Re: Babies due on FIRST QUARTER OF 2017 (JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH)

[redgirln]

Hello mga sis, last post ko nung  nasa first tri, but silent lurkey ako ng thread na to. 36 weeks na today at konteng kembot nalang sa atin.have safe delivery sa atin mga sis! Si baby naka breech position so sabi ni doc, candidate ako for cs, schedule ko dec 13-23, but still hoping na iikot pa si baby para pumwesto. Only thing is pag maaga bumuka ang cervix baka daw mauna lumabas ang paa nya. Base sa ultra, yung placenta ko nagshe shed na ng puti puti which signals na mas earlier ako manganganak sa edd ko na January 6. Kinakabahan nako na excited! God bless mga sis

[chrntngrn]

Hello! Currently at 31w here, Feb 17 ang EDD ko. 2nd baby. It has been a while since nagpost ako sa GT. Helpful ang ganitong thread since I also found one nung pregnant ako kay panganay, 3rd quarter ng 2015 yun.

We have evolved na into a group, and not just a support group, parang family na rin.

Second child na 'to at sa sobrang chill ko, hindi pa ako nagpeprep ng gamit. Haha! Hindi pa rin ako bumibili ng newborn essentials. Ewan ko ba.

Anyway, may nagpa NST ba dito? How much kaya?

[paulineangelie]

Hi, fellow mommies! 33w3d na kami ni baby, almost complete na yung things nya hehe. Make sure to prepare aside from the hospital bag, yung postpartum recovery list nyo. Based sa mga nabasa ko, sobrang important din nito. Magprepare din tayo para sa ating mga sarili.

Ito yung list ko so far. Aiming for NSD ako, so specific ito for NSD. I think iba pag CS, try nyo na lang i-google postpartum recovery checklist.
   Stool softeners (MiraLax or Colace)
   Underpads
   Adult diapers/maternity pads
   Tucks cooling pads or other witch hazel pads
   Lanolin cream
   Squirt bottle for the toilet
   Cold & hot pack
   Granny panties
   Lip balm
   Nursing bra
   Loose pajamas/sweatpants
   Tank tops
   Supplements (malunggay tea or capsules)

[sarsingkit]

Speaking of post partum recovery, my friend swears by the "padsicles" so I will also try that once I give birth kung NSD ako.

Also, dates and raspberry leaf tea help in ease of labor. Hindi pa nga lang ganun ka extensive ang studies about it but I suggest that you do you research and see if that is something that you would like to try.

Palapit na ng palapit!

[chrntngrn]

Post partum products/stuff that worked for me:

- pads. Yung pang super heavy days na pads. Very uncomfortable ang maternity pads. And mas super uncomfortable ang adult nappies. Ang init pala nun! 😑
- malunggay caps. Or basta keep yourself hydrated and eat nutritious food lang if you opt to breastfeed (exclusively breastfed my panganay for 16 months, nagstart pa lang kami mag wean)
- tank tops. Easy access pag feeding time na. Ang bra sinusuot ko na lang nun kapag lalabas ng bahay haha 😁
- papaya or laxative
- snacks. Maraming snacks. If you plan to breastfeed, gutom ka palagi. Hehe

Some swear by nipple cream. I just used my breastmilk. Better mag research sa proper latching to avoid cracked and sore nipples.

NSD or CS, okay din for others ang postpartum shapewear, para macorrect ang diastasis recti. I had one, too, pero hindi ko sinuot. Ang init ng 3rd quarter ng 2015! Hindi keri ng powers ko. Pero when I felt that gap sa abdomen ko, medyo nagsisi ako bakit hindi ko sinuot yung shapewear ko. 😔

I guess that's about it. I didn't use a lot of products/stuff noon. Same with baby clothes. Tig half dozen tie sides and pjs lang binili ko, hoarded NB nappies, wipes, cotton balls (naging therapy ko ang pagbilog ng bulak! Haha!), lampin, baby detergent. I know a lot of women who hoarded so much stuff and did not use it so they had to destash.

[paulineangelie]

Speaking of post partum recovery, my friend swears by the "padsicles" so I will also try that once I give birth kung NSD ako.

Also, dates and raspberry leaf tea help in ease of labor. Hindi pa nga lang ganun ka extensive ang studies about it but I suggest that you do you research and see if that is something that you would like to try.

Palapit na ng palapit!

I read about padsicles din! Baka nga gagawa na lang ako instead of buying Tucks kasi di naman available dito sa Pinas. I bought witch hazel lang sa Healthy Options tapos mix lang daw with aloe vera gel then ilagay sa pads then freeze. Pwede daw gawin ahead of time, ilagay lang sa malaking ziploc para paglabas ni baby may available nang padsicles.

Daming mommy blogs ang talagang nagrerecommend nito para raw ma-sooth yung perineal area, especially sa FTM na mas prone sa vaginal tears pag NSD.

[baby_gab]

hi sissies. your posts regarding post partum recovery are helpful. medyo di ko natutukan yan, so ngayon at least me time pa to prepare.

btw, just sharing. kaka-37 weeks ko lang and as per OB, 1 cm ako kahapon. was instructed to take evening primrose. this morning before i urinated, i think i leaked a bit. clear sya and wala amoy. pero wala pa naman ako masyadong unusual pains. standby lang muna, observe-observe. hehe

[chrntngrn]

To add pa pala, sobrang helpful din sa akin ng ring sling tsaka stretchy wrap. Multitasking ftw.

[bluish_buff]

Wow! Thanks sisses for the tips. First time to hear about padsicles. Where to buy yung aloe vera gel? what i prepare lang is the maternity pad, adult diaper, even bed pad, waist binder from sogo lang para mura, hehe, and nursing bra.
Where did you buy malunggay capsule pala?

Im 37th week now pero sabi ni OB mataas pa si baby after the IE kanina. So, lakad lakad muna. Pero nag issue na sya ng admitting orders, inexplain na what to expect during labor and when to go to the hospital and nagtour na rin sa hospital to familiarize the area and what room to choose.

[chrntngrn]

^may kiosk sa 3rd floor ng Market Market, i forgot the name (pregnant and mommy brain lol). Basta nagbebenta sila ng mga kung ano anong herbal supplements like Guyabano caps etc.
pwede rin buy ka nung malunggay powder sa supermarkets, then lagay mo lang siya sa food mo, sprinkle sa rice or ulam, even sa coffee or tea or choco drink.
Meron din sa SnR nung moringa citrus juice powder,, masarap siya and nakaka boost din ng supply as per other moms.

[hun_nie08]

bumili kayo ng waist binder? I am thinking if bibili ako kaso ang mahal e. effective ba talaga?

[paulineangelie]

Wow! Thanks sisses for the tips. First time to hear about padsicles. Where to buy yung aloe vera gel? what i prepare lang is the maternity pad, adult diaper, even bed pad, waist binder from sogo lang para mura, hehe, and nursing bra.
Where did you buy malunggay capsule pala?

Im 37th week now pero sabi ni OB mataas pa si baby after the IE kanina. So, lakad lakad muna. Pero nag issue na sya ng admitting orders, inexplain na what to expect during labor and when to go to the hospital and nagtour na rin sa hospital to familiarize the area and what room to choose.

I ordered via Shopee, nasa around 200 more or less yung isang tub ng aloe vera gel. Free delivery pa so very convenient

[chrntngrn]

bumili kayo ng waist binder? I am thinking if bibili ako kaso ang mahal e. effective ba talaga?

I did. Yung mumurs lang from Sogo pero hindi ko ginamit kasi when I gave birth in July 2015, mainit pa rin ang weather. Ang hassle magsuot ng shapewear tapos ang init init ng panahon.Kala ko rin hindi ko siya kailangan since NSD ako pero diastasis recti is very real.

Feeling ko hardcore na abs workout ang kailangan kong gawin just to correct that.

I know moms who swear by Urban Essentials products, sulit for them lalo sa mga CS mommas. If you've been to any Mom Expo or Mommy Mundo events na kasama ang Urban Essentials or Wink, madalas yan may mini talk sila on why pregnant women should invest on shapewear.

[bluish_buff]

Thanks again sa tips kung san bibili. hanap na lang din ako nun aloe vera gel sa shopee and the malunggay caps or powder.
Really hoping and praying na NSD ako.

[hun_nie08]

iniisip ko nga if sulit ba ang wink e. 4k+ din yun e

[mamey]

Hi mga sis, I bought mega malunggay capsule. when can I start to take kaya? Im 36weeks already. Should i wait for baby to come out before uminom? or Pwede before? thanks.

[paulineangelie]

Sis @mamey, may mga nag-ttake na before manganak pero best consult with your OB first pa rin.

[bluish_buff]

My OB let me take natalac para magproduce ng milk na. Im on my 37th week. Siguro yung malunggay capsule after birth na lang.

[chrntngrn]

May go signal ako nun from OB at 36-37weeks, pero tinake ko malunggay caps after Ko manganak.
I was just determined to exclusively breastfeed, to the point na kahit sugat sugat na nips ko, tiis lang.

[hun_nie08]

 Member na ba kayo ng breastfeeding pinay mga sis?

Honestly, ang milk production is by demand and supply yan. So if your baby latch on you madalas, Mag sisignal sa body mo na magproproduce ng madaming milk.

Also hindi naman ganung kasakit ang pagbrebreastfeed, make sure lang na tama ang latch at position ni baby,

DOnt hesitate din to call for a lactation consultant or peer counselor to help you on your breastfeeding journey!

Happy to serve you..  CHos!