I feel like for 6 sweet months I was part of a secret club that no-one fully understands unless they have been part of it: The Two Under Two Club. A toddler and a newborn is an interesting combination – masses of energy mixed with sleep deprivation is a challenging concoction – but I survived.… Read More I Survived Two Under Two!
“Being a Mum has made me so tired. And so happy.” – Tina Fey
Motherhood is a journey of firsts. Moments that you document not only by taking a photograph, but deep in your memory. Moments where you felt a rush of pride as a new milestone was met or skill achieved. It seems to happen so quickly, first smiles soon become first words and first steps and you… Read More My First Petits Filous
I am joining in with the #GiveMeAYay linky run by Chelle at The Mumington Post to celebrate my Yay moment from this month. The idea is to share your moments where you have done something just for you and taken time out for yourself. You may already know that I have danced all through my… Read More Dancing Shoes: Back On! #GiveMeAYAY
When Ted was born, so was the Mother in me. I experienced the happiest day of my life followed by the hardest one, when he was rushed for an emergency procedure. He was a sick baby and spent his first week in NICU. That experience shaped the way I cared for him and robbed me… Read More This time with my Newborn
You are just 2 weeks old. Still so tiny and new yet I feel like I have known you always. I have been living in the newborn bubble, where I am still amazed that I made you and that you are here and safe. I am also amazed by you – your tiny feet, your… Read More These Precious Moments
To my friends on Facebook it might have looked like I had it together when I had Ted and I embarked on this journey of motherhood. Copious selfies, pictures of Ted dressed in cute outfits and tales of the lovely walks we had been on may well have created the wrong impression. The truth is,… Read More Motherhood and Hypothyroidism
Right now we are living in a culture where we can instantly share our thoughts, feelings and opinions on social media – and boy, we do! I love social media and use it a lot, (too much) and I write infrequent blog posts when something is on my mind, usually with a humorous vibe but largley… Read More ‘Mummy Bloggers’ – Beware of You