Mommy Chronicles

Since Monday I’ve been experiencing strange pain in my tummy. All throughout the day I feel wanting to throw up everything I eat, and this is accompanied by nausea. I was almost bedridden and the pain bothers even my sleep. I remember having a slight “fight” with Rhyan over this when we were talking on the phone, because I really got so scared of what I am going through, just in time that he isn’t here. I sort of blamed him. After some few sobs and a cold goodbye, he texted sorry for being so “masungit” and said that he was just so worried about me but couldn’t do anything because he is not here. I welcomed him with an understanding heart and just slept the pain away that afternoon. The pain went on for 3 days more until I finally entertained the idea of having my symptoms checked by a doctor.

Arriving at Meycauayan Doctors Hospital past lunch time, my mom sought the help of the nurse on the reception area, asking where we should go to consult my condition. She explained what I am experiencing, and at the same time also entertaining the idea that the same are just symptoms of being pregnant. She encouraged us to see the OB Gyne first, and told us to proceed to the first door on the right.

After being ushered inside, I was asked to fill in a pink card – perhaps a record of all the patients who went there for consultation. I remember feeling awkward about it in at the same time seeing obviously pregnant women who are waiting for their turns as well. Actually, it is Rhyan and I’s prayer to have a child soon, and at that time I am just protecting myself from expecting too much, or maybe saving myself for potential “shame” if we consulted the improper person on my condition. I did not even tried the PT (Pregnancy Test) beforehand.

And then it was my turn. We met the cheerful Dr. Ruiz, asking who Jonah Micah is between us and my mom. Maybe she is not expecting that it was me, for the usual reason that I don’t like I am married…=p After my positive nod on what seems to be a roll-call, she asked what is the problem. I explained my tummy pains and nausea for 3 days now, and have somehow entertaining the idea that I might be pregnant. She asked if I did a PT already, I responded no. She advised I should first, and then handed me a piece of paper requesting for it at the hospital laboratory. Before going, she asked for some figures, like when did I have my last menstruation period and what is my usual cycle. We computed 6 weeks since I had it, which is beyond my usual 5-week cycle. She insisted on waiting for the PT result first just to validate.

After sort of 30 minutes (delays from the lab counter lady and my CR turn to collect urine sample for my PT), we went back to her clinic. While waiting for the result, she checked on me and the position of my ovary (which I felt so awkward and won’t be narrating here the details…). She said its normal so far. She also referred to other symptoms that I might have if I am confirmed pregnant like pains on my body due to increased metabolic rate, brittling of the bones due to added need for calcium because of the baby and paving the way for safer and easier delivery of the baby, nausea, etc. She also had time to ask for my occupation, and again, grew fascinated with what my husband is doing for career. Before proceeding, she asked her secretary to call on the hospital laboratory to check on my PT result. In so few minutes, there I heard it: Positive.

I wasn’t able to hide my smile hearing it, had instant relief from being nauseatic all throughout. Dr. Ruiz then proceeded on what she is discussing, like telling me to undergo Pap Smear as soon as possible because I told her of history of taking pills for some 4 months. She also said it’s too early to undergo Ultrasound for now, but she told me I can come back after 2 weeks, so that we could accurately know how old the baby inside is. She also asked me to start taking Folic Acid everyday and that Anmum milk I am seeing in the commercials. She also refrained me from doing strenuous activities like exercise, though walking is acceptable. I should not carry heavy loads also, and I should eat right. She also told me I will be experiencing frequent hunger and this is normal. She also asked me to wear loose clothes already and avoid wearing heels, which I find too early to do as of the moment…=p Before leaving, she asked me to come back after two weeks for check-up and to have several tests to ensure that I am healthy, and my baby is healthy.

That afternoon I treated my mom to Mc Donalds. We are both so happy about the news, and had a lot of discussions already like what I should eat, what should I avoid, what gender she wants hehe, and even school stuffs and yayas! I immediately texted my husband who is in UK, and though he can’t call at the moment, he replied with much excitement that finally, our prayers are answered. He even said he already told everybody there that he is going to be a father. And I am overwhelmed with the whole thing that every pain and nausea I feel is so bearable. I ended my day with a grateful heart and prayers to the Lord that night.

So this is it! Another journey, another ride in my roller coaster life. And as I launch this new page in my Rollercoaster Chronicles, I am so excited to share all my experiences as we wait for our new boss in our home. May this be his/her online journal, and hopefully I could keep up on writing from parent boo-boos to a lot of his/her firsts. Who knows, he/she might take over in writing for this soon! Enjoy the ride… 

Soon-to-be’s,
Daddy YanYan and Mommy ChinChin