Two days ago, we went for our detailed scan at Mt Alvernia Hospital. We were naturally very excited because we were about to find out whether we belonged to Team Pink or Blue.
Our appointment was at 10.30am, so we reached right on the dot, informed the counter staff who gave me a queue number. It was indicated on the number slip that the waiting time was about an hour so the hubs and I went to grab some food at the cafe. After which, we went down to Basement 1 to wait again and soon it was our turn.
First thing the hubs told the radiologist (or whatever you call those people who do the ultrasound scans for you), was that we wanted to know the gender. She replied, sure she'll take a look and soon enough as she was scanning, she saw the penis hahaha and informed us it's a boy! Team Blue!
She then went on to take photos of the baby's four limbs (both upper and lower portion), abdomen, heart, brain, kidneys, spine, foetal profile, eyes, nose and lips. She said the fingers and toes are too small to count but we did manage to see them and they looked perfect! Overall she said baby is healthy which was a huge huge relief for us. The scan took about 45 mins (depending on how cooperative your baby is).
She said she would send the photos back to my gynae and he will review them with me at my next visit, which is this Friday. :)
Meanwhile, the hubs had already posted our baby's penis on Facebook for the world to see. -_-"
Now the important thing is to think of a name for him! :)
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Our baby journey - The essential fish oil
The fish oil my gynae gave me has finally finished. The clinic charged me $70 for each bottle, which lasted me exactly one month.
So I went to get my own and this brand came very highly recommended.
So I went to get my own and this brand came very highly recommended.
I like that I only have to take one capsule a day, instead of two capsules which the one my gynae gave me required me to take. This brand also has quite low EPA which is good.
This small little bottle contains 30 capsules, which also lasts me an entire month, but this bottle only costs $45.50 (from Watsons).
So I saved $24.50 every month. *beams* (It's even cheaper from hospital pharmacies I think)
I just googled it and realised this is a malaysian brand but online there are quite a number of mothers who recommended this so I shall just stick to it for now.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Week 22 - the baby kicked!
Well, I suppose the baby has been kicking all along, just that I couldn't really feel it up to now.
It happened 2 days ago, when I woke up at 4.30am to go to the bathroom. When I got back to bed, it took me a while before I fell asleep. I felt it then, twice. It didn't feel like any of those things that people described online, not really butterflies fluttering etc, but more like a punch or a kick from inside my womb.
I placed my hand on my tummy and then I felt it, again. My hand moved together with my tummy and I smiled. I have been waiting for this day. I realised that I don't feel it very often, I can only feel it when I am lying in bed at night, or have been in the same position for a while (e.g. sitting on the bus).
It's awesome to feel the baby move. More awesome that we will be finding out the gender of the little one this coming Saturday!
It happened 2 days ago, when I woke up at 4.30am to go to the bathroom. When I got back to bed, it took me a while before I fell asleep. I felt it then, twice. It didn't feel like any of those things that people described online, not really butterflies fluttering etc, but more like a punch or a kick from inside my womb.
I placed my hand on my tummy and then I felt it, again. My hand moved together with my tummy and I smiled. I have been waiting for this day. I realised that I don't feel it very often, I can only feel it when I am lying in bed at night, or have been in the same position for a while (e.g. sitting on the bus).
It's awesome to feel the baby move. More awesome that we will be finding out the gender of the little one this coming Saturday!
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Food Review #17 - Dal In Korean Restaurant
Ever since I got pregnant, I've been eating quite a lot of Korean BBQ. The hubs love it but honestly I would be fine if I don't see another piece of grilled meat in front of me ever again.
Yesterday the hubs had craving for Korean bulgogi so I googled a bit and found Dal In Korean Restaurant at Boon Tat Street, so off we went!
The restaurant had some gas issues so we were escorted by one of the bosses I presume, to the second outlet, which offers BBQ~~~~ (sigh). The hubs was really tempted to go for the BBQ but I was insistent about not eating anymore BBQ food, it can't be good for the baby!
So we ordered ala carte items and the food was absolutely delicious!
This is the pork bulgogi which was decent, but we also ordered the beef which I forgot to take a pic of. The beef was fantastic. Highly recommended!
Also in the pic are the banchans (side dishes) which were refillable. The beancurd skin and kimchi and potato shreds were yummy!
My favourite! Kimchi soup! It came piping hot and it was really spicy but tasted super authentic! I loved this and their kimchi soup would probably be the yardstick I use to measure all kimchi soups henceforth!
All dinner orders came with a steamed egg which was so fluffy and soft and juicy and the portion was huge so definitely enough for two!
All in all, I would highly recommend Dal In to people looking for authentic Korean food! Prices are average, one beef bulgogi, pork bulgogi and kimchi soup (plus one extra white rice and a can of coke) set us back by about $53. The restaurant is small so reservations are recommended. You will see a lot of Koreans there as well, and to me, that is proof of how authentic the restaurant is.
The hubs and I were really impressed with the food and we vowed to return to try their BBQ one day. :)
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Oscar test results and gynae visit (week 17)
This morning I went to the gynae. Was happy and a little nervous, happy because I can get to see the little one, nervous as today I would get back my Oscar test results.
Ended up the Oscar test results were good, I belong in the low-risk category, ratio 1:10000. Another portion of my blood was used for a blood test, everything seems good, except my iron level is slightly below average. Average is 11.5, mine was 11.4. So doc asked me to load up on iron-rich foods. GIMME MY STEAKS!
So today I was given another round of meds to last me till my next visit. Doc said can stop folic acid, but had to continue taking everything else, plus he gave me fish oils (or rather, more like algae pills yucks).
The bill was really expensive today coz I also paid for the detailed scan to be done around week 20.
Multivitamins - $38.00
Calcium pills - $28.00
DHA pills (what people commonly call fish oil, just that mine is extracted from algae) - $70.00 (!!!)
Detailed scan 4 weeks later - $85.00
Plus consultation and ultrasound scan, $364 flew away... *sobs*
I'm going to try going to the pharmacies for the supplements the next round. Many people told me buying from the pharmacies is much cheaper but I'm just concerned whether they have the exact same brand? Coz am also not very sure which brands are good/better for pregnant mummies.
Ended up the Oscar test results were good, I belong in the low-risk category, ratio 1:10000. Another portion of my blood was used for a blood test, everything seems good, except my iron level is slightly below average. Average is 11.5, mine was 11.4. So doc asked me to load up on iron-rich foods. GIMME MY STEAKS!
So today I was given another round of meds to last me till my next visit. Doc said can stop folic acid, but had to continue taking everything else, plus he gave me fish oils (or rather, more like algae pills yucks).
The bill was really expensive today coz I also paid for the detailed scan to be done around week 20.
Multivitamins - $38.00
Calcium pills - $28.00
DHA pills (what people commonly call fish oil, just that mine is extracted from algae) - $70.00 (!!!)
Detailed scan 4 weeks later - $85.00
Plus consultation and ultrasound scan, $364 flew away... *sobs*
I'm going to try going to the pharmacies for the supplements the next round. Many people told me buying from the pharmacies is much cheaper but I'm just concerned whether they have the exact same brand? Coz am also not very sure which brands are good/better for pregnant mummies.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Oscar test on week 13 and today (15+1)
I just realised I didn't post an update regarding my Oscar test.
The Oscar test was over in 10 minutes. They scanned my stomach, looked at the baby and the lady told me the Neck Thickness (NT) is 2mm. I even asked her how accurate is this and she replied that it is quite accurate. 2mm is within the normal range (anything above 3mm is more high-risk) so that really helped to put my mind at ease a little. The gynae also drew my blood and sent it for blood test, but the blood test results would only be out 2 weeks later.
The Oscar test costs $300 and plus consultation, blood test etc and more pills, the bill came up to $500+ for this visit. But I feel that it's worth it as I really wanted a peace of mind.
The gynae gave me more folic acid, multi-vitamins and calcium pills. Some other mummies on our FB group have gotten fish oil as well. However, I feel that I need to trust my gynae if I am going to stick with him throughout this entire pregnancy rather than keep doubting him based on hearsay.
Anyway 4 pills a day is already very hard to swallow so am thankful I don't have more. Anyway, last week I drank a cup of coffee in the morning and it was so heavenly I almost weeped. Never realised how delicious and satisfying it was to drink a cup of hot, fragrant coffee until now.
The night sickness has stopped (for now) although when I eat too much I still feel really uncomfortable but I guess that's normal.
I haven't been eating healthily nor have I been eating a lot of fish like what other mummies have advised. I feel like I am quite bo chup (can't be bothered) when it comes to food and eating healthily but I do feel a little worried and guilty at times. Perhaps it's time to really start watching my diet!
The Oscar test was over in 10 minutes. They scanned my stomach, looked at the baby and the lady told me the Neck Thickness (NT) is 2mm. I even asked her how accurate is this and she replied that it is quite accurate. 2mm is within the normal range (anything above 3mm is more high-risk) so that really helped to put my mind at ease a little. The gynae also drew my blood and sent it for blood test, but the blood test results would only be out 2 weeks later.
The Oscar test costs $300 and plus consultation, blood test etc and more pills, the bill came up to $500+ for this visit. But I feel that it's worth it as I really wanted a peace of mind.
The gynae gave me more folic acid, multi-vitamins and calcium pills. Some other mummies on our FB group have gotten fish oil as well. However, I feel that I need to trust my gynae if I am going to stick with him throughout this entire pregnancy rather than keep doubting him based on hearsay.
Anyway 4 pills a day is already very hard to swallow so am thankful I don't have more. Anyway, last week I drank a cup of coffee in the morning and it was so heavenly I almost weeped. Never realised how delicious and satisfying it was to drink a cup of hot, fragrant coffee until now.
The night sickness has stopped (for now) although when I eat too much I still feel really uncomfortable but I guess that's normal.
I haven't been eating healthily nor have I been eating a lot of fish like what other mummies have advised. I feel like I am quite bo chup (can't be bothered) when it comes to food and eating healthily but I do feel a little worried and guilty at times. Perhaps it's time to really start watching my diet!
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Food Review #16 - Marina South Curry House
It's been a really long while since I did a food review but this one was really good so I thought I really should blog about it.
For the hubs' birthday we went to Amara Hotel for buffet and passed by 100am (the building linked to Amara) and we discovered that the famous curry stall from Marina South has opened up a restaurant there! So we went back the following weekend to try and the curry is really to die for.
For the hubs' birthday we went to Amara Hotel for buffet and passed by 100am (the building linked to Amara) and we discovered that the famous curry stall from Marina South has opened up a restaurant there! So we went back the following weekend to try and the curry is really to die for.
This was the red curry chicken. The yellow one is less spicy but I think the red one is the original version.
It came in a claypot which kept its warmth and made it really shiok to have. Now that I am looking at the pic again I wanna go back!
They've also ventured out to try some tze char dishes. We actually ordered their salted egg chicken wings which were really not worth ordering. The tofu above was not bad though the hubs didn't really like it.
All in all, just go for their curry! Soooo delicious! A tad salty but I like salty stuff. Together with the bread it was really very good. Robust flavours and every mouth of curry is like a mini explosion in your mouth. The white rice was surprisingly disappointing and it's hard to imagine why people can fail in cooking white rice when it's such a staple.
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