Towards The End of The Second Trimester

Hi Baby,

It is now 24 weeks... tomorrow. The check up went well this morning, mommy only gained 1.8kg this past four weeks! Yay! While waiting I took a picture of the ultrasound screening, going to show that to Auntie Elaine so she could explain what's what written. Urine test was all normal, got given the usual folic acid and this time twice the amount of iron tablets because I told them I finished them too soon. The nurse who was attending was nice, she checked to see if there was swelling in the legs and said there was a slight swelling so am suppose to keep off my feet. She checked for your fetal heart rate and it took her a couple of tries and mommy could feel you were kicking the sensor a couple of times too. The doctor made an appointment for a blood glucose test tomorrow and mommy would have to fast for that, so tonight from 10pm onwards, nothing, not even water. Mommy gets thirsty really fast.

Nurse said to drink water often and at least three glasses of milk a day, that's practically one box a day. On the way home from the clinic I bought a couple of yogurt pots and milk, Auntie Elaine said I should be taking calcium suppliments too, must remember to get some.

Tonight daddy will be home late, he's trying to finish up as much work as possible before our trip next week.

Mommy's next appointment is on 2nd March to see the result of the glucose test.

You're very active in there, it's reassuring to feel all the movements you made, sometimes mommy is quite surprised to feel you move so late at night too, I sure hope your sleeping pattern won't be all screwy when you're out.

Oh, the clinic gave mommy a guide book, have yet to read it, skimmed through it, it gave all the useful information especially like what to bring to the hospital when it's time, never thought about bringing my identity card and the antenatal card, got to add that to the list. Mommy will start packing nearer to the 30th week, get everything ready. Your next ultrasound is on the 34th week, that's 10 more weeks to go.

People been asking mommy and daddy if we bought stuff for you yet, we haven't. Daddy says when the feeling strikes, and mommy not too keen with all the too cutesy stuff there are out there. So if we happen to like what we come across then we'll probably pick it up. So far, nada. But your playroom is ready!

Love,
Mom