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Sherri · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject:

My husband was with me for both births. I don't speak Japanese very well, but it really didn't matter because I chose hospitals that were used to having non-Japanese moms so some nurses could speak English and some could not but they were all good at communicating!

It is true you are recommending to stay for a week. The first birth, I needed it! It was a long difficult labor and the nurses helped me learn all the basics while I was there like how to give a bath and feeding. I had a private room and my husband could visit me any time he wanted. The second time, I left early because the labor was easy and I already knew how to take care of a newborn. So the length of stay is up to you!

I would say, shop around for a good hospital and doctor. You should have a positive experience. Now my kids show off to other kids by saying they were born in Japan. It sounds cool!

Best
Sherri

Quibby84 · Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 643 Location: Japan

It does sound cool..lol.
I think that we will go home because I found the best place to have a baby. http://www.gentlechoicesbirth.com/aboutus.html if you want to see it, if you dont then just dont click on it Wink

When I saw this I decided that home was the best place, I just had a good feeling about this place BUT I will need a prenatal doctor, I wonder if a doctor would do most of the checkups without delivering...? Like do ultrasounds and blood work and such...Do you know?

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Sherri · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 5:21 am Post subject:

Yes, it is no problem finding doctor in Japan to do your prenatal checks.

One reason why I did not return to the US to have my kids was because I would be away so long. Remember you are not encouraged to fly when heavily pregnant, and many airlines won't let you board if you are more than 30-35 weeks or so (but do check because I can't remember the rule) So it means that you have to fly home at 7 or 8 months and wait out the birth at home with your parents or where-ever you are staying.

The good news is that you can fly back with your newborn no problem. Young babies are easy to travel with. I am sure Gordon will agree! Compared to say an 18-month old!

Good luck
Sherri

Sherri · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 5:33 am Post subject:

Just checked and most airlines prefer that you fly before 35 weeks --most pregnancies last 40 weeks by the way.

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Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Yes, newborns are a piece of cake especially if you request a baby bassinet for them to sleep in. I'd fly with them as young as 4 weeks, just keep the old ladies (usually its them) from touching them.

Quibby84 · Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 643 Location: Japan

Yeah, I had looked it up, but I am surprised that they let you travel that late....many women have their babies 5 weeks early...but I heard that if you have your baby on a plane that that baby gets free flights for life..lol...but that may not be true. How long are babies free to travel with?

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

gaijinalways · Joined: 29 Nov 2005 Posts: 2279

Hee, hee, this thread didn't get derailed, did it? And Quibby, I love that cat too, but I am a biased cat lover. Laughing

Sherri · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 7:13 pm Post subject:

Quibby84 · Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 643 Location: Japan

Still off topic:
I love that cat because it is so ugly, I want one like it because I will always be in a good mood when I see it..but they are like $1500...so I will have to wait until I find a homeless one on the side of the road (oh, they say that those cats are like petting a warm peach...HAHA!)

ok back to topic.

cornishmuppet · Joined: 27 Mar 2004 Posts: 642 Location: Nagano, Japan

If I woke up and found that cat leaning over me, I think I'd have a heart attack!

furiousmilksheikali · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 10:40 am Post subject:

I can read the thoughts of that cat: "Curse you God for making me this waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!"

Quibby84 · Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 643 Location: Japan

haha!!!
...but do you really think that that cat is a pure natural creature of God or has it been tampered with by humans.....(if that is possible, I know it is with dogs and plants, you know how they mix a little this and mix a little that to make the "perfect" breed?)
hehe..funny cat, I might have a heart attack to if I woke up and saw that ugly thing...but it would be worth the laughs...hehe

furiousmilksheikali · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 10:54 am Post subject: