~Pregnancy and me (part 11) : 36th week ~

This entry is the continuation of the previous entry : ~Pregnancy and me (part 1) : 1st month~, ~Pregnancy and me (part 2) : 2nd month~, ~Pregnancy and me (part 3) : 3rd month~, ~Pregnancy and me (part 4) : 4th month checkup~, ~ Pregnancy and me (part 5) : 4th month symptoms ~, ~Pregnancy and me (part 6): 5th month check up~, Pregnancy and me (part 7): 6th month ~, ~Pregnancy and me (part 8) : 7th month ~ , ~Pregnancy and me (part 9) : 32nd week~, and ~Pregnancy and me (part 10) : 34th weeks~

Readers are advised to read those entries before proceeding on reading this entry to alleviate mental sickness symptoms caused by the misunderstanding in the contents & issues discussed in this particular entry

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36th weeks pregnancy check-up

DATE: 9th May 2009
VENUE: Nagano Sanfujinka (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Clinic, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka-ken, Japan

We went to the clinic for the 36th weeks check up at 9.00a.m. Upon arriving at 9.15a.m, the parking lot was almost occupied *padahal klinik bukak kul 9..heran2*...I guess we have to go earlier for the next check-up. Usual check-up on my weight, blood pressure, urine test were carried out by the nurse. My weight is 58.9kg *ok lah kan? asalkan tak sampai 60kg, mak buyung rasa lega lah*.

After that, I was admitted to another room to undergo Non-Stress Test (NST) for about 30minutes. A non stress test is a simple, painless test that is used to evaluate your baby. A NST is usually done between weeks 38 and 42. So named because it ensures no stress is placed on your fetus during the test, and it also helps to evaluate your baby’s condition. The procedure involves monitoring of your baby’s heartbeat in order to ensure that he is getting sufficient oxygen levels through the placenta. The heartbeat is recorded both when the baby is resting and also when he is moving. Usually, the baby’s heartbeat is recorded as high when he is moving or kicking.

(gambar hiasan culik dari tenet..gmbr perutku tidak utk tatapan umum)

2 belts were placed on my tummy. Throughout the test, there were 2 times when baby SN doing the kicking. Thus, my gynae acknowledged that as a contraction. *nampaknya ini budak kicik sudah tak sabar2 mau keluar dari perut mommy*. I almost puked when the contraction happens. After that, gynae performed 2D ultrasound to baby SN. This time around, he's placing his hand under his chin *pikir ape lah pulak budak kicik nih?*. He's already 2.8kg right now and I guess he'll be quiet big when he come out later *jenuhla mak buyung nak teran ye dak? huhuhu*.

(baby SN : 36th weeks 5days)

Right after the session with gynae is over, we went to a session with midwife. Few tips were given on when to call the clinic --> when the contraction is constantly continuos for 10minutes OR when my water broke OR when I spot pinkish blood streak. She also advised me not to take bath once my water broke to avoid infections to my baby. After that, we were given a practical tutorial on "how to 'push'?". The funny thing is that hubby was also asked to do the same breathing exercise and also to do the 'pushing' exercise as well...muahahahhha ...berkerut2 muka incik hubby tiru muka midwife tu ekekkekek. *Ain yang jadi translator pun kena suruh push sekali...jenuh Ain refuse hik3x*.

(ceh..muka tak menahan sakit lansung...sengih2 je meneran)

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35th & 36th weeks symptoms

1) Braxton Hicks Contractions

Every once in a while my uterus seems to bunch up and harden. It is also known as practice-for-labor-contractions feel like a tightening sensation that begin at the top of my uterus and then spread downwards. When I check out my belly while having this Braxton Hicks contraction, my usually round abdomen appear strangely bunched up *tiba2 perut jadi senget sebelah...terpaksa alih2 posisi badan nak betulkan perut semula*.

2) Lack of Bladder Control

This lack of bladder control causing me to spring a small leak when I cough, sneeze or even laughing *dah ler mak buyung selsema...jenuh tukar 'pampers'..asyik terkencing ter'lepas' dlm seluar je huhuh* . This I believe is the result of the mounting pressure of the growing uterus on the bladder. Thus, I have to always empty my bladder as completely as possible by paying a frequent visit to toilet .. of course to pee.

<-- tisu tak lekang dari hidung huhuhu




3) Urinary Frequency (again sigh....)

During this week, it seems like I'm in the bathroom almost constantly. The frequency becomes higher during night *mungkin sebab sebelum tidur mak buyung minum air banyak*. Its getting hotter nowadays, thus to avoid dehydration, I drank a lot..but it gives me another trouble as I have to spare my sleep to go to the toilet. Mula2 takut nak gi toilet malam2, ajak incik hubby tunggu depan pintu toilet..tapi sekarang sebab dah selalu sangat pegi toilet malam2, tak sempat nak kejut incik hubby untuk temankan dah...ceh...dasar mak buyung yang penakut ekekeke.

4) Increasing Eagerness Emotion

I'm eager for this pregnancy to be over but at the same time I have to admit that I feel a little bit afraid to give birth to my baby. I asked hubby the same question everyday: "Bilo baby SN nok tubik?". Hubby will smiled to me and gave the same answer everyday: "Bilo dah sampai maso, dio tubik la.". As my belly was getting heavier and made me hard to walk *sampai dapat gelaran Penguin dari incik hubby sebab jalan terkedek2 ekekke*, I'm being less patient to carry baby SN around. Tak baik kan mak buyung... tak sabar...padahal ada lagi 3minggu untuk baby SN lepak2 dalam perut mommy dia.

(cam ni lah gaya mak buyung jalan sekarang, tak catwalk langsung huhu)

Pssssttt: sekarang ni seluar jeans maternity pon dah tak muat. Perutku tiba2 membesar bagai juara sejak minggu lepas huhuhu.

I am writing this entry to make sure that I'll always remember each and every lovely moment that I have encountered during my pregnancy. I hope that one day, whenever I'm pregnant for my next baby( 1st baby pon x keluar lg, dh sibuk2 nak fikir next baby hihiihi)......this experiences that I'm having rite now will remain as a memorable experience in my life.

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