What Are The Best Things To Buy When You’re Pregnant…And What Not To Buy When You’re Pregnant? If you’re pregnant, here’s what not to buy when you’re pregnant/ People talk a lot about the best things to buy when you’re expecting a baby, but what are the things you REALLY don’t need? Firstly, Think About…
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Playing snap with the Gruffalo
As new baby time is so nearly upon us, I’ve been thinking about ways to keep Eliza occupied when I’m breastfeeding. If Baby 2 is anything like her then we will do this an awful lot. While I don’t want to have to rely on the iPad and the TV, I’m pretty sure a limited…
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Fantasy hospital bags; what would you *really* pack in yours?
Last night I had Braxton Hicks of such intense ferocity that they woke me up at 4am and jolted my brain into thinking about getting ready for the baby. So this morning, in the style of all panicking procrastinaters, I made some more lists. And top of these was ‘pack hospital bag.’
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The Truth About Pregnancy And Toddlers
Pregnancy when you have a toddler…the truth about what it’s like! Pregnant and already have a toddler? Here’s nine unavoidable truths…the things that no-one ever tells you about pregnancy and toddlers. What’s the perfect age gap between children? Answers on a postcard please, or the back of a copy of Emma’s Diary. But there’s no…
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Counting sheep, newborn sleep and second babies
“My baby won’t sleep in the Moses basket…help!” I remember saying to the midwife when she visited the house, about 12 hours after our return from hospital. She gave me a sympathetic but knowing look, before saying “Yes…that’s perfectly normal.” In my just delivered, highly hormonal and not-slept state I was stunned. Did this mean…
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31 Weeks Pregnant: A Wedding, A Bridesmaid And A Baby Bump
Here’s My Pregnancy Blog Update At 31 Weeks Pregnant What’s it like being 31 weeks pregnant? Here’s my pregnancy blog update at week 31 of pregnancy… Here’s My 31 Weeks Pregnant Baby Bump: At 31 weeks pregnant, here’s the bump (and baby number one!) Going To A Wedding At 31 Weeks Pregnant Can you remember…
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Lost and found, or the tale of Mickey Mouse and the mum guilt
Lost: one toy Mickey, also goes by the name of Minnie. Lives in London, last seen in Sheffield. Help! Does your child have a favourite toy? If so, make them hold it tight and never let it out of your sight. Sounds obvious, but it’s a lesson we’ve just learned.