One of those days…

It's just one of those days. Your back hurts, You're tired, He's tired... It's just one of those days.

Zero Routine Parenting

One of the things you are told early on in babies life, is that they need a routine so get a sleep schedule sorted straight away!There are articles stating babies and children need a schedule, and others that say it doesn't matter at a young age. So, as with every parenting decision, it is hard…

Why I Co-Sleep

Co-Sleeping, a big decision!When baby is born, all they know is mum and you can bet they want to stay close.A biological pull that mum will also feel.If baby is close, they are safe, right? Whenever you hear of Co-Sleeping (or bed sharing) most people will be concerned of SIDS, and that's good, with children…

The cost of Motherhood

I've been a mum for just over a year now, and whilst that sounds like a long time, I can't see a time when I don't feel like a 'new mum'. I guess seeing all the milestones for the first times mean that I will feel 'new' for quite some time to come!I wanted to…

World Breastfeeding Week 2018

. When I was pregnant I never considered feeding any other way than breast. It was faff-free (within reason), cheap and most important of all, natural! Two hours after baby Tali's birth, I was finally able to hold him following an emergency c-section. I feed him straight away, his small mouth rooting as soon as…

Post Pregnancy Expectations

Follow my blog with Bloglovin . Seeing the beautiful Duchess of Cambridge after giving birth has got me thinking about how a woman's body changes during pregnancy and the expectation for after. Of course, putting aside the ridiculous comments made by men (here, here) - who obviously have the best insight into bodies during and…

Me against the world

. Today is the day, the day I've been slightly dreading. Today I am left in charge of a baby. Solo. All by myself. Lonesome Larry. How did this sneak up so quickly? I've only had seven weeks to prepare, it wasn't enough! Don't get me wrong, I've been left with Isaac before, but never…

Life changes – Newborn

. Usually I have a good idea of what I want to write about/share with my blog posts, however, I have struggled to decide on what I wanted to create a post about this week. I think it's because I have had three weeks off and have found my life completely changed and flipped on…

Baby prep favourites

. Getting ready for a baby is so hectic. There are reams of 'must have' items and more advice than you know what to do with, it can be so overwhelming, especially for a first-time parent. My partner and I have picked out the things we think are important and will get additional stuff as…