TM 7: Premature Contraction & 2cm Opening at 28 Weeks

I was in and out of hospital for so many times for this pregnancy. The last time I was warded was due to bleeding but not because of Placenta Previa. That time my gynae saw a blood clot in my womb pulak and according to her that was the cause of the bleeding. Luckily, the blood clot tak ganggu my baby. Boring betul bila asyik kene stay in the hospital. Kesian Nazhan, a few times momma tak sempat nak look after Nazhan.

I was then tested again by Allah SWT.

At 27 weeks, I had premature contractions. I still remember the week which I strongly felt ‘something is wrong with my body, kene gi checkup nih’ which came to my mind after a few incidents, (1) I was shopping with my family, and when I stand and walk je, rasa mengeras je perut nih. So I had to sit down. Bangun and walk again, rasa lagi..(2) Whenever my hubby drove at bumpy and jammed area, perut rasa mengeras jugak..Pelik jugak, why so kerap? I felt anxious and decided to go for checkup.

At APSH, my gynae kata mmg ade contraction and it was already opening at 1cm, cervix had shortened, less than 2.7cm (normal cervix length is 3.2cm). Terus, the nurse wheeled me to the labor room. They then gave me injection to stop the contraction and dexa injection to mature the baby’s lung. The contraction mellowed down after 24 hours and I was then warded in a normal ward.

In the ward, I did a few research, through internet and consultation with a nurse who had experienced premature contractions. I was advised to go to Gov Hospital since the equipment for premature baby is more advanced and the nurses and paed are more experienced and skilful.

After a week at APSH, I could still feel the contraction plus there was also blood mucus discharge. I made up my mind to get transferred to any Gov Hospital which has private wing/ section. I did not mind if I was to get treatment from a gynae which I have not experienced with. I sacrificied for my baby. The hunting for the ventilator began.  I was notified by my gynae that, if the ventilator was available in Perak or Johor je, I might be transferred there jugak since I still insist to get treatment at Gov Hosp.

Finally, berkat doa families and frens, my gynae manage to locate me to a paed and gynae at UKMSC (that was the only ventilator available in the whole Semenanjung at that time). Syukur tak terhingga dgn rezeki yang Allah SWT kurniakan. The location is not so far from my house.

I was then sent to UKMSC by ambulance. When I reached PPUKM emergency, the doctor did a pre-checkup. It was a young Chinese doctor. There were also a few medical students surrounded me when the doctor wanted to examine me. I informed them that I was not comfortable with so many people in the room. They respected my decision and waited outside.

To my astonishment, the doctor informed me that the opening was already 2cm and she could already feel my baby’s head. Imagine, within one week, at 28 weeks, all these could happen. L I was so down. I was then, wheeled to the HDU, a critical unit at the PPUKM.  I was then again given injection to stop the contractions and dexa to mature my baby’s lung. I was constantly monitored by a few specialised nurses. I felt like in labor at that time, holding tightly the bed.

That night, I could sleep a bit well since the contraction slowly started going off. The medication and injection worked well. I was not allowed to go to the toilet and sit for too long (more than 10-15 minutes). Just lying down on the bed. After 2 days being monitored at the HDU, I was then transferred to the daily ward.

I will share more stories after this. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

Note: Some people including me think that private hospitals are better than the government hospitals. I was wrong, they are at par and even much2 better than the private hospitals nowadays. Please take note that I am only referring to those government hospitals which have private wing/ section. I have not experienced government hospitals without private section. J

TM 6: Placenta Previa Stage 1 and Alternative Treatment at Darussyifa’

Hubby and I had considered to go for alternative treatment at Darussyifa’. I reached at about 8am and the queue was already long. If I correctly remember, from the list, my turn was no 90++. I had chosen an Ustazah instead of Ustaz to treat me.  

My turn came when it was already 11am ++. After explaining to Ustazah my condition, she taught the ‘surah’ and ‘ayat’ to amalkan utk naikkan uri and read some prayers through my ears, head and my whole body. She also gave me ‘air penawar’ for drinking and bathing.

After a month of practicing, the result was amazing. My gynae informed me that I had no more Placenta Previa. I would advise to those who had this problem; you should consider going to Darussyifa’. Tak rugi, kita usahakan both cara; modern dan Islamic.

TM 5: Mother’s Instinct

I was asked by so many people which I bumped into on the gender of my baby. They were praying and hoping that this baby would be a girl since I have already gotten a boy. I told them, that to me, I just want a healthy baby, doesn’t matter on the gender. I tanak my baby kecik hati; “momma nih nak girl je, tak sayang kite ke”.

My instinct strongly said that this baby would be a boy. I don’t know how to describe it. The feeling was so natural and strong. During the 5^th month checkup, it was confirmed that I was carrying a baby boy. See, my instinct was right. Betul la, mother’s instinct nih sgt kuat and kebetulan it’s true pulak. J

So, baby, don’t worry, momma loves you so much and momma did not bias from the beginning. Trust me, honey! I will try 110% to be a good mother to you and your brother. J

TM 3: Bleeding & Placenta Previa Stage 1

Well, it wasn’t a smooth sailing one. I was bleeding in the 7^th week and hospitalized for a few days. I did not know the cause of the bleeding. I was thinking that it was ME..since in my first pregnancy, I also bled in the 2^nd month.

In the 4^th month I bled again. I was diagnosed as having stage 1 placenta previa. Kalau org kita ckp, uri kat bawah. I still remember that night. I felt like going to the toilet, and when I was about to sit on the toilet bowl, I saw fresh blood dropping on the floor. My husband and I rushed to APSH’s emergency.

My gynae was on the way and while waiting for her, the nurse used a doppler to detect the baby’s heart beat. NONE….. The nurse could not find the heartbeat. I was restless and thinking that this would be the end of it - 2^nd miscarriage.  Another nurse calmed me down and asked me to wait for the gynae.

I was then wheeled by the nurse to the gynae’s room for the ultrasound check. I saw the active movements. The baby was bouncing here and there and the heart beat was normal. My placenta was low lying and that was the cause of the bleeding. I was then warded for a few days again. Believe me, this experience was just a small hiccup in this 3^rd pregnancy, there are more to share. Stay tuned.

TM 2: Pregnant for the 3rd time

I was confirmed pregnant 5 months after the loss. I guess this was a rezeki granted after my transfer to a new department. Husband was happy and worried at the same time due to my history. I prayed hard so that this pregnancy will be a smooth sailing one.

I shall share with you my pregnancy stories in the next TM.

TM 1: Grieving

I had no chance to write after the miscarriage since I was so down and still grieving on the loss of my baby. I knew it was extremely early to assume this; just to share that I had a very strong feeling that I was conceiving a little girl.

I could not accept the loss at first but later I tried to motivate myself as this may be a gift from Allah to me to get more rest and focus on Nazhan. Husband had done a good job in motivating me.

I was advised from my gynae to rest for a few months before trying to conceive again. I tried to update this page, but I was not in the mood to do so. Glad that now I manage to share it here as TM 1. J

I had a Miscarriage

I’ve miscarried our second baby. A little bit down. But getting better skit2. Alhamdulillah, dengan selamatnya the 7 weeks fetus has been buried by my hubby this evening.

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At this point of time, I really need good support and concern from all my beloved frens, families and relatives. Thanks a lot to all my frens for all the thoughts n concerns. I really appreciate it.

My heartiest thankful to all Shaklee Consumers yang sangat prihatin, dpt bersabar n sanggup tunggu for the supplements yang mungkin sampai lewat skit. Ampun ya. My hubby dah tekejar ke sana sini for me settling a few things and did all the posting these few days. I’ve also texted all Shaklee Consumers on the delays. Those who haven’t received any notification from me, please do let me know ye.

Just to share and recap the differences in my early pregnancy symptoms for the first and second pregnancy. Most of my pregnancy symptoms are the same with what have been reflected in American Pregnancy website.

1st Pregnancy Symptoms

/ Delay in Menstruation
/ Spotting and bleeding
X Swollen or Tender Breasts

/ Fatigue or Tiredness

/ Nausea or Morning Sickness
/ Backaches

/ Headaches
/ Frequent Urination

/ Food Cravings and Big Appetite

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2nd Pregnancy Symptoms

/ Delay in Menstruation

/ Spotting and bleeding

/ Swollen or Tender Breasts

X Fatigue or Tiredness

X Nausea or Morning Sickness

/ Backaches

/ Headaches

X Frequent Urination

/ Food Cravings and Big Appetite

What I loved the most is that this second pregnancy brought more sparks in our marriage. Rasa mcm baru fall in luv with my hubby and all those romantic words were always easily spelled out from my mouth. Masa mengandungkan Nazhan dulu (first pregnancy), this symptom only arise from 2nd trimester onwards.

Whatever has happened, I pasrah dan redha dgn takdir Allah SWT. I am just hoping for healthier pregnancies and deliveries in the future. Amin.