During the summer I blogged about things I wished to have achieved before 2013 had run its course. We managed to accomplish most things. I struggled with losing the weight I wanted to (I lost just over two stone) and I have yet to make a start on Baby’s patchwork blanket, but all the other things we can tick off. …
Our Year of Firsts Captured
30th March 2013 our little angel was born One month old and still finding our feet (30th April 2013) Two months (30th May 2013). Shortly before we decided she may prefer to have a shower and not a bath. Not a fan of baths! 3 month photo shoot (30th June 2013) Baby’s first time at an event 7th July 2013. …
9 Months Old Today
This month has been eventful. Baby has started crawling, still only really using her left leg, but she is really getting around quickly now. She has also learned to clap all by herself and can clap when we ask her to, very cute. She waved for the first time on boxing day, but I am yet to capture it on …
Baby’s First Christmas
Well I don’t know where to start. I love Christmas, but I was even more excited this year, as it was Baby’s first Christmas. There is something about Christmas with children that makes it so much more magical. All through December we have been doing special Christmas things with Baby and she has been getting small advent gifts. She has …
Happy Clapping
For a few weeks now Baby and I have been clapping together. I hold her hands and help her. However, last Saturday Baby learned to clap on her own. It was so lovely that Mr Hubby was here as well to see it. She had just finished breakfast and just started clapping, we congratulated her and she was thrilled! So …
Rest In Peace
It is with great sadness that I tell you my Aunty died today. She had MS and had been poorly for a while now. Last week they told us that she would not live to see Christmas and so my mum has been by her bed almost solidly since. In the end she wasn’t able to eat or drink and …
He’s Behind You – Magic Moments #9
Jaime at Oliver’s Madhouse creates a Linky each week for us all to share our Magic Moments. These moments can be any moment that feels magical to you, however big or small. Yesterday I took Baby to a pantomime. It was one activity that I wanted to have as our family tradition. A theatre company put on a free performance …
Yum Yum
I have blogged a few times about Baby’s inconsistent interest in food and it has been a real worry for me. I was so scared it would mean that she would go on to have issues with food. Recently I was happy to report that she seems to be enjoying food much more, which is such a relief to me …
Dear Santa – Magic Moments #8
Jaime at Oliver’s Madhouse creates a Linky each week for us all to share our Magic Moments. These moments can be any moment that feels magical to you, however big or small. As I was ill at the beginning of last week, I have got a little behind with Baby’s advent calendar and I also had to swap a few …
First Ride – Magic Moments #7
Jaime at Oliver’s Madhouse creates a Linky each week for us all to share our Magic Moments. These moments can be any moment that feels magical to you, however big or small. I have ridden all my life. My family aren’t horsey, but I started when I was three and pretty much rode up until 4 years ago. I gave …
8 Months Old Today
Our little Baby is 8 months old today. I can hardly believe it. I never expected the time to go so fast. Yet I struggle to remember what life was like before she arrived. It was as if I was missing her, before I even met her. She has made such an impact on our lives and sometimes I could …
First Pair Of Shoes – Magic Moments #6
Jaime at Oliver’s Madhouse creates a Linky each week for us all to share our Magic Moments. These moments can be any moment that feels magical to you, however big or small. We have always struggled with Baby’s feet. When she was about 2 months old she had ingrowing toenails, so the podiatrist recomended keeping her shoe free. This has …
Let It Snow!
So the weather men and women are forecasting the worst weather since 1947. Brrrr! I have to say that although I hate being cold (and usually am), I LOVE winter. I think it is an excuse to wear snuggly socks and jumpers and drink hot chocolate (maybe with a few marshmallows on top!). As the nights are drawing ever more …
Baby Pirates {The Ordinary Moments #8}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. Baby and I go to Baby Sensory every Wednesday. These sessions are definitely the best thing I have done so …
Breast Is Best?
I have been mulling over this post for a few weeks now, but in light of the news this week, announcing the trial which will offer mums from deprived backgrounds £200 if they breast feed for 6 months, I felt like I had to post. The choice whether to breast feed or not is something I feel strongly about. There …
Superbaby – Magic Moments #5
I’m sure every family has their little idiosyncrasies, things they do and say, that is unique or special to their family. Simple everyday things, jokes or simple actions. Mr Hubby once put baby into a flying position and joked that she was Superbaby. She smiled and laughed and it stuck. When she is feeling fraught, he pops her in the …
Happy Girls Are The Prettiest (Audrey Hepburn)
Where do I start?…. I have been overweight all of my life, all my family are overweight too. I have a good appetite and although I have been known to eat the ‘bad’ stuff, my diet has never been really awful. I have to do pretty hardcore dieting to lose weight. Consequently, I have been on a diet for the …
Who Am I?
Well I have been on the PND medication for just over two weeks and I had a check up with my Doctor on Monday. In general I think I feel a bit better. Well I definitely have cried less than usual over the past few days. I still feel anxious and sick, but I think that is to do with …
Swing Time – Magic Moments #4
As I blogged about at the weekend, on Saturday we went to the Matilda Mae Wellie Walk. For me this whole day was a Magic Moment, when taken in context of the past few weeks, which have been difficult for me. I was very proud of Baby, who behaved really well all day and was a pleasure to be with. …
Grubs Up {The Ordinary Moments #6}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. I have blogged previously about our trials and tribulations weaning Baby. I thought it would be an easy process, as …
7 Months Old Today
Well Baby is 7 months old today. I can’t believe it, the time has flown by. She now has 6 teeth (4 top and two bottom) and is developing her personality at the speed of light, she is so cheeky and smiley. She is very confident and is never still. This month has seen her learn to roll back (from …
Where I Live?
I recently read a post by notSupermum that asked ‘Do you like where you live’? I started to think about all the places I have lived, the contrast of these places and how I felt about them. Is ‘Home’ always where you currently live? The first place I remember being ‘home’ was a farm on Kettle Hill. My family moved …
Doctor Doctor
I have had so many lovely messages after posting my experiences with stress and PND, so I just wanted to post an update. As I have said previously, I don’t want this blog to turn into a negative space, as it started from such a joyous place, but honesty is important. Honesty is what led me to posting my problems …
O.K Bring Me The Drugs
So Monday wasn’t too bad a day. I had coffee with friends in the morning and although I didn’t always feel part of it, I didn’t cry, which I thought was good. The afternoon at home wasn’t unbearable, although it is a bit of a blur. I started to think that maybe I can sort this out my myself. How …
Labelled, Loved and Lucky
I had my Doctor’s appointment yesterday. I had to fill in a form about my feelings, have a chat and then she said I have PND. Not sure how I am meant to feel about that. She wants me to meet with my Doctor (as she knows me better), to decide whether I should have drugs, therapy or both. I …
Tears For Fears
Well I’m no further forward. I find that I am losing confidence in myself on tasks/work I know how to do well. As my mind is full, focusing is hard and so doing my normal work is proving challenging. I hate moaning, but it wouldn’t be truthful after my last post to pretend all is well. I have to be …
When Does Stress Become More
I am sitting here crying as I type. I seem to cry a lot at the moment. I have no right to cry, I have everything I’ve ever wanted. I know many people who would give their souls to be in my position. Not because we are rich, or live the high life (we aren’t and don’t), but because I …
Weaning Woes vs Teething Trauma
Well weaning is MUCH more stressful than I imagined it would be. Baby is so interested in everyone else’s food, but not so much with her own… Originally we blended individual veggies and although she ate some initially, she was not very keen and eventually stopped altogether. So we moved onto ready made organic pouches. These went down a storm, …
Happy Half Birthday!
To my darling baby, Well today marks your 6 month birthday. I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone, yet I cannot remember how it felt before you arrived. It seems as if you were always in my heart. I am blessed to have such a bright and beautiful daughter. I could look at your face and hold you …