Actually can request the doctor to inject steriods when stitching up after the C-sect. This way guarantee to have no keloids.
Frankly, creams and gels do not work once healing is already in progress. This is from my own experience.
Bak bak mummy - you are not alone. Those things you said were exactly what crossed my mind while my hubby thinks i worry too much.
It takes 2 to tango and if one party feels hesitant don't force it.
That said, dont mind if I say this. Maybe your hubby was adamant about having #3 becos he...
Oh 1 more important thing,
5. Packing for hospital stay -- pack at least 3 weeks ahead of EDD. The admin guide from your hospital when you book the room should state what you need to bring.
Okay finally shopping list that some other mummies compiled can be found in this thread...
Faithe - congrats and no need to get too flustered.
You might want to check out the following URL if you find it hard to consolidate info you find in the forum. There are useful information relating to stages of the pregnancy and what to expect each week including shopping list. There are...
Cheeryz - congrats. any idea how many weeks from LMD? No hard and fast rule as to when you can visit the gynae. You should start taking folic acid first.
Personal advice though is to see gynae arnd 6-7 wks (provided you are not experiencing any discomfort). This is arnd the time where the u/s...
No need to rush into buying. How about let your son get started on lessons first just in case the interest wane out and you end up wasting money.
Speaking from experience, we bought a digital keyboard and had to sell it off within 1 year and got an upright piano instead. The key diff is...
new mummy - learn to be kind to yourself. some bbs are fussy and will keep crying. Furthermore, you are juggling betw work study and responsibilities of being a mum. It will get better once the bb is older.
I agree with sungrapes, learn to let go abit.
Ashlyn: if you dun let your maid try, you wouldnt know if she can cope. Of course you can take turns to tc of the bb so the maid oso can get some rest. At least you're sharing the burden with someone.
And dont feel guilty about paying $ to...
err... u serious ??
found some information here.. http://www.babycenter.com.my/a1024640/eating-your-placenta
Apparently got to clean up the veins, steam it, dehydrate and crush into powder form.
By then I will probably freak out ....
The way to deal with PND is to make sure you ask for help whether from hubby or ILs or friends to help take care of the bb when you feel an outburst coming. Some mummies feel bad about troubling others and end up getting stressed.
Often, its the hormones and severe lack of sleep that starts...