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Tag: Doctor

  • The Birth II

    We were lucky enough to find a superb Gynaecologist who delivered our baby. Through every step of the process he helped and guided us while still managing to instil great confidence. The day eventually came when we parted ways – a healthy Baby Boy had been born and the Doctor moved on to other patients. […]

  • The Umbilical Cord

    At the birth, I was instructed by the Doctor on where to cut the Umbilical Cord. What wasn’t mentioned, and what did not cross my mind, is what happens to the rest of the cord – the part between where I cut it, and Baby. For those not familiar, the cord is approximately thumb-like in […]

  • Beautiful Boy

    Last night we had a phone call that put back the time of the caesarian. Not psychologically the best thing that could have happened. So this morning we left for the hospital later then originally planned but no one had been able to sleep. After having been given a room, it was a waiting game […]

  • Island Living or Talking Italian – Decision made

    I feel sad and happy all at once. We picked our names a long time ago and a lot of thought went into them. And now one has gone, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be used again at some point in the future. Today we went for scan number 4, and this time they […]

  • Dates, Dates and more Dates

    We’ve just had the first Doctor appointment together – and they have given us a document which basically plans out the future. Dates for scans, dates for check-ups, dates for visiting the hospital, dates for everything. Planning them all so I can attend each one is going to be tricky. And what makes things worse […]

  • Interesting Possibilities

    The first check-up with the Doctor in France happened this morning, and the good news is: Doctor thinks it will be a perfect pregnancy Blood pressure in order Weight is good Blood tests are good The Doctor believes that the baby is in the 9th week of pregnancy. The only thing of concern is one […]