Parenting

Breastfeeding problems: The tricky combination of boobs and babies

Breastfeeding problems are so common in the early weeks, something I wish was talked about more...

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Hollie's birth story

First official day of maternity leave and guess who arrived...

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Pregnancy after miscarriage: Balancing excitement and anxiety

With miscarriage came a grief that never leaves, but it became ever present when I fell pregnant again.

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Caesarean section it is then (squeaky bum time!)

Today we learnt that our little girl will soon be born via planned c-section – squeaky bum time!

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Pregnant in a pandemic: Positive stories you'll want to read

A bit of comfort and reassurance for any expectant mum currently worried about what labour and birth will be like amid a global pandemic.

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The things no mum-to-be wants to hear: Round two

"You're doing it all AGAIN?!"

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Childbirth: Second child incoming

I won't lie, the thought of having to push another human out of my still-traumatised-from-the-first-time lady bits has been playing on mind

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2020: You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter

If ever there was a saying to sum up how I'm ending this year, the above, my friends, is it. But despite the utter shitshow that has been...

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An open letter to new mums: You are not alone

Hello lovely lady, how are you? No, really. How are you?

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Terrible twos: What in actual the f**k?

Don’t let that cheeky, chocolate covered grin fool you. This last week has been a real struggle with Rex. As people like to constantly...

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Positive parenting: Er, how do you do it (asking for a friend)?

Since Rex was born I’ve been in a constant state of confusion. Breastfeed, bottlefeed, nappy brand, bottle brand, baby-led weaning or...

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Toddler talk: The hilarious ramblings of Rex

In a way that only Rex can, he’s had me in stitches recently. And, no, I am not referring to my current Leather Face-style scalp. His...

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Miscarriage: The extremely vulnerable aftermath

The response to my last post was absolutely overwhelming. Genuinely. Over a thousand people have read it and I would guess at least 10...

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Baby number 2: A tale of two halves

At the end of March this year, after a long internal conversation with myself about more children, I had the coil removed. I didn’t tell...

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