A different form of creativity!
I would not describe myself as a creative person. I can't sing, paint, draw, dance, write poetry or stories or even choose an outfit than comes in anything other than…
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Well that went quickly!
Today is the last day of my maternity leave before I return to work full time. It's a strange moment. I'm not worried about work. Nor am I worried about…
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Adventures in Baby-led Weaning World
Emily's first encounter with food came when she was 26 weeks old, just two days short of turning six months. This is the recommended age to start solid food and…
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Liquid gold for all!
The bottom drawer of our freezer has been otherwise out of use for a while. Well not completely, as it has been home to litres of breast milk. I'd stored…
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My child is not a genius (but yours ain’t either)
Emily is a smart cookie. She's an early developer and is demonstrating new skills at a younger than average age. However I am under no illusions about her. Maybe it's…
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My best parenting is…
When I get up without muttering (or screaming) profanities even though Emily has woken up for the sixth time in one night. When I power through the burn to lift…
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Boobs on tour!
In previous posts, I've talked about breastfeeding out and about. This is now something that really doesn't bother me. I know I'm allowed to do it and I know that…
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Parent-at-work mother!
This week at work it is our annual summer school event. During we this week we invite any vulnerable students, who are joining the school in September, along to the…
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“My day”: Life as a five month old baby (Part 1)
6:40 It's getting light now and I really need a wee so I think I'll wake up. I'm not sure if my mummy and daddy still love me this morning…
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Fancy a cuppa (milk)?
Emily loves the boob! So much so that she has been very reluctant to have anything else. This didn't cause us any issues really. I was never far away so…
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