirling non-stop inside while I was trying to nap... GOSH! I got the after effects of the sugar rush as well... I felt cold, sick and very grumpy! I hate that Drink!!! Thank god, I passed the test, I can't imagine downing 100mg of Glucose!

Our Statistics:

Bao Bao's Position: Head down -as always, which is a good thing... :)

Bao Bao's Heartbeat: 140 bpm

My Blood Pressure: 128/77

My Heartbeat: 101 bpm

My Blood Sugar Level: 131 (2 points less than the last time...)

My Weight: 73.5kg (After a heavy lunch... hehe~ but who am I kidding?!)

My Baby Bump at 33 weeks

Having a bit of problem sleeping... My upper right ribcage hurts like mad every single night... and who's the little culprit? I can actually touch his foot!! It's like a little "Baluku" next to or underneath my ribs... And he doesn't wanna to move his foot away no matter what I do... I tried light massages and changing positions... But he'll just happily stay where he is while I sleep in pain... The pain will only happen when I'm lying down though. His feet doesn't really bother me during the day maybe because I'm standing or sitting up most of the time... Only once a while he will Jab me up the ribs while I'm sitting...

Another sleeping problem is the tickling... Bao Bao tickles me from the inside sometimes and since he's getting stronger, I can feel his fingers moving rapidly by the side of my tummy ! I'll JUMP right up from my position... It's really really ticklish!!! I don't mind the boxing and kicking as much as the tickling... hehe~ The kickboxing routine is getting powerful and quick! It's the most amazing and funniest that no words can describe how that felt! Keeps me pondering what's is he actually doing in there! =)

Pelvic soreness is not getting any better, in fact I think it'll just get worse as days go by due to Bao Bao's weight gain. I was trying very hard not to waddle like a penguin, I think I will have to give in very very soon...

Sometimes, Tiki tries to push the "Baluku" under my right rib and I keep telling him not to, just in case it'll cause any injury to Bao Bao...  This Tiki is getting very impatient and naughty... He likes to slap my tummy to make Bao Bao move... I told him not to, because Bao Bao might feel the slapping and pain! hehe... Something like 搁山打牛 in the some Kung Fu show~ He's really jealous of me being able to feel Bao Bao movements all the time and he can't! haha... Too bad!!

Definition of "Baluku": Bruise or Bump or a type of Asian Fruit.

Bao Bao at 31 weeks!

I'm going to start blogging about Bao Bao on a weekly basis now instead...

My Baby Bump at 31 weeks

We went to the Gynae last evening for a routine check. Looks like from now on I'm going to be seeing him every fortnight. He checked my Urine for protein and sugar level and the result was negative... Phew~

I remembered to ask him to tell me the Fundal height... It's amazing how nature works isn't it? It's almost exactly 31cm! Which should be the case because I am 31 weeks pregnant. Very Interesting...

What is also interesting yet not so amazing is the way Fats are stored to protect your baby... Dr Suvit says, "Now you'll feel like a fat person... because you have all the fats stored in you. It is nature way of protecting the baby, a natural protective human mechanism to keep the baby warm and safe... That's why you will feel hot and sweaty." I sure won't like to FEEL like or BE a FAT person ever again... Unless that's if I get preggy again! hehe... But I'll be sure to watch my diet from the beginning to refrain from rapid weight gain because I feel it causes far more inconveniences...

Everyone kept telling me right from the beginning, "Eat as much as you want! Don't worry!! This is the time for you to eat without guilt!" Erm, I used to think that way in my first trimester until I really start to put on REAL weight. Roughly 1kg weekly is not a funny ok?! Too much weight gain will result in complications... So I am sort of watching my weight even though I shouldn't be in the 3rd trimester... SUCKS!! Dr Suvit said as long as I am below 20kg gain, everything should be ok... But I think I'm very likely to become an overachiever. Some others even told me stories of their friends who put on a lot more than me, but slimmed back down after pregnancy... Does that make me feel better? Answer is, YES it does, but that doesn't and shouldn't allow myself to want to be like them either... (^v^)

We took a hospital tour to check out the different types of wards they have to offer and also the nursery. Too bad the delivery/labour room was not available for viewing this time... Looks like they're always busy! Anyway, they have 3 types of wards for us to choose from... The Regent Deluxe, The Ambassador Superior Deluxe and last but not least, The President Suite... Since Tiki will be staying with me during my hospitalisation, we decided the Ambassador room will be just right! There's a living area for guests and then a bedroom... Which is to say that guests can stay as long as they want to chat even if I am sleeping... The Regent Deluxe looks a little bit too cozy for us... If it's just a bit bigger, we would've considered it... I was telling Tiki, "Machiam Hotel room!!"

Oh ya... I must quote what Tiki said yesterday while he was in the office...

"It's so funny that I am already missing Bao Bao eventhough he is not even born yet!" 

How sweet of him~ He keeps telling me that he misses Bao Bao... hahaha... I think he just can't wait to see the little seed he's planted! Well, I can't wait either... Then again, I sure don't hope he'll pop out sooner than expected! hee~

Fundal Height: 31.5cm
My Blood Pressure: 136/71
My Heartbeat: 100bpm
My Weight: 70.5kg

Visiting the Gynae @ 29weeks

Yesterday, we arrived at BNH hospital at around 1700 and the nurse served me with a cup of Glucose. I was suppose to take my Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)... Since pregnant women are prone to Gestation Diabetes. Dr Suvit kept assuring me that I have very low risk, but I tried to convince him that I eat alot and put on substantial weight within a short period of time... He just laughed away~ Anyway, so after I ingested the awfully sweet potion, we had to wait another half an hour before we saw Dr Suvit.

We still had a hundred and one questions for him with regards to my health issues such as the damn heartburn and baby questions... So, my heartburn medication to reduce gastro acid is called Prevacid and it cost about SGD4.50 per pill!! I was prescribed to 20~!! Unbelievably expensive~ I sure hope it works!!

Then I got my blood samples drawn for the GTT. It'll take about an hour before the results will be out. I took second shot of the Tetenus as well to complete the dosage...

I asked Dr Suvit to tell me the position of Bao Bao right now, so that I can make out his movements... Well, he's still head down with his back towards my left...

Doc kept laughing and mentioned that I'm a very knowledgeable mother and that Bao bao is going to be just fine... haha~ Think he was just trying to say that I'm very kiasu or kiasee~ hee!

While having dinner, the hospital called and reported that my blood sugar level is normal. Anything above 140 is deemed abnormal, so luckily mine was 133... =) (I can go pig-out somemore!! Hurray!!!)

Bao Bao's Heartbeat: 147bpm
My Blood Pressure: 134/72
My Heartbeat: 85bpm
My Weight: 68.5kg

Just finished my Thai lessons today with Khruu Mam.
She's quite a character... I don't understand why she likes to giggle and laugh while teaching me... Am I really that funny-looking or what? I was feeling a lil agitated and pissed... So I asked her during the previous lesson "What are you laughing at? What's so funny?" Well, of cos I didn't ask her in a crude way... Her response was... More giggling and said because I look very cute and lovely... cos I look like 18 year old!! Yah RIGHT! hee~ (I bet she's thinking of something else and definitely not because I look lovely.)

So, what I wanted to say is I don't feel comfortable with strangers touching my Baby bump... I've always been a person who needs my PRIVATE space... Then this Khruu Mam likes to touch and call out to Bao bao and then knock knock my tummy! I don't like it cos ONE, I don't know her well enough... TWO, She is trying to wake Bao Bao up from his sleep!! She'll scream, "Tyler, Tyler Yap... wake up! Wake UP!" then knock knock knock~ Urgh~!! (I honestly wanted to BOX her face...) So I told her nicely that Bao bao usually don't move with other people touching my tummy... He is Shy~ hee! Then she did the same thing again... And still no response from Bao bao... So she stop...
This is the 2nd lesson she's doing this... And I seriously don't know how to stop her...
She's a nice lady and all and I don't hate her or anything, I just don't feel good when she does that...

Ultrasound Scan at 22 Weeks

This evening, we went for the detailed ultrasound scan for Bao Bao. His current position is legs up and head down with his back facing out.

Here's the results:

• Heartbeat: 132 bpm
• Weight: 433 gm
• Foetal Height: 16.3 cm
• Abdominal Circumference: 16.89cm
• Head Circumference: 20.0 cm
• Placenta Position looks normal.
• Amniotic Fluid amount looks normal.
• Heartbeat sounds normal.
• Spine looks normal.
• Mouth looks normal.
• Stomach looks normal.
• 10 Fingers.
• 10 Toes.
• Bird Bird : CHECK!

Here's some pics of the scan! Don't strain too hard... I know it's difficult to see! haha..

Baby Tyler inside Mummy Shirley

Baby Tyler's Heartbeat

Baby Tyler's Bird Bird (view from his bottom)

Here's a Clip of Baby Tyler's Heartbeat~

Tiki and me has been smiling non-stop since we walked out of the room... We're so happy to see Bao bao and his movements~ hee hee! I'm really happy with what the hospital provided us... not only printed out the pictures but also saved them in a CD with some Videos too! Think we've made the right choice with this hospital... Fingers crossed! =)

My weight at the hospital is 63.0kg (cos i was already hungry!!) and blood pressure level was 121/61~ Heart rate is 73bpm.... =) 

So glad to hear that everything is so far so good... Now let's concentrate on watching my diet and feeding Bao Bao with nutritious mum mum!

Ultrasound Scan at 19 Weeks and 3 Days

Today's the day we've been waiting for and we almost didn't get an ultrasound cos one of the specialists is not around...

Our faces just before heading to the Hospital...

We're expecting a BOY!!!

We're so happy right now... Bao Bao is such a good boy and opened his legs so wide we could definitely see his privates! Dr Suvit actually explained to us how he can tell that our bao bao is clearly and 100% BOY! It's such wonderful news! Most of you should know i have a slight preference for a boy than girl... And frankly speaking I've been having this feeling that bao bao is a BOY~

Well, we agreed that if the baby's a boy, his name will start with the Letter "T" like his daddy. And if baby is a gal, her name will start with the letter "S" like her mummy!

And yes, we've thought about his name... both English and Chinese... But i'll just reveal his English Name here...

Bao Bao's name is Tyler Yap~ (note the letters"l-e-y" in his name)

Esther's been telling me if we know the gender of bao bao, we should start calling to him by his name so that he can recognise and relate to the sound... =)

I've put on about 7kg so far!! (From 53.7kg to 60.6kg) Unbelievable~ I am actually about 2kg overweight~ But i am not suppose to go on diet of cos... Doc advise me to stay away from sugar and carbo~ URGH!!!

Bao Bao at 18 weeks

Everything has been great with regards to Bao Bao so far. The last time we checked on June 5th, 2010 with BNH Hospital's Gynae, Dr Suvit, we checked Bao Bao's heartbeat. Sounds good! =D

Bao bao and me are loving the food here in Bangkok... Really suit our current tastebuds... I suppose bao bao caused me to crave for spicy food and kuey tiao!! And there's plenty of that here! Luckily i'm sorta off the junk food phase... hehe

Been suffering from Heartburn on and off for a couple of weeks... So i had to avoid spicy food for now...

Also, my hair parting has changed... I've always been side parting but nowadays no matter how i style my hair, it still falls to centre... Kinda funny~ Maybe i should do something about my locks...

Starting to have problems with sleeping cos i was quite worried that my position will affect bao bao's growth. I know it's best to be sleeping on my left side at about 45degrees but i can't help but move in my sleep cos staying in the same position the whole night is quite impossible for me... I'll try~

Felt Bao Bao's movement on Monday June 21, 2010 night... When i was lying down (on my left-side) on Tiki's lap while watching TV... Have been feeling the tiny movements since then... Feels like tickling and tapping from the inside... I love it! =)

Right now, Tiki's talking to Bao Bao... Asking Bao Bao to kick me... :) He loves talking to my tummy~

Bao Bao at 12 Weeks (May 12, 2010)
Did a NT scan and the results is GOOD... 1 in 14,600 over chances.

Bao Bao Bump at 15 Weeks (June 2, 2010)

Bao Bao Bump at 18 Weeks (June 23rd, 2010)

Can you see the difference in the size of my bump?

Official Inauguration of Tickley Me

Finally, I've decided to start blogging for US! =)

Milestones:

A Promise: July 4th 2008

http://happiley.blogspot.com/

Engagement Day: February 27th 2010

The Bouquet ( My Fave Flowers -Gerbera)

He showed up at the airport with the flowers~ *Sweet*

The Ring

The Ring on MY Finger -Love it!

(Changed the setting to GOLD after)

Wedding Day: April 3rd 2010

The Invite

The Photoshoot

Us!

I'm Pregnant!!: March 19th 2010

The Kit

First Announcement of my Pregnancy to the Ladies: April 14th 2010

Updates from ME!

From:	Shirley Tan
To:	Emilin Ong ; Cheryl Tok ; Mich ; ~angela ashley~

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Hi Gals,

Somehow been MIA awhile... Cos i've been feeling rather lethargic as well as too many things to prepare and do before our move to thailand.

TK will be leaving on Saturday as planned. Initially they told him his trip will be postponed till further notice... However, looks like the bank over there cannot wait for him to be there... So he'll be leaving as planned. But he'll be heading home in 2 weeks time for a long weekend. So It's ok for me... hee~ Of cos i will be really worried about his safety. But so far Singaporeans residing in BKK actually say it's not as bad as it seems. Just try to avoid some places then it's fine. Well, i sure hope so! Meantime he'll put up in a service apt while searching for a permanent place to stay. I have to arrange for our stuffs and Lacey to come with us too! I'll join him probably Mid May~

Another news is I am Pregnant! YES! THERE i've said it!! hahaha... I actually found out on the day of my Hen's Night (19March) from the kit. SO! GO figure why i quit my "Best Friend". No cravings at all tho! so that's great! Although the first few days rather sucks with the combination of nicotine withdrawal symptoms as well as hormonal super damn bad mood! HORROR!

Right now, I'm 8 weeks pregnant, according to my Gynae.

First time i visited my Gynae on 22nd of March, she couldn't find anything in my womb!! I was really panicky cos the preganancy test says i'm positive. SO she said it could be due to a delay in my ovulation, meaning the baby was conceived later than i thought OR could be complications. Meaning i could just be 1 or 2 weeks pregnant. Anyway she was right, cos during my 2nd visit, i could see the waterbag and egg yolk! hahaha... What a relieve it was! I was so afraid it might be some sorta complications, imagine my mind running wild and the stress for 2weeks before i see my gynae again for the 2nd time??

Well, today was my 3rd visit and i got to see my foetus... baby is 18mm right now... and the most amazing thing is that I heard its HEARTBEAT! I was fantastic! hehe... Sound like beats to techno music cos it's so fast!! 143beats per minute... and i can actually see my baby's heart... pounding! Anyway, I'm really happy now...

Downside is the stupid stupid lethagic feeling i have all the time and nausea. So far i've yet to throw up. But we'll see! Another 4 weeks to 2nd trimester! Just damn damn tired and bloated! and i tend to blow up at the slightest things that irritates me... SUCKS! Trying to cope with that too...Oh yah, btw, the wisdom tooth prob i had was cos of my hormonal change during pregnancy too! SO that's why i cannot extract at this time... Hurt so much i wanted to kill myself! hahaha... but it's not giving any prob now... fingers crossed!

Don't worry that TK won't be around to take care of me... I have my mum checking on me ALL THE TIME! and also as you all know, I'm quite independent la! hehe... Oh ya, keep this to yourselves first if you can help it... Cos it's still pretty early and technically more stable after 1st trimester (12 weeks)...

Well, just thought you gals should know ALL AT THE SAME TIME! hehehe... Love ya!

Thanks for all your love and concern... I didn't mean to hide it from you... just wanted some answers for myself first.

Hugs,

Ley

Relocation to Bangkok: April 29th 2010

Sweet Gift from the Ladies

On the plane to Bangkok

I'll try to keep updating~ for our sake! I LOVE MY LIFE!! =)