August 2015

morning Ladies, (almost afternoon - LUNCH time )
Happy Face - I suggest you go to the dr if you are worried. I had infection and the Dr gave me pills as well as a cream to apply. that helped instantly. I now also drink citro soda about every 3 days just to stay clear from infection (Dr recommended that). As far as I know you can also go and do a test at the pharmacy.. if you don't want to go to the dr.

Meags - how I envy you for staying in Paris. I'd love to stay there. we were there in 2013 and I fell in love with it. we lived in a apartment in Montmartre, in the same street as the Sacre Cour. I do however understand the issue with a small apartment and all the baby stuff. My next appointment is at 28 weeks, I read on my Medi-Clinic baby app that 28 weeks is again a routine check up. perhaps the French people do thing different ? My appointments are on 28 weeks, 32, 36, 38 and the last one on 39 weeks. (so still 5 to go)

Happy face, increased discharge during pregnancy is common. But if its worrying you, maybe your gynae can swab it just to ensure you dont have an infection?

No news my side. 25 weeks along. No idea when my next appointment is. Don't know if I'm suppose to go see the midwife at the hospital or go see my gynae! Hubby will call the hospital tomorrow to confirm. Sucks not being fluent in french or I'd just call and find out myself!

Next and last scan will be at 32/33 weeks. Haven't made the appointment yet.
Gosh I sound so disorgansed! LOL!!

I bought a hammock for baby to sleep in. We are quite restricted for space living in Paris - apartments are tiny. We live in 63 square metres!!!
Got a car seat from someone for free. Already have the pram from my son. Babyshower is on 7 June so will get bits and pieces from that. Think the only other thing I need to still buy is the baby bath/changing table combination thing. Seen a great one on amazon that fits onto the bath so again, won't take up space in the apartment.

Otherwise wont really much any clothing since I don't know if its a boy or a girl. Will wait until after the birth. Have a few white babygrows that people have given me which will use for the first few weeks.

Hi ladies,

Hope everyone is doing well?

I need some help please, think I have a bad case of yeast infection. It seems like it is normal when I read articles on the internet- but how can I make it better? I am on probiflora for about 2 weeks now and also tried some creams - but its like it is only getting worse. Any advice? (its not itchy or burn, just a lot of discharge...sorry for all the info )

Other thing is, over the weekend I noticed a rash on the left side of my mouth and chin. It is better in the mornings but bad in the evenings. I read that this is kind of normal as well? But did any of you experience the same? Its a bit itchy and little burning sensation as well? What causes it?

Thanks!

Wow thanks ladies! I'm def gonna try that!

Hi Angie - I found that sparkling water is easier to drink for me. I also infuse it with Lemon.

BeautifullyAngie, I infuse my water in mint/strawberries/cucumber. It makes it taste so much better...

How are you ladies handling the whole 'drinking more than 2lts of water' thing? I am really failing. Water makes me feel bloated and icky but i feel so dehydrated all the time...