Is breast really best?

I haven’t written a blog in a while, but I think being a blogger is writing about life’s experiences. A blog comes from something that has happened, to motivate and urge you to write. I have wanted to write about breastfeeding for some time, but moving house, raising a 5 month old (I really must …

My labour story – it’s not all doom and gloom

Why as soon as you become pregnant, everyone tells you the horror stories about labour? As if it isn’t enough leaping in to the unknown, without getting petrified about labour because everyone has told you their bad experiences. Well its not all doom and gloom. Read on to find out about my labour experience. I …

Our baby moon

What a magical experience. Last minute, we decided to do one more holiday before our baby was due, known as a baby moon. As we had to go in February, before it got too late for me to fly, we decided to go to Iceland. I usually prefer chasing the sun, but at this time …

What I found irritating during pregnancy

So around 20 weeks pregnant, over the Christmas holidays I couldn’t sleep. I kept experiencing the feeling of not being able to keep my legs still without wanting to pull them off. After speaking to other mummies and googling my symptoms, (by the way I don’t recommend googling your symptoms, always consult a doctor if …

Why didn’t anyone tell me?

The low down on pregnancy. When I first found out I was pregnant, it was not the big celebration of happiness you expect. Yes our baby was planned, but nothing can prepare you for that moment when you realise it is actually happening. Yes you are about to leap into that scary world of becoming …

The life of a new Mum

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton