josephine_llc
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Wanda: u took d full 4 mths leave? I took 3.5mth...I got my mil and maid to help look after but most of d time is my maid look after d BB .. Wat abt u?
(2012/03) Mar 2012
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josephine_llc
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Wanda: mine is 2nd bb..
Can someone share what shampoo to use to reduce fallen hair?
Can someone share what shampoo to use to reduce fallen hair?
Hi Mommies, I'm bringing my baby gal for her 5-in-1 or 6-in-1 jab soon. I'm not sure which one should I go for.
I asked the nurse at polyclinic when I brought her for 1st month hep B jab & she told me there is no difference, just that 6-in-1 is more convenient because you make 1 less trip to the clinic.
I remember I read somewhere that 6-in-1 will cause fever. Is this true?
I asked the nurse at polyclinic when I brought her for 1st month hep B jab & she told me there is no difference, just that 6-in-1 is more convenient because you make 1 less trip to the clinic.
I remember I read somewhere that 6-in-1 will cause fever. Is this true?
Reflux: once my epidural is injection, i don't feel any pain at all coz no sign of contraction. I only feel numbness on my lower part of body and very thirsty. Fid ur gynae check.on.u often? Mine came in.the morning than evening, did not ask me to push or help to stretch my cervix. Went for another delivery, than asked me go e c-sect.
My baby has reflux and changed to comfort formula but it doesn't help instead she poo frOm once a day (was drinking S26) to four times a day. So comfort does help digestion I think. Now I changed back to S26 but make the water much warmer and it helps reduce reflux! Surprised.
Baby still eat pacifier. Sigh how to stop?!!!
Also how is your baby schedule? She is about 9 weeks and always sleep? Or seldom play, often cry...
Baby still eat pacifier. Sigh how to stop?!!!
Also how is your baby schedule? She is about 9 weeks and always sleep? Or seldom play, often cry...
Cupidth >> really no shampoo cn help? I went to salon & the lady keep pushing me to do scalp treatment say my scalp oily drop a lot of hair.I rejected her. Bt she nv give up intro a shampoo to me said cn help oily scalp reduce drop hair. I nv heard the brand so didn't buy.
Evelyn >> the FM also for gas, spit up & colic right?
anewmummy >> my boy usually will slp after feeding,his play time ard 4-5pm thn will bath him. We will try to bring him for a walk in the evening but nw gone back to wrk so quite diff. BB cry for a reason,usually if my boy wans to carry I will jus carry & pat him.I read they still young so will nt becm habit.Anyway once they learn to walk or grow bigger cnt carry them anymore so I will treasure it now.
Evelyn >> the FM also for gas, spit up & colic right?
anewmummy >> my boy usually will slp after feeding,his play time ard 4-5pm thn will bath him. We will try to bring him for a walk in the evening but nw gone back to wrk so quite diff. BB cry for a reason,usually if my boy wans to carry I will jus carry & pat him.I read they still young so will nt becm habit.Anyway once they learn to walk or grow bigger cnt carry them anymore so I will treasure it now.
Hi all,
Just bought my girl (@9 weeks)for her 6-in-1 jab at private PD @ Gleneagles. Surprise surprise it's even cheaper than KK!
Here's a breakdown of what i have rang & found out so far
KK
$360 given in 3 jabs @ 2,4,6 mths
plus $90+ per consultation charges with PD
TOTAL = $630
POLY
$360 given in 4 jabs @ 2,4,6 mths till last one at 18 mths (only offer 5-in-1)
only given after a separate Hep B @ 2mths
baby needs a total of 5 jabs (extra 2 trip)
TOTAL $22 + $360 = $382
PRIVATE PD
$465 given in 3 jabs @ 2,4,6 mths
No cfurhter consultation fee
TOTAL $465
I cant believe KK is so ex!
Just bought my girl (@9 weeks)for her 6-in-1 jab at private PD @ Gleneagles. Surprise surprise it's even cheaper than KK!
Here's a breakdown of what i have rang & found out so far
KK
$360 given in 3 jabs @ 2,4,6 mths
plus $90+ per consultation charges with PD
TOTAL = $630
POLY
$360 given in 4 jabs @ 2,4,6 mths till last one at 18 mths (only offer 5-in-1)
only given after a separate Hep B @ 2mths
baby needs a total of 5 jabs (extra 2 trip)
TOTAL $22 + $360 = $382
PRIVATE PD
$465 given in 3 jabs @ 2,4,6 mths
No cfurhter consultation fee
TOTAL $465
I cant believe KK is so ex!
@ Lynn your baby looks tall at 60cm. How many weeks then?
@ Evelyn - u can go poly as it seems the cheapest. However getting an appointment can be real headache.
Here's my experience early May:
I rang early May and was given a slot end of May or early Jun. As i am staying up north at Wdlds, the poly at Wdlds has avail slot end May and Yishun poly early Jun. i even went as far as to check out CCK & AMK. Terrible encounter.... If any1 manage to get a slot, better stick to it & hopefully baby doesnt hv fever that morning. Otherwise u will need to reschedule another appmt far far away (at least 3 weeks)
@ Evelyn - u can go poly as it seems the cheapest. However getting an appointment can be real headache.
Here's my experience early May:
I rang early May and was given a slot end of May or early Jun. As i am staying up north at Wdlds, the poly at Wdlds has avail slot end May and Yishun poly early Jun. i even went as far as to check out CCK & AMK. Terrible encounter.... If any1 manage to get a slot, better stick to it & hopefully baby doesnt hv fever that morning. Otherwise u will need to reschedule another appmt far far away (at least 3 weeks)
kookynooky
New Member
@Sharon- my bubub was 9 wks+1 the day of length measurement
@wanda & anewmummy- i bought a tin of total comfort for my girl for nights when she needs a top up when feeding time is less than 3 hrs from previous feed but wanting to call it a day and not waste any ebm, i decided to let her try. however she doesn't seem to like it at all, always makes a face and doesn't go beyond a few sucks. I tried it and it does taste and smell weird, not a milky taste/smell at all.
@wanda & anewmummy- i bought a tin of total comfort for my girl for nights when she needs a top up when feeding time is less than 3 hrs from previous feed but wanting to call it a day and not waste any ebm, i decided to let her try. however she doesn't seem to like it at all, always makes a face and doesn't go beyond a few sucks. I tried it and it does taste and smell weird, not a milky taste/smell at all.
Evelyn: I only opted for epidural after I could feel my contractions, which was at 4 cm. My gynae came to check on me early morning, midday and also early afternoon, when he helped to stretch my cervix. I guess it's easier for him to pop by as his clinic is based in the hospital. But I was also not his only patient in labour on that day. He did comment though that I very nearly had to have a c-sect. In any case, as long as the baby is out safely and mother is also fine, that's still the most important.
jenny: The lactation consultant told me to just apply a layer of breastmilk and let it dry. If it's bad, can apply many layers (she even said 10 layers). Make it a priority to get the latch correct (baby's lips should not be around your nipple) and the bleeding/soreness/cracking should go away.
jenny: The lactation consultant told me to just apply a layer of breastmilk and let it dry. If it's bad, can apply many layers (she even said 10 layers). Make it a priority to get the latch correct (baby's lips should not be around your nipple) and the bleeding/soreness/cracking should go away.
Hi mommies,
I am gg to stop pumping and I have extra of the SACRED TEA - to increase milk supply - to sell away.
2.5packs at $70.
Anyone keen pls whatsapp or SMS me asap 84847052
Information on the Sacred Tea are as follows:
Testimonials
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Increasing Breast Milk Through this Tea
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I am gg to stop pumping and I have extra of the SACRED TEA - to increase milk supply - to sell away.
2.5packs at $70.
Anyone keen pls whatsapp or SMS me asap 84847052
Information on the Sacred Tea are as follows:
Testimonials
http://sacredtea.weebly.com/testimonials.html
Increasing Breast Milk Through this Tea
http://sacredtea.weebly.com/benefits-for-you.html
jen_phua
Active Member
Evelyn Tan, if your GP is charging <$90 for ea 6in1 jab, then it's cheaper than NHG polyclinics as the pkg is for total 4 jabs, incl the 18th mth boaster.
Sharon Teoh, fyi, the 18th mth boaster is must take as well, so even if go KKH or your pte PD, total trips wld be 4, so actually polyclinic (under NHG) is only 1 extra trip for the hep b 2nd jab & it's alot alot cheaper as it includes the 18th mth boaster!
Sharon Teoh, fyi, the 18th mth boaster is must take as well, so even if go KKH or your pte PD, total trips wld be 4, so actually polyclinic (under NHG) is only 1 extra trip for the hep b 2nd jab & it's alot alot cheaper as it includes the 18th mth boaster!
kookynooky
New Member
Hi Mrs Liow, mine was natural without epidural at 38wks exactly. Waters broke at about 430am, registered and into delivery room at 530 and bb was out shortly after 11. Pushing took over 1.5hrs as I was not pushing correctly ;p
kookynooky
New Member
Did anyone buy or have used or are using the babasling? Bought one but can't for the life of me figure out how to make bb comfy lying in it. 3 ppl have worked on it and still can't get her to lie or sit in it right. Dunno if it's user, product or bb problem. What a waste of $$
Sharon: so far my experience with polyclinic still ok except tht they sing diff tune when cmes to making appt initially. Brgt my girl for her 1st hep b jab but was postpone to a wk later due to hsehold HFMD. Was given appt for 1 wk later. They will give appt for the next jab. I've not encounter if call to postpone, wat's the waiting time for the next slot.
Reflex: but gd to ve normal delivery than emergency c-sect. The bill is a killer. My gynae shd ve suggested for c-sect instead n not making me go thru e c-sect instead. I dnt wan epidural initially n it's only after 4 hrs i opted for it as i'm having diarrhoea n vomitting when i'm warded. Whenever the contractions come, i'll vomit n it's causing me great discomfort, so ended up taking it.
Jen Phua & Evelyn, thks for sharing on the jabs at KK / Poly. Luckily my gal is fine after her jab.
I just a question to post to all mum. I guess our babies are abt same weeks(close by) old so this shd be accurate. Mine seem to drop in her milk volume intake. Used to take 80-90 ml about 1.5 mths old. But thereafter her intake dropped to just 30-60ml. Overall volume per day also dropped from 600ml to 400+ml. I do make up for the small intake by feeding her more regularly like every 2hrs or so.
Her PD says it's normal as shd is putting on weight at 1 kg per mth or 2 kg since birth. Anyone encounter this too? Pls share as I'm worried there nay be other underlying problem undiagnosed.
I just a question to post to all mum. I guess our babies are abt same weeks(close by) old so this shd be accurate. Mine seem to drop in her milk volume intake. Used to take 80-90 ml about 1.5 mths old. But thereafter her intake dropped to just 30-60ml. Overall volume per day also dropped from 600ml to 400+ml. I do make up for the small intake by feeding her more regularly like every 2hrs or so.
Her PD says it's normal as shd is putting on weight at 1 kg per mth or 2 kg since birth. Anyone encounter this too? Pls share as I'm worried there nay be other underlying problem undiagnosed.
Hi Sharon teoh, I'm in the opposite situation from you. I'm not sure whether my bb girl is drinking too much milk. She's 9 weeks old & drinks 100 to 120ml each feed (8 feeds per day). She can finish every drop & even cries for more milk sometimes.
But the pd says it's fine as long as she's gaining weight, bowel movements are regular & doesn't show any signs of discomfort. So I guess the same goes for you.
Right now I'm not sure whether should I increase her feed as I have heard from my friends that it's time to increase if she can finish every drop all the time. I'm afraid that I'll be 'expanding her stomach' too much.
But the pd says it's fine as long as she's gaining weight, bowel movements are regular & doesn't show any signs of discomfort. So I guess the same goes for you.
Right now I'm not sure whether should I increase her feed as I have heard from my friends that it's time to increase if she can finish every drop all the time. I'm afraid that I'll be 'expanding her stomach' too much.
Hi Shernice, u can use this formula to calculate how much she shd be drinking
weight x 120ml
or
weight x 150ml
(120-150ml is the min to max range of ave babies feeding)
so if mine is 5kg, assuming she is small eater, she would consume 600ml min per day
if yours is 3 hrs feed ie 8 times take that total and dive by 8 to get each feed.
Mine at 5kg consumes only 450-550ml only
weight x 120ml
or
weight x 150ml
(120-150ml is the min to max range of ave babies feeding)
so if mine is 5kg, assuming she is small eater, she would consume 600ml min per day
if yours is 3 hrs feed ie 8 times take that total and dive by 8 to get each feed.
Mine at 5kg consumes only 450-550ml only
jen_phua
Active Member
callyn, your GP jabs are more expensive than NHG (national health grp) polyclinics, so don't understand why he said is cheaper than polyclinic... for 5in1, NHG pkg is $320 which is for total 4 jabs as it incls the 18th mth boaster, and rotavirus which is taken orally, not jab, is $90 per dose, so $180 for 2, as you can see, both these are cheaper than your GP's price.
jen_phua
Active Member
cupidth, yes, polyclinic doesn't incl chicken pox as it's NOT a compulsory jab, so depends on whether u want to give your child so many types of jab?
Also, 2 jabs of MMR are mandated by govt but chicken pox only needs 1 jab, so is your dr going to give the MMR combo for both?
Extracted following para from HPB.
"Although it is not compulsory in Singapore to vaccinate children against chickenpox, it is best that children have the vaccination between 12 to 18 months. Children below the age of 13 receive only 1 dose of the chickenpox vaccine. However, those who are 13 years and above need 2 doses, 4-8 weeks apart."
I wld advise mummies to check up more on vaccinations on the web or with HPB instead of listening to dr. I hv a friend who got told by her PD that pneumococcal jab is compulsory whereas I hv confirmed with HPB that it is not compulsory. I dun depend on PD/GP for such things cos the more you give to your bb, means the more revenue for them but hv to consider if it's necessary?
Also, 2 jabs of MMR are mandated by govt but chicken pox only needs 1 jab, so is your dr going to give the MMR combo for both?
Extracted following para from HPB.
"Although it is not compulsory in Singapore to vaccinate children against chickenpox, it is best that children have the vaccination between 12 to 18 months. Children below the age of 13 receive only 1 dose of the chickenpox vaccine. However, those who are 13 years and above need 2 doses, 4-8 weeks apart."
I wld advise mummies to check up more on vaccinations on the web or with HPB instead of listening to dr. I hv a friend who got told by her PD that pneumococcal jab is compulsory whereas I hv confirmed with HPB that it is not compulsory. I dun depend on PD/GP for such things cos the more you give to your bb, means the more revenue for them but hv to consider if it's necessary?
the 2 jabs at polyclinic are called MMR which dont include the protection against chicken pox. But the 2 jabs at my GP are called MMRV which include vaccine for chicken pox. Since both are 2 jabs at polyclinic and at GP, i think is better for my gal to take MMRV. I don't know is the vaccine for chicken pox included in the 1st or 2nd jab though.
Hi Sharon, saw your post. My 10 weeks old baby has a similar case as yours, her milk intake dropped from 100ml to 60ml then to 40-50ml last week, she has slight cough and has been crying more lately ESP after feeding. I bought her to the pd yesterday and the pd says she has reflux which may cause her to have a little heartburn during feeding. Suggest that you bring her to the pd for a check
Cheryl, I suspected reflux or GERD (medical term used). Brought to a private pd and without checking further dismissed it as normal and not to worry.
I'm seeking second opinion at KK next Mon. I noticed she hasn't grown much (dropped slightly) in the centile graph which quite worrying. It has started to affect her growth rate
What was your pd's advise to u for the heartburn? Any improvement thereafter? What is yr baby birthdate? Shd be almost same as mine
I'm seeking second opinion at KK next Mon. I noticed she hasn't grown much (dropped slightly) in the centile graph which quite worrying. It has started to affect her growth rate
What was your pd's advise to u for the heartburn? Any improvement thereafter? What is yr baby birthdate? Shd be almost same as mine
Hi pigsinc, I didn't give her paracetamol (prescribed by PD) right away. I observed her behaviour & monitor her temp. Once it hit 37.5 I gave her 1 dosage. It's at the onset of fever but not really high at all. Just to keep it under control. Thereafter she has been ok. Just slept a little more than usual which I guess that's good for her.
Hi Sharon, my pd prescribe some anti-reflux medicine and advise us to let her sit up as much a possible. This is to help keep her gastric acid down. Feed her at an angle. Also do not drink too much water, maybe 1 or 2 mouth max.
I think she feels better now. At least she don't cry so much. Feeding wise, so far, she is drinking 60- 90ml. Occasionally, 150ml ( I think the medicine made her hungry).
She is born on 30 mar.
hopefully your girl will get well soon.
I think she feels better now. At least she don't cry so much. Feeding wise, so far, she is drinking 60- 90ml. Occasionally, 150ml ( I think the medicine made her hungry).
She is born on 30 mar.
Hi pigsinc, I'm quite a lousy mum. By the time I realized she had fever, she is already having fever at 38.4 deg. Gave her the medicine and put on koolfever straight away. I try to avoid giving her paracetamol too unless the fever is high (at 38 deg), most of the time I ll put koolfever and wipe her body to keep her temperature down.
sunbelle
Well-Known Member
dearest mummies, congrats on your new bundle of joy
i have engaged confinement lady from PEM. jus to seek some of your feedbabck on the Confinement lady from PEM as i am due soon. any good ones for recommendation huh? so that when i call i can jus highlight their names huh?
thank you very much for your great help. greatly appreciate a good confinement lady to help us in this times.
i have engaged confinement lady from PEM. jus to seek some of your feedbabck on the Confinement lady from PEM as i am due soon. any good ones for recommendation huh? so that when i call i can jus highlight their names huh?
Jen Phua, i went to poly instead. My girl juz took 5 in 1 last fri. He's referring to pneumococcal jab which cost ard $150+ whereas poly ard $160+. U opt 5 in.1 or 6 in 1 for ur baby. GP said my girl already jab hep b 2 dose, so she should take 5 in 1, dont need 6 in 1... Abit confused as poly said i can consider till next month.
Hi mummies, I'm from the Oct thread. I'm looking for confinement caterers but need opinions.
I have shortlisted the following, please advise.
1) Natal Essentials
2) Newbaby.com.sg
3) ConfinementFood.com
4) Chili Padi Catering
5) Aunty Li Confinement Food
Those who have tried for your this/previous pregnancies or your friends/families have tried, please advise tastiness of food.
Thank you.
I have shortlisted the following, please advise.
1) Natal Essentials
2) Newbaby.com.sg
3) ConfinementFood.com
4) Chili Padi Catering
5) Aunty Li Confinement Food
Those who have tried for your this/previous pregnancies or your friends/families have tried, please advise tastiness of food.
Thank you.
jen_phua
Active Member
Evelyn, the polyclinic that you went is under which grp, singhealth or NHG? If it's under NHG, pneumococcal is $150, cheaper than your GP price. Even if you've gone under Singhealth grp, which is more exp than your GP price, you can pay using medisave, so you don't hv to use cash, which most PDs/GPs don't help to claim medisave.
Hep b requires 3 jabs, so for your last 5in1/6in1 jab, you hv to decide whether to incl hep b 3rd jab or not, if incl, means take 6in1, if excl, means take 5in1 & hep 3rd jab taken separately.
What is 5-in-1?
It is a combined childhood vaccines available in single injections for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Haemophilus Influenzae Type b.
What is 6-in-1?
It is actually 5-in-1 plus Hepatitis B.
Here's the pricing for the various jabs, for your reference.
Sengkang Poly (Singhealth Polyclinics, other polyclinics under this group should be similar pricing)
5-in-1 = $87.40/jab
6-in-1 = $102/jab
Heb B = $16.30/jab for 2nd & 3rd jabs (1st jab is done at hospital when bb is born)
MMR = Free
Pneumococcal = $165/jab
Rotavirus = not offered
National Healthcare Group
5-in-1 = $320 for 4 jabs package
6-in-1 = $360 for 4 jabs package incl Hep B 3rd dose
Heb B = $22.10
Pneumococcal = $150/jab
Rotavirus = $90/dose
Chickenpox = $72
* Heb B & Pneumococcal are medisave claimable
Hep b requires 3 jabs, so for your last 5in1/6in1 jab, you hv to decide whether to incl hep b 3rd jab or not, if incl, means take 6in1, if excl, means take 5in1 & hep 3rd jab taken separately.
What is 5-in-1?
It is a combined childhood vaccines available in single injections for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Haemophilus Influenzae Type b.
What is 6-in-1?
It is actually 5-in-1 plus Hepatitis B.
Here's the pricing for the various jabs, for your reference.
Sengkang Poly (Singhealth Polyclinics, other polyclinics under this group should be similar pricing)
5-in-1 = $87.40/jab
6-in-1 = $102/jab
Heb B = $16.30/jab for 2nd & 3rd jabs (1st jab is done at hospital when bb is born)
MMR = Free
Pneumococcal = $165/jab
Rotavirus = not offered
National Healthcare Group
5-in-1 = $320 for 4 jabs package
6-in-1 = $360 for 4 jabs package incl Hep B 3rd dose
Heb B = $22.10
Pneumococcal = $150/jab
Rotavirus = $90/dose
Chickenpox = $72
* Heb B & Pneumococcal are medisave claimable
