Due Date in March 14

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MrsRjr

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Hi Mama's!

It's my first time around, and I'm due end of March :) Would love to connect with some other mamas to be!
 
Don't think my last mg sent, I'm due in March also and also a first time mum. Are you going private or public? I have my glucose test this Saturday and really nervous about it - have you done yours yet?
 
I'm going public! I'm registered at pamela youde nethersole eastern hospital and have booked my midwife from Annerley to have extra help during the labour, particularly for the hubby :) The hospital is very quiet, the nurses were friendly and efficient - and they also have a semi-private ward as I've read from the super detailed birth story posted here by another mum! I haven't done glucose test... its optional right? I've opted out of down syndrome screening too... i worry too many tests cant be good for your body or bub! Private docs here are SO quick to give you ultrasound... I've already gotten 2, which I wasnt too happy about and I'm only 10 wks!
 
Hi ladies! I am due March 14, 2014 with my first! Super excited.

I just had the downs screening done with a private doctor on tuesday and it was a fantastic experience. I was in a comfy room with a great doctor that explained everything he was doing and didn't pressure us into doing anything. My husband sat next to me while I had my ultrasound done to check the nuchal fluid behind my baby's neck and some other markers as well for downs. He showed us our baby's nose, profile, feet and toes (we were able to count the little toes!) hands, organs, etc. Our doctor was also able to give us the sex of our baby (95% certainty). Afterwards, he gave us pics of all baby's parts and a CD of the whole ultrasound. We even got an analysis of the downs screening on the spot (baby is at low low risk - thank goodness!). I also did bloodwork and got a phone call later that afternoon with the results. I have to say, the procedure was painless and quite enjoyable to see our baby sucking its thumb on the screen :). Sorry - blabbering on and on.

I live in the sheung wan area - if any of you mommies to be want to meet up for an afternoon snack and share stories and bounce questions, please send me a note!
 
Hello! I'm due early March. Not sure of the date as the sonographer I had didn't bother to tell me at 12 weeks. I have my lovely family member who was able to do an early scan and she put me at the 3rd.

I'm going public and have my first glucose test in a couple of weeks.

Does anybody have any recommendations for a private place I can get a scan done for my 20 week anomaly scan? The public hospital is booked up and I am supposed to get it done myself. I'll put up a separate post but I'm at a loss ... thanks
 
Hi Jollygood

My doctor does anomaly scans. His name is Dr. Lam from the prenatal diagnostic center. His number is 2877 3280, he is located in the Central area. I actually like him a lot and would recommend him.

He charges $1500 for ultrasounds - not sure if he would charge more for anomaly scan but I guess you can ask the receptionist if you decide to give him a call. Also, please note, they take cash or check only.
 
My due date has changed 3 times! From my last period date, to private scan to public downs screening scan! So I guess I am anywhere from start of march to the 12th march!! who would have thought in this day and age I would have such confusion grrrr..... When is everyone going to start buying baby things? Or have you started? I just read so much online and worry about all the issues people face, I thought getting pregnant was the hard part and then the pregnancy would be exciting but with all these tests etc.... I just constantly feel worried.
 
I am due March 14th with my first baby.

I wouldn't worry too much about all those tests. I opted out most of them. I am going public as well (Prince of Wales). So far everything is smooth with the check ups and I haven't started buying anything. I guess I will start doing that at the end of the year.
 
Aw don't worry cherrypie!! I feel the same way sometimes, especially since nausea is supposedly a good sign of the baby's health, and as I'm finishing up first trimester morning sickness is fading away so I get sudden waves of fear that something is wrong with the baby! I always need to remind myself to relax and that worrying is even worse for the baby's health and need to view the world how we want our kids to see/experience it :)

I decided to opt out of anomaly testing, and have my next hospital check up on the 25th! very excited to see how the baby is progressing, and after that I'll be doing all my routine checkups at Annerley (urine, BP, heartbeat, glucose, strepB), including a 4D scan at 24 wks. They let you bring family/friends when you do the scan, so I'm planning on bringing my little niece who is so excited to "see" the baby :)

In terms of buying baby things, definitely want to wait until i know the gender, and luckily have so many friends offering to donate items lol. Definitely going to check out the marketplace as well on geobaby & facebook, as well as purchasing from Amazon :)
 
I stopped reading baby related books. After a while, there was a ton of things that started to scare me so I am going to follow the advice of my sister which is to relax and enjoy my pregnancy. I do however get updates per week from babycenter.com which I find quite useful. It tells you what just happened that week and what "activities" you (and your spouse) can do to before your baby arrives.

Do you think antenatal classes are necessary? Haven't even thought about that yet. Right now, just focused on narrowing down the hospital.
 
Hi Winnie

I am due March 14th. I am open to meet up next week (or the following) if you or anyone else is available. We can do a sit down at a coffee shop or even lunch! Let me know...I live in the Sheung Wan area.
 
Great! Event is free and dinner is at your own expense. Hope you can make it Tues.

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Hello Everyone! Im a first time Mom as well, due at the end of March. Id also like to meet other Moms with babies around the same age. If anyone's interested in getting together for tea, prenatal yoga, baby shopping, or even a mommy spa day please let me know. Any and all advice and discussion while going through this is helpful, I think. Cheers Moms!
 
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