2006 » February » Pregnancy, Childbirth And Motherhood.

It’s a GIRL!!! My cousin in-law Helen had a baby girl tonight at 8:55pm on Tuesday 28th February 2006. Mother and baby are fine.

They have named her Nikita, Niki for short. She is 7lbs, with a little bit of brown hair, dark blue eyes and her mum’s feet. My aunt said she is just perfect!

I can’t beleive it has finally happened. We have the first baby in the family and I am so happy I just want to bust!!

Welcome to the world little princess, you have so many aunties and uncles, grandmas and grandpas, great grandmas and great grandpas who love you to pieces and you are only an hour old.

Can’t wait to see her and cuddle her on the weekend.

Goodnight little princess

Jen xxx

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OK so this part of pregnancy for me I didnt think was going to be hard or create any dramas. But it has stressed me out the most out of everything during this pregnancy so far. You are probably wondering if I am some crazy woman who has a name fetish or something, I dont! I thought like most people that choosing a name would be based on what my husband and I agreed on and what didnt cause too many problems with nicknames. ITS NOT THAT EASY!

Wanna know why? Because family tell you the name is horrible, other people who are no where near being pregnant, who dont even have a partner tell you that you can’t use particular names because they are “theirs”, opinions from friends and other people around you who you share your name choices with will matter to you no matter how much you tell yourself that whatever they have said is fine.

A solution? There are only two I can think of.

1. When telling someone your name choice prewarn them, tell them you dont want to know what their reasons are for liking or not liking it, you only want to know if they are for or against your name choice, also at the prewarn stage, let them know they cant tell you they have “dibbs” on that name and that if you want it you can have it. ( Unless the person has let you know at a prior stage that they want and love the name you are now trying to use.)

2. This solution will get rid of any of the above things happening.. DONT TELL ANYONE!!

Cheers

Rach xx

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As I mentioned in a previous post, my cousin in-law Helen is 5 days overdue with her first child. I just got the phone call and her waters have broken! I am so excited! It is finally happening!

Her pregnancy has been mostly smooth sailing. She did not suffer from morning sickness and has had no major problems through her pregnancy. She is also one of those pregnant women we all want to be. She is all belly! She has not gained weight anywhere except in her belly, which is really rounded and the ideal pregnancy belly!

My aunt is jumping off the walls at the moment, as this is the first grandchild and the first baby in our family!

Waiting for more information and prepared for a very long night waiting for news!

Will keep you updated!

Jen xx

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As a Practice Manager of a busy city dental office, I get asked all the time by expectant mum’s what they should and should not do during pregnancy when it comes to dental Hygeine.

During pregnancy you are more prone to gum infections and will find your teeth will have more calculus (plaque) build up then normal. Due to a rise in hormone levels. It is very importnant to see a dentist every 3 months during your pregnancy to ensure your teeth and gums remain healthy.

Teeth cleaning while you are pregnant is very safe, and will cause no harm to you or your unborn baby. Always inform the dentist you are pregnant and ask the assistant not to put mouthwash in your water.

Tips for great oral hygeine during pregnancy:

1. Visit your dentist every 3 months during your pregnancy for a routine scale and polish.

2. Brush teeth twice per day - Be sure to brush your gums as well as the tooth surface.

3. Floss twice per day

4. Eat foods low in sugar and eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Things to avoid during pregnancy:

1. Avoid dental xrays - They are small xrays and are generally not harmful to your baby, however you can never be to safe. Only allow a dentist to take xrays in an emergency situation and make sure he/she uses an xray apron to protect your stomach area.

2. Avoid all mouthwashes. Clinical studies have proven that women who use a mouthwash during pregnancy have lower birth weight and more complications then women who don’t.

3. Avoid all whitening treatments. Most whitening gels are made of Hydrogen or carbamide peroxide. These chemicals are naturally found in the body, however research has show that an unborn child does not have the capacity to break down excess amounts of these chemicals. Whitening should also be avoided during breastfeeding as well.

Dental fillings should be avoided during the first trimester of your pregnancy, as this is the main development stage of your baby and any medication or medical procedures should be kept to a minimum. Anesthetics used during the second trimester will have no harmful effects on you or your unborn child. However is advised that all major non-essential dental work be left until after delivery.

In my next post I will talk about proper brushing techniques for babies and children to ensure a cavity-free mouth.

Jen xx

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OK so I have written all about it in my post (The two things i needed…) You can see the post here. So you already know that I am all for this product!! Its only $29 and comes with a money back guarantee if after you have read it think that it isnt for you which i think speaks for how wonderful the information is.

All I can say it, IT WORKS!! That should be all that you need to know and convincing enough to make you realise that its worth the small price tag. I dont need to sugar coat it because the truth is, you wont need anything else.

Rach xx

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Hey just thought I would let you in on a little secret, you might start off by thinking I was a sucker for purchasing something off the internet, but I can honestly tell you that I wouldnt be here today at 5 months pregnant if I hadn’t gotten the information I had from this fantastic book. I will include the link below.

Like some of you, I was thinking that pregnancy was never going to happen for me and week after week I was handing over nearly all of my wage for Dr’s appointments, tests and different drugs, it really is something that if you are getting nothing in return it feels as though you are being ripped off and money isn’t endless. I am very lucky that instead of getting to the stage where i needed to wait to save money for IVF or other treatments I found one womans advice got me over the finish line. I was desperate and really did not expect something written on a piece of paper to give me the one thing i had been trying years to acheive by myself.

I really cannot put into words the deep depression and feelings of failure that I was putting myself through every day, each time I would get to the stage of the month that testing time came I actually would imagine two lines on a stick that werent even there. It was horrible, I would never wish that kind of desperation onto anyone.

I felt at the end of a road, like it wasnt even possible to get pregnant and the words from the Dr i had first met which had diagnosed the PCOS would ring over and over in my head until i had to scream to make it stop. I am thankful i found a solution before it really was too late for me.

The other thing I needed was a husband who understood that it was tough for me and that i needed all the support i could get from him. Having to go through infertility alone is not something that I would have coped with. I commend anyone who has or is.

If you are feeling like I was and think there is nothing else for you to do to get pregnant, trust me, you are wrong, or even if you just want to try and get pregnant soon and not be waiting for years this information is very helpful and i seriously think saved me from an emotional breakdown.

Rach xx

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This will be our tips and products section. We will keep this updated with any tips and products we come across and will road test them ourselves so you know you’re getting the best information!

Jen and Rach xx

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For those who dont know or have never heard of PCOS it is known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. PCOS is a syndrome which does not have a cure, but can be controlled through different forms of medication, although not all people with PCOS can have children, most need infertility treatments of some kind as PCOS can make your body not ovulate (anovulatory).

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2001, I will never forget what the DR i was seeing at the time said to me upon diagnosis. She said you may never fall pregnant and if you do you can almost guarantee a miscarriage, i was as most females who wanted and dreamt of having children would be, devastated.

Two years passed and we were still no closer to getting pregnant, we were now in 2005 as we didnt start trying to conceive until 2003. For a 23 year old who has no other health issues and should have fallen pregnant straight away I was extremely depressed, very emotional and at a point where it was almost time for me to give up for a while. We were however very lucky to have found a fertility specialist who could see the dire straights we were in and put us on the path to a successful pregnancy.

A lot of other Dr’s would just tell me to stop messing around and wait until later on as I was too young to worry about infertility problems, which astounded me. How can a Dr possibly tell a patient when is the right time for them to have children?

I am now 5 months pregnant and going to be sharing with you my many problems, the story of how i eventually got pregnant and when the time comes the birthing process. Stay tuned for my next blog on how I actually fell pregnant and ways of dealing with the frustration and depression not falling pregnant brings with it.

Rach xx

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After much discussion with my fiancé Marc, we have decided to start trying to conceive our first child in the beginning of 2007. We are getting married in July 2007 and hope to be pregnant just before or just after the wedding! If all goes to plan, which in most cases, nothing ever goes to plan!

As a women who is about to turn 25, I have come to the realisation that I am not getting any younger. Some people are probably thinking I have plenty of time and don’t need to worry and everything will just naturally fall into place. However the experiences of my dear friend Rachael have taught me that when it comes to pregnancy, nothing is ever smooth sailing!

Rachael suffers from a condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and has spent the last 3 years trying to conceive her first child. (If you would like more information on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Rach’s diary will be packed with information). After a long battle, she is now expecting her first child and is due in July 2006. Congratulations!

My daily blog/diary will revolve mainly around my preparation towards trying to conceive. My weight loss of over 35kg (77.4lbs), pre pregnancy vitamins and exercise, temperature and ovulation charting, pregnancy symptoms etc.

I will also include updates on my cousin in-law Helen, who is currently 4 days overdue with her first child!

I am so excited about trying to conceive and can’t wait to start the journey. I hope that all the preparation and planning will help me have a healthy pregnancy and a happy baby!

Jen

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