Anyone due in July 2011?

[Cherina]

Hi Riley,

I know what you mean about the Matilda costs. It's not too bad for just the basic package but it's true that if there are complications it could easily top 100k.
It just seems so early to have to make the decision about which hospital, after all everything is so uncertain at this early stage. I really with I could wait until after 12 weeks but it's not possible here.

I think I'm about a week behind you, I'm just over 7 weeks now. Glad to hear your morning sickness is easing a bit now. I'm getting a bit sick but nothing too bad. Snacking on saltine crackers or cereal bars seems to help so I've got a stash in my desk at work. I've also developed a craving for mint chocolate, it's weird because I've never been that keen on it before.

I'm really busy this week but might be around on Saturday afternoon. Let me know if either of you want to meet up. you can pm me.

 

[ninimo]

hi ya girls
mmorning! sorrie for the late reply! i am ( been) still suffering from a cold/flu!! Its horrible! Sore throat and blocked nose and cant breathe! Worst cant take any tablets or so for it! hubbie caught it and pass it to me! Now we are both sick! but i been resting whole weekend... hopefully it will pass!

i was told cold doesnt pass to baby! i hope not!! how have u girls been?
i am thinking of goign to hk baptist hospital.. n having the bb there........i am week 8 tomor!!

 

[Cherina]

Hello,
Ninimo sorry to hear you've been so poorly, it really takes it out of you when you're pregnant. I was ill with a cold a couple of weeks ago and I just stayed in bed the whole day.
I've got a scan coming up on Friday, I'm really nervous because this is about the point where it went wrong last time. I know there's nothing I can do other than wait and hope but I can't help worrying.
I'm very busy at work at the moment, don't know if it's a good thing or not. I suppose at least it takes my mind off things.

Have you both booked hospitals yet? I'm hopefully going to book the Matilda but it's not confirmed yet. I hope I can get in because otherwise I'm a bit stuck for options.

 

[RILEY]

Hi girls,

I hope you're feeling better Ninimo, rest is the best answer!!! Cherina, I apologize for not getting back to you as I haven't been online in a bit...let me know when you're free next so we can all try to meet up : ) Good luck with the scan, I'm sure everything will be great! My next one is the OSCAR test/scan on Dec. 21, I'm VERY nervous about that one and can't wait til its over...

My husband and I tried to view Queen Mary and Matilda over the weekend to mixed reviews. QMH had a tour going on but was strictly in Chinese, so we couldn't understand...when I called to try and book an English tour they told me I had to be an existing patient first, how do I know if I want to be a patient if I can't have a tour of the hospital???? Matilda was more of a hotel then hospital, although the traffic and ride up the peak were horrific!!! I wonder if anyone has delivered on their way up...anyway, the rooms were all booked so we couldn't peak in.

My OB/Gyn has started the process for Matilda and once we're notified they need a $20,000 deposit...decisions, decisions!!!

Let me know what you guys decide, hope everyone is feeling well : )

 

[ninimo]

hi ya Riley
am feeling much better today so less of my complaining!
my ob also told me to book assap... but not 100% firm yet!
is the oscar scan.. at week 12? thats the big one right?

i be at week 12 by end of dec! i cant wait.. then i can tell every one..
i am fed up of looking so fat..... as least if i say i am pregnant - thats some excuse!

are u girls still v tired? somehow after hit week 7.5.. i am no long as sleepy or tired , esp at work!
or maybe the cold hit me too hard, i over slept and feel v energetic!

hope u girls feeling well!

 

[Cherina]

Hello ladies,
Glad to hear you're feeling better Ninimo. Not tired is a good thing, especially if you're working.
Have either of you had a flu shot? My doc said I could if I wanted but I haven't so far.

I'm a bit tired but not too bad. Some days I'm just so hungry though, can't seem to eat enough!
I've got a scan coming up tomorrow so I hope the hunger is a good sign that everything's ok.

I saw the Matilda last week and thought it was really nice, I'm visiting again with my husband tomorrow. I liked the way they encourage you to keep your baby with you all the time, even in the ward rooms. I know many hospitals here only let you stay with your baby in the private rooms. There wasn't much traffic when I went but all the same I hope I don't go into labour in rush hour.

I'm praying the scan is ok tomorrow, I really want to be able to share some good news with my family in the UK this Christmas.

 

[toasty]

hi ladies

i just found out i'm pregnant a few days ago using a home pregnancy test and confirmed this at the dr's yesterday it's a little overwhelming actually, now that it's happened!

i've been doing a little research on this and other websites on hospitals to register at for the birth and originally wanted to go to Queen Mary Hospital as friends have recommended it and people have posted largely positive experiences about it. but as i l now live in Kowloon, i've leaning towards Queen Elizabeth, which also seems to be good.

my GP's given me two referral letters, one for an OB/Gyn in Kowloon (Alice Chan Man Yee), and for an Ob in central (Leslie Lo). have you girls heard of either of these dr's? did you go public or private for your first check up? what do they usually do during these sessions?

i don't actually know how many months i am yet as my period's been irregular, but my estimated due date is 31st July i reckon i'm probably about 4 - 5 weeks. i also work full-time but would love to meet up with you gals at some point!

 

[ninimo]

welcome toasty! congrats! always great to find out you are BFP!!! I am just turning 9 weeks in a few days time! Body is gettign adjusted to the tiredness - i also work full time! I try to nap sometimes in evenings and at weekends! I am planning to go private - but with no insurance...... planning to book hk baptist..... i am not sure about the public way - or the queen liz hospital! sorrie!


how yr scan go cherina?
i have my next scan in 1 week, i cant wait for week 12 to be over!
i am gaining a lot of weight! i look " pregnant and fat"
i look like 4 months!!! i have gained aronnd 5lbs!!!!!!
how about you girls?

xxxx

 

[Cherina]

Hello,
Wecome Toasty, I'm with a private doc that I found just from researching on the forums here. I've had fertility problems before and tried going with the public health service but it was just a nightmare, didn't get anywhere. But, if you have a straightforward pregnancy I'm sure it's fine. Sorry can't be of any more help.

My 9 week scan was fine, fetus measures about and inch. Just got to keep my fingers crossed for the next few weeks.
I don't think I look pregnant yet but I have definitely put on a lot of weight, can't stop eating at the moment!

Ninimo, good luck with your scan, let us know how it goes.

 

[RILEY]

Hi everyone,

Welcome Toasty to the rollercoaster ride that is pregnancy!!! Glad to hear that your scan went well Cherina and I'm sure yours will be fine too Ninimo!

I had a bit of a freakout myself on Friday. The entire 9 1/2 weeks of my pregnancy were full of nausea and extremely sore boobs...When I woke up on Thurs. all my symptoms were gone and of course searching online freaked me out to possible miscarriage symptoms. I spent all Thurs night stressed out and ran to my doc on Fri. morning. Thank god she saw me and did a scan and everything is perfect! We heard the heartbeat and saw hands and feet : ) I 'm now just past 10 wks and have my OSCAR test booked for the 21st...can't wait til thats over so maybe I can relax!!

Toasty, I visited Queen Mary with my husband and were not impressed. the nurses didn't speak English and there visiting hours are very strict so we're digging into our pockets for Matilda. Let me know if Queen Elizabeth is better, on a positive note, they are supposed to have amazing neonatal care. Good Luck!