I'm 19 weeks, and barely put on close to 2kg since day one. Is this ok? Do you think baby is gaining weight still? Anyone on the same slow ascend as me?
I asked my gynae how heavy little sweetie weigh and he says will only take weight in third trimester? Anyone had their baby weighed so far?
Some times my tummy also bloated after lunch till night. you may try to put chia seed (which rich in fiber, omega 3, calsium & magnesium) in your diet for constipation. Before that I also have constipation problem. After eat the chia seed my problem solved and i have smooth bowel movement everyday!
Heard water retention is due to lack of water not because drank too much water.
One of the mummy recommended the chia seeds in fb and she said very good for preggies. Before that I don't even know what is chia seeds haha. Water retention part i also saw people's comment one.I haven't tried chia seed before cos dunno preggy can eat. Ok I google and then give it a shot. "smooth bowel movements" is very attractive to me!
@waiwish - yah water retention started early for me too which is not so good. I don't know if it's too much/too little water as xuefen puts it, or cos I had to much sodium in my diet. I'll ask my gynae when gg for my review next Tuesday.
Got black or white one. She recommended black chia seeds. Best is organic one if you can find.Ok girl i go shop around for it. I know chia seeds good for health but didn't know we preggy ladies can benefit too !
Yar i also dont know ok i got 1 packet now can start eating.. i bought from iherb which reasonable cheap..Got black or white one. She recommended black chia seeds. Best is organic one if you can find.
I'm using clarins products (serum and moisturiser, and occasionally the bb cream), and beauty balm from loccitane as sunblock. Pretty good on its own if you prefer to go without makeup, otherwise can be a base with powder over.Hi all can check w u ladies what moisturizer n sunblock are u using? Since I got preggy I am having oily and pimply face so hope can find suitable product soon thanks
Hi,
I happen to see this thread... I advise not to get manual pump because it is physical and mentally tired. My sis though to save $ by getting one manual pump. After delivery, the first 3 days was terrible for her and baby.... Her baby doesn't know how to latch and so my sis had to express. She only managed to express 50ml for 1 whole hour and she was having engoment. Her baby was crying hard for milk too...
She almost in depression when i visited her . Immediately, i borrowed my friend electric dual pump to lend her. True enough, she managed to express 90ml in half an hour!
This is my sharing... If really don't want to spend too much on electric pump, at least go for sec hand electric pump..... It will go a long way!
Can anyone recommend a gynae that is able to do the 20th week detailed scan in the clinic itself without being referred out? I wish to go for a second opinion. Thanks in advance!
I'm using clarins products (serum and moisturiser, and occasionally the bb cream), and beauty balm from loccitane as sunblock. Pretty good on its own if you prefer to go without makeup, otherwise can be a base with powder over.
Hi Seaturtle, both clarins and loccitane bb can be used on its own without makup, if you have relatively dry/matt skin. Otherwise, you can dust some light powder over to keep fresh and matt. For work, I dust Elizabeth Arden pure mineral powder (02) over and face stays matt all day.Hi @waiwish thanks, you mention good on its own, you referring to the beauty balm or clarins ?
Thank you! I made an appt with him already.. hope it will be able to clarify all my worries and doubts!Hi Tiffany. So far in this forum I saw many mommies look for Dr Ananda to seek any second opinion. You may wanna do the same too. Didn't come across anyone do detailed scan in clinic besides in medical center and hospital.
Antenatal Diagnostic Centre and Well Woman Clinic
Unit No: #06-07/08Tel: 6333 8621Website: http://www.ssr.com.sg/Obstetrics & GynaecologyDr Chinnaiya Anandakumar
Hope this helps
Hi Jas Jas,Hi Danreb, do you know when is the best time to buy the pump set? I heard some mummy don't have much milk, so buying a pump set is a waste! So how do we know if we have milk or not and whether to buy in advance? Any recommended brand to buy? Thanks
Thank you! I made an appt with him already.. hope it will be able to clarify all my worries and doubts!
Hi danreb, can i ask u something.. if buy the Medela brand pump, den i need to get similar brand bottles also? or do u know if Avent or Pigeon brand bottles can fit as well...? im a first time mtb..thats y kinda lost...Hi Jas Jas,
First of all, You need to believe in yourself that you will have milk and you going to breastfeed your baby as you want the best for he/her !
If you getting a pump, are you going for brand new or sec hand set?
If brand new, get it in event or fair where they got promotion and extra parts deals before you delivery.
For second hand pump, you can start looking early online to look for the best deals. And you might need to get new spare parts too! Need to do homework to check on prices!
I recommend Medela brand and i am using advance pump in style & Freestyle pump....
Hope my information help you !
Thank you, I really need it.. KKH is getting me to considered amnio.. I really don't want to try that option unless I have no choice!Good luck Tiffy.. we'll pray for all being well!
Thank you, I really need it.. KKH is getting me to considered amnio.. I really don't want to try that option unless I have no choice!
Hmm.. I'll check and look around for these tests.. just a question, how long did the test results take to come back and how much did you pay for it?Tiffy can understand your anxiety.
Besides the Amnio there are other non invasive tests to do the chromosomal tests available. Last month I chose to do materniti 21 which they just draw blood to do the tests and the accuracy is 99%. The other name is Harmony. Check with the private Dr.
Hmm.. I'll check and look around for these tests.. just a question, how long did the test results take to come back and how much did you pay for it?
I paid $1,800 for harmony test at Thomson Medical Centre. My gynae in Mt E charges $2300. So I think it depends on where you go to.Hmm.. I'll check and look around for these tests.. just a question, how long did the test results take to come back and how much did you pay for it?
Hi danreb, can i ask u something.. if buy the Medela brand pump, den i need to get similar brand bottles also? or do u know if Avent or Pigeon brand bottles can fit as well...? im a first time mtb..thats y kinda lost...
Thanks, and how long did it take to get back the results?I paid $1,800 for harmony test at Thomson Medical Centre. My gynae in Mt E charges $2300. So I think it depends on where you go to.
What was the reason you have been asked to do amnio?
I didnt have good experience with Prof Ananda, but reviews about him on this forum seems pretty good.
It took about 10 days (weekends included) for my harmony test result to be back. I called up the clinic almost every other day to ask, very annoying of me but I couldnt help it.Thanks, and how long did it take to get back the results?
During my 20 weeks detailed scan, they found what they suspect to be a hole in the heart. And my gynae called to get us to go down for a amnio consultation. I think they worry the heart condition may be due to some chromosomal problem.. but my Oscar results very very low risk for all 3.. I really don't wish to take the risk.
Hi Jas Jas,Hi Danreb, thank you so much for your feedback. I will look out for Medela brand What about Steriliser, Baby Cot, Baby Carrier & Stroller? Any recommendation cause you seems experience. When is your edd?
Thanks, and how long did it take to get back the results?
During my 20 weeks detailed scan, they found what they suspect to be a hole in the heart. And my gynae called to get us to go down for a amnio consultation. I think they worry the heart condition may be due to some chromosomal problem.. but my Oscar results very very low risk for all 3.. I really don't wish to take the risk.
Hi Jas Jas,
I only happen to see this thread and so kpo to voice my view!Hee
My baby already 4 months old.....
Steriliser depend on which brand of milk bottles you getting.... Imagine how many milk bottles are you going to steriliser at once go? If two bottles plus express milk parts and others storage bottles then you can imagine how big or different compartment you need your steriliser to have...
Baby Cot, i never buy. Took from others.... Don't need spend too much cos my baby( 4 month now) start to turn his body and i have to remove cot soon to mattress...Safety reason!
Baby Carrier- I have big boots so sling is never comfortable for me as it keep pressing on my boots with baby weight heavy on me too... I got infant carrier for easy moving... My best choice will still be stroller....
Stroller- i got capella brand which is cheaper but my best choice is combi..... light!
Hi Danreb, I am sure whatever you provide here is helpful to me and other new mummies
Steriliser - based on your experience, how many milk bottles are enough?
Baby Cot - Wooden baby cot is better or the soft foldable bed is better? So for your case, your baby only use the baby cot for 4 month only?
Stroller - After using your Capella for 4 months, you think it is ok to buy? (I actually saw this brand at the baby fair and was quite impress with the stroller but I am not sure if it is durable, light and good?). What should we look at when buying a stroller? Yours can use till how old?
Btw, do you think whatever we see at the Expo baby fair, the price is really cheap?
Thanks Denreb
thanks a lot, danreb! totally appreciate the info! ☺Hi Xp,
There are other bands can fit the medela model. I use autmumz brand too. You can look for laurell33 member(she sell them). I bought cooler bag from her. (hp: 91083055)
Hope it help you...
Thanks Danreb for sharing your story with us and all the feedback, really appreciated! Sorry, I am a first time mum, may be very green with alot of stuff....so if we use pump, after pump we still need to transfer to milk bottles for baby to drink right? Noted to buy stroller after delivery, is a good advice! (Thanks SQ_babyU as well). So for your case, from which month onwards, you starts to put baby in stroller?
Thank you for the informatio it realli helps alot... i m doing my detail scan this coming fri hope e day come quickly....
Hihi shirleyten, realli thankful to u my detail scan is good except single umbilical artery is found, doc said it is ok n baby is healthy.. will continue to montior.Hi Joyfulmummy how is ur detailed scan?