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TSJimmyX
post Jun 5 2025, 08:56 AM

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QUOTE(fongsk @ Jun 3 2025, 04:12 PM)
If I recalled correctly, you did once said that you have insecurities to start family or something of that sort.  You worry about your ability to provide for them and their future.  Assuming my recollection is correct, how do you feel now after the wonderful child comes out?  How does that change your perception or insecurities/worries?
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Back then, I struggled with insecurities and anxiety. My financial situation wasn’t great and deep down the real issue was my lack of self-confidence, partly due to several failed long distance relationships (honestly, I wouldn’t even call them real relationships to begin with).
At one point, I had decided not to get married or start a family.
But seeing my siblings with their children, experiencing their joy and fulfillment made me reconsider. Slowly, I chose to walk this path.
Now, from dating > proposing > registering our marriage > conceiving > my own family, each step has filled those voids in my heart. These moments even surpass the joy I once found in photography (my current second greatest passion).
Of course, I still carry some worries, financial stability, health concerns but the smile of my baby boy lifts me greater height. For me, money will never be enough. I value my time with my family over career or wealth. That’s life and real success for me.

QUOTE(nothomobutsuper @ Jun 3 2025, 04:54 PM)
Children are entertainment . Like television. Got comedy , love story , sometime the plot make you angry, some time got horror and suspense , drama.. a lot of drama (mine was 2 girl😅)  action scene .. and dont forget the plot twist 😆
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2 girls, probably many drama, jealousy, small fighting, etc lol

TSJimmyX
post Jun 5 2025, 09:14 AM

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QUOTE(tatabun @ Jun 3 2025, 05:04 PM)
from weird random milo recepies
from jimmyjoon to jimmyx
to kahwin
to bring wife go makan2 and horiday
to got anak d

congrats ts happy for u
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Thank you.
Not sure when back to those days again...



QUOTE(cycheah @ Jun 4 2025, 09:23 AM)
u spend the given angpow? i save it for my child future, that's why i never mention about using angpows. if your wife can breast feed/ pump breast milk...  eventually you save at least 60% to 90% of milk powder and bottle cost for the 1st year depends how rajin is your wife.

    at times your milk too thick/ heaty cause difficult to pass stool as recommended mixture ratio is 1:1, i mix 0.8:1 milk powder to water ratio.  bulk purchase really save alot but at the same time planning is important when your child go thru a transition. else you end up lots of extra milk powder and diapers.

  confinement RM6888 you hire a confinement lady? then you miss out the cost of food, cost spend on confinement lady's needs, 1 month's herbs soup ingredients and misc.... last time my wife confinement RM9k++ in confinement center... ALL IN!
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I saved his angpao to sspn prime. Also can get income tax relief.
If not mistaken, my wife breast milk with some formula milk (Aptamil Step 1) for at least 6 months, that really saved me lot of buying the formula milk. It’s amazing to see some mother can pump breast milk until 1 year+…
My baby boy can’t pass stool with Anmumlac > S-26, finally he suit the Aptamil,. This brand Aptamil is expensive compare to the likes of Anmumlac, S-26, Nestle, Fernleaf, Dutch Lady, etc. It is all worth it anyway.

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RM6888 confinement in year 2023 at Penang Island. Confinement ladies is experienced and well trained, cleanliness, security (baby monitor cctv can view anywhere), healthy foods/drink, 5 nutritious meal per day, free flow drink and of course the herbal bath & soup for mother. Even got the KKM registered doctor come to practical training the mother how to take care of the baby / nursery classes for free.
Year 2025, lowest package RM8299


fongsk
post Jun 5 2025, 09:28 AM

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QUOTE(JimmyX @ Jun 5 2025, 08:56 AM)
Back then, I struggled with insecurities and anxiety. My financial situation wasn’t great and deep down the real issue was my lack of self-confidence, partly due to several failed long distance relationships (honestly, I wouldn’t even call them real relationships to begin with).
At one point, I had decided not to get married or start a family.
But seeing my siblings with their children, experiencing their joy and fulfillment made me reconsider. Slowly, I chose to walk this path.
Now, from dating > proposing > registering our marriage > conceiving > my own family, each step has filled those voids in my heart. These moments even surpass the joy I once found in photography (my current second greatest passion).
Of course, I still carry some worries, financial stability, health concerns but the smile of my baby boy lifts me greater height. For me, money will never be enough. I value my time with my family over career or wealth. That’s life and real success for me.
2 girls, probably many drama, jealousy, small fighting, etc lol
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So glad to hear this happy update from you. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Well done! Give urself a pat at the back for coming out better, stronger and happier!

lowstate
post Jun 5 2025, 10:05 AM

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QUOTE(JimmyX @ Jun 4 2025, 05:11 PM)
Employed M40, definitely not enough use.
Last year my pc psu shortage, pc total damage, luckily got 2 cores wife laptop with upgraded 8>12gb ram, very slow but still can play dota 2 at very low setting with possible disabled all things, run lightroom/photoshop/photo editing like snail.
I think almost a year, no budget to build new desktop pc.   
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RM6888 Confinement in year 2023, Penang Island. 
After many surveying, this is the best and great hospitality, cleanliness, security, caring, good & healthy foods for mother, etc, and cheap.
Preparation:
- Chinese herbal soup, free by my grandmother & mother.
Delivery:
- RM30-50 if not mistaken, at Penang General Hospital (government)

Post Delivery:
- RM6888 maternal care (in year 2023),
- Government clinic, mother & baby checkup and vaccines, free (first time blue/pink record book about RM10 if not mistaken)
- My baby had jaundice for 1 short week, free block check at government clinic

During her confinement period, my wife told me heard few mothers say loudly, went to private hospital, C-section costs RM20k+, normal delivery RM10k+, Private pediatrician 1 visit RM60-100+, excluding any needle/vaccines. 
I know private care is far superior, but going to government hospital is definitely more cost-effective and easier on the wallet.
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very very affordable price, here in klang valley starting from 15888 onwards. even terrace house based confinement same price
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post Jun 5 2025, 10:30 AM

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QUOTE(JimmyX @ Jun 5 2025, 09:14 AM)
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RM6888 confinement in year 2023 at Penang Island. Confinement ladies is experienced and well trained, cleanliness, security (baby monitor cctv can view anywhere), healthy foods/drink, 5 nutritious meal per day, free flow drink and of course the herbal bath & soup for mother. Even got the KKM registered doctor come to practical training the mother how to take care of the baby / nursery classes for free.
Year 2025, lowest package RM8299
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Why did you go to Carnation near island Hospital? There's a branch near your house at Island Glades right? IINM you stay in Island Glades, no?
TSJimmyX
post Jun 8 2025, 03:25 PM

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QUOTE(talexeh @ Jun 5 2025, 10:30 AM)
Why did you go to Carnation near island Hospital? There's a branch near your house at Island Glades right? IINM you stay in Island Glades, no?
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No, I stay at Jelutong. The Georgetown one is probably newer, less room type/option, more expensive.

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post Jun 8 2025, 03:47 PM

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QUOTE(JimmyX @ Jun 2 2025, 05:14 PM)
One year of fatherhood, ask me anything.
Based in Penang, Malaysia.

I'll reply when feel free.
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how many times you piap in a week now?


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post Jun 8 2025, 03:50 PM

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QUOTE(lowstate @ Jun 3 2025, 02:15 PM)
wtf confinement only 6888? your in law or parents take care of it ar
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confinement 6888 consider average

the wise would be spent less on delivery
spent luxurious on confinement/recovery


lowstate
post Jun 8 2025, 07:10 PM

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QUOTE(submergedx @ Jun 8 2025, 03:50 PM)
bro
confinement 6888 consider average

the wise would be spent less on delivery
spent luxurious on confinement/recovery
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oh yes thats why i was shocked seeing the number of 6888. here in puchong at least 17888
TSJimmyX
post Jun 9 2025, 03:44 PM

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QUOTE(submergedx @ Jun 8 2025, 03:47 PM)
how many times you piap in a week now?
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2 times, a month. 3 if got special days and in good mood/lucky.

QUOTE(lowstate @ Jun 8 2025, 07:10 PM)
oh yes thats why i was shocked seeing the number of 6888. here in puchong at least 17888
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Now, it's RM8299 minimum. RM15k+++ for 28-30 days confinement, just crazy to see that, that's why...
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post Jun 9 2025, 04:00 PM

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did not go through the pages, just here to share with you a feature on Waze. Yes - everyone with kids - specifically those who fetch their kids - you should set this up if you haven't already.

Open you waze app.
Tekan the burger icon/the 3 lines.
Go to settings.
Scroll down and select the REMINDERS
Now you will see the CHILD REMINDER tab, select and set it up.
Once done, each time you reach your destination - WAZE WILL PROMPT YOU - also no harm to ALWAYS do a double-take to look at the back of your car to make sure NO ONE IS LEFT. Serious dong, just takes a few seconds to turn your head to scan your car seats

was last year, or the year before - so many cases of parents that "ter"tinggal their child in the car - new parent sure tiring, even experienced parent also can pancit - at the very least, the waze give you a prompt if your mind melayang from exhaustion, so please set it up mamas and papas! notworthy.gif

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