Have to admit... (not meant to be a bragging session)

Ingelly47 · February 2012

One thing I like about living in a 'developing' country is the fact that we have a maid come once a week. We had a BBQ this weekend and although I tried to do all the dishes... being pregnant I failed to do so, and it was so nice today to come home to a super clean house.

Sweets11 · February 2012

I think you meant a 'developed' country Stick out tongue

Ingelly47 · February 2012

I don't know. I always called Honduras 'third world' but my FIL corrected me saying 'developing' so I honestly have no clue

Sweets11 · February 2012

Ingelly47:
I don't know. I always called Honduras 'third world' but my FIL corrected me saying 'developing' so I honestly have no clue

Touche! I just naturally assumed you were in the U.S. since 99.9% of the Bump is. I'm always shocked and excited to find fellow Canadians on this board (I've literally seen 6 in the two and a half years I've been on the boards).

Just out of curiosity, what is the link between living in a developing country and having a housekeeper? Is it more common than in other areas? (Not being snarky, I'm genuinely curious).

Scientist23 · February 2012

FYI Canadian

there are a few of us on this board... And I'm super jealous of your maid! DH is a chef and loves having dinner parties, buuuut has no idea how to clean before or after haha

BeerBeck · February 2012

Sweets11:

Ingelly47:
I don't know. I always called Honduras 'third world' but my FIL corrected me saying 'developing' so I honestly have no clue

Touche! I just naturally assumed you were in the U.S. since 99.9% of the Bump is. I'm always shocked and excited to find fellow Canadians on this board (I've literally seen 6 in the two and a half years I've been on the boards).

Just out of curiosity, what is the link between living in a developing country and having a housekeeper? Is it more common than in other areas? (Not being snarky, I'm genuinely curious).

Another Canadian here!

PS - There are actually quite a few of us, but not everyone has it in their profile.

Sweets11 · February 2012

Yay! More Northern Girls

I guess you're right, not everyone lists their locations in their profiles. I just automatically assume posters on this site are from the States since it seems like most are.

It'll come in handy to know more Canadians, especially closer to the end, because the two healthcare systems are so different.

Gismo123 · February 2012

Sweets11:
Yay! More Northern Girls

I guess you're right, not everyone lists their locations in their profiles. I just automatically assume posters on this site are from the States since it seems like most are.

It'll come in handy to know more Canadians, especially closer to the end, because the two healthcare systems are so different.

You got that right, seems like Canada cares more about their females than the States does Stick out tongue The U.S. needs to get with the program and offer the same 1 year off for bonding purposes that Canada does! Other countries like Sweeden offer it too....guess our government is full of cheapies lol

Sweets11 · February 2012

Gismo123:
Sweets11:

Yay! More Northern Girls

I guess you're right, not everyone lists their locations in their profiles. I just automatically assume posters on this site are from the States since it seems like most are.

It'll come in handy to know more Canadians, especially closer to the end, because the two healthcare systems are so different.

You got that right, seems like Canada cares more about their females than the States does The U.S. needs to get with the program and offer the same 1 year off for bonding purposes that Canada does! Other countries like Sweeden offer it too....guess our government is full of cheapies lol

Haha, not going to lie, I can't complain about the year long mat leave!

I was actually referring to the way the obgyn/L&D system is set up. For example, in my Province we don't even see an obgyn until 22 weeks! Also, access to certain specialists and alternative birth options (ex. midwives and birthing centres) is limited. Of course, I'm only speaking for my experience in my area

OP - Sorry for my post-jacking! I wish I had a housekeeper too some days!

MrsDizzyku · February 2012

Sweets11:
Ingelly47:
I don't know. I always called Honduras 'third world' but my FIL corrected me saying 'developing' so I honestly have no clue

Touche! I just naturally assumed you were in the U.S. since 99.9% of the Bump is. I'm always shocked and excited to find fellow Canadians on this board (I've literally seen 6 in the two and a half years I've been on the boards).

Just out of curiosity, what is the link between living in a developing country and having a housekeeper? Is it more common than in other areas? (Not being snarky, I'm genuinely curious).

I can't speak for Honduras, but in Ghana (and other parts of Africa), it's relatively speaking much more affordable and pretty common to have "house help". I'm guessing that's what the OP was referring to.

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