What I learn from 'Blood Sugar Profile for GDM'.

I was requested by the GP in Wakaf Tengah Clinics to perform the Blood Sugar Profile (BSP) test during my 15th week pregnancy check-up. I personally thought something was wrong but I was ensured by the Medical Officer that it was a procedure for risky pregnancy cases (multiple pregnancy for me) as well as as patients whose parents are diabetic. Since I belonged to both, I was obliged to do the BSP test. 

BSP is basically a test whereby the nurse will prick your fingers to get some blood and measure the amount of sugar in your body. The reading target for normal amount (in Malaysia) is 3.5 - 5.9. There will be four readings per day - before breakfast (0730), post breakfast (0930), post lunch (1300) and post dinner (1700). The reading would show whether the organs in your body are working as it should. And if the reading is not right, meaning too high, it means you're prone to be diabetic and your baby in the womb might be bigger than usual. Close monitoring needs to be done.

Oh, before that, you need to drink this cupful of syrup... thick one. It's not diluted and it's yucky!! hahah... (and dont throw it in the drain when the nurses are not watching!!)

So, during the whole pregnancy, I did 4 BSP tests in Klinik Desa Mengabang Telipot. Went there 4 times per day when the blood was needed. Here was my results!!

 

Alhamdulillah, my readings were good. And I did not cheat! Cheating in the sense that, some of other patients openly told me that they skipped meals in order to get good readings. Some didn't eat the normal food that they usually take. 

However, it defeats the purpose of doing the BSP, isn't it? These tests are meant to inform the doctors (and ourselves, too) on how our body works and whether medications are needed to control our illness. To make sure that they know the baby(ies) in our wombs are not going to be huge, to avoid complications during birth. So, cheating is unnecessary, ladies!

A few lessons learned during the whole of this BSP procedure. Firstly, dont be scared. It's just a routine and you are not going to die while undergoing this procedures. The pin prick feels like a kerengga bite.

Secondly, dont cheat. The medical team doesn't know that you're cheating, it's not their problem anyway! The problem is yours, later on. When the baby is overloaded with sugar and it gets so huge (because you only skip meal 4 times during the whole pregnancy, but the rest of it... jeng jeng jeng...), there might be complications. So, one of the purpose of BSP procedure is to inform the med teams about your condition, and steps to avoid complications later on. So, again, please don't cheat.

Thirdly, dont skip appointment. Yes, it is a hassle, but it's for your own good, and the life in your womb, too!

Wallahu'alam.

What I learn 'from Hajj 1432 - I'm waiting for Your call...'

My husband left for Hajj on KT2 early this morning. Our earlier plans to perform Hajj together was being denied by Allah, for He has other plans for me. I failed the health examinations for the Malaysian pilgrims - I am (8 months) pregnant. I have waited for this call ever since we registered with Tabung Haji and banked in all of my mas kahwin & hantaran money (dowry) 2 days after the akad nikah ceremony (17th of August 2004).

After a lengthy discussion, we came to an agreement that my husband would perform his Hajj first, and insha Allah, when Allah calls for me to visit His noble house, I'll accept His invitation. And I pray that Allah will make the path of Hajj easy for me, pre, while and post-Hajj.

Pic was not taken during pre-departure! =D

Anyway, saying goodbye was not easy for any of us. Tears of sadness of not having the chance to go with him and as for him, knowing that I was heavily pregnant, carrying the twins - it was a big challenge to drive away from Kelana Jaya with blurry eyes! I truly hope one day, I will get the chance to be blessed with the greatest honor by being called to Your noble House... aamin!

And, not making things easier this song was aired on the radio... 

 

Irfan Makki's - I'm Waiting for Your Call.

Miles away, oceans apart
Never in my sight but always in my heart
The love is always there it will never die
Only growing stronger  

tears goes down my eyes

I am thinking all the time
When the day will come
Standing there before you

Accept this Hajj of mine
 

Standing in ihram, making my tawaf

Drinking blessings from your well

The challenges of Safa & Marwah

Rekindles my imaan
 

O Allah! I am waiting for the call

Praying for the day when I can be near the Kabah wall

O Allah! I am waiting for the call

Praying for the day when I can be near the Kabah wall

I feel alive and I feel strong

I can feel Islam running through my Veins

To see my Muslim brothers, their purpose all the same

Greeting one another, exalting one's True Name

I truly hope one day everyone will get the chance

to be blessed with the greatest honor

by being called to Your noble House

Standing in ihram, making my tawaf

Drinking blessings from your well

The challenges of Safa & Marwah

Rekindles my imaan

O Allah! I am waiting for the call

Praying for the day when I can be near the Kabah wall

O Allah! I am waiting for the call

Praying for the day when I can be near the Kabah wall

 

Before the peak period of Hajj. Pix taken by Mr Hubby on 11/10/11

Ya Allah, grant my husband with mabrur hajj, ease his path to multiple his ibadah.

Ya Allah, please provide the best path for me to perform Hajj. The path that will create the best circumstances and conditions for me, my husband, my children and my parents.. aamin.

O Allah, I'm waiting for your call....