Hazel,
Your healing looks good and on track, timing is perfect already.
Despondent,
Maybe u need to change your tactic when asking for MC or HL. Just be direct and see if he will give you. Otherwise, go see a GP and get some MC. Gynaes see so many pregnant woman and they view all symptoms as common. As long as they scan baby and your tummy, they do not see any abnormalities, they take it as all good.
U all are so much better in S'pore with MC and HL to cover. In my case, I only have 10 days MC a year, so dare not simply ask for MC. If more is required, it is given on discretionary basis, if not I have to use my own AL. One of my colleague, had some complications at around 30 wks due to twin pregnancy and required bedrest, she was told to take her ML early, no HL or whatever.
skies,
Don't be disappointed, can always try for #3 !