We are lucky to live in Eastern Canada because this dazzling display of fall is a fairly regional phenomenon.
Giving Birth in France Was Never an Option (and Why)
When I first learned I was pregnant, some people asked me if I was going to move back to France for a few months.
A 2012 Fall Day along the Ottawa River
Fall is still lovely here and I’m enjoying the cold, crisp air after all the humidity this summer. But the true perk of the season is the stunning fall foliage. On a beautiful fall day, we headed to the Ottawa River—cooler temperatures by the water usually bring the best fall features, including interesting clouds and vibrant tree colours.
How to Deal With Trolls, Hot-Button Issues and Boobs Matters
As I quickly learned, while some couple are taking a chance to call a truce with the world, other are trolling. And it’s neither pretty or funny. I already mentioned my “hell is other people” theory, and that when you are pregnant, you suddenly seem to be everybody’s business. This doesn’t stop at unwanted advice. Some people have an agenda, including one on a hot-button issue: breastfeeding.
My Non-Scary, Non-Gory Labour and Birth Story – Part III
We only stayed a day and a half at the hospital.
My Non-Scary, Non-Gory Labour and Birth Story – Part II
“You are having that baby today! I’ll get you a room.” I was the first one shocked.