It’s Time I Changed……

My life has changed such a lot in the last 5 years, but I'm not ever so sure that I have changed with it. I've gone from being a fiercely independent single Mum, taking on...

Dear Friend…….

I'm sorry I didn't tell you we were going to try for another baby.  I get that this hurt you, but to be honest I don't think I knew how to tell you.  Our...

From Granny’s Kitchen – Spelt and Potato Bread

I've not always enjoyed cooking.  In fact at some points in my life I have positively avoided it.   One of the people who has influenced me the most in my journey with food is...

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...