15 Tips for Coping with a New Baby

1. Sleep. Get it when you can, it's now a precious commodity. If baby takes a nap, you can too. Ignore those emails, leave the hoovering. Make sleep your top priority. 2. Coffee. When you...

Have You Thought About Baby Signing?

I started a 'Sing and Sign' class with my Daughter when she was about 6 months old.  I hadn't really heard a lot about baby sign language before then, but was inspired after a...

Daddy’s Girl

Our little Princess is definitely a Daddy's girl.  She follows him round like a lost puppy as fast as her little legs will carry her.  If she's sitting on the sofa, 'sit down, Daddy'...

My Son, his Dad and his Mental Health

I asked my partner to leave when my Son was 18 months old. It was a scary time for everyone. I was quite young, and facing being a single parent...

Suffering With Pelvic Girdle Pain While Pregnant

I first experienced pelvic girdle pain in the 3rd trimester of my second pregnancy.  If you've experienced it I know you'll get how painful it is, and how frustrating it can be!  A short...

Teenagers: It’s all a mystery to me!

  Do you get teenagers?  I've got to be honest, I really struggle.  Since the hormone fairy came along and took away my sweet little boy, I really haven't had a much of a clue who's...

Having a Second Baby as an Older Mum

If you've read How I Prepared For Labour & Having My First Baby, you'll probably already know I left a bit of a gap between my first and second child. ...

Giving Birth: Preparing For Labour & Having My First Baby

Now that I'm pregnant with my third child, I've found myself spending a lot of time thinking about my first experience of labour and giving birth.  Having children really encourages reflection in all aspects...

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