The fact of the matter is, parents will be thinking way ahead for their little one’s arrival into the world. They will have covered most bases so as a friend or loved one, you want to show you are putting some real thought behind your gift. When trying to think…
Eight months on, I’m now beginning to look back and reflect on the birth of my second daughter. The support my midwives gave me throughout my pregnancy was second to none. My dad was battling cancer throughout my pregnancy and sadly he passed away three days before I gave birth….
For many women, becoming pregnant is a joyful occasion full of excitement. For others, it can be easy to fall into the self-deprecating psyche that results in a negative body image. For nine months, your body will undergo many changes, some of which can be difficult to deal with, not…
I’m back to work in just 3 weeks. Maternity leave second time around has gone extremely fast. But then I’ve had a toddler and a baby to care for. Plus I lost my dad right at the start. Do I feel ready to go back to work? I do and…
Gosh it’s been a while since the last update. Life is very busy and time passes you by in the blink of an eye. If I’m being honest I kept up better with the monthly updates with baby girl. Anyway here we are at 7 months. Baby Dottie has come…
For every mother out there, there can be a lot of trepidation if you take time off to have children. For those parents on maternity leave, this can cause anxiety, but for those mothers that have actively stopped their life and left their career to focus on raising their children,…
With having a baby earlier this year, my whole life has and still is baby! So it’s only apt that I share with you some gorgeous baby and toddler related gifts that are inspiring for the baby’s that are or about to be in your life. Why not take a…
This October get ready to enjoy and experience the UK’s top shopping event for new and expectant parents. The Baby Show, with MadeForMums, will be taking place from Friday 19th until Sunday 21st October at Olympia London. It is a must-attend event that gives visitors the opportunity to compare, try…
Baby dottie has now turned 18 weeks old and we have had the third set of immunisations. The second set four weeks ago she took all in her stride and was fine. This time around she was pretty ill 24 hours after. She had a high temperature and was crying/teasy…
There are lots of different baby milestone cards on sale, and I did think about getting some for baby dottie. Somehow time got away from me and I never got around to buying any. Thankfully Monday Moon got in touch asking if I’d like to have a look at their…