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I called another confinement lady up and her fee was a whopping $5400. Her surcharge is 2x of her normal $2700 rate. Not sure if she is trying to rip me off though. But yes, better start saving up now if hiring CL!

Guess i will negotiate to ask her to pro rate or make up. Agency sounds much more affordable but it's hard to gauge the quality beforehand. Is your confinement period also over CNY? $4000 for twins sounds like a really good deal! Thanks for your input, it was really helpful!

Try taking oats everyday! I'm taking rolled oats and it seems to help. Can definitely notice a difference when I don't take it.

Hey girls, has anyone started looking for confinement lady? Any idea what are the rates for CNY? i just called one and she quoted $4200. She requested days off from CNY eve to CNY day 3 so she can go back to Malaysia. I don't think that is unreasonable, but she said the rate will remain the...

I visited him on Tuesday too! Going back in 4 weeks for the blood tests. Nurse said they will be taking 6 tubes of blood!

I feel like I'm showing already too! Currently 8w3d, first time pregnant. Even in the morning before I eat anything, tummy is definitely not flat anymore and as the day progresses, it gets even more bloated as I eat. Cannot wear my denim bottoms anymore cos it feels soooo tight and...

Hi ladymel, I think they are Mxndy and TTCJT. Not sure if there are more.

I am seeing Dr Benjamin Tham from TMC too! Had a good impression of him, first visit costs around 200 ish with ultrasound scan, and he offers a package starting from week 12 at $800 before GST. Not sure about direct payment with BUPA Insurance.