Foods to avoid from mommy's diet that may be upsetting to baby (when you are breastfeeding)

• Dairy products (eg milk, ice cream, cheese, yogurt)
• Caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate, softdrinks)
• Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapes, strawberries, mangoes)
• Certain vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, green peppers, cauliflower)
• Spices (chili powder, cinnamon etc)

The colic-causing properties of these foods are most likely due to the fact they are difficult for the infant to digest.

Read more:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/268313-foods-that-cause-colic/#ixzz1TYi2THm8

http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/mom/index.html

35 weeks

Going into my 35th week soon. Just back from gynae yesterday. Baby is 1.9 kg. Dr Poon said that baby looks thinner and lost some weight. He asked me to eat more. I've already gained 15 kg throughout this pregnancy. Does it mean that I'm gaining most of the weight instead of baby? Hmmm, how come?

I went to google an estimated baby's growth online. It does seems like my baby is on the lighter side. She should be between 2.3 - 2.5 kg now. My strep B test results are okay and normal. Baby head is downwards now, still not engaged. Hope that Baby will be engaged by the next gynae visit. I'm seeing him every 2 weeks from now onwards.

10 weeks 20 g
11 weeks 30 g
12 weeks 45 g
13 weeks 65 g
14 weeks 110 g
15 weeks 135 g
16 weeks 160 g
17 weeks 200 g
18 weeks 250 g
19 weeks 270 g
20 weeks 380 g
21 weeks 450 g
22 weeks 500 g
23 weeks 550 g
24 weeks 650 g
25 weeks 750 g
26 weeks 850 g
27 weeks 1000 g
28 weeks 1150 g
29 weeks 1300 g
30 weeks 1500 g
31 weeks 1700 g
32 weeks 1900 g
33 weeks 2100 g
34 weeks 2300 g
35 weeks 2500 g
36 weeks 2700 g
37 weeks 2900 g
38 weeks 3000 g


Perhaps my mood plays a part? I've been easily moody and feeling sad recently at the slightest thing again. And having lots of negative thoughts even though I already remind myself to think positive. Last night I have nightmares upon nightmares again. Woke up and apologised to Baby because I was too tensed up and agitated, worried that my emotional state affected Baby.

Busy baby

This week, I feel like I have to go to the toilet more frequently. Like this morning before going to work, I pee-ed twice, then upon reaching office, I have to go pee again. It's only a few drops of pee but don't know why I keep on having these frequent toilet visits.

I'm not sure if this is what mommies refer to as lightening as my tummy is not high to begin with (at least if I compare it with other mommies). Few of my colleagues also mentioned that my tummy looks low. Some people until now, still asking me whether I'm having a baby boy because I have a sharp tummy. But weird leh, coz to me, looks round.

Baby is still moving alot but the movements are kind of different. She can elbow me and jab me now. Some people say when the baby grows bigger, there's not much space for them to move and will be quieter but it seems to be different for my baby. It's also quite difficult for me to walk very quickly now and quite impossible to run after the bus or jump up and down.

Now, whenever she jabs me, I will ouch and let her finish her movements before I can walk again because at times it can be quite painful. Or when I am lying on the bed and she starts to move about, I cannot turn my tummy to the other side. Have to let her finish what she's doing, then I turn. Aiyooo my baby don't know how come so busy. LOL.

But it's good that she is active too. At least I know she is safe and well and STRONG.

Papa seems to be more excited about Baby's arrival. It's only a month away and we can carry her in our arms already. I'm excited but at the same time anxious, scared and at a loss.


Anxious when the day comes - don't know whether I can take the contraction pains, whether my waterbag burst will embarass me (sekali break in the mrt!)
Scared - really scared of the pain, scared that things screw up, scared that I cannot cope.
At a loss - hope that the confinement month will be good. I have all the information from antenatal class and all the necessary knowledge from the other mommies, I need to be more assertive of what I want for myself and Baby.

Baby having her hiccups

I can actually feel my baby having her hiccups right this very moment very prominently. I thought to myself "Ahh! so this is how hiccups feel like in the womb". It's just very cute lah. She is having hiccups and swirming around at the same time.

Read 'Why Do Babies Hiccup So Much In The Womb?' and it's so assuring to know that "only more mature fetuses hiccup in the womb because their central nervous system is adequately developed in order to allow this to happen."

I ordered Sophie the giraffe for Baby through a spree. And realised that there is another seller on blogspot.com too. Quote from Sophie's website:

This is baby's first toy, and stimulates each of his senses from the age of 3 months.

Sight: At the age of 3 months, a baby's eyesight is still limited and can only make out high contrasts. The dark and contrasting, attention-catching spots all over Sophie the Giraffe's body provides visual stimulation and she soon becomes a familiar and reassuring object for baby.
Hearing: Sophie the Giraffe squeaks when pressed and keeps baby amused and stimulates his hearing. In later months, this helps baby understand the link between cause and effect.
Taste: Sophie the Giraffe is made of 100% natural rubber and food paint and is completely safe to chew, just like a feeding bottle teat.
Touch: Her soft texture and numerous chewable parts (ears, horns, legs etc) make her perfect for soothing baby's sore gums during teething.
Smell: The scent of natural rubber from the Hevea tree makes Sophie the Giraffe very special and easy for your baby to identify amid the other toys.
Easy to grip: Sophie the Giraffe's shape and size are perfect for baby's small hands. She is very light, and her long neck and legs are easy for baby to grasp, even in his early days.

Something extra

Looking at some of the mommies' maternity shots (from LittleMissRabbit, Studioloft) , I also feel like doing it. I was thinking about it some time ago but decided not to (for now). Maybe I'll do it for my #2 baby. I realised that I have been overspending for #1 baby. New clothes, new pram, new toys, everything new. Definitely for #2, these things can be passed down and that will free me up financially.

Papa said that he wants to do the footprints and handprints thing for baby and he will be paying for it. The standard package for hand and foot imprints is $345. Very expensive indeed.

And I'll be paying for baby's newborn photography with Kelly Soon. $500. I really like Kelly's skills.