some useful links for ordering Baby's full month cakes

My mum maybe sourcing her own as her side do not need much cake. and surprisingly, our last check with my in law, she says dont need to give too much. so i dunno if we are ordering together or separately. most probably, we may be ordering separately for our friends' door gift...

some useful links for ordering Baby's full month cakes:

1) http://www.cupcake-momma.net/
2) http://www.sweetsecrets.com.sg/baby.htm
3) http://www.blossoms.com.sg/Baby%27s1stMonth2005.html
4) http://www.ecreative.com.sg/cakes_products.asp?SID=12
5) http://www.bengawansolo.com.sg/cat_baby.aspx
6) http://www.kyo.com.sg/products/fullmonth00.html
7) http://www.melrose.com.sg/giftpacks.html
8 ) http://www.one-joy.com/sg/home/
9) http://www.primadeli.com/shopatprimadeli/category.asp?CaID=5
10) http://www.sweetsurprise.com.sg/
11) http://www.sweetestmoments.com.sg/
12) http://www.chozconfectionery.com/2007/fullmonth-033.php
13) http://www.cedeledepot.com/home/baby.asp
14) http://www.emicakes.com.sg/cart/fullmonth_index.htm
15) http://www.partridgepear.com/giftpack.php
16) http://www.bakersoven.com.sg/baby.html

wk34

I went to see Dr Lim on tuesday. I was told by him that my water retention is not too bad, even though I felt that my swollen fingers and toes are quite sore. Mum mocks that I am just fat and is not due to water retention.

Another thing I am concerned is my heavy v. discharge. It is too wet and Dr Lim did another test with my sample. We will only know the results on our next visit which is two weeks later.

As usual, he looked at my protein level from the urine test, he would advice, "rest 8-9 hours a day even if you are not tired." which is what I did recently. I think I rest more then 9hours... hmmm i still need MORE rest. Mum is very nice to me. I didnt do any house work and sometimes hubby or mum bought my breakfast. but i try to take a stroll in the evening or go out for lunch to walk about.

As we took the scan, Doc announced Jade to be 2.7kg, which is normal to big for the baby same period as her. So I REALLY have to cut down on sugary sweets stuff and eat more protein and veggie! other than that, he said everything is ok and see us 2 wks later. haha.

He wrote us a letter for admission in case Jade's decided to arrive early. Symptoms like water bag burst, menses-like red discharge, severe tummy pain we have to call the emergency. I hope I heard everything right... coz I am having very bad memory since pregnancy...

And as usual, we left the clinic merrily. The wait for Jade's arrival is filled with excitement and slight fear. I wonder if I can really handle the newborn. Hopefully Jade is cooperative and mummy-friendly.

This week, my mum is exceptionally eager and she helps me washes Jade's clothes, napkins and towels etc. She even asks us to get the confinement herbs ASAP. Maybe she is anticipating Jade's early arrival, though we told her that Doc says that Jade may stick to the EDD which is end oct.

There's things which we havent buy yet:

1. J&J baby wash & lotion & oil

2. nail cutter (dunno which brand to get) - maybe pigeon

3. Home Slipper ( Mum says I need this for confinement)

4. nipple cream (dunno which one to buy. Read in some books that we can also squeezed some milk and apply on the nipple and air dry. This is good for sore/cracked nipples.)

5. Baby comforter ( we will be using play pen for the time being as we may be shifting. After the shift, we may get a cot.)

6. Disposable Diapers ( for night use. I also dunno what brand to buy too. Mum says that drypers is good enough, it did not give my baby bro any problem. Maybe diff baby diff kind of sensitivity and preference.)

Jade's Stuff - Part 1

Now Mummy is at wk 33/34. Est 4-6wks to Baby Jade's arrival!

Jade's been receiving gifts from Mummy's friends and relatives...

1. Urban Walker - Aqua. - gift from Great Aunt Catherine & Great Uncle-in-law Brandon

2. Fisher Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker. Gift from Great Aunt Michelle.

3. Mummy's spree & online shopping from Babymallonline, Jshoppers, SMH forum bulk purchase/spree etc. Mummy bought some wash clothes, giraffe bibs, unisex rompers, socks etc.

4. Courtesy Gifts of tollyjoy bottles from Auntie Judith! Now Jade has so many colours to choose from! The avent bottle was given by the antenantal course with Mrs Wong from TMC. and Daddy bought Jade the pacifier...

5. Jade's toileteries! Some were sample packs. Mummy is going to buy some J&J as recommended by Mrs Wong. She commented that Pigeon is too bubbly, may not be so good for baby's skin. Maybe Mummy will use the kodomo herself. kekeke.... Just remembered, Mummy has not bought the Avent Barrier Cream yet. cost abt $17, was highly recommended by Mrs Wong.

Here's some bottles, pigeon detegent(to wash baby's clothes and hand-me-down), her stroller's fan, mattress cover, cotton wool etc. most of these and baby's basic were bought from Cheong Choon.

these were from Cheong Choon too.

6. Daddy & Mummy bought these from Mrs Wong. The bath towel is supposed not to get moulds & the swaddle blanket will not flared? ** i forgot what is the word she used. anyway, they are supposed to be of very good quality and baby-friendly!

7. Gift from Auntie Daylily aka Pei Ling. very lovely pink set.

8. Grandma Sandy found this long lost yet brand new ThermoScan at Great Grandma house in Tampines. Mummy got this from dunno where and has forgtten about it, until Grandma Sandy dig this out for Jade. Its never been use and Mummy has tested it to be in perfect condition. Heng ah, don't need to spend on the expensive thermometer. A pigeon's one cost about $70 too..

9. actually Jade's still got a box of baby's stuff from my in laws' friend. It was really a boxful of baby girl's basics, very pretty pair of princess shoes, napkins, rompers etc! Mummy will find some time to take the photo...

10. Also Great Grandma has handmade some dresses for Jade. They are really lovely but Mummy has yet to take the photo too. Grandma Sandy bought the baby essentials like the ru yu oil, lots of towels, handkies, some mittens, some dresses....

11. I got a hand-me-down Avent pump for spare from Grandma Sandy's friend, though i will be getting a manual avent pump.

12. Auntie MeiHui, Angel, Germaine & Uncle Alex got Jade a Babycraft Playpen-Orange.

13. Grandma Shirly wants to get Jade a cot.. but Daddy is comtemplating to get one now as we may be moving back to SengKang in Jan 09 and we can use the playpen temporary. But anyway, we have chosen a white baby cot. Its just a matter of time if we are gog to order it. :) oh, and if we really order the pretty white cot, we may be getting the classic pooh mattress cover set too! so pretty...

thanks for all the gifts and kind wishes... Mummy is now resting at home waiting for Jade's arrival.

what Wyeth Nutrition's Pregnancy Calculator Tells me...

Your Conception Date is(Approximately two weeks before your next menstrual period. You're in your First Trimester (weeks 1-12) 04 February 2008 Your baby's heart is beating, and the head, chest, and abdomen are beginning to form. 03 March 2008 The end of the first trimester - your baby's eyelids are obvious, tiny fingernails and toenails are present, joints contract, and your developing baby can suck and swallow. 14 April 2008 Ultrasound devices can detect a heartbeat at this point, and the fetus can curl its tiny fingers into fists. 28 April 2008 Your baby's teeth are forming in the jaw, and growing musculature is resulting in even more vigorous activity. You will now start to feel these movements as tiny flutters against your abdomen. 09 June 2008 Your baby's lungs have matured to the point where the fetus could breathe on its own outside the womb. 07 July 2008 Your baby is ready to be born. When baby is awake, the eyes are open and can discern light. Fingernails and toenails are so long that they will need to be cut shortly after birth. 27 October 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?

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

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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