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5 REASONS TO TRAVEL WHILST ON MATERNITY
Whether you take 3 months or a year off work for your maternity leave, you should absolutely take some time with your new family and go abroad. Not only is it cheaper because you can avoid half term holidays, but you can actually relax!
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MY SON, MY BESTIE
I love my son. SO much. I can't imagine life without him. We do everything together and I'm loving raising George to hopefully, be a Mummy's boy.
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HOW TO TRAVEL WHEN PREGNANT
Can you? Should you? Is it safe? Yes, yes and yes. There are plenty of things to consider and precautions to be aware of to ensure you and your little one remain safe and comfortable.
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DAYCARE BLUES: SEPARATION ANXIETY
Once lock down is over, I am going to have to go through the pain of being separated from George all over again.
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FIVE REASONS TO LOVE TRAVELLING WITH KIDS
When 2 becomes 3, your approach to travel changes. Swap late nights for early mornings and reduce your activity schedule. Not only did travelling with a 12 week old enhance my personal experience of travel, but I've seen first hand the impact our adventures have had on George.
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BABY BRAIN IS FOR LIFE, NOT JUST PREGNANCY!
From forgetfulness to poor decision-making and a lack of concentration, pregnant women have long complained of so-called ‘baby brain,’ which Scientists have now confirmed is a genuine condition (big cheer)!
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MY GREATEST LOVE OF ALL
Every now and then I find myself thinking, “I wish my Gran could see this.” Or, “I wonder what Gran would make of this.” Eight years later, it’s a testament to her legacy that she is still very much present in my mind. I was raised by my Mum and my Gran. Unfortunately my Grandfather passed early, when my Mum…
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I CAN’T PROTECT HIM FOREVER
When he fell and bust his lip I’m not sure who cried more, me or George. As I picked him up and comforted him, I was really angry with myself. “How could I let this happen?” and for the entire walk home, I was screaming obscenities at myself, in my mind. I made a silent promise that I would do…
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TEETHING, TEMPERATURES & TEARS
Teething is cruel. I find it really distressing and it often leaves me feeling helpless. An invisible tyrant who creeps up on you and your child, destroying your seemingly natural routine, which in truth, you worked really hard to establish. Sleepless nights. Tears. Tantrums. And plenty of tears from everyone (including the neighbours).
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WILL YOU MARRY ME?
On Sunday the 8th of March, my partner of five years, got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. It felt like the icing on the cake, for what has been, an incredible year. nd just like that, I was walking around like I had just won the lottery. A cool confidence had overcome me, I felt…
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I’M GOING TO MISS YOU WHEN LOCK DOWN IS OVER
I’m going to miss the look in his eyes when he sees me first thing in a morning. The pure rush of joy that runs through my body as I pick him up and squeeze him tightly, knowing that I don't have to rush off to avoid traffic.
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I’VE NEVER BEEN SO TIRED SINCE LOCKDOWN
Is it me or is anyone else experiencing something way beyond exhausted since lock down began? Which is ironic, since our opportunity for movement and exercise is severely limited. But I swear, I am more exhausted now than before lock down.
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COVID19 CHANGED THINGS REAL QUICK
As we begin the month of April, it’s hard not to recognise how remarkably different life was exactly one year ago, to this very day. In April of 2019, we embarked upon a month long road trip of America with a 5 month old baby. We had a rough plan and a few definite places and friends we wanted to…
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I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT FOR STAY AT HOME MUMS
When you become a mother your whole world changes in the blink of an eye. You survive childbirth and the aftermath of your body taking a beating to then, muster the courage and strength to take care of the most precious thing in the world, on little to no sleep. Throw in the fact that you have no idea what…
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A LOVE LETTER TO MY MUM
When I found out I was pregnant, I spent weeks fantasizing over how perfect I was going to be when I became a Mother. How I would, “never do what my Mum did,” or “I hated when my Mum did that.” Embarrassingly, there was a sense of pride in my voice when I stated these grandiose ideas aloud. Little did…
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TEACHING DURING AN EPIDEMIC
Walking around the corridors there is a sense of uncertainty. The fear of the unknown is a powerful weapon that spreads like wildfire in a school environment. As mass gatherings are banned, sporting events postponed and drastic measures are enforced to disrupt congregations of more than 50 people, schools remain open.
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HOW TO KEEP GRANDPARENTS INVOLVED WHEN YOU LIVE ABROAD
When we revealed we were expecting a baby to my now, Mother-in-law, she burst into tears. As the big 7-0 approached and both her children had flown the nest, she was ready to become a Grandma. Thank goodness for technology because we currently live in the UK and my fiancés family live in New Zealand. Literally, you couldn’t get further…
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EIGHT TIPS FOR MAINTAINING A RELATIONSHIP WITH LONG DISTANCE GRAND PARENTS
With over 5 million UK nationals living abroad, many young families are coming up with creative ways to ensure their children have a relationship with their grandparents. Half our family is based in New Zealand and the other, much closer to home. In this post I'm sharing some ideas to help new parents bridge that gap.
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HOW TRAVEL CHANGES WHEN 2 BECOME 3
On our way to Memphis we stopped at a gas station to feed George. 28C (83F), vomit stains on our clothes, 3rd coffee of the day. Our eyes met and we burst out laughing, “how times have changed!” In this post I talk about how travelling changes when you bring a baby. Gone are the days of dirt cheap accommodation,…
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WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE FLYING WITH A BABY
Probably. And if they don't, you're one of the lucky ones! We've all experienced the high pitched screams, rolled our eyes and sighed aloud before reaching for the volume button on the entertainment system. Now that I've been that parent and I am a parent, it's a completely different experience.