Tracy - Thanks for the info.
Kite - I guess its better to listen to your obgyn as they are the experts mah!
Aren't you excited to see your BB so so soon? Not to sure why the placenta matures early but here's something interesting. All the best for next Tue!!!
Towards the end of pregnancy, the placenta begins to show signs of aging. Calcium deposits appear and some localised areas of the placenta may die, or become replaced with fibrous tissue, or become obstructed by clots of maternal blood. The maternal vessels supplying blood to the intervillous spaces may become hardened or blocked. These are considered to be signs of the great stress experienced by the placenta as it tries to meet the ever-growing demands of the baby during the later months. It is reassuring to know that in the great majority of cases these maturational changes in the placenta do not degrade its overall function and the fetus is in no way harmed. There is evidence to suggest that several factors can influence these placental changes. For example, the development of calcification can be accelerated by maternal cigarette smoking (Brown et al, 1988), although dietary antioxidants may help to neutralise this effect (Klesges et al, 1998).
Li May - IMHO, please do listen to your obgyn as they know best for both mommie and BB.
YB - Not to sure! Maybe you can ask your obgyn.
I think its better to use a thermometer and stick it at the armpit (as per Mrs Wong's esp. when the ear thermometer might not fit the BB's ear properly).
YT - Maybe you can talk to your BB to turn. Heard that it works coz the BB understand mah!
zita - I think you can go to Kiddy Palace. If you don't mind going to Chinatown, Cheong Choon Store should have also. Somehow, I find that CCS gives better $$$.
kin - Yup, bought a MIM sling too. Now, I have to practice so that I can do it properly when my BB comes out. How's your appt today? (It is on Mon, right?) Hope everything is A-OK.
Poppy - You are right ~ the sling is cheaper outside compared to the ones at the fair.
The fair at Expo was nothing to shout about either.
brambles - Yup, the contractions or some calls it Braxton Hicks are quite similiar to menstrual cramps...that's what I have been told.
When I asked Mrs Wong, she said that I will definately know when the real contractions comes ~ cannot miss one!!!
Sandy - Hope that your sup has approved your leave....you PG what!!! Power to PG women!!!