Pregnancy & Parenting
New Mama.. it’s OK.
Someone once said.. “When a baby is born, so is a mother”. I’m not sure who it was that said those words, but they were very wise. I’ve been referred to as “an experienced Mum”. I suppose as a Mother of…
What to pack in your maternity hospital bag?
I’ve arrived at that stage, I need to think about my hospital bag! I think the best piece of advice I have ever been given was make sure you pack a separate bag for baby! So, this post is about…
Pregnancy Insomnia and other stuff.
Pregnancy insomnia, it’s like your bodies way of preparing you for life with a newborn. I’m tired and I want to sleep. But I suddenly find myself awake, looking at the ceiling thinking of all the things I could be doing.…
Strepelle – Home Strep B Test
It’s estimated that around one in four pregnant women in the UK carry GBS in their digestive system or vagina. Although GBS can be passed through sexual contact it is not a sexually transmitted disease. Group Strep B is a…
Choosing a baby name..
I am beginning to understand why we have previously found out whether baby was a boy or a girl. The problem with not knowing, is trying to think of two sets of names. Or, perhaps more sensibly a name which…
November Sunshine, and a weekend outdoors.
I had forgotten how much weight a baby bump adds to you when you’re trying to walk. I’ve definitely developed a waddle! This weekend we ventured out and about as usual. We’ve been exploring some of our favourite places. It’s been…
Does my bump look big in this?
Big bumps, little bumps, as soon as you’re pregnant you seem to see baby bumps everywhere! I’ve talked baby bumps before, or more specifically the curse of bump envy. This time round, I feel enormous. I have also started to be aware…
3rd Trimester Pregnancy Grumbles
A pregnancy grumble. I have tried hard not to grumble. Well, not too much anyway. However, it is hard when you feel exhausted. It’s hard when you back and hips hurt with every step, but you just can’t stop. You…
Beach Days aren’t just for summer..
Sometimes, the simplest days are the best. We packed up the car with buckets and spades. A picnic blanket and a couple of flasks of soup and headed to our favourite beach. We hadn’t been to that beach for longer…
Applying for Primary School
In a few days, we will be applying for Primary school for Yo. She’s still so little. When she starts school, she will only just be 4. It does feel very odd to be planning her school journey while she’s still only…