AS WE LIVE OUR LIVES TOGETHER

POSSIBLE CAUSE OF INFERTILITY

2011-10-16T11:54:00.000+04:00

My husband and I are one of those couples who have been praying to have a baby but in 6 years of being married we were just so unlucky to have one. And so we both decided to undergo several test to know what might be the causes of not getting pregnant. The results were all normal except for the chocolate cyst that i have which i thought was just okay since my doctor told me that it is common for women to have it and that it may just come and go. But then for the last three months i have experienced pelvic and lower abdominal pain during ovulation and menstrual period and so i went to my OB and complained about it.

I had another TSH test and transvaginal ultrasound, with all other symptoms that i told her she said that the chocolate cyst might be an endometriosis and to confirm it i should undergo a diagnostic hystero laparoscopy when i go home to the Philippines (with her referral).

So what is endometriosis?..

Endometriosis from Endometriosis.org on Vimeo.

ROMANTIC GETAWAY PREFERENCES

2011-07-06T12:39:00.000+04:00

Image from here

A romatic getaway is actually an escape from all tensions and worries that couples tend to have in their regular working days and daily lives.

For the past three years of living here in the Middle East Hubby and I was never been into a romantic getaway. We have been to many places for a holiday or a weekend trip but usually we are with a group of friends. So as we plan for our vacation I told Hubby if we can visit one of the Philippines tourist destinations, Bohol.

It is a combination of a beach, mountain and hills, nature and wildlife destinations which for sure can provide a more relieving experience from a grind and pressure of our lives here in Dubai.

YELLOW FOR GOLD

2011-07-04T12:48:00.000+04:00

Gold Jewellry! It's a big NO to me. I don't know but i really hate wearing gold jewellry and if i do have that necklase and earings on my jewellry box, it's because it was given as a gift during my birthday.

Recently after how many years Hubby got interested of buying golds as part of our savings and investment in a way. So last Thursday we went to Gold Souq to check the rate of gold and some designs of men's bracelet as requested also by a friend.

Here's what i took from my sony digicam:

Since the market is i think mostly designed for Indians, anywhere you turned you will see this kinds of heavy necklase and bangles.

And so as this kinds. I've heard that most of the Middle East Asia countries requires a dowry of gold during the wedding with a minimum of 1kg plus another kilos as a gift. And i think it includes some of this kinds.

I wonder if they are really wearing this or they just kept it in a treasure box.

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PICTURE TAKING DURING HUB'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

2011-05-07T13:58:00.000+04:00

It was Hubby's birthday celebration yesterday together with the other two beautiful flatmates who are also celebrating their birthdays this month.

Not really a grand celebration but so far everyone enjoyed and had fun. We prepared some food which are just enough for all of us at home and for some guests.

Hubby and I

With the celebrants

Wacky pose of the whole gang at home.

Happy Happy Birthday to the 3 M's (Marlon Tomanglao, Marie Cabiara & Mae Antonette Sarieta)

I wish the 3M's a long life, a baby to Hubby and Me, a good career to Marie and a good life with her family back home to Mae.

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NOT A MOM YET

2011-05-04T14:01:00.000+04:00

For the time being that I am not a MOM yet let me ask from all of you guys to please pray for us, that we may have a little angel soon. Hubby and I has been praying to have one and hopefully I'll get pregnant before end of this year. We have had several test for the past months, the latest one was the traumatic HSG test, which so far all results are good.

I am very hopefull that God will grant us what we've been praying for and to make that prayer more powerful I am asking a favor from of all of you to include us in your prayer intentions. Thank you in advance and I too pray that God will blessed your families.

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A TRAUMATIC HSG TEST

2011-05-02T13:24:00.001+04:00

I had my HSG test last Saturday afternoon at Cure Well Diagnostic Center as referred by Dr. Lucy (my OB Gyne) of Rashidiya Polyclinic. It should have been done last Thursday but due to some problem with the Xray machine it was rescheduled the other day. Tried to called them around 12 noon of Saturday to know whether I can go there for the HSG test already, I want it to be done right that day because If not I have to wait for another month. HSG Test is performed after menstruation period but before ovulation which commonly falls out between 10-12 days of menstrual cycle.

I went to the Medical Center alone since Hubby was still at work that time and I did not bother to call my flat mates to be there with me during the test. I came there around 2:30pm then after sometime they prepared me for the procedure, injected a pain killer on my right butt and few minutes later the doctor came in. I was already lying on the examination table when she came and then she opened my legs, took the forceps with cotton soaked with betadine solution or something (didn’t bother to ask the nurse who prepared it but it looks like a betadine) and she put inside my vagina like she was cleaning it inside. It was quite painful as it was not done gently. After that she place a speculum inside my vagina followed by a cannula into my cervix and injected an iodine-based through it. At first it was okay but few seconds later I started to feel pain especially when the fluid flow though the uterus going to the fallopian tube. Then the pain becomes severe like a menstrual cramps, it was so painful! They took 3 x-ray pictures during the test and when it’s finished the doctor asked me it there was some pain. I told him yes, infact I was having a really bad cramps already. The whole procedure was short but the pain was excruciating. I told the nurse that I want to go to the comfort as I was feeling like a stool or blood was coming out. I could not explain how painful it was but somehow it was like having a diarrhea or severe dysmenorrhea. I stayed at the comfort for about 20 minutes because of so much pain. I was already fainting and I almost don’t have the energy to stand up and go out from the comfort room because they were already knocking the door asking me to come out. As in there was so much pain and cramps, I was already sweating and though I can’t almost hold my mobile I managed to send a message to my flatmates to go to the medical center, good thing they were just at the nearby shopping center. When they came I just came out from the comfort also and they said they couldn’t’ explain my expression. The doctor laid me to the laboratory room and monitored my pulse as I was breathing so fast, gave me water after and told the nurse to take my blood pressure and the result was quite high maybe because of rapid breathing.

Hubby came, asked me if how I was but I did not even answer him as I don’t have any strength to even speak because of so much pain. The doctor asked me to drink a pain reliever followed by glucose in warm water and yet the pain was there and so I asked them to give me a hot bag, they gave me hot water bottle instead, placed it on my lower abdomen and somehow it helps ease the pain. I had almost 1 ½ hour abdominal pain because of the procedure where in fact for others who undergoes the same test can go home 5 minutes after. The doctor was actually wondering why. She asked me some few questions like if I have a chocolate cysts and if I am having the same pain during period and I said yes. It could be one of the reasons why I am having so much pain added to it was because my left fallopian tube is not healthy.

WHEN HE DOESN'T LIKE WHAT I COOKED

2011-04-28T12:28:00.000+04:00

I got married without even thinking that atleast I should know how to cook. It's a must for ladies to know how to cook, I've heard it many times from old folks even when i was still young. It is a requirement especially when they get married but what to do I was one of those who were not taught by their mom, I think it's because my mom was not a good cook either.

Three years after marriage Hubby had finally decided to come here in Dubai, and that was the same time when I was ready to welcome him with his fave main dish. Well it requires a lot of effort and patient to learn and ask somebody to help me out with the recipes of whatever food I prepare. Having to learn how to cook is one of my achievement here in Dubai, something that I could be proud to my mom but still I can't say that I will please my Hubby all the time with the food I prepare. Learning to cook is a skills which needs a contineous learning and though I already know how to cook there are certain times that Hubby doesn't like the food I cook and he is also too honest to say even infront of other flat mates that it doesn't taste good. It hurts somehow because I had my efforts on it though sometimes he was really right yet it's not proper to say "that I don't like what you prepared it doesn't taste good". He could have suggested to make it better next time and not to tell you bluntly how tasteless it was.

But anyway, I think it's also a part of married life that pleasing our spouses are not that easy as well.

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WILL UNDERGO AN HSG TEST

2011-04-23T16:10:00.001+04:00

I'm not getting any younger, at the of 31 I should have a 3 or 4 years old kid already but sad to say till now we're still praying and hoping to have atleast one.

Part of that hopes of becoming pregnant was the several test that hubby and I had. So far so good all results turned out good except for my ovarian cyst which the doctor told us that it wouldn't be a reason for not to get pregnant and for the lower rate of Hubby's sperm motility where in he was advise to stop smoking.

From the last check up that we had Hubby was advise to take a vitamins that will help to improve his sperm count and quality likewise I was also advise to take a pre pregnancy folic acid which I have been taking for 2 months now. And now after the hormones test I am scheduled for another infertility test which is the HSG.

A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an special xray test done for women who are having a hard time becoming pregnant. It involves placing an iodine-based dye through the cervix and taking x-rays to help evaluate the shape of the uterus and whether or not the fallopian tubes are open or blocked.

SS: GLOBAL VILLAGE

2011-04-17T15:48:00.000+04:00

Welcomes myself to Sweet Saturday! Thanks to Jona of Heartifying for inviting me to join this beautiful Saturday Meme. I am already a member of Couple's Corner where couple's are welcome to share their everyday life as husband and wife and as i join another meme for couple's i'd like to share with you guys some photos from our UAE National Day escapade last December 2009.

Together with our flatmates, we went to Dubai's most popular outdoor cultural entertainment and shopping venue, the Global Village.

Just near the ticket booth at the entrance of Global Village.

I'm not sure if this was taken from Cambodia or from an African country pavillion.

Couple in the dark, the man made canal as the background.

I was supposed to buy those hats with the UAE flag colors but it was to pricey instead we just borrowed it and have our photo.

The carousel at the Fun Fair Area.

Last stop, at the redemption games area. Hubby tried his best to get me a small stuff toys but he wasn't lucky to have one.

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PINK LG MOBILE PHONE

2011-04-15T18:12:00.002+04:00

Hubby and I is celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary on the 28th of this month and last night he bought me a new pink lg mobile phone as his pre-anniversary gift which i'd like to name as Honey Pink. Thanks Honey, i love it!

For such a long time i never had a mobile phone that costs more than AED 200 and i don't care if people stares at me whenever i answered a call from my old model phone. I could buy an expensive one if i want to but having a mobile where i can use to call or send an sms is enough for me. So then, now that Hubby bought my long time wish, a pink mobile phone, i couldn't think of any word to say on how much i appreciate it. I'm always after the sentimental value of any property i have and granting one of my wishes really meant to me. Thank You So Much Pangit.

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ARE WE LOST

2011-04-14T10:06:00.001+04:00

I don't remember that we ever get lost, in the first place we don't have a car. Way back our dating days he used to fetch me at home or at school with his motorbike or their tricycle and though we used to visit many places in our province being lost is impossible. Well, i think it's because we both grow up there and it's too small for people who lives there to get lost.

But if there's some instances of Hubby and I gets lost that would be on our first official date at SM Megamall. We entered a department store and it took us an hour to find our way out with the help of the teller who showed us the way.

I am quite good when it comes to direction so as Hubby but not on the way out from a mall or a market like Baclaran.

WHEN GETTING READY

2011-04-13T15:08:00.001+04:00

Oh my! This is difinitely a very late post! Well, i agree with you Mommy Liz that it’s women’s nature to be late even when blog entries are concern. (lol)

"Marlon! 'Ney, Pangit! What keeps you so long in the bathroom? (Daig mo pa ang babae pag maligo!)

A usual scenario everytime Hubby takes a bath. I really wonder and even our flatmates what other things he does in the bathroom that takes him maximum 30 minutes to take a batch everyday. The reason why I hate us taking a batch together it’s because even if I’m already done he won’t let me out from the bathroom. He wants me to wait for him till he finish and that means 20 minutes of my time is gone.

Usually it starts at the bathroom but would you believe that it also takes him so long to choose from what clothes to wear, to put some gel on his hair, to apply a moisturizer on his face and lotion. If it’s women’s nature to be late, well some men tends to be late also and my husband is one of them.

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ASMSI - UAE Chapter @ Lulu Island: Summer-lympics 2011

2011-04-12T15:39:00.000+04:00

This travel blog photo's source is TravelPod page: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Friday, 8th April 2011, ASMSI – UAE Chapter held it’s Summer-lympics at Lulu Island, also known as Al Lulu Island. A large man made island which is about 1050-acre located very close to Abu Dhabi Corniche. It was opened to the public 4 years ago on the same month with the objective of creating special experiences, combining entertainment with the cultural, recreational, fun and leisure elements.

I felt so excited thinking that I will be visiting an island of UAE for the first time that’s why even if Hubby came straight to work that day I beg him to come with me since there might not be another chance for us to visit it.

Along with all the attendees coming from Dubai and Northern Emirates we left the city at around 7:30 am and we reached the jetty near Emirates Heritage Village at around 9:30 am. From there we took a boat (10 persons per trip) that brought us to the island which cost 30AED per person.

They said Lulu Island, Abu Dhabi is a recreational paradise for tourists and locals which means it is a perfect tourist destination but the moment I stepped down the boat I was actually looking for that paradise. I expected so much, reason why I didn’t want to miss the chance of going there but to my dismay I didn’t saw any of the entertainment facilities and amenities except for the stretches of beach.

But anyway, the disappointment that I had was exchanged with a fun filled day. Though it was so hot that day yet the experience was really wonderful and I owe that to the AUH Adhoc Committee for their effort and commitment.

The event was one of the most memorable activities that we had for the last 3 years since ASMSI-UAE Chapter was founded. It brought so much joys and laughs to all.

It was started with the ligthing of the torch, followed by the warm up exercises and the games; fishing, treasure hunting, puzzle, tug of war, feet ball relay and volleyball. There were two teams the ODDictus and EVENessence and the winning team was ODD team.

DRINK WHAT YOU LIKE

2011-04-11T15:00:00.001+04:00

Liquor is ban in some other GCC countries but not in UAE. Here you can enjoy a night drinking wine at the bar in some hotels around and you can celebrate birthdays with overflowing wines and liquors (name it you have it) like what you can see below.

Taken during the 29th birthday celebration of a fellow ASMSI member.

Hubby and I having baileys and san miguel light.

A toast with the celebrant (in pink)

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CELEBRATION OF TOGETHERNESS

2011-03-30T23:27:00.021+04:00

Well, i think the tittle of this blog speaks for itself, togetherness. Being away for more than 3 years (Hubby in the Philippines and I am here in Dubai) was one of the most difficult years of our life as couples who were supposed to be enjoying their lives after getting married.

Those years that we were apart has brought so many problems between us and even to our families but i thank God that we were able to surpassed it. Having been together for almost 3 years now here in Dubai was like making up for the lost days, months and years. We make it sure that we treasures each day, good or bad. We pamper ourselves with so much love and care. Hubby's sarcastic joke means a day or two of not talking to him but after that, would be a romantic night. And i agree, marriage is not a bed of roses, like life – marriage is defined as much by the problems that have to be overcome together, as a husband and wife.

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BACK INTO EACH OTHERS ARMS

2011-03-23T14:07:00.003+04:00

Waaaa I've missed two CC entries! Anyway here I am back into CC's arms I mean here’s my entry for today’s topic which is back into each others arms.

Getting back on each other's arms doesn't have to be difficult especially when you love each other so much. If its love that brought a couple together, then it is also love that will bring the marriage back into track.

I remember there was an instance where I wanted to really end up our relationship and go on with our separate lives. I cried so hard while packing my things because I can’t imagine that it just didn’t work. We’ve been through a lot and I thought we’re too strong to handle things when our marriage is involved but then I realized we’re not especially me. When a problem arises that concerns our own families I can’t simply ignore it or consider that if I freak out my husband will be badly affected. I don’t care whether he’ll be hurt or what for as long as I’d be able to tell him how I hate what his family has done. And the worst thing about me is that I don’t easily forgive and it takes longer before I forget.

Good thing I am too lucky to have my husband that despite my pride and stubbornness he knows how to tame me. So I know even if we will have more problems and big fights about our families, our own selves or our lives in general that will rock our marriage I am confident that we’ll get back together.

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OUR NEW BUNDLE OF JOY

2011-03-15T11:34:00.001+04:00

Meet our new baby boy, Raniel Kian. He was born last March 7 at Eastern Bicol Medical Center, Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines.

The first thing i heard about him was that he's such a cute baby and i was like i wanted to fly going home if i have wings just to see him but since i am miles aways his photos was enough for me to see.

I envy my bro who has two little boys now, i long for that day that i will have one too.

HOUSE OF FRASER: LABEL LAB

2011-03-13T11:46:00.000+04:00

Have you heard about the indie band Tall Ships featured at the new Label Lab menswear collections? Recently they have performed their track Beanie and Dodger for the launch campaign of Label Lab meanswear which is available exclusively at the House of Fraser.The three of them; Jamie, Ric and Matt fits the edgy look of the new Label Lab collections featuring mainly greys, black and neutrals.

The video features a monochromatic scheme and distressed, flitting visuals, perfect for the launch of the new and exclusive menswear range.

LOVELY NEW LOOK

2011-03-08T16:29:00.000+04:00

For some of you who have been a visitor of this couple’s blog for the last two days, I think you have noticed the new makeover. It’s lovely, isn’t it? I like it so much and the hearts and vector image of couples kissing makes it more pretty. It adds more idea to all viewers that this blogs really talks about daily lives experiences of a husband and wife.

Well, though I have few knowledge about Basic Web Design and Photoshop where I can probably used in doing some makeover on my blogs still I have to ask some help from the expert because I can’t promise that I’ll come up with a good design. So then, as I have read from most of my blogger’s friend that Kaye of WAHMaholic Blog Design offers some blog makeover, I asked her if she could help me too.

Kaye is really great! With few exchange of emails on how i wanted my blog to look like, here it goes as what you can see. So guys if you are one of those blogger who need some makeover on your blogs, go check out Kaye and her design.

PETTY QUARRELS

2011-03-02T14:20:00.004+04:00

What do you expect from a childish and overly sensitive wife and a sarcastic and hotheaded husband?

Petty quarrels are normal between us. I am someone who easily gets hurt and would keep quiet when a request is not granted which Hubby hates from me so much. Then he too easily gets mad when I don’t talk and would turn away when I asked him to do something for me and he seems not listening. And in some instances that I am in a good mood telling him what happened for the day and he would reply in a very sarcastic manner… “Really?” with a canine smile (sneering, like that of dog)...which definitely annoys me.

Petty quarrels spice up any relationship as they say but don’t make it BIG!

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BEACH DRESS AND SLIPPERS

2011-02-28T14:24:00.001+04:00

Taken from Cambodia Pavillion @ Global Village

Few months from now we'll be having our first ever holiday trip and as early of now we are preparing all the things we will need.

Hubby's contract will finish by August this year and since my OB suggested us to have a long vacation to free and relax our bodies and mind so we can concentrate on having a baby, we will have few weeks from our two months vacation in Bohol or Cebu. We would like to visit the beautiful beaches in Panglao Island, Bohol.

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WHAT WE'RE WILLING TO DO

2011-02-24T11:09:00.001+04:00

Oh thanks we're on the last topic of February's theme...

As we talk about things we are willing to do for the sake of our love to the person we promise to be with till our last breath I can’t think how Hubby have been patient with me all the time. He surely knows that though there’s a conflict between me and his family which he said he can’t do anything to fixed it, I am still there with him though being with him always reminds me of what his family has done on me. There are many instances that I’ve almost packed my things and tried to leave him but the willingness to endure all the bad things that are happening because of love remains to be there.

I don’t know how far we have to travel in this journey but one thing I’m sure I’ll walk with him no matter how the road is undeniably challenging.

Happy GT!

HEARTS EVERYWHERE

2011-02-23T16:56:00.000+04:00

When I was still a teenager falling in love is kinda weird for me. I always hate to see my friend being nervous, shy and unable to think of anything to say whenever she is near to her boyfriend, wanting to be always at her best when she knows they’ll see each other, rushing to her mobile whenever there’s a call or a message, daydreaming during the day and dream about his boyfriend when asleep at night, being willing to stick around and work things out when difficulties start arising. Those are just some of my observations which I promise that I’ll never be when I finally fall in love also.

But then it’s really easy to say something when you’re not into someone’s position. Six month after assuming that Hubby’s cousins and friends were just teasing us again as a continuation of our kiddy love team, I’ve noticed that I was almost doing those things that I hated to see my friend was doing when she fell in love.

I thought it was just a mere observation from people who are in love but then I realized that falling in love really made someone go crazy and weird as I described it. I had my first suitor at the age of 16 and what I really hate from him visiting me at home was that when he started to ask some nonsense questions, so what I used to do was tell him that I have something to do or I need to sleep early just for him to leave. It’s funny when someone likes you and you do not like him in return and then you do some nasty things that will finally discourage him to go on courting you. I did many many horrible things towards my suitors but then when Pangit and I met again after 10 years which brought him to court me for a year, I came to spend times with him talking about nonsense things which I never did from previous suitors. I always wanted to make myself beautiful every time we meet. I’ve learned to like him even he was not my dream guy and accept him whoever he was, and I think that's where the heart goes. That was exactly six months after, I used to day dream about him and it was him I think about when I wake up in the morning. The sound of his motorbike was enough reason for my heart beats faster. I don’t mind if I have many other things to do as long as I can be with him and enjoy his company. Waiting for the dawn with him at the boulevard during his seasonal vacation was one of the most romantic and memorable days of our life.

I think that's life when you are in love...Happy CC Everyone!

CHEESY THING

2011-02-19T15:33:00.001+04:00

I received my bouquet of yellow flowers during the pre- Valentine's Day Celebration of our alumni group here in UAE and it was the first time that Hubby gave me a flowers which make it SOOO CHEEESSSYYY.

I was infact telling our flatmates that I'm going to put those flowers in a glass box and keep it till it dry.

Well, if Hubby is not thoughtful like most of the guys are...so then I've learned to do things that he was supposed to do. It's not that he loves me less, infact he loves me more but on his own simple way. As what others say, don't wait or expect for something he will never do instead surprise him or do all those things you actually wanted him to do for you, like me I usually give him a present or bring him somewhere during his birthday, our anniversary and some other occasions.

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OUR FIRST KISS EVER

2011-02-16T16:10:00.007+04:00

It took him a year to court me and finally ask about our status maybe because he was extremely shy and was afraid that his love would be turned down. I didn’t play hard to get during those time and though I have already fallen with him on the 6th month I believed that waiting for someone to express their love was a virtue. But would you believe that we had our first kiss a year after?

With the crashing of the waves, the smell of the seaweed and while the fisherman with their hat and jacket holding lamp going towards the sea… our lips met for the first time and that was during our 1st anniversary while were inside a yellow tricycle near the sea wall of Virac Boulevard.

How was it being kiss for the first time?

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He usually parked his tricycle near that tree on the left (as usual)…and we’ll wait for the dawn before going home. But that night was unusual…before we used to stay their talking and watching the fisherman’s who comes and go while seated close to each other (immovable) at the passenger’s seat. But that night he pulled me close to him and let my head lay on his shoulder and because the weather during that season was a bit cold… he cuddled me (for the first time…which made my heart beats faster) and started touching my chin for quite sometimes and embraced me tightly maybe because it was really cold that time….but never did I expect that he will kiss me that night (that was my first ever kiss from the very first guy I love). My bodies numbed with cold or because of that kiss that lasted for a minute and more….physically shocked I didn’t know how to respond and the moments we get back to our consciousness….we’re both running out of breath.

I went home upset....as I was expecting him to ask permission before kissing me! Again, that’s included on my list of dreams….that when I had my first kiss….that lucky guy should ask permission as a sign of respect and gentleness…...do I sounds awkward? ….coz that’s what he said on me….that it was normal and needless to ask permission….any of you who expected the same?

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