I’m frequently asked if I’m a Canadian. I think it’s most likely due to the fact that the majority of North American immigrants in New Zealand are from Canada as opposed to the States. And besides, most Kiwis can’t tell our accents apart… kind of like how most Americans can’t tell the difference between a… Read More Friendly Canadians
I like to walk to one of our local markets to stock up on fruits and vegetables every week or so. I usually opt to have our groceries delivered to us from Countdown – we don’t have a vehicle, so this is the best option for us. However, I soon learned that the fruits and… Read More Running Errands
Having a newborn is stressful, no doubt. I’ve found that there are certain things that work for us really well, and I’ve developed my own little “bag of tricks”, if you want to call it, of “must-have” items when it comes to having a newborn. These things have really come in handy and I’d recommend… Read More My Bag of Tricks
It has been a long time since I’ve posted a “Menu Monday”. Time to resurrect that tradition. Lately, I’ve been making a lot of recipes from Eating Well. I’ve subscribed to their email service and have been pleasantly surprised with the suggestions that they send. I’m trying to do a better job of using fresh… Read More Menu Monday!
I bundled Joe up yesterday and we walked across the street to have his photo taken. We’re going to the US consulate sometime next week to apply for his passport, social security card, and Consular Report of a Birth Abroad. It’s a lot of paperwork and pretty much each form requires photo ID of Joe,… Read More Joe’s Passport Photo
My baby is 7 weeks old today! He is growing up so fast. At his last Plunket visit {pediatric nurse that does home visits here in New Zealand}, he was in the 91st percentile for height, 75th percentile for head circumference, and 50th percentile for weight. We went and got his “jabs” {vaccinations} last Thursday… Read More 7 Weeks
Isn’t my baby so cute! He’s 6 weeks old today 🙂 {Ignore my crappy videography skills and the “Praise Baby” CD playing in the background} He’s growing up so quickly!
In case Joe ever follows in his daddy’s footsteps, here’s a photo of him, his dad, and another top guy in the field. Chris, Mark, and Joe We had Mark over for dinner this past week. He’s here from the States, attending the conference that Chris is running at the university. Mark is a father… Read More More Visitors
Thanks to my lovely blog-friend Dorothy, I’ve recently found out about another website with great deals on cute stuff for expectant mums, bubs {babies}, and little kids – Zulily.com. You’ve probably all heard of it before now, but I’m a bit late on the bandwagon. They have some seriously cute stuff, from clothes to shoes… Read More Shopping for Mums and Bubs
My baby boy is 5 weeks old… I meant to do a “4 Week” post but was so busy that it never materialized. Sorry, Joe! What with my mother-in-law arriving, Chris’ conference organization, hosting the reception, having people over for dinner, and just generally keeping up with a newborn, I found that at the end… Read More 5 Weeks
I don’t think I have enough going on in my life. This week? We had a 2nd follow-up appointment for Joe’s circumcision, a visit from the midwife, I’ve got a schedule to put together, we’re having a “casual” cocktail hour for 15 of my husband’s colleagues and some of their wives who are here for… Read More Good Grief.
I’d always been interested in the idea of using cloth rather than disposable nappies. To be honest, my biggest motivator wasn’t about the environment or health concerns – it was about cost. There, I said it. It may make me sound like a cold-blooded Scrooge, but if using cloth meant saving money, then I was… Read More Cloth Nappies
Someone’s looking a little devious…
Since I’m in New Zealand now, I’m just going to call them nappies instead of diapers, OK? It’s getting too hard to go back and forth! I plan to do a full review post on our experiences with cloth nappies at a later date, but I just had to share a little anecdote with you… Read More Adventures with Cloth Diapers, er, Nappies
Joe is 2 weeks old today… It’s amazing how much has changed in that short period of time. Joe is more alert, has better control of his muscles, and we’re figuring this breastfeeding thing out. In the past 2 weeks, he’s been around town, gone to the beach, to the library a few times, and… Read More Two Weeks
Hey everyone – I’ve tried multiple times to write out the story of Joe’s birth. I’ve typed, deleted, thrown whole posts in the trash… I kept getting frustrated and wondering why I just couldn’t get it to sound the way that I wanted. Then I realized – nothing that I write can ever convey exactly… Read More The Birth Story… or Lack Thereof
Well, Mom is on her way back to the States. For several days, as evening would turn to night, I’d get really sad because it meant I was 1 day closer to Mom leaving. I chalked it up to pregnancy hormones and just let myself be sad for a bit. I’m doing better now. And… Read More More Photos
Here’s what our life looks like these days… About 8 hours old 2nd ever international phone call with his Uncle Michael… and he slept right through it! Bundled up against the cold Auckland weather Getting in some early practice time with the PS3 My little milk-drunk baby! Ready for his first ever shopping excursion My… Read More Picture Heavy Post + Video
Introducing Joseph Ezra Tucker… He is a big boy! Birth weight was 4.265 kilograms {roughly 9.4 lbs} and 54 cms {21.25 inches}. Everyone’s doing very, very well 🙂
No baby yet, but I do have a photo of his face from the biophysical profile ultrasound {which went well, by the way!}: Chubby cheeks! I told my midwife that at this stage, I would consider being induced sooner rather than later. She still wants me to wait till I reach 42 weeks. I told… Read More Ultrasound Photo
