Tales of a first time Mum
{Ad|Gifted} I had, for some time, been on the hunt for an affordable double breast pump to help both support my breastfeeding journey but also to allow me some extra freedom to have precious ‘me time’. As I had an impending operation on the horizon, I also wanted a pump that was going to successfully …
{Ad|Gifted} We were kindly gifted this beautiful teal Lollipop Baby Camera which I’ve had my beady eye on for ages. Having a teeny nursery, with not much spare space, the Lollipop Baby monitor was the ideal choice for us as it can be wrapped around the wall mount (which is provided) - or attached to the …
1.) Knowledge is power. Being aware that breastfeeding may be difficult will give you some peace of mind if you do find yourself struggling. Before I began breastfeeding, I didn’t realise a large quantity of other breastfeeding mums had also had difficulties and because of this I thought there was just something wrong with me. That …
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 …
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 …
{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 …
{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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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