So, I'm back in this because I'm pregnant with #2 now. I was diagnosed pregnant again when my first was 9 months. OMG. I was very sure it happened on the only day, and that one day changed my life 360. LOL. Not really 360 degrees but I was sure there would be no more 'me' time if I got 2 kids below 2.
So, I've been searching for private hospital to deliver again as I don't want to be charged another 17k this time. I even considered delivery in government hospital under FPP schemes (SG. BULOH, SELAYANG & PUTRAJAYA only available). But, my husband doesn't seem to like government hospital. Ok, as long as he pays. And CAN pay. Seriously I don't mind where.
Since communication at home is really hard for both of us. I just e-mailed him about this. Lucky he replied after a few days. If not, months.
Firstly, I started going to checkups late, like in my 6/7th month, in early/mid February.
At first I went to KKIA (first time) when I was 1 1/2 month pregnant, and was told to register first.
That time the car broke down, so I have to take UBER/GRAB, but I was canceled on TWICE and that pissed me off because i need to when the timing is right. I mean, I need to be there before my baby's naptime, so when it's my turn for checkup he'll be asleep and I can just put him inside the stroller.
But, it was hard to get UBER/GRAB around that area (KKIA). So, having had to come again, I decided to come later at 3/4 months.
By the time I was 22 weeks, I decided to just go to the hospital where I delivered my first baby (DESA PARKCITY MEDICAL CENTRE) and actually started seeing my obgyn, Dr. Jaspal Singh in mid Feb. I was already 30 weeks or more that time.
Before that I went to do a few ultrasounds, and one detail scan+3D 4D scan at Kota Damansara PUSRAWI. Everything was fine, and I was just relieved that's why I went to see the doctor later in my pregnancy.
So, never had any experience with KKIA, I can't say much what I've done. But I've done blood and glucose as well as urine test at the hospital.
However, my blood test result showed that I have low HB (haemoglobin count). And so I was told to take folic acid, in addition to obimin that I'm taking. And repeat the blood test after a month or so.
Anaemic. Yes, that's me. In case of operation, i would lose a lot of blood. In malay they called 'tumpah darah'. And I would need blood transfusion to keep me going.
Since I myself opted for elective c-sect because it's much more cheaper than having emergency (in case VBAC goes wrong), I started searching for hospitals with cheaper LSCS charges. That's when I emailed my husband about it. He gave me a link.
https://gynecologistmalaysia.blogspot.my/2016/05/maternity-package-malaysia-review.html
However, this is 2016's price list. not even an updated one.
I checked, and thinks FPP would be the best. But since I'm already late in 3rd trimester, I tried calling the nearby hospital and they're FULL.
So, after the next appointment, I asked the hospital concierge how much would it cost for elective c-sect and was told it would be around RM11K++ I thought it's much better than 17K right? And my husband just told me a few days ago, he has only 15k in savings. I was like speechless.
WHY ON EARTH DID YOU INSIST ME GOING TO PRIVATE?? Is government's service so bad? I mean I've heard stories from my less fortunate friends, and yeah, certain parts are scary. But, it saves money. What's important is the recovery (for me).
I have a toddler and by the time #2 born, he's not even 2 yet. I would need more help than now. During my first confinement, I hired a confinement lady for 2 weeks only because I thought I would be doing better after 2/3 weeks. But I was wrong. Recovering from c-sect is slow and yes, painful in everything I do. Not to mention I had to handle the baby myself after the CL service ended.
Meanwhile, my husband helped with nothing. Not even laundry, not even with the baby, nor house chores and cooking. Luckily I ordered confinement food service after the CL services ended. So, I need not to cook.
So, this time, I already booked a stay-in confinement lady for 3 weeks (actually wanted for a month but the price is RM5K). So, I just opted whatever I can pay for. 3 weeks for RM3.7K and I just paid 30% deposit last month. But seriously, with my first experience, and having a toddler now, I need more time to get help with. Even this CL don't sleep with the new baby. I wonder if I can ask if she can take care of the baby at night for the first week if I'm too tired.
I chatted a bit with the lady at the concierge. Well, she's so friendly. Oh yeah, I asked her about PMC i-KIDDO CLUB that I saw at the registration counter earlier. And she told me that every baby born in that hospital is entitled to join the club.
OK, my first baby was born there. Why not join? Then she told me the benefits, and it's really beneficial if you want to save a bit more money.
The benefits are:
1. FOR THE CARD HOLDER
* 30% room disc (single exec, single std, 2 bedded only)
* 15% disc hospital charges inpatient/outpatient (including vacc!)
* annual bday treat: get RM100 HSC cash voucher for any wellness programme
* special invitation to "PMC field trips" (hosp tour)
2. FOR THE FAMILY MEMBERS (PARENTS & SIBLINGS)
* 20% room disc (single exec, single std, 2 bedded only)
* 5% disc hospital charges inpatient/outpatient (including vacc!)
Expiry date: After 3 years of registration
It's a good or better bargain right?
But I changed my mind after my husband told me he doesn't have much. Well, I just want to help ease his burden, and not to mention to get my monthly alllowance for this month too so that I can pay for the CL services (70% more). He's going to spend so much on private hospital charges and I won't be getting this month's allowance for sure.
Then I looked at UMSC. It's semi-private, and in 2016 the price for c-sect is RM8K. So, it was just few days ago I went there to ask the estimate price for elective c-sect. And the lady in charge told me it costs 11-13k for c-sect. I was like..."ok, nevermind"
Then, I went to UMMC (government), and yeah, it was wayyyyyy moreee cheaper than private. I really don't mind. But I was too late in my pregnancy and the nurse at the registration counter was having a hard time to actually book a slot for me.
She checked on the particulars given by my private doctor, and said I'm high risk and too late for my case (low hb and low gap between #1 and #2). But she managed to chip me in, and this Monday is my first appointment with the doctor. I need to come early.
So, I said to myself "this is it that I'M GOING TO DO,". I'll deliver here and at least if there's any complication, they have all the facilities. I also told her I want to try VBAC if the doctor permits. But I'm also okay with elective operation. I know this would save my husband's pocket and I really hope that he sees me not as a burden. And that I would get my allowance so i can settle a few things.
Well, let's see how it is.
So, I've been searching for private hospital to deliver again as I don't want to be charged another 17k this time. I even considered delivery in government hospital under FPP schemes (SG. BULOH, SELAYANG & PUTRAJAYA only available). But, my husband doesn't seem to like government hospital. Ok, as long as he pays. And CAN pay. Seriously I don't mind where.
Since communication at home is really hard for both of us. I just e-mailed him about this. Lucky he replied after a few days. If not, months.
Firstly, I started going to checkups late, like in my 6/7th month, in early/mid February.
At first I went to KKIA (first time) when I was 1 1/2 month pregnant, and was told to register first.
That time the car broke down, so I have to take UBER/GRAB, but I was canceled on TWICE and that pissed me off because i need to when the timing is right. I mean, I need to be there before my baby's naptime, so when it's my turn for checkup he'll be asleep and I can just put him inside the stroller.
But, it was hard to get UBER/GRAB around that area (KKIA). So, having had to come again, I decided to come later at 3/4 months.
By the time I was 22 weeks, I decided to just go to the hospital where I delivered my first baby (DESA PARKCITY MEDICAL CENTRE) and actually started seeing my obgyn, Dr. Jaspal Singh in mid Feb. I was already 30 weeks or more that time.
Before that I went to do a few ultrasounds, and one detail scan+3D 4D scan at Kota Damansara PUSRAWI. Everything was fine, and I was just relieved that's why I went to see the doctor later in my pregnancy.
So, never had any experience with KKIA, I can't say much what I've done. But I've done blood and glucose as well as urine test at the hospital.
However, my blood test result showed that I have low HB (haemoglobin count). And so I was told to take folic acid, in addition to obimin that I'm taking. And repeat the blood test after a month or so.
Anaemic. Yes, that's me. In case of operation, i would lose a lot of blood. In malay they called 'tumpah darah'. And I would need blood transfusion to keep me going.
Since I myself opted for elective c-sect because it's much more cheaper than having emergency (in case VBAC goes wrong), I started searching for hospitals with cheaper LSCS charges. That's when I emailed my husband about it. He gave me a link.
https://gynecologistmalaysia.blogspot.my/2016/05/maternity-package-malaysia-review.html
However, this is 2016's price list. not even an updated one.
I checked, and thinks FPP would be the best. But since I'm already late in 3rd trimester, I tried calling the nearby hospital and they're FULL.
So, after the next appointment, I asked the hospital concierge how much would it cost for elective c-sect and was told it would be around RM11K++ I thought it's much better than 17K right? And my husband just told me a few days ago, he has only 15k in savings. I was like speechless.
WHY ON EARTH DID YOU INSIST ME GOING TO PRIVATE?? Is government's service so bad? I mean I've heard stories from my less fortunate friends, and yeah, certain parts are scary. But, it saves money. What's important is the recovery (for me).
I have a toddler and by the time #2 born, he's not even 2 yet. I would need more help than now. During my first confinement, I hired a confinement lady for 2 weeks only because I thought I would be doing better after 2/3 weeks. But I was wrong. Recovering from c-sect is slow and yes, painful in everything I do. Not to mention I had to handle the baby myself after the CL service ended.
Meanwhile, my husband helped with nothing. Not even laundry, not even with the baby, nor house chores and cooking. Luckily I ordered confinement food service after the CL services ended. So, I need not to cook.
So, this time, I already booked a stay-in confinement lady for 3 weeks (actually wanted for a month but the price is RM5K). So, I just opted whatever I can pay for. 3 weeks for RM3.7K and I just paid 30% deposit last month. But seriously, with my first experience, and having a toddler now, I need more time to get help with. Even this CL don't sleep with the new baby. I wonder if I can ask if she can take care of the baby at night for the first week if I'm too tired.
I chatted a bit with the lady at the concierge. Well, she's so friendly. Oh yeah, I asked her about PMC i-KIDDO CLUB that I saw at the registration counter earlier. And she told me that every baby born in that hospital is entitled to join the club.
OK, my first baby was born there. Why not join? Then she told me the benefits, and it's really beneficial if you want to save a bit more money.
The benefits are:
1. FOR THE CARD HOLDER
* 30% room disc (single exec, single std, 2 bedded only)
* 15% disc hospital charges inpatient/outpatient (including vacc!)
* annual bday treat: get RM100 HSC cash voucher for any wellness programme
* special invitation to "PMC field trips" (hosp tour)
2. FOR THE FAMILY MEMBERS (PARENTS & SIBLINGS)
* 20% room disc (single exec, single std, 2 bedded only)
* 5% disc hospital charges inpatient/outpatient (including vacc!)
Expiry date: After 3 years of registration
It's a good or better bargain right?
But I changed my mind after my husband told me he doesn't have much. Well, I just want to help ease his burden, and not to mention to get my monthly alllowance for this month too so that I can pay for the CL services (70% more). He's going to spend so much on private hospital charges and I won't be getting this month's allowance for sure.
Then I looked at UMSC. It's semi-private, and in 2016 the price for c-sect is RM8K. So, it was just few days ago I went there to ask the estimate price for elective c-sect. And the lady in charge told me it costs 11-13k for c-sect. I was like..."ok, nevermind"
Then, I went to UMMC (government), and yeah, it was wayyyyyy moreee cheaper than private. I really don't mind. But I was too late in my pregnancy and the nurse at the registration counter was having a hard time to actually book a slot for me.
She checked on the particulars given by my private doctor, and said I'm high risk and too late for my case (low hb and low gap between #1 and #2). But she managed to chip me in, and this Monday is my first appointment with the doctor. I need to come early.
So, I said to myself "this is it that I'M GOING TO DO,". I'll deliver here and at least if there's any complication, they have all the facilities. I also told her I want to try VBAC if the doctor permits. But I'm also okay with elective operation. I know this would save my husband's pocket and I really hope that he sees me not as a burden. And that I would get my allowance so i can settle a few things.
Well, let's see how it is.
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