I don’t usually post on current issues but after the spectacular opening ceremony of the Olympics 2012 I was moved to say something.Firstly, I hate sport. I mean, I HATE sport. The hatred grew at school when we were made to do games, and has permeated my life as my dad, boyfriends and now my husband insist on watching their favourite sports on the TV, which almost always co-incides with the times I’m looking forward to a family day at home. . . . Keep Reading
Archives for July 2012
Whether to choose a planned (elective) C-section or a VBAC
I'm already 31 weeks plus six - where has the time gone?! It's finally time to decide what type of birth I want. I've been waiting to see how the pregnancy develops before deciding whether to have an elective C-section or try for a VBAC. . . . Keep Reading
How to potty train twins: phase one
Yes, the time has finally come. My boys are two years eight months and although there have been many times I've considered starting potty training, until now I've chickened out. For me it was important to make sure the boys were old enough to follow simple instructions and take down their own trousers. I didn't want to be one of those mothers who forces her children to use the potty long before they're really ready, just so they can keep up with everyone else at the toddler group. I felt that by . . . Keep Reading