Is it unnatural to find out the sex of your baby? A bit weird maybe, or even tempting bad fate? This is what I’m thinking when it comes to potentially finding out the sex of baby number 3 this week… With my first two babies it was a no brainer to me. Why would I find … [Read more…]
Ok, I’ll admit, I looked way more seriously into placenta encapsulation after hearing about Kourtney Kardashian doing it a few years ago. (Don’t judge, it’s a very old guilty pleasure, but with her appeal of organic, dairy-free, everything-free diet and 3 gorgeous kids she’s kind of my secret inspiration.) Sad I know but I’m happy … [Read more…]
Its no secret Huxley has been a crap eater, boob wise and solid wise. But recently on our first family holiday to France the fussiness reached a new level. I know nearly all parents have been through this at some stage, I remember worrying about Rory probably at the same age but it definitely doesn’t … [Read more…]
Most strangers think that Huxley is a girl. It doesn’t really bother me, I admit he’s a pretty baby. All big eyed and elf-like. For the future I’m thinking (hoping) Legolas of Lord of the Rings, willowy yet beautiful and handsome. Other members of the family don’t take it so well. My mum, my sister … [Read more…]
The first four months of Huxley’s life were pretty hard for reasons I spoke about in ‘Our Breastfeeding Journey’. Looking back I realise that at the time we were just in the moment as newborn days are hard whatever’s going on, there’s always something new thrown into the mix for nearly every mum. For us … [Read more…]
I’m sitting in baby yoga and I’m the only one not breastfeeding my baby. In a panic I’m suddenly thinking “can I reverse the last 2 weeks? can I change my mind” and realise with a sadness that no I can’t and that if this is my last baby I won’t ever breastfeed again!! We … [Read more…]
I debated about re-writing this as it was actually written 4 months ago when we were at the peak of breastfeeding issues. However last night I sat down to read it again and it brought such a wave of emotion over me that I’ve decided to post it as it is and let you know … [Read more…]