Shortly after the doctor confirms pregnancy, pregnant women in France are given a schedule of mandatory doctor visits. I enjoy the fact that I am not left to guess when I should be going to the doctor or when my next ultrasound will be, but it can be … [Continue reading]
Starting School in France at the Age of 2
When my husband told me that our little girl will start school when she is 2 or 3 years old, I nearly flipped out ! Okay, maybe I actually did and gave him one of my stubborn “No, that is out of the question” responses. But what do you expect when a … [Continue reading]
Goodbye Yellow School Bus
In the USA, most kids experience the daily routine of rushing out each morning to catch the yellow bus to school. Then as we get into high school, you lean against the window dreaming of your first car. In France, you will not see those yellow school … [Continue reading]
Choosing a Maternity Hospital for Giving Birth in France
We moved from Bordeaux to a small village in the north of France between Caen and Bayeux last week. This means I must now decide on a new maternity hospital for giving birth in France. There are three possible hospitals to select from: Centre … [Continue reading]
Gotta Love their Maternity Leave in France!
France sure knows how to treat their mammas! Maternity leave in France is required for all full-time working pregnant women. They are given 8 weeks paid maternity leave, with the maximum of 16 weeks. If you are lucky to have twins, then you are … [Continue reading]