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anklet23


To turn or not to turn (breech baby)

Date written 03/09/2010 17:51:47

I'll be in my 35 weeks by week end. On my last check up, gynae said baby is still in breech position but this time baby has moved slightly diagonal. His head now just under my right ribcage. It is very painful at times when he try to stretch. I wonder will my baby turn head down before delivery. Gynae said if baby don't turn, I'll be scheduled to c-sect most likely 10days ahead of my EDD. Was told to do this simple 'exercise' to tilt my butt higher by using a pillow to prop up. But since I have a super painful backache lately, it's quite impossible for me to maintain that position for even 5 mins. At times, I try to lightly massage my tummy & talk to my baby hopefully he will turn in time. I am very positive on my pregnancy. It doesn't matter to me if I have to end up to go thru c-sect. My 1st pregnany, I went to vaginal birth but baby was breech too. But my 1st baby was gestated at 31 weeks, so I guess he had no problem coming out 'legs-out-first'. I put my faith in God & let nature takes it course. Of course, I do feel nervous & scared thinking about it but I shall not stress myself out. I'll just enjoy the remaining weeks of my pregnancy.

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oxmum09


A moment of joy, a moment of guilt!

Date written 03/09/2010 02:15:33

After company retrenchment, I felt depressed as I could not find a new job due to economic crisis. So I decided to take a break to look after my baby boy then. Since then, life is a moment of joy, a moment of stress…
No more office work, no more office politics! I became full time mother and personally involved in selecting a playgroup school, bringing him to school, following up with his teacher on his progress, etc, etc.

Things started to change when I gave birth to my 2nd child (baby girl). My elder son would scream and throw things around. His behaviour was totally different from the child I know. Despite our punishment, he continued to throw tantrums. Then I realized he was trying to catch our attention due to jealousy. I began to spend more time with him when my girl was asleep, to reassure our love to him.

Before I gave birth to my baby girl, my elder son would sleep in between my hubby and me. I would chat and sing song with him on the bed. However, after my girl was born, he had to sleep with his daddy in the other room as we worried baby’s cry might disturb his sleep. BUT son missed sleeping with me. He would often come to my room and request me to pat him to sleep. His earnest made me feel sad. Despite of my tiredness, I agreed to his request.

Then one day, son came to ask me, “Mummy, can you carry me now?” I wondered why he asked me that question. He replied, “Now baby is out from your stomach, can you carry me?” I was really surprised when he said that. I guessed he must have yearned for me to carry him all this while since I cannot do that during my pregnancy.

Looking after 2 kids is really challenging and tiring at times especially with a hyperactive son and a super sticky baby. No more social life for me, no more good rest even if sick. Time for hairdo becomes a luxury!

In a family with single income also means no more showering of kids’ favourite toys and books. Every dollar and cent count.

Though life may not be the same, I become more enriched. I truly enjoy every moment with my bundles of joy. I would certainly treasure every moments that I have with them.

Mummy loves you dearly, Wen and Tong Tong!

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JSC


Birthday euphoria!

Date written 02/09/2010 23:03:34

September is the busiest month for birthdays in my family! My younger daughter shares her birthday with my nephew who is exactly 3 years older than her. I probably went into labour because I was so busy with my older daughter's birthday celebration just the day before! (My older daughter's birthday is just 2 days after her sister's and in the same year as her cousin.) And to top it off, my birthday is just 4 days after my older daughter's! It can get really crazy preparing for the celebrations and the excitement takes a while to settle but it sure is loads of fun!

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HappyTing


Glad to have you!

Date written 31/08/2010 11:39:58

I got pregnant shortly after married for 2 months. Both I and my husband are excited and looking forward for the new member in the family. However, after pregnant at 30 weeks, my water bag started lecking and not able to explain by the gynae. Both anxious and worried, patiently waiting for 34 weeks to come so that my baby is safe to be delivered after his lungs are fully developed. At 34 weeks, my boy is born via c-section at only 2kg. Now, my son has just celebrated his 1st birthday, cheerful and healthy. We are glad and happy to have you!

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MochaLover


About our special family moment

Date written 30/08/2010 15:09:47

In March this year, we went for a family vacation to Hong Kong. I would summarise this trip as a special bonding trip for the four of us as this was our first time ALONE with the girls 24-7 for 4D3N without our helper. Our eldest girl was 6 years old and our youngest girl was only 9 months old then. Though we were thoroughly exhausted from the trip, we were glad that we got to spend lots of time with the girls which we would never get to if we didn't bring them along. When we look at the photos now, they never fail to put a smile on our faces.

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