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As usual, always speaking of time flies... There are so many things to share as well as rant about, but the chase for time is ever present. Juggling between two (one an elderly person, one a toddler), and soon (maybe...) three persons will surely be no joke.
Let's begin my first update for the year with.....
The unborn baby...
I am thankful that "adik" Alvin is still with me. Based on the EDD calculation, today is the 24th week in gestation. Let's not divulge into the baby's sex yet although it's already clearly visible (yes, I saw!), mainly because to me, whether boy or girl, what's most important is the baby's overall health and well-being. And no use fearing about what I used to fear... because once conceived, a child's fate is thus already written, though not entirely.
I also pray hard that I won't deliver anytime soon, because if adik Alvin were to follow Alvin's footstep, then "it" will be born in a month from now. And just because we escaped danger once, does not mean the same will necessarily occur, bearing in mind the long list of risks that all extreme preterm babies face. "My dear child, please be patient and wait for your New Year ang pow to come next year instead of now!".
I was a little relieved after yesterday's check-up with Prof. Don't know whether it's psychological or for real, but I immediately saw a semblance between adik Alvin and Alvin over the screen during the 4D ultrasound scan. They both have the same habit of touching their faces.
At least I am still able to continue with my usual work for another month. And what's next? To continue with my Duphaston (even though >20 weeks), IM Dexamethasone later on to help speed up fetal lungs development for just in case I deliver early, and to rest from week xx to 34 (I don't want to tell when because I don't want my superior(s) to know) .
On the issue of cervical polyps, there's one pretty big growth located quite high up (and thus removal is not done at this stage). Last month's pap smear result looked normal. And GBS negative. I also had blood drawn for a test yesterday, after I told Prof of the persistent presence of rashes all over my hands and feet every night for the past 1 week or so. Itch coming from these rashes are really a nuisance because my sleep is greatly affected. It could be simply due to hormonal factors or allergy... or something more serious (gulp!).
Actually, the fear of MC is one of the reasons why I worked triply hard in December to make sure that I don't carry forward "old work" to January, for just in case I have to be put on rest. Old work stemmed mainly from the days when I was least productive during the 1st trimester when I was frequently tired, sleepy, as if my head was spinning all afternoon, and of course medical leave when there were incidents of PV bleeding.
Right now, I find it difficult to imagine "34 weeks", let alone the full 40 weeks, or even early term at 37 weeks. Although most mothers have no problem with that, with me, it will feel like some sort of record-breaking personal achievement.
I shall not decide where to deliver adik Alvin, but will leave it to convenience when the time comes. I have shortlisted 3 places so far.
Anyway, we don't really get to choose 100% where to be born because while humans can only plan, there's a power above us that will finally decide whether things occur according to what we plan or otherwise.
Since Alvin is still so young, I am sure he still does not appreciate anything about the expected arrival of another baby just like Alvin-vin (if God permits things to run smoothly). At most, he may be wondering why's his mom's belly getting bigger and bigger, and why's mom not carrying him for a duration as long as last time.
Conclusion
Last but not least, wherever you may be... my dear friends and readers, may the year 2014 bring you abundant blessings and good health! :)
