Did a video chat with her today. (big WOOT! to Skype--free video call Skype-->Skype, even from Thailand-US) She took me out to the street via her IPhone (WOOT! for IPhones!) and showed me the view at the hotel.
She sounds strong and is feeling very well. Wants to thank everyone for being there, it meant a lot to her.
You know, the doc has a bad (and probably well-earned) reputation, but once Mandy let her problems be known, they were taken care of. From my perspective, anyway.
The doc's dilation instructions are in the worst form of non-native English that I've ever heard, though. Thanks to whoever sent her GOOD instructions!