2nd trimester, to most people is supposed to be a very easy-going period, the most relaxing period throughout the entire pregnancy. However, it does not seem to be the case for us.
The 13th - 16th weeks were good period, not much complaints, except the regular pain in the lower left part of the rib area, appetite was good, everything was manageable, life was as per normal, business as usual.
The regular pain in the lower left part of the rib area persists. The pain will come whenever I start eating. It could last from a few minutes to 1/2 an hour, sometimes bearable, sometimes no.
This pain, as assured by Dr Ho, during our 5th visit on 7 Oct 2010, is due to the expansion of the uterus which causes the ribcage to expand. This is why, if I eat too much, it will cause my tummy to stretch and affect the rib area, thus causing pain. Thus, it is important that I take many small meals and moderate my food and/drink intake at any one time.
We were shown the results of my blood test and the Triple Blood Test for Down Syndrome. Everything was good.
The 2nd part was followed by a detailed ultra-scan of the baby. Examining in detail, every single developing organs of the baby. This has always been an active baby. Constantly moving about in my tummy; stretching its legs and arms; trying to reach its toes with its hands; lying side way on one moment, and lying face down on the other. Sometimes, it seems to be waving its hands at us. The detailed scan was good, except for the presence of a cyst in the brain, which was detected in the last visit. The cyst, however, has disappeared. But to be assured that everything is good, Dr Ho suggested for a 2nd opinion, i.e. for us to head down to Thomson Medical Centre to do another scan.
We were shocked to hear the news but did as were told, and immediately fix the earliest appointment to TMC.
Baby is already weighing 400+ grams and it is within the acceptable range. We were glad to hear that. And I have also gained 8kg.
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