Special Double-Length 100th Episode!!

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Hey, We’re back with episode 100 of the UltraCast. This was recorded a week ago today. I apologize for the audio quality, I did my best. You should have heard the original!

It weighs in at 51 minutes and 10 seconds of pure ectasy.

Topics covered consist of UltraGirl’s doctor’s appointment last week including her experience with the NST (non-stress test), the doctor’s orders, our preparations around the house, differences in the Japanese and US healthcare systems when it comes to childbirth, the Japanese Satanic tradition of Satogaeri, and who knows maybe we even reveal the baby’s name. Be there or be a plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles!

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5 comment s


  • on April 1st, 2008 03:31 AM UltraMom said:

    That was so cool. I loved hearing your voices and hearing all about how my grandson is doing and about Japanese/vs American customs, hospital stays, etc. I am so excited for this birth and look forward to lots of pictures and videos. I also loved hearing MY birthday song again. Thanks, UltraKids
    Love,
    Ultra(Grand)Mom

  • on April 1st, 2008 12:35 PM chenoa said:

    I really enjoyed it too. It was interesting to hear about the differences in the American and Japanese healthcare systems. I’d love to hear more actually. We all know the American system is a mess and I hate it when the retort to any criticism thereof is “but look what a greater mess it is in Canada.” #1: I’m not sure that’s true and #2: There are numerous other countries with universal healthcare besides Canada. But I digress…

    At any rate, I think they push mothers out of the hospitals too quickly after vaginal births, but I also think you will be going crazy after 5 days in the hospital. Mike and I couldn’t wait to get out after 2 1/2 days. We had great nurses and care, but “there’s no place like home...” I think in general the crucial thing is follow-up on the mother’s and baby’s well-being after birth. In America, after you are released from teh hosptial you only get a post-partum visit 6 weeks. That’s not much of a problem if you have plenty of family (i.e. a devoted spouse) around to make sure you are ok, but I have heard of single mother’s going home with their newborns by themselves and not getting the follow-up they need b/c no one is around to help them. Wow. I tend to rattle on don’t I. Anyway, my point is it was a fascinating talk and I’d love to hear more.

  • on April 2nd, 2008 07:09 PM Jessica said:

    I didn’t get the chance to listen to the whole thing, but it was cool to hear how you guys have been doing.

  • on April 4th, 2008 06:25 AM UltraMom said:

    You know, come to think of it, I think the tradition of Satogaeri should work this way in your situation: Since you do not live with the husband’s mother, but quite far away in fact, I think it is only fair that you spend the first couple of after-birth months at HER house! After all, she has some experience with babies too. I mean she raised UltraBob after all, and.....okay, I see your point.

  • on April 4th, 2008 06:29 AM UltraBob said:

    Now wait just a second, I almost sensed some hint of an insult in there!  Maybe it was nothing.  Carry on.