Tzyy Anne: Food That Typical Kids Won't Like

Well as the title suggests, here are the list of food that some even Mummy won't like it...

• Oranges
  
• Garlic - the ones where you can find on any stir fry dishes
  
• Pineapple - which Mummy never eats
  
• 'Wai San' - some sort of Chinese herb used to boil soup or desert where the texture is like potato
  
• Green leafy vegetables
  
• Any sour fruits, eg. Strawberries, plums, etc.
  

So far, Anne does not fancy durian yet... We will see..

Tzyy Leia: New Milestone

9/5/2011
Umbilical stump detaches...

19/5/2011
...weighing at 3.75kg..

Veron: Milk Arrival

Colustrum came faster this time, 2 days after delivery. It is also thanks to my mother-in-law for her effort in preparing food to increase my milk supply. Milk came two days later and this time I can manage the pain better. Cabbage leaves do work surprisingly. Leia is also latching well compared to Anne last time. Anne also helped in contributing my milk supply. She only suckles at night just to go asleep. I have not seen how much I have collected so far (the fridge is in the kitchen downstairs and I have not gone down since the day I came back from the hospital...) but according to my mother-in-law, she has to transfer my supplies to the mini deep freezer as the fridge freezer is almost full. I was previously using chicken essence bottles to store my supplies. Now that it is almost used up, I have to buy more storage bottle from the online store (it was so convenient and furthermore, I am still under confinement.). So far so good. At several times, I managed to pump 6oz at 1 time for that day.

Hopefully, this continues and keeping my fingers crossed as not to have major problems later...

Veron: The Arrival

5/5/2011
I am scheduled for the induction at 9am. Dr. Vijayan, one of my specialist told me to be prepared (shower, have breakfast...). When the time arrives, a nurse escorted me to the treatment room. I waited for about 30 minutes before the doctor came to attend to me. (Well, he has to go round the ward to follow up on patients' cases with a team of doctors).

The procedure did went fast and it wasn't a painless one. I was a bit terrified about this procedure as I heard a lot about induction stories.

After I returned to my bed, there are a group of nurses surrounding me to monitor my progress for every 15 minutes on BP & contraction monitoring and also CTG. As usual when the nurse asked me, "Ade rasa contraction tak?" I told her, "Saya tak tau beza contraction dengan baby gerak.." And then she asked me again, "Ade rasa macam perut kejang?" "So far tak ade nurse." It has been like this until 11am. At the mean time, I was enjoying the selection of songs in my iPod to keep me relax. I started to feel my back getting crampy and this time around I told the nurse that I started to feel the pain. So this is contraction pain... I texted Hubby at about 11.30am on when is he coming to pay me a visit. He replied that he will be arriving at about 12.30pm. He also asked me is there anything that I need. I told him that I need a big bottle of minyak cap kapak because I know it is going to get crankier later.

Lunch was served at 12pm and I find it hard to concentrate as the pain is getting more intense. I did force myself to the hospital food. Too bad they served fried fish so I just ate rice and the veggies. The nurses were impressed as I still can eat at this stage. Hubby arrived not long later and I was frowning most of the time when talking to him.

Contraction getting stronger this time. At 1pm, it is 5/10 and I am still pulling through. I felt as though my back is going to break. I asked
Hubby to give me a strong massage at my lower back each time the contraction comes. It is getting more and more regular & intense. I
asked the nurse how long do I need to wait for my VE as I am afraid I might not in time for my epidural (need to dilate to either 3-4cm). She
then said have to wait for my specialist to come first which is at 2pm before they can decide on anything. I never felt such an intensity in my
life before and I was moaning in pain this time.

I cannot wait any longer. Every second feels like hell. According to the other doctors and the group of nurses, I was progressing too fast. At
1.50pm, I was requesting for a VE. The nurse said OK but I need to walk to the treatment room. I told them it will be impossible as I cannot
focus on anything accept the pain. I wanted to be examined on my bed itself. There were no curtains at my ward so they have to surround
my bed with the dividers.

I felt I was leaking. I told one of the nurse that my water might have broke. Yea indeed, my pad was soaked when they removed it. I was
already 6cm when they examined me. I still put my hope on the painkillers. This time around I requested to be sent to the labour room
immediately. When one of the nurses asked me do I have the urge to push, I just said yes.

I was transferred to another trolley bed to be shipped to the labour room. It was a temporary relief until I was left at the corridor. I was
thinking, "What? I still need to wait?" One of the nurses said the doctors need to compile their reports and signatures before they can send
me to the labour room. I shouted, "What am I waiting now? I cannot wait anymore as I have the urge to push already." One of the doctors
said, "You cannot push now as it will caused ruptures. Please hang on." I replied, "I really cannot hold it anymore. Please hurry up!!" I was
resisting to push, it was so difficult for me and without realizing I was shaking badly.

Hearing that, the nurses pushed me to the labour room. The room was air-conditioned and were filled with a lot of people inside. There were
2 doctors, 3-4 trainee doctors and a nurse. One of the Chinese doctor, Dr. Tan said that the room is too crowded and someone need to
leave. I immediately asked for my painkiller which the doctor quickly replied that I am too late for that. I refused to accept that fact and
without realizing I was begging for it. The doctor inserted some sort of a tube down there to release my urine. Then, he ruptured something
and the brownish fluid splashed everywhere. I thinked I have to accept the fact that I am too late for epidural. I then requested for the
"laughing gas" which I doubted its effectiveness on me (based on past experience..). I started to inhale the gas deeply as it will take some
time for it to take effect. How much longer do I need to wait as the last time I was told my dilation was 6cm?

They started to fix the 2 poles at the sides of the bed. Dr. Tan appointed one of the younger lady doctor to give me instructions. It was then
Hubby was allowed to come into the room. I asked him to assist me with the gas in the event when I needed it. I asked the young lady
doctor whether I can start to push now. I was delighted when she said yes. In an instant I started to push when the contraction comes. This
time I was shouting and lifted my buttock. The lady doctor also raised her voice saying I should not "make that noise" and do not lift the
buttock up. I was wondering how long this is going to take as the last time I took 45 minutes just to get Anne out. The next push is the longer
one, the longest push that I have ever made until the doctors have to stop me. I was still moaning but with my mouth closed. The head was
out. Ok, one final push and I can feel she is all out. What a relief!

Leia was born at 2.40pm. She was 3.24kg at birth.

Veron: The Show Has Begun?

3/5/2011
After our dinner, I decided to follow Hubby & my sister-in-law to do some banking in Puchong. Hubby decided to take us for supper at a "lok-lok" truck. We went home shortly after that. Once we arrived at home, I visited the toilet and there I discovered I had bloody thick yellowish mucus. Immediately, I told Hubby and my mother-in-law about the good news, "It's time!" My sister-in-law said the supper must have triggered the show. Haha... Anne was all so excited that she took her red strawberry bag and her hulla hoop, wanted to follow us to the hospital.

We reached the hospital about 11pm and went straight to the admission section. Then, doctor did a VE on me and I was actually 1.5cm dilated. I warded at 3rd class and I could feel the stuffiness of the air when I arrived on the wheelchair. The ward was not so bad afterall. There are curtains and plug points. Unfortunately, the bathroom are not usable as they are under maintenance.

I could hardly dozed off. Maybe Hubby is right. I am used to air-conditioned room. I tried to shut my eyes but the thought of the real contractions coming was haunting me. On top of that, they can't switched off all the lights as the whole ward will be in total darkness. Luckily, the 3G connection here is good enough. I watched ASTRO, scrolled through the online newspaper over and over again and has gone through every single remarks on FB.

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It rained heavily about 4am and the ward did felt cooler until the next day. I think I fell asleep for 2 solid hours and was awaken by my
mother-in-law's phone call. She asked me whether I need any breakfast from home. I felt it was not necessary as I can just munch whatever
the ward has to offer.

At 7.30am, a lady doctor woke me up. The bunch of doctors did came early this time around. I was questioned and was examined. Then I took a bath by using the bidet in the toilet. How refreshing I felt after that. Patiently waiting for Hubby to visit me. Again, I am still the ticking time bomb...

Veron: Trigger Pulled

As scheduled I went for checkup this morning and was prepared for admission. I am weighing at 63.9kg now, BP seemed to be normal. I also did my CTG and ultrasound. Everything looks fine. Baby is now 2.9kg. Well, still no pain and no show yet. My doctor decided to do a membrane strip. I was asked to wash up in the toilet and there I noticed thick yellowish mucus on my pad. A good sign. After the uncomfortable procedure, I was told that I am already 2.5cm dilated. Another good sign. I was given a choice of being warded or to go home. Since everything is ok, I decided to go home. My doctor said, "All the best! Just waiting for the pain and you are all set." Hubby is very anxious now and he asked me how long do we need to wait again this time. I said it will not be long this time. Reached home, visited the toilet again and I saw another thick mucus discharge in the bowl. Well, looks like things are going on track...

Anne: Feverish Again

Anne was tossing & turning the whole night. At first mummy thought she was just having bad dreams and could not sleep. Mummy touched Anne's little feet and forehead. She might be having a bit of a temperature here. Daddy took the termometer from the box and indeed Anne is down with fever. Mummy went downstairs to get some medicine & made some neat iced Ribena. Mummy came back into the room and attempted to feed Anne. After some so-called successful persuasion & threats that my sister-in-law will wake up from her sleep to scold her (Anne is afraid of my sister-in-law...), she vomited out the medicine & her previous meal that she had (milk & chocolate ice-cream with bread). Mummy had to clean up the mess on the bed & had to sponge Anne. Daddy carried Anne out to the living hall right after her pyjamas was changed.

Meanwhile, mummy have to prepare another dosage of Panadol and neat iced Ribena (this is how we get Anne to swallow her medicine). This time around, we switched on the TV to Anne's favourite channel hoping that it will distract her. After content persuasion, we were glad that Anne managed to finish her dosage (mummy was keeping her fingers' crossed, hoping Anne will not puke everything out again...). Anne started to yawn & mummy and daddy can continue their way to slumberland...zzzzzz

Veron: It's Not Time Yet

I woke up at the time like how I get ready for work. Still no signs yet, the toilet and my pad says. After my shower, I woke Hubby up to accompany me to the hospital for my scheduled appointment. During the journey, I requested for Hubby to pick me up from the lobby on the way home (if I am not being 'detained') instead of walking to the parking lot.

We reached there 30 minutes earlier than usual. After a slow walk, I reached the counter and handed my appointment book to one of the nurses. She has a particularly smiley face today rather than the normal no facial expression look. There were only 1 patient there, I guessed I do not have to wait too long. Normal procedures followed. They weighed me (63.8kg) and took my BP. After that, CTG scan.

Not long after that I was called to the ultrasound room. There, Dr. Baskaran was waiting and greeted us with a smile. His first words were,"How's baby doing?" "Very active, doctor..", I replied. Started off with the baby measurements and AF scans, everything finished within about 10 minutes. I was hoping he would say something that I wanted to hear but instead he said, "I will see you in another week. If nothing happens within this week, you will have to prepare for admission." "Another week?", I puzzled. He did not even mentioned anything about VE and I did not mentioned about that as I do not want to question his professionalism. In my heart, "May be baby is not ready to face the world yet..." I was feeling a bit disappointed but at the same time glad as baby is doing fine.

Hmm.. What is the big deal then. I am not the only mummy who experienced overdue pregnancy. Even my mother-in-law was overdued for 9 days during her fourth pregnancy. I do not think I will beat her at that this time... :)

Veron: No Contractions Yet?

I requested my mother-in-law to check for any real contractions. After 15 minutes of putting her palm on my tummy, there were no signs of contractions yet? She said what I experienced were Braxton Hicks'. (Honestly, eventhough this is my second pregnancy, I do not know how to time or feel the contractions... :P) What? At this point, still no clear signs yet. Well, I am pretty sure tomorrow the doctor will give me the VE which will kick start the labour. The waiting game continues...

Veron: Waiting Game

My due date has finally arrived but I am still patiently waiting for strong signs. I was hoping this time around that I might go into labour much earlier. However, looks like I might be overdue this time. My next doctor's appointment is tomorrow (maybe the doctor knows what is coming...). So far they have not checked my dilation yet (last week might be too early - dilation examination will some how induced labour).

During Anne's time, my checkup was 1 day before my due. They found I was 2cm dilated and my AF has reduced. I was hospitalized for observation. The next day morning about 10am, my mucus plug dropped out before they could examined me and I was shipped to labour room immediately. With still no pain yet, I requested for an epidural.

I did experienced stomach cramps a few times at night these past few days. Whenever I visit the toilet, I was hoping for a show. One thing is it is getting more difficult to walk around as my tummy is getting heavier and gravity is pushing the baby downwards. I am tossing and turning when sleeping at night. As usual, I will wake up for a session of pee in the wee hours and I keep having these vivid dreams every night.

I am now a walking time bomb. Everybody is unlocking their doors when they are sleeping, in case I am shouting for pain.. hehe. Everybody has also been asking me, "Still no pain?.... Still not in labour yet?..." Well, whenever the baby is prepared... :)

Tzyy Anne:Yeast Infection

We brought Anne to a children's clinic earlier in Sri Petaling. Anne has been having rashes at the vaginal area for the past week and Drapolin cream doesn't seemed to work anymore. Mummy suspected this is not a normal nappy rash and it might be a fungal infection. According to doctor, this condition is called candida which is also a type of nappy rash. Mummy was shocked to hear that term as she also associates that with diseases such as AIDS or STD. Doctor said Drapolin is only to prevent rashes. As of this stage, it does not work anymore. Doctor prescribed us a cream which is supposed to make Anne heal after application for the next 3 days. It is so effective that even after 1 application just now, Mummy can see that it already starting to dry up. Luckily, Anne does not feel itchy as a result of the rashes. Goodbye cheap diapers (Pampers brand)...

Veron: Baby Bump At Week 26

I went for my routine checkup today. I been waiting for my doctor but was told later he is still in the meeting. I was refered to another doctor instead which I feel he is not very good in performing the scanning. Nevertheless, I can't wait any longer as I need to get back to work soon. Baby is normal but small in size. I remembered my tummy was even smaller when Anne was still inside. Baby is weighing about 800 gms now. My blood pressure is normal. My weight has increased 1 kg which is now makes me 57 kg. I am hoping to hit 60 kg towards the end of 3rd trimester which I didn't managed to achieve in my last pregnancy. Hubby says I shouldn't stuff myself with food too much just to achieve my target weight and focus on healthy diet instead. My next checkup will be a month from today so by then I will be in my final trimester. Phew.. How time flies...

Tzyy Anne: Knowing colours

Anne officially knows her colours today after months of teaching by all of us. Previously, she just took a wild guess and can only recognized pink colour. We thought maybe most of her belongings are in pink and that is why she can remember that hue so well. Another milestone for little Anne!

Veron: The Bump

Happy New Year! I am expecting a baby girl in another 3 months. So far I am eating well except for that I can't take fish in particular (I can't really take seafood also...so pondan crab now is out of the question..). I keep mentioning about the baby to Anne and I hope they can blend eventhough I know it WILL take some time for Anne to adjust. Anne is the most loving toddler I have ever known, so hopefully things will turn out fine. Toothpaste still makes me puke, that is something I cannot avoid twice a day. Oral hygienne is very important for preggers, else the bacteria will go all the way down to the baby. OK, Chao for now!