choc: My gynae did a good job of scaring the wits out of me too, although I'm sure she didn't mean to. When explaining the consequences of a low-lying placenta, she spent a good 10 minutes on all the possible complications in 2nd/3rd tri, as well as during delivery etc. Yes, she did mention the risk of premature delivery and how if it was before a certain number of weeks, there's nothing that can be done and if it was between week x - week y there's chance of brain damage etc ... urgh!! My brain only heard the scary bits...then at the end of it all, she said, "nothing much you can do about it but keep your fingers crossed!". How is that supposed to make me feel better?? But I guess it's better to have an honest doc than one who doesn't share much, so .... you're right, don't think so much ... hopefully at our next scans, it'll show the placenta moving upwards!
Judy: Sure, we'll exercise together [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] I believe there's a park connector that goes all the way from my place to yours! It runs along the railway line. Otherwise, if you like swimming/tennis, my condo has the facilities (which I very seldom make use of!).
Wishchild: You're always welcome to join us, and any other mummies too [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] I must admit I'm really lazy when it comes to exercising, so it'll be great to have company!
trinket & Geri: Yes, looks like we're all the same age [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] Perhaps coz I was up north in Edinburgh, I had a really good time! Nothing but good memories and I would jump at a chance to live a few more yrs in UK. I dunno abt permanently settling down there, but definitely at least to experience working life there [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] I miss the vibrant arts scene, the myraid activities/day trips in the weekend, the gorgeous COLD (I can't stand the humidity here) and the super food there. I did loads of trips within UK and never got tired of visiting the different places - from London, to Birmingham (never been to Brighton though!) , the Lake District, Bath, York, Glasgow etc .... something different to suit whatever mood u're in! Too bad I didn't manage to find a permanant job after graduation, and so I came back to S'pore. One of my friends warned that once I stepped foot back in S'pore, I'd go down a well and never come back out ... and so far, she's proved right : /
Mrs Ong: Do we have the same gynae? TMC? Hmm, or maybe it's more common than I thought that not all gynaes have packages ... or maybe there's still plenty of time yet to intro these and to discuss room booking later on ...
Baywater: Which prenatal yoga you signed up for? I might be interested [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Unicorn: Don't worry about the lack of movement. I didn't feel anything till very recently too .. within the last week or so. In fact, my gynae was telling me not to expect any movement till at least after week 20, so just relax and you'll feel it soon enough [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
OFB: got optimal timing to consume bird's nest??? I tend to take mine just before bedtime - about 11 pm - but then find I have to get up to pee many times during the night because of it.