In the Hospital

Last Saturday, I felt the movement of the baby became minimal and I got contractions every hour so I called my OB and she informed me to stay in the hospital. I thought that I will undergo the CS operation soon but when they checked my hemoglobin it was very low. She wanted me to have blood transfusion but sad to say we don't have a blood donor and no blood available in the blood bank. It's really frustrating in my part because pain is already everywhere in my body. I had my Demerol to keep me relax and sleep. Well, it helps me sleep but I think Demerol has a bad effect in me. It made me so emotional. I don't know why but I keep on crying for 2 days and my husband is so worried. He keeps on comforting me but still I can't control myself. It was so hard. damn!

So waited until Monday then finally we got a 2 packs of Type A blood, I need 3 to 4 packs. So I still need more. My cousin is also donating blood and I am so thankful to him. Today, I just finished my first pack and I hope it will make me feel better. I hope that I am ready for my operation tomorrow. My hands are also aching. I have bandage everywhere. The nurses find it hard to insert the IV's and extract blood because of my tiny veins. I hate it everytime they need to insert new needle. hay!

My CS operation is scheduled tomorrow (tuesday, August 3) at 7:30 a.m. Please pray that I have a successful operation and I am hoping that I can post more after the operation.

Have a great day everyone!

Is this the sign of labor?

During my first pregnancy I don't feel any signs of labor because I undergo CS method. Now on my 35th weeks I am experiencing back pain and it has interval already. I don't know what to expect. I texted my OB and since it's 2a.m. I don't expect her to reply. I am just here waiting for her and reading lots of articles about signs of labor.

I am hoping that this is just a false alarm because I am not ready yet. The baby clothes are complete but I still need to wash it. whew!

Pray for me...

Discomfort

This month I experienced so many things in my pregnancy. I had diarrhea and got hemorrhoids. It's really hard to manage it but eventually I did. Then just yesterday I have UTI. It's really hard and I am crying since it's so painful everytime I pee. Now I am under medication and so far I feel better. I am also very thankful that I have a supportive husband.

Last Wednesday, I also bought new baby items and so far her items is almost complete! I need new crib and stroller but I can bought it maybe after giving birth. :)

Surprise.. Surprise

Last Wednesday, I had my blood sugar test and we also decided to have my ultrasound to check the gender of the baby.

It took 15 minutes when 'Pillow' show it to us.

We are so happy that we will be having a girl. We prayed so hard for this and we are very grateful!

I can't wait to hold her.

xoxo

Needs Insulin

Last Wednesday I had my checkup and my Endo decided that I should take insulin. I have high blood sugar and insulin is the only medication.

It's been 3 day since I am under insulin and so far I feel better now. I hope it will really help the development of the baby.

It also feels so good that I feel the baby's movement more often.

19 Weeks

How far along? 19 weeks
Total weight gain: 2 klo.
Sleep: yes
Best moment this week: Yesterday, I listened the heart beat
Movement: yes.. like bubbles
Food cravings: anything..
Gender: I don't know yet
What I miss: I miss undisturbed sleep.
What I am looking forward to: real hard kicks and gender

Pregnancy Update

Yesterday I had my prenatal check up. I also got the result of my OGTT. I was so surprised that my blood sugar is so high and my OB referred me to a Diabetologist.

Today I supposed to visit my Diabetologist but since I was shocked about the news I don't have enough energy to drag myself to the hospital. I think its not yet the right time. I need more time to internalize everything and do my research first. My OB told me that the best way is to use Insulin.

Personally, I don't want to try Insulin but if its the only way to keep my baby safe then I am willing to follow orders. I will do everything for my baby.

During my first pregnancy, I was also diagnosed of Gestational Diabetes but I never tried Insulin. My previous OB advised me to watch my diet. Now, in my second pregnancy, I am very conscious of my diet. I avoided sugar or sweets but still my blood sugar is high. Its hard for me because I did everything to avoid Gestational Diabetes but still I have it no matter hard I tried.

Well, I have nothing else to do but to follow orders and looking forward that my sugar will back to its normal range. Anyway, I am still on my 19 weeks but I do my test earlier because of my GD history.

Please pray for my baby.

I'm still Here

I am still here.. busy for so many things. :)

Last week a friend of mine from Austria asked me to process her papers so I got a chance to visit Austrian embassy and it was great though I was very tired because I woke up early.

We also got a chance to visit Greenbelt 5. We had our lunch at Pepper Lunch. It was a great Friday together.

"Pillow" is now 13 weeks and so far I don't have much cravings. I don't feel the morning sickness anymore. It's more relaxing and I can focus on my work. I am now waiting to feel the movement and I hope I can feel it soon.

How are you?

Just an update...

This is quite a very late post.

Last week I had my first ultrasound and so happy that my baby is perfectly healthy. We saw those tiny hands and as if our little "Pillow" is waving us.

My OB asked me to have my Glucose test at the end of this month and I hope that it's normal. I am on a diet now.. meaning no more sweets as much as possible. I hope I can do it.

It's also a busy week for us and that is the reason that I don't have enough time to post new article but of course I will try to post as much as I can.

Well, I am planning of purchasing a breast pump because I am planning to breastfeed full time this time and hopefully I have enough cash next month for it.

The Trouble of First Trimester

It's a busy and tiring week for us. Last Wednesday we went home to Laguna and meet my friend. We had a great time. She is also pregnant like me and we are both in our first trimester. It's nice to meet her again. We share our experiences in this pregnancy but she is suffering her morning sickness terrible than mine.

Each day I feel so heavier. I was already on a heavy side even before I got pregnant and now that I am pregnant again my tummy is quite bigger even though I am still on my first trimester. I wanted to eat every after 2 hours. Sometimes I just want to eat whatever is available. I promised to myself that after this first trimester I will lessen my rice and eat more protein, vegetables and fruits to prevent gestational diabetes that I experienced during my first pregnancy.

I am also aiming of reaching my 50hours of work weekly and believe me I can easily reach it if I don't have this laziness in me lately. It's really hard but I can't do anything but to give in what my body wants. If I feel sleepy I easily shut down my laptop and take a nap. Well, this is one of my freedom as a work at home mom.

Week 10

How far along? 10 weeks
Total weight gain: I am not sure
Sleep: yes, I need to sleep at least 12 hours for me to function well
Best moment this week: New Year
Movement: None so far.
Food cravings: Passion Fruit, strawberries, crabs
Gender: I don't know yet
What I miss: I miss undisturbed sleep.
What I am looking forward to:

I am looking forward for my next OB visit on January 15 to finally see the baby for the first time.

Prenatal Check Up

Last Friday I had my first prenatal checkup. It was fun because I met my OB again. We had a great time. She is so excited of my 2nd pregnancy.

I will be meeting her again next month.

Cravings

Today I am craving strawberries and longganiza from Cebu.

I am glad that I found fresh strawberries and longganisa in Shopwise.

That simply made my day.

Morning Sickness Attack

I have my morning sickness attack at night and everytime I want to puke I asked my husband to get me an orange. It helps a lot.

By the way, I also texted my OB that I will be visiting her soon. :)

My boss increased my weekly limit to 50 hours so I need to reach that goal and so far I am nearing 30 hours. So I still have 3 more days to go. Of course I am always willing to stop, especially if I really need to take a rest. So while I still have the power to do my work I have to.

New ONE Coming...

Yesterday habang nasa Megamall kami, nag pregnancy test ulit ako...

After 5 minutes bumalik ako...

then...

it's POSITIVE!

Reaction? hmmmm of course happy! Si hubby ngiti ng ngiti.

This is the best Christmas Gift this year.

Thank you God.