Breaking the news It was Sunday night(August 13) and I was very eager to do a pregnancy test. I bought a PT pack from Watson and as soon as I got home, I dropped a sample of my you-know-what....then after few minutes, two lines appeared! At first, I did not believe what I saw because the other line was not that clear. Also, I'm used to getting negative results in the past... I showed it to my husband and he was also confused because of the not-so definite line... The following day before I went to work, I dropped by at Mercury and bought another pack of PT kit. I did my test at our office toilet and it gave the same result, two lines, the other was not so clear. That's the time I told myself that I am really pregnant... I was so happy!!! I showed the results to my two best buddies at work (the would-be ninangs, Peewee and Friendship!) We were very happy and excited. I texted my husband about the news and of course, he was overjoyed!!! I started texting almost everybody.. my family in Baliuag, my kumares, our ninongs and ninangs, relatives and close friends. Grabee!!!It was really a very bright and promising day!! Everyone wished me and my baby well!!!
First Check-up
August 15(Tuesday)--Dex and I went to see the OB-Gyne the following day (August 15). She is Dr. Arlyn Eming. She has been a very good OB to my 2 married cousins. Anyway, when we got there, her assistant took my BP, weight, date of last menstruation, etc. I was not subjected to another PT test since I already had 2 tests with positive results!
The doctor informed me that my baby's gestation age was 5 weeks and 5/7 days. My expected due date is on April 13, 2007. She also gave me prescriptions of what vitamins and other supplements to take.. like of course.. Anmum!
She also told me that I would be undergoing several tests on my next visits, like urinalysis, blood test and ultrasound to check if the baby is inside the uterus or not.
After my first check-up, I had a nice feeling that I would be ok as well as my baby. The doctor was so nice and accomodating, very patient in answering all my questions and most of all, doesn't asks to much for a fee.
I also learned that it is important to remember the dates of your period when you are trying to get pregnant. Having the exact date of your first day of last menstrual period could help your doctor estimate the age of your baby and of course, your expected due date. However, if you missed counting, the doctor could send you to a radiologist for an ultrasound. The ultrasound can determine the age of the fetus.
Next Visit to the OB September 16 (Saturday)-- Dex accompanied me to the OB. I was so excited because I was almost 2 months pregnant. I remember the doctor told me I could possibly start hearing fetal heartbeats on the 2nd month of my pregnancy and onwards.
I was asked to lie down and she used this some kind of a Doppler machine to listen to my baby's heart beat. Unfortunately, my excitement died because there was no heartbeat! I was so worried, I almost cried. But my doctor calmed me down. She said, it might be too early to hear his heartbeat. She did other observations on me, like gently pressing my belly. She then noticed an unusual bulge which she thought of as an ovarian cyst or something not rightfully present inside me. I was more than worried at that time. I could feel my tears are starting to fall but I tried to hold it back and be calm. Then I remember I was constipated! I told her about that and somehow it gave me and the doctor a hope that it was just a piece of stucked shit! She then prescribed a laxative for 3 days and required me to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound on the 3rd day to check if there is really a cyst.
Ultrasound Results
September 19(Tuesday)--At last, after 3 days of dealing with stomach cramps and frequent toilet visits in the morning because of Dulcolax, I could finally find out what else is inside me! I went to the radiologist alone this time.
I wasn't aware of the procedure for transvaginal ultrasound. What I heard from my officemates is that a machine would be place on your belly and an image of whatever will be seen on a monitor. I really thought it was that simple. Then I overheard one of the attendants explaining to one of the patients undergoing the same procedure, that a machine would be inserted to her v-----! Of course, I freaked out! I even cried because, the doctor who would examine the patient while that MACHINE was inside her was a male doctor/radiologist! I was so terrified. I texted my husband and he told me to find another clinic with female doctors. I almost did that. I talked to the attendant and she immediately understood my dilemma. She smiled and politely told me that there is a female radiologist who could do the procedure for me. Whew! I was relieved!
It was now my turn! The lady radiologist was very kind to me. The procedure turned out smoothly and she even gave me an extra copy of my baby's first picture!! (FOR FREE!!!)
Our First Encounter
I can never forget the first time I saw my very own child moving vigorously as if he was making pasikat to me! I can't describe it. The feeling was so perfect! (parang langit!!) I cried and cried because of so much joy (even until now, I feel the same way!) Napakasaya ko, walang paglagyan ang sayang naramdaman ko!!
That was the time I came to realize a lot of things! I promised that I would do everything to protect my child. I would disregard my feelings even if it meant swallowing my pride so my baby won't be under stress. I would always prioritize his needs especially now. Lahat gagawin ko para sa kanya!
Then, of course, I never failed to ask the lady radiologist if my baby was healthy...Healthy daw!! His heartbeat was doing very good!
I will always remember how I saw him for the first time. It will always be in my heart and in my mind. This is the happiest day of my life!
