Preparing for a new baby
You'll go through pregnancy with everyone telling you what to do with your time as a parent. It’s a fact of life that grandmothers pass knowledge down to mothers, who
7 ways to keep costs down with your newborn
Newborn babies may be small, they may be gorgeous, but they're also noisy and can be pretty pricey! There's not much you can do about the noisiness, or the sleep. But
Baby Shower Gift Ideas | Presents for the mum-to-be and the bump
You get to the time of life where suddenly you’re invited to baby showers almost every Sunday – perhaps you’re a mum already and can draw on your personal experience
One born every minute | The labour story – Arlo James
My pregnancy with Arlo was pretty smooth sailing, I started showing around 10 weeks and I felt my very first flutter at 13 weeks in the Co-0p service station -
Newborn must haves | The new baby essentials
It's an absolute minefield when you're expecting a baby, especially if it's your first. There's checklist upon checklist of 'newborn must haves' or 'new baby essentials' and most of the
Getting ready for life as a family of four.
As I write this I've got tears streaming down my cheeks as I've just waved my daughter off to nursery and I'm wondering if that's the last time I'll be
Why I can’t wait to get rid of my bump
I never really understand those people who have 'bump envy' or 'miss their bump'
Naming our second, and last child.
So, we're having a boy. That's lovely news. One of each, never feel the temptation to go this long fizz or vogue-free again. But goddamn, we just can't decide on a
Just what do I need to pack?
If you're pregnant, you've probably been gathering bits and bobs into your nice new suitcase you have purchased especially for THE hospital trip - y'know, that one where you go
Pie & Lattes?
As this post goes out I would have just returned from my fourth week of pregnancy pilates. I went along with a friend, mainly because it's scary going to something alone
As I look back…
It's been 2.5 years since I birthed my first human and as I prepare to do the same in about 20 odd weeks, I do still clearly remember those 4.5 months
First year as a first time mama | 12 months of Sofia
I haven't blogged in almost a year, partly because I can never think of anything to blog which may be in the slightest bit interesting…. it’s pretty self obsessive this