What's a chiropractic? Chiropractic is a health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletalsystem and the effects of these disorders on general health -wikipedia.
In short, it deals with spinal positioning and subluxations. In simple understanding, it's a practice to fix your spinal and bone systems that support your body, and therefore letting go of squeezed, pulled, or stuck tissues and muscles. It turns out that when your spine or bone is not in its supposed place it will in turn pull the muscles going thru it.
Why am I talking about it? Because for the past month I've been suffering from pelvic pain. It's not severe, it's just painful and uncomfortable. Especially when I turn in bed, when I got out of my office chair after sitting for a few hours, when I first walk out of bed, after long walking hours. But after I walk for sometime, it feels better tho still somewhat painful. My doctor told me to bear with it, my friends told me to bear with it, they told me it's one of pregnancy common complaints. It is maybe so, but I still browsed and googled if there is some way to make it more bearable. Then I found some western forums and discussions regarding this. It turns out however common it is, it is not normal. It's true that in most cases it only happens during pregnancy but in some rare cases, it still continues until postbirth, even a lifetime. In some severe rare cases you can be decapitated for life. I don't want to think negative, but if it can turn out serious, means it IS abnormal.
So therefore I started browsing for the solution, and I found the word chiropractic all over. I didn't really understand how they could help with it since it's a bone problem. But I still tried to browse for chiropractors in Singapore who are experienced with pregnant ladies. Stumbled upon a few general chiropractors, but I am more interested in one. They are called Asia chiropractic. I called them up and made appointment for the next day.
First time I came, they introduced me to what chiropractic is. Then the doctor (both doctors and the staffs are all females btw) checked my spines, my pelvic bones, how they are sitting, are they sitting properly to support all my weight plus extra weight. Turns out my right pelvic bone at the back is sitting higher than the left side. She said it's pulling all my tissues and muscles especially the front left side. Then she gently adjusted my back pelvic bone, massage my tissues and muscles so it's not so stiff anymore. She even gently massaged the ligaments connected to my stomach cos that too is being pulled. She said they can even help to correct breech baby, help to ease the way out for baby for easier delivery.
After first visit, I feel slightly better, not as stiff as the first time I came.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
31 weeks going 32
Updates:
- Next week I'm going for detail scan and God knows what tests.
- Braxton Hicks come and go and sometimes it just took my breath away (literally) and uncomfortable.
- I feel this time round my tummy is bigger. I have added some extra stretchmarks in addition to the existing ones. But last time the doctor checked she did not mention about the diameter being too big. So I suppose it's still normal?
- Baby moves, kicks, bumps very often. This one loves to move when I'm walking. So sometimes it's a bit uncomfortable. When it moves sometimes my tummy will just harden. I suppose that's a sign that she's fine.
Pains and Gains:
- I have gained 10kg!!! But my appetite have lessened now, due to space tightening on the stomach area.
- My pelvis pain is getting worse. Having read articles on the internet scares me, it can be just temporary or serious up to post birth. So I decided to call some chiropractors and ask around. I made appointment for today and I'll write later on how it goes. I still have about 8 more weeks to go, and I can't imagine if it goes beyond this. It makes me wonder, do I need to suffer or go ask for help?
- Last week I had a horrible muscle pull on my right buttocks. Up to the point whenever I lift my butt up from sitting down and start to walk I'd feel weak on my right legs. Magically it disappeared this week, and God help me please don't come back again. Maybe baby was sitting on my butt nerve last week.
I'm trying my best to give her the same attention and affection as when I was pregnant with Asha. But it's really hard. With the sister running here and there, ask for this and that. Not to mention I feel that this time round I feel more tired. But do know this, I love you both the same *smooooch*.
- Next week I'm going for detail scan and God knows what tests.
- Braxton Hicks come and go and sometimes it just took my breath away (literally) and uncomfortable.
- I feel this time round my tummy is bigger. I have added some extra stretchmarks in addition to the existing ones. But last time the doctor checked she did not mention about the diameter being too big. So I suppose it's still normal?
- Baby moves, kicks, bumps very often. This one loves to move when I'm walking. So sometimes it's a bit uncomfortable. When it moves sometimes my tummy will just harden. I suppose that's a sign that she's fine.
Pains and Gains:
- I have gained 10kg!!! But my appetite have lessened now, due to space tightening on the stomach area.
- My pelvis pain is getting worse. Having read articles on the internet scares me, it can be just temporary or serious up to post birth. So I decided to call some chiropractors and ask around. I made appointment for today and I'll write later on how it goes. I still have about 8 more weeks to go, and I can't imagine if it goes beyond this. It makes me wonder, do I need to suffer or go ask for help?
- Last week I had a horrible muscle pull on my right buttocks. Up to the point whenever I lift my butt up from sitting down and start to walk I'd feel weak on my right legs. Magically it disappeared this week, and God help me please don't come back again. Maybe baby was sitting on my butt nerve last week.
I'm trying my best to give her the same attention and affection as when I was pregnant with Asha. But it's really hard. With the sister running here and there, ask for this and that. Not to mention I feel that this time round I feel more tired. But do know this, I love you both the same *smooooch*.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
My 7th Month Going 8th Month
I want to complain and whine!!!
My polyp (I think) is gone. So far no bleeding or spotting anymore even during intercourse. But now my baby has grown bigger therefore putting pressures on my pelvis nerves and surrounding area.
New problem has arisen (aiyoh), and it's round ligament pain. My pelvis hurts whenever I stand from sitting down. But last month after I came back from my Hari Raya vacation was worse! I was still carrying my 15kg girl every now and then, and my room in Jakarta is on the second floor. Back then the pain was really bad! Lucky after I came back, do my everyday routine, with my maid helping me take care of my girl the pain slowly subsides and at least it doesn't hurt as bad.
I find that my daily prayers has helped me to stretch my muscles and ligaments, and it doesn't hurt when I performed all the routines. So I intend to do it normally until I couldn't take it.
The swelling has started as well. My feet now swell if I sit down too long so in the office I try to flex my legs often.
My appetite has been good, but not my tummy size. I could only take light breakfast, heavier lunch and light dinner. If I exceed my tummy size at one go, it will all end up inside the toilet again. Good in a way, because I don't move as much nowadays. Anything I eat will surely end up for the baby and the rest contributes to my fats. But I still can't tolerate too much cookies or sweet things and YAKULT! Sheesh, everytime I try to drink it always ends up upsetting my stomach and I have to vomit it out.
Baby wise, she's pretty much actively moving and kicking. Not sure which is hands legs butt, or head. I am so pathetic, a second timer and still..... Looking forward for the last scan on early October.
My wishes:
1. Hopefully no big issues until my delivery day. I'm wishing for another normal delivery to save money.
2. Hopefully she's head down during my next scan.
3. Hope she's well until the day I meet her :)
My polyp (I think) is gone. So far no bleeding or spotting anymore even during intercourse. But now my baby has grown bigger therefore putting pressures on my pelvis nerves and surrounding area.
New problem has arisen (aiyoh), and it's round ligament pain. My pelvis hurts whenever I stand from sitting down. But last month after I came back from my Hari Raya vacation was worse! I was still carrying my 15kg girl every now and then, and my room in Jakarta is on the second floor. Back then the pain was really bad! Lucky after I came back, do my everyday routine, with my maid helping me take care of my girl the pain slowly subsides and at least it doesn't hurt as bad.
I find that my daily prayers has helped me to stretch my muscles and ligaments, and it doesn't hurt when I performed all the routines. So I intend to do it normally until I couldn't take it.
The swelling has started as well. My feet now swell if I sit down too long so in the office I try to flex my legs often.
My appetite has been good, but not my tummy size. I could only take light breakfast, heavier lunch and light dinner. If I exceed my tummy size at one go, it will all end up inside the toilet again. Good in a way, because I don't move as much nowadays. Anything I eat will surely end up for the baby and the rest contributes to my fats. But I still can't tolerate too much cookies or sweet things and YAKULT! Sheesh, everytime I try to drink it always ends up upsetting my stomach and I have to vomit it out.
Baby wise, she's pretty much actively moving and kicking. Not sure which is hands legs butt, or head. I am so pathetic, a second timer and still..... Looking forward for the last scan on early October.
My wishes:
1. Hopefully no big issues until my delivery day. I'm wishing for another normal delivery to save money.
2. Hopefully she's head down during my next scan.
3. Hope she's well until the day I meet her :)
Monday, July 2, 2012
Week 18 going 19
Yaaayy.. Almost halfway. Just a little recap:
Week 12-16
I got constant headache bugging me almost every week! It's so annoying and disturbing. I took a few MC's during this time cause I couldn't stand the throbbing pain. Sometimes it would last a couple of days and Panadol seems to only ease it for a short period of time. So for almost one whole month I desperately needed a full dose of Panadol. 8 tablets within 24hours! Alhamdulillah after 16 week, the headache went away. Three weeks have gone with only occasional dose of Panadol.
Week 17
At end of this week I got a minor bleeding. I suspect it was caused by blood rupture during rough intercourse. I went to see Dr. Su and had it checked out. Alhamdulillah it was nothing serious, no bacteria no infection. But she still gave me 2 weeks dosage of progesterone pills.
Week 17-19
Other problems came up (as usual). Constipation!!!! I pass motion like once every two days and it is so uncomfortable. My stomach feels so full and bloated. I took fybogel so far didn't make me go toilet every day. I ate fruits, drank water, I walked back and forth office-home. I couldn't take yakult, it feels so acidic in my stomach. It still wouldn't come out! Oh well, as long as it's not painful and bleeding rectum I suppose it's counted as one blessing.
My appetite is back, but still can't eat so much. Yet my weight keeps on going up and up and up and up. I've felt the baby move around week 17. SO much earlier compared to the first child. So far Alhamdulillah no tingling and numbness sensation hopefully I won't have it till the end.
I've got muscle aches on my thighs. Have to put salonpas patches at night. I'll ask my doctor about it. One more thing. My hair is glowing and shining, but it's falling off! I don't understand. I'm supposed to have gorgeous hair and skin. I''ll ask my doctor about it either.
My appointment is still within 2weeks time. To do detail scan and find out the gender. I want a boy yes. But if God trusts me with another girl then I'll gladly accept it. We have prepared names, and it looks like both of us are more prepared with another girl. Hahahahaha.
Week 12-16
I got constant headache bugging me almost every week! It's so annoying and disturbing. I took a few MC's during this time cause I couldn't stand the throbbing pain. Sometimes it would last a couple of days and Panadol seems to only ease it for a short period of time. So for almost one whole month I desperately needed a full dose of Panadol. 8 tablets within 24hours! Alhamdulillah after 16 week, the headache went away. Three weeks have gone with only occasional dose of Panadol.
Week 17
At end of this week I got a minor bleeding. I suspect it was caused by blood rupture during rough intercourse. I went to see Dr. Su and had it checked out. Alhamdulillah it was nothing serious, no bacteria no infection. But she still gave me 2 weeks dosage of progesterone pills.
Week 17-19
Other problems came up (as usual). Constipation!!!! I pass motion like once every two days and it is so uncomfortable. My stomach feels so full and bloated. I took fybogel so far didn't make me go toilet every day. I ate fruits, drank water, I walked back and forth office-home. I couldn't take yakult, it feels so acidic in my stomach. It still wouldn't come out! Oh well, as long as it's not painful and bleeding rectum I suppose it's counted as one blessing.
My appetite is back, but still can't eat so much. Yet my weight keeps on going up and up and up and up. I've felt the baby move around week 17. SO much earlier compared to the first child. So far Alhamdulillah no tingling and numbness sensation hopefully I won't have it till the end.
I've got muscle aches on my thighs. Have to put salonpas patches at night. I'll ask my doctor about it. One more thing. My hair is glowing and shining, but it's falling off! I don't understand. I'm supposed to have gorgeous hair and skin. I''ll ask my doctor about it either.
My appointment is still within 2weeks time. To do detail scan and find out the gender. I want a boy yes. But if God trusts me with another girl then I'll gladly accept it. We have prepared names, and it looks like both of us are more prepared with another girl. Hahahahaha.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Menabung
Tujuan hidup kita setelah menikah sebenarnya gampang-gampang susah. Menikah, punya anak, beli rumah, beli mobil, nyekolahin anak, ngawinin anak teruuuus aja. Ada yang lebih cepet ada yang lebih lambat. Tiap orang pun beda prioritas. Ada yg memilih take it slow sambil menikmati ada yg memilih menderita diawal diakhir menikmati.
Suami saya bukan tipe orang yg memikirkan hidup dengan serius. Life with him is fun but comparatively I feel we're going nowhere. Beberapa kawan saya sudah grow up dr pola hidup seperti itu. Sedangkan aku malah mengikuti pola hidupnya. Semakin dipikir rasanya semakin tertinggal.
Semua orang punya investasi, beli rumah, dari bertahun2 lalu. Kami mulai baru beberapa bulan belakangan. Teman-tenan bisa beli rumah dengan DP sekian. Uang kami digabung-gabung pun tidak sampai sekian. Saya pun berpikir, did we not save enough? Do we live too lavish?
I believe saving money should not prevent you from living life happily. But now I'm not so sure anymore. Is it still applicable? I don't want to depend on anyone or having to borrow money from anyone. But sometimes it crossed my mind.
I know someday I'll be able to buy our own house. But something has got to change
Suami saya bukan tipe orang yg memikirkan hidup dengan serius. Life with him is fun but comparatively I feel we're going nowhere. Beberapa kawan saya sudah grow up dr pola hidup seperti itu. Sedangkan aku malah mengikuti pola hidupnya. Semakin dipikir rasanya semakin tertinggal.
Semua orang punya investasi, beli rumah, dari bertahun2 lalu. Kami mulai baru beberapa bulan belakangan. Teman-tenan bisa beli rumah dengan DP sekian. Uang kami digabung-gabung pun tidak sampai sekian. Saya pun berpikir, did we not save enough? Do we live too lavish?
I believe saving money should not prevent you from living life happily. But now I'm not so sure anymore. Is it still applicable? I don't want to depend on anyone or having to borrow money from anyone. But sometimes it crossed my mind.
I know someday I'll be able to buy our own house. But something has got to change
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Recap 9 - End of 10weeks
Beginning of 9 weeks.
On 27 April we went to see the gynae and Alhamdulillah, it was there! Hihihihhihi. Moving actively and NO transvaginal scan YAY!
End of 10weeks.
Believe or not, my sickness is still here!!! OMG. My last day of 10weeks is on the 10th of May and this is the first day that I've been feeling much better. My fatigue lessened alot, as well as the nausea and vomitings. The past few weeks had been horrible.
The discomfort that I've felt lately is the stomach tightening, something like Braxton Hicks. It is so uncomfortable but so far there is no spotting or bleeding. I only feel it if I'm feeling tired, stand too long or walk too fast, or under stress.
I couldn't say this is easier than the first one. Let's just say that I accept the pregnancy consequences this time so I try my best to go with it.
On 27 April we went to see the gynae and Alhamdulillah, it was there! Hihihihhihi. Moving actively and NO transvaginal scan YAY!
End of 10weeks.
Believe or not, my sickness is still here!!! OMG. My last day of 10weeks is on the 10th of May and this is the first day that I've been feeling much better. My fatigue lessened alot, as well as the nausea and vomitings. The past few weeks had been horrible.
The discomfort that I've felt lately is the stomach tightening, something like Braxton Hicks. It is so uncomfortable but so far there is no spotting or bleeding. I only feel it if I'm feeling tired, stand too long or walk too fast, or under stress.
I couldn't say this is easier than the first one. Let's just say that I accept the pregnancy consequences this time so I try my best to go with it.
End of Week 12
Yaayyy... I've passed my first trimester!! Everything's fine so far. Appetite coming back slowly. I still vomit every now and then if I eat something curry or spicy or eat too much. Tomorrow is my next check up.
I really don't know what is the difference with the first one. I got the pregnancy fatigue, I got the nausea, vomiting, same as the first one. The first one was nastier, this one is longer but not as nasty. Maybe the headache part is slightly better this time round?
My food preference is a bit different though. Last time I loved Indian food. Now I eat curry I throw up afterwards. I prefer more on the Japanese food. I'm still prone to gassy food though so I try to avoid those. Snack wise, I survive better on the whole grain heavy once in a while snack. Rather than small biscuits eat often snack.
I don't know how it will progress but I'll try my best to adapt. My tummy is bulging. I look fat! Oh well..
I'll update on the check up tomorrow :D
The Check up
Actually my 12 wks ended last Wednesday on the 16th of May. On the 18th I went for my down syndrome check up and all the first trimester tests. The queue was daaaaaaaaaaaamn long! I waited 1.5hours just to do a scan. Definitely all dragon babies hopeful parents. So far all is well, from the scan the NT (neck thickness) is low (less than 25mm) and nose bone is visible (and it looks like a good looking nose too). To ensure need to check from blood test as well.
As for myself at the end of my 12 weeks I felt better. But coming in to week 13 the headaches attack! Oh and the fatigue as well. My food intake is also still limited but nausea has gone away. Once in a while still showing up at 5pm or 6pm. Night time my intake is the minimum. I don't eat much at all.
I really don't know what is the difference with the first one. I got the pregnancy fatigue, I got the nausea, vomiting, same as the first one. The first one was nastier, this one is longer but not as nasty. Maybe the headache part is slightly better this time round?
My food preference is a bit different though. Last time I loved Indian food. Now I eat curry I throw up afterwards. I prefer more on the Japanese food. I'm still prone to gassy food though so I try to avoid those. Snack wise, I survive better on the whole grain heavy once in a while snack. Rather than small biscuits eat often snack.
I don't know how it will progress but I'll try my best to adapt. My tummy is bulging. I look fat! Oh well..
I'll update on the check up tomorrow :D
The Check up
Actually my 12 wks ended last Wednesday on the 16th of May. On the 18th I went for my down syndrome check up and all the first trimester tests. The queue was daaaaaaaaaaaamn long! I waited 1.5hours just to do a scan. Definitely all dragon babies hopeful parents. So far all is well, from the scan the NT (neck thickness) is low (less than 25mm) and nose bone is visible (and it looks like a good looking nose too). To ensure need to check from blood test as well.
As for myself at the end of my 12 weeks I felt better. But coming in to week 13 the headaches attack! Oh and the fatigue as well. My food intake is also still limited but nausea has gone away. Once in a while still showing up at 5pm or 6pm. Night time my intake is the minimum. I don't eat much at all.
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