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
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
The differences between a twin pregnancy and a singleton pregnancy
It's been far too long since I blogged. I've been so busy trying to clear the junk out of our house and make space ready for our baby girl so we can turn our packed spare room into a nursery. I just *may* have gone a teeny-weeny bit overboard with the pink lampshades, curtains, rug, cushions, cot bumper - actually you name it and I've bought it! . . . Keep Reading
25 weeks pregnant + Review: MaterniCare Pre and Postnatal Nourishing Cream
I'm 25 weeks pregnant and everyone has been asking how I'm coping with the heat. The answer is that I've loved it! I'm sick of the soggy, grey weather that seemed like it would never end. There is nothing like waking up to brilliant sunshine, hanging out your washing and knowing it'll be dry in a few minutes and eating your dinner in the garden. The boys have had so much fun running around with water pistols and pouring buckets of water from the paddling . . . Keep Reading