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Chronic Pain, Maternity & Motherhood

Fibromyalgia Makes Me Feel Like a B-Grade Mum

May 11, 2021

To mark Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (12th May), I’m sharing an insight into my life as a fibro-fighting mum to a four year old, and why I worry I’m not the best example of a great mum. If I feared anything about becoming a parent, it […]

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Maternity & Motherhood

Having a Baby? Don’t forget these 12 Hospital Bag Essentials For Your Stay

January 15, 2020

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain commission earning affiliate links. Packing your hospital bag is one of the most exciting things to do as an expectant mum. It’s also one of the most important jobs to get right too because once that baby’s on the way […]

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Family Life, Maternity & Motherhood

10 [Free] Essential Phone Apps Every New Parent Needs to Download Today

September 23, 2019

DISCLOSURE: This post is in no way sponsored or affiliated. Whether you’re a new parent or you’ve done it all before, settling into life with a newborn is a crazy time for anyone. With new routines and a little one to get acquainted with, sometimes […]

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Baby & Toddler, Fashion, Maternity & Motherhood

THE CHANGING BACKPACK | Practical Parenting The Stylish Way

January 5, 2019

When you become a parent, things change. Your sleep, your priorities, your whole life. But nothing hits you quite like the sudden need to carry ‘stuff’ – and a lot of it. All of the time. [This post contains PR gifted product. All thoughts are […]

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Baby & Toddler, Family Life, Kids, Maternity & Motherhood

CO-SLEEPING | Why We (Still) Sleep With Our Child

September 20, 2018

Co-sleeping is everything like you imagine: it’s cramped, inconvenient, a bit scary, and can often have you waking with a stiff neck.  So why do it?  Because as much as co-sleeping with a little one literally cramps your style, it’s the best feeling ever. Updated […]

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Chronic Pain, Health, Maternity & Motherhood

Parenting with Chronic Pain: Fibromyalgia Compromises My Role As A Mum

May 12, 2018

Back before my child was even born I knew chronic pain would make motherhood tricky for me.  Chronic illness is a fact of life for me – I’ve had fibromyalgia for over a decade and joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) since my teens – so I […]

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Maternity & Motherhood

8 Phrases You Need To Stop Saying To Parents

April 16, 2018

Good advice is great.  Who doesn’t appreciate advice at some point in their life?  Sound advice comes in many forms; expert opinion from professionals like your GP, or wise words coming from experienced family and friends who’ve been there before, offering invaluable knowledge to get […]

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Maternity & Motherhood, Mental Health

I’m A Horrible Mum Because Anxiety Makes Me Angry

March 11, 2018

[Trigger Warning] This week was not great.  In fact, many days aren’t that great.  Maybe I’m exaggerating, but when I’ve had a really challenging experience –  my baby has, well, cried and I’ve lost the plot – I can’t help but write the day off […]

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Maternity & Motherhood

A WATCH FOR MOTHERS DAY | The Gift Of Customised Time

March 7, 2018

*PR GIFTED Mother’s Day for me used to be an occasion for giving thanks to my mum.  It still is – my mum’s the best! – but now I’ve joined the parenting club it’s a day for me too.  Granted, with a single one year […]

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Christmas, Maternity & Motherhood

8 Reasons A Christmas Pregnancy is the Best

December 18, 2017

This time last year I was pregnant.  Twenty-nine weeks by Christmas Day, to be precise, so I’d hit the third trimester and was well and truly blooming.  Now I’m as far away from being pregnant for as long as I was pregnant for, I’ve donned […]

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Baby & Toddler, Christmas, Maternity & Motherhood

12 Festive Ways To Celebrate Baby’s First Christmas

December 7, 2017

I’ve been a big fan of Christmas for as long as I can remember; ever since I was little I’ve started listening to Christmas music in September and I used to play ‘Christmas tv’ with my sister (we so would have owned Youtube had it been around […]

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Baby & Toddler, Family Life, Maternity & Motherhood

Babywearing and Me | Izmi Baby Carrier Reviewed

November 15, 2017

Reuben enjoys being carried around but I’ve never carried him in a sling as part of my everyday routine.  I’m not what you’d call a babywearer.  Unlike some of my mum friends who just ‘got’ it and naturally took to babywearing or went to the sling libraries, tried a million […]

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  • Can I still say happy national lingerie day for the last half hour of what’s left of the day?! 👙 I’m not myself at the moment and really run down with a cold or sinus bug or something, so that’s my excuse. Also I said lingerie was’t going on here so looks like that was a lie. 🤪 Never mind. Hope you appreciate the pretty colours of this photo and the fact I’m actually smiling. 😄

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Bank holiday Saturday spent gambolling round Fountains Abbey. ☀️ 

#familylife #bankholidayfun #fountainsabbey #daysoutwithkids #mumoife #mumlifeuk
Bank holiday Saturday spent gambolling round Fountains Abbey. ☀️ 

#familylife #bankholidayfun #fountainsabbey #daysoutwithkids #mumoife #mumlifeuk
Bank holiday Saturday spent gambolling round Fountains Abbey. ☀️ 

#familylife #bankholidayfun #fountainsabbey #daysoutwithkids #mumoife #mumlifeuk
Bank holiday Saturday spent gambolling round Fountains Abbey. ☀️ 

#familylife #bankholidayfun #fountainsabbey #daysoutwithkids #mumoife #mumlifeuk
Bank holiday Saturday spent gambolling round Fountains Abbey. ☀️ 

#familylife #bankholidayfun #fountainsabbey #daysoutwithkids #mumoife #mumlifeuk
Bank holiday Saturday spent gambolling round Fountains Abbey. ☀️ 

#familylife #bankholidayfun #fountainsabbey #daysoutwithkids #mumoife #mumlifeuk
Bank holiday Saturday spent gambolling round Fountains Abbey. ☀️ 

#familylife #bankholidayfun #fountainsabbey #daysoutwithkids #mumoife #mumlifeuk
Bank holiday Saturday spent gambolling round Fountains Abbey. ☀️ 

#familylife #bankholidayfun #fountainsabbey #daysoutwithkids #mumoife #mumlifeuk
Bank holiday Saturday spent gambolling round Fountains Abbey. ☀️ 

#familylife #bankholidayfun #fountainsabbey #daysoutwithkids #mumoife #mumlifeuk
Bank holiday Saturday spent gambolling round Fountains Abbey. ☀️ 

#familylife #bankholidayfun #fountainsabbey #daysoutwithkids #mumoife #mumlifeuk
Bank holiday Saturday spent gambolling round Fountains Abbey. ☀️ 

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Can I still say happy national lingerie day for the last half hour of what’s left of the day?! 👙 I’m not myself at the moment and really run down with a cold or sinus bug or something, so that’s my excuse. Also I said lingerie was’t going on here so looks like that was a lie. 🤪 Never mind. Hope you appreciate the pretty colours of this photo and the fact I’m actually smiling. 😄

(Wearing my previously gifted @lovepanache Ana bra which is my most loved bra ever)
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Can I still say happy national lingerie day for the last half hour of what’s left of the day?! 👙 I’m not myself at the moment and really run down with a cold or sinus bug or something, so that’s my excuse. Also I said lingerie was’t going on here so looks like that was a lie. 🤪 Never mind. Hope you appreciate the pretty colours of this photo and the fact I’m actually smiling. 😄 (Wearing my previously gifted @lovepanache Ana bra which is my most loved bra ever)
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