Oct Expectant Buddies

gidget said:
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?
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At Adventist, the course seems focus on breathing, etc. for normal deliveries. I've asked Yvonne about this and she said her course discusses topics like C-section, epidural.

I'm thinking of joining Canossa's antenatal as i've read good reviews on them too. There's an earlier course, sunrays, July 12-Aug 16, that would be better than the Aug. 23-Sept 27, as some of us will give birth first week of October.

Is the home visits after birth necessary? anyone availing this?
 
Thanks Rani for looking into that for us. The timing would be perfect for Oct mums - to - be!
xox
 
2 things

About the home visits after birth, wasnt so keen to do it as I throught that I would like my intimacy back (9 months being under medical eye, I wanted to be cool after the baby's here. Well I have to say that I listen to my husband who told me "look, make her come, speak to her, see what happens and if you dont like put here out and call it a day" he was so right !!! I've been able to ask some questions I hadnt even throught about before she arrived, she checked my abd and recommend me some exercices and also checked my milk supply as I was breast-feeding (and I had nobody to help as my mother didnt BF). She also weight the baby. Well it helped me a lot.
She came twice one few days after we got home and one 1 week after and I really felt more cool after.

Also I remember from our first lunch that all of you dont have helper and are not so hot to take one once the baby is there.
Maybe I can share with you my experience as I was like that, I didnt want a helper to come into our family, live home, raise my baby for me or clean my husban underwear, well... I was not confortable with the system. Sasha is now 1 year old so I've been taking care of him on my own since his birth + organizing the home (I have a part time 3 times a week who clean & irons) + cooking (for me, my husband & Sasha since he is 5 months) + all the "+++" when there is guests (And beleive me, there is lots of guest when a baby is there) well I can say that I'm litterally struggeling. I dont have time to go swimming more than 20mn here & then, I havent seen a manucure for a year, I dont have time to get a appointment to get wax (promess mamaS, I try to book it next week & tell you when it is if I manage to...), I dont even have time to join you for lunch on week days as nobody can cover for me even if Sasha is asleep! When there is guests, I have to stick on Sasha's schedule (up at 7:00 even if we went out the night before) then meal at 12:00 then nap for 1 to 2 hours then snack at 4pm then home at 6:30 to get the bath ready for 7pm) so I dont enjoy the visits as much as I should.

All of this to warmly recommend you to get a helper before to struggle like me: I'm now pregnant so sick & exhausted and I still have to take 100% care of Sasha as the helper I'm hiring will start in July when I come back from holidays.

This is not a life !! Or at least not the life I signed for when we deceided to go for adventure and come in HK ! I feel like a slave of my son and I dont want to feel that way because I will end not apreciating the moments I spend with him as I should. As I'm approaching that zone, I'm happy to have finally hired someone...

Think about it the moms to be who dont want a helper to intrude and like me you'll realize that, having not other option in HK, it's a good way to be your self in addition of being a mum !

Hope you didnt get bored reading but I throught it could help other to share my experience...
Take all care of you & good luck with all the shopping ! (ps: we bourght a PegPerego Pramette with carseat which is a great pram very confortable & safe but I have to admit a lit heavy so now that he is a bit bigger we are switching to a McLaren)
Alexandra
 
Hi Alex,

No, i didn't get bored reading your post ;-) i liked it.

I am in the process of hiring a helper (hopefully she's a good one for us), she'll be here by August so i can train her in advance. I can't imagine who will boil the water, wash the clothes, prepare the meal once i've given birth, and i'm used to a live in helper so no problem with that.

Are you getting a first time helper or has working experience in HK? I have 2 good choices but i pick the first timer. Hey, for your info, the salary has increased to $3,400.

For the home visits, you mean i can also book for 2 viists only. Most of them do the package which is 5 minimum, and i dont' think i need them that long.
 
sunrays said:
. Annerley and Everdawn midwives also do classes but not heard back from them yet.
Sunrays
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Hi Sunrays,

Exactly the same thing for me, had left a message and my number but it seems they are not interested with our business. I'm thinking if i get either one of them for home visits, and they don't return my call if i need them. Forget it, there are other good midwife services. Yvonne answered my email within a day, called her and talked to me even if her class is starting in a few minutes.
 
post partum !

mamaS said:
Hi Alex,


For the home visits, you mean i can also book for 2 viists only. Most of them do the package which is 5 minimum, and i dont' think i need them that long.
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No idea how others do as I was with Sarah Pickup. I didnt take a package, she adviced me to come at least twice & I called her when I wanted.
 
I also have e-mailed Annerley, around 3 days ago and heard nothing back from them.
Recieved this today from the Matilda,


'Matilda International hospital will be running a set of 6 antenatal
classes on Wednesdays Jul 26- Aug 30 at 19:30- 21:30 and the cost is
HK$2000 per couple. For further information or bookings please do not
hesitate to contact us on 2849 0357 or email to [email protected].'

Kind regards,
Hilda
 
Hey Susie,
The helper I hire has only 1 year 1/2 of working in HK but she is taking care of 4 children (including 2 twins of 1yo) and of thehousehold with her mum. She is young but seems to have good contact with Sasha (I write "seems" on purpose as we just got to see twice before I hire her, I really admire these family who can hire from overseas without even have met the helper!). Hpe it goes well as it's the first time we have a helper.
 
Hi Becky,

Yvonne said her course is focus on Hk deliveries, and not just for normal birth. Day 2 is on CS and epidural. Let me know if you're going to do it with her, i'm still thinking between her and canossa which is convenient to my place.

Hi Alex,

Actually this is my 3rd time to have a helper ;-) Mine is "new" in hk but she's here now as a tourist so i was able to interview and see her personally.
 
Hey all,

Was lovely to meet Gidget and Matty last Friday and catch up on some unadulterated baby talk!!

I just had my 20 week scan with Dr.Ho today, it was such a relief to hear that everything is normal as all my friends have said that I'm a bit small for 5 months. We have decided not to find out the sex of the baby, but we saw that the little-one had very big feet.

I would love to join you all for the antenatal classes but I'm going back to the UK for a month in July and I don't get back till 14 August. Is anyone hoping to start the classes in August??

About help, we have decided to get an ammah and already met 2 very well-qualified Filipinas, recommended to us by friends. As we only need one, perhaps someone might like to meet the other? Just let me know...

Gidget:

The high street shops that sell maternity clothes in the UK are;
Next
Topshop
H&M
Marks and Spencer
Dorothy Perkins
New Look
Mothercare
Boots

There is also some boutique shops in London:

Seraphine

28 Kensington Church Street
London,W8
0207 937 3156
(you can also try on the Elle McPherson nursing bra I was talking about)

Crave Maternity
Lilliput Nursery Equipment and Toys
255 Queenstown Road
Battersea
London
SW8 3N

Hope you find something nice.

Best
Little-Bub
 
Ok, What I'm going to write has nothing to see with being pregnant and due in october but I promessed that I would tell mamaS about it and if one or two more of you are interested, tell me !

I took an appointment at my place (mid levels just above the botanical garden)
on wednesday at 11am with an indian lady recommended by Rani who does beauty treatments. She is goind to wax me (home made natural products wax) full leg & bikini (300$) and I think mamaS wanted to do her eyebrow (50$). As I can nearly call myself an expert on waxing in HK as I tested 4 different beauty salons who were all expensive, painful and not very well done work, I thougt it would be nice to offer you to try this one out (as Rani my gourou on HK good things tipped me on this one ;-)

Feel free to tell me if your interrested so I can advice the lady how many personne she'll have to do.

Alexandra
 
Alex,

$50 for eyebrow? i know it's already cheap, but the one i'm using is just $20. hhmmm.......or maybe it's bec. it's home service, i go to her place so it's only $20.
 
Alex,

I'm blushing. :wink: Tell her that there's 2 of you and she may give you a discount. Also, she's very quick so if she misses any spots don't be afraid to tell her.

Enjoy!

Rani
 
rani said:
Alex,

I'm blushing. :wink: Tell her that there's 2 of you and she may give you a discount. Also, she's very quick so if she misses any spots don't be afraid to tell her.

Enjoy!

Rani
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Ok, advice taken !
Enjoy... enjoy... I don't know if I will really "enjoy" a it's not my favorite time of the months (why? whyyyyy did God spared men from periods & waxing and not women?!?)
 
mamaS said:
Alex,

$50 for eyebrow? i know it's already cheap, but the one i'm using is just $20. hhmmm.......or maybe it's bec. it's home service, i go to her place so it's only $20.
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oh...
Well, let me know if you're in or not anyway...
The thing is that for 50$ you have the pleasure of my company and free drinks in my fridge ;-) (and also you hear Sasha speak his own language and crawl to bite you even if his babysitter trys to stop him!)
 
Yeah, Rani is right, usually they "overpriced" if they know you're not an indian or doesn't know the price (that's the case for my indian girl). Then, she will lower the price. Is that the same price as yours, Rani?

I'll let you know on Monday, is that alright? as i'm waiting for my part time helper's schedule next week. She usually comes Wed, sometimes morning sometimes afternoon.
 
Great to hear your scan went well Little-Bub. Everyone seems to have an opinion on how big or small they think you are or should be. I wouldn't take too much notice, baby and you are healthy, that's the main thing.

Got the following info on antenatal classes:
Annerley Midwives: On Tuesdays 29th aug - 26th sept or Thursday 3rd aug - 31 aug. Classes 6.30 - 8.30 and you get 5 sessions plus one private. It is $2800 per couple.

Everdawn Midwives only do private clases. 2 lessons one on labour and breathing the other on breast feeding. 2 hours each at the office in Wan Chai.
$450 each lesson.

I've decided to go with Yvonne Heavyside. As Mamas found, I like it as she gets back to me quickly and found Yvonne really friendly and helpful. We will do classes in September on Tuesdays.
 
Hi Sunrays,

Congratlulations on your baby girl!! I must admit I'm a little envious, as you can start buying all the cute girl clothes you see in the shops everywhere.

Sounds like Yvonne Heavyside is a sound choice, would I be able to join you in the September classes or are you having private classes?

Thanks
 
Hi Sunrays,

Thanks for the info on Everdawn, so it's out of my list as i want a group class. Would you know how much is her home visits? i read good reviews on her.

You're travelling, right? so you can only do it in September. I find it quite late, i wanna do it earlier. I haven't heard anyone doing it in Adventist. Wonder how their classes are, i''m giving birth there, so i should also consider it.
 
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