There is nothing like the experience of having your first baby. Life with a newborn is filled with tons of joy, but it can also be disorienting, challenging, and very tiring. Everything is worth it when that baby looks at you with its loving eyes and chubby cheeks. There is a lot to do when you are … [Read more...] about 6 Things to do before your baby arrives
Parenting
Potty Training Journey
I honestly thought this day would never come, Zander never seemed interested in potty training when he was 2. We did try and his potty has always been around, but we didn’t want to force him. He has been at nursery for a while and I think seeing other children using the toilet made him curious as … [Read more...] about Potty Training Journey
10 Ways To Guide a Teen Who’s About to Fly The Nest
When it comes to raising your children to be successful and high flying individuals, you always want to do your best. You have seen first hand how teenagers can go off the rails and make mistakes in their life that they will regret forever. You never want to be held responsible for putting your … [Read more...] about 10 Ways To Guide a Teen Who’s About to Fly The Nest
Why I don’t attend baby groups
Many people love going to baby groups, you know the ones the health visitors recommend when you have a baby, I would imagine this is because they make friends who have young children too and can have an adult conversation and something to look forward to. I was really keen on going to these when … [Read more...] about Why I don’t attend baby groups
Dear Mummy – A Letter To Mummy
Today's Blogtober prompt is Invitations/Letters as it is World Post Day so I thought today was the perfect day to share this. I was sorting out some paperwork the other day and came across a letter Skye has written to me. It was written before Zander was born but I can't remember exactly when, … [Read more...] about Dear Mummy – A Letter To Mummy
What not to say to someone who is struggling to conceive
We struggled to conceive my son Zander, it took 8 and a half years before I fell pregnant with him during that time we went through 6 cycles of Clomid and trigger shots and ICSI (privately) which obviously failed. Roger had a low sperm count due to having a vasectomy reversal and we were told it … [Read more...] about What not to say to someone who is struggling to conceive