My 3rd Time Engaging PEM Confinement Nanny

It's now day 26 postpartum and i'm sitting in front of my computer writing this short review of why I chose to engage a confinement nanny from PEM confinement agency AGAIN.... and i'm only able to freely do work during this period 'cuz my nanny, Auntie Moon is great with Baby J. and her nanny duties. That gives me time and assurance to do my own stuff and also have time with my two older girls as they transit through this new phase along with me. The transitional period is probably the toughest emotional ride a Mom could go through as she sees her older kid(s) suddenly forced to grow over night and since there's a new member in the family, Mummy (me) tends to be busy with the little one. But with a good confinement nanny being able to help with the baby, Moms like me will be able to continue bonding and spend time with the family as the whole family settles down into the new routine. I guess this is the best way (for us) to smoothly transit and prep everyone at home for whats to come after confinement.. haha...

So as I was saying, we have yet again engaged our confinement nanny from PEM confinement agency Singapore. It's our third baby and our third time engaging a nanny from PEM. Previously I did a blog post reviewing the services and my experience with PEM confinement agency, you can find the link here for a detailed read up.

For today's blog session I'll be sharing a short PEM Confinement Review, and I won't be dwelling too much on a detailed and full review but I'll be sharing more on my current nanny - Auntie Moon (Ivy #568). I'm not promoting her 'cuz i'm paid to do so, i'm not!! But I truly LOVE HER TO BITS!!! Even my Hubs, kids, and helper..! I've had 3 different confinement nannies but Auntie Moon is my FAV! "IF" I ever have another, I'll SURELY & GUARANTEE CHOPE HER AGAIN!!! Well, that's "IF" I ever really have another ('cuz we're not planning to, hurhur~).

If you're wondering where Jie2 Fayth is, she didn't wanna join us lahh~ aiks~

Why Confinement Nanny When You Have A Maid?

My helper does daily house chores and assists in preparing my two older kids for school and takes care of their daily needs including preparing their meals, bathe, and at times help to watch them. My confinement nanny on the other hand takes care of Mummy (me) and baby J's needs overall.

What Is Your Confinement Nanny's Job Scope?

1. She prepares my daily food and drinks like red date tea, confinement food, and dessert.
2. Cleans up the kitchen after cooking.
3. Prepares my herbal bath water.
4. Takes care of baby's needs like bathing her, changing her soiled diapers, feeding her (i'm supplementing), play with her when she needs attention. *A confinement nanny is trained in looking after babies and well experienced VS a helper who's probably not as experienced in taking care of newborn babies - it's a great difference!!!
5. Records every feed and every wet diaper changed so that it'll be easier for us both to keep track.

6. Washes Mummy & baby's clothes - 'cuz we hand wash all of her clothes during this period where their skin is rather sensitive and fragile.

7. Night duties: baby J. sleeps with my nanny in my room, she'll assist in changing wet/soiled diapers before passing baby to me for feeds. If baby J. doesn't have enough, Auntie Moon would help to supplement formula milk.

More details on full job scope of a confinement nanny here

The Daily Routine Of My Confinement Nanny:
(full details in my previous blog post)

Auntie Moon feeding Baby J. with a cup. Many Mummies told me Auntie Moon looks pro
'cuz not all nannies know how to feed newborn babies using a cup.

And a week later I let Auntie Moon help me transit Baby J. to a milk bottle. I find it important to let babies get used to the bottle during this period else if you take too long to let them learn, by the time you need to return to work baby might reject the bottle (happened to Hope and took us 2 months of her screaming to take the bottle!!!) and leaves the new care-taker with a huge headache. A general rule is to let baby have a bottle once a day at least so they'll remember how to suck the teat. Read this from a book on breastfeeding previously.

Auntie Moon usually starts the morning preparing my red date tea and breakfast. There was an "incident" or rather something that happened to me one of the nights. I started having chills even though I was wearing long sleeves and pants in aircon (26 degrees with lowest fan speed), I covered myself up in my comforter up to my neck and was still so darn cold. Woke up perspiring all over. Told Auntie Moon about it so she started making me ginger tea to "warm" my body up, and also suggested to my hubby to get me a Chinese pill called "Su He Wan" (see pic above) which is meant for postpartum Mummies to rid wind off their bodies. I felt better after.

And after a few days when I started to develop pimples and felt heaty, Auntie Moon stopped preparing ginger tea for me and instead made me lemongrass drink which helps to cool the body down. It was a nice touch that she's observant about how Mummies feel during confinement and "tuned" her food/drinks prep to suit our body needs.

After she's done with preparing my breakfast, Auntie Moon would bring Baby J.
for a bath and get her cleaned up for the morning. Surprisingly Baby J. seemed to love
the water 'cuz she rarely cries when Auntie bathes her.

Auntie Moon would bathe her once in the morning and wipe her down in the evenings.
Other times Auntie Moon would check on Baby J. for wet/soiled diapers and change
them regularly. IMPORTANT also! Else newborn babies tend to develop diaper rash
really easily especially if they have sensitive skin. Auntie Moon would also record every wet/soiled diaper changed to make sure baby is sufficiently fed.

This is typically how she'd keep the records down, with a record sheet provided by PEM.
This way it is well organised and easily tracked so we won't have to remember the timings by hard.

On the day Auntie Moon arrived, I was asked to fill this form out.
This is so that Auntie Moon could quickly find out my preferences and also
my daily routine timing, so she could prep my meals/bath for when I need.

Confinement Food:

Auntie Moon is a SUPERB COOK!!!! I'm not kidding!! I loved every single dish & meal that she has whipped up so far. Her plating skills are also "up one level"!! It makes confinement interesting and I look forward to every meal. Enjoy some of the photos I've taken of her yummy-licious cooking! ;)

Haha yes that's Durian... the Hubs bought it and I wanted to try see if I still had aversions to Durians 'cuz I couldn't stand the smell and didn't touch Durian entire of my 3rd pregnancy! Yes turns out, my taste buds were back to normal. Hehe.

All time fav confinement food - Vinegar Pork Trotters!
Auntie Moon makes a mean one! *drools*

I don't usually take fried food but this Deep Fried Cod in apple sauce is SEDAP (yummy)~!!

Very best lor still got mini dessert with my lunch.. Hehe!

Another of my favs - Red Wine Mee Sua. Yumssssss....

Auntie Moon also made me dessert everyday - too pampered!!

Auntie Moon helping out to hold Baby J. while we got her tiny feet casted!

Other Things My Nanny Helped Me With

• On days I had my postnatal massage sessions, I would pump so nanny could feed & take care of baby while I enjoy my massages.
• I did a newborn shoot for my baby at home around 2nd week post-delivery. That was great help b'cuz it takes a couple of hours to get the shoot done. Nanny was around to assist with pacifying & calming baby. 
• My nanny plays and interacts with my older girls, which is something quite nice 'cuz I see my girls having fun with her and liking her being around.
• And one of the important things also, washing and sterilizing of my pump parts.
• She's also very pro-breastfeeding. So breastfeeding Mamas, rest assured if you're thinking to book Auntie Moon. :)

Its been 24 days into my confinement and I'm VERY HAPPY with Auntie Moon around and I know i'm gonna miss her very much when she leaves. Will enjoy the rest of the days left with her around and surely enjoy all her cooking! Anyways I'd definitely recommend PEM Confinement Nanny Agency to every Mom or Moms-to-be if this is something you're thinking of having during your confinement. So far I've engaged nannies from PEM three times and the experience all three times were great.

If you're thinking "oh Vanny keeps speaking highly of PEM and the nanny hor 'cuz she's sponsored", etc. Here's a proof of review from my Mummy friends & follower!! I'm not paid to say all these k!

09032020 Update:
I extended Auntie Moon's stay for 2 weeks and really really glad that I did cuz' Baby J. suddenly changed overnight as she turned a month old. Right after her full month she suddenly had alot of "patterns" like rejecting the bottle/BM from the bottle at times and crying alot more often. Really thankful that Auntie Moon was around to help that made this transition alot easier and less stressful. Auntie Moon is heading back tomorrow, as I'm updating this I'm feeling rather emotional and teary eyed. We will miss her sooooooo much. Thank you Auntie Moon!

FYI again for my confinement nanny recommendation, Auntie Moon's code is #568 and she's always full with her bookings so do check in with PEM if you'd like to place a booking on her. For more of my daily reviews/sharing you may check out my IG Highlights "Confinement" on my IG @Vannytelly

So that's all for today and I hope you liked my review for the day. Do feel free to leave comments in the comment box below if you have any question/s regarding the topic and I'll try my best to answer them if it's not already stated in my blog above. And that's all for today, bye~! ; )

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