week 37: Full Term

I measure 52kg yesterday, and she is approximately 2.2kg.
Doctor mentioned again that she will be a small baby.
Head circumference 299mm, strong heartbeat 155bpm and good amount of amniotic fluid.
She is head down but i forgot to ask if its engaged yet.
But overall, she is looking good for natural vaginal delivery. PTL!

This time, Poon didn't insist i get induced next week, so thats a relief to hear.
I need to continue with my avocado and red meat diet.
And minimal moving around, so that i don't lose too much energy/calories in the process.

He did recommend i do the dopplers test though.
Cost $303 after GST at Mount A.
Of course we are not going to bother ourselves with more test.
So near the end point already, and baby's been active so we decided to skip the test.

These days my legs will suddenly get very "suan".
Even when I'm just lying in bed or taking a really slow walk.

Please come out of my oven next week or the week after, buttercup.
Waterbag, break on your own please please.
Finally got my doctor's admission letter.
Basically, all my medical reports and what the nurses need to know/do.

Gonna be an exciting month.
We are gonna be parents!! (:

week 36

I'm 50.7kg and baby's 1.9kg.
No bleeding, baby's been active, water bag level good, heart rate 144.
I still feel her squirming around a lot, maybe still a lot of space in my belly.
Which means more room for growth.

Poon thinks her head and body is small so he wants her to be induced at week 38.
He didn't rule out the fact it could be genetics, but he also mentioned doppler test could be done to check on blood flow etc.

We are just praying hard she will make appearance before that.
Grow baby, grow!!

The clinic forgot to prepare our hospital admin/doctor's letter.
Guess we can only collect it on the 37th week checkup.
Stepped out of the clinic having mixed feelings.

I have a fear of being induced.
Its not only more painful, there are extra cost involved and your body gets triggered to breastfeed even before it is naturally ready.
Most of my friends ended up with emergency c-sect after failing to dilate after getting induced.

I mean i don't mind whatever method as long as baby is safe.
But some methods are just to "play safe".
In the process, just cause me more stress and trauma.
Just gonna trust God and my instinct.
Claiming a normal vaginal delivery, in Jesus' name!

What we can do now is to pray and continue to trust/believe in God for supernatural growth and smooth natural delivery.

Suffered from mild water retention a few days back.
And i feel my thighs getting bigger.
Sometimes my leg gets super achy when i'm walking.
Quality sleep is tricky with the belly.

Hospital bag has been packed!
Using the husband's backpack.
Need to put in some last min items like camera and charger.
Will share whats in it if you guys are interested.

Waterbag, please break on your own.
Contractions, I'm ready for you.
Cervix, dilate fast when time is ripe!
Baby, Mummy and Daddy wanna see u after vday, so grow well and come out soon ok!