Last Saturday was our scheduled check up with my usual gynae at SDMC.

Let’s start with some stats from my check up last weekend:

• EDD is 8 April 2010
• 34 weeks to date
• Muffin’s estimated weight is 2.2kgs and is still currently head-down
• 9 ultrasound scans to date (with 2 printouts + 1 DVD)
• Urine and blood pressure tests & results are normal

Two weeks ago I started charting Muffin’s kicks and boy, what a varied result I’ve been getting. I can count 10 kicks from as little as 3 hours or as long as 7 hours. I notice when I’m busy doing physical chores I’m not aware of the movements as much as if I were stationary. I keep a chart of his kicks and make sure that he’s achieved the 10 kicks within 12 hours rule advised by the midwife from our ante-natal class. Funny thing is, my doctor is like “no need to count lah!”. Bah, I’m counting anyway! I find him kinda selamba sometimes, but he’s very reassuring and I feel at ease everytime we see him. I really trust him with our Muffin. He also did mention that my pregnancy has been very stable throughout and that if *touch wood* Muffin decides to arrive from Week 34 onwards, he’ll be ok. Muffin, don’t come too early k? Mommy needs to wrap up work and then have you. Thanks.

Oh, btw, he “flashed” his kukubird at us during the scan. So definitely no surprises when he comes out cos Muffin’s for sure a boy.

Following up from my blog entry two weeks ago I mentioned that constipation has not been a problem … I was wrong. Coupled with dehydration from the cold I caught just before CNY + the extremely hot weather, I had a bad hemorrhoid problem last week. After 2 days of bed rest, the pain has come to a manageable level and hopefully I’ll be back to a 100% at the end of the week. Right now it’s just a high-fibre diet with lots of fluids (not forgetting prune juice) to help me reduce the possibility of the problem flaring up. My MIL was kind enough to pass me her inflatable donut-shaped pillow so I could be more comfortable at the office (having to sit 8 hours with soreness down there isn’t the best feeling in the world you know?)

We also attended part 2 of 4 of our ante-natal class after our checkup. Breastfeeding and signs of labour were the topics discussed. Quite intense session I must say! I’m determined to breastfeed a hundred percent and have decided not to even buy a can of milk powder to “standby”. Even my Doc was like “don’t buy any milk bottles, and don’t buy any milk powder!”. SDMC is really pro-breastfeeding, and after delivery, we have access to Lactation Specialists who can help us first time mommy’s with breastfeeding support and FAQs. Now, all the momma’s out there please cheer me on ‘cos I know the 1^st week will be the toughest challenge!

In other news, the wish list on our baby registry has been fulfilled! We’re thankful to everyone who has blessed our lil’ Muffin with your thoughtful gifts. We love y’all!