Getting Close: More Updates

We are hanging in there..... Actually, Mama didnt think she'd say this but she's slowly getting used to bedrest. She really havent had such a long extended vacation. And it is good for her soul. She went into an abrupt stop at work and was struggling at first with priorities and such. But clearly, God who loves me very much knows how to get Mama's attention.

We are beginning to talk about possibily of delivering me. I have 2 doctors - a maternal fetal specialist (high-risk pregnancy) - Dr. Brown-Elliott and a regular ob/gyn - Dr. Hsu. Together, they make sound decisions for us. I feel blessed to have such capable doctors.

Surprisingly, the amniotic fluid level went up (12) from 8.5 last week - which is good news. The growth has slowed down to less than 10% - which is an indication of early delivery is on the horizon. Sometimes Mama feel stronger than mild contractions. Oh boy, they were right when they say it affects every part of Mama's back........

Daddy and Mama are "somewhat" ready for the me. Bags are packs and knowing them, so is the camera bag too. Life's really about to change. Given so much time to sit at home and think, they feel more excited than scared about what is in store for all three of us. I think Daddy will be a great daddy....

They say Pictures Say A Thousand Words

So here it is:

Mama & Daddy Decided....

Last week, Mama made Daddy decide my name: They were debating between Ming and Meng..... Not a whole lot of difference but this suggestion came from Grandpa Yeo. In our dialect (Teo Chiew), we would say Meng instead of Ming (in Mandarin).

So, I guess it will be Meng Elliott Yeo.

Mama and Maxx spent a full day at home yesterday (Tuesday). We didnt have to disturb Daddy at work. I am sure he feels peace at work. Mama's just staying in bed, getting up to go to the restroom, get lunch or water. Maxx did a better job at bedrest. He didnt get up at all!!!!

Per Dr. Hsu, we are trying to keep me in at least 2-3 more weeks. Mama is 34 week 6 days today. Tomorrow (Thursday), we will be officially 35 weeks. Mama is dilated at 1.5cm, about 3--40% and a minus - 2. (Whatever that means)!!!

Daddy is going to have to do alot more than he normally does. He came home, prepared dinner, cooked, cleaned dishes and kitchen. He knew Mama wouldnt like the kitchen grease still left on the cooktop. Then, he prepared good chicken soup for Mama and I on the crock pot. Cant wait to eat it tonight.....

Happy Monday

The weekend went by quickly. Friends and family came to visit us and it definitely makes the time pass by alot quicker. Daddy is at work now and he will be back for lunch. Good thing he works 5 minutes from the hospital.

Last Thursday, Mama did a Fetal fibronectin test. It came back POSITIVE. It does not mean that Mama will go into early delivery but a NEGATIVE result would confirm that Mama is not in preterm labor.

Mama still has 4-5 contractions an hour. Dr. Hsu let Mama have up to 8 before she raises her concern.

We went to see Dr. Brown-Elliott this morning. The fluid level is at 10.1 (10 is borderline low).... And she said that the cervix is looking low. Yet she is not concerned about needing to do an early delivery - Yippee..... I get to be baked a little longer.....

Still stuck here

Mama didnt get the green light to leave the hospital yesterday (Thursday 9/13). She went for a morning sonogram and the amiotic fluid went back up to 11.5 (yippee)!!! So, Mama and Daddy were ready to pack up and leave....

Not until Dr. Hsu checks Mama out completely though.

Ops..... it looks like Mama is 1cm dilated and Dr. Hsu said she can feel my little head. Yikes!!!

So, no going home but instead another shot of tribuline to ease the contractions and hopefully will stop the cervix from dilating further.....

Looks like we'll spend a few more days at the hospital.

Took A quick Spin

This is going to be a long post:
Here Mama is blogging from the hospital bed. This is my 33 weeks, with 7 more to go. For those who knows Mama knows that she is petite (5 ft 1 1/2in tall), underweight when compared to the American chart to begin this pregnancy. Not a big deal. Daddy is not Hulk Hogan either. In fact he is average for an Asian. Mama and Daddy both do not expect me to be a huge baby. Hence, they are not surprised that I am considered small when I am charted.

Mama went for what she thought was a normal sonogram yesterday (Monday) to make sure my growth is just showing on the "smaller side". We found out that the amiotic fluid is on the borderline low. Should it fall lower and lower, the doctors might decide to take me early when they feel that the hospital incubator is a better incubator than Mama's tummy. With the emotions that went through Mama's mind went, she started breaking down. The doctor wanted to put me on a non-stress test. That is where it spiral out of control. At 33 weeks, with 7 more to go, Mama already have mild contractions. 12 in 1 hour - that is definitely not good.They put Mama on more medication to stop the contractions and a steroid shot to prepare my lungs just in case I do come out early without fully developing. After the contraction medication wore off, contractions came back again. That is when the doctors decided that Mama needed to stay overnight for observations.

Mama is holding up fairly well now. It has been almost 24 hours since she started receiving news she could barely digest. She's doing her best to take her mind off thinking that me- the perfect gift from God would have to endure before I come out to be with Mama and Daddy.

Dr. Hsu came in for a short visit this afternoon. She says that she is doing all these for pre-cautionary measures and that I am still in great condition.......Mama's staying in the hospital for a few more days. At least until she sees Dr. Brown-Elliott again.

2 Baby Showers Down, 1 More to go

Over the Labor Day weekend, Aunt Laura and Uncle CJ threw a baby shower for Mama and Daddy in anticipation for my arrival. So many of Mama's friends came. And so did mine. I received so many gifts and it is very overwhelming to know how many people loves me even before they seen me.

Mama & Daddy with my special Snoopy cake. Thanks Jennifer for the cake!

Aunt Laura, Mama and my Uncle Lionel

The following Friday (Sept 6th), Daddy's co-workers threw him a Baby Shower. Oh boy did we fill up Mama's car that day. Can you imagine how nice these people are to be of such giving hearts? They bought all but 1 item on the registry. How blessed I am. We have 1 more church baby shower to go at the end of September.

Cousin Laynce (7 months) and Baby Nathan (6 months)

Mama pray each day that I too would become a blessing to others when my time comes. I hope I can fulfill her dream.

For more pictures of my baby shower: Aunt Suki - the professional photographer took them. (Warning: I have over 200 photos in there)