(2008/02) Feb 2008 MTBs
- Thread starter bkge
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Hi all mums-to-be,
I am new to this thread...will be a Feb MTB too
...hv some queries regarding breastfeeding which i hope dat u gals can help me pls...
wat r the things dat i need to buy to get ready for BF (other than the electric pump which i hv juz boug)? Thanks in advance!
I am new to this thread...will be a Feb MTB too
wat r the things dat i need to buy to get ready for BF (other than the electric pump which i hv juz boug)? Thanks in advance!
Hi sweetpea,
Yah..so confused...saw so many products in the departmental stores but duno wat to buy...got breastpad, nipple sterilizer, cooler bag, warmer n so many more....somebody pls help us...
not working full-time, so most likely wil be pumping at home...but may sometimes send my babi to my MIL place...so mig need to express n store oso....so wat r the things required?
Yah..so confused...saw so many products in the departmental stores but duno wat to buy...got breastpad, nipple sterilizer, cooler bag, warmer n so many more....somebody pls help us...
not working full-time, so most likely wil be pumping at home...but may sometimes send my babi to my MIL place...so mig need to express n store oso....so wat r the things required?
xiaoyun
no worries abt the drugstore order. if i can be of help, will be glad to do so.
andrea
taken note of your add'l orders.
Have not heard from:
Jeannie
June
Kitsune
Assume their order remains unchanged.
Here's the latest order list. Slightly exceeds USD200. Hope won't kenna GST over at Singapore end. I shall proceed with the order.
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no worries abt the drugstore order. if i can be of help, will be glad to do so.
andrea
taken note of your add'l orders.
Have not heard from:
Jeannie
June
Kitsune
Assume their order remains unchanged.
Here's the latest order list. Slightly exceeds USD200. Hope won't kenna GST over at Singapore end. I shall proceed with the order.
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DrugstoreNew (21Dec07)_latest.xls (21.5 k)</td></tr></table></center>
hi mummies
have placed the order thru drugstore.com. but not sure if i've done the correct method to enjoy the rebate from iDeals. have just emailed drugstore.com to ask if i can cancel the earlier order placed and i do a re-order. aiyo, very luan now. my gal beside me jus now kacheow-ing, took away my notes on how to place the order. ended up i scolded her and now she's crying away... sigh...
i really cannot make it for BP
sorry gal if i didn't manage to get the rebate in the end.
have placed the order thru drugstore.com. but not sure if i've done the correct method to enjoy the rebate from iDeals. have just emailed drugstore.com to ask if i can cancel the earlier order placed and i do a re-order. aiyo, very luan now. my gal beside me jus now kacheow-ing, took away my notes on how to place the order. ended up i scolded her and now she's crying away... sigh...
i really cannot make it for BP
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Hihi, Stephie. Sorry, was out whole day. Yup, my order remains the same.
Ya, don't worry about the rebate, thanks for coordinating this.
Will transfer $ to you.
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Hi, Stephie, have transferred $7.04. Trans ref: 1493281310.
stephie,
feel so sorry to make your gal cry.. hush hush...
ah char/sweetpea,
welcome.
regarding the breastfeeding accessories, I can only contribute a little bit cos i am a first time mtb too. it depends whether your are SAHM or working mum.
(1) breastpump - depends on individual. some ppl will latch on. since you have bought it, then i assume you will use both methods since you work also.
(2) nipple cream - helps to sooth the nipple. some ppl recommend to use breastmilk to do it. depends on individuals too.
(3) milk storage - you mentioned that you might express and store. there are many options to store breastmilk.
(a) milk bottles: can be bought from departmental stores. I remember a set of 3 Pigeon bottles (with lid) cost about $8. Takes up spaces in your freezer.
(b) glass bottles: some ppl like me is collecting glass bottles from chicken of essence/bird's nest to store it. They are free. However, beware of glass cracking and lid turn rusty. Takes up spaces in your freezer too.
(c) milk bags: disposable milk bags takes up less space in freezer. since they are not reusable, they are not so eco-friendly.
(d) milk trays/cubes: have not buy any of these yet. heard the advantages is that you can actually store milk in quantity of 1 oz. only take out the amount you need. no wastage of milk.
(4) breastpad: when the body is producing milk. there will always milk leakage. to protect your bra/clothes, it is necessary to standby some. there are also 2 kinds -- disposable one and reusable one. i feel that disposable one not so leh chey but not eco-friendly as well. but think about the amount stuffs that we got to wash for baby everyday (cloth diaper, clothes, etc), I will just opt for disposable kind.
(5) breastshields: if your pump is a single pump, you may consider getting a pair of breastshields. it is because the other side of your breast may leak when you are doing pumping. it also helps to protect your nipple from rubbing against the clothes when you have sore nipple. i've bought a set from Avent ~ $30. not sure useful or not. but my friend recommended so.
(6) nipple shield: it is made of soft silicone. this comes useful when you have sore nipple, enables you continue latch on. not sure how usefule is that. no need to rush and buy. can ask lactation consultant's opinion later on.
(7) nipple steriliser: i suppose normal steriliser can do the job. no need to get a separate one?
(8) cooler bag: this is for you to keep your breastmilk when you are expressing outside (e.g., office).
(9) warmer: to warm the breastmilk after taking out from fridge. hot water may do the job. I don't think they are useful.
hope my humble opinions help.
feel so sorry to make your gal cry.. hush hush...
ah char/sweetpea,
welcome.
regarding the breastfeeding accessories, I can only contribute a little bit cos i am a first time mtb too. it depends whether your are SAHM or working mum.
(1) breastpump - depends on individual. some ppl will latch on. since you have bought it, then i assume you will use both methods since you work also.
(2) nipple cream - helps to sooth the nipple. some ppl recommend to use breastmilk to do it. depends on individuals too.
(3) milk storage - you mentioned that you might express and store. there are many options to store breastmilk.
(a) milk bottles: can be bought from departmental stores. I remember a set of 3 Pigeon bottles (with lid) cost about $8. Takes up spaces in your freezer.
(b) glass bottles: some ppl like me is collecting glass bottles from chicken of essence/bird's nest to store it. They are free. However, beware of glass cracking and lid turn rusty. Takes up spaces in your freezer too.
(c) milk bags: disposable milk bags takes up less space in freezer. since they are not reusable, they are not so eco-friendly.
(d) milk trays/cubes: have not buy any of these yet. heard the advantages is that you can actually store milk in quantity of 1 oz. only take out the amount you need. no wastage of milk.
(4) breastpad: when the body is producing milk. there will always milk leakage. to protect your bra/clothes, it is necessary to standby some. there are also 2 kinds -- disposable one and reusable one. i feel that disposable one not so leh chey but not eco-friendly as well. but think about the amount stuffs that we got to wash for baby everyday (cloth diaper, clothes, etc), I will just opt for disposable kind.
(5) breastshields: if your pump is a single pump, you may consider getting a pair of breastshields. it is because the other side of your breast may leak when you are doing pumping. it also helps to protect your nipple from rubbing against the clothes when you have sore nipple. i've bought a set from Avent ~ $30. not sure useful or not. but my friend recommended so.
(6) nipple shield: it is made of soft silicone. this comes useful when you have sore nipple, enables you continue latch on. not sure how usefule is that. no need to rush and buy. can ask lactation consultant's opinion later on.
(7) nipple steriliser: i suppose normal steriliser can do the job. no need to get a separate one?
(8) cooler bag: this is for you to keep your breastmilk when you are expressing outside (e.g., office).
(9) warmer: to warm the breastmilk after taking out from fridge. hot water may do the job. I don't think they are useful.
hope my humble opinions help.
Hi mommies, i've been reading the threads. I was quite sad last week when I found out not only do I have pregnancy-induced-hypertension (need to take high blood pressure drugs) but I also had gestational diabetes.
Can I check does anyone here have gestational diabetes and is monitoring blood sugars on regular basis? I'm a bit confused when can we take mid-morn/mid-afternoon snack? Is it 1 hr before next meal or anytime?
Lastly, is Stephie still taking orders for Desitin cream? If not too late, can I put in an order too?
Can I check does anyone here have gestational diabetes and is monitoring blood sugars on regular basis? I'm a bit confused when can we take mid-morn/mid-afternoon snack? Is it 1 hr before next meal or anytime?
Lastly, is Stephie still taking orders for Desitin cream? If not too late, can I put in an order too?
Hi mommies, i've been reading the threads but I was quite sad last week when I found out not only do I have pregnancy-induced-hypertension (need to take high blood pressure drugs) but I also had gestational diabetes.
Can I check does anyone here have gestational diabetes and is monitoring blood sugars on regular basis? I'm a bit confused when can we take mid-morn/mid-afternoon snack? Is it 1 hr before next meal or anytime?
Lastly, is Stephie still taking orders for Desitin cream? If not too late, can I put in an order too?
Can I check does anyone here have gestational diabetes and is monitoring blood sugars on regular basis? I'm a bit confused when can we take mid-morn/mid-afternoon snack? Is it 1 hr before next meal or anytime?
Lastly, is Stephie still taking orders for Desitin cream? If not too late, can I put in an order too?
Hi mommies, i've been reading the threads but I was quite sad last week when I found out not only do I have pregnancy-induced-hypertension (need to take high blood pressure drugs) but I also had gestational diabetes.
Can I check does anyone here have gestational diabetes and is monitoring blood sugars on regular basis? I'm a bit confused when can we take mid-morn/mid-afternoon snack? Is it 1 hr before next meal or anytime?
Lastly, is Stephie still taking orders for Desitin cream? If not too late, can I put in an order too?
Can I check does anyone here have gestational diabetes and is monitoring blood sugars on regular basis? I'm a bit confused when can we take mid-morn/mid-afternoon snack? Is it 1 hr before next meal or anytime?
Lastly, is Stephie still taking orders for Desitin cream? If not too late, can I put in an order too?
Hi mommies, i've been reading the threads but I was quite sad last week when I found out not only do I have pregnancy-induced-hypertension (need to take high blood pressure drugs) but I also had gestational diabetes.
Can I check does anyone here have gestational diabetes and is monitoring blood sugars on regular basis? I'm a bit confused when can we take mid-morn/mid-afternoon snack? Is it 1 hr before next meal or anytime?
Lastly, is Stephie still taking orders for Desitin cream? If not too late, can I put in an order too?
Can I check does anyone here have gestational diabetes and is monitoring blood sugars on regular basis? I'm a bit confused when can we take mid-morn/mid-afternoon snack? Is it 1 hr before next meal or anytime?
Lastly, is Stephie still taking orders for Desitin cream? If not too late, can I put in an order too?
Hi,bkkgal
Have you tried to eat brown rice instead of white rice? Wholemeal bread intead of white bread?
My father side have history of diabetes; my grandfather, my father and all my uncles had diabetes. And my FIL got diabetes for around 20 years.
After knowing that I am pregnant, I eat mix of brown rice(50%) and white rice(50%). At beginning, My husband and I can only take mix of brown rice(10%) and white rice. Slowly, we get used to brown rice, and feel like brown rice than white rice. So far, my urine test is ok.
Have you tried to eat brown rice instead of white rice? Wholemeal bread intead of white bread?
My father side have history of diabetes; my grandfather, my father and all my uncles had diabetes. And my FIL got diabetes for around 20 years.
After knowing that I am pregnant, I eat mix of brown rice(50%) and white rice(50%). At beginning, My husband and I can only take mix of brown rice(10%) and white rice. Slowly, we get used to brown rice, and feel like brown rice than white rice. So far, my urine test is ok.
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jadonmum
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Dor/Xiao Yun,
Sleepless nite again. Sigh.... Not sure why... HR said have 46days hospital leave (60days-14MC). So I should be entitled to hospital leave. If my gynae appt on 4th Jan requires me to take hospital leave, I have another 46days again. Except don't know management or other colleagues will be "green-eyed" a not. I don't want to take unpaid leave or early maternity leave leh. If I can work, I sure work till due date.
Since my hospital leave, I don't have any water retention on both legs and seldom have cramps also. At home like not at home cos I can hardly do any housework or pack my things.
Anybody have heat rash on tummy and arms lately? I have quite a few heat rash on tummy and itchy as well. Only on the forehand of my arms also. No other parts already. Heard that it's due to expanding of the skin. Is it true? Have to endure the itch before my next appt.
Sleepless nite again. Sigh.... Not sure why... HR said have 46days hospital leave (60days-14MC). So I should be entitled to hospital leave. If my gynae appt on 4th Jan requires me to take hospital leave, I have another 46days again. Except don't know management or other colleagues will be "green-eyed" a not. I don't want to take unpaid leave or early maternity leave leh. If I can work, I sure work till due date.
Since my hospital leave, I don't have any water retention on both legs and seldom have cramps also. At home like not at home cos I can hardly do any housework or pack my things.
Anybody have heat rash on tummy and arms lately? I have quite a few heat rash on tummy and itchy as well. Only on the forehand of my arms also. No other parts already. Heard that it's due to expanding of the skin. Is it true? Have to endure the itch before my next appt.
artemissoh
Active Member
Wow! The thread moves so fast since I last login. Spend nearly an hour to catch up.
Hi Thankful,
I had a bad case of rashes about 2 weeks ago. I think it was due to heatiness of the body. I drank 1 coconut, ate tou hua and the barley, ginko nut and dried beancurd skin dessert that the ladies here recommended. Plus, I abstain from chicken and seafood, then almost all the rashes went away. Not sure if it will work for you?
Hospitalisation leave is up to 60 days according to MOM website: http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/workplace_standards/employment_standards/the_employment_act/Sick_Leave.html
RE: tiredness
I have been experiencing extreme tiredness too. But could be due to the amount of walking I have been doing. Wednesday went Christmas lights sight seeing with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Then Friday went shopping in Chinatown, Orchard and Toa Payoh with my mother and mother-in-law.
But, seriously, I find it harder to fall asleep recently and easier to wake up even though I have always been quite a heavy sleeper.
Sometimes, my baby girl has her own private dance party at 2/3 a.m. and I wake up cause of her vigorous movements.
RE: cot bed
My mother-in-law offered to purchase the cot bed for her 1st grandchild. So we went Kiddy Palace on Friday to purchase it. It was delivered today.
RE: baby's wardrobe
Went to IKEA with my HB yesterday to purchase baby's wardrobe and chest of drawers but only can deliver on 29 Dec.
Well, at least I got more time to get the place packed nicely.
Here's wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas!
Hi Thankful,
I had a bad case of rashes about 2 weeks ago. I think it was due to heatiness of the body. I drank 1 coconut, ate tou hua and the barley, ginko nut and dried beancurd skin dessert that the ladies here recommended. Plus, I abstain from chicken and seafood, then almost all the rashes went away. Not sure if it will work for you?
Hospitalisation leave is up to 60 days according to MOM website: http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/workplace_standards/employment_standards/the_employment_act/Sick_Leave.html
RE: tiredness
I have been experiencing extreme tiredness too. But could be due to the amount of walking I have been doing.
Wednesday went Christmas lights sight seeing with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Then Friday went shopping in Chinatown, Orchard and Toa Payoh with my mother and mother-in-law. But, seriously, I find it harder to fall asleep recently and easier to wake up even though I have always been quite a heavy sleeper.
RE: cot bed
My mother-in-law offered to purchase the cot bed for her 1st grandchild. So we went Kiddy Palace on Friday to purchase it. It was delivered today.
RE: baby's wardrobe
Went to IKEA with my HB yesterday to purchase baby's wardrobe and chest of drawers but only can deliver on 29 Dec.
at least I got more time to get the place packed nicely. Here's wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas!
thankful,
when's your edd?
year 2008 starts, you will then have new annual leave and mc, isn't it? however, don't think it's good to use them up so fast.
i don't want to take early maternity also. hope can tong until the last day. furthermore, it's chinese new year period. got to cover my colleagues' duty as most of them are foreigner and need to go back home to celebrate.
today took out bb clothes to machine wash with bb detergent. 10 bamboo sticks also not enough for me to hang. jiatlat. haven't wash the cloth nappy though. will wait till the next round of washing. the sun is good today.
re: tiredness
i do feel that i get tired easier nowadays. but i continue walking and climbing staircase. hope to have smooth delivery. didn't go shopping or anything. just don't feel like squeeze with people. I experienced some mood swing recently, gets irritated easily. so, better to avoid seeing too many people.
when's your edd?
year 2008 starts, you will then have new annual leave and mc, isn't it? however, don't think it's good to use them up so fast.
i don't want to take early maternity also. hope can tong until the last day. furthermore, it's chinese new year period. got to cover my colleagues' duty as most of them are foreigner and need to go back home to celebrate.
today took out bb clothes to machine wash with bb detergent. 10 bamboo sticks also not enough for me to hang. jiatlat.
haven't wash the cloth nappy though. will wait till the next round of washing. the sun is good today. re: tiredness
i do feel that i get tired easier nowadays. but i continue walking and climbing staircase. hope to have smooth delivery. didn't go shopping or anything. just don't feel like squeeze with people. I experienced some mood swing recently, gets irritated easily. so, better to avoid seeing too many people.
Hi Garfield, tubao,
Yes, my diet has to change but not alot since I've been quite conscious of my food intake all the while. During my 2nd trim, I had cravings for mos burger, fries and cheesecake (not what I normally want to eat) but now I have no more cravings. So, it came as a shock to me that I have gest diabetes and hypertension.
I have to measure my carb intake every day now. No more milo in the mornings, only homemade soyabean milk. Whole meal bread, brown rice, margarine, diabetic jams. I also do not eat hawker food as much as poss cos it's high in fat content, oil, sugars and refined carbs. Actually, it's a pretty good regimen to follow. Luckily my hb and mom are supportive and try to accomodate me as much as poss.
This pregnancy has so many downs for me. I'm looking forward to delivery so that my body and health can return to normal. I've been quite an active person but now, feel fatigued so easily.
Does anyone feel breathless nowadays? Sometimes I wake up at night and find it difficult to breathe, airways constricted...so I use an inhaler. I'm just wondering if it's normal for 3rd trim or is it my childhood asthma coming back.
Yes, my diet has to change but not alot since I've been quite conscious of my food intake all the while. During my 2nd trim, I had cravings for mos burger, fries and cheesecake (not what I normally want to eat) but now I have no more cravings. So, it came as a shock to me that I have gest diabetes and hypertension.
I have to measure my carb intake every day now. No more milo in the mornings, only homemade soyabean milk. Whole meal bread, brown rice, margarine, diabetic jams. I also do not eat hawker food as much as poss cos it's high in fat content, oil, sugars and refined carbs. Actually, it's a pretty good regimen to follow. Luckily my hb and mom are supportive and try to accomodate me as much as poss.
This pregnancy has so many downs for me. I'm looking forward to delivery so that my body and health can return to normal. I've been quite an active person but now, feel fatigued so easily.
Does anyone feel breathless nowadays? Sometimes I wake up at night and find it difficult to breathe, airways constricted...so I use an inhaler. I'm just wondering if it's normal for 3rd trim or is it my childhood asthma coming back.
childishmum
New Member
jeannie, ya tummy getting lower. don't like to walk too much already. nowadays just want to sleep! and yes, agree with cheryl, tattoo not painful one... removal more painful. that one i went through b4, though i think definitely still not as bad as labour pains!
kitsune, i see the photo also can't reali tell u have curly hair. anyway my fringe also curly. when i don't blow it straight it will curl on its own too. my baby's clothes i juz throw all in the washing machine and use normal detergent.
tute, the salesperson nv ask me to buy the airtex mattress leh. i bought the bedding set from them, but IMO quite useless. cos baby can't use comforter/bolsters/pillows, so only the bedsheet and bumper seem useful, and those can buy on its own. the whole set cost me $89. the bedsheet is not really the well-fitted kind, it's just a big cloth and u stuff the excess underneath, so i think buy normal one can already.
dor/happy, my experience with maids all my life has convinced me that i won't get one for my own family. it's very very hard to find a good one and lots of potential problems. no privacy too. i saw with my own eyes problems like pregnancy, running away, accuse employer of abuse, stealing, affair with employer hubby etc. not wanting to scare u all la, but juz sharing... so i'll prob at most get a PT maid, let IL take care or whatever rather than get a maid.
xiaoyun, you go where to buy the hankys? so cheap! anyway i cancelled my BP order for the hanky le. the 12 for $5 one. very upset with her. i paid 3 weeks ago and she forgot about me and now tell me the design i wan is OOS...
stephie, so sorry i haven't logged in for so many days so i didn't see yr msg. yes, my order remains the same. will transfer the money to you in a few minutes.
kitsune, i see the photo also can't reali tell u have curly hair. anyway my fringe also curly. when i don't blow it straight it will curl on its own too. my baby's clothes i juz throw all in the washing machine and use normal detergent.
tute, the salesperson nv ask me to buy the airtex mattress leh. i bought the bedding set from them, but IMO quite useless. cos baby can't use comforter/bolsters/pillows, so only the bedsheet and bumper seem useful, and those can buy on its own. the whole set cost me $89. the bedsheet is not really the well-fitted kind, it's just a big cloth and u stuff the excess underneath, so i think buy normal one can already.
dor/happy, my experience with maids all my life has convinced me that i won't get one for my own family. it's very very hard to find a good one and lots of potential problems. no privacy too. i saw with my own eyes problems like pregnancy, running away, accuse employer of abuse, stealing, affair with employer hubby etc. not wanting to scare u all la, but juz sharing... so i'll prob at most get a PT maid, let IL take care or whatever rather than get a maid.
xiaoyun, you go where to buy the hankys? so cheap! anyway i cancelled my BP order for the hanky le. the 12 for $5 one. very upset with her. i paid 3 weeks ago and she forgot about me and now tell me the design i wan is OOS...
stephie, so sorry i haven't logged in for so many days so i didn't see yr msg. yes, my order remains the same. will transfer the money to you in a few minutes.
childishmum
New Member
Gathering on 05Jan, Sat, evening
1. Garfield (+ hubby)
2. Happymum2b (+ hubby + son)
3. xiaoyun
4. dor11
5. cheryl (+hubby)
6. piglettail
7. Stephie (+ hubby & girl)
8. june (+ hubby)
Outing venue - i think if open area (if let's say still raining) won't be too good. i think condo function room is good idea or maybe one of those restaurants where u can get a private room?
Anyone has condo in a central area? Or anyone who lives in a central area wanna offer your house to us? hehe.
1. Garfield (+ hubby)
2. Happymum2b (+ hubby + son)
3. xiaoyun
4. dor11
5. cheryl (+hubby)
6. piglettail
7. Stephie (+ hubby & girl)
8. june (+ hubby)
Outing venue - i think if open area (if let's say still raining) won't be too good. i think condo function room is good idea or maybe one of those restaurants where u can get a private room?
Anyone has condo in a central area? Or anyone who lives in a central area wanna offer your house to us? hehe.
childishmum
New Member
From Account POSB Savings 194-45470-8
To Account POSB Savings 135-00486-3 Stephie
Amount S$13.02
Transaction Reference 1494985630
Thanks for consolidating the orders Stephie!
To Account POSB Savings 135-00486-3 Stephie
Amount S$13.02
Transaction Reference 1494985630
Thanks for consolidating the orders Stephie!
jadonmum
Member
But the funny thing is the rashes are only at tummy and 1part of both arms only. Will taking coconut water early induced early labour?
I also don't want to use finish my hospital leave so early in 2008 but it may seems to depend on my gynae decision on next year appt. My edd is 16 Feb. So I'm hoping that I won't pop that early. Hoping and praying so. So far so good. Crossing my fingers. I want mouse baby leh.
I also don't want to use finish my hospital leave so early in 2008 but it may seems to depend on my gynae decision on next year appt. My edd is 16 Feb. So I'm hoping that I won't pop that early. Hoping and praying so. So far so good. Crossing my fingers. I want mouse baby leh.
artemissoh
Active Member
Hi Thankful,
The itching may be due to stretching of skin too. My mother-in-law said cannot take too much cooling stuff, especially coconut water can only take the most 1 per fornight.
The itching may be due to stretching of skin too. My mother-in-law said cannot take too much cooling stuff, especially coconut water can only take the most 1 per fornight.