Monday, April 10, 2006

Its Doubly Positive!!!

Last night after work, we went to the GP to get confirmation of my pregnancy. The kind doctor asked me to describe my symptoms and when I was done he said we dun even need to do the test. He said I am almost certainly pregnant but we'll do it anyway. He asked for antecedent diseases in the family and said I was exposed to a significant risk of contracting gestational diabetes since both my parents have it. He described with great detail what actually happens when an expectant mother contracts diabetes. Let's just say I'm no longer taking any carbonated drinks and greatly reducing my sugar content. Its most certainly a risk not worth taking.



The doctor's calculation put me at 6 weeks plus instead of the 5 weeks I calculated. But he asks me to see my gynae by the time I'm 8 weeks plus so that scanning can be done and a proper measurement of foetus size be taken to determine the actual dating. I asked his opinion regarding the gynae I'm almost certain of taking and he had nothing but praises for her. Apparently she taught him in med school. (although he did also recommend his wife who is also a gynae)

As earlier planned, we thought of calling my in-laws to share the good news with them but after the doctor's visit, He decided we should go there instead and break the news personally. Needless to say, they were overjoyed beyond words. In fact as soon as we said we came to tell you something, they guessed it and started hugging and kissing us. Even my FIL was excited. My MIL started asking what I wanted to eat and gave a million and one tips on what to do and what not to do. Apparently I'm not supposed to eat cinammon of any kind. I don't know how far it is true but mother's know best so I'm gonna be a dutiful daughter-in-law and listen to her. FIl gave a few more tips to Him how not to hold me in case he triggers off some acupuncture points. We only stayed for 20 mins but they let us go willingly and asked me to rest.

When we reached home, Umi said that she was just on the phone with my MIL. They were congratulating each other and making plans on taking turns to take care of their grandchild. The best part was my MIL asking Umi to take good care of me and asking when Umi was leaving for Pahang so that when she is not around, my MIl can come down to take care of me. The mothers are obviously super-excited. Let's hope they haven't started picking out primary schools yet.

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