It was a day like any other. It was the day after Mummy's birthday and we were out for an early evening meal with Daddy, Nana and Grandad T. It was a lovely day. We played, Nana took me for a walk, we went to the nice local pub for a drink and a meal. … Continue reading The Reluctant Tale of the Volcanic Eruption
Category: Health
5 Reasons the Summer Holidays and Anxiety Don’t Mix
My boy only turned one in August, but it's amazing how much the school summer holidays have already affected our lives. Add into that a bout of illness for us both, making us housebound for almost two weeks, and I have found my anxiety has suffered. 1. Most of the baby groups stop for the … Continue reading 5 Reasons the Summer Holidays and Anxiety Don’t Mix
5 Top Tips for Surviving Chickenpox
My 12 month old son recently had chickenpox, which I wasn't really expecting at his age. Here are my top five tips for surviving this common childhood illness so you can be more prepared than I was. 1. Calpol As with most childhood-related complaints, Calpol is your friend. It's great … Continue reading 5 Top Tips for Surviving Chickenpox
Learning to Love Myself Post-Baby
Tomorrow I'm off to a Black Tie ball. I used to dream about going to events like this - wearing a beautiful long dress, doing my hair and makeup, feeling glamorous. What changed? Having a baby. That's what changed. Firstly, there's the guilt of leaving him so I can go out and enjoy myself for … Continue reading Learning to Love Myself Post-Baby
I Had a Panic Attack on the Way to my Son’s Christening – Talking About Anxiety
In February we had our son christened. It was the first time I had stood up in front of our family and friends since having a baby, and even though it was all people we knew, loved and had chosen to invite ourselves, I felt overwhelmed. While I was getting ready, I looked in the … Continue reading I Had a Panic Attack on the Way to my Son’s Christening – Talking About Anxiety
Diet Test #1 – The Mini-Fast & 7 Minute Workout Challenge
As part of my aim to get healthier and fitter, I thought it would be interesting to try out a few of the different diets that are on the market and see what really works (or not). I thought I would start with a relatively simple one to "ease myself in". So, may I present … Continue reading Diet Test #1 – The Mini-Fast & 7 Minute Workout Challenge
Let’s talk about health
It's been a challenging week. Our poor little guy has an infection in both ears, hacking cough and more snot than it should be possible for a small person to produce. It's horrible when they're so ill and you can't make it better for them. On the plus side, I've had more lovely baby cuddles … Continue reading Let’s talk about health
