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Rejection begins with an R
My baby hates my boobs. It hasn’t always been this way. No, she used to love them. Like, really love them. She was attached to my nipples like a limpet to a rock, at least every two hours. She woke...
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The perils of postnatal exercise: Part IV
Everything hurts. From my hairy toes up to my double chin, my body is on fire (and not in a sexy way). So, for those of you who are new here, I will elaborate. Five weeks ago, in a fit of I’m so fat I...
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The end of a love affair
It looks like the love affair is over. *sob* My boob-loving daughter has, after a few false starts, entirely given up the boob. I know, I know. Get a grip and all that. The thing is, this hasn’t...
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Sleep misery loves company
When my baby was born she wouldn’t sleep. Well, she would, but not without me rocking her with her magic blanket (the magic blanket they sell in sets of two from Primark – who knew magic was so easy to...
View ArticleWho’s the Daddy? Part II
I wrote a blog post a couple of weeks ago. It was all about the (self-proclaimed) Northern Love Machine’s struggle at the beginning of fatherhood, both to bond with Frog and fit into his new “role” as...
View ArticleOn being a new mum
This time last year my world was a very different place. I had a new baby, which meant a new life. Gone were the days of rushing around a newsroom meeting all sorts of exciting people. Gone were the...
View ArticleWhen the battle was won
Bedtime used to be a horrific affair. At around three weeks old, once Frog “woke up” from her newborn slumber, she decided she didn’t much want to sleep at bedtime. She’d rather stay awake sobbing...
View ArticleGuest post: 5.30am is not morning
I know, I know, I’m in Cuba. Still on honeymoon. So I’ve handed the fort over to one of my favourite bloggers today, Adele from Circus Queen. Adele’s was one of the first blogs I found when I started...
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The brutal truth
There’s nothing like being brought back to earth by a brutally honest three year old. This particular three year old goes by the name of Arthur and lives next door. A week has passed, but the harsh...
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Things I’d forgotten about life with a newborn
This time last week I’d just had a baby. It’s been seven days of life with a newborn – a life full of things that have slipped my memory since last time. I’ve been shocked at how much I’ve forgotten...
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The ostentatious breastfeeder
I wish I could say I’m surprised to see that four years on from when I was last a mum to a tiny baby, nothing much has changed. The “Is it OK to breastfeed in public?” debate still rages on. Yawn....
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The accidental attachment parent
I’ve always steered clear of parenting labels. I didn’t feel comfortable with the tribal element of picking a side and sticking with it, as if raising kids was like being a fan of a football club. In...
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Vlogged: My breastfeeding wardrobe – outfit ideas for breastfeeding mums
One of the things I miss most about the pre-baby days is being able to wear whatever I want. It’s a little thing, but goes a long way to making you feel like “you” again, post-baby. Before I was...
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Holiday outfits: the breastfeeding edit
Holiday shopping is one of the fun bits about prepping for a break away – even if the packing isn’t so enjoyable. But, this year, I’m finding the search for holiday outfits extra tricky. As a...
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Vlogged: My summer holiday breastfeeding wardrobe
OK so it’s almost mid-August already and there’s a very high chance I’ve missed the boat on this one, but I thought I’d share anyway just in case any other breastfeeding mums out there are looking for...
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Spring breastfeeding outfit inspiration
I’m one of those people who gets terribly excited at the first hint of spring and summer. The tiniest patch of blue sky and I’m running for the birkenstocks and ready to throw away every pair of...
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A mum’s guide for living with sleep deprivation
Baby Girl turned 18 months old earlier this month. I’d planned to do some sort of milestone post but then life got in the way. It has a habit of doing that at the moment. But I couldn’t let the 18...
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The autumn breastfeeding outfit edit
Yes my toddler is nearly two and yes I’m still breastfeeding. Yes, I’m a bit over it and no, I’m not sure when we’ll stop (maybe soon?). No, I don’t plan to breastfeed her until she’s eight. Right,...
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Tried and tested breastfeeding outfits for autumn and winter
I think breastfeeding outfits for autumn and winter are harder to put together than at any other time of the year. In the spring or the summer you can just whack on a skirt and top, or shorts and top,...
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Breastfeeding a toddler
If you’d have told me two years ago that I’d be one of those mums who would be practising extended breastfeeding, I’d probably have laughed in your face. It’s not that I had a plan to wean off the...
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