“You are having that baby today! I’ll get you a room.” I was the first one shocked.
Browsing Category Raising a Canadian-Chinese-French Kid
Mark, our Canadian-Chinese-French baby, was born in Ottawa on October 12, 2012. These are our adventures as parents-in-training.
My Non-Scary, Non-Gory Labour and Birth Story – Part I
So, baby Mark is here. But guess what: getting the baby out is harder than getting it in.
The World, Meet Mark, Born 12/10/12!
Mark was born in Ottawa on October 12, 2012, at 11:04 a.m. Labour was unexpected, fast and easy (no, really!).
What Does Being Pregnant Feel Like? This is My Experience
When I first learned I was expecting, I looked in the mirror naked and tried to picture myself eight months from that moment. I couldn’t.
The Good Side of the Canadian Healthcare System
So far, I’ve had four ultrasounds, a bunch of blood tests, the Integrated Test, two appointments with a GP at the University of Ottawa Health Services and countless appointments (seven, eight…?) with an ob-gyn at the hospital. And so far, I have paid exactly zero dollars. Nada, niente, nothing.
Why Do Random Strangers Love To Give Advice To Pregnant Women?
Pregnancy hormones really mess up with your head. I have been on an emotional rollercoaster for the past few months: I alternated between feeling helpless and happy, confident and anxious. Apparently it’s normal. I hope so, anyway. But there are times when I’m pretty sure I was rightfully annoyed. Like I explained, I’ve had issue with the “pregnancy police” and I still can’t believe how inappropriate complete strangers can be.