Detailed Scan and randoms

Last week, hubby and I, visited the fetal clinic for the 20-23 weeks detailed scan, and I'm glad to say, baba's all cleared. Looks like the organs are functioning and growth is happening at the rate it should. He currently weighs about 405g, just a little over what he should at this time, but growing nonetheless. 

The Sonographer tried to a 4D scan of his face, but the position he was in that day didn't allow for it. He's face was too close to the placenta, and it was causing shadows over his face. But anyhow, just glad that he's doing well. The Sonographer did have concerns about the placenta lying directly over the cervix, and noted that my gynae should keep an eye on this. Upon further research, I found that this is called Placenta Previa, and should it persist, I won't be able to give natural birth but will need to have a c-section. According to a previous post I had (Birthing Options) I wasn't sure which option I'd want to do, but I've come to the decision that I'd like to have natural birth. So here's to hoping the placenta moves up over the next 4 months.

Also, I've slowly been stocking up on baby supplies, adding to what I've previously purchased. I've amassed some baby clothing for the first few months, blankets and toiletries. We got our first baby gift over Christmas, a Chelino Baby Carrier, from the in-laws. I've decided to purchase one baby item each time we visit the stores (which is often) and have gotten quite far with the baby collection.

The new year starts off with getting baby's room ready, we've decided not to do a full-on nursery, instead opting for a toddler room. The campcot (gift from my mom) will be in our room at first. 

This Christmas season has not been kind weight wise, Since my weightloss in the first trimester, I have gained about 8kg (which I am really feeling). Prompting new years resolutions to healthy eating, because I can definitely feel this weight and the breathlessness that comes along with it.

So happy new year everyone!!! And to all the mama's expecting their little bundles of joy this coming year. Wishing you all the best and a healthy and safe delivery. :D

Sciatica Pain Relief Stretches

Hey Guys,

I know it's been a while since I posted anything, been crazy busy, but I managed to find some time now to drop my latest discovery, Sciatica pain relief stretches.

From time to time, I get really bad pains down the right side of my lower back and down my leg which makes me limp at times, so I decided to look up some Youtube vids for stretching tutorials that might help relieve or even lessen the pain. I came across this 3 minute video which has been great because the stretches do really work.

Here's the video for all you suffering mama's out there. Enjoy! :)

Almost halfway there...

Wow guys, I'm almost halfway through this pregnancy already, it's amazing how fast it's gone!! When I check my blog page, I always glimpse at the countdown timer in days to the right of the page. It's kind of scary, as it counts down the days to the arrival of Baby C. Yeah, scary and exciting. Exciting, because I can't wait for him to get here and be in my arms but scary too, because I feel like everything or I won't be ready when he does come. I guess it feels scary too as I'm going to be a first time mom. 

Also, there's still so much to do...

• We have to tackle the spare room which is to be his room. Currently it's serving as a store room and filled to the brim with stuff. So there's sorting and getting rid of items to be done, painting, and filling it with soon to be Baby C's stuff.

• Then, we need to stock up. I've been unbelievably laxed about stockpiling. Had this been a few years back, everything would've been done and bought already. Maybe it's good thing that I'm not overwhelming myself, the way I would've back then. I plan on doing baby toiletry shopping next month, so I'm looking forward to that. Hopefully there are great baby promotions out there around that time.

• Getting through all these antenatal visits. Since my gynae schedules the appointments for the rest of the pregnancy, you'll know when you have to go in and I've calculated about 9 visits to her alone, excluding the 2 visits to Panorama Mediclinic for the Nuchal and Detailed Anatomy scan.

• Then there's a babyshower too, which right now I don't feel up to. Actually, not sure how I feel about it. Will let you know when the time comes.

Anyhoo, there's more stuff to do, but it escapes me now.

Lately I've been experiencing coccyx and lower back pains, it's not all the time (thankfully) but can be really uncomfortable when it does rear up. Also, sneezing, I found lately that I have the most forceful sneezes. The ones you can't keep in for fear that you might rupture or burst a spleen or artery.

So, yes, I'm entering the second half of this journey and I'm really getting excited. Can't wait to see and hold him. I've been watching alot of Youtube baby vids. Everything from diapering, burping, breastfeeding etc. I know the vids cannot really compare to actually doing it, but it's nice to have an idea of what it should look or be like.

So here's to a happy and healthy second half to this pregnancy!! <:-p