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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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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Beautiful Mexican Bola necklaces from Blooming Lovely
Read moreI 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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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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Nap drops, sleep, and the eternal battle for bedtime
Read moreThe midday nap is nature’s gift to mothers, isn’t it? A blissful amount of peace, quiet, and time to yourself. It’s the pause in the middle of the day, the pit stop in the never-ending baby Grand Prix. It’s not quite as intoxicating as a large glass of wine, but it’s twice as refreshing. I…
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20 Weeks Pregnant Update: Second Child Syndrome
Read more20 Weeks Pregnant: An Update On My Pregnancy Are you 20 weeks pregnant? Here’s a pregnancy update An update at 20 weeks pregnant… 20 Weeks Pregnant Baby Bump: Can The Baby Have Second Child Syndrome – Already? I think the new baby might be a victim of second child syndrome, already. It occurred to me…
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The early baby days
Read moreHow did you feel in the first few days of new babydom? Blissfully content, wafting round full of love and all the good hormones, gazing in wonder at your baby? Or slightly confused, clueless, tired, tearful, tired?