The Guiri Guide to Having a Baby in Spain: Fourth Trimester
It's just before 4am and my body wakes me up slowly. The baby, in his Pack n' Play next to my bed, is stirring, too. Like clockwork, he's still doing…
The Guiri Guide to Having a Baby in Spain: Labor and Delivery
From the looks of it, I haven't had a baby. My belly has long since deflated and I'm walking upright again. My face isn't swollen, the byproduct of cookies and…
What’s in a Name? A Primer on Spanish Names
"When we have kids, promise you'll let me name all of the boys." I don't remember where or in what context the Novio asked me this favor, but I shrugged…
A Guiri Guide to Having a Baby in Spain: Second Trimester
The start of my second trimester, at 14 weeks, coincided with another big event in my life: Leaving Seville for a job and a new life in Madrid. After a…
A Guiri Guide to Having a Baby in Spain: 1st Trimester
Well, if there were ever a cat in the proverbial bag, it’s gotten out of the bag and run around the block. Yes, I’m pregnant. Yes, it’s the Novio’s. Yes,…
Donde Hay Amor: Five Romantic Holiday Spots in Spain
Spain has its fair share of Mediterranean passion, spice and beauty — not to mention some of the most gorgeous sunsets, natural parks and villages on the planet. I should…