Howdy ladies! I'm back after some hibernation
Was trying to resist temptation of logging in too often as it is pretty addictive ya know...
Anyway, miss u all here. I see a lot of talk on MILs, MILs and MILs... Alemak, looks like they r a terror to all mummies huh? I cannot comment much bec my MIL live overseas, oceans and miles away from me. But she has already bought a lot of things for my bb and warned me against... guess what, going through too many ultrasound scans as she said the waves might be harmful to the foetus. I supposed all MILs mean well eventually but somehow i wish they can open their ears to listen to our side of the story as well to dispel their belief. And since for my case, my ILs are separated from us by an 18hr flight, they would wanna show how involved they r in every way they can.
Yup, let's pray for wawa. Hope her labor is going smoothly or was smooth. It's just so good to feel our Lord is always there for us when we need Him. At times i like to play Hillsongs to my lil boy hoping he can feel the love of God in my tummy. I simply love Hillsongs!
Poo power, just saw your encouragement posted to this new mummy who gave up on bfg her 3-day-old bb. I wonder how she is coping as her bb is only a few days old. I also hope she will persevere or at least seek a lactation consultant's advice. Just heard from Mrs Wong from the TMC antenatal class that she had this patient who had nipples so sensitive that she'd scream even before the bb latches on. In this case, it is almost impossible for her to bf unless her psychological state is settled. I was thinking it could be some bad memories she got from her past or something that she develops sensitive nipples. Even her husband was not allowed access to them!
Tulips, got your tinkle! Thanks for the concern dear... We're close to the last lap, jia you! My EDD is 10 Jun but my bb is already kicking me very hard as if he is saying he wants to come out soon. My, you're only 54kg now? I'm 59kg now. You must be really slim before...
Btw, the Pampers New Baby NB diapers are what the hospital will give us. According to most mummies, the pkt will run out once u're discharged fr the hospital. Hence it will be advisable for u to standby similar diapers for your bb after birth. I've managed to nego for a better price, go check your email!
As for maternity pads, many mummies rec Pureen's Madame maternity pad (20pc per pk). Hence i got 2 of it. But also got 1 Kotex, 1 Laurier just in case. The one hospital will be giving us is the loop type which is uncomfortable for most mummies hence i don't think i'll use it.
Will it be tough for mummies to return to the workforce after 1yr? Bec of what i've gone through at my previous coy, i'm rather skeptical abt the working world now. Already many coys are reluctant to take in married women, let alone women married with kids. I hope things will get better though. Or maybe we will see more ministers and high-ranking CEOs giving up their pay raise to charities! *sarcism*
Just tried haemorrhoids ointment and suppositories to heal my haemorrhoids that has come bk to haunt me again. Never tried this in my whole life... yuck! But they certainly helped in curbing this prob. My gynae also forewarned me that i might see it come back, fiercer and larger, during labor. Poo power, how did u manage to cope with it? My mum had to have her piles removed surgically many years later after she gave birth to my bro and me. Anyway, better not scare anyone here as most piles do heal after some time.
Anyway, missbluey, i hope your piles are in control now. Let us know how u are k? Are u still having insomnia?
Tulips, let me know when u're ok to meet up then? Btw, will u be going for the doc's talk at SCGS next Tue (17 Apr) since our antenatal course at TMC is over?
Oh ya, someone here has a hb who is hooked to WOW as well? Welcome to our thread! How're ya gal? Wld u like to intro yourself?