Exciting Times Have Come

Went to see Dr Chew today and was so happy to hear from her that Joey is fully engaged! Infact she did an examination for me and she said that Joey has dropped so low that she can touch the tip of her head! Oh my... Anyway, Joey has gained more weight today. She's about 7 pounds heavy now! wee..

So Dr Chew predicted that I would give birth within this week. And if I still do not give birth, she wants to induce the baby for me next week as the baby is already lying very low. So I really hope that my baby will come this week naturally!

Anyway, I told Dr Chew that I haven't been feeling any contractions except some cramps here and there which are not that severe. So Dr Chew did a CTR for me to see if there are any contractions and whether baby's heart beat is normal. Here's the printout from the CTR:

The first zic zac line you see at the top is Joey's heartbeat. She was sleeping throughout the whole CTR that Dr Chew got a little worried. She said she ought to be moving and thus heratbeat should have some variations. But her heartbeat was so steady throughout cos she was sleeping! Ha... Sleepy Joey. Even the missy was amused by how steady her heartbeat is.

The second line at the bottom shows my contractions. They are only mild right now, so I can't feel the impact of it. Nevertheless, the contractions have begun and they are there. They will get stronger as I near my delivery date. Dr Chew says when my contractions shoot high to the 80 and 100 region, I won't be smiling and joking with her already. Haha... well, we'll see.. : )

Anyway, she wants me to admit into hospital immediately if I feel any pain because she is sure the baby will be born anytime now. Wow.. so exciting!!

Before we went home today, we bought Joey a mini fan. It can be clipped onto her pram or cot. Just to ensure Joey won't get too hot when the weather is bad. : ) See! The fan is made of foam so that it won't hurt her even if she tries to touch it.