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Ayukie (ayukie)
Advanced Member
Username: ayukie
Post Number: 5814
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 2:37 pm: | 
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yeah took leave for another day after my detailed scan .. anyway am feeling v tired and down as well .. |
Jen (jengcc)
Member
Username: jengcc
Post Number: 615
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 2:53 pm: |
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help~~
eye closing |
AG (ag_gal)
Member
Username: ag_gal
Post Number: 675
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 2:58 pm: |
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i just took chicken essence cos my eyes cannot open since morning. having a bad headache, super tired.
powerwee, stay positive and call your hb or frens to chat. just rest more. |
JC (thebagloft)
Junior Member
Username: thebagloft
Post Number: 417
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 3:08 pm: |
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Clim> think u better check with the agent how long does it take the policy to be effective.
I got mine from GE and that policy actually need 10 months to take effect. So if you are thinking to get it for your current pregnancy, and touchwood it will not be covered. so better check out more details before buying. |
QQ (dragonmum)
Junior Member
Username: dragonmum
Post Number: 349
Registered: 12-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 3:12 pm: |
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Powerwee, Ayukie, take care n rest well...
Just to share, highly recommended Vanish.. Today, washed white/light colour hand me downs clothes, all stains removed!! N clothes very new n clean. Initially got some yellow stains here n there. But need to double wash, coz think that vanish is too strong for bb skin. |
Ling (pringles_09)
Junior Member
Username: pringles_09
Post Number: 123
Registered: 1-2012
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 3:20 pm: |
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Ayukie and Powerwee, pls take care and rest more. The mind is very powerful so keep a relaxed mind so it will not affect baby and wont aggravate anything further! i am sure things will turn out just fine - HUGS.
i was also looking at the AXA plan, this plan is ok to take up when pregnant, it will cover your current pregnancy and can be moved over to the baby once you deliver. i hadnt got the chance to speak to an agent but should do so soon! |
Pink Coral (pink_coral)
New member
Username: pink_coral
Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2012
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 3:31 pm: |
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Hi Mummies/Mummies to be,
I just delivered in Jan and have stopped breastfeeding in Feb (less than a month). I am selling the below items for $350.All items are in good condition.If you are interested, do PM me. Wishing all a smooth delivery! Take good care =)
Ameda lactaline dual breast pump (Original Price $399)
Autumnz Breastmilk Storage Bottles- half are unused (Cost $18.90)
Pigeon Natural-Fit Silicone Nipple Shield- New (Est. Cost: $10.00)
Pumpin Pal Angled Premium Breast Pumping Flanges (Cost : $36.00)
Ameda Freezer Bags (Comes with breast pump) |
JC (thebagloft)
Junior Member
Username: thebagloft
Post Number: 418
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 5:04 pm: |
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QQ> then the 2nd time use baby detergent to wash? Will it be ok for the baby's skin? |
BBL (mummy82)
Intermediate Member
Username: mummy82
Post Number: 2925
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 5:24 pm: |
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JC
soak in water for a while lo..
no problem one la..
rem to sun well.. |
QQ (dragonmum)
Junior Member
Username: dragonmum
Post Number: 350
Registered: 12-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 5:31 pm: |
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JC, first wash, I used washing detergent + vanish + hot water setting. 2nd wash, as still got 2 pcs with stains, I rewash again, repeating 1st wash. 3rd n 4th wash, I juz use hot water setting w/o detergent. 5th wash, plan to wash with baby detergent + softhener at date nearer to delivery.
First time mama.. Do as I felt should be alright. Pai seh if steps a bit too much. If got someone helping u, i think do hand wash or brushing after soak with hot water should be more effective. |
MummyR (mummyr)
Junior Member
Username: mummyr
Post Number: 430
Registered: 7-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 5:49 pm: |
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Joanne,
i use peeka.sg
Powerwee,
take care
nahnah,
go H&M and uniqolo in HK? can get maternity as well as baby clothes? have fun shopping! |
nahnah (sc_nah)
Junior Member
Username: sc_nah
Post Number: 129
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 5:51 pm: |
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Ok mummyR .. will go see .. haha .. already bought alot baby clothes .. so maybe just see see and pray that i can resist ... haha ..
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JC (thebagloft)
Junior Member
Username: thebagloft
Post Number: 419
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 6:39 pm: |
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Bbl> my place can't sun..
QQ> looks complicated. Haha I see what I can do. My house wm dun have hot water settings.. Maybe I will wash it a few times. Some really very yellow dunno can salvage or not |
Hazel Nutty (hazel_nutty)
Junior Member
Username: hazel_nutty
Post Number: 167
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 7:06 pm: |
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Powerwee & ayukie, do take care and rest well. Powerwee try ask ur in law or relative to accompany u during this period of time. As being alone at home might not be a good idea. |
Hazel Nutty (hazel_nutty)
Junior Member
Username: hazel_nutty
Post Number: 168
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 7:13 pm: |
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I also very tired nowsday at work. Today once again, work till my tummy pain again & headache too. |
Clim (connie_lcl)
Intermediate Member
Username: connie_lcl
Post Number: 2266
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 7:14 pm: |
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JC,
What do you mean by effective? What else should I ask her? |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
Junior Member
Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 193
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 8:30 pm: |
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Powerwee, ayukie: take care and like other mummies say, try ur best to relax!
QQ: vanish is a very good product. I have been usinh it years ago with my normal landuary.
The axa insurance i cannot see the benefits.. Think it's the iphone. Shall go home use comp to see |
QQ (dragonmum)
Junior Member
Username: dragonmum
Post Number: 351
Registered: 12-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 8:47 pm: |
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Starfantasy, ya.. Vanish is great. Did use before with normal laundry but this is the first time really see how effective it is with bb cotton clothes.
JC, may be soak with hot water n vanish first before transfer to wm? I think hot water is useful to get those stubborn stains loosen.. My wm autoset at 90c for stubborn stain wash. Luckily I didn't throw away thoses clothes, or else wasted. Coz, really really clean n look new.. Amazed... |
JC (thebagloft)
Junior Member
Username: thebagloft
Post Number: 420
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 8:48 pm: |
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Clim > that is to say let say I bot my insurance last July.. So the policy effective date for my pregnancy coverage is may this year. Anything happen from then till this may, I am not covered. I will only be covered after may. So if axa is effective 30 days from the day u buy it then is ok. But usually coverage for pregnancy stuffs usually need 10 months to be effective. That's what I know but not sure about axa so better ask properly. |
JC (thebagloft)
Junior Member
Username: thebagloft
Post Number: 421
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 8:50 pm: |
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QQ I will try hehe thanks!! |
JC (thebagloft)
Junior Member
Username: thebagloft
Post Number: 422
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 8:51 pm: |
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Oh another thing to ask what is covered n cover how much. In the event touch wood la pregnancy complications or baby need to stay nicu due to premature how much covered. Agents should explain these in details. |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
Junior Member
Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 194
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 1:38 am: |
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I look at the axa insurance, din say how much is the premium so hard to decide to the coverage worth it. Anyone know? The coverage is not very high and most of the expenses frm the illness (touch wood) are gg to cost more than the payout. |
BBL (mummy82)
Intermediate Member
Username: mummy82
Post Number: 2926
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 6:57 am: |
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From what I know all these insurance covers the mummy when she is preg. N when bb is out the insurance coverage is passed on to bb n mummy nO longer get the cOverage. The one that I read is from prudential. In case bb died. U get paid 5k only. N the premium is 100 a mth for bb. N mummy got to pay a lump sum of 300 on top of the monthly 100. I find it ridiculous Lo 5k for a life. That's too low. And I see the illness they covered also not comprehensive so I didn't take. Might as well get a proper one when bb is out.
Rem to get hospitalization n accident policy for yr bb. Life one can wait. These two must buy first. |
Happy (whitsunhappy)
Member
Username: whitsunhappy
Post Number: 539
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 8:25 am: |
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I just bot from Prudential. The $100 per month. After the kid is born, it will be converted to the baby insurance savings accounts. Bot becos it can cover me and also when kid is born, it cover the kid.
Agree hospital and accident plan must buy immediately when baby is out.
Want to find out abt cord life bank... Any 2nd time
Mommies wanna share?
Ohhh my detail scan show baby weight is 334g... Lol what the ideal weight? |
QQ (dragonmum)
Junior Member
Username: dragonmum
Post Number: 352
Registered: 12-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 8:28 am: |
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Bbl, yup, agreed. We'll be getting hospitalization n accident policy for bb. Considering either GE or Prudential.
Nahnah, enjoy your hk trip! Can go for makan trip in hk.. Missed hk desserts.. |
Clim (connie_lcl)
Intermediate Member
Username: connie_lcl
Post Number: 2269
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 8:50 am: |
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JC,
What I know is cover mommy n bb, might be 30 days not 10 mths. No point we get policy that cover 10mths later, bb already out. The policy directly cover bb once out cos normal case, bb need to be over a few mths before we can get insurrance for them. We need to declare bb health condition too. Paid out for still life is 5k & 10k depend on the package you take. Not sure on premium but I can ask my agent,
For past 2 birth, i do have complication and I change gynae to avoid but now placenta is v low so gynae comment have to csec if it still refuse to move up. Now I still have to cont with the Utrogestan pill and I hate the idea of Csec. |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
Junior Member
Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 195
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 9:16 am: |
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Happy: u intend to donate or store privately? If u intend to donate, can go to singapore public cord bank website to read up, the info very comprehensive.
Rging insurance, think the premium for axa should not differ too much frm predential, so a 100 a month for 3 yrs i think not worth it cos the payout only 5k for illness or death. |
meishan (meishan)
Junior Member
Username: meishan
Post Number: 211
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 9:29 am: |
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powerwee> I also had spotting in second trimester (twice). I was very surprised, because I did not do anything and then see two drops of red blood. Baby is ok and doc say is cervical ectropian which is apparently common for pregnant mummies. Rest more and take care.
Regarding insurance, the prudential and AXA ones cover congenital disease i believe. In case baby has some pre existing condition, these will not be covered by an insurance after birth. I have not decided whether to buy it though. |
J~A (jmmabb)
Junior Member
Username: jmmabb
Post Number: 473
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 10:02 am: |
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Happy,
My #1 is with Cordlife, shd be same for #2. Not sure if got sibling discount, havent find out info.
Cordlife got some accrediation, Stemcord got 2 storage locations, think this is the main difference if didnt remember wrongly. |
AG (ag_gal)
Member
Username: ag_gal
Post Number: 676
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 10:09 am: |
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morning, i am wfh today cos dunno why I am so tired since yday. slept from 1030pm-8am this morning still very tired. I started having cramps, last nite was the 2nd time this week. so painful and still hurts now. |
JC (thebagloft)
Junior Member
Username: thebagloft
Post Number: 424
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 10:18 am: |
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Clim > GE one is 10 months and cover baby till 2 years old and that is why the agent advise me to take it when i plan to have small kids soon.
I mean that is GE la. I dunno about AXA. If it is 30 days then it is good. To GE it doesnt make sense to them to be selling the policy when already pregnant. that is GE. I dunno about others and thats what I know hence I share ya.
So dun get the GE one that is my advice.
Just make sure to know when is the effective date so that we do not have disputes. Some policies are not that clear till the buyer ask. |
powerwee (powerwee)
New member
Username: powerwee
Post Number: 65
Registered: 1-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 10:22 am: |
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morning mummies,
thank you for all the encouragement. i will be as optimistic as possible. We are halfway thru so we all got to jiayou for the next 4 months. Jiayou mummies!
hb flying back in an hour time. will try not to get emotional when i see him. haha....
Regarding insurance, actually i got no intention. But for my case now, i think it might help as it covers premature birth. But gonna find out the payout. Must see if worth it or not. |
Jen (jengcc)
Member
Username: jengcc
Post Number: 616
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 10:35 am: |
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Insurance:
i got the woman policy from GE, covers me for women illness (breast cancer/ cervial cancer etc) and also cover my preg in event of complications but is for me not bb.
for bb policy, i got hospitalization/ accident and life from GE also which can be effected 15days from birth.
so if u intend to get for bb, can plan and get ur agent to get ready. once bb reach 15days old can sign and effect.
for my #1, cannot remember is hospitalization or accident policy also covers dengue fever, HFMD etc if needs to b warded.
but i am paranoid so i got the highest hospitalization policy for my #1 tat enables her to go to private hospital and stay in A1 ward cos i understand govt hospital like KKH need to Q for appointment (mths of waiting)so better save then sorry |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
Junior Member
Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 196
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 10:46 am: |
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Jen: Not to mention that usually the service for govt hospital sucks. I saw quite a few horror reviews of KKH... |
JC (thebagloft)
Junior Member
Username: thebagloft
Post Number: 425
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 11:05 am: |
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hospital bills really kills.. |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
Junior Member
Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 197
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 11:16 am: |
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JC: Ya, that's what in SG there's always a saying that you can die but cannot be sick... |
JC (thebagloft)
Junior Member
Username: thebagloft
Post Number: 426
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 11:31 am: |
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My col's son premature by 6 weeks so end up got to stay in the incubator for a week. she din know at that time that the NICU charges is tag along with her ward as in single room, double bedded etc. so she chose single room.. after deducting CPF, she still got to fork out around 9K for the baby's 1 week's stay. Baby bonus also can not cover. simply dun understand government why cant just deduct full from CPF if there is money in there.. still far from 65 lor. as if we wanna be in hospital. |
spicyspicy (spicyspicy)
New member
Username: spicyspicy
Post Number: 12
Registered: 1-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 11:59 am: |
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Hi mummies, juz saw tat u all r discussin abt insurance plans, if u all need 2nd opinion, can pm mi as i'm in financial line as well.. Bt juz wan to clarify tat i'm at this forum is coz i'm pregnant, am here readin for advises, nt to pull biz.. |
jljz (jljz)
Junior Member
Username: jljz
Post Number: 404
Registered: 12-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 12:12 pm: |
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sighhh... today not much movement from the girl again!!! |
Clim (connie_lcl)
Intermediate Member
Username: connie_lcl
Post Number: 2270
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 1:39 pm: |
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JC,
GE consider pregant as high risk. I have a policy pending with them not approved cause I'm pregnant now and failed 2 tests.
Wow, the hospital bill is horrible.
Hospital bill
Anyone make comparision between hospital charges? My gynae told me Mount E n TMc diff by $600. Should I choose Mount E then I have to get prepared. Not sure $600 refer to overall or not.
If want to opt for birth control in future cannot choose Mount A. |
JC (thebagloft)
Junior Member
Username: thebagloft
Post Number: 427
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 1:44 pm: |
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ya hospital bill horrible. so she told me if it is complicated and insurance cant cover, be sure take the cheapest ward possible so that if baby touch wood needs to stay in incubator, the fees will be not that high. i think liao i sweat.
9K a bit horrible. imagine with the subsidy in actual the bill is 11K lor. zzz |
J~A (jmmabb)
Junior Member
Username: jmmabb
Post Number: 474
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 2:04 pm: |
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clim,
u delivering in mt e? my gynae delivers in mt a & mt e, still deciding. think tmc & mt a charges similar ? |
Jen (jengcc)
Member
Username: jengcc
Post Number: 617
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 2:14 pm: |
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clim, JA,
i b delivering in Mt E, if u want the hospitalization cost i can send to u.
they jus up the charges again *sigh*
but no choice my gynae only deliver in Mt E |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
Junior Member
Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 198
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 2:24 pm: |
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Ya, every expense in the hospital is tag to the ward one is staying, even doctor's fee and sugery fee (which does not make sense to me because does it mean if I stay in subsidised ward, the surgery performed would be substandard?!)
Clim: I don't think the $600 is the overall cos misc expenses also differ by hospital.
JA: charges are similiar but heard more good reviews about mt a, especially their food..haha |
nahnah (sc_nah)
Junior Member
Username: sc_nah
Post Number: 130
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 2:51 pm: |
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i also delivering in mount e ... haiz ... having baby in sg really ex ... |
AG (ag_gal)
Member
Username: ag_gal
Post Number: 677
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 2:52 pm: |
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I think Mt E is the most exp of all. if baby needs to stay longer, it is based on the type of ward we mummy has choosen, so single bedded will definitely be more exp. I am at gleneagles, they also increased their price since my last delivery so this round I am taking 2 bedded, else will be really broke.
btw I read some of you buying home clothes for baby. there are shops at bugis and chinatown that sells bulk home clothes for newborn. I cant recall the address, need to go find out. I know that is very cheap. |
meistar (meistar)
New member
Username: meistar
Post Number: 7
Registered: 9-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:00 pm: |
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Hi
Anyone heard of placenta pill? I was thinking of getting someone to process it for me but apparently only 1 of my friend done it. BUt she got someone freelance to do it for her... i'm still thinking if i should do it. |
nahnah (sc_nah)
Junior Member
Username: sc_nah
Post Number: 131
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:00 pm: |
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haiz .. feeling quite bimbo nw ...
Bought a cute mitten and booties at pasar malam yesterday .. feeling so happy about it cos very rare to find pretty one nowadays .. mostly is plain ma ..
hubby see liao is just say hw safe is the mitten .. say duno what dye chemcial they use .. somemore baby is put in mouth one ... haiz .. i stunned lo .. haiz ... feel so bimbo .. |
BBL (mummy82)
Intermediate Member
Username: mummy82
Post Number: 2930
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:02 pm: |
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nahnah
hahah all clothes are dyed colour ma..where got coloured clothes one..
meistar.
i haeard of and i know who can process..was gonna do it for my no 1 but gave up as gyane discouraged, |
Jen (jengcc)
Member
Username: jengcc
Post Number: 618
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:07 pm: |
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meistar,
i saw ppl do it but jus cannot think of consuming it :p
AG,
the shop is located at lvl 1 of the shop houses facing temple. from market cross over shd b 1st shop right at the corner.
nahnah,
ur hb think too much lah. |
nahnah (sc_nah)
Junior Member
Username: sc_nah
Post Number: 132
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:09 pm: |
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he very paranoid ba .. cos we in the textile industry also .. so worry about poison dye .. but then again .. how could i have forgotten this .. haiz .. |
J~A (jmmabb)
Junior Member
Username: jmmabb
Post Number: 475
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:17 pm: |
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Jen,
can pm me, thanks going for hospital tour this sat after the gynae visit
starfantasy,
mt a & tmc ??
bugis baby clothes shop is opp guan yin temple and the hawker centre. blk 269A |
AG (ag_gal)
Member
Username: ag_gal
Post Number: 678
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:20 pm: |
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nahnah, but white color ones also being dyed rite, else wont be so white? how to avoid unless we buy organic ones...hee then will be so exp. |
nahnah (sc_nah)
Junior Member
Username: sc_nah
Post Number: 133
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:28 pm: |
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white is usually the natural colour of the fabric .. so they will use minimum chemical .. but alot of colour dye in china is nt exactly good for human skin .. so thats why someof us get more sensitive skin over a while ..
Organic of cos is good la .. but nt pretty ..
maybe shoudl really makemyself ahahaha |
Tiggeroo (tiggeroo)
New member
Username: tiggeroo
Post Number: 23
Registered: 2-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:28 pm: |
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clim, J~A, Jen, nahnah
Have you all sign up for the Mt E prenatal class? I called and they said I should join the June classes. |
urchin (urchin)
Junior Member
Username: urchin
Post Number: 139
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:38 pm: |
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I was looking at prudential for the insurance too. Covered for 5k only. N need to pay lumpsum of 300. Then the 100 mthly is actually an investment link acct. Only gd thing is it will cover bb including pre existing conditions. Cos if buy aft bb born then they will exclude all congenental illness etc. Actually i m only int in the pregnancy complications but payout only 5k lah. But then must tie up with the investment link that's y we r still considering. This plan is esp for pregnancy so can only buy aft 18 wks pregnant n if aft more test got any prob they prob wont approve ur plan. So the agent say better buy earlier before the tests show any abnormalities. |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
Junior Member
Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 199
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:42 pm: |
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JA: yup, between mount a and tmc
nahnah: actually it's a good thing that your hubby thought of it cos there are actually cases of coloring high in lead used in the children toys from china factories some time back. So I think for clothes may apply too. Since mittens bb will put in mouth like toys, better to be safe.
meistar: heard of it but no scientific proof that it will really help in anything. Animal mothers in the wild eat it because food is limited and it provide nourishment for the mother, also for them to cover their tracks. Since human mothers have a lot more choices on nourishments, it may not be necessary.
AG: I don't know how cheap is cheap, but at one of the shop near my house, a plain home wear newborn top or bottom selling for SGD1.90. White colors are being bleached. Natural cotton color is actually yellowish, like those organic ones. |
Jen (jengcc)
Member
Username: jengcc
Post Number: 619
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:42 pm: |
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Tiggeroo,
i not signing for antenatal, is my #2.
During #1, i attend TMC antenatal class. |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
Junior Member
Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 200
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:43 pm: |
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urchin: That maturity of the insurance is when? Since the 100 mthly is investment link acct, does not mean the principle is not guranteed upon maturity? |
meistar (meistar)
New member
Username: meistar
Post Number: 8
Registered: 9-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:50 pm: |
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ya... i realised it's not very popular... still thinking of it leh...
tmr i'm going for detailed scan - FINALLY! |
BBL (mummy82)
Intermediate Member
Username: mummy82
Post Number: 2931
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 3:53 pm: |
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hmmm just get a agent to enquiry lo..
i think gloomybear is an insurance agent..can ask her..but she is seldom online..nvm i go pm her ask her to share. |
J~A (jmmabb)
Junior Member
Username: jmmabb
Post Number: 476
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 4:16 pm: |
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meistar,
heard of this service but not much pple ard me did it, seems ok cos will be made to pill, just swallow, cant taste..i will ask my hb his opinion. thanks for reminding !
tiggeroo,
not going to class too as expecting #2. tmc class by wong bb has v gd reviews. |
J~A (jmmabb)
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Username: jmmabb
Post Number: 477
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 4:26 pm: |
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meistar,
just ask my hb and he say not proven and is against.
http://www.inthewomb.biz/service.html
http://www.asiaone.com/Health/Women%2527s%2BMatters/Story/A1Story20080825-84190.html
http://my-placenta.blogspot.com/ |
nahnah (sc_nah)
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Username: sc_nah
Post Number: 134
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 4:27 pm: |
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Tiggeroo ,
i signed up with tmc for mrs wong lesson .. starting in april |
AG (ag_gal)
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Username: ag_gal
Post Number: 679
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 4:35 pm: |
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starfantasy, $1.90 is cheap rite? hee I also dunno. nahnah how to find out where the fabric came from..any ways? |
nahnah (sc_nah)
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Username: sc_nah
Post Number: 135
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 4:36 pm: |
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OMG .. i just saw the step by step prep in the my placenta blogspot .. i nearly puke put the water i was drinking ..
pardon my ignorance.. really din expect placenta to look like that ... |
nahnah (sc_nah)
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Username: sc_nah
Post Number: 136
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 4:38 pm: |
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AG ,
there is no way . you can find out the country of origin , but there is no way you know what dye they use as every factory might ahere to difference standard. You can send it for testing but that means lots of $$ for every piece of item ...
To make it safer for us , its reccomended to wash before wearing ..
For most reputable brand or licensess such as disney , strict guidelines the factory have to ahere to cos children safety is big in other country .. so its rather safe to buy bigger brands i would say if budget allows . |
Jen (jengcc)
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Username: jengcc
Post Number: 620
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 4:40 pm: |
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nahnah,
tats y after i c my own placenta after delivery, i cannot imagine myself consuming it. |
Happy (whitsunhappy)
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Username: whitsunhappy
Post Number: 540
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 4:57 pm: |
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Thanks mommmies on the cord blood bank. Haven decide to use it for saving or donate. See how lar.
Then i also signed up with TMC Wong BB classes. Starting in June. Easier for me too since so busy.
Look like alot of mixed review on getting the insurance. Thought most mommies will jump at it. I thought it was a pretty good plan to cover myself from week 18 onwards and also bb and of course i pray bb and i are healthy. I only can see the returns of the insurance when the BB turned 2 i think but oh well, aren't all insurance like this? haha. |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
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Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 201
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 5:18 pm: |
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AG: To me it's cheap but I admit that I'm vain, so I want to look for pretty ones (those with some designs) What I get from taobao is like additional $1+ more but with very cute design and the clothes are exported to japan one. These nicer clothes I intend to let bb wear when going out. Locally bought ones wear at home lor. Hehe
nahnah: I think no need for every item to buy the more pricey ones, keep to those that bb will put to mouth ones like mittens, hankies, toys buy more reputable ones can le ba...
Happy: I wanted to buy insurance but those out in the market so far doesn't seem worth it based on the premium that one needs to pay with the coverage. |
AG (ag_gal)
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Username: ag_gal
Post Number: 680
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 5:21 pm: |
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actually now bigger brands also made in china, wonder how's the quality. I guess the lesser we know, the better it is. even like kids food or vege, I always try not to buy from china products. I always wash all my new clothes before wearing cos cannot imagine how many ppl handle the cloth, sew, packing etc.
for placenta rite, I also cant imagine plus if we get ppl to process for us, we will not be sure about their hygience too.
I stored my #1 cord blood with cord life. now still thinking if i should spend this $$. anyont not storing, why? haha trying to convince myself not to store :p |
wu py (cottagehut)
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Username: cottagehut
Post Number: 5
Registered: 4-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 5:23 pm: |
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Anyone interested to take Organic Pregnancy Tea? I bought too many boxes and plan to sell 3boxes. Each box contains 16wrapped tea bags. Per box selling at S$12.
Can check the information from this website
http://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/PregnancyTea
Interested pls email me at cottagehut@gmail.com |
AG (ag_gal)
Member
Username: ag_gal
Post Number: 681
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 5:24 pm: |
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starfantasy me too. over the weekend i ordered few pieces from oldnavy cos they having easter sale. these are for going out ones. I will just buy those white ones for homewear. I just couldnt resist buying gals stuff now...finally can see gals clothings :p |
urchin (urchin)
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Username: urchin
Post Number: 140
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 5:24 pm: |
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The insurance is investment link so no maturity actually, life plan lor. U can stop it anytime if u dun want it but how much money u get back depends on the returns on investment which i believe need at least 10-20 yrs then can see substantial amt. Then i think for accident n hospitalisation are riders added to the main policy. So might end up having to pay more to cover. My hubby prefers term insurance for coverage so dunno whether to take up. Cos we want it mainly for the complications part but 5k also not a lot if really need hospitalisation. |
Happy (whitsunhappy)
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Username: whitsunhappy
Post Number: 541
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 5:26 pm: |
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Hi starfantasy, i see
Oh erm may i know who is the creator of FB? I am ready to join hehehe... Pls let me know so i can go add in the group or i must supply my email? |
Happy (whitsunhappy)
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Username: whitsunhappy
Post Number: 542
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 5:32 pm: |
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Oh Mommies... i am going to join pre-natal yoga classes by Inspire Mom. http://www.inspiremumbaby.com/inspiremumdetails.asp?no=1
Need to work out liao.. so i can have a easy birth! |
BBL (mummy82)
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Username: mummy82
Post Number: 2932
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 5:35 pm: |
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AG
me not storing ..#1 nv store..this one also not storing..
actually store one is enff..cos they are slibing can share |
urchin (urchin)
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Username: urchin
Post Number: 141
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 5:36 pm: |
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I haven't bought any clothings for bb at all thou i have been looking. No idea wat size to buy n how many. Haha. N mayb mine is boy the clothes dun look v nice leh.
I m also gg for mrs wong class starting april at amk hub.
N i m not storing cordblood privately. Will donate instead. AG y not storing cos i think shd put in public bank for more ppl to use instead of spending money n keeping it n hoping it wont b used. Cos more donation then easier for those who need it to find match. |
gloomybear (gloomybear)
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Username: gloomybear
Post Number: 1365
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 6:05 pm: |
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Hi Mummies... BBL PM-ed me to explain about the pregnancy insurance to you girls.
I'm from AXA, so I'm gonna touch on AXA's Mum's Advantage.
in summary:
Mum's advantage comes in 2 products. MumCare (Plus) and INSPIRED FlexiProtector / FlexiSaver
MumCare/MumCare Plus is a 3-year / 6-year single premium term plan that offers coverage for an expectant mother against death and pregnancy complications. it also provides hospital care benefit should the expectant mother gets admitted to hospital due to child birth complications. the coverage also extends to the child for congenital illnesses benefit and hospital care benefit for the child.
INSPIRE is a whole life, regular premium investment-linked plan which allows the flexibility to choose your own insurance cover and premium amount to meet your personal needs.
Under Mum’s Advantage/Mum’s Advantage Plus, the Mother can opt to transfer INSPIRE flexi2 to the life of the child at any time after the child is born*, i.e. life assured becomes the child instead of the mother but the ownership of the INSPIRE flexi2 remains with the mother provided the INSPIRE flexi2 has not lapsed or been terminated at the time of notification to axa life of the transfer.
The coverage:
 
Death benefit for mother expire 30days after delivery.
Pregnancy complications benefit expire upon birth of child.
Hospital care benefit for mother expires 30 days from birth of child.
New
*Gynaecology report is waived for eligiblae nationalities
* available to ladies whose pregnancies are conceived through artificial inseminations
Cost for an average 30yo mummy to be:
For Mum'Care: it's a lump sum of $315
For MumCare Plus, it's $595
For the whole life plan, minimum is $1200/year.
Pls feel to chk with me for details. |
gloomybear (gloomybear)
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Username: gloomybear
Post Number: 1366
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 6:24 pm: |
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For Hospital plans, I recommend AVIVA. They have the best coverage (and I can sell them too). I have AVIVA way before i became an insurance agent and they are the greatest.
And also, if both parents are covered under aviva, the kids are covered for free (on plan 2) up to 20years old!! (up to 4 kids).
Therefore, Aviva is a very popular choice for parents with kids. imagine u have 3 kids! how much can u save!!
Aviva hospitalisation plan (MyShield) is payable via Medisave.
This is a link from MOH on available hospital plans. Please do not go and buy those that you need to pay by cash. It's no necessary.
http://www.moh.gov.sg/content/dam/moh_web/Healthcare_Financing/Medishield/Comparison_of_MediShield_and_Private_Integrated_Plans/Comparison%20of%20IPs%20wef%2030%20Jan%202012%20Table%204.pdf
Coverage for aviva is listed on it's application form here:
http://www.aviva.com.sg/pdf/applicationforms/MyShield_MyShield_Plus_Application_Form.pdf |
Mrs Gui (babygui)
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Username: babygui
Post Number: 110
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 6:32 pm: |
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Hi Mommies,
I have some brand new BUMWEAR prefolds for sale.
5 Premium white prefolds
5 Newborn unbleached prefolds
2 Snappies
Willing to sell them in a bundle @ $35 (including postage).
And a preloved post natal binder selling for $25 (used less than 5 times, 85% condition) It is a free size 3-piece velcro binder.
If you are interested in any of the items above, please pm or email me at jiun_u80@yahoo.com |
meistar (meistar)
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Username: meistar
Post Number: 9
Registered: 9-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 6:40 pm: |
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J~A
Thanks for the information... |
AG (ag_gal)
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Username: ag_gal
Post Number: 682
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 6:53 pm: |
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gloomybear, for aviva hospitalization, do I have to contact my agent before I deliver or after I deliver? I also have it and my #1 is being covered.
hey ladies, I started getting leg cramps this week. twice this week liao. yday I went to the toilet and when I stood up, my legs got numb and had stars feeling...gosh this is definitely too early, cant imagine another 5 months. |
Hazel Nutty (hazel_nutty)
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Username: hazel_nutty
Post Number: 169
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 7:04 pm: |
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Hi all, back from work. Having headache the whole day. Just heard from one of my colleague that one of the manager commend to her that I so good life knock off on the dot and said I own her things that has not been done for more than 6 months. So upset. I was only a contract staff and I dun c anything wrong going home on the dot. She is not my direct superior and the task she ask me to help out is her job and only pass to me end of feb this year,where got more than 6 months. some more she already have one buyer under her, dun understand y she dun ask her to do and insist I have to do it &$@!?
Dun understand she is a mother of one not long ago, yet she still make such a commend.
If not for the $$$ that I plan for my bb, I won't bother to stay and work.
Insurance, I think my hb planning to get from aviva but I not so sure abt the details yet. Will update once I have the details.
NB clothes, I not sure need to buy a lot or not as I was told not to buy now since we still dunno bb size till they are born but was very temp to start shopping. But scare over buy. Anyone can advice set how many pcs will be enough? |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
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Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 202
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 7:28 pm: |
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AG: yup yup, ger ger clothes all so cute! I got read up a bit on the cord blood, and recently there's an newspaper article on it. All i can say is take those private cordbank sales talk like a pinch of salt, they leave out a lot of crucial facts. First the figures of usage is not as high as it stated cos the chance of using is very low (since what u pay is store until 18/21 yrs, if want store longer pay more). 2nd and most impt is that if child really kenna sick, it means the dna in the cord blood is already faulty to begin with, using the same stem cells only prove to cure the surface, the illness still have chance of recurring. 3rd is once the cord blood can only be used once (once defrost cannot freeze the remaining even if unused)! So u r paying a lot load of money for 1 time usage. IMO, the best option is to donate to public cord bank cos 1st it might help someone who needs it more urgently, 2nd if everyone donate, the chances of finding a match is much higher. In fact, in some countries (like france n another one i forget), they totally ban private cord blood banking. |
gloomybear (gloomybear)
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Username: gloomybear
Post Number: 1367
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 7:32 pm: |
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hi AG, after you deliver. will need the baby's birthcerts etc... |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
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Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 203
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 7:42 pm: |
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Urchin: oh the. I already have investment link plans already so think will skip that.
Urchin, hazel: bb needs to be changed at least twice daily, if the clothes get wet from milk, change even more times. If bb clothes are washed once every 2 days then est ard 10 pcs (0-3 months or 0-6 months, not including those for going out) should be more than enough. For tops, buy those that button in front or tie in front (like those kimono style) cos the are much easier to wear for newborns. The later is more preferred due to the way it is tied, can accomodate as bb grow bigger. Buy more tops than bottoms cos bb will wear diapers and usually it is suffcient to use a cloth diaper to swaddle the bottom. Mittens are usually standard sizes, so can get ard 10 pairs too, change the moment it gets wet. |
gloomybear (gloomybear)
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Username: gloomybear
Post Number: 1368
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 7:44 pm: |
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Aviva MyShield: Minimum entry age is 15 days old or the date of discharge from hospital after birth, whichever is later. |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
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Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 204
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 7:46 pm: |
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Happy: i go the one at tanglin.. Want to go swimming soon when i get my hands on preggy swimsuit.. :p |
Hazel Nutty (hazel_nutty)
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Username: hazel_nutty
Post Number: 170
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 8:03 pm: |
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Starfantasy, so can I said we need at least 10 pcs from 0-3 mths and 10 pcs from 3-6mths?
Which mean I still need to buy more clothes. And not to include outdoor wear.
Wow raising bb really costly... Ha ha..... |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
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Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 205
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 10:50 pm: |
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Hazel: Get at least 10 pcs for newborn first, some pieces bb may be able to wear beyond 3 months (esp if those are from 0-6 months). The rest you buy depending on the demand ba, each bb is different. These 10 pcs are for home wear and if you don't mind can get those really plain ones which are cheap. |
Miko (mikomilo)
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Username: mikomilo
Post Number: 35
Registered: 2-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 11:07 pm: |
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Any insurance covers premature births that require stay in icu?
I also having cramps... But dr say most likely gas pains. If the pain is on the left at the lower abdomen, it is probably gastrointestinal. When pregnant our tummy cannot digest so well so there is more gas. May not feel the gas but because it is trapped, it is painful. After a burp or fart it feels better! |
urchin (urchin)
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Username: urchin
Post Number: 142
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 11:24 pm: |
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I also got leg cramps when I m sleeping liao.. dunno is cos of leg cramp then I woke up or I woke up already then go n stretch the leg too fast or what then cramp.. but these few days din get leg cramps cos I put a pillow below my feet when sleeping.. really seems to work v well...
by the way, mittens need to wear for how long? I remember the mittens always fall out from the little hands... my sister have some clothes that include a flap for the hands, so dun need mittens n can still keep the bb's hand inside.. should be quite good, at least won't keep falling out.. haha.. |
princessxiaomei (princessxiaomei)
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Username: princessxiaomei
Post Number: 2095
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 11:32 pm: |
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Woah now topic on insurance le I didn't buy any for pregnancy de.. Is there really a need? ;) I've been feeling so tired handling my #1 yet feeling good to spend time w him playing his toys... Legs so numb.. I'm abt 18 wks but still can't feel v v obvious for baby movements... I guess maybe my skin too thick la.. Hahaha.. N baby lazy?!?! Lol..
I saw some of u mentioning abt vanish. I thot of trying to use tt to remove those yellowish stains for old clothes.. How do we actually really use vanish? Is it pour vanish n normal detergent?? Then just wash like that?? Paiseh ah cos I nv use before so like abit swaku. Hahaha.. |
starfantasy (starfantasy84)
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Username: starfantasy84
Post Number: 206
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2012 - 12:50 am: |
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Gas I had it more during early pregnancy, now dunno is got used to it or really become lesser le.
Leg cramps wise not so often but my back is killing me especially when I wake up in the middle of the night to go toilet. Now cannot do massage so just have to bear it. Haiz
urchin: mittens should wear all the time cos nvr know when bb like to rub hands on the face then the fingers and/or nails will scratch the face. Those clothes are most likely long sleeves one right? I don't sleep in aircon so wearing long sleeves all day might be too hot for bb.
princessxiaomei: You can soak the clothes with vanish for a while then wash normally. |
gloomybear (gloomybear)
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Username: gloomybear
Post Number: 1372
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2012 - 1:05 am: |
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Miko, the hospital care benefit will cover the ICU cost. $100/$200/ day up to 25 days. |
yanlin (yanlin)
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Username: yanlin
Post Number: 532
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2012 - 7:18 am: |
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My gynae asked me to lift up my leg after I reach home. It helps to prevents cramps too n improve blood to baby.
Hmm... Have not experience cramps on legs yet.. Lie on bed after home is really big help in this. |
Joanne (joanne03)
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Username: joanne03
Post Number: 3365
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2012 - 7:59 am: |
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Hi gloomybear
This insurance doesnt cover for twins right? Thk u..
Hi Star n Mrs C
Thks for ur advise on forwarder use.. Seems very chim to me but i can understand chinese well.. See whether i can hv the time to analyse how to do it.. Hee..
Hi gals
Finally confirm a maid last night n she will be here end of next week.. Abit ahead of my schedule as i plan of May but since i feel heavy now so is gd tt the maid can come in early n i can still train her..;) but nothing prepare for her yet so still stress tt she comes in so fast... Hv to prepare her roaster first.. Hope i can get a gd maid..
Those who already hv maid, will u asks her wakeup at same timing on wkend too? As i worry she makes lots of noise n we cant sleep late..Hhee.. So u will keep her pay for 3mths or pay her monthly? Hmm..
TGIT... Happy holiday tomorow..;) |
AG (ag_gal)
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Username: ag_gal
Post Number: 683
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2012 - 8:14 am: |
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morning...my calf still hurts from Tue nite cramp...last nite couldnt sleep cos could feel it and bb kicking so hard. not sure why my leg cramp is so bad.
joanne, its better to set a time for her to wake up cos not every maid will be so auto. I'd recommend that you set the same timing as how you want ur maid to wake up next time (after bb is born) else they will get used to it and dificult to change later. for my maid, bcos she has been with me long enough so i dont need to specify so much and she is a early riser anyway. but my previous maids before can sleep till 7am+ and everyone is awake except her...then the floor still not sweep and mop since the nite before and she will mop when everyone is awake which may not be what you want. |
princessxiaomei (princessxiaomei)
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Username: princessxiaomei
Post Number: 2098
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2012 - 8:28 am: |
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Morning!
*starfantasy* - Oh so I can just soak all the stained clothes w vanish in a pail then ltr on wash as per normal???? keke I gonna get vanish soon! My #1 eat v messy and often stain all his clothes... Can try w his clothes too! Hahaha thanks.
So tired.. Slept late last night n woke up 4+ till now... Heartburn all e way.. Feeling so uncomfy!  tt time I only had heartburn in 1st & late 3rd trim. Now frm 1st till date... So xinku. |
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