(2012/04) Apr 2012
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valkyriegal
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Hi Mossie,
thanks for sharing. I was asked to do the prick test for two days a week by my gynae using the Optium machine.
So i am doing it for today and Friday. Then Sat see gynae to show her my readings.
Im not sure if i want to be gung-ho and do for everyday this week, to show my gynae that i am determined and able to control my own diet so that i can cut down on the GD risk for self and baby.
And also make my family less worried. Sigh, you know how ppl's imagination can run wild and when they found out i have this condition, they kept nagging at me, asking me to avoid this and that - i know out of concern and love, but i feel so painful being reminded...I can feel how diabetes ppl feel now!
At the same time, I got to learn so many new terms and things out from this glucose test kit thingy. Like Lancing, lancelets,mmol/L..
By the way, want to ask u if you only found out GD during 3rd trimester? Or you found out even earlier?
I was curious why GD was only discovered in me so late. Cos if I had known earlier, i could have taken such preventive measures and do diet controlling from start to end.
Thanks!
Jesline
thanks for sharing. I was asked to do the prick test for two days a week by my gynae using the Optium machine.
So i am doing it for today and Friday. Then Sat see gynae to show her my readings.
Im not sure if i want to be gung-ho and do for everyday this week, to show my gynae that i am determined and able to control my own diet so that i can cut down on the GD risk for self and baby.
And also make my family less worried. Sigh, you know how ppl's imagination can run wild and when they found out i have this condition, they kept nagging at me, asking me to avoid this and that - i know out of concern and love, but i feel so painful being reminded...I can feel how diabetes ppl feel now!
At the same time, I got to learn so many new terms and things out from this glucose test kit thingy. Like Lancing, lancelets,mmol/L..
By the way, want to ask u if you only found out GD during 3rd trimester? Or you found out even earlier?
I was curious why GD was only discovered in me so late. Cos if I had known earlier, i could have taken such preventive measures and do diet controlling from start to end.
Thanks!
Jesline
blue_turtle7
Active Member
Sunny: i also skeptical about the sleeping through with FM lar. My #1 is like 22months now. But she still don't really sleep through. She has been on night FM since 3 or 4 months old, and transited to full FM at 10months old. Have tried all ways and means to get her to sleep through, but it just doesn't work.
So mummies who want to TBF (me included), don't get swayed.
So mummies who want to TBF (me included), don't get swayed.
blue_turtle7
Active Member
MummyJesline: Some mummies develop the conditions only later in the pregnancy. Most gynaes will make you do urine dip stick at your monthly visits. If there's no obvious signs of sugar in urine, no exceptional weight gain, no history of diabetes, etc, usu the OGTT will only do in the 3rd tri.
My pre-eclampsia was never detected during #1 times until i was 36 weeks, although gynae did suspect earlier on, and sent me for the blood test, which i passed. At 36 weeks, my BP went up another notch, and had to be induced at 37weeks.
My pre-eclampsia was never detected during #1 times until i was 36 weeks, although gynae did suspect earlier on, and sent me for the blood test, which i passed. At 36 weeks, my BP went up another notch, and had to be induced at 37weeks.
silvery_gal
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Anybody know where to make the banner for baby shower? Haha, preferably not too expensive!
silvery_gal
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thanxs, Qiqi
winter_hokkaido
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Hi mummies..those past 31 weeks.. U all start seeing gynae frequent than b4 already? Example 3weeks once? Or 2weeks once?
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hobartpaving
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Ms Tan- I've been seeing my gynae once every 3-4 weeks. Last appt was @31 weeks and next appt is @34 weeks. Should become more frequent after next appt. Probably once every two weeks.
winter_hokkaido
Member
Hi El: oh ok so I m on the same track as you
because I heard some see every 2 weeks.. I don hav much leaves left..my co don allow gynae appt as MC.. So my leaves hav been using up alot recently ..haiz..
My bb now 1.8 kg liao
, I m 32 weeks this week.
My bb now 1.8 kg liao
gingerbreadger
New Member
i've jus begining to see my gynae every 2 weeks now @ wk 31
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meinme
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Lotusmum, same here, GD.
Haru, no size for the Avent shells.
Ms Tan, last Sat 30W, my next visit is 3 weeks time, probably wil move to 2 weeks after next visit or as I'll be c-sec at 38W.
Haru, no size for the Avent shells.
Ms Tan, last Sat 30W, my next visit is 3 weeks time, probably wil move to 2 weeks after next visit or as I'll be c-sec at 38W.
winter_hokkaido
Member
Hi mom2012, to save $$.. I ask my hubby take for me using his SLR camera
I can upload some tonight to show you , hehe! But no harm gng to professional studio of course,they took better photos
winter_hokkaido
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winter_hokkaido
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Hi mummies, sharing our home shots photos... my hubby took. He just tried some shots on me recently.
Sunny, lucky for u tat your two kids can sleep thru' with bm..in 1.5 and 2.5 mths... Yah will try to tbf tis time
Blue_turtle, even my 3 yr old boy nw on fm also dun sleep thru'. I tink it all depends on luck n individual bb. Just sharing my experience on feeding ebm n fm to my #1 when he was bb. He will cry for milk every two hrs after ebm, n three hours after fm so tats why I conclude fm last longer
but I guess it all depends on bb themselves.
Blue_turtle, even my 3 yr old boy nw on fm also dun sleep thru'. I tink it all depends on luck n individual bb. Just sharing my experience on feeding ebm n fm to my #1 when he was bb. He will cry for milk every two hrs after ebm, n three hours after fm so tats why I conclude fm last longer
great shots, Ms Tan!
chanced upon this. how amazing: http://blog.kevinbeasley.com/underwater-maternity-photography-with-an-underwater-fashion-photography-flare-jennifer-erickson
i see only i can feel my old and tired body cramping up! haha
hey SG
based on what i've been reading, BFing once every 2 hours in the beginning is normal (or EBM). FM lets them "tahan" longer becos it's harder for their tummies to digest
i'm also trying to TBF this time! let's jiayou together!!
chanced upon this. how amazing: http://blog.kevinbeasley.com/underwater-maternity-photography-with-an-underwater-fashion-photography-flare-jennifer-erickson
i see only i can feel my old and tired body cramping up! haha
hey SG
based on what i've been reading, BFing once every 2 hours in the beginning is normal (or EBM). FM lets them "tahan" longer becos it's harder for their tummies to digest
i'm also trying to TBF this time! let's jiayou together!!
Hi ladies!
My EDD is April 5th.. Hope to find mummies with similar EDD! Will be giving birth at KKH. My first child so naturally very excited.. Here are the list of things I'm gonna buy / bought!
Stroller - Maclaren Techno XT Black
Nipple Cream - Palmer's
Bath / Creams - Gonna try Medela / Gaia
Laundry Detergent - Kodomo Newborn
Breast Pads - Pigeon Disposable
Breast Pumps - Medela
Milk Bottles - Deciding btw Nuk or MAM.. Any review?
Pacifier - Getting 1 from the same brand as milk bottle, for standby
Diapers - Getting Goo.N 58pieces Newborn Size 1 pack/ S Size 1 pack @ $14 to try, at Baby Fair this weekend! Mamy Poko for night use.
Diaper Cream - Gonna get Desitin
Wet Wipes - Pigeon
Btw have you all heard of this ingredient called Paraben? Its found in some wet wipes / baby bath products etc.. Must take note because it has been linked to causing breast cancer although not proven yet. Not taking any chances for my baby!
Thats all I can think for now.. Any reviews will be helpful!
Gonna breastfeed as long as possible as well! Let's all jiayou!!
My EDD is April 5th.. Hope to find mummies with similar EDD! Will be giving birth at KKH. My first child so naturally very excited.. Here are the list of things I'm gonna buy / bought!
Stroller - Maclaren Techno XT Black
Nipple Cream - Palmer's
Bath / Creams - Gonna try Medela / Gaia
Laundry Detergent - Kodomo Newborn
Breast Pads - Pigeon Disposable
Breast Pumps - Medela
Milk Bottles - Deciding btw Nuk or MAM.. Any review?
Pacifier - Getting 1 from the same brand as milk bottle, for standby
Diapers - Getting Goo.N 58pieces Newborn Size 1 pack/ S Size 1 pack @ $14 to try, at Baby Fair this weekend! Mamy Poko for night use.
Diaper Cream - Gonna get Desitin
Wet Wipes - Pigeon
Btw have you all heard of this ingredient called Paraben? Its found in some wet wipes / baby bath products etc.. Must take note because it has been linked to causing breast cancer although not proven yet. Not taking any chances for my baby!
Thats all I can think for now.. Any reviews will be helpful!
A
ashle¥
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Ms Tan, nice shots done by your hubby! My hubby can't do any of this, doesn't even have a decent camera, hahaa..I think we need to buy at least that Canon S100, to capture our babies' first actions on arrival
Pinkbunny, wow really nice those underwater shots. She was going to deliver on the same week, omg.. Must be very expensive though, hahaa.. And cannot smile throughout
Cayden's mummy, welcome! I bought Avent milk bottles and pacifier. I'm a first timer so not sure about whether NuK or MAM is better..
I'm hitting wk32 today, another 5wks to go to my c-sect.. I'd better sleep as much now, to prepare for sleepless nights ahead
gonna tbf too, good luck to all of us!
Pinkbunny, wow really nice those underwater shots. She was going to deliver on the same week, omg.. Must be very expensive though, hahaa.. And cannot smile throughout
Cayden's mummy, welcome! I bought Avent milk bottles and pacifier. I'm a first timer so not sure about whether NuK or MAM is better..
I'm hitting wk32 today, another 5wks to go to my c-sect.. I'd better sleep as much now, to prepare for sleepless nights ahead
winter_hokkaido
Member
Hi.. Thanks! Hubby jus try only.. Heehee I do like some shots thay he took too
My bb hiccups everyday.. Sometimes up to 4 times aday ley...anyone experience this? I called gynae n he say is normal ask me not to worry.
My bb hiccups everyday.. Sometimes up to 4 times aday ley...anyone experience this? I called gynae n he say is normal ask me not to worry.
blue_turtle7
Active Member
Ashley, Cayden's mummy: The bottles are only good if your baby wants to use them. Every baby is different. What works for 1, might not work for another. If you have already bought bottles, den dun waste $$$. Just try to use them. There are also some babies who are ok with 1 brand, and later suddenly not ok.
This is the same for wipes, shower foam, diapers, formula milk etc. Must monitor and see if baby is allergic etc.
This is the same for wipes, shower foam, diapers, formula milk etc. Must monitor and see if baby is allergic etc.
silvery_gal
Member
the marriage certificate that we r suppose to bring upon delivery, must it be original copy?
Thanks Ashley for the welcome!
ooh where will u be delivering? Hee.
Blue_turtle: thanks for the information! I do not have any bottles currently.. Should I buy 1 small and 1 big bottle first? For the other items will be buying 1 packet first to see if bb will be allergic.. Hopefully not!
Blue_turtle: thanks for the information! I do not have any bottles currently.. Should I buy 1 small and 1 big bottle first? For the other items will be buying 1 packet first to see if bb will be allergic.. Hopefully not!
gingerbreadger
New Member
mrs tan> are those hiccups like regular, rhythemic beats? i get them quite often in a day as well.
blue_turtle7
Active Member
for newborn, small bottle will be enough. if need to consider if you are going to be expressing milk before deciding how many of each bottles to buy. Usually most pump sets would also come with bottles which you can use for both pumping and feeding.
Arghhhhh just typed a big chunk of stuff and it disappeared!!
Quick update
Ocean store at people's park complex has california baby products at 20% off. Calendula cream is $28 before disc. They also have napisan at $4.90 and ABD baby laundry powder at $5+ (JL selling $8+!)
toileteries also cheap and kids toothbrushes (oral b and kodomo) too. Those who work/live around the area, might be worth to take a look
Now all I have to do is to get hubby to vacuum baby mattress and set up the cot, pack hospital bed and we're ready to roll! Can't wait to smell baby I love baby smell!!
Quick update
Ocean store at people's park complex has california baby products at 20% off. Calendula cream is $28 before disc. They also have napisan at $4.90 and ABD baby laundry powder at $5+ (JL selling $8+!)
toileteries also cheap and kids toothbrushes (oral b and kodomo) too. Those who work/live around the area, might be worth to take a look
Now all I have to do is to get hubby to vacuum baby mattress and set up the cot, pack hospital bed and we're ready to roll! Can't wait to smell baby
I love baby smell!!Thanks blue_turtle! You sound like an experienced mummy! Hehe. I might just get 1 of each..
Pinkbunny: yeah! Always go to that place to get our daily toiletries. There is another bigger shop downstairs that sometimes sell cheaper. Gonna get my wet wipes and bb laundry detergent from there too. Do u know if the California baby products are cheaper than those spree online?
Little_dd: thanks for e info, will go and look ard when I go Chinatown as well!
need to get nursing tank top, already have nursing bras..
Pinkbunny: yeah! Always go to that place to get our daily toiletries. There is another bigger shop downstairs that sometimes sell cheaper. Gonna get my wet wipes and bb laundry detergent from there too. Do u know if the California baby products are cheaper than those spree online?
Little_dd: thanks for e info, will go and look ard when I go Chinatown as well!
pinkbunny: is the Calendula cream 2oz or 4oz? if it is 4oz, it is definitely cheaper than d spree
Went down to Chinatown last weekend to get the pajamas and only manage to get 1 as it is so crowded. Might make a trip down again to get baby detergent.
LittleDd: agree that d baby towels are cheaper and also d disposable cotton undies.
Went down to Chinatown last weekend to get the pajamas and only manage to get 1 as it is so crowded. Might make a trip down again to get baby detergent.
LittleDd: agree that d baby towels are cheaper and also d disposable cotton undies.
pinkbunny
whereabout is ocean at chinatown?
cot mattress
anyone has the latex mattress? how long could we used it? mine has been used for 6 years. the side of the mattress is kind of hardened already. not sure if need to get a new one or not. i called the company selling babysafe cot mattress, they are selling it at $170 at the baby fair this week, which is 30% from retail price...
whereabout is ocean at chinatown?
cot mattress
anyone has the latex mattress? how long could we used it? mine has been used for 6 years. the side of the mattress is kind of hardened already. not sure if need to get a new one or not. i called the company selling babysafe cot mattress, they are selling it at $170 at the baby fair this week, which is 30% from retail price...
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meinme
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ladies, CB is not cheaper at Ocean, that price is for 2oz. They only carry limited range and is 20% off retail. It's cheaper in BP.
I went to get PJ too but realised Clementi central selling the exact same thing at cheaper price!!! I got at $12, Clementi selling at $8 or $9!!!
I went to get PJ too but realised Clementi central selling the exact same thing at cheaper price!!! I got at $12, Clementi selling at $8 or $9!!!
Hi ladies, the PJ u all bought are the normal
2 piece type with open button front? Or those 1 pc dress? Not sure which ones are more suitable.. Thanks!
Sunny: maybe can ask babysafe if they offer trade in? Hehe. Heard latex mattresses are very good. Anw, 30% off is a very good deal! I think normal price about $200+?
Ocean is at people's park complex level 3 which is a yellow building housing a food centre on first level. It's behind this green building called people's park centre (not sure) which has all the tour agency..
Bbliss: my mummy friend told me if petite size, just get normal
Disposable panties and pads. The maternity ones are too huge! Guess it makes sense too, they are suited for small to very big sized ladies, so it will def be very loose for petite ladies!
2 piece type with open button front? Or those 1 pc dress? Not sure which ones are more suitable.. Thanks!
Sunny: maybe can ask babysafe if they offer trade in? Hehe. Heard latex mattresses are very good. Anw, 30% off is a very good deal! I think normal price about $200+?
Ocean is at people's park complex level 3 which is a yellow building housing a food centre on first level. It's behind this green building called people's park centre (not sure) which has all the tour agency..
Bbliss: my mummy friend told me if petite size, just get normal
Disposable panties and pads. The maternity ones are too huge! Guess it makes sense too, they are suited for small to very big sized ladies, so it will def be very loose for petite ladies!
MeiNme
I didn't notice if it's 2 or 4oz, but it's the size that is going at $28+ at watsons
but not sure how much they are going for on sprees la, cos I don't use CB
PJs
I saw too but only 2 shops selling? Thought there were more. Almost got one but it was shorts kind
I'm quite particular about cotton cos some are scratchy. Prefer the T-shirt kind.
Bbliss
CK got sell? Ok I'll go check! Thanks!
Cayden's mummy
I have 2 dress kind (button down nursing gown) which I'll use at home. Last time at hosp I wore another button down dress but realised a bit challenging getting on/off bed then must adjust adjust so this time will be going for pants instead
Oh chinatown market area should have a few shops too!
LittleDD, Qiqi, cayden's mummy
Haha I go there quite often for the usual toileteries. Found napisan some more. Super happy. Ocean carries baby bottle wash too which I didn't see at swanston. Spent $80 today on sooooo many thing there haha.
I didn't notice if it's 2 or 4oz, but it's the size that is going at $28+ at watsons
PJs
I saw too but only 2 shops selling? Thought there were more. Almost got one but it was shorts kind
Bbliss
CK got sell? Ok I'll go check! Thanks!
Cayden's mummy
I have 2 dress kind (button down nursing gown) which I'll use at home. Last time at hosp I wore another button down dress but realised a bit challenging getting on/off bed then must adjust adjust so this time will be going for pants instead
Oh chinatown market area should have a few shops too!
LittleDD, Qiqi, cayden's mummy
Haha I go there quite often for the usual toileteries. Found napisan some more. Super happy. Ocean carries baby bottle wash too which I didn't see at swanston. Spent $80 today on sooooo many thing there haha.
blue_turtle7
Active Member
I brought the 1 pc button down dress kind to the hospital. Cos will be easier for the midwives/nurses to clean and help us when we cannot get off bed to use toilet. The dresses you can also pull higher up so that you don't dirty it when lying down! hahaha...
Once you can get off bed to use toilet or walk around, then the pants will start making sense.
After going home, den u can probably have a mixture of 2 pieces and dresses, whatever your confinement allows u to wear. I was in my spag tops and shorts most of the time. But will change into comfy PJs when i go sleep.
Post maternity underwear. Do not expect yourselves to return to original shape and size after delivery! i will be getting 2 packs in the current maternity size that i am wearing, should be good enough for 1 week. After that, send someone to buy more for me, in updated size so that I don't have to wear loose underwear. The maternity pads are also quite long and thick, so the extra cloth on the underwear will be required so that it won't be tight after u stick the pad.
Bbliss: There's a few maternity bra BP threads in the forum. u can go check them out.
Once you can get off bed to use toilet or walk around, then the pants will start making sense.
After going home, den u can probably have a mixture of 2 pieces and dresses, whatever your confinement allows u to wear. I was in my spag tops and shorts most of the time. But will change into comfy PJs when i go sleep.
Post maternity underwear. Do not expect yourselves to return to original shape and size after delivery! i will be getting 2 packs in the current maternity size that i am wearing, should be good enough for 1 week. After that, send someone to buy more for me, in updated size so that I don't have to wear loose underwear. The maternity pads are also quite long and thick, so the extra cloth on the underwear will be required so that it won't be tight after u stick the pad.
Bbliss: There's a few maternity bra BP threads in the forum. u can go check them out.
sunny,
i am also looking for a BN latex mattress for baby. Is the baby at expo or take? Not sure of any other brands other than Babysafe, 30% sounds like a good discount.
post maternity underwear:
actually i am using regular panties as I find disposable very loose and doesn't work well with pads. i will use my usual Sloggies which i normally did whenever i have my period, the bottom is made with the material which makes it easy to wash if stained. =)
i am also looking for a BN latex mattress for baby. Is the baby at expo or take? Not sure of any other brands other than Babysafe, 30% sounds like a good discount.
post maternity underwear:
actually i am using regular panties as I find disposable very loose and doesn't work well with pads. i will use my usual Sloggies which i normally did whenever i have my period, the bottom is made with the material which makes it easy to wash if stained. =)
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hobartpaving
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I just bought batik material button front loose dresses to use during confinement. Like the cooling material and $10 only each.
