(2009/03) March 2009 MTBs


ooo true... im going jb next friday... thats the tentative plan.. but hearing abt the new immigrations from my dad and how complicated it is to walk and stuff.. nt sure if wan to go in already... we dont drive la.. hehehehe... but go in next week to buy... dunno can keep so long or not... will need to keep for ard 20days wor... hmmm
 
p3pp3r, usually they will give you the bb asap to stimulate quicker milk coming in and the beginning milk is called colostrum, which all mommies have de. So the latching on asap is very impt for them to get that colostrum and to stimulate so that milk will come in faster. Even if no milk, they just suckle also good.
 
ehh my usual gp did offer... but we havent really looked into that option? there is a PD near our plc as well as recommended by a friend who stays near us and brings his son there.. but have been told quite expensive... so not sure yet...
 
hi mummies

happy new year!
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i would like to ask if anyone of u experienced like your baby is scratching the walls of your uterus? i have been experiencing this. really felt like a scratch but painful..
 
Happy new yr to everyone.

<font color="119911">alfafa77</font>,
re:bf.
u are welcom and thks for the compliment. just tell yrself u can do it with much effort and determination. yup, my gar are perfectly in gd health for 1yr+ until I wean off fr bf few mth lter then she got
3 in 1 virus attack (diahorrea, vomitting and fever). it took her 2 weeks to recover.

so if posible, do bf as long as one can. i intended to bf for 1 yr at least for my no#2 too.

<font color="119911">sunshinebaby</font>,
what is 'whitening' pdt?

<font color="119911">Queenie</font>,
ai-yo, u are the boss so boss can decide since u or hubby is paying. :p.
if not, just a bit troublesome, just heat up what yr mil bring u loh.

\Re: Kueh Lapis
too bad, my ex-muslim old retired couple moved liao if not every yr will get to eat the big big home made Kueh Lapis made by the auntie.
so nice and yummy wor...even her curry also nice.

baking kueh lapis not easy leh, need lot of hard effort.

<font color="119911">Kome</font>,
what is washcloth? I just bought towel fr palam malam. quite nice towel loh.

re:ccc.
yup, think the kid can learn a lot fr ccc. cos got one mummy after sending her gar to ccc for 1 yr, her social and motor skill very gd.
now can even sing and speak in some sentence. she is a dec 06 toddler.

hmm....interesting wor..first time, hearing ccc got susbsidise by buddish side.

for me, we are sending my gar to the nearest ccc just a stone away fr our home. ccc is under PCF.
but the staff told us to register only from feb onwards. so still got vacanY as kids come in and out...
so do u intending to let yr boy study his K1 and K2 all the way at ccc?me also pondering too...

<font color="119911">pups</font>,
err..mastitis for 4mth..so long wor..must be very painful for u. hmm wondering what is the cause of the
mastitis ?


for cracks or sore in nipple, the best cure is to apply bm loh.

during bf time, dun wear those bra with metal one, it will introduce block duct. best is not to wear anything..haa that's my case when
i am at home. I just tied a knot on my t-shirt and use 2 handerchief and plc onto my shirt loh to support milk leak.
i only got block duct after return to work due to long extension of not pumping cos can only pump at lunch time and ta han until 7pm when I reached home.

true, we are like walking bottle. but my gar dun want to latch on after I return to work cos my milk fast not so fast as b4. also she bit me too.

<font color="119911">SG</font>,
hmm...maybe ask gynae what 's the cause of cramp?

<font color="119911">misscandy</font>,
re:rashes
^&amp;^&amp; MO dunnno one. anyway, rashes much improvement liao. shd be the cause of the painting in my new office.

I also got antental visit next tues too.....will be gg for growth scan.wow...u are quite heavy wor (no offence wor) at least to me cos now of my weight, I am 52kg only.
that's why doc said I still can afford to gain weight since I am underweight before preggie.

re:bak kwa
hubby bought 1kg bah kwa (we took 500g and 500g give to my mum) fr fragrance cos got 40% discount.
but I dun seem to like that loh....


<font color="119911">p3pp3r</font>,
yeah, bm will only come in 3 days so first 3 days got to work hard and to stimulate the reflex.
yeah, that's what cindy mentioned....do let bb latch on even there is no milk.

<font color="119911">irene</font>,
need pd for NB meh...I took my gar to polyclinic for checkup. till now, those complusory jab (MMR, checkup) are all FOC at polyclinic.
just book appt, dun need to wait. the most waiting time is 10 mins.
 
hi gals, long time no post le... went for my appt tdy n bb was weighing abt 1.1kg at 27wks6days... had pinkish discharge last few days thus worried m went for my appt earlier...kana infection agn...before preggy,nvr got any before now twice already..m also using panty-liner everyday cos scared of discharge... everything else seemed normal..

re:baby kicks
nowadays whenever on the side, can feel my bb wriggling n punching or kicking me..ticklish though...esp so when i put my palm n the tummy..

re:milk bottles
i only got abt 6 avent ones n thinking of getting nuk too but steriliser is avent so also dunno how...

re:breast pump
think i'll get the manual one first(any recommendation) n see if milk flow is gd then consider the electric ones..my granny was saying latch on is e best option though..y must bp be so ex ne??

asura: the last time u bought the laksa fried rice paste is wat brand n bought fm where? wana try n see too...

re:gathering
i tried raja inn n hotpot culture, i think the tomyam is gd...n u can change the soup many times...i think the one at marina sq is gd..*wink wink*

re:pD
can we just visit normal GP?
 
pinkdemoness
yes, the tomyam is good. just had it yesterday with hubby at rajah inn. we had two pots, one chicken broth and one tom yam.
u tried the one in marina sq? it's good? ok maybe we should go there the next time...
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afcai - no problem... hahaha ya im actually quite big n heavy... im 1.7m... plus i do have heavy bones =P plus my fats... hahaha... thats why how sometimes ppl see me is duno whether im fat or pregs... so never offer seat to me lor!!! but i think tummy is showing more recently... taxi uncles can tell im pregs... i actually also limited myself to not more than putting on 10kg... dont wish to hit 90kg mark... my frn hit it... she went into 100+kg!! damn scary... and i dont wish to ever hit that... now she is not losing the weight... not that she is putting in any effort also... -_-" eating supper daily... doesnt exercise... nua all the time... and not working... heh... hmmm actually ive been fat ever since 10yrs old... hahaha.. when i was young i was small and fast runner! but once i hit 10... become round and pudgy... cldnt lose the wgt ever since... once i lost til 60kg during early poly days... but kena scolded by parents becos i look like skeleton... im rather broad shouldered and big sized.. so too skinny also cannot... =P ideal weight i guess shld be ard 65ba...

yeh fragrance bak kwa is ... hmmm not the best la.. hehehehe

must highlight to all mummies.. make sure do proper confinement... my frn didnt have anyone to do it properly for her.. plus she also didnt really look after herself so now suffering.. she gave birth end Jan 08... now she has thyroid... on top of that, she cnt walk properly becos kip of complaining of pain at the heels of her feet... so she limps after awhile of walking... see her quite poor thing la... but she also never look after herself properly... anyhow eat.. and never put in effort to lose weight... when i see her... i really feel very motivated! i will really look after myself during confinement and really eat properly... plus try to lose weight... but of cos not compromise my BF supply as well my bb lo... =P must make effort to look good so hubby still feel attraction u knw? =P
 
jtho - not maybe liao... confirmed la! hahaahahah =P yeh i like the tom yam!!! i usually take their tom yam... but the last time i went i tried their fish... not too bad too... =)

okie la set! HotPot Culture @ Marina Square for 2nd Outing! =P Mid Feb! Hopefully before most of the mummies PoP! Since its probably easier to meet on Friday evenings as well, I guess i can start putting up dates... We can choose either 6th / 13th / 20th FeB 09. All are Fridays. 630pm =)
 
jtho, i went rajahinn yesterday with hubby also. Think i saw you, my table is just behind you. Did you change table midway cause the staffs are arranging table for that group of students? hee hee.....
 
prosper - nP! a lot more to learn!!! hee hee =)

rajah inn so popular wor....

must go try the hotpot culture one... if anyone tries it do let us knw if its as good as the one at TBP =P
 
minnie
yes, i was the one who changed table to make way for the group of students. there were another preggie but she was nearer to the entrance. are you the one nearer to the cashier? if yes, then i did notice when you left.
 
Hi Mummies,

anyone has gone on the hospital tour at TMC or Mt A?

Which one would you be going to for delivery? I'm still contemplating between the two.
 
jasmin - ive gone for the maternity tour at Mt A... actually nth much to see la... jus show u the diff rooms and the nurseries we jus stand outside to see... and also see delivery room... thats abt it... hee hee...

im optin for Mt A becos i prefer the environment there... =) its really ur own preference

but if u r optin for 4 bedder, i suggest TMC... the TMC layout for 4 bedder is Squarish... so you get "ur own corner" whereas for Mt A, its L shaped... so the lucky person will only be the one who gets the corner to herself... the other 3 beds are in a row... if kena the middle then sian... hehehe
 
missycandy/jtho: i tried the one at marina sq liao...good n i like it...got cooked food to order n also inclusive in e buffet too...price wise also nt very ex...count me in..keke... only thing is they dun serve ice water if i dun remember wrongly...

re:washing bb clothes
btw is hand wash recommended or machine wash? cos i hv a lot so may split up e wash...must we use the laundry baG? after wash, put inside ziplock? or can put into the drawers straight? quite sceptical cos bb scared bb skin sensitive so wana take extra precaution n advice fm mummies..ah ya, hw abt the new towels, receiving blankets, mittens n hats etc? must wash also?

anyway happy new yr to all n yr family!! my hubby nt in town...went for overseas assignment...sobz cos very bored...
 
nP wor... hehehe its Okie! i personally think that TBP is easier becos come out of MRT its there... whereas for MS have to walk quite a distance to the mrt.... tiring!!! but for those who drive... no problem i guess.. =P
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Blessed 2009!!!
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juz got hme not long frm BBQ.

missycandy
haha can opt for a wkend one instead of fri?
coz if fri den i most prob cant go liao.
sobs..

PD
baby after discharge no nid to go back PD one..
normal GP can liao. haha. tis is in my own opinion lor.
 
yup, dun need go back to pd after bb discharge. Normally, i will bring them back for another visit then the rest of injections, will go polyclinic to take. If bb sick, will depend whether to go gp or pd or not
 
missycandy
i would like to try MS one. but like u said TBP is easier as it has MRT station, no need to walk so much. even though i drive, i dun think by feb, it will be easy for mummies to drive with the super big tummy.
anyway, let mummies decided TBP or MS. i will go with the majority. if MS, the most ask hubby to become chauffeur lor... keke
 
yesterday, i was counting down at Marina. in fact after so many years, yesterday was the first time i really go to such crowded place to countdown and to watch fireworks. Wow, the fireworks really fantastic! did any mummies go to watch the fireworks?
 
Happy New Year mummies and mummies-to-be! I am a shopping enthusiast but find it difficult to walk long distance nowadays coz soles become sore and sometimes tummy even hardens. Anyway, just to share some tips abt saving $$$:
Cot mattress - thot of buying BBSafe latex at first but my friend told me she has used both latex and normal foam for her two kids before but found no real diff except for the price!
Breast Pump - my SIL says can buy 1-2 mths after bb arrives..and better to test out the demo sets to see which brand/model suits you.
Pram/Stroller - I see my 5 mth old niece being carried around all the time (maybe coz she is at infant care all of weekdays..so parents prefer to carry her whenever possible) when out rather than on a pram so I figure I'll wait couple mths after bb arrives then let her 'choose' the model she likes.
Infant Care Centre - I secured a place at Cherie Hearts Harbourfront coz near my home &amp; workplace. Unfortunately they are full till Q4 next year. But I realized the deposit is cheaper than some other centres.
BB toiletries - I followed the recomm from this thread and bot lots from Cheong Choon @ Upper Cross St. Prices pretty decent I suppose. I even bot the 100% cotton crib cover and bumper there. Heard from the boss that no point getting the 6 piece set from Aussino/Dept store if not using the pillow/bolster/comforter. SIL also told me bb won't need these for first couple mths.
 
queenie - we see majority how? usually weekends more mummies want to spend time with their family or kids wor... as you can see from the previous response, most mummies opted for friday evenings... hmmm... i can put up date for weekend... then see how the response is... as usual, majority will win hehehe...

i actually saw fireworks from my balcony window last night... but its fireworks from JB... LOL! plus, by the time i actually thought of video-ing it, it was gone... i too slow laaa it was actually for a good 10mins or so... plus i think their timing a bit ahead of us ah... becos their fireworks were blasted before our chn 5 &amp; 8 counted down... weird... then can hear my neighbours asking time already meh? havent ma... hahaahahaha...
 
for breastpump demo, can contact BMSG. I personally went to the demo and found that Ameda pump which cost half the price of the Medela PIS, have abt the same function of PIS. So made up my mind in getting the Ameda.

The lady at BMSG mentioned that Ameda brand is not widely advertised as Medela, that's why not much people know about it.
 
missycandy, my sis bought ameda breastpump and she will be pssing it down to me. She told me its quite good and the price is cheaper than medala.
 
queenie - at home lor.. i stay sembawang.. hee hee

sporty - ooo... is it light? to me 2 impt factors - light &amp; efficient/strong pumping
 
hahahaha... ya was so funny! hubby was going thru his Hp to see the map then showed me the straits of JB and how close it was to us =P hahahaha

okie mummies!!! bit of help here. hee.. Next Thursday is hubby's BD... im on leave (yeah!) i want to bring him for a good dinner... so i can also enjoy ahahah! I've made a list and would appreciate it if ya'l could help me =P

1. Melt - The World Cafe @ Marina
2. The Line @ Shangri La
3. The Buffet @ M Hotel

That's it. 3 choices more than enough. Don't want too many wait more blur. hahaha! Actually im deciding btwn 1 &amp; 2 =P . Pls gimme views &amp; opinions!!! Merci Beaucoup!!!
 
<font color="0000ff">Happy New Year</font> !!! I passed my blood sugar level test! Now week30, so far gained 9kg. Will be going for 3rd trimster detail scan in another 2 weeks time.

Did anybody experience <font color="ff0000">heartburn</font>? I start to get heartburn after meal. Recently burped out some acidic juice. So, gynae give medicine to ease heartburn. Gynae also advised me to cut down on sugar, salt and starch to reduce <font color="ff0000">swelling</font>.
 


Happy New Year to all!

afcai,
No lah, not mastitis for 4 months. I developed mastitis when baby was about 4 months old. The cracked nipple must have allowed entry of bacteria hence causing the mastitis. The crack was so bad that using bm will not work. Trust me, I did it ;) Anyway, I perservered in bf-ing even with the mastitis and I think that helped clear the ducts quite fast.

I didn't wear wired-bras as I am fully aware of its ability to cause blockage of ducts. However, I did return to work after 2 months and pumping time was affected whenever there is a long-winded meeting.

pinkdemoness,
I will just wash in washing machine. Will only put small items like mittens and booties in laundry bag. After that, I will most likely put in the drawer straight. Although we have to take note of hygiene cos of baby's sensitive skin, I don't think we should be too paranoid either. Babies are a lot hardier than what we think!
 

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