At around 18th-22nd weeks of pregnancy, the baby's gender can be revealed through ultrasound. Is it a boy or girl baby? I am currently in my 29th week of pregnancy now and my husband & I have already known our baby's gender weeks before. Working here in Singapore where there is a wonderful mix of races, I get to meet different races in my work. In my consultations, my protruding belly seem to be the first one greeting my patients before me. My patients would often acknowledge my gravid … [Read more...]
FIRST TRIMESTER SCREENING FOR DOWN SYNDROME
Babies are, first and foremost, gifts from God. Parents should remember that we are only co-creators of this wonderful miracle but it id in God's power and blessing to give us the child we will have. A child's physical attributes, personalities, predisposed talents & abilities are all of God's design. As parents we may contribute in the genetic makeup of the child but it is all in God's hands. Will God give us a boy or a girl? Will our baby be a tall basketball player or a petite ballerina? … [Read more...]
TIPS ON HOW TO MANAGE MORNING SICKNESS
My first trimester symptoms are long way gone by now. I am currently in the middle of the happy second trimester. Though, I didn't have the whole vomiting all-day morning sickness in my first trimester, I did have a tough two weeks during my 6weeks to 8 weeks pregnancy when I have strong food aversions, persistent tiredness & lethargy, extreme sleepiness and intermittent nausea. I know I shouldn't be complaining since I just had it for only two weeks (with occasional recurrence of symptoms … [Read more...]
5 SUPER POWERS OF A FIRST-TRIMESTER PREGNANT LADY
Being new to this pregnancy bit, I am learning a lot of things day by day. Though I learned and heard tidbits of these during med school but it is different when you yourself are experiencing all the many, incredible, scary and amazing ways your body can do when you are pregnant. I see being pregnant is like learning you have some hidden superpowers all along. You are a superhero, pregnant lady! Here, met the 5 pregnant superheroes and take note all their powers can be interchangeable or … [Read more...]
BUNTIS DIARY OF A NEWBIE MOM-TO-BE
I haven't been blogging for quite some time but all for all a good reason. I am pregnant! Since my hubby moved here in Singapore to be with me, we have decided, this is it, we want start a family. After one month of trying and the unwelcome visitor Auntie Flow (translation: my menses) arrived, we both help but feel disappointed. The very next month, I watch the expected day when my menses with much anticipation. While at work, I keep running to the toilet checking if Auntie Flow arrived and … [Read more...]