When I was attending Antenatal classes back in January at SGH, the most common complaint (beside the almost synonymous "Backpain") that Ive heard coming from the other participants is "Leg Cramp".
I didnt understand it that back then, until the wee morning of last Friday. I had my first "Biawak" which somehow tersesat to my left feet and wah! the tersimpul is really painful lah! In my semi-conscious state, I was screaming for my Hubb. He came to help almost immediately, slowly massaging my left lower thigh. It did ease but till today, I can still feel my muscle tense. My Hubb said "Sejuk kakinya tu" and he helped me put on a pair of toe socks.
During the Antenatal class, we were brought to visit the Delivery suite. The very first thing I felt stepping into the room was the extremely cold Air-con. My hair was standing on ends lah dey! The Sister reminded the husbands to bring along a jacket, and said it is not necessary for the mothers as they would be feeling hot. I was like "Huh?"
Being one who is afraid of cold temperature, I included a jacket into the Ready Bag. But now that I am in my 35th wk, I have started to understand what is meant by "hot". I sweat in my sleep, drenching my clothes. No more warm showers for me- only cold ones. Once I even showered for 4 times in a day!
What can I say? I am one Hot Mama!