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Faith & Trust
Today marks my 31st week of pregnancy and my 25th day of confinement here at Genesis in Asian Hospital. To put it simply, it has been a roller coaster ride since getting here. It has also been a test of faith. For the first time in my life, things are beyond my control...some days are good with the contractions being mild and far apart; while most ( Read more... ) -
Pre-term labor
What was suppoosedly a quick consultation with my OB last Saturday to have my lab results interpreted turned out to me being admitted to Asian Hospital for preterm labor ( Read more... ) -
Week 27 and Gestational Diabetes
Got the results of my oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) the other day, and sad to say that I have finally developed gestational diabetes ( Read more... ) -
The challenges of a twin pregnancy - part 2
Carrying multiples poses a lot of risks:
- Gestational Diabetes (3x higher probability vs a singleton pregnancy)
- Pre-eclampsia
- Pre-term labor (I read an article which says 60% of twins are born prematurely)
Here’s a good read to help all preggy mommies understand what goes on in a twin/multiple pregnancy:
https://m.parent24.com/Pregnant/ ( Read more... ) -
The challenges of a twin pregnancy
Just came from another check up with my OBGYNE this morning and I was disheartened to find out that my condition has not improved. My cervix is now at a critical length of 2.1cm (normal is >3.5cm), which means physical activity can trigger preterm labor anytime. My doctor ordered me to go on strict bedrest for another two weeks, only allowing me ( Read more... ) -
Softy & Cloudy
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Letters to Cara
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We’re having twins!!
Two days late for my next period, I took a pregnancy test at 2:30am last Sep 7 and got an unexpected surprise when I saw two distinct lines. Positive ( Read more... ) -
One Year Old
Dear Cara ( Read more... )
