(2011/10) Oct 2011


rabbit bb

yes im reading some sources tat it depends on e positioning of BB as well as e measurement by sonographer..



leeoh

i did e oscar test ard 11+wk but e reading is 4.4mm! gosh! however my risk for downs's is ard 1:5000. So gynae say down's may be low risk but may have other defects..



hubby says he thinks amnio is unnecessary as he did not wan to put bb at risk no matter how small e % of risk. cos his SIL is at 37yrs when she gave birth to her 1st kid but all went well w/o doing these test n im only 29 ie not much risk compared to his SIL..

 
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bubblygeekypig: if u read my previous posts, i am also in the same situation as you. mine done at 12 weeks and NT reading was 2.8mm. down's risk is also low but i need to go back for re-scan of baby's heart next week (2 weeks later). were you advised to go back for re-scan? it is mainly related to higher risk for congenital heart defects but baby may still be normal so they needed to check in more detail. i was not asked to do any amnio as baby will most likely not have any chromosomal defects (that's what they look for in amnio/cvs).



was very very worried last week but over weekend told myself to just take one day at a time and patiently wait for re-scan. no point worrying about it. just pray for favourable re-scan results.



maybe you can ask ur gynae whether she wants to follow up with a detailed heart scan?

 
mummycoccyx

nope my gynae didnt ask me to go back for re-scan of bb's heart. she jus advice either CVS/amnio/leave it. she jus mention tat there may be other chromosomal defects but it's unknown so amnio is able to test for any other defects. i've read somewhere tat tell me lotsa other defects cant remb all but i noe there's heart, kidney n spina finda (dunno how to spell).

 
bubblygeekypig: i did mine at kkh so maybe they are just being more strict with follow up and stuff. but maybe it's just best to leave it. it's only in major heart defects where it might be good to know early as baby may need neonatal heart surgery and stuff. just so to be mentally prepared.

yeah it can be related to a whole lot of other defects but those of the heart takes up the majority.

anyhow, whatever the case, i hope for good outcomes for both of us! take care!

 
mummycoccyx

thanx [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] i hope e best for both of us too [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]

 
leeoh> I wanted to go banyan tree at Bintan at first as the US rate is low now keke, but i read review that the resort is quite rundown so in the end we decided to go to Phuket instead..

 
For heart defects, it will be detected at detailed scan (week 20).



RE: Holiday

me & hubby are kiasi. Worried that the medical facilities in other countries not good enough or nearest hospital is too far away.

So don't really dare to go overseas during pregnancy.

But at my boy's request, we might head for a short trip to Batam (hubby is ok with this cos only 45min boat ride away from SG). He loves the resort so much, keep telling us that he wants to go back there.

 
mummies



can we use salon pas or any muscle cream?



having headache since morning, just now came back from lunch suddenly feel blood rushing up my brain, bad bad headache and feeling short of breathe. =(



i'm going for short trip to malacca on good friday weekend. other places far away is nono.

 
hi rabbit, I have been to the Banyan at Phuket! It was on promotion then [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] I tot the Bintan one is newer than Phuket? If i can afford it (money plus leave), I would go to Maldives sigh.

 
leeoh> not sure cos saw on tripadvisor quite abit of negative review lo. Maldives will be nice to go, but then again I think I will not be confident to wear any bikini..LOL.



We are revisiting Phuket cos can eat and relax and nearby, my hub wants to save his leave so during or after my confinement he can take leave to help take care of bb..so just going for 4d trip.

 
1d 1r

eh heart defect can be detect at wk 20 scan? is tat scan call FA scan? i tot tat can only scan for physical abnormalities?



jasmine

my fren ask me not to use any salon pas but im not sure abt muscle cream..

 
rabbit bb,



don't worry about wearing bikinis just wear it !!!

cos i am still wearing it muahahaha..

just ignore the stares & be proud cos we are at our "voluptuous" figures now ..



so many mommies going overseas.. !! enjoy to the fullest..!!

 
Hello MTBs



It is been a long time since I last post anything, talking abt holidays, are u ladies going to take leave before EDD? Or prefer to work till u feel the contraction? I am not sure if i shld go hoildays, cos I worry not enough leave for checkup and to take leave before edd? Any comments?



: )

 
1d1r & bubblygeekypig,



Ya ya i also want to know if 20th week detailed scanning at TMC also known as Fetal anomalies scan as well???.. cos i called up TMC and asked but didnt get the exact reply from the nurse as well..



cause I just flipped a coin to decide whether to go for OSCAR anot.. & result is "NO"

 
wow so many mommies going overseas for babymoon! my hubby not agreeable said not sure whether the food is up to standard for hygiene and i still have some food aversions and have giddy spells when i walk/stand too long. we just went for honeymoon in japan in feb anyway so not itching for holiday yet haha.



i think staycation is the next best option! planning one for our 1st year anniversary in july. prob will have quite a big bump then [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]



also, many of my friends are eagerly waiting to meet up with me...have been quite a recluse past 2 months plus cos of the "sickness" and fatigue. so prob have little excursions within singapore itself with them.



to all mummies going overseas: have a safe journey and enjoy yourselves!

 
bubblygeekypig

If you are concerned, then go for the amnio. the risk is not very high, its 0.5%. I'm taking mine next Monday. Amnio is auite a common procedure. CVS is not 4% its 1% risk but judging from what your gyn said, it seems unnecessary. If you and hb are sure that you are not prepared to raise a baby with chromosonal defects, then you should not ignore the results. Hoping and praying for a healthy baby will not make a difference if baby already has ds. Best that you talk to your hb and family members.

 
ya, i think the best abt the measurement is to leave it to the gynae to advise.. meanwhile, dont think so much! be happy for a happy baby!



Just brought my gal down to supermarket, ask her if she want to pee at home, she say dont want.. reach supermarket then she pee.. haiz.. then i faster buy my nutella and bread then go back liao...



And, I think my MS is gone!!!! I can eat quite well again.. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]

 
Hi all, can anyone advise if it is okay to feel no bump (i use to feel the tummy) and no discomfort by now? This is my 2nd BB but I hv no experience of MS or fatigue in my 1st birth... So really no experience on it. I'm also worried that symptoms disappear mean not good. ;( is it better to buy a Doppler so I can be better assured??? Any advise?

 
happymomo: i will be working all the way until i am due .. as this is my 1st baby, the EDD might be earlier or later .. do not want to end up taking leave and be hanging in the air ..

 
Been coughing v badly especially at night [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/sad.gif] hope can recover naturally. Trying not to see doc for med. Just took flu tab few days back for running nose. Now cough. Aiyo...

 
feel so lonely. hubby always back so late for work... what should i do? my mind is with all the negative thoughts [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/sad.gif]

 
re: taking leave

I will also be working till almost edd and maybe take a week prior to edd.



Yan> try pi pa gao? it helps soothe the throat at night



minidiary> *pat pat* don't think so much, hubby working hard to earn the dough [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] talk to him see if can come back earlier to accompany you more often? I'm also alone waiting for my hub to come back, hope he come back before midnight then can cut the birthday cake i prepare for him :p

 
rabbitbb,

thanks for ur comfort words. but dunno why my emotions make me crying here. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/sad.gif]

hope i stop all those negative thoughts...

 
yan: drink more water; avoid those irritatable food for now .. Get well soon!



minidiary: think positively!! Baby will be affected by us .. What do you like to do when you are free? Do things to keep yourself occupied so you will not think too much ~hugz~



Preparing to go for my down syndrome test .. Will know the results later .. Hopefully everything will be fine *worried*

 
Fantastar: good luck for ur Test!



Minidiary: We tend to feel more emo and seek more attention Fr hubby now. Is there any way he can adjust his work schedule to b home earlier? Meanwhile cheer up ok? Play games, watch tv... Find things to do!

 
fantastar, good luck for your test today.



minidiary, in a few months time, you won't have time alone anymore so this quiet time is good... rent some nice shows to watch maybe?



Hey, Chan Bro has promo for Banyan Tree and Club Med in Today paper. Anyone interested?

 
minidiary, my husband also like that de la.. next week oscar scan, he arranged go india hire workers.. that day i vomit in car, my gal asked him for tissue paper for me, he still scold her tell her sit down properly(though she was sitting down properly!).. then he himself no initiative to pass me paper after so many episodes of me requesting for tissue paper when i vomit...



guys......



dont think so much k... watch some movies from internet to cheer urself up!

 
minidiary, cheer up and watch more funny shows!!



mummyfaith, it's not just our HBs.. sometimes I can't understand my emotions either. so I can actually relate to them. Hahaha..

 
morning ladies,

feeling better after wake up. no choice, he's on project... gotta endure till his project finish...

how i wish my family is here at least someone could talk to me at home, or kids, or puppies...

have been watching HK drama lately and comedy on internet...after that, nothin to do also. haih...

 
gd morn mtbs!!



minidiary,

its normal to feel moody or even depressed... all these emo due to our raging hormones. just take the time now to rest as much as u could. when ur baby comes along, seriously, tv & sleep becomes a luxury.



how i wish i have time for tv/movies/dramas now... sigh...

 
Poor minidiary..cheer up dear! Why dun you meet up with some of the mummies who are not working? Can have a nice leisurely lunch or tea together..

 
minidiary,

u dun work?? cheer up..well..go out walk walk..can be good for u too..breathe some fresh air..and see new things..;-) help us scout for good for value parenting items to buy..lolz

 
Hey! Sorry wasn't following up on the thread.



What's the OSCAR test? What does it involve? I just went for a scan too in my 12th week to check for any abnormalities. Doc said everything's ok but I can't help being a little worried, this time, bout autism. Am I being paranoid?

 
jinnous, oscar is to check for down syndrome.



HS, so tempted to go to all these baby fairs and sale but I don't know what to buy wor.. Besides, don't know the gender yet so it's hard to decide on the colour.. can't wait to see bb's balls! I'm speculating it's a boy! hahaha..

 
haha tabbyz, i tink jus go n see see look look loh... roughly get a feel on how the pricing is like bah.... i should b gg for next wk's baby expo also... hoping to see a promotion for TMC's FBI card there... hehe



im waiting to wait til GSS to buy all the baby stuff.. but my fren say can also wait for the next taka's baby fair (shd b in aug)... she say there got quite good offers...

 
back from test .. all is normal; risk is 1:14725 -> low risk .. hubby and my blood results are also normal =D phew, can finally set my mind at ease ..



next on, my audit results ..

 
hihi, afternoon. envy all the mummies going on holiday. probably go after my kid is born. maybe a yr later.



fair : think there's another baby fair in expo in june.perhaps can wait till then

 
Hi Mommies,



Just to check if there any insurance for pregancies that we can buy? to cover whatever cost that may incurr..

 
RE: Work till delivery

I worked till I popped for #1.

I'm working from home now, so intend to so the same for this #2 [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]



Actually whether you can work till you pop also depends on a few factors.

1. Some may pop 1-3 weeks earlier than EDD. So if you intend to stop work 1 week before EDD to rest and you pop before that, er... not within our control :p

2. If you leave suddenly (though they know roughly when you'll be on leave), your company can find replacement to report to work so quickly? Cos with my #1, I was a teacher in school. During those weeks leading to EDD, my boss already re-distributed a lot of my work and they've already gotten the replacement teacher to step in to assist me in class (so she knows what's going on and get to know the students first also). So when I popped suddenly (2 weeks early), they were all prepared.

3. Medical conditions - sometimes other conditions may cause gynae to ask us to go for induce/c section at last minute if baby or mummy is in danger (high blood pressure, low amniotic fluid, etc)



So, just keep an open mind about the leave [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif][IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif][IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]





RE: Insurance

As mentioned before, check with your agent on your existing policies first. Some policies do cover pregnancy related complications IF you bought the policy more than 1 yr before getting preggie [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]



However, if you don't have any, you can check out Prudential. So far they are the only ones who have the policy for preggies & newborns (cover from the moment they are born instead of after 1 mth like other companies).



For Prudential, you can purchase the policy anytime between 18 - 32 weeks. Best to talk to agent to understand the whole policy. I've already spoken to the agent and I'm just waiting for 18 weeks to arrive (1more mth) before I make my purchase [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]

 

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