It feels like I have been out of the blogging routine for far too long. It’s only been a few months, but so much has happened during that time. I’ve got several updates, trip reports, and reviews to get out … Continue reading
I must admit, I’m excited about some aspects of German maternity care (postnatal, in-home midwife visits for instance). But there are some I am dreading. Choosing a hospital is one item I’m chalking up as loathsome on my to do … Continue reading
I recently realized I’d been mum about the latest happenings in the German pregnancy process. This is mostly due to the fact that I feel like I am constantly learning the system and have yet to fully understand it. Another … Continue reading
Having a baby in Germany is such a trip you need a Mutterpass for the ride! But, what exactly IS a Mutterpass? It’s kind of a passport to motherhood, a document you are *supposed to* carry with you during your entire … Continue reading
I’m excited to announce some very special news! Here at Thrifty Travel Mama, we’re expanding by one seat! As someone pointed out, we’ll soon be able to fully book the middle, five-across section of a 747 jet. Awesome. I … Continue reading
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Two of the things I miss the most about living in the US are free samples and coupons. It’s not that they’re nonexistent in Germany; it’s just that they’re so rare they might as well be. So you can imagine … Continue reading
Doc Sci and I were given a fabulous Christmas gift from one our friends and this past week, we FINALLY were able to use it. Ooo oo OOO what was it? Gift certificates to the big American-style movie theatre in … Continue reading
I could sum this post up in one sentence: Find a friend in the US to ship American-branded maternity clothes to you. The clothing situation in Germany for expectant mamas is rather abysmal. Our city only has two stores carrying … Continue reading
We’ve been trudging off to the pediatrician an awful lot these past few weeks. But, thank God it hasn’t been for illness. Nope, it’s been time for all the boys to get their check ups! I’m not quite acclimated yet … Continue reading
