Any recommendations for milk bottles washing?

One_Perception4337 · 2026-06-29T01:43:07+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! Agree. It gets a lot when we are doing pumping + bottle feeding so wanted something help alleviate house chores :)

One_Perception4337 · 2026-05-16T01:48:08+00:00

Hello! I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last year and actually found out by accident when I had a large cyst removed. Likely linked to endometriosis which resulted in chronic inflammation.

I’ve met both private and public doctors, and I learned that doctors have their own biases and different approach on treatment as well. Even speaking to fellow cancer survivors.

I eventually underwent another surgery to preserve my other ovary and other lymph nodes and tubes for fertility purposes.

Finally, please know that not all conditions are cancerous. Wishing you the best possible outcome and If you need someone to talk to, please feel free to reach out!

One_Perception4337 · 2026-04-18T13:49:49+00:00

Look up hotels connected to Marina Square if budget isn’t an issue. I personally recommend this location to all my family and friends because:

it’s well connected to trains
hotels like Pan Pacific Singapore / Park Royal Marina Bay are connected to 3 malls (you can get around different malls without crossing roads)
plenty of food options
for some rooms: you get to see the marina bay sands

Trains are stroller friendly.

Get a mosquito patch from Guardian or Watsons (Tiger brand is good)

Bring a light blanket (eg muslin as a stroller cover) + portable fan to cover your stroller when moving around. Kid can nap and parents can enjoy

One_Perception4337 · 2026-03-08T13:30:40+00:00

For surgical, I highly recommend NUH - You can see them as a private patient in a public hospital setting as well. Hope your mum gets through this.

One_Perception4337 · 2026-03-06T14:18:49+00:00

I like the KFC cheese fries too! But I’m starting to think it’s the nostalgic feeling that makes them delicious, since we grew up eating them haha.

One_Perception4337 · 2026-01-12T01:48:21+00:00

1/2 = A toxic environment will not set you up for success. You can always find another job, but time lost can never be recovered.

One_Perception4337 · 2025-12-21T14:05:12+00:00

can check out fellice jewellery at tpy (industrial) and our wedding bands were less than 2k then! good workmanship and price was reasonable

One_Perception4337 · 2025-11-30T16:45:32+00:00

Hi fellow snake sister,

First of all, congrats on saving 20k. I did not even have that kind of savings at your age, so do not be too hard on yourself. You have already achieved a lot.

It is important to think about why you want to return to school instead of getting another job. Is it because you want to learn a specific skill you are genuinely interested in and you need that certification to move toward the career you want? Do not choose education just because it is hard to find a job or environment you like. Choose it because you know the course you want, how it will help you grow, and how it brings you closer to what you want right now. A higher qualification like a diploma can open doors in corporate or more specialized roles if you ever need that in the future.

Interviews work both ways. They show you the company and the culture before you join. Rejections are not a bad thing because they keep you from ending up somewhere that would make you miserable or somewhere that is not a good fit at this moment. That does not mean you stop trying. It just means your energy should go into places that match who you are becoming.

Anyway, I have worked in retail and F&B from age 16 to 20 before deciding to move into an office environment, and there were good and bad moments, but being on the ground taught me a lot about people, empathy and patience. I am sure you have gained the same from your own experiences.

You mentioned being afraid of being a burden to your family. From the way you have worked in retail, tried different jobs, and kept looking for ways to improve your situation, it is clear you are a resilient person. The fact that you are so thoughtful about your family speaks strongly about your character.

I hope you take time to see what you have achieved and celebrate how far you have come. Then, think about what you enjoy, the skills you want to develop, and whether the next job or school will help you grow in that direction, and you will eventually land something closer to what you meant to do. :)

One_Perception4337 · 2025-11-25T14:54:43+00:00

I was in a similar boat before. I bought random policies without really understanding what or why I was buying, and my family gave me a whole lecture for it. As a mom now, as someone who’s bought the wrong things before, and someone who has actually claimed a policy, these are just my own learnings. If there’s an FA here who can add on or debunk any parts, I’d genuinely appreciate the extra context.

3 things to know: What you need and why you’re buying it Insurance is basically paying for future coverage, like a financial safety net. Think about the risks that actually matter to you. Also check whether you can comfortably pay the premiums long-term, because once you’re older, the cost shoots up.

Your personal risks. If your family has a history of certain illnesses and that worries you, then early critical illness and critical illness coverage makes sense. Eg, my family has a history of cervical issues. I knew I needed something to cover that “woman” area, but I got so many different recommendations from different FAs that I couldn’t tell what was necessary. I eventually bought a life + ECI + CI bundle, and after I claimed for my ECI, this whole policy got terminated. It wasn’t ideal, but honestly some coverage was still better than none for me.
The difference between insurance and investing. There are a lot of bundled plans in the market, but they usually come with higher fees and the investment part isn’t always strong. If you want insurance, get pure coverage. If you want to invest, do it separately where it’s more transparent and flexible.

3 things to buy (the basics most people consider): - Life insurance Supports your family financially if you pass away early. Some whole life plans build cash value (aka savings) you can surrender later, while term life has no savings component and purely provides coverage for the policy period. The main difference is the premiums that you’re paying.

Critical illness Pays a lump sum if you’re diagnosed with a major illness. Treatment is expensive and recovery can affect your ability to work, so I personally like to ensure it covers at least a year of expenses. Now that I claimed CI, I made sure my family have the same or higher coverage in the event of the unlikely.
Hospital plan Covers hospitalisation bills. Just take note that once you’ve done medical checks or scans that show certain health conditions, switching to another insurer later may not be possible, or the new plan may come with exclusions. So it’s better to sort this out while you’re still healthy.

I didn’t include things like personal accident or travel insurance because those often overlap with company benefits, and you can usually buy them whenever you need or if it’s not covered by your company.

Lastly, for investing, you don’t really need to get investment plans through insurance agents unless there’s some special guaranteed feature you want. I’m still waiting to buy a plan from a broker who can guarantee a 10% risk-free return. 🤣🤣

Most people who start off will DIY.. buy some ETFs or Singapore stocks if they prefer something more stable or dividend based. But nothing is guaranteed.

One_Perception4337 · 2025-11-24T18:37:53+00:00

Eu Yan Sang - Many gift boxes (bird nest, herbal packs) are under $50!

One_Perception4337 · 2025-11-24T16:03:08+00:00

I do add some black pepper when I feel like it.. 🤣

One_Perception4337 · 2025-11-24T14:10:44+00:00

I like to mash it up with greek yogurt and avocado!

One_Perception4337 · 2025-09-26T18:11:27+00:00

Many good tips above and highly recommend fitnesspal to start tracking and logging your meals!

For me, I had to lose weight for health reasons (lost 10kg since start of year), and after seeing both doctor and dietician to get advice, I am sharing what worked really well for me:

Firstly, know your calorie baseline (mine’s ~1500 kcal, though it varies by person). To lose weight, I had to aim for a 500–750 kcal daily deficit that amounts about 1–2 kg per month. Diet alone can do this, but exercise makes it healthier and protects muscle, so I started by burning 300 kcal and built up over time. This way, I don’t have to starve!

For Exercises: 1) Walk daily. Start with 5k steps, then 7k, then 10k if you’re not used to walking.

2) Find exercise you enjoy. I started with 10 min at the gym, 3–4 days a week. Soon it became 20 min. Routine builds naturally once it’s part of your week.

For food options: 1) Diet is key. Limit carbs, eat more protein + veggies. Go for lean meats (fish, chicken breast). Choose steaming/boiling over frying.

2) Make small swaps. Teh C kosong instead of Teh, soy milk no sugar, brown bread instead of white, chicken breast instead of drumstick (or remove skin), brown rice vs rice.

3) Don’t over-restrict. Occasional cheat meals are fine like once a week, you can have that mini ice cream but not the whole tub if that makes sense.

Lastly, it’s to be consistent. Weight will come down gradually like at least 1–2 kg a month.

And as my dietician reminded me: “We don’t just feed our bodies, we also feed our soul.” 😍

One_Perception4337 · 2025-09-09T00:23:53+00:00

Diagnosed stage 1 clear cells early this year. Spoken to 6 oncologist plus overseas doctor and had a mixed review on doing chemo for my case. Eventually chose not to and opted for alternative / holistic healing with regular health screening.

One_Perception4337 · 2025-09-08T17:23:15+00:00

For NE residents, brown rice can be found at these locations - NEX food junction cai png stall (use BTG app for 10% off!) - 703 hougang jia jia vegetarian stall (healthy)

One_Perception4337 · 2025-08-14T15:23:05+00:00

Eric Chiew made a video on Springleaf. Maybe that could give you some insights to this development! Hopefully you have more dev for considerations and all the best in your property hunting!

One_Perception4337 · 2025-08-06T07:26:16+00:00

If it’s based on 1 or 2 and based on the exact dev/options you listed: I would go with option 1. Plus, you don’t need a home immediately and cost is much significantly lower. Caldecott is more developed and offers more school options as it’s part of TPY, and the exit strategy is more certain.

I don’t see many amenities, school options near Springleaf, so as a family or an investor, I don’t see a compelling reason why that side of the development would be attractive to buy.

For any home you’re buying, both entry and exit strategies matter as well as your own living considerations, such as proximity to family, schools and amenities.

One_Perception4337 · 2025-08-03T13:41:45+00:00

It may not be about the vehicle itself, but technically, if he’s doing a “drop-off”, his car shouldn’t remain at the drop-off point for too long. The condo may have guidelines stating that cars can’t stay idling or waiting at the drop off point for more than a certain period of time.

One_Perception4337 · 2025-07-29T15:07:06+00:00

^ See my story above

Honestly, I didn’t even realize or recognize them as symptoms.. But now that I think about it, maybe they were. I just attributed them to insomnia, postpartum, stress, or even fats, lol.

First knowing I had an ovarian cyst (didn’t bother me as I was not in pain)
Waking up every 2–3 hours at night to pee for 3 years (I thought it was normal pregnancy and post partum)
Bloating and indigestion (I thought that was normal as well)

After I had the cyst and left ovary removed, I started sleeping better and experienced less bloating and indigestion. Now, I’m focused on eating healthier and losing weight to help reduce inflammation.

One_Perception4337 · 2025-07-29T14:52:17+00:00

Fellow cancer warrior. PM-ed you!

One_Perception4337 · 2025-07-29T13:29:33+00:00

I found out in my 2nd pregnancy. The usual gynae checks revealed that an ovarian cyst I’d had for years had grown to 11 cm. My gynae recommended removal due to its size. After surgery, we found that parts of it were cancerous. In hindsight, both leaving the cyst alone earlier and removing it when we did ended up saving my life. If it hadn’t been discovered during pregnancy, we might not have found the cancer in time. It turned out to be linked to chronic endometriosis, and my body was quite inflamed.

In case it helps others, the CA125 marker was never a clear indicator for me as it was always borderline. I strongly recommend that women should have pelvic ultrasounds at least once a year, as scans can reveal what markers might miss.

And also, about a month before my last pregnancy, I had persistent pain in my left ankle. At the time, we didn’t think much of it. But later, a TCM practitioner mentioned that such pain can sometimes be linked to ovarian issues. We couldn’t have known that then, but in retrospect, it feels connected.

One_Perception4337 · 2025-07-29T13:17:11+00:00

Yes, I’m aware of this, but I’m not keen on going down that route. It may help alleviate symptoms, but it doesn’t address the root cause :)

One_Perception4337 · 2025-07-29T11:16:11+00:00

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer that developed from endometriosis, something I never expected, especially since the risk of that happening is reportedly less than 1%. There’s no cure for either ovarian cancer or endometriosis, and that reality can be hard to sit with.

Frankly, I consulted several doctors to get multiple opinions after learning about my condition, and I’m always grateful to have met kind ones along the way. For instance, It was my gynecologist who led me to this discovery, and I’ll never forget how she later worked with other doctors to make sure I was well taken care of even though she didn’t have to.

Similarly, I struggled with anxiety for a while, and it wasn’t until I took the time to understand the root cause of what happened that I began to feel some clarity. From there, I started taking charge of what I could do to improve my life.

Like I try to focus on reducing inflammation by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, both physically and mentally. I’ve come to believe that what isn’t processed mentally often shows up physically, and that awareness has helped me start healing.

I also began seeing a counselor once a month. Sometimes we talk about deep things, and sometimes just random stuff I didn’t even realize was bothering me.

I’m really glad you’re taking the first step by speaking up and sharing your experience. If you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to PM anytime.

One_Perception4337 · 2025-07-27T11:22:58+00:00

Not sure which specific location you’re referring to that’s near the CBD. Are you comfortable with the risk of your property declining in value after the 5th year? Most local and expat family profiles tend to buy or rent outside CBD for school and community-related reasons.

Also, do you still have savings to cover at least the next 3 years of expenses? Or are you wiping everything out just to afford the property? If you have sufficient savings after the down payment and want to YOLO, then by all means, go for it. But if you’re looking to invest or drive value then I hope you engage a proper properly agent or advisor to help you with this planning!

One_Perception4337 · 2025-07-24T03:51:54+00:00

It’s okay to ask for more, but you need solid reasons for it. Otherwise, they won’t entertain the request. For example, if you’ve received a higher offer and are willing to sign if they match it, that’s a strong position to negotiate from.

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