Weird Dreams

I think quite a number of pregnant women do have lots of weird dreams during the course of their pregnancy. I for one am one of them. Sometimes I remember my dreams quite clearly and would tell Dear Dear about them. The most recent strange dream I had was of myself breastfeeding my baby. Ha ha. It seemed so real where I could actually see my own son that I'm carrying and trying to breastfeed.

Perhaps at this stage it could be a bit of apprehension and anticipation that I'm feeling that leads to some subconscious dreams of actually seeing my baby physically. Well, all I can continue to pray is that our baby will be healthy, joyful and obedient!

My tummy

Decided to take a photo of my tummy today and here's how it's looking at the moment. To be honest, I'm quite tired of people telling me that my tummy looks quite small given I'm already about 7 months plus. To me, it does not matter. Most important thing is that baby is growing well and is healthy and fine. Anyway, baby is rather active these few weeks. Always feel him moving in one way or another. If he's not pushing on the right side, it would be the left side. Even when sleeping, I can still feel him at times. There are some nights that I can't seem to sleep very well too. Partly because I am somehow rather conscious of my movements...that is whether I'm turning left or right side on the bed. So sleep has not always been that smooth and peaceful.

There were also a few days this week that I also felt some pain in my whole tummy area. At first I was concerned it was some form of contractions, but I realised that it's not. It was more of gas or wind that was in my stomach or something. I was burping quite a bit during those times and the whole tummy area felt really uncomfortable. Fortunately, after 2 days, the feeling went away and I felt ok again.

Well, Dear and I also finished with our last antenatal class this weekend. The last class focused on how to take care of your newborn, from feeding to bathing to knowing what to expect of the stools, urine, umbilical cord part, etc. Actually Dear and I were rather silly and having fun playing with the doll that every couple was given to try out the right way of carrying and taking care of a newborn. That marks the end of all the theory that we've learnt. Hopefully we will know how to put it all to good use soon!

Breastfeeding

Just wanted to update that in the 5th session of the antenatal class, the lesson focused on breastfeeding, the benefits and how to do it. Quite some useful tips indeed. Of course, I would very much love to breastfeed my baby in future, but it all depends on nature too?! Will I have enough breast milk to feed? Will I encounter latching problems with my baby? How would I cope with the constant feeding? All I can say is, I think mums who are able to breastfeed easily and for a long time, are really blessed. I do believe that breast milk is the best for the child, but I guess I will not force things and stress myself too much. While I will try my best to see if it works out, but if it doesn't, then falling back on formula milk is still not that bad I guess.

Hope that I will have the opportunity to bond with you closely baby!

Baby is facing down

We went to see the gynae yesterday for our monthly check up and I'm glad to see that our little one is facing downwards, according to the ultrasound scan. Dr Goh did the usual checks on measuring the head circumference and body measurements. At this stage where I'm about 31plus to 32 weeks, baby weighs about 1.96kg. According to Dr Goh, that's ok and normal. As for me, I've put on a bit more weight again. Now weighing about 63 kg plus. Added another kg from the last month. Anyway, the happy thing to know was that baby's head is down in the right position, so thank God for that. Could see baby moving during the scan too :)

However, there are also other things that I have to be aware of. Took a finger blood test to check glucose and haemoglobin level. It turns out that my haemoglobin level dropped slightly from the very last time I did a blood test. Doc only said I had to make sure I take my iron supplements, which I have been doing so every day. Perhaps baby has been taking a lot more iron from me. As for glucose level, I'm also a little bit on the high side, so have to watch a bit of my diet, not too much carbo and sugary stuff. I guess I'm most concerned about this, so really hope that I can maintain an acceptable sugar level for the rest of the term. Finally, Dr Goh also did a vaginal swab for me. This was to check for a form of bacteria infection. If present, I would need an antibiotics during labour and delivery, while my child would have to have some antibiotic jab after birth as well. Gosh....again just pray that God will see me through and that it will not be present...I guess even if it is, will just have to do according to what the doctor advises.

Well, overall, getting excited and nervous as the weeks go by... also trying our best to buy whatever else that is needed to be bought!

Pain relief ?

Attended the 4th session of the antenatal class this weekend without hubby. Instead my mummy accompanied me. It was back to lecture style this week and the session focused on the labour process again and also pain relief options. At the end, there was even a short video clip that showed the delivery of a baby! Errm...haha..must admit quite gross! Think everyone in the room were like...yikes...haha... Have to get myself to not think too much and just trust God that things will be fine when it comes to my turn.

Anyway, was talking to some friends this week at work and some topics that was shared about include pain relief options. There were some people that went for epidural right away, while some took it only when they could not bear the pain anymore. I did mention previously that I think I would have epidural as an option as I seriously do not know my threshold of pain. But after attending the class today, again I feel a bit hesistant about wanting to take epidural as an option. The process itself also seems so scary...haha....

Gosh, really admire those mums that did not take it. I have a colleague with 3 kids and she did not take any epidural for all 3. Bravo! Sometimes, I wonder could it be that we are so educated to believe that this is the best way out of pain? I mean, look at our mums who certainly did not take such stuff in the past when they delivered us. How did they bear with it?! Sigh...but to be honest, anything can happen during the labour stage. Will have to experience it to know what to do I guess!

Baby...it's all for you! Even my stretch marks on my thigh/butt area which really bothers me! Sob Sob...It's still all for you......looking forward to meeting you....