For a few years I've been a huge fan of the show 'Once Upon a Time' (but my whole life I have been a total nerd) and have enjoyed going to a number of conventions to meet the cast. The last one we visited happened when I was 7 months pregnant and it was so... Continue Reading →
10 at 10 – things I said I’d never do…
10 things I promised I wouldn't do as a parent that I totally caved on
BLW – Baby Led Weaning or Bloody Losing Willtolive
It's now unfashionable to use a pre-made baby purée and in doing so parents and caregivers are being herded towards BLW at an (almost pushy) increasing rate. BLW or Baby Led Weaning is essentially ditching the spoon feeding and giving your baby the chance to feed themselves from the get go. This starts with fingerfoods... Continue Reading →
What I’ve been thinking about Lake-ly
Before River was even conceived we knew we would be taking our baby to the Ambleside Lantern Parade. We had our heart set as we looked enviously at photos from previous festivals. As soon as River was 2 blue lines we booked our favourite cottage, Low Brow Barn, for the end of November 2017. River... Continue Reading →
Holiday Hysteria
We booked our first holiday to Majorca for April because it wouldn't be too warm for River and it would be fairly quiet for us. I was dreading it. Don't get me wrong, I couldn't wait to get away for some vitamin D and to have my tea out every night but I was dreading... Continue Reading →
Regression, regression go away, come back another day
Everyone is obsessed with babies sleeping through. What they don't tell you is that babies will sleep through for one whole night between 10,000 sleep regressions. They occur at various stages throughout a tiny person's life and I'm currently experiencing the 4 month sleep regression which has been on going since November. Basically it means... Continue Reading →
This is why it’s called “labour”
It was 10 pm and I had said goodnight to Frankie as she sloped off to the spare bedroom; nine months of pregnant snoring had taken it's toll on her and it was either sleep separation or divorce. (Side note: nobody tells you about the pregnancy snoring, it's a thing! It has something to do... Continue Reading →