From the tummy: Week 12

October 10: Last day of week 12, Poult's ** health was checked by a nuchal scan. Basically it was an ultrasound scan followed by a blood test. The sonographer had a good view of poult, measured his/her body parts - and declared a very healthy baby growing inside. Key observations: heart beat 160, length 6.81 cm, risk of down syndrome 1 in 3082, risk of edward's syndrome 1 in 9648. Mommy met Dr Tien Huynh for the first time. Dr Huynh confirmed the scan estimate of 11 week 2 days and reset the expected delivery date to 28th April. This week daddy also confirmed the hospital slot.

** Poult was my first nickname, guess why?

Notes for the week:
How did I feel before having the scan?
Before the scan both of them were a bit anxious. They were worried that the signs of pregnancy was becoming fewer as time went by. It was more likely that they were getting used to the signs but couldn't stop worrying.

How did I feel when I saw the scan?
At the scan, they saw me move. It was more like a kick. And also the heart beat was visible. Dr Huynh declared it was a healthy baby growing inside. My parents were overjoyed - ecstatic!!

How did my partner feel?
They thanked God to be able to share moments like this. Knowing the little life is growing inside, they turned their focus on how to take care of him or her.

From the tummy: Week 11

October 10: This week we cheered the birth of baby Katrina - Tita/Tito Rache and Jo's daughter. It was also in Westmead Private and through Dr Tien Huynh (my OB). It is our first glimpse of what's coming ahead. We also told a few people in the office about the pregnancy and took leave for next week.

From the tummy: Week 10

Mommy has been quite agitated this week. She has a back pain that's been bugging her. That has made her very sensitive - keeping daddy on his toes.