(2013) ivf/icsi mummies Support group
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Luv, thks for your concern. Yes me definitely wan to eat nutritious food. Not going to save on food thou. As for caterers, I m too choosy cos I don't know if it's clean or not. Can eat during normal times but don't during confinement.
Had alrdy collect n complied 20recipes for my meals.
Eskimo baby I m staying with my mum but she is 60plus n don't really wan to help out. So she will be in charge of laundry n sweeping the floor.
What I can do is to learn more abt breastfeeding n then try to latch on during confinement. Save the hassle of washing bottles n sterilizing it.
Had alrdy collect n complied 20recipes for my meals.
Eskimo baby I m staying with my mum but she is 60plus n don't really wan to help out. So she will be in charge of laundry n sweeping the floor.
What I can do is to learn more abt breastfeeding n then try to latch on during confinement. Save the hassle of washing bottles n sterilizing it.
luv, read that the alcohol will be evaporated after 3 hours of cooking.
check this out:
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/AlcoholCooking.htm
Also can breast feed before eating to be safe.
check this out:
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/AlcoholCooking.htm
Also can breast feed before eating to be safe.
eskimobaby
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sade,
i got the combi car seat which can be used from newborn to 4 yrs old but i changed it at 2 yrs old as i find it a bit cramp for my girl already but i find it very useful. u can go tai sing (add given by whiteclover) to have a look. it's not very bulky and doesn't occupy much space, and price is reasonable at 300+. usually i can still can have 2 adults sitting at the back together with the carseat. bassinet is only good for newborn to abt 9 months depending the size of your baby.
i got the combi car seat which can be used from newborn to 4 yrs old but i changed it at 2 yrs old as i find it a bit cramp for my girl already but i find it very useful. u can go tai sing (add given by whiteclover) to have a look. it's not very bulky and doesn't occupy much space, and price is reasonable at 300+. usually i can still can have 2 adults sitting at the back together with the carseat. bassinet is only good for newborn to abt 9 months depending the size of your baby.
sade, i bought a car seat that can be used from infancy to preschool years. My gal's still using it now! Of course, the initial fit might not be that good for newborns but they grow quite fast anyway and we don't bring baby out that often in the first month. So i think it's fine. I didn't buy a bassinet kind cos i think it'll turn into white elephant very soon.
I used a stroller when bringing baby out. Get those strollers with fully reclinable seats so baby can lie down n sleep.
I'm considering getting a baby carrier this time round too for easier movement.
I used a stroller when bringing baby out. Get those strollers with fully reclinable seats so baby can lie down n sleep.
I'm considering getting a baby carrier this time round too for easier movement.
eskimobaby
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luvnhope, if she still can use it now means definitely more spacious kekeke... i bought another fisher price one at 100+ which is more for toddler and preschool. hoping to change her to booster when #2 comes along so can have more space in the car.
superwhitetiger
Active Member
Luv - which brand did u get for carseat?
eskimobaby
Active Member
sade,
if possible, try to train right from the beginning with car seat if not as they get older they will resist and make a big fuss if put into car seat.
if possible, try to train right from the beginning with car seat if not as they get older they will resist and make a big fuss if put into car seat.
whiteclover, i bought a Concorde car seat from Kids Mall previously. Now I donno where to find the brand any more cos I can't find a Kids Mall anywhere now. If u can find Kids Mall or know where they still sell Concorde, pls let me know! I might wanna see if can get replacement parts / accessories. Thks!
superwhitetiger
Active Member
Thanks luv. Another thing - is it necessary to get a baby carrier? And which brand? I see different types: some fabric type like sarong and the more expensive ones that are more defined.
hi ladies,
found this car seat from mothercare. Its cheap but i dont know is it good enough.
Check this out.
http://www.mothercare.com.sg/productdetail.asp?pid=281818
found this car seat from mothercare. Its cheap but i dont know is it good enough.
Check this out.
http://www.mothercare.com.sg/productdetail.asp?pid=281818
eskimobaby
Active Member
sade, for my no. 1 i didn't get any car seat until like 2 or 3 months and i already can sense my girl's reluctance at the beginning but luckily she didn't fuss much. actually, the purpose of the car seat is for their safety so it should be as long as they are in the car, they should be in car seat and it has to be rear facing at least for the 1st year as bb's neck is not strong enough yet to withstand any impact if there's any sudden brakes or accident.
whiteclover, i got a sarong type previously. End up i didn't know how to use, hahah... let my helper use most of the time eventually.
Now i'm thinking of getting a Manduca carrier. Not necessary lah if u have a stroller. But i see the convenience of a carrier too.
sade, the car seat looks sturdy and has the essential functions. Best to go take a look for yourself.
I agree with eskimo. It's for the child's safety. That's why i put my girl in the car seat from day 1. I don't think there's any adult who'll be strong enuf or react fast enuf to keep baby safe in their arms when an accident happens. *touch wood*
Now i'm thinking of getting a Manduca carrier. Not necessary lah if u have a stroller. But i see the convenience of a carrier too.
sade, the car seat looks sturdy and has the essential functions. Best to go take a look for yourself.
I agree with eskimo. It's for the child's safety. That's why i put my girl in the car seat from day 1. I don't think there's any adult who'll be strong enuf or react fast enuf to keep baby safe in their arms when an accident happens. *touch wood*
thks luv n eskimobaby for your valuable inputs and advices.
Ya i agreed to start early so that bb will get used to it. Just worried that difficult to put bb in when still small n fragile.
But u gals are great to explain to me so i felt more confident to get an infant car seat to 4yrs old type. Thanks alot.
Ya i agreed to start early so that bb will get used to it. Just worried that difficult to put bb in when still small n fragile.
But u gals are great to explain to me so i felt more confident to get an infant car seat to 4yrs old type. Thanks alot.
superwhitetiger
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Luv, thot last time suntec got a kids' mall. But now don't know if closed as mall under heavy renov.
Another question, which diaper brand do u use?
I see brands eg drypers, pampers, mamypoko, neepo, goo etc. Any cheap and good ones?
Another question, which diaper brand do u use?
I see brands eg drypers, pampers, mamypoko, neepo, goo etc. Any cheap and good ones?
eskimobaby
Active Member
Whiteclover,
It really depends on your baby's skin. For my girl, she can only use pampers n mamy poko. Other brands she'll get nappy rash. My girl has golden butt hehe.
It really depends on your baby's skin. For my girl, she can only use pampers n mamy poko. Other brands she'll get nappy rash. My girl has golden butt hehe.
superwhitetiger
Active Member
Thks luv, eskimo!
Sade- doing my detailed next week. Originally got appt next wed. Then alice called me to change appt to tue. So got to go queue at 830 on tue for detailed scan. Need full bladder for scan?
Wondering after detailed scan, what other tests r expected? I only know of strepb, diabetic.
The one that I am really scared of is the VE. Heard it is very painful, especially by dr loh.
Sade- doing my detailed next week. Originally got appt next wed. Then alice called me to change appt to tue. So got to go queue at 830 on tue for detailed scan. Need full bladder for scan?
Wondering after detailed scan, what other tests r expected? I only know of strepb, diabetic.
The one that I am really scared of is the VE. Heard it is very painful, especially by dr loh.
whiteclover, next week as in your week 19 too?
Cos i read in other thread that they did their detailed scan at week 20 till 22. But mine was done in week 19 plus.
There should be no test after detailed scan.
Strepb is not compulsory. Most of my friends didnt test for that.
Cos i read in other thread that they did their detailed scan at week 20 till 22. But mine was done in week 19 plus.
There should be no test after detailed scan.
Strepb is not compulsory. Most of my friends didnt test for that.
joannetph
Member
Luv - now no $ to upgrade car
My DH will take care of the twins together with the maid after my ML, which means we will become single income family.... think I will be very stress next time
So have to save up more $ now for future use....
Sade - U can also check up this website www.aprisin.com.sg for different brands of car seats and strollers. Their showroom is in Tagore Lane.
Sade - U can also check up this website www.aprisin.com.sg for different brands of car seats and strollers. Their showroom is in Tagore Lane.
whiteclover, i believed i read what u had read abt VE from other sisters in other threads. hehe.
Btw, do u know that can do a perinwal massage from week 34th onwards? Prenatal perineal massage has been shown effective in preventing the need for episiotomy and a decrease in the amount of tearing a woman has during her birth.
Btw, do u know that can do a perinwal massage from week 34th onwards? Prenatal perineal massage has been shown effective in preventing the need for episiotomy and a decrease in the amount of tearing a woman has during her birth.
superwhitetiger
Active Member
Sade, next week is my week 20. Strep b - I need to cos both my sisters are positive. Tough not hereditary, if positive, during delivery, need to drip antibiotics. Otherwise, baby may get infection.
whiteclover, ya i understand abt the strep b test. i will do it. just that when i told my friends abt it, all dont know n din do. It's not common in sg. But i will still do it to play safe.
ALamak, she changed your appt so u have to go n queue for the detailed scan. No need full bladder.
ALamak, she changed your appt so u have to go n queue for the detailed scan. No need full bladder.
superwhitetiger
Active Member
Yah lor. Btw, my sister order homemade red rice wine for Her confinement. Taste good with fish or vegetables. Here r the contacts in case u want:
1) mailto:[email protected]
Contact 96248642
Feedback - taste good and hygienic cos put in brand new ikea bottle and deliver to doorstep
Lead time: at least 1 mth before yr delivery date
2) Maureen 93263663
Feedback - none yet cos ordered late, still harvesting
Lead time: slightly longer than (1)
Will add into the google doc too.
1) mailto:[email protected]
Contact 96248642
Feedback - taste good and hygienic cos put in brand new ikea bottle and deliver to doorstep
Lead time: at least 1 mth before yr delivery date
2) Maureen 93263663
Feedback - none yet cos ordered late, still harvesting
Lead time: slightly longer than (1)
Will add into the google doc too.
superwhitetiger
Active Member
Sade- the massage - is it we do ourselves or engage a therapist to do? Didn't know this will help.
Actually, all along, I never asked them abt their experiences. Only interested in playing with my nieces and nephews. But this time different, then started asking them questions.
But I find that from this forum, can learn a lot from those with experience.
I will check with her abt the heater water. Yellow rice wine - Unfortunately, don't have.
Actually, all along, I never asked them abt their experiences. Only interested in playing with my nieces and nephews. But this time different, then started asking them questions.
But I find that from this forum, can learn a lot from those with experience.
I will check with her abt the heater water. Yellow rice wine - Unfortunately, don't have.
ok thks whiteclover.
The perineal massage is done by ourselves or hb. U can google more to find out. Have to put some oil on thumb and insert into v press downward and pull towards the sides. Think also not many ppl will do that.
Read this for more info :
http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/episiotomy/a/perimassage.htm
The perineal massage is done by ourselves or hb. U can google more to find out. Have to put some oil on thumb and insert into v press downward and pull towards the sides. Think also not many ppl will do that.
Read this for more info :
http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/episiotomy/a/perimassage.htm
pinkieberrie
Member
Whats the difference in taking red rice wine, yellow rice wine and DOM? What are the benefits
Good question reikibaby, i was thinking and asking around initally. In the end, the answer is depends on what kind of food that u are eating. Red rice wine for hong zao chicken n yellow rice wine for sesame oil chicken. More ppl use rice wine as it's cheaper as compared to DOM or martell. During confinement, we take in wine to warm our body up.
Correct me if i m wrong. These are what i learnt so far.
Correct me if i m wrong. These are what i learnt so far.
pinkieberrie
Member
Yellow rice wine issit also white rice wine? I have a friend making and selling red and white rice wine.
I have 2-3 bottles of DOM at home but find them very sweet when used for cooking. So wondering if rice wine will be better than DOM? Maybe wait till i cross my 12weeks then ask this gf of mine more about the 2 rice wine.
Used to hv a gf telling me her mil use a btle of Dom every 2days just cooking confinement dishes for her. Indeed rice wine will be a better substitute.
I have 2-3 bottles of DOM at home but find them very sweet when used for cooking. So wondering if rice wine will be better than DOM? Maybe wait till i cross my 12weeks then ask this gf of mine more about the 2 rice wine.
Used to hv a gf telling me her mil use a btle of Dom every 2days just cooking confinement dishes for her. Indeed rice wine will be a better substitute.
