Hi Ellysia
I experience backache initially. But now ok. I do not believe it is due to epidural cos even the midwife at KKH where I attended pre-natal class told me backaches are due to the posture we have post delivery. all the bending over to take care of baby when changing, feeding, bathing, carrying... She herself had epidural 3 times and no backaches even though she is 50+. She says posture is more impt than any medication.
My gynae did not allow epidural after 4 cm. And it took abt 0.5 hr for the doc to come administer my epidural. One point - I am not afraid of labour. In fact I thought it was fun and all very exciting!!!
My colleague who did not have it, was VERY afraid prior to the birth of her 2nd child. The pain was higher for 2nd child, and now she is putting off having her 3rd cos she is afraid of pain. But that being said, maybe when I grow old, I get backaches if theold folks say is true? Then she will laugh at me. hahaha...
Pre-natal classes are only good if you absolutely have no experience with babies. I find it rather boring more than informative as most stuff they taught I already knew from books and experience from taking care of my niece. But good bonding if Hb is attending. I only taught the breastfeeding part and the breathing techniques during labour.
BTW, white based clothes can be a headache due to milk stains. They turn yellowish faster.
I didnt used baby detergent nor separate wash baby clothes. I feel that unless proven baby is sensitive, if not too clean or too protective might cause even more probs later on.
Hi catcus
My girl was born 3.38kg. Can fit into newborn clothes 0-3 mths. But as I know kids outgrow clothes very fast, so I only got 2 pcs new ones for discharge and for full month. The rest were hand me downs from my niece and nephew.
Oh mommies on getting items (but can get in 3rd trimester lah)
Just a note, if you girls are interested, get a piece of nice felt cloth to swaddle your baby. Pre wash it several times so that it is softer. It is for "wrapping" the baby up into a sausage form (alike in hospital). Some use nappy cloth. I buy from Spotlight those cutesy designs. hahaha.
I recommend swaddling cos baby is less likely to get a fright and can sleep better. I swaddled my girl every night up till abt 4mths + when she wriggled more and more out of the swaddle.
Also get a small tin of formula first. Esp for those who have not decide which brand to buy. Cos in the event not able to breast feed, you will not be caught in a position whereby your confinement helper do not allow you to go out and your HBdoesnt know which brand to which brand.
Get sanitary pads too, those long and thick types but remember to get cottony ones instead of those plastic (ie whisper)... you wouldnt want plastic on your wound.
You might also consider getiing Prolatin Spirit for disinfecting our episotomy wound. Hospital gives you but i finish it in half a month.
