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The bump boards keep me sane

beezybabybeezybaby member
in August 2013 Moms

I just experienced a hormone induced wave of emotion....for the monthly birth boards, and felt I must share.

I live in rural Dominican Republic-think cows and chickens, not white sand beaches and pretty rum drinks. I am one of three Americans, the others being my husband and daughter, in this village.  We only have internet a few days a week, phone calls are hella expensive and honestly, everything is just a little bit harder here. I am very isolated from modern pregnancy fun, companionship, and healthcare.  My last pregnancy took place here too and I was a wreck, but the December 2011 board kept me connected and excited about the pregnancy, birth, and baby care.  Already this time around it is easier, just the joy of DD keeps the loneliness at bay, but I look forward to checking in on this board every few days and sharing in everyones joy, excitement, and even worries along the way.  Thank you in advance for making this an awesome place!


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Re: The bump boards keep me sane

  • CaliforniaDream87CaliforniaDream87 member
    Welcome and congrats!
        DS born 8-16-2013
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  • Bakes4uBakes4u member
    Congrats and Welcome! May I ask why do you and your family live there?
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  • WashingtonQueenWashingtonQueen member

    I am sorry you have such a rough time where you live. :(

    Welcome to the board! Congrats and best of luck to you!

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  • Charmed181Charmed181 member
    Congrats and welcome!!
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  • beezybabybeezybaby member

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    Congrats and Welcome! May I ask why do you and your family live there?

     

    We work for an organization called COPA that strives to improve health care and education.  I made it sound totally negative, but the people are lovely and caring, we love being part of a teeny tiny community, and while they are rocky, we enjoy being close to the beach.  


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  • TristansMom01TristansMom01 member
    Congrats as others have said, I'm also interested in why you live in rural DR. That's an interesting choice for relocation.
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  • katharine25katharine25 member
    That's so cool!! Welcome & Congratulations!
    Married My Love on 6/18/2006
    BFP#1 10/1/2011. Our perfect little girl, Her heart stopped @ 12w1d. D&E 11/23/11
    BFP#2 3/13/12 Weird CP/Possible EP @ 6w0d
    BFP#3 5/28/12 CP @ 5w0d
    BFP/WTF#4 10/26/12 CP
    BFP#5 12/10/12 EDD 8/23/2013
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  • Bakes4uBakes4u member
    imagebeezybaby:

    imagebakes4u:
    Congrats and Welcome! May I ask why do you and your family live there?

    We work for an organization called COPA that strives to improve health care and education.  I made it sound totally negative, but the people are lovely and caring, we love being part of a teeny tiny community, and while they are rocky, we enjoy being close to the beach.  

    Awesome! Do you have a house and the normal ammentities you would if you lived in the states? Sorry I'm being nosy just really interested in this!

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  • aessary03aessary03 member

    I'm glad we can contribute to your sanity!!  :)

     

    What brought you to the Dominican Republic?  

     

    Welcome!!!  

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    Jacob & Audra - married since 05.28.11
    Emma Kate - born 10.16.03 @ 29 weeks, weighed 1lb 13oz and 13.5" long.
    Ozzy Joseph - born 11.01.13 @ 31 weeks, weighed 3lbs 7oz and 16" long.
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  • RitaElaineRitaElaine member
    Welcome! I've heard of COPA! Great thing you're family is doing!! Look forward to sharing pregnancy stories!!
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