Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Long long absence

Oh my goodness... It has been a while I do not update my blog.. My initial plan is to record my pregnancy journey until baby Nathan is born and update his growth.. My bad..and he is 4 years old now.. 4 years absence!!!
this is me..one week before due date(29.09.2011)

Introducing Nathan Marc Wilson.. he is only few hours of age.. 


few days of age.. can't remember exactly.. a day after check out from Paed Ward.
Why Paed Ward, not labour ward?? Will tell why when I got the time to tell my labour experience.. :)

during my confinement look.. I was 70kg at that time..happy sangat..heheh...
Nathan at 6 weeks of age




Nathan at 4 months and 17 days of age

8 months of age



celebrating his 2nd Christmas.. one year old and 2 months of age



on his 2nd birthday.. pre-birthday celebration









3rd birthday celebration.. 
enrol him to nursery after his 3rd birthday.. he is doing good so far

first time vacation to kl bringing Nathan

in KL


2015

7.06.2015 our 7th wedding annivesary



church family day @ One Hotel Santubong

we love to selfie.. 

fuhh....many many photos.. but cannot put all in this blog.. so past is past.. can't comment anything that has already outdated..hehehe..



Thursday, August 25, 2011

35 weeks....

I am now in 35th week pregnancy…next week, I am 9 months pregnant and feeling so heavy and could not walk for long..can feel pain on my heel when I walk…most people judge the way I am now and looking at my big bulgy belly..they told me that I might labor earlier than supposedly due date….gosh..am I mentally prepared for that?? Hopefully I am…can’t wait to see my lil’ bum out from my belly!!! Always imagining myself cradling my lil' baby..
I have a bad stretch mark on my below belly button and in addition of that, I got bad nasty itchy bump on my stretch mark....it looks like rashes, mosquito bites or lots of tiny bumps to me...so unbearable..I have used all kind of oil and cream but still itchy.. I’ve used Pureen’s stretch mark cream, cocoa butter + aloe cream, Bio-Oil, calamine lotion and antiseptic powder..but all that are only temporary solution..not long apply that, come back the itchiness..i have done my research on the internet..I think I might got this….
Is it normal to feel itchy during pregnancy?
It's not uncommon to feel itchy, particularly around your growing belly and breasts as your skin stretches to accommodate them. Hormonal changes may also be partly to blame.

Some pregnant women find that their palms and the soles of their feet get red and sometimes itchy. This common condition may be caused by an increase in estrogen. It usually disappears right after delivery.

You may also find that things that normally make you itchy — dry skin, eczema, food allergies — make you even itchier when you're pregnant. Finally, there are certain conditions that occur during pregnancy that may cause you to feel itchy (see below).
How can I get relief from the itching?
Avoid hot showers and baths, which can dry out your skin and make the itching worse. Use mild soap and be sure to rinse it off well and towel off lightly. Then slather on an unscented moisturizer — some scents can cause irritation.

Try an occasional warm oatmeal bath. (You can buy oatmeal bath preparations in drugstores.) Wear loose cotton clothing and avoid going out in the heat of the day, since heat can intensify the itching.
Is it common to get itchy bumps on your abdomen?
Up to 1 percent of pregnant women develop a condition characterized by itchy, red bumps and larger patches of a hive-like rash on their bellies. This is called pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP) or polymorphic eruption of pregnancy.

PUPPP usually begins in the third trimester and is more common among women carrying twins and those having their first baby. The eruptions usually show up first on the abdomen around or in stretch marks (if you have any) and may spread to your thighs, buttocks, and arms. PUPPP is harmless for you and your baby, but it can itch like crazy!

Your doctor or midwife will want to see you for a diagnosis and will probably prescribe a topical ointment to give you some relief. She may also recommend an antihistamine. In severe cases, you may need a course of oral steroids.

PUPPP usually disappears within a few days after delivery, although it sometimes persists for several weeks. (In rare cases, it may even begin after you give birth.) Fortunately, it seldom appears again in subsequent pregnancies.

Even more rare than PUPPP is a skin condition called prurigo of pregnancy (or papular eruptions of pregnancy), which is characterized by many tiny bumps that may look like bug bites. These eruptions can occur anywhere on your body, but you're most likely to get them on your hands, feet, arms, and legs.

Although the eruptions can be itchy and annoying, prurigo of pregnancy appears to pose no risk to your baby. This condition generally starts around the beginning of the third trimester and may last for up to three months after you give birth.

In very rare cases, a pregnant woman will develop very itchy eruptions that start out like hives and then turn into large blistering lesions. This rash is called pemphigoid gestationis (or herpes gestationis, although it has nothing to do with herpes virus). The eruptions often start on the abdomen and spread to the arms and legs.

This condition is considered more serious than PUPPP because it may be associated with an increased risk for
preterm delivery and fetal growth problems. It usually begins in the second or third trimester, but it can start anytime — even in the first week or two after you have your baby.

Pemphigoid gestationis can come and go throughout pregnancy, and it often flares up after delivery as well. It usually happens again in subsequent pregnancies and tends to be more severe.

Let your caregiver know if you develop any kind of rash during pregnancy. Whether or not the rash is related to your pregnancy, it's a good idea to have your caregiver evaluate it and recommend appropriate treatment or refer you to a dermatologist.
Can intense itching ever be a sign that something is wrong?
Severe itchiness in the second or, more commonly, in the third trimester can be a sign of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, a liver problem that affects less than 1 percent of pregnant women in the United States.

When bile doesn't flow normally in the small ducts of your liver, bile salts accumulate in your skin and make you itch all over. The itching can be quite intense. The condition itself doesn't cause a rash, but you may end up with red, irritated skin with little cuts in areas where you're scratching a lot.

Call your doctor or midwife immediately if you think you have cholestasis because it may spell trouble for your baby. Your caregiver will do blood tests to check your liver as well as ultrasounds and fetal heart monitoring to check on your baby.

Depending on your health and your baby's condition, you may be induced before your due date. This problem goes away after you have your baby, although you may get it again with your next pregnancy.

So, it kinda relieves me..not me alone suffer from this but be glad and blessed to have this pregnancy..Lord, make me enjoy this pregnancy and shut me up from complaining….  But I hope that I won’t get any serious condition like liver problem or eczema..and not harmful to the baby..put my fingers crossed.. x ..

p/s: embarrass to put up my stretch mark belly photo in this blog.. *shy mode ;-)

Monday, August 22, 2011

Feeling sleepy again in the afternoon...

How to stay awake during working hours??!!! Even got work to be done but still very sleepy...been resting at home during last weekend..no shopping spree but still...haiya...macam mana ini...hahahah...

Regarding my preparation for my incoming child and confinement, about 90% done..left few things to buy which means I have to wait for my month end salary...Haven't bought my Amway's Confinement Set yet..

My hubby and I have sent all the baby's stuff to my mom's kampung because I will do my confinement there..I haven't sort out my clothings to bring over to kampung..my hospital beg too 90% prepared..

have heard my 2 friends have given birth last week..today, my church sister, Susan, is on the way now in the labor ward..hope she is doing fine and have an easy pregnancy..Lord, protect her from any harm and danger especially during labor time..
My boss too anytime from now as she is now entering the 37th week pregnancy..

This week, I am in my 35th pregnancy..still 5 more weeks to go....getting excited? Yes, I am.. :-) getting nervous? Yes, I am..feeling scared at the same time?? errghh...I do!!!

Lord, please give the me the strength to go through all that... 










Thursday, August 18, 2011

Sleepiness...

During my 7 months pregnancy, I feel very sleepy and can just dozed off during working hours..While doing my work in front of PC screen, I can just sleep and keep nodding and nodding..but not for long..maybe round 5-10 minutes nap..and continue do my work...again sleepy, nodding, wake up and do work..it keeps continue like that almost every working day..but at home, I can just stay awake during daytime even though sometimes feel sleepy at times...

I could not wait for my confinement day..where I do not need to go to work for 3 months!!!...hahaha..

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

My new Hairdo

Last week, I called Rowena, my friend, to bring me to her favorite saloon... I really wanted to get rid my long hair as the weather getting humid and I can't stand with sweaty, oily and itchy scalp during the pregnancy..And also, preparation during confinement time too..because according to our custom, after giving birth, are not allowed to wash hair for a certain period..

so, last weekend, we manage to go the saloon and I want to have a real short haircut this time..this is a major change for me to get a short one (not counting my tomboy haircut when I was 16 yrs old, LOL)..so, i 'googled' and I wanna have this 'Victoria Beckham hairstyle' or bob hairstyle..

I told the professional hairstylist what I want and she pleasantly said OK, no problem!!.. am getting excited...and this is how I look after the haircut.. 

(click to enlarge picture)
What you all think? hope it looks nicer to me as I have rounded and chubby face...lol...

Sleepy....

Am now officially in the 8 months pregnancy...

feeling getting heavier and heavier...tummy getting bigger...breathless everytime I walk longer distance..my heel painful (wishing someone offered to massage my feet, how nice.. lol..)
Prone to get tired easily...I tend to feel sleepy all the time especially at the workplace..i just can sit and dozed off in front of my PC screen!!!!..

Could not eat in big quantity..little at a time..feeling heartburn after meal..gosh..so many complaints from me but I will cherish this moments and have something to talk and share with friends anyway.. :-) 

Last week, I went for a pedicure session at Nailmegood nail saloon..pampering myself as I could not cut my toe nails properly and it look dirty..hahaha...only RM45 including removing the in-grown nails..but not doing the nail color polish as it is not good for a pregnant lady..I forgot to take picture of my toes lerr...

And I am no longer wearing this cotton long maxi dress as getting tighter... ;-)




Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Gaining Weight....

Yesterday I went for regular checkup at klinik Gita and in within 2 weeks, I gained 2 kilos!!! wow..that is quite drastic..usually 1-2 kgs in a month..but this time, within 2 weeks..My colleagues told me that it is normal to gain weight a lot during this final trimester...

Since last monday (25/07/2011) till today, I attended our office's business plan conference and stay-in the Merdeka Palace hotel & suites for 2 nights..My goodness, I really can eat!! The food there are so marvelous especially the buffet breakfast..lol...I think I might gain another 1 kilo from all the eating frenzy..hahaha...hopefully my baby is doing fine and not gain weight much also...most importantly, hope that my blood sugar is under control.. :P

My pre-pregnancy weight : 78 kg
My up-to date weight at 31 weeks : 85 kg

Total weight gain : 7 kg....