Experiencing Pregnancy in Two Cultures Having your first baby is a paradigm shift for any couple. A mixture of excitement
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WWAM Kids – Will My Baby Be a Chinese Citizen?
If you’re having (or discussing having) a baby with your Chinese partner – your child’s citizenship is an important issue
Continue readingMy Biggest Concern About Becoming a Parent
Before becoming a mama two years ago, I had a lot of concerns about how my life would change. I
Continue readingRaising A Mixed Child; Identifying With A Particular Culture
Upon marrying my Chinese husband in 2014, I knew that eventually, we would have children of our own. One thing
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It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago I delivered my first child–and learned about 滿月 or 坐月子 as I
Continue readingSuperstition or Health Care: Sitting the Month
When I moved to China, I began to learn more about my own culture and beliefs, as well as that
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I’m not the kind of person who ever really pictured what my wedding would look like. But I did always
Continue readingAlways Being There Versus Giving Space When Giving Birth
When I gave birth in China, it was the first grandchild for both my own parents and my mother-in-law. There
Continue readingHaving a Miscarriage in China
We started thinking about having kids in the summer of 2014. At this point, my husband and I had been
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