(2011/11) Nov 2011

Simp, how old is yr dd? My elder son is 2+ n I feel watch DVD n playing with Thomas will help me hv more time with the newborn. I just hope my elder's routine will not b affected too much. Just feel that he will hv lesser outdoor time during the 1st few mths. Currently, I bring him to downstair playground if there is no rain.



Craving- now want to eat sashimi n crabs. Hope can eat them during CNY. :p

 


starry

my gal now is 4 yrs++ then she was 2 lazy to latch and gynea say must have been put her on bottle when on day1.. hence she became lazy.. haha



ester

can share what criteria u are looking for when chossing e maid? when is ur maid coming over? dor DANservices their upfront is to be made at e point we choose while others we oni need 2 pay when e maid arrive. somemore no intsallmnet, scare money will be 'stuck' and cant roll just in case bb arrival spend more than expected.



bb items

as this is #2 not as excited as #1 thou.. but st got e min items.. don forget e necessity items to be bot like bb cloth diaper, ru yi you, nanny rash cream and such.. others like walker can wait for a moment more.. cos after 1 mth, mummy can always bring bb go gai gai



bb massage

i rem i use to massage almost daily for bb esp after she 1 mth for maybe the next 4 weeks as was on AL.. always play e same song and she cld rem one day when she was ard 3 i play e same song.. she somehow rem e way i move her legs and hands.. maybe instead of material items, e bonding u hv w them stays for good. rem to cuddle them and n talk to them

 
Little bb, gd m! U can get from the children's dept at robinsons, isetan, takashimaya or metro departmental stores.. I think the big bottle is selling for $22. I last saw it on saturday at isetan Scotts but they are not having any discount .. ;)

 
Felixp, maybe the change is just too much for me. At least earlier this yr, i have my studies to keep me occupied. Now finished liao.. Damm bored. Keep occupying myself w xinmsn/catchup or go on groupons site to see got what deals or go find got what bb stuff to buy.. haha.. Tts why on ban for bb clothings. I guess i will secretly buy one more set of long slevees and bottom type of rompers for my gal to wear when she leave the hospital. :p

 
Good morning all!!!! M now at clinic waiting to see doc. Can't wait to see my baby ^^



Felixp, thanks [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] is it cheaper to buy from fb? I think d carrier is more for hubby n d sling is more for me?

 
Hmm.. which brand of sling is good? I wana buy... or prob get my sis to get one for me (since she say she havnt buy for her niece.. Lol).. hehe..



Just brought 2 long bodysuit and 1 christmas bodysuit for bb.. Just a qns, when come out from hospital, is it better for bb wear long sleeves & bottom or just normal body suit (short sleeves & bottom)? Coz i worry she might get "wind" blow into her, so tinking long sleeves & bottom is better although she will be wrap up with a cloth..

 
Fion

My Criteria :

1) Must have experience in looking after infant baby

2) General House keeping

3) Cooking

4) Speak English

5) Married

6) Above 30



Amount involved:



$888.00 – Agency fee of $ $398.00

- premium fee for MOM letter of guarantee bond (in lieu of $5,000.00 cash bond)- required by Ministry if Manpower (MOM)

- Premium fee of $40,000 accidental and disablement insurance – required by MOM

- Premium fee of $15,000 – hospitalization and surgical insurance coverage – required by MOM

- General medical screening in Singapore (those reqiuired by MOM)

- work permit applciation

- thumprinting, photo taking and other required documentation by MOM

- Hepa A & B test is not included (optional for $50.00)



$2,400.00 – Norma’s placement fee to the agency where all the overseas expenses (Training, medical, food and lodgin in the Phillippines ) ,insurance in home country, predeployment cost and 2 months placment

(This amount is to be deducted from her 6 consecutive months salary)



$3,288.00 - Totall



Terms of payment = $1,644.00 first payment upon confirmation and signing of allt he docuemnts for submission to MOM

$1,644.00 full payment when Norma arrives /start wortking with you



Addition: u need to attend a Employer orientation programme for 1st timers hiring a maid. $20 (attend class in SP) $30 do it online



Time frame : The application should start next week as we need 2 weeks processing time in Singapore. Philippine needs at least 3 weeks to complete the documentation and just nice that NOram will be albe to come here in Singapore on 15 of October, 2011.or 1 week later .

I submitted the documents on 10/9/11.



Let mi know if u need futhur info . i do have other agency fees n charges.

 
[IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] good morning all..

Wanted to come and join in the talk but many things going on at home.. New hse renovations, preparing bb items abit as i go and so many things i wanna faint..

And its good to see everyone getting v excited when i just log in.!



Just clear a cupboard for bb and place all his stuff in. Haven even start the washing yet. *faint*

just wanna ask is there a need for me to rinse the changing mat? I got mine brand new from Anakku, so need to wash thoroughly and dry? Or can just immediately use upon bb's arrival..?



Mattress for bb

i wun be getting a bb cot so is it okay for my bb to sleep on my bed? Its quite hard.. Not those soft luxury kind. Bb supposed to slp on soft soft mattress or normal ones? Newborns need pillows too?



Cloth diapers

I also bought cloth diapers from the wet market. 24 pcs for $31. Is it too expensive?



Im excited and stress now.. :/ scare i cannot handle the bb

 
Hi mummies,



I've 3 tins of Similac Mum to let go.



Similac Mum (700g)

Expiry Oct 2013

Selling at $20 (3 tins at $50)



Self collection at Eunos.



PM me if keen.



Thank you!! [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]

 
Hey all,



Excited to see everyone busy preparing for baby's arrival!



Haven started washing baby clothing yet, guess I'm still procrastinating cos my EDD is end Nov. Didn't buy much too, past few weekends too tired to go shopping. Can feel the dip in energy levels once hit the 3rd trimester =P Still need to go to the shop at Bugis to get more baby's clothing and towels.



But thank god for online shopping! Been browsing through gmkt and this forum for creams, nursing wear and other stuff. Then sit home and wait for the packages to arrive, happy happy



My CL mentioned she will only get the herbs for me once she is here, never instruct me to buy anything beforehand. Hmmm maybe I should call her again to confirm....



Has anyone went for TMC's hospital tour? Any idea how long it takes? Trying to arrange it together wtih my next gynae appt.

 
Simp

I have no idea, my CL did try explaining to me but i don't know anything about these herbs. Than my hubb's aunt say its really very good after consumption, no back pain, feel more energetic so I went to get it..



Preloved Clothings

Me too.. Maybe because its my first, I don't want her to wear anything with yellow stains..



Avent

For those who are keen to buy Avent products, Robinson is having 20% off..



Breastpump

Have you all bought? I went to see and its so costly like $700-$800 for electric dual ones and got a shock.. How come so x.. Imagine I only have breast milk for 1 month and I have to invest in so much?