(2009/09) September 2009 MTBs


Hey all...

wanna ask one silly thing ah...

(1)After we deliver, we will bleed right... n the average is about how many weeks???

(2)How many pads do we have to prepare ourselves for the flow?

(3)Besides Kotex brand, what other kinds of maternity pads are there? Which is better?

(4)After 2 weeks, the flow will be decreased, can we use the night pads instead of maternity ones???

(5)How come i saw the maternity ones (KOTEX adhersive) are 28cm long then those normal night ones are longer than this????

-.- Very silly right, but i still have to ask cos i really very sotong! LOL!
 
herbs for confinement bathe

mummies, i remember some1 mention we can order the herbs from chinese medical hall 1 mummy here given the contact i cant remember.

hope you can give me again... ?
 
princessxiaomei...

I try to ans ur qns to the best of my ability hor.. My fren ever advise me before de.

(1)After we deliver, we will bleed right... n the average is about how many weeks???
<font color="0077aa">it depends on individual actually. Some can end as fast as 2 weeks, others longer</font>

(2)How many pads do we have to prepare ourselves for the flow?
<font color="0077aa">my fren told me to prepare abt 2 weeks supply first. Let say 1 day u use 4 pads, 2 weeks will be 56 pads lo.. I tink can just get ard 40 maternity pads first. Cos the flow will become lesser, then can use normal night pads liao. Even if u feel not enough, can always go out buy de or ask hubby buy lo.</font>

(3)Besides Kotex brand, what other kinds of maternity pads are there? Which is better?
<font color="0077aa">There's Pureen's Madame Maternity Pads...Heard that this is quite widely used among mothers. There should be others ard but not sure liao. My fren also say can actually use Sofy's 40.5cm Night Pads. May need to change a bit more often cos not as thick as maternity pads.</font>

(4)After 2 weeks, the flow will be decreased, can we use the night pads instead of maternity ones???
<font color="0077aa">can, as mentioned, my fren recommends Sofy's 40.5cm night pads. I've been using that all along at night so will be using it aft birth too.</font>

(5)How come i saw the maternity ones (KOTEX adhersive) are 28cm long then those normal night ones are longer than this????
<font color="0077aa">hmm.. maternity pads are meant to be thicker and not longer in length i guess.</font>
 
Ling
not sure got time to go other outlets since 20% disc ending on 30jun le.. see how lo.. jpt only left with the rect. pillow..

princessxiaomei
dunno how many pads to prepare... i havnt buy yet too
besides kotex, i saw pureen (at kiddy palace) and mothercare brand
my mom &amp; fren (recent gave birth) advised me can use those that i usually use for nite and heavy flow (must choose very long one too).. another relative advise better use maternity type esp for first few days..
confused leh.. but i'm preparing to wear disposable undies during the first few weeks liao.. anyway hosp will provide us with maternity pads to use..(extra paymt)
and i bought the underpads to be placed on the bed when at home.. (like those in hosp)
 
*jess*
i also saw milkyway... but i don't know which is you. LOL! How come have the free avent goodie pack?? Heee... should have more freebies since we paid so much! LOL!

HMm... i am like you.. some say use maternity ones some say normal night ones also can... wah lau i really cannot decide well... -.-" but i think somehow still safer if at least wear maternity pads for a week or two cos we really don't know how heavy our blood flow is...

*ling*
i know how it feels when such situation occurs..my hb also kena last minute got to go back tonight.... sigh... sob sob... damn sian right.. then we even more mood swing!

Hahaha... thanks for the explanation.... i think i will get 2 weeks of supply for the sofy's night ones.. and 2 weeks maternity ones... heee.... but then again i only saw KOTex brand and never really see other brands.. maybe i never notice???? LOL! I was thinking of using disposable panties too loh... cos i don't think first few weeks i can squat in the toilet to wash my panties! But then i never try if disposable panties and maternity pads secure anot???? -.-
 
Good Morning Mummies!

had a bad dream again.. sigh..


princessxiaomei...

me will be getting disposable panties too. They say we should avoid touching water during confinement. Duno how true la. cannot touch water, hands dirty how? then wana touch bb how? cannot wash? haha.. but tink disposable panties will be more convenient for us la. I've nv tried it also but I guess it should be ok ba. I read a lot of mummies using it also.
 
Morning all
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morning ling,

ghee...1st world hotel...
never book there b4...so definately will be out of my choice in future...
 
Morning...
start of another WEEK!!!!

Saw the list of mummies getting more exicted each day .... and slowly all will move to another list "GRADUATING LIST"
 
Gd Morning...
cannot sleep well cos bb dun let me side sleep.. must be fully flat 180 deg. from yesterday nite till this morn... lol.. he moved non stop the moment i turned to my sides.. wanna smack his butt next time :p

Ling
okie thks.. will try to see. =)

Princessxiaomei
i was sitting on the extreme left of mrs wong (facing class). i have milkyway FB so i can regconise her lo.. wanna gimme ur FB, so i can see u too? :p
hehe.. at least got freebie la..
looking forward to this wk's lesson.. been teasing my hubby that he can play doll this sat :p

kiddo
im going a bit crazy.. feel like starting to pack my hosp bag liao... lol

Maternity pads
yea i guess it good to prepare for the first 2 wks.. since it gonna be heavy!
 
jess - ya i also wanna pack my bag soon.... coz with this H1N1 going around
and crazy weather... hmm better early then late!!!
although there are mnay things haven't done yet!
 
errr.. why must wear maternity pads huh? i never worn them before leh? its so uncomfortable. n i hated it the moment nurse put on for me after birth. once they get me back to my ward i sure bath n change out of those loops!
 
Morning ladies,

hows everyone? I'm at 30 weeks &amp; 5 days le. Damn fast man.. hv you all started packing the maternity bag yet? I packed mine le.. cos i heard some ppl deliver at 35 weeks.. so i kiasu abit..

<u>So far the stuff i bought/have for Princess</u>
1. Two wardrobes
2. Pigeon Steam Sterilizer
3. 4 Milk bottles of diff sizes
4. Pigeon Warmer
5. Storage bottles for BM
6. Ruyi Oil
7. JJ Top-to-Toe wash
8. Pureen Nappy rash cream
9. Pigeon Comb set
10. Pigeon Baby Wipes
11. Fitti NB diapers
12. Pigeon Bottle Brush
13. Hankies
14. Towels
15. Pigeon Breast Pump (Hand-me-downs)
16. Clothes (Hand-me-downs)
17. Chicco Stroller (Gift)
18. Baby Car Seat (Hand-me-downs)
19. Night Lamp
20. Nap Bed / Diaper Changer (Hand-me-downs)
21. High Chair (Hand-me-downs)
22. Baby Cot

<u> Maternity Bag </u>
1. Pureen Maternity Pads
2. Pigeon Breast Pads
3. Travel Toothbrush &amp; Toothpaste for me &amp; Hubby
4. Face Cloth
5. Towels for me &amp; hubby
6. Hankies (cos i got damn serious sweaty palms)
7. Nursing Bras (got the cheap ones from John Little..9.90 each)
8. Disposable cotton undies ($4.00/set of 5)
9. Some normal undies..in case i dun like disposable ones.
10. 2 set of sleepwear
11. Bedroom slippers
12. Comb / slight make up stuff
13. Camera
14. Clothes for me &amp; hubby
15. Computer

<u> Princess Go-home bag </u>
1. 2 pcs of diapers (Just in case)
2. Wet wipes
3. Hankies
4. Outfit to wear home
5. Mitten / Booties
6. Hat
7. Car Seat
8. Receiving blanket

<u> Yet to buy stuff </u>
1. Baby thermometer
2. Baby Lotion
3. Nail scissors
4. Cot Mobile
5. Monitor (anyone knows where to get cheap n good ones?)
6. Pram
7. Baby laundry basket
8. Baby Diaper Bin
9. Warmer Bag
10. Airpot

I thk i might hv missed out on some stuff / might hv brought alot of extras but just to play safe.. just a ref in case some might be interested to know. =)

Going for gynae visit tmr evening.. so excited.. dunno when gynae will start to see me weekly. =)
 
mama to 6Js
the maternity pads... in case heavier flow than the normal mthly ones lo.. but i was talking about not loop type.. it those stick on- with/ without wings.. saw it in mothercare..

sheryn
thanks for sharing! =)
i wanna start packing oso! kiasu :p so i do it slowly too :p heee
 
Morning Mummies!!

When to gyn on Sat for my appt. I got a shock when gyn mention bb is around 1.8kg huh?? so big or i heard wrongly. But he says is normal well so far my total weight gain is 6.5kg. hehe ate durian on fri to curb my cravings yummy.
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Shelled
Regarding BW waxing. How to maintain or take care after waxing. I scared of ungrowth esp near the vagina area. I heard that we need to scrub to prevent undergrowth ? Down there how to do it ? Ouch...I always shave the top part never the below lor. So when hair grow back won't be picky lah, so down there shouldn't itch right ? Sorry so many questions cause last time my colleague when. She when totally bare, she say there very sore lor


Jess
Me too bb keep moving throughout the night. From 3plus to 6plus wake up liao, did not manage to sleep .Me so tired now. Drag working today . Bb come out will smack her backside too.:p

Princessxiaomei

Sanitary Pads
When i had my #1, i brought 1 packet but did not finish cause hospital will provide 1 packet. I don't like the thick pad . Like wearing diapers so i use my usual pads after i reach home from the hospital. I use the overnight ,heavy flow one.
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gd morning mummies,
nw then can log in cos ofc pc gt problem.

wow, looks like all start packing already. I have nt even finish buying all the necessary stuffs and also haven finish clearing the rooms for the confinement lady...omg so many things to do...
 
re: pads,
i hated the maternity pads too. thick and uncomfortable. only wore those in the hospital cos it was provided. changed back to my normal night pads (sofy) once i was discharged. this pad topic is a bit strange, cos i haven't wore a pad for so many months! mummies who are planning to fully breastfeed, please note that your periods might not come back regularly after you've given birth. for mine, menses came back after 3 months, but remained light and irregular until 9 months after i gave birth. have a girlfriend whose menses came back 16 months after she gave birth.

sheryn,
have something minor to share with you regarding nail clippers, since you haven't bought it yet. my fav baby brand is nuk (looks like a mini version of an adult nail clipper). tried pigeon before, but the safety device kept interfering with my clumsy hands, so i had a hard time cutting bb's nails with pigeon clippers.
 
mamato6,

dun tink i'll like the loop ones provided by the hopital. Will use those normal stick on ones.

But now as we're talking abt it, tho' maternity pads are thick, dun tink they are long enough for back flow hor? During confinement, we'll be resting most of the time right? hmm.. tink i wont be getting any maternity pads afterall ba. My fren gave me 1 big pack of unused, unopened ones. Just use them can liao. Then will just buy more Sofy 35 &amp; 40.5cm night pads ba.
 
Sheryn,

Ur fast! heez.. Looks like u've got a lot of stuffs ya? I got most items also just some minor little ones haven buy. Be getting some of them later ba.. goin out for a short walk to the mall.

My gynae appt is this fri. Cant wait to see her too! But hope she's not putting on too much weight again. She was alr 1.128kg at ard 27 weeks the last time I saw her on the 15th June. But gynae says she's fine la.
 
hi all.
still on leave today... sigh with the no of H1N1 increasing exponentially, I heard my colleague say there will be contingency plan and the team wll be split into 2.. hope i dont have to be the oine moving to tampines... but according to my colleague, my boss has the intention of relocation me and her to tampines. I definitely don't want to go cos it's very inconvenient! Any idea if i can check with MOM on such issues?

Jess,
yah i saw u on sat but need to rush for next appt so didnt have time to say hi. This sat lah, we say Hi during break lah. Eh, got free gifts meh? how come i did not get it??

Princess,
regarding pads, my frens told me to just get those night used long ones will do. So i've bought the sofy ones. Not necessary to get the maternity ones lah cos they say it's very thick and can make u walk like clown leh... haha

Packing bag,
wow u gals are really fast leh. I have not bought all the stuff needed!! so definitely have not started packing anything lah... my gynae told me to pack only in my 36 wks leh
 
haha Ling,
u saw my posts ar..what I want to know is if I can get quite afew orders and deliver to 1 place, will there be free delivery or there's still delivery fee charges and also does she deliver on weekday?
 
moojenn,

I tink unless u can wait for her to arrange another pick up at Jurong(but duno if she will be arranging one since the Jurong pick-up is over), then that delivery would be free. Or u can also check with her if she would be passing by Jurong station lo. If yes, then its free also.

If u self request to deliver to 1 address on a specific date, this one must pay. Whether its 1 order or many orders, the delivery charge is the same.But if u can get many orders, can split the delivery charge ma. I tink she does delivery everyday.
 
MATERNITY PADS
yah lor even wo the loops the pads r thick n not long enuf not to mention not comfortable. i use my modess or sofy nite pad but gotta change it v often during the first 3 days. mine usually never last more than 1 week. after 1 week usually just some discharge.
 
Jess
yeah.. hw many weeks are u at le? =)

sandwich
hey..where can i buy the nuk ones n how much they cost? my mum mention can use normal small ones.. u thk can? =)

Ling
yeah.. i wish to hv everythg prepared so no need last min panick.. i foresee sure will hv to get thgs last min also..whoa urs 1.sth kg at 27 weeks le ar? i thk my one damn small.. 844gms ard that stage.. so tmr hopefully doc will tell me she put on loads also.. i so scared she underweight leh..

milkyway
how many weeks are u le? the earliest is like 30 weeks then start to pack bah.. cos i scared i will deliver too early.. so hv to prepare myself first..

my gynae ask me no need to buy so many thgs first.. but i heck care his advice.. i just go with my gut feelings.. =)
 
Good Afternoon mummies
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Anyone losing appetite lately? I dun feel like eating alot during dinner and would feel bloated...like first trimester
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Feel nauseous too.
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moojenn
me also havent buy finish stuff.. just wanna do smthing else slowly beside the waiting :p

milkyway
it was avent goody bag.. on the table behind where i was sitting.. with the biscuits and mineral water
i thot u be coming over to get the goody bag then can say hi.. cos we waiting for most of the class to move out 1st then we leave...
Can la.. we say hi this sat =) maybe u point out for me who is who too :p

mama to 6Js
oh.. like that.. maybe stick all back to use the normal heavy flow i usually used liao.. dun wan to feel more uncomfy due to the pad.. since hosp is letting us use theirs first.. =)
 
sheryn
i think im at 29/30wk for this wk le.. =)

buying stuff: i rather buy some to put aside rather than panic later when need but dun have ard.. wait hubby go buy wrong stuff too.. lol

Ning
my appetite still okie.. trying not to eat a lot lo =)
i can feel bloated yet hungry too..
 
Sheryn,
i'm 28w+ le.

Jess,
how come mrs wong didnt mentioned about collecting the goody bag leh?? Got biscuits and water also?? how come i dont know?? i only know princessxiaomei and u lor. Tot i saw someone on my FB too but not sure wat's her nick in the forum leh.. hehe
 
Ling> hahha...still got coll who wants to order bbmall.. hehehe.. :p

How heavy is the flow like??? heard its up to individual also....
i think those who usually have a lot of menses... will have very haevy flow....
those who usually not so heavy ones will get normal flow????

I also wonder....

Last nite i dreamt that dogs bite me...AGAIN!!!
I'm always dreaming of being bitten by dogs!!! Urgh....and i really dun like dogs!!!

My mum said can bathe...she said dun even need the herbs!!??!! hahaha...
she said last time people use well water...so gotta use herbs.. now got heater....easier liaoz...
but faster bathe and faster come out...dun stay so long in the toilet...
hahaha...didnt know my mum so open minded.. hahahhaa...

princess> i bougth Madame maternity pads.. but was told not to get maternity pads but get Sofy night use...
the 40cm... (i think i saw 42cm) its better in terms of absorbency....
hahha.. never tried maternity pads before... so i dunno how bad it is.... but i used sofy before..really good la...

Jess> hahaha.. now that u mention underpads... i was thinking can we use the waterproof sheets we got from bbmall to put under our bed for our own use??
since its 4 in a pack.. ahhaha.. we dun need so many for our babies rite?? hahhaha...

my coll asked her gynae abt bb kicking when she lie on sides....gynae said thats a good thing..should still continue to sleep on side....
means the baby is active and blood is flowing to him....
lying flat on bed has more cons than baby kicking...so i think u can still try to sleep on sides la...
else blood flow will be affected when we sleep on sides..

Madame Maternity Pads> my coll bought at Robinsons at Expo at $6.95.... i got it at $7.95 at Kiddy Palace even with the 20% discount loh....

mama6> maternity pads come in adhesive ones too... not just the loop.. hahahaha....
so u change out of the loops into what????

Sheryn> haha.. i prob going to get the Pigeon Warmer today also... i got expired Capital Land vouchers..(expired 28Jun2009, YESTERDAY!) and i realised only last nite at 11pm!!!!
oh... i JUST called Tampines Mall (while typing this) and the counter said they can extend 2 weeks for me!!! wwheee wheee!!!
Great!! So i shall hop to Junction 8 tonite and loot at Kiddy Palace while the sales is coming to an end as well...

Anyone wanna join me at Junction 8?? About 6pm??? I've got the members card from coll as well.. :p

Moojenn> Nachos got delivery..depends on where... $7 for my location..Newton..from her place at Bishan....
I think if u order more than $180 then free delivery..check out her post...

milkyway> every lesson comes with tea break de ma... u mean ur classes is straight 2 hours meh???
1st week we had curry puff, 2nd week sandwiches, 3rd week is chicken puffs... ahhahah...
but ours is Mount A la.. :p
 
Rach,
hmm our tea break only come with Mamil Gold MILK which taste like melted vanilla ice-cream... My silly hb still ask me if i want to buy a bottle back.. but i dont like it. Dont even have any snacks leh..

I'm going Bishan MRT at 6.30 to get my bbmall stuff from Jenifur... but won't be joining u lah.. cos gotta b home for dinner...

And i'll be back to work tmr so it's Tues bluez... hope my boss dont send me away to Tampines..
 
rach
wah ur mom so open minded which is good! not much sufferings for u then!

hehe.. i know maternity pads dun only come with loops but prob is even those wo loops r v thick n bulky and v uncomfortable when u walk esp with stitches!
 
sheryn,
i bought mine at tom and stefanie. the brand's pretty common, i think robinson's should stock it too.

jul and girly,
how long did you gals stay in the clinic when you did your GD test? i'll be at the clinic at 8.30am. wondering if i can finish by 12noon cos have something on in the afternoon.
 
rach
i already bought the underpads during my 1st shopping spree to kiddy palace.. so im gonna use that 1st.. stained liao then just throw lo.. the waterproof sheets keep for later use :p

bb kicking so continuously.. difficult to fall back to sleep wor.. lol.. i even tried laying 135 degrees.. still kick till i fall back flat till 180deg, then he stopped...
 
another problem with the kotex maternity pads is that they're wing-less, and i hate wing-less pads. i'll rather wear sofy night pads and change them frequently if bleeding is heavy. in fact, i changed my pad everytime i visited the toilet to pee (about 2-3 hours maybe?). cos after peeing i will use the shower hose to wash up my privates to prevent infection, and since i feel clean, i might as well wear a new undergarment and pad thereafter. i didn't use disposable undergarments at all. cotton is so much more comfortable and snug. i think the adhesive from the pads won't stick too well on disposable material, but i don't really know.
 
Yawn.. very tired. Hate Mondays
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Outing

It was nice meeting u gals on Fri evening
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Too bad we all forgot our cams or we can get a "progressive" photo. haha

sandwich

Just happened to c ur post. I was at the clinic at 9am. By the time I finished my GD test, it was around 1145am.
 
Sheryn,
U can get those at Kiddy palace too. Saw so many different brands and types when i was there. But my mum suggested to get the scissors type so easier to handle and won't hurt bb, so i got the scissor one instead.

rach,
yah the maternity ones seems too thick and like i mentioned earlier, will make u walk like a clown... hahaha. My mum also agree to let me bathe but like urs cannot stay in the bathroom too long lor... must be chop chop...

jess,
my bb also like to kick non-stop whn i lie sideways but i don't have problems getting to slp leh.. too tired to bother about her kicks already... hehe
 
sandwich
i agree with u. in fact at nite after i finish feeding the baby every 2-3 hrs i will head to bathroom and change my pad and clean up.

milkyway
i also dun use nail clipper on newborn even though i got so many babies already. their nails r so tiny im just so afraid i might accidentally cut their skin! scissors is much easier to handle.
 
mamato6js,
that's wat my mum say too! if use nail clipper might cut bb's skin lor. so scissors better. I also dont know lah. Nv cut bb's nail b4.. haha
so i guess experienced mums will say the same thing ba..

Huishan,
have u collected ur goods from Jenifur? i'm getting mine later in the evening. If not mayb still in time to get her to pass me urs too then i can meet u this wk to pass to u lor since i'll b back to work tmr.
 


rach...

icic.. I tot u still missed out something from ur bbmall order. heez..

Ya lo, like mamato6 mentioned, she normally wont pass the 1 week mark de. aft the 1 week only discharge nia.. I got frens who got it at the 3rd week, but not those heavy flow liao la..

haha.. u wana know what i dreamt? 2 days ago, got 2 bad dreams, 1 was abt hubby's bro who came to borrow lots of $$ n hubby gave him everything we had in our savings. I was mad cos bb's coming, Im not working n we dun have much $ le. (em, his bro died stillborn at 37/38 weeks in his mum's stomach). The other was abt bb.. But cant remember the details liao...

Last night, i dreamt that I used a "kit" to test when I was goin to give birth(haha.. real life have meh?) Then it happen to be today, told hubby n we got ourselves ready to the hospital. When we reached, he told me he going off liao. say he goin to work. Then I made noise while in pain.. Then it turned out that he actually dun want me le.. leaving me n bb there.. I cried till i woke up lo. Msged him to not do that when the time comes... so silly... tink its really like, 日有所思，夜有所梦！haiz..

So good... I actually bought the lemongrass confinement shower gel from a spree here. its suppose to replace the herbs de. Told hubby abt it.. then he say still must use the herbs.. *faintz*...
 
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