Glucose test results is ok, thanks to God. Dr. Yu recommends mama to cut down on carbs and sugar so that your weight will be more manageable.
You have been moving a lot lately. Baba can also feel your fist/leg moving mama's belly :D
In a few days, we'll get the key to our new house. Baba has been working hard to finish drafting the floor plan of our new home. Maybe he can show us some picture later.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Glucose Tolerance Test
Dr. Yu called yesterday. Bile Acid test is ok, so mama doesn't have a liver problem, which is good, thank God. But the glucose test seems high... so a 3-hr glucose tolerance test is needed...
Went to the lab this morning, had the 1st tube of blood drawn, then drink the "7-up" and had blood drawn every hour, total of 4...
Went to the lab this morning, had the 1st tube of blood drawn, then drink the "7-up" and had blood drawn every hour, total of 4...
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Up to Date
Finally caught up to date in writing this blog.
Still working on the rash and itchiness. I just got the Rainier soup and relief cream online (suggested by other moms on the message boards), we'll see how that work.
Still working on the rash and itchiness. I just got the Rainier soup and relief cream online (suggested by other moms on the message boards), we'll see how that work.
July 17, 2007
Went to the lab early to get some tests done:
1. The glucose screening test is a rountine test done around 24 weeks.
2. The bile acid test is done because of the rash
Will find out the result in a few days.
After using the hydrocortisone cream for a few days, the itchiness seems to be less intense though we can still see the rash. Thanks Baba for helping me with the household chores and putting on cream for me to where I can't reach... it really helps, letting me rest more and alleviating a lot of irritation.
And thank you, Kaitlin, for moving a lot, that's very assuring.
1. The glucose screening test is a rountine test done around 24 weeks.
2. The bile acid test is done because of the rash
Will find out the result in a few days.
After using the hydrocortisone cream for a few days, the itchiness seems to be less intense though we can still see the rash. Thanks Baba for helping me with the household chores and putting on cream for me to where I can't reach... it really helps, letting me rest more and alleviating a lot of irritation.
And thank you, Kaitlin, for moving a lot, that's very assuring.
July 13, 2007
This week, I started developing rash on my body and hands, and it's getting really itchy especially on the back of my hands... sometimes Baba has to hold my hands so that I won't keep scratching and can get some sleep...
Finally had to go see Dr. Yu today. She thinks it's some kind of pregnancy rash and put me in the higher risk pregnancy category...because the rash is just a symptom of a condition that we're not sure how that will affect you... She prescribes a steroid cream for me... to sooth the itch so that i can sleep but she anticipates that the rash will spread and can only be completely gone after you're born... We need to monitor your movement, so please kick Mama once in a while.
More tests to be done, but we're putting all our trust in the Father that you'll be ok and Mama can stand the itchiness.
Finally had to go see Dr. Yu today. She thinks it's some kind of pregnancy rash and put me in the higher risk pregnancy category...because the rash is just a symptom of a condition that we're not sure how that will affect you... She prescribes a steroid cream for me... to sooth the itch so that i can sleep but she anticipates that the rash will spread and can only be completely gone after you're born... We need to monitor your movement, so please kick Mama once in a while.
More tests to be done, but we're putting all our trust in the Father that you'll be ok and Mama can stand the itchiness.
July 8, 2007 - BBQ at Uncle Kevin's
We went to Uncle Kevin's house after watching the animated movie "Ratatouille." We like it a lot, maybe we should buy the DVD and watch it with you when you're older.At Uncle Kevin's, we had a great BBQ... lots of food... Gor gor je je had a great time swimming at the kiddie pool, playing soccer and riding bikes. It was a perfect reunion for the adults, we have known each other more than 10 years... especially with Uncle Patrick and Auntie Christine came back from South Carolina for summer vacation.
June 2007
Baba & Mama have been looking for a house to prepare for your arrival. I think around 6/17, we made another offer and got it... it was a little fast but we trust that's what God prepares for us. We still have a lot of things to do, paper work, inspection, remodeling... before we can finally move in. Looking forward to bring you there.
6/26 - 4th visit to Dr. Yu. 21 weeks. Everything looks fine, Mama's weight gain is in good pace.
6/26 - 4th visit to Dr. Yu. 21 weeks. Everything looks fine, Mama's weight gain is in good pace.
June 11, 2007
Amnio test - Baba went with Mama to see a specialist for this test. It's a test that requires sticking a needle to Mama's tummy and get some amnio fluid. You didn't cooperate the first time, keep moving to the spot that the Dr. wanted to put the needle in. But we tried again and did it the 2nd time. It was a little painful... and left two tiny holes on my belly... but it's all worth it to know that you're ok and we confirm that you're a girl from the test!
Here is another ultrasound picture, you're now about 19 weeks old.
Feel your first move: 6/12 while staying home after the amnio. It's very funny, it's like a little bubble swimming in my belly :)
Here is another ultrasound picture, you're now about 19 weeks old.
Feel your first move: 6/12 while staying home after the amnio. It's very funny, it's like a little bubble swimming in my belly :)
Taken the day after amnio test.
May 31 - June 4 Trip to Vancouver
This is your first time on a plane. I think we left at around 4:ooam to go to the airport since our flight is 7:45am.
It was a great trip with baba and mama's small group brothers and sisters. We went to Vancouver, Richmond, Victoria... the scenaries, weather, and food were all very good.
On the 1st day when we were touring Gas Town in Vancouver downtown
, baba picked out this key chain at a souvenir shop. At the time, we still didn't know whether you're a boy or girl, but we like the name Kaitlin for a girl, so we took the the picture of the key chain on mama's belly. With hindsight, we should have bought that...
Here are more pictures:
It was a great trip with baba and mama's small group brothers and sisters. We went to Vancouver, Richmond, Victoria... the scenaries, weather, and food were all very good.
On the 1st day when we were touring Gas Town in Vancouver downtown
, baba picked out this key chain at a souvenir shop. At the time, we still didn't know whether you're a boy or girl, but we like the name Kaitlin for a girl, so we took the the picture of the key chain on mama's belly. With hindsight, we should have bought that...Here are more pictures:
May 29, 2007
3rd visit to Dr. Yu, 17 weeks.
Dr. says your heartbeat is good, but Mama might be gaining weight a little too fast :p Everything else is good, so we're ready for our trip to Vancouver in a few days.
Dr. says your heartbeat is good, but Mama might be gaining weight a little too fast :p Everything else is good, so we're ready for our trip to Vancouver in a few days.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
May 8, 2007
May 2, 2007
Today is the second visit to Dr. Yu.
We didn't see ultra sound, but we heard your heartbeat, it's a funny sound, very fast 150bpm, but it's normal.
You're now 13.5 weeks. Mama is thankful to have a pretty easy first trimester (first 13 week of pregnancy), no nausea at all, only very tired and sleep a lot. Sometimes Baba would see Mama "passed out" at 9pm and it just amazed him.
We didn't see ultra sound, but we heard your heartbeat, it's a funny sound, very fast 150bpm, but it's normal.
You're now 13.5 weeks. Mama is thankful to have a pretty easy first trimester (first 13 week of pregnancy), no nausea at all, only very tired and sleep a lot. Sometimes Baba would see Mama "passed out" at 9pm and it just amazed him.
April 29, 2007
Today is baba & mama's 1st year anniversary. After sunday worship, baba took mama (and you of course) to the Renaissance Fair. It's pretty neat, we saw glass blowing and jousting tournament, etc. And people dressing up as if they were in the Medieval or Renaissance time. I guess you'll learn about these in history classes later. Maybe one of these years, we can take you there again. We then went to Sesame Grill to have dinner.
April 27-28, 2007
April 27 - Mama's best friend, Auntie Ellen, gave birth to a baby girl, Emma Brie. Maybe you two will grow up to be good friends like the moms?
April 28 - We ate out with porpor, kunkun, auntie tina & uncle justin to pre-celebrate mama & baba's 1st year anniversary. Auntie Tina bought us a cake and we had it at home afterwards.
April 4, 2007
Our first prenatal visit to Dr. Deborah Yu. Mama went through a lot of phone calls and research to finally be able to make an appointment with Dr. Yu.
Baba and Mama see you the first time through ultrasound. You are now 9 weeks and 4 days.
Baba and Mama see you the first time through ultrasound. You are now 9 weeks and 4 days.
Taken 4/15/07 - can you see my tummy?
The time that people are wondering if you've gained weight or if you're pregnant and they are afraid to ask.
March 12, 2007
Baba and Mama found out that we are going to have a baby... not sure how accurate home pregnancy tests are... we tested again the next day and it's positive again!
Although we have been thinking about having a baby after our first year of marriage (4-29-06), it's still very surreal, God answers our prayers so quickly.
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