(2006/07) JULY 2006 MTB
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young_bride
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Hi Sunshine,
I have absolutely no idea wat to get. I want something that is lightweight yet sturdy. I also want something which can last longer.
How does the Graco Metrosport looks like? Is it cheaper in taka baby fair compared to baby hypermart/kingdom??
I have absolutely no idea wat to get. I want something that is lightweight yet sturdy. I also want something which can last longer.
How does the Graco Metrosport looks like? Is it cheaper in taka baby fair compared to baby hypermart/kingdom??
young_bride
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Hi Kite,
R u delivering in TMC? The price that u paid for the parentcraft is for TMC patient or outsiders?
R u delivering in TMC? The price that u paid for the parentcraft is for TMC patient or outsiders?
young_bride
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Hi Sandy,
I left my house before 9am. I know some brides has to leave the hse before sunrise due to the tradition??
I left my house before 9am. I know some brides has to leave the hse before sunrise due to the tradition??
Hi Sandy,
Becoz I teochew, my hubby got to pick me up before dawn!!!!! So he was here before 7am....Customs...
Hi Jadepearl!!
Can update for me? I having a girl!!!
Kite,
My bb gal weights 410g at 21wks. I'm abt 158cm tall. Not tall. Doc say My bb is big, american size but short like chinese. So far, I put on 3 kg plus since pre-preg. My first bb was big for me too. So this time, I hope I can control it from growing too big, if not, very difficult to deliver.My bbs all have v big heads!! like me....
Becoz I teochew, my hubby got to pick me up before dawn!!!!! So he was here before 7am....Customs...
Hi Jadepearl!!
Can update for me? I having a girl!!!
Kite,
My bb gal weights 410g at 21wks. I'm abt 158cm tall. Not tall. Doc say My bb is big, american size but short like chinese. So far, I put on 3 kg plus since pre-preg. My first bb was big for me too. So this time, I hope I can control it from growing too big, if not, very difficult to deliver.My bbs all have v big heads!! like me....
young_bride
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Hi Sandy,
I'm sure u dun want ur MIL to nag at u for the rest of ur live abt not following tradition, right? Anyway, it's only a day. Just have to endure & respect their tradition lor...
I'm sure u dun want ur MIL to nag at u for the rest of ur live abt not following tradition, right? Anyway, it's only a day. Just have to endure & respect their tradition lor...
Sandy,
You mentioned that your MIL is a teochew, then it's the tradition you have to abide to. Don't think things of the worst. Don't trouble yourself with all these. It's just for a day, bear with it. Don't get upset ok? It'll affect the baby too.
Laura,
It took me a mth and half to plan this party properly. It's not an easy task and I'm real glad it's finally over.
You mentioned that your MIL is a teochew, then it's the tradition you have to abide to. Don't think things of the worst. Don't trouble yourself with all these. It's just for a day, bear with it. Don't get upset ok? It'll affect the baby too.
Laura,
It took me a mth and half to plan this party properly. It's not an easy task and I'm real glad it's finally over.
YB & Angeline,
If your say follow tradition, then why she allow our bedroom to be sharing wall with Ancestor table?
Second, My husband is cantonese then she shld follow cantonese style and not her teochew way.
She already make my Guo Da Li a very troublesome exprience with her last min thing. I really hate her to the core.
If i really follow her way then i have to wake up as early as 3 am and get done by 0600.
I am not giving in...
If your say follow tradition, then why she allow our bedroom to be sharing wall with Ancestor table?
Second, My husband is cantonese then she shld follow cantonese style and not her teochew way.
She already make my Guo Da Li a very troublesome exprience with her last min thing. I really hate her to the core.
If i really follow her way then i have to wake up as early as 3 am and get done by 0600.
I am not giving in...
sandy... relax.
bedroom wall with ancestor table - this is not tradition. it's simply feng shui.
did u get all the dates and times from shi fu? if yes, most likely becos of tat...
if not, maybe can "discuss" abt it.
anyway, early start early end... so u will hv mroe time to rest before ur dinner.
think positive..
bedroom wall with ancestor table - this is not tradition. it's simply feng shui.
did u get all the dates and times from shi fu? if yes, most likely becos of tat...
if not, maybe can "discuss" abt it.
anyway, early start early end... so u will hv mroe time to rest before ur dinner.
think positive..
liverpool11
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Sandy,
Stay cool. You are just about to get married. Must give and take, endure for just a day. You should be glad that your in-laws are helpful and get involve. My parents blur blur, dun even know what to follow, in the end I have to ask around and do ALOT of things by myself. Endure lah, you'll be seeing your in-laws much more often after you get married. Remember, marriage is never about just you and your husb, its always about 2 family getting together.
Stay cool. You are just about to get married. Must give and take, endure for just a day. You should be glad that your in-laws are helpful and get involve. My parents blur blur, dun even know what to follow, in the end I have to ask around and do ALOT of things by myself. Endure lah, you'll be seeing your in-laws much more often after you get married. Remember, marriage is never about just you and your husb, its always about 2 family getting together.
YB,
Baby Hypermart is not selling any Graco products as they do not have the distribution rights I guess. The Graco metrosport looks like this
. Try to get a sales person to assist you in making a suitable choice for you. There are many lightweight strollers available nowadays. Have you heard of the brand Aprica which manufactures the world's lightest strollers? I saw them at the Taka fair and they can cost a thousand plus, which I think is crazy!
Baby Hypermart is not selling any Graco products as they do not have the distribution rights I guess. The Graco metrosport looks like this
Sandy,
On our wedding day, my hubby reached my house late, so we ended up leaving my house at around 9am. My MIL had wanted us to reach her house before 9am, so when we reached at 9 plus, she grumbled a little at first but by the end of the day, she was beaming with happiness and busy entertaining her relatives. So try to give in to your MIL, but my guess is even if you are late, she'll soon forget about it. If you are paiseh to your sisters, perhaps you can remind them to sleep early the nite before?
On our wedding day, my hubby reached my house late, so we ended up leaving my house at around 9am. My MIL had wanted us to reach her house before 9am, so when we reached at 9 plus, she grumbled a little at first but by the end of the day, she was beaming with happiness and busy entertaining her relatives. So try to give in to your MIL, but my guess is even if you are late, she'll soon forget about it. If you are paiseh to your sisters, perhaps you can remind them to sleep early the nite before?
Hi all,
I went for my detailed scan today and am having a boy! Everything seems ok, except that the ventricular septum was not seen and cerebellum was not clear enough to be measured. The gynae explained that this is because I am only 20 weeks and the detailed scan should be done at 22 weeks. So I have to go back again in 2 weeks time for another scan. Hope it will go well. Oops, I was so nervous that I forgot to ask for the baby's weight. By the way, when did you gals have your detailed scans?
Jadepearl, could you pls update for me?
I went for my detailed scan today and am having a boy! Everything seems ok, except that the ventricular septum was not seen and cerebellum was not clear enough to be measured. The gynae explained that this is because I am only 20 weeks and the detailed scan should be done at 22 weeks. So I have to go back again in 2 weeks time for another scan. Hope it will go well. Oops, I was so nervous that I forgot to ask for the baby's weight. By the way, when did you gals have your detailed scans?
Jadepearl, could you pls update for me?
Sunshine,
Heartfelt congratulations to your baby boy. So happy for you. If those can't be measured now, meaning you have to do 2 detailed scan? YOur gynae should know when is the best time to do the scan right?
Re: Aprica Stroller
There's really nothing fantastic about it. Making us pay $1k plus for it. It still makes baby sweat and still as flimsy as the rest. I don't see anything worth the money now. Rather, Quinny Buzz is real worth.... I'm aiming on that now. Ha ha ha.
Liverpool,
I totally agree with your statement. A marriage is not about 2 person anymore. It's about 2 families getting together. Wise theory.
Sandy,
What is the real reason for your MIL asking for the master bedroom back for her own use? If the ancestor table issue is really troubling you, have a talk with your hubby and insist that you are marrying into the family and it's really inconvenient for you to be using the public toilet all the time. I'm sure your hubby will understand. Cool down, nothing is final as yet. Being a bride is once in a life-time.... don't spoil your own mood ok?
Heartfelt congratulations to your baby boy. So happy for you. If those can't be measured now, meaning you have to do 2 detailed scan? YOur gynae should know when is the best time to do the scan right?
Re: Aprica Stroller
There's really nothing fantastic about it. Making us pay $1k plus for it. It still makes baby sweat and still as flimsy as the rest. I don't see anything worth the money now. Rather, Quinny Buzz is real worth.... I'm aiming on that now. Ha ha ha.
Liverpool,
I totally agree with your statement. A marriage is not about 2 person anymore. It's about 2 families getting together. Wise theory.
Sandy,
What is the real reason for your MIL asking for the master bedroom back for her own use? If the ancestor table issue is really troubling you, have a talk with your hubby and insist that you are marrying into the family and it's really inconvenient for you to be using the public toilet all the time. I'm sure your hubby will understand. Cool down, nothing is final as yet. Being a bride is once in a life-time.... don't spoil your own mood ok?
Sandy,
I can't remember the exact time (prob around 9am). Since you're going to stay with your MIL after marriage, better give in. Else, if something goes wrong (touch wood!), she'll bring this up and blame you. Maybe you can ask your sisters to stay with you the night before. Can chit chat n have fun!
Sunshine,
I had my detailed scan at 18 weeks 5 days for no.1 and 20 weeks for this one.
Hi all,
My baby's wt is 300g at 20 weeks. Seems small? I actually lost 1 kg when I see my gynae last week as compared to one month ago. Oh! Oh!
I can't remember the exact time (prob around 9am). Since you're going to stay with your MIL after marriage, better give in. Else, if something goes wrong (touch wood!), she'll bring this up and blame you. Maybe you can ask your sisters to stay with you the night before. Can chit chat n have fun!
Sunshine,
I had my detailed scan at 18 weeks 5 days for no.1 and 20 weeks for this one.
Hi all,
My baby's wt is 300g at 20 weeks. Seems small? I actually lost 1 kg when I see my gynae last week as compared to one month ago. Oh! Oh!
kite, guess u must be really quite petite. I have put on abt 4kg at 20 weeks and she was hinting it was a great achievement. She didn't set any target for me. We have gone for the hospital tour but not decided yet. Probably go for 1 bedded cos the companion can stay and we can keep the bb with u in the room.
Sandy, bear with it. No point fuming over it. U could be too excited to sleep late as well. Wise words from someone: do not aim for wedding of the century but marriage of a lifetime.
Sandy, bear with it. No point fuming over it. U could be too excited to sleep late as well. Wise words from someone: do not aim for wedding of the century but marriage of a lifetime.
hong
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Sunshine,
My frd got a graco metrosport and they told us so big so bulky. The big tray is useful now but if u intend to let ur child to be in the pram till 1yo. I think is kind of "obstruction" to the kid.
I know some pram look so comfortable with alot of cushion etc but actually is not comfortable to the baby. Cos it get pretty warm sleeping in there.
Actually i find Combi, Maclaren is not bad. Combi have very light weight pram and the price is cheaper than Aprica.
Maclaren is very sturdy pram. We actually bought a Maclaren stroller for my elder daughter but we invested it cos we feel that we can use it for the 2nd one. It doesnt look very comfortable thot but we can make it comfy by adding a "pram cushion" that can be purchase at kiddy palace.
Daisyduck,
No lah, ur baby is not small. U still have time to make the baby gain weight!
My frd got a graco metrosport and they told us so big so bulky. The big tray is useful now but if u intend to let ur child to be in the pram till 1yo. I think is kind of "obstruction" to the kid.
I know some pram look so comfortable with alot of cushion etc but actually is not comfortable to the baby. Cos it get pretty warm sleeping in there.
Actually i find Combi, Maclaren is not bad. Combi have very light weight pram and the price is cheaper than Aprica.
Maclaren is very sturdy pram. We actually bought a Maclaren stroller for my elder daughter but we invested it cos we feel that we can use it for the 2nd one. It doesnt look very comfortable thot but we can make it comfy by adding a "pram cushion" that can be purchase at kiddy palace.
Daisyduck,
No lah, ur baby is not small. U still have time to make the baby gain weight!
young_bride
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Hi Sunshine,
Yes. I also think it's crazy to spend more than $1k just on basic stroller. It's not even convertible or the incl the whole travel set.
Yes. I also think it's crazy to spend more than $1k just on basic stroller. It's not even convertible or the incl the whole travel set.
Sandy,
I can understand it may be difficult to swallow the "ridiculous-ness" of some family traditions. We can't control the diversity of traditions but we can simply matters for ourselves. For me, I'll only follow the traditions that my hubby's family and my family believe in. If there are any conflicts, resolve them in a win-win situation as peacefully as u can by discussing your concerns with both families (aiyoh, tell u ah... sometimes very tiring being the spokesperson but it's necessary).
The whole point here is to make both sides happy, while you need not believe in those traditions. Anyway, we'll get our chance of setting our own traditions when our children marry in the future
Really lor, try to bear with your MIL for just 1 day. This is better than hearing her blaming you for not listening to her during this big day for the rest of ur life right?
I can understand it may be difficult to swallow the "ridiculous-ness" of some family traditions. We can't control the diversity of traditions but we can simply matters for ourselves. For me, I'll only follow the traditions that my hubby's family and my family believe in. If there are any conflicts, resolve them in a win-win situation as peacefully as u can by discussing your concerns with both families (aiyoh, tell u ah... sometimes very tiring being the spokesperson but it's necessary).
The whole point here is to make both sides happy, while you need not believe in those traditions. Anyway, we'll get our chance of setting our own traditions when our children marry in the future
Really lor, try to bear with your MIL for just 1 day. This is better than hearing her blaming you for not listening to her during this big day for the rest of ur life right?
bblim
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Anyone interested in getting BB's sleepbag shown below?
Pls refer to below link for more details & pics
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/270192/380958.html?1141795364
Pls refer to below link for more details & pics
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/270192/380958.html?1141795364
Angeline,
The 2nd scan will be a quick one just to check for those 2 structures. I'm actually happy to have a chance to see my baby again in 2 weeks time rather than counting down another month for the next OB appt. Heehee....
Quinnys are so cool and seems easy to maneuver, but the salesperson at Hypermart told me that they are not suitable for newborns. Is that true?
Hong,
Thanks for your feedback on metrosport. The tray is actually removable. We love Maclaren strollers as well and almost bought the Maclaren Techno classic. But it did not come with a tray in front and I was worried about the baby falling forwards, so in the end settled on metrosport instead. Hope I won't change my mind. OK, will not go near the stroller department anymore now...
Daisyduck,
Wow, deteailed scan at 18 weeks plus, your gynae must have a superior ultrasound machine...
Quinnys are so cool and seems easy to maneuver, but the salesperson at Hypermart told me that they are not suitable for newborns. Is that true?
Hong,
Thanks for your feedback on metrosport. The tray is actually removable. We love Maclaren strollers as well and almost bought the Maclaren Techno classic. But it did not come with a tray in front and I was worried about the baby falling forwards, so in the end settled on metrosport instead. Hope I won't change my mind. OK, will not go near the stroller department anymore now...
Daisyduck,
Wow, deteailed scan at 18 weeks plus, your gynae must have a superior ultrasound machine...
hong
Active Member
Sunshine,
if ur decided on Grace Metrosport then i dun want to comment too much.. hahaha...
Maclaren got bucket over the shoulder. Like the car seat so quite safe. I think i got Maclaren Techno. There is another higher range which is XT right?
My hubby so happy with the pram, he said was my girl's Benz *faint*
if ur decided on Grace Metrosport then i dun want to comment too much.. hahaha...
Maclaren got bucket over the shoulder. Like the car seat so quite safe. I think i got Maclaren Techno. There is another higher range which is XT right?
My hubby so happy with the pram, he said was my girl's Benz *faint*
young_bride
New Member
Hi Fruitee,
Thanks. But $500 is still too ex for me. I'm looking at max $200.
Thanks. But $500 is still too ex for me. I'm looking at max $200.
Thanks for encouraging me. After some thought i give in to her so i arrange my schdule to be at 0700. But she tell me, tea ceremony not so early, and she cannot tell me the exact time when the relative coming. In the end, she say most relative cannot make it so early( DUH, then don't ask us to go over early) She even started to blame the day we choose. She say next friday crush with my FIL birth date. (she gave us the date). Duh.
Then tea ceremony according to my HB's sister, only MIL, grandmother, uncle. No FIL !!!!
She is really trouble maker. I would rather just ROM and forget about it.
Then tea ceremony according to my HB's sister, only MIL, grandmother, uncle. No FIL !!!!
She is really trouble maker. I would rather just ROM and forget about it.
young_bride
New Member
Hi Sunshine,
Does it mean u'll have to pay for 2 detailed scan then??
Does it mean u'll have to pay for 2 detailed scan then??
liverpool11
New Member
Sandy,
Remember....stay cool. Talk things out, want to be a happy bride right?
Remember....stay cool. Talk things out, want to be a happy bride right?
Hong,
Heehee, your hubby's so cute to call the Maclaren your gal's Benz!
YB,
Yahor, how come I didn't think of that?
But I don't think my gynae will charge me double 'cos she's the one who's doing the detailed scan at her clinic. I know some women are being referred to another place and technologist for the scan. How about you? And how much did your scan cost?
Heehee, your hubby's so cute to call the Maclaren your gal's Benz!
YB,
Yahor, how come I didn't think of that?
young_bride
New Member
Hi Sunshine,
I haven't gone for my detailed scan. It's scheduled on 18 Mar, when I'm in my 22wks. My gynae told me the detailed scan will be conducted by him using the same ultrasound machine.
I haven't gone for my detailed scan. It's scheduled on 18 Mar, when I'm in my 22wks. My gynae told me the detailed scan will be conducted by him using the same ultrasound machine.
jas
Member
Hi Jazzyjas,
I also. I feel breathless when I sleep on my left side. Used to sleep on my right side. And sleeping either flat facing the ceiling or on my right side now.
Just stop my vomitting at the 20th week and I thought will not come back again, today after 1 and a half week vomit again. Don't know what happen to me. Do you gals know whether it is normal?
I also. I feel breathless when I sleep on my left side. Used to sleep on my right side. And sleeping either flat facing the ceiling or on my right side now.
Just stop my vomitting at the 20th week and I thought will not come back again, today after 1 and a half week vomit again. Don't know what happen to me. Do you gals know whether it is normal?
ordinary75
New Member
Hi all,
I'm back from Perth!! Lovely place but weather was too hot! 38 degress! Bought lots of baby clothes as they are really cheap there. I think my baby was excited trhoughout the trip and kept kicking and punching me..Hahha
Hi Sunshine,
I did my detailed scan at week 19. after reading the posts, I'm concerned too if my gynae could detect everything.
Hi Angeline,
I bought a Quinny Zapp at baby hypermart for 580. This includes the baby car seater which u need to attach to the ZApp when our baby is newborn and a few months old. I think the brand of the car seat is cosbi or something. So its correct to say that we cant use the Quinny for newborn and it's necessary to buy the car seat.
ANyone knows if Taka Babyfair is selling Graco Playpen? If so, I'll take a peep ...
I'm back from Perth!! Lovely place but weather was too hot! 38 degress! Bought lots of baby clothes as they are really cheap there. I think my baby was excited trhoughout the trip and kept kicking and punching me..Hahha
Hi Sunshine,
I did my detailed scan at week 19. after reading the posts, I'm concerned too if my gynae could detect everything.
Hi Angeline,
I bought a Quinny Zapp at baby hypermart for 580. This includes the baby car seater which u need to attach to the ZApp when our baby is newborn and a few months old. I think the brand of the car seat is cosbi or something. So its correct to say that we cant use the Quinny for newborn and it's necessary to buy the car seat.
ANyone knows if Taka Babyfair is selling Graco Playpen? If so, I'll take a peep ...
Hi Sandy,
Don't stress yourself out too much and go with the flow. Your MIL will be v happy on that day and prob forgivable too. Just some tips.... my MIL v superstitious... my hubby cannot help me wear/take off shoe;both of us cannot sit down on our bed(which is like our bridal bed) on day of wedding, even though we have to step into the room.Don't know why....sometimes, if it doesn't harm you, just do lah... give u less trouble in the future..last of all, don't forget to remain happy!!!!!
Jas, For sleeping on the left it is becoz there is this v big artery that runs along the spine(not sure along right or left) that carries oxygen to the bb. If you sleep your back and right it is fine but it is reported that if you sleep on left, you won't compress on the artery, more blood flow will go to bb and it is better of course.Better circulation. But its all due to comfort too...
Don't stress yourself out too much and go with the flow. Your MIL will be v happy on that day and prob forgivable too. Just some tips.... my MIL v superstitious... my hubby cannot help me wear/take off shoe;both of us cannot sit down on our bed(which is like our bridal bed) on day of wedding, even though we have to step into the room.Don't know why....sometimes, if it doesn't harm you, just do lah... give u less trouble in the future..last of all, don't forget to remain happy!!!!!
Jas, For sleeping on the left it is becoz there is this v big artery that runs along the spine(not sure along right or left) that carries oxygen to the bb. If you sleep your back and right it is fine but it is reported that if you sleep on left, you won't compress on the artery, more blood flow will go to bb and it is better of course.Better circulation. But its all due to comfort too...
tareginger
New Member
hey gals..
me back from my detailed scan..
its going to be a little princess!!!
was really a big surprise for me and my hubby cos everyone had guessed it'll be a boy...
bb was really cooperative and the scan was finished in jus about 15-20 mins..
she weighs 347g and has long arms and limbs..
so glad that all is fine..
jadepearl, could u do the update.. tks
me back from my detailed scan..
its going to be a little princess!!!
was really a big surprise for me and my hubby cos everyone had guessed it'll be a boy...
bb was really cooperative and the scan was finished in jus about 15-20 mins..
she weighs 347g and has long arms and limbs..
so glad that all is fine..
jadepearl, could u do the update.. tks
tareginger
New Member
rain
my detailed scan was done exactly on the 20th week.. it shld be ok..
my detailed scan was done exactly on the 20th week.. it shld be ok..
tareginger
New Member
jazzyjas, jas
maybe u shld try taking more light meals..
i find that helps when i was in the nausea stage..
maybe u shld try taking more light meals..
i find that helps when i was in the nausea stage..
tareginger
New Member
rain,
u mean u wanna fix a date for yr delivery??
u having a caesarean?
u mean u wanna fix a date for yr delivery??
u having a caesarean?
Jazzyjas,
Heard peoples said mummies who having boy boy tend to sleep on the left side. Dont know how accurate but me like to sleep on my left side and yes, me having a boy!
Sandy,
When is your custom wedding?? Ur MIL so troublemakers, u better bear for a day, u will stay with ur MIL after married so better listen or else suffer the rest of ur life liao!
For us, we are Christian so before marriage hubby actually told MIL dont ask us follow tradition or "pandang" rules during our customary.
She respect us and did not really ask us to follow those pandang rules. She did ask shifu about the timing but we did not follow cos we got our own scheduled.
Heard peoples said mummies who having boy boy tend to sleep on the left side. Dont know how accurate but me like to sleep on my left side and yes, me having a boy!
Sandy,
When is your custom wedding?? Ur MIL so troublemakers, u better bear for a day, u will stay with ur MIL after married so better listen or else suffer the rest of ur life liao!
For us, we are Christian so before marriage hubby actually told MIL dont ask us follow tradition or "pandang" rules during our customary.
She respect us and did not really ask us to follow those pandang rules. She did ask shifu about the timing but we did not follow cos we got our own scheduled.
tareginger
New Member
rain,
hah hah hah.. but y 15th July? is tat a special date for u?
NOIF,
after the scan yesterday, me find that all the predictions that ppl tell me are not accurate at all.. e.g they say if u r having a boy, yr tummy will look small, nose getting big, sleeping on left side etc etc..
and if u having a gal, u will be more on the round side and the mummy will be more conscious of her appearance, have a liking to sweet things etc..
think these are just old wives tales..
hah hah hah.. but y 15th July? is tat a special date for u?
NOIF,
after the scan yesterday, me find that all the predictions that ppl tell me are not accurate at all.. e.g they say if u r having a boy, yr tummy will look small, nose getting big, sleeping on left side etc etc..
and if u having a gal, u will be more on the round side and the mummy will be more conscious of her appearance, have a liking to sweet things etc..
think these are just old wives tales..
