Week 36~~~4 more weeks to go
Yay...reached week 36. So far so good.
Backache
If I sit too long, then I get this backache that makes it very difficult to walk. But if I sit in a position that straightens my back, then the backache would vanish fast. I still haven't determine which position is that. Sleeping on one side doesn't help the backache at all.
Acid reflux
It's getting worse. And lots of phlegm. It doesn't help that I eat lots of spicy food (my family loves to cook them). I eat very little in the evening.
Cravings
Getting more and more cravings towards the end of pregnancy. Like chocolate. Any cold, sweet drinks. Yesterday night after puking my dinner, I had a sudden urge to eat instant noodles.
Peeing
I don't think I have reach the point where I peed a lot. Unless I drink a lot before bed. Otherwise, I only wake up like once to pee at night. Maybe baby has not lodge yet?
Baby movement
I have a feeling there's not much space for her to move already. As it is, I am small built. But when she stretches, then I can feel her bones poking through my uterus.
I have so much of burning questions now. More like anxiety and nervousness. I really do not know what to expect. No matter how much I read about it, I am still in the dark. I guess it's normal for a first-timer.
Q: Will baby be pre-term, full-term or post-term?
The difference between each one is a week or two. If baby is pre-term, then she will be out like next week??? If full-term then it's another 4 weeks. If post-term, then it's another 5 weeks. I can't even predict like those who is having a second child could. The reason is I told my bosses that I am due in 4 weeks time. To them, it's a long time. But in case I am due early, I might as well start handover now.
Q: What does Braxton-Higgs contractions feels like?
Until now, I don't know how Braxton-Higgs feels like. I know real contractions. But not Braxton-Higgs.
Q: When will my waterbag break?
The million dollar question. Just in case, I will just prepare a towel in the car.
Q: Contractions? Will I be able to handle it?
I really don't know. Would I say my pain tolerance is high? I also don't know. I remembered there was one time when my GP was trying to sew me up after removing a cyst from my thigh and the local anesthetic was waning and I was in deep pain. The GP told me that since she still have 2 more stitches to go, she doesn't want to inject me again with LA. Guess what, I could feel her poke through my skin with the needle and pull the thread over. I was shivering in pain but it was bearable. I didn't scream or shout. Would it be the same this time?
Q: When will the drama start?
I am not taking leave from work. So, I might have contractions while still at work. Good thing is the hospital is just next to my work place. Like 5 minutes drive. So I can always asked my colleague to send me there. But if it happens at night, then I have to trouble my family.
Next week only we get to see the Obgyn. It's a 3 week break when I should have seen him in 2 weeks. Hopefully nothing major happens until he comes back.
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