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Latest post on 08 February 2017 - 10:50

Hi, My daughter has a social and communication disorder and needs to be under an early intervention program. 2 of the schools that her doctor recommend have limited seats and will not take anymore students with her needs for now and one is really expensive. any other recommendation please :-) thanks in advance!

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Latest post on 11 June 2015 - 10:28

Hi, Did you go ahead with them? I am also considering Orange Tree for my DD, will be visiting them this weekend. regards, Dee

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Latest post on 14 January 2015 - 10:57

Try www.lovenotes.net she does lovely stuff and is so nice! thanks!

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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 14:03

thanks all... now I feel much better! :-)

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Latest post on 29 October 2014 - 12:24

non alcohol... thanks a lot.. will check the link below and time out!

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Latest post on 29 October 2014 - 11:17

I checked Al Badia and Westin - it's over my budget :-( anything between 100-150?

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Latest post on 19 March 2014 - 10:53

Hi, I delivered there last January and no complain at all. Staff are nice and took care of me and my little one very well. I also had my surgery there 2 years ago and I had a very pleasant experiece, that's why I did not think twice of delivering there when I got pregnat. :-D regards, dee

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Latest post on 24 February 2014 - 14:40

thanks for the replies ladies.. ill looked at your advises... :-D D

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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 14:33

oh.. i had the same during my 7 weeks to 12 weeks... i cannot take anything in, even water. i was really worried with my baby but my doc said he/she is very healthy. :-) Although guavas and lollipops did help me, im not sure if it will work for you as every pregnant women is different. good luck and wish that youll be over with your MS soon.

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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 12:18

Thanks all... yes it is a very wonderful birthday gift for me as well ;-)

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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 09:14

good news ladies... just came from the scan and saw our little one :-D got teary-eyed specially when we heard the heartbeat... My dates are also correct, 10 weeks. thank you all for the responses, it did really made me feel better and made the wait bearable. :-)

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Latest post on 30 June 2013 - 12:35

I find it strange that your doctor did a belly scan at 8 weeks. No proper doctor would do a belly scan at 8 weeks as you will never see anything. It always has to be an internal one at 8 weeks. Perhaps use this time to look for a better doctor? You dont want to go through your whole pregnancy with a doctor who is clueless and even worse to deliver your baby too. Im actually not thinking of not going back to her and I have another schedule with another doctor. I hope Ill be comfortable with this new one. Thanks

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Latest post on 30 June 2013 - 12:30

but do you have anything like a blood spotting?cramps? If not try not to worry much ( I know it is not easy at all). I am sending you a lot of positive energy. Hi Evelyn2000, I dont have any bloodspotting or cramping so im still trying to relax my mind with these thoughts. Thanks a lot!

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Latest post on 26 June 2013 - 10:11

Yes it was only a belly scan in the doc's clinic. I'll have my "proper" ultra sound with the radiology dept by 7 July. so praying that all will be fine. Maybe im just overeacting with this situation. Thanks Ladies for your wonderful responses.

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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 08:11

Lovingwife, I had an anxiety problem as well and was hesitant to go through an internal scan at 6 weeks. However, the nurse/technician really comforted me, helped me relax and used lots of lubrication before she inserted the probe. I must admit it wasnt bad at all. DO talk to your technician, tell her you have an anxiety issue...apparently they face many women like us and know how to deal with us:) I agree that you do not need internal scans and the baby's heartbeat can be traced on a regular ultrasound from 8 weeks onwards. However, based on my experience, I would say that just go ahead with it confidently. At the end of 9 months, you will have to push a baby out (which I promise isn't as bad as most of our anxious types believe) and these small internal scans will get you confident about the final deal. Trust me. Good luck! Probably I was also not prepared that time and it heightened my anxiety but im still hopeful that Ill be able to do it someday. Thanks a lot!

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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 10:53

you can try to book Dubai to Manila (or Cebu) flight then book a separate flight for domestic - Manila (or Cebu) to Cotabato. for domestic flight, you can also look at www.cebupacificair.com. Hope is helps.

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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 08:54

im sorry to hear that.. sending you another hug...

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Latest post on 09 June 2013 - 08:31

I delivered my baby 7 weeks ago and for my whole pregnancy i never had an internal scan, only an ultrasound done through my stomach. I went to NMC for the majority of my pregnancy but changed to Al Garhoud right at the end and delivered there. Had my final check up with OBGYN the other day and it was the first time i had an internal scan to check if my uterus was back to normal which it was thank God. Not the nicest thing in the world, those internal scans :( Thanks MrsA, I will stick to my OB as she had done my surgery before (had a cysts in my ovary). But I got cleared with her that I dont want to have internal scan and she respected it.

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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 14:17

Sorry for the confusion ladies, I am very new to this. I think I posted twice. One here and the other on Dubai Region.

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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 12:02

thank you ladies for the feedback. I appreciate it! :-)

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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 11:21

RE the anxiety, check with your dr and see if you can take a broad spectrum vitamin B - specifically Neubiron. Vitamin B is proven to help with anxiety. I'm on it and it has helped me - more than the anti depressants. I also take folic acid and fish oil, which are proven to help with depression. Ask your dr, cant hurt to try. ill do :-)

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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 10:43

i really appreciate all you feedback ladies. so glad to join EW.

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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 10:24

Absolutely not necessary if it's just a routine first visit. A lot of OBs here seem to love doing scans, apart from at 12 weeks and 20 weeks which are both external scans, they really aren't needed in a normal pregnancy. Many women have no scans at all with no problems. My OB is Dr Tazyeen Faisal, I've always been really happy with her. I had a traumatic first delivery in the UK and didn't want a doctor going near me with my second baby. She was very understanding and I had no internal anything for my first two pregnancies with her, she also kept external scanning to a minimum at my request. Unfortunately, both her clinic and Medgate does not do direct billing for my insurance -AXA. :-(

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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 10:22

Yes, I am seeing a psych at the moment, although i have to postpone it now to focus on my pregnancy. What are you referring to by "focus no my pregnancy?" I strongly recommend you continue to obtain treatment. You will need internal exams and to be "checked" for dilatation manually later in your pregnancy. If you have complications, there may be a need for internal scans, too. Yes, having a doctor you are comfortable with is part of the equation, but it sounds like there are other issues beyond just being comfortable with your care provider that its best to address so you can enjoy your pregnancy. I really have a very complicated condition, and of course, ill also check with my psychiatrist the best possible way on how to proceed with this.

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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 10:11

I understand your fears, I also have a terrible fear of pap smears. I once had one in Latifa Hospital and they used the disposable plastic speculum, and it had a sharp ridge down the side (i guess from the moulding). It cut me as she pulled it out and she did not care. This intensified my fear and I could end up with my hips a foot off the bed in fear....until.... My lovely doctor told me not to avoid the things that I am afraid from. She talked me through a pap smear and did it really slowly, all the while explaining which muscles to relax to avoid being 'pinched' etc and since then (that was many moons ago) she has succeeded in doing a Lleitz procedure on me, under local anesthetic without any fear at all. She did the same with the internal scan, she guided me through it, and it was really easy. Do not avoid it, just go with a doctor who understands. Hi PowerPuffMom, yes ill try to find another OB. I already had one recommendation so I will see if I can book an appointment and if my insurance is affiliated with their clinic. -thanks

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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 10:09

Congratulations : - ) I also agree with Daza and others. I did have a very early internal scan (6 wks I think) at my own request, mainly because we didn't believe it! But it is not 'standard' as far as I know, from what my sister in the UK told me (she has 3 kids) you usually only have a scan (external) at 12 wks and 20 wks there if everything is progressing OK. It is so important that you have trust in your OB and feel comfortable with them so probably you need to find a different one. Not wishing to get personal though, but have you tried to overcome your anxiety, maybe with counselling, hypnotherapy, breathing techniques or something similar? You are going to need internal procedures at times even after the pregnancy, like smear tests etc. And it would obviously help you in your personal life too. Good luck. Hi Beany, Yes, I am seeing a psych at the moment, although i have to postpone it now to focus on my pregnancy.

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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 09:38

thanks all for the advise. It really made me feel better. :-)))

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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 08:56

Absolutely not necessary if it's just a routine first visit. A lot of OBs here seem to love doing scans, apart from at 12 weeks and 20 weeks which are both external scans, they really aren't needed in a normal pregnancy. Many women have no scans at all with no problems. My OB is Dr Tazyeen Faisal, I've always been really happy with her. I had a traumatic first delivery in the UK and didn't want a doctor going near me with my second baby. She was very understanding and I had no internal anything for my first two pregnancies with her, she also kept external scanning to a minimum at my request. Thanks again Daza. Youre really a great help. Ill look her up and will try to see if I can get an appointment with her asap.

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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 08:55

Hi No idea if this is helpful or not. I had an internal scan when I was 9/10 weeks pregnant in the UK. They tried to scan me on my belly, but after about 10 mins of hard pushing she couldn't find the baby. She decided to scan me internally. Uncomfortable yes but felt much better than on the belly. My uterus was tipped back so she had problems with scanning the belly. I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) that if your very early in the pregnancy, it's better to be scanned internally so they can see the baby/sac etc. x Thanks dreamc. Problem is that I have anxiety disorder and if I can do without internal then it would also be healthy for me.

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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 08:41

Hi Daza, It was my first check up - i thought that was really necessary but when i read some posts here today, most of them did not even had to do it. Would you mind letting me know who your OB is? Im still in my 5 weeks, i think its not too late to check other options. thanks a lot - its a relief to know that internal scan is not really a must if all is normal.

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