(2008/11) November 2008
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hi mummies...
toking abt getting help or not during confinement, I personally think shld get some help no matter what. Though like what Chilipadi said, its not that tough looking after a newborn, but after delivered the mother shld rest as much as possible so as to recuperate after all the loses of nutrients and energy from the body.
During my first preg, my mom was helping me out at my place, but as I don't want her to be too tired, I woke up in the middle of the night to help her feed the baby and also woke up early in the morning to tend to the baby, not to mention the afternoon part as well. So in the end I feel I didn't really "pu" very well.
The whole experience of having a newborn at home can be very overwhelming to many. I have girlfriends who called and said they are too stresses out (even when they have help). I myself was overwhelmed and didn't expected it to be like that. And if ur bb is the cranky type.. it will be worse.
Especially for those who intend to breastfeed, it can be tough too. Latching on ur baby helps to save alot of time on cleaning bottles and pumps. But then u'll have to be awake when the baby awakes. If you are expressing your milk, then it'll take abit more time, as u'll need to clean up after that. And if you are also feeding your baby, then you'll really have no time to rest. Imagine, feeding the baby, pump milk, clean up and sterlise ur stuffs. By the time u r done, the next feed is almost up (remember newborn drinks at every 2hrs interval).
So my personal advice to all, you are already very xinku to go thru this pregnancy and delivery, be kind to urself and get some help.
toking abt getting help or not during confinement, I personally think shld get some help no matter what. Though like what Chilipadi said, its not that tough looking after a newborn, but after delivered the mother shld rest as much as possible so as to recuperate after all the loses of nutrients and energy from the body.
During my first preg, my mom was helping me out at my place, but as I don't want her to be too tired, I woke up in the middle of the night to help her feed the baby and also woke up early in the morning to tend to the baby, not to mention the afternoon part as well. So in the end I feel I didn't really "pu" very well.
The whole experience of having a newborn at home can be very overwhelming to many. I have girlfriends who called and said they are too stresses out (even when they have help). I myself was overwhelmed and didn't expected it to be like that. And if ur bb is the cranky type.. it will be worse.
Especially for those who intend to breastfeed, it can be tough too. Latching on ur baby helps to save alot of time on cleaning bottles and pumps. But then u'll have to be awake when the baby awakes. If you are expressing your milk, then it'll take abit more time, as u'll need to clean up after that. And if you are also feeding your baby, then you'll really have no time to rest. Imagine, feeding the baby, pump milk, clean up and sterlise ur stuffs. By the time u r done, the next feed is almost up (remember newborn drinks at every 2hrs interval).
So my personal advice to all, you are already very xinku to go thru this pregnancy and delivery, be kind to urself and get some help.
I felt my BB kicked me.. dunno is i think too much or what.. kicked a few light times den i touch e area den the kicking stopped le.. *excited*
misaryeo, i agree that ample rest is definately impt esp for e first month.. so my mum in law has arranged for her sis to come over to help me with confinement n to make sure i have ample rest.. thanks~ else as a first time mum i will be in caos le..
misaryeo, i agree that ample rest is definately impt esp for e first month.. so my mum in law has arranged for her sis to come over to help me with confinement n to make sure i have ample rest.. thanks~ else as a first time mum i will be in caos le..
man_tou_bear
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Had lunch ladies?
Welcome Fabbie! think u can search for the test online.
Carol, hang in there.. first trimester ending liao.
Bettyboob, i m not just sensitive to dust, my nose is painful from all the sneezes and blowing.. internally very sore.
Alibaba, nail polish can put lah.. dun worry..
Welcome Fabbie! think u can search for the test online.
Carol, hang in there.. first trimester ending liao.
Bettyboob, i m not just sensitive to dust, my nose is painful from all the sneezes and blowing.. internally very sore.
Alibaba, nail polish can put lah.. dun worry..
Hi Bear,
I tot Wk13 alr considered over le??
Hi Alibaba,
I used to be a fan of pedi, going every 2 weeks. Now I am lazy and coupled with my strong sense of smell, dont know if I can still stand the smell of the nail polish or not. Havent try since I am pregnant, but will go for one soon. Cant stand my nails looking so pale and ugly!
I tot Wk13 alr considered over le??
Hi Alibaba,
I used to be a fan of pedi, going every 2 weeks. Now I am lazy and coupled with my strong sense of smell, dont know if I can still stand the smell of the nail polish or not. Havent try since I am pregnant, but will go for one soon. Cant stand my nails looking so pale and ugly!
http://www.kkh.com.sg/PatientHealthLibrary/WomensHealth/Pregnancy/diet.htm
this link gives us a clearer picture of how much we should be eating as a rough guide..
how i wish i can just live on drinking only.. really dislike eating now.. zzz~
this link gives us a clearer picture of how much we should be eating as a rough guide..
how i wish i can just live on drinking only.. really dislike eating now.. zzz~
joyce,
hope u can know your gender soon too
i am also trying to contain myself first until gynae can give me 100% confirmation
bear,
thanks
it will move coz when the womb expand, it will move up
i am not very worried coz during my last preg, it moved up
milkshake,
thanks
my last preg also the placenta moved up. My gynae did not tell me to avoid anything leh...he said just as per normal. Last preg i did not wear any maternity belt etc.... i don't exercise so i guess not so much of a concern. I was lucky coz I had a natural birth which was pretty interesting
... hope u can have a natural birth this time round too
welcome fabbie!
misaryeo,
i totally agree with you. Confinement period to me was a torture eventhough I did shower and wash my hair. BUt it was really terrible.... although i hid in aircon room all the time, i did not have aircon in my living room. when i had meals, i felt like i was in an oven. with regards to help, i am very pro confinement lady coz after 1 week, i started to express BM and let CL feed baby at nite while i zzzzzz... i only wake up at abt 5am to express once and go back to zzzz.... i missed my CL when she left
so i find having a CL was great help to me!
hope u can know your gender soon too
bear,
thanks
milkshake,
thanks
welcome fabbie!
misaryeo,
i totally agree with you. Confinement period to me was a torture eventhough I did shower and wash my hair. BUt it was really terrible.... although i hid in aircon room all the time, i did not have aircon in my living room. when i had meals, i felt like i was in an oven. with regards to help, i am very pro confinement lady coz after 1 week, i started to express BM and let CL feed baby at nite while i zzzzzz... i only wake up at abt 5am to express once and go back to zzzz.... i missed my CL when she left
so i find having a CL was great help to me!
lovedogs,
my appt with Dr Chan is on tues. so he will do NT scan? what is that? =P i am stil very lost on the normal procedures which wil be done by gynae..but e last time i had to draw blood at Glen E at the clinic downstairs, e nurse was very good!! think she's philippino, very gentle and relatively painles.
JJmom,
u can feel e heartbeat already??? cool!!!
me had swenswens for lunch, had salad and then shared fish & chips and spagetti with colleague. quite an easy day at work today so boss gave me permission to nap if i need to.hahah...but think i wont nap til later aft work lah. coz gg to movies w hubby and friends later. so wil prob nap a while aft work if not i think i cannot stay awake during late nite movie!Zzzzz...
i think i will have to look for the maternity stetchy band thingy soon too. quite a few of my bottoms getting tight. my tummy is def growing (no more abs..)and its strange looking at my bloated belly. in fact i unbuttoned my jeans at e office aft lunch.so much better!!
my appt with Dr Chan is on tues. so he will do NT scan? what is that? =P i am stil very lost on the normal procedures which wil be done by gynae..but e last time i had to draw blood at Glen E at the clinic downstairs, e nurse was very good!! think she's philippino, very gentle and relatively painles.
JJmom,
u can feel e heartbeat already??? cool!!!
me had swenswens for lunch, had salad and then shared fish & chips and spagetti with colleague. quite an easy day at work today so boss gave me permission to nap if i need to.hahah...but think i wont nap til later aft work lah. coz gg to movies w hubby and friends later. so wil prob nap a while aft work if not i think i cannot stay awake during late nite movie!Zzzzz...
i think i will have to look for the maternity stetchy band thingy soon too. quite a few of my bottoms getting tight. my tummy is def growing (no more abs..)and its strange looking at my bloated belly. in fact i unbuttoned my jeans at e office aft lunch.so much better!!
fabbie
Active Member
thanks all.. ^_^
hey carol mine is at CCK. as im staying at jurong. Oh ya. same test we are going thru. but mine abit longer like 20 may then see. =( quite nervous. hope everything will be normal. Do update me how the scanning like ya? ^_^
Jenn sometimes i will feel something is moving here and there.. but they said its not the baby yet lolx cus baby its still small i guess lolx
Thanks bear! hehe 2 more weeks for my 1st trimester ending.. prayz
hey carol mine is at CCK. as im staying at jurong. Oh ya. same test we are going thru. but mine abit longer like 20 may then see. =( quite nervous. hope everything will be normal. Do update me how the scanning like ya? ^_^
Jenn sometimes i will feel something is moving here and there.. but they said its not the baby yet lolx cus baby its still small i guess lolx
Thanks bear! hehe 2 more weeks for my 1st trimester ending.. prayz
eternitystar
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Sorry to interrupt, am selling off a set of belly belts from Mothercare (brand new)!!
Reason for selling off: Duplicate set
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Interested parties, pls email me at [email protected]
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joyce_7580
Active Member
Welcome fabbie..
I agree with Misaryeo. If everything permits, definetely is worth to engage a CL. For me, i also feel that i didnt (pu) enough in my 1st pregnancy even though i have a CL, can't imagine without a CL, i will be worse! As i am on total breasfeeding for my 1st baby, it is more tiring for me.. For mummies who decide to be on total breastfeeding, u hv to prepare yourself mentally that it is not easy and could be very tiring. U definetely need help from others.. Just some of my opinion to share
I agree with Misaryeo. If everything permits, definetely is worth to engage a CL. For me, i also feel that i didnt (pu) enough in my 1st pregnancy even though i have a CL, can't imagine without a CL, i will be worse! As i am on total breasfeeding for my 1st baby, it is more tiring for me.. For mummies who decide to be on total breastfeeding, u hv to prepare yourself mentally that it is not easy and could be very tiring. U definetely need help from others.. Just some of my opinion to share
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amooks
Member
Hi ladies,
Joyce: i dunno why the OSCAR test was so cheap, but that was what i paid yesterday. it was just a scan and no blood or urine test. I was told that blood & urine test will be done in my gynae's clinic.
Carol & Fabbie: hi, we are all under the same doc, Dr Adrian Woodworth. How do u find him? i was recommended to him from another fren who just gave birth last mth, Dr Adrian. he is a bit rushing and i'm not sure if he's really detailed? I read some other thread that some mums complained that they lost babies becoz he wasn't very detailed in his consultation. do u think this is a fair statement? coz we are all seeing the same gynae, so i thought u can give me some advice. My HB keep asking me to change gynae coz my fren's son (gave birth last mth) suffered from undeveloped lungs and was in ICU for a while. My HB thinks that all these should be detected during pregnancy. hmmmm, I'm confused now. How?
Joyce: i dunno why the OSCAR test was so cheap, but that was what i paid yesterday. it was just a scan and no blood or urine test. I was told that blood & urine test will be done in my gynae's clinic.
Carol & Fabbie: hi, we are all under the same doc, Dr Adrian Woodworth. How do u find him? i was recommended to him from another fren who just gave birth last mth, Dr Adrian. he is a bit rushing and i'm not sure if he's really detailed? I read some other thread that some mums complained that they lost babies becoz he wasn't very detailed in his consultation. do u think this is a fair statement? coz we are all seeing the same gynae, so i thought u can give me some advice. My HB keep asking me to change gynae coz my fren's son (gave birth last mth) suffered from undeveloped lungs and was in ICU for a while. My HB thinks that all these should be detected during pregnancy. hmmmm, I'm confused now. How?
Hi maggie,
I actually quite like Dr Adrain and he have got good feedback from the mums in this forum also. I like the fact that appt with him is always really fast and dont have to wait too long. I am sure he knows what to be / not to be done. But if you are not comfy with him, then you can consider to change. Most impt is that you have to be comfortable with him lor. He can be quite expressionless, but I am ok with that. ^^ Its hard to please everyone, I am sure no matter how experienced the gynea is, there will bound to be times when they overlook or some unforeseen circumstances will happen.
I actually quite like Dr Adrain and he have got good feedback from the mums in this forum also. I like the fact that appt with him is always really fast and dont have to wait too long. I am sure he knows what to be / not to be done. But if you are not comfy with him, then you can consider to change. Most impt is that you have to be comfortable with him lor. He can be quite expressionless, but I am ok with that. ^^ Its hard to please everyone, I am sure no matter how experienced the gynea is, there will bound to be times when they overlook or some unforeseen circumstances will happen.
man_tou_bear
New Member
Carol, some ppl say 14 wk then start of trimester 2.. some of my frens puked all throughout their preg.. hope u will start to feel better soon..
Haru, u always have the nicest lunch.. me didn't eat much today... too heavy breakfast.
Lovedogs, ooh thanks for explaining.. the human body quite amazing hor. will know how to adjust when the time comes.
Haru, u always have the nicest lunch.. me didn't eat much today... too heavy breakfast.
Lovedogs, ooh thanks for explaining.. the human body quite amazing hor. will know how to adjust when the time comes.
man_tou_bear
New Member
Haru, hahaha.. eat while u still can ba... now u have all the reason to put on the wt.. nobody can say u fat.
Nopes, i m back in sch.. so far so gd.. no more spotting. i need to play catch up.. spent the whole day sorting through my worms. yuck...
Nopes, i m back in sch.. so far so gd.. no more spotting. i need to play catch up.. spent the whole day sorting through my worms. yuck...
matsu
Active Member
Joyce, Bear, Haru,
The belly belt is like the bra extension we bought to continue wearing our old bra. This is to extend our old pants/jeans waistline so tat we can still fit into them.
It comes in 2 long belts (1 for button, 1 for hook), 2 short belts (1 for button, 1 for hook) & 3 front panel cloth in black, white & denim.
So today, I m using the short button belt for my old pants & zip it up. Later stage, as we grow bigger & cannot zip up anymore, we can use the longer belt with the front panel to cover the front part of our pant without zipping it up. & when even the longer belt is too small for us, can combine the short & long belt to extend it further.
Mayb can go down to mothercare & ask SA to show u
The belly belt is like the bra extension we bought to continue wearing our old bra. This is to extend our old pants/jeans waistline so tat we can still fit into them.
It comes in 2 long belts (1 for button, 1 for hook), 2 short belts (1 for button, 1 for hook) & 3 front panel cloth in black, white & denim.
So today, I m using the short button belt for my old pants & zip it up. Later stage, as we grow bigger & cannot zip up anymore, we can use the longer belt with the front panel to cover the front part of our pant without zipping it up. & when even the longer belt is too small for us, can combine the short & long belt to extend it further.
Mayb can go down to mothercare & ask SA to show u
Hihi,
I found a gynae at last. Dr Koh at Tampines Junction.
Hehe. I saw my bb liao but he/she is lazy, refused to wake up.
Hi Fabbie,
Our EDD is very near. I went to Dr Koh this morning and he also said that i'm currently 9weeks 6days. Same here, he also intro me to do a Nuchal Translucency (down's syndrome risk assessment) test and the appt date is on 13.05.08.
Hope that my bb is alright.
I found a gynae at last. Dr Koh at Tampines Junction.
Hehe. I saw my bb liao but he/she is lazy, refused to wake up.
Hi Fabbie,
Our EDD is very near. I went to Dr Koh this morning and he also said that i'm currently 9weeks 6days. Same here, he also intro me to do a Nuchal Translucency (down's syndrome risk assessment) test and the appt date is on 13.05.08.
Hope that my bb is alright.
amooks
Member
hi carol, thanks for your advice. i will seeing Dr adrian on fri. i think he need to read the OSCAR scan report and advise me on whether i need to do the amionatic test in 5th mth. did u also do the OSCAR test?
I'm now 12wks 6days. yesterday, during the OSCAR scan, i saw BB waving and dancing. so cute! the lady doing the scan said my BB very active! hahhaha...
Hmm, but i just had sashimi for lunch. now feeling a bit hyper active. like feeling very restless and fast heartbeat.
maybe really cannot eat raw stuff! sigh...
I'm now 12wks 6days. yesterday, during the OSCAR scan, i saw BB waving and dancing. so cute! the lady doing the scan said my BB very active! hahhaha...
Hmm, but i just had sashimi for lunch. now feeling a bit hyper active. like feeling very restless and fast heartbeat.
tunapuff77
Active Member
yo Bibi,
We have same gynae
Cheers*
Today is last day of my 11th wk...
We have same gynae
Today is last day of my 11th wk...
tunapuff77
Active Member
Ya Maggie, should not take raw stuff lay....
man_tou_bear
New Member
JJmom, thanks for the explanation.. i def have to get it then.. i think wearing maternity jeans now will make me look ridiculous. I no meat one so wear liao really look horrible.
Bibi, gd that u have seen ur bb! when's ur EDD? think shd be very near mine right? i am exactly 10 weeks today if count by LMP but shd be 10 wks plus cos i O very early in my cycle. Yes u can get bra extension.. i think the lingerie dept shd have them. What exams are u taking?
Maggie, i nv heard that sashimi will make u hyper! is it the soya sauce?
Bibi, gd that u have seen ur bb! when's ur EDD? think shd be very near mine right? i am exactly 10 weeks today if count by LMP but shd be 10 wks plus cos i O very early in my cycle. Yes u can get bra extension.. i think the lingerie dept shd have them. What exams are u taking?
Maggie, i nv heard that sashimi will make u hyper! is it the soya sauce?
man_tou_bear
New Member
Maggie, oh dear.. i hope u feel better soon. actually in S'pore the standard of hygiene is very high. My gynae says it is ok to eat sashimi.. I dun like them anyway.
Bibi, my EDD is supposed to be a day aft urs! heh.. cos that time when i saw my gynae i was only 5-8 wks along. anyway he told me it will change.
Gd luck in your exams! last sem? i m avoiding all those modules with exams too! this sem no exams.
Bibi, my EDD is supposed to be a day aft urs! heh.. cos that time when i saw my gynae i was only 5-8 wks along. anyway he told me it will change.
Gd luck in your exams! last sem? i m avoiding all those modules with exams too! this sem no exams.
tunapuff77
Active Member
No problem Bibi.
Dr Koh is quite nice & patient.
I was also very nervous when i first visit him, as I was spotting during the early 5th wk. I tot i had MC. BP shot so high. Was so relieved after he did the scan and could see the little fertilized egg. I understand how u feel.
In fact I prefer visiting t clinic @ Tampines Junction, as the wait time is normally very short. I used to visit gynae @ Raffles hospital where I had to wait an hr or more, and there is v crowded, packed with rich taitai
Dr Koh is quite nice & patient.
I was also very nervous when i first visit him, as I was spotting during the early 5th wk. I tot i had MC. BP shot so high. Was so relieved after he did the scan and could see the little fertilized egg. I understand how u feel.
In fact I prefer visiting t clinic @ Tampines Junction, as the wait time is normally very short. I used to visit gynae @ Raffles hospital where I had to wait an hr or more, and there is v crowded, packed with rich taitai
Dear all,
I am an April 08 mommy and would like to recommend my CL. She comes from a family of confinment nannies so if she is booked up...one of her sisters can follow up .
Her name is "Sing He" and she is from Muar, M'sia. In her 40s. Very responsible and efficient. Great cook and great with my baby.
If you are interested you may call her sister living in Singapore and tell her you are interested in "Sing He". U may tell her you got recommended by "lin tai tai"
Tel: 64437483 / 92447467
I am an April 08 mommy and would like to recommend my CL. She comes from a family of confinment nannies so if she is booked up...one of her sisters can follow up .
Her name is "Sing He" and she is from Muar, M'sia. In her 40s. Very responsible and efficient. Great cook and great with my baby.
If you are interested you may call her sister living in Singapore and tell her you are interested in "Sing He". U may tell her you got recommended by "lin tai tai"
Tel: 64437483 / 92447467
matsu
Active Member
Bear, yah loh, me too. No meat at my backside, all in my tummy now...muhahahaha
I look like I m wearing some1 else pants when i wear those maternity pants...got turn off myself when i look into the mirror. Sure don't want my hb to c me in it now...totally auntie looking...EEeee
I look like I m wearing some1 else pants when i wear those maternity pants...got turn off myself when i look into the mirror. Sure don't want my hb to c me in it now...totally auntie looking...EEeee
Hi all
Confinement Lady
But with the help of a maid, CL is quite redundant?
I'm now entering my 14 weeks, and I feel my MS less now. On one hand, I'm glad but on the other hand, I'm worried that it's not a good sign. LOL!
My husband's colleague's DIL had a stillborn at month 5. Now husband is so worried, asking if I can feel the baby's movements. LOL! Actually getting worried also no use, can only wait for next scan always.
Confinement Lady
But with the help of a maid, CL is quite redundant?
I'm now entering my 14 weeks, and I feel my MS less now. On one hand, I'm glad but on the other hand, I'm worried that it's not a good sign. LOL!
My husband's colleague's DIL had a stillborn at month 5. Now husband is so worried, asking if I can feel the baby's movements. LOL! Actually getting worried also no use, can only wait for next scan always.
maggie-me 2 is with Dr Adrian, for my first preg and now 2nd preg too. He is quite fast fast chop chop kind but ok lo him.. thot I saw most quite gd reviews abt him though.. but most impt is u feel comfy with him?..
So many new mummies- was on MC and now finally back to work.. HELLO to u all k...
So many new mummies- was on MC and now finally back to work.. HELLO to u all k...
man_tou_bear
New Member
Gd morning! I tot can take the day off to rest but have to come to the office for some audit. so dumb.. they wanna audit a program i bought!
Karen, dun think too much. when's ur next appt? it is normal to feel better aft ur first trimester. heehee.. u shd be happy u are out of the danger zone.
Enne, u feeling better?
Karen, dun think too much. when's ur next appt? it is normal to feel better aft ur first trimester. heehee.. u shd be happy u are out of the danger zone.
Enne, u feeling better?
good morning everyone..
Karen, I can understand how your hubby feels, 3 years ago, a lose colleague of mine had a still born baby boy too. her case was worst as she was 10 days to her c-section appt date. It was a very devasting and trying time even for me as we were very close and I spoke to the baby alot since, my colleague sits next to me. With my ectopic experience and my colleagues still born experience, it made me realize tht throughout the pregnancy cycle there isis no "safe" period. Anything can happen. Like what my gynae says - the pregnancy is only 100% when the baby arrives.
Karen, I can understand how your hubby feels, 3 years ago, a lose colleague of mine had a still born baby boy too. her case was worst as she was 10 days to her c-section appt date. It was a very devasting and trying time even for me as we were very close and I spoke to the baby alot since, my colleague sits next to me. With my ectopic experience and my colleagues still born experience, it made me realize tht throughout the pregnancy cycle there isis no "safe" period. Anything can happen. Like what my gynae says - the pregnancy is only 100% when the baby arrives.
wannabmummy
New Member
Ladies!! I'm Backie!! Finali settle down!