Giving birth in China was an adventure, but the time after delivery can be very challenging as well. Imagine not being allowed to go outside, have a shower or drink cold water for an entire month.
In China the …
If you google “packing a hospital bag” when pregnant you will get over one million results. But none of those lists were any use to me when I had to prepare my own bag.
Being pregnant in a different country can be difficult. I have already shared my experience with prenatal check-ups here in Bozhou. There are many things I wish I had known before deciding on staying here for the birth. Cultural …
When we found out that we were pregnant, of course, after the initial excitement, my next thought was: Where will I get all my pregnancy check-ups and give birth?
We decided it will be China. To be exact, Bozhou, the …
Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life. With the decision to have a child, usually everything changes. Being pregnant comes with its own challenges, but pregnancy in an unfamiliar environment can be a challenging experience, especially if you …
Our little monkey was born early Monday morning on July the 18th 2016.
We have waited with the announcement until her one month celebration. We are both very happy and excited.
A month has gone by so fast, and we …
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