37 weeks (low amniotic fluid)

Yesterday, I had slight light brown discharge. So I called Dr Poon, whether I should see him earlier instead of 8 pm. He said it's better to come in and asked me when is the earliest I can reach. I told him 2 pm. Informed Hubby about it. After meeting Ferene, we had wanted to watch 'Planet of the Apes' at Cineleisure but the plan has to be cancelled and I headed back home.

Hubby asked whether today is the day? I told him maybe not, coz it's light brown discharge, not blood and I didn't feel much contractions. Nevertheless, I showered and ensure my "luggage" is ready, just in case I have to check into the hospital.

Dr Poon said that from the ultrascan observation, my amniotic fluid is low and baby has lesser movements. I need to go Mount A to do a CTG scan in case baby is in distress. I thought he meant the next appointment, but he said if you can, go today and go NOW. He mentioned that after the report is out, if need be, he will come down to the hospital and might need to induce or do a c-sec for me. (c-sec because Baby's head is down but not engaged) And he asked 'Are you prepared already?'. Baby is 2.5 kg and he said it's safe if she wants to come out now though he prefers that she pops next week.

Then after Hubby and me had our late lunch, we headed straight to Mount A. Thankfully CTG scan shows that baby's heartbeat is within the safe range, I'm having mild contractions already but I don't have to be admitted. It costs $60 for the 1 hour scan. Dr Poon called and asked the nurse to fax the report over to him. And he asked me to see him at his clinic tomorrow for follow-up, just in case.

Hubby sensed that I am quite tensed and he said I look stressed. I told him it's because I'm having contractions now and trying to time the intervals. I also didn't have much appetite lately. My weight remained at 59 kg (but glad that Baby put on from 1.9 to 2.5 kg).

I feel ache all over - my head, neck, shoulders, arm, legs, joints. I hope that Baby comes out soon.

The confinement lady called me up to check on me and asked roughly when I will deliver. She said to let her know once I'm admitted to the hospital.

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Back from gynae. He said that amniotic fluid is not low until I must induce esp since that now her head is not engaged yet. The best case scenario is to wait for baby to be ready to decide when she wants to come out. Yup, so baby... we are all waiting for your grand appearance.

My next appt with gynae is on 15 August.