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01 Aug Midnight Hijinks

Posted at 21:07h in Anchen, Moms by josephine@slyce.co.za 0 Comments
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I recetly spoke to a friend who is in her mid thirties and not really interested in starting a family although her husband is super keen. Why I ask? Because all of us 'married with children' are often so grumpy about sleep deprivation and how...

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06 Jun Waiting Room Waits

Posted at 21:07h in Anchen, Moms by josephine@slyce.co.za 0 Comments
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Medical appointments are becoming an increasingly frustrating part of our lives as a family. The thing is, the more people I talk to the more I hear are experiencing the same long waiting room waits. I recently had a fetal assessment appointment that i waited...

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11 Apr Normal Birth (VBAC) after Caesarian Section

Posted at 14:31h in Anchen, Moms by josephine@slyce.co.za 2 Comments
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For many of us planning and obtaining the kind of birth we’d like requires a bit more ‘homework’ and extra perseverance. I interviewed a friend who really wanted a natural birth after she had had a caesarian with her first baby. By the way…‘VBAC’ means ‘Vaginal Birth After Caesarian' and ‘TOLAC’ means ‘Trial of Labour after Caesarian'
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25 Mar Vivid Dreams & Nightmares

Posted at 20:54h in Anchen by josephine@slyce.co.za 0 Comments
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Hi there moms. In our household I am not usually the one who sleep-walks or talks in my sleep. However, being pregnant is a different story. My dreams are a lot more vivid and I have created some scary moments for the rest of the...

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22 Mar A bit more about myself…

Posted at 19:10h in Anchen, Moms by josephine@slyce.co.za 0 Comments
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I promised I'd share more about myself so here goes...

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20 Mar Choosing your Obstetrician

Posted at 12:56h in Anchen by josephine@slyce.co.za 0 Comments
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Some hints that you may need to look for another care-giver: Here are some true examples (fake names) of expectant moms who were dissatisfied with their gynae but felt too bad or too loyal to leave and find another obstetrician before the delivery. All ended up...

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21 Feb Beautiful moments

Posted at 09:51h in Anchen by josephine@slyce.co.za 0 Comments
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As a mother and midwife I always listen up when I hear others sharing their birth experiences. As a midwife it's even more exciting to be present at the birth of a baby. I recently visited a friend 5 minutes after the birth of her 3rd...

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26 Jan Holidays are over and 2012 is here!

Posted at 14:55h in Anchen by josephine@slyce.co.za 1 Comment
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Hello Expectant Moms What a treat to be able to chat to you mom to mom (or perhaps expectant mom). My name is Anchen and I am a mother of 3 children. Our eldest is 3 1/2 a real busy boy who is continually full of...

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