I found this stage of motherhood hard each time. For me, I stopped when the children each reached a stage that they were ready to not feed from me anymore, rather than making a decision for my mental health, or because of allergies or any other complex reason. Being able to feed my babies was … Continue reading Stopping breastfeeding
Ever heard the phrase 'food before one is just for fun...' or heard others say that children must follow baby-led weaning, or that children have to follow stages to be sure that they eat everything? Thing is, the reality of weaning is daunting as well as exciting, messy, frustrating, annoying, scary, fun, time consuming and … Continue reading Get ready and set for the mess of weaning
The fourth trimester is a real thing...what are my tips to survive?
I was lucky and was able to feed Wriggler from the beginning. I did make use of my midwife at the five-day check, and also a local breastfeeding clinic when I was worried a few days later and both support systems were amazing in my experience. With Fidget, he was a champ from day one … Continue reading Lets talk about tongue tie
Working out how to feed your new-born is one of the most emotionally-charged and hardest decisions, right after writing down your 20-step perfect birth plan. And we know how birth plans work out don’t we?! Sometimes feeding can be like that too… We have that image of rocking our baby in our arms, feeding them … Continue reading Breastfeeding
We survived the first six weeks!! I mean, that is a massive milestone. At the end of those weeks you see the Dr, make sure that you are both doing ok and then get sorted for those all-important first vaccinations. Somehow those 42 days pass in the blink of an eye and your baby is … Continue reading The first six weeks
The best laid plans eh…we have this wonderful vision of introducing the baby to the new big brother or sister, but as like most things with kids, it never works out that way. Saying that, there are some really simple things that you can do that can help you get as close to your vision … Continue reading The big introduction – top three tips
It is amazing how every birth is so different - and this time was no exception. I was fully packed and prepared for the waiting, the not remembering quite how much it hurts and that I would end up in theatre again. So yes, this time there was a lot of waiting. I was admitted … Continue reading My final birth experience
Hi! I'm finally feeling like I am coming out of the new baby haze that happens with a newborn and getting back into writing... So, it is time to introduce the newest member of my family - Squish. She made her entrance in September, a few days after my last post and was a total … Continue reading Introducing…
It is so strange to be sitting here feeling this little one move and know that I will be meeting them soon. This pregnancy has been amazing - no emergency hospital trips in the first 16 weeks. No middle of the night stresses in the second trimester. No heart burn until 36 weeks! It was … Continue reading The last few weeks of my last pregnancy
Little House of Words 