Rachel and I talk about what others have been talking about from the news a lot in Italy, what holiday just passed in Florence, and what it's like to be pregnant in Italy.

We answer questions like 'What's the difference in Italy and America between':

• Maternity leave?
• Preferential treatment?
• Doctor's appointments?
• Parties/planned events?
• Gifts?

Vocabulary Mentioned:

• Fare il ponte - Make a long weekend (Literally: Make a bridge)
• • Ho fatto il ponte. - I made a long weekend with the holiday.
• L'ecografia - Sonogram
• La portafortuna - A good luck charm in reference to the first nightie the baby will wear usually made of silk/cotton.

Links Mentioned:

• What Is Il Giorni dei Morti in Italia (and Why Is It Important?)
• How Rachel Made Her Dream of Living in Florence a Reality
• Tutti i meme del compleanno di Fedez al supermercato

Resources & more at...

http://icebergproject.co/italian

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