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An ode to my baby boy before his first day at school
In precisely two sleeps’ time, my son, you’ll not be my baby boy; Once you enter those big iron gates, without your favourite toy. And even though there’s lots of adventures still to…
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Making peace with the VBAC that never was
Sometimes I feel like a warrior woman having battled two intensive labours and come through them triumphant, scars ‘n’ all. Persevering with breastfeeding which didn’t come easily either time, whilst barely being able…
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Hoorah! You’re wearing make-up again. (And other signs you’ve survived the newborn period)
New parents amongst us will vouch that those first few months with a brand, spanking new little ‘sleep thief’ are nothing more than a bid for survival. Despite all the wonder and joy…
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(Un)mindful Mama vs. The School Run
The school run is my nemesis. Or more precisely, completing the 101 things you need to do before getting out of the house to do said school run, is my daily fray. Everyday…
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How not to be a perfect mum
I have always been, as they say in the industry, a ‘completer-finisher’, a perfectionist or as some affectionately call me, Anal. As far as I can remember, I’ve been a stickler for dotting…
