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On giving birth in Greenland

We made a little Greenlandic baby!

May 29, 2016 in Culture / Food in Greenland, Parenthood and baby.

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Sneaking out to the rooftop for a Copenhagen sunset. And looking from the outside in.
Happy 3rd birthday to our darling Pippa! You throw tantrums like a threenager should, but you’re also our sweet, charming, cheeky monkey. We love you so much.
That Day 1 “where on earth am I” look 🥰. Baby was born on the 9th May, weighing 3.02 kg and measuring 50cm. Everything went smoothly if a little turbo paced at the end. We’ve had a lot to be thankful for the past few days 😊
We are five days over the due date for little sister (so already two weeks later than Pippa). If she doesn’t come by herself, I might get induced on Jonas’ birthday! Pros and cons to having the same birthday?
What do puppies and kids have in common? Throw Pippa a stick and she’s happy 😆
Enjoying sunshine, sandals, biking and rooftop gardens - nice to still be a little active 5 days before my due date! Thanks for the visit all the way from Qatar @kalvinng84
I love that our little family goes on microadventures even if we are staying in town during Easter. I must say, I don’t know CPH very well and look forward to discovering the hidden nooks during my maternity break. Today we discovered a fishing harbour in Nordhavn / Østerbro, that has a totally different feel from the industrial area around it.
There have been major changes to our family’s rhythm this month. Our little woodland princess has started big kid’s playgroup, which means we have been giving her shorter days so that she can transition smoothly. And now daycare is closed for Easter! Meanwhile, I’m getting more tired and less mobile. I’m trying to limit my activity, and well, if my brain doesn’t do it my body makes me rest anyway. Grateful for an understanding husband, and despite the energy it takes to look after her, loving that I get to spend so much quality time with my daughter right now. If you have tips for transitioning you’re welcome to share! PS Yep, that’s a branch with flowers she put on her head 😂 #latergram #christianiabike #transitioning #easter #maternity
The perfect place not to do much. #babyincoming #week38
Selfie: Pippa, a random Asian tourist, The Little Mermaid and I. For the first time this year, I thought it was warm enough to wear shorts and eat icecream outside in CPH. Admittedly, it was a little cold with the wind, but I’m enjoying that I can spend alone time with my little girl before the storm begins... The first week of maternity leave has been very full, and I hope to put my feet up more next week... #Week37
We met little Tilde. She is one of the #hiddengiants of Vallensbæk bog.
Hey, back when I was a little mermaid on Giglio island! 😬Sunshine, please come back to Copenhagen #atws2018
Hmm... can you see what’s wrong in the painting? I blame it on the pregnancy brain - or you can just call it art. 😬😂 #week34
The best place to tinkle (not me) 😂
You are gorgeous as always, Barcelona.
For some reason the lakes reminded me of Tibet, just with lush trees. The stunning scenery is near the Caminito del Rey, formerly known as “one of the most dangerous walks in the world”. It’s been on our bucket list for a decade now and it will probably be a decade before we finally get around to it. This time the reason is that it is recommended that kids should be at least 8 years old...ah well, the drive around was also nice 😬
It’s my first time in Spain during the European winter, and I’m pretty sure it won’t be the last. Photos from Benal Madena, Mijas, Zahara de la Sierra and Sevilla.
House Hunters International reunion! This time checking out cameraman Gordon’s retirement home in Mijas. (Six years ago he came to film our story of moving to Greenland, back then without the little Pippa). Thanks for your hospitality!
Happy Straya Day. Spot the grub (food).
What a beautiful weekend. The sunny weather beckons for long walks in fresh air, and I cannot resist nature’s lure. But I am completely exhausted for the rest of the day. #nofilter

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