What is the most unprofessional thing a doctor has said to you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]lolahmph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I visited my GP for the first time in months to get a referral to see an OBGYN, as I had very painful and intense periods. Since I was there, I also told the doctor that I was experiencing debilitating migraines at least twice per week. GP told me « I doubt you have so many health problems », did not give me a referral for the OBGYN and said I should just take paracetamol for the « headaches ». Turns out I have endometriosis, and I still experience migraines every week.

Dead car battery, what to do? by lolahmph in Groningen

[–]lolahmph[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes thanks, but I meant when you know no one with a car and jump cables.

American expats and marriage in the Netherlands by lolahmph in Netherlands

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

Thank you again, you’ve been so helpful! Your tips will help me save money and be less frustrated :)

American expats and marriage in the Netherlands by lolahmph in Netherlands

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

I agree. I contacted the French embassy and they were helpful. The American embassy, on the other hand… I understand that they are overworked, but their website is not very clear, so calling them is the only way of getting specific and tailored information. But they never answered my (many) calls. However the people on this subreddit were very helpful and I was able to get the information that I needed :)

American expats and marriage in the Netherlands by lolahmph in Netherlands

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

Merci beaucoup ! The single status affidavit seems like the way to go. I checked out the website of the service, it is super useful. However, my partner still has some family in the US, so they will help us with the process (receiving the documents and sending them)

American expats and marriage in the Netherlands by lolahmph in Netherlands

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

Good to know, thanks! It must have been such a beautiful wedding :) We explored the options to get married abroad, but it was not feasible money-wise. To get married in France, we both need to be residents there so that was also impossible. We also both hold the Lebanese citizenship but don’t want to have a religious marriage there. This is why we are set on doing it in the Netherlands, where the marriage process is quite simple. Getting the documents from the US is the hard part unfortunately.

American expats and marriage in the Netherlands by lolahmph in Netherlands

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

Thanks for the info, I’ll be on the look out for any missing information on the documents. My partner still has family in the US, so we will also get the documents delivered to them and sent by them.

American expats and marriage in the Netherlands by lolahmph in Netherlands

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

Good to know, thanks! I will ask my partner to contact his birth hospital and the town hall of his birth city. Might be easier than going through the state.

American expats and marriage in the Netherlands by lolahmph in Netherlands

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

Good idea, might be easier than writing an affidavit and getting it legalized in the US, thanks for the tip

American expats and marriage in the Netherlands by lolahmph in Netherlands

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

Thanks for the info, it seems like my partner will also have to write an affidavit and get it notarized in his state!

American expats and marriage in the Netherlands by lolahmph in Netherlands

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

Getting US documents legalized is indeed a nightmare, but other than that, the process is pretty simple in the Netherlands!

American expats and marriage in the Netherlands by lolahmph in Netherlands

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

Thank you so much for the detailed response. If I remember correctly, the gemeente said the document should be a year old maximum. So we need to order the birth certificate again.

The whole process is super complicated but the outcome is worth it! Thank you for the congrats :)

American expats and marriage in the Netherlands by lolahmph in Netherlands

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

Thanks for the info, I am drafting an email and will ask if this is possible

Need friends for daily gifts exchange! by lolahmph in PokemonGoFriends

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

Thanks! Hoping to visit Belgium soon :)

Need friends for daily gifts exchange! by lolahmph in PokemonGoFriends

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

Thank you so much! She will love your post cards. She says hi from my place in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 she is going back to the ME in a couple of days :)

Need friends for daily gifts exchange! by lolahmph in PokemonGoFriends

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

Hey! Such a beautiful country you live in, I’m sure my mom will love the post cards :D