symptoms, hospitals

no morning sickness. rashes on the very bloated tummy. sore boobies. constipation. mood swings. intermittent temperature (sometimes hot, sometimes cold). mouth ulcers-sore throat-tonsilitis-cough-runny nose.

i already look pregnant (due to the bloatedness which is due to the constipation). according to my ILs, i'm already losing my waist (rear-view). my sister made me take off my navel ring cos she said nanti bacteria enter my navel.

i got up at 3am this morning due to discomfort (tummy itch & blocked nose). i got out of bed & was opening the bedroom door when the husband called out my name & i nearly jumped out of my skin. didnt think you were awake haha. terkejuts.

i was heading for the first aid bag in the kitchen where i knew i had a bottle of minyak cap kapak. i know you hate the stuff sweetheart but the itch was really unbearable. i should've taken up your cousin's offer for the calamine lotion last night hor? anyways, dousing it all over my tummy rash helped some. the blocked nose was something else altogether though.

since i cant take coffee (lest i want an energy bunny) & since i have been having these mouth ulcers-sore throat-tonsilitis-cough issues, my daily hot drink has been a concoction of lime juice & honey (yummy).

i havent had any cravings yet. i havent lost my appetite either. i'm eating normally: breakfast, lunch & dinner. i try not to carry anything heavy, including my laptop. i've started taking my multivits-cum-folic acid capsules. they look so pink.

im now researching on hospitals. i have so far shortlisted 4:

i) damansara specialist center
- the closest to us
- i've been recommended to go to dr guna or dr siva
- rm3.3k for normal birth, rm9.5k for a caesaerian

ii) sjmc
- i have many friends who've delivered their children here
- my SIL will also be delivering her daughter here in jan08
- i know of dr siti & dr delaila
- but i hear the waiting period during check-ups is horrendous
- a bit far izenit

iii) sunway medical center
- a friend recommended her gynea dr noraini
- my sister has actually been to this dr for a normal gynea check-up
- also far but at least its closer to my sister in puchong

iv) assunta hospital
- the husband has his heart set on assunta cos this was where he was born
- they've refurbished the place but i dont know of any recommended gyneas
- its 5mins from my office

i feel nauseous sometimes & to be prepared, i have ample supply of sweets as well as 2 plastic bags (for barfing) in the car. at the moment, im feeling sick as a dog due to the cold & cough. maybe i should head home.

my little one, you must really want a "warm" & welcoming home for the next 9mths. so ok, i'll deal with this heat-y body. but be healthy baby.