due in May 08...

[neringapri]

Hello ladies,

I am due early May. This is my second - I have 16 month old son.
I am also new to Hong Kong - I am moving to Clearwaterbay/ Sai Kung in December 08.
As I am changing the country, my Hong Kong baby will feel like a first born since many of the things I have learnt, people I have met through him will be left behind. So in that way I am a first time-mom again;-)
Hayzee, that is very impressive- 3 babies in 3 years, I will need tips from you how to cope just with two
Congratulations to everybody!

 

[Sleuth]

I'm due in mid-May. Still too early to have an exact date but OB thinks on the 20th. This is my first and I'm very excited! I can't stop looking at the different prams available. I have no idea what to look for.

:yeah2

Not to add to the difficulty level of this decision but--if you travel MTR/KCR frequently, make sure the pram is narrow enough to fit through the turnstile. Shortly before we bought ours we ran into a couple in Ikea who warned us about the width issue. Up to that point we never considered it. Living in the NT and having to hop the KCR and/or MTR to get anywhere, that was a needed feature.
I'd also recommend a one hand fold-up and lightweight.

 

[tikkunolam]

Turnstile width

Thanks Sleuth.

Does anyone know what the width is of the turnstiles in the MTR/KCR? I'll have to remember my measuring tape some time and have a look. I take a lot of minibuses and don't seem to find too many prams on them. I hate to think I have to give up the minibuses for the slower KMB buses especially coming from Sai Kung/Clearwater Bay.

 

[hknanny]

I am a qualified maternity nurse and available to work full time (24/24, 6 days a week) or night shifts only. I have been working in HK for 13 years with children, I am a permanent resident. if you are interested in my services, please let me know.

 

[DUCKY]

Hello!

I am due on the 3rd of May 2008 and this is my first baby. I'm booked in to deliver at the Matilda.

I've been in Hong Kong permanently since April this year and don't work, we moved here for my husband's job.

Look foward to chatting to the other expectant mums!

:bighug:

 

[rebekah]

Hi Bel! congrats on sharing the news

 

[tikkunolam]

Energy back yet?

Well I hit the 12 week mark and just hoping my energy comes back soon. Anyone feeling more energy?

 

[DUCKY]

Hi Tikkunolam,

I am 15 weeks tomorrow and I definately feel better than the first 12 weeks, but I wouldn't say I am rolling in energy! I am still pretty tired!

Have you had your 12 week scans yet?

Bel

 

[rebekah]

was just talking about this yesterday, I think it's more gradual than most people say, I am 14 weeks and still dragging at times, but less nausea, so that certainly helps

 

[tikkunolam]

I had my 12 week scan and this week I seem to need so much sleep. My poor husband never sees me anymore. I've been traveling also but the jet lag has long since worn off. I just keep reading that my energy should be coming back by now and it hasn't. I don't do anything any more which is depressing. I miss hiking and yoga.