Hey ladies,
So today I am having another appointment to see my specialist Dr. Dr Ryan from previous visit has mentioned that they wanted to get my placenta placement check to ensure that I can proceed with Normal Delivery. So I arrived to the scan department at 10am while my appointment with my Diabetic Dr is scheduled at 11.15am.
So I register and have sat down for about 45mins before my number was called. The sonographer was very vocal and it's nice to hear someone explaining to you what they are doing. So she asked me..
Sono: Hi Dear, any idea why did the Dr ordered this detailed scan + placenta placement check?
Me: Ohh.. on 27th April I was admitted due to lower back pain and they did a scan. Also the Dr mentioned that my placenta is low lying nearing to the cervix opening..
Sono: *Scanning my Belly* Really? But it seems that your placenta placement is good dear.. It's posterior mid to upper side. No way it's blocking your cervix. Don't worry about it alright? Not sure why these Doctors orders such scans when it's all normal. Some are not sure when using the doppler or scan devices..
Me: Really? Awesome!! So happy to hear that!! *much relieved*
Sono: Do you remember the weight?
Me: Umm... Dr Ryan estimated it was 2.3kg on 6th May 2021?
Sono: *checking* Alamak... No laa.. Doctors all anyhow estimate. Currently it's at 2.4kg. How can it be 2.3kg 2 weeks ago... *shaking her head*
Me: Hehehehe.. it's alright, as long the lil one is well. But can I know if the weight is as per on schedule with the gestational week?
Sono: Yes dear, it perfect. not low or over weight. Gradually gaining weight as week goes by. Will you be going for induce at 38 weeks?
Me: Yes I will..
Sono: No worries.. *scanning* Alright, so now let check on the baby shall we? So here is the face, the nose, the upper lips, can you see the eyes? Currently your baby hand is covering partial of the face..
Me: Oh myy.. *Looking at the screen* So cute!!! *feeling emotional*
Sono: Alright... And this is the right cheek, the arms and fingers... *scanning another side* And this is the legs and feet.. crossing the legs.. *smiling*
Me: Awww!! *smiling*
Sono: And let's hear the heartbeat. *adjusting the volume and scanning over the heart*
What a beautiful sound!
Sono: Is daddy around?
Me: Ohh he's away at work. He couldn't tag along. But I will update him on lil one status!
Sono: Ok, hold on... *printing some images* Here you go, you can keep these and let daddy see..
Me: THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! *looking at the photos*
Sono: You're welcome! And we are done! Here are the documents. You can proceed to the Diabetic Clinic to see the Dr ya! Have a great day!
Me: Thank you! And you too!
So the scan took about 15mins - 20mins as she needed to key in details and printing pictures plus with the placenta placement outcome. I was happy and went straight up to the clinic.
Upon arrival, again I did what I need to. The normal routine and roughly 20mins later I was called in. It was Dr Ann W. :)
So I sat down and she mentioned to me that the scan looks good and the placenta placement is great and non concerning as it eventually did move upward away from the cervix! She also checked my Hypocount log and was happy with the readings and wanted me to do it once a week 7 times a day (Pre/post breakfast, lunch, dinner and 1 before bed). I was happy with that!
So I told Dr Ann that I wish to get my HL extended as my lower back is still pain and I had issued moving about at work. Initially she wasn't keen to give me the HL but as my new EDD is in 3 weeks time and my lower limb are starting to swell and I am feeling extremely exhausted and increasingly fatigue, she decided to issued 11 day HL for me to rest and mentioned to me that I am eligible to take my Maternity Leave 1 month before delivery. So to those who wish to apply for your Maternity Leave you can go to this website to do a calculation
PLAN YOUR MATERNITY (Click Here)
MATERNITY LEAVE CALCULATOR (Click Here) Please take note if your EDD is 2021, use your mobile phone to calculate
Also, I was advice to start registering for the baby bonus as well. I took note on the details and thank Dr Ann with her assistant. Had a quick scan and Dr Ann is happy with the baby's cephalic placement. She also reminded me to stop taking my Aspirin dose coming next Friday at 36 Weeks and continue taking in the other supplements. I nodded and smiled. She also helped me to write an corrected EDD which I can pass to my Manager to inform her my needs to get an early Maternity Leave start. So for my case, it will be taking 11 days earlier from 31st May till 11th June 2021 which is my admission date.
Dr Ann also mentioned that she wanted me to come back again in 2 weeks time to get another consultation done before the POP day! So she scheduled on the 4th June 2021 for my next visit.
I thanked them again and was told to have a seat outside to for the HL & EDD Documents.
Ladies, please ensure that your name label are pasted onto each documents as sometime, they tend to forget it.. LOL! My EDD form doesn't have my name details. But the front desk staffs were nice enough to help me print a copy!
So for today's consultation + detailed scans + routine checks $115.
I no longer make my payments at the kiosk, instead have the payments done online using the
It's easy and I can use my mastercard/visa/e-nets to make my payment at home after 1-2 working days.
So today, I decided to rest at my mom's place as currently at home, there isn't anyone and Mountain Bear will only be back at 5pm.. It's still early and I decided to grab some meal as I was pretty hungry!
Updated my manager on my request for an early Maternity Leave by 11 days as I am already well in my 3rd trimester with so much issues. Being a nurse is pretty tough & being pregnant? More challenges! But I am blessed to have a great work environment! Great Doctor & Workmates!
So that's all for this blog post. See you on the next one! Will update on the details for pre admission and the charges as well! Take care!
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