(2009/09) September 2009 MTBs

joanne
mine also pop out but im v v sure its my own tummy and not being preg, cos i eatg so much now!!

wifey
congrats!! im just like you. eat and eat! i used to take only 2 meals, now i think 4-5 meals! aiyoh... yesterday so nauseous cant eat, today keep feeling hungry, eat and eat non stop. i know what u mean by hungry till gastric, cos i feeling like that too!!

hello to everyone who just tested positive! welcome welcome
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<font color="0077aa">hui chern</font>
I heard about Clarins oil being very good for stretch marks. But now I started using Palmer's (cheaper than Clarins - I use like free!)

<font color="0077aa">Joanne</font>
Yes, my stomach pop out already that's why I panic, quickly start to use stretch mark cream.

<font color="0077aa">tiffy</font>
Yes, I intend to breastfeed. Hope it will help to slim me down &amp; lose the excess weight too ;P
But from what I read up, not always easy to pump the breastmilk out. And supply may dwindle too, so next time dunno how.
 
yah, my tummy also pop out already. My hubby was so tickled by that cos I never had a tummy before. I'm so sad lor.
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But no choice lah. Hope it'll go down after pregnancy. I don't want a tummy forever.
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hi all, i dont have a tummy yet leh.. cant really tell yet.. so i wonder if bb is growing well... visit to gynae is next fri leh.. so long wait... dont feel at ease till i get confirmation from gynae leh....
 
tiffy

if you check with gynae about papaya, she will say it is ok. Gynae will just tell you not to eat foods that give you risk of infection or have risk of causing deformities like what Jul says.

Anyway, so far I haven't heard that papaya cannot eat. Maybe only green ones cannot eat. TCM actually advocates that eating papaya and fish soup helps with milk production after delivery. Another good soup is chicken feet soup. My friend said it really helped her coz chicken feet has lots of "jiao zhi". I think its collagen or something.

For me, my breast expanded substantially during pregnancy and when breastfeeding and I fully bf my son for 7 months. Unfortunately, after I stopped, my breasts shrunk back and sagged a little. But I think overall, my body condition is still good. I didn't get any stretch marks on my tummy and my waist line also went back to before. I maintained a weight 2kgs lighter than before my 1st pregnancy until now. The main difference is that the skin on the tummy is not as taut as before but it is not that obvious.

mama5

I'm surprised your first gynae doesn't practice detailed scan. I thought it is a standard procedure. Perhaps for those who really can't afford it and have very low risk then they may choose to forego it. I think it cost about $120 (at gleneagles) which isn't very expensive as a percentage of the total cost of consultation and delivery throughout the pregnancy. But anyway, all these is on hind sight. At least now you know what is best.

I also worried quite a bit throughout my first pregnancy coz it was so hard to come by (after 2 years of trying and 1 m/c). Just now, my friend just reminded me to be careful in this 2nd pregnancy too. She said she was complacent the second time and got an m/c.
 
<font color="ff6000">whitey</font>
I think breastfeeding is cool.. once i saw a mum breastfeeding her BB on the MRT...&amp; I tot that was really lovely! HOpe i can too la.. but my mama also didn't breastfeed due to the no milk situation... hope I'm not like her.. hahaha

<font color="ff6000">mamijoan</font>
hmm... think mayb abit of papaya is okie la.. anything too much also no good.. cos i read that some mums who got heartburn finds that eating very riped papaya helped alot..Think green papaya is a sure no-no la.. think its cooling.. used to love those thai green papaya salad.. now also no crave liao...

<font color="ff6000">rosycheek</font>
wah... BB only 7 mth &amp; u preggie again...very productive leh!! hahaha...but good also..if can handle la..

<font color="ff6000">all mummies</font>
Did any mum here attended any courses during pregnancy huh? Cos I rather phobic to carry small tiny baby leh.. last I've never once carry a new born BB cos I find them too fragile.. but now its my own kid.. I will have to carry no matter wat.. any prep course to go huh?? my silly buddy ask me go start practicing on dolls wor.. but still kinda scared...even at the tot of it...
 
hi tiffy,
Dont worry. U will automatic know how when the times come as its ur own bb. Others bb u will tend to worry alot so will not dare to carry one. My hubby oso dont dare but after his 1st kid born, automatic become expert.
I oso intend to breastfeed longer this time as is gd 4 bb. Last time use manual pump, very tired. Oso not so much milk so stop after 6wk.. This time maybe get an electric one.. Hope to get more milk..
Hi milkway, witney and new mtb,
How many ww r u at now? I am curious.. now waiting for my turn to see gynea.. 紧张。
 
Went to see my gynae this morning for my first appt! Heard baby's heartbeat, size is 0.85cm. EDD 24 Sep so currently is 6 weeks plus old. My gynae said my period timing dun really match the conception date, i told him my period is irregular, usually 6 weeks. He told me to come back in 2 weeks time to see if there is any progress in growth as he calculated it should be 10 weeks. So am both happy and worried now..
 
whitey
Yes, i heard that clarins is good, so i buy to try. I like the smell too

tiffy
Me too , never dare to cover new born all my life. The only new born i carried is my DD. Haha. Maternal instinct will come in , you will know how to carry your own bb.
Still today, even after being a mother liao, i still don't dare to carry other new born. I scared i injure them haha
 
mamijoan
my gynae said my family has no "bad" history and i was still young then. had my first baby at 23 and was barely 29 when i had my 4th. he said my risk is low. and i never knew detailed scan is important cos i had healthy babies before that. yes complacent is the word.

although my gynae now has the 4d machine, he still send me to tmc, dr wk tan, for detailed scan. i think u need very special machines for detailed scan. i didnt do it for my gal cos i felt his machine was good enough to spot deformities and he did say his machine was good enough but if u want to be very safe, good to go for one.

and so... what if u really find out something is wrong with your baby during detailed scan at 20 wks, would u terminate your pregnancy? i think this is a very difficult question to answer hor.
 
ya, clarins tonic oil smells nice. But even after rinsing off, you will still feel a little "oily", so it may be better to use at night.

Bernice, you mean based on your LMP, you should be 10 weeks pregnant? Maybe you ovulated late, so LMP is not accurate?
 
Hi all,

Like to join in this thread. I think i am about 6week preg now. I try to use due date calculator and my EDD show 24Sep.

Haven't see gynac yet. Have make appt on 11Feb.

This is my 2nd one. I feel so uncomfortable in the morning and night. Feel like vomitting and head goes abit light if i feel hungry. But after eating, i keep burping as if cannot digest the food.

I try to eat as per normal, no extra food. Scare put on too much weight. But i like spicy food. Anything also must go with chili. Same craving when i had my 1st one. But as for the vomiting part, my 1st preg was better.
 
talking about breastfeeding, i must be one of the rare breed who cant slim down during breastfeeding period!! other than my twins who were only bf 3 mths and my 4th boys bf 2 mths, the rest were exclusively bf for 7 mths. and its v hard to lose weight during that 7 mths. cos each time after feeding i get so hungry that i gotta replenish my body. if i ever try to eat slightly lesser, my milk suply also drop! oh yes, i swear by my medela dual electric pump. has served me faithfully for so many years.
 
Freesia> my last period came on 19 Nov 08. Ya the doctor said i should be 10 weeks. I estimated my next period should come on 1st week of Jan 09 but it didn't. My ouvlation cycle is erratic, but usually 6 weeks on the average..
 
Joanne,

dun really remember but think i went back to her for stitches removal ar.
ya.. no stapler..
dun worry.. as long as you tell Dr Wong about ur concern.. she will advise u in due course if you should go for c-section directly or natural.. as she has also warned me that 1% of the case for 2nd delivery mommies with previous wound might burst.. so she will monitor how big my bb is before EDD and decide the safest way to deliver the bb.. ;)

but for me.. think i will opt for c-section again...heehee

anyway.. she is a very friendly doc so u can raise up any queries u have to her.. she will ans them all ;)
 
hi tiffy..

where are u going to deliver your bb?
all hospital has these preparation course..

if at TMC.. u can sign up for their prep course there..look for wong boi boi.. she is the lady that started these courses.. but got to book early as her class are usually pretty full.
 
wah.. hui_chern... start using nw very siong ley! still so many more months to go.. will go get the clarins oil too when there's 20% metro sales
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haha mama to 5Js.. same here.. my tummy is here long ago.. not cos of my 7 wk bb.. but at least now have excuse hehe

that time my mum refuse to let me drink e papaya soup cos mine is c-sect she says not gd for e scar.. then my milk supply very low, then bb had jandice for quite a long while, then my MIL kept nagging at me not to breast feed liao cos she believe its cos of e ginger in my diet and I breast feed thus bb's jandice cant go off.. in the end only breast feed for a month.. sad..

told myself this time must at least breast feed till i go back to work. Must overcome all difficulties!

Really envy those that can breast feed for a long long time..

tiffy, dun worry.. once u hold ur bb in ur hand.. all your mother instinct will come out
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Tiwi, jia you! it only for a short while ya.. I was like you for the past two wks.. totally no interest in food.. but this wk its better liao..
 
<font color="ff6000">San</font>
I'm looking at either Mt A or TMC lor.. cos my buddy delivered both her kids there &amp; she is very pleased with their services.. den I can only decide after my appt with Dr Wong next mon.

<font color="ff6000">Katherine</font>
heehee...i look forward to holding my own BB now.. kekeke
 
hey ladies! i just went for my 2nd scan. i am about 8 weeks 4 days, my baby is 2cm!! can see the shape of the head and a strong heart pumping. so happy!!
 
tiffy

I do encourage you to attend antenatal classes with your hubby. It is good to have some expectations before baby comes. I found it useful also for my husband to learn so that he can help out a bit and understand baby better. I attended the classes at TMC by Mrs Wong even though my delivery is at Gleneagles. If you didn't attend any classes, most hospital will also provide complimentary classes during your hospital stay to teach you how to bathe the baby.


mama 5

I know what you mean, even if we find out something wrong, it will be a very difficult decision but at least, knowing early, there may be something doctor can do.

I had a friend who had to abort at 5 mths when the baby had too many complications and couldn't continue with the pregnancy. It was so devastating for her. But fortunately she now has a healthy baby too!
 
katherine
i got my frd to get it in duty free shop in the airport, so got good price for it. I use quite little lor.

freesia
i didn't rinse it off , i apply straight after shower. It absorb quite well by the skin. Maybe you apply too much. Abit will do, i use around 20cents size
 
hui chern,

you only use 20cents size ah? haha.... i use a lot a lot then. Coz i will apply tummy, then i thot might as well apply on the breasts, and the thighs... so i end up applying everywhere!

Initially, i didn't rinse off as well. But after some time, i felt that the smell was too strong. So i will give myself a quick rinse after applying.
 
tiffy,

yah..my #2 came unexpectedly. will be a challenge to take care as i don't have any helper. my gal is currently under the care of nanny in the day and i pick her up after work everyday. thinking of how to manage when #2 is out. but i think will be okay..
 
<font color="ff6000">lxlb</font>
hahaha... isn't it great! kekeke... I yearn to see my bb next week too!

<font color="ff6000">mamijoan</font>
yeah... my hubby is pretty enthu about those classes..so hoping our boss can be auto la..

<font color="ff6000">San</font>
yea.. my fren's wife also say TMC not bad.. but i seriously find their room very small leh.. that time went to visit her..&amp; its 2-bed but we hardly got space to walk...but irregardless, guess gotta see the gynae deliver at where lor.
 
hello mummies!
i'm new to this thread. i estimate that i should be having my EDD in late Sep 09, but haven't seen a gyne yet. made an appointment at NUH at the end of the month. hope everyone's enjoying your pregnancies so far.

i'll do a little intro about myself since i saw a couple of posts abt breastfeeding. i have a toddler (boy) who's coming to 2 years old this april. i breastfed him exclusively till he was 1 year 4 months old. transiting to formula was terrible ... but now he's able to take formula in school/home. i'm only latching on once at night and once in the morning now.
 
/*hi. i got something to share and need advice.
im now gg into 8 weeks pregnant and im think im gg nut and crazy. i got this bad morning sickness which only happen in the evening after=-nner. and i felt really so naseua after dinner. becos of the phobia for dinner, i even skip dinner and even on empty stomach i will still want to vomit. and only just water and juices being vomited out. so disgusting! when i told my husband and he will tell me that its all in my mind that becos i always associate dinner with my discomfort that he think sub consciously i will think taking dinner will cause me to get naseau.

im think im getting very paranoid and so stress that i cant swallow any thing for dinner. even when i see doc, doc keep telling me its normal and im fine. but i dont feel fine at all and i jst feel lik the food jst stuck on top of my stomach. and even small amt of food i take, i have this after taste smell in my mouth which linger like many hours.

i felt so horrible that i keep crying every nit becos im feeling so sick! even when i go for brisk walk for like 1 hour i still cant get my food digested.

please help me and share wif me any advice that can help me to alleviate my naseau and vomitting and if anyone experience the same issue wif me.
 
hi wish-to-be-mum,
i can emphathize with you, my sister is like that too. And she had it for 9 months for 2 pregnancies. Drink water also puke, eating is a torture, brush teeth also gag. It can get very bad for some women... my mom also went through it for 9 months.

Have u considered tht perhaps u may have some slight pregnancy related depression? cos tht really affects the mind, and it's OK cos ur hormones are kinda wonky now. I think the best solution is try to stay positive and know tht it will be over once the baby is born (or if u're lucky by the 12th week).

I suggest u speak to ur hubby and seek his understanding. Some men are quite insensitive. But whtever, don't hide and cry to urself. i think maybe u two shd go on a short relaxing holiday, so u can distract urself from the MS. (with doc's approval of course)I went to paris with my hubby, of course it's a bit siong, but it helped my MS. mebbe u can go bintan?

Some tips tht worked for myself. Don't think about the MS, don't think about ur next meal. and don't surf too much baby information, at one point, whenever i come to this forum i'll get MS immediately. tht's why u don't see me around. but now i think i'm better.

btw, i dunno if u've been through scans already, but when u see ur baby growing. u'll naturally want the baby to grow even more and u'll want to eat! it's like tamagotchi u know...

I hope i'm not too longwinded. all the best wish to be mom. stay strong. we're all here for u.
 
hi wish to be mum, did your gynae give your anti-nausea pills? Maybe it will help?

bernice, you don't worry too much too ya? All will be well.
 
wish-to-be-mum:
<blockquote>Don't worry, you're not alone in this. I experience the same. I have MS the whole day but it worsens at night. And I find it really difficult to swallow my food. I try to eat at least a little bit for dinner, usually soupy stuff so that it goes down slightly easier. Now I take an unusually long time to eat my dinner but no choice lor. Then I try to rest after dinner. Most of the nights, I'm able to keep the food down. On certain nights that I can't, no choice, just puke lah and then go sleep.
Hopefully, our MS will go off by the end of 1st trimester.
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Hi all,
I just tested positive yesterday, after two earlier tests that had super faint positive lines. I'm booking an appointment with my gynae next week, so is there anything I should do before going?
According to an online EDD calculator, I could be 6-7 weeks pregnant.
 
Hi Gals,
Very upset today... had cry for many times.. I can't see my bb at all... doctor says he is already very worry when in the beginning of my bt, can't see my hcg level double. This already show some hints that this pregnancy won't go well. End up... he says by this time should at least see sac but nothing... except the lining is very thick... just now had did a blood test... he will see the level whether it is dropping as he hopes that my menses will come naturally... else if hcg level still very high, i may need to do D&amp;C... I asks him is there any chance... he says for a pregnancy at 7wk still can't see anything, even if it is slow development may not be good for the baby already... so he asks me to stop take daspaston..After waiting for 6years (my boy 6yrs now), thought I can give him a sibling soon... soooo upset that is all empty happiness... ;'-(
Really envious u gals... do take good care on your pregnancy... i will pray hard for all of you... will slowly walk away from this thread since I am no longer going to edd on Sept, no longer belong here...
before I go...

may i know after d&amp;C, am I suppose to do confinement? Or no need do anything at all? Can I try naturally on the same month or must rest for few months?? Will it be higher chance to get pregnant soon since all is consider start over again?

as one of my friend also d&amp;c on 3rd month of pregnancy due to no heartbeat, but she conceive so fast after 3 months again...I really can't wait to get pregnant again... ;'-( Just now go see movie, drink coke, eat ice-cream but also no use... still very sad, luckily dh is standing by me to support me, so sad to disappoint him too....... hope my menses can come naturally w/o any D&amp;C... all depend on my bt result tomorrow... Now u know why I don't dare to say I am pregnant until see bb heartbeat... big sigh....... kindly help me by answer my above questions... a million thanks...sob...
 
Hi Joanne, did ur gynae use as probe scan or abominal scan? I heard that for the 1st few mths, probe scan is better.

Just keep the faith ya? Will pray for you *hugz*. Sorry i can't really advise you as its my 1st pregnancy.

BTW, what is HCG level? My gynae didn't ask me to take bloodtest when i saw him for my 1st appt today. Seeing him in two weeks time.
 
Hi Bernice,
I did virginal scan...
It is HCG level that tells doctor whether we are pregnant... also is only when the HCG level high then you can see the clear blue stick turn positive as it is detect via HCG level too... as my scan is going to be 2 wks later so doctor say I may want to do a few bt to see if my pregnancy is progressing fine... end up yes it is increasing but not ideal as not double... so he already warn me earlier that I have to prepare for the worst... that's why pass these few weeks waiting for the scan is really not easy for me... and the verdict come out bad for me today... sadz...
 
Joanne - oic, thanks for explaining. Who is your doc? Just be positive ya? take good care of yourself. There is still hope! When would you be seeing your doc again?
 
hi ladies,
Is there any thread abt d&amp;c? I think i shd go there to get some support b4 i go crazy.. Can i hv the link? Pls oso kindly advise me on the questions i ask yesterday?
Thk u.
 
joanne
logged in this morn to see this post from u. i also sad leh as we have been chatting happily about dr chan, stitches and many other issues. feel sad that we cant continue chatting here but im still praying that a miracle will happen for you!

i had a d&amp;c done in 2002. i didnt do hcg test but had slight spotting and gynae still couldnt detect heartbeat at 6 wks plus. it is a day procedure, in fact very fast. i did a mini confinement for 2 weeks, just to rest and build my body back. and i conceived again on the third mth. some gynae will tell u to rest 3 mths some will tell u can try again as soon as u r ready, so depends on what u r comfortable with. remember to continue your folic acid and dun despair ok. im sure u will conceive again very soon.

not sure if there is any thread on d&amp;c but i read about it in the miscarriage thread. u take good care ya and keep us updated.
 
Joanne, I am so sorry to hear about your situation. It must be really difficult having to deal with a loss. Please take care. It is really great that your DH is so supportive. rest well, ok?
 
hi, joanne. Do you want to seek a 2nd opinion?

You can go under "Matters of the Heart", look under "support group - miscarriages". You will be able to find more info on D&amp;C there.

Ya, good to do mini confinement. You can start TTC again after your first monthly AF comes after doing the D&amp;C. Some gynaes and TCM docs will tell you to try after 3 months though... coz you need time to "bu" your body back.

Take care!
 


rosycheeks... my baby gal also just turns 7 months. her bdae is 2 july 08, how abt yours? i also have #2 by surprise... also not sure how to cope when #2 arrives as don't have helper. currently my MIL is looking after my #1, but think she can't handle 2 young kids

tiffy... last time i signed up class at TMC, conducted by Mrs Wong Bo Boi, quite good. i also never handled infant before i gave birth, but i assure u that u will become expert very soon - mother's nature
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joanne... take care of yourself.. hugz
 
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