(2009/09) September 2009 MTBs


Hi Hui Chern, I got a BFP on CD 33 and 34....still can't believe it...I don't feel pregnant at all. I had some implantation spotting on 1 Jan, and some cramps on the night of 4 Jan...that's it
 
not sure..cos i just stopped birth control pills in Nov last year. So i think I don't really know my cycle although I suspect conception took place between 23 Dec and 25 Dec....thinking of going to a gynae at the end of e mth..I did not do a blood test to confirm pregnancy
 
caspinall
Me too tested CD33. So blessed u got no symptoms. I felt very bloated , today nausea too. Hungry oso cannot eat too much. But i just discover plain crackers work for me. Help with the nausea feeling
 
caspinall> i don't know whts bfp on cd xx xx...

huichern> i actually exercise about once a week or more if i can. i wasn't very regular before but i think i will go more regularly now. i think it helps to keep my body active. i am feeling alittle bit of tiredness now. and also keep burping.
 
whitey> mebbe we have twins! u got family history?

welcome nellie> i don't have any experience. but why would u blood test say 6 to 7 weeks if ur sac is indeed 4 weeks? it cannot regress right? u know wht i mean?
 
lxlb
it was becoz the gynae saw no prgoress in the growth of sac. When he measured my sac, it was 4 weeks but im suppose to be at my 5th week already or more and he suspected it has stopped growing. So he wanted me to go for a blood test to see my HCG level whether it drops to re-confirm.
to both of our surprise, My HCG level went up to 4000.( 6 to 7 weeks ) Meaning its growing, but slowly..so doctor arranged to me next week and V scan the sac again.

What im trying to say is my HCG level and my V scan report doesn't tally.
Anyway, i'm just praying for my next visit and hoping the sac will grow bigger.
 
<font color="ff6000">frost</font>

I hope everything goes well at the next visit. and that ur BB is growing well.
 
Jul ::
I think my regular meals contribute to my weight increase these past few wks. Last time I did not eat so well like I do now. And sometimes after dinner, I go to sleep since I feel more tired easily nowadays. Compared to last time I usually slept late.

Also, I think you're right --- lack of exercise. Nowadays I take care not to walk so much as I'm afraid will have spotting. Luckily after Tues, no more spotting. I pray hard that there won't be spotting anymore!

lxlb ::
Yes, I also don't know what BFP stands for except that it means a positive preg test result.

CDD - ???
AF - ??? (I think it refers to menses but what does it stand for?)
Hope someone here can enlighten us.

As for twins, mine no family history. But I've a fren who also has no family history too and she conceived twins. So to me, even if no family history, as long as egg splits in two it is possible to have twins.

frostt ::
Hope you will find out that your sac is indeed growing bigger by your next visit. jia you!
 
<font color="ff6000">whitey</font>

Yeah, I think if no spotting, can do exercise, can walk etc. But if got spotting, tnen need to have more bed rest &amp; not walk so much.

BFP = Big Fat Positive (means tested positive)
CD = Cycle Day (CD1 is the first day of your period)
AF = Aunt Flo (Flow) aka period
 
popped in..

frost.
ur HCG level is supposed to increased by double every 48 - 72hrs to indicate that the pregnancy is progessing. taking on HCG test is not a good way to deduce.
 
Jul, thanks for the clarifications on the shortforms!

And yes, I got so worried after my spotting early this week hence I try to rest as much as I can. Yesterday got headache, today luckily I feel fine.

We must continue to eat well and rest well for the sake of baby.
 
<font color="ff6000">whitey</font>

I am feeling a bit nauseous after lunch. Dunno if it's MS kicking in, or I just walked too much or ate something wrong... uh oh...
 
Jul

oh no, I think some of us here also starting to feel nauseous so for your case it's likely to be MS. Take care not to walk too much, I think that will help. 1st tri our body is working really hard so we cannot exert ourselves at all.

Dun worry ok, just keep up good thoughts and rest well to ensure stress doesn't kick in.

It's really great that we have this thread and so many friends to encourage us. Furthermore our timing also about the same so we can learn together.
 
<font color="ff6000">whitey</font>

Yeah, I'm also v glad that we have this forum to help me out. O/w I sure clueless one. B4 I joined the TTC thread, I dunno what is O, CM, OPK, BBT, etc etc...

Now got MTBs to learn from too
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I only felt like this once 2 weeks ago. It was also after lunch. So I suspect it shd be walking too much, or ate something wrong. I will monitor... Hope it's not MS< but just a once-off thing haha
 
hi all...

Me tested positive last nite.. had 2 tests in fact to be real sure... past tests were always just one line.
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Still considering pte or KKH..

Any advise??

My LMP is 29th Nov. C is usually 34 days..
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Hahah.. checked that EDD could be 11 Sep from babycenter..
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When should i visit the gynae for the 1st check?
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Hui Chern, i just yet to let my boss know about my pregnancy, will let the office know after once things are more firm.. frankly, having just start my new job, i am really worry that my company will find reason to get rid of me...

lxlb, i burp alot too... horrible.... but i feel so gd after getting all the gas out of me... hhahaha......

btw MTB, my gynae din do the V scan for me too... i am getting more worried reading all your entry...
 
hey rach.. u from MBR right? or am i wrong? heez.. ur preg le! congrats!

well.. KKH now not cheap also.. plus i dun feel tt they give u full attention de.. better to take pte.. my opinion la..

from 5 weeks can see gynae le.. u should see the sag but might/might not see the heartbeat yet.. but go early to confirm tt bb is growing at the right place first.. the rest.. let bb slowly progress.. so up to u when u wana make the appt lo..
 
Hi Ling! gd to see u here...congrats : )I am actually only thinking of seeing gynae in early Feb cos I thought if I didn't test so early, I also would not know...haha...then go later can see more things like heartbeat also. little the gynae can do for me now since its so early
 
caspinall..

ya.. there's little to see now but my suggestion is to see the gynae when ur abt 5-6 weeks.. just to ensure that bb is growing at the right place.. im not saying everybody will have but have u heard of etopic preg?

maybe im more on the cautious type ba.. when i was preg in may last yr, i went to see the a GP when i was abt 5 weeks preg just to confirm the preg. she did a v scan but canot see anything.. she told me it could be etopic cos by 5 weeks should at least see the sac but she couldnt locate any.. she told me to see a gynae immediately tt day.. i cried buckets lo..

went to see gynae at glen e.. they manage to locate the super small sac measurin 0.37 cm.. phew!!

but of course.. its still up to u la..
 
Hi, mtb, may i know wat to expect from the 1st visit at gynea when in week 5? Will he do a v scan and check blood?
 
morning ladies

caspinall
i same as Ling also the cautious type. Last time, i so excited when to my gyn at 4weeks, couldn't see anything. 2 weeks later then saw the bb with the heartbeat. haha So this time i too going to my gyn at around 6/7 weeks if calculation is right. we will be able to see bb heartbeat haha.


rayrachel
welcome!! yr nick indeed is pretty obvious haha. Congrats !! KKH is not so cheap liao. price is close to private. As mentioned, can see gyn at 6weeks

Ling
What is MBR ? i happen to know rayrachel too haha.
 
<font color="ff0000">rayrachel</font>

Welcome!

If u want to se the sac early to rule our ectipic preg, like ling said, u can see the doc abt 4 weeks. But hor, the last time when I went at 4wk+, she cudn't see any sac. So depending on devt of the BB, may not be able to see anything.

If u wanna save money &amp; get to see heartbeat at first visit, then go ard 6 weeks. That's when u can see the heartb eat &amp; u can be secure than the BB is alive &amp; growing well.

As for pte vs KKH, depends on whjether u have cost constraint. If u dun choose gynae for KKH, it's v cheap. But u will see any gynae that is avail. Whereas if u go under Priovate Suite, which means special waiting area, can choose gynae etc, it's abt same price as pte.

Btw if ur C is norm 34 days &amp; ur LMP was 29 Nov, Most prob u need to subtract abt 1 week from the EDD that u calculated from your LMP. That's what happened to me also. I shd be 7 weks from LMP, but according to O &amp; scan, I'm 6 weeks.

Hope the info helps
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<font color="0000ff">Lawshe</font>

How many weeks are u again? Sorry, I forgot. I have bad memory &amp; am quite blur blur one heehee.

Dun worry. I dun think it's necessary to do a V scan. My gynae also asked me if I wanted to do V scan or wait for next appt's tummy scan.

<font color="ff0000">caspinall</font>

Yeah, actually hor, if there's bo bleeding o&amp; u dun feel v painful cramps, u can wait to see the gynae at 6 weeks, or even 8 weeks. Apparently ectopic preg will feel v bad pain at one side, then also shouolder pain at the same side.
 
<font color="aa00aa">puroland</font>

harlow. I'm not sure what's std procedure but I can chare with u my first appt...

Got urine test, ultrasound scan (either tummy, or V), consultation, taking of weight &amp; blood pressure, &amp; getting some supplements, if needed.

The blood test wud be later, not at first visit.
 
Btw is this ur #1? How many weeks are u at now? Me also expecting #1. Very happy to see the heartbeat at my first appt.
 
Hahaha... ya its #1. Tested positive twice on clear blue... still quite unbelievable! hahah

According to my LMP, I should be in week 5. Which week are u in when u 1st visit the gynea?
 
hi morning

tested +ve this morning again. so I should be in my wk 5 now

will only see gynae on the 30Jan ... dunno should i change it to an earlier day . but GP said is OK to see duing week 8.
 
I was in week 6 when I went to the gynae. Tummy scan cudn't detect heartbeat. Had to do a V scan to find the heartbeat.
 
Babylet, my gynae say i am estimated to be about 4 wks as of last sat when i visited him... he did a ultrasound n give me a pic of my bblet, that is all, no blood test, nothing...

as my C is very long, i calculated my EDD is 4 sept based on babyzone, but will confirm more details at my next visit...

so many of u manage to hear ur BB heartbeat, i am still in anticipation...
 
Mummies

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(3) The Peanut Shell sling in Retro Pink (reversible) in size 2. Never used because baby doesn't like it. Washed once and there's a little run in colour. But very small patch. http://www.thepeanutshell.com/shop/baby_slings/reversible_slings/retro_pink_baby_sling
Paid around $80 for mine. Selling for $40.

Interested, email me at [email protected]. Thanks!!
 
Lawshe

I think the blood test wun b so early. At least, my gynae said not so early. So dun worry abt it. I think now is urine test, weight, blood pressure &amp; scan only.

When is ur next appt? If it's next week or later, u shd be able to see heartbeat liao. I din hear, just saw it pulsing on the ultrasound.
 
Ling> hihi.. Mmm. yup.. i was from MBR.. haha..what's ur nick at MBR??? dun seem to regconise urs leh.. hehe..
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Or were u from NYJC? haha..
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MMm.. ya.. we sort of decided to go with Dr Koh C.H from TPY Central le..
He's good and reasonably priced..
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Long queues also i heard from my fren..
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I just called the clinic this morning.. have fixed an appt for next Tue, 13 Jan.. Woooo.. sooo excited.. hehehe...

Havent been able to sleep well since i know i was preggy.. sigh...
Just dun feel comfortable at the abdomen area. feels weird.. hehe..
ANd daytime will have some cramps or sharp pain.. heard its normal.. yup...
Anyone also feeling this way? hee..
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oh..and i watched "In The Womb" with HB last nite.. it was cool man.. i mean its amazing to see how the BB is developing..
and what to expect in which week... its rather informative.. hee... those who've yet to watch show watch....

Now HB also know whats going on in my tummy.. hehe..
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Chern> yeah.. i told u so.. hahaha..
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so surprised to see u here too.. didnt know u were trying for #2 liaoz.. hehe..
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Ya lo.. but my dad was complaining say KK so big.. so nice.. so many people also go and see.. why i cannt go.. .
hahaha... he complain to my mum la.. so i never hear.. dun care.....

MBR is MY BRidal Room - my bridal studio that i took my pre-wedding shoot..
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Babylet> MMm... I'm actually 6 weeks today based on LMP... so.. next week when i go to gynae should be 6 weeks 3 days??
But then.. its from O date.. or from LMP date to calculate the 6 weeks leh?? hehe...

OOhh. so i should be 5 weeks now.. next week will be 5 weeks and 3 days.. should i change to Friday instead? Dun wanna go on Sat.. coz sure very crowded de.. hehe... or go week after?? Mmmm...
 
I m back from my 1st gynea visit...
he just did an ultrasound and see nothing... he say only see linning thickening.. cant see sag...
he ask me to go back 2 weeks later...
Quite disappointing.
 
rach..

my nick was chellechelle.. but i hardly thread there last time.. unlike u.. u were like the key person there.. haha.. actually i recognise ur hubby ray.. cos many yrs back.. he used to hang out with our zone ppl aft seminars..

well.. nv heard of tt dr before.. but u can try if u feel comfortable with him/her..

where did u get that "in the womb" video from?

cramps could be cos the uterus area is stretching.. that's why.. have ur check up next week as per your appt ba.. from there then see how bb progress..
 
Puro> hi.. so did ur gynae tell u how many weeks u should be now??

How much did u spend? Which gynae u went to?

SOrry for the questions.. .

Dont be disappointed... we all know its about 7 weeks to see something... in tat case i prob should postpone my appt too.....

When was ur LMP? Mine is 29 Nov..
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Ling> hahaa. okie.. so when was ur AD? Yah.. vaguely rem ur nick.. but not sure if it was u... yah.. i'm still very active there.. hehe..
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Oh. so u are still in CHC??
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I've never been to the doc.. but recommended by my frens..and i read his thread... looks ok..
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Go to youtube.. and search In The Womb loh..there're supposedly 10 parts.. but i only could find 9.. dunno where to get the part 10.. but we watched till part 7 last nite.. it was already 1am.. too KO liaoz.. later after dinner we will continue the remaining parts.. very nice...

I signed up at Baby Center too.. bery informative as well..
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Hahhaa.. dunno leh.. now i really wonder should i postpone a bit.. then can see something..and wont like waste one trip &amp; $$... $$ is gonna be tight now..esp with BB coming..
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rach..

AD was on 5th of Apr. wah.. u super onz man..

well.. im no longer there le.. left a couple of years back..

ok.. since its recommended by frens.. no harm trying.. then u see for yourself if your comfortable with this gynae or not.. if you're comfortable.. then its good.. if not, u still got time to change de.. no worries on that..

where do u stay? maybe i can recommend u some good n reasonably priced ones? then u search n decide with your hubby ba..

okok.. will go look for that clip.. thanks!

for your case, i tink goin next week should not ba a prob.. like i mentioned to u.. most impt for me if i were u, is to know that bb is growing at the right place just to keep my mind at ease.

from what i read in MBR before, you might be financially tight ba.. wedding alr cost alot.. plus the house n reno.. now is bb.. duno worry too much.. i noe u both have +ve mindsets..right? heez
 
Ling> ooh..so u were my senior at MBR.. hahhaa..
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icic...
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I stay Yishun.. so far i found is Dr Lawrence Ang at Sun Plaza.. u have any others to recommend? haha...

Haha.. how much is one visit to the gynae huh??

Yesh.. wedding costed alot!! $60k man.. barely breakeven for the tables.. hahaa...
house not yet reno..we rented it out...now we prob gotta take it back once the lease is up.. OcT 09..

Yeah.. God shall provide all our needs..
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Wah... so many MTBs here... the posts are moving so fast until I lost track...

I'm so excited to go for my first appt also to see BB heartbeat.. but my gynae can only see me on the 30th Jan... I went to a GP to confirm my pregnancy...

I should be 5 weeks now according to LMP... but still need confirmation from gynae... I got my positive HPT 5 days before my menses due... manage to get a very very faint line... hehe...

Havnt really told my family yet... but i already told my colleagues!!! (haha.. so can laze a bit at work..)
 

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