kateleelee
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No I let God decide [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
(2010/08) August 2010 MTB
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charmaine1978
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thanks.. so you mean infant care.. thought childcare..
gals see you tonight at Illuma..
I gtg out now..")
gals see you tonight at Illuma..
I gtg out now..")
suika
Active Member
Angel,
that's y if it's planned c-sec, normally gynea will give u a date that's within 37wks...coz mostly by 38wks mummies will starts to encounter contraction issues or waterbag breaks etc...gyneas r actually helping us to save $ on the dbl charge
ahNah,
all hospital sure to give 1 pkt 1 lah....if not wrong shd b pampers....think they supply to all hospitals
i'm also trying to find playgroup for my 18mths boy but can't get in to the 1 nearby hse 1....haizzz
that's y if it's planned c-sec, normally gynea will give u a date that's within 37wks...coz mostly by 38wks mummies will starts to encounter contraction issues or waterbag breaks etc...gyneas r actually helping us to save $ on the dbl charge
ahNah,
all hospital sure to give 1 pkt 1 lah....if not wrong shd b pampers....think they supply to all hospitals
i'm also trying to find playgroup for my 18mths boy but can't get in to the 1 nearby hse 1....haizzz
charmaine and ah nah,
i m enrolling my #1 to playgroup or N1 who is around 27 mths now, not planning for my #2 yet, hehe!
katelee,
every penny costs esp when you start to hv more expenses when the kid is out. i m sure all mummies here wl make a good judgement on wat is essential versus wat is extravagant; according to their own budget and comfort level.
i m enrolling my #1 to playgroup or N1 who is around 27 mths now, not planning for my #2 yet, hehe!
katelee,
every penny costs esp when you start to hv more expenses when the kid is out. i m sure all mummies here wl make a good judgement on wat is essential versus wat is extravagant; according to their own budget and comfort level.
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daintyaqua
Guest
mtbs & ftbs going for the gathering tonight,
hope u guys have fun! [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
dun forget to take pics this time & upload to FB ya.
hope u guys have fun! [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
dun forget to take pics this time & upload to FB ya.
a_n_a
Active Member
Mvh
ya lor. i tink montessori is kind of charging abit more exp than the usual... i even saw some chargin above 1k+ for just a half day... but i feel sending kiddo to CC can be a good ting rather than staying at home , learn nothing.. trying to find one nearby my place.. but seems to no available except for "my 1st skool"
wah.. i tink it's quite an ok weight leh... dont need worry to much la..And how come Dr ang so early tell u about the timing to call him liao. last time i tink he nv say that to me leh... maybe he received too many calls after midnight.
ahnah/charmaine
u two so fast sourcing childcare??? if u were talking about newborn, u shld look for infrant care/nanny/maid or ur relative to help take care... for me, i am sourcing for my 18mo #1... & i would advise all of u.. if ur consider to put ur child to Childcare.. pls do it at least 6mth earlier.. cos it's rather difficult to get the slot with the increasingly no. of child. hehe..
ya lor. i tink montessori is kind of charging abit more exp than the usual... i even saw some chargin above 1k+ for just a half day... but i feel sending kiddo to CC can be a good ting rather than staying at home , learn nothing.. trying to find one nearby my place.. but seems to no available except for "my 1st skool"
wah.. i tink it's quite an ok weight leh... dont need worry to much la..And how come Dr ang so early tell u about the timing to call him liao. last time i tink he nv say that to me leh... maybe he received too many calls after midnight.
ahnah/charmaine
u two so fast sourcing childcare??? if u were talking about newborn, u shld look for infrant care/nanny/maid or ur relative to help take care... for me, i am sourcing for my 18mo #1... & i would advise all of u.. if ur consider to put ur child to Childcare.. pls do it at least 6mth earlier.. cos it's rather difficult to get the slot with the increasingly no. of child. hehe..
charmaine1978
Member
ahnah,
Thanks.. I very blur .. hee hee
Ya.. school is a problem.. and may be I should change my career path to be a teacher..
Thanks.. I very blur .. hee hee
Ya.. school is a problem.. and may be I should change my career path to be a teacher..
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daintyaqua
Guest
suika,
i see, woody din give me the dates range, i was the one who gave him my dates lah. and i din know abt the double charge then so having 2nd thoughts now.
need to discuss with hb & see how we shd proceed.
i see, woody din give me the dates range, i was the one who gave him my dates lah. and i din know abt the double charge then so having 2nd thoughts now.
need to discuss with hb & see how we shd proceed.
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daintyaqua
Guest
ahnah,
u mean i'll be at the gathering tonight?
oh no, i wont be joining u ppl much as i like to.
me gotta stay home help monitor the maid & look after my mil too.
but i hope u guys have alot of fun lah! post more pics ya. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
u mean i'll be at the gathering tonight?
oh no, i wont be joining u ppl much as i like to.
me gotta stay home help monitor the maid & look after my mil too.
but i hope u guys have alot of fun lah! post more pics ya. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
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ahNah,
You wish! the oost is much higher. PG and N1 nursery is actually higher than N/K1-2.
The cheapest i found for childcare (PG/N1) is $300-$400 w working mum subsidy.
The mid range is $600, high range is $1K upwards.
Half day and full day cost can be very close, differ by just $50-$100 as the working mum subsidy for half day is $150 while full day is $300.
suika,
do check out cambridge cdc, they have quite a good curriculum and the kids look quite happy there, which is my barometer for chosing a childcare center [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
You wish! the oost is much higher. PG and N1 nursery is actually higher than N/K1-2.
The cheapest i found for childcare (PG/N1) is $300-$400 w working mum subsidy.
The mid range is $600, high range is $1K upwards.
Half day and full day cost can be very close, differ by just $50-$100 as the working mum subsidy for half day is $150 while full day is $300.
suika,
do check out cambridge cdc, they have quite a good curriculum and the kids look quite happy there, which is my barometer for chosing a childcare center [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
suika,
here is the link for cambridge cdc.
http://www.cambridgecdc.com/singapore.htm
the cost for PG is around ~$570 full day after subsidy for the center near my place, excluding enrichment classes for speech & drama and gym. the principal told me the costs wl vary for location due to running costs like rental and teacher salaries.
here is the link for cambridge cdc.
http://www.cambridgecdc.com/singapore.htm
the cost for PG is around ~$570 full day after subsidy for the center near my place, excluding enrichment classes for speech & drama and gym. the principal told me the costs wl vary for location due to running costs like rental and teacher salaries.
white_lady
Active Member
MAID :
those mummies who have maid , i want to check , when ur maid first come to ur house , did u let them call back their country ? if yes , who pay ?
my maid today start to be in daze suitation, act blur , then ask her , she say she miss her family , want to contact , so how ?
those mummies who have maid , i want to check , when ur maid first come to ur house , did u let them call back their country ? if yes , who pay ?
my maid today start to be in daze suitation, act blur , then ask her , she say she miss her family , want to contact , so how ?
suika
Active Member
white lady,
urs is new maid rite? how old is she? she's here oni for days lor best not to let them call back.....u call back agency tell them let them tok to her instead
i juz let my maid called back home when she's at my plc for 1mth liao n taking into consideration that she's out of her country for whole 5mths n yet to call back to her mum so i let her use the phone longer (let them appreciate then they'll work hard for u)
for my case coz i dun hv to pay for the calls so mi no make her pay oso but wad's the norm practice is after 1mth they'll receive $10 as pay n u can let them use this to get calling card n oni to use it upon ur approval.
urs is new maid rite? how old is she? she's here oni for days lor best not to let them call back.....u call back agency tell them let them tok to her instead
i juz let my maid called back home when she's at my plc for 1mth liao n taking into consideration that she's out of her country for whole 5mths n yet to call back to her mum so i let her use the phone longer (let them appreciate then they'll work hard for u)
for my case coz i dun hv to pay for the calls so mi no make her pay oso but wad's the norm practice is after 1mth they'll receive $10 as pay n u can let them use this to get calling card n oni to use it upon ur approval.
whitelady,
yes i do, esp during the first week when they come to my home. i pay for the phonecards for my helpers and encourage them to call back at least once a month. i spend $9 for a phonecard and they use for 1-2 mths so it is not a lot of money.
my maids usu dun like to call home but i insist coz their families wl worry for them. i heard some maids get very emotional after the calls and wan to go back esp if they hv children or aging parents. if ur maid is happy, then it is aso easier for you, it is really your decision.
yes i do, esp during the first week when they come to my home. i pay for the phonecards for my helpers and encourage them to call back at least once a month. i spend $9 for a phonecard and they use for 1-2 mths so it is not a lot of money.
my maids usu dun like to call home but i insist coz their families wl worry for them. i heard some maids get very emotional after the calls and wan to go back esp if they hv children or aging parents. if ur maid is happy, then it is aso easier for you, it is really your decision.
ineedmilk
Active Member
hi all, I just went to check out Mothercare sale..... Nothing much except that they are selling the baby rompers (all sizes) at 30% off for those 7 in 1 pack type. I bought 1 pack for 6-9 mths @ $32+ after discount... so each piece is less than $5.... buy and keep....
The boys range is not as nice as all the pretty and sweet baby girls range.... [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/sad.gif]
The boys range is not as nice as all the pretty and sweet baby girls range.... [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/sad.gif]
for my #1, i only start sourcing for childcare (toddler class) when he is 15mths, cos i plan to send him to one when he is 20 to 24 mths. i wan to make sure my kid noe how to walk and noe how to ask for milk or make request. If send kid too early, like very sad le. Later get bully.
My boy got in to "my 1st skool" at 20 mths.
It's very impt to visit the childcare, see if the place is overcrowded a not, clean, teachers ok a not. I got went to a few, so many kids and i can often hear teachers shouting. Look like a market than a sch.
My requirements are (prefer) without aircon, no tv, got bring kids outdoor, clean place, affordable sch fee.
Ya, infant care start from 2mths to 18mths. It's really costly. Teacher to infant ratio is 1:4. As for Toddler is 1:8.
My boy got in to "my 1st skool" at 20 mths.
It's very impt to visit the childcare, see if the place is overcrowded a not, clean, teachers ok a not. I got went to a few, so many kids and i can often hear teachers shouting. Look like a market than a sch.
My requirements are (prefer) without aircon, no tv, got bring kids outdoor, clean place, affordable sch fee.
Ya, infant care start from 2mths to 18mths. It's really costly. Teacher to infant ratio is 1:4. As for Toddler is 1:8.
btw i use phonecard coz i can keep track of how much the costs are.
my 1st maid abused our trust and used my FIL's house phone to call her family, i think she racked up quite a big sum.
she was aso v lazy and refused tasks while i was 9mths preggie with #1, so i sent her back to agency after 2 weeks.
my 1st maid abused our trust and used my FIL's house phone to call her family, i think she racked up quite a big sum.
she was aso v lazy and refused tasks while i was 9mths preggie with #1, so i sent her back to agency after 2 weeks.
white lady,
i dun've a maid yet. But i heard from my frens, they allow maid to use house line (calling card) to call back. They pay for call made once a mth for abt 15 mins (flex).
Dun let them have hp. Cos i often see maid talking on hp when they fetch kids back from sch. So dangerous on the road...
i dun've a maid yet. But i heard from my frens, they allow maid to use house line (calling card) to call back. They pay for call made once a mth for abt 15 mins (flex).
Dun let them have hp. Cos i often see maid talking on hp when they fetch kids back from sch. So dangerous on the road...
ineedmilk
Active Member
Yes, I agree with purelyz... for childcare, most importantly is must be clean place (including toilets), no tv and no aircon..... For my #1, I sent her to a nearby childcare (half day) and end up, I noticed the CC let the kids watch alot of TV.....and once, she even puked in the toilet cos the toilet was too stinko.... after a while, I thought there's no point putting in that CC, so I pulled her out and waited till she was old enough to go to a proper Nursery class at a nearby church kindergarten. Also, if possible, check out the food menu! Some CC serve really ultra basic food... eg. plain porridge with just 1 piece of carrot for lunch.... I see also I have no appetite...
a devil's advocate there seems to be here! =p
so fun to read thru ur threads!
hihi...i'm from the sep thread, but cos edd changed to 31 aug..so I've been following here...
Dreymin- i had plans to send my kiddo to montessori...like very nice but ex la...but on second thoughts the environment she is gg back to after classes must compliment too... I dun think my DH and I got the energy n capability to create that environment which both of us were not grown up with... =p
I (26wks)was told by woody gt low lying placenta n was pretty worried. anyone knows when it will move up...is it 30wks? was really keen on natural birth but if this is what to be then no choice lo
oh, btw..annah u are such a interesting hubby to be in the forum of so many preggies..n lil wonder u also suffer the preganancy symptoms...(tot i read it in some of the threads)
so fun to read thru ur threads!
hihi...i'm from the sep thread, but cos edd changed to 31 aug..so I've been following here...
Dreymin- i had plans to send my kiddo to montessori...like very nice but ex la...but on second thoughts the environment she is gg back to after classes must compliment too... I dun think my DH and I got the energy n capability to create that environment which both of us were not grown up with... =p
I (26wks)was told by woody gt low lying placenta n was pretty worried. anyone knows when it will move up...is it 30wks? was really keen on natural birth but if this is what to be then no choice lo
oh, btw..annah u are such a interesting hubby to be in the forum of so many preggies..n lil wonder u also suffer the preganancy symptoms...(tot i read it in some of the threads)
kendra,
Yes, i got the symptoms as well. Easy anger, wake up weird hours in the mid night and some more can eye open big big.
Keep changing sleeping position with my wife. She flip to right, i flip to left.
She hungry in her office, me as well.
She not feeling when i sneeze in the office.
She will eat bak choy mee when I got that craving during my office lunch hour.
Funny right ?
Yes, i got the symptoms as well. Easy anger, wake up weird hours in the mid night and some more can eye open big big.
Keep changing sleeping position with my wife. She flip to right, i flip to left.
She hungry in her office, me as well.
She not feeling when i sneeze in the office.
She will eat bak choy mee when I got that craving during my office lunch hour.
Funny right ?
kendra,
welcome to the thread [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
we had the same thots as well; which style works for DS based on his personality and aso v imptly whc makes a easier transition to pri sch. at home and outside he is exposed to a fair amt of stuff experientially whc is similar to the concept of montessori.
i must be honest, montessori is quite expensive and aft doing our sums, $1K for a kid is already a lot and if i mutiple tat by 2, we prob will not be able to afford it!
welcome to the thread [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
we had the same thots as well; which style works for DS based on his personality and aso v imptly whc makes a easier transition to pri sch. at home and outside he is exposed to a fair amt of stuff experientially whc is similar to the concept of montessori.
i must be honest, montessori is quite expensive and aft doing our sums, $1K for a kid is already a lot and if i mutiple tat by 2, we prob will not be able to afford it!
white_lady
Active Member
Suika ,
a $9 card can last 1 - 2 mth ? thats long , what card is that , where to get and call from our home line or public phone ? btw mine is phillipines
a $9 card can last 1 - 2 mth ? thats long , what card is that , where to get and call from our home line or public phone ? btw mine is phillipines
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daintyaqua
Guest
whitelady,
my hb also let the maid called back home regularly but she'll always ask for permission first. she buy her own phonecard & the amount is deducted according to her usage.
kendra,
welcome! do add ur details to our mtb list. we have a aug mtb grp on FB too, join us there. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
my hb also let the maid called back home regularly but she'll always ask for permission first. she buy her own phonecard & the amount is deducted according to her usage.
kendra,
welcome! do add ur details to our mtb list. we have a aug mtb grp on FB too, join us there. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
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dreamz81
Guest
cheekrene> i'm not planning to buy newborn one. i will use the hospital pack first then not enough then go buy another pack or something as most of the time will use the cltoh diapers. cos my frens buy already in the end also nv use cos it depends on the growth rate of ur baby also.
my last weigh at Dr Woody shows i am still -1.5kg from my weight when i first see him. if calculate from start of 4th mth onwards, i gained 6.5kg
Charmaine> yes infant care, now the more popular ones might not have space already. have to start looking fast. my fren enrol her upcoming newborn in Cheries is think. it is at vivo city. the grassroot club at yio chu kang also have infant care. i was looking at gg for that infant care that time.
my last weigh at Dr Woody shows i am still -1.5kg from my weight when i first see him. if calculate from start of 4th mth onwards, i gained 6.5kg
Charmaine> yes infant care, now the more popular ones might not have space already. have to start looking fast. my fren enrol her upcoming newborn in Cheries is think. it is at vivo city. the grassroot club at yio chu kang also have infant care. i was looking at gg for that infant care that time.
whitelady
the one i got is sunflower card, $9 with $11 value. my maids r all indo.
u can use tat to call from any land line/house phone.
u can ask the moneychanger which one has better rates for philippines.
i use this one as it has been tried and tested for voice quality and connectivity for indo.
the one i got is sunflower card, $9 with $11 value. my maids r all indo.
u can use tat to call from any land line/house phone.
u can ask the moneychanger which one has better rates for philippines.
i use this one as it has been tried and tested for voice quality and connectivity for indo.
white_lady
Active Member
i also not sure abt these card , my dad bought a $10 hello card , so is suppose to use my home phone to call issit ?
gals,
http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/CPF/my-cpf/have-child/HC2.htm
Re : Medisave Maternity Package
Is it auto inclusive for all singaporeans couples or we have to apply for it?
http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/CPF/my-cpf/have-child/HC2.htm
Re : Medisave Maternity Package
Is it auto inclusive for all singaporeans couples or we have to apply for it?
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daintyaqua
Guest
ahnah,
i was just told to submit ur antenatal package (if any) to the hospital & they will take care of the rest.
i was just told to submit ur antenatal package (if any) to the hospital & they will take care of the rest.
Q: Can I withdraw Medisave to pay maternity expenses?
A: Medisave can be used to pay the delivery and pre-delivery medical expenses incurred for the delivery of the first four living children of the mother on or after 1 August 2004. Prior to 1 August 2004, Medisave can only be used to pay the delivery expenses incurred for delivery of the first three living children.
Medisave can also be used to pay the delivery and pre-delivery expenses incurred for the delivery of the fifth and subsequent child of the mother on or after 1 August 2004, if both parents have a combined Medisave balance of at least $15,000 in their Medisave accounts at the time of delivery.
The patient can use her own, spouse and/or immediate family members’ Medisave to pay the delivery and pre-delivery expenses. Immediate family members include patient’s parents and children.
The pre-delivery expenses have to be claimed under the Medisave Maternity Package. However, post-natal consultation fees cannot be claimed under Medisave.
A: Medisave can be used to pay the delivery and pre-delivery medical expenses incurred for the delivery of the first four living children of the mother on or after 1 August 2004. Prior to 1 August 2004, Medisave can only be used to pay the delivery expenses incurred for delivery of the first three living children.
Medisave can also be used to pay the delivery and pre-delivery expenses incurred for the delivery of the fifth and subsequent child of the mother on or after 1 August 2004, if both parents have a combined Medisave balance of at least $15,000 in their Medisave accounts at the time of delivery.
The patient can use her own, spouse and/or immediate family members’ Medisave to pay the delivery and pre-delivery expenses. Immediate family members include patient’s parents and children.
The pre-delivery expenses have to be claimed under the Medisave Maternity Package. However, post-natal consultation fees cannot be claimed under Medisave.
suika
Active Member
hi Kendra,
u oso under woody? which branch u go? i'll b seeing him later this evening
low placenta? if no move up than i guessed he'll advice u accordingly later....at times it'll move up
white lady,
not mi getting the calling card....my maid is from indo, i let her use my bro's acc to call back which is cheaper for me (coz not me paying lah...heehee)
u oso under woody? which branch u go? i'll b seeing him later this evening
low placenta? if no move up than i guessed he'll advice u accordingly later....at times it'll move up
white lady,
not mi getting the calling card....my maid is from indo, i let her use my bro's acc to call back which is cheaper for me (coz not me paying lah...heehee)