Hi Moms,
Wah... so many postings over one weekend!
I visited my gynea on Saturday, when my baby was 33wks and 4days old. As usual, gynea said that the baby is on the big side, weighing 2.8kgs and having the size of a 37 plus week baby. So he said that I will most probably deliver early, although my EDD is on 19 Sept, as most big sized babies will run out of space earlier and will arrive about 2-3 weeks early. He asked me to be on standby from the last week of August onwards. Gosh! I am not even mentally prepared for this! Gynea also advised me to try for natural delivery. According to him, if baby stays below 3.3kgs, I shouldn't have much of a problem. But if baby weighs 4kgs by delivery time, then may have a more difficult labour.
My gynea left the choice of having elective c-section entirely up to me. According to him, the c-section surgery is pretty fast, the actual surgical time is about 30 mins. Husband can be present and photograph and/or videocam the process. However, I have to make up my mind soon on this cos booking of the operating theatre is to be done at least 2 weeks in advance, in fact 2 weeks is considered urgent booking at Raffles Hosp liao. Haiz... so got to decide by the next visit.
Anyone here delivering by elective c-section as well? I think I have made up my mind to deliver by c-section.... but am kinda frightened at the thought of my tummy being cut open. But the tot of labouring without progress for many hours or the baby being stuck in the birth canal is even more terrifying.
Will be seeing gynea again on 14 Aug. He will do a cervix examination then to see if there is any dilation. If cervix has started to dilate, baby will be on his way to being delivered soon.
I signed up with Stemcord on Saturday. Since I am not decided between whether or not to store, might as well go to the cheaper one. The rates offered at the Suntec roadshow are still available at Stemcord till end Sept. Since I have DBS Women's card, the first year fees (registration fees, storage fees, professional charges) will be $400. I quoted my friend's name as there is a referral fee of $100 for my friend, who will split half of the referral fee with me. So the net fees for the first year is $350.... Much cheaper than the $1000 charged by Cordlife.
Angeline,
That is a very comprehensive list!!! I am very impressed!
ilovebabies,
Glad that everything is fine! We are all running that final lap soon! Jia You!