SUDDEN LEE?

ONLY 5% OF THE BABIES ARE BORN ON THE DUE DATE.

So be sure to get your hospital bag ready when "Sudden Lee" arrive early!!

There's no right or wrong when should you pack your hospital bag. But i got mine ready at 34 weeks. Best is between 34 to 36 weeks.

I will share with you my hospital bag packing list (SINGAPORE context)

Documents :

1. Gynae Letter
2. Hospital admission form (my gynae faxed my pre admission form to Mount A)
3. Original outpatient receipts to your gynae (to claim Medisave)
4. Birth plan
5. Original ROM certificate if you want to register your LO's birth cert at the hospital 

*You can either register your baby’s name at the hospital or at Immigration and Custom Authority(ICA). Birth should be registered within 14 days from the date of birth, including Sundays and public holidays. If registration is done after 42 days, a letter of explanation stating the reason for late registration must be submitted for the Registrar/Registrar General's approval. After approval has been given, the birth will be registered and the birth certificate will be issued.


For Mummy:

1. Personal belongings (wallet, original IC, phone)
2. Phone charger
3. 2 sets of nightgown with front access for easier breastfeeding
4. 2 pairs of warm socks
5. Disposable underwear (1 pack of 5)
6. Maternity pads
7. 2 pair of nursing bra
8. Nursing pad
9. Waterproof sheets (in case water bag burst, can avoid staining the cars)
10. Breast pump (if you would like to consult LC about the correct flange size or how to use the pump)
11. Toiletries (Toothbrush, toothpaste, shower gel, dry shampoo)
12. Non-slip slippers
13. 1 set of discharge clothing
14. Cardigan
15. Plastic bag to keep dirty clothes
16. Entertainment gadget and earpiece (iPad)
17. Snacks
18. Nipple cream
19. Bottom spray (for vaginal birth)
20. Feeding cup
21. Nursing pillow
22. Baby carrier

For Daddy :

1. Personal belongings
2. Phone charger
3. Coins for vending machine
4. Outwear (to be use in labour ward)
5. A push gift!

For LO :

1. 2 pairs of mittens and booties
2. Discharge clothing
3. Receiving blanket / swaddle
4. Hat/cap


Some items are totally optional! Example entertainment gadget, nursing pillow etc.

Do share the love to other FTM who has no idea what to pack!!



2 days ago was my routine gynae check up and I was so discouraged when my gynae told me my baby is in Transverse Lie position at 35 weeks and 5 days.

Guess what, I was born at 41 weeks at transverse lie position so my mom had to go through c sec. Baby R please be good boy and turn your head down for mummy cuz mummy Kay really hoping for natural birth. If anybody has any suggestions on how I can turn my baby down please do share with me! Thank you! <3

I MISS…...

This is gonna be a long post. It's about me reminiscing the old sweet time when I was with Singapore Airlines as a flight attendant. If you would ask me will I be going back flying I really don't have an answer for you yet. Because one side of me missing the joyful time i spent oversea with my hubby. Another side of me sad to leave my Baby R behind for days. (Even when he is not out yet) So, what I miss during this whole pregnancy journey?

Definitely missing this interesting city, Amsterdam where drugs and prostitution are legal.

Beautiful Mont St Michel at Normandy, France.

Cycling on the famous Golden Gate bridge at San Fransisco

Picnic at Lake District in Cumbria in northwest of England

Holding a caracal inside safari in Johannesburg 

My precious family trip at Paris (In front of Musee de Louvre)

Astonished by the amazing Stonehenge at Salisbury, England

Sitting on a cable car on top of Mount Titlis, Zurich

Trying to kiss an owl at Kamakura, Japan

Silly posing at Vila Madalena, Sao Paulo

Climbing up Morteratsch Galcier

Tanning with babe at Barcelona Beach.

Strolling around Time Square, NYC

Another trip with love ones to Osaka and Kyoto. Picture taken at Nara

Definitely missing my Lobster Roll in London

Soaking in Caracalla Therma Spa at Baden-Baden

Having fun in Disneysea, Tokyo

Tanning on the beach of Maldives

Adoring the beauty of Capri

Walking around the historical Rome

Admiring the wonderful Venice

Shopping at the Piazza del Duomo, Milan

Touching a donkey on the way to Akaroa from Christchurch

Enjoying the cherry blossom season at Tokyo

Hiking the trail at Cinque Terre

Having beer and pork knuckle at Munich beer hall, Hofbrauhaus

Taking picture with hubby at Lucerne, Switzerland

Horse riding inside safari in Krugersdorp Game Reserve, South Africa

Eating warm Churros in Winter Wonderland, London

Freezing my ass off at -28dg at Moscow

Experiencing the different culture in Istanbul, Turkey

Having fun in Universal Sudio, Los Angeles

Last but not least,

I miss my body so so so much. I miss my 23 inches of waist and my 45kg of weight. Now when I look into the mirror, I felt like I'm a Hippo.

But I know I will get back my figure soon!! HOPEFULLY!

And I actually tempted to cut pixie again. Should I? 

BOB OR PIXIE? 

help!!!! (Leave comment for me ok?)

What I prepare for Baby R before his arrival.

As a FTM, I have no idea what should i prepare before my baby R arrive, thanks to Mr Google, he has the answers for me. So now i compile a lists of mummy and baby essentials. (Daddy is the luckiest, don't need to prepare anything!) Hope it will help all the first time mummies!

FOR MUM

~ 4/5 nursing bras
~ 2/3 packs of nursing pads
~ nursing tops or dresses
~ nipple cream to prevent cracked skin and soothe soreness from latching/pumping
~ breast pump
~ 2/3 packs of maternity pads or heavy flow pads for lochia discharge in the first few weeks
~ bottom spray or haemorrhoid wipes and cream to soothe perineal tears for natural birth
~ front opening pyjamas for easy breastfeeding
~ milk storage bag
~ nursing pillow

I bought this because its organic and lanolin free!

FOR BABY'S WARDROBE

~ 5/6 onesies (those with shoulder and bottom snaps are easier to use)

~ 5/6 tops (front fastened ones are better, no pulling on baby's head)

~ 5/6 pants 

~ 5/6 pyjamas (long sleeves for air-cond room)

~ 6 to 10 mittens and booties

~ 2/3 baby hats

~ 4/5 bibs or burp cloths

~ 4/5 swaddle blanket

FOR BABY'S NURSERY AND OTHERS

~ crib with mobile or any sort of co sleeper (blanket and bumper are not recommended for newborns as they pose a risk for SIDS)

~ infant pillow and bedding set (mattress and crib sheets)

~ changing mat or table

~ 2/3 packets of newborn disposable or cloth diapers

~ 2/3 packets of wet wipes or cotton ball for cleaning

~ diaper cream

~ bathtub

~ toiletries

~ grooming kits (nail clipper, nasal aspirator and thermometer)

~ baby laundry detergent

~ sling or carrier

~ stroller

~ car seat

~ play mat or play gym (for tummy time)

~ bottles and teats

~ bottle steriliser

~ bottle brush

~ pacifier

Introducing Bonbijou Luxos Stroller!!

Thanks Supermom for this gorgeous Bonbijou Luxos Stroller. Can't wait to use it! It's compact and lightweight design, slim and stylish wheels with front and back suspension make for a quicker and smoother ride. The large three fold hood provides a sheltered cosy sleep space. Only weighing at 4.5kg, its the perfect stroller for my baby to nap in the busy city. It's suitable for baby from birth up to 25kgs. And the best features of all, It has reversible handle that allow me to look at my LO! 

Baby R, mummy just wana say. YOU ARE SO LUCKY!

For more information about their latest promotion, click here! 

https://www.facebook.com/infantino.com.sg/

Maternity photoshooting by Inessa Studio

Time flies!! I can't believe in 3 more days I'm entering week 36! In less than 30 days i will meet my Baby R!! Throw back to week 30, I was lucky to partner with INESSA studio for a maternity photoshooting. Their studio provide photography services for family, portraits, newborns, infants, maternity, pre wedding, actual wedding day and a lot more. I love their studio so much because it is pretty new and clean. Their photographer Steve is extremely friendly and patient. I'm not good in posing and he is very willing to teach me how to pose. Most importantly they are good in editing pictures! Magically transformed a fat pregnant woman to looking gorgeous and glowing!

Look how happy I was when my tummy is still not very GIGANTIC.

I still remember the very first feeling when i felt my baby R is moving inside me when I was at week 21. It was the most magical moment when you feel a life is growing inside you. Pregnancy is a beautiful journey and I'm very glad that I've engaged with Inessa Studio to capture this beautiful moment. Visit their Facebook page to check out their portfolio.

https://www.facebook.com/inessastudio/

Their studio is located at :

19 Jalan Kilang Barat, #04-02, Acetech Centre

Singapore

You may also contact 9179 9694.

Attached here is their pricing for reference.

And special thanks to Inessa again for the beautiful pictures which one of it submitted for Beautiful Baby Bump Contest organised by Supermom Baby Fair and won the contest!

Lovely!

Thanks to Mother En Vogue for the lovely outfit.