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Week 39 and still here!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Weeeeee... Its week 39 and I'm still here, totally could not sleep well last night cause baby Caleb was twisting and turning inside mummy every hr the entire night! RESULT- Mummy kept going to the toilet and daddy could not sleep well too as mummy kept twisting and turning in the bed!
And now our dear Caleb is soundly asleep in my tummy while mummy is wide awake in the morning waiting to go to the gynae for our weekly check. I guess here's a preview to what its gonna be like when he is out... Gosh, I'm so gonna take a long long afternoon nap later!
So anyway here are the latest updates, went to see the new Gynae Dr Jema today, who has recently joined the clinic and she gave me some choices on how to bring the labor on earlier since I am already in my 39 weeks... She suggested to stripped my membrane while she is checking for the dilation, apparently it will help to bring on the onset of labor earlier and that if it works I should go into labor between now and Friday and if it still doesn't work I could try drinking Castrol oil (swear by many midwives) available for purchase over the pharmacy in the laxatives section and that should help too AND if Caleb is still very stubborn, I will be scheduled for induction on Monday. I agreed with her suggestions and youch the stripping of the membrane part was VERY uncomfortable lor... She said that it is definitely less painful then labor itself... hyak hyak hyak. Apparently my cervix is pretty high up (or i think she has pretty short fingers...oops) so it was really bad for me! I think I heard her say that I'm still closed or I was 2 to 3 cm dilated (see I am hallucinating already)!!!
I had some difficulty walking after which and felt a little light headed, thank god my sis is with me... hehe... and I keep telling her that I don't wanna go through labor already!!! Haha... Traumatized victim-ME!
So anywayz I guess by hook or by crook, we will be able to see Caleb here on his webpage by next week! Pray with me for an easy labor peeps... Shall update soon!
Anyway since I have nothing much to update, here's some suggestions of some natural inducers from this magazine that I always get free through post. "American Baby", Jan 2009 edition. For those mummies just like me who are running into their 39 weeks! Have fun reading!
Here are some of the popular methods. Are they effective? Decide for yourself!
1) Walking- may help bring the baby into position, with the help of gravity and the swaying motion of your hips
2) Nipple Stimulation- triggers oxytocin, which might start contractions
3) Fresh Pineapple- contains bromelain, which help soften the connective tissues of the cervix
4) Having SEX- may work because semen contain cervix-softening prostaglandins
5) Eating spicy foods-is purported to get your inards rumbling, kick starting your uterus. But you may just end up with bad gas!
Weeeeee... Its week 39 and I'm still here, totally could not sleep well last night cause baby Caleb was twisting and turning inside mummy every hr the entire night! RESULT- Mummy kept going to the toilet and daddy could not sleep well too as mummy kept twisting and turning in the bed!
And now our dear Caleb is soundly asleep in my tummy while mummy is wide awake in the morning waiting to go to the gynae for our weekly check. I guess here's a preview to what its gonna be like when he is out... Gosh, I'm so gonna take a long long afternoon nap later!
So anyway here are the latest updates, went to see the new Gynae Dr Jema today, who has recently joined the clinic and she gave me some choices on how to bring the labor on earlier since I am already in my 39 weeks... She suggested to stripped my membrane while she is checking for the dilation, apparently it will help to bring on the onset of labor earlier and that if it works I should go into labor between now and Friday and if it still doesn't work I could try drinking Castrol oil (swear by many midwives) available for purchase over the pharmacy in the laxatives section and that should help too AND if Caleb is still very stubborn, I will be scheduled for induction on Monday. I agreed with her suggestions and youch the stripping of the membrane part was VERY uncomfortable lor... She said that it is definitely less painful then labor itself... hyak hyak hyak. Apparently my cervix is pretty high up (or i think she has pretty short fingers...oops) so it was really bad for me! I think I heard her say that I'm still closed or I was 2 to 3 cm dilated (see I am hallucinating already)!!!
I had some difficulty walking after which and felt a little light headed, thank god my sis is with me... hehe... and I keep telling her that I don't wanna go through labor already!!! Haha... Traumatized victim-ME!
So anywayz I guess by hook or by crook, we will be able to see Caleb here on his webpage by next week! Pray with me for an easy labor peeps... Shall update soon!
Anyway since I have nothing much to update, here's some suggestions of some natural inducers from this magazine that I always get free through post. "American Baby", Jan 2009 edition. For those mummies just like me who are running into their 39 weeks! Have fun reading!
Here are some of the popular methods. Are they effective? Decide for yourself!
1) Walking- may help bring the baby into position, with the help of gravity and the swaying motion of your hips
2) Nipple Stimulation- triggers oxytocin, which might start contractions
3) Fresh Pineapple- contains bromelain, which help soften the connective tissues of the cervix
4) Having SEX- may work because semen contain cervix-softening prostaglandins
5) Eating spicy foods-is purported to get your inards rumbling, kick starting your uterus. But you may just end up with bad gas!
About Me
My Estimated Date Of Arrival: 12th Jan 2009
My Delivery Doc: Dr James Johnson
Click here for my parents blogsite: My Parents Blog
About My Name Pronounced as: "K-lerb, Loo-kas"
Caleb- A faithful dog/companion, is also bold. In the Bible Caleb and Joshua were the only 2 spies that had the bold faith to believe that God will give them the land filled with giants. With the odds stacked against them, Joshua and Caleb remained faithful to God's word. I pray our Caleb owns up to the meaning of his name, that he is faithful to God and bold in living his life for God.
Though many might have think that, "huh meaning of a dog???" but when you reverse spell the word "dog" what does it turn out to be?- "God" And you know how much our family loves dogs so when we chance upon the meaning we were like, OMG that's so meant to be. The qualities, loyal companion, big hearted... It's definitely a name great for a little boy and for a man to be! Though Jason and I do not attend church regularly, it's definitely gonna be a good name if he decides to become religious.
Lucas- Light or bearer of the light. Lucas is definitely going to bring light into our lives...
Here's a list of things that Daddy and Mummy are preparing for my arrival and some of them were passed down by their friends & relatives. Others, were gifts! Thank you very much all aunties and uncles, Jies Jies and Kors Kors!
*List gotten from Babies R Us-Mummy almost fainted when she saw the list, didn't know there are so many stuff to buy for a baby! (List has been reduced to what we think we need)
Infant Care Safety
Baby Monitor-Checked (Thank you Auntie Jess, Ariel & Josh!)
Nursing and Feeding
Breastpump-Checked (Thank you Aunt Evelyn!)
Breast Pads-Checked/Medela X 1 box of 60 to try
Breast Cream-_______
Baby Milk Storage (Containers/Bags)-Checked (Thank you Auntie Edleen!)
Breastfeeding Shawl-Checked/www.lovedbaby.com
Nursing Pillow-Boppy Pillow Checked (Thank you Auntie Kim & Auntie Sarah!)
Burping Cloths-Checked (Thank you Auntie Sarah!)
Cloth Diapers-Checked
Bottles for formula-Checked/Medela X 4 to try
Bottle Warmer-_______
Bottle Sterilizer-Checked (Thank you Auntie Edleen, Thank you Auntie Sukye for giving us one too to bring back to SG!)
Bottle Drying Rack-_______
Bottle Brush-_______
Bibs-_______
Pacifiers-Checked/Free from Doc's office
Baby Mittens-Checked (Thank you Aunt Sylvia!)
Rattles-_______
Teethers-What are these?_______
Books for Parents to be-Checked(Thank you Auntie Jess & Auntie Sherry!)
Baby Care
Nail Clippers-_______
Brush and Comb-_______
Digital Thermometer-_______
Ear Thermometer-_______
First Aid Kit-_______
Humidifier-Checked/Vicks
Bath
Baby Bathtub-Checked(Thank you Auntie Alfi and Thank you Auntie Brittany for the rainforest one which we are bringing back to SG!)
Baby Bath Sponge-_______
Hooded Bath Towels X 4-Checked from Cartel Super Cute
Washcloths X 12-_______
Bath Toys-_______
Diapers/Fromulas
Diapers-_______/Pamper Swaddlers(Auntie Edleen swears its the best!)
Formula-Checked/Similac New Advance Infant Formula from the clinic
Baby Wipes-_______
Travel Wipe Case-Checked
Wipes Warmer-Do we need this? Caleb will be born in winter...
Diaper Bag, Small-Checked/www.diapeesandwipees.com
Diaper Bag, Big-Checked/LV
Travel Baby Diaper Changing Pad-Checked/Kate Spade
Baby Gear Car Seats
Infant Car Seat-Checked from Graco/B4 reaching 1 year old
Toddler Car Seat-_______/Toddler
Booster Car Seat-_______/4 to 10 year Olds
Strap Covers-_______
Head Support-_______
Body Support-_______
Baby Sunshade-_______
Car Seat Toys-Checked (Thank you Auntie Shirley!)
Strollers
Full Size Strollers-Checked/Bugaboo Bee/Orbit
Stroller Toys-_______
Entertainers/Swings
Walkers/Jumpers-_______
Bouncer/Rocker-_______
Sarong/Baby Carrier-Checked/From Kate Spade
Stationery Entertainers-Do we need this if we get a walker or Jumper?
High Chair
High Chair-_______
High Chair Cover-_______
Shopping Cart Stroller Cover-_______
Apparel
Homecoming Outfit-Checked(Thank you Auntie Lisa and Uncle Thomas!)
Bodysuits-Checked
Caps & Booties-Checked
Gowns-Checked
Socks-Checked(Thank you Auntie Dawn, Auntie Edleen and Uncle Ivan!)
Clothing Hangers-Checked
Week 39 and still here!
