Baby#2 - Fetal Assessment Check at 20 wks

Today is the schedule appointment for the fetal assessment test... And also this will be the check where gender of baby can be confirmed... My appt is 2pm... We reached TMC at ard 1.30pm and went to Dr lim's clinic to take blood pressure, weight... Oh.. I'm now 53kg.. comparing to the last visit, i have put on another 1.5kg despite having a bacteria infection 2 wks ago...

Back to the  fetal test, the Sonographer first scanned for the gender.. IS A BOY!!!!.... Then she took the scan on the internal organs, length of legs, hands, count the number of fingers, toes.. etc etc... Finally when she is about to take the scan of his head... BB is not cooperative at all, he is in the face-down position... So I have to make a 15min walk around ... And during the time, Jiejie kept telling BB to be gd as she needs to go for her Movie Show, Meatball.... And it works.. BB really listen to jiejie...

All & all.. BB is doing well... And one of the scan at the gynae clinic, bb even waves his hand to jiejie... hehehe...

Baobei new hairstyle & 1st Dental Check

Baobei suddenly wanted to cut her hair short.. Even uncle Tony (Supercuts Stylist) whom has been cutting her hair all this while find it a waste to cut it short.. And he kept asking baobei is she serious abt it...

Snipped.. Snipped... Snipped... This is the 1st time, he took so long to cut this hair and caused baobei to be impatient....

See this is her final look.. Nice???

  

Happen that, Compasspoint is having a colgate promotion.. Just have to fill up yr particulars, you will get a free dental check.. See how coorperative is baobei during the check.. And in the end, we bought all the dental care in the atrium... We spent $37 on these products.. <From Whitening, to kids dental, to sensitive teeth>

 

Mummy has recovered from 18 Days of Acute Sinusitis

Last 18 days were a terrible period for all of us.. Mummy is down with Acute Sinusitis.. In layman term = Sinus infection. During this period... the flu just won't go off, from the 2nd wk onwards, because of the the mucus blockage, it caused the constant headache and occasional fever strike. Mummy also has since lost her appetite as well as her sense of smell, her interest to go shopping the weekends usually sleep at home. Everything just seem so restless, moodless.

Only on the 13th day, mummy decided to seek for the 4th doctor.. and then decided to go for antibiotics.. Luckily, it is still safe to consume it during pregnancy.. with the 1st antibiotics taken, it does shows the effect.. flu stopped the next morning.. gradually, the headache minimise, and regain the smell sense...

Thanks to Van, she was the one whom has reminded me of this infection.. after checking from the web, all my symptoms matched..
> Mucus from clear to yellow to dirty green
> Constant headache
> Fever
> lost sense of smell

Called the gynae, he kept insisting me to go for H1N1 test or to take tamiflu.. Luckily when i went to the GP, she told me that it is not even neccessary.. based on all the symptoms given to her, she said it will be more wise for me to start taking antibiotics...


Extracted from the website, http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sinus_infection/article_em.htm

Sinus Infection Overview

Sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. A sinus infection can cause a headache or pressure in the eyes, nose, cheek area, or on one side of the head. A person with a sinus infection may also have a cough, a fever, bad breath, and nasal congestion with thick nasal secretions. Sinusitis is categorized as acute (sudden onset) or chronic (long term, the most common type).

Anatomy of the sinuses (also called paranasal sinuses): The human skull contains four major pairs of hollow air-filled-cavities called sinuses. These are connected to the space between the nostrils and the nasal passage. Sinuses help insulate the skull, reduce its weight, and allow the voice to resonate within it. The four major pairs of sinuses are the:

• Frontal sinuses (in the forehead)

• Maxillary sinuses (behind the cheek bones)

• Ethmoid sinuses (between the eyes)

• Sphenoid sinuses (behind the eyes)

Sinus Infection Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of sinus infections depend upon which sinuses are affected and whether the sinus infection is acute or chronic.

Acute sinusitis:
Ethmoid sinusitis (behind the eyes)

• Nasal congestion with discharge or postnasal drip (mucus drips down the throat behind the nose) 
• Pain or pressure around the inner corner of the eye or down one side of the nose 
• Headache in the temple or surrounding the eye 
• Pain or pressure symptoms are worse when coughing, straining, or lying on the back and better when the head is upright 
• Fever is common 
• Maxillary sinusitis (behind the cheek bones)
  
  • Pain across the cheekbone, under or around the eye, or around the upper teeth
  • Pain or pressure on one side or both
  • Tender, red, or swollen cheekbone
  • Pain and pressure symptoms are worse with the head upright and bending forward and better when reclining
  • Nasal discharge or postnasal drip 
  • Fever is common
     
• Frontal sinusitis (behind forehead, one or both sides)
  • Severe headaches in the forehead
  • Fever is common 
  • Pain is worse when reclining and better with the head upright
  • Nasal discharge or postnasal drip
     
• Sphenoid sinusitis (behind the eyes)
  
  • Deep headache with pain behind and on top of the head, across the forehead, and behind the eye
  • Fever is common
  • Pain is worse when lying on the back or bending forward
  • Double vision or vision disturbances if pressure extends into the brain
  • Nasal discharge or postnasal drip

Chronic sinusitis:

• Ethmoid sinusitis
  
  • Chronic nasal discharge, obstruction, and low-grade discomfort across the bridge of the nose
  • Pain is worse in the late morning or when wearing glasses
  • Chronic sore throat and bad breath

• Maxillary sinusitis
  
  • Discomfort or pressure below the eye 
  • Chronic toothache
  • Pain possibly worse with colds, flu, or allergies 
  • Increased discomfort throughout the day with increased cough at night
     
• Frontal sinusitis
  
  • Persistent, low-grade headache in the forehead 
  • History of trauma or damage to the sinus area
    
     
• Sphenoid sinusitis
  
  • Low-grade general headache is common
  
   

Jiujiu has officially moved his house today...

Jiujiu has officially moved his house day... To us, this is the worst house moval arrangement.. Why we said so:.. He sold off his flat in Sengkang, and shifted to a temporary 4-rm flat in JW.. While waiting to scout for his ideal EM... and which means, he has to shift 2x... Popo has this intention to shift together with him first, and will come over to stay occassionally till bb#2 is out... but.. things went wrong...

Popo called in the late evening to say that the 4rm unit is too crampy to accomodate another adult.. and she has to move in immediately to stay with us... Boxes are everywhr, beddings are also everywhr... there is no planning or clearing at all before they shift...

For the past 2 wks, can really see that popo looks very tired.. of course she does.. she has to help them to pack up their old house... and shift to the small flat, and then move all her belongings back to my place.. and start to unpack..

Let's just move forward.. hope jiujiu can get his ideal EM soon...

Baobei's movie craze - G-Force

All of sudden baobei said she wants to watch Hamster movie aka G-Force... She said, many of her friends are talking about this show in school.. and she wants to watch it too..

Daddy & Mummy seldom watch movie because it is never convenient to bring her along... as most of our shows are either action or PG type.. Lately, we have been going to cinema but watch kiddos movie...

On 9 Aug, we watched "UP"..

We watched G-Force.. it is about a group of guinea pigs which have been be trained to be FBI agents. Really cute..

Baby#2 - Ultra Scan at 16 wks (10.5cm)

Today is gynae appt, so far i'm weighing at 51.5kg, comparing to my 1st gynae visit which is 48.9kg my weight gain as of todate is still quite reasonable...

Blood pressure is still perfect despite having all the shit given by the ILs issue again.. This issue has been going on for years since my 1st preg till 2nd preg.. Can't they just be more sensible to resolve their personal issue w/o affecting anyone else?? Anywhr.. don't talk about it.. IJust let me con't on be the bad guy..

during the scan, Dr Lim  tried to scan for their gender  .. Well, because of the position, it can't be seen very clearly.. All he can say is suggestive gender will be a boy.. why he said so? He scanned the umbilical cord, and juz some whr below it there is another unknown "pop-out" thing and he thinks tt will be the penis..

I don't ask for more,, i just hope that both Baobei & #2 to grows in a healthy, harmonious family environment, whoever who can't do it for the sake of them, i will not hesitate but to stop their contact with us.



 

Baobei goes diaperless - Day 5

It seem like it is quite a success, except that there is an "accident" on Day 4 where Baobei wet herself.. Lucky with the blue sheet, else the whole bed will be wet!!!... Anyway, well done darling!! Mummy is proud of u!!!

Baobei goes diaperless

Finally the day we are all waiting for is here, few days ago when daddy took out the last few diapers in the wardrobe and asked baobei if we are still going to buy new pack of diapers.. And her replied was "No Need"...

Today, we asked baobei to same question again, "Do you still need to buy new pack of diapers" and her reply is still "No Need".. Ok fine... since she is all ready, we should be more encouraging...

So mummy asked aunty ML to help us to get the blue sheet (is a blue absorbent sheet which generally used for confinment mummies). Placed it underneath the bedsheet just in case if there is really miscue and wet the whole mattress...

Baobei's unforgettable 4th Birthday Celebration

This year, should be an unforgettable year for BB cause she has celebrated 3x of bday, and is with chicken pox!!...

1st time is with some of our closed friends.

2nd time, is on her actual day which by right she should be celebrating in school.. BUT she celebrated with daddy & mummy and of course her Poxes....
  

 


3rd time, is actually a belated celebration in school with her classmates.. According to her form teacher, she is really happy that day.. can see her smiles all the time..

 

2nd Pregnancy - 13th week gynae check

Yea is time to meet the little one in the tummy again.. DAddy, mummy & jiejie are so excited... Esp Baobei.. She woke up, readily go and get prepared.

WE first have our lunch @ Boon TOng Kee, then headed to TMC. Yummy, is chicken rice again..
 

During the scan, Dr Lim said foetus is growing well, at 13wks 5days, is now 7.36cm. And from the scan, we can clearly see the head, body (bone structure), 2 arms & legs are kicking in the tummy.. He tried to peep on the gender, but because of its position, he can only make a dare guess... **WITH BIRDIE**.. Well this is not confirmed yet, has to wait till the next appt then perhaps to be able to see it.

FRankly, deep in my heart, i really wish to have a boy for this time. With a 女 then a 子, it has formed the chinese word 好 representing GOOD.. And it will also balance off the "yin" in the family. Too many girls.. hahaha..  Keep finger crossed, let's wait for the next appt hopefully by then we will get a more confirmed answer.