I’m saying it loud and clear – I’m proud of my mum tum. My saggy skin and stretch mark covered wobbly belly. It tells a story. My stretch marks and endometriosis surgery scars are a flesh road map reminding me of my journey. Side by side, they tell a tale of both my struggles and … Continue reading Learning to Embrace the ‘Mum Tum’
Breast milk is magical. Did you know that breast milk adapts to exactly what your baby needs at any given time? It is different during the daytime to night time, in hot weather and in cold weather, when your baby is extra hungry or extra thirsty and when your baby is going through a growth … Continue reading Why breast milk is magical
{Gifted} I first heard about nimble babies after seeing them on BBC One’s ‘The Customer is Always Right’. Von showcased his range of plant-based cleaning products and I was super impressed with the results & feedback from the reviewers on the show. I knew there and then that I had to try for myself! After … Continue reading Review: Sticky Stopper
{Gifted} I was kindly sent these twiddle ons to try by sock ons after falling in love with, and reviewing, another one of their products. I was under no obligation to review this product but was so impressed with them that I just had to share. Twiddle ons are ‘foot discovery’ rattle toys that help … Continue reading Review: twiddle ons
Maternity leave is arguably one of the most wonderful, beautiful and special times of a woman’s life. It’s time she gets to bond, nurture and create a plethora of memories with her baby. Long walks in the park, mum & baby groups and an abundance of smiles, laughter & play. It can also be a … Continue reading Maternity leave: Happiness seems to be loneliness
Theodore Roosevelt rightly said that 'nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty'. Life's greatest pleasures are often our achievements that have taken hard work, blood, sweat and tears to accomplish. That couldn't be truer of parenthood. Being a mum is one of the most rewarding things … Continue reading Baby blues & new mum guilt
You've probably heard me raving about hypnobirthing at some point. You may know exactly what I'm on about or you may not have a clue and think it's some 'hippie' concept and ideal that wouldn't actually work in the 'real world'.I'd never heard of hypnobirthing before falling pregnant. I was sat in my hairdresser's chair … Continue reading Hypnobirthing: informed, educated, empowered
