I remember worrying about what I was going to do with all those days. Seven whole months. Well, eight including the full month that I sat on my arse watching Netflix and repeatedly Googling 'How to start your labour', whilst I impatiently awaited her arrival. I worried about how I wouldn't be able to switch off from … Continue reading Goodbye, maternity leave
Month: July 2016
Sundayssentials: Mama Manuals
Ok, so none of the following are technically 'Manuals'. They are supportive and motivating words and images beautifully crafted together by some of the most awesome and inspiring mamas out there. They are all very different in tone and design but they have the same underlying message of supporting mamas and I personally have found each of … Continue reading Sundayssentials: Mama Manuals
I will never dress my daughter in pink…and other stupid shit I said before becoming a mama
Before I had my daughter, I said a lot of stupid sh*t about being a parent. I judged others on their parenting skills and made bold, frankly ridiculous statements about how I was going to parent when I had zero experience of being one... I will never dress my daughter in pink I'm not a … Continue reading I will never dress my daughter in pink…and other stupid shit I said before becoming a mama
Sundayssentials: Baby Board Books
Robust, colourful and ideal for stimulatating developing senses and building a baby's listening and memory skills- What's not to love about baby board books? Easy to grasp in their little podgy hands, the solid pages ensure even very young babies can hold them and they withstand even the most destructive handling, being dropped, chewed, bent, bitten, smeared with jam and … Continue reading Sundayssentials: Baby Board Books
Current State: Caravanning with kids
How to survive a caravan holiday with kids under five Caravanning with three under fives isn't something that I thought I would find myself doing. Getting a tan and drinking cocktails by the pool is my idea of a relaxing break and they don't tend to go hand in hand with caravan holidays. Nevertheless, last year we … Continue reading Current State: Caravanning with kids