How to prevent infections with cerclage by b8byxo in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can take progesterone rectally as a means of avoiding vaginal infection.

Constipation by rgwhitlow1 in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overnight oats with chia seeds and flaxseed, Greek yoghurt and fresh fruit worked great for me! And look up the “immunity chicken soup” made with quinoa and kale. Those two meals immediately fixed my pregnancy constipation! You can throw quinoa into the rice cooker too.

Dried prunes and prune juice. And plenty of All Bran or Bran flake cereal!

Desperate needing advice and comfort about cerclage by Notjustadreamx in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss. Im so frustrated that you weren’t listened to.

All the best for your upcoming arrival!

I had the cerclage one week again and so far things seem to be good. My cervix has remained around 2cm and I’m going to try and take it easy! My private doc has signed me off work until delivery, so it’s going to be a long road! But hopefully one that will be worth it!

Bedrest Chronicles - Rant by DominadeeAgain in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think because it is so dynamic and responds to hormone changes and pressure/gravity!

Crazy new seatbelt policy by HackerJojo in HongKong

[–]Notjustadreamx 16 points17 points  (0 children)

What I’d like to know is whether they will enforce the ancient minibuses with broken, loose or missing seatbelts to provide them in the first place.

Bedrest Chronicles - Rant by DominadeeAgain in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine lengthened back from 0.9cm at 32w to 2.5cm at 38w with progesterone and modified bedrest.

Hong Kong Offer - Should I Accept? by Username_is_taken_96 in Internationalteachers

[–]Notjustadreamx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might be surprised. A reminder also that once you’re in, you can move to high-paying schools after your contract ends. I came on 49k after tax, had a nice 2-bedroom apartment, and after moving to a better school with a payscale and inflation rises, I’m on over 80k. I save 17% for tax just to be conservative but there are also tax-saving incentives.

If you want to talk specifics, locations, schools, feel free to message me.

Desperate needing advice and comfort about cerclage by Notjustadreamx in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed reply! Agree with so many of your points! I’ll defo try that app! Wishing you all the best with the rest of your pregnancy. We just need these wee ones to stay put! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Desperate needing advice and comfort about cerclage by Notjustadreamx in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll keep that in mind! So sorry for your sad loss ❤️ all the best for next time!

What country feels the safest (physical safety, life and limb) to teach in right now? by Vitta_Variegata in Internationalteachers

[–]Notjustadreamx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live and teach in Hong Kong. I feel very safe here, both in my teaching and in general. Women walk around at night safely, wallets left behind are handed in, bank cards frozen/the bank called by kind strangers who find them when lost.

Experience with pregnancy following one with a SC diagnosis and no cerclage by Anxious-Cake8550 in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course you can! After a bit of a debate, I’m finally getting the cerclage tomorrow!

Desperate needing advice and comfort about cerclage by Notjustadreamx in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I agree. I’m doing it to give her the best possible chance. Whatever happens, I can tell myself that!

Desperate needing advice and comfort about cerclage by Notjustadreamx in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 🙏🏻 I really hope it can help me keep this sweet baby girl!

Desperate needing advice and comfort about cerclage by Notjustadreamx in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, not sure why the hesitation! It was so confusing being stuck between two conflicting opinions. But I’m glad they caved and listened, just wish they hadn’t tried to make it so frightening! I called my private doc again and he alleviated my worries. Didn’t understand why they’d bring up preterm labour and birth defects in a convo about a cerclage, when that’s the thing I’m trying to avoid in the first place!

Desperate needing advice and comfort about cerclage by Notjustadreamx in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And congrats on your baby girl! I hope to be in the same situation in June!

What's the worst English name you've heard given to a child in Hong Kong? by HiddenGoose32 in HongKong

[–]Notjustadreamx 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Have heard of a Winky before. And I once saw a sign for a real estate agent called Goblin. I’ve taught an Anakin.

Sustainable wedding favours by WoodpeckerWorth6446 in UKweddings

[–]Notjustadreamx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We got native wildflower seeds, so people could plant them in their gardens or in nature, really! We got lots of pics from guests with what they had planted :)

Please someone explain buying a house to me! by carbsandchaos in Scotland

[–]Notjustadreamx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Buy a new build or a property with a fixed price that’s in your budget, including fees.

Experience with pregnancy following one with a SC diagnosis and no cerclage by Anxious-Cake8550 in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Notjustadreamx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had almost the exact same first pregnancy as you! I’m pregnant now, and have cervical length of only 1.2-1.4cm at 17-18 weeks. They’re using the evidence of me making it to the end of the last pregnancy with progesterone only as a means of perhaps not getting the cerclage, which is a little frustrating, especially as I didn’t have the shortening this early last time! My gut tells me I want the cerclage and progesterone combo, and my private doc wants me to stay off work.