Cultural Difference - New Mums

Brotherly Love

We are experienceing the cultural differences for new mums. In Korean culture (and probably many other Asian cultures) the new mum is expected to stay in bed for at least 21 days! They aren't even allowed to have a shower as this would affect the body's "balance". No washing hands with cold water. That's why the new mum's mum has to come and do everything.

So when L was preparing some beads for the beading day tomorrow, my mum was very surprised.

It's been great L being home and not in hospital where it would have been very difficult for her to sleep. The new bub is sleeping much better today. First bath. First time L has been wee-ed on while changing the baby's nappy. Hoping for a better night's sleep tonight. Baby's staying in his room tonight and not with us.

Praise God that he has made many different cultures! How boring if we were all mono-cultural!