Well, here it is, my first ever Blogtober! Sod's law means that we have had a busy week so I've not prepared in advance and we go on holiday tomorrow, making it even more of a challenge. But, here I am, giving it my best shot, so we will see how it goes. The first … Continue reading #Blogtober17 Day One: All About Me
A Grey Day
If you're in the Isle of Man, you'll know that today has been a grey day. The sky is grey, the sea is grey and, to be perfectly honest, my mood is grey. I woke up, ready to make the boy a nice breakfast. He's been off his food since we were all ill at the … Continue reading A Grey Day
The Reluctant Tale of the Volcanic Eruption
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
5 Things I Miss from the Pre-Baby Days
Last night my husband and I went out for an early Birthday meal and it got me thinking about how much easier going out was before we had the boy. Don't get me wrong, I love my husband and son and I wouldn't swap my family for the world, but since I became a mother … Continue reading 5 Things I Miss from the Pre-Baby Days
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
A Year Since Our Lives Changed Forever
19th November 2015. A day that changed our lives. Or so we thought. We found out I was pregnant. Husband's first comment was "I better re-grout the shower then". I still have no idea why that was relevant. 10th August 2016. The day our lives truly changed. At 6:20pm our gorgeous boy was born with … Continue reading A Year Since Our Lives Changed Forever
Making New Friends as an Adult
Almost 6 months ago, we moved away from my family and all our friends for my husband's job. It was a difficult decision, but an offer we couldn't refuse. As the boat left Liverpool, I watched the country I knew and lived going into the distance with everyone I knew still there. A few short … Continue reading Making New Friends as an Adult
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
