Hello Stranger!

I went to see the doc today. I'm 38 week pregnant now... lagging him around is really uncomfortable now adays. For the longest time, i was talking to this stranger but today, i finally know how he looks like!

Hello Tristan!

Birthing place

Woken up by my own snoring n couldn't go back to sleep.. so decided to just wake up n do something rather than lie down. I do not have very uncomfortable symptoms during this pregnancy but my stuffy nose is killing me. It's so bad that everynight, i had to take a tablet to sleep if not, i either wake Darby or myself up with my snoring :( Haiz..

Went to see a new Gyne on Mon, 8.40am at Camden medical, Dr Lai, a male doc. I dun mind my doc being male or female but i find that he's more open and detailed in explaining stuff to me. I was impressed that he was willing to fit me in, last min, esp Mon at such an early timing, 8.40am, becos i know most doc would not do that. When i presented my rather loh saw version of the birth plan, he seems ok, except that he told me if i wanted a natural 3 stage, which is the birth of the placenta, than I'll need to take some iron tablets so to minimise postpartum bleeding. I told him that i dun mind active management in the 3rd stage of labor and will leave it to himto handle it.

After that at 11am, i went to TMC to tour, honestly, i didn't like that hospital.. Sorry Jan, Wendy and Sherrie who have birth there, I felt that it was like a market.. very noisy and crowded and it seems to me or how the marketing exe portrayed it as the service standard depended upon what kind of room u r in and how much u pay for them. She was also not very experienced and informed.

Finish at 12pm, had nothing to do cos the tour at Mount Alvernia was 2.30, i drove to Novena square for lunch. i actually didn't wan to tour Mount Alvernia cos i didn't really know how to get there but having seen TMC n was disappointed, i jus thot what the hack, if Mount Alvernia don't work out, i'll tour East Shore Hospital on the weekend.

Drove to Mount Alvernia and reach there early at 2pm. Was surprised that it was a catholic hospital. i was impressed by their service standards although it was a relative small hospital as compared to the other ones that i've visited. They gave me a goody bag which comprises of magazines, sample of Anmun Milk, their service brocheurs and also a free drink voucher! I thought that was very thoughtful of them. Our 'tour group' was small, just me and this very young couple and the lady that brought us touring the Hospital was very detail and friendly. I was impressed and was also happy to know that the nurses were all very friendly and nice. At that moment, i know that this is the hospital that i wan to birth in!

i am glad that i could tour different hospital and also changed doc last min. It's a bit risky to do such last min changes but i know it's all worth while. At least, i dun have to be induced at 39 weeks and have the option to chose the hospital that i want to birth in! Mount Alvernia is also the hospital that Darby was born in 36 years ago.. like father like son!

12th Sept- Eventful day!

Yesterday was a very eventful day for me.

Morning:
My baby stuff were delivered- the cot, the car seat and the stroller. very happy and excited to see them.. reality sets in....

Afternoon:
Me, darby, mom, sis and Wangfei went to have DUCK RICE at east coast park hawker center. Supper yummy!!! Weather was very hot but as soon as out duck rice came, we finished it up in less than 1/2 an hour.

After lunch, we went for our 3rd Hypnobirthing class that we missed out. This class was super intensed because it was to teach us how to write our birth plan. We researched into topics like pain relief, delay cord clamping benefits, induction and augmentation of labour. For general knowledge, epidural will stay in the mom's and baby's body for up to 2 weeks!!!

I truely enjoyed the classes and really learned alot throughout the experience. I am also glad that now i can make informed decisions about the kind of birth that i want.

Night:
Finished at 6pm, we went over to darby's cousin's home to see his new baby girl, Natelie. very cute and adorable!

After that, met up with darby's parents for dinner at bukit merah (exactly where i dun know but i know it's opposite Alexandra hospital). While waiting for our dinner to come (BTW we were seated under a tree), we heard something that sounded like fire cracker and suddenly, a very big branch broke off and fell on us! Luckily, we were all ok and no one was injured at all! i really felt so blessed and lucky man that only the small branches and leaves fell and hit us! :D

Dinner was ok.. after that went home but actually after the Hypnobirthing class, i was thinking abt changing my doc and also the hospital. Spoke to darby abt it. My doc is the active management kind so i'm sure that she might not accept the kind of drug free, natural birth that i wanted. So at midnight, made up my mind to change my doc and also the hospital.

Midnight:
Sms my hypnobirthing coach and she will help me set up an appt with another doc. Will be seeing him mon morning and also will tour Thomson medical and also Mt Alvernia on mon. Gosh... changing doc during my 37th week... abit stressed up now... hee hee :P

Jus finished my birthplan - feels like going for an exam... =D

Happy Birthday Janet!

For the Mother who live for her children.... Happy Birthday Jan...


Mother’s love is deeper than ocean,
Mother’s lesson is bigger than the sky,
Mother’s sacrifice is greater than God,
Mother’s lap is more comfortable than the warm bed,
Mother’s tale is better than the best novel on this earth,
Mother’s picture is more beautiful than a fascinating scenery,
Mother’s blessings are more powerful than the thousands of seas,
Mother’s shade is cooler than the shade of heavy laden trees,
Mother’s light is brighter than the sun,
Mother’s role is seventy times greater than the father,
Mother’s place is more sacred than any shrine,
Mother’s care higher than the heaven.

Happy Birthday Kisane!

TRUE FRIENDSHIP
True friends are for life
Until the end
They're more than special
They're your bestest friends.

They're the ones you can go to
When you're in despair
The ones that'll help you
Even when you got gum in your hair!

They're the ones who'll laugh
And go laughing with you all through the night
The ones who'll help you
Help you with all their might

To have a good friend
You have to be one
So be nice to one another
So you can be friends forever
And that's how to be the best friend you can be

~ Samantha Sumler~

Please Mom and Dad

My hands are small, I don't mean to spill my milk.
My Legs are short- please slow down so I can keep up.
Don't slap my hands when i touch something bright and pretty. I don't understand.
Please look at me when I talk to you. It lets me know you are really listening.
My feelings are tender- don't nag me all day. Let me make mistake without feeling stupid.
Don't expect the bed I make or the picture I draw to be perfect. Just love me for trying.
Remember, I am a child, not a small adult. Sometimes I don't understand what you are saying.
I love you so much. Please love me just for being myself , not just for the things I can do.

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Updates and Thank You's

1. The last few weeks were busy busy for us. We finish our 4 Hypnobirthing classes which started on Aug 1 but we missed class 3 (how to write a birth plan) cos darby caught a flu. So will make up for it on 12 sept but the KS me has already done up my birth plan and 'pass up' to my instructor to take a look jus in case... We also finished our 2 Parenting classes last sun. 4 hrs on breast feeding... We were so tired after that man...

Verdict:- I think what we've paid for is all worthwhile cos there were so much information shared and now we know what kind of birth we want rather than let the hospital or doc dictate what is right for me and the baby. So i would recommend it to any mother who wans to have a easy, comfortable, relaxing birth! The parenting class is also great esp the breast feeeding class!

2. Last fri, my mum and me went to buy all the stuff that baby and i need, like diapers, washing detergent, my Pj for the hospital, breast pad etc.. Wah so many things to buy man!! Shopping... Shopping... Shopping!!!!

3. We also took out what Wendy's mom pass to me.. i didn't expect so many baby clothes, mittens and booties, blankets and pillows both new and used! basically i didn't need to buy any baby clothes and still have enough supply to keep for my sis and also more clothes for my baby until he reaches 2 years old i think..


4. Saw the doc on sat and she said she would wan me to give birth earlier, in my 39 week .. hmm that should be like end sept or very early oct.. that really send me panicking man.. so over the weekend i was trying to get everything ready and make sure i prepare everything.. I got so gan chonge that i couldn't sleep. LOL.. Until finally yesterday, i was so tired, i jus 'Peng san'. But at least now i feel better that most of the things are prepared already and i dun have to be so worried and stressed out! Now only waiting for the bed, stroller and car seat to be delivered on the 12 sept. Will major pack my room this coming weekend.

5. Baby is now 2.2 Kg and very very active.. head has turned down so now waiting for him to be in the LOA (Left Oxyput Anterior) position which doc say will happen around the 36 week.

6. Lastly, We would also like to say a SUPER BIG THANK YOU to all these Angels for their help and contribution, because without them, this journey would not have been so smooth and enjoyable..
- My Mom for the car seat, baby stuff and all that she has done for me
- My Sis for the Breast Pump
- My Dad for the steriliser
- My Mom, Dad and Sis in law for the Robinson voucher
- Wendy, 4th Aunty and Kieren for all the baby clothes supply and milk bottles
- Janet for her help in coming up with the shopping list
- Kisane and Lee for the Baby album

- All the Blessing and Well Wishes from friends and family!