First visit, first look

Today we finally managed to pop by Dolly Wee's office. Yes hubby very busy, he had to sneak half hour out from his office to come see doc with me, all the while checking and replying email -_-". hai... Anyway, here's a ultrasound scan she printed for us. Sorry for the horrible resolution, i took a photo of it instead of scanning. May scan when we have the time later. Anyway my baby I circled in pink. Can see? =) She also play the heartbeat for us to hear! It was so moving I almost cried.

As for Dr Wee, well, I guess she seems okay, only that she cannot guarantee me she'll be available to deliver my baby (edd early Oct). I would really prefer continuity lor :( She also seem the very practical type, who don't restrict us from doing or eating anything (with minor exceptions), saying all things in moderation. So I dunno leh. Should I continue with her or try one of many others recommended to me?

On a sidenote, we had lunch at Emerald Food Court. Beef noodles again since I had been craving for it. But must say it wasn't as good as the AMK one. must remember not to eat it next checkup.

Making appointment

Called Dr Dolly Wee's office this morning to fix an appointment for Saturday. Unfortunately the nurse told me weekends were really crowded and the waiting time would be long. So I made the appointment at 2pm today. Surprised so last minute oso can slot me in for an appointment on the day itself.

SMSed Ming but he later said he couldn't make it today, so I called to cancel. Think will make appointment tomorrow instead. Will confirm with him tonight before making appointment. Meanwhile I can continue to source for other gynaes, in case I change my mind about Dr Wee. Not sure if she might be a bit too 'interventionist', but my sis told me so long the baby is delivered safe and healthy 'cut then cut lor' to put it crassly ;P

Today I don't feel too well. This irritating bloated feeling is getting to me.

Symptoms

I think there's a word for this but I seem to be projecting all these pregnancy symptoms on myself. Its been a full week since the first positive test. Then I barely had any symptoms except for the missed period and a bit of sensitive breasts. Now, my emotions are a whirl, alternating between tears and apathy. Oh yes, and I can actually spend the whole day sleeping. Unbelievable for someone who couldn't enjoy afternoon naps. Now I'm caught napping a few times a day.

My taste has changed a bit too. Used to love mushrooms but today ate one piece and couldn't contemplate the next sliver. I'm also forever alternating between feeling bloated and hunger, sometimes both at once. I didn't even know it was possible to feel both bloated yet hungry. I craved dried beef noodles which I finally satisfied today at the AMK Hub foodcourt when visiting Lisi and BX at their new place. It really hit the spot =) Think of it now I also drool. Feel like going for another round someday soon. Hee..

CNY visits

Today some friends came to visit for CNY. Fran who is in her 39th week came too. She passed me an extra pregnancy test kit she hadn't used yet, so I'll probably pee on it just to confirm again before going to see gynae (Forgot about it this morning). Due to the visits, I had forgotten to make appointment with Dr Wee. Will do so tomorrow morning. But Ming not free next week, so have to be Sat appt lor.

Haven't announced to friends yet, maybe a bit is pandang (superstitious) but I'm also waiting for the ultrasound to confirm before making any announcement. But parents and in laws have been informed or the POS result. I was hesitant to tell them actually. I fear that it was a false positive or that such a young fetus could easily be lost and I fear I couldn't stand the pressure from in laws if it happened.

I happen to visit some relatives and apparently some ppl could actually see that I was expecting already! Did I look fatter or water-retained or something?? haha was kinda impressive actually but maybe just lucky guess?

CNY

Amidst all the CNY celebrations, I tried to narrow down on the gynae I would like to use. Most likely will stick with Sis' gynae to deliver at Mt Alvernia I guess. It was a hard choice between Alvernia and TMC but I guess Alvernia won out due to its more ample parking space. Visiting Dr Dolly Wee at Mt Elizabeth for the antenatal period would also be more convenient for me as compared to TMC, unless Ming was to chauffeur me each and every visit. That meant that all appointments must be made in the weekends, which meant crowded crowded crowded. I didn't like the lack of flexibility so Orchard was the choice. Now all that's left is to find out the rates before I finalise.

Due to the CNY period, there was no way to contact the clinic. Will wait til Saturday to see if they are open to make an appointment. If not, will try to make one on Monday. But can't help but wonder if there would be any Saturday slots left as the clinic only operated half day on Sats. If no available slot, then will be next next Monday liao, so Ming can take leave to go with me at least for the first visit.

Feeling a bit apprehensive though. I personally know 2 cases of miscarriage so I worry over every sneeze or trip or bite of food. You know 1 in every 4-6 pregnancies is a miscarriage?? The chances of mc only decreases after 12 weeks (1st trimester). Also read so much on the forum about the complications that could occur. For now can only take care of my health and hope for the best.

The BFP

Last weekend I finally tired of waiting and decided to do the pee test first thing sunday morning, supposedly the best time to detect HCG. It was supposed to take 5 minutes for the result to show but withing a minute I could see the parallel red lines forming. To play safe I waited 5 minutes before checking again, and yes, nothing changed, it was a positive sign. It was really early (like before 8am)

It was kinda weird the rest of the day and today. Essentially nothing much had changed since before the test was done, yet I felt so different, concerned every cough sneeze or misstep might harm the tiny seed inside me...

Flo's late again

Yes Aunt Flo is late again. Tempted to pee on the stick and get it over and done with, if not for the frequent signs that she's coming, the stress from work during this busy exam period and from home preparing for CNY that might cause her to be late, and that she's always late anyway.