(2005/11) November 2005 MTBs

I've been playing with the idea of a gathering... What do you all think about meeting up?

Hee... perhaps after our MS symptoms are all gone! otherwise the restaurant customers all run away!
 


Dear MTBs,
Ahhh... my MS is getting from bad to worse manzzz... nowadays throw up almost anything i eat and i always feel i throw up twice the amt i eat..
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the feeling is horrible. and i have to drag myself to work everyday and my MC rate super high liaoz... hahahah... have been taking 1 to 2 days MC every week and i can't meet my deadlines! think my boss going crazy
 
ya.. gathering is great.. but best without all the ms n nauseous feelings.. heh..

manuka.. ur MS dat serious ah.. for me.. once i vomitted out or the food i've eaten n it will stop liao.. coz there's nothing in the stomach to vomit out anymore.. heh.. u better take care ah..
 
Celtricia~ ur welcome.. when u free den u pop by lor..
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Manuka ~ relax.. coz bo bian wan lor.. jus pray hard ur boss wil understd lor.. my MC rate oso shot up liaoz.. im the winner now in the dept ya! haha..
 
haha, think all our MC rate very high. last week i took 2 days MC, this week i am on 3 days MC and intending to apply for no pay leave (hope will be approved).

Even if not vomitting, I'm very giddy and groggy, wont be able to concentrate on work.
 
Manuka and those having bad vomiting,
please remember to keep a good oral hygiene.
Floss at least once a day, and brush your time each time you finish vomiting (not just to get rid of the yucky taste, but to wash off the acids as it'll cause alot of dental problems)

Well... MCs are for us to take! boss better don't see this!
 
morraine, how to take hospitalisation leave from gynae?

for u gals who take MC, u see ur GP or gynae for the MC?
 
meixue ~ from wat i noe.. gynae usually can give hospitalisation leave.. coz tat time i oso mah.. i had one week mc den he state tare HL.. den he let me rest at home.. tel ur gynae ur prob.. he wil help~
 
morraine, really can get gynea to give hospitalisation leave?! i think hospitalisation leave will help a lot leh... cos won't eat into my mc eligibility. hehe :p very bad hor?

meixue, usually i go to GP for my MS cos cannot wait till appt with gynea, wake up already feeling bad, immediately go see GP. Lucky my GP is very understanding, usually, she will give me at least 2 days to rest...
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celtricia,
ya lor. dunno why.. recently bb start to get very fussy about food... nothing seems to please the little one...
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notti notti. sigh.


By the way, i dunno if car plays a part to the MS or not. cos recently, whenever i take car ride, i will puke immediately i reach the destination. 100% without fail... maybe bb dun like to sit car huh? hahahahah
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Nik, ya i going to see gynae this fri. wat time u going? i am thinking of going after 3pm cos Dr lim alway go for lunch at 2plus n most of the tai tais always go in the morning appt...
 
In my case, bumpy car rides definitely play a part..makes me feel awful..and feel like puking.

My sickness is not in the morning, rather it is in the evening. These days, every evening, I start feeling sick...I try not to throw up since it is really bad for our bodies..just go to sleep..feel much better in the morning..then it starts again in the evening... : ( But really, this is already an improvement from last time..when I would feel sick the whole day!!

Anyway - hang in there...hopefully, all these will pass soon..*keeping fingers crossed* Take care, all.
 
Sexxy, i'm going on friday too. Usually i go around 2pm plus. I asked those clinic assistance b4, they told me usually DR Lim wouldn't be in till nearly noon. So go in the morning also useless. See u at the clinic, ok? R u going alone or wif ur Hb? I'm going alone.

Dili, hahahaha, i like the part u said we scare all the customers away. Yup, if we puke one after the other.
 
nik, ya the nurses told me too. he alway in 11plus or later... i might be going w hubby if he got no appt. see u there hah, how to identified ourselves?
 
quite true leh manuka.. bb seems quite fussy abt food tis days too.. heh..

wow.. u ppl can take mc n HP like so easily leh.. for me, my company says if its stated due to pregnancy den its nt accountable for leh.. i also duno hw.. haiz.. den i won't wan to take mc as it will affect my incentive of $700.. so usually my mc will b converted to AL.. but my AL is every mth den debit to it one.. so seems like AL so little.. haiz..
 
<font color="0000ff">as @ 18-Apr-05</font>
<table border=1><tr><td></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>Mummies To Be</TD><TD>EDD</TD><TD>Week</TD><TD>Deliver at </TD></TR><TR><TD>Morraine</TD><TD>18/10/05</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>GEH </TD></TR><TR><TD>Chin</TD><TD>03/11/05</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>(overseas) </TD></TR><TR><TD>Tidy Fairy</TD><TD>03/11/05</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>TMC </TD></TR><TR><TD>Sunflower_26</TD><TD>03/11/05</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>? </TD></TR><TR><TD>Manuka</TD><TD>03/11/05</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>KKH </TD></TR><TR><TD>Kelly</TD><TD>03/11/05</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>KKH </TD></TR><TR><TD>Numee</TD><TD>04/11/05</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>GEH </TD></TR><TR><TD>Venus</TD><TD>04/11/05</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>? </TD></TR><TR><TD>HappyMum</TD><TD>12/11/05</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>TMC </TD></TR><TR><TD>Woofy</TD><TD>14/11/05</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>MAH </TD></TR><TR><TD>FurryFurry</TD><TD>17/11/05</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>(overseas) </TD></TR><TR><TD>Celtricia</TD><TD>21/11/05</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>? </TD></TR><TR><TD>Bblove</TD><TD>21/11/05</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>TMC </TD></TR><TR><TD>Girl</TD><TD>21/11/05</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>NUH </TD></TR><TR><TD>Dili Mum</TD><TD>24/11/05</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>SGH </TD></TR><TR><TD>Ah Fat</TD><TD>29/11/05</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>KKH </TD></TR><TR><TD>Nik</TD><TD>01/12/05</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>TMC </TD></TR><TR><TD>Jac</TD><TD>?</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>KKH </TD></TR><TR><TD>Joyfulhands</TD><TD>03/12/05</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>? </TD></TR><TR><TD>Meixue</TD><TD>04/12/05</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>MAH </TD></TR><TR><TD>Sexxy</TD><TD>12/12/05</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>TMC </TD></TR><TR><TD>Rochelle</TD><TD>?</TD><TD>?</TD><TD>RH </TD></TR><TR><TD></td></tr></table>


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<font color="0000ff">MEH - Mt E, MAH - Mt. A, GEH - Gleneagles, RH - Raffles Hospital, SGH - Singapore General Hospital, TMC - Thomson Medical Centre</font>

<font color="ff0000">Do let me know if any of the data is incorrect, not up-to-date or left you gals out!</font>
<font color="ff0000">Anyone wants to join the list, let me know, thanks!!!</font>
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morning sickness,

try drinking cold ribena instead of plain water. not very healthy but easier to drink becos water might taste metallic. try to eat things like fish slice noodles and avoid spicy food. try to avoid air fresheners and strong perfume.

I would throw up whether it is car, taxi, bus or MRT. but MRT most convenient becos no seat also can seat on the floor and throw up. if in car/taxi than feel quite suffocated so I dont take if possible.

ginger tea is good to get rid of the bloatedness/wind and it is heaty so can drink.
 
Thanks Dili. I received it liao. Thanks for updating the chart too.

Rochelle, i tot of drinking some ginger tea also. How to make it?The wind in my stomach is getting from bad to worse. My friend also tells me to drink ribena. Buy ribena light instead of the normal one. It's suitable for expectant mothers as written on the label.
 
nik arh ~ try not to eat so much garlic n onions.. can help to reduce wind in the stomach.. tats wat my gynae say lor.. coz every time i see him den he sure say.. wah seh.. u alot of wind hor.. haha..
 
My EDD is 6 Nov, can i join this thread? i am a first time mum too and actualy feel quite lonely sometimes cuz all my frens are dinks or married dun want kids...

and most of them probably feel i am "young" to ve a kid, so kinda like a looming gap..
 
Big Welcome Veil!
You're definitely not alone in this! We're all "in it" together and here to give one another support.

We're mostly first-time MTBs here too. We'll try our best to share resources/ideas... so no one's alone in this journey!
 
thanks! i am late 29.. and somehow my frens in my age grp all anti kids or not planning yet..

guess the biggest taboo was i gave up my job to stay at home to rest for the preggie cuz my wk was v tough and my health had not been any good so far.. so i thought i would take a break..

so it became like a major lifestyle shift for me, instead of jetsetting i am doing grocery shopping haha

you gals seemed quite fixed on which hospital to go to. i am still undecided cuz i also dunno how much the cost will blow up to.. but cuz my gynae is at mt e so i thk i may end up there,
 
Side track...
I've been craving for potato salad! And I found a great website!! Going to try my hand on these!
http://www.hungrymonster.com/recipe/recipe-search.cfm?Course_vch=Potato%20Salads&amp;ttl=69

Veil,
Parenthood is not something everyone looks forward to. Some people are afraid of the responsibilities that come with it (hell, I'm scared too!) but I always look at babies as a blessing and it's fate that brought this child to us. So just bask in the beauty of pregnancy... and your friends will understand in time to come.
 
Agree..parenthood is not for everyone.. I mean - to each his own. And I believe no matter how you prepare, one can never be ready enough as well. You just have to do what you think is best for you and your baby.

Veil - It is very brave of you to make such a decision to quit your job, and I know it will take some getting use to.. so give yourself some time. You will be fine. Take care. On a sidenote, we are about the same age..many of my friends are either MTB, mothers or trying to start a family..so you are not alone!
 
heehee.. kind of better.. well i am a bit paranoid abt social activities during and post natal, cuz i quite social animal, but cuz some of frends are blatantly anti kids, so now i find i ve no conversation topics wif these ppl.. which is v sad as we ve been frens forever..

but i just cant bear to put myself in a situation where i am the object of pity lor.. v. drama hor? and they keep talking about how i wont ve any $ for luxury items and while they go on chasing meterial stuff, i suddenly feel like i am beyond that already..

when i decided to quit my job i already told myself i refuse to play the rat race game, partly cuz i wk myself nearly to death for the past 5-6 yrs, and i am quite ahead of my peers so i dun thk i am taking a step back or i try not to thk abt what i am giving up lor.. but when u ve ppl ard u who keep reminding u of it, up to a pt i feel either they are totally insensitive or i am too sensitive but cannot tahan lah. and i know i cant avoid these ppl as most singaporeans are like that, condos and fast cars are their way of life, but at this point, i feel having a child is optimal, if i dun stop now, by the time i am head of something i will feel its even harder to give that up for my kids..

as u can see from my ramblings.. i m either developing a depression (heavens forbid) or i am quite upset lor.. heehee.. but when i stay clear of these ppl and spend time with baby and my dog at home, i am soo happy..
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as for cravings, today mine is nissin cup noodles.. heehee.. and you know for my trimester, potatoes is my absolute fav food, and its potatoe in any form, like fries or mash or boil.. heehee.. anyone staying at home now just to share what activities can do to while time away..

the last time i was preggie when i was still wking, (then had a miscarriage) i nearly fainted as i was such a grouch and i feel so bad for baby to ve such a stressed out mummy..
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but for wking mums, way to go.. i really take my hair and hat off you! but remember to drink more water, at least last time i keep feeeling i drink not enuf water...
 
veil ~
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sad to hear abt the past..

oh well..neber mind... since now u are again back on track.. do take care of urself this time round!

we will all be here to support u n all of us wil sail thru this 9mths smoothly!!!!
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dun feel upset.. if u are free.. come in n chat with us.. everything oso can~
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rochelle.. thanks for the info.. tink it'll b great help to all of us here.. heh..

hey nik.. ribena light? in bottle or packet one ah? can drink those sparkling type? hee..

heya veil.. its nvr too old or young to haf kids leh.. if like dat say den i tink i'm too young too.. heehee.. like wat dili_mummy says.. some ppl r juz afraid of the responsibilities dat is to come..
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oh yes, i second cold ribena too. Since water tastes so metallic and i will puke if i drink plain water, therefore i substitute with ribena and other flavoured drinks. But scared of gestational diabetes too.

is ginger tea nice to drink?

btw, how old are the MTBs here?
 
wat's gestational diabetes? ginger tea i feel has a strong smell leh.. duno if i can tahan.. hehe..

btw.. i'm 24 tis yr..
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I ve a secret leh, i drink cranberry juice mix with water, the cranberry juice i buy is without sugar one, then it taste very very sour but cuz we can't drink cold drink in first 3 mths right, so i mix 1/5 of the cranberry concentrate which i put in the fridge (gestimate lah) with rest of plain water, then the temperature is just nice - a bit cool, and i ve that everyday right after lunch as i used to get bad nauseas right aft lunch.. and i thk it prevents me from feeling very terrible for the first 3 trimesters
it cooling, and for me taste just great..
but ribena also can, i use ribena to swallow my multivits as i feel they taste awful.. but if you something absolutely no sugar try to cranberry juice and the best part is i dun get any constipation prob that mum preggie mums may ve (or so the book say..)
 
Celtricia, i heard from my mum that if u have a lot of wind in your tummy, then u will not really feel the strong taste of the ginger tea..and u will keep wanting to drink more..but if u do not have a lot of wind / bloatedness, then u may find that the ginger taste is too strong...suppose u can give it a shot..since our tastebuds are all hay-wired anyway now that we are preggy! :p

I am 30 this year.
 
i've been drinking cold drinks leh.. like iced blended bubble tea too.. oh no.. hw?

chin.. really ah.. den i will go try it out.. right nw eating fries.. n u noe wat.. it taste bitter to me.. shucks!
 
veil ~ me oso love cranberry juice den oso have been drinking it leh!
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chin ~ poor thing..
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but den u coming bac already soon rite.. den u stock up lor!

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me is 24+ oso.. birthday not over so haven 25 lor.. haha..
 
Celtricia, I bought those cordial type. Mix ur own. I also tot cannot drink cold water. But i happy enough wif my room-temperature ribena. Btw, ribena light is rather popular, cos my ntuc only left a few on the shelf. The normal one got a lot. If u got less 'wind' in stomach, then try sparkling loh. I think my stomach can't take it.

Chin, hahaha. Can't get ribena? Try others drinks loh. But i tot u coming back in town soon.

Veil, welcome here.
 
Hi,

I am due in Nov05 too, my 2nd kid. I read about u gals hving morning sickness with interest. Juz to share, my 1st kid, my MS did not end at 3rd, 4th or 5th mth.it lasted the whole 9mths
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.So for this preg, I really pray hard itll really end at 1st trimester.

Juz my experience, I cant drink/eat anything fruity/acidic like ribena or craneberry, apple etc it creates acid in my tummy and I feel even worst. Also it aggregates the heart burn that I had. I hate MS! But I still hv to go thru with it this time, thank God its not as bad as the first time. for the 1st preg, I can spend my time at home after work crying my heart outcoz I juz felt so terrible haha.
 
nik.. thanks for the info.. will go check it out at ntuc den.. heh..

hey morraine.. play cheat ah.. kekeke. 25 tis yr means 25 tis yr lah.. dun care bday reach liao or not.. heehee.. coz my bday also yet over so i still 23+ lor.. kekekek..
 
I'm starting to feel very breathless. (just out of nowhere). Find myself having to breathe extra hard to take in big gulps of air. Anyone having this problem?

I really hope the morning sickness can be over by first trimester, cuz I dunno how to keep my job if it lasts for 9 months!

I'm 26 this year. =)
 
Meixue, i do feel breathless sometimes. Yesterday, i feel breathless juz hanging out clothes. I've got to sit down for a while n take a break b4 continuing.

From the pregnancy books i read, we must 'listen' to our body from now on. If we feel tired, try to take a break asap. It's very impt.
 


I am going to be 33 at the end of the year so probably the oldest here. my boy was born in dec last year. dont know the EDD for this one yet.

I stopped work in 2001 becos work was almost 24hrs sometimes and health really suffer. now I am a SAHM and going to stay that way.

GInger tea,

you can make yourself or you can buy the packet ones and just add warm water. I prefer the gold kili one (green packaging) as it does not have sugar. if you find it too strong, can always use double the amount of water and sip slowly
 
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