Hi MummyK, looks like we are on the same boat...Yes let's both jiayou!!! Will be delivering at Thomson Medical...you??? U already past your EDD? Will u be on drip or bullet? Mine will be drip...Hi LittleWorm, I had blood show this afternoon and my gynea ask me to admit tomorrow morning too!
Yep, thanks to all mummies for sharing your precious experience here.. They are really useful informations.. And probably a kick start to us, the last few Sept mummies..
Already put on standby mode just in case u really need it! Thanks, will jiayou n think positive!Yes it will be good to sterilise before using. Alternatively can use boiling water to rinse them out - that was how our parents used to do it for our bottles when we were babies anyway. But I really don't think it's worth stressing out over this right now, just concentrate on your labour and enjoy the process! Your hubby or family members can always do the necessary for you if you really need the pumps over the next day or two - don't hesitate to ask for help!
Mine is a Javanese lady in her fifties, also uses aromatherapy oil for massage and binding, no herbs. I'm paying $50 per session which lasts slightly over an hour - am having 7 sessions with her (2 more days to go). Now still wearing my bind - ahh getting a bit itchy!
Jia you LittleWorm and MummyK! Have a smooth and safe delivery!!
Littleworm.... dont worry too much.... Each individual birth process is different... what matters most is both mother n child if safe and healthy...
Enjoy these lat few moments of "peace" before you hear those glorious cries!!!
MummyK... All the best to both of you!!! Have a safe birth!
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Yes, I also has the same problem . The more I wanted the baby to help u stimulate , the more I do not have haha. Dunknow if I have drained out on one side when I keep bf him during my hospital stay cos the other side was injured by him.
Thanks! Luckily it is not so exp!Here's the address!
Mums and Babes
Medela Service centre :
81 Toh Guan Rd East #03-01 Secom Centre
Breastpump & Rental Enquiries :
Tel 6562 6298
Each shield costs $15.
Yeah, same here during my hospital stay my daughter also made my left side so sore that I kept feeding her the right side, now my right side like producing the bulk of the milk while my left side so weak. Sigh. How to improve on the situation? I tried latching on left side more now but no use.
Hi, how do u know the smaller one produce lesser if u latch on??? Or u pump it out and noticed the difference?
Have entertained the thought of giving up breastfeeding altogether but all the literature about its benefits are keeping me going - at least for now. Really need some motivation! Sigh~
Just adding on to mrs_eg's sharing: an article about whether we should worry about 'spoiling' our babies. Verdict: there's no such thing as spoiling them when they're still so young, so cuddle and kiss all you want!btw to answer your question...
I dont believe in letting the baby cry to sleep...
have read up some child psychology... they mentioned about "attachment" parenting...
I learn that, being not sensitive to your baby's need (eg. allowing the baby to be left alone to cry) will result in more dependent and difficult kids... Babies whose caregivers are sensitive to their needs grow up independant and confident... and they are more self-controlled....
bcos at such a young age... babies are totally dependant on their caregivers... if the caregivers are able to attend to their needs... be it whether they are feeling lonely, bored, hungry, uncomfortable etc... they learn to grow up to trust their primary caregivers... and thus... when they grow up it is easier to "parent" them....
the book says... yes... it is going to be tough at first... and tiring... but in a long run... it is for our benefit in parenting too!
Hihi!do not give up as many people has told me. Just think it is good for baby health in the long term. Mine is also slow but if u rest ur breasts for 3 hours or so, u will get more milk . I also tried pumping for about 2 hours with less than 100 ml. Hope the milk is increasing soon over the next few daysSo happy to hear your similar experiences - my breasts look similar in size but one side is definitely the 'lazier' one that consistently pumps less milk.
And speaking of size and supply, well I have ample breasts yet my supply has not increased very much over the last week - so definitely breast size and supply are not linked in that sense. In fact I'm kinda feeling quite discouraged about all the effort put into the 3 hourly pumping and getting only a total of about 40ml each time. Also disappointed that I havent managed to successfully latch baby on.
Some pointers that ive learnt when reading abt breastfeedingSo happy to hear your similar experiences - my breasts look similar in size but one side is definitely the 'lazier' one that consistently pumps less milk.
And speaking of size and supply, well I have ample breasts yet my supply has not increased very much over the last week - so definitely breast size and supply are not linked in that sense. In fact I'm kinda feeling quite discouraged about all the effort put into the 3 hourly pumping and getting only a total of about 40ml each time. Also disappointed that I havent managed to successfully let baby latch on.
Same I always start on the smaller side. Oh boy I hope the situation improves. Haa.
Littleworm...jia you! That time I also had bloody show in the morning and 3 times throughout the day. I called the hospital that evening and they asked me to go down and admitted me immediately. Then my waterbag leaked, but I was only 1cm dilated. My gynae put me on drip, and I managed to give birth the next morning. Total labour timing took around 7 hours.
MummyK..jia you jia you jia jia you!Hi LittleWorm, I had blood show this afternoon and my gynea ask me to admit tomorrow morning too!
Yep, thanks to all mummies for sharing your precious experience here.. They are really useful informations.. And probably a kick start to us, the last few Sept mummies..
Jiayou littleworm! Don't worry too much, you are not the last. Mine edd is today and I have no sign at all. Cervix also not open and I don't feel anything...
