Week 21: Outcome of Scan

Saw Dr Kek for the final visit yesterday, and got her to release my medical records and to certify that I'm fit to fly. Will miss the excellent service at her clinic (Women's Specialist Associates). The nurses and reception staff greet you by name! They are definitely worthy ambassadors for good service in S'pore.

Am glad to report that bb is doing fine although placenta is lying a little low. There's a possibility of placenta previa, but she said not to worry just yet as this is only diagnosed at Week 32. Will have to start reading up on the subject. The only thing I know about pp is that Princess Kiko of Japan has it and that's why she's checking into the hospital early to have a C-section!

We were also able to find out the gender. I remember when we had Beth, we chose not to find out till the delivery. (We actually had a "Congratulations - it's a girl!" moment in the delivery room.) This time round, we wanted to know because it would impact on the amount and type of bb clothing we bring to Melb. As it turns out, God has blessed us with another girl! So much for choosing between Barnabas and Jordan. :-)

Am thankful because this means bb can fully utilize Beth's clothing - more savings for us!

Am also really tickled because:
- Everyone around us is so convinced we're having a boy. Their reason: my symptoms are completely opposite this time (I've had a tough first trimester with dreadful nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomitting).
- I was just teasing hubby the day before that if he has another daughter, good luck to him because he'll have his hands full! (We met up with friends last week who have 2 daughters each, and it was obvious the dads were exhausted from the girls wanting a piece of them at the same time!)
-Lately, Beth has been referring to bb as "mei mei"!

As usual, kids know best.