Kimberly zhang
New Member
Hello everyone!
My EDD is 11 June. 1st time mummy.
25 this year
I'm expecting a boy and going through quite a panic now with all the upcoming planning.
Any experienced mummy able to advise the following?
1 ) is it necessary to get confinement lady? My parents and in laws are all working adults. My hubby is working irregular hours. I have no relatives to help me 24\7 during my confinement month. I personally can't afford a confinement lady (it's about 3k a month right? Not including the herbs and food). Plus my current living conditions is 7 adults in 1 house. I don't feel safe with another person in the house. I just thought what's would you experience mummy recommend?
2 ) I know during confinement month we not suppose to shower or touch water. But if I have to shower my boy, I have to right? I don't really have much of an option. what about hiring confinement caterer? Any recommendations? I personally can't cook for sure. So I'd need someone to cook for me. I guess if I have to do everything else by myself I would. But the food is a factor. Any recommendations?
3) I'm looking at infant care for my boy at 2nd month. Any recommendations? Cost and location is a factor. Maid is not an option. Nanny.. I dont know any reliable nanny around my house area (bishan). I really don't want to invite someone into my house and she end up jioing her friends over for mahjong. -.- (it can happen you know?)
So frustrated. And I'm also suffering from the right butt pain. I read it's due to baby being too heavy and pressing on the buttock nerves? It's not curable and I walk like a duck now.
Please give me some good advice or recommendations with rates. I know I might sound cheapo but I honestly can't afford luxurious caretakers esp when I'm just starting work.
My EDD is 11 June. 1st time mummy.
25 this year
I'm expecting a boy and going through quite a panic now with all the upcoming planning.
Any experienced mummy able to advise the following?
1 ) is it necessary to get confinement lady? My parents and in laws are all working adults. My hubby is working irregular hours. I have no relatives to help me 24\7 during my confinement month. I personally can't afford a confinement lady (it's about 3k a month right? Not including the herbs and food). Plus my current living conditions is 7 adults in 1 house. I don't feel safe with another person in the house. I just thought what's would you experience mummy recommend?
2 ) I know during confinement month we not suppose to shower or touch water. But if I have to shower my boy, I have to right? I don't really have much of an option. what about hiring confinement caterer? Any recommendations? I personally can't cook for sure. So I'd need someone to cook for me. I guess if I have to do everything else by myself I would. But the food is a factor. Any recommendations?
3) I'm looking at infant care for my boy at 2nd month. Any recommendations? Cost and location is a factor. Maid is not an option. Nanny.. I dont know any reliable nanny around my house area (bishan). I really don't want to invite someone into my house and she end up jioing her friends over for mahjong. -.- (it can happen you know?)
So frustrated. And I'm also suffering from the right butt pain. I read it's due to baby being too heavy and pressing on the buttock nerves? It's not curable and I walk like a duck now.
Please give me some good advice or recommendations with rates. I know I might sound cheapo but I honestly can't afford luxurious caretakers esp when I'm just starting work.