At Nine Weeks

Lil' Soya Bean turned 9 weeks yesterday and as of today the little one turns 9 weeks 1 day old. I dont know whether am I being too overly excited to announce to friends about this but after my previous miscarriage, I guess I have to be extra careful and tactful. Deep down its never my intention to show off but sharing something that the husband and I have been waiting for quite sometime.

Ok...here's a little nugget on my pregnancy journey for the past 9 weeks or so. Yes... I found out that I am pregnant (again) on the eve of Hari Raya. Few days prior to that, I had experienced some spotting and I still remember feeling so dejected thinking that the 'Bloody Mary' had come again. On the second day, 'miraculously' the bleeding totally stopped! I decided to wait for a few more days before I consult anyone.

However, I decided to go along with my own instinct. I read up in the internet on how it is still possible to bleed even when you are pregnant. I popped by at Guardian Pharmacy after work and bought a pregnancy kit. Costed $8.90 only with TWO test kits!! In case, one didnt work, I still have another one for back up.

I waited till after break fast time before peeing on to the stick. Left it on a flat surface and potter around my bathroom at the same time telling myself "If it's NEGATIVE, then be prepared....." Although my hope was high, I was already mentally readying myself for a NEGATIVE sign. I took my wudhu (abulation) for Maghrib and when I was done, I braced myself up to peek at the stick.


IT WAS A DOUBLE PARELLEL DARK PINK LINE.

Ya Allah....I couldnt stop praising Him..!!!




I slid the stick back to its packaging and took it for the hubby to see. He couldnt stop smiling and said Alhamdullilah. Sujud syukur was the only right thing to do at that time!!

Well, well....5 weeks have gone by and lil' Soya Bean is now already 9 weeks and 1 day old. At 2.46cm, he/she is a little fighter who is fussy on food already! Appetite hasnt been that good nowadays. I cant stand the smell & taste of minced chicken especially in bland soup, the smell of cooked rice makes me whoozy, I cant wait too long and hold my bladder and in fact I just recovered from a serious case of constipation!

A day after my 30th birthday, I had a massive vomitting bout. It was such a dreading moment for me! Even having slices of starfruit made me vomit all out. Standing outdoor for long gave me fainting spells especially when the weather gets too hot. The gynae said that all of it is normal as it is a sign that the hormones are working well.... REALLY.

The medications that I took may also contribute to my recent case of constipation. Folic acid for baby and dydrogesterone to strengthen my womb as I had D&C surgery done before. Oh yeah..did I share with you that I also have to go for a progesterone jab twice a week...ON MY FAT BUTT?? Hehehehe.....for the first few weeks of my pregnancy I had to go for the jab twice a week to 'double' strengthen the womb and foetus stability. However after my recent scan, Dr Anna had given me an all clear and I do not have to go for any seriously-painful jab anymore!! Yipppeeedooo!!!

Gynae visits and bills had been expensive especially when each jab costed $50 over. Thanx God, it has already stop.

My next check up will be on the 24th October to NUH for NT scan and blood test. And the next scanning will be only in November when I reached 17weeks. Maybe then, I would be able to see lil' Soya Bean's gender..???

Insya Allah...whatever it will be, I just want you to be healthy, Soya Bean.

Hugz & kisses from your Mama.