Tuesday, August 03, 2004

Mom's Diary - 8th months

Salamullahi'alaikum wbt

Meniti bulan ke-8 dengan penuh makna :).
Membilang saat-saat yang berlalu, adakah akan tiba waktunya yang bererti itu?
Atau aku akan tersungkur di pintu satu perjuangan yang baru bermula?
Mengertilah akan keluh-rasa seorang wanita,
yang baginya hidupnya kini diiringi ketidaktentuan.
Walau hakikatnya, dia disulami keazaman yang dikongsi bersama.
Abang, terima kasih atas segalanya.
Sahabat, sokonganmu amat tulus nilainya.

~Meniti 7 minggu yang terakhir~

:)



Your Baby
Rapid brain growth continues. Fetus is too big to move around much but can kick strongly and roll around. You may notice the shape of an elbow or heel through your abdomen. Bones of the head are soft and flexible to make it easier for baby to fit through the birth canal. Lungs may still be immature. If born around 37 weeks, fetus is premature but has an excellent chance for survival. Fetus is now about 18 inches long and weighs about 5 pounds.

Your Body
Stronger contractions may be felt this month. You may have some leakage of colostrum (the fluid that will feed Your Baby until your milk comes in) from your breasts as they begin to produce milk. May have trouble sleeping because it is hard to get comfortable. Try putting several pillows under your head. May develop shortness of breath as baby crowds your lungs. Baby may crowd your stomach. Try eating 5 or 6 smaller meals during the day. Top of your uterus lies just under your rib cage.

Prenatal Care Guide
After the 32nd week, visit your health care provider every 2 weeks for prenatal care checkups. You should gain 1 pound a week this month. Call your health care provider right away if you have:

Bleeding or a gush of fluid from your vagina.
Cramps, stomach pains or a dull backache.
Blurry vision, or spots before your eyes.
A feeling that the baby is pushing down.
A noticeable decrease in the baby's movements.
More than 5 contractions in one hour.

By the end of the 8th month, the fetus is about 18 inches long and weighs about 5 pounds.


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Hanyff's Diary
Week 33rd
16 Jamadil Akhir 1425 H
3 August 2004 M

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