(2008/10) Oct 2008
- Thread starter jappooh
- Start date
eternitystar
New Member
<font color="0000ff">Dimpletot,
The pic juz posted is Icylemon's bb gal not Ribena's Claudia lolx ;p
Busybee,
Dun give yrself too much stress ok else the milk supply won't flow in
Jia you!
Purebliss,
Muz always remain positive hor!!
</font>
The pic juz posted is Icylemon's bb gal not Ribena's Claudia lolx ;p
Busybee,
Dun give yrself too much stress ok else the milk supply won't flow in
Purebliss,
Muz always remain positive hor!!
</font>
dimpletot,
the bb photo is Rachel's Mummy's baby... not Ribena's!! kekeke.. think a few of u got confused le...
also, both will not be preemie...
Purebliss,
take good care!! keep us posted ya... and don't worry urself also!!
Littlebluey,
me also no mood... guess its Friday mood bah!!! hahahahaha
the bb photo is Rachel's Mummy's baby... not Ribena's!! kekeke.. think a few of u got confused le...
also, both will not be preemie...
Purebliss,
take good care!! keep us posted ya... and don't worry urself also!!
Littlebluey,
me also no mood... guess its Friday mood bah!!! hahahahaha
whitepaper
Active Member
Purebliss
Don't worry! My heart goes out to you and you have our support! I can imagine how hard it is on you, double everything we are going through! Jiayou!
dimpletot
hahaha... yah... but gotta work so how to take 3 leh? Maybe 2 lar. See how lor. If 2nd one is girl, maybe consider 3. But if 2nd one is boy, I'll stop at 2. Coz dun want 3 boys ar!!! become zoo... haha...
Don't worry! My heart goes out to you and you have our support! I can imagine how hard it is on you, double everything we are going through! Jiayou!
dimpletot
hahaha... yah... but gotta work so how to take 3 leh? Maybe 2 lar. See how lor. If 2nd one is girl, maybe consider 3. But if 2nd one is boy, I'll stop at 2. Coz dun want 3 boys ar!!! become zoo... haha...
pig_pig
Active Member
<font color="aa00aa">Purebliss
What time is your appt with your gynae?
Dont panic ya. You will be alright. See what the gynae advise you? See my fren's twins come out at week 34 but they are alright. They are going to discharge together with their mummy later. Think positive ya! </font>
What time is your appt with your gynae?
Dont panic ya. You will be alright. See what the gynae advise you? See my fren's twins come out at week 34 but they are alright. They are going to discharge together with their mummy later. Think positive ya! </font>
pig_pig
Active Member
<font color="aa00aa">Juz Us
The PD assigned to you will be the one to examine/take care of your bb during the hospital stay. Most of the pple I know they dont stick to the PDs they were assigned. Some prefer to bring their babies to their family doctor or the PD they know while others would prefer to go to a polyclinic. </font>
The PD assigned to you will be the one to examine/take care of your bb during the hospital stay. Most of the pple I know they dont stick to the PDs they were assigned. Some prefer to bring their babies to their family doctor or the PD they know while others would prefer to go to a polyclinic. </font>
bbgoh - yes. Previa Grade 1; touching the ORS. It affects the bb's ability to absorb nutrients. I've been eating like a pig but to no avail. Anyways, will continue eating like a pig in the hope she gets more food.
Phatanus - ya eat as much as you can now. You dont have previa right?
Forest - I will be exactly wk 36 if csect on 1 or 2 Oct. Although I wish I cld deliver naturally, I am not to fussed about whether it is natural or csect as long as bb is safely delivered.
If deliver on those dates, I might meet mspiggy cos both of us deliver at Mt E!!
Phatanus - ya eat as much as you can now. You dont have previa right?
Forest - I will be exactly wk 36 if csect on 1 or 2 Oct. Although I wish I cld deliver naturally, I am not to fussed about whether it is natural or csect as long as bb is safely delivered.
If deliver on those dates, I might meet mspiggy cos both of us deliver at Mt E!!
pig_pig
Active Member
<font color="aa00aa">Whitepaper
So you prefer to have 2 boys 1 girl?
I told my hubby if we want #3, I would prefer #3 to be boy boy! My hubby used to think that boy will be closer to mummy but my #1 proved him wrong liao. As he grow up, my boy will stick to me during day time and when he see daddy come home from work le, he will stick to him like superglue. Hence he doesnt mind if we have another boy.</font>
So you prefer to have 2 boys 1 girl?
I told my hubby if we want #3, I would prefer #3 to be boy boy! My hubby used to think that boy will be closer to mummy but my #1 proved him wrong liao. As he grow up, my boy will stick to me during day time and when he see daddy come home from work le, he will stick to him like superglue. Hence he doesnt mind if we have another boy.</font>
thebusybee
Active Member
Thanks for encouragement Littlebluey!
Juz us,
Well after I had my c-sect at 34 weeks I was all gung ho about breastfeeding. Never did I expect it to be a problem as I am quite well endowed! Sigh. Everytime they brought baby into room for me to try out BF she will suckle then cry. Then nurse reminds me that since breast milk has not come, to supplement with formula or I will mess up the feeding times. But my Mikayla is now 16 days old and milk flow is still pathetic. I think she is now so comfortable with formula now that she gets impatient when I latch her on. She cries and only soothes when formula is given. Having to juggle 3 hourly feeds, diaper change and sneaking in my own mealtime, showertime and naps, I am finding I dun have time to pump.
Juz us,
Well after I had my c-sect at 34 weeks I was all gung ho about breastfeeding. Never did I expect it to be a problem as I am quite well endowed! Sigh. Everytime they brought baby into room for me to try out BF she will suckle then cry. Then nurse reminds me that since breast milk has not come, to supplement with formula or I will mess up the feeding times. But my Mikayla is now 16 days old and milk flow is still pathetic. I think she is now so comfortable with formula now that she gets impatient when I latch her on. She cries and only soothes when formula is given. Having to juggle 3 hourly feeds, diaper change and sneaking in my own mealtime, showertime and naps, I am finding I dun have time to pump.
pig_pig
Active Member
<font color="aa00aa">Busy Bee
Why not express out the bm for your bb? As long as she drinks, it doesnt matter whether you latch on or bottle-feed her the bm.
Did you try to drink plenty of soup esp papaya & fish soup? Try to have a cup of hot drink half an hour before you feed your bb. A good diet is also important. At the same time, you must have enough rest cos this will also affect your milk supply. Stress is another factor which will affect milk supply too. During night time, you still have to wake up like 3 hourly to pump in order to keep your milk supply coming in.</font>
Why not express out the bm for your bb? As long as she drinks, it doesnt matter whether you latch on or bottle-feed her the bm.
Did you try to drink plenty of soup esp papaya & fish soup? Try to have a cup of hot drink half an hour before you feed your bb. A good diet is also important. At the same time, you must have enough rest cos this will also affect your milk supply. Stress is another factor which will affect milk supply too. During night time, you still have to wake up like 3 hourly to pump in order to keep your milk supply coming in.</font>
eternitystar
New Member
<font color="0000ff">Busybee,
Did u try drinking alot of soups/fluids, heard that it helps in the flow. U might want to try fenugreek as well...heard that massaging your breasts will oso help to stimulate the Ss. Hv a hot drink before you latch or express might oso help! Most imptly, rest when yr bb nap and dun give yrself too much stress ok
</font>
Did u try drinking alot of soups/fluids, heard that it helps in the flow. U might want to try fenugreek as well...heard that massaging your breasts will oso help to stimulate the Ss. Hv a hot drink before you latch or express might oso help! Most imptly, rest when yr bb nap and dun give yrself too much stress ok
</font>
<font color="ff6000">Gio,
STRIP is at basement... next to MPH.
Gals,
OOPS! haha, got confused with the gal names! Icylemon's princess still no confirmed name is it? Her EDD is 5 Oct and delivered on 19 Sept, so i guess was 38 weeks so full term liao hor? no wonder looks nice and big!
Busybee,
what I heard is that it is enough for bb to just take whatever colustrum you can provide for the first week or so. most mums on TBF just don't supplement. but yr bb came out at 34 weeks so might be different.
my friend said that her full milk supply didn't come in till 2 weeks later. another friend said that whatever BF problems u face, should be ironed out naturally by 4-6 weeks. try to persevere... instead of a nurse, perhaps you can contact a lactation consultant? they are more encouraging and expert.</font>
STRIP is at basement... next to MPH.
Gals,
OOPS! haha, got confused with the gal names! Icylemon's princess still no confirmed name is it? Her EDD is 5 Oct and delivered on 19 Sept, so i guess was 38 weeks so full term liao hor? no wonder looks nice and big!
Busybee,
what I heard is that it is enough for bb to just take whatever colustrum you can provide for the first week or so. most mums on TBF just don't supplement. but yr bb came out at 34 weeks so might be different.
my friend said that her full milk supply didn't come in till 2 weeks later. another friend said that whatever BF problems u face, should be ironed out naturally by 4-6 weeks. try to persevere... instead of a nurse, perhaps you can contact a lactation consultant? they are more encouraging and expert.</font>
wly72
Active Member
anyone interested to buy nursing band at 6.50 ea?
http://www.earthangelsdiaperco.com/diapering_101/MilkBands-Nursing-Bracelet.htm
I find them useful.
sorry, i'm juz trying to clear stock can email me [email protected]
http://www.earthangelsdiaperco.com/diapering_101/MilkBands-Nursing-Bracelet.htm
I find them useful.
sorry, i'm juz trying to clear stock can email me [email protected]
thebusybee
Active Member
Thanks all for the tips,
Guess the stress is getting to me. Cos even when I try to pump, not more than 20 ml each time. I am trying hard not to give up, its so trying that I have been crying everyday. I feel bad as I should be enjoying my baby now and not be upset. Going to get fenugreek and make more papaya fish soup (btw is it only threadfin can be used or any type of fish). I was also having a hard time first 2 weeks due to my maid not adjusting well( arrived a month ago) and not having confidence to handle my small baby. But luckily she is picking things up now and things are better. My DH also bot the hot compress from mothercare which apparently will aid milkflow. Hopefully like dimpletot said the BF problems will iron itself out soon.
Guess the stress is getting to me. Cos even when I try to pump, not more than 20 ml each time. I am trying hard not to give up, its so trying that I have been crying everyday. I feel bad as I should be enjoying my baby now and not be upset. Going to get fenugreek and make more papaya fish soup (btw is it only threadfin can be used or any type of fish). I was also having a hard time first 2 weeks due to my maid not adjusting well( arrived a month ago) and not having confidence to handle my small baby. But luckily she is picking things up now and things are better. My DH also bot the hot compress from mothercare which apparently will aid milkflow. Hopefully like dimpletot said the BF problems will iron itself out soon.
eternitystar
New Member
<font color="0000ff">Phtanus,
Dun stress yrself ok, muz enjoy the remaining lap of your pregnancy, as long as bb is healthy tht's the most impt! ^_^
Busybee,
Dun cry ok
heard tht women in confinement not suppose to cry wor! Not healthy ok
Cheer up and maintain a positive outlook!
Threadfin is ok for cooking the green papaya soup, u might want to add some red dates and wolfberry in as well
</font>
Dun stress yrself ok, muz enjoy the remaining lap of your pregnancy, as long as bb is healthy tht's the most impt! ^_^
Busybee,
Dun cry ok
Threadfin is ok for cooking the green papaya soup, u might want to add some red dates and wolfberry in as well
</font>
thebusybee
Active Member
Okie Littlebluey.
My DH also peptalk me yesterday and this morning. Will try to maintain positive outlook.
Do take care as well. I hope you are feeling better already. Dun get too stressed out too. Trust me when you meet your baby you will feel your world change.
My DH also peptalk me yesterday and this morning. Will try to maintain positive outlook.
Do take care as well. I hope you are feeling better already. Dun get too stressed out too. Trust me when you meet your baby you will feel your world change.
eternitystar
New Member
<font color="0000ff">Busybee,
Thanks dear
Now still hv to put up with swellings all over the place with indescribable back ache, hoping to "tong" till 37 Wks and trying to be gd and rest more! hahahaha lolx ;p
The world definitely changes when bb arrives
hee hee
</font>
Thanks dear
Now still hv to put up with swellings all over the place with indescribable back ache, hoping to "tong" till 37 Wks and trying to be gd and rest more! hahahaha lolx ;p
The world definitely changes when bb arrives
hee hee
</font>
Hi busybee,
just wondering what breast pump are u using?
r u using the pump correctly?
per pump less than 20ml is really considered little flow & not enough to feed the baby.....
btw, fenugreek may not be suitable for all mummies, there may be side effects.
Check out the link below.
http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/milksupply/fenugreek.html
just wondering what breast pump are u using?
r u using the pump correctly?
per pump less than 20ml is really considered little flow & not enough to feed the baby.....
btw, fenugreek may not be suitable for all mummies, there may be side effects.
Check out the link below.
http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/milksupply/fenugreek.html
<font color="119911">mousebb>> oic! thanks! i was still headache thinking every time next time must go back to Mt A to see the PD! haha then not so convenient liao
busybee>> o no! no wonder i heard that many ppl have problems with breastfeeding. i know reading about all the problems is really different from experiencing them ourselves. mabbe can try all the mummies' advices. drink plenty of fluids and dun stress ya? all the best ya!
enya>> can enlighten how the bands work?</font>
busybee>> o no! no wonder i heard that many ppl have problems with breastfeeding. i know reading about all the problems is really different from experiencing them ourselves. mabbe can try all the mummies' advices. drink plenty of fluids and dun stress ya? all the best ya!
enya>> can enlighten how the bands work?</font>
eternitystar
New Member
<font color="0000ff">Read tis frm other thread, maybe can give it a try?
I found this power pump method/schedule:-
I was pumping 10-30ml every 3 hrs i felt so sad & patetic, very very depressed lor.
After i got on this power pumping my milk increased after 2 days to 180ml & on the 4th day onwards stablised to 80-120ml per session. most people i have told about this method -especially when they try during 1st few mths after delivering - works for them.
YOu just need to do this for 2 days - after that do 1-2 times a day on day 3 & 5 for maintenance & repeat the 2 days system again maybe before you go back to work.
4-5 times a day power pump
Pump 20 mins
rest 10 mins
Pump 10 mins
rest 10 mins
Pump 10 mins
rest 10 mins
Pump 10 mins
total 60 mins
this gives u 10 mins inbetween to tend to your baby change her or carry her/him. (roughly la - +/- few mins is ok for this system just do it 4-5 times a day.
For single pump users - its abit more tedious but i have come up with a system for you as well
Pump 15.mins (Right)
Pump 15mins (Left)
Pump 7mins (Right)
Pump 7mins (Left)
Pump 7mins (Right)
Pump 7mins (Left)
total 58 mins (approx)
while u pump one side the other side is resting - single pump users really have to be tied down whole nearly 1 hr lor. But i developed this just for those who dont plan to buy another pump since they have already bot one.
just 2 days of this system - most will see significant milk supply increased - but still pump 15-20 mins every 2-3 hrs after that as usual - really up to your lifestyle & your urgency to upp your supply.
</font>
I found this power pump method/schedule:-
I was pumping 10-30ml every 3 hrs i felt so sad & patetic, very very depressed lor.
After i got on this power pumping my milk increased after 2 days to 180ml & on the 4th day onwards stablised to 80-120ml per session. most people i have told about this method -especially when they try during 1st few mths after delivering - works for them.
YOu just need to do this for 2 days - after that do 1-2 times a day on day 3 & 5 for maintenance & repeat the 2 days system again maybe before you go back to work.
4-5 times a day power pump
Pump 20 mins
rest 10 mins
Pump 10 mins
rest 10 mins
Pump 10 mins
rest 10 mins
Pump 10 mins
total 60 mins
this gives u 10 mins inbetween to tend to your baby change her or carry her/him. (roughly la - +/- few mins is ok for this system just do it 4-5 times a day.
For single pump users - its abit more tedious but i have come up with a system for you as well
Pump 15.mins (Right)
Pump 15mins (Left)
Pump 7mins (Right)
Pump 7mins (Left)
Pump 7mins (Right)
Pump 7mins (Left)
total 58 mins (approx)
while u pump one side the other side is resting - single pump users really have to be tied down whole nearly 1 hr lor. But i developed this just for those who dont plan to buy another pump since they have already bot one.
just 2 days of this system - most will see significant milk supply increased - but still pump 15-20 mins every 2-3 hrs after that as usual - really up to your lifestyle & your urgency to upp your supply.
</font>
thebusybee
Active Member
Hi Mrs Lau,
I am using the Ameda Lactaline, as I delivered earlier than expected, I didn't have a pump. TMC was sold out on the Ameda and only had the Medela swing (single pump) I wanted a double. So I contacted Mumsfairy and they were so nice to deliver it to me Day2 of my discharge. I must admit I have not been eating and drinking well. So it could have contributed to the poor supply as well.
Littlebluey,
Wow I am definitely trying out this power pumping plan! Sure beats sitting there for for 45 mins and only getting 20ml.
I am using the Ameda Lactaline, as I delivered earlier than expected, I didn't have a pump. TMC was sold out on the Ameda and only had the Medela swing (single pump) I wanted a double. So I contacted Mumsfairy and they were so nice to deliver it to me Day2 of my discharge. I must admit I have not been eating and drinking well. So it could have contributed to the poor supply as well.
Littlebluey,
Wow I am definitely trying out this power pumping plan! Sure beats sitting there for for 45 mins and only getting 20ml.
eternitystar
New Member
<font color="0000ff">Busybee,
Muz find time to rest and definitely hv to eat/drink well ok
U give it a try and feedback to us whether it works!! I hope it does!!
</font>
Muz find time to rest and definitely hv to eat/drink well ok
U give it a try and feedback to us whether it works!! I hope it does!!
</font>
thebusybee
Active Member
Will try power pumping today! Wait to hear my update on Sun or Mon! Hopefully it will open the floodgates! Gonna top it up with fish papaya soup and fenugreek. Keeping fingers crossed! Wish me luck!
xxinyingxx
Active Member
Thanks Gioanna for the pead recommendation. Will ask my gynae about Dr Terence Tan.
Back from lunch. Had Kenny rogers. Hehe...
Back from lunch. Had Kenny rogers. Hehe...
bigflamingo
Member
Hello ladies!
Hope all of you are feeling good today...FRIDAY!!
I'm looking at my feet now and I don't recognise them. So swollen! No ankles!
Hope all of you are feeling good today...FRIDAY!!
I'm looking at my feet now and I don't recognise them. So swollen! No ankles!
eternitystar
New Member
<font color="0000ff">Bigflamingo,
U are not the only one, a few of us here are experiencing the same condition as you are -_-"" hahahaha
Trace,
My lunch is boring! I tabao wor *yawn* u neh?
</font>
U are not the only one, a few of us here are experiencing the same condition as you are -_-"" hahahaha
Trace,
My lunch is boring! I tabao wor *yawn* u neh?
</font>
busybee,
jia you!! the mummies here have given v good suggestions, and its what i've learnt at the BF workshops too.. must rem to eat and sleep well.. and of cos, drink lots n lots of fluid.. tats v v crucial ya!! Jia You!
re: RibenaLi
no further updates from her yet.. will def keep all of u posted ya!!
Trace,
lunch was HOT HOT HOT.... my sweat was trickling down my back!! never before have i sweat so much in my life i think.... gosh!!! and i hate it cos' now am in air con room...
jia you!! the mummies here have given v good suggestions, and its what i've learnt at the BF workshops too.. must rem to eat and sleep well.. and of cos, drink lots n lots of fluid.. tats v v crucial ya!! Jia You!
re: RibenaLi
no further updates from her yet.. will def keep all of u posted ya!!
Trace,
lunch was HOT HOT HOT.... my sweat was trickling down my back!! never before have i sweat so much in my life i think.... gosh!!! and i hate it cos' now am in air con room...
eternitystar
New Member
<font color="0000ff">Forest,
It's not only hot but stuffy!! *bleh* I juz go out and tabao for a while alrd felt it argh!!
Trace,
Seems like our lunch all so so nia, hmmm...how? how? how? so sianz and sleepy now
</font>
It's not only hot but stuffy!! *bleh* I juz go out and tabao for a while alrd felt it argh!!
Trace,
Seems like our lunch all so so nia, hmmm...how? how? how? so sianz and sleepy now
</font>
eternitystar
New Member
<font color="0000ff">My colleague juz gave me a steamed cupcake! hahahaha 
Contemplating whether to eat it ornot now?
</font>
Contemplating whether to eat it ornot now?
</font>
wly72
Active Member
juz us..
check this link http://www.milkbands.com.au/useandcare.htm
mrslau
you cant take fenugreek everyday. only once the milk supply is back to normal.
anyway pumping is the still best way, manual pump is esp good initially.
after each feed, pump for another 10-15 mins.
check this link http://www.milkbands.com.au/useandcare.htm
mrslau
you cant take fenugreek everyday. only once the milk supply is back to normal.
anyway pumping is the still best way, manual pump is esp good initially.
after each feed, pump for another 10-15 mins.
Trace,
me too also sleepy!! worse is, i got a strange feeling my boy is now heads up.. cos' am feeling his movements not at the ribs but at the pelvic there? like all of a sudden, his movements switched le.... now im so worried... cant wait to go see gynae tom!!
Littlebluey,
really super duper hot!!
wahh... steam cupcake.. eat now lor.. hahahaha...
me too also sleepy!! worse is, i got a strange feeling my boy is now heads up.. cos' am feeling his movements not at the ribs but at the pelvic there? like all of a sudden, his movements switched le.... now im so worried... cant wait to go see gynae tom!!
Littlebluey,
really super duper hot!!
wahh... steam cupcake.. eat now lor.. hahahaha...