How To Achieve Calm?
The last few days I have felt far from calm. Chloe is having what seems like another growth spurt and she seems to be either constantly attached to my chest or whining and rooting around to get on my...
View ArticleBreakfast Treats – Fluffy American Pancakes
Sometimes when I wake up in the morning 10-11 hours after I last ate and having sometimes breastfed 3-4 times in that period of time I am starving. I need something substantial. Toast and cereal gets a...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Take Two
I remember when I was preparing to breastfeed for the first time I kind of expected it to be easy. I soon found out it wasn’t and this time I went into it fully expecting it to be difficult and …...
View ArticleTo Soothe or Not To Soothe? The Dummy Debate
Before my first daughter was born I remember thinking write clearly that I didn’t want to use dummies..soothers.. pacifiers – whatever you choose to call them. I hated seeing children of 3-4years old...
View ArticlePump Up The Volume
Today marks the start of another journey in breastfeeding. Expressing or Pumping. I’m using an electric pump which was kindly gifted to me by Tommee Tippee: Pumping isn’t easy. Well I’ve never found it...
View ArticleCantaloop Nursing Top – Review
I can always judge how much I like a top after a month or so of owning by how many times it’s been in my washing machine. I have worn this at least twice a week since I received it … Continue reading →
View ArticleOne Day At A Time – Breastfeeding
Yesterday Chloe had her 6 month check up with our local health visitor. Technically she’s over 7 months but this is when our appointment was given. My HV once again expressed genuine surprise at me...
View ArticleGrowth Spurts – How To Cope
We are just coming through the other side of a growth spurt. Chloe has also just cut another tooth. I’ve been feeling unwell all week and I think it’s pretty much entirely down to the fact that I’m...
View ArticleAvoid Teething Torture With Camilia
Teething doesn’t just affect the baby. It has an impact on the whole family. There is less sleep and more tears so everyone is tired and grumpy. Snappy and surly. Your normally smiley, happy baby is a...
View ArticleSleep Deprivation
It goes with the newborn territory doesn’t it? You need to expect to be tired for at least the first year of having a child but there’s tired and then there is TIRED. Remember that almost haze you...
View ArticleMoving On…
Myself and Chloe have been on our breastfeeding journey for over 11 months now. I was so sure that by now it would have ended. When we started I set myself a target of 6 months but at times even …...
View ArticleBoba 4G Review
I’m a big fan of babywearing. For lots of reasons. I think it’s beneficial to both you and your child, for the comfort, bonding and relationship with them. I think it’s beneficial to you for when you...
View ArticleNo More Boobie Milk
You may have noticed I’ve been a little quieter on here lately. I’m on some medication which has made me feel a little fuzzy headed and I’m having some difficulty in concentrating on things. Hopefully...
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