Due March 2016

Hi Ladies

mommywannaB- I had a manual breastpump which was single. At he time I had no issues with it. In hindsight, I had lots of milk so when I needed to pump I just squeezed the boob and milk would just flow out. I only really expressed when the hectic flow started. I found the cleaning and sterilizing too much work so most times I just squeezed with my hand by boob to express. (Note- I had lots of milk). I had to hold a bottle against each boob because you press the one side the other boob starts to flow as well

So in hindsight, an electrical one would have made more sense for me but I found that my son had put himself on a 4 hour routine. He would sleep for 4 hours straight and feed every four hours unless he had a growth spurt. If my boobs got really hectic i expressed and kept that milk for MIL when she came over and would give her a chance to feed.

For me, I expressed Milk when I knew I would have visitors like family, it make sense to have them do something to bond with baby by feeding him. Plus we quickly topped up with formula. As much milk as I had it was not enough for my boy. So he would cry after feeding on both breasts. Found he was happier with the top up. When we did top up I made formula for the family to feed him when they came to visit.

I know it doesn't help but I think if you feed your child on demand the breast pump may not be a necessity until you go back to work.

If he ever goes down. Hehe

Thank you for that I needed that.

Good I am glad now you can sit back and relax and know she will have everything and you will be ready.

What do you think about breast pumps? What works better? Manual / automatic, double or single? I need help please

Shame. Lets hope it all subsides when baby goes down a bit....

Dont worry about being a mom. I swear your maternal instincts just kick in from nowhere. You'll know what to do and always trust your gut... You'll be glad you did.

He was at pre-school before.

I went window shopping this weekend and have gotten prices for all the stuff I still need and I feel very comfortable that I will indeed be fine. I have few things to get now.

Hi GML – Thank you. Hehehe you always hear of people who said the Dr said it’s a girl and when they were born it was a boy, so I always ask Dr just to check and make sure. He knows by now to tell me.

Has she moved yet?

I am doing good, Tired I cannot sleep I think it’s the little man’s way to prepare me. I feel very uncomfortable and pain down below in groin area. It feels tender like I was horse riding. Heartburn is still getting me down, and constipation is getting worse. I am drinking Movicol but ya.

I am not ready I feel so nervous I don’t know how to be a mom and it’s kinda weird cause books don’t help.

Aaawh shame man, did he go to pre-school? If he did then I am sure there will be a bit of tears but he will manage. Good Luck on that

Hi Ladies

MommywannaB- Thanks, your pics look cool too... The lady took one look and said it's definitely a girl!!

How is everyone feeling? I am not sleeping. baby had decided she would just sit in the most awkward positions last night which were painful to say the least.

Anyway, who is feeling kinda prepared for the baby? I'm not but I cant wait for her to come....

My son is starting at Big School tomorrow- I'm so nervous for him

GML – Aawh cute look at that little face. Beautiful!
I am glad baby is growing nicely.

Hahaha sounds like you had a struggle but you got some good shots. Things were going well and then he decided to put his feet in front of his face, so now I have this shot where you only see feet and little man goods.

I am so jealous of u!!!! This little man was still breech on Friday and I think he enjoys lying like that. I will have to stand on my head maybe he will move.

Sorry, have no idea what happened