Since becoming a mum I've noticed that there's certain things that you can only get away with whilst being a baby. A lot of these do relate to bodily functions: Congratulations. Only as a baby can you be congratulated and cheered for your burps or poos! Regularly I find myself saying, "well done" and "good…
Granny returns
Having family that live across the world isn't easy, we all miss each other and although we FaceTime and have family WhatsApp groups to share pictures and videos of the goings on of our little ones, it just doesn't always cut it. The build up to visits is filled with excitement and the hellos being…
You learn who your friends are
The title may sound negative, however it's not meant that way at all. When you go through 2 of the most challenging and life changing events that I've focused this blog on, you learn who your friends are. Now, yes when my Dad died I had a fair few people who I did feel let…
It’s the best thing.
My little one is currently nestled under my chin, milk drunk and snoozing after waking from her slumber teary and upset with that classic newborn cry of hers. Everything had come at once, she'd given me a present in her nappy which woke her and she was hungry but also not ready to wake from…
Mum knows breast.
Before you read on I feel the need to forewarn you that this is a breastfeeding post. The reason being that as a new mum I’ve felt there so much of a stigma and pressure attached to breastfeeding. There so much about breast is best vs fed is best, breastfeeding in public, support or lack…
Learning to Cope 