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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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Ready for holidays! #week10
Now you see them, now you don’t. #movefestival #nofilter #reffen #tightrope #walkingonwater
Icecream time - just add cream and nitrogen! @istidkbh
Facebook reminded me that this time xx years ago, a wrinkle-free version of myself visited a black beach in Iceland. 😆 And contrary probably to today, there really was noone else there! Guess when this photo was taken?
And that was Saint Hans in #Nordhavn... something about burning witches. 😉 On another note, summer has arrived with a bang (including thunderstorms), and I can’t wait until I can finally jump into the water, 8 weeks after giving birth - that’s the recommended time here to stay away from heavy exercising and water activity. Is it the same where you are?
Happy National Day to all Greenlanders out there. This was one-year old Pippa in a loaned woollen knitted sweater, sweating away! And happy summer solstice to everyone else! I just learnt that on Jonmessa (summer solstice in Iceland), people believe that cows will speak, seals will become human, and rolling around naked in the dewy grass will improve your health. Do Icelanders really do that? Anyway, there’s still some time to strip and find some wet grass! 😉
This is how my selfie with Charlie looks like today! Today the family went to the zoo, had lunch and icecream, went grocery shopping and came back home. The little one was moved from car to pram to car to home, had her diaper changed and was even breastfed twice - all while she was sleeping! 6 hours later, no sign of wanting to wake up... I wonder how tonight will be 😆 #sleepyhead
This time two years ago, on top of a mountain in the middle of Nuuk fjord - the world’s second largest fjord system. Writing a rapportage for TELE-POST Greenland.
Like the new wall art #aperolspritz
Summer house living #nationalparkmolsbjerge #trehøje #føllestrand #outdoors #denmark #pretty #villagelife
This one always makes me go out on adventures, he’s always curious to explore. It doesn’t matter that we’ve now got two kids (one being 2.5 weeks old) and I’m pretty much breastfeeding around the clock so we make a gazillion stops... when I’ve had enough sleep I’m grateful for the push. 😜
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

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