Let’s Bust Some Myths About Breastfeeding There are so many myths about breastfeeding. A subject about which there are multiple myths and misconceptions, discussed on many a noticeboard, Twitter conversation, and not least in my own head, pre-baby. But what’s true and what’s really, really not? Here’s some of the more interesting lifestyle myths I’ve…
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A pretty pants shopping trip
Read moreTaking your toddler to buy their first pair of proper pants isn’t quite on a par with a first bra fitting, is it? At two, they’re over a decade away from being aware enough to suffer the same red-faced mortification and spine tingling embarrassment as a teenager. But as Eliza and I approached the shops…
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Breastfeeding Hacks: Read The Best Tips For Baby Feeding
Read moreLooking For Breastfeeding Hacks? Breastfeeding is rewarding but can be incredibly tough (I’ve been there!) so read these breastfeeding hacks to hopefully make your journey easier. The Best Breastfeeding acks: So here’s a round-up of the best breastfeeding hacks. Make sure you also read all my posts on breastfeeding, life hacks for parents and ten…
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What to watch when you’re pregnant
Read moreWhat was the last film you saw at the cinema? Alex and I recently realised that ours was X-Men: First Class (it came out three years ago! Shocking, I know). Having children does enforce some changes in your TV and film viewing habits, and I’ve found that being pregnant has too. I have a shockingly…
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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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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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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…
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