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hi there, yes it is still available. let me know if you have any questions :)

Letting go of my Medela Swing at $170 (with International warranty till next year october). Only used for a month as I upgraded to a double pump as my baby is on total breastfeed. You can purchase new tubing( bout $19/pair at babystores) if you are worried about hygiene. It is a good pump...

Hi all, an update from my side. I had my indonesian transfer maid for almost 4 months now. So far really pleased with my maid, her 9 years of experience did indeed come handy for a first time mom like me. She helps to bath the baby daily (I haven't done that since my baby is born), and patiently...

I'm also using the avent steriliser for about a week, noticed the stains too. There are two packets of descaler that came with it, have yet to try. Will try it later and update!

I usually just leave it outside if I am feeding within the next 5-6hours and keep the rest in the fridge. My 2 week old is good with drinking room temperature EBM, doesn't like it when I warm it. Below is as advised from babycentre: You can store your breastmilk to keep it fresh for your baby...

I just let my newborn latch on demand. For the first week of birth, he was latching for 45minutes every 1-1.5h. I was really sore and feeling really exhausted, frustrated that I cry while feeding sometimes. However it did pay off, I started pumping (while continuing BF) after the first week and...

PM-ed you the contact :)

Just got my indonesian helper in yesterday, will keep everyone updated on the progress. Meanwhile checked with my agency, I can change the helper free-of-charge( no agency cost) within a year if it doesn't work out.:)

I see, that's not too bad then. Perhaps you call up few more agencies and see if they charge these 'extras' when you change maid, you know just to be sure. I think new insurance charges have to be paid but as for the others, i'm not too sure. Yea definitely not worth fighting with your hubby...

Hi Elaine, I've PM-ed ya my agent's contact. You can perhaps tell her your situation and ask her for advice on how to get out of it or your viable options in changing the helper. Did you complain to your current agency? Since you've paid for their services, they should be obliged to solve your...

I don't think it works that way. You should be entitled to the exchange of your maid for a period of time, although the length of period may vary with different agencies. I think I can change my maid within half a year with no additional cost. Need to double check with my agency. At the same...

hi jesamine, the upfront fee will not be applicable if you are hiring a transfer maid. If you want a brand new maid (directly from their hometown), you have to help the maid to pay her loan to the agency first and deduct that from her salary. Average Fees for Hiring New Maids Indonesian...

For moms who are first time employers, have compiled this for easy reference. I just hired a helper recently. First of all you have to complete the e-learning course onForeign Domestic Worker Employer's Orientation Program. (you may apply and take the course here, will cost you about $30...

Wonder how many of you actually feel the same way.. everyday I am thinking, "Can I just give birth already..." lol My EDD is around the 9th Sept and I am working till end of August. Sleeping is definitely a chore, I feel like I pee more than I sleep and my back aches more after I wake up. Yea...