First One!?
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superhappy
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Hi I am so glad you did put your post in. I am having my first ultasound tomorrow, but think that I will be due around the same time as you. I live in Stanley and are quite new to Hong kong, only been here a few months. Would be great to keep in contact
oh, my friends call me Cat ;-)
oh, my friends call me Cat ;-)
Hello, I'm due on the 1st August with my first and am also new to HK, we just got here a couple of months ago. It would be great to have some people to chat to about this wonderful but crazy experience.
I had my first u/s on Thursday - it was amazing, we could see the little baby, and they found a heartbeat going at 118bpm, it was really emotional. Cat I hope everything went well at your appointment. I know I was quite nervous going in to get it done, and it was a real relief to be told that everything looked just as it should. Congratulation to you both! Mary
I had my first u/s on Thursday - it was amazing, we could see the little baby, and they found a heartbeat going at 118bpm, it was really emotional. Cat I hope everything went well at your appointment. I know I was quite nervous going in to get it done, and it was a real relief to be told that everything looked just as it should. Congratulation to you both! Mary
superhappy
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Hi Mary
I got Goosebumps when I read your reply. How funny I am also due the 1st of August as well!!!. I can?t believe how similar our stories are. I have also seen the hart beat for the first time, which was just amazing. It was just like looking into another cosmos!
I would love to keep in contact with you and meet up. My email address is [email protected]
wow, imagi that, we are due on the same time. Looking so much forward to your reply
Cat
I got Goosebumps when I read your reply. How funny I am also due the 1st of August as well!!!. I can?t believe how similar our stories are. I have also seen the hart beat for the first time, which was just amazing. It was just like looking into another cosmos!
I would love to keep in contact with you and meet up. My email address is [email protected]
wow, imagi that, we are due on the same time. Looking so much forward to your reply
Cat
Oooh how exciting! How are you feeling? I'm having a day off feeling completely sick and exhausted today which is making a nice change. I'd love to meet up - KCKMelb would you like to come along too? My email address is [email protected]. Cat I'll drop you a private email and we can make a plan.
Mary
Mary
Hi Girls,
Congrats to you both! How amazing that you have both seen a little heart beat - i'm have an appt this Friday and sooo nervous! I had a little bit of spotting over the weekend, so feeling a littler paranoid.
Would love to catch up with you both; but am leaving for Australia for Christmas on Saturday and stuck at work all week. I'm back first week of January - maybe i could join you both for a coffee (or cranberry juice
) then?
If you could include me on your private emails that would be fantastic in the meantime - would be great to keep in touch.
[email protected]
Chat soon,
Kirstin
Congrats to you both! How amazing that you have both seen a little heart beat - i'm have an appt this Friday and sooo nervous! I had a little bit of spotting over the weekend, so feeling a littler paranoid.
Would love to catch up with you both; but am leaving for Australia for Christmas on Saturday and stuck at work all week. I'm back first week of January - maybe i could join you both for a coffee (or cranberry juice
) then?If you could include me on your private emails that would be fantastic in the meantime - would be great to keep in touch.
[email protected]
Chat soon,
Kirstin
Actually forgot to ask; who have you both chosen to see (ob/gyn)? I've visited Lucy Lord on one occassion so far, and whilst she isn't the super warmest doctor i've ever been to, I take comfort in the knowledge she's one of the best here in HK. I would much prefer an extremely competent OB than someone all warm and fuzzy!
When you had your scans and saw heart beats how many weeks/days were you? Were they tummy or trans scans?
Thanks!
When you had your scans and saw heart beats how many weeks/days were you? Were they tummy or trans scans?
Thanks!
I saw Dr Derek Lo who's a fertility specialist. He's really good, but I don't think he is that interested in seeing me because I'm not one of his fertility treated patients. He has recommended that I go to Queen Marys Hospital, although he did say he'd keep me as a patient if I wanted him too. My scan was a trans one and I was 6 weeks based on LMP, but the Dr gave the baby a gestational age of 6 weeks 4days, which makes sense because I'm an early ovulator. It was the coolest thing ever - I wish I could go and get them done everyday! Seeing the heartbeat has really helped me relax about the pregnancy. Having said that I haven't felt that sick today, so now I'm worrying that my dot has gone and I'm going to have a m/c. I complain when I'm sick, I complain when I'm not sick - you really can't please some people!
I hope your spotting doesn't develop into anything more - Dr Google says that it's pretty common in the early stages so try not to worry.
Have a great time in Oz over Christmas - it'll be great to meet up in the new year, and I'll definitely add you to the pm emails.
Mary
I hope your spotting doesn't develop into anything more - Dr Google says that it's pretty common in the early stages so try not to worry.
Have a great time in Oz over Christmas - it'll be great to meet up in the new year, and I'll definitely add you to the pm emails.
Mary
Dr Google! lol love it. dreading dr spot has disappeared so feeling much better... and completely understand about the somedays feeling blurgh and somedays feeling good. best thing to do is relax and lap up the good days ; )
You enjoy your christmas also - looking forward to meeting you both over a (mock)tail in the new year!
You enjoy your christmas also - looking forward to meeting you both over a (mock)tail in the new year!
superhappy
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Would love to catch up with you as well Kristin.
I have been living in Australia for the last 10 year and loving it;-). Will return in a few years time. Hope you are having a great xmas and say hello to every one from me LOL. I will be back in Hong Kong the beginning of Jan as well, so love to catch up with your both then. Going home for xmas;-)
I went to Grace Cheung, for my scan, she was fantastic. We were joking a lot and she was very funny and warm. LOOOOVE her. I could choose between Lucy and Grace and chose Grace because she is at the south side medical centre sometimes. I was 6 weeks and 4 days on the 10th of Dec.(same as you Mary;-)
I haven?t been sick at all (touch wood). I am trying to eat healthy, and am just occasionally eating chocolate and junk food. I don?t know if that is important, but seems to work. Grace told me that she did the same with her second baby and was fine, while she was very sick during her first pregnancy.
Congratulation to your both and I am very excited about meeting your both. Maybe we getting a little group together. What a great support that would be ;-)
Cat
I have been living in Australia for the last 10 year and loving it;-). Will return in a few years time. Hope you are having a great xmas and say hello to every one from me LOL. I will be back in Hong Kong the beginning of Jan as well, so love to catch up with your both then. Going home for xmas;-)
I went to Grace Cheung, for my scan, she was fantastic. We were joking a lot and she was very funny and warm. LOOOOVE her. I could choose between Lucy and Grace and chose Grace because she is at the south side medical centre sometimes. I was 6 weeks and 4 days on the 10th of Dec.(same as you Mary;-)
I haven?t been sick at all (touch wood). I am trying to eat healthy, and am just occasionally eating chocolate and junk food. I don?t know if that is important, but seems to work. Grace told me that she did the same with her second baby and was fine, while she was very sick during her first pregnancy.
Congratulation to your both and I am very excited about meeting your both. Maybe we getting a little group together. What a great support that would be ;-)
Cat
Hi all
I will be due in July 2010 and this will be my first one. I am currently living in Macau but I haven't decided to give birth in HK or in Australia yet. KCK Melb, will you be delivering in HK or in Melb? I still haven't been to a doctor for checkup yet, I thought ultrasound should be done in at least 12weeks of pregnancy but I notice that some of you have the ultrasound a lot early. Can you recommend any good doctor to go to in HK? I better book in for appointment soon.
Superhappy, your doctor Grace Cheung seems to be great, can you please provide her contact details to me? Do you know which hospital she works at?
Thanks
JulyBaby
I will be due in July 2010 and this will be my first one. I am currently living in Macau but I haven't decided to give birth in HK or in Australia yet. KCK Melb, will you be delivering in HK or in Melb? I still haven't been to a doctor for checkup yet, I thought ultrasound should be done in at least 12weeks of pregnancy but I notice that some of you have the ultrasound a lot early. Can you recommend any good doctor to go to in HK? I better book in for appointment soon.
Superhappy, your doctor Grace Cheung seems to be great, can you please provide her contact details to me? Do you know which hospital she works at?
Thanks
JulyBaby
superhappy
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Dear JulyBaby
You need to go to a doctor for check-up first. They will then refer you to a dr who does the ultra sound. I went to see Christie Chan who is just so lovely. I then was given the choice between Lucy and Grace. The phone number to South side Medicare is (852) 2592 9000, but it is probably better for you to book an appointment at central. Grace is working there as well/ the number there is (852) 2824 0822.
I was in Macau just a few weeks ago at a xmas party. We went to Antonios. It was lovely. Well, good luck with it all
:-D
You need to go to a doctor for check-up first. They will then refer you to a dr who does the ultra sound. I went to see Christie Chan who is just so lovely. I then was given the choice between Lucy and Grace. The phone number to South side Medicare is (852) 2592 9000, but it is probably better for you to book an appointment at central. Grace is working there as well/ the number there is (852) 2824 0822.
I was in Macau just a few weeks ago at a xmas party. We went to Antonios. It was lovely. Well, good luck with it all
:-D
superhappy
Registered User
dear Julybaby
I forgot to tell you that if you are unsure to where you want to get birth,(oz or hk) then I recommend that you visit the hospitals here in Hong Kong. They are very high standard, so I don?t think you will disappointed. You need to check if your health cover is covering you in Hong Kong. Check Mathilda, which is the 5* hotel-hospital which a lot of expats are checking in to. However, you have to check yourself into a hospital ASAP if you are going to give birth in HK. They fill up quickly. The doctors will help you apply for a place at the hospital
I forgot to tell you that if you are unsure to where you want to get birth,(oz or hk) then I recommend that you visit the hospitals here in Hong Kong. They are very high standard, so I don?t think you will disappointed. You need to check if your health cover is covering you in Hong Kong. Check Mathilda, which is the 5* hotel-hospital which a lot of expats are checking in to. However, you have to check yourself into a hospital ASAP if you are going to give birth in HK. They fill up quickly. The doctors will help you apply for a place at the hospital
nicolejoy
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Hey everyone,
I just found out that I'm expecting my 2nd at the end of July '10. My first is 14 months old - they'll be 21 months apart. We went and had the ultrasound this week and it was great to see the little (1cm long) bub with a strong heart beat - especially as we just lost one in July at only about 6 weeks along...
I'd love to meet up with some of you guys in the new year - but I'll have to bring my daughter along since we don't have a helper at the moment.
I just found out that I'm expecting my 2nd at the end of July '10. My first is 14 months old - they'll be 21 months apart. We went and had the ultrasound this week and it was great to see the little (1cm long) bub with a strong heart beat - especially as we just lost one in July at only about 6 weeks along...
I'd love to meet up with some of you guys in the new year - but I'll have to bring my daughter along since we don't have a helper at the moment.
Hi Superhappy
Thank you for your help. I don't have any health insurance so I will need to pay the full cost. I heard about Matilda but I think it will cost approx HK1000,000. I have booked in my appointment to see Dr Amelia Wong on Sat in Central, have any of you heard about her? My friend recommended her. For the first checkup, do you know what sort of tests will be done? I don't have HK ID so do you know approx how much it will cost for ultra sound and checkup? I am
By the way does anyone know friends that gave birth in Australia but completed the pregnancy checkups and ultra sounds in HK up until they flew back to Australia to give birth? I heard that you need to fly back at least 2months before the baby due?
Thank you for your help. I don't have any health insurance so I will need to pay the full cost. I heard about Matilda but I think it will cost approx HK1000,000. I have booked in my appointment to see Dr Amelia Wong on Sat in Central, have any of you heard about her? My friend recommended her. For the first checkup, do you know what sort of tests will be done? I don't have HK ID so do you know approx how much it will cost for ultra sound and checkup? I am
By the way does anyone know friends that gave birth in Australia but completed the pregnancy checkups and ultra sounds in HK up until they flew back to Australia to give birth? I heard that you need to fly back at least 2months before the baby due?
superhappy
Registered User
Dear JulyBaby
The I paid around $3000 for my check-up and another $1000 for my ultra-sound. Most doctors here are great, and you don’t have to stay with her if you don’t like her, but I am sure she will be great.
You are not allowed to fly within the last month of your pregnancy; I think there are different rules for different companies. I have also heard that you can’t fly within the last 3 months of your pregnancy, but are not sure. I don’t think you don’t want to fly that late in pregnancy either in case you are giving birth early. My friend was 3 month premature and gave birth to a beautiful boy. She driving a car when the water broke. She managed to drive herself to the hospital 20min away (in Sydney).
The I paid around $3000 for my check-up and another $1000 for my ultra-sound. Most doctors here are great, and you don’t have to stay with her if you don’t like her, but I am sure she will be great.
You are not allowed to fly within the last month of your pregnancy; I think there are different rules for different companies. I have also heard that you can’t fly within the last 3 months of your pregnancy, but are not sure. I don’t think you don’t want to fly that late in pregnancy either in case you are giving birth early. My friend was 3 month premature and gave birth to a beautiful boy. She driving a car when the water broke. She managed to drive herself to the hospital 20min away (in Sydney).
superhappy
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Dear 
NicoleJoy
What a beautiful baby girl. Looking forward to meet you both in January. Just let us know what is the most convenient for you. Not easy to travel far with a little baby, I expect ;-) Have a great xmas everyone and congrats with the new one
NicoleJoyWhat a beautiful baby girl. Looking forward to meet you both in January. Just let us know what is the most convenient for you. Not easy to travel far with a little baby, I expect ;-) Have a great xmas everyone and congrats with the new one
Hi Superhappy
Thank you for the information, I will let you know how I go with the appointment tomorrow.
I love to meet up with you all in Jan next year, please keep me in the loop. I am working on weekdays so it will be great if we can meet up on the weekend.
Nicolejoy, Congratulation! I will be due in July too.
Thank you for the information, I will let you know how I go with the appointment tomorrow.
I love to meet up with you all in Jan next year, please keep me in the loop. I am working on weekdays so it will be great if we can meet up on the weekend.
Nicolejoy, Congratulation! I will be due in July too.
Hi JulyBaby
I'm in the same situation with the no insurance and no Hong Kong ID card - it's a bit confusing trying to find out what we need to do. From what I understand it's not recommended that you travel in the last 3 months of pregnancy, but my partner works here and there's no way that I'm going to leave him to go home and have the baby. Our solution is to get hitched and get me the ID card so I can stay without worrying about visas anymore - you can't beat a good shot-gun wedding.
It'll be good to meet you in the new year.
It's exciting that the due club is getting bigger!
Mary
I'm in the same situation with the no insurance and no Hong Kong ID card - it's a bit confusing trying to find out what we need to do. From what I understand it's not recommended that you travel in the last 3 months of pregnancy, but my partner works here and there's no way that I'm going to leave him to go home and have the baby. Our solution is to get hitched and get me the ID card so I can stay without worrying about visas anymore - you can't beat a good shot-gun wedding.
It'll be good to meet you in the new year.
It's exciting that the due club is getting bigger!
Mary
Just had a look on the internet about the flight query and I think I was talking rubbish about the 3 month thing. Apparently you should seek medical advice if you're travelling in the last trimester and you may be required to provide a medical certificate to the airline.
You should also check with the airline for their specific policy for pregnant passengers.
The other issue is travel insurance because pregnancy is a pre-existing medical condition.
It sounds like it's all red tape and that there is actually no evidence that flying has any specific risk for healthy pregnant people - it would just be a nightmare if you went into labour at 35,000 feet.
You should also check with the airline for their specific policy for pregnant passengers.
The other issue is travel insurance because pregnancy is a pre-existing medical condition.
It sounds like it's all red tape and that there is actually no evidence that flying has any specific risk for healthy pregnant people - it would just be a nightmare if you went into labour at 35,000 feet.