Dear mummies, I am supposed to be a 11 Feb 2011 mummy but BB decided to come out earlier on 28th Jan.
Enjoying motherhood so far and am very happy. However, there is one thing that I would like to share with all mummies here.
I hired a CL last year and paid a deposit of $300 (she is asking for $3000 since Feb is CNY). Becos she was recommended by a friend so we did not negotiate the price and agreed on it.
First week of Jan, I called her to remind her and also to check if she is ok if i were to give birth earlier and may even hit CNY.
I even check with her asking if she will have difficulties getting transport to come to Spore if it hits CNY.
She was very nice saying that no issues at all. Even if i give birth early, she is fine and transport is NOT a problem. We just have to give her a call when I admit to hospital.
Now, here comes the BIG day.. I called her after I delivered at about 4plus in the afternoon feeling so happy.
Guess what she said? Here's our conversation:
Me: Auntie, I have given birth and I will discharge on the 31 Jan
CL: What? How come u gave birth so early?
Me: Huh? i am only 2 weeks earlier and u said no problem even if i give birth earlier a few weeks ago
CL: Aiyo.. I jus finished a case and jus reached home. I was still thinking of spending my CNY eve at home with my husband and kids. Now only a few days to CNY, I cant find transport out.
Me: I thought u said transport no problem ?
CL: ok ok i try and see how
At 5pm, she called again. I was breastfeeding my girl so hubby answer the call
CL: Hello.. My hubby got a tumor in his belly button and needs to go for operation. I cant come over on the 31st. I can only make it one week later
Hubby: Huh? I discuss with my wife and let u know.
We were very puzzled how come so sudden her husband got a turmor so suddenly. From the time i called her till she called back. Its only an hour plus.
Then she called again at 6pm.
CL: Oooo sorry, my husband cannot go operation. Doc said he has to eat something light so i have to stay here and cook for him.
At this point of time, we knew she was lying. She wanted to stay at home with her family for CNY. So we asked for refund. Guess what, she said its us who dont want her, so she is not going to refund us.
We were so angry being played out. She totally upset our plans. Imagine its near CNY and we have to rush to buy everything before the shops closed.
In the end, we did the confinement ourselves. Hubby cooked and do everything while I care for my BB.
I hope that by sharing this, mummies to be will be careful when you hire CL.
In case you want to know who this CL is, her name is Ang Gun Pan. Her contact number is 60 16 981 3385.
I hope no mummies to be will encounter what we have gone thru