February 2014 Mommies :-)

Hehe, I a chocoholic, and it was my birthday last week, so I got quite a big stash at the moment

I haven't gotten a definite diet plan or anything yet (might get one depending on the sugar test next month ) but the midwive recommended cutting out all the obvious carbs (sugar, cereal, bread, rice, potatoes ect), and only get my carb in-take from healthier sources like fruit and veggies in the meantime.

Since I usually do the no-carb diet, I already know which ones contain carbs ect, so I just try and eat them a few times a week, while avoiding / reducing the bad stuff.

Problem is that I only gained 12kg's in total with my first pregnancy, and never really lost it again (and I ate like a pig). So was hoping to gain even less this time around. And the most gain is in the last few months.....

Oh really Trudie? Could you actually see that your boy looked the same as in the 4D?
Thats awesome. I think Im going to make my appointment then..

Jeanine, I can imagine that you cant really pump in an office environment/public bathroom with the mini electric, thats what I have and yes.. It's an obvious pumping sound. pretty loud.
Also had to laugh at your chocolate stash in your bedside drawer. haha! Im with you on that, if I had a drawer full of choccies, I would finish it in one go! Very well done on the little weight gain!! Looks like you are doing great on that low carb diet.
Which carbs can you eat?

Hi Ladies,

TrudieK, that is such a nice photo!!! Those lips look kissable Let me know what you think of the Swing, is it as quite as they say? Did you get the double or single?
I already have the mini electric, but not sure if I'm willing to use it in an office environment again . Still have to speak to HR, and maybe ask if they have a place where mommies can pump... if not I'll have to pump extra at home

I've booked my 4D scan for 29 weeks (wanted a Sat, and the week before was full). If I remember correctly, the lady said she does them between 28 and 32 weeks. I have read before that if you leave it too late, you can't get a clear pic, as they are running out of space.

As for weight gain.... Think I'm on 5 or 6kg now. doesn't sound too bad, except that I'm supposed to be on a low-carb diet (which should slow my gaining).... Meals are going fine, managed to cut out about 70% of bad the carbs, but the problem is the stash of chocolates in my bedside table . I finally gave up, and asked DH to hide them away, and only give me a little bit every second day or so, otherwise I would finish it in one night!!!

Name	Due date	How far	Next Scan	Gender
mrs_tl	04-Feb-14	27 weeks, 0 day	7-Nov-13	Girl
TrudieK	06-Feb-14	26 weeks, 5 day	4-Nov-13	Girl
Izzels1	09-Feb-14	26 weeks, 2 day	13-Nov-13	Boy
maybebaby	11-Feb-14	26 weeks, 0 day
Happyness1	14-Feb-14	25 weeks, 4 day	28-Oct-13	Girl
marley	15-Feb-14	25 weeks, 3 day	23-Nov-13	Boy
Hopeful	21-Feb-14	24 weeks, 4 day	29-Oct-13	Girlx2
Yumna007	24-Feb-14	24 weeks, 1 day	5-Nov-13
Jeanine	04-Mar-14	23 weeks, 0 day	21-Dec-13	Girl
Missy	04-Mar-14	23 weeks, 0 day	7-Nov-13	Boy
Shols	07-Mar-14	22 weeks, 4 day
Belinda	10-Mar-14	22 weeks, 1 day	29-Oct-13	Girl

Me again,
Yes, Marley - I wanted the motion monitor as well. That is very useful and gives you peace of mind when the baby is lying really still and you want to go into her/his room and double check every 5 minutes...

It is actually uncanny with these 4D scans that you will recognise your baby when she/he pops out... I remember with my lb, he looked exactly like on the scan pic. Anyway, I highly recommend these - hubby will also experience that it is more real.

Izzels, so glad you are enjoying the classes - it is great to hear that they are so interesting. Enjoy.

Hi Ladies!

Oh WOW Trudie, what a beautiful pic, so clear hey!! I must say, all babies on these $D scans look the same to me, so it'll be interesting to see if we compare pics how the babies differ! What is the best time to go for the 4D? I was thinking of it this morning and wondering if I should book us one. But after looking at this pic of little Jade, I most definitely want to!

Urgh, dont even get me started on the weight gain... I dont even want to think about it! At 23 weeks at my gynae (on his scale) I picked up 10kg already!! On my scale and at the gym its more like 8/9kg.. ok ok, its only 1kg, but every 1k makes a difference right?! haha! Havent weighed again since. Too scared! But my husband also said to me last night that my belly really grew the last week. I can feel it too.

About the hypnobirthing class.. Its our 2nd class tonight. I must say, I went into it not knowing what to expect and also dragging my poor husband there who might think we will all be sitting in a circle singing kumbaja.. hahaha! 2h30mins is the duration of a class. So its a long night if you're not really into what theyre teaching. But both of us came out of it really excited to attend the next class. It was SO informative. Very interesting. Even my husband said afterwards he concentrated all the way through and found all the info very helpfull and interesting.
It's not at all something that's gonna hypnotise you, the name creates much more confusion. It's all about techniques to help you relax and stay calm. They teach you in detail what happens during contractions, how certain muscles contracts, which in turn makes the cervix muscles dilate and how the contraction the pushes the baby down into the pelvis.
Also as I said, they will teach us techniques to relax and breathe and in turn our bodies can do what it's supposed to. Stress = tension = pain. I think it's a good course for anyone, even if you are planning a C-section. You can use these techniques everywhere and in any situation. even with breast feeding.
Whats also great is that there is a clear role for the dad. They teach him some stuff too for when it's labour day. He acts as your "project manager" haha! So it makes them feel as if they have an important role too.
It's so funny how when we do these relaxation excercises, the babies start moving and kicking. Exactly how they kick when we finally get into bed at night. it's so weird and cute at the same time.

Anyway, what a mouthful!! We'll see what tonight will hold, tonight's class is about "bonding with your baby" or something about that.

Hi ladies - Hope you all well

What a lovely pic. mines on the 20 November
TrudieK you not alone with the weight gain. Ive gained 12kgs. trying to eat health so hopefull shed someof the weight as my joints on my legs are taking starin. hopefully will come right with that.

You so lucky with Discovery. I will try with my medical aid - im on moto health - when i asked they said they dont but will try submit it manually to my medical aid if it doesnt go through at the counter. Did you buy the movement and sound monitor?

Hi all, its been very quiet here for the last 2 weeks now. Anyway, I had my 4D scan and little Jade looks just like her brother did. She is gorgeous, with the most beautifull lips and nose. She was sucking on toes and umbilical cord like crazy (liked the coke I drank before the scan).



I also went shopping at Dischem afterwards and bought the Medela Swing breast pump and Angel Care monitor through Discovery. (the trick is you have to take it through to the dispensary where they can check your med plan and whether it will be covered). What a bargain.

Hope you all have a great week and clear 4d Scans...

How is the weight gain? (I picked up 8 so far, hope I'm not alone)