Category Archives: Life

It really is nice having Sarah’s folks here. They’re looking after us while we look after Eloïse. I change her nappies, Sarah feeds her, and Sarah’s folks feed us. Then, we all watch Cold Feet in the evening. It’s working … Continue reading →

No blog entry yesterday. We were just too tired. Today, I drove down to the Office of Vital Records in San Jose to hand in a completed form, containing Eloïse’s full name and birth details. In a couple of days, … Continue reading →

We are starting to get the hang of this baby lark now, or so it would appear. For one thing, I’m pretty good at changing nappies now. Sarah pours in the milk at one end, Eloïse converts it to mustard-coloured … Continue reading →

We were up early this morning for our visit to the paediatrician. That meant strapping Eloïse into her car-seat, which was a little tricky at first. I’d forgotten how to adjust the straps and had to resort to the manual. … Continue reading →

Whilst randomly browsing tonight, I came across this wonderfully balanced article on natural childbirth vs. interventions. It’s exceptionally well-written and nicely sums up how I feel about the subject. It recognises that the complaints women on both sides of the … Continue reading →