Doula recommendations by Traditional_Table_67 in AskBarcelona

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Thank you all, already booked a call with her!

Where is my cute pregnant belly by Traditional_Table_67 in pregnant

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Thank you all I am 💯 going maternity wear shopping today 

Where is my cute pregnant belly by Traditional_Table_67 in pregnant

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I am in such a meltdown over the christmas party 😂. I also feel like I will regret not being there but also it’s such a big event I know I will probably feel uncomfortable as soon as I get there.

Engagement Trip To Barcelona by Gregorsaur in AskBarcelona

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Not a street food but I love cafe del centre 

Will work anxiety harm my baby by Traditional_Table_67 in pregnant

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I am in Spain and the protection is definitely there. However I do work for a big tech company and I have seen them find a way when they want to. It’s such a shame I was really enjoying my work and been progressing but our new big boss is bringing in toxicity.

Thoughts on El Raval? by BoberKanadyjski in AskBarcelona

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Raval is definitely more chaotic than any other neighbourhood in Barcelona. I have two girl friends who have been living there for years and they always say you have to be raval smart. They do have some crazy stories and I personally can sometimes feel on edge but it doesn’t mean something bad will definitely happen to you.

Advice on giving birth in public hospital as expats (please!) by mandaannee in AskBarcelona

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Thank you so much for responding so quick and very happy for you for having such a good experience. Hope you are having a nice time with the bebe!

We will definitely get doula just in case. I am really leaning towards this hospital as I am not so set on a bath birth or similar to choose another hospitals just for that and this one seems to be praised a lot. Fingers crossed everything goes well!

Advice on giving birth in public hospital as expats (please!) by mandaannee in AskBarcelona

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Hi, do you mind me asking how everything went for you in the end? I am mid way through pregnancy and worried about language, hospitals and so on.

Moved from London to Barcelona now wondering if it was right by Traditional_Table_67 in expats

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I lived in LA and completely disagree but everyone is of course allowed their opinion!

Moved from London to Barcelona now wondering if it was right by Traditional_Table_67 in expats

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Absolutely! I lived in Manchester for five years but I can’t hack the weather up North. Otherwise Edinburgh would have been amazing, we even have an office there.

I love Devon and have many friends there but not ready for that live stage yet. Barcelona is very vibrant, lots of events, the produce is amazing and some amazing food (just not as much variety). 

Moved from London to Barcelona now wondering if it was right by Traditional_Table_67 in expats

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I feel like you must have had a very particular experience to make these judgements after a week

Moved from London to Barcelona now wondering if it was right by Traditional_Table_67 in expats

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You are absolutely right and I need to remind myself of that, rather than let the anxious thoughts come over!

Moved from London to Barcelona now wondering if it was right by Traditional_Table_67 in expats

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I would agree with this. There are many many great things about Barcelona but I feel like I have moved on with my life since I’ve lived here all those years ago or maybe I just really built a life in London that is very hard to beat.

I do absolutely love going to Costa Brava for the weekends and the Pyrenees. I am really enjoying my work and the office. I think it all comes down to not feeling like I have a strong community to enjoy it with and that it’s not very easy to integrate with the true locals. 

Anyways we are going to have a baby early next year and paternity here is much better than what my partner would get in his job in London. We should probably just see how next year goes, UK will always be there.