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What's up baby doc, Hoi An (2025)

09/07/2025

I will be off from 16 to 20 of July and from 23 to 27 of July

If you need appointment it's now before the 16th or 21/22th or after 27th.

You can still send me a message if you have any questions, I will try to answer as I always do.

01/07/2025

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"The Birth of a Legend (and Also the Baby): Vietnamese Father-in-Law Edition"

Inspired by a old uncle who just been a grand father.

The Fear
The baby arrived. Emotions were high
And the father-in-law?

He stood in the corner, hands clasped behind his back, like he was guarding a sacred temple.

“You want to hold her, Ba?”
He took one step back.
“No. No. Too small. Too soft. I might break it.”

He looked at his first grandchild like she was a fragile jade statue made of raw eggs and destiny.

The Possession
Something changed overnight.
He picked her up — awkwardly at first, like a nervous intern holding a priceless artifact.

he was strolling through the house like he’d won her in a difficult cards game.
“She likes when I walk near the TV. I showed her the weather. She very advanced.”

Full-On Grandfather Mode
He became head of baby transportation.
From bedroom to kitchen. Kitchen to balcony. Balcony to bathroom (not inside, just near enough to say: “See? That’s where adults go.”)
He introduced her to every object in the house.

“This is the rice cooker. Your mother used this once in 2014. After that, she married your father.”

Nighttime Guardian
We thought he’d go home. Sleep. Rest.
Instead?
“You two sleep. I watch.”
And he did.
All night. Sitting in silence like a monk in a baby-themed temple.
Eyes half-closed. Ear twitching at every baby grunt.

He only moved to adjust her blanket 37 times and whisper, “It’s okay. Grandfather is here.”

Food and Folklore Department
Every visit came with hot soups, warm teas, and vaguely magical ingredients.

“This will give your mom strength. This will give baby strong bones. This one? Just tastes nice.”

He spoon-fed the new mom like she was a queen recovering from childbirth in a historical drama.

If she hesitated?

“Eat. So your milk will taste like success.”

And Finally… The Soft Reveal

He had become a baby expert.

“She’s hungry. Her crying has three tones. Listen.”

“No socks? What if her feet get cold and she can’t do math later?”

But behind all the bossy, semi-scientific wisdom, there it was:

We caught him whispering lullabies. Kissing her forehead when he thought no one looked.
Cuddling her and muttering, “My baby” with a sigh that sounded like pure love.

Final Verdict
He started out terrified to hold her.
By the end of the week, he was her personal chauffeur, nighttime security guard, and soup-based nutritionist.

Vietnamese father-in-law energy: Stoic at first. Secretly melts faster than a chocolate bar on the dashboard in July.

And just like all of us he is fraud of the real queen of the house so you can be sure he will never do something crazy with baby.

24/06/2025

Baby, Bà Nội, and the Battle for the Confinement Room: A Survival Guide for New Moms Living with Their Mother-in-Law in Vietnam or Vietnamese mom.

1. There’s Only One Queen in the House and It’s Not You (Yet)

Even though you’re the one carrying a watermelon-sized human inside you, your MIL has already had babies, raised a family, and perfected the art of knowing everything. She’s the OG mom, and you? Just the intern.

Example:
You: “I read that babies can sleep in their own crib from day one!”
Her: “From day one?! Are you trying to traumatize my grandchild?!”
Tip: Choose your battles. And maybe let her win a few... she cooks.

2. Chào Mừng to the 30-Day Confinement (a.k.a. Maternity Prison)
Your mom will take over your postpartum recovery like a general at war. No showering. No fans. No cold drinks. Only ginger water and black chicken soup until you either heal or cry from flavor fatigue.

Good to know:
If you hear “phải kiêng mới khỏe,” just smile and sip your third bowl of boiled pork soup that day.
Secret weapon: Bribe your husband to sneak you iced tea and fruit behind enemy lines.

3. The Baby is Now Public Property
Your newborn is no longer just your baby. He’s her grandchild. She may declare herself Chief Baby Holder, Baby Sleep Monitor, and Milk Quality Inspector.

You change the baby’s diaper. She inspects it. “Hmmm. Not enough. Did you eat enough đu đủ xanh?”
Breathe: It comes from love... and a mild addiction to micro-managing.

4. Nothing You Do Will Be 100% Right
Swaddle too tightly? "Poor thing can’t breathe!"

Too loose? "He’ll catch wind and cry all night!"

Breastfeeding every 2 hours? "In my time, babies only ate when we had time."

Conclusion: Whatever you do, she has a better method. Just wait until she’s distracted with her favorite cải lương drama and do it your way.

5. Your Husband is No Help (Sorry)
He may disappear into his phone or quietly mumble, “Just listen to my mom, it’s easier.” Easier for him, maybe. You? You’re dodging daily debates about why your baby doesn’t wear socks in 30°C heat.

Strategy: Tag him in for diplomacy missions. “Honey, you tell her the baby doesn’t need to wear three layers in June.”

6. Lean Into the Good Stuff
Yes, she drives you nuts. But she also washes baby clothes, rocks the baby for hours, and cooks meals you can’t even pronounce. She’s the village that helps raise your child — even if the village is very nosy and slightly overbearing.

Take the help. Rest when you can. Laugh (quietly) when she yells at the neighbor’s dog for making the baby sneeze.

Final Thought
Living with your MIL during your first baby experience in Vietnam is a rollercoaster — part comedy, part survival show, part heartfelt drama. But at the end of the day, you’re both there because you love that tiny, squishy human more than anything.

And hey — one day you’ll be the MIL. Better start practicing now:
"Back in my day, we didn’t even use diapers…"

21/06/2025

“Help, I’m a Dad (And My Mother-in-Law Runs the House): A Westerner’s Guide to Surviving Fatherhood in Vietnam”

For the next few days I will share a guide on how to survive with mother in law. As a western Dad, has a western Mom and generally on mom dealing with MIL,

Now we’re entering peak comedy zone: being a Western dad living in Vietnam, expecting your first baby with a Vietnamese wife… and sharing a home with your Vietnamese mother-in-law.

It’s like a buddy sitcom, a travel documentary, and a survival show rolled into one. Let’s go with a warm, funny voice — think: slightly confused, well-meaning husband trying his best not to get kicked out of the house.

So… you married a Vietnamese woman. You're about to have your first baby. You thought the biggest challenge would be learning how to hold a newborn without looking like you're diffusing a bomb.

Wrong.

The real boss battle? Living with your Vietnamese mother-in-law.

🚧1. You Are Not the Father — She Is.
At least, that’s what it feels like.

Yes, biologically, you contributed. But in this house? You're the cute assistant. She’s calling the shots:

🍼Feeding schedule? Check.
🌡️Bathwater temperature? Check.
🧠What the baby wears, eats, hears, smells, and dreams about? Check.

You: “I think he’s hungry.”
Her (in Vietnamese): "He’s sleepy. I can tell from his eyebrows."
Just nod. You are now background furniture. 😅

🚧2. Confinement Month: Nobody Told Me I’d Be Confined Too 🔐🔒

The 30-day "ở cữ" tradition kicks in. Your wife can’t shower. No fans. No cold drinks.
You: “Want me to get you a smoothie, babe?”
Mother-in-law (emerging from nowhere): “SMOOTHIE?! You want her to get a stomach ache for the next 10 years?”

Suddenly, you’re the outsider trying to smuggle a yogurt into a North Korean prison. Just eat your rice. In silence.

🚧3. You Will Be Re-trained
Thought you knew how to change a diaper? Wrong.
Thought your baby could sleep in a cot? Foolish.
Thought socks weren’t necessary during a heatwave? Barbaric.

She will correct you gently. Or loudly. Sometimes through your wife. Sometimes by just redoing whatever you just did while shaking her head.

🚧4. Language Barrier? Nah. Guilt Is Universal
She may not speak English fluently, but disappointment translates perfectly.

Slight sigh = “You’re holding him wrong.”

Bigger sigh = “You forgot the hot water bottle again.”

Silent stare = “Your ancestors are ashamed of your diaper-folding technique.”

When in doubt, just say “Dạ, mẹ oi” and back away slowly.

🚧5. You’re the Foreigner, But She’s the Alien

You’re in a land of baby folklore.

Babies can’t go outside at night or evil spirits will follow.

Wind causes colic.

If the baby smiles while sleeping, an angel is playing with them. (Sweet, until she blames the angel for diaper rash.)

You're tempted to fact-check everything on Google. Don't. Google have no rights in this fight.

🚧6. Silver Lining: You Basically Got a Free Nanny

Yes, she may steam the baby with herbs at 5 a.m.
Yes, she may judge your every move.
But she’ll also:

Rock the baby for hours.

Cook food while you fumble with formula.

Handle scary newborn coughs like a boss.

At 3 a.m., when the baby is screaming and you’re a walking zombie, guess who’s already up making mung bean porridge?

🚧Final Words of (Survival) Wisdom:

Embrace the chaos.

Accept the unsolicited advice like it’s a love language.

Hide snacks.

Let your wife translate selectively — you don’t need to know everything she says about you.

And remember: this is a uniquely beautiful (and slightly insane) experience.

One day, your baby will grow up speaking both languages — and probably siding with Bà Nội. And you? You’ll be the slightly confused but deeply proud foreign dad who somehow survived it all.

17/06/2025

Last week we had three days of intense rain, and the sun came back.
Great, we'll be able to continue sunbathing on the beach (sunscreen, please).

Today, my concern is that there are now stagnant water spots all over the gardens: flower pots, an abandoned inflatable pool. If they're sufficiently shaded, the water won't evaporate, and it's the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Trust me! You want to avoid Dengue fever.

14/06/2025

First Aid & CPR Courses
Price: 500k per person
We speak English and Vietnamese ( Vietnamese translator).
Location: Danang Son Tra
This Sunday 2 to 4pm

We offer certified First Aid and CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and defibrillator) training courses for groups.
Our training is provided by certified instructor with Red cross certification.

Our basic course for adults and children takes approximately 2/3 hours. It is designed to teach essential response and management of medical emergency situations and how to administer first aid effectively.

Our courses can be taught in both English and Vietnamese, depending on the group.

A certificate issued by the American Red Cross will be given at the end of the course.
Valide for 3 years and renewable for free.

28/05/2025

At the end of the fundraising, you were more than generous, it went beyond our expectations. We were able to purchase the two machines needed for daily dialysis and we have enough money for customs fees and the plumbing work.

Thank you for all your efforts and contributions. Now let's be patient, the machines will come by the end of June.

22/05/2025

In a perfect world, I couldn’t have hoped for a better community! Your generosity has been nothing short of incredible. Thanks to your pledges and what’s already come in, we’ve reached an astounding 55 million Vnd.
Just one final push, and we’ll hit the total needed to purchase the second machine and kick off the plumbing work to connect them. We’re almost there — thank you for standing with me!

This machine will help with night dialysis, which will give more autonomy during the day.

21/05/2025

Amazing , in just 24 hours I managed to collect half the amount that I need'
I have already taken the initiative to buy the machine with my own money, this will allow us to save time, because I need to train the parents and a nurse. I hope to be able to buy the rest of the equipment and start the treatment before the beginning of the school year.

It's a big risk for me as I don't have financial support from the hospital.but I'm very happy to take this risk as I am convinced that it will change Tom and his family's lives.
Your care and support help me a lot

Thank you

19/05/2025

Call for solidarity: Let's give a child on dialysis a free life
Tom 12 years old under dialysis for 4 years.

For the past 12 months, I have been caring for a child with severe kidney failure. During the last 6 months I have financially taken care of the treatments but I would like to do more...
Each week, he undergoes:
Three 2-hour hemodialysis (HD) sessions at the hospital,
Five 8-hour peritoneal dialysis (PD), each night.

This demanding medical schedule prevents him from living a normal life: he doesn't go to school, spends most of his time in the hospital, and his family—who lives an hour outside of Danang in Tra Kieu—must constantly adapt.

To improve his daily life and give his family back some freedom, I have the opportunity to purchase a portable dialysis machine. This machine would allow:

Tom to receive dialysis at home
his family to gain independence and limit the arduous trips to the hospital.

Cost of the machine: 70,000,000 VND.
I will also have to teach a nurse how to use the machine, insurance will cover the fees.
It would be used for 12 /24 months 6 days a week then I would like to made it available to an orphanage for other children in need.

I appeal to your generosity.

Every contribution, however modest, brings us closer to this vital goal.

18/05/2025

Why I’m Against Ozempic — and Why I Choose to Offer Compounded Semaglutide

Like many people, I was initially skeptical about the Ozempic trend. Its weight loss effects are undeniable. But very quickly, the problem became clear: sales spiraled out of control. Diabetic patients, for whom the drug was originally intended, could no longer access it—replaced by a wave of individuals seeking rapid weight loss, often without proper medical supervision.

Over time, I came to realize something important: for some people, losing weight is a real struggle—sometimes even impossible. Whether due to age, disability, hormonal imbalance, or other personal health factors, there are cases where diet and exercise alone simply aren’t enough. For these individuals, semaglutide can feel like a miracle.

That’s why I choose to offer compounded semaglutide, customized for each patient, instead of a one-size-fits-all Ozempic pen dosed at 2 mg, which can be inappropriate—or even dangerous—for some.

The best option in my experience? Semaglutide combined with vitamin B12. This blend offers better absorption, minimizes side effects, and most importantly, allows for tailored dosing that can be adjusted week by week based on the patient's progress and needs.

The weight loss that follows is gradual, natural, and balanced—far from the extreme, short-lived results that often lead to rebound weight gain.

My goal isn't to follow a trend, but to offer a thoughtful, safe, and supportive approach to those who genuinely need help on their weight loss journey.

07/05/2025

Losing weight with Semaglutide compounded , the best alternative to the famous and expensive Ozempic.

Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, this wonder drug has transcended its initial purpose and is now heralded for its potential benefits in weight loss, chronic pain management, and even mental health enhancement.
One of the most groundbreaking discoveries surrounding Semaglutide is its efficacy in promoting weight loss.
Most of the poeple experienced an average weight loss ranging from 12% to 15% of their body weight over the course of one year.

How does it work ?
We use injections of Semaglutide compounded and Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
But before to start the treatment...
We start with a check up and blood test, just to make sure that you don't have any health issues.
If everything is ok you will start the treatment, note that price includes the check up, blood test and the 4 injections.

-Month 1 (4 weeks) 0.25mg once a week.
Price: 10,000,000vnd.

-Month 2 (4 weeks) 0.50mg once a week
Price: 15,000,000vnd

-Month 3 (4 weeks) 1mg once a week
Price : 15,000,000vnd

-Month 4 (4 weeks) 1.7mg once a week
Price: 18,000,000vnd

-Month 5 ( 4 weeks) 2.4mg once a week
Price: 20,,000,000vnd

How much weight will I lose?
The percentage of body weight you can lose with Semaglutide will vary from person to person and depends on multiple factors, including your starting weight, adherence to the prescribed treatment plan, diet, physical activity, and your body’s response to the medication. On average, people using Semaglutide can achieve significant weight loss, typically around 15% of their initial body weight.

Contact me if you have any questions.

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