Saturday, October 25, 2008
Tummy getting heavy
Yesterday is the first time I really felt heavy. I can't walk that fast anymore. I have to walk very very slowly cos the tummy is getting big & heavy. Some strangers actually came up to me and said that my tummy is getting low. Guess he's going to come out any time. Hey baby, stay in there till 30 Oct 08. Another 5 more days.... wow this is getting fast.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Week 38
Weight at Week 38 - 57.7kgs.
So far I gained 8.1kgs,up from 49.6kgs. That's not too bad. But I'm like as heavy as my hubby now... Come to think of it, that's rather heavy. Heh...
Baby is 3.2kgs now. He grew 400g in just 1 week! Maybe it's because of all the bread I'm eating. Oops... too much carbs. He's going to come out next week on 30 Oct 08! Estimated date of delivery is actually 6 Nov 08. Due to fibroid growth in the cervix, I had to do a caesarean. Well, the doc says as long as the baby is healthy, it doesn't matter which way he comes out.
Time really flies... It was like yesterday that I just got pregnant. Now he's going to be out into this world! It's exciting to be able to see him at last, after 9 months. I'm also rather scared by the thought of it. Scared of how to best take care of him and take care of ourselves too. People always say that you will have no more time to yourself. I think we need a balance, orelse we'll drive ourselves crazy.
So far I gained 8.1kgs,up from 49.6kgs. That's not too bad. But I'm like as heavy as my hubby now... Come to think of it, that's rather heavy. Heh...
Baby is 3.2kgs now. He grew 400g in just 1 week! Maybe it's because of all the bread I'm eating. Oops... too much carbs. He's going to come out next week on 30 Oct 08! Estimated date of delivery is actually 6 Nov 08. Due to fibroid growth in the cervix, I had to do a caesarean. Well, the doc says as long as the baby is healthy, it doesn't matter which way he comes out.
Time really flies... It was like yesterday that I just got pregnant. Now he's going to be out into this world! It's exciting to be able to see him at last, after 9 months. I'm also rather scared by the thought of it. Scared of how to best take care of him and take care of ourselves too. People always say that you will have no more time to yourself. I think we need a balance, orelse we'll drive ourselves crazy.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
How to know if Baby is Breastfeeding Well
When the baby is first born, his stomach is the size of a marble. He can only take about an ounce (5 to 10ml) of milk. So we have the colostrum waiting for him in the breast.
By Day 3, as the baby takes more & more of these small frequent feedings, his stomach can expand to abt the size of a shooter marble to hold more milk.
Baby's Age Ave ounces / feedings
3 days 1 oz. (30ml)
1 week 1.5oz. (45 ml)
2 weeks 2-2.5oz. (60-75ml)
1 month 3-4oz. (90-120ml)
Baby's Wet Diapers / Stools
Day 1 - 1 wet diaper / 1 stool (black)
Day 2 - 2 wet diapers / 2 stools (black)
Day 3 - 3 wet diapers / 3 stools (black or greenish)
Day 4 - 4 wet diapers / 3-4 stools (greenish or yellowish)
End of 1st week - 10 times more than Day 1
Baby's stools should change from black to greenish by day 3 or 4. If the stool is still black by day 4, we have to send the baby for a weight check. Stools should be abt 2.5cm. If there are smaller stools, don't count them. By day 5, stools should be yellowish. If baby's stools are following the schedule, great! That means breastfeeding is going well. =)
It's not very accurate to weigh babies ourselves to determine if breastfeeding is going well. Our bathroom scale is not really accurate.
If baby is breastfeeding well, she should have at least 8-12 feedings per 24 hrs.
Counting wet diapers is not recommended cos some diapers are ultra absorbent. So we can't really tell if the diaper is wet.
By Day 3, as the baby takes more & more of these small frequent feedings, his stomach can expand to abt the size of a shooter marble to hold more milk.
Baby's Age Ave ounces / feedings
3 days 1 oz. (30ml)
1 week 1.5oz. (45 ml)
2 weeks 2-2.5oz. (60-75ml)
1 month 3-4oz. (90-120ml)
Baby's Wet Diapers / Stools
Day 1 - 1 wet diaper / 1 stool (black)
Day 2 - 2 wet diapers / 2 stools (black)
Day 3 - 3 wet diapers / 3 stools (black or greenish)
Day 4 - 4 wet diapers / 3-4 stools (greenish or yellowish)
End of 1st week - 10 times more than Day 1
Baby's stools should change from black to greenish by day 3 or 4. If the stool is still black by day 4, we have to send the baby for a weight check. Stools should be abt 2.5cm. If there are smaller stools, don't count them. By day 5, stools should be yellowish. If baby's stools are following the schedule, great! That means breastfeeding is going well. =)
It's not very accurate to weigh babies ourselves to determine if breastfeeding is going well. Our bathroom scale is not really accurate.
If baby is breastfeeding well, she should have at least 8-12 feedings per 24 hrs.
Counting wet diapers is not recommended cos some diapers are ultra absorbent. So we can't really tell if the diaper is wet.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Antenatal Class - Lesson 5 Breastfeeding
To be successful at breastfeeding, we must be Persistent, Patient & Positive. I guess I have to just trust that I will be able to breastfeed well. Our body is designed to respond to our babies. When our babies cry, our milk may let down. But we still have to learn how to breastfeed.
Breastfeeding the Right-Brained Way
Think of it as a relationship, not as a skill.
1. Start with a calm, alert baby
It is the best frame of mind for the baby to learn and to feed.
2. Watch for early feeding cues
Cues include rooting (turning her head when sth touches her cheek) or hand-to-mouth. When she starts smacking her lips or putting her hands to her mouth. This is the time to try breastfeeding.
3. Use your body to calm your baby
Place your baby skin to skin vertically between your breasts to calm a crying baby.
4. Follow your baby's lead
When a calm, alert baby is held vertically between your breasts, the baby will show breast seeking behaviors. Help her into a horizontal position to find your breasts.
5. Play while breastfeeding
Let the baby latch on even if she's not hungry. She may just want to try out her new skill.
Breastfeeding the Right-Brained Way
Think of it as a relationship, not as a skill.
1. Start with a calm, alert baby
It is the best frame of mind for the baby to learn and to feed.
2. Watch for early feeding cues
Cues include rooting (turning her head when sth touches her cheek) or hand-to-mouth. When she starts smacking her lips or putting her hands to her mouth. This is the time to try breastfeeding.
3. Use your body to calm your baby
Place your baby skin to skin vertically between your breasts to calm a crying baby.
4. Follow your baby's lead
When a calm, alert baby is held vertically between your breasts, the baby will show breast seeking behaviors. Help her into a horizontal position to find your breasts.
5. Play while breastfeeding
Let the baby latch on even if she's not hungry. She may just want to try out her new skill.
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