This year is Piglet first Christmas. At 10 months old he is going to be a fab age, as he will be old enough to actually enjoy some new toys and play with his cousins during the day. He will enjoy the family time, a lovely roast dinner and maybe even a little bit of a […]
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I recently went to a nightclub. An actual nightclub. This is the first time I was actually properly in there since having Alexander. I was “technically” in one a few months ago as part of my friends hen party…. but I lasted all of 10 minutes before calling JHogg to come and pick me up.
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Have you ever wondered whether the present you have bought a child was really appreciated? Did you questions whether it was suitable? Annoying? Terrifying? I’ve got the answers! I am a proud Auntie to 7 nieces and nephews. Over the last 11 years I’ve been happily picking out the most irritating presents I could find. What
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I have been a book worm ever since I was little. I was always the one sitting with my book, and I would read pretty much anything going. It is a trait I really hope to pass on to Piglet. I think books are such an important part of their development, and the ability to
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Is there a right time to swap from breastfeeding to bottles? Do you let your baby guide you, or do you make the decision yourself? Is there a right or wrong answer? As I have mentioned in the past, my reasons for breastfeeding were pretty selfish. It wasn’t an easy transition, but one I am immensely
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When you find out you are pregnant it is so exciting. You imagine your perfect little buddle in adorable outfits, sleeping in the perfect moses basket or out for walks in their pram. Then you realise you have to buy these things. There are loads of places you can look to buy baby products, and
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Those that read my blog regularly will know that we meal plan at the start of every week. JHogg grumbles every single time, but for me it is totally worth it to have it done and written down in advance. However, this week I’m off enjoying some Majorcan sunshine, so I don’t have to do
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When Piglet was born he spent some time in the neonatal unit before he was able to come home. I was lucky, he was only in special care as opposed to intensive care or the high dependancy unit. But that didn’t change the way I felt at the time. Despite complications at birth, Piglet stayed
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