Any mums stay @ sengkang
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Koalarie
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Helen, not opposite leh.. my block's street name officially is rivervale crescent leh.
EDD is in 26 April 2006. Heard that girl normally may pop earlier..
What abt you, Helen? Boy 3mths old? So now back to work?
Hi Elfrenz.. mayb who noes.. we ve met but juz dunno tat we re neighbours.. =p
So, Elfrenz, u mtb or mother already? How old the kids? =)
EDD is in 26 April 2006. Heard that girl normally may pop earlier..
What abt you, Helen? Boy 3mths old? So now back to work?
Hi Elfrenz.. mayb who noes.. we ve met but juz dunno tat we re neighbours.. =p
So, Elfrenz, u mtb or mother already? How old the kids? =)
helen,
i am also staying in rivervale cres..opp those temples...ha..maybe we stayed near
my boy is one year old plus already
evon,
must be pretty excited on your birth then...
oh only drink coconut one month before your delivery..cos it will cleanse the bb (from old tales) and bb skin will be smooth and nice..
but don drink now
by the way, my parents and in laws are taking care of my son at the moment..so didnt place him at any infant care of child care..
feel free to ask any questions
wow we have a lot of mommies staying around the same area
i am also staying in rivervale cres..opp those temples...ha..maybe we stayed near
my boy is one year old plus already
evon,
must be pretty excited on your birth then...
oh only drink coconut one month before your delivery..cos it will cleanse the bb (from old tales) and bb skin will be smooth and nice..
but don drink now
by the way, my parents and in laws are taking care of my son at the moment..so didnt place him at any infant care of child care..
feel free to ask any questions
wow we have a lot of mommies staying around the same area
village_girl
New Member
Hi all d mummies,
wow so many pple stay in rivervale crescent. I used to put my elder ger in infant care at 184C rivervale crescent from 2 mths to 16 mths.
haha, i oso heard dat drink coconut b4 delivery, d bb will be cleaner, dun know how true but i follow lar. bb ok..both dark at birth luckily fair after few mths.
wow so many pple stay in rivervale crescent. I used to put my elder ger in infant care at 184C rivervale crescent from 2 mths to 16 mths.
haha, i oso heard dat drink coconut b4 delivery, d bb will be cleaner, dun know how true but i follow lar. bb ok..both dark at birth luckily fair after few mths.
Koalarie
Active Member
184C got infant care centre? Wow.. so near.. n i didn't noe.. Hi, Village Girl, how did u find it? Where not continue 4 ur other kid? SAHM?
Joleena Chia, u're lucky tat parents can take care.. they living near u?
I tot bb skin fairer is to take lots of bird's nest. n young coconut is to help to get us easy to deliver the bb leh.. =p (C how ignorant i'm.. )
Seems like most children here age ard few mths - 2/3 years old.. rite?
Joleena Chia, u're lucky tat parents can take care.. they living near u?
I tot bb skin fairer is to take lots of bird's nest. n young coconut is to help to get us easy to deliver the bb leh.. =p (C how ignorant i'm.. )
Seems like most children here age ard few mths - 2/3 years old.. rite?
jadonmum
Member
Hi Foreverfriends Honey,
My baby boy is still in KKH. Currently now weighs 1.8kg already. Very soon he will be coming home. I think need to be 1 or 2weeks more. Now have mix feeling.... Happy and joyful he will be coming home. Anxious and stress whether I'm able to cope his feeding as he still haven't learn to latch on. He prefers bottle feed.
My baby boy is still in KKH. Currently now weighs 1.8kg already. Very soon he will be coming home. I think need to be 1 or 2weeks more. Now have mix feeling.... Happy and joyful he will be coming home. Anxious and stress whether I'm able to cope his feeding as he still haven't learn to latch on. He prefers bottle feed.
Joleena
I stay next to Rivervale mall.
Evon
Congrats. Busy shopping for bb stuff now?
Pris
Dun worry n feel stressed. U will b able to cope when your bb is home. U try latch on 1st. If he can't latch on u express n bottle feed him
COCONUT JUCIE
I drank coconut juice 6 wks b4 EDD. Started wif half coconut for 2 wks than 1 coconut for next 3 wks coz my son popped a wk b4 EDD.
FAIR BABY
Drink tao hua drink
FORM PLAYGROUND
I 2nd tis idea
I stay next to Rivervale mall.
Evon
Congrats. Busy shopping for bb stuff now?
Pris
Dun worry n feel stressed. U will b able to cope when your bb is home. U try latch on 1st. If he can't latch on u express n bottle feed him
COCONUT JUCIE
I drank coconut juice 6 wks b4 EDD. Started wif half coconut for 2 wks than 1 coconut for next 3 wks coz my son popped a wk b4 EDD.
FAIR BABY
Drink tao hua drink
FORM PLAYGROUND
I 2nd tis idea
Koalarie
Active Member
<font color="blue">Foreverfriends Honey: </font> Thanks, Foreverfriends Honey. Me been shopping but not spent anything much yet. Both parents've kind of helped me complete the bb clothes though.. so lack of the other stuff. Not sure when to start shopping for it.. but the discount was not very fantastic. Still looking.
Anyway was a bit confused if i shd buy bb stroller now or later after birth.. since bb won't go out till 2nd/3rd mth later. Then oso, the brands of bf pumps 2 buy.
A bit scared tat can't bf... but'll try.
Also, want to avoid Epidural.. hope I got muz determination 2 do so.
Today c a young kid /w her mom. She looks a bit handicupped.. I a bit scared..I pray tat bb's fine; yet I do wish tat I've the courage 2 accept if my bb has any handicups. Really not easy.. pray tat I won't b depressed. Read tat depression's normal 4 preggies n after delivery.
Anyway was a bit confused if i shd buy bb stroller now or later after birth.. since bb won't go out till 2nd/3rd mth later. Then oso, the brands of bf pumps 2 buy.
A bit scared tat can't bf... but'll try.
Also, want to avoid Epidural.. hope I got muz determination 2 do so.
Today c a young kid /w her mom. She looks a bit handicupped.. I a bit scared..I pray tat bb's fine; yet I do wish tat I've the courage 2 accept if my bb has any handicups. Really not easy.. pray tat I won't b depressed. Read tat depression's normal 4 preggies n after delivery.
evon,
bb stroller dun need to buy so early. after birth then decide what to buy . i actually have one breast pump ( manual type) Piegeon , i use for 2 times cos no milk so if u like i can sell to u at a cheaper price. it actually came together with the feeding bottle and nursing pad. actualy price is S$53. cos i not using it , it a waste to put at home if anyone need it then will be good. dun waste loh
if u dun like manual maybe u can try the automatic type , try avent , i heard from my firend not bad.
dun think too much everythign will be fine
bb stroller dun need to buy so early. after birth then decide what to buy . i actually have one breast pump ( manual type) Piegeon , i use for 2 times cos no milk so if u like i can sell to u at a cheaper price. it actually came together with the feeding bottle and nursing pad. actualy price is S$53. cos i not using it , it a waste to put at home if anyone need it then will be good. dun waste loh
if u dun like manual maybe u can try the automatic type , try avent , i heard from my firend not bad.
dun think too much everythign will be fine
Helen
I been to your hse b4. Er.... wz your nick Yan_Yan?
I gave birth to a boi. He is 18mth old
Avent has electric pump now?
Evon
For NB, not much to buy on clothings. Best if u can get hands me dwn. If not get half a dozen of kimono, 4 pairs mitten/booties(if u wash clothes everyday) will do.
Do u intend to let your bb wear nappy cloth or diaper?
Stoller not in a hurry. Look c buy when there is offer. Get your/ your hubby's friends or colleagues (if they ask wat u want) to get stroller for bb shower. But u go look c wat model u want 1st.
BF bb, most impt is latch on. BB is the best pump in the world. If u hv any bf question, let me know. I help u if I can.
If u wanna buy electric pump dun buy way in advance. Buy only when u need to use it coz it comes wif a yr of warranty
Epidural. Tell youself u can do it. Dat's wat my colleague advised me. She said dun think of alt. V impt practise the breathing technique. I told myself my mum did it. So can I
U dun worry too much how bb gonna look like. When u worry, bb oso worry. BB feels the mood of mummy. Juz b happy
R u going to engage a confinement lady?
I been to your hse b4. Er.... wz your nick Yan_Yan?
I gave birth to a boi. He is 18mth old
Avent has electric pump now?
Evon
For NB, not much to buy on clothings. Best if u can get hands me dwn. If not get half a dozen of kimono, 4 pairs mitten/booties(if u wash clothes everyday) will do.
Do u intend to let your bb wear nappy cloth or diaper?
Stoller not in a hurry. Look c buy when there is offer. Get your/ your hubby's friends or colleagues (if they ask wat u want) to get stroller for bb shower. But u go look c wat model u want 1st.
BF bb, most impt is latch on. BB is the best pump in the world. If u hv any bf question, let me know. I help u if I can.
If u wanna buy electric pump dun buy way in advance. Buy only when u need to use it coz it comes wif a yr of warranty
Epidural. Tell youself u can do it. Dat's wat my colleague advised me. She said dun think of alt. V impt practise the breathing technique. I told myself my mum did it. So can I
U dun worry too much how bb gonna look like. When u worry, bb oso worry. BB feels the mood of mummy. Juz b happy
R u going to engage a confinement lady?
shook,
ya last time my nickname is yan yan . recently just change. i give birth to a bb boy too. he is 3 month plus. i think avent has electric pump ( if i didnot remeber wrongly)
Evon,
NB clothing dun need to buy too much , go to wholesaler to buy will be more worth it.
stroller can ask your hubby friends or your friend to give you as a gift but u have to see the model frist . for my case Epidural is no use to me. cos after i inject Epidural i still get the pain . the doc say only 10% of the woman does not react to it , i am the 10% hehe
during the last tris my gynea wanted to do 3D scan for my son , end up he is so naughty , everytimes the gynea say 3D scan his face will turn away end up we did not manage to see his face. and we were so scare dunknow how he look like. but after he is born , he look so handsome. haha
ya last time my nickname is yan yan . recently just change. i give birth to a bb boy too. he is 3 month plus. i think avent has electric pump ( if i didnot remeber wrongly)
Evon,
NB clothing dun need to buy too much , go to wholesaler to buy will be more worth it.
stroller can ask your hubby friends or your friend to give you as a gift but u have to see the model frist . for my case Epidural is no use to me. cos after i inject Epidural i still get the pain . the doc say only 10% of the woman does not react to it , i am the 10% hehe
during the last tris my gynea wanted to do 3D scan for my son , end up he is so naughty , everytimes the gynea say 3D scan his face will turn away end up we did not manage to see his face. and we were so scare dunknow how he look like. but after he is born , he look so handsome. haha
Koalarie
Active Member
Thanks, ladies.. = )
<font color="blue">NB BB clothes</font>
NB BB clothes all settled. xcept mittens n boots. trying 2 find ard $2~3 per pair ones... but mostly saw ard $4~5.. quite x.
Cousin've given most of the bb clothes except those after 6mths... so my mom managed 2 reserve some from her... hopefully can get during CNY.
<font color="blue">Stroller and Infant Car Seat</font>
Saw Combi ones at Kiddy Place @ Suntec, n then @ Baby Kingdom. But ard $300+. Meant 4 infant till ard 4yrs old.
Even infant car seat oso not cheap.. we saw one can use dual ways till the child up to 4 years old +..
But dun dare 2 ask friends n colleagues 2 buy. Paiseh la..
<font color="blue">BM Pump</font>
Gf oso intro me 2 Avert as well. She too using now for her bb too. But heard bottles n teats all must b frm Avert.
So still looking ard.. not seen Mendala though.
BTW, is it true that we muz start using to simulate our breasts @ 3rd trim so that can ease milk production?
<font color="blue">Confinement Nanny</font>
Praise the Lord.. manage to engage my cousin's 1st confinement nanny.. cousin was saying she beri good but her 2nd child, the CL already ve another job so can't take hers.
<font color="blue">Epidural</font>
Hope I can tolerate 2 w/o that... nv try how high my tolerance can b.. =p
<font color="blue">BB</font>
Is it normal 2b like tat? I mean suddenly see other less fortunate children n then start anyhow think? I really praise the mothers who re /w these children.. they re so brave. Wish i've that braveness... juz can't help thinking /w so many charities shows going on as well.
BB Elsy lately kicks a lot n especially at nite. Even my hb can feel her kicking recently. Only 2nd trim leh!
<font color="blue">NB BB clothes</font>
NB BB clothes all settled. xcept mittens n boots. trying 2 find ard $2~3 per pair ones... but mostly saw ard $4~5.. quite x.
Cousin've given most of the bb clothes except those after 6mths... so my mom managed 2 reserve some from her... hopefully can get during CNY.
<font color="blue">Stroller and Infant Car Seat</font>
Saw Combi ones at Kiddy Place @ Suntec, n then @ Baby Kingdom. But ard $300+. Meant 4 infant till ard 4yrs old.
Even infant car seat oso not cheap.. we saw one can use dual ways till the child up to 4 years old +..
But dun dare 2 ask friends n colleagues 2 buy. Paiseh la..
<font color="blue">BM Pump</font>
Gf oso intro me 2 Avert as well. She too using now for her bb too. But heard bottles n teats all must b frm Avert.
So still looking ard.. not seen Mendala though.
BTW, is it true that we muz start using to simulate our breasts @ 3rd trim so that can ease milk production?
<font color="blue">Confinement Nanny</font>
Praise the Lord.. manage to engage my cousin's 1st confinement nanny.. cousin was saying she beri good but her 2nd child, the CL already ve another job so can't take hers.
<font color="blue">Epidural</font>
Hope I can tolerate 2 w/o that... nv try how high my tolerance can b.. =p
<font color="blue">BB</font>
Is it normal 2b like tat? I mean suddenly see other less fortunate children n then start anyhow think? I really praise the mothers who re /w these children.. they re so brave. Wish i've that braveness... juz can't help thinking /w so many charities shows going on as well.
BB Elsy lately kicks a lot n especially at nite. Even my hb can feel her kicking recently. Only 2nd trim leh!
village_girl
New Member
Yup, there is 1 infant care/childcare in Blk 184C. I search the magazine that time when i'm looking for one in 2003. Their pricing is quite reasonable $750 b4 govt subsidy. Then after dat NTUC oso opened 1 infant care in SK too but cost >$1k per mth coz got aircon.
I pulled her out when i gave birth to my 2nd ger. We employed a maid instead then my mum help us to look after the 2 kids with the help of the maid. Wah, if put 2 in infant care/cc, very siong leh.
ha, i took epidural for 2 of my gers. can tahan leh. i tried to concentrate on breathing but is too painful lor. Many of my frends did it without epidural, not me. failed. Haha.
Evon, excited right....i remembered when i was preparing NB items for my 1st bb...i was so happy n excited. All bb items look so cute n lovely.
I support the idea of forming a playgroup. Cheers.
I pulled her out when i gave birth to my 2nd ger. We employed a maid instead then my mum help us to look after the 2 kids with the help of the maid. Wah, if put 2 in infant care/cc, very siong leh.
ha, i took epidural for 2 of my gers. can tahan leh. i tried to concentrate on breathing but is too painful lor. Many of my frends did it without epidural, not me. failed. Haha.
Evon, excited right....i remembered when i was preparing NB items for my 1st bb...i was so happy n excited. All bb items look so cute n lovely.
I support the idea of forming a playgroup. Cheers.
evon,
NB
u can get it from the shop near opp bugis junction . thereis a wholesaler there selling NB clothing . they sell in half a dozen. in bugis there is temple. it is opposite the temple
stroller and infant car seat ,
U can let them know. cos normally those close friends collegue will ask what u need so just let them know loh . If it over their budget they will let u know one. or they will change the model .
Breast pump,
i saw this model in the hospital -Mendala can rent from them . but i not very comfortable with the idea so i did not rent .
BB
u dun think too much . u mst think od something happy then your bb will be happy. look on the bright side.
NB
u can get it from the shop near opp bugis junction . thereis a wholesaler there selling NB clothing . they sell in half a dozen. in bugis there is temple. it is opposite the temple
stroller and infant car seat ,
U can let them know. cos normally those close friends collegue will ask what u need so just let them know loh . If it over their budget they will let u know one. or they will change the model .
Breast pump,
i saw this model in the hospital -Mendala can rent from them . but i not very comfortable with the idea so i did not rent .
BB
u dun think too much . u mst think od something happy then your bb will be happy. look on the bright side.
Helen
Y u change your nick?
Do u still contact our sk neighbours?
R u still bf now dat u r back to work? Who look after your bb?
Evon
Gd dat confinement is settled
U dun need to buy clothes for your bb. Wat u hv is enuff. U get more as full mth gift
Cheap mitten n booties can get fm the wholesale centre @ Bugis. But u gotta buy min 6 pairs. I saw @ kidsmall suntec unfamous brand meet your budget. Dat wz a yr or 2 back
Stroller n bb car seat if your friends or colleagues asked u wat u want n if big gp of them can ask them to buy. If small gp, ask for cash. @ least u dun hv to pay so much yourself. Dun ask for voucher, restricts yourself to buy fm a particular shop only
Avent pump can only use wif avent bottle coz the neck is big
Mendala is v common. U can find in any shopping centre bb section. But their product x. Dun buy single pump. V v v noisy
Dun stimulate your breasts to produce milk b4 bb pop, it will cause your uterus to contract Latch your bb on immediately after delivery. Dat's the way to stimulate your milk production. Dun b depress initially when your milk is v little. BB has reserve in their stomach. Anyway their stomach v small abt size of their fist. Keep latching on, your milk ss will est in 3 to 5 days time. B prepared to do nothing but sit dwn n feed bb. My son latched on every 2 hrs. Ea time he latched on for 1hr+.
Normal for preggie to b emotional. Think of happy thing your bb feels happy too. Remember your bb feels how u feel
Your gal v active
Village Girl
Child care wif air con no gd. Child get virus easily fm sick peers. bo wah to pay so much yet child get sick easily hor
Y u change your nick?
Do u still contact our sk neighbours?
R u still bf now dat u r back to work? Who look after your bb?
Evon
Gd dat confinement is settled
U dun need to buy clothes for your bb. Wat u hv is enuff. U get more as full mth gift
Cheap mitten n booties can get fm the wholesale centre @ Bugis. But u gotta buy min 6 pairs. I saw @ kidsmall suntec unfamous brand meet your budget. Dat wz a yr or 2 back
Stroller n bb car seat if your friends or colleagues asked u wat u want n if big gp of them can ask them to buy. If small gp, ask for cash. @ least u dun hv to pay so much yourself. Dun ask for voucher, restricts yourself to buy fm a particular shop only
Avent pump can only use wif avent bottle coz the neck is big
Mendala is v common. U can find in any shopping centre bb section. But their product x. Dun buy single pump. V v v noisy
Dun stimulate your breasts to produce milk b4 bb pop, it will cause your uterus to contract Latch your bb on immediately after delivery. Dat's the way to stimulate your milk production. Dun b depress initially when your milk is v little. BB has reserve in their stomach. Anyway their stomach v small abt size of their fist. Keep latching on, your milk ss will est in 3 to 5 days time. B prepared to do nothing but sit dwn n feed bb. My son latched on every 2 hrs. Ea time he latched on for 1hr+.
Normal for preggie to b emotional. Think of happy thing your bb feels happy too. Remember your bb feels how u feel
Your gal v active
Village Girl
Child care wif air con no gd. Child get virus easily fm sick peers. bo wah to pay so much yet child get sick easily hor
Koalarie
Active Member
Hi shook n Helen
thanks.
I will b dropping by Bugis later 2 c.. so it's somewhere near the temple, right???? Will go c.
Noted all ur advice as well.. can't wait 4 bb to pop then she can ve playmates as well. Can understand that being the only child @ home, can b really bored...
<font color="blue">So I am on if there is a playgroup near our place. = )</font>
I will b dropping by Bugis later 2 c.. so it's somewhere near the temple, right???? Will go c.
Noted all ur advice as well.. can't wait 4 bb to pop then she can ve playmates as well. Can understand that being the only child @ home, can b really bored...
<font color="blue">So I am on if there is a playgroup near our place. = )</font>
Tang Ling
Welcome. I hv not met up the gals b4 except Helen
6 mths, juz started on solid?
Evon
Most welcome.
U got mitten n booties fm the shop? Nappy cloth cheap, towel oso cheap there
Some1 mentioned abt gym
I brot my son to gymboree @ Hougang n JWT @ Tanglin. If u want your bb/tod 2 hv lesson solely on motor development only, can join. Go for trial 1st b4 u sign up the lesson. I prefer JWT to gymboree
Welcome. I hv not met up the gals b4 except Helen
6 mths, juz started on solid?
Evon
Most welcome.
U got mitten n booties fm the shop? Nappy cloth cheap, towel oso cheap there
Some1 mentioned abt gym
I brot my son to gymboree @ Hougang n JWT @ Tanglin. If u want your bb/tod 2 hv lesson solely on motor development only, can join. Go for trial 1st b4 u sign up the lesson. I prefer JWT to gymboree
hi mommies and mommies to be
wow this thread is rather active..
welcome tang ling
so which part of sengkang u are in? some of us are near rivervale crescent area
hi evon
glad you got some good bargains around
.continue happy shopping...let us know if you need more info
foreverfriends
is there a gymboree in hougang? i thought only in serangoon gardens..
i brought my boy to Baby Jumper Gym in OCC...
are u still with JWT?
wow this thread is rather active..
welcome tang ling
hi evon
glad you got some good bargains around
foreverfriends
is there a gymboree in hougang? i thought only in serangoon gardens..
i brought my boy to Baby Jumper Gym in OCC...
are u still with JWT?
jadonmum
Member
Hi Foreverfriends Honey,
Mothercare in KKH sell Avent electric pump. Guess what's the price. $800++!!! Shocked!!! More expensive then the latest $700+ Medela PIS Advanced.
Evon and other mummies,
FYI Breast pump can go through rental basis. No problem. It's the pump set that is being used to loan you. The usual funnel and other accessories have to purchase them for hygenie purpose. You can keep these accessories after you finish your rental. I was being told that the rental business are much better than the retail side.
I had contacted the supplier that sold Medela Latina PLus electric pump to KKH. Currently I'm on rental of the latest Medela Symphony (one grade higher than Medela PIS Advanced). If you want to purchase Symphony, it will costs $3000++!
Both Symphony and PIS Advanced have two phase pumping. The beginning will stimulate baby sucking for 2mins then the next will be the pumping. It's great for relieving the block ducts and can really drain out the milk. This pump can even increase your milk supply. It did for mine even when I have quite a lot in the 1st place.
Rental for Symphony : 30days $7/day, 60days $6/day and 90days $5/day.
They also have other electric pump like Medela Latina Plus and Medela Select (not sure whether correct). Rental rate for these two are cheaper than Symphony.
Mothercare in KKH sell Avent electric pump. Guess what's the price. $800++!!! Shocked!!! More expensive then the latest $700+ Medela PIS Advanced.
Evon and other mummies,
FYI Breast pump can go through rental basis. No problem. It's the pump set that is being used to loan you. The usual funnel and other accessories have to purchase them for hygenie purpose. You can keep these accessories after you finish your rental. I was being told that the rental business are much better than the retail side.
I had contacted the supplier that sold Medela Latina PLus electric pump to KKH. Currently I'm on rental of the latest Medela Symphony (one grade higher than Medela PIS Advanced). If you want to purchase Symphony, it will costs $3000++!
Both Symphony and PIS Advanced have two phase pumping. The beginning will stimulate baby sucking for 2mins then the next will be the pumping. It's great for relieving the block ducts and can really drain out the milk. This pump can even increase your milk supply. It did for mine even when I have quite a lot in the 1st place.
Rental for Symphony : 30days $7/day, 60days $6/day and 90days $5/day.
They also have other electric pump like Medela Latina Plus and Medela Select (not sure whether correct). Rental rate for these two are cheaper than Symphony.
Hi everyone! Wow, suddenly thread so active! All come back from holiday, izit?
For those staying in Rivervale, is there a childcare centre behind Rivervale Mall? St Anne Woods or something like that, not sure if it's the name of the cc centre or just the area?
Also, I read in another thread there's a playgroup in the SK community Hub. Anybody knows anything about this?
Foreverfriends Honey
Hi, your son is very close in age to mine. What's his name? Yep yep, I took NPL for 2 years, as I had to be the sole caregiver. Company didn't allow me anymore leave.
Joleena
Hope you all enjoyed your son's first birthday! How did you celebrate?
Evon
Do read up on some breastfeeding books to get an idea of what bfing entails. Don't be like me, blur blur, then kenna major shock because not mentally prepared. Recommend "The Nursing Mother's companion", or for personal accounts "So that's what they're for!" and "How my breasts saved the world". All available in library.
I gave birth in Thomson, and I know that their Parentcraft Centre had a Medela Latina that you could use to pump. The other hospitals should have such units for rental as well. Why not try these units before actually buying one? For me, I started with the Avent Isis manual, then my hands got so tired, so bought a Medela Electric Plus, much more convenient. But then, some mommies swear by their manual pumps. Do take your time over the decision, consider it an investment.
Tang Lin
Welcome! Me joined not long ago too. What's your ds name?
For those staying in Rivervale, is there a childcare centre behind Rivervale Mall? St Anne Woods or something like that, not sure if it's the name of the cc centre or just the area?
Also, I read in another thread there's a playgroup in the SK community Hub. Anybody knows anything about this?
Foreverfriends Honey
Hi, your son is very close in age to mine. What's his name? Yep yep, I took NPL for 2 years, as I had to be the sole caregiver. Company didn't allow me anymore leave.
Joleena
Hope you all enjoyed your son's first birthday! How did you celebrate?
Evon
Do read up on some breastfeeding books to get an idea of what bfing entails. Don't be like me, blur blur, then kenna major shock because not mentally prepared. Recommend "The Nursing Mother's companion", or for personal accounts "So that's what they're for!" and "How my breasts saved the world". All available in library.
I gave birth in Thomson, and I know that their Parentcraft Centre had a Medela Latina that you could use to pump. The other hospitals should have such units for rental as well. Why not try these units before actually buying one? For me, I started with the Avent Isis manual, then my hands got so tired, so bought a Medela Electric Plus, much more convenient. But then, some mommies swear by their manual pumps. Do take your time over the decision, consider it an investment.
Tang Lin
Welcome! Me joined not long ago too. What's your ds name?
Joleena
When is your son's b'dy?
Did u test whether your son know wat is being taught? Is he able to recognise the card in the class? How many term hv your son been wif BJG? Wat made u said BJG not effective?
Pris
I saw Avent dual electric pump yes'dy. Boi $800+ faint. Did u c the single electric pump?
Medela PIS's price increase so much. 2 yrs ago wz $500+
Boey
Sorry dunno abt the childcare n play gp dat u mentioned
Your co so gd let u take unpd leave for 2 yrs envy
. U going to send Teddy to childcare when u start work?
R u still breastfeeding?
My son's name is Yan Chen. We call him Chen Chen
When is your son's b'dy?
Did u test whether your son know wat is being taught? Is he able to recognise the card in the class? How many term hv your son been wif BJG? Wat made u said BJG not effective?
Pris
I saw Avent dual electric pump yes'dy. Boi $800+ faint. Did u c the single electric pump?
Medela PIS's price increase so much. 2 yrs ago wz $500+
Boey
Sorry dunno abt the childcare n play gp dat u mentioned
Your co so gd let u take unpd leave for 2 yrs envy
R u still breastfeeding?
My son's name is Yan Chen. We call him Chen Chen
boey
yes he enjoyed it too..we booked a chalet in downtown east and celebrated with bbq etc..
foreverfriends,
oh my boy bday is 3rd dec...
ya he recognise those cards etc...i have only been with them for 1 term..
not really not effective..maybe just feel my son is too active during class that he keeps crawling all over the room...sigh..
so am still thinking if i should continue..
watz your opinion? u think itz good?
yes he enjoyed it too..we booked a chalet in downtown east and celebrated with bbq etc..
foreverfriends,
oh my boy bday is 3rd dec...
ya he recognise those cards etc...i have only been with them for 1 term..
not really not effective..maybe just feel my son is too active during class that he keeps crawling all over the room...sigh..
so am still thinking if i should continue..
watz your opinion? u think itz good?
Koalarie
Active Member
Shook, ya... the shop was selling really cheap.. if only had known earlier then we can save $ on the bb clothes since 1st 2 months, bb probably b staying home n no nd 2 gai gai. =)
Wow, Pris.. thanks for the info.. heard of the rental.. but didn't know tat to own the electric pump can b so expensive already!!!! I'm not sure what Gleneagles've... not sure if they have such rental services...
Boey, thanks... will start picking up books from library..
Question, do you ladies really pump milk in office? Office toilets???? I'm a bit shy if the equipment makes too much noise as the male toilet is juz next 2 the female one.. office do ve an executive toilet but it is outside at main lobby... =(
Anybody got good suggestion place in Raffles Place for pumping milk?
Wow, Pris.. thanks for the info.. heard of the rental.. but didn't know tat to own the electric pump can b so expensive already!!!! I'm not sure what Gleneagles've... not sure if they have such rental services...
Boey, thanks... will start picking up books from library..
Question, do you ladies really pump milk in office? Office toilets???? I'm a bit shy if the equipment makes too much noise as the male toilet is juz next 2 the female one.. office do ve an executive toilet but it is outside at main lobby... =(
Anybody got good suggestion place in Raffles Place for pumping milk?
shook ,
i did not use up all my maternity leave. my last month i took flexi. my mum is helping me to look after my son. but when my hubby is not working , he will take care himself.
something i still contact KK. what about you. did not still contact anyone. how old is your child?
evon
glad that u manage to get some clothing . the shop there sell alot of bb clothing right. u actually can boot and mitten from them . i oso hear from my friend.
Tang Ling,
welcome u .
i did not use up all my maternity leave. my last month i took flexi. my mum is helping me to look after my son. but when my hubby is not working , he will take care himself.
something i still contact KK. what about you. did not still contact anyone. how old is your child?
evon
glad that u manage to get some clothing . the shop there sell alot of bb clothing right. u actually can boot and mitten from them . i oso hear from my friend.
Tang Ling,
welcome u .
Hi everyone!
Question : How does one bold or colour the text? Seen some people doing it.
Shook
Yeah, my company pretty understanding of my extenuating circumstances,but then I have to 'pay back' when I return to work. Sourcing for good childcare now, but still nothing that positive near SK, leh.
Yep, I'm still bfing Teddy. Might as well, since I'm with him! Figured since can't really afford to send him to all those expensive extra classes, give the best I CAN for him, including breastmilk!
Had problem with calling my son Teddy, 'cause it rhymes with Daddy. He solved the problem himself by calling Papa, so now we ALL call my dh Papa.
Joleena
You mean he ate BBQ as well?!?!?!? Did he eat the cake also?
Evon
Don't worry about breast pump noise. It's quite discreet, I could pump next to my sleeping baby for my Medela! But the problem with pumping in toilets is hygiene. I've heard of ladies pumping in the filing room, conference room, pantry, anywhere discreet and lockable, or where no male will just come barging in.
BTW, is your ticker active, or is it just an image?
Hi Helen!
*Wave!*
Question : How does one bold or colour the text? Seen some people doing it.
Shook
Yeah, my company pretty understanding of my extenuating circumstances,but then I have to 'pay back' when I return to work. Sourcing for good childcare now, but still nothing that positive near SK, leh.
Yep, I'm still bfing Teddy. Might as well, since I'm with him! Figured since can't really afford to send him to all those expensive extra classes, give the best I CAN for him, including breastmilk!
Had problem with calling my son Teddy, 'cause it rhymes with Daddy. He solved the problem himself by calling Papa, so now we ALL call my dh Papa.
Joleena
You mean he ate BBQ as well?!?!?!? Did he eat the cake also?
Evon
Don't worry about breast pump noise. It's quite discreet, I could pump next to my sleeping baby for my Medela! But the problem with pumping in toilets is hygiene. I've heard of ladies pumping in the filing room, conference room, pantry, anywhere discreet and lockable, or where no male will just come barging in.
BTW, is your ticker active, or is it just an image?
Hi Helen!
*Wave!*
Evon
Me again! just wanted to let you know there's a thread for mommies working in Raffles Place. They may know about a good place to pump
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/283057/314019.html
Me again! just wanted to let you know there's a thread for mommies working in Raffles Place. They may know about a good place to pump
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/283057/314019.html
jadonmum
Member
Hi Foreverfriends Honey,
Avent electric pump $900++ not $800++!!! PIS Advanced is the latest model and replace PIS Traveller.
Evon,
KKH don't provide the service for rental. I found the contact number on the Medela Latina Plus pump in KKH. So it's the company (so call sole agent for Medela in S'pore) that sold the pumps to KKH. PM me if you need the rental company details.
Avent electric pump $900++ not $800++!!! PIS Advanced is the latest model and replace PIS Traveller.
Evon,
KKH don't provide the service for rental. I found the contact number on the Medela Latina Plus pump in KKH. So it's the company (so call sole agent for Medela in S'pore) that sold the pumps to KKH. PM me if you need the rental company details.
Joleena
IMHO, bb n little tod's brain develops v fast. They learn fast @ tis tender age. Parents can't tell if they learn anything bcoz they can't xpres themselves. B it BJG or childcare or playgp, as long as the child is taught something n learns something. If u r able to teach your boi @ home, no need to send to enrichment classes.
I sent my son to BJG for 2 terms. Contemplating to cont for another term bcoz the teacher who taught him transferred to Bt Batok. Another teacher who is gd is going to take a break next term. Another teacher not up to my expectation. I hv not tried the other 2 teachers. I wanna let my son to cont to attend enrichment classes till I send him to playgp. I find my son learns better wif a gp of little tod. Peers pressure
Evon
If your office has meeting rm or your colleague or boss work in rm n they r ok to let u use their rm, better to pump in rm.
I pump in toilet. My office not breastfeeding friendly. Pump loud no choice. I saw the avent pump is stated ultra quiet or something like dat but v x. $800+
Helen
I sms n email KK occassionally. Jazz once in a blue moon
My son is 18 mth old.
Where do your mum stay? U bring your son home everyday? Your co dun allow u to take 3 mths maternity leave in a row?
Boey
Sorry how do u mean u gotta pay back when u back to work?
I saw a few childcare centres near the church. U dun like the childcare centres there? Did u look ard near your work plc?
Teddy so clever calls papa instead of daddy to differentiate
Pris
I saw Avent electric duo pump @ Mothercare n Metro selling @ $800+ close to $900
IMHO, bb n little tod's brain develops v fast. They learn fast @ tis tender age. Parents can't tell if they learn anything bcoz they can't xpres themselves. B it BJG or childcare or playgp, as long as the child is taught something n learns something. If u r able to teach your boi @ home, no need to send to enrichment classes.
I sent my son to BJG for 2 terms. Contemplating to cont for another term bcoz the teacher who taught him transferred to Bt Batok. Another teacher who is gd is going to take a break next term. Another teacher not up to my expectation. I hv not tried the other 2 teachers. I wanna let my son to cont to attend enrichment classes till I send him to playgp. I find my son learns better wif a gp of little tod. Peers pressure
Evon
If your office has meeting rm or your colleague or boss work in rm n they r ok to let u use their rm, better to pump in rm.
I pump in toilet. My office not breastfeeding friendly. Pump loud no choice. I saw the avent pump is stated ultra quiet or something like dat but v x. $800+
Helen
I sms n email KK occassionally. Jazz once in a blue moon
My son is 18 mth old.
Where do your mum stay? U bring your son home everyday? Your co dun allow u to take 3 mths maternity leave in a row?
Boey
Sorry how do u mean u gotta pay back when u back to work?
I saw a few childcare centres near the church. U dun like the childcare centres there? Did u look ard near your work plc?
Teddy so clever calls papa instead of daddy to differentiate
Pris
I saw Avent electric duo pump @ Mothercare n Metro selling @ $800+ close to $900