Have you ever noticed that toddlers are like puppies? We grew up with dogs and I’ve always hoped that one day I’ll get a puppy of my own. But then I realised toddlers are like puppies so I’ve probably already got enough on my hands! Here are 10 reasons why Read more…
Perhaps you are (or are going to be) an absolute lover of the newborn phase and it’s your dream to hibernate away with your tiny human for as long as possible. Or, maybe, alternatively you are like me and you’re going to need to be intentional about how to keep Read more…
Anyone else find that your kid’s name is not an effective method of getting their attention? I find myself calling over and over and over again. But, I have found that there are other ways to get my little one to come running. #1 Rustle a packet of food of Read more…
I just started working again part-time and it’s been very different to work post baby. Here’s some of the things I’ve learnt so far… #1 When he’s not with me, I think about my baby ALL the time. Like ALL the time, no matter how hard I try not to. Read more…
Someone asked me yesterday why I’d started blogging about motherhood and I explained that it was because I’d had quite a few honest conversations with other Mums and Mums-to-be and realised that those conversations aren’t always the norm; the agony of breastfeeding or the reality of actually giving birth aren’t often shared Read more…
My granny was a formidable woman. She was a incredibly prayerful and always full of love and laughter. She died on Christmas Day four years ago. She was very poorly and in hospital beforehand but was still a constant ray of sunshine to the staff there – she was desperate to go Read more…
I was chatting to a friend about babies yesterday and recalling some nappy changing moments with my little boy. I can’t believe I forgot about the wee in my previous blog post! My little boy can wee an impressive distance when I least expect it! I think I’ll be able to get the dirty nappy Read more…
There is so much I have learnt in my first few weeks with our newborn – every day is a learning experience! Just some of the things I’ve learnt with a newborn… #1 My husband is amazing. I have never felt so cared for and looked after as in the last few Read more…
When I got pregnant (and again many times during my pregnancy) I had the realisation that I would actually have to give birth to this baby! Here are a few things I learnt whilst in labour and at the hospital… #1 Everyone says, “when labour starts, you’ll know”. This is incredibly Read more…