Category Archives: Children

It’s a contradiction in terms, I know, but I am impressed with Dutch birth bureaucracy. I registered Lucas’s birth only yesterday, but already the bureaucratic machine has swung into motion. The doorbell rang this afternoon. It was the GGD, coming … Continue reading →

Our difficulties with choosing child names are well documented. We went through the mangle with Eloïse (née Franbert) and it’s been no different this time with Mr. X. Happily, that process has now run its course and concluded, partially thanks … Continue reading →

It’s been a busy couple of days, as you might imagine. Cora, our kraamverzorgster, is a real blessing. She cooks, she cleans, she bathes the baby, she tends to Sarah’s nether regions, she does the laundry, she washes up. There’s … Continue reading →

Today was the day. When the call of nature comes, there’s no stopping it; and I’m not just taking about the need to pee. Sarah went into full labour on Sunday morning. Aided by me, our doula (Jacky) and our … Continue reading →

We’ve just emerged from the coldest Easter in 40 years in this country. And, whilst Easter may have ended, the chilly weather certainly hasn’t. Today alone, we’ve had snow, sleet and hail. The gardeners continued their work, regardless. It’s basically … Continue reading →