stem cell banking for the lil one

As a parent-to-be, one of the issues one might ponder over is cord blood stem cell banking. For the price those stem cell banks are charging nowadays, it's no wonder one has to carefully think it over before investing in this so-called 'luxury'. And you've only got one chance to get it - during the birth of the baby, where blood from the umbilical cord (which is super rich with baby's stem cells) is drained and cryopreserved at approximately -190Celsius in a 'bank' - a proper facility which you had better pray doesn't go bankrupt along with your baby cells. 

We read about these stem cells being a possible cure for chronic diseases like certain cancers, heart diseases, blood-related disorders, diabetes or even neurological diseases (...promising..) but how developed is our country's medical R&D in applying this technology when it's necessary.. (...doubtful...)?

So many other questions I could think of, but seriously, I've read about this technology before, and after some Internet research on it, something struck my awareness chord that this was the way to go. 

The health benefits of these stem cells could benefit not only the child himself, but possibly his siblings or even parents. If there is even a remote chance that it might help the public, why not. 

It's an investment for my family's future anyway and i'm hoping that perhaps 5 or 10 years down the road, researchers will discover more about the fascinating stem cell.

Hence, we have signed up a promotional package with StemTech International. They may not be the leading player in the stem cell market but it was their friendly service and detailed explanation that won our hearts over. Plus they were a subsidiary of TMC Group (listed co) and is in collaboration with Tropicana Medical Centre. 

 The price?
For a duration of 21 years, baby's stem cells will be stored in their deep-freeze storage facility - all for a price of about RM 4,100.

 On top of that, we got various beauty vouchers as well as free medical check-ups... Sweet.

SO, there you go. Despite my gynae's non-encouragement towards the investment of stem-cells, we have decided go ahead and take advantage of this technology. At least it gives us a peace of mind if ever our family is faced with any medical challenges, this serves as an additional treatment option available to us. ;-D


On a different note, i also just noticed that i'm starting to experience numbness and stiffness in my finger joints and left wrist, moreso when i'm asleep, where hands movement are limited. Oh oh, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome alert! Is it normal??!

I probably need to exercise my fingers by typing on the keyboard more often.
Oh, and thank God Doc told me to remove my wedding band.....my fingers are also beginning to swell.....!

 and my feet too!!

(ooh, Can you see the popping veins on my feet?)...Varicose Veins alert!!
My feet looks like the world map now.