Bilateral Polycystic Ovaries, again?
I am so screwed up!
Monday, April 24, 2006
Friday, April 21, 2006
Still hopeful
I'm still here, folks. I'm so terrible when it comes to writing that I don't do it much. Well, nothing has changed much except for my crowning glory. I thought that my hair had a life of its own, getting harder to manage each day. As if it's not enough that I 've had some troublesome days!
Anyway, I was so disappointed about having another unwanted monthly period that I couldn't talk about it. We certainly had our hopes high but to our dismay, nothing good came out of it. I guess that's the price we have to pay for some leisure. So, I decided to move on in silence, taking things astride. Another round of Clomiphene and the whole she-bang, another series of ultrasound. For a while, I got used to being in the lithotomy position that I didn't care anymore.
Meanwhile, my dear husband started applying for his residency training in Surgery. I, on the other hand, didn't go with him. This time, it's just a matter of priorities. I don't know how we'll be able to make a baby with both of us on duty, with different schedules and all stressed out. Not to mention the very low salary that's just enough for his food and gas allowance. Staying home might be the more sensible choice for us. In any case, the monetary compesation is not really a big issue. The better end of this deal is the amount of knowledge and skill that he can get from this experience.
We haven't given up on our upcoming career abroad. It's just that things are taking longer than usual. Honestly, we don't know what to do anymore. The Medical Board of PNG's really squeezing out every last bit of patience we have. If I may say so, I think they're just a bunch of morons who doesn't know what's good for them! We gave them all the requirements, our clinic is almost done, the only foreign doctor in the area has left already, and all that's missing is us. It's the end of the month again and time for them to congregate. I hope this months meeting will be more productive and favorable. *Fingers crossed*
And so amongst all this chaos and uncertainty, one thing is for sure... I love the way my mom cut my mane! I feel ten pounds lighter!
Anyway, I was so disappointed about having another unwanted monthly period that I couldn't talk about it. We certainly had our hopes high but to our dismay, nothing good came out of it. I guess that's the price we have to pay for some leisure. So, I decided to move on in silence, taking things astride. Another round of Clomiphene and the whole she-bang, another series of ultrasound. For a while, I got used to being in the lithotomy position that I didn't care anymore.
Meanwhile, my dear husband started applying for his residency training in Surgery. I, on the other hand, didn't go with him. This time, it's just a matter of priorities. I don't know how we'll be able to make a baby with both of us on duty, with different schedules and all stressed out. Not to mention the very low salary that's just enough for his food and gas allowance. Staying home might be the more sensible choice for us. In any case, the monetary compesation is not really a big issue. The better end of this deal is the amount of knowledge and skill that he can get from this experience.
We haven't given up on our upcoming career abroad. It's just that things are taking longer than usual. Honestly, we don't know what to do anymore. The Medical Board of PNG's really squeezing out every last bit of patience we have. If I may say so, I think they're just a bunch of morons who doesn't know what's good for them! We gave them all the requirements, our clinic is almost done, the only foreign doctor in the area has left already, and all that's missing is us. It's the end of the month again and time for them to congregate. I hope this months meeting will be more productive and favorable. *Fingers crossed*
And so amongst all this chaos and uncertainty, one thing is for sure... I love the way my mom cut my mane! I feel ten pounds lighter!
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Trip to the Islands
I don't really know where to start so here it goes.
March 29 Wednesday
- Roadtrip from Manila to Port of Batangas; 2 hours
- Got on a Roll-on, Roll-off (Ro-Ro)ship from Batangas to Calapan, Mindoro: 2 hours
- Roadtrip from Calapan to Roxas, Mindoro; 4 hours
- Got on a Ro-Ro ship from Roxas to Port of Caticlan; 5 hours
March 30 Thursday
- waited for sunrise to get on a 15-minute boat ride from Caticlan to Boracay Island
- Checked-in at Orchids Resort in Station three
- German Breakfast by the beach
- Swim til Lunch Time
- Lunch at Gustoph in Station Two
- Stroll at D'mall - souvenir shops and dining places
- Dinner buffet at Bar Grill in Station Two
- Watched a Reggae concert at Bom Bom
March 31 Friday
- It's our 14th month anniversary
- Farmer's breakfast at the resort
- Island hopping boat ride
- Snorkling near Crocodile Island
- Shop for souvenir pearls and accessories at Puka-Shell Beach
- Lunch at Hey, Jude! in Station Two
- Had a Henna tattoo
- Dinner at the resort Patio
- Watched a fire-throwing show at Cocomangas, had some drinks and the Pizza is a must-try
April 1 Saturday
- Breakfast at Bei Marc and Beck's
- Afternoon swim
- Banana Boat ride - an inflated boat shaped like a banana being pulled by a speedboat; the objctive is to turn the boat over and drop the passengers into the water
- Shop for Souvenirs
- Dinner Buffet at Dalisay Paradise Restaurant
April 2 Sunday
- Morning Walk from Station Three to One and back hunting for South Sea Pearl vendors
- Willy's Rock
- Crepes for Breakfast
- Pack things for departure
- Boatride from Boracay to Caticlan
- Roadtrip from Caticlan to Roxas City, Capiz
- Lunch at Ramboy's in Kalibo, Aklan
- Watched a Pistol shooting competition at Capiz Gun Club
- Dinner with our friend, John's family in Roxas City, Capiz
- Stayed at their Resthouse in Ivisan, Capiz
April 3 Monday
- Lunch at Capiz Gun Club
- Had a Pistol Shooting lesson from the Club members
- Had Authentic La Paz Batchoy at Ted's
- Bought dried Squid and Fish (Danggit) for Pasalubong
- Dinner at Dodoy's house
- Pack luggage
April 4 Tuesday
- Roxas City Airport, flight to Manila
That was the end of our week-long vacation. The best part of it was experiencing the warm hospitality of the people we met along the way. I would love to come back someday! I'm missing the island life already.
March 29 Wednesday
- Roadtrip from Manila to Port of Batangas; 2 hours
- Got on a Roll-on, Roll-off (Ro-Ro)ship from Batangas to Calapan, Mindoro: 2 hours
- Roadtrip from Calapan to Roxas, Mindoro; 4 hours
- Got on a Ro-Ro ship from Roxas to Port of Caticlan; 5 hours
March 30 Thursday
- waited for sunrise to get on a 15-minute boat ride from Caticlan to Boracay Island
- Checked-in at Orchids Resort in Station three
- German Breakfast by the beach
- Swim til Lunch Time
- Lunch at Gustoph in Station Two
- Stroll at D'mall - souvenir shops and dining places
- Dinner buffet at Bar Grill in Station Two
- Watched a Reggae concert at Bom Bom
March 31 Friday
- It's our 14th month anniversary
- Farmer's breakfast at the resort
- Island hopping boat ride
- Snorkling near Crocodile Island
- Shop for souvenir pearls and accessories at Puka-Shell Beach
- Lunch at Hey, Jude! in Station Two
- Had a Henna tattoo
- Dinner at the resort Patio
- Watched a fire-throwing show at Cocomangas, had some drinks and the Pizza is a must-try
April 1 Saturday
- Breakfast at Bei Marc and Beck's
- Afternoon swim
- Banana Boat ride - an inflated boat shaped like a banana being pulled by a speedboat; the objctive is to turn the boat over and drop the passengers into the water
- Shop for Souvenirs
- Dinner Buffet at Dalisay Paradise Restaurant
April 2 Sunday
- Morning Walk from Station Three to One and back hunting for South Sea Pearl vendors
- Willy's Rock
- Crepes for Breakfast
- Pack things for departure
- Boatride from Boracay to Caticlan
- Roadtrip from Caticlan to Roxas City, Capiz
- Lunch at Ramboy's in Kalibo, Aklan
- Watched a Pistol shooting competition at Capiz Gun Club
- Dinner with our friend, John's family in Roxas City, Capiz
- Stayed at their Resthouse in Ivisan, Capiz
April 3 Monday
- Lunch at Capiz Gun Club
- Had a Pistol Shooting lesson from the Club members
- Had Authentic La Paz Batchoy at Ted's
- Bought dried Squid and Fish (Danggit) for Pasalubong
- Dinner at Dodoy's house
- Pack luggage
April 4 Tuesday
- Roxas City Airport, flight to Manila
That was the end of our week-long vacation. The best part of it was experiencing the warm hospitality of the people we met along the way. I would love to come back someday! I'm missing the island life already.
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