(2010/09) September 2010 MTB
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tellytubby
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shinchan - no combi, no capella.. that day when i went taising already ask if they joining the fair not...
mag> yup! i've been brought up to dislike wastage, so really, i think even if i had a million bucks, i can't be one of those pple that can just say "buy lor!" and not see if the price is justified or if there's a better deal elsewhere. i don't think it's cheapo, cheapo is when you cheong only for stuff that are cheap without considering quality. if quality is good, then why pay top-end price when you have other options? to me, it's abt quality, not price.
SugarOng,
Yap, I'm staying at Kaki Bukit. Sure u can jio me, as long as got good bargains, my hubby can even travel to JB lor. That's how cheapo we r lor. Hehe...paisay paisay...
Windy,
If your hubby dun want to broach the subject, then u just pretend ask your hubby abt baby's baptism in front of MIL so that she can hear cos I feel this is better sorted out b4 baby comes. If she makes a fuss then so be it but at least give her more time to come to terms wif it rather than just drop the bomb on her. My MIL also very reactive type so that's wat I normally do if my hubby dun want to broach any subject (purposely speak in Hokkien just to make sure my MIL can hear & understand), then my MIL will ask my hubby on the spot or when I'm not around so my hubby got no choice but to explain to his mother lor. Sounds abit mean but at least the issue can be solved or discussed rather than play avoidance.
Sometimes men dun understand us so we must push abit. U will have alot of issues to settle when baby is born & hubby will probably b stressed so u really got no time to sort out this religion issue, in the end it just makes everyone more upset than it is.
Yap, I'm staying at Kaki Bukit. Sure u can jio me, as long as got good bargains, my hubby can even travel to JB lor. That's how cheapo we r lor. Hehe...paisay paisay...
Windy,
If your hubby dun want to broach the subject, then u just pretend ask your hubby abt baby's baptism in front of MIL so that she can hear cos I feel this is better sorted out b4 baby comes. If she makes a fuss then so be it but at least give her more time to come to terms wif it rather than just drop the bomb on her. My MIL also very reactive type so that's wat I normally do if my hubby dun want to broach any subject (purposely speak in Hokkien just to make sure my MIL can hear & understand), then my MIL will ask my hubby on the spot or when I'm not around so my hubby got no choice but to explain to his mother lor. Sounds abit mean but at least the issue can be solved or discussed rather than play avoidance.
Sometimes men dun understand us so we must push abit. U will have alot of issues to settle when baby is born & hubby will probably b stressed so u really got no time to sort out this religion issue, in the end it just makes everyone more upset than it is.
Badfifi,
Same here, I also want to buy for quality but also must be affordable to pocket lor. Hehe... Having kids really make me compare prices more carefully. Last time no commitment plus more income so I just buy as long as it's affordable, won't purposely go source for places selling at lower price but now so different, must always compare prices. Hubby very happy lor cos now finally I'm willing to go compare prices wif him. He's the type that will only c price but dun c quality just like my MIL, until I proved to him quality stuff also can get at affordable prices so now he's convinced. Hehe....
Same here, I also want to buy for quality but also must be affordable to pocket lor. Hehe... Having kids really make me compare prices more carefully. Last time no commitment plus more income so I just buy as long as it's affordable, won't purposely go source for places selling at lower price but now so different, must always compare prices. Hubby very happy lor cos now finally I'm willing to go compare prices wif him. He's the type that will only c price but dun c quality just like my MIL, until I proved to him quality stuff also can get at affordable prices so now he's convinced. Hehe....
windyalexis
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Wow Mag, you are so experienced in handling ur MIL. Thanks for the tips! This is such a sensitive issue and the last thing I want is for her to think that I don't respect her. I'll try it out when everyone is in a good mood.
But if she asks me directly, should I tell her that "hubby and I have already discussed this issue and we have decided to bring up the child as a christian". Does it sound like we have already decided and you have no say in it? OR should I say "since I go to church every week, I feel it is better to bring the child along to learn at the sunday school. What do you think about it?" The latter will sound like I am open to her opinions, but I hope I am not opening up a can of worms...
But if she asks me directly, should I tell her that "hubby and I have already discussed this issue and we have decided to bring up the child as a christian". Does it sound like we have already decided and you have no say in it? OR should I say "since I go to church every week, I feel it is better to bring the child along to learn at the sunday school. What do you think about it?" The latter will sound like I am open to her opinions, but I hope I am not opening up a can of worms...
Mag, not cheapo ok? rather, its good buys [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] i oso love good buys.....nobody will wanna spend more on the same item, unless they really bo bian need it then and there, loaded or lazy to source ard ;p
ya, our topics each day always change de...interesting!
ya, our topics each day always change de...interesting!
babyT,
Huh.. no combi. That is one of the major item on my to-get list leh. Now really regret not getting during the taka fair back then. seems like taka fair had the best deal on miracle turn liao. heard there is another one in Aug isit?
badfifi,
i believe bigger counters like pigeons will have nets or credit card rite? but i think still better to withdraw a bit more jus in case.
Huh.. no combi. That is one of the major item on my to-get list leh. Now really regret not getting during the taka fair back then. seems like taka fair had the best deal on miracle turn liao. heard there is another one in Aug isit?
badfifi,
i believe bigger counters like pigeons will have nets or credit card rite? but i think still better to withdraw a bit more jus in case.
Windy,
I've been facing my MIL since 1997 liao so I've tried all methods I can think of but I still thinking of new ways to tackle her cos MIL issues r never ending. Hehe.... So must have high EQ or else we'll collapse 1st b4 they do.
I think u should just tell her the 2nd option first & c what she says but if she still cannot accept then drop her the 1st option & ask your hubby to explain to her. Most importantly is dun show any disrespect for her through your tone or words, can go indirect & aim your hubby instead but never towards her otherwise your hubby sure to get big time hell from her.
Next time I will be someone's MIL too & hubby told me he wonders how I'll treat my DIL next time. I told him I can only constantly remind myself of my MIL lor. Hehe...
I've been facing my MIL since 1997 liao so I've tried all methods I can think of but I still thinking of new ways to tackle her cos MIL issues r never ending. Hehe.... So must have high EQ or else we'll collapse 1st b4 they do.
I think u should just tell her the 2nd option first & c what she says but if she still cannot accept then drop her the 1st option & ask your hubby to explain to her. Most importantly is dun show any disrespect for her through your tone or words, can go indirect & aim your hubby instead but never towards her otherwise your hubby sure to get big time hell from her.
Next time I will be someone's MIL too & hubby told me he wonders how I'll treat my DIL next time. I told him I can only constantly remind myself of my MIL lor. Hehe...
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adelynnn
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LAdies whose gynae are Dr Lawrence Ang..
i got a query, does he only deliver babies on Tues n Thurs?? i was told about it and i don really believe it.. how to choose date to deliver unless c-sect?
i got a query, does he only deliver babies on Tues n Thurs?? i was told about it and i don really believe it.. how to choose date to deliver unless c-sect?
tellytubby
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shinchan - actually it doesn't matter... cos both tai sing and taka don't offer discount, just give free gifts nia.... anyway i'm getting Capella from Baby Kingdom tomorrow... tried Combi and Capella, still prefer Capella....
Weiting,
MIL topics r never ending but it's a good way for us to pour our grievances. Feel free to contribute lah so we will c all the different types of MILs all of us r facing. Haha...Evil rite??
This topic, every mummy also can share regardless of 1st time mummy or experienced mummy. Really one big common topic. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
MIL topics r never ending but it's a good way for us to pour our grievances. Feel free to contribute lah so we will c all the different types of MILs all of us r facing. Haha...Evil rite??
This topic, every mummy also can share regardless of 1st time mummy or experienced mummy. Really one big common topic. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
BabyT,
Did u go to the Taime sale last wk? They got discounts for Capella leh cos they r distributor I think. Maybe u want to call & ask their prices to compare wif Baby Kingdom.
Can call Cheong Choon & check if they carry Capella too cos if price alright for u, can ask them to deliver then u no need to purposely make the trip there.
Someone mentioned NTUC got offer for Capella rite?
Did u go to the Taime sale last wk? They got discounts for Capella leh cos they r distributor I think. Maybe u want to call & ask their prices to compare wif Baby Kingdom.
Can call Cheong Choon & check if they carry Capella too cos if price alright for u, can ask them to deliver then u no need to purposely make the trip there.
Someone mentioned NTUC got offer for Capella rite?
tellytubby
Active Member
Mag - i didn't go Taime sales leh... it's so difficult to get me out of the house on weekends... i went Baby Kingdom last Tuesday... the red Capella going at $295.20... NTUC sell capella??
tinkerstars
Member
shinchan, how much u saw the miracle turn for the last taka fair?
now taka got GSS sale. maybe u shud check again?
now taka got GSS sale. maybe u shud check again?
BabyT,
look at this msg fr Yvonne Low
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/cgi-bin/forumboard/show.cgi?tpc=2495852&post=11313625#POST11313625
look at this msg fr Yvonne Low
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/cgi-bin/forumboard/show.cgi?tpc=2495852&post=11313625#POST11313625
windyalexis
Member
Thanks Mag and Yvonne for your advice. Yes, a can of worms can be real scary!
tellytubby
Active Member
yvonne - oh is it.. same la.. chey... aiya $0.20 difference... plus AMK hub parking leh.. haha... cheapo mummy hor.. parking also must save... anyway my sis buying for me.. so still ok la... i still got to go Clementi fetch her lor... she got own car, dunno how to drive.. "purposely" make me go down with my "chariot" to "fetch" her...kns.....
shinchan - cos i wanted combi urban walker, but it's not 4 wheel drive.. and i tried the urban walker.. wah piang... i accident dunno how many times.. bang here bang there... hubby see liao say NO... and miracle turn is 4 wheels, but expensive... and sis say not worth it, cos we got car, so the stroller will only use if i go out often ALONE without transport... so we decided on capella... cheap and also 4 wheel "drive"...
shinchan - cos i wanted combi urban walker, but it's not 4 wheel drive.. and i tried the urban walker.. wah piang... i accident dunno how many times.. bang here bang there... hubby see liao say NO... and miracle turn is 4 wheels, but expensive... and sis say not worth it, cos we got car, so the stroller will only use if i go out often ALONE without transport... so we decided on capella... cheap and also 4 wheel "drive"...
babyT,
actually i wont really go out much w/o hb oso lar. Jus that i need to factor in my mum. she will be the caregiver mah. Although my parents drive, but their place is not the lift landing level, so i prefer to get something not too heavy for her to handle. Plus, miracleturn comes with the sling strap oso. But this capella model sounds not bad, worth taking a look too.
actually i wont really go out much w/o hb oso lar. Jus that i need to factor in my mum. she will be the caregiver mah. Although my parents drive, but their place is not the lift landing level, so i prefer to get something not too heavy for her to handle. Plus, miracleturn comes with the sling strap oso. But this capella model sounds not bad, worth taking a look too.
tellytubby
Active Member
shinchan - oh... icic... actually capella is slightly heavier than combi ba... no harm having a look.. cos it's almost 1/2 the price of miracle turn... also one hand open and close plus reversible handle... u go down and try ba... cos with the amt of money saved, i can get my sis to buy me more stuff.... [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif][IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif][IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif][IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif][IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] *evil me...*
capella> only the bigger NTUCs carry strollers. must be the NTUC Xtras I think...
shinchan> you never know abt the cash/nets/credit card issue, cos at such exhibitions ah, they gotta pay more for such things i think, plus CC also charges merchants for transactions. NETS also i think
shinchan> you never know abt the cash/nets/credit card issue, cos at such exhibitions ah, they gotta pay more for such things i think, plus CC also charges merchants for transactions. NETS also i think
tellytubby
Active Member
yvonne - ya i agree... slightly heavier nia.. i think about 2kg?? miracle turn is 6.2kg ar?? can't remember le... and i prefer capella's cushion to combi cushion... but hor... wanna ask u... ur car got install ICE?? cos my boot although is big for a hatch back, but still... i got 1 box of stuff (car wash, bottled water etc...) then my kite, and ICE... i still thinking how to put inside the car leh.... and the shears car seat... the front seat passenger can kiss the windscreen liao.. haha... if put recline then the front seat must push quite in front... have u tried??
phyphy> diapers as in the Sealer diapers? same booth as the EQ wet wipes. extreme right aisle from entrace. pureen wipes are also available, 1 aisle left from there... can you help me see if the diapers are running low on stock? if so maybe should ask you to help me buy! 
but i can only pick up from tampines on weekends, don't know if it's convenient for you....
but i can only pick up from tampines on weekends, don't know if it's convenient for you....
tellytubby
Active Member
yvonne - but my ICE is not hidden in the "tyre repair" compartment wor... if "teh tio" then spoil... my head sure roll... mine is Honda FAT.. i mean Fit... hehe... i think i will have to remove that box of barang barang le.. and my huge kite... regret regret... regret not buying a bigger car... grrrr.....
forgot to give the website for the diapers. they have other stuff too...
http://www.bbshop.com.sg/Prod_Info/Pg-DDiap.htm
shinchan> can i trouble you to just call or sms me before you buy? then can cfm with you on the spot. yes, this fair seems like a gd place to stock up. But remember to bring lotsa cash...tomorrow, the ATM Q will sure be very very very long!!!
http://www.bbshop.com.sg/Prod_Info/Pg-DDiap.htm
shinchan> can i trouble you to just call or sms me before you buy? then can cfm with you on the spot. yes, this fair seems like a gd place to stock up. But remember to bring lotsa cash...tomorrow, the ATM Q will sure be very very very long!!!
tellytubby
Active Member
badfifi - aiyo... not that kind of kite la... my kite = layang.... those family outing kite flying activity...haha... if i preggy still can kite surf i sure kena from everybody... mwahahaha.....
