Just call me hippie mom

    Aug 20, 2008 | Family, Pregnancy

    This is my first week actually working on the Hypnobabies home study course. There are no hypnotherapists in Germany doing this program although I did find one that did another similar course not too far from here. But I think this course is better suited for me so I...

    You want to walk her for me?

    Aug 20, 2008 | Family, Pets, Pregnancy, The calming years (3-4)

    Just back from my morning walk with Ayla. Ran into someone with a pretty cute Spaniel of some sort (something hunting dog-ish) and her dog was quite the spazz. He wanted to eat Ayla so I had to hold her back a bit…she thinks a dog baring his teeth is some sort...

    Sometimes having a baby might actually save you money

    Aug 19, 2008 | Family, Pregnancy

    There are few times when one can find ways to save money here in Germany, but apparently having a kid is one of them. I am beginning to notice that there are a few stores that will give new and expecting parents special discounts and sometimes even free stuff....

    Why shopping as a pregnant woman is so easy

    Aug 15, 2008 | Family, Pregnancy

    Stefan came in the other day and said, “Do you know that by 2030, 86% of Americans will be considered obsese or overweight?” Do what?!?! But indeed, it seems to be true. According to a study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Agency...

    Moody? Me? No way! ;-)

    Aug 11, 2008 | Family, Pregnancy

    I haven’t talked much about the pregnancy lately, and I do want to have part of this blog be about becoming a mom, so I guess it’s about time for an update. All has been going well with the pregnancy and although I have had a few days where I wasn’t...

    Pregnancy isn’t always fun

    Aug 6, 2008 | Pregnancy

    I’m feeling a bit nauseous today. Not really sure why but maybe I was on my feet too much yesterday? Or maybe Mackenzie wasn’t happy with the cup of Darjeeling I had this morning and wanted something different? At any rate, I think I will be spending a...