we helped a friend today
By jazel_juan
@jazel_juan (15746)
Philippines
August 23, 2012 7:14pm CST
a friend just gave birth C-section.. and we all know she does not have money..we were all worried for her. Plus c-section here is very expensive - up to 60,000 pesos! Though she do have Philippine Health Insurance, it wont still cover all the costs..
so some friends and officemates..we all decided to help. I offered to buy a big pack of newborn diapers and a friend also went and buy milk for the baby too and we also went to look for available blood as she is in need of blood right now too. Her blood type is A+ and most often that is scarce.. good thing my friend who gave milk too said his sister works in the National Red Cross..so we are all helping her. I just hope she will recover fast as she also lost a lot of blood.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
25 Aug 12
Well she was feeling the pain around 1pm in the morning and the nearest hospital she could go was that hospital...
plus the public hospital here spells..d.e.a.t.h... and i am not kidding. I personally seen the place and the women who just gave birth lay in bed, 2 ladies in one bed..
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Aug 12
2 Ladies in one bed! Oh my, that is indeed a dangerous way to give birth.
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
24 Aug 12
I hope she has a good recovery as well.
It is so hard when medical issues are compounded by money issues. It makes what is already difficult even more stressful.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
25 Aug 12
true, when you are having some medical problems and you are also faced with financial problems, it feels like the world is against you
@cagampan1991 (364)
• Philippines
24 Aug 12
Its good to hear from us filipinos helping one another. Though we dont really expect something for exchange, God really bless this kind of people who would always be there for someone else. Simple help means much of course for the people that you've just help. If only people have only this mentality, Philippines could have been better. :)
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
25 Aug 12
A friend helped me too back then..so i know somehow i need to pay it forward..somehow in that case this world might be a better place.
@shibham (16977)
• India
24 Aug 12
It is so nice to hear from you. We are real friends when we prove ourselves in need. Was it a civil hospital where your friend had C-section? coz in my area it is totally free of cost in civil hospital. Hope both mom and kid are fine.
Have a nice time.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
25 Aug 12
Nope she was in a private hospital where she can be taken cared of well. The public hospital here really is bad.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
24 Aug 12
So it means, she's not supposedly going thru such operation?
When she's not ready for the C/s op, then probably they are not ready with the expenses too.
That really means crisis on their behalf.
Your friend is lucky to have friends like you and other colleagues who did a great help.
C/S is really expensive , wish you friend is in good condition now 
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
25 Aug 12
Yes i was not able to visit her last night as i was so tired and had to see my kids.. but i will today as we leave early from work...
Yes she is not ready for the operation, when she was ultra sound a few months ago it was fine but when she was ultrasound again at her due month, the baby was not in the right position, instead of the head ready below.. it was above and cannot be born normal way
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
24 Aug 12
You are all good friends indeed. I hope your friend recovers soon. I believe that your help will have a long way to support her needs at the moment. I know how costly it is for a mother to give birth it is not only expensive but is life threatening as well.
With you around her I think she is pretty secured and happy that she has good friends like you ready to help her.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
25 Aug 12
I sure hope so..as our help is not that big but somehow how we pray it made a difference. She is currently still at the hospital and figuring out how to pay the bills they need to pay.
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
24 Aug 12
That is so good that you will help her. I hope she recovers quickly and is thankful for everyone for helping her out. Babies are so expensive these days.
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
24 Aug 12
Your friend is lucky to have you. That is so true, C-Section operation is very expensive. I gave birth thru CS too and it costs us almost 50,000 pesos, the Philhealth discount already slashed. I am just thankful me and my son was okay and I also got money from SSS after 2 months.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
25 Aug 12
Yes my sister-in-law had CS too and her expenses were that high too..scary.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
24 Aug 12
It is really good of you guys helping your friend and i think this is what real love exist in friend relationship. With so many help and she definitely feel great and i also bet that your friend would recover soon and have great time with the new baby.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
24 Aug 12
we are praying she will recover from all aspects and hope she will be able to pay all the bills too
@marie_cuizon (191)
• Philippines
24 Aug 12
It's such a god deed to help a friend. She's lucky to find a good circle of friends like yours. For sure the couple is very grateful of all your concerns. I know it will return to you in many folds. Keep up that good virtue friend.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
25 Aug 12
i do not think i could say the couple.. as my friend is not married and the guy is no help at all.
@wangyan132 (16)
• China
24 Aug 12
So expensive, I think your friend will be better. A friend in need is a friend indeed. God will bless you. Hope to have more people like you, the world will be better.
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@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
24 Aug 12
It needs around 5000RMB except insurance here,c-section is really a horrible thing,and your friend is a heroine,she is happy to have you and other friends.
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@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
24 Aug 12
She's so lucky to have you guys for friends. Your mere presence is enough but the stuff your brought for here will definitely be put to good use and very much appreciated. I'm sure that despite the costs and hardships her operation and childbirth caused, you all made it more memorable.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
24 Aug 12
we do think of the child as the child's father is also helpless..sad but we did try our best to help too
@silverfox09 (4708)
• United States
24 Aug 12
The world would be a better place if we have more people like you. This story is so frighten I never know things like this can happen , losing so much blood in a hospital, kinda make me scared because I am not yet a mother and I wanted to have a plan c-section . Any ways keep taking care of your friend you are very kind .
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
24 Aug 12
why do you want to have a c-section?
do not be scared, it is different for every lady my friend. I have three kids and all were by normal birth..i would always say it is better to give birth the normal way my friend, you will feel it is all worth it.
@thewonderboy (7501)
• India
24 Aug 12
You and all your friends has done really a good wonderful job. As a good friend it is your duty to care and help a good friend when he or she is in troubles. Really you had done the the good job as a good friend. May god bless you . I hope that she will OK soon
. I hope that she will OK soon1 person likes this
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
24 Aug 12
yes we are praying she recovers fast but we are also trying to help her with the hospital bills too
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
24 Aug 12
I salute you jazel for such a good deed to others. Your friend will be very happy for this act of kindness. I'm sure you will have a lot of blessings in your life.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
24 Aug 12
Well i never really think of it that way..that somehow it might come back as a blessing, as long as i am able to help that is enough for us. 
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
24 Aug 12
She is a happy mother, with so many kind-hearted persons' care. You and your friends and the other persons who want to help are really great. If people around us are all helpful, our world will be a beautiful world.
. You and your friends and the other persons who want to help are really great. If people around us are all helpful, our world will be a beautiful world. 1 person likes this
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
24 Aug 12
i just hope she will be happy as there is too much problem she is dealing with right now
