We are pregnant! (Week 1-7)

We couldn't believe it when we tested positive on the 4th week of October 2007. We waited for another week before doing another test to confirm. Indeed the second test came out positive for pregnancy as well.

We quickly booked an appointment and had a scan done. we could clearly see the yolk sac .

We were naturally anxious and tried to look for anything that indicated a heart beat but was assured by the gyne that at this stage all we could see was the amniotic sac. Due to the fact that we had a "Chemical pregnancy" earlier on about 1 and a half years back the scan was a relieve for us. Also the doctor gave us Florxine and Utrogestan.

Utrogestan is usually prescribed for postmenopausal women who are taking estrogen as hormone replacement therapy but it can be prescribed to pregnant women with bleeding problems. The precise mechanism of this drug effect is that it prevents a buildup of the lining of the uterus and abnormal bleeding. It also helps support the placenta. By the end of the first trimester, the placenta is able to support itself.
Florxine's just Folic Acid and Iron.

At the same time we decided to cut down on eating out but instead tried to cook meals at home.

I have managed to get some fish recipe and made a couple of pretty nice dishes.

Corn Salmon Miso Mackeral Miso Salmon

We also started taking milk powder for expecting mothers.

It provides important nutrients like DHA and Choline. Choline is an essential nutrient recognized by US Institute of Medicine(IOM). The US Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends higher dietary requirements during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

INFO:
Pregnancy ultrasound
Pregnancy ultrasound is used to measure the growth and development of your baby. Pregnancy ultrasound may be scheduled several times during your pregnancy for any of these reasons:
• to diagnose an early pregnancy
• to learn the age of the baby
• to check for problems with your baby
• to keep track of your baby’s growth
• to find the cause of vaginal bleeding
• to learn the position of your baby
When you make your appointment, you may be told you will need a full bladder for your test. If so, you will have to drink a large glass (12 ounces) of water about 1 hour before the exam. Women who must do this:
• are less than 15 weeks pregnant
• have bled recently during the pregnancy
• are going to have a pelvic ultrasound
Having a full bladder during your test may be uncomfortable, but it is important to get the best results from the ultrasound.