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The Yookidoo Pirate Play Set has saved the day!

The Yookidoo Pirate Play Set has saved the day!

[ 0 ] 05/10/2013 |

This is the toy that our 2 months old son absolutely loves right now! It’s included in the Yookidoo Pirate Play Set and although he hasn’t shown yet any interest in the parrot (toy No.1), the pirate (toy No.2 included in the set) has saved the day. And what I mean by ‘saving the day’? […]

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Erik is already 2 months old!

Erik is already 2 months old!

[ 6 ] 04/10/2013 |

Our little boy turned 2 months old yesterday! Time flies. I haven’t posted a blog post for a while now and the reason is obvious. Since Erik was born, I could hardly find time or the will to do anything else other than spending time and taking care of him. Babies grow and change so […]

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Due date +3 and a big surprise!

Due date +3 and a big surprise!

[ 0 ] 01/08/2013 |

This is going to be a short blog post cause since yesterday evening the cramps and contractions are much stronger and painful, although still random, and I find it hard to stay on a siting position. So the news after our Wednesday hospital visit is that there is progress, the cervix is now dilated 1 […]

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Due date +1

Due date +1

[ 0 ] 30/07/2013 |

The show made its appearance on the due date An obvious sign that labour is imminent is the appearance of the show – the plug of mucus that seals the cervix in pregnancy. It provides protection against infection and serves as a barrier against bacteria to help keep your baby safe. When it makes its […]

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The due date has arrived, the baby not yet

The due date has arrived, the baby not yet

[ 1 ] 29/07/2013 |

Erik’s due date has arrived but there are no big signs yet of him making an appearance. According to statistics, 1 out of 2 babies gets born before their due date and just 5% on the estimated date. The belief is that the overdue babies are not late at all, it’s just that the conception […]

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5 days till the due date!

5 days till the due date!

[ 2 ] 24/07/2013 |

It seems like I haven’t been doing the countdown properly. My due date is on the 29th so we only have 5 days left! The reality though is that it might take slightly longer. Only 1 out of 2 babies is born before her due date and usually that is a result of a miscalculation […]

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Children’s Allowance Malta €450 up to €1155.96 per child

Children’s Allowance Malta €450 up to €1155.96 per child

[ 2 ] 23/07/2013 |

If you are a permanent resident in Malta and fulfill the following criteria, you have the right to receive some extra money from the government as financial support for raising your child. The minimum rate of children’s allowance is €450 per child, whereas the allowance for families on the minimum wage can go as high as €1155.96 […]

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9 more days left – I hope!

9 more days left – I hope!

[ 2 ] 21/07/2013 |

That’s all a pregnant woman needs during the last days while waiting for the baby’s arrival. Feet massage and tons of ice-cream! A good comedy movie will do as well. Any recommendations? Plus, this little kitten appeared on our balcony a few days ago and after we fed it once, it keeps on coming back. […]

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Titans’ Game – A pioneer book series by authors and artists in Malta

Titans’ Game – A pioneer book series by authors and artists in Malta

[ 0 ] 19/07/2013 |

What started with the code name Project Kinder (from the German word ‘kinder’ which means kids), is now taking shape as Titans’ Game, an upcoming book + game series both in Maltese and English that will keep kids and adults thrilled throughout and will engage everyone in a thrilling adventure! The title refers to a […]

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11 more days – getting impatient!

11 more days – getting impatient!

[ 3 ] 19/07/2013 |

Last night I had lots of period-like cramps and I woke up feeling as if something heavy had been sitting on my chest the whole night. I found it hard to breath as if I had smoked a package of cigarette, which I haven’t, I promise; I haven’t had a puff since I found out […]

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