Preparation for the arrival of baby no 2

1)Settle the elder child

My plan is to put him at childcare - will blog about this soon.
Childcare may not be a good choice.
My #1 2nd day of school already hurt his chin when the teacher change his diaper.
Expect a lot of bruise & hurt & expect them to be sick as well.

2) New born stuff again

Items can recycle from #1

Dressing 

Clothing few sets at least 

Socks 

Baby mitten

My breast friend

Bibs few pcs

Items cant recycle from #1 then buy : 

Dressing 

Clothing few sets at least 

Socks 

Baby mitten

Feeding is best not to recycle due to hygenie :

Milk bottle 2

Bottle brush

Milk tin- can get after discharge

Bibs few pcs

My breast friend

Milk pump

Breastmilk pack or storage bottle

Sterilising bottle-feeding equipment 

Changing

Diaper

Wetwipe

Cotton wood

Tissue paper

Barrier cream

Powder

Bath time

Shampoo

Bathtub

Bath towel 2 or 3

Baby moisturiser

Nap:

Baby cot/ mattress

Bedsheet 2or3sets

Pacifier 2

Swaddle 2

Quilt 2

3) For the mummies

Confinement package or lady

disposable panties

breastpad

Breast pump

For me :

Confinement package : Tmc

Confinement herbal package : Tmc tcm

Throwback: YJ is 2- Car theme party @ Hokey Pokey Jan 2016

My planning list : 

Theme : Car 
My son favourite.
Venue planning : 
I have a few requirements of the indoor play : 
1) Allow outside caterer with hot burner
2) Some playtime
3) a party room

Caterer : Oshika catering

Highly recommend : black pepper pork,Braised Pork with Bun & fish is very fresh.
Bad :
1)Their menu do not have any drink.
So actually for this price is not consider cheap as we need to get our drinks.Luckily no GST.

2) I requested extra table I claimed " since you ve no drink then give me an extra table space to put drink" They actually charged me $5 on the day for the table without informing me before hand.
If they let me know , I wouldnt want to pay $5 extra for table.
I can get it from the playhouse.
Lesson learn must ask everything.
3)They didnt even email or message me to confirm the menu.
I have to call them again 1 day before to confirm but they still give us the wrong dessert on that day.
Too bad on that day very busy , my husband didnt really check the menu.
This caterer was introduced by my mother in law who claim mention the relative will have more portion.
To me it is still the portion doesnt seem extra more but definitely more than other caterer who actually allocate certain dish 1 piece per pax.


Price : 
$12.00 per person  for 8 dishes min 30pax
For my case they are flexible allow 25pax
Any additional dish will be charged at 
$1.00 per dish per person.
No gst
Transport fee $50
1 Table $5
What we paid : $355

Cakes  : Bengawan solo
3D character :  Car
3kg 
Strawberry fruit inside
The cake is yummy.I will order again

http://www.bengawansolo.com.sg/3D2013.pdf

The staff helping to cut the cake

The staff helping to cut the cake

Price : $220(3kg x$70) + extra $10 for specified delivery time.

Goody bag : 
Total additional cost include the bags $25.55
Actually if no time can just use their one.
I have time & would like the kids to be happy & remember at the end of the party.Although goodies bag provided but I feel it is not enough so I add on top on theirs.

This bags were provided by me: 

Theirs : 

Inside the stationery : 

I only add on some items to make it better : 

Actually I wanted to pack some sweet in but no time & some parents doesnt like their children to have sweet. Hence I have set up a snack section.
What I spent here : $41.20

Why I choose Hokey Pokey : 
1) The price is reasonable with kids meal included + theme + goody bag+ 2hr playtime in the playground.
2) The kids meal is quite fulling for the kids
3) The location is near my guest house(all stay in the east side)
4)Allow outside catering with hot burner
I have been searching mostly dont allow outside catering or hot burner.


Hokey Pokey party package : $580 for 10kids
(Additional child $30/child)
2hour party time inclusive playtime
My promotion at that time : 
Free upgrade to in house theme (does not include balloon bouquet and birthday present)

+ 5% discount OCBC CDA card
What we paid :  Party $580 -5% =$551

Perks  : 

-1 month unlimited pass for the birthday child
-Family polaroid photo of birthday child

-Goody bag & 1 balloon for each child
-Kids meal included : I choose
egg mayonaise Sandwich, Fresh Fruit Cup, Waffle Strip
 -Allow 20 free accompanying adults. Additional adult entering the PLAY AREA will be chargeable at $5/pax 
Deposit Made: 50%
Balance Payment: $290 (only accept cash or nets for payment)
Total playtime : 2hr 
Their rules : 
Only allow entry into the playground 10 minutes
beforehand.
Not be able to allow entry earlier than that and your
Guest will need to wait at the waiting area if they were to come earlier.
They claim : 
This is to ensure
fair to walk-in customers and for them to prepare the party room.

Their kids meal list : 
http://hokeypokey.com.sg/birthday-parties/childrens-food-menu/

Choose 1 from the following options. Strictly 1 of each, you

may wish to add on another option for $1/child.

A.      SANDWICH

–          Ham and Cheese Sandwich

–          Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

–          Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich

–          Nutella Sandwich

–          Tuna and Mayonnaise Sandwich

B.      SIDES

–          Fresh Fruit Cup (mixture of weekly fruits available)

–          Chips

–          Mini Cheese Sausages (2)

–          Chicken Nuggets  (2)

–          Fries

C.      DESSERT

–          Tub of Yoghurt

–          Mango Pudding

–          Waffle Strip with honey drizzle

–          Brownies

–          Mini Muffin

All kid’s bento comes with a packet of juice. 

My thoughts : 
2hours party room include playtime is a bit short.
eating time, birthday song, picture taking ,cake cutting take abit of the time & guest to finish the cake & expect the guest to be late.
The kids will take a while to finish their food too.

On that day , many of the guests are late ,my parent in law family also late by 1hr ++ 
Actually I already inform those who I think will be late ,  the party start 1hr earlier but they are still late -_-
After the cake cutting by then the kids left less than 1/2 hr to play.
Do expect kids will want to play more.Of course extend time we need to pay cant expect the guest to be pay right?
Lucky for my case , all my guests all seem to know what to do that they leave exactly the end of the party time.
Hence next time I will chose unlimited play time.

Baby 2 - 2nd workshop - TMC workshop : All things confinement

I decided to book Thomson medical confinement package & TCM(Traditional chinese medicine) for this 2nd pregnancy, this workshop came in time.I can one time book these 2 package at promotional rate.
If you have time , wait for this workshop for promo & deals.

The best part of this workshop.It free! Yes it is free for those with gynae appointment card!

It a pity there is not much information  about the time to start. I did call the cordlife for the workshop time , the staff told me it is at 1pm.
When I reached at 1pm...the 1st topic already started 1/2 way & confinement food tasting actually started at 12pm & ended when I reached there.
I wanted to taste the confinement food before I book.
Personally feel the booth should have the sample for customer to book.
I decide to give it a gamble to book since it cheaper than during the TMC confinement tasting session & it is my intention to book this in the 1st place.
Hopefully I wont get disappointed.

This is the price list :

See a lot of different , I have checked during confinement tasting it is only $8 cheaper.
Now still got beauty set & photoshoot ! Plus mother day flower :)
All ladies love flower one :P


Price list for TCM - confinement herbal care

I miss this promotion for my #1 & pay usual price because I couldnt decide to book the package during the #1 time workshop.

How it works:
See the physician after birth at the hospital after delivery but they are shifting out to the opposite block of TMC. They claimed they could make arrangement to see the patient in TMC.I pray hard yes cos after delivery I wish to stay as much indoor as possible.

The physician will check health & customise the confinement medicine according to your body.Their medicine is in powder & capsule form so not need to brew.
Safe the trouble, CL can save the time for taking care of the newborn & other stuffs.

PS : I check other places need to brew also cost around the same price for confinement.
Personally prefer TMC TCM as it like custom made according to our body .


My 1st booth : 

I am very lucky when I saw it is only for 1st 250 !I m No 243!Earlier on I was listening to the talk  & only explore the booth when it is cord life talk.
They are drawing live now! Imagine they got to finish 250 people within this event time frame.
I appreciate this organiser for this section.

That mine : 

 The same company nestle small gift :

Confinement nanny services :
Free mug with any photo of your choices

 

 Free key chain for me...no more blue for my #2 as they have all given out.
Inside the key chain , there is $100 deduction for the services.

Everything is free no obligation!

Great eastern sure win lucky draw :
I spin & got this !

$5 value but better than nothing & I like to collect anything with SG50!
Great Eastern is promoting their maternity insurance I m still considering.

That is what I have explored from the booth...I didnt have chance to explore all booth as i wanted to listen to the talk.
I miss the organic nail spa...I only saw this after the talk.
Most of the booth already cleared when the talk has end.
Maybe they should keep open for a while.
Anyway still a winner for all the gift!

Their goodies bag after the talk :
Very good & useful & I love milo...
PS : Milo Australian recipe not cheap!

Their light refreshment :

Although it doesnt taste good but still a good filling for afternoon tea moreover free one I wont expect too much.

Baby 2 - 1st seminar : Pigeon Breastfeeding 7May 2016

What attract to me to join this :

1) breastfeeding - 1st baby failed so I hope 2nd baby would be successful.

My friend attended this seminar before & she has breastfeed for 2yrs ++ until she decide to stop so decide to give it a try

2)cheap fees with lunch & goodies bag

Cost : 1pax $20, 2pax $25 only 1 goodies bag

So pay $5 more for husband to sit in listen with me & enjoy lunch buffet.

Timing a bit long I guess breastfeeding is not an easy task so decide to give it a try.

Realise Breastfeeding is just a part of the workshop ...there are different topics cover like :

1)Taking care of BB

2)Different illness which newborn will be encounter

3)BB massage

Table , paper , pen are provided for us to write down the notes.

Lunch time: 

This is  my portion as I cant take fish & beef which are the meat of this seminar.

Luckily the soup & fusilli are nice .

 This is my husband one-lucky i bring him to help me eat :P

There are beef which I didnt take due to religion reason.

 Fish : I cant take it sadly

 Salad session: 
 I also didnt take it because pregnant not suppose to eat raw food

Snack session : serve at all times - curry puff, sandwiches etc 

This hotel serve very nice coffee & TWG tea.. too bad I cant drink more because of my pregnancy.

My personal comments after the workshop:

1)Useful for new parents & for those who dont have time to attend the childbirth workshop.

2)The taking care of bb from Mount A is very detailed or lengthy if I compare with TMC childbirth education course...personally prefer TMC.

There is a part - bathing time
The speaker mention few times to wash the hand before cleanse the bb.

When bb finish his head washing, the speaker mentioned "ask someone to look after the bb while u wash again your hand before bath bb".

Personally feel usually only 1 person do the washing, not every time will have another person to be around + bb bathing need 2 person?

I didnt recall TMC course bathing part need 2 person to bath BB

3) The food is not full for me as I cant take beef & fish...maybe the organiser should consider about participant religion.

4)Hot water is always available for pregnant so I think this is a plus point

5)Lunch time is only 45mins- consider short, imagine everything need to queue - food & toilet breaks

6)Personally prefer the workshop session shorter instead.

Overall it is still good for value if you have time.

Goodies bag : 2 bags - Pigeon & Mt Alvernia

From Pigeon 

From Mt Alvernia

Total : 

Pregnancy shopping GSS 2016

Happy that I get to bump GSS every pregnancy!
I will try to shop during GSS then until the last trim then will get all the balance necessities stuff.


My 1st day 1st stop : Nex shopping mall

Mondo $4.90  #B1-18/19
Very hard to get a shoes at this price!It is not bad too.Especially when feet started to swell...now shoes are not cheap...personally it is quite wasteful spend more $$$ on a shoes temporary for this few months.
I used to wear 36 , now 37@_@

Spring maternity #02-55
Selected clothes & baby clothing(bamboo material) at 50%
As I can recycle my #1 clothing (same material)so I didnt get any baby clothing here.
Selected (mostly) bra at $19.90
What I get : 

My tip:If I m in 1st trim , I will get 1 size bigger for both pants & tops
From my #1 experience, I got just nice end up it is very tight 1/2way that I need to get clothing again.

Now I m in my 5th mth, I can choose to get just nice or 1 size up.I decide to get just nice as I m going to wear now.I cant wait until last trim then wear then the clothing only wear 3mths also not really worth.

My purple top: 

The other orange top price before 50% discount

The bra price before discount:

Good deal isnt it?

kiddy palace-June yearly

20% sales storewide for member 
15% sales storewide for member 

I got bed sheet , pacifier , clothings, shoes etc for both child.

Cath kidston
Up to 50% selected items
Got this bag 50% less @ Tampines one in July 2016: 

I plan to use this for my hospital bag & baby bag.
50% for this is good deal !

Blog is coming soon

Disappeared for a while because I m pregnant again - MS
Will be soon update with my latest pregnancy journey + new adventures.
Hospital tour already done for my #1 & decide to stick to my 1st hospital so this time will be more on seminar.