Kinda fast lah, it's already 2 weeks post delivery.
She now has more or less a schedule/system, but the not-so-fav part of it all is that she will pass-motion after her feed, esp at night and sometimes this 'process' will take an hour or more. And during that hour, you will have to entertain her, i.e. carry/cuddle or talk to her or else she will bring the house down. Worse is even her small whines will wake her suddenly-ever-so-sensitive-brother.
Weight gained during pregnancy - approx 7kg
Weigh-in at 7 days after delivery - (-) 10kg
hahaha I loike! Let's hope it stays that way :)
And let me find time (after the next 2 weeks) to start training :p
Showing posts with label delivery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label delivery. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Then and Now
It's funny, looking back at things...
1st baby, I was so much more tired. Maybe becos in the day, baby slept shorter spurts. But he was a good baby at night. Now, baby sleeps longer hours and she's also an angel at night.
I tend to want to nap more in the afternoon then, but failed miserably. But now, I have the luxury to, but don't always make use of it.
I was literally waited on hand and foot, especially in the first 2 weeks, now, if I don't ask, it is assumed that I'll do it myself. hmmmm no more princess-treatment ;p
I was so rajin at changing nappies (yup, used cloth nappies for the first month) and now am just so lazy...thank God its only 1.5 yrs apart...I wonder how it will be if the gap was larger ;p
Luckily it's the time of the year when the weather's really nice and cold, compared to previously, where it was dry and hot...made things really unpleasant throughout the 30-days...
Most people experience that during the 2nd baby, milk supply will definitely increase, but not in my case. Yup, very strange. During my 1st, I had so much during the 1st night itself, I was engorged the next morning cos baby didn't drink much then. I had overwhelming supply. Now, I'm 1/4 of the previous mark and its really not motivating. Though this time, I'm taking feenugreek, the 'milk tea' and also another yet to be consumed supplement, the alfalfa tablet. But so far, though its on the low side, it's just enough for the baby girl. Small appetite. :)
Me: Asrul, let's go see Alvina....
Asrul: Na na... (that's his version of Alvina)
and then we walk over to the baby cot.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Alvina Iman Ranya
Checked myself into labour suite #3 at 9am for the scheduled transfusion and induce (yalah, in view of wanting to deliver with my gynea and not anyone else...what to do, luckily baby & all were 'ready').
Long morning…blood only came at 10+am, 1st pint was quick, 2nd pint took more than 4hrs to finish. By 11 am I was hungry. Thinking I’d be given normal food, I was wrong. I was served tasteless porridge with some weird soup. Adoi. I looked at it and decided not to eat. Had milo instead. Asked hubby to buy porridge from outside as I was still hungry. Had the porridge and wasn’t feeling too good but didn’t think much about it.
At 5pm, pitocin drip was given. By then I was 3cm. contractions were consistent all the while, at about 5mins apart. Shortly after I felt nauseas and vomited all my porridge and whatever else that was remaining.
Just before asking for a painkiller jab, I vomited again. This time the remaining portions of whatever left, so technically tummy empty. By 8pm, I decided to ask for the painkiller jab. I was almost 5cm and was told usually 5 or more, they won’t give. But midwife gave anyway. But the pain was still there. Consistently increasing.
Drowsy but everytime almost dozing off, I’ll be jolted by the pain, and I was trying to make a mockery of myself to forget the pain, I’ll talk nonsense. Hubby was surprised that I was asking bout mosquitoes, food and then I kept asking baby to come out quick to see us so I won’t feel the pain anymore.
By 9-9.5cm, I had the strong urge to push. I was told not too in case I’ll tear a lot. I dunno but it was really hard to hold back. Painful to hold back and it felt much easier to just push. And I think I somehow at certain points did push and tear. :(
At 10cm when I pushed with all my might, somehow it just didn’t seem to make progress. After what seemed like never ending tries, I think it was 4 cycles, dr decided to use vacuum. And finally she was out. Relieved and oh my goodness, she was soooooo tiny. So tiny yet so difficult to come out :) I was thinking since she was tiny, it’ll be easier. How wrong was I!
Legs were quivering (I dunno why) and so was my mouth, like I was shivering. Everyone thought Iwas cold, but I think it was just muscle spasms reacting and I was kinda tired. Wasn’t sooooo bad the last time though I didn’t eat the whole 23 hours.
Ecstatic that finally the ordeal was over and we finally got to see our dear princess. Albeit much earlier than anticipated and no ‘nice birthday’ dates to choose from (EDD was 7th July, so quite nice...since induce, I would have thought we would have a better pick, but we were only left with the ONE day, after that, gynea is off), a healthy and dandy baby girl, Alvina Iman Ranya, was already born.
Long morning…blood only came at 10+am, 1st pint was quick, 2nd pint took more than 4hrs to finish. By 11 am I was hungry. Thinking I’d be given normal food, I was wrong. I was served tasteless porridge with some weird soup. Adoi. I looked at it and decided not to eat. Had milo instead. Asked hubby to buy porridge from outside as I was still hungry. Had the porridge and wasn’t feeling too good but didn’t think much about it.
At 5pm, pitocin drip was given. By then I was 3cm. contractions were consistent all the while, at about 5mins apart. Shortly after I felt nauseas and vomited all my porridge and whatever else that was remaining.
Just before asking for a painkiller jab, I vomited again. This time the remaining portions of whatever left, so technically tummy empty. By 8pm, I decided to ask for the painkiller jab. I was almost 5cm and was told usually 5 or more, they won’t give. But midwife gave anyway. But the pain was still there. Consistently increasing.
Drowsy but everytime almost dozing off, I’ll be jolted by the pain, and I was trying to make a mockery of myself to forget the pain, I’ll talk nonsense. Hubby was surprised that I was asking bout mosquitoes, food and then I kept asking baby to come out quick to see us so I won’t feel the pain anymore.
By 9-9.5cm, I had the strong urge to push. I was told not too in case I’ll tear a lot. I dunno but it was really hard to hold back. Painful to hold back and it felt much easier to just push. And I think I somehow at certain points did push and tear. :(
At 10cm when I pushed with all my might, somehow it just didn’t seem to make progress. After what seemed like never ending tries, I think it was 4 cycles, dr decided to use vacuum. And finally she was out. Relieved and oh my goodness, she was soooooo tiny. So tiny yet so difficult to come out :) I was thinking since she was tiny, it’ll be easier. How wrong was I!
Legs were quivering (I dunno why) and so was my mouth, like I was shivering. Everyone thought Iwas cold, but I think it was just muscle spasms reacting and I was kinda tired. Wasn’t sooooo bad the last time though I didn’t eat the whole 23 hours.
Ecstatic that finally the ordeal was over and we finally got to see our dear princess. Albeit much earlier than anticipated and no ‘nice birthday’ dates to choose from (EDD was 7th July, so quite nice...since induce, I would have thought we would have a better pick, but we were only left with the ONE day, after that, gynea is off), a healthy and dandy baby girl, Alvina Iman Ranya, was already born.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Welcome AIR2

Gosh! it's 2+am and I am tired. But still awake with AIR#2 in my arms...
She popped into the world at 2201 hrs on 23rd June 2010. Alvina Iman Rania, 2.485kg.
Will blog details later. since I am awake nursing her, thought I'd just pop some info.
Boderline low birthweight (2.5kg) with boderline low glucose level at 2.9 (vs 3), so am hoping to nurse that level back.
Adoi, feeling sore already...
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
D-day
I forgot that I'd be one-arm-down for some parts of today, so my plans to blog alot, uplaod photos delayed.
hmmmm sitting here (more like lying) waiting for the 1 pint to finish (and another to go), listening to baby's heartbeat, battling hunger n boredom....aiyo...can't wait for the action to begin! hehe
Oh boy....
hmmmm sitting here (more like lying) waiting for the 1 pint to finish (and another to go), listening to baby's heartbeat, battling hunger n boredom....aiyo...can't wait for the action to begin! hehe
Oh boy....
23 June 2010
This will be the day...check in at 9am and let the show begin.... ;p
My gynea will be away from Thursday (24th) onwards for about 2 weeks, and from the check up on 22nd, I'm already 2cm dilated. We don't think AIR#2 can wait so long, so tomoro, I'll be induced.
Now this is a totally different experience as now I know what and when it will happen. As I am writing this, I feel mild period-pain sensations, and from previous experience, at this point of time, strapped on the CTG, there was mild (yes, very mild) contractions also. It's really weird and different now, in the sense that it was all a surprise the last time, and now, I am experiencing 'things' for the first time - sort of lah. PReviously, I was already in the labour room, not walking around and just waiting and waiting and waiting for the 'show'.
Today, I've eaten all that I think I would miss for the next one month (includes iced-coffee, tea, durian, fries from a certain fast food outlet and vanilla coke), done some last minute shopping for AIR#1's stuff and stuff I may need for the next one month.
Yes, I do feel abit different in the legs (like high-lactic-acid built-up sensation) when I walk alot and a slight achy-feeling on the waist when I sit/lie down. Not noticeable until 2 days ago.
So, bags packed and mum's on the way here.
Not to mention that the encounter with CIMB bank this morning was an experience (will blog about this later and will be lodging a complaint to the HQ and the press)!
Anyway, praying for a smooth delivery and healthy, bubbly baby! :)
Good night! (will try to get some sleep!)
My gynea will be away from Thursday (24th) onwards for about 2 weeks, and from the check up on 22nd, I'm already 2cm dilated. We don't think AIR#2 can wait so long, so tomoro, I'll be induced.
Now this is a totally different experience as now I know what and when it will happen. As I am writing this, I feel mild period-pain sensations, and from previous experience, at this point of time, strapped on the CTG, there was mild (yes, very mild) contractions also. It's really weird and different now, in the sense that it was all a surprise the last time, and now, I am experiencing 'things' for the first time - sort of lah. PReviously, I was already in the labour room, not walking around and just waiting and waiting and waiting for the 'show'.
Today, I've eaten all that I think I would miss for the next one month (includes iced-coffee, tea, durian, fries from a certain fast food outlet and vanilla coke), done some last minute shopping for AIR#1's stuff and stuff I may need for the next one month.
Yes, I do feel abit different in the legs (like high-lactic-acid built-up sensation) when I walk alot and a slight achy-feeling on the waist when I sit/lie down. Not noticeable until 2 days ago.
So, bags packed and mum's on the way here.
Not to mention that the encounter with CIMB bank this morning was an experience (will blog about this later and will be lodging a complaint to the HQ and the press)!
Anyway, praying for a smooth delivery and healthy, bubbly baby! :)
Good night! (will try to get some sleep!)
Monday, June 7, 2010
What would happen if....
Seriously, today I got worried. Why? All of a sudden, after lunch, my tummy made funny noises (its actually from the tummy la) and then JR started to move a lot. Slow but strong movements.
Perhaps the sambal from the nasi lemak combined with the nice cold milo wasn’t so soothing as it would have been for my tummy than her. :)
And then subsequently, JR’s occasional movements were very strong and erm different from usual or even when I was carrying AIR.
Strange things crosses the mind when the time draws nearer, I guess.
Previously I also didn’t experience any contractions prior. Nor did I have any ‘show’. Hence there’s no way foretelling the ‘arrival’.
I just wonder what would’ve happened if I really had a waterbag leak during office hours? Toilet’s so far away and I’ll probably leave a trail. Hahahah OMG!!! I can’t believe that I’m saying and even thinking of this!
Perhaps the sambal from the nasi lemak combined with the nice cold milo wasn’t so soothing as it would have been for my tummy than her. :)
And then subsequently, JR’s occasional movements were very strong and erm different from usual or even when I was carrying AIR.
Strange things crosses the mind when the time draws nearer, I guess.
Previously I also didn’t experience any contractions prior. Nor did I have any ‘show’. Hence there’s no way foretelling the ‘arrival’.
I just wonder what would’ve happened if I really had a waterbag leak during office hours? Toilet’s so far away and I’ll probably leave a trail. Hahahah OMG!!! I can’t believe that I’m saying and even thinking of this!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Labor Story
Thanks to Isabelle's tag, now its my turn :)
Quite timely looking at I've got another erm 21 weeks to go...reminisence of fifteen months ago....
3 sakit yg anda takut bila mengandung / nak bersalin
- Sakit contraction – worse than the delivery pain itself. Before labor tuh ingat delivery je yang sakit…but rupe-rupernya it’s the contraction…
- Sakit hati when people are not considerate – taula I am very active and hard-core, but now am pregnant la woi!
- Erm…only 2 je kot…
3 proses yg anda harap boleh skip time mengandung/ bersalin
- Achy legs towards the end of the pregnancy (2nd time ni baru experience this and its really horrible.
- Itch during the 1st trimester (which extended to almost throughout the 2nd for my 2nd time)
- The strict no-shower-rule during confinement which my mum made me go through (arrrgh this is horrible , not looking forward to it this time either)
3. 3 beza labor story (normal/ induce/ caesar)
- Normal – the most ideal with fastest recovery. I didn’t even use the painkillers given to me the very next day.
- Induced - Oh yes, I had to be induced cos my waterbag leaked but I wasn’t even dilated yet. And even after being induced, my labor onset was really slow in the beginning.
- Caesar – oh no…I don’t want to ever experience this and I think that women who go through this (by choice and not because of a life threatening situation to either mother or child or the gynea suggested cos he/she came up with a very convincing reason to just make more $$ from you) are faint-hearted and will never know the ‘beauty’ and ‘pain’ behind childbirth… (wah, macam I terror sangat pulak ;p sorry if anyone felt the pinch)
I forgot....these are the next Labor Stories we could hear from....
- Yatie Chomeyl
- Fazahra
- Sawsawlady
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