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khostetter
  11/14/2005 23:01 EST

Hello to all the Americans who have had sucessful relocations. My husband, myself and our infant son are possibly relocating to Dublin for a few years for his work. I'm really concerned about the quality of the health care for children...ie vaccinations and such inaddition to prenatal care and if its the same as what we receive in the good old USA.How did you decide where to live? Do you drive or rely on public transportation? Are there any wives who were stay at home moms who relocated and if so how did you cope with being alone. Did you easily find mommy and me classes???? I assume there are no Walmarts, Targets or other Wholesale Clubs to shop at. You're friendly advice would be greatly appreciated.

Very stressed out about this!

oaksies
  11/21/2005 13:23 EST

Try not to be too stressed out. Folks here take children/care very seriously. There are lots of moms, especially young moms to chat with out there. There is healthcare that we found on the web, called VHI Family Plan that seems to have very good prenatal. Usually companies will pay for or help pay towards this healthcare. My husband's pays for his and we pay for mine.

No Target, no.:) There are other stores, though, as you'll find here. Dublin has lots of different stores and a few malls, too, I believe. We live an hour north, in Dundalk. Feel free to email with more questions. (We don't have any kids yet, but hopefully soon.:)

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