Tintin's Haven Ver 2.0: Five Weeks

I had my first ultrasound on the 5th week of my pregnancy. Hearing my baby’s tiny heartbeat was so surreal. I cannot believe that life is actually inside my tummy. I was so happy to know that the baby is alive, but it was cut short when the OB- Sonologist commented that I have sub-chorionic hemorrhage. Daddy and I were confused and asked what that meant, but for some reason the sonologist said that its best that we just ask and consult or doctor about it. After getting the results of the scan, we hurriedly went to Makati Med, where our OB Gynecologist is a resident doctor. It was a good thing that It was just across the street, we were able to still catch her clinic hours that day because we did not have an appointment yet.

We met our pretty doctor and she explained what a sub-chorionic hemorrhage is. She said that I have a very sensitive pregnancy, but what I love about her is she assured me that given the meds and the rest that I need, everything will be fine. She gave me 2 types of hormone meds and advised that I go on a 2 week bed rest. The bed rest sounded great because I was already having terrible morning sickness at this time, but it also means lesser income for us. No work, no pay as I am already out of paid leaves. Still, the baby’s safety is our priority, so bed rest it is. Daddy was also advised to avoid any sexual contact until the our doctor gives us the go signal. Daddy was of course saddened by this news, but he had no choice but to follow the doctor’s orders.

Daddy was very caring. I know he has been trying to be strong for me and the baby. The morning sickness and the fact that I could not eat a decent meal were making things worse. I can feel that he wanted to share the pain that we were going through, but of course, he can only do so much. I’m just lucky to have him by my side at this very trying time in my life.

Anyway, enough about the drama and let me show some of my baby’s scan. This is at 5weeks AOG.