Being my first baby it is such a special occasion and of course I want to celebrate in every way I can. But there are certain celebrations which I missed on doing as my DTB and I wanted to keep the moments special... such as finding out the gender of our little bean 💙. So… Continue reading September showers
Codes and Car Chases
Everyone imagines what the birth of their child is going to be like! How will I know when I’m in labour? Will I need pain relief? Will it be an intense week long labour? Will I be able to have a dreamy, calm and relaxed time with candles and the birthing pool, quote whispers and… Continue reading Codes and Car Chases
The Hospital Bag Checklist
Whilst this blog may be inspired by my DTB and his journey on becoming a dad, I thought it would be useful to give my own personal insights and tips as well! Now I am a huge fan of spreadsheets and checklists, more the creating than completing but hey... the intent is there 🤷♀️ Recently… Continue reading The Hospital Bag Checklist
Pink Lines of PANIC
It may have been a longggg time ago, but I can still remember every feeling that flooded me when my pee turned pink! Okay, my pee wasn’t actually pink, but the test I peed on definately was! We’ve passed the test we were pregnant! Or I was... I’ve never been into the whole we are… Continue reading Pink Lines of PANIC
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Here comes the fun! Decorating our little beans nursery! It’s not that I’m stubborn, it’s just when I get an image in my head of what I want and what something will look like, it’s hard for me to sway. BUT, I am open to suggestions. We found out we were having a little boy… Continue reading Ain’t no mountain high enough
Dad Flu…
Sympathy and self pity The father of my child has walked through the door feeling unwell. He has just been on a 4 day ‘lads’ holiday filled with alcohol, sub bathing and fun. But the poor lamb has come back with food poisoning. For the past 12 hours there has been groaning, multiple trips to… Continue reading Dad Flu…
