Baby Bump Update: 31 Weeks

 

We are now visiting my OB  every 2 weeks for check-Up then we'll move to a weekly visit till Baby #2 comes out. Base on last Saturday's visit everything looks good and we are hoping to do have a normal deliver this time. I'm excited to have it the normal way this second time but scared because I really have a very low tolerance to pain.

 

Physical: My belly is huge that I have to borrow my husband's oversize shirt for me to use at home. The large size maternity clothes that we bought online are still a tad big for me but it'll manage besides we only have 2 months to go.

 

V's Reaction: During our visit Kuya V asked the doctor if he can see the baby and get a picture of her as well. Dr. Taylor has also been kind to ask V to assist her whenever she listens to the baby's heartbeat which makes him really happy.

 

Dad's Reaction: C has finally finished the papers/visa for his Mom's visit by the time I give birth. We're expecting my MIL by the 3rd week of June.

Baby Bump Update: Week 30

 

Information on BabyBump iphone app:

As your due date approaches, it's a common and very normal time to feel more emotional than usual.

 

10 weeks to go and we are going to finally meet our little girl. I'm getting really scared and excited at the same time. I have been avoiding videos and write-ups on scary pregnancy and SIDS. One thing I'm really excited about though is that I'm looking forward to breastfeed my little girl.

 

Weight: I haven't checked yet but I'm sure I gained a kilo or two since I've been eating a lot.

 

Physical: Lately I've been having shortness of breath and migraine still. Cleaning is a challenge as well since I'm having a hard time just after doing 30 minutes of house chores.

 

Cravings: Ice cream! I've been eating ice cream everyday, it's understandable really because of our weather.

 

V’s reaction: Super excited to see babybump and has been telling me that he wants the baby to come out soon.

 

Dad’s reaction: C has been controlling my urge to shop online :) He's been reminding me that baby outgrow clothes and toys fast.

Baby Bump Update: Week 28

 

Information on BabyBump iphone app:

Over the next three months your baby is in for a major growth spurt. Because of this, you may have noticed smaller movement inside your belly.

Your third trimester will bring back some of the fatigue you felt in the first trimester.

 

We are on our final 3 months! Happy to report that my glucose test is normal so all the waiting that day till I get to have a proper meal was all worth it. We have purchased a crib and stroller from a friend but we still haven't figure out where to set it up in our 1 bedroom flat. C kept re-assuring me that he'll take care of the space but I want to see it now, but since I can't move our furniture around I don't have any choice but to wait.

 

Weight: 5 weeks after my last check-up I gained 4 kilos, my official weight is 74.4 kilos. Doctor said I gained a lot but I don't like it and it seem that all the weight is with the baby.

 

Physical: I've been having terrible migraines lately and has been vomit-ish for the past week. Parts of my body is looking swollen-nose, feet and hands my sweet boys have been re-assuring me that I'm beautiful. Aside from the swollen body parts my oh my I've noticed some parts of me getting dark (I mean scary dark) that prompts my honest sweet toddler to say "Oh my mama that looks ugly"

 

Cravings: Fresh fruit juice and it should be really cold.

 

V's reaction: Last night while reading a story babybump gave her Kuya a big movement which made him shout with excitement. The first thing he asked this morning "Ma baby wake-up now?"

V was disappointed that we didn't do any scan on my last checkUp he wanted to see his sister on the monitor.

 

Dad's reaction: I told C that I want for him to cut the umbilical cord and he refuse to do so. Why? he can't stand hospital smell. When we pass by the Hello Kitty store I think he imagines himself going inside with our little girl (we assume that like me this little one will be a daddy's girl).

 

Baby Bump Update: Week 24

 

Information from BabyBump iphone app:

Your baby's respiratory system is rapidly growing, lungs are developing in preparation for breathing, moving amniotic fluid in and out of the lungs. For now your baby still gets oxygen through your placenta.

 

 

Weight: At my doctors appointment last March 10, I gained 2 kilos after 4 months of trying to gain weight. Now I just have to maintain slowly gaining and eating healthy.

 

Physical: I still have a strong sense of smell that the slightest unpleasant odor gives me headache and makes me dizzy. The change of weather happening here in Dubai does not help since during this time I usually get migraines which makes me spend more time in the bed thus our house is a mess. Comparing this pregnancy to my first I think I'm on the smaller side now people asking me how long I am still can't believe that I'm on week 24. The bump is much more obvious now and I am feeling our baby girl having a party inside.

 

Cravings: Salty food! Oh my I've been eyeing salty condiments from back home like dayok, bagoong, and tuyo! Whenever C see me about to grab that bottle of salty delight he is quick to remind that I can't have them. Meanwhile since I have this craving C has been calling my attention that the meals I prepare are becoming salty.

 

V's reaction: For the first time V felt the baby move and he was completely happy! As soon as he gets back from school he whispers in my tummy "baby, Kuya is here" and sometimes he gets a movement. The reaction on his face is just priceless.

 

Dad's reaction: One night the baby decided to stay on the right side which gave me a hard time I let C touch it and he got scared (lol). According to C he could as if feel the baby's bone. I think the baby is such a Daddy's girl whenever C talks to the tummy telling the baby to let me sleep or to not give me a hard time this little girl listens.

 

 

 

 

Sex announcement (as in the baby's gender, silly!)

When we had our scan at 15 weeks our sonographer asked us if we wanted to know the gender of the baby. C replied not really we'll wait till we are in our 20 weeks. The lovely lady insists that we can find out at our current week. C was still not convinced.

 

Another scan at 18 weeks was done (baby scan is done every time we go for a monthly check-up) and once again our sonographer told us the baby's gender. C still wanted to wait till we do our full detailed scan.

 

Finally the day of our full detailed scan (20 weeks) at Fetal Medical Center came, and before we left the house it has been settled that what we find out today will be final.

 

Doctor checked the baby's head, hands, heart, tummy, feet and...

 

"Do you want to know the gender?"

"Yes, Doctor"

 

Mom, are you sure?

 

YES. I'm going to have a baby sister.

Baby Bump Update: 21 weeks and feeling better

We had our full detailed scan* at Fetal Medicine Center last Saturday. My OB required me to do the scan just to make sure that our baby's growth is normal.

Thank God that everything is normal and baby's growth is inline with what is expected in 21 weeks.



 

Along with the scan we have already confirmed (for the 3rd time) the gender of the baby but that deserve's another post with some cake :)

Our next check-up will be on March 10 hopefully I've gained some weight by then since I've been losing since the start of the pregnancy. I'm eating well now and often look for something to eat every 30 minutes.

 

*Detailed Fetal Scan - 1000 dhs