the drama of being 27..

Yes, it was my birthday yesterday.. Happy Birthday to me! :)
It was the first time I am celebrating my birthday as a wife & mom-to-be!
And I've got to tell you...there's a WHOLE DRAMA that happened on my birthday.

It started off slightly over midnight, I came back late from a dinner with Mai & Haz. I was watching TV when Mr Bert came next to me..

"Happy Birthday Meen" & passed me a birthday card & a Thomas Sabo minibag.

Btw, I already knew my birthday present a week earlier cause he made me choose, baju raya or Thomas Sabo. Last year he gave me the TS charm bracelet, so this year, I wanted a "charm".
And to my surprise, he gave me two! A pink butterfly charm (which I requested) and the letter 'M'- to represent Meen, Munir..and Munckin! :D

And also, getting a birthday card "For my wife" really touched me.


"I know I am not good at saying I love you or complimenting you as often as I should. But I hope you know that I am glad to be your husband & I love you more than words can say.."

*MELTS*

I seriously had tears in my eyes reading it, cause it was SO true!
He even wrote his personal message to me, which made me *melt* even more.
Like I said before, my husband is not good at "expressing" his feelings, but once he does it.. it is worth waiting for! :)


Since I have planned my leave from the 7th-17th, I spent (most of) the day lepaking at home.
I was online, looking at baby products, reading ppl's blog, planning my baby shower.. I didn't even have take the effort to wash the dishes or do laundry.


One of the topic of Red.FM's morning show last week was about this matter "What would you do on the first day of your leave?" And most feedback was "Sleep. Chill. Lepak. No chores. Nothing." And I did just that!


But of course, me who "can't sit still" decided to give myself a treat. A prenatal massage! I took the package deal *gulps!*, which includes the postnatal massage as well. It was very relaxing,and of course I ended up asleep while the lady massage me.


Mr Bert decided to treat me for berbuka at Ampang's famous "Yong Tau Foo" shop. It has been ages since we ate there, so we had a fulfilling berbuka indeed.


Now, here is when the drama begins. While waiting for terawih prayers, I was lying down watching TV. Initially, I kinna felt light headed before & after berbuka, that's why I needed to lie down. Then, suddenly I felt a gush of fluid running down in between my thighs. I rushed to the toilet, only to know my panties were already wet with clear fluids.


I quickly told Mr Bert "Please don't panic, but I think my water bag has burst..but there's no contractions.. and I am only 33 weeks pregnant. So how now?"

We decided to call my twin buddy, Dr Aliah, for some advice. She told us to rush to the panel clinic to get myself checked. She felt that I was not in labour, but it is good to know what was going on. Before we left for the clinic, I put on a panty liner, just in case.


So, we headed to the clinic..the doc did an ultrasound, Munckin was doing okay. He said since it was only 1 time, he told me to keep track on the leakage & only see my gynae if the symptoms persists. He also suggest that I should "bed rest" for the time being.


Before leaving the clinic, I felt the urge to pee. And this time, my entire panty liner had the clear fluid. Once I reached home, I quickly put on my overnight pad instead, cause I can feel the leakage of the fluid was quite heavy.


By Shahur time, my pad was already "drench" with the fluid. I told Mr Bert to take half day from work & bring me to see my doctor at the hospital. We were the first patient, and Dr Z checked on Munckin, who is still fine (Thank God). After the ultrasound, he took a "sample" from my vagina (a procedure that I loath the most..it hurts & stings! Ouchhh), and he confirmed the leakage & prescribed me with antibiotics for the next 5 days.


Doctor was quite concerned, he said that the cause of the leakage is unknown, but if the leakage does not stop in 2 weeks time (end of September), he would need to deliver Munckin at 35 weeks! If so, Munckin will be a premature baby.


I was quite down to hear that, but with a light of hope the antibiotics will help to minimize the leakage and will not lead for me for an early delivery . At the moment, Munckin's weight is estimated at 2.3kg at 33 weeks. In 2 weeks time, Munckin will still be quite tiny. I am quite scared, but pray to God for the best for myself & Munckin. Let's hope I will still deliver in October, and not anytime earlier.

So right now, I am supposed to minimize any outings with friends or for any school purposes. If I need to go anywhere, I MUST be accompanied by Mr Bert. Indirectly, I am grounded at home for the time being. Let's just hope things will get better from now.


On a brighter note, I will be going for my babymoon after all! :D
One of Mr Bert's client gave him a complimentary 1 night stay at..

We're off to Penang Baby!
Alhamdulillah..rezeki Munckin afterall..:) We'll be going on the weekend after raya.
Looking forward to our very first holiday..just us two (and Munckin in the tummy)! (^_^)