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Saturday, July 28, 2007
Fourth checkup - 21 Jul 2007
To our surprise, our fourth visit was relatively fast as we reaches at 1.30pm & left the clinic at 2pm including 15mins of wandering around in Compasspoint point. BB is now 14 wk old, measuring 7.3cm and can see him/her more clearly already. Do you think bb look like Debbie or Airrence? You can see the head is at right side of pic. We also tried to ask gynae what is the gender of bb but couldn't tell coz still can't see much details for that. So we have to wait patiently for our next appt on 10th Aug then we can start to think so nice names... hehehee.... :-)
07/07/07 - NT scan
During Debbie last visit, Dr told Debbie that there is a test for down sydrome call NT (Nuchal Translucency) test($95+GST). This test need is to give the parents an estimation of whether bb belong to high risk or low risk group of having DS. You need to take the test within 11-14 wks of pregnancy. More info abt NT scan here - http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/scans/nuchalscan/
Since last week(29th june) is 11wks so Dr has given Debbie a deadline to go for the test b4 10th July. As usual, we usually will schedule any bb related appt on sat so we went on 7th July '07 - 777. What a day right? Anyway, because we couldn't make any pre-appointments so we ended up as walk-in & reach TMC @9am. The stupid TMC made us waited for 1 hr but still didnt get to go in for the scan thus Debbie got irritated & complaint to the person-in-charge why we have to wait so long & their replied is they have to let the appointment patient to go first. In the end, they told us to come back at 11am. It was drizzling @ TMC and we went for our breakfast at a nearby coffee shop & had several nice curry puffs!! Yummy... better than Old Chang Kee! :-)
We returned to the clinic at 11.30am but still have to wait till 12pm then we get to go into the room. The sonographer was young & friendly. She showed us a detailed look of bb & guess what, our cute little bb was busy swimming inside Debbie and showing us a high 5, waving at us & sucking thumb. ;) Funny rite!! It was really interesting to see bb enjoying & having fun inside the womb. We also saw bb nose, 2 hands & 5 fingers on each & of coz the cute legs. As bb was busy having fun inside, sonographer had a tough time to take the measurement so she started to tell bb to stop moving. Mama Debbie also tell our bb to b good & listen & to our surprise, bb stop & remain in a perfect position. After much attempts, the sonographer finally get to take 5 measurements and get her senior to check the results.
When the senior came in, bb was again moving all over and the lady has to "threaten" bb again & this time is "bb, if u dont behave, u will not go home today huh..." Well, it works & the senior sonographer took another measurement to confirm the past few that was taken. With the 6 measurements, they conclude that the thickness is 1.8mm and we are allowed to go home. Debbie causually asked if we can know the results & they confirmed that bb is safe from the risk.
Within the same week, gynae clinic called & told us that they have received the report & everything is normal. Here are the results :
EDD(est due date) : 14th Jan 2008
Fetal heart action positive.
Crown-rump length (CRL) : 65mm
Biparietal diameter (BPD) : 22.2mm
Femur length (FL) : 9.4mm
Nuchal Translucency : 1.8mm
Estimate risk at 10-14 wks gestation based on maternal age
Background risk for Trisomy 21 - 1:556
Adjusted risk for Trisomy 21 - 1:2402
Background risk for Trisomy 13/18 - 1:1022
Adjusted risk for Trisomy 21 - 1:7940
* A risk cut-off of >=1:300 is used to determine a pregnancy at high risk of trisomy 21.
Praise the lord that the results is ok & we are glad to see our bb in so much details. Really brought lotsa joy to us! :-)
Since last week(29th june) is 11wks so Dr has given Debbie a deadline to go for the test b4 10th July. As usual, we usually will schedule any bb related appt on sat so we went on 7th July '07 - 777. What a day right? Anyway, because we couldn't make any pre-appointments so we ended up as walk-in & reach TMC @9am. The stupid TMC made us waited for 1 hr but still didnt get to go in for the scan thus Debbie got irritated & complaint to the person-in-charge why we have to wait so long & their replied is they have to let the appointment patient to go first. In the end, they told us to come back at 11am. It was drizzling @ TMC and we went for our breakfast at a nearby coffee shop & had several nice curry puffs!! Yummy... better than Old Chang Kee! :-)
We returned to the clinic at 11.30am but still have to wait till 12pm then we get to go into the room. The sonographer was young & friendly. She showed us a detailed look of bb & guess what, our cute little bb was busy swimming inside Debbie and showing us a high 5, waving at us & sucking thumb. ;) Funny rite!! It was really interesting to see bb enjoying & having fun inside the womb. We also saw bb nose, 2 hands & 5 fingers on each & of coz the cute legs. As bb was busy having fun inside, sonographer had a tough time to take the measurement so she started to tell bb to stop moving. Mama Debbie also tell our bb to b good & listen & to our surprise, bb stop & remain in a perfect position. After much attempts, the sonographer finally get to take 5 measurements and get her senior to check the results.
When the senior came in, bb was again moving all over and the lady has to "threaten" bb again & this time is "bb, if u dont behave, u will not go home today huh..." Well, it works & the senior sonographer took another measurement to confirm the past few that was taken. With the 6 measurements, they conclude that the thickness is 1.8mm and we are allowed to go home. Debbie causually asked if we can know the results & they confirmed that bb is safe from the risk.
Within the same week, gynae clinic called & told us that they have received the report & everything is normal. Here are the results :
EDD(est due date) : 14th Jan 2008
Fetal heart action positive.
Crown-rump length (CRL) : 65mm
Biparietal diameter (BPD) : 22.2mm
Femur length (FL) : 9.4mm
Nuchal Translucency : 1.8mm
Estimate risk at 10-14 wks gestation based on maternal age
Background risk for Trisomy 21 - 1:556
Adjusted risk for Trisomy 21 - 1:2402
Background risk for Trisomy 13/18 - 1:1022
Adjusted risk for Trisomy 21 - 1:7940
* A risk cut-off of >=1:300 is used to determine a pregnancy at high risk of trisomy 21.
Praise the lord that the results is ok & we are glad to see our bb in so much details. Really brought lotsa joy to us! :-)
Third checkup - 29th June 2007
Third visit was on a friday than the usual saturday afternoon because Daddy Airrence has went to Dubai for work assignment. Poor Debbie has to take a 1hr bus journey to SengKang to bring bb to see Dr. It was a sad day becoz Debbie has craving for Hokkien fried noodle but couldnt find any stall & ended up eating instant noodle...sigh... :-(
Well the checkup was pretty fast as bb is growing fine & just a routine check to ensure bb is ok. During the visit, Debbie complained abt the pain on her left stomach asking Dr what is the problem... Dr gave some gastric syrup & medicine for Debbie & again, it's free! Imagine if we were to see other Dr, i think will cost us a bomb!
BB pic as follow but u can't tell much difference from the previous one except that bb has grown to 4.29cm at 11 wks old.
Second checkup - 16th June 2007
Forgotton to mentioned in my previous thread that Dr gave Debbie folic acid and prenatal vit to eat daily. The greatest nightmare was the prenatal vit! It was really huge but no choice have to eat becoz of our dearest little one. ;-) BB, if u reading this one of these days, please appreciate how great is ur mummy!! hehehee.. :-p
On second visit, it was more fruitful as bb is 9 wks old and can see the shape is forming and also the heartbeat! It was so amazing to see bb has grown to 2.59cm from an egg sac of 0.93cm. Btw, u know why bb has grown so fast because Debbie has been diligently drinking enfamama milk for pregnant woman daily. Having said that, Debbie has put on tremedous weight too! Shall not talk about weight in this track... hehe... There is such increase of huge appetitie, for eg the day start off with breakfast, lunch, tea break & dinner! Debbie seems to be always hungry and good appetite. However, Debbie also puke @ one morning with water... well that is call morning sickness and thank god it only happened once! :-)
During the visit, Debbie also having kind of blocked nose & Dr has gave her some flu tablets & also the vomit pills to control if she still feel like puking... Everything FOC coz it's inside the package price loh! haa....
Okie here is our lovely bb pic. Left is the head & right is the butt.
First checkup - 2nd June 2007
Eversince 20th May, Debbie has join a new forum call - Singapore motherhood to know about abt pregnancy & babies - http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/ & become a member of Jan '08 MTB(Mother-to-Be).
Everyday MTB will discuss abt morning sickness, gynae visits, body changes, etc... anything under the sky! It was very similar to Singapore bride forum which Debbie was once an active member there! Ha... Well, one great difference that Debbie noticed is that MTB are more free coz the number of post from MTB is really a lot that everyday it just flooded Debbie email a/c... :p Having said that, there are many good informations that can be found! For eg, which gynae to go & the prices.... Under the recommendation from the MTB in forum, Debbie decided to try out the gynae call Dr Adrain B Woodworth. He is a chinese with english name. We also have some gynae reference from friends but decided to try out this Dr as his prices is really cheap! $550 from 1st visit which can start anytime!! Where to find such a good price at this era??!?!?!? Besides that, it includes unlimited visits, ultra scan every visits, blood pressure checks, urine tests, routine blood test, antenatal vitamins, folic acid, common medicine for flu, cough, etc and post natal visit. Good deal right? However, he is located at either CCK or SK(Seng Kang).
We booked our first appointment on 2nd Jun and all we see is an egg sac. But doctor confirmed that indeed there is bb inside Debbie! :-) Look at the pictures :
Everyday MTB will discuss abt morning sickness, gynae visits, body changes, etc... anything under the sky! It was very similar to Singapore bride forum which Debbie was once an active member there! Ha... Well, one great difference that Debbie noticed is that MTB are more free coz the number of post from MTB is really a lot that everyday it just flooded Debbie email a/c... :p Having said that, there are many good informations that can be found! For eg, which gynae to go & the prices.... Under the recommendation from the MTB in forum, Debbie decided to try out the gynae call Dr Adrain B Woodworth. He is a chinese with english name. We also have some gynae reference from friends but decided to try out this Dr as his prices is really cheap! $550 from 1st visit which can start anytime!! Where to find such a good price at this era??!?!?!? Besides that, it includes unlimited visits, ultra scan every visits, blood pressure checks, urine tests, routine blood test, antenatal vitamins, folic acid, common medicine for flu, cough, etc and post natal visit. Good deal right? However, he is located at either CCK or SK(Seng Kang).
We booked our first appointment on 2nd Jun and all we see is an egg sac. But doctor confirmed that indeed there is bb inside Debbie! :-) Look at the pictures :
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Our little bundle of Joy - May
On 20th May 2007, we received a surprise in the early morning... Look at what's the surprise! :) 
The left is hubby hand & the other is my hand.... We bought a digital reader so that we can be certain of the accuracy.... :-p It's going to be an exciting time for both of us in the year ahead. 20th May is the start of another season in our lives.
I have created ticker for our bb :
Latest update!
The left is hubby hand & the other is my hand.... We bought a digital reader so that we can be certain of the accuracy.... :-p It's going to be an exciting time for both of us in the year ahead. 20th May is the start of another season in our lives.
I have created ticker for our bb :
Latest update!
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