Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)

[rhondapayter 0]

We have been planning for one ever since the wedding. It just hasn't happened yet.

It's kinda hard when you're in 2 different countries Don't worry, now that he's here, baby soon come!

[rhondapayter 0]

I have a question for the moms and moms to be: Did you drink at all during your pregnancy? Is it really ok to have ONE glass of wine or ONE drink occasionally? I have 1 more week and then I'll be into my 2nd trimester. I'm wondering if I might be able to have a drink in JA while we're on our vacation.....

[nannygirl82 0]

I have a question for the moms and moms to be: Did you drink at all during your pregnancy? Is it really ok to have ONE glass of wine or ONE drink occasionally? I have 1 more week and then I'll be into my 2nd trimester. I'm wondering if I might be able to have a drink in JA while we're on our vacation.....

i think just ONE glass of wine will be ok....the mom i first nannied for was in Paris like 4 months before she gave birth and she had a couple of glasses and her dr. said it was ok...not thrilled about her flying but said a couple of glasses will be ok...

[MyDestinyAwaits 0]

I have a question for the moms and moms to be: Did you drink at all during your pregnancy? Is it really ok to have ONE glass of wine or ONE drink occasionally? I have 1 more week and then I'll be into my 2nd trimester. I'm wondering if I might be able to have a drink in JA while we're on our vacation.....

i've actually had to do some research on this topic lately. i adopted my little boy out of foster care and we've had a lot of problems lately. he was just diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and has brain damage as a result of it. he's a very handsome fella and he didn't have the obvious facial deformities and mental retardation which is why it went unnoticed for so long. he had subtle indicators like crooked fingers & toes, a flat philtrum, and a flat nasal bridge. everything i've read and heard about alcohol & pregnancy says that there is NO safe amount of alcohol because every fetus tolerates it differently. fetal alcohol syndrome can range from mild to severe, and alcohol exposure during different stages can cause varying effects. my son's doctor gave me a book about FAS and it said that FAS is starting to become prevalent in the upper-class population because doctors have told their pregnant patients that a little alcohol won't hurt the baby before conclusive research has been performed.

rhonda, i do know that the more a pregnant woman drinks, the higher the risk. i know other women who have had just one glass of wine during pregnancy and their children have turned out fine. please just be very careful. study up on what exactly what stage of development your baby is in during the time that you're in jamaica. alcohol affects whatever is developing at the time. there are children with FAS who don't have any facial deformities because there was no exposure during the time of facial development.

here's a website you can peruse if you're interested.

http://www.come-over.to/FASCRC/

Edited June 11, 2007 by MyDestinyAwaits

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

I didn't drink during either pregnancy, I heard the medical advice saying that the occasional drink should be ok, but decided just wasn't worth ANY risk.

I'm not a big drinker at all, so wasn't much of a difference anyway.

[^KK^ 3]

I think you're not suppose to drink if you breast feed as well.

[*JG* 2]

Are the tins of ackee any good? Dwain said they aren't great.

They aren't hugely different from the real thing.....And definitely worth getting when you have NO prospect of getting REALL ackee!

Yea I don't think there is a big diffence either. It taste more like the butter ackee vs the cheese but I LOVE both. My grandmother have both trees in the yard (ground). Here in Chicago it varies from $11.99-15.99 depending on the store.

O.K. Thanks . What do you guys use for salt fish? Cod???

We use salt fish. Get it at the same international grocery store we get nearly everything else at.

[Jengles 0]

I think you're not suppose to drink if you breast feed as well.

You can drink, but u have to throw away that milk, I think it takes 2 hours to get into the milk

[Jonesie 1]

Here's a question for the moms: were your children planned or miracle surprises after the K1/K3/CR1 visa process?

Ours was planned. I went off the Pill shortly before our 2 yr. wedding anniversary.

Appleton and coke has been my best friend lately to get through these sleepless nights.............june 19th can't come soon enuff.

I'm dying for some Jamaican rum & Coke!! And I can't drink for at least 6 more months!!

Beer smelled good to me when I went to dinner w/ my mom and it wasn't Red Stripe. I think it was Miller or Budweiser *yuck*

Get used to being "dry" - cause with breastfeeding, liquor will be off the list for a looonngg time. Had to have a virgin margarita at lunch yesterday but it's all for good cause

Hey everyone!

[SupportOAFJF 0]

I have a question for the moms and moms to be: Did you drink at all during your pregnancy? Is it really ok to have ONE glass of wine or ONE drink occasionally? I have 1 more week and then I'll be into my 2nd trimester. I'm wondering if I might be able to have a drink in JA while we're on our vacation.....

Hey...I got married when I was pregnant and my doctor told me "have fun have a glass " I think a glass is fine just can't over do it you..we all know the effects of that....

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Are the tins of ackee any good? Dwain said they aren't great.

They aren't hugely different from the real thing.....And definitely worth getting when you have NO prospect of getting REALL ackee!

Yea I don't think there is a big diffence either. It taste more like the butter ackee vs the cheese but I LOVE both. My grandmother have both trees in the yard (ground). Here in Chicago it varies from $11.99-15.99 depending on the store.

O.K. Thanks . What do you guys use for salt fish? Cod???

U can use Cod fish...not much difference..some people call it that..

[SupportOAFJF 0]

I am so nervous and anxious, I don't know how I'm going to make it through the next week without an ulcer.

I feel ya girl. I'm having all these bizarre dreams and crazy thoughts. When I first started this process, I felt so lost and overwhelmed by all the paperwork....like if this really happens it would be a freeking miracle..and now the time is upon us. Appleton and coke has been my best friend lately to get through these sleepless nights.............june 19th can't come soon enuff. What time is your interview again? ours is at 7:15am...

Damn, I can't remember. 7:30? 8? Something like that. I might be wrong, it might be 12 or 12:30. I'll ask when I speak to him later. I keep wondering if I gave him enough stuff, if all of the paperwork is in order, and worst of all, worrying that he'll be denied for some reason. I don't know what I would do.

I am so nervous and anxious, I don't know how I'm going to make it through the next week without an ulcer.

Hey, are you going to the interview with your fiance?

I can't, there's no way. I was just there recently, I can't go back again so soon. And I couldn't take the time from work.

I'm with u on this...I was just there in April for 3wks..I can get days off but the money is not so eay, just moved, still have to eat and all that. God is with them so they will be fine, you can use that money to get the ticket and little last minute stuff...

[^KK^ 3]

Seems like the latest inteview is July 31 st. So I'm just hoping that my fiance get's his for early August. It's hard being apart.

[nyseness 0]

Are the tins of ackee any good? Dwain said they aren't great.

They aren't hugely different from the real thing.....And definitely worth getting when you have NO prospect of getting REALL ackee!

Yea I don't think there is a big diffence either. It taste more like the butter ackee vs the cheese but I LOVE both. My grandmother have both trees in the yard (ground). Here in Chicago it varies from $11.99-15.99 depending on the store.

O.K. Thanks . What do you guys use for salt fish? Cod???

No I don't like cod fish. I buy salt fish from our local ethic market. It's real high, usually get a good piece for $6+.

[^KK^ 3]

Does anyone have an idea how long the Embassy take to answer emails? I sent an email on Thursday and was just wondering when I should expect an answer.