One of the big differences between your first and second babies is the amount of time you get to spend on the sofa, feeding, napping, and trapped under them when they sleep. As a baby Eliza didn’t want to be put down, I didn’t want to put her down. Nothing got done for ages when we…
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Babies, blogging, and becoming more organised
Read moreMy quest for 2015 was to banish my new mum, baby brained forgetfulness and become a more organised person. I’ve been trying out the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (a laptop / tablet hybrid, with a case that’s also a proper keyboard) to see if this can help. So a month in, is my house a…
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15 Parenting Hacks: The BEST Tips For New Mums
Read moreIf You Have A Baby, Here Are 15 Parenting Hacks Baby Books Won’t Tell You Here are 15 parenting hacks for if you’ve just had a baby…if you have, congratulations! When I was pregnant I wrote a list of pregnancy life hacks (these are simple tips that make everything much easier). Being a parent can be…
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Join me for a Twitter Q&A…
Read moreAs we’re right at the end of January now, how is everyone getting on with their New Year’s resolutions? (Remember them…anyone,,,?) One of mine is to banish my post-baby brain by becoming more organised, and I’ve been trying out the Microsoft Surface Pro3 tablet to see how it can help.
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Sister, sister
Read moreGrowing up, I always wanted a sister. If either of my two brothers are reading – I’d be surprised if they are – then brothers are brilliant, in their own fraternal way, and maybe it was a grass is greener type scenario but yes, I really wanted a sister. The older sisters of my friends…
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Toddler entertainment tactics when you have a new baby
Read moreWhat are some good activities to keep a toddler entertained when you have a new baby? One of the things that worried me about being a mum of two was how to keep my toddler happy when feeding the baby. Most of my memories of first-time early motherhood involve being glued to the sofa, trapped…