Thanks to all who expressed concern over my family’s recent health issues. I appreciate all the warm wishes and suggestions. I suddenly felt having a bunch of friends physically near listening to my woes.
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We love Dubai. I love my work here and unlike when we were living in Japan, my husband is enjoying the zero overtime work culture that’s giving him more time to spend with his family. Our darling daughter is immensely enjoying school, learning and loving a new language she adapted so quickly and making so many friends. I am also thankful of the relaxed immigration rules (at least more relaxed than that of Japan’s) that allowed my mom to live with us.
We love the sunshine (although sometimes miss the rain), the beautiful beaches and the friendly people around. Life is not perfect here (I don’t want to start with the discomforts) but we are happy and contented. Though we don’t intend to live here forever, I have to be honest, the fast paced life is a little maddening – we planned to be here for three to five years or at least until Pristine completes basic education (grade school).
Now, we are faced whether the span of three to five years should be shortened because of our daughter’s health. After this month, we will be spending a month outside the country. It will be a crucial element in deciding whether to stay or leave permanently because I’ll find out whether she will still have asthma attacks outside of the UAE or just limited to when we are in Dubai.
Despite the heavy heart I have right now, I am still hoping that Pristine’s asthma is temporary and that she’ll not be bothered by it again if we continue to live here.
* She has no history of asthma before and was perfectly ok during our first summer here last year so I am not sure what triggered the asthma attacks now. *
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I just read your posts about your daughter. The poor thing! I’m so sorry to hear about her health concerns. Asthma is not something you want to mess around with. Have you tried getting an air purifier for your home? I know she’s out at school and such during the day, but maybe better air quality while she sleeps can help.
Poor thing. I’ll keep you guys in my prayers…
Thanks for the prayers, Maria.
I am just so troubled because our apartment building is new, our flat is small and we clean it a lot. We don’t even have carpets but I might take your suggestion on that air purifier.
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Sorry to hear about Pristine. But remember, if you have to leave, you will be leaving for positive reasons, like her health and not negative ones, like you hated it there.
Hugs to you and Pristine!
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I think you should get a 2nd opinion from a more specialized doctor, or even a 3rd. You never know if the first doctor just easily blamed it on “Asthma” that’s “common” in Dubai. Pristine did live healthy for one year.
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I hope it’s not because of the enviroment Hugs to your poor little girl (and you guys too obviously)
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Hello Gracie…it’s been so long! I’m so sorry for Pristine, i know how hard to have asthma based on my expreience with my three kids.
When are you coming here in CDO?
I will still be here until the end of the year, hope we could see each other.