What I’ve learnt in the year since Emily was born

Since Emily was born so many things have happened. Amazing things, wonderful things, crazy things. It’s been a brilliant journey and we’re only 15 months in. The past 15 months has flown by at a ridiculous rate. How did we make it through this time without killing each other? But although there’s been moments, it’s…

We went to Giovanni Fletcher’s book signing in Canterbury

If you don’t know much about Giovanna, she grew up in Essex with her Italian dad Mario, mum Kim, big sister Giorgina and little brother Mario (he was on TOWIE), and with family playing such a big part of her life it was only natural that she had always dreamed of having children of her…

Pregnant and feeling itchy? Speak to your doctor, it could be serious.

When I was pregnant, I never had a birth plan, I never got round to writing one. Instead I generally spent most of my pregnancy going to the doctor for blood tests or scans, that mostly resulted in nothing. Well, until about a month before I was due, I had an appointment telling me I…

Travelling with a little lady

Emily and I made the long trip up to London to see family last week from Ramsgate. Without a car it’s difficult to go back to my hometown and see family with a little baby and this was my first trip since I was pregnant going up for my baby shower last August. On the…

Things you should never say to a new mother

“Expecting another? So soon.” Thanks for that dumbass, but the tummy you’re pointing to carried a life not so long ago and that ‘bump’ you so rudely pointed to, takes a while to disappear.  “I got back into my size 8’s within a month.” Good for you, want a medal for it?  “Don’t worry, my…

Christmas before & after as a parent

Christmas is a time to spend with family and loved ones. The Christmas season is full of holiday cheer, fun traditions, seasons greetings and for the little ones, Father Christmas. 2016 was the first Christmas I ever spent away from my mum, away from my family, away from my usual routine. It was nice, lovely as…

Losing weight after pregnancy

I’m seeing posts everywhere in magazines, newspapers and especially on social media, with celebrities showing off their tiny figures and complaining about cellulite or Instagram stars saying it has been tough trying to drop the weight, yet only went up a dress size in pregnancy and it really f*cks me off. I’ve put on 4…