Category Archives: b’herayon

parenthood, maternity, baby, koalas, updates about that stuff.

So, your wife is pregnant…

Posted on June 7, 2010 by elie

A few weeks ago I noticed an advertisement at a Jerusalem cafe and I had to share: The ad is for a campaign by Clalit health insurance: ReadyDaddy.co.il – ‘because men aren’t born ready.’ Note: And women are?! It’s a … Continue reading →

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Petting zoo don'ts.

Posted on May 19, 2010 by elie

You know what’s always fun? Zoos. We took Koala to Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo on erev Shavuot to meet the animals, just like Curious George in that version of the book where he pretty much gets rewarded for feeding the animals … Continue reading →

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Hint: it rhymes with weasels.

Posted on May 6, 2010 by elie

As is customary by parents who vaccinate their children, we took Koala last week on his birthday to get his MMR shot. Not the way I’d celebrate my birthday, but you know. According to the sites I’ve read, there is … Continue reading →

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Koala update: Twelve months.

Posted on April 26, 2010 by elie

The year is here. Some kind of ultimate milestone. Profundity escapes me. I’m just impressed I’m still around, sane enough to tell the tale… Starting with today – the first birthday. Since the birth-day. Vaccines aside, I’m fairly certain by the … Continue reading →

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New York a no go.

Posted on April 21, 2010 by elie

So every time I’ve had to bail on a work trip before this, it’s been baby’s fault. Well, my fault, but as a result of the baby’s existence. And my dedication to breastfeeding. Now that we’re partially weaning and I’m … Continue reading →

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Flying solo.

Posted on April 18, 2010 by elie

I’m scheduled to take a quickie business trip to New York this week – sans bebe and not pregnant, which makes it the first time that’s happened in two years. Fun fact: I’ve taken 5 of those kinds of trips … Continue reading →

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Jewishly speaking…

Posted on April 16, 2010 by elie

On the Jewish calendar today is ב’ אייר, which happens to be the date on which Koala was born last year. So happy first Hebrish birthday to my Koala! I’m sorry that you’re feeling ill today… I’m sorry you have … Continue reading →

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