Hi all,
Would like to join in coz my EDD is 19 April but I think I'm going to deliver soon. Now really quite scared but yet looking forward to seeing my baby boy. I have been active throughout my pregnancy doing yoga, pilates and walking till my 33 weeks when I was ordered to be on bed rest by my gynae as i was having premature contractions. Have been staying at home since then, boring me to tears. Just the thought of having to spend another month of confinement after delivery at home makes me feel so 'sian' My tummy has been quite compact and also feels very hard, like I'm carrying a bowling ball around. It was lying low from the onset, so my MIL has always cautioned me not to move around so much as it may cause premature labour. Well, I guess I should have listened to her more. Unlike others, my appetite really increased only after I started my bed rest. So far, I have gained about 7kg and I'm already in my 37 weeks. In fact, my gynae said i can deliver anytime now. Have been getting a lot of pressure on my pelvis and pain on my left side of groin for the past few weeks. Today, baby seems very active and it feels like he is thumping on my pelvis. Is that a sign that I'm going to pop soon? Also another worrying thing is that my amniotic fluid has been dropping since my 32 weeks. Last week at 36 weeks, my fluid index is 10. Doc said must monitor closely coz the level should not drop till 8. Anyone has experienced the same thing? Am very worried coz I read that this is a sign baby might not be developing well and he is not peeing enough inside. might have some kidney problems. Also, lack of fluid, not enough space for him to move around, might result in musular deformity. Is that true? Hopefully someone can help to clear my doubts.
Cheers