Category Archives: Close to Heart & Home

Family, friends & home

On the Home Stretch

Sometime last week or this week, I gracefully embarked on the final leg of my pregnancy journey with the start of the third trimester (at about 28 weeks along).  I started drinking the Third Trimester Tea yesterday: it tastes like … Continue reading

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Sneak Peek

Hi folks!  As everyone’s getting ready for Christmas, with all the decorating, cooking and shopping, I thought I’d make this post a quick and short one. I recently went for my ultrasound here in Massachusetts, and we were mostly amazed … Continue reading

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We’ve Moved In To Our Apartment…At Last!

After almost a month at the hotel, we are so relieved and happy to have moved into our apartment over the weekend.  For what it’s worth, the hotel had been a relaxing retreat for us but nothing beats staying at … Continue reading

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I Saw the OB-GYN Today

I did not realize how difficult it would be to find a suitable OB-GYN here, let alone set up an appointment with one. Well, we were first recommended to go to the nearest hospital to where we live, but I … Continue reading

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My Humble Black Friday Haul

Is Black Friday a reason/excuse to go all-out shopping?  Most people do, anyway, but I’m trying to resist it the best I can and only get items which are really, really deal-worthy and that we really, really need.  With hubby … Continue reading

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