BB is 37 weeks today!

RaeAnne is 37 weeks today! Only 3 more weeks to EDD, time to count down. Theoretically, after 37 weeks, BB can come out anytime. And even if she decides to come out earlier than 1 Feb, she's considered full term and not premature liao. But of course, the closer to EDD she comes out, the heavier she will be and heard that there'll be less likelihood of jaundice. :)

Gynae check up

Back from my gynae check up but not very good experience today. First of all, had to wait about 1 hour 15 mins before my turn. Only left KK at 8pm. Tapow from Macdonalds cos too tired to eat there liao. :P

Second, gynae said I got mild strep B infection so must take 1 week worth of antibiotics to clear it. During delivery, she will put on antibiotic drip for me. But she said all mummies will be put on drip anyway.

Thirdly, BB is only 2.48kg based on today's scan. Last week, was 2.7-2.8kg lor. Plus instead I gained 0.6kg, weight now is 53.9kg. But she said it's not that BB shrunk but because there is always 20-30% error in estimation, that's why she doesn't usually scan every week. Reassuring but still sian cos I was hoping BB would have gained weight.

Asked gynae and she said BB has not moved down and head still not engaged, so I'm not likely to be early. BB is now 36 weeks and 5 days. She'll be 37 weeks this Friday. Wondering if I would be late and whether I should be wasting my leave if I start taking leave from 28 Jan. Will have to wait for next week's appt to be sure. :P

Hubby's BD on 6 Jan

Went to Vivocity on Fri to watch AVP2 (Gold Class) with hubby, Gold Class seats were comfortable but since tickets are expensive $30 each, will save for special occasions only. Thanks to Steph, I went for toilet break at the right time and skipped the mummy giving birth to aliens part. hee.

Wanted to eat at Marche so hubby can have his favourite waffle but raining and Marche is located at rooftop so difficult to get there, super long queue also. Went to eat at Carl Junior instead cos both hubby and I have not tried before. Hubby ordered Sante Fe Chicken burger while I ordered a Bacon & Cheese Crispy Chicken burger. Hubby even upsized the burger for me. :P

Bought the Panasonic ionic hair straightener from Best Denki, $49. Hiao, want to bring it to hospital so that my first photo with BB won't be so awful with messy hair. Tried it out on Sun night & Mon night, not bad next morning hair still quite neat, not as messy as before. :)

Cooked mee sua lunch for hubby with 2 eggs, meatballs, prawns & veg to celebrate his actual birthday on Sunday, 6 Jan. Bought a small Durian fudge cake from Prima Deli on Sunday, 6 Jan. The salesstaff charged $0.30 for the Happy Birthday tag and $0.10 for 1 candle. :P

Seeing gynae again tomorrow. Hope RaeAnne has grown bigger. 3kg, 3kg, 3 kg (chanting ;)....

Gynae check up

Went to see gynae tonight, finally, have been having bad back/butt pain for the past few days. But she was on leave so can't see her any earlier. BB is estimated 2.7-2.8kg at 35w5d. Seems small to me. Projected weight still 3kg. Gynae didn't say she's small but told me if I want BB to be 3+kg then I can eat all I want since only gain 9kg so far, weight 53.3kg now. :P BB was so active and kicking when we were waiting for our turn at clinic but she kept so still during the ultrasound scan, think she's pretending to be guai guai when on camera. So cute. :)

Complained about my terrible back/butt ache, water retention, painful finger joints etc but she says must tahan for another 4 weeks. :P She prescribed Benjay cream and she gave me 2 days MC to rest. Phew, at least no need to hobble around at work. Couldn't get Benjay at KKH cos pharmacy is closed and 24 hr pharmacy don't carry Benjay. Hubby had to get Benjay for me from Tampines Guardian pharmacy.

Gynae said will be seeing me in 2 weeks time but told her since EDD so close liao, might as well see her once every week. Feel more secure also. :)

Happy New Year 2008!

Happy New Year!!! So fast, 2008 is nearly here and I've been pregnant for 35 weeks and 4 days out of 2007. Really looking forward to receiving our little princess in 2008. :)

Been having bad backache and buttache for the last few days. A few other mummies also have it. Think it's due to ligament loosening for delivery. :/ No countdown plans this year. Can't squeeze with the crowd with big tummy also. :P

Cooked bah kut teh for New Year Eve's dinner instead. Trying out my new Tiger magic thermal cooker. Not too bad but the soup base we used was too peppery. :P

Tomorrow night, having my super early Reunion Dinner steamboat at my mum's place so that can eat my abalone & sea cucumber and fish maw before confinement. Will try and eat shark fin & pineapple tart this month too. Yummy!

Packed hospital bag today

A very quiet Xmas spent at home. Didn't go out at all. Finally, started to pack my hospital bag, it's about 70-80% done. Haven't put in videocam and camera yet cos if charge it too early, afraid the battery will be flat. Need to put in 1 set of clothes for me and hubby for changing/showering. Still asking the experienced mummies whether i need to bring post delivery inflatable ring or whether KK will provide.

BB was hyper active yesterday but today not as active. Must remember to count movements liao, must have at least 10 movements in a day.

Merry Xmas!!!!

Had to work half day on Xmas Eve until 1pm. Got lots of work to clear cos boss on leave and this week is a short week. After knocking, went to Tampines Mall and Century Square with hubby. Had Xmas Eve lunch at Jack's Place and met 2 colleagues, great minds think alike. The Xmas set lunch was good. :)

Went to watch National Treasure 2 at Century Square after lunch. Not bad, went to buy tickets at 3pm, still can get 4th row from the back for 3:45pm show. Haven't watched a movie for so long, last one was Ratatouiie. ;) Hubby bought me a Swatch watch, and a Xmas present for BB. All wrapped up so I don't know what he bought. I bought him DVDs again. Wanted to buy him a wireless earphone but he doesn't want. Hee, ask him to chose himself cos I don't know what he wants. ;P

Went to Kiddy Palace to buy a small waterproof cot sheet for the mini BB bassinet. Actually, my mum already bought a cot sheet for me but the one she bought was too big, more for a big cot. So, end up buying a smaller one lor. But the smaller one from Annaku ($13) costs more than the one my mum bought ($10). :P Bought another nursing top using my $20 Spring voucher. $39.90 less $20 less 10% DBS Ladies Card, so only $15.90, quite cheap.

I've been having breathless attacks once in a while recently. Got to breathe heavily or breathe through my mouth to feel better. Quite scary leh. Got some water retention on my legs too. Sometimes, wake up in the morning, finger joints feel sore when I try to clench my hands. :/

Cousins' gathering

Went out with my cousins to pig out at Katong. They wanted to eat at Astons but we ended up at Waraku, Katong Village because Astons refused to let them enter the restaurant unless there is 70% attendance (hubby & I arrived late because of the rain.) But it was a blessing in disguise cos we got a cosy room at Waraku, can eat and talk in peace. Didn't bring camera so pics of the food are with one of my cousins.

My cousin bought more clothes for BB, 2 Precious Momemts T-shirts, one pink & one purple. Think BB can wear when she is about 1 year old. She also bought Precious moments name plates for RaeAnne, Me and hubby. Haven't put up yet if not will collect dust. RaeAnne, say thank you to Juliana Yee yee. :)

She also bought 2 sets of button front pyjamas for me from her China trip. Quite sweet with small pink flowers. :) But not sure if I can wear cos waistline for the pants are very small (I won't go back to my pre pregnancy weight so fast). It'll be difficult for me to wear pants immediately after delivery. Plus I'm more used to wearing T-shirt material to sleep, less restrictive. Hee.

Laundry day

Went to my friend's place this morning to collect the car seat bassinet from her, can only use until 6-9 months She passed me her BB recliner chair covered with mesh cloth cover (or is it a bouncer?). She bought a Xmas present for my gal, 1 pink and 1 white long sleeve t-shirt top with some lace design. Think I have to keep till BB is 1 year though cos looks quite big.

Went to parkway parade for lunch cos was eyeing the $169 Philips juicer from Harvey Norman, end up buying a smaller $99 Braun juicer instead. Bought a standing fan too cos the existing one is spoilt after just 2.5 years. Went back & forth between Harvey Norman and Best Denki before finally making up our minds on which shop & which model to buy. :P

Hubby was so tired with the shopping that he had a afternoon nap after we got back close to 5pm. So I decided to let him sleep and not to wait for him so I washed BB clothes today ... Weather still rainy but weekend always too busy to do it. Used the Pureen detergent to handwash her clothes, face towels, booties, mittens but dumped the nappies, hooded towels, etc into the washing machine. Not that bad lar, managed to do it despite my big tummy. :)

But once I finished washing, it was dinner time and my neighbour downstairs (who converted her service balcony into a kitchen) started her usual heavy cooking again. Don't want my BB clothes to stink so had to move my laundry rack to the balcony. :P

Cooked dinner after that, just porridge with fried egg & fried oyster sauce kai lan. But kai lan not very nice cos too little oyster sauce. :P

Feb MTB Gathering

Went for Feb MTB gathering at the Village. There was a good turnout and happy to put faces to names again. We had a gift exchange and I received a baby food making set and 1 pack of 82 Pigeon wet wipes. Ate half pork knuckle and fried vegetables. :)Hubby did not join for this gathering, he paiseh and went shopping instead. We took a group photo but some mummies had to leave early so was not in the photo. :P

Sitting (from left): artemis, eliaw, blueginger, dorothy, june & apple79

Standing (from left): piglettail, tubao, moi_dar, eileengoh, cheryl, snowbelle, H@ppymum2b, jeannie & kitsune_sg

* Missed the group photo but NOT the action: Garfield, BKGE (Kel), Tute and Stephie :)