Year 2015 IVF mummies- to-be
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kymkym
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can you recall how much is the consultancy fee per visit and how much you pay for the delivery bill ?
remembeRainbow
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I did! This is just a free gift, no restrictions on ivf bbs.
Quite cool.. Got bib, mittens & booties... Pigeon milk bottle & wet wipes, bath samples
But the maternity insurance can't buy cos by far only AIA allows ivf cases.
kymkym
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Their agent will contact u? do they deliver the item to you or need to self-collect?
Chubby1314
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Their agent will contact u? do they deliver the item to you or need to self-collect?
They will send to you via registered post. If you missed it, you need to collect from SingPost.
remembeRainbow
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I signed up for the free package at a booth at a baby fair. Yup sent via registered mail right to your doorstep. But it took them more than 2 mths to get the parcel to me.. So u may wanna sigh up earlier.Their agent will contact u? do they deliver the item to you or need to self-collect?
Consultation fee 80+/visit. Delivery bill around 10k for emergency c-sect.
JT298
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Erm... just sharing my waiting time for consulting Dr HH Tan... normally i have to wait 2.5hrs even at the private suite... he has so many patients now.
hi_mei
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Huh!! Really?? Then i must be really lucky to have short waiting time at TPS... Got a few times I was able to see him at the exact appt time even...
JT298
Member
Wow... u r really lucky... my husband n i waited till we had tried all the free drinks from the vending machine...
Chubby1314
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MTB-2015
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Dr Tan got more patients everyday, I guess very soon he will leave KK and starts his own clinic like dr. Loh.
U are not too unlucky. ;p
I waited 2 hours at Tps n the vending machine was spoiled that day.
U are not too unlucky. ;p
I waited 2 hours at Tps n the vending machine was spoiled that day.
hi_mei
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Wow... Maybe it is the appt timing... I usually see him at 4pm... Maybe u try that timing next time!U are not too unlucky. ;p
I waited 2 hours at Tps n the vending machine was spoiled that day.
kymkym
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Thanks. Look like there is lots of emergency c-sect cases in kkh. Very rare for patients to opt for voluntary c-sect? I also notice that the scanning is not advance like private hospital. Offen see people posted their fetus weight and 3D pic after their scan. But kkh can't even advice how heavy is mine now.
hi_mei
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How many weeks are u now?
I wasn't advised on weight until 3rd tri...
If u dont mind me asking, why do u prefer c sect?
kymkym
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Tomm 27 wk. My age is 42 by the birth time so i dun think i want to take risk to try.
hi_mei
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Ok. I think the next check up (if it is after 28wk) they will tell u the estimated weight already... If they don't u shd be able to ask them...
Abt the C sect, KKH shd be able to allow elective C sect... I guess u speak to the doctor about ur concerns and they can better advise u...
triplet_dad
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my average waiting time when i was seeing HH TAN was 1.5hrs. But now i chose to downgrade to subsidized rates. I still prefer to see HH TAN if it weren't for me having triplets. heard from other pple that triplet pregnancy costs alot, thats why i opted to downgrade. PS: I do find HH TAN's nurse arrogant. Anyone have similar thinking?
triplet_dad
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I am in my 28th Week, so far KKH also had not advised me on weight.
I think docs tend to suggest C section for twins or more, but not commonly so for single birth. Doctors usually advise for natural birth. But u can check with ur doc if u do prefer.Feedback from some of the service staff there tell me if complicated pregnancy, better opt straight for C section, rather than end up having emergency C section, cos $damage$ would be higher.
hi_mei
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Congrats on reaching 28 weeks! It is a great milestone! Did the doctor tell u when u are expected to do the C section and do u have to do bedrest from a certain week?I am in my 28th Week, so far KKH also had not advised me on weight.
Feedback from some of the service staff there tell me if complicated pregnancy, better opt straight for C section, rather than end up having emergency C section, cos $damage$ would be higher.
I think all of Tan HH nurses are v nice lei...
JT298
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Oh no... i hope not... he's my ivf as well as O & G dr now... if he leaves i will be lost... still have frozen embies in KK and will want him to help in the ivf & delivery in future.
So far Dr HH Tan's nurses in Clinic D & TPS are all very nice & patient to me. Maybe i m just lucky to have the nice ones on duty... esp when getting on and off the bed for u/s in consultation room...
remembeRainbow
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Experienced mummies out there.. Need your expertise! TIA
I'm one clueless MTB who have yet to attend any preparation class but now trying to grab all the stuff needed for bb before I feel too heavy to go shopping!
Following bb checklist but realise QUANTITY not stated!
Assuming I wash bb laundry EVERY ALT DAY, how many of these do I need?:
1) Bath towels (& need to change everyday??)
2) Face towels
3) Bibs
4) Burp cloths
5) Swaddles
6) Bodysuits
7) Sleepsuits
8) Socks
9) Mittens
10) Socks
11) Milk bottles
12) Cot fitted sheets (& how long change once?)
11) Breast pump (& do I need to buy it before edd?)
I'm one clueless MTB who have yet to attend any preparation class but now trying to grab all the stuff needed for bb before I feel too heavy to go shopping!
Following bb checklist but realise QUANTITY not stated!
Assuming I wash bb laundry EVERY ALT DAY, how many of these do I need?:
1) Bath towels (& need to change everyday??)
2) Face towels
3) Bibs
4) Burp cloths
5) Swaddles
6) Bodysuits
7) Sleepsuits
8) Socks
9) Mittens
10) Socks
11) Milk bottles
12) Cot fitted sheets (& how long change once?)
11) Breast pump (& do I need to buy it before edd?)
hi_mei
Well-Known Member
Experienced mummies out there.. Need your expertise! TIA
I'm one clueless MTB who have yet to attend any preparation class but now trying to grab all the stuff needed for bb before I feel too heavy to go shopping!
Following bb checklist but realise QUANTITY not stated!
Assuming I wash bb laundry EVERY ALT DAY, how many of these do I need?:
1) Bath towels (& need to change everyday??)
2) Face towels
3) Bibs
4) Burp cloths
5) Swaddles
6) Bodysuits
7) Sleepsuits
8) Socks
9) Mittens
10) Socks
11) Milk bottles
12) Cot fitted sheets (& how long change once?)
11) Breast pump (& do I need to buy it before edd?)
I can tell u what I got and it works for myself..
1) Bath towels: 3
2) Face towels: a pack of 10
3) Bibs: 0
4) Burp cloths: 0
5) Swaddles: 2
6) Bodysuits: 14
7) Sleepsuits: 0
8) Socks: just use the free ones from POSB, SG50 etc
9) Mittens: just use the free ones from POSB, SG50 etc
10) Socks
11) Milk bottles: 3
12) Cot fitted sheets (& how long change once?): 1 (i change every 2 wks)
11) Breast pump: 1 and best u get it at least a month before EDD cos u never know when u might deliver.
Good luck.
Btw no need to do baby laundry every day la. Maybe once every 3-4 days
remembeRainbow
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triplet_dad
Member
if i am not wrong, the one who attended to me is Nurse Felicia. Thought it is always the same nurse for the more senior docs like HHtan
triplet_dad
Member
thanks for the congrats! now that we've downgraded, though my EDD is oct, but doc in complicated pregnancy unit mentioned no later than 9th sept. as for bedrest, if anyone of u downgrades, i can tell u for sure, hospital leave is hard to get. So far, those on private scheme, the docs are more liberal on medical/hospital leave.
From what i hear, specialised docs don't earn much on consultation, the "bonus" comes from delivery. Heard from a reliable source, sometimes the bonus can be as much as 20k.
looks like everyone has good luck from nurses with HHtan... perhaps its only ME *sob*
triplet_dad
Member
nah.. don't worry, HHTan will be in KKH for a while... heard he's gonna be promoted again...
yeah, he's a really nice doc, always reassuring, friendly and patient.
triplet_dad
Member
bodysuits 14??? wow!... thats a lot. do u have twins/triplets? or for one bb?
hi_mei
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@triplet_dad I see. So u have about 1.5 months left before u see ur precious babies! Must be so excited!
The doctor's bonus from delivery is so much?! I didn't even pay so much for the hospital bill!
The doctor's bonus from delivery is so much?! I didn't even pay so much for the hospital bill!
hi_mei
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Errr ppl kept giving clothes lor. Seriously my baby has more dresses than me now
triplet_dad
Member
yeah... but i hope later is better... dun want bb stuck in ICU *touch wood*
i think its for those who encountered multiple bb pregnancy and then some of those with emergency C section.... for those high risk pregnancy cases where the bills can really go up high.
its pretty funny when u said ur baby has more dresses than u
JT298
Member
Hee... nvr take note on the nurse's name or recognize her face... mostly trying to remember the questions i have for Dr Tan... before i get too engrossed in the u/s.
triplet_dad
Member
hi_mei
Well-Known Member
Really? What is he gonna be promoted to? Thought he is already the head of the department...
triplet_dad
Member
errr.. not sure, think directorship.
1) Bath towels (& need to change everyday??)
3. Only change 2x a wk
2) Face towels
5. For newborns I think my mum uses the face towel to wash the body as well
3) Bibs
None for newborn
4) Burp cloths
I just got the squarish types n it comes in packets of 10? I bought like 2 packets?
5) Swaddles
Bought the set ones. Those Velcro ones is in set of 3. Those cloth ones in set of 4
6) Bodysuits
Countless.. Hahaha.. Can't control
7) Sleepsuits
5-8 pcs?
8) Socks
I think I got 10 diff designs
9) Mittens
5 sets.
10) Socks
11) Milk bottles
6-10 bottles ( so can accumulate to wash n sterilize)
12) Cot fitted sheets (& how long change once?)
3 sets. Once a wk
11) Breast pump (& do I need to buy it before edd?)[/QUOTE]
I would prefer to cux for my #1, I was engorged in hospital n gd to ve 1 on standby
3. Only change 2x a wk
2) Face towels
5. For newborns I think my mum uses the face towel to wash the body as well
3) Bibs
None for newborn
4) Burp cloths
I just got the squarish types n it comes in packets of 10? I bought like 2 packets?
5) Swaddles
Bought the set ones. Those Velcro ones is in set of 3. Those cloth ones in set of 4
6) Bodysuits
Countless.. Hahaha.. Can't control
7) Sleepsuits
5-8 pcs?
8) Socks
I think I got 10 diff designs
9) Mittens
5 sets.
10) Socks
11) Milk bottles
6-10 bottles ( so can accumulate to wash n sterilize)
12) Cot fitted sheets (& how long change once?)
3 sets. Once a wk
11) Breast pump (& do I need to buy it before edd?)[/QUOTE]
I would prefer to cux for my #1, I was engorged in hospital n gd to ve 1 on standby
JT298
Member
Thank u!
Chubby1314
Active Member
Hi ladies, anyone knows what is the differences between the GE insurance which we bought during our IVF and the AIA insurance which is the only one covered IVF babies?
Best Fertility Friend
Active Member
Hi Chubby, I didn't know that it was a norm to do Gestational Diabetes Test until I saw your response. Every visit, there is a routine urine test for protein and glucose, thus, I thought that it was sufficient. When I asked my gynae on how to prevent diabetes, he then suggested that I do GTT in view that I am over 35. He makes it sound so voluntary that I thought that "I was asking for more pokes by needles" and kept blaming myself these few days.
GE cover those stated, think quite long list.
AIA include ILP investment link policy.
If u already got the GE, think u can skip the aia unless touchwood bb unable to get any life policy after bb is born as aia do not need any medical under writing since it transfer from mom to bb
Best Fertility Friend
Active Member
Hi Chubby, I haven't bought any additional ones yet other than the GE insurance which didn't provide much information. Apparently, the AIA Family 1st can only be bought if it is bought together with an Investment-linked policy. So, even if I had bought ILP policy earlier, it doesn't hold.
https://www.aia.com.sg/en/resources/79899b804f793366aba4bb4d852ca926/AIA_family_first_baby_sg.pdf
Q3. I have an existing regular premium ILP plan. Can I add on Family First Baby Cover rider when I am pregnant? Family First Baby Cover rider can only be bought together with a new regular premium ILP plan1.
Chubby1314
Active Member
Hi BFF, no need to blame yourself, since it is just a suggestion, that's means you can do without it? Relax and don give yourself that extra stress okay.
Personally to me, since we took a slightly longer route to become pregnant, I don mind taking those necessary tests to ensure my pregnancy is safe and smooth. I understand from my online readings that Gestational Diabetes can cause complications to our pregnancy and baby.. hence, by taking up GDT, it would act as a further assurance to my baby's safety. I don mind even to the extent of poking my fingers and control my diet everyday, at least I can salvage the situation now than blaming myself everyday in future if anything happened to my baby lo.
Chubby1314
Active Member
kymkym
Active Member
i am wondering if I can close off the ILP insurance after transferred the insurance to the baby to aviod high annual premium.
I ask a lot of stun too. According to the agent I asked
18 to 32 week then can buy
$360 1 time for the insurance
$100 min for the ILP
No premium holiday allow for ILP
Effectively I need to pay $360 + $200 (week 33 until born which about 2 month)
$100 (15 days before bb can take up a shield plan or life plan)
Best Fertility Friend
Active Member
Thank you Chubby for sharing your words of wisdom. What you have shared is very true, I shall go for the test as I was already billed for it, when the Dr does the referral form. I think out of ignorance sometimes, my hubby sometimes think that I asked too many questions at the clinic, and ended up with more tests... lol... but information certainly is empowerment.