Nothing beats the thrill quite like a new milestone. Baby’s first crawl. Baby’s first word. Toddler moving into his own big boy bed in his own bedroom (okay, that landmark I mourned more than I rejoiced). But, potty training is a whole new game – […]
Back when Reuben turned one, we didn’t really know what he was ‘into’. He was an inquisitive baby by all means and loved to learn about the world around him, but in terms of specific interests, Youtube’s Super Simple Songs was as far as […]
Babies love to be held. Our little one, Reuben, has always liked being super close to us; he cuddle naps, he sleeps in our bed, and he loves being picked up and carried around, which I find myself doing a lot. But now he’s 18 […]
Before I had my own child I didn’t really have a clue what a one year old did. Even after watching a dozen nieces and nephews growing up, I couldn’t really recall what they did, when. I’d wonder – What’s a baby capable of doing […]
[PR Gifted] Since becoming a parent I can testify life with a little one is hectic. Especially being a first timer, day to day life is crazy enough, so it can be tricky keeping up with the rest of life such as family visits. If […]
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 […]
If you’ve ever looked at your little one and thought they’ve grown up in a blink of an eye, wait until they have their first hair cut. All of a sudden your baby looks set for school and you’re grieving the loss of those […]
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 […]
For as long as I’ve been a mother I’ve had anxiety. To me, motherhood and anxiety are one and I don’t see a horizon on this tumultuous sea of worry. People love to tell you that anxiety comes with being a parent. Mums and dads […]
[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 […]
*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 […]
*PR GIFTED This week Reuben turns one! And with my little man being my first child, it’s meant hosting my first ever birthday party. I’ve had umpteen house warmings and socials and planned my own wedding, but none of this prepared me for the emotional […]
