Nine months I spend preparing myself for the day of giving birth. I was mentally and physically ready (Although, I thought I was. But that topic deserves another post) I went to centering pregnancy, took breathing technique lessons and read about hypnobirthing. The big day of giving birth came and after a sixteen-hour rollercoaster of emotions… Continue reading 25 Things I Didn’t Know Happened After Giving Birth
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Sustainable Brand: O My Bag
Scrolling through the book of Marieke Eyskoot named 'Dit Is Een Goede Gids', I discovered the Amsterdam based brand 'O My Bag'. O My Bag makes bags and accessories from eco-leather. The brand works with a small tannery in Kolkata, India, which has been run by a married couple since the 1990s. For the leather, they… Continue reading Sustainable Brand: O My Bag
Life Lessons I Learned During My Pregnancy
It took me some time to accept my pregnancy. I wasn't prepared for the changes to come, and deep inside I didn't want anything to change. I had no other choice but to give in. Fast. Nature gives me only nine months to prepare for everything that's about to come. From the beginning, I knew… Continue reading Life Lessons I Learned During My Pregnancy
Een Iets Duurzamer Kraampakket
Giving birth in The Netherlands is totally different than in Colombia, where I am from. Starting with the fact that the pregnancy gets followed by a midwife, instead of a doctor. Another new thing for me is 'kraamzorg'. A kraamzorg carer is a person that helps the midwife during the labor. After the baby is born,… Continue reading Een Iets Duurzamer Kraampakket
Greentom – A Baby Stroller Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles
Looking for the right stroller can be very tiring while pregnant. There are so many different types, models, and colors. On top of that, every brand claims to make the best stroller ever. During my search, the only thing I was clear about, is that I wanted a stroller as sustainable as possible. In my research,… Continue reading Greentom – A Baby Stroller Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles
13 THINGS I DIDN’T EXPECT WHILE EXPECTING
As you might know, I was unexpectedly pregnant and not busy at all with anything that has to do with the topic. The information I had about pregnancy came from movies, series and some women who shared their experience with me. I thought I knew what to expect: tiredness, vomiting and feeling nausea. I survived the… Continue reading 13 THINGS I DIDN’T EXPECT WHILE EXPECTING
The Perfect Item For A Growing Belly
Dungarees are perfect for a growing belly. They are practical, comfortable, stylish and versatile. Last summer, I was lucky enough to score a second-hand denim overalls at a vintage market in Amersfoort. As my belly begin to grow, I have put them back in my closet and now wear them almost daily. When I wear… Continue reading The Perfect Item For A Growing Belly
UNEXPECTEDLY EXPECTING. MY JOURNEY TO ACCEPTANCE
On a normal day at work, I was feeling a little bit sick and extremely tired. All of a sudden, I threw up and the realization came to me: I'm pregnant. My husband came to pick me up and on the road home, we stopped at the pharmacy to buy a pregnancy test. Next morning… Continue reading UNEXPECTEDLY EXPECTING. MY JOURNEY TO ACCEPTANCE
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