(2010/08) August 2010 MTB
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charmaine1978
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Sorry ahNah. are you going for the iinuma outing too?
wah, busy at work, haven't been in for 1 week and so many posts to catch up...
ahNah >> can i still request for a CD too if possible ? If not its' ok.
MVH >> yeah do share how to massage. i am also thinking of full BF, and latch on, so dun know if still need to buy breast pump. But scared that no milk, waste money to buy breast pump and milk storage bottles.
Any experience mums can share is it necessary to buy breast pump & milk storage bottles now, or only during confinement see if got milk first then ask hubby to buy.
ahNah >> can i still request for a CD too if possible ? If not its' ok.
MVH >> yeah do share how to massage. i am also thinking of full BF, and latch on, so dun know if still need to buy breast pump. But scared that no milk, waste money to buy breast pump and milk storage bottles.
Any experience mums can share is it necessary to buy breast pump & milk storage bottles now, or only during confinement see if got milk first then ask hubby to buy.
QQ,
I aos KS like you, i bought a lot of diaper cloth for #1. I also bought those from TMC Parentcraft; towel and wrap cloth. All very good quality; i stl using for #1.
MVH,
Yes I know; i was very hestitate to use FM, in fact quarrel with my hubby over this, haha! But no choice when the PD said baby jaundice still very high so we used FM for 2-3 days while the jaudice subsided. I think what is impt is keep an open mind and listen to the pd's advice what is good for the baby.
Hey your method is very interesting; i will try to stimulate closer to delivery date. I know first 2-3 days no milk usually and baby feeds on colostrum.
I aos KS like you, i bought a lot of diaper cloth for #1. I also bought those from TMC Parentcraft; towel and wrap cloth. All very good quality; i stl using for #1.
MVH,
Yes I know; i was very hestitate to use FM, in fact quarrel with my hubby over this, haha! But no choice when the PD said baby jaundice still very high so we used FM for 2-3 days while the jaudice subsided. I think what is impt is keep an open mind and listen to the pd's advice what is good for the baby.
Hey your method is very interesting; i will try to stimulate closer to delivery date. I know first 2-3 days no milk usually and baby feeds on colostrum.
June,
I got mine online from this mummy called Adeline, her posts always start Querida.
Very reliable seller and prices are competitive. I got hankies from her as well; they are very soft.
Her link is: http://picasaweb.google.com/querida2006
recent bp: http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/581296/3959254.html
I got mine online from this mummy called Adeline, her posts always start Querida.
Very reliable seller and prices are competitive. I got hankies from her as well; they are very soft.
Her link is: http://picasaweb.google.com/querida2006
recent bp: http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/581296/3959254.html
June,
I use a combo of both both cloth and waterproof bib. I find the waterproof ones work better as my son grows older.
Try to get those with a larger neck size or using string to tie together instead of the velcro.
As the baby grows, the fasterner for bib may be too tight.
Cloth: can absorb milk more easily but may stain the top
Waterproof: I usu get those with a pocket below to 'collect' any food
Hope this helps.
I use a combo of both both cloth and waterproof bib. I find the waterproof ones work better as my son grows older.
Try to get those with a larger neck size or using string to tie together instead of the velcro.
As the baby grows, the fasterner for bib may be too tight.
Cloth: can absorb milk more easily but may stain the top
Waterproof: I usu get those with a pocket below to 'collect' any food
Hope this helps.
cincin2009
New Member
hi didi
You may want to get some nice maternity wear at http://www.attitude-maternity.com or go direct to their showroom at raffles place. Cheers
You may want to get some nice maternity wear at http://www.attitude-maternity.com or go direct to their showroom at raffles place. Cheers
Hi all, actually not sure whether massage is useful for everyone or not. My fren told me this method, I tried n work for #1, hope it works for #2 too..
E same method as checking for lumps in breasts. Clockwise massage from outer of breasts n slowly move to e inner of breasts till reach nipple. Then use thumb n finger to squeeze e nipple gentlely 3 times, change angle of fingers each time. I also scared early labour, so I only massage once a day..
My #1 comes out on 39 weeks though gynae wrote 38+ on her health booklet.. Dunno y..
Some jaundice r breastfeeding jaundice.. Some r not.. So really have to depend on circumstances.. In any case, continue to express milk if advise not to feed baby.. Can store n feed later, most imptly to stimulate milk supply.. My CL also mention that BFing mums should eat too much tonics during confinement coz baby gets jaundice easily.. In fact, for my #1 I only get to drink those tonics soup with boiled alcohol after 2 weeks of my delivery...
E same method as checking for lumps in breasts. Clockwise massage from outer of breasts n slowly move to e inner of breasts till reach nipple. Then use thumb n finger to squeeze e nipple gentlely 3 times, change angle of fingers each time. I also scared early labour, so I only massage once a day..
My #1 comes out on 39 weeks though gynae wrote 38+ on her health booklet.. Dunno y..
Some jaundice r breastfeeding jaundice.. Some r not.. So really have to depend on circumstances.. In any case, continue to express milk if advise not to feed baby.. Can store n feed later, most imptly to stimulate milk supply.. My CL also mention that BFing mums should eat too much tonics during confinement coz baby gets jaundice easily.. In fact, for my #1 I only get to drink those tonics soup with boiled alcohol after 2 weeks of my delivery...
MVH,
I didnt eat much tonic in the beginning of confinement as advised by CL, but stl the baby jaundice level didnt go down. Oh well, it was just 2-3 days before we switched back to TBF, so it was not so bad.
June,
I didnt get LG or Parklon playmat coz i find they are really expensive! My fren passed down the ABC mat but i find the pieces really small and very hard to clean, dry and assemble. So we got 2 sets of larger piece 6-pc mat from Carrefour or Giant; my maid wash and dry them every week. They come in solid colours, the nett floor space covered is same as ABC mat.
I didnt eat much tonic in the beginning of confinement as advised by CL, but stl the baby jaundice level didnt go down. Oh well, it was just 2-3 days before we switched back to TBF, so it was not so bad.
June,
I didnt get LG or Parklon playmat coz i find they are really expensive! My fren passed down the ABC mat but i find the pieces really small and very hard to clean, dry and assemble. So we got 2 sets of larger piece 6-pc mat from Carrefour or Giant; my maid wash and dry them every week. They come in solid colours, the nett floor space covered is same as ABC mat.
bbhopes2009
Member
QQ > i just change it to clueless bbhopes2009.. can call me clueless becos i am quite blurz .. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]yeah i didn't know how it was then register already then found out that bbhopes2009 was my username 
karen > i initially tot like u , what if i don't have milk, if buy now wasted but decided to get one as well. As many mid wife and aunties say, usually first few days after birth, would have little for some people but doesn't mean the mother no milk. U need to know how to stimulate for the BM to flow and u also need to eat the right things and u must let ur baby latch to simulate and if bb don't do it well, there is massage methods to do so. In summary they say very seldom ppl won't have just that some mothers give up easily ... so it depends on how u think.
if u know which model u want, then after 2 weeks of giving birth u know wheer u got milk or not, then get ur hubby to buy but then he would have to get from departmental store and see ur luck got discount or not
I jus got the medela freestyle pump for $470 (no warranty) from online spree, if i get from departmental store it is $800 (afer discount) and if no discount, its $1000 market price. so its really up to ur choice. my choice was to get the pumps so by i deliver i don't have to worry about it hahaha and if really bad luck after 1 month also no BM then sell it off 2nd hand. *thats my logic* [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Just to share =)
karen > i initially tot like u , what if i don't have milk, if buy now wasted but decided to get one as well. As many mid wife and aunties say, usually first few days after birth, would have little for some people but doesn't mean the mother no milk. U need to know how to stimulate for the BM to flow and u also need to eat the right things and u must let ur baby latch to simulate and if bb don't do it well, there is massage methods to do so. In summary they say very seldom ppl won't have just that some mothers give up easily ... so it depends on how u think.
if u know which model u want, then after 2 weeks of giving birth u know wheer u got milk or not, then get ur hubby to buy but then he would have to get from departmental store and see ur luck got discount or not
I jus got the medela freestyle pump for $470 (no warranty) from online spree, if i get from departmental store it is $800 (afer discount) and if no discount, its $1000 market price. so its really up to ur choice. my choice was to get the pumps so by i deliver i don't have to worry about it hahaha and if really bad luck after 1 month also no BM then sell it off 2nd hand. *thats my logic* [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Just to share =)
bbhopes2009
Member
Ohh in the market, got a range of BP. I got the high end on from the brand "medela" , got $300, $500 also. One model is City something one model is Pump in Style - cheaper than freestyle.
Avent pumps also got a few ranges
Avent pumps also got a few ranges
justnew
Active Member
dreymin,
i also got the bibs and bb clothes from Querida.
i wana get the hankies and socks from her..are the hankies really good?
June,
u can get the mat from BP thread. LG seems to be better , but very exp.
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/581296/3861855.html?1273939305
i also got the bibs and bb clothes from Querida.
i wana get the hankies and socks from her..are the hankies really good?
June,
u can get the mat from BP thread. LG seems to be better , but very exp.
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/581296/3861855.html?1273939305
this morning i had quite bad tummyache so went to poo....didnt feel constipated...but after that i experienced menstrual-like cramps for 30mins....cos first time mum so i was monitoring...don know is it contractions or cramps lor....but it went off 30 mins as suddenly as it came...has anyone experienced this before?
Hi mummies,
Sorry for interrupting. I bought a cheeky bon bon nursing pillow but didn't manage to use cos I had c-sect. It's totally brand new. It looks like this but in blue colour. PM me if you are interested. I'm selling at $39.90.
http://www.babywishes.com.sg/BabyWishes/Product-Cheeky-Bon-Bon-%E2%80%93-Nursing-Pillow_179.aspx
Sorry for interrupting. I bought a cheeky bon bon nursing pillow but didn't manage to use cos I had c-sect. It's totally brand new. It looks like this but in blue colour. PM me if you are interested. I'm selling at $39.90.
http://www.babywishes.com.sg/BabyWishes/Product-Cheeky-Bon-Bon-%E2%80%93-Nursing-Pillow_179.aspx
bbhopes2009
Member
pekkle > how many weeks are u now?
Had my gynae check-up yesterday. I put on 1.6kg in 4 wks, greatly reduced from my previous 2.7kg in 3 wks. BB girl weighs 818g for 25wks 5 days. Happy to know she is growing well. =)
I had difficulty sleeping on my sides and asked my gyane about it. She suggests hugging one adult size pillow for arms and one for the legs. As the pillow has a bigger width than normal bolster, it will provide better comfort.
Also asked about my increased loud breathing when sleeping at night. She mentioned that it is normal due to the nose being swollen. But forgot to ask her how to reduce it. haha~
June,
I am most likely getting the LG playmat. Still waiting for the stock of the design I like. =)
I had difficulty sleeping on my sides and asked my gyane about it. She suggests hugging one adult size pillow for arms and one for the legs. As the pillow has a bigger width than normal bolster, it will provide better comfort.
Also asked about my increased loud breathing when sleeping at night. She mentioned that it is normal due to the nose being swollen. But forgot to ask her how to reduce it. haha~
June,
I am most likely getting the LG playmat. Still waiting for the stock of the design I like. =)
ahNah >> OK see you tomorrow night. I PM you my contact number. You can sms me the time you will be there.
clueless >> ok, thanks for the info. I am thinking to buy now, cos of the GSS cos don't want to last min ask my hubby to buy. He sure not happy... sigh
June >> I also saw some playmats at Mini Toons. I was actually thinking of buying that. Not sure about LG or Parklon. Maybe you can go and check it out.
To all mummies >> I found a good website to share, this is a free online magazine, u can go read some of the articles. can save $$ to buy magazine.
http://todaysmotherhood.com/current
clueless >> ok, thanks for the info. I am thinking to buy now, cos of the GSS cos don't want to last min ask my hubby to buy. He sure not happy... sigh
June >> I also saw some playmats at Mini Toons. I was actually thinking of buying that. Not sure about LG or Parklon. Maybe you can go and check it out.
To all mummies >> I found a good website to share, this is a free online magazine, u can go read some of the articles. can save $$ to buy magazine.
http://todaysmotherhood.com/current
bbhopes2009
Member
karen > GSS start already meh??
charmaine1978
Member
eeyore: I will purchase myself then.
hi everyone.. so is the iinuma gathering still on?
hi everyone.. so is the iinuma gathering still on?
bbhopes2009
Member
ladies > have anyone started to buy "maternity pads"? supermarket has them ? if so what brand u ladies get? today went to my anetanal class and the teacher mention it...
junetns
Well-Known Member
hi hi , thanks for the reply. I think i also getting LG/Parklon mats.. they look so cute also.. hehe
anyone knows if Carter / Gerber hanky is better?
which is more absorbent ah?
anyone bought or heard of this brand of hanky called Querida?
Hi clueless, kiddypalace sells maternity pads.
anyone knows if Carter / Gerber hanky is better?
which is more absorbent ah?
anyone bought or heard of this brand of hanky called Querida?
Hi clueless, kiddypalace sells maternity pads.
charmaine1978
Member
Hi gals,
I got my M size Parklon mat from Smallsmallworldwhen it is having promotion before the last bb fair at expo in Apr..
As it has double sided print.. I think it is better than the one at mini-toons which is also not cheap.
look out for promotions.
Small small world and World of korea both have updates on singaporemother
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/581296/3718497.html?1272931483
SSW should be uploading new post soon.
I got my M size Parklon mat from Smallsmallworldwhen it is having promotion before the last bb fair at expo in Apr..
As it has double sided print.. I think it is better than the one at mini-toons which is also not cheap.
look out for promotions.
Small small world and World of korea both have updates on singaporemother
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/581296/3718497.html?1272931483
SSW should be uploading new post soon.
Ladies,
i also bought the playmat from small small world. Material was good and it's non toxic. And yes, it's printed different pictures on both side of the playmat. It was well-recommended by my colleagues.
Clueless,
you can buy kotex brand at supermarket. You don't need to spend much on maternity pads. Even normal long pads also can be used.
i also bought the playmat from small small world. Material was good and it's non toxic. And yes, it's printed different pictures on both side of the playmat. It was well-recommended by my colleagues.
Clueless,
you can buy kotex brand at supermarket. You don't need to spend much on maternity pads. Even normal long pads also can be used.
charmaine1978
Member
YB School Bus (size M)
size: 1900 x 1300mm
thickness: 12mm
BP price: $135
Qty: 1
http://www.smallsmallworld.com/school-bussize-p-305.html
They are selling at 169 now but do look out for upcoming bp.. they will inform you if you ask them to via the motherhood link I sent earlier.
Both side can be used for baby.. and wrap up the rubber inside.. non-toxic
size: 1900 x 1300mm
thickness: 12mm
BP price: $135
Qty: 1
http://www.smallsmallworld.com/school-bussize-p-305.html
They are selling at 169 now but do look out for upcoming bp.. they will inform you if you ask them to via the motherhood link I sent earlier.
Both side can be used for baby.. and wrap up the rubber inside.. non-toxic
eeyore_03
Active Member
Re: LG/Parklon Mats
Really must recommend, dont compare it to Mini toons mat.
LG Mats are like memory foam matteress, they are smoother, non-toxic, and printed on both sides...
so alternatively u can switched sidees for kids to learn.
Can be used as changing mat for kids also, which i do so occasionally.
They are smoother so stains are easily cleaned off.
I heard complains on Mini toons mat, they are rough so if accidentally slid your hands on the mat, might even cut your hand, so not safe for kids.
Mini toons are really
Really must recommend, dont compare it to Mini toons mat.
LG Mats are like memory foam matteress, they are smoother, non-toxic, and printed on both sides...
so alternatively u can switched sidees for kids to learn.
Can be used as changing mat for kids also, which i do so occasionally.
They are smoother so stains are easily cleaned off.
I heard complains on Mini toons mat, they are rough so if accidentally slid your hands on the mat, might even cut your hand, so not safe for kids.
Mini toons are really
bakaholic
Active Member
ahNah,
Baby kicking is good sign.
Mine sometimes do not want to move during the day and it freaks me out..
Usually mine moves in early morning and before i sleep. Daytime i too busy to notice.
Pekkle,
If you are concerned, just call your doc.
I am having a pulling pain on the left side since yday. Rang up gynae this morning and he said to see him cos very hard to tell over the phone.
Baby kicking is good sign.
Mine sometimes do not want to move during the day and it freaks me out..
Usually mine moves in early morning and before i sleep. Daytime i too busy to notice.
Pekkle,
If you are concerned, just call your doc.
I am having a pulling pain on the left side since yday. Rang up gynae this morning and he said to see him cos very hard to tell over the phone.
A
ah_beee
Guest
ahnah> ur bb kick u cant slp? so sweet of u..
my bb is getting super active these few days, few nights and morning. she like don need to slp [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/sad.gif] previously, she oni active @ nite.. b4 i slp.. ard 6-10pm.. but nw even 3am she still moving ard.. causing me insomnia too. do u gurls feel tt too?
but i nebe wake my hb up in the middle of the night.. juz keep "patting" my bb or sayang her, hoping she can sleep haa
Re: LG Mat
I saw it during the last bb fair at expo.. but din go look into the price.. WOW so ex sia.. maybe can wait till June bb fair see gt sell cheaper or not.
Any1 buying the plastic bib? im thinking getting 1 too.. if have, can i join the spree? TQ[IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
my bb is getting super active these few days, few nights and morning. she like don need to slp [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/sad.gif] previously, she oni active @ nite.. b4 i slp.. ard 6-10pm.. but nw even 3am she still moving ard.. causing me insomnia too. do u gurls feel tt too?
but i nebe wake my hb up in the middle of the night.. juz keep "patting" my bb or sayang her, hoping she can sleep
haa Re: LG Mat
I saw it during the last bb fair at expo.. but din go look into the price.. WOW so ex sia.. maybe can wait till June bb fair see gt sell cheaper or not.
Any1 buying the plastic bib? im thinking getting 1 too.. if have, can i join the spree? TQ[IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
gd morning mummies! i will MIA for a few days, going to chalet and chill out with hubby/son and a couple of frens.
sunflower,
yah the hanky is quite good and soft, unlike those u find in the mkt which can be quite harsh to baby skin. i use them all the time to wipe his mouth, scrub his body while bathing, clean his face and etc. I think i got at least 3 packs of that, maybe need to buy more since no.2 coming.
sunflower,
yah the hanky is quite good and soft, unlike those u find in the mkt which can be quite harsh to baby skin. i use them all the time to wipe his mouth, scrub his body while bathing, clean his face and etc. I think i got at least 3 packs of that, maybe need to buy more since no.2 coming.