Monthly Archives: February 2009

Favorite kind of Friday.

Posted on February 27, 2009 by elie

It hasn’t rained enough in Israel this winter, but when it has rained – it’s really, really rained. Which is just perfect on a Friday when you’re home, cozy, coming off the baby furniture high from the day before, and … Continue reading →

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Acquiring possessions in baby steps.

Posted on February 24, 2009 by elie

While I still don’t know how/where I plan to give birth, I do know this: apparently I’m supposed to be shopping for this prima dona that hasn’t even arrived yet.  Last night I dared venture into the black hole that … Continue reading →

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The 'Gap' in Israeli fashion.

Posted on February 20, 2009 by elie

I’ve lived here over four years now, and as a rule, I don’t clothing-shop here. Maybe once a year I’ll buy the odd pair of loose ‘Israeli’ pants or a fun Jerusalem-hippie skirt, but I don’t find that this country’s … Continue reading →

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Only classy chocolate for the little one.

Posted on February 19, 2009 by elie

Here’s what you get when your OB-GYN is a French-Israeli:  “Basically, just make sure you’re feeling movements. Check when you are relaxed and at peace. Make sure you feel some in a half an hour’s time and if not, after … Continue reading →

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Facing the streets.

Posted on February 19, 2009 by elie

I like this. Especially since reading the Israeli news lately has been painful (then again, when is it not?). Look at Barkat being all cultural and whatnot: Jerusalem streets to put a face to name Capital’s municipality to replace all … Continue reading →

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Yellow haze, yellow sky, yellow rain.

Posted on February 19, 2009 by elie

Here’s the view from my office as we sit in the middle of a traditional (but intense) Israeli dust storm. At least it’s supposed to rain tonight… Though that won’t be much of a pretty sight, either.  That’s supposed to … Continue reading →

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Homebirth in Israel.

Posted on February 16, 2009 by elie

At this point, I’ve dipped my toes into the third trimester and thus far have read a lot of too much research, visited two Jerusalem hospitals and met with one homebirth midwife.  Needless to say, the water’s cold.  I’m caught in … Continue reading →

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