Dear Daddy, I may only be a few months old but I’m so thankful you’re my daddy. From the moment I came into world you were there helping mummy be strong and showed her love like never before. You were there when I was brought into this world, carried to the table, watched me as…
Category: Pregnancy
Things that happen in an induction
I was induced. I had to be so I didn’t really have a choice in the matter but in a sense I was pleased as I don’t think I could have waited till her due date to pray she come out. I thought they were pretty straightforward but until I knew the facts I didn’t…
Non alcoholic Xmas drinks to get you into the festive spirit
With Christmas, just around the corner, those new mum’s who’ve just given birth and are breastfeeding may be craving a cocktail, a glass of sherry, some baileys (like me!) or a glass of mulled wine but know that unfortunately they can’t consume any alcohol because of their baby. But no fear, there’s fortunately a few…
Looking good goes out the window when you become a mum
19 days ago I became a mother. 19 days ago I sat in a hospital beaming with pride at the gorgeous little cherub that we brought into the world. We created her and she’s simply divine. That day I didn’t care what I looked like, I mean I had pooped in front of my midwife,…
Hospital bag- what I didn’t need
I followed every guideline, researched on every website and took every single bit of advice from family and friends of what I needed for my hospital bag. And I didn’t need it all. In the maternity ward, I walked in with Jane (my mother in law) with all my bags and immediately felt embarrassed with…
I was induced, 11 days early…
Wednesday 30th November 2016: So here I am, sitting in the maternity ward, waiting for little Missy to show face. After a chat with my consultant on Tuesday, an induction was scheduled in for today, exactly 11 days before my snuggle pop was due to arrive. This post, by the time it goes out, Missy…
The best places to stop for a quick bite to eat in Kent
There are some great little places around Kent that offer some treasures when it comes to grabbing a bite to eat, or getting a hot drink whilst taking in the sites. Here are a few of my top places to go to. No doubt I’ll have more I need to add to this post at…
Mummy meet-up app’s
Social media has grown rapidly in recent years and thanks to social networking sites, there are so many different ways for people to connect. With this, times have changed with the ways mums can connect. I never realised how hard it is to make new friends when you’re pregnant until I moved from SW London…
The final final few days (basically me ranting)
They say the final few weeks and days drag and by God do they. When you get pregnant, you itch with excitement waiting to tell your loved ones, then there’s this long-ish dance about that can go quickly or last a while, then towards the final few months go up a few notches in speed…
What you should pack for the birth
Everyone and every shop will tell you or give you a rough idea of what you need for your hospital bag. But here are some things that you should definitely pack as recommended by new mothers. Jo says “Bring a bottle of Eau Thermale Avene spring water with you. A 150ml bottle is £7 at Boots, it’s…
The head butting begins
I have 10 days till she shows and boy am I so over the head butting from Missy. She’s super keen on constantly banging her little head down there, so much so it feels like my bladder is about to explode and my nether regions are about to collapse! I can’t tell you how excited…
The birth brick wall
Anyone else had or felt it? You know, the birth brick wall feeling? OK, OK, so it’s not an actual term used by anyone and I’ve Googled it and can’t find the right term for it, but it’s real, because I’ve asked around and it seems that I’m not the only one who is feeling…
Meal ideas to prepare for your new arrival: Beef (Boeuf) Bourguignon
This classic French dish has been a favourite of mine for years, something my dad used to talk about when we were kids and the best bit about it, you can just bung it into a slow cooker and let it cook whilst you get on with important things like napping, dusting, catching up on…
Inducing labour – do you know all the facts?
Being induced is quite common and one that is started artificially, in fact it’s pretty common for it to happen with 1 in 5 labours are induced in the UK. There’s 3 main reasons why you can get induced: Your baby is overdue Your waters may have broken but no labour has started There is…
Blood tests, heart rate checks & Obstetric Cholestasis
The past week has been a bit of a drag. I’ve been in the hospital twice for blood tests and heart rate checks since that horrible afternoon at the hospital last Friday where I had a shock, a cry and mixed reactions. Thankfully my body has been reacting well to the 9 pills I take…
Missy, Me & Him 