I feel as if I'm spending this pregnancy asleep or in a foggy daze. When I'm not asleep, I'm daydreaming about going to sleep. I read in books that my energy was supposed to return in my second trimester, however, I found that this must be an old wives tale. Besides being tired all the time, I love being pregnant again. For the holidays, we planned to drive from Provence to … [Read more...]
Baby as Fragile as Butterfly Wings – A Family’s Struggle
Through a friend on Facebook, I heard about Easton Friedel. This boy was born two months ago and has known more pain and suffering than most of us will ever experience. He was born with a rare condition known as Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Have you heard of it? I surely didn't know a thing about it. But one look at his picture scared it to my memory. His story makes me … [Read more...]
Sniffles & Stuffy Nose, Cold Season is Here!
Last weekend my husband was outside in the cold and wind too long, and nearly everyone in our small village has a cold, so needless to say, we're both got struck down. Monday started with fatigue, and then Tuesday, a full blown cold. Of course, Juliana is completely healthy. So we're two sick parents chasing after a 1-year old. And yes, she is definitely taking us for a ride! … [Read more...]
Want Free Medical or Emotional Support in France, Visit a PMI
Whether or not you are insured, or if you are pregnant or have a child younger than 6 years old, you can receive free services from the Protection Maternelle et Infantile (PMI) organization in France. The French believe that everyone has a right to access medical care, whether rich or poor, legal or illegal, and especially if you are pregnant or with young children. The PMI … [Read more...]
Vaccination Schedule in France for Babies, Children, and Adults
Over my daughter's first nine months, it feels as if we are constantly taking her to doctor appointments. One of the reasons for our frequent doctor visits is getting her vaccinated. Since we travel often, I figured it is especially important that she stays up-to-date. All of the information below comes from the official website of France (only in French). I translated it … [Read more...]