When I Thought I Got It Tough

Just when I thought everything was getting better, it fell apart again. After my first trimester everything was much better. But I wasn't that lucky haha.. I had the CTS that makes me rest for whole week, and last week I was spotting again for the whole week now I'm taking rest.
My boss scolded me so many times because of my sloppy work, and he is really unhappy about me taking sick leaves again.

At first I felt terrible and trying so hard to make it better. I think I got stressed out for one point of time worrying what he would think of me. Maybe he thought I made things up just to take sick leaves and laze around at home. But then again who likes this worrisome feeling if something is wrong with your baby?? Not everyone has an easy pregnancy and I definitely am not making things up. I kept on asking why does it have to be so difficult for me....Everyone else can have an easy one, why can't I?

But after I thought it thru, it is not how easy or not ur pregnancy is.. It is how u deal with it.. If people are misunderstanding my situation, I know I wasn't wrong and I know I did the right thing. It is better to be misunderstood now than regret it later. Sometimes when u think the worst thing is yet to come... the best thing emerges. I just have to keep my faith, be brave, and be careless for the time being. I know I made some mistakes but I'll try my best to fix it.

20 Weeks

And I thought my suffering was finally over.. NOOOOO.. it's just new challenges for me all over agaiiinn...
I think such a thing so called "easy pregnancy" should considered a gift to anyone who receives it. It was never easy.. that's why there's a saying, "heaven is under ur mother's feet".

I began having this tingling numb sensation in my fingers last week. It came on and off.. until yesterday, i can feel my HANDS tingling and numb. SO i panicked. It turns out it could be as simple as water retention.. and could lead to as bad as pre eclampsia. It turns out also.. not everyone has the tendency to have it. Just some people (like moi)...

Some people have the privilege of eating almost anything they want and the pregnancy continues as usual. Some people like me.. have to really watch wat to eat and exercise more.. Life is so unfair??? Tell me about it..

But I guess it's a different thing for each pregnant ladies. They all have their own challenges that they must face... Know what u are capable of and knowing ur body best is the best way to go. THe most important thing is: be brave.. and just let it all happen while taking precaution. I am sure God tries us once in a while to make us stronger.. and boy, aren't we women the strongest living thing in the world!

Water Retention

(source: www.ehow.com)

Preeclampsia, toxemia and other pregnancy disorders can be frustrating because so little is known medically about what causes them or what can be done to treat them. I endured severe swelling, headaches and other preeclampsia symptoms in my first pregnancy, but managed to avoid them in my second. If you are struggling with the symptoms of preeclampsia or toxemia (swelling...especially of the face and hands, headaches, high blood pressure, rapid unexplained weight gain, etc.) then here is the "unofficial guide" to beating preeclampsia or toxemia.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Willingness to Try

1. Step 1
   

   Limit Your Salt Intake
   The medical community is divided as to whether or not sodium intake has anything to do with the development of preeclampsia or toxemia. But I can tell you that in my experience it was the single biggest factor in helping me to avoid preeclampsia the second time around. During my first pregnancy I ate normal amounts of food and the same amount of salt that I always had (which was a normal amount...I almost never add salt to my food for taste.) And during that first pregnancy I had VERY severe swelling and water retention. During my second pregnancy I actively cut down on my intake of salty foods (especially thing like cured meats, french fries, chips, etc.) I noticed a huge difference. In fact, when I DID have a salty meal or snack during my second pregnancy I would wake up the next morning with a little swelling in my face. This just confirmed my suspicion that cutting down on salt was making a big difference in my health and the health of my coming baby.

2. Step 2
   

   SIT...STAND...LIE DOWN...REPEAT!
   Pregnant women experience twice the blood flow throughout their bodies of non-pregnant women. They also tend to retain water. This extra fluid will pool in the body when a person remains in one position. So try to switch your position at least every half hour or so. If you work at an office, get up and walk around, take breaks, stretch, etc. If you are on your feet alot, try to sit down for at least five to ten minutes at a time every half hour. Also make a point to lie on your left side for several minutes throughout the day. All these things will help to keep blood and fluid from pooling in your body causing swelling.

3. Step 3
   

   EXCERCISE!
   Study after study shows that women who exercise regularly throughout pregnancy have fewer complications than those who don't. This was certainly true for me. Even though I was almost 10 years younger during my first pregnancy than my second, I stayed in much better shape and had fewer complications during the second pregnancy. I think a lot of this had to do with regular exercise. And it doesn't have to be alot. I swam, walked, or played tennis only three times per week, but it made a huge difference.

4. Step 4
   

   Drink Plenty of Fluids and Stay Regular
   Drinking fluids and eating fiber to stay regular can help you avoid retaining water. When waste is backed up in your body it can cause swelling and water retention. It is important to stay regular by eating plenty of fiber and drinking plenty of fluids. (Do not take laxatives when pregnant without consulting your doctor first.)