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My own list after 3 children and another baking in the oven:

A list of options that I have accumulated after 3 + 1/2 babies. You can pick and choose whichever suits you. The one in blue are what I'm buying/;re-use this time around. These are useful while you are still in confinement. Once you start work (if you are working), the list may differ somewhat.

Toiletries: bath tub rubber mat syampoo sabun mandi baby oil baby lotion nappy rash cream vaseline towel face cloth wash cloth	Baby care: kapas cotton buds wet wipes changing mat sikat bedak gunting sireh kain tuam perut minyak yu yee oil minyak gamat	Baby inner wear: Lampin kain Pin lampin Nappy liners Getah lampin Disposable diapers bengkung
Clothing: short sleeve shirts long sleeve shirts seluar panjang seluar pendek Mittens Booties socks caps bib small handkerchief	Bedding: tilam cadar bantal blanket baby cot mosquito net	Feeding: Breastpump Cooler bag/thermal bag Bottle and teat Milk storage Bib Kain lap muka Bottle brush Bottle rack
Others: Car seat stroller baby sling wardrobe battery operated fan diaper bag buaian bouncer laundry basket pails kain balut uri Good to have planned purchase since these cost a bomb if purchased together at once. Baby sale, warehouse sale, online sale and year end sale are good places to find good bargain.	Post natal: Bengkung tungku Post natal set jamu Jelly gamat Minyak panas/gamat Kapur Sireh Limau nipis Slimming product Maternity pad Breast pad Maternity bra Socks Yellow solution These are mostly used during confinement	Hospital bag - mom Going home dress Sweater/shawl Big t-shirts Kain batik/loose pants Panties (maternity panties) Bras Socks slippers Maternity pad Breast pad Toiletries Hair dryer Towel Kain kuning Face towel you would want to look presentable after all the hard work just to feel human again despite the pains. It helps to groom yourself as a distraction.
Hospital bag – baby 1st day attire (day) 1st day attire (night) Mittens and booties/socks Going home baju topi Disposable diapers Bengkung toiletries (travel pack) Towel Blanket Wet wipes Kain bedung Yuu yee oil Kain kuning Nappy cream Face cloth	Hospital bag – others Hp charger Camera Battery Video camera Video camera charger Light snacks 1 set of clothes for daddy 1 set of clothes for kids Botol susu n spare milk for the older kids (if necessary) PSP/ipad/game console/portable tv + charger + CDs Spare change for vending machine Tissue box	Labour room bag Hp charger Light snacks Mineral water Face towel Handphone Hairband socks a small backpack would suffice if you are going in to the labour room to deliver your baby. Obviously you can't bring in your luggage with you!

31 weeks and a puffy feet | Edema

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I thought I could escape this curse of the puffy feet. Alas, it was just a wishful thinking. Since yesterday, my left foot swelled up and doesn't seem to want to reduce its swelling self. got me worried though. Its not painful but its uncomfortable. Normally puffy feet indicates that my body needs more fluid. I have been chugging plain water since yesterday that the bathroom is now my new best friend. I put up my feet in bed using the lean makcho (kata aydin) body of mr hubbs as the base and I try to make frequent short walks in the office today. Nope, the swelling is still there. It subsided for a while and comes back to say hi.

Those frequent trips to the loo is also making me worried too! The last visit to the gyne I was told that frequent visit to the loo especially at nite can indicate gestational diabetes. Since my glucouse reading was borderline and no control whatsoever over my glucouse intake since then it does make this big mommy a little worried.

Why do I worry so much about swelling feet? Coz somehow i'm worried about pre-eclampsia. I never had that in my previous pregnancies. Even the last check up my urine reading was clear and clean except for that pesky borderline glucouse level. Been reading about the symptoms online and basically

swelling feet during pregnancy means:

1. its normal especially in 3rd trimester

2. the tendency to get swelling feet is higher in warmer weather (yeah.. its boiling temperature nowadays!)

3. it could indicate insufficient water intake (so need to increase the intake loh)

4. you are on your feet a lot (standing, walking etc)

5. the body is tired (this I can vouch for)

BUT It is a cause for concern IF :

1. sudden extreme swelling on the face, hands and/or feet that leaves indentation mark when pressed.

2. the swelling is one one foot + pain = possible blood clot

3. swelling of feet + persistent headache + blurried vision / sensitive to light = could be pre eclampsia

4. swelling of feet + chest pain / difficult to breath = heart problem

If it is just swelling of the feet, what to do (if accompanied by other symptoms, please go check yourself k)?

1. elevate the feet (if possible). I placed a box underneath my workstation and just placed my feet on top.

2. drink more liquid

3. take brief walk if you sit for too long. Rest if you are on your feet all day.

4. you don't need to reduce your salt intake unless you take a heapful in which case you need to reduce your salt intake anyway swelling or no swelling.

5. avoid crossing your legs (since I love to cross both my legs (bersila) on my work chair, this is going to be a constant self reminder.




reading materials:
http://www.todaysparent.com/pregnancy/when-to-worry-about-swelling-during-pregnancy/

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a549316/swelling-natural-remedies

http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/symptoms-and-solutions/enlarged-feet.aspx