Any Mixed Marriages here? Esp Chinese-Malay Muslim couple
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Ally,
Your friend case, sigh..nowadays seems that is so common in singapore. And seems like singapore is getting more & more expensive to live in. Sometimes don't talk even about better living condition, to have basic condition already can feel struggling.
Elaine,
so how much you spend on reno altogether?
Ally, CharsiewRice,
Any baby sales out there? I'm looking out for bumbo seat for my baby. Still contemplating whether to buy or not.
Your friend case, sigh..nowadays seems that is so common in singapore. And seems like singapore is getting more & more expensive to live in. Sometimes don't talk even about better living condition, to have basic condition already can feel struggling.
Elaine,
so how much you spend on reno altogether?
Ally, CharsiewRice,
Any baby sales out there? I'm looking out for bumbo seat for my baby. Still contemplating whether to buy or not.
IC,
so far, all major shopping centre's having sale. But alot focus on toys leh. Went shopping last weekend, whole shopping back full of toys only..but anyway, its my son's birthday this sat. So, gave him a feast on toys. hehehe..
Seems that most of u gals staying in central / east area ya? Me in Jurong side. Sometime find the area very inconvenient (previously staying at Mt Sinai - 10 mins to Orchard only) but hb working in one of the Jurong Islands. Furthermore, my hb wans to stay near his parents' place, to get the HDB grant.
so far, all major shopping centre's having sale. But alot focus on toys leh. Went shopping last weekend, whole shopping back full of toys only..but anyway, its my son's birthday this sat. So, gave him a feast on toys. hehehe..
Seems that most of u gals staying in central / east area ya? Me in Jurong side. Sometime find the area very inconvenient (previously staying at Mt Sinai - 10 mins to Orchard only) but hb working in one of the Jurong Islands. Furthermore, my hb wans to stay near his parents' place, to get the HDB grant.
charsiew_rice
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IC
To me, bumbo not that really fantastic lah. I have one at home but seldom used.
Ally
I think my mother did go and check what's the date according to lunar calender, but should be good since she didn't say anything.
To me, bumbo not that really fantastic lah. I have one at home but seldom used.
Ally
I think my mother did go and check what's the date according to lunar calender, but should be good since she didn't say anything.
IC,
My cousin now marrying into a staunch buddhist family. The date that the MIL chose - falls into our ramadhan month. Which of cos, seldom malays have their wedding doen on that month mah. Tats y i wanted to ask. For my case, my parents chose a date according to Muslim dates not the chinese almanac.
Is the bumbo seat useful? Never use it b4 so, no comments on tat.
My cousin now marrying into a staunch buddhist family. The date that the MIL chose - falls into our ramadhan month. Which of cos, seldom malays have their wedding doen on that month mah. Tats y i wanted to ask. For my case, my parents chose a date according to Muslim dates not the chinese almanac.
Is the bumbo seat useful? Never use it b4 so, no comments on tat.
ic..
I spend 15k for my reno exculude my furnitures.
didnt do much la.. chosen while colour for my flooring so that my flat looks bigger but now everyday I got to sweep floor, dust and hair can be seen every sec..
Ally..
We also never see fengshi for my wedding, just anyhow hamtam, but so happened to be lantern fes.day.
I spend 15k for my reno exculude my furnitures.
didnt do much la.. chosen while colour for my flooring so that my flat looks bigger but now everyday I got to sweep floor, dust and hair can be seen every sec..
Ally..
We also never see fengshi for my wedding, just anyhow hamtam, but so happened to be lantern fes.day.
Ally,
Your cousin malay or chinese? Seriously, i also don't know how useful that bumbo seat is about making the baby sit up straight. But my aim is just to let my baby sit sometimes while i doing things. For eg..in the toilet.
Coz he like to sit up. As long as i achieve that aim, can already. There was once, i didn't know where to put my baby in toilet while i wash his nappy and get ready the stuffs to bathe him, i just let him lie down in his bathub.
. He started kicking here & there & wailing.
Elaine,
wah..that's a lot. It's ok lah. Usually, after i sweep floor, mop floor, then use the magic clean mop to wipe out the dust. It works. Maybe you can try.
Your cousin malay or chinese? Seriously, i also don't know how useful that bumbo seat is about making the baby sit up straight. But my aim is just to let my baby sit sometimes while i doing things. For eg..in the toilet.
Elaine,
wah..that's a lot. It's ok lah. Usually, after i sweep floor, mop floor, then use the magic clean mop to wipe out the dust. It works. Maybe you can try.
IC,
This cousin is from my maternal side - malay. Marrying a chinese fella.
Regarding the Bumbo seat, ur baby only 2 mth old rite? Isnt it too young for him to sit as yet?
My contractor was err..cant remember the name liao..but its situated in ginza plaza. He was my fren's cousin, thot if on recommendation hb n I could get discount..in the end..we kena makan..got lar. We did a quotation b4 the reno..looks ok..but after the reno..have alot of "in between" charges. so ended up 40k (n tat havent include my cornices, false ceiling + doors)
This cousin is from my maternal side - malay. Marrying a chinese fella.
Regarding the Bumbo seat, ur baby only 2 mth old rite? Isnt it too young for him to sit as yet?
My contractor was err..cant remember the name liao..but its situated in ginza plaza. He was my fren's cousin, thot if on recommendation hb n I could get discount..in the end..we kena makan..got lar. We did a quotation b4 the reno..looks ok..but after the reno..have alot of "in between" charges. so ended up 40k (n tat havent include my cornices, false ceiling + doors)
charsiew_rice
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IC
You can only try to let your bb sit when he can support his neck well. Maybe i didn't let my bb sit in the bumbo many times lah, that's why didn't see the effectiveness. another thing is it's quite tight leh, sometimes her legs kena stuck. I bot in Punggol Plaza, i think around S$90+. slightly more expensive 'coz according to the boss, it's new colour, lilac, that's why more expensive.
I think exersaucer is a better investment.
You can only try to let your bb sit when he can support his neck well. Maybe i didn't let my bb sit in the bumbo many times lah, that's why didn't see the effectiveness. another thing is it's quite tight leh, sometimes her legs kena stuck. I bot in Punggol Plaza, i think around S$90+. slightly more expensive 'coz according to the boss, it's new colour, lilac, that's why more expensive.
I think exersaucer is a better investment.
ic,
ya lar..kena makan like nobody's biz. Reno also nothing too fantastic. But mayb becos I did alot of hacking. COs my previous owner did a lousy job erecting 2 false walls (to cover the kitchen). Home layout supposedly to be open concept type. Both walls already cost me abt $10k to hack them. Then I redo my toilet, also needs alot of hacking. In fact,I wasted alot of money on hacking alone.
My cousin's FH converted liao. Much to the disapproval of his family. The guy is adamant in converting so they all bo bian lor.. But her future inlaws making things diff for my cousin's family.
Rgdg ur son, I find that he's still too young to sit. Mayb u shd get him a rocker or something like tat.
Huichin,
never mind, work more impt leh.Take your time...
ya lar..kena makan like nobody's biz. Reno also nothing too fantastic. But mayb becos I did alot of hacking. COs my previous owner did a lousy job erecting 2 false walls (to cover the kitchen). Home layout supposedly to be open concept type. Both walls already cost me abt $10k to hack them. Then I redo my toilet, also needs alot of hacking. In fact,I wasted alot of money on hacking alone.
My cousin's FH converted liao. Much to the disapproval of his family. The guy is adamant in converting so they all bo bian lor.. But her future inlaws making things diff for my cousin's family.
Rgdg ur son, I find that he's still too young to sit. Mayb u shd get him a rocker or something like tat.
Huichin,
never mind, work more impt leh.Take your time...
Ally..
which brand of the wet wipe you bought that you mentioned no good ?? alot of cheap ones around maybe due to that ?? magic clean wet wipe quite ex lei.. ic mentioned $20 ?? cheap one one pack selling $2 big diff ya.. ally.. hack two walls cost $10k ?? wow didnt know so ex..
which brand of the wet wipe you bought that you mentioned no good ?? alot of cheap ones around maybe due to that ?? magic clean wet wipe quite ex lei.. ic mentioned $20 ?? cheap one one pack selling $2 big diff ya.. ally.. hack two walls cost $10k ?? wow didnt know so ex..
Elaine,
I bought the Clorox brand? Not so good leh.Dust still stay on the floor. In the end I prefer vacuuming then mopping. Mine I bought about $5 plus per pack? Then now,I bought those reusable wipe mops..err.brand not so sure muz go home an check. That one cost me about $29 per set.
I think at the point of time, everything was still quite ex. Even when I bought my resale flat, there is still the practice of buying flat above the valuation price. Tat also cost me another 40K.Come to think of it, I would have saved alot if I had juz bought a new flat from HDB. But I really need to get away from IL..so bo bian, expensive still have to buy lor
I bought the Clorox brand? Not so good leh.Dust still stay on the floor. In the end I prefer vacuuming then mopping. Mine I bought about $5 plus per pack? Then now,I bought those reusable wipe mops..err.brand not so sure muz go home an check. That one cost me about $29 per set.
I think at the point of time, everything was still quite ex. Even when I bought my resale flat, there is still the practice of buying flat above the valuation price. Tat also cost me another 40K.Come to think of it, I would have saved alot if I had juz bought a new flat from HDB. But I really need to get away from IL..so bo bian, expensive still have to buy lor
Elaine,
The $20 is not the wet wipes. That is the magic clean mop. Wet wipes..err..around $2 something, i think. Get it from NTUC.
CharsiewRice,
My baby seem he can support his neck well. That's why intend to get it. And moreover, he likes to sit than lying down. I went to kiddy palace, they selling $99. Said that is offer price. UP is $139.90. What is exersaucer???
Ally,
I'm not surprise if her future inlaws is making things difficult. You should tell her, the problem just doesn't end there. It will go on for the rest of her life even when she has her baby. Unless of course, the guy totally cut off ties from his family. Or is she willing to suffer all her life. Sooner or later, she sure will snap one day. I won't be surprise.
The $20 is not the wet wipes. That is the magic clean mop. Wet wipes..err..around $2 something, i think. Get it from NTUC.
CharsiewRice,
My baby seem he can support his neck well. That's why intend to get it. And moreover, he likes to sit than lying down. I went to kiddy palace, they selling $99. Said that is offer price. UP is $139.90. What is exersaucer???
Ally,
I'm not surprise if her future inlaws is making things difficult. You should tell her, the problem just doesn't end there. It will go on for the rest of her life even when she has her baby. Unless of course, the guy totally cut off ties from his family. Or is she willing to suffer all her life. Sooner or later, she sure will snap one day. I won't be surprise.
Ally,
she will only regret later on in life. Not now.
CharsiewRice,
I think i know what is exersaucer. Saw a picture of it. How long you breastfed? That time you said you had difficulty latching her on. Is it because she doesn't want to be breastfed? My baby weirdlah. Usually babies like to be breastfed. Dunno why my this baby doesn't want to be breastfed anymore. I'm just pumping milk out now to give him.
she will only regret later on in life. Not now.
CharsiewRice,
I think i know what is exersaucer. Saw a picture of it. How long you breastfed? That time you said you had difficulty latching her on. Is it because she doesn't want to be breastfed? My baby weirdlah. Usually babies like to be breastfed. Dunno why my this baby doesn't want to be breastfed anymore. I'm just pumping milk out now to give him.
Hi Girls,
me back liao. Ok Now that u guys are talking abt ur flat reno, need some advice from u all too.
I'm planning to reno my house (i'm moving into my FH's house) but i dun have so much money in one shot. SO i'm thinking of doing reno bit by bit - i wanna do up the flooring 1st cos it will take some time and will be messy. Does anyone here know anything abt flooring and da costs? Thinking of doing lamination for the whole house - old 5rm flat. Dun wan any hacking, can tile on. hmm...
me back liao. Ok Now that u guys are talking abt ur flat reno, need some advice from u all too.
I'm planning to reno my house (i'm moving into my FH's house) but i dun have so much money in one shot. SO i'm thinking of doing reno bit by bit - i wanna do up the flooring 1st cos it will take some time and will be messy. Does anyone here know anything abt flooring and da costs? Thinking of doing lamination for the whole house - old 5rm flat. Dun wan any hacking, can tile on. hmm...
Allo ladies!
Juz managed to relax after a hectic day - elder son's b/day today. Hmm..my little boy is 6 today...brings back memories of his arrival day.
IC,
My family had warned both my cousin n her FH regarding the nitty gritty probs that will entails out if such marriages. Look at me enuff liao lar...cant even go back to parent's plc freely. Both understood perfectly, seems the guy is really willing to embrace Islam on his own free will also not juz bcos of marriage. As family members - we juz pray for them only lar.
BF - try to bf ur baby as long as possible. Nothing beats breast milk. Noticed the difference between my two kids - elder one bf till he's abt 7 mth plus n younger one as u kbow, I only care for her for first mth only. Elder one seems to be healthier than younger one. Seldom get sick n fitter too.
Huichin,
Welcome back! I'm not sure if such an arrangement will save u money. I do heard from my frens that it will cost even more. Furthermore, it will be alot of hassle doing reno on a staggered manner. Cant help u much on laminated flooring tho' cos mine's those normal ceramic tiles lor..
Juz managed to relax after a hectic day - elder son's b/day today. Hmm..my little boy is 6 today...brings back memories of his arrival day.
IC,
My family had warned both my cousin n her FH regarding the nitty gritty probs that will entails out if such marriages. Look at me enuff liao lar...cant even go back to parent's plc freely. Both understood perfectly, seems the guy is really willing to embrace Islam on his own free will also not juz bcos of marriage. As family members - we juz pray for them only lar.
BF - try to bf ur baby as long as possible. Nothing beats breast milk. Noticed the difference between my two kids - elder one bf till he's abt 7 mth plus n younger one as u kbow, I only care for her for first mth only. Elder one seems to be healthier than younger one. Seldom get sick n fitter too.
Huichin,
Welcome back! I'm not sure if such an arrangement will save u money. I do heard from my frens that it will cost even more. Furthermore, it will be alot of hassle doing reno on a staggered manner. Cant help u much on laminated flooring tho' cos mine's those normal ceramic tiles lor..
Ally,
Happy belated birthday to your son! Your cousin hmm..if the guy is not those kind who always listen to parents then oklah, if not your cousin will be miserable. Tried my best on the breastfeeding part. But the way my son wails, kick his leg etc.. don't wish to force him already lah.. if he doesn't want..then oklah. But i try best lah.
Huichin,
I think so too leh...that doing reno bit by bit will cost more and it will be more of a hassle. I think buying the fixtures and fixing yourself or the furniture bit by bit is not too bad, won't cost extra charge.. but reno..hmm.. how to negotiate with the contractor to give discount..
Happy belated birthday to your son! Your cousin hmm..if the guy is not those kind who always listen to parents then oklah, if not your cousin will be miserable. Tried my best on the breastfeeding part. But the way my son wails, kick his leg etc.. don't wish to force him already lah.. if he doesn't want..then oklah. But i try best lah.
Huichin,
I think so too leh...that doing reno bit by bit will cost more and it will be more of a hassle. I think buying the fixtures and fixing yourself or the furniture bit by bit is not too bad, won't cost extra charge.. but reno..hmm.. how to negotiate with the contractor to give discount..
IC,
we juz hope for the best for them lar.Oh dear, poor thing ur baby ah..Is it bcos he drinks alot? So find that bf does not satisfy him? U were saying that u would might join back the work force - then who will look after ur baby?
Ladies,
Abt our meeting, shd we get a concensus - when to meet n who will be attending?
we juz hope for the best for them lar.Oh dear, poor thing ur baby ah..Is it bcos he drinks alot? So find that bf does not satisfy him? U were saying that u would might join back the work force - then who will look after ur baby?
Ladies,
Abt our meeting, shd we get a concensus - when to meet n who will be attending?
Ally,
Currently he's drinking 4 oz of FM. And he's only 2 mths. And i don't have much BM. Maybe lah.. but i need him to be latched on to increase my ss. The problem, he doesn't want to be latch on! Ally... that one is quite a big headache for me & hubby on who to look after my baby. We can only think of babysitter or maid. But the cheapest option now is maid.
Currently he's drinking 4 oz of FM. And he's only 2 mths. And i don't have much BM. Maybe lah.. but i need him to be latched on to increase my ss. The problem, he doesn't want to be latch on! Ally... that one is quite a big headache for me & hubby on who to look after my baby. We can only think of babysitter or maid. But the cheapest option now is maid.
IC,
Having a maid is like taking a gamble. If ur lucky, u would get a good one, if not..hmm..jialat. Very cham..bigger headache than a helping hand. I dunno lah..but my maids..I think I got "jinx" lar. So many probs..have change 5 times liao since my son was born. Not tat I'm fussy but I always kena those daring type of maids. Daring enuff to run away n get married to one local 'pakcik'. And there goes my $5k security deposit.
But there are good maids around. Juz have to scrutinise carefully. Now I swear off maids at the moment.
Having a maid will be good for u if u join back work force cos after a whole day's work, at least the house is spick n span. Less stress for u. Babysitter on the other hand, if u get someone whom u really know, it's a load of ur shoulder on the caring part.
Having a maid is like taking a gamble. If ur lucky, u would get a good one, if not..hmm..jialat. Very cham..bigger headache than a helping hand. I dunno lah..but my maids..I think I got "jinx" lar. So many probs..have change 5 times liao since my son was born. Not tat I'm fussy but I always kena those daring type of maids. Daring enuff to run away n get married to one local 'pakcik'. And there goes my $5k security deposit.
But there are good maids around. Juz have to scrutinise carefully. Now I swear off maids at the moment.
Having a maid will be good for u if u join back work force cos after a whole day's work, at least the house is spick n span. Less stress for u. Babysitter on the other hand, if u get someone whom u really know, it's a load of ur shoulder on the caring part.
Hi girls,
Sorry I have been floating in and out. I'm having such a jam-packed work schedule.
So many posts to read but glad that it's moving!
Huichin: I agree with Ally and IC. Doing bit by bit may in the end cost more cos' you can't bargain with the contractor. But on the other hand if doing it bit by bit will help you not be in debt, I think then you should go for it. Personally, I'd rather not be in debt lah..
Ally & IC: Your banter about maids brought me back to an episode a few years back when my neighbour's maid actually ran away by exiting the kitchen window and on to our window kitchen. Turns out that she was abused by my neigbour. Wah...drama man at that time until my neighour wanted to push her way into my parents. Then I (like a gangster) came out and told her off like a true lawyer...
It was superb looking at her not being able to scold my parents, her maid (who was then seeking shelter at our house) and me. When we went by her house with the maid to report to the police, she also dare not say anything...
I think it's true that finding a good maid is really difficult. Depends on your luck. All we can do it do the best we can, hope and pray for the best.
Sorry I have been floating in and out. I'm having such a jam-packed work schedule.
So many posts to read but glad that it's moving!
Huichin: I agree with Ally and IC. Doing bit by bit may in the end cost more cos' you can't bargain with the contractor. But on the other hand if doing it bit by bit will help you not be in debt, I think then you should go for it. Personally, I'd rather not be in debt lah..
Ally & IC: Your banter about maids brought me back to an episode a few years back when my neighbour's maid actually ran away by exiting the kitchen window and on to our window kitchen. Turns out that she was abused by my neigbour. Wah...drama man at that time until my neighour wanted to push her way into my parents. Then I (like a gangster) came out and told her off like a true lawyer...
I think it's true that finding a good maid is really difficult. Depends on your luck. All we can do it do the best we can, hope and pray for the best.
Ally,
Now babysitter also not cheap. Asking price $500 per month. Maid around $480. The problem..babysitter got schedule. Weekends cannot take carelah... etc.. if i got something on during weekend how??? i know maid have to take a gamble.. sigh.. either way also got pros & cons. That's why i said big headache. Best is always to let grandma take care.. But my mother still FTWM. And i've no in-laws. sigh.... I don't have much choices.
Now babysitter also not cheap. Asking price $500 per month. Maid around $480. The problem..babysitter got schedule. Weekends cannot take carelah... etc.. if i got something on during weekend how??? i know maid have to take a gamble.. sigh.. either way also got pros & cons. That's why i said big headache. Best is always to let grandma take care.. But my mother still FTWM. And i've no in-laws. sigh.... I don't have much choices.
Marnie,
U stay HDB or landed ah? Ur neighbours maid escaping thru the window. Very drama leh..exciting huh? But hor..tats wat happen to my old neighbour's maid also. Climb over my parents' home fence to ask us for help cos she kena abused until so jialat.
But when u think about it - good maids get bad employers..whereas good employers always get bad maids.
In fact, juz now, my cousin juz gave me a call, she caught her maid rummaging thru her wallet this afternn. So upset with her maid now. I was quite shocked when I heard it cos her maid - those super good ones.Very hardworking n independent n will never complain. Never expect her to do such stuff.
IC,
hmm..So ex meh? I thot malay babysitters on the lower range? When my girl was 1 mth old - we had our neighbour whom offered to be our babysitter (catch is she only looked after her for only 1 yr - moved house when my baby gal turn 1. After that I had yet again got another maid.)She charged us $500 for looking after my daughter full time (mon - sun) since im not arnd. Diapers n milk separate lar. When I came back - brought my girl home daily - she charges $250 only. Too bad she moved to the east area if not I would still wan her to look after my daughter. She's those grandmotherly type n my daughter got so chubby when she looked after her.
She's quite flexi cos I send her abt 7 am n brought her back home as late as 11 pm. Weekends, if I had something on - she's all ok to look after my daughter.
U stay HDB or landed ah? Ur neighbours maid escaping thru the window. Very drama leh..exciting huh? But hor..tats wat happen to my old neighbour's maid also. Climb over my parents' home fence to ask us for help cos she kena abused until so jialat.
But when u think about it - good maids get bad employers..whereas good employers always get bad maids.
In fact, juz now, my cousin juz gave me a call, she caught her maid rummaging thru her wallet this afternn. So upset with her maid now. I was quite shocked when I heard it cos her maid - those super good ones.Very hardworking n independent n will never complain. Never expect her to do such stuff.
IC,
hmm..So ex meh? I thot malay babysitters on the lower range? When my girl was 1 mth old - we had our neighbour whom offered to be our babysitter (catch is she only looked after her for only 1 yr - moved house when my baby gal turn 1. After that I had yet again got another maid.)She charged us $500 for looking after my daughter full time (mon - sun) since im not arnd. Diapers n milk separate lar. When I came back - brought my girl home daily - she charges $250 only. Too bad she moved to the east area if not I would still wan her to look after my daughter. She's those grandmotherly type n my daughter got so chubby when she looked after her.
She's quite flexi cos I send her abt 7 am n brought her back home as late as 11 pm. Weekends, if I had something on - she's all ok to look after my daughter.
Ally,
Yah, i heard those malay babysitters a bit on the lower range. But nowadays hard to find that charge $250. Now at least $400. But it's hard to find a good malay babysitter. Moreover i choosy. Must come from good background of family. Not those kind who just want $$$. Chinese babysitters more..but then, food difficult and will be worrying on the "halal" food & utensils. I also feel a bit sad to send my baby to another home. Rather let my baby stay home. Seriously, my hubby & i don't fancy maid. But we don't seem to have many options on hand. Before got married, had consider this option. But thought that time since MIL is housewife, she can come and "watch" the maid. But after what happen, she can go to hell..so not much options. Maybe shall replace that with a security camera at home. But i won't allow the maid to bathe the baby or cook the baby's food (when my baby can take solid food). I also won't allow the maid to prepare the milk. I will prepare everything and all she has to do is heat up. Coz i don't trust. Sigh.. I'm just taking maid until my baby is old enough to enter to the full day care childcare centrelah. After that, can send the maid home. By the time, i think the maid would have finish her contract. You know what? I feel especially indonesian maids.. they're scared of chinese employers and they tend to be very hardworking when work with them. However, with malays employers, they tend to take advantage. No respect at all. Sigh.. sometimes wish can become SAHM then no need to worry abt all these! But if become SAHM, then finance will be very tight.. haiya.. now i know why some women marry rich man.
Yah, i heard those malay babysitters a bit on the lower range. But nowadays hard to find that charge $250. Now at least $400. But it's hard to find a good malay babysitter. Moreover i choosy. Must come from good background of family. Not those kind who just want $$$. Chinese babysitters more..but then, food difficult and will be worrying on the "halal" food & utensils. I also feel a bit sad to send my baby to another home. Rather let my baby stay home. Seriously, my hubby & i don't fancy maid. But we don't seem to have many options on hand. Before got married, had consider this option. But thought that time since MIL is housewife, she can come and "watch" the maid. But after what happen, she can go to hell..so not much options. Maybe shall replace that with a security camera at home. But i won't allow the maid to bathe the baby or cook the baby's food (when my baby can take solid food). I also won't allow the maid to prepare the milk. I will prepare everything and all she has to do is heat up. Coz i don't trust. Sigh.. I'm just taking maid until my baby is old enough to enter to the full day care childcare centrelah. After that, can send the maid home. By the time, i think the maid would have finish her contract. You know what? I feel especially indonesian maids.. they're scared of chinese employers and they tend to be very hardworking when work with them. However, with malays employers, they tend to take advantage. No respect at all. Sigh.. sometimes wish can become SAHM then no need to worry abt all these! But if become SAHM, then finance will be very tight.. haiya.. now i know why some women marry rich man.
Ally: I live in HDB..8th Floor somemore...The maid very daring. I suppose she was desperate to save her own life. Glad to say that she's alright and much happier now. She's doing sales in Jakarta and writes regularly to us...
Okie girls. Got to get to work. Let me know what the cconsensus is about the meeting. I'm a no-go on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
L8ters.
Okie girls. Got to get to work. Let me know what the cconsensus is about the meeting. I'm a no-go on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
L8ters.
charsiew_rice
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IC
She didn't want to latch on and I wasn't very patient enough lah. So, just pumped out the little amount i had until she was around 3 mths old.
She didn't want to latch on and I wasn't very patient enough lah. So, just pumped out the little amount i had until she was around 3 mths old.
charsiew_rice
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IC
Haha... happy for you!
No, my mum stays in Bishan.
Haha... happy for you!
No, my mum stays in Bishan.
Hi Gals,
Back from my long wkend,went to try on my gowns for my upcoming bridal shoot.
Hi Elaine,
Which shorter blks huh? not the new white ones ar? 15k on reno..me havent start my reno yet, getting my keys soon, reno quote so far come up to 11+k only, cos i also got low low budget.
Hi Ally,
Me in west area too, jurong.Been staying here most part of my life...moving to north west in few mths time,hope will get used to it.hee.
tks for the web link..me been surfing ard alot too, to do some read up.
Wkend was too short, went to the home exhibition at suntec but the GSS was more attractive, with the midnite bargains and all that,no $$ to buy..so sianz..
Hi Huichin,
u may like to buy some decor mag, they have sugguestions on doing part by part reno..with low budget..
Back from my long wkend,went to try on my gowns for my upcoming bridal shoot.
Hi Elaine,
Which shorter blks huh? not the new white ones ar? 15k on reno..me havent start my reno yet, getting my keys soon, reno quote so far come up to 11+k only, cos i also got low low budget.
Hi Ally,
Me in west area too, jurong.Been staying here most part of my life...moving to north west in few mths time,hope will get used to it.hee.
tks for the web link..me been surfing ard alot too, to do some read up.
Wkend was too short, went to the home exhibition at suntec but the GSS was more attractive, with the midnite bargains and all that,no $$ to buy..so sianz..
Hi Huichin,
u may like to buy some decor mag, they have sugguestions on doing part by part reno..with low budget..
IC,
SAHM..isn't tat the ideal? But its true lar..cost of living here very high. So muz have dual income if not jialat!
MCYS have this Babysitter program..they are qualified babysitters (with cert) from MCYS. U can give them a call..let me check the no for u n get back to u.
Infantcare - not a bad idea also. But its 7 - 7 also. Sat is 7-2.
SAHM..isn't tat the ideal? But its true lar..cost of living here very high. So muz have dual income if not jialat!
MCYS have this Babysitter program..they are qualified babysitters (with cert) from MCYS. U can give them a call..let me check the no for u n get back to u.
Infantcare - not a bad idea also. But its 7 - 7 also. Sat is 7-2.
charsiew_rice
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IC
Sometimes i stay over in my mum's place. If stay in Punggol, i will drive bb to bishan first then to work.
Sometimes i stay over in my mum's place. If stay in Punggol, i will drive bb to bishan first then to work.
CharsiewRice,
Oh ok. Can't imagine what time you have to wake up and go all the way to Bishan if you don't have a car to send your baby to your mom. Everyday take taxi also siong. Then..imagine if rainy days as well..wah lau..
Ally,
Exactly. You'll be surprise nowadays even basic neccessities ppl are also struggling.
Oh ok. Can't imagine what time you have to wake up and go all the way to Bishan if you don't have a car to send your baby to your mom. Everyday take taxi also siong. Then..imagine if rainy days as well..wah lau..
Ally,
Exactly. You'll be surprise nowadays even basic neccessities ppl are also struggling.
Hi GIrls,
ok agree wif ur suggestions. Do bit by bit dun need to come out wif a lump sum of money, and yet do one shot is more worth...hmm. really need to think abt this liao.
ok, what's SAHM? pls explain...heh
Interrace: Yea i'm getting lotsa interior mags over last few months looking for ideas and good recommendations. I lurrrve interior design!
Last of all, ladies, i think let's try to fix next week k.
ok Marnie is comfortable wif Monday, Wednesday.
I'm ok wif Mon - Fri. (Prefably not Wed)
Who else? Kindly post here which days u're more available and we'll take it from this little poll. GUess have to make it next wk.
THanks!
ok agree wif ur suggestions. Do bit by bit dun need to come out wif a lump sum of money, and yet do one shot is more worth...hmm. really need to think abt this liao.
ok, what's SAHM? pls explain...heh
Interrace: Yea i'm getting lotsa interior mags over last few months looking for ideas and good recommendations. I lurrrve interior design!
Last of all, ladies, i think let's try to fix next week k.
ok Marnie is comfortable wif Monday, Wednesday.
I'm ok wif Mon - Fri. (Prefably not Wed)
Who else? Kindly post here which days u're more available and we'll take it from this little poll. GUess have to make it next wk.
THanks!