Pregnancy

Pregnancy

It starts with the small two lines when you see on the pregnancy strip, and hereafter all the emotions ooze out - excited,  worry, mix emotion of happiness/ smile and tears. We hugged each other, smiled and eyes red wit mix feeling of anxiousness, fear, happiness, surprise, suspense. Is it, seriously, happened so soon. That was with us. It was a Sunday morning just before the New year eve, 2019, so we stayed back home, as most of the clinics and hospitals are closed and we didn't feel the need to go in emergency. When you know with your home test, it's positive, go see the doctors as soon as possible.

The next day on Monday I again checked after breakfast on watson strips, it came fadely red in test line. When my hubby came for lunch from office, he asked what's it, means positive if light red also, so lets go and show the doctor, we immediately aftr lunch at 1pm went to a private clinic in Kuala Lumpur- Roopi medical center and the nurses at reception they registered with my passport and they asked height-5'4, checked my weight-54kg/ 119pound, took urine test which came positive. BMI=20.4 i.e., normal; can increase weight upto 65kg(11-15kg);

Dr Roopi called us in her cabin, I said at home did test and it was positive, she also agreed and said "yes"and the doctor asked various questions like:
'Since when you trying to conceive? How many years of marriage? Any kids? Why so long? Any allergy, family history of diabetes, high BP? Any operation?- I mentioned appendicites; Took folic acid? I said no. She was like why not, don't u know should take, Dr google?

Then she did ultrasound scan, and said placenta and water is formed, its very early stage, so come after 2 weeks, have few vitamins and folic acid.
Nurse gave Folic acid puterins (400mcg to be taken aftr meal 3 times), Vit B12(once after meal) and Vit B6(once aftr meal). Felt bit worried n nauseate in clinic.

This first month I felt very hungry and in Second and third month I had issue with few smells, like smell of deodorants, in cooking of asafoetida/Hing and Rai and also can't stand (felt like nausea) bad smells like of Garbage and Toilets. From 1st week of Jan, started getting Bloating and bit pain/odd twinge after eating folic acid medicine and while long walks. Was going to poo usually after every meal.

On 14th Jan, went for our second appointment. In Roopi, the same way, nurses gave strip and asked for urine test. Dr Roopi scanned, and said its 6weeks, baby is formed and could hear the heartbeat. He made us hear the heartbeat of the baby which was so fast. Was happy but confused on which doc to continue with. The same night as it was Makar Sankranti festival for us Indians, me and husband together sent the scan picture of ultrasound to both side of our family whatsapp group. My Father-in-law called immediately, asking what's it, said to guess n congratulated, my younger sis-in-law was so happy. Called mom also same time, my hubby asked her if would like to become nani (maternal grandmother), everyone was so happy. Bhabhi pinged if we expecting then called later, my elder sis-in-law called. I got headache due to gastric, due to which vomited at night. My brother called but couldn't speak due to vomit.

On 23rd Jan, we took phone call appointment in Gleneagles with Dr Jean Woo. We went to consultation section and the nurses at reception checked my details and gave urine strip to pee and bring and show to them. They called me in a room and checked BP-117/75, and weight-53kg, then made me lie in another side room and Dr Woo came and did ultrasound scan- said baby has developed, beautiful sac, water, baby is healthy, made us hear the heartbeat. Said due date approx. 1st week of Sept. Then took us in her room and told to have more fruits, veggies, protein. Not to have sushi.

On 18th Feb, as old medicines got over, So, Dr woo nurses gave Obimin Pluz (Multivitamins) tablet to have daily once. Soon later, in that week, felt something in my right ear, the same feeling again in the evening and which persisted for 2-3 days, was kind of irritating. One of my close dear friend in KL guessed about my pregnancy and guided to have salmon, kiwi, broccoli, bhuna jeera/ saunf put in water for gas.

29th March, Usual urine strip test was done, my weight increased to 58kgs and in ultrasound scan showed fingers eyes, ear, mouth, doc said have big nose, legs are tall, active baby. Baby is up. And asked to do exercise and have less sugar.

From May end, started feeling kind of some movement in my tummy.

On 27th June visit, my Father accompanied with me to hospital.

Later in 3rd trimester, one may feel very itchy and just want to do itching around the tummy, but donot do it, control yourself by applying oil/ ghee/ butter. Shea butter is said to prevent from stretch marks.

Sex:
One can have intercourse during pregnancy, just don't hesitate to check with your doctor, as every pregnancy is different. Baby is protected by the water bag and water around it which acts as a shock absorber to protect the baby.

Bleeding:
Bleeding during pregnancy can be due to various reasons like hormonal changes

Date of Delivery:
Average pregnancy lasts 280 days, 40 weeks, 9months 7days after the first day of last menstrual period. So, estimated  is from last menstrual period date of delivery and birth takes place anytime between 38 and 42 weeks. Twin and Triplet pregnancies could be shorted by 3weeks.

Induction:
Labour induction should be ideally only when the baby is full term, head pressing down at mouth and partially dilated.