MY 1ST TIME @ COLUMBIA ASIA

after changing the appointment for the third time, finally the day for my gynae checkup has arrived.  my appointment time was set at 1500 but when it came to my turn, it was almost 1630 and the consultation took about 20 mins.

i'm quite comfortable with the doctor and i think i can entrust her to take care of me throughout my pregnancy.  she's a pretty straight-forward doctor, you could name it as commercial.  i think she's experienced enough and knows the best way to handle a first time patient like me, who is doing her the first prenatal checkup.

as expected, some questions on family history, abdominal scan, pap smear and prescription of folic acid were done.  the best thing was her acknowledgement that i'm ready to conceive.  all hubby and i need to do is relax, wait for the pre-ovulation (probably the 12th - 18th day from the last menstruation day) and do the 'activity' on an alternate day to increase the chance of getting the sperm to the ovum.

we've missed this month, gotta work harder the next month.  relax...  relax...

i'm planning for a daily dietary.  share with you once it's out.  before sharing the dietary, let me share with you the way columbia asia charges its patients.

first time patient:
registration: RM5.00 (for first time patient)
consultation: RM120.00
medical supplies: RM3.00 (equipment used for pap smear test)
laboratory: RM48.00 (pap smear test)
equipment charges: RM45.00 (scanner)
pharmacy: RM7.50 (folic acid 5mg x 30 tablets)
total bill: RM228.50

i think the bill should be quite standard for private hospitals.  mummies out there, is it?