IVF Mummies-To-Be Support Group

Congrats littlebee. Hope ur other two daughters come home soon
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Take care of urself 2 ya.
 


itjabi/ lina,
recommended by a mummy fren. her strokes are firm, but if can't tahan, can let her noe. she will adjust.

littlebee,
congrats!
 
itjabi / twinstars,
ida charges $50 for postnatal massage. dat was the rate during my time. best to call her & double check.
 
Hi Itjabi,

I just sms her, now waiting for her reply.

Hi Juju,

so we only need to pay her when she come over rite, no prepayment rite? how long is her one session?
 
Hi Littlebee,

Congrats too !!

Hi Ladies,

Is prenatal massage essencial? Any recommendation? Will it cause preterm labour? haha so curious...
 
littlebee - congrats on smooth delivery and healthy babies..

hmm... $50 per session for post-natal massage sound reasonable. how long per session? MIL recommended one malay massage at $60.. consider exp?

dev.. not sure abt prenatal massage... but u shd start doing some light exercise at home if poss
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twinstars,
yes, pay after each session. each session abt 1hr. her session also include bathing & massaging bb. no extra charges.

dev,
for ur case, pls chk wif dr loh whether u can do prenatal massage. if u wan ida, she will only do for u after 6 mths, i think.

lina,
no trpt charges. $50 flat. unless u wan new cloth for binding tummy then got charge extra (shld be $20).
 
all: has anyone used the ntuc fairprice brand of diapers?? is it any good?

Lina: as juju said, there is no tpt charge unless u want to buy the binder from her. she sounds friendly..but seems to be busy coz she was telling me if she cant massage me, she'll ask 1 of her 2 sisters to do it.

Bee: i think $50-$60 is the market rate for postnatal massage. My SIL recommended her massage lady - she seems popular. she stays in Tampines but she charges $80/ session. super expensive! she also quite picky about location so may not accept clients staying far from her place.

massage ladies can actually make alot of money...maybe we should learn how to do it..and can start our own IVF massage lady business...sure to make lots of money
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Hi Itjabi,

Mdm Ida called me, she said the area that I am living is cover by her sis, Mariam.
Anybody got any idea on her service huh?
I didnt call Mariam as I wanna know more abt her service feedback, b4 I commit myself.

Your sil massage lady is who huh, how ur sil find her service? How long is the session? Cos maybe she can come to my place.
 
hi ltjabi,
i used ntuc diaper for my older child in the past, quality is ok for day use, no leakage and the price is low. For night usage not quite suitable as sometimes will overflow. Do get when ntuc having promotion.
 
Itjabi,
I would recommend Giant diapers, have been letting my bb using in the day(better than Drypers) and he used it in the nite for a couple of weeks(bb usually uses Nepia diaper for the nites), quite absorbent as my bb pee alot. It is quite cheap too.
 
itjabi / lina,
i used to use ntuc diaper for jodie during the day. quite soft, but the adhesive not so good.
heard bliss using giant, it's much better. cheaper also. but i still use nepia at nite.
 
Hello Ladies,

Just did my 7 week scan today at TPS. Saw my baby and Dr Loh showed me and DH our baby's heartbeat. Really happy
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My EDD is 10 April 2010
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Can any lady help me to update my EDD into the table? Thanks!
 
hi bliss and juju,
i have never tried nepia, is good? heard that could get in bulk for nepia and they deliver to your house.

Hi Orangey,
A touching moment to see the heartbeat right. I assume singleton for you?

<table border=1><tr><td>No</TD><TD>Nickname</TD><TD>hospital</TD><TD>Gynae</TD><TD>Baby gender</TD><TD>EDD</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>1</TD><TD>Imel</TD><TD>KKH</TD><TD>Dr SF Loh</TD><TD>1 boy (delivered)</TD><TD>21 Apr 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>2</TD><TD>Juju</TD><TD>KKH</TD><TD>Dr SF Loh</TD><TD>1 girl (delivered on 7 May)</TD><TD>6 May 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>3</TD><TD>Josephine</TD><TD>KKH</TD><TD>Dr SF Loh</TD><TD>1 boy(delivered on 12 May)</TD><TD>12 May 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>4</TD><TD>Bliss</TD><TD>KKH</TD><TD>Dr Sadhana</TD><TD>1 boy (delivered on 21 May)</TD><TD>27 May 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>5</TD><TD>Sam</TD><TD>SGH</TD><TD>Dr Hema</TD><TD>3 boys (delivered on 1 May)</TD><TD>11 Jun 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>6</TD><TD>Pleasance</TD><TD>In KL</TD><TD></TD><TD>1girl 1 boy(delivered on 1 Jun)</TD><TD>12 Jun 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>7</TD><TD>Hopfully</TD><TD>KKH</TD><TD>Dr SF Loh</TD><TD>1 girl 1 boy(delivered on 7 Jun)</TD><TD>12 Jun 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>8</TD><TD>Ponytail</TD><TD>NUH</TD><TD>Prof Wong</TD><TD>2 girls(delivered)</TD><TD>4 Jul 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>9</TD><TD>Babymaking</TD><TD>KKH</TD><TD>Dr SF Loh</TD><TD>1 boy(delivered on 24 Jul)</TD><TD>25 Aug 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>10</TD><TD>Littlebee</TD><TD>KKH</TD><TD>Dr SF Loh</TD><TD>3 girls (delivered on 17 Aug)</TD><TD>24 Sep 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>11</TD><TD>Kaira</TD><TD>KKH</TD><TD>Dr SF Loh</TD><TD>1 boy</TD><TD>30 Sep 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>12</TD><TD>Cribby</TD><TD>TMC</TD><TD>TBC</TD><TD>1 girl</TD><TD>10 Oct 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>13</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>Gleneagles</TD><TD>Prof Ng</TD><TD>2 boys (delivered on 20 Aug)</TD><TD>10 Oct 09 </TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>14</TD><TD>Bee</TD><TD>TMC</TD><TD>Dr Joycelyn Wong</TD><TD>1 boy</TD><TD>1 Nov 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>15</TD><TD>Tintedsky</TD><TD>Gleneagles</TD><TD>Prof SC Ng</TD><TD>1 girl</TD><TD>18 Nov 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>16</TD><TD>Lina</TD><TD>KKH</TD><TD>Dr HC Han</TD><TD>1 girl</TD><TD>7 Dec 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>17</TD><TD> Pau le</TD><TD> In France</TD><TD> </TD><TD>1 girl</TD><TD> 12 Dec 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>18</TD><TD> Itjabi</TD><TD>KKH</TD><TD>Dr SF Loh</TD><TD>1 girl</TD><TD>17 Dec 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>19</TD><TD>twinstars</TD><TD>TMC</TD><TD>Dr TC Cheng</TD><TD>1 boy</TD><TD>17 Dec 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>20</TD><TD>Sophia Cheng</TD><TD>KKH</TD><TD>Dr SF Loh</TD><TD>1 girl 1 boy</TD><TD>25 Dec 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>21</TD><TD>cactus13</TD><TD>NUH</TD><TD>Prof PC Wong</TD><TD>2 boys</TD><TD>25 Dec 09</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>22</TD><TD>Serene</TD><TD>Mt A</TD><TD>Dr Suresh Nair</TD><TD>1 girl</TD><TD>28 Jan 10</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>23</TD><TD> Develyn</TD><TD> KKH</TD><TD> Dr SF Loh</TD><TD> twins</TD><TD> 28 Jan 10</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>24</TD><TD>Eskimobaby</TD><TD>KKH</TD><TD>Dr SF Loh</TD><TD>singleton</TD><TD>25 Feb 10</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>25</TD><TD> Fresh</TD><TD> KKH</TD><TD> Dr Sadhana</TD><TD> twins</TD><TD> 30 Mar 10</TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD>26</TD><TD> Orangey</TD><TD> KKH</TD><TD> Dr SF Loh</TD><TD> singleton</TD><TD> 10 Apr 10 </TD></TR><TR><TD></td></tr></table>
 
lina,
yes, order 4 pkts (1 box) &amp; they will deliver to u. collect 10 tokens &amp; can redeem a $10 ntuc voucher!
i like nepia, feel dat bb can go thru the nite without waking up for change. of cos, 1st &amp; 2nd mth still nid to change in wee hrs of the night la...
 
Hi Lina and Juju,

Yuppie, a Singleton for me
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Actually I went for a scan during my 6wks at KK 24hrs due to some lower discomfort and doc saw 2 sacs. One sac has very healthy heartbeat while he could not detect HB for the other sac. He said the size is smaller too. I believe this is what they refers at "Vanishing Twins Syndrome".

Actually, was happy but sad today. Happy to see my baby and baby's healthy heartbeat, on the other felt sad about losing the other one. Dr Loh did says, this is common during first trimester and it is a relief because if it happens in 2nd trimester then things will not be good.

Anyway, I'm really happy that I'm able to see my baby and baby's heartbeat. What I went thru is definitely worth it. Really love looking at the scan and I hope my baby will continue to grow healthy.. hee hee...
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hi juju,
thanks for the info. I will give nepia a try in future.

hi orangey,
that's true, at least know earlier is better. Singleton will be easier too.
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Hi Lina,
Thanks! I am glad that baby is now growing well. The scan shows baby's size is 11mm, which is 1.1cm. That's consider normal right?
I checked babycenter.co.uk and they indicate that baby at 7 wks is about 1cm, size of a grape. Hehe.. Will continue to talk to baby.. hopefully baby won't find me too talkative cause I talk to baby about every 2 mins :p
 
Orangey,
congrats!!
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Happy for you. Can feel how excited you are now...kekeke... Continue to stay so happy, alright. :D

Lina,
yes, I also find that nepia is quite gd, my bb has been using it since born. The material and cutting are comfortable to put on, bb wont feel warm or sweaty or sticky wearing it. But then my Teng teng pee quite a lot since 2nd month, so I still need to change the diaper in the night a couple of times. :p
 
thanks for info Juju/Lina/bliss.May consider giant brand
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twinstar: I dun know abt her sister. As for my Sister inlaws I will ask her again if she can pass me her number so u can call her up. If u staying ard tampines then maybe she may come over.will let u know soon k?
 
hi orangey,
talking to baby is good, he/she will be listening.
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hi juju and bliss,
both of you tried mamy poko or pampers before? i didn't have to wake up at night to change diaper. My boy used to pee quite alot as well. Just need to put on the diaper rash cream such as desitin to ensure no rashes.
 
lina,
tried the samples, only like pampers but ex la. anyway, jodie dun wake up at nite for changing while using nepia now. daytime @ ifc, she use ntuc (our old stock), daytime @ hm, giant
 
hi juju,
that's good, jodie does not wake up at night.
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hi bliss,
could try when having promotion.

Check with all of you, do we need swaddle wrap for infant? i can't decide if to get this.
 
Lina: I'm not getting swaddle wrap coz feel bb may outgrow it very fast. Mum got a blanket which is wooly feeling from mothercare. Quite nice.
 
i am looking for a cradle ( much smaller than a cot and can rock type) or a wooden bassinet. does anyone know where i can find one?
 
bliss, what size of giant diapers did u use for teng teng for 1st-2nd month... heehee, i think my current 72 pcs can only last for at most 2 weeks
 
Lina, i am also not getting baby swaddle wrap.. friend advised us to use the diaper cloth which is more cooling since we dun intend to let our bb sleep in aircon room

btw, anyone of u place small pillow filled with small beans on the chest of ur bb when bb sleeps? heard it will give bb a "secured" &amp; "warm" feeling as if he is in e womb.. what beans to use huh, green beans can? my friend used the bean sprout black shell
 
Organgey, congrats... be happy for the sac that is inside u, dun think of the sac that vanished. U need to stay positive and happy at all times to overcome any negative thoughts/fear along the way
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Hi ladies,

I seldom post but been following the thread closely. I have a few questions about postnatal massage. i am not sure if the massage lady will still procceed if it is a C-sections.

I am staying at the west side. Do you all have a good recommendation? And do i need to book now if my Edd is on 16 Dec. I am having a pair of twins.
 
hi ltjabi,
blanket will work fine too.
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hi tintedsky,
how are you? i got those small bassinet that comes with vibration and music. My room could not fit in a cot or playpen so no choice got to get this. I bought mama love brand 2nd hand from another mom in this forum. You could find something similar at kk shop near the pharmacy or baby hyperstore kaki bukit.

hi bee,
i used diaper cloth last time too and do agree more cooling. Just that i saw this swaddle product in the stores, not sure if necessary. Oh yes, the beansprout pillow can be made from the bean sprout black shell, just need to sun it then can made into bolster and pillow. This kind of pillow is believed that can calm the baby down.
 
lina,
jodie only dun wake up for changing. lately, she starts to wake up for comfort latching... arrggghhhh!!!!! i can't wake up for work! haha! hope she gets over this phase soon...

re: post natal massage
if c-sect, usually massage lady will do after 1 mth or 3 mths, depend on the new mummy. sometimes gynae will also advise massage after how long.

re: beansprout shell pillow
most have to collect frm veg seller in mkt, then make. else smh forums got bp. also sold @ places like mums n babes, spring maternity, etc...

re: swaddle
realli not necessary. use hooded towel, blanket, nappy cloth can le

re: rocking bassinet
feel not worth it la. if realli wan, fisher price infant to toddler rocker shld be good. the may09 mummies are using it
 
Bee,

Teng teng used newborn size nepia and both small size and some medium size drypers and petpet diapers in his 1st month. After 1st month, he started using Giant diapers(M size) in the day and nepia diapers(M size)at nite.
I cant remember clearly how many diapers Teng teng used in his 1st n 2nd month, but babies who are breastfed poo more times, about 8 to 10 diapers per day, so max about 300 diapers in 30 days! Dont have to get so many ready, can buy more once the diapers you are having now are finishing.

As for the beansprouts pillow, you can buy from those baby shops or SMH bulk purchase. No need to buy too exp ones, ard $10 per pillow is good enough. Making on your own will be bit more time consuming. If your mum or mil can make it for bb will be better..kekeke... :p
 
As for the beansprouts pillow, other than shop, you can purchase it from the market. There are those aunties who sell bean sprout, bean curd etc, they usually sell off the black shell, at my area they are selling at $3 per packet. And if you want them to make pillow, it is ard $9. I think most of the market they have this service.
 
i have something to add. After making the beansprout pillow and pillow case/bolster, can get iron-on alphabets or cartoon characters. This will personalized the pillow or bolster.
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so much about beansprout pillow... i went to taka bb fair two days back and cant resist when i saw the bean bag (not sure what is inside tho)... i bought it at $11 plus. save the trouble of making :D
 
Thanks Lina and Bliss for the update.
Thanks everybody for the well-wishes. i am now into my 3rd week of confinement... will end on 17th sept, feeling v hot and pek chek... But have started bathing and washing hair so far 2x since day 12 with herbal water. Mum says i cant be on the PC and stressing my eyes during confinemnt, so I am now doing it on the sly when she is out...
Bbs were delivered at week 32 and are growing everyday and doing fine in NICU. They are at abt 1.6kg and 1.3kg...starting to bottle feed now..Can only be discharged prob 4-6 weeks after 19Aug.
i will be working on my blog and will let everyone know when it is published. Till then, take care everybody.
 
Hi 76 ,

Really nice to hear from you.. =)

Take this time to rest well so when bbs are back , u will have more energy to manage them..
Keep us posted with more info and bbs pictures okie..
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