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Week 31

No Comments 13 March 2012

One of the most enjoyable pregnancy experiences thus far is learning and purchasing useful baby products in anticipation for the little one. Introducing a baby in the marriage, especially for the first time, is a life-altering experience to say the least. Throw in the likelihood of countless sleepless nights, coupled with two very strong personalities [...]

Gestational Diabetes, Project Baby

I’m Just Too Sweet

No Comments 31 January 2012

I was recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes. On my most recent ob/gyn appointment, I kindly asked my doctor if it was protocol in the Netherlands for pregnant women around 24 weeks to take a Glucose Tolerance Test. She initially responded with a no, but then paused and took a more evaluative look at me. A [...]

Random Ramblings

Me Talk Dutch One Day

2 Comments 27 November 2010

“Understanding doesn’t mean that you can suddenly speak the language. Far from it. It’s a small step, nothing more, yet its rewards are intoxicating and deceptive. The teacher continued her diatribe and I settled back, bathing in the subtle beauty of each new curse and insult.” Sedaris, David. “Me Talk Pretty One Day.” Me Talk [...]