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Still With Flu

I am missing a lot here in bloguniverse. There’s a gazillion (*grin) of comments that I just approved today. And it will take sometime before I can get back to lovely and sweet people who leave their thoughts here. I lack the enerygy to blog hop. As I have said before, a flu hit the household, not your common colds but a flu. You might be wondering how I am able t post rapidly given my current health condition, well most of them are scheduled post. Some of my post are well drafted in my mind (I can even make a draft even while I am sleeping aka multitasking LOL) that it would only take a minute to type them.

As for the adgitize, UTOY is free for all, a publisher or an advertiser can use it, after all even if you are an advertiser, you still want to earn points. As for the publishers, gaining 100 points in a flash is better.

In line with our current health state, I have something to share about flu.. and hopefully this week, I can also share some tips on fighting a flu or preventing it (but I suck on that I guess)

The most common flu begins abruptly, with a fever in the 102 to 106 degree range (with adults on the lower end of the spectrum), a flushed face, body aches, and marked lack of energy. Some people have other systemic symptoms such as dizziness or vomiting. The fever usually lasts for a day or two, but can last five days.

Somewhere between day 2 and day 4 of the illness, the “whole body” symptoms begin to subside, and respiratory symptoms begin to increase. The virus can settle anywhere in the respiratory tract, producing symptoms of a cold, croup, sore throat, bronchiolitis, ear infection, and/or pneumonia.

The most prominent of the respiratory symptoms is usually a dry, hacking cough. Most people also develop a sore (red) throat and a headache. Nasal discharge and sneezing are not uncommon. These symptoms (except the cough) usually disappear within 4 to 7 days. Sometimes there is a second wave of fever at this time. The cough and tiredness usually lasts for weeks after the rest of the illness is over.(source

And yes I am still damn tired. My whole body is still aching, but blogniverse would go on as it is.. Gotta draft some more.. And oh Jump for Pehpot are now close.. winners will be announce on Thursday evening..

In My Womb Experience

Nah. This is not my Sati talking about her experience inside Mommy’s tummy. This is about my experience in In My Womb.

In My Womb is an ultrasound center that provides high quality ultrasound result. They offer cutting edge technology when it comes to ultrasound and a treat to expecting parents. They offer 2D, 3D and 4D ultrasound service. They have a lot of branch, there is one in Ortigas, in Makati, in Manila and they are still expanding. Visit In My Womb site for more information on their branches and newest opening.

Here are the price list and some specification of the services they offer: (source)

2D Gender Determination: 1,200PhP
15 to 20 minutes session
gender determination
2 black and white photo

3D Gender Determination(no DVD): 2,200 PhP
15 to 20 minutes session
gender determination
5 black and white photo

Pearl Package 3D4D: 2,800 PhP
20-30 minutes session
5 BW and 5 colored photos
gender determination
cd of the photos (5 bw and 5 colored plus 5 additional)

Ruby Package 3D4D: 4,000 PhP
20-30 minutes session
5 BW and 5 colored photos
gender determination
personalized audio-video edited DVD

Diamond Package: 7,000 PhP
20-30 minutes session
10 colored photos
one 18×10 colored photo (facial)
CD with all the photos
gender determination
personalized audio-video edited DVD

Platinum Package 3D4D: 12,000 PhP
20-30 minutes session
14 BW photos
one 18×10 colored photo
CD of all the photos
hard-bound Baby Story Book Album, 8″ X 6″ with collage
gender determination
personalized audio-video edited DVD

Silver Spoon Package 3D4D: 20,000 PhP
30 minutes session
20 BW photos, 20 Colored photos
one 18×10 colored photo one 18×10 BW photo
CD of all the pictures
hard-bound Baby Story Book Album, 8″ X 11 1/2 ” with collage
gender determination
personalized audio-video edited DVD

I had my first In My Womb experience last June. Honestly, I feel that it was a bit overpriced. I had no intention on having an ultrasound on their clinic. I was in Megamall and looking for a cheaper alternative. And since I can’t find one that offers gender determination at an early stage (19 weeks), I settled for In My Womb. What can I say? Well, I was wrong! To think that it was overpriced was stupid of me. It is worth every penny. I avail of their 2D package that is worth 1200 in PhP. I am used to having a 2D ultrasound that cost around 200 to 400 in PhP, hence the overpriced thinking. The session lasted for 20 minutes. The OB Gynecologist attending my case was very patient and was very detailed on the baby’s vital signs. She measured the necessary vital signs like heart beat, head circumference etc. It was a very detailed session, counting fingers included. It was a relief knowing my baby is complete physically. Then she showed me the baby’s face. I tell you, though it was just a 2D ultrasound, the image was very crisp and clear. I saw my baby sucking her thumb, saw her yawning. The feeling was incomparable. Then she look for the baby’s sex, and yes it was a girl. Oh well, I already shared with you my feelings about this ultrasound and after finding out that the baby is a girl.

I really recommend In My Womb to every expecting parent. I highly regard their very accommodating staffs and the homey atmosphere the clinic gives. I plan to have my next ultrasound there and this time I am saving up for the Pearl Package. I would bring hubby and the kids along. Oh, I forgot to mention, they have a viewing room adjacent to the ultrasound room. Another thing, unlike the usual ultrasound session where you have to content yourself watching your baby in a tiny monitor, they have a 32″ LCD TV for your viewing pleasure. That one made a huge difference!

I will share with you our Sati after the ultrasound, will have it maybe next month or depending on my financial capability.

If you have all the moolah, I suggest you get the most expensive package. It’s worth every penny dude!

His Eyeglasses Story

After my prenatal earlier, we were supposed to drop by at Beng’s (Beng’s Entertainment Spree) house. I am from Pasig and Miss Beng is in Bulacan. Apparently her house is just a few meters away from my OB’s clinic in Valenzuela. Then again, something came up. My husband head was aching so hard. I already told him weeks before that he should change his eyeglasses but you know how hard headed guys are. Now I suffered from his hard hardheadedness.Crap! I even beg my OB’s secretary to put us first in the line so we can head home right after the check up. I feel so guilty because of that. First was for Miss Beng, second was for the other pregnant women who was earlier than me.

Being the wise girl I am, I saw this opportunity to make him do whatever I want. So I told him, he needs to change his eyeglasses now. I blackmailed him with the things I have to give up so we can head home early. Good thing it worked. Well, it was right that the cause of his head aches were the fact that his eye grade had changed a bit.

Argh.. guys!