I love wearing necklaces. My favourite pinboard is all about them (and my other favourite thing, stripes). I had to stop wearing necklaces when Eliza came along, and I’ll probably have to stop again as soon as the baby learns how to grip things. My poor undecorated neck. But for the time being, it’s being graced…
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Being Pregnant: 10 Things No-one Tells You About Pregnancy
Read moreWhat No-one Tells You About Pregnancy: If you’re pregnant, here are ten things no-one tells you about pregnancy. So what is it really like when you have a baby? Congratulations, You’re Having A Baby! Now What? Congratulations, you’re pregnant! It’s all floaty kaftans and graceful, naval gazing introspection from here right the way through to…
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The signs I’m getting old (am I?)
Read moreI went to lunch the other day with some friends. We met on our first day of uni, our friendship was cemented on a £3 bottle of wine each before going out, drinks, drinks, drinks, dancing and not remembering getting home. And here we were, having a lovely lunch with nice wine in a quality…
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Have you heard about Bambajam?
Read moreHands up who used to play a musical instrument when they were younger? I played the recorder – noisily, like all five year olds – the piano and the flute. I’m not sure I was a massive musical talent, but I always enjoyed it (apart from orchestra practice, which was a frustrating clash with Byker…
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Daddy…or chips?
Read moreI don’t think Eliza’s really got the whole Father’s Day secret thing yet. Yesterday we went shopping, and she stood at the bottom of the stairs shouting “Daddeeeee…we’re going to get your present!” And when we came back, she was so excited she bounded over to him saying “Dadeeeee, we have a secret present for…
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Pregnancy week 22: what I’m really craving
Read moreAn update at 22 weeks pregnant… Ah, 22 weeks pregnant – the week was gloriously sunny, and the first time someone I don’t know asked when I was due (so I must now actually look pregnant). I do feel a lot more pregnant at the moment, and it’s more pregnant in a lovely way; bigger…
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99* (toddler) problems with summer
Read more1) Waking up with the sun at 5am, but finding parents seem to have a surprising lack of enthusiasm for cereal and bed bouncing at that hour. Must try them again tomorrow 2) Not being allowed to have ice-cream for breakfast 3) In the garden, but there’s no Macca Pacca 4) And where are the…