Oct Expectant Buddies

Hi Bets,

We've decided to go with the Hypnobirthing classes at Annerley.
Had a good chat with Louise, and did some internet research and it sounds perfect for us as well.
We'll probably do them sooner rather than later, so let us know when you guys are thinking of booking in.

My babys movements can definatley not be confused with gas.
Had my 20 week scan last week, Dawkins tried for a good 3D shot, but was difficult because in Dr Dawkins words, "my god this kid is a wriggler!"

Also Chinese birthing chart was wrong sex wise for us!

Cheers,

Matty.
 
How much is the home visit? sorry, i'm lazy to surf their rate. I called their office but nobody returns my call. I'm thinking of doing it with Yvonne.
 
Good news !

Hello ladies,

A good (and early news: we will tell our family when we go back home in 2 weeks but I wanted to share it with you:) Baby #2 is on its way !

I'll see my Obstretrician in 10 days so I will have a precise idea of the when.

I'm soooo happy !!!

ps: now I remember why I wanted to wait for Sasha to walk: I'm exhausted & soooo sick (you see what I mean even if you're out of that phase now ;-)
 
That's so nice to hear Alex!
Congratulations!

I've just inquired about the classes at Matilda. They look really good too. They start at the end of June.
I compared the courses given Annerley & Matilda. You can check the course outlines on their websites. I think it really depends on your needs.

Hope everyone is keeping well!
 
Hi Alex,

I"M SO HAPPY for you, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Oh, you have to cancel the waxing appointment, do it after 9 months. My eyebrow threading can wait too...:bighug
 
Hi Alex,

That's great news, congratulations!! You must be over the moon. Hope you're not feeling too sick.

I'm looking into Matilda as well xox, but can't do end of June ones as will be away, need to find out when next sessions start.

Have a good weekend everyone
 
Hi everyone,

Went to see Dr Dawkins yesterday and he was great. So cool how he burns the scan on disc so you can watch it again, and he did some 3D pics. Big news is that we found out we are having a girl! Very happy and excited. Do believe she is the first Oct girl in the group that we know of...anyone else finding out??

Where are you all going for antenatal classes besides Annerley? Matilda is full already and the next class ends past my due date. Any ideas?

Sunrays
 
Congratulations Sunray, you must be soooo exited !
For antenatal classes you can speak to Sarah Pickup (I think you already spoke to her as she told me) she does home classes and is great.
Take care & again: congratulations !
Alexandra
 
Hi guys,
I just got my amnio results yesterday.
Everything is normal and the baby seems heathy.
We aslo found out we're having a girl!
I feel so relieved and excited about it all now!

Congratulations on your news Sunrays!
 
What an excellent news, you must be so releived, I sorry that you had to go through amnio, what an awful experience. I'm happy for you that everything's fine...
Congratulation on the baby girl, now you can start to decorate the room :-)
(look who's speaking: I just finished the decoration of Sasha's room as he was turning one ;-)
Alex
 
Congrats Sunrays and xox for a baby girl!

I prefer a group antenatal class, Yvonne has no schedule for July and August, so if you want her, you can join the June class, 3 sessions only.

I've finally found a helper from Philippines. If anyone is thinking of getting one, the normal agency fee is $888-1,000 and the helper has to pay big amount of money thru an agency, something like 70k pesos. If you direct hire, like what i did, it cost $3,200 in total. If you get a break contract or terminated one, no cost at all as we can do the processing and no need for an agency.....phew, this is what i'm busy with last week, interviewing helpers. Processing takes 2-3 months, so you better get one soon in time for our due date.
 
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My husband and I were planning to go to Matilda for classes, but won't be now if they are all full- our other choice is Annerley, but due to my husbands work we will have to opt for private classes; going to look into classes at the Canossa too.
When is a good time to start the classes?, Currently 20 weeks pregnant; and we are having a boy- another one to add to the list due in October!
 
Congratulations Sunrays and XOX on your girls!
Also Alex, that's great news!

Nice to meet you Matty and Little Bubs, last week for lunch. Matty I am still going mad about the prams. I really do want the capsule, does it fit int he Graco you have chosen?
Little Bub, I am off to London next week. If you get the chance, would you mind posting the web sites you talked about for there.

Really, the Matilda ante natal classes are full! We're going there on the weekend for a hospital visit and were going to ask then.

Shall look into Annerley etc then. For those of you haveing a c sec, are you doing the full ante natal classes or is there a 'special' class for c secs?
 
mamaS said:
I prefer a group antenatal class, Yvonne has no schedule for July and August, so if you want her, you can join the June class, 3 sessions only.
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I just spoke to Yvonne and she's happy to organise antenatal classes for the Oct Moms in July. She's free on Tues evenings. Does that work for everybody? If not, perhaps MamaS you can liaise with her and select a day that suits everyone.

:bighug
 
Congratulations Xox and Sunrays on the girls!
I think now we have 6 boys and 2 girls that we know of.

Conratulations Alex! Hope the morning sickness isn't too bad. Don't forget to try the old Australian remedy Budaberg ginger beer, which you can get at Wellcome.
It worked a treat for me!

Thanks Lil bub for the websites. I decided I couldn't face the 15 hr filght to New York this week, but my poor husband has a list of shopping to do!

Gidget, the Maxi Cosi and the Graco that I have chosen lock in nice and tight together.
I went to Bumps to babes at Ap Lei Chau where you can try things out together. I then found the two products cheaper in Toys r Us and Wing on.
My only advice as a Hong Kong nanny is the 0ne hand rule, unless you will be travelling everywhere in your own car, if you can't fold and unfold it with one hand while holding your baby in the other, don't even look at it.

I've started lactating a small amount, (I'm 22 weeks) anyone else experiencing this? It seems abnormally early.

Cheers,
Matty:banana:
 
Great news xox....I've now changed the Geobaby site to girl!!

Thanks for speaking to Yvonne for us Rani. I talked to her yesterday and will see if I can set something up in September as I'm away for two weeks in July and she's away in August.

Yvonne does 3 two-hour classes for $1000 or you can do them privately for $630 an hour. She teaches the Matilda ones, so next best thing if you were wanting to go there.

Canossa have classes 23rd Aug - 27th Sept and are $750. Adventist has 4 classes in July, none in August and no schedule yet for September. They are $1000. Sanatorium only has them in Cantonese. Annerley and Everdawn midwives also do classes but not heard back from them yet.

Feel I should be thinking of prams too.....have NO idea...anyone else know what they are getting??

Sunrays
 
Thanks for all the info.- will contact Yvonne directly, as unable to do Tuesday evenings due to husbands work!

We are going to get the Bugaboo Chameleon.
 
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