Melissa, at this stage, you should feel in at the lower abdominal. Imagine when you do kick water in swimming pool, that bubble feeling... that's how it feels!
Rainbow, me and my hub feel that sling is better for newborn to few months, it's better for their spine, neck and shape of their head. That's why we are using baby hammock for the first few months instead of cot. Some children who don't use sling also don't want pram! My sis' kids are like that. I think it takes alittle baby steps at a time to make that transaction.
Stefie, growing strong!! I hope not too big now. I've been eating lotsa things lately. Seeing the baby moves makes our heart melt! I heard cold drinks cause phlegm in the little one, is it true? My hub stops me from taking ice drink and ice cream for months liao.. lucky the weather isn't that hot recently.
Mangogal, carrier is sturdy but my hub and myself think having the newborn's legs dangling out, not good for blood circulation. Afraid the inner thighs get rashes too. Prob later when the little one is 6 months or older then we consider carrier. Esp both of us are quite big size, our little one prob grows fast and not little very quickly, then we seek other options to carry her or even use pram liao. Their stuff really cute lor... but like you said, will definitely consider practicality before buying! I'm trying to keep the buying to the minimal, save $$. Wait until she's born, then we see what else she needs. Every baby has different needs.
Eon, hasima is cooling! Ahh! Ok! Will take note. =))