Parenting posts
It isn’t like me to get heavy, so forgive me. I will warn you now, this post is quite long, and low on laughs, but then so was I for quite a few months. And this is why. Sadly my son, like my daughter, did not have an easy start to life. Both failed to gain weight; she did not […]
Little red book: A tale of baby reflux, colic and woe Read More >>
Pregnancy can be a terrifying time for even the most confident of mothers-to-be. With so many guidelines to follow (well, some anyway) it is unsurprising that some people get confused. This is where a lot of ladies turn to the online birth board. A magical place where we can chat about grim pregnancy symptoms and ask all the pregnancy related
Pregnancy questions… A trip down the rabbit hole of internet birth boards Read More >>
I liken First Time Mums to learner drivers. We were all there once, for some of us not so long ago, but once you aren’t one any longer you suddenly know better. Just like learner drivers, First Time Mums begin to irritate you irrationally. You find you now have limited patience for them. OK they don’t drive in front of
In our neck of the woods, there is no such thing as a two year check, but instead an oddly specific 27-month check. I know this because I recently received a letter from the health visiting team requesting I make an appointment for the toddler, along with a questionnaire to complete beforehand. Those of you with children of the same
The 27 month check Read More >>
Milestone Cards, if you haven’t seen them, are given to baby to hold when they learn to sit, stand and get a tooth, before taking a proud photo for the album. Milestone cards actually make a lovely gift for an expectant parent, however it would have to be one more organised and observant than myself. Following on from this post I thought I
Ten alternative milestone cards for babies – with FREE printable! Read More >>
I used to so love a bath. The average person, when asked to picture in their mind’s eye a bath time scenario, will probably imagine a relaxing affair, conjuring up images of soft lighting, candles, a good book, decadent smelly bubbles, a face mask perhaps, maybe even a cheeky glass of wine… If I have a bath, it is generally
Bath time: Our nightly routine Read More >>
As a parent to a baby or toddler, there are few things – OK nothing – quite as glorious as nap time. For a brief moment you can stop being a parent, make a hot beverage (and actually drink it) and take all the lengthy toilet breaks you desire. You can consume whatever kind of biscuits or snacks you like and
The nap conundrum: The nap dropping toddler Read More >>
Good news! The baby has a tooth. Maybe two, I’m not entirely sure. All I know is I was attempting to feed him at soft play and, well, ouch (see, I knew they were lying when they said feeding a baby with teeth wasn’t painful). Upon inspection with my finger, there is definitely something hard and tooth-like residing in the
Stupid things I have done whilst sleep deprived Read More >>
Quick 2022 Edit: Sadly, it’s six years on and this post is still as relevant as ever. Now it’s not just “beauty” and “health” MLMs preying on vulnerable young women particularly – there are MLMs for books, essential oils, shitty leggings, dodgy fake perfume and even – somewhat inexplicably given the state of the travel sector and the number of
MLM: A wonderful opportunity (and definitely not a pyramid scheme) Read More >>
This guide to toddler TV has been written by a good friend of mine. She has a two year old and is currently incubating number two. It was when my daughter was about a year old (and driving me nuts) that I first decided to make use of the electronic babysitter, the good old tellybox, and stick her in front of
Guest blog: The Other Mother’s guide to toddler TV Read More >>
