Pregnancy Week 29: Construction Complete - Baby Cot

after three weeks, we finally constructed the baby cot. please see below pictures:





"awaiting occupant in approximately 2.5 months time..." - TheAvt

Pregnancy Week 29: 5th Lesson of Antenatal Care & Parentcraft Programme

5th lesson was perhaps the most important one of all. because it taught and showed us the labour experience! we also learned about the three different methods to relieve the mothers of contraction pains during labour.

yes! we were shown a video of how a couple went through the labour process from the first contractions to dilation to the actually birth of the baby: no mosiacs involved!

then we met up with an ebay seller to buy a second-hand pram/stroller. it costs only SGD40.00, and it looks brand new! hahahaha! average cost of a brand new pram/stroller is about SGD250.00! long live ebay!



"blood, cord, cry, scream, joy, tears, happiness, and some funny colour liquid..." - TheAvt

Pregnancy Week 28: 6th Lesson of Antenatal Care & Parentcraft Programme

because the trainer for 4th lesson was not available, we had our 6th lesson instead: Breast-feeding. we learnt the benefits for babies, benefits for mothers and the correct technique in breast-feeding. it is really not as easy as it looks!

subsequently, we bought 44 breast pads on ebay...

"it is not so easy to just suck after all..." - TheAvt

Pregnancy Week 28: Baby and Toddler Fair at Singapore Expo

we have been to several fairs, but this was perhaps the first time we went to a baby and toddler fair. we bought several maternity clothes, a couple of baby clothes, stretch marks cream, etc...

we also met ting yee's best friend at the fair, who is one month in pregnancy behind us. her husband was also at the same time looking for a pram/stroller.

a rather tired day though...

"baby fair is actually more interesting than computer fair at this stage in life..." - TheAvt

Pregnancy Week 27: 3rd Lesson of Antenatal Care & Parentcraft Programme

the lessons today were more "hands-on", so to speak. we were taught the physical changes in the women's body when they are pregnant, as well as information on proper posture and back care. the physical part came in the form of Antenatal Exercises, Relaxation and Massage, hence Physiotherapy.

then at night, our baby experienced his first Jeff Chang concert at Expo!

"more physiotherapy next week!" - TheAvt

Pregnancy Week 26: 2nd Lesson of Antenatal Care & Parentcraft Programme

2nd lesson provided us with information such as "Effects of Pregnancy & Coping Strategies", "Lifestyle Modifications" and "Nutrition for Mums-To-Be".

there were a few issues raised, but the presenter told us not to be too worried, because the gynae will inform us beforehand if there were any problems. i really hoped everything will go as smooth as possible for ting yee.

at night, we went to Ikea with my mother and bought a baby cot, mattress, and some other baby related stuff.

"next week, physiotherapy exercises!" - TheAvt

Pregnancy Week 25: 1st Lesson of Antenatal Care & Parentcraft Programme

we signed up for Antenatal Care & Parentcraft Programme conducted by National University Hospital (NUH), the same hospital where ting yee will be giving birth at. So, today was the first lesson.

we were taken on a tour around the hospital. the guide showed us where the delivery suite, wards, operation theatre, etc, were located. kind of confusing, but ting yee knew where these places were anyway.

i strongly recommend couples who are expecting their first baby to attend this kind of courses. it is not expensive, and provides valuable information before, during and after birth.

"the wise will always seek out new knowledge..." - TheAvt