9th November, 2007 - Posted by karen - No Comments
I am trying to get Evelyn ready for my return to work. Basically, I am starting the weaning process, which is highly stressful for everyone. I am hoping to express milk for Dan to give to her in bottles or cups during the day while I am at work but still nurse her at night » Read More
1st October, 2007 - Posted by karen - No Comments
The Quebec government seems to be considering some rather disturbing policies with respect to religion. In the same article of a local newspaper I read about two plans (one imminent, one proposed) that seem heavy-handed and pointless. The first policy involves a proposed ban on public employees (such as teachers and doctors) from wearing religious » Read More
14th September, 2007 - Posted by karen - No Comments
It’s inevitable - as soon as you take your baby outside people have one of three reactions. 1. “Oh what a sweet/cute baby!” This is welcome as long as it is within reasonable limits. 2. Annoyance (thinking: “What’s that baby doing here”), but thankfully this is often not vocalized so I can ignore it. 3. Advice, usually unsolicited » Read More
11th March, 2007 - Posted by karen - 3 Comments
Testing out the car seat… We got an email from our friend Wentworth (who we know through Lisa, who has since fled to the warmer climes of Vancouver) that there was a public lecture by none other than Dr. Marvin Minksky Thursday. I have prenatal yoga classes on Thursday but finally decided it was better to » Read More
22nd November, 2006 - Posted by karen - 1 Comment
Follow the link below to read about this - and the resulting protest. I have to say I’m on the mother’s side here. The surprising thing is that it happens everywhere all the time - parks, malls, airports. It’s not “obscene” when adults eat, so why should it be any different for babies? http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2006/11/21/breastfeeding-protest.html Read More
1st November, 2006 - Posted by karen - 1 Comment
So work has been ok so far - lots to catch up on but it’s manageable. I had my 3rd appointment with the obstetrician and she said everything is on track. Yesterday I was really surprised by how busy the metro and bus where and I kept asking myself “Is it always like this?”. I guess » Read More
24th May, 2006 - Posted by karen - 6 Comments
I’m in Orlando for a conference. More on that later. I have started taking some pictures and they are here for your entertainment. More will come later. Also, I took some pictures of the apartment when they were finishing the drywalling so they are now posted here. On the theme of bad writing I just watched the » Read More
20th May, 2006 - Posted by karen - 1 Comment
Stop the madness! This obsession with the Da Vinci Code is driving me up the wall. Before I say any more, I’ll be the first to admit that I am an avid reader of escape fiction. After a long day at work reading scientific papers, my mind wants a break. So, for the most part, I » Read More
26th January, 2006 - Posted by karen - No Comments
…or does everyone in these photos look demented or weird with the exception of Layton? Honestly, I don’t know mow Martin, Harper and Duceppe can make those faces so many times on film! (top image from here). Read More
29th December, 2005 - Posted by karen - 1 Comment
Where has using a patient’s history and symptoms to provide a diagnosis gone? As most of you know I am a bit sick right now and I feel like I’m getting the run-around in the medical establishment. Although I have tried several times, I don’t seem to have succeeded in actually having a regular family doctor » Read More