And since my little one was sitting head up all along, yep she was in breach position, no matter I tried stair climbing, lying on four legs - meaning, put a soft towel on the floor and bend your knees and put your head on the towel and breathe in and out for a while, all these tricks doesn't work on her and we waited till the 34th week for her to do a jump. And after that, the gynae advised me to go for an elective ceasarian. She said it's best to do the c-section atleast 2 weeks before so there won't be any contractions and advised us to do it in between 14th Oct to 21st Oct as my due date was 1st week of Nov.
We were consulting a lot of astrologers for an auspicious date, since we believe the birth time is more important to know about her future and a lot others like marriage, etc.
We found the dates 16th, 17th, 19th and 21st were best to do. But if she is delivered on 17th, then she may have the same astro sign and star as that of her father, so we avoided it. Then 19th, which happens to be a Sunday, so we skipped it and 21st is a good one, but my husband's sister is against it, so we skipped it and the only available date we had was 16th Oct 2008.
And at 34 weeks, we decided to do an elective c-section on 16th October 2008.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Gender of my baby
Well,I was very much intrigued about the gender of my baby. Maybe because I was wondering, what kind of dreams I can have, meaning treating a boy and a girl will be different right. So I was ondering whether i'm going to buy my kid a pant, shirt or a beautiful skirt with all those fluffy things. And I''m not very sure whether I need a girl or a boy. So all the while I was thinking as long as she is healthy and possess good brains, then am fine.
My husband was telling me that we can wait till the delivery to know about the gender. But during my 5th month scan, the doctor told me, that I'm carrying a GIRL. I was not prepared and I was at complete loss on how to take this. Should I feel happy for carrying a girl or if it's a boy, will it be different? Very confusing, but learnt to take it very calm and composed. And I know she is our darling angel.
My husband was telling me that we can wait till the delivery to know about the gender. But during my 5th month scan, the doctor told me, that I'm carrying a GIRL. I was not prepared and I was at complete loss on how to take this. Should I feel happy for carrying a girl or if it's a boy, will it be different? Very confusing, but learnt to take it very calm and composed. And I know she is our darling angel.
Long Long Time
After a long long time, I've come back to see how my blog is doing... yep, gotten in the whirlwind of pregnancy and other complications, I finally have get to see my cute cute little one and she's more worth than the pain I've gone through.
In short, all these days what happened to me was:
I was having spotting for a while and it was very much worrying, but the doctor assured me nothing was wrong with me or the baby and it's common. Since it's my first pregnancy, I was very tensed. And sicne I'd a full time job, I've to manage both the job and the pregnancy.
When I get worried about the development of my baby, I've asked the doc to do a Ultrasound every visit to get assured everything was normal.
Finally after being through all these stages, I've delivered my cute little one on 16th October 2008 and you know what she is the most beautiful baby, I've ever seen. :-)
In short, all these days what happened to me was:
I was having spotting for a while and it was very much worrying, but the doctor assured me nothing was wrong with me or the baby and it's common. Since it's my first pregnancy, I was very tensed. And sicne I'd a full time job, I've to manage both the job and the pregnancy.
When I get worried about the development of my baby, I've asked the doc to do a Ultrasound every visit to get assured everything was normal.
Finally after being through all these stages, I've delivered my cute little one on 16th October 2008 and you know what she is the most beautiful baby, I've ever seen. :-)
Friday, April 25, 2008
My Little one's journey at 12 weeks
Well, now we've crossed the 12 weeks milestone.In the websites, it has been stated that once once we cross the 12 weeks, the chances for miscarriage is greatly reduced which is a good news.
Last week, I'd the first trimester detail screening in which they checked for down syndrome and many other anomalies and we've been grouped under the low risk group. The little one inside me is doing good and the doc said, she can see the baby move. I tried to see him, but all I could see is a teeny tiny hand and a bone and when the doc moved the probe over my stomach, I felt him move from one side to the other. Am I imagining or really sensing it? not sure, but I like the feeling.
She has also measured the baby's length and found to be 57.5mm and the scan showed the little one's age as 12 weeks and 3 days, but as per our calculations, it's 11 weeks and 6 days. So he's growing a bit faster.I like it...(want him to be a F1 racer, so he has to have that speed right from the womb.. hahaha).
And one more thing I wanted to share, when I looked at him in the scan, he looked more like my husband, with all the big head and what not... I am very happy since I wanted him to be exactly like my sweet hubby. You know what, I love him so much...
So my little one's is travelling at good speed and we are counting the weeks and days, to see this bundle of joy...
Last week, I'd the first trimester detail screening in which they checked for down syndrome and many other anomalies and we've been grouped under the low risk group. The little one inside me is doing good and the doc said, she can see the baby move. I tried to see him, but all I could see is a teeny tiny hand and a bone and when the doc moved the probe over my stomach, I felt him move from one side to the other. Am I imagining or really sensing it? not sure, but I like the feeling.
She has also measured the baby's length and found to be 57.5mm and the scan showed the little one's age as 12 weeks and 3 days, but as per our calculations, it's 11 weeks and 6 days. So he's growing a bit faster.I like it...(want him to be a F1 racer, so he has to have that speed right from the womb.. hahaha).
And one more thing I wanted to share, when I looked at him in the scan, he looked more like my husband, with all the big head and what not... I am very happy since I wanted him to be exactly like my sweet hubby. You know what, I love him so much...
So my little one's is travelling at good speed and we are counting the weeks and days, to see this bundle of joy...
Friday, April 18, 2008
Guruji - Art of Living
Last week, I've attended a public talk session by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the Suntec Convention Centre. My
friend happened to be a member of the art of living foundation and she has been insisting me for quite some time to attend
the courses. Either lethargy or not in the mood attitude had been stopping me these days. But this time as I'm pregnant and
my little one is already listening to the outside world, i want him/her to hear Guruji speak.
The talk is supposed to start around 7.30 pm, so I left the office around 6.30 pm since it's just 1 stop from Raffles palce
to City Hall. But the challenge is I couldn't locate the convention centre though I've been there a few times and everytime I
ended up searching the maps and directions. This time is no different, but to add, my legs are giving out and I couldn't walk
anymore. I decided to return home and was coming back to the mrt, and there you go, I was standing right infront of the
convention centre. And recently I was getting scared of the height and escalators and as the talk was at level 6, I've to
take 2 to 3 escalators to reach the hall and it was quite steep, and I felt like am about to collapse.
So after conquering my lethargy, I was seated in the hall. There were a few hundred people and luckily I got a seat from
where I can get a full view of the stage. Lately, I've developed an ear for the carnatic music, devotional songs esp. those on Lord Krishna.
And in the stage, there were a group of people singing and chanting on Lord Krishna. I was quite caught up in those songs and
was having hand on my belly so he could hear or feel it.(I've read that vibrations or the stimulations are the ways to help
the child's brain develop in the early stages - Learning in the womb). After a few minutes Guruji appeared on the stage and
you've to agree that the power or the vibrations from those great people are really strong and you unconsciously are on your
feet and i was trying to take in everything at one breath.
There are a lot more to tell abt the talk by Guruji,but I'm just mentioning a few answers given by Guruji for the questions
asked.
1. Is life a struggle or struggle, a part of life? And Guruji answered for one, who knows how to swim and is trying to reach
the shore, struggle is part of life and for those who is already nose down in the ocean, life is struggle.
2. I don't remember the question being asked, but Guruji's explanation is great.one should treat Past as destiny , live in the present and the future is free will.
At the end of the question and answer session, we did meditate and all the while, I've thought meditation is concentration
and whenever i try to medidate, I'm usually flooded with thoughts and I ended up not trying it anymore. But Guruji said,
meditation is the reverse of concentration and if you are flooded with thoughts, it's natural. Oh wow, now I should try to
medidate.And i really thank my friend for insisting me to attend this talk. It was quite a good experience.
friend happened to be a member of the art of living foundation and she has been insisting me for quite some time to attend
the courses. Either lethargy or not in the mood attitude had been stopping me these days. But this time as I'm pregnant and
my little one is already listening to the outside world, i want him/her to hear Guruji speak.
The talk is supposed to start around 7.30 pm, so I left the office around 6.30 pm since it's just 1 stop from Raffles palce
to City Hall. But the challenge is I couldn't locate the convention centre though I've been there a few times and everytime I
ended up searching the maps and directions. This time is no different, but to add, my legs are giving out and I couldn't walk
anymore. I decided to return home and was coming back to the mrt, and there you go, I was standing right infront of the
convention centre. And recently I was getting scared of the height and escalators and as the talk was at level 6, I've to
take 2 to 3 escalators to reach the hall and it was quite steep, and I felt like am about to collapse.
So after conquering my lethargy, I was seated in the hall. There were a few hundred people and luckily I got a seat from
where I can get a full view of the stage. Lately, I've developed an ear for the carnatic music, devotional songs esp. those on Lord Krishna.
And in the stage, there were a group of people singing and chanting on Lord Krishna. I was quite caught up in those songs and
was having hand on my belly so he could hear or feel it.(I've read that vibrations or the stimulations are the ways to help
the child's brain develop in the early stages - Learning in the womb). After a few minutes Guruji appeared on the stage and
you've to agree that the power or the vibrations from those great people are really strong and you unconsciously are on your
feet and i was trying to take in everything at one breath.
There are a lot more to tell abt the talk by Guruji,but I'm just mentioning a few answers given by Guruji for the questions
asked.
1. Is life a struggle or struggle, a part of life? And Guruji answered for one, who knows how to swim and is trying to reach
the shore, struggle is part of life and for those who is already nose down in the ocean, life is struggle.
2. I don't remember the question being asked, but Guruji's explanation is great.one should treat Past as destiny , live in the present and the future is free will.
At the end of the question and answer session, we did meditate and all the while, I've thought meditation is concentration
and whenever i try to medidate, I'm usually flooded with thoughts and I ended up not trying it anymore. But Guruji said,
meditation is the reverse of concentration and if you are flooded with thoughts, it's natural. Oh wow, now I should try to
medidate.And i really thank my friend for insisting me to attend this talk. It was quite a good experience.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
A life inside me
From the day I conceived, till today, although 11 weeks has passed as such, I still wonder about the baby inside me.
Early in my pregnancy, i.e. around 5, 6 weeks, I got a few spotting and was quite worried. But everybody, including the doctor said, it was quite normal. I still remember the day I went for a scan i.e. around 6 weeks +, to hear the baby’s heart beat and make sure everything’s fine and indeed yes, everything’s fine.
But I’ve to mention the feeling I got when I first heard the lup-tup of my baby’s. You know, I was all joy and was laughing like heaven. My hubby was waiting outside and I wanted him to hear the beats. So the doctor asked him in. He was just looking at the monitor and looked a bit confused. But when he heard the heart beats, he was brimming with joy and we were unable to control our happiness. Without our knowledge or whatever you call it, an invisible bond is tying us together. We immediately fell in love with each other for the second time…(ha ha)
So now am at 10.4 weeks, and all these days we were wondering whether it’s a boy or a girl. And I was adjusting my dream, or dreaming twice, once abt a girl and next abt a boy. But my hubby is more poised towards a boy since he is telling he is quite unsure on how to handle a girl as his daughter.
But for me, am more concerned abt a healthy mind and body than the gender. I know I can handle both a girl and a boy very well. Above all he/she is a gift from the God for my love towards my husband.
We’ve already started counting the weeks. And on the 12th week, i.e. on April 23rd we’ve a U/S scan and the doctor said, it’s quite an advanced one and using which they can find the abnormalities if any. I’m bit worried, kinda tensed and was trying to control my dreams till 23rd since you know why…(hope everything is alright on that scan).
Science is quite amazing but the mechanisms/technicalities involved in bringing the life to earth, starting from the sperm-egg collision to the moment when he/she smiles at you is really astounding. It’s true that, God is great.
Early in my pregnancy, i.e. around 5, 6 weeks, I got a few spotting and was quite worried. But everybody, including the doctor said, it was quite normal. I still remember the day I went for a scan i.e. around 6 weeks +, to hear the baby’s heart beat and make sure everything’s fine and indeed yes, everything’s fine.
But I’ve to mention the feeling I got when I first heard the lup-tup of my baby’s. You know, I was all joy and was laughing like heaven. My hubby was waiting outside and I wanted him to hear the beats. So the doctor asked him in. He was just looking at the monitor and looked a bit confused. But when he heard the heart beats, he was brimming with joy and we were unable to control our happiness. Without our knowledge or whatever you call it, an invisible bond is tying us together. We immediately fell in love with each other for the second time…(ha ha)
So now am at 10.4 weeks, and all these days we were wondering whether it’s a boy or a girl. And I was adjusting my dream, or dreaming twice, once abt a girl and next abt a boy. But my hubby is more poised towards a boy since he is telling he is quite unsure on how to handle a girl as his daughter.
But for me, am more concerned abt a healthy mind and body than the gender. I know I can handle both a girl and a boy very well. Above all he/she is a gift from the God for my love towards my husband.
We’ve already started counting the weeks. And on the 12th week, i.e. on April 23rd we’ve a U/S scan and the doctor said, it’s quite an advanced one and using which they can find the abnormalities if any. I’m bit worried, kinda tensed and was trying to control my dreams till 23rd since you know why…(hope everything is alright on that scan).
Science is quite amazing but the mechanisms/technicalities involved in bringing the life to earth, starting from the sperm-egg collision to the moment when he/she smiles at you is really astounding. It’s true that, God is great.
Monday, March 17, 2008
What does it feel to be pregnant?
We've been trying to bring a life into the world for nearly 6 months. Due to the pressure, both from my parents and in-laws and other un-wanted pressures caused our body to behave weird...yep weird is the right word... since all was normal until we realised we're ready for the baby. But right from the day we decided we will go ahead, either mine or my husband's health got affected every month... And to add to it all, our friends started giving advice on seeing fertility specialist. So it was kind of tough time...
And finally, at the end of the rainbow, we've stuck gold. Yes, in february, all was normal and I secretly know my health has come to normal and I may get pregnant. And the dr asked me to come for a Progesterone test on day 21, and the result was very good(55.55.. previously, it was always below 10).
And I was waiting for the periods on 29th Feb.. oops nothing, ok.. I waited till Mar 1, 2 and after which I can't resist, have taken the home pregnancy test, u know what, it's positive.. I couldn't believe it's true.. (Believe me,, seeing is believing doesn't work in this case). I want to confirm it with my husband..but he was on a trip. I called him and explained him over the phone. From his voice, I know he was beaming with joy, but I want to see his face.. He is well known for hiding his emotions and behaving very neutral. He is excited, but he asked me to stay cool and relax. He came back on the 6th of Mar, but due to some urgent office work he went straight to the office and I damn was waiting for him till the evening. And he rushed home, I met him at the door and you know what, it was the wonderful moment in my life... I felt very complete, you know it was a great feeling that, we together, ofcourse with God's hand, are able to bring a life to the world.
And finally, at the end of the rainbow, we've stuck gold. Yes, in february, all was normal and I secretly know my health has come to normal and I may get pregnant. And the dr asked me to come for a Progesterone test on day 21, and the result was very good(55.55.. previously, it was always below 10).
And I was waiting for the periods on 29th Feb.. oops nothing, ok.. I waited till Mar 1, 2 and after which I can't resist, have taken the home pregnancy test, u know what, it's positive.. I couldn't believe it's true.. (Believe me,, seeing is believing doesn't work in this case). I want to confirm it with my husband..but he was on a trip. I called him and explained him over the phone. From his voice, I know he was beaming with joy, but I want to see his face.. He is well known for hiding his emotions and behaving very neutral. He is excited, but he asked me to stay cool and relax. He came back on the 6th of Mar, but due to some urgent office work he went straight to the office and I damn was waiting for him till the evening. And he rushed home, I met him at the door and you know what, it was the wonderful moment in my life... I felt very complete, you know it was a great feeling that, we together, ofcourse with God's hand, are able to bring a life to the world.
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