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Hihi! I've been meaning to post for ages!! I gave birth on Aug 1 by planned c-sect cos bb was breeched and refused to turn even though my doc tried ECV(?) 3 times. I also went to chiropractor, but didn't work. First month was quite tough, but getting better now. I also have lots of help...

Has anyone done a natural breech delivery with Dr Tan? I need to decide by tomorrow... 39 weeks now. She said she can do both, it's up to me. Appreciate if anyone has experiences to share. Thanks!

@Adeline - my massage was by a malay lady, she is quite good. $50. quite cheap for home massage. i think i will use her for normal massage next time. she used clarins oil or lavender oil.... but i thought preggy cannot use lavender?? so i was abit disturbed. but i havent googled yet. might be...

@sunkissed/adeline - i was using the freestyle. it was a friend's old one, she used for 2 kids and then passed to me. and it was working well until one day conked out. but i brought it to the supplier and they just fit in a new power supply pack (about $30 or $50) and it was as good as new...

jenny called to re-schedule my massage on the day of the appointment... and the next day, she said her MIL passed away so cannot come again. i am quite disappointed. is she usually very responsible and keeps the appointments? i really need pre-natal massage again. sigh. have been sleeping...

rykiel - i think u better take earlier ML!! even if it's annual leave... most people deliver about 2 weeks early nowadays. last time in the delivery waiting room, i heard everyone who came in told the nurse they are 38 weeks. my #1 also came out at 38 weeks. my EDD is 03/08. i am going to...

bottle-feeding - i used to expressed the night feed and put in bottle so that confinement lady can feed the baby at night. later, it worked so that husband can feed the baby. heard it's good for bonding. breast pump - i used the medela and quite liked it but had a hard time finding the right...

Congrats 1Bean!! I can't wait. Another 2 more months... But feel quite comfy being in a pregnant state. Not sure I'm ready for the whole newborn madness again!

@MellyJong: I just saw a super good deal at the shop inside Thomson Medical Centre yesterday! Breast pump (double electric) + steriliser + some assorted bottles + lots of other goodies = $600+ instead of $1200. I thought it was a Avent promo available at other places, but not sure. @1Bean...

@1Bean: My period came back about 6 months after giving birth... so i thot better stop breastfeeding, in case get pregs again. I heard it's not good to breastfeed and be pregs, cos body is confused about which baby the nutrients should go to... Re. nursing bra - i tried different brands...

1Bean - When are you due?? Should be anytime! Don't stress, just take it easy. Hope you will be as active on the forum after you deliver, altho bb is a full-time job! Re. nappies, I only used when my bb had a rash. Very hard leh... I think don't bother. I bought mothercare ones, but i think the...

Nina / zodiacstar - How is Jenny's post-natal massage? Does she do the binding well? I had another post-natal massage lady for my first pregnancy and she was quite good, but she is getting old and i found the binding very uncomfortable

hi everyone! @sunkissed - i've been following your posts and want to say hello i'm at 24 weeks now and have been putting myself in your shoes. happy that you sound so cheerful now. it's impt for baby to have happy mama. stay strong and keep your faith in God. i go to church every week, but...

i'm counting down to 6 months so that i can start massage!! 21 weeks now. I think I will make appointment soon!

Ariadne - For pilates class, yup should wait until second tri before starting. I just turned 16 weeks. I am having aches and since cannot go for massage yet (until 6 months), I think pilates helps cos at least you are stretching and stuff. I enjoy my class alot Sardonyx - My first child is...