Hey ladies,
It has been a very challenging week for me. By the time that I publish this post will be more than 4 weeks as I was feeling extremely overwhelming and hormonal.
So we started our Ramadhan Fasting on the 13th April 2021 and it was an exciting month for me as this will be my 1st ever fasting period with lil one in me. I get the chance to fast on this holy month and at the same time, experience pregnancy as well. Everything goes well and I was able to fast with no issue or complications. I made sure that I keep myself well hydrated at sahur and it went well for the rest of the days.
But something felt different on 26th April 2021, I started feeling extremely tired. My urine were more concentrated and I started having cramps on my left leg, left hip, groin and lower back. Feeling aching the whole body. So I decide to tell Mountain Bear about it, and he was concern. So the next day, I was suppose to go to work but I informed them that I wasn't feeling too good and proceed to the hospital to have it checked.
So because my gestational period is more than 22 weeks, I need to proceed to the Delivery Suite Dept to get myself checked and monitored. Mountain Bear couldn't tag along as he was caught up with his standby duty and will catch up with me after he finish his job. So I decided to go to the hospital around 1pm taking the grabcar.
Upon reaching, I proceed to the Delivery Suite, handing in my NRIC & my Pink Booklet to the nurse on duty. She asked me what was my symptoms and the reason for the visit. So I told her that I am having....
- Bodyache
- Lower Backache
- Left leg & Hip Cramping - Pins and needles
- Sudden fatigue & diarrhoea
- Lower abdomen cramping
So she checked me in and bring me to a room, Bed 6 if I could recall and hook up the TOCO machine to monitor my contraction & fetal heartbeat. I lay down and had my BP & temperature checked. It was 37.5 initially but then dropped to 37.4. They were pretty concern if I am having a fever. I do feel alil feverish.
So far, lil one has been active during the whole process.. Couldn't stay still that the TOCO microphone manage to pick up the movements that lil one is making. LOL! Still, it was a good sign to know that the lil one is still active despite you (mom) is not feeling well.
So roughly 10mins later, the doctor came and asked a few questions and did a quick cervix check using the speculum to check. So far, OS is closed and no opening seen. And they did some cervix swab to check for Fetal Fibronectin Test. Since I am at 32 Weeks, they are concern if this visit I made could end up with preterm labor. I was concern myself as well.. So the doctor asked I was fasting and I told him that I was. So checked my hypocount, it was at 5.1mmol/L. He decided that I should be hook up with 2 pint of Hartmann and to have a quick blood check (FBC, LIVER & RENAL PANEL) also a urine sample. I told the nurse I had the urge and proceed to provide them with the sample.
THERE, they found something worrying in my urine results. My Ketone levels were 3+++. I was admitted to be monitored. I was pretty shocked. I never thought about KETONES in my urine is possible as I was well hydrated, although I am a diabetic. guess I wasn't.
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So I texted Mountain Bear that I was advice to be admitted. He was shocked. He was already on the way to the hospital and I told him that an admission process is needed to be done. He went over to get it settled. I got a bed about 1 hour later. So the doctor explained to Mountain Bear on the condition that I was having and decided that having me to stay overnight here at the hospital will help them to monitor my ketones level with the help of the IV infusion. I honestly felt much better after the 2nd pint was hook up.
So 1 hour later, I was push up to the ward at level 3, bed 11 and it was 6.30pm. Mountain Bear is fasting and I told him to grab something to break his fast. He bought Mr Bean Pancake, Soymilk and some Polar Puffs. The ward nurse mentioned that she already ordered a meal for me (which I gave to Mountain Bear as he was fasting) and needed to have my hypocount checked.
She was surprise to know that my sugar level was at 3.7mmol/L as of 7pm. I was told to quickly grab something to eat. It was too low and even mountain bear was shocked. Post meal at 10pm, my reading was at 5.1mmol/L. I told mountain bear to leave at 8pm as he needs his rest and also he has to work the next day. He was hesitant to go but I assure him that I will keep messaging him and updating him my progress here. After a long hug and feeling hard to let him go, he left and I continue resting. It felt hard to be apart from him. I got so emotional that I did cried for awhile and start messaging me soon after. LOL! Must be the pregnancy hormone.
So at 11pm, the lights were off and I was not able to sleep due to the aches and pain on my lower back and left leg.. I was cared by a great night duty staff nurse. They offered me some Panadol but I decline as I was still able to bear the pain. Just that I was feeling tired and uneasy. She even hook the TOCO machine to monitor lil one heart and contractions. It lasted for 45mins.
The next day approaches and I was awake at 5am, Mountain Bear was awake to have his sahur as he showed me a photo of the meal he is having for the morning.. I was feeling emotional as I wasn't able to be there with him to cook for his pre dawn meal. But he is very independent and I wasn't worried much. He has been an amazing partner and dad to be. May Allah bless him greatly. amin!
At 7am, the team doctors were there. Dr Ryan L. was the team Dr & I saw Dr Ann W. in the team as well. I told him that I was feeling much better and they were still keen to keep me till 5pm before I could be discharge. My morning Hypocount is 4.1mmol/L They schedule another fetal scan for me at 1.30pm and another urine sample to check my ketones level. So I manage to provide them with my urine and my ketone level has went down to 1+. They were please with it and decide to have the IV off after 4 pints were given & I was able to take them orally. I updated Mountain Bear on the results and also, told him that I might be able to be discharged today after 5pm.
So 1.15pm came, and I was escort down to the Antenatal Clinic to get a detailed scan done. The scan shows that my placenta is not blocking the cervix, lil one is in the cephalic position & weighs 1.8kg which they say, its according to the growth chart. I was happy to hear that! Updated Mountain Bear again on that! We were ecstatic to know lil one is well and growing good. So I was push back to the ward and had my lunch.
Roughly 2 hours later, I was visited by the physiotherapist who helped me with my current issue. Which is my hip and leg cramps and aches. I was taught some simple exercise to strengthen my muscles also was recommended to try the OPPO MATERNITY BACK SUPPORT 2062 & MEDIVEN THROMBEXIN 18mmHg ANTI EMBOLISM COMPRESSION SOCKS. Both of these items are really a wonder! I tried it on and it made HUGE difference in my pain, movement and comfort. I was happy to have this added into my daily usage! So after the session ends, I manage to get a quick rest before mountain bear arrives at 3.45pm! I was shocked and I asked him, why so soon? He mentioned he finished his job earlier and decide to come visit. It was a happy scene to see your other half with you!
So at 5.30pm, I was discharged and I was given the necessary medication and documents for follow ups. My next visit for detailed scan was scheduled on the 6th May & 20th May 2021. I will update you ladies on the outcome alright?
Take care & please do take care on your health. Don't be like me.. LOL! Thinking I am a super woman!
Till then!
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