Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Law of Attraction

I wonder if I talk to my baby everyday, counting down the days and weeks with her, will make her arrival day more predicable. What I am really thinking is that I want my baby to arrive on the wk39. Not too early or too late. Since last week, I have been telling Jade, we have 'how many' days and 'how many' weeks more. Hope it works.

I have also been trying to tell Jade that "when mummy is pushing, you must help too." Hoping that her assistance will make my labour easier.

What do you think will this works?

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Cord Blood Donation

I better note it down somewhere before I forgot... coz most probably we may be donating our cord blood.

a kind gesture of SHM Oct08 mummy:

Mommies who interested in cord blood donation, here are the nos to call:
1. TMC - 91064752
2. MAH - 91064752
3. ESH - 81389773
4. GEH - 813897743
5. KKH - 91064074; 81389776
6. MEH - 9106-4726
7. NUH - 91064726; 81389771
8. RH - 8138-9774
9. SGH - 91064734; 91064076

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Purchases for Baby's arrival

Actually I have downloaded a few checklist from Singapore Motherhood Forum, Baby Kingdom and dunno where-else and from some helpful mummies of course!

I realised there are so many things we havent prepared....

Baby’s Room

Baby’s Cot

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Wind-up mobiles/ Merry-go-round

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Mattress

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Blanket

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Bumper

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Cot sheets

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Mattress protector

Changing table (optional)

Chest of Drawers

Clothes

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Pacifiers

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Mittens

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Bootees

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Nappy

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Nappy liners

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Cotton buds

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Blouse/shirts - long and short sleeves

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Suits - pants and long shirts

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Handkerchief

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Safety pins

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Face towels

Cotton balls etc.

Nail clippers

Cream to prevent nappy rash

Oil for wind

Ziplock to store soiled pampers or nappies.

Gripe Water

Baby bathing

Wipes

Baby bath tub

Bath mat

Bath towel

Bath sponge

Baby soap/ bath lotion

Baby shampoo

Cotton buds

A jug of cool boiled water

Baby oil

Baby powder with puff

Tissue paper

Diapers

Care of the Umbilical Cord Stump

Sterile swab applicators

Sterile cotton swabs

Sterile container for cord spirit

Cord spirit

Feeding Baby

Milk bottles & small sized teats

Bottle scrub brush

Warmer cum carrier bag

Thermometer (to use when baby is unwell)

Large pan/pot (for sterilising)

Tongs (to handle hot bottles)

6-Bottle Electric Steam Steriliser (optional)

Milk containers

Accessories

Playpen

Walker

Stairgates

Rubber protectors

Highchair

Bouncer

Stroller

Baby carrier

Pram

Toys & Playstuff

Rattle

Mirror

Baby gym

Mummy Care

Maternity Dress/ Pyjamas with front opening for breast feeding

Breast cream

Cotton balls

Nursing pads

Disposible panties

Sanitary pads

Bedroom slippers

Breast pump

Other optional items

Electrical Flask

Claypot or double boil claypot for mum’s confinement soup

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Hospital Bag Essentials

We went for the hospital tour for TMC before and I think was told that we do not need to bring anything for the baby as TMC will be giving us the newborn essentials and there will be some goodies for the baby to bring back. We can still bring formulas or diaper if we choose to. See below for some guidelines.

Hospital Bag Essentials

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You want to be as prepared as possible for your birth. If you're planning a hospital or birth center birth, what

should you bring with you? TheAsianParent offers this handy checklist.

For Admission

Identity cards for both husband and wife

Letter from Gynae

Marriage Certificate

Money

Booking Slip for admission

Birth Plan

Blood results - given by your gynae

For The Mother

3 night dresses, preferably with buttons in front for breast-feeding

1 set dress for going home

1 pair of bedroom slippers

1 pair of socks for your feet

3 nursing brassiere

10 disposable maternity panties

1 box of maternity sanitary pad

1 box of tissues

1 bag of toiletries – soap, comb, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, deodorant, facial

soap, eyeglasses, contact lens case and solution.

1 face towel

1 lip gloss (hospital air is dry)

2 plastic bags for soiled clothing

For the Baby

3 Blouses/shirts

3 pairs of mittens and booties

3 wrapping blankets

1 packet of disposable diapers

1 box of tissue papers

3 handkerchiefs

Optional Items

Books for reading

1 packet of biscuits

Lollipops and hard candy

Digicam

Camcorder

Cell phone

Ear Plugs

Aromatheraphy oil

Extra bag, to bring home gifts

Birth Plan

I heard Mrs Wong mentioned a few times about birth plan. And I wondered what the hell is it? hehe... arent our gynea supposed to guide us through and advises us? so we can make some decisions ourselves.. in a way... see below.. I didnt know I have to think about the below questions. Hopefully we will be well-prepared to go into labour. Attending Mrs Wong's antenantal class definitely prepares us for labour. The rest is up to ourselves. RELAX!!! I still have 11-12 wks to go...

Birth Plan

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A birth plan is a document that tells your doctor and the hospital staff how you'd like your labour and delivery to progress. Here are a few questions you might want to include in your plan:

If labour begins naturally, when would you like to be admitted?

Do you have any drug allergies?

Do you want your pubic hair to be shaved?

What birthing aids would you like? (A birthing pool, birthing stool, birthing ball, aromatherapy, music, heat packs)

Are you willing to have labour induced?

What is your attitude toward pain relief?

Are you willing to have an emergency C-section if required?

Who do you want in the rooom with you when you deliver and/or need a C-section?

Do you have any special wishes for the first moments after your baby is born?

Do you want your baby cleaned before he is given to you or do you want him put into your arms

immediately?

Do you want to be left alone with your baby and your partner for a few minutes immediately after the

birth?

What are your desires in regard to breastfeeding?

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Tuesday, August 5, 2008

baby's full month venue

i m now staying with my parents. both our parents house are quite small and restuarant and hotels are out of budget as my hubby has lots of relatives. and was advice not to book chalets as the environment is not baby-friendly.

is it feasible to have lunch buffet at my mil house and a dinner buffet at my mom's house? is it weird? anyone did this before?

wk 27/28

i am finally in my third trimester. 2nd trimester just happened too fast. And I merely remembered that I was busying participating in some sprees and shopping trips. I had bought many pink clothings and some giraffes bibs. I had wanted to post my victory online but was too lazy to take photos.

Some friends had given me some new and used baby stuff. I must thanked them as it would be a great help financially. Currently, I am getting hubby to cut cost on our expenses and then I realised that I am spending more than usual. Maybe because I am still working, and I want to buy things for my baby with my own $$$. I am planning to stop working in mid Sep to anticipate for the arrival of my baby Jade! And may stop working for at least 6mth to 1yr. I am trying to make a clear goal.

Now I have been telling Jade to wait until 10-12 wks later to arrive. By then I would be in wk 38-40. I figured out that I should be it more precise. Tonight I will tell Jade to wait till 11 wks later, which will be wk39. It is not too late right? The full term is wk 40. But baby is fully developed by wk 37. Now I am counting down with Jade and hubby everyday.

We have just bought a wardrobe for our room. Since moving to toapayoh to stay with my parents, we have been throwing our clothes all over the place, on the boxes, on the floor etc. Today the wardrobe will come in and we will continue to pack our clothes. there are a lot of unwanted clothes, which we never sorted in SengKang before moving over. And me.. being pregnant, I have so many clothes that I cannot wear. I have to pack them aside. I will empty a cabinate so that I can put baby's clothings and whatever there. I had bought some very pretty dresses and onsies for Jade but the basic everyday wear is still pending. We should be getting by next week or by 19th Aug(Gynea visit day) whereby I will spend whole day shopping for most of baby's stuff.

This week there is Baby Fair at Takashimaya. We are going to get a suitable baby cot there. Alvin wants a white one. A friend told me that white color is painted one. Then Alvin answered back even the brown or oak ones have lacquered painted on. I dont mind white is very pretty..

I wanted to get a playpen. it would serve good purpose when Jade is there to visit her grand parants. Or maybe we can bring it along to whereever we go.. for example to Jade's grandparents' house, my grand mother's house or chalet?? hehe... What's exactly the purpose for playpen?