Dun think we will go for harmony test. Haha my hubby said might as well give him the money meant for harmony test. Prob we will wait for the 20 week detailed scan and if things still remain high risk do a diagnostic test. Harmony is still considered a screening test so cannot confirm diagnosis.
For me, I brew cordyceps and ginseng together, starting week 17, it's really good for Bu Qi and immune system. I didn't fall sick throughout the whole time. Birdnests everyday, I'll take 1 spoon concentrated. Cordyceps really gotta choose carefully too, some will give more of the 草 than the 虫.
Purchases wise, I was quite pantang previously, only made purchases after 28 weeks. So far, the review for Medela seems to the best. I have the Medela freestyle and now my sister is using it, she has used diff brands prior (inc Avant) and felt that Medela is by far the best.
The only thing I feel we could really get earlier (disregarding pantang) is maternity bra. cos the breasts are swelling up now, so wired ones are not as comfy and not advisable. I bought these at recent Mothercare sale, great bargain
Hee not advisable to get chest of drawer? I just want to buy this 5 tier plastic cabinet at ntuc just now and dump all bb stuff in
Good alternative. .. I have been getting sore boobs ever since before I know about the pregnancy till now. Feel so tempted to get the red triumph set but now seem like wireless is the most comfortable
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I think some people pantang, scare if the thing put there too long no use, not auspicious. Hehe. But is okie, many people also prepare beforehand, at least last min wont panick.
Yah, i think wireless would be comfy. Or you can try on the triumph and see if it still feels comfy on you.
Take care, everything will be alright.
I bought them for abt $15 each, original price $39 I think. wireless but the cups shape will hold up, nice for wearing outdoors as the cups won't collapse
For Breastfeeding at home, I usually wear those wireless soft cotton ones, the cups will collapse easily, more comfy and sweat absorbent.
Thanks for the tip, I'll hv a look at Uniqlio too.
Indeed very true, the breasts will normally increase abt 1 size especially during breastfeeding. I went fr cup B to C and has stopped breastfeeding for 1.5 yrs now, still cup C. So not to worry, not all will shrink back or gets even smaller. I breastfed for 1 year back then. But I definitely DONT WISH to go fr cup C to D now, no way!! lol... I'm also starting to feel the breasts swelling up.
And not sure can wear for how long.. LOL.
Mummies, who are pantang to certain extend, just need your advice on this.
Would you consider painting bedroom (not master bedroom), not advisable even if it's in tri 2? I'll be staying out of the house when painting is in progress.
I'm aware it's best to not touch the master bedroom for as long as possible especially the bed.
Cos we wanna move my girl outta our master bedroom and to her own bedroom, so thinking to do up her future bedroom a bit.
Thanks for your sharing your thoughts
Take care, everything will be alright.
Your hubby's thinking is also very good, think positive and things will be okie. Jia you!
Like that, I think your bras from mothercare sale is more worth! The one I got from Uniqlo is 29.90.
I have the same bottle of cordyceps as you, but I haven't touched it since I found out I was pregnant too. Don't think I will be taking it. Quite tired of swallowing the vitamin pills given by doc already. Thinking of asking my mum to cook the cordycep pau sheng soup for me. Im drooling after reading it.
Can advise when can I start taking it? I'm going into my 13th week, is it too early? I think after the mother has drank the 1st round of soup, can add water and continue to boil again until the herbs release it's 2nd round of smell. Then the hubby can drink. Don't waste hehehe..
Are the cups getting tight/full now? if it's just the strap getting tighter, can try bra strap extension. Or if u hv old unused bras, can cut the hooks part out and DIY
No worries about addressing us mummies or mummies-to-be.
Hmm.. personally, I won't paint my bedrooms or do anything that will change the current state. Paiseh, will sound like super pantang, just want to play safe. By right, not supposed to do anything to the house. I have heard of stories where people paint their houses and there is a big coloured birthmark on the newborn. It could be a coincidence and I have also seen people painting, renovating and babies turned out fine too.
But I will listen to my MIL and not do anything even though my room is far from ready to welcome a newborn. Just sharing my 0.000001 cent only.
Wow, seems like many are well prepared already. I'm still in a dazed, don't know what we're supposed to buy.. but 1 thing for sure, I'm gonna buy wireless bras.. my boobs are swelling and wired bras are suffocating me..
Gee, I didn't know we're not supposed to renovate the master bedroom. Was still rushing hb to fix our curtain rods..
oic...it's ok maybe can still wear after breastfeeding. sports bra is very comfy
No worries about addressing us mummies or mummies-to-be.
Hmm.. personally, I won't paint my bedrooms or do anything that will change the current state. Paiseh, will sound like super pantang, just want to play safe. By right, not supposed to do anything to the house. I have heard of stories where people paint their houses and there is a big coloured birthmark on the newborn. It could be a coincidence and I have also seen people painting, renovating and babies turned out fine too.
But I will listen to my MIL and not do anything even though my room is far from ready to welcome a newborn. Just sharing my 0.000001 cent only.
, 2nd is to stop them from nagging.I have the same bottle of cordyceps as you, but I haven't touched it since I found out I was pregnant too. Don't think I will be taking it. Quite tired of swallowing the vitamin pills given by doc already. Thinking of asking my mum to cook the cordycep pau sheng soup for me. Im drooling after reading it.
Wow.. thanks for sharing the information. I'll keep this in mind when I need to buy cordyceps
I have the same bottle of cordyceps as you, but I haven't touched it since I found out I was pregnant too. Don't think I will be taking it. Quite tired of swallowing the vitamin pills given by doc already. Thinking of asking my mum to cook the cordycep pau sheng soup for me. Im drooling after reading it.
Wow.. thanks for sharing the information. I'll keep this in mind when I need to buy cordyceps
It's all previous $$$...ka-ching
Oh yes, I've heard some brewing the second time too. Gotta extract all the essence out
For cordyceps and birdnests, usually will start about week 17-18 onwards. Some prefers to start later, personal preference.
I got it at a steal @$255+ from Hockhua when they r having the 50% year end sales.
The sales keep persuade me to get 2 boxes now abit regret that I never.
Now they resume the price of $550++ per box.
Mine could only last me 2 more rounds, got to buy another box again. I hope there will be mid year sales again.
I went to the mothercare sales but lazy to try their bra. Maybe I check on the deals online.
Used to get the nursing bra at mark &Spencer @ard 60++ each and used it for only a few months after the boobs shrink and sagged so much after losing the pregnancy weight
If the elders (like my mum) at home is pantang, is better to listen.
Coz *touchwood*, if anything happen will kanna blame
If u have kids at home, can give the capsule as supplement to them. I used to give my gal daily before she goes to school.
I took the brewed cordyceps since 12 weeks onwards. U can check with the seller
The sales lady @hock hua that I brought my herbs from is very helpful and experienced, she is a mum of 2 kids so she will advise me what to eat and what not to. I told her my budget and she won't hard sell. Sometimes when I am a bit confused on the cooking instructions, I will pop in the shop to ask her again without buying anything.
I ate the cordyceps as well and finished everything so nothing left to brew 2nd round
wow that's a real bargain fr the yr end sale!! And your chong look plump
Better don't get first cordyceps now, as it's approaching cny, usually the price will soar.
Indeed, after stop breastfeeding, the breasts will sag quite a fair bit, like deflated balloon lol... but there are lotsa loose flesh all over, like near the armpits and around the breasts. So it's good to get a good wired support bra, those that has thick fabric strap at the armpit area. This will help to raise the sagging breasts and gather all the 'loose flesh' together, and over time, the breasts area will look firmer and much less saggy. I was in doubt back then but it has proven to be correct
did cardiovascular exercise and yoga/pilates to firm but it look even worse.
