There are many baby fair a year. But only 1-2 that are really big & solid. Personally i will only buy after the 20week detail scan and for the expensive & big ticket items, only during one of those larger bigger fair.
2016/08 August babies
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There are many baby fair a year. But only 1-2 that are really big & solid. Personally i will only buy after the 20week detail scan and for the expensive & big ticket items, only during one of those larger bigger fair.
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zzeesays
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Hahaha you're not first time mama so most of the things you should have. I hope I don't buy too many random things. First time mother, no experience
What to buy and what not to buy?
blackcanary
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If you have a car, definitely a car seat. Some people buy stroller but I intend to babywear, so I would buy a carrier insteas. Baby cot if you don't want to Co sleep. These are the bigger tickets item. For clothes, I got lots of hand me down. I will buy some cloth diapers because I like to use cloth instead of disposable.Hahaha you're not first time mama so most of the things you should have. I hope I don't buy too many random things. First time mother, no experience
What to buy and what not to buy?
Steraliser for bottle feeding. You might want to buy some bottles too - I like those glass types.
Breast pump is another must especially a double pump to save time during pumping unless you are a sahm and wants to direct latch only.
actually in e beginning if bring bb out mostly will carry cos not too heavy yet. so i tink carrier can wait. i bot my ergo w infant insert (more ex than w/o) end up my mum forbid me to use say bb spine not firm yet dun put upright blah blah... my infant insert is still brand new n collecting dust lo -_-"
Mashimar0oo
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I think shop only after knowing gender will be more efficient! ^^
FFT
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buy those essential items first (like bottles, pumps). Those you de mei de can buy later. But i learnt my lesson..buy everything b4 last trimester..because by tt time, ur tummy will be so big until shopping becomes a chore. Walk a few steps already v tired and go shopping, just chop chop buy the stuffs and go home. Din really "enjoy" the shopping process of choosing the stuffs.
Mashimar0oo
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Sometimes bottles got pink/blue also. Hehe. But sterilizer, bottle water, pumps, diapers, baby cream, oil, shampoo, detergent etc indeed can buy earlier. )) anyone here having bad morning sickness alr?
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Hi Lucky Baby,
I think she is super good! She is Choo Wan Ling and her clinic is in Gleneagles. 64711233
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i went KKH for first visit did urine test, scan, consultation, got vomiting medicine, cost about $78. subsidized rate. maybe u wanna go KKH
Mashimar0oo
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Thank you so much for the add!!
Hi ArissaHay, wow it is cheap! may i know how long is the waiting time?
Do you need go to polyclinic to get referral letter 1st?
down syndrome test think cost about
think scedule for appointment maybe 2-3 weeks? waiting time.... i think i was there around 2.40pm then i'm done around 5-6pm? it's a long wait. then served by a group of doctors. they just look at your file to see your record. i think if your pregnancy u don't have many question you can try subsidized. need to get referral letter from polyclinic. i think my down syndrome scan less than $200. should be around $175 or so
Wah! 2-3 hours wait....
Are the doctors trainees?
actually during this time i did urine test, scan, see doctor, take medicine, then pay bill. so 2-3 hours still ok cos did many things. but it's unpredictable. my last pregnancy i did wait quite a while to see doctor.
don't think the doctors are trainee. in fact the doctor i saw even had a trainee to understudy her. she's quite good.
don't think the doctors are trainee. in fact the doctor i saw even had a trainee to understudy her. she's quite good.
Im with kkh but abit regret. Im a private patient seeing Dr Han How Chuan. Im now thinking very hard if i should change to a gynae from private hospital.
When u have a normal n smooth pregnancy, kkh is absolutely fine. But if you have problems in your pregnancy, kkh sucks. For eg. I am having bleeding issues. I tried to see Dr Han but couldnt. They only take in those with appts. If you need to see a doc urgently, u have to go to the 24hr clinic and be seen by the medical officers there. Your doctor wont care. You only get to see him on your next scheduled appt. I went to the 24 hr clinic 3 times in last 4 weeks. But if you are seeing a gynae from private practise, if you call in to tell them your situation, they will ask u to go in to see the doc. Also, their way of handling also different. Kkh is more like 'leave it in god's hands' while private docs will try to do more to save the situation.
The only good thing abt kkh is in time of child birth, if you have any complications, it is much cheaper than private hospital. This is my main concern abt not changing hospital now. But in terms of delivery charges, the differences if you are a private in kkh is about 1k cheaper than private hospitals.
My advice is if to go to a gynae in private practise if you can (tmc and mount a have some good ones). If u choose kkh, then maybe subsidized patient more worth it...but cant choose gynae.
All said, i wish all mummies here have a smooth pregnancy. Jiayou, everyone!
When u have a normal n smooth pregnancy, kkh is absolutely fine. But if you have problems in your pregnancy, kkh sucks. For eg. I am having bleeding issues. I tried to see Dr Han but couldnt. They only take in those with appts. If you need to see a doc urgently, u have to go to the 24hr clinic and be seen by the medical officers there. Your doctor wont care. You only get to see him on your next scheduled appt. I went to the 24 hr clinic 3 times in last 4 weeks. But if you are seeing a gynae from private practise, if you call in to tell them your situation, they will ask u to go in to see the doc. Also, their way of handling also different. Kkh is more like 'leave it in god's hands' while private docs will try to do more to save the situation.
The only good thing abt kkh is in time of child birth, if you have any complications, it is much cheaper than private hospital. This is my main concern abt not changing hospital now. But in terms of delivery charges, the differences if you are a private in kkh is about 1k cheaper than private hospitals.
My advice is if to go to a gynae in private practise if you can (tmc and mount a have some good ones). If u choose kkh, then maybe subsidized patient more worth it...but cant choose gynae.
All said, i wish all mummies here have a smooth pregnancy. Jiayou, everyone!
Oh btw, im seeing a tcm now whom i find quite good. Im abit scared to take tcm on first trimester, but after much thoughts i feel i should give it a try. Hopefully the tcm can help stabilise the pregnancy, cos i am on duphaston 3 times a day but still have same problem. If anyone needs tcm contact, let me know.
zzeesays
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You have bleeding issue?
Yup, at first is spotting. Then fresh red blood. Went kkh 24 hr clinic, bb still ok w heartbeat, given duphaston 3x a day. Bleeding stop and 2 weeks later come back again. 3 times in 4 weeks. All 3 times same scenerio but heng all 3 times bb is alright. The doc just write threatened miscarriage on the booklet.
I went to see tcm ytd. He says by right have to complete bed rest. But kkh doesn't give hospitalisation leave if not hospitalised. My fren who is seeing a private gynae given hospitalisation leave to rest at home. But anyway, i try to avoid that cos my boss will jump. So i just do things slowly...like walk slowly n try to sit more.
I went to see tcm ytd. He says by right have to complete bed rest. But kkh doesn't give hospitalisation leave if not hospitalised. My fren who is seeing a private gynae given hospitalisation leave to rest at home. But anyway, i try to avoid that cos my boss will jump. So i just do things slowly...like walk slowly n try to sit more.
blackcanary
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I think there are different tier of subsidised rates in KKH. If you get referral from polyclinic, you will be under the max subsidised rate, you will be service by a team of gynaes. They are all trained and experienced doctors just that you can't choose who to deliver baby for you, it depends on who is on shift during your labour. Under subsidise rates, there will be houseman that will be following the senior doctors and also involve in your care. I heard that the stitching after labour could be done by the house man.
The other rate is partly subsided. You can choose your own gynae but it's not under the private suite so you still do your sonograph with the sonographer instead of at the clinic itself.
The other rate is partly subsided. You can choose your own gynae but it's not under the private suite so you still do your sonograph with the sonographer instead of at the clinic itself.
zzeesays
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I had bleeding issue last week too and was given utrogestan, 2 times a day for 2 weeks. My bleeding is not from baby but cervix and gynae also say don't need to complete bed rest.
Maybe it's case to case basis? But I can feel how scared you were at that point of time.. Are you okay now?
I am feeling okay! Thanks! I try to stay positive. I talk to bb everyday haha. Tell bb to jiayou and mummy also will jiayou. Good thing is my bb heartbeat is strong, on mon(most recent bleeding) hb was 193 bpm. The tcm med tastes very bitter, but i just take religiously 3x a day.
allbwell
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That's great to hear.
Wow 193 is v fast...mine today 126...is it ok/normal?
Yes 126 is perfectly normal. How many weeks are u at? It will increase to abt 160-170 then decrease to abt 140. Mine is abit on the fast side, but the doc at kkh 24 hr clinic didnt mention anything so i think that's fine. I will wait till 16th jan for next ultrasound and check w gynae.
allbwell
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I m just 6w5d today.
Hi caldaf, thanks for all the info you've shared.
I agree, KKH is a gd place with all the necessary equipment u need if there are complications during labour.
But if need special attention, I guess pte gynae still is the preferred choice. Of cuz price will be higher, cuz u paid for the service.
So r u going to change gynae or stick to Dr Han?
zzeesays
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I'm glad you're feeling better now! Wow 193 is fast! I did my last scan on 30 Dec during last bleeding and mine was 160. That time I'm at week 8.
How many weeks are you currently? Are you going to change to a private gynae?
Hello ladies!!! Been very busy recently till no time catch-up all the conversations. Past few days I been experiencing very bad blocked nose anyone encounter that? Google online and saw might be Pregnancy Rhinitis first time hear this. As I did not have a cold only very bad blocked nose even disturb my sleep.
zzeesays
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Hello ladies!!! Been very busy recently till no time catch-up all the conversations. Past few days I been experiencing very bad blocked nose anyone encounter that? Google online and saw might be Pregnancy Rhinitis first time hear this. As I did not have a cold only very bad blocked nose even disturb my sleep.
I did at early week 5-6 like that. Can you put some balm to help you breathe?
Mashimar0oo
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Caldaf, jiayous!!!
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