December 2017 mummies

I'm at 20 weeks and started having cramps, like bad menstrual pains. The gynae says it's normal. But sometimes I also feel tummy tighten and harden a bit.

Do u ladies experience this too? Is it braxton hicks?
ItS n0rmal.. due t0 uteruS expanding.. aS l0ng aS n0 bleeding.. itS 0kie...
 


I'm at 20 weeks and started having cramps, like bad menstrual pains. The gynae says it's normal. But sometimes I also feel tummy tighten and harden a bit.

Do u ladies experience this too? Is it braxton hicks?
i felt my tummy very tight at week 18 too n i googled why. supposedly it's expanding so it's normal
 
yea same here... im 19 weeks now feeling "a heavy vagina ' told my gynae and he did a swab test. everything's ok with baby . should be uterus expanding.
 
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I am at 19 weeks now but still can't feel baby movement. Anyone feel their baby movement already? Btw did anyone purchase doppler to use at home?
 
Hi all! Currently in Week 19. Was just wondering anybody have any recommendation for yoga in the west area? My back start to hurt and sometimes I do feel numbness over left shoulder. I was hoping yoga would help.
 
Are you referring to the anomaly scan at 20 weeks?

This is a more detailed scanning where the sonographer will check for the gender, spinal cord, growth of bb such as length & size of bone, head circumference, location of placenta, as well as bb organs development e.g. hole in heart, excess fluid in brain, kidneys & stuff., etc.

You can skip the OSCAR test , and I think detailed scan at 20wk is a must.
 
Are you referring to the anomaly scan at 20 weeks?

This is a more detailed scanning where the sonographer will check for the gender, spinal cord, growth of bb such as length & size of bone, head circumference, location of placenta, as well as bb organs development e.g. hole in heart, excess fluid in brain, kidneys & stuff., etc.

You can skip the OSCAR test , and I think detailed scan at 20wk is a must.

I see! I did iGene test on my 3 months. I thought that will determine the Down syndrome all that. Still got the anomaly test.:(
 
I see! I did iGene test on my 3 months. I thought that will determine the Down syndrome all that. Still got the anomaly test.:(

Hello, can share about your igene test? My friend recommended it but seems like igene is not so commonly available yet.
 
Hello, can share about your igene test? My friend recommended it but seems like igene is not so commonly available yet.

http://www.igeneprenataltest.com/

You can read from the link above.
I did mine at Thomson clinic when I was around 3 months. The gynae will draw 2tubes of blood from you. And aside from the Down syndrome test, you will get to know the baby's gender too!
iGene test is 99% accurate compare to Oscar test which is only 90%. The price is a huge difference thou. I did the iGene test around $2K. Oscar test is about $300-$400.
 
I am at 19 weeks now but still can't feel baby movement. Anyone feel their baby movement already? Btw did anyone purchase doppler to use at home?
I did bought a doppler to use at home. Pretty good and able to detect baby heartbeat quite fast. And also can hear my placenta too. I'm now 22 weeks and I only start to feel daily movement of my baby from week 20.
 
20 weeks here. I've been feeling my baby's kicks. Sometimes it's strong and painful it wakes me up. But I'm not complaining. He also seems to respond to my voice... when I talk in a quiet room during meetings, he will start kicking and wriggling! :)
 
What brand of doppler did u get?
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Hi mummies,
http://www.igeneprenataltest.com/

You can read from the link above.
I did mine at Thomson clinic when I was around 3 months. The gynae will draw 2tubes of blood from you. And aside from the Down syndrome test, you will get to know the baby's gender too!
iGene test is 99% accurate compare to Oscar test which is only 90%. The price is a huge difference thou. I did the iGene test around $2K. Oscar test is about $300-$400.

I did the CSV test: http://americanpregnancy.org/prenatal-testing/chorionic-villus-sampling/ due to my age and this can be done much earlier....from 11.5 weeks and only 5 gynaes in Singapore do that. The cost is approximately S$2200+. My gynae told me is 100% accurate and you will know the baby gender when the result is out. It's not painful except for the anesthetic jab and they draw from the placenta and less risky compare to drawing from water bag.
 
Hi mummies, congrats to all. Though my EDD will be on 1st Jan but my 2 previous pregnancies was delivered at 36 and 34 weeks and hence most likely I will have a Dec baby.

Hope to join this group and learn from all mummies : )
 
Hi all! Currently in Week 19. Was just wondering anybody have any recommendation for yoga in the west area? My back start to hurt and sometimes I do feel numbness over left shoulder. I was hoping yoga would help.


yes +Me too!keen to join a group but want a specially-for-moms group. heard some CCs have such classes.
 
iGene is more or less similar to Harmony and Panorama test.
These are all non-invasive blood test, looking at the baby's DNA for chromosome disorders.
 
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Hi, first time mom to be here! Have been a silent reader all these while :)

May i check if any one of u have encountered diarrhoea in ur 2nd trimester?
Cos i diarrhoea twice so far :(
And if so, should there be any concer?
 
Hi, first time mom to be here! Have been a silent reader all these while :)

May i check if any one of u have encountered diarrhoea in ur 2nd trimester?
Cos i diarrhoea twice so far :(
And if so, should there be any concer?
could it be due to something u ate? our stomach is weaker now
 
could it be due to something u ate? our stomach is weaker now
Not too sure too..
Had normal bf this morn n muffin (heat up)

I tot will be the blueberry muffin to cause it but after lunch it came again..

Now i feel no appetite.

Thou i know most of us will hv a good appetite in 2nd trimester!
 
Not too sure too..
Had normal bf this morn n muffin (heat up)

I tot will be the blueberry muffin to cause it but after lunch it came again..

Now i feel no appetite.

Thou i know most of us will hv a good appetite in 2nd trimester!
i had diarrhea during 1st trimester n i think it's cos im lactose intolerant & pregnancy just make it worst. once i avoided lactose im fine. if it's just once or twice,it should be fine. but if it's continuous alot times, it'll be good to see a gp. you can hydrate yourself with pocari sweat
 
i had diarrhea during 1st trimester n i think it's cos im lactose intolerant & pregnancy just make it worst. once i avoided lactose im fine. if it's just once or twice,it should be fine. but if it's continuous alot times, it'll be good to see a gp. you can hydrate yourself with pocari sweat
Glad u r okay now.:)
Yup. Am monitoring and drinkin some warm water...
jus no mood to work. Cant wait to knock off!
 
Hi mummies to be
How much weight have you gained so far? I've almost gained 7kg. Am feeling v depressed looking at my weight gain on my upper arms and thighs. Don't know how to lose them ever.. I know this sounds bimbotic, but really sad. I'm only at 21 weeks!!!!

Are any of you going for a preggy photoshoot? Any recommendations and pricing range?
 
Hi mummies to be
How much weight have you gained so far? I've almost gained 7kg. Am feeling v depressed looking at my weight gain on my upper arms and thighs. Don't know how to lose them ever.. I know this sounds bimbotic, but really sad. I'm only at 21 weeks!!!!

Are any of you going for a preggy photoshoot? Any recommendations and pricing range?
I've gained 4kg.. now at week 20. kinda worried how much more im gonna gained too
 
Hi mummies to be
How much weight have you gained so far? I've almost gained 7kg. Am feeling v depressed looking at my weight gain on my upper arms and thighs. Don't know how to lose them ever.. I know this sounds bimbotic, but really sad. I'm only at 21 weeks!!!!

Are any of you going for a preggy photoshoot? Any recommendations and pricing range?
I think i gained abt 2kg+?
Compared it with first trimester.

Esp now with good appetite, i think we need to eat in moderation!
 
:0

Now I feel even more depressed! U all gained so little. Haiyoh. I really have to watch what I eat already.
 
Btw so far how have u been coping with ur work?

I believed all of us has informed bosses on our pregnancy.

For my case, my boss is abit harsh on her tone but today is totally over the limit.
She felt pek cek and was venting on me.
And after our conversation ended, she let go "tsk".
Haiz
Dunno y like that.
I get affected and teared.
Feel like giving up but ML will be gone.
Ahead of the days wun be smooth for me cos she expect me to complete all the tasks b4 i go on ML. No covering and i am only one doing the tasks.
 
Btw so far how have u been coping with ur work?

I believed all of us has informed bosses on our pregnancy.

For my case, my boss is abit harsh on her tone but today is totally over the limit.
She felt pek cek and was venting on me.
And after our conversation ended, she let go "tsk".
Haiz
Dunno y like that.
I get affected and teared.
Feel like giving up but ML will be gone.
Ahead of the days wun be smooth for me cos she expect me to complete all the tasks b4 i go on ML. No covering and i am only one doing the tasks.
im very blessed to have an understanding boss. i can nap in office when im free & just nice now is non peak period for my work so i can rest whenever i want to. he understands too if i take mc often
 
Btw so far how have u been coping with ur work?

I believed all of us has informed bosses on our pregnancy.

For my case, my boss is abit harsh on her tone but today is totally over the limit.
She felt pek cek and was venting on me.
And after our conversation ended, she let go "tsk".
Haiz
Dunno y like that.
I get affected and teared.
Feel like giving up but ML will be gone.
Ahead of the days wun be smooth for me cos she expect me to complete all the tasks b4 i go on ML. No covering and i am only one doing the tasks.

Due in December too? Hang in there! Not worth it to go without salary during your maternity period. Unless your job is really too tough and you feel it's better for your pregnancy if you take a break. Or if you're rich enough... then f*ck it, throw letter. Hahaha!

I'm lucky to have a very understanding team and boss but my work is quite stressful so sometimes I also dread going to work in the morning. And I'm starting to feel sleepy all the time. Really hard to concentrate!
 
Btw so far how have u been coping with ur work?

I believed all of us has informed bosses on our pregnancy.

For my case, my boss is abit harsh on her tone but today is totally over the limit.
She felt pek cek and was venting on me.
And after our conversation ended, she let go "tsk".
Haiz
Dunno y like that.
I get affected and teared.
Feel like giving up but ML will be gone.
Ahead of the days wun be smooth for me cos she expect me to complete all the tasks b4 i go on ML. No covering and i am only one doing the tasks.
I feel you, me too struggling with work.
My previous manager was very supportive during my 1st pregnancy.
I am still in same company but this time my colleagues & new manager are not very supportive and even try to pick on me taking mc when gg for gynae check-up, as I am not sick so I should apply annual leave instead of mc. Sigh....I have to challenge them to check with HR and unless HR reject my gynae mc else...

Only 4 more mths to go, So Hang-in there @rainbowbb!
 
Thanks all mummie for encouragment words!

Yea! due in Dec! :)

Yes. I know i hv to hang it there.
Have been counting down daily to the Day! Becos i tot my boss is understanding cuz i went thru IVF but things changed but i really have to heck alot of things to enjoy this pregnancy. Hopefully i wun be so affected again.

O ya, it seems early but i am experiencing swollen feet 2weeks back.
Received a sample for snoothing tired legs from Clarins while i purchased the stretch mark from them. Anyone has experienced that?
 
Thanks all mummie for encouragment words!

Yea! due in Dec! :)

Yes. I know i hv to hang it there.
Have been counting down daily to the Day! Becos i tot my boss is understanding cuz i went thru IVF but things changed but i really have to heck alot of things to enjoy this pregnancy. Hopefully i wun be so affected again.

O ya, it seems early but i am experiencing swollen feet 2weeks back.
Received a sample for snoothing tired legs from Clarins while i purchased the stretch mark from them. Anyone has experienced that?

Maybe try wearing compression socks. It might help a little. At night, try to elevate your legs as well! It can help.

I'm not too sure about Clarins. Haven't buy anything for stretch marks though.
 
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Hi Mummies,

Good days for all of you....is here got wechat group or watsoever?

I'm having my #2, preparing for my newborn stuff now... Anyone will feel boring as me sometime as just look forward for the little one to come?

I'm very free to chat, look for me~
 
Hi mommies.... anyone knows about short cervix? . I'm 21weeks plus, my cervix is in the borderline, 31mm. Anyone knows , any possibility cervix get longer without any medicines/surgery?:
Or maybe you have friend that have cervix length problem and still everything is ok? (No preterm labour).
 
Hi mummies, i am currently 22nd weeks. This two days i keep having my tummy contracts and tighten feeling. Went to the gynae just now, the check everything is fine. But he prescribed some med for me to take and wrote a letter to ask me and my hus to go hospital to do some test and double check. :( thou he scan and said baby is very active and healthy. But still have to go hospital to double check now . sigh
 
I had that at week twenty. Kept feeling tummy suddenly harden too. It stopped after a few days. Baby is ok and kicking occasionally. I think it's normal as part of tummy and uterus expanding.
 
I had that at week twenty. Kept feeling tummy suddenly harden too. It stopped after a few days. Baby is ok and kicking occasionally. I think it's normal as part of tummy and uterus expanding.
Just went to kkh for some scans and check. The doc says everything's normal. Baby is good! Thank god. .
 
For mummies who are expecting a 2nd kid, have you upgraded your #1 to a toddler/proper bed and is he or she already sleeping on his or her own?

Any tips to share? My #1 still wants to co-sleep with us and I really hope he will sleep in his own room (with the survellience of a baby monitor) by the time the baby is here. He's about 3 years old... or is he still too young to sleep on his own?
 
For mummies who are expecting a 2nd kid, have you upgraded your #1 to a toddler/proper bed and is he or she already sleeping on his or her own?

Any tips to share? My #1 still wants to co-sleep with us and I really hope he will sleep in his own room (with the survellience of a baby monitor) by the time the baby is here. He's about 3 years old... or is he still too young to sleep on his own?
My no. 1 is still sleeping in her cot in same bedroom as us. Planning to transit her to proper bed in her bedroom this weekend. Hope I succeed...*fingers cross*

How old is your no. 1?
 


My no. 1 is still sleeping in her cot in same bedroom as us. Planning to transit her to proper bed in her bedroom this weekend. Hope I succeed...*fingers cross*

How old is your no. 1?

Good luck! Let me know how it goes. My #1 is 3 years old. He hated his cot and has been co-sleeping with us on our bed since he was 20 months. Before that, he slept fine in his cot (which was in our bedroom) but once he turned 20 months, he insisted on sleeping on our bed with us. We just bought him a single mattress sized car bed and he was quite excited about it. But he will only nap there in the day time if we lay next to him... at night he insists on sleeping with us on our bed. I'm worried that he won't sleep on his own by Dec... because we will be putting the cot in our room... can't be 4 of us squeeze in the master bedroom right? Hahaha. Plus he is quite big for his age and my tummy is getting bigger... I'm having lesser and lesser space to sleep on my bed.
 

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