Monthly Archives: April 2012

Caesarian Delivery in FV

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Saigonese

I’m sharing a bit of our experience in our hospital stay in FV.  The thing is lots of expats seek information on health care in Vietnam and hopefully, this entry will help answer some questions.  Right off the bat, I’d … Continue reading →

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FV Hospital VIP Suite

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Saigonese

Last April 17, I gave birth via Caesarean Section at FV Hospital.  This wasn’t the first time I had an operation in this hospital as I’ve had a cyst removed from my leg, a couple of years ago — although … Continue reading →

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Scoozi Pizza Delivers! :)

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Saigonese

What’s your favorite pizza place in Saigon? There’s a number of places where you can get pizza — Pizza Hut Al Fresco Sarpinos Pizza 99 Dominos Scoozi But among these, Scoozi is my favorite! For Rafa’s 1st week celebration, we … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Harvest Baking

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Saigonese

It looks like I’ll be chained at home for a while.  It is my hope I don’t pepper this blog with too much mommy and baby stories.  Good luck with that! So anyhoo, yesterday, we celebrated my son’s One Week! … Continue reading →

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Hello Saigon!

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Saigonese

Rafael Antonio was born on April 17, 2012 at 9:08 AM at 2.850 kg, 49 cm. Please welcome my son to Saigon!  He says, “Hello!” This was the news on that day: We’re back at home!  Thank you so much for … Continue reading →

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See you in a few!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Saigonese

If you chance by this, please say a prayer for my safe delivery and operation! On to another chapter of our life here in Saigon!

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Food Trip: Phuc Long

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Saigonese

Phuc Long is one of the local coffee shops here in Ho Chi Minh City — so there’s Highlands Coffee, Trung Nguyen, and then there’s Phuc Long. I don’t see much of it actually as this is only the second … Continue reading →

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Apartment Hunting We Will Go!

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Saigonese

Big thanks to HerDailyDigest for helping me find a new agent to assist me in finding a new apartment.  I know a few too but it doesn’t hurt to meet new ones who can be a better fit. With that … Continue reading →

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Seen in Saigon: Going Bananas!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Saigonese

I went to the grocery today and bought some bananas and guess what?  They’re from the Philippines! I had to pay  32,130 VND or PhP 64 for 6 pieces of bananas!  Ma Cua!!! But  they’re really good.  Philippine bananas are … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: BBQ Number 1

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Saigonese

BBQ Number 1 opened where Gee-licious used to be in Sky Garden just last Monday, April 9. According to a friend, it also owns the Korean shop down in Sky Garden 1 selling imported meat where we sometimes buy. They’re … Continue reading →

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